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However, a third phase - the Pearl Operational Rating – is currently under development and might become mandatory. The PBRS assessment process is currently characterized by two distinct phases:ġ) The Pearl Design Rating which rewards any environmentally friendly measures undertaken during the design developmentĢ) The Pearl Construction Rating which ensures that the commitments made for the design rating have been implementedĬurrently, only following these two reviews phases, can the Certification be granted. Overall, the PBRS certification contains 177 points or credits, in addition to 3 ‘Innovating Practice’ (Bonus) points. In addition, some pre-requisite credits are mandatory for any level of PBRS certification. The Pearl Building Rating System (PBRS) assesses new buildings against a wide range of environmental and sustainability issues, covering the following 7 categories:įor each issue, one or more ‘credits’ are available when specific levels of performance or processes are achieved. Any government-led project must achieve at least two Pearls.Any new private building or villa must achieve at least one Pearl.Any new community must achieve at least one Pearl.The scheme has been inspired by the UK-equivalent BREEAM scheme created in 1990 and the US-equivalent LEED scheme created in 1998.Īs of September 2010, the PRS became a mandatory sustainability evaluation methodology for any newly built villas, buildings, or communities in Abu Dhabi. It deals specifically with the built environment and its performance in relation to economic, environmental, cultural, and social aspects. The Pearl Rating System™ (PRS) is a key component of Estidama, an initiative developed and promoted by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) to promote more sustainable urbanization. Background to the Estidama Pearl Rating System

The Pearl Rating System (PRS) is the Abu Dhabi certification scheme for the design, build, and operation of energy-efficient and green buildings.ĮcoConsulting employs Pearl Qualified Professionals (PQP) who assist our clients to obtain the desired PRS certification rating.