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Achieving the GreenRE Efficient cooling with underfloor AC

certification for Merdeka The office floor is designed with under floor air-conditioning
systems to boost indoor air quality, energy efficiency and
118 tower will definitely add personal comfort control. This system improves air circulation
and lowers energy usage.
value to our tenants’ specific

businesses by supporting and Harvesting solar energy
Tapping into the sun’s energy, Merdeka 118 will utilise
contributing to their respective photovoltaic panels to generate renewable energy to reduce

power consumption from the grid and supply sufficient hot
sustainable development goals, water for the hotel’s needs. Renewable energy will generate
whilst also creating a thriving equivalent to 4.5% of the total building energy consumption.

community for our employees, Cutting carbon emissions by over 60% every year

occupants and visitors. In response to energy efficiency initiatives and reduction
Prioritising liveability of public spaces, Merdeka 118 links a of water consumption, carbon emissions are significantly
12,000 sq m civic garden with the iconic Stadium Merdeka lower than conventional building designs. Energy efficiency
and Stadium Negara, preserving its cultural sanctity efforts include LED lighting fitted throughout the tower,
and heritage while activating the space for gathering With the triple green platinum implementation of zoned daylight sensors and extensive
and community respite. Merdeka 118 is a showcase of certifications, Merdeka 118 use of low-E. Water savings are achieved through rainwater
placemaking at its best, sporting an Experience Centre (Look harvesting and grey water recycling. Hybrid steel/concrete
at 118), a Child Care Centre and a mosque. Tower will be the foremost floor system used to lighten the structure contributes to lower

Creating spaces that thrive green building in Malaysia and embodied carbon.

The best spaces offer the best air quality, directly impacting the industry leader in the areas Practising zero potable water use
health, well-being, and cognitive function. Merdeka 118 Merdeka 118 pledges 100% rain water harvesting and a
prioritises natural light and implements measures to control of sustainability in design, 100% non-potable water use for irrigation. The landscaping
daylight glare. Additionally, the acoustics are optimised for architecture, and build. irrigation requirements exceed 60,000 litres of water a day,
relaxation, and temperature control is carefully balanced about the capacity of an average-sized swimming pool.
to ensure thermal comfort. These strategies contribute to Through the practise of ‘rainwater harvesting’ and ‘greywater
creating a conducive workplace environment that enhances – Y.M. TENGKU DATO’ AB. AZIZ TENGKU MAHMUD – recycling’, zero potable water will be used for the landscaping
Chief Executive Officer, PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Berhad
productivity and happiness, while also conserving energy needs of Merdeka 118 and its adjacent gardens. Water will
and reducing emissions. also be recycled for use in washrooms. At least 36% of its

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