FGIS Headquarters
FGIS Headquarters- La Baie des Rois is an office development in located in Libreville, Gabon being developed for the Fonds Gabonais d’Investissements Stratégiques (FGIS). The project is the first development to be EDGE-certified in Gabon.
In order to develop the Baie des Rois project in Libreville, the Façade Maritime du Champ Triomphal (FMCT) development company, a subsidiary of the FGIS, is in charge of planning and developing the project.
As part of this project, which aims to put Libreville on the world map, and strengthen its key position and integration into the global economy, the FGIS Headquarters and its subsidiaries will be served by several services in the vicinity such as :
– A modern business district with services comparable to the world’s most sought-after metropolises by users and investors
– A medical centre offering services on international standards
– Local shops and services concentrated in a small area
– A modern shopping centre with international brands; Local shops and services concentrated in a limited area; High quality hotels meeting the requirements of a global clientele;
By following the EDGE certification from the construction phase, FGIS headquarters is helping to minimize carbon emissions, reduce energy consumption and save water.
FGIS Headquarter has received a Preliminary EDGE Certificate from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
Energy Savings*
Water Savings
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
*Part of the energy efficiency percentage may be associated with virtual energy for comfort depending on the presence of heating and cooling systems. Note that virtual energy does not contribute savings to utility bills.
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced Window-to-Wall Ratio, Reflective Roof, Reflective Exterior Walls, External Shading Devices
Insulation of Roof, Insulation of Exterior Walls, Efficiency of Glass, Efficient Cooling System with Variable Speed Drives, Air Economizers
Water
Water-efficient Showerheads, Water-efficient Faucets for Public Bathrooms, Efficient Water Closets for All Bathrooms, Efficient Water Closets for Public Bathrooms, Water-efficient Faucets for Kitchen Sinks, Smart Meters for Water
Materials
Intermediate Floor Construction – Concrete Slab Filler Slab with Polystyrene Blocks, Roof Construction – Concrete Slab Filler Slab with Polystyrene Blocks, Exterior Walls – Timber Stud Wall with Plasterboard, Interior Walls – Metal Stud Wall with Plasterboard, Interior Walls – Metal Stud Wall with Plasterboard, Window Frames – Aluminium
Location
La Baie des Rois Boulevard du bord de mer la parcelle N2 C Libreville, Gabon
Stage
Preliminary EDGE Certificate
Date
April 1, 2022
Floor Space (m2)
4,638
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
24.28
Client Details
fgis-gabon.com/en/
Certified By
Green Business Certification Inc.