Receives certification during
ongoing construction
Bengaluru, 22nd August 2024: Brookfield Properties, a global leader in real estate development, has
achieved an important milestone in sustainable construction with its Ecoworld
4D project in Bengaluru. This state-of-the-art Grade-A office park has been
awarded the prestigious LEED v4 BD+C: CS Platinum certification, making it the
first ready-to-occupy office space in Karnataka to earn this distinction.
Ecoworld 4D has been designed from the outset to
achieve the highest standards in sustainable building certification to
systematically implement key measures during its ongoing construction. The
project first garnered the IGBC Platinum pre-certification, followed by the
prestigious LEED Platinum certification, and is now on track to attain the WELL
Platinum rating. LEED v4, recognized as one of the most stringent global
benchmarks for sustainable design, recognizes excellence in energy efficiency,
water conservation, and indoor air quality. This series of accolades
underscores our commitment to creating sustainable, healthy, and efficient
workspaces.
During the ongoing construction of Ecoworld 4D, strategic
upgrades were seamlessly integrated, demonstrating exceptional foresight and
dedication. The project's success highlights Brookfield Properties' capability
to innovate and lead the way in the industry. Ecoworld 4D enhances
environmental performance and serves as a catalyst for embodied carbon
reduction initiatives within Brookfield Properties.
Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Shantanu
Chakraborty, COO, Brookfield Properties in India said, “Ecoworld 4D
becoming the only LEED Platinum certified operational building in Karnataka is
a testament to our leadership in sustainable development. Embodied carbon
reduction, encompassing all greenhouse gas emissions, associated with building
materials and construction processes, is a critical factor in our vision for
climate change. It is imperative to facilitate integrated design approach during
the early stages of a project. "
LEED is the international standard for design,
construction and operation of high-performance structures. LEED v4 B+C, an
advanced rating emphasizes a flexible, performance-based approach that calls
for measurable results throughout a building’s life cycle. The
certification LEED v4 underscore how a
project can benefit their local communities and our planet.
For more information about
Ecoworld 4D and Brookfield Properties' commitment to sustainable development,
please visit https://www.usgbc.org/projects and developing
best-in-class real estate, please visit www.brookfieldproperties.com
About Brookfield Properties
Brookfield Properties is a leading global developer and operator of
high-quality real estate assets. We are active in nearly all real estate sectors,
including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and logistics, operating
more than 1000 properties and over 380 million square feet of real estate in
gateway markets on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest
asset managers in the world. With a focus on sustainability, a commitment to
excellence, and the drive for relentless innovation in the planning,
development, and management of buildings and their surroundings, Brookfield
Properties is reimagining real estate from the ground up.
In India, Brookfield Properties manages approximately 55 million square
feet of high-quality assets across 10 key gateway cities of which over 45
million square feet is already operational. Some of the marquee assets in its
portfolio include Candor TechSpace in Gurugram, Noida and Kolkata; Worldmark in
Delhi and Gurugram; Downtown Powai and Equinox in Mumbai; Ecoworld and Ecospace
in Bengaluru; and CoWrks, a leading co-working and flexi office business across
India.
Moreover, almost 50% of the above portfolio is managed by Brookfield
India Real Estate Trust (BIRET), India's first institutionally managed REIT.
Sponsored by an affiliate of Brookfield, whose asset management business is one
of the world’s leading alternative asset managers, BIRET has quality assets
which position it as the 'landlord of choice' in India's dynamic real estate
landscape.
For more information about our approach to operating and developing
best-in-class real estate, please
visit www.brookfieldproperties.com
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