Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has invited entries for its annual conserving building competition, which is organized as part of the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed).
The third edition of the competition launched by the Conservation and Energy Efficiency Department is open to all buildings comprising of industrial, governmental, commercial, residential sectors and sports venues. This year, the tourism sector has been listed in the competition.
Only existing buildings are eligible to enter the competition, excluding proposed or under construction buildings and villas with conventional window air conditioners and villas with flood irrigation systems.
The entries will be evaluated based on the specific parameters set by the team of qualified experts to test efficient design of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems in all buildings which in turn includes HVAC System, lighting, plumbing fixtures, building automation, sustainability measures, specific energy/water consumption, building envelope for roof & fa?ade, landscape and operational measures.
The contest started in 2012 with four sectors initially - commercial, government, residential and industrial sectors in its first year. Sports venues sector was added last year.
Winners will be announced and honored at Tarsheed third annual celebration on April 22.