Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) said it has started supplying the ‘Uptown’ tower in Dubai with its environmentally-friendly district cooling services with a capacity of 3,850 Refrigeration tons (RT). 

 

The ’Uptown’ skyscraper is the first high-rise tower in the Uptown Dubai, that lies opposite to the Jumeirah Lakes Towers district and is developed by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).

 

Created by Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture, the design of the tower imitates the diamond glaze. Through its front glass façade, natural light travels to the interior spaces while the scorching sun is prevented. 

 

According to Empower, the increasing demand for energy efficient district cooling services is attributed to the growing awareness about the economic and environmental benefits of district cooling solutions among the real estate developers. 

 

District cooling saves energy, reduces maintenance and capital expenses, and curbs greenhouse gas emissions it stated.

 

On the deal, CEO Ahmad Bin Shafar said: "Empower's state-of–the-art district cooling plants and widely spread cooling networks are built on advanced infrastructure as well as smart operating and production systems."

 

"Our company is always ready to supply any project in Dubai, no matter how large it is or how diverse its uses are. This indeed explains the growing confidence of investors and developers in our highly efficient and environmentally friendly services," he added.

 

The Uptown project, which DMCC was keen to build according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed) gold standards, is supplied with environmentally friendly cooling services of sustainable global standards that are consistent and complementary to its smart and sustainable construction strategy. 

 

Explaining the tower's significance, Bin Shafar said: "Uptown is an 81-floor architectural icon featuring 188 luxurious rooms and suites, exclusive restaurants, health centres and comprehensive conference facilities in addition to first-class offices and 229 uniquely-designed housing units."

 

Standing 340 m tall, the skyscraper will also boast a state-of-the-art business hub for DMCC. Recently, International Interiors was awarded the contract for the branded hotel and residential units fit-out, he added.-TradeArabia News Service