The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has been awarded the EDGE Advanced Green Building Certification, making the museum the first in Africa and the Middle East, and one of a handful worldwide, to receive the acknowledgement. The Grand Egyptian Museum received this prestigious award based on the building’s water and energy efficiency measures and its reduced carbon footprint. Museum leads the way for green building in AfricaSustainable design features are becoming increasingly common in modern architectural projects, especially high-profile ones like museums. The Grand Egyptian Museum sets a new standard for sustainable construction in Africa, demonstrating Egypt’s leadership in embracing environmentally responsible practices Dr Mohamed Massoud, Chairman of the Housing and Building National Research Center. The partnership focuses on increasing the public sector’s awareness of the economic case for certified green buildings, developing skills to implement green incentive schemes, and supporting the local development of green building stock.
