Amid so many new buildings springing up in Malaysia, the landmark Diamond Building in Putrajaya delivers a masterclass example of how the thoughtful application of grenn building techniques can dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of a structure. Editor Chad Merchant marvels at the finished product and discovers how this particular diamond may just be the planet’s best friend.
It’s not the tallest building in Malaysia by a long shot. It’s not the largest. It’s not the most expensive. And, given the breakneck pace of construction in the country, it’s not even the newest. But the headquarters of the Malaysia Energy Commission, a stunning seven-storey wonder called the Diamond Building, can easily lay claim to the being the country’s most energy-efficient building.
In fact, given the Diamond Building’s recent nab of the top award at the ASEAN Energy Awards 2012, held this year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, it might be more fitting to conclude this is the most energy-efficient building in the entire region.