Supporting Sustainable Construction with Scalable Tech Solutions
Customer
Our client, a leader in global financial solutions, has been at the forefront of sustainable development since the 1950s. Operating across more than 100 countries with a portfolio exceeding $49.6 billion, the organization is dedicated to driving impactful change by supporting initiatives that enhance economic growth and shared prosperity.
One of its key focus areas is fostering the construction of environmentally sustainable buildings. By encouraging greener construction practices, the organization helps reduce operational costs, improve efficiency for investors, and minimize environmental impact, paving the way for a healthier and more sustainable future for communities around the world.
Stimulating the development and construction of new resource-efficient buildings
Effective across the globe
Approved auditors and certified accreditation
Part of the World Bank Group
Situation
This free-to-use tool enables developers to effortlessly integrate energy-saving materials and strategies during the project design phase. To further incentivize adoption, green building accreditation is offered at a nominal cost, making sustainability more accessible and practical for emerging economies.
Envisioned as a game-changer for both investors and homeowners, the application promotes resource-efficient building practices while addressing the unique challenges of emerging markets. By collaborating with local providers and auditors, the client aimed to establish a comprehensive and highly effective green building certification program, ensuring long-term success and scalability.
Wanted to extend the reach of their existing service to a wider global audience
A cost effective solution was required to allow Green certification at a nominal cost
Mobile responsive design required to ensure it was useable on location
The new application needed to integrate with multiple internal and external systems
Solution
The digital platform supports five key building typologies—homes, hospitals, retail spaces, hotels, and offices—providing developers with tools to explore efficient material options during the design phase. By enabling reconfiguration of design choices, the application allows users to calculate potential energy savings and assess return on investment, fostering smarter decision-making.
Adhering to the established brand guidelines, the solution also incorporated a newly developed user management system. This system was designed to recognize diverse user groups and locations, ensuring a tailored experience that meets the specific needs of developers across various regions.
An interactive application that allows developers to calculate energy saving and ROI
New user management system which recognises different user groups and locations
Scalable web application built in Microsoft .NET and Angular JS
Outcomes
and builders with a free, accessible resource to make informed decisions for constructing more sustainable buildings.
By encouraging the adoption of green building practices, the solution supports global efforts to combat climate change in a commercially viable manner. To further incentivize usage, official green certification is made available at a minimal cost, driving widespread engagement and impact across all regions.
