EDGE certification aims at making buildings in developing countries more resource-efficient by requiring a minimum of 20% savings in energy, water, and energy embedded in materials. This multifaceted certification can benefit any type of project.
An efficient building in terms of resources it will also have a higher market value due to its ability to fulfill in the operational aspect.
Banks can reduce collection risk by requiring projects to obtainEDGE certification as a condition for financing.
It allows architects to get a good building performance without sacrificing the integrity of the design.
Project owners can save at least 20% on energy bills and water compared to a common home.
Governments can adopt a broad variety of incentives to stimulate growth of ecological construction.
There are three levels for EDGE certification.
Energy Savings | Water Savings | Energy efficient materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
EDGE Certified | 20% | 20% | 20% |
EDGE Advanced | 40% | 20% | 20% |
Zero Carbon | 100% | 20% | 20% |
