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be granted a higher rating if it meets the requirements in the innovative practice section. A striking example in this regard is Masdar City Project, which has been granted one pearl in terms of innovative practices, mainly because free PRS training is provided to employees working for the project. As for the construction waste, the PRS requires a project to recycle at least 30% of its construction waste. The Executive Council Order of May 2010 states that all new applicable buildings must meet the one Pearl requirements starting in September 2010, while all government funded buildings must achieve minimum of 2 â–Ą Microclimate Design
pearls. Three rating stages have been established under the PRS, namely,
region of Abu Dhabi.
design, construction and operational
All aspects of sustainable
stages, for the overarching objective
development pertinent to Abu Dhabi
of making sustainability run through
are encompassed in the PRS, namely,
the entire life cycle of a project.
the integrated development process,
PRS requirements have already been
natural systems, livable buildings,
implanted into the first two stages
precious water, resourceful energy,
(design and construction), while the
stewarding materials and innovative
third stage (operational) is still in a trial
practices. A unique emphasis is placed
period. As of 2010, PRS requirements
on energy and water saving, which
became compulsory and bound with
makes up a 50% share in the overall
the issuance of construction licenses.
scoring system. Requirements in all
Four on-site audits are conducted
sections except the innovative practice
during the construction stage to reduce
section are compulsory. A project will
defects and liability issues and removes