Saudi: Diriyah Phase One project gets Leed for Cities certification

Saudi: Diriyah Phase One project gets Leed for Cities certification

Saudi-based Diriyah Company said the first phase of its masterplan has been awarded Platinum Level Leed for Cities Certification by the US Green Building Council.

This accreditation in Leed for Cities and Communities marks the first time a project in the Middle East has received such an accolade.

Platinum certification is the highest level within the Leed framework and recognises Diriyah’s commitment to a smarter, more resilient, sustainable and inclusive future.

On the accolade, Diriyah Company Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo said: "We are thrilled to have been awarded Leed Platinum Certification for the first phase of the Diriyah masterplan. As the first project in the Middle East to achieve this formidable accolade, alongside our recent milestone of 50 million safe man-hours, we continue to set a new benchmark for our peers."

"Diriyah Company’s sustainable approach, rooted in a reverential celebration of the city’s past and showcasing of its culture, community, and values, has again been validated by this significant global recognition," he stated.

This first phase of Diriyah’s masterplan reflects a luxurious, mixed-use project with entertainment, shopping, cultural, commercial, and residential assets.

With SR63.2 billion ($9.6 billion) projects under construction, these assets are anchored around key public squares and open spaces.

The project’s urban form encourages a