Omrania announces completion of first LEED Platinum-certified fire station
Omrania, an international architectural, engineering, and urban planning firm based in the Saudi capital, has announced the completion of the KAFD Fire Station, the world's first LEED Platinum v4-certified fire station. Located in the heart of Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), this state-of-the-art facility integrates sustainability, functionality, and advanced technology to enhance emergency response capabilities.
Designed as a high-performance, climate-conscious structure, the fire station features a louvered glass façade with matrix LED lights, a green roof, and photovoltaic panels, setting new benchmarks for energy efficiency. Inside, wellness-focused spaces support the well-being of first responders.
As it prepares for operational readiness, the KAFD Fire Station stands as a model for the future of emergency response infrastructure, said Omrania.-TradeArabia News Service.
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