New Shanghai International Finance Center

Total Size: 557,400 sqm
Location: Shanghai, China
Region: Asia

Services: Engineering Solutions & Certifications
Certification System: LEED Core and Shell
Certification Level: Gold

About the project

The impressive International Financial District development in Pudong sought BEE’s LEED consulting services to coordinate the documentation and submission for all construction stage submissions. BEE worked as the on-site team along with Thornton Tomasetti – a prominent US-based LEED consulting firm – to ensure the success of SIFD, the top 10 largest single-building project pursing LEED certification in Asia.

Key Features

• Natural ventilation envelope, under-floor air distribution, ice storage cooling, and photovoltaic panels.
• Floor-to-ceiling glass with low-E coating and automated shading to reduce heating and cooling loads.
• Large glass atriums minimize artificial light usage.
• Roof gardens, pedestrian decks, and vegetation connect occupants to nature.
• Roof water collection and gray water reuse reduce potable water use by over 50%.
• Anticipated 30% energy savings with advanced systems, heat recovery, and controls.