The irony here is clear: the first international LEED certified housing complex is built by an oil research facility in Saudi Arabia. Though in some ways, the construction of the King Abdullah Petrolum Studies and Research Center (KEPSARC) is not so surprising. Pioneering the sustainable and green building movement in a country with a growing population and dwindling resources seems like a smart economic move for any industry. In addition to 191 houses with 11 house types, the residential campus boasts conference areas, a data center, four utility buildings and …
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Big Oil’s Saudi Aramco Builds LEED Certified Homes in Riyadh
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