Project details
Location:
Shanghai, China
Type:
Research center
Area:
13,650 m²
Completion:
2013
Architect:
China Haisum Engineering Co., Ltd.
Project description:
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemicals, fertilizers, plastics and metals used in paint, rubber, textiles, leather, cleaning products, glass, food and other consumer industries. SABIC is strengthening its presence in Asia by investing more than $100 million to build the new China Research Development Center, a sustainable building focusing on energy saving, energy efficiency and environmental protection. The project includes high performance mechanical systems such as VSD centrifugal chillers and pumps, daylight control, VAV system and air economizers. The project has achieved LEED-NC 2009 Gold certification in September 2013.
