What the Issue 00 design already earns, the evidence on our drawings and renders, and what we add to the plans and 3D to secure Gold.
Pre-assessment against the 110 LEED v5 points. Confirmed points (Y) are supported by the current design; possible points (?) need the additions and studies in sections 03 and 04.
We need 12 more of the 33 possible points to be sure of Gold, and every one of the 16 prerequisites — missing any prerequisite means no certification.
Each claim is shown on the Issue 00 drawings and the project renders. Click any image to enlarge.
Outdoor area calculation against the site area for the submission.
Glazing specification (SHGC, U-value) and a shading study from the energy model.
Add one accessible EV charging bay next to the lifts.
PV canopies over the remaining 141 surface bays; high-reflectance (SRI) roof and paving.
Size the roof array in kWp; add PV parking canopies (≈ 390 kWp, ≈ 720 MWh/yr).
Habitat area calculation; drip irrigation from treated wastewater (TSE) and AC condensate.
Daylight simulation and acoustic ratings for the guestroom walls.
VOC limits in the finishes schedule; list of products with EPDs.
Waste room sized for four recycling streams plus organics, next to the loading bay.
Design additions for the next drawing issue (R15). Images are proposals for discussion, based on our own renders.
Proposed
Solar carport canopies over the 141 surface bays (hotel 66, annex 75). They shade the cars, cut the heat island and generate power.
Proposed
26 bays with chargers and 52 EV-ready bays (cable trays and spare power), including DC fast chargers at the drop-off and one accessible EV bay.
Proposed
Covered guest bike racks at both entrances, secure staff bike store in the basement, with showers and lockers next to the staff changing rooms.
Proposed
Permeable paving in the surface parking, planted bioswales along the drives, and a harvesting tank that also collects AC condensate for irrigation.
Proposed
3 m recessed walk-off grilles at every public and staff entrance to keep sand out; a sorted waste and recycling room by the loading bay.
Proposed
A battery or thermal-storage room in the basement to shift peak load, and the banquet hall set up as a cooled refuge with backup power and water.
| Car park | Total bays | Charging | EV-ready |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel basement | 269 | 14 | 27 |
| Annex basement | 103 | 5 | 10 |
| Hotel surface (incl. 2 DC 50 kW) | 66 | 4 | 7 |
| Annex surface | 75 | 3 | 8 |
| Total | 513 | 26 (5 %) | 52 (10 %) |
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface bays covered | 141 |
| Canopy area | ≈ 1,940 m² |
| Installed capacity | ≈ 390 kWp |
| Annual yield (Yanbu) | ≈ 720 MWh |
| Credits supported | SSc5 · EAc4 |
Preliminary figures for the design stage; to be confirmed by the MEP engineer and solar specialist.
All 49 prerequisites and credits with what the design already shows and what to add.
| ID | Prerequisite / credit | Pts Y / ? | Already in the design | To do | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPp1 | Climate Resilience Assessment | – | Forma sun and wind studies (RC chapter 02) | Full hazard study: extreme heat, coastal flooding and sea-level rise, sandstorms, water scarcity | To do |
| IPp2 | Human Impact Assessment | – | – | Community and guest impact study for the waterfront | To do |
| IPp3 | Carbon Assessment | – | – | Early operational and embodied carbon estimate | To do |
| IPc1 | Integrative Design Process | 1 / 0 | Multi-discipline concept; Forma studies | Formal design workshop with minutes | In design |
| LTc1 | Sensitive Land Protection | 0 / 1 | Planned Royal Commission plots (Lot 26 / 23) | Confirm land status with the Royal Commission | To do |
| LTc2 | Equitable Development | 0 / 0 | – | Not suited to a resort hotel | Not pursued |
| LTc3 | Compact and Connected Development | 0 / 1 | – | Map the uses within walking distance | To do |
| LTc4 | Transportation Demand Management | 0 / 2 | Porte-cochère drop-off | Shuttle bay; guest and staff bicycle parking; staff showers and lockers | To do |
| LTc5 | Electric Vehicles | 2 / 0 | 513 parking bays planned | 26 EV charging and 52 EV-ready bays (see EV section) | To do |
| SSp1 | Minimize Site Disturbance | – | – | Site and dune protection plan in the tender | To do |
| SSc1 | Biodiverse Habitat | 1 / 1 | Native planting palette on WFY-AR-100 | Habitat area calculation; more native planting area | In design |
| SSc2 | Accessible Outdoor Space | 1 / 0 | Dune gardens, lagoon walk, promenade, roof terraces (WFY-AR-100, 107) | Outdoor area calculation | Done |
| SSc3 | Rainwater Management | 0 / 2 | – | Permeable paving in surface parking; bioswales; harvesting tank | To do |
| SSc4 | Enhanced Resilient Site Design | 1 / 1 | Raised ground floor level | Confirm design flood level; shaded outdoor refuges | In design |
| SSc5 | Heat Island Reduction | 2 / 0 | 372 basement bays; roof PV pergola; shade trees | PV canopies over 141 surface bays; high-SRI roof and paving | In design |
| SSc6 | Light Pollution Reduction | 1 / 0 | – | Exterior lighting layout with full cut-off fixtures, no spill to the sea | To do |
| WEp1 | Water Metering and Reporting | – | – | Water meter schematic | To do |
| WEp2 | Minimum Water Efficiency | – | – | Fixture schedule with flow rates | To do |
| WEc1 | Water Metering and Leak Detection | 1 / 0 | – | Leak detection on the building management system | To do |
| WEc2 | Enhanced Water Efficiency | 4 / 2 | Drought-tolerant native planting | Low-flow fixtures; drip irrigation; TSE and condensate tank; pool covers | In design |
| EAp1 | Operational Carbon Projection and Decarbonization Plan | – | – | 25-year carbon projection | To do |
| EAp2 | Minimum Energy Efficiency | – | Shading in the envelope design | Energy model to ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G | To do |
| EAp3 | Fundamental Commissioning | – | – | Appoint commissioning authority; owner's project requirements | To do |
| EAp4 | Energy Metering and Reporting | – | – | Energy meter schedule on the building management system | To do |
| EAp5 | Fundamental Refrigerant Management | – | – | CFC-free refrigerant specification | To do |
| EAc1 | Electrification | 0 / 3 | – | All-electric plant; heat-pump hot water; induction kitchens if the operator agrees | To do |
| EAc2 | Reduce Peak Thermal Loads | 3 / 2 | Bronze CNC screen, deep balconies, Z-plan (RC chapter 01; WFY-AR-130, 131) | Glazing specification; shading study | Done |
| EAc3 | Enhanced Energy Efficiency | 5 / 3 | LED lighting and guestroom energy management (concept) | Chiller and heat-recovery selection from the energy model | In design |
| EAc4 | Renewable Energy | 3 / 1 | Roof PV pergola (RC chapter 07; WFY-AR-107) | Size the roof array; add PV canopies over surface parking | In design |
| EAc5 | Enhanced Commissioning | 3 / 1 | – | Commissioning scope including the envelope | To do |
| EAc6 | Grid Interactive | 0 / 1 | – | Thermal storage or battery room in the basement | To do |
| EAc7 | Enhanced Refrigerant Management | 1 / 1 | – | Low-GWP refrigerant specification | To do |
| MRp1 | Planning for Zero Waste Operations | – | Back-of-house in the basement | Waste room sized for four recycling streams plus organics | In design |
| MRp2 | Quantify and Assess Embodied Carbon | – | – | Whole-building life-cycle assessment | To do |
| MRc1 | Building and Materials Reuse | 0 / 0 | – | Not applicable to a new build | Not pursued |
| MRc2 | Reduce Embodied Carbon | 2 / 2 | – | Low-carbon concrete; optimised structure; recycled steel | To do |
| MRc3 | Low-Emitting Materials | 2 / 0 | Material board WFY-AR-120 | VOC limits in the finishes schedule | In design |
| MRc4 | Building Product Selection and Procurement | 2 / 2 | Riyadh limestone and local stone (WFY-AR-120) | List of products with EPDs | In design |
| MRc5 | Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | 2 / 0 | – | Contractor waste management plan in the tender | To do |
| EQp1 | Construction Management | – | – | Construction air-quality plan in the tender | To do |
| EQp2 | Fundamental Air Quality | – | – | ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation; sand and salt filtration at intakes | To do |
| EQp3 | No Smoking or Vehicle Idling | – | – | Smoking areas at least 7.5 m from doors and air intakes on the site plan | To do |
| EQc1 | Enhanced Air Quality | 1 / 0 | – | 3 m walk-off mats at every entrance on the plans | To do |
| EQc2 | Occupant Experience | 4 / 2 | Sea views and balconies in every guestroom (WFY-AR-105, 106) | Daylight calculation; acoustic ratings | In design |
| EQc3 | Accessibility and Inclusion | 1 / 0 | 10 accessible rooms and barrier-free routes | Accessible EV bay | Done |
| EQc4 | Resilient Spaces | 0 / 1 | – | Ballroom as refuge with backup power, cooling and water | To do |
| EQc5 | Air Quality Testing and Monitoring | 1 / 1 | – | Air-quality monitors in public areas; pre-occupancy test | To do |
| PRc1 | Project Priorities | 3 / 3 | – | Choose regional priority and innovation credits | To do |
| PRc2 | LEED AP | 1 / 0 | – | Appoint a LEED AP BD+C | To do |
Register the project on LEED Online (USGBC / GBCI) and pay the registration fee.
Submit design credits and all prerequisites after construction documents. Optional precertification for marketing.
The contractor follows the construction plans (air quality, waste, materials); commissioning tests the systems.
Submit the construction credits with as-built evidence; GBCI reviews.
Award of Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Ongoing performance tracked on Arc.
LEED BD+C certifies a completed building. The design stage earns the design credits and can be reviewed early, but the final award comes only after construction, commissioning and the construction review.
What we can do now: