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Green vision for the future would make the most of its burgeoning surrounding and
Owner, Bandar Utama City Assets Sdn integrate energy efficient technology and carbon reduction
Bhd (BUCA) has always stood apart strategies so its operations will have minimum impact on
with an elevated focus on sustainability its environment. Sustainable architecture, urban innovation,
goals and increased opportunities striking aesthetics - there’s a lot to be said for this new-era
for community connections. Keeping high-rise called 1 Powerhouse.
a watchful eye on the evolution of A mixed commercial development, 1 Powerhouse comprises a
sustainability and energy conservation 31-storey green office tower and the 610-room Avante Hotel,
technologies, they have pioneered its
adoption since the 1990s starting simple offering state-of-the-art energy efficient light fixtures and
with Variable Air Volume (VAV) for air smart photocell sensors.
conditioning and ice thermal storage, Public-private partnership done right
sun-shading and rain water harvesting.
As new energy-saving devices and When the MRT Transportation Masterplan was revealed, 1
Powerhouse stood central to the station’s access. Working
products became available, they were
quickly featured, especially in the new cohesively with MRT Corporation, BUCA arrived at a win-
buildings. With a broader green vision win outcome for all parties, locating the ground access and
and heightened aspirations to create ancillary facilities within the 1 Powerhouse development.
ESG-compliant buildings for the future, This helped lower MRT’s development costs and preserve 1
the owner’s focus was to design and Powerhouse’s land rights, offering its tenants direct access to
construct a hotel and office tower that public transportation.
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