1. Introducing the Oman Green Building Centre 19 January 2013 City Season Hotel, Muscat Eng. Issam Mansour Chairman

2. In OMAN we have the Genetic Code of green buildings and sustainable development in our blood. We can see by visiting the old villages and castles around the country. Energy saving Insulation Passive ventilation Waste management Efficient use of water Green Building in Oman

3. Initiated in 2009 Professionals from different sectors, academics and Government officials History of the Oman Green Building Centre (OGBC)

4. February 2012: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Oman Society of Engineers and founding group Founding group developed: Vision Mission Strategic objectives For expression of interest to World Green Building Council

5. Vision To improve the built environment through promotion of green building Mission To investigate, promote, endorse and support green building solutions within the Sultanate of Oman Mission and Vision of the Oman Green Building Centre (OGBC)

6. Strategic Objectives of the Oman Green Building Centre (OGBC) 1. Establish OGBC governance 2. Establish OGBC financial system 3. Raise awareness among key stakeholders 4. Promote Green Buildings to the public 5. Facilitate Green Building standards in Oman 6. Facilitate Green Building certification 7. Facilitate research on Green Buildings 8. Facilitate training on Green Buildings

7. Creating structures by a process that is environmentally responsible and resource efficient over the structure’s full life cycle Siting Design Construction Operation Maintenance Renovation Deconstruction Green Building Concept This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.

8. Site planning Green Building Practice Considers Resources management: water, energy Construction material use Indoor environmental quality

9. Why Green Buildings ? Serious concern over global sustainability Reduction in energy and water consumption Market response is key to achieving objectives Reduction in carbon emissions Reduction in waste generation

10. 1. Reduction of the negative impact on our natural environment Benefits of Green Buildings 2. Efficient use of energy, water & natural resources 3. Reduced carbon footprint 5. Greater use of local materials = growth in local economy 6. Healthier living environment 4. Reduced waste 7. Lower operating costs

11. Energy use: reduced by 24% - 50% CO 2 emissions reduced by 33% - 39% Water use reduced by 40% Construction waste reduced by 70% Green Building Facts

12. People are interested in building and living green now, but currently, they think that cost of doing so is prohibitive The professionally designed and beautifully constructed Green Buildings in Oman are all flagship commercial buildings Difficulties of Green Building Market Perception of high construction cost

13. The only way that Green Building will become standard is if Government requires it and the market demands it: Building standards and codes improve Sector building guidelines specify Greener Buildings Architects, contractors and supply chains develop Economies of scale Change perception of higher costs The Way Forward for the Green Building Market

14. Strategic Objectives of the Oman Green Building Centre (OGBC) 1. Establish OGBC governance 2. Establish OGBC financial system 3. Raise awareness among key stakeholders 4. Promote Green Buildings to the public 5. Facilitate Green Building standards in Oman 6. Facilitate Green Building certification 7. Facilitate research on Green Buildings 8. Facilitate training on Green Buildings

15. For this to happen we need to bring government and the private sector together to educate the public to the advantages of Green Buildings and find ways to make building Green economically affordable for all of us. Green Building cannot remain a niche market for the wealthy. Facilitating the market to grow, more commercial entities will enter the market and economies of scale and competition will bring prices down

16. Please accept this as a personal invitation for each attendee or organization to join OGBC. Thank you for your attention! www.OmanGBC.org ogbc@OmanGBC.org