As ERKE, we managed the LEED v4.1 O+M: Existing Buildings certification process for the AL AALAMI FACTORY FOR FURNITURE AND WOODEN INDUSTRIES project located in the 2nd Industrial City area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This existing production facility serving the furniture and wood industry achieved LEED Gold level with a score of 67/100 on April 21, 2026. For the 4,653 m² project, we addressed operational performance, energy management, water efficiency, waste performance, and indoor environmental quality in a holistic manner, creating a strong reference among LEED-certified industrial buildings in Riyadh.
System: LEED v4.1 O+M: Existing Buildings
Level: Gold
Score: 67/100
Date: April 21, 2026
Area: 4,653 m²
Location: 2nd Industrial City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Project Owner: Mr. Faisal M. Kanaan
Official Website: aff-sa.com
USGBC Project Link: https://www.usgbc.org/projects/al-aalami-factory-furniture-and-wooden-industries
Location and Transportation — LT: 11/14
By achieving 11/14 points, we elevated the facility’s location and accessibility strategy to a strong level within the LEED O+M framework. As ERKE, we analyzed existing site conditions and integrated a transportation performance approach aligned with project dynamics.
Sustainable Sites — SS: 2/4
We achieved 2/4 points by managing heat island reduction and site management strategies in alignment with project goals. For stormwater management and light pollution, we defined the most suitable scope considering the realities of an operational industrial facility.
Water Efficiency — WE: 7/15
With 7/15 points, we established a measurable and manageable framework for water performance. By evaluating consumption data through LEED performance logic, we created a clear sustainability baseline for operational water use.
Energy and Atmosphere — EA: 20/35
We achieved 20/35 points by coordinating energy performance, energy efficiency best management practices, and fundamental refrigerant management. This enabled us to align the facility’s operational energy management with LEED Gold targets.
Materials and Resources — MR: 7/9
A strong performance of 7/9 points was achieved by structuring purchasing policy, maintenance and renovation policy, and waste performance (7/8). Resource management was transformed into a more traceable, disciplined, and sustainable system.
Indoor Environmental Quality — IEQ: 20/22
With 20/22 points, indoor environmental quality became one of the strongest performance areas. Minimum indoor air quality, tobacco smoke control, green cleaning policy, and overall IEQ performance were managed through ERKE’s engineering coordination.
Innovation — IN: 0/1
The Innovation category was completed at 0/1. Instead of targeting points here, we focused resources on high-impact categories such as energy, IEQ, transportation, and waste management.
Regional Priority — RP
No separate breakdown was included for Regional Priority in this LEED v4.1 O+M scorecard. As ERKE, we structured the certification strategy based on defined performance categories and secured LEED Gold with a total score of 67/100.
This project is an existing industrial production facility with a total area of 4,653 m², evaluated under LEED v4.1 O+M: Existing Buildings. As ERKE, we managed the process with the goal of achieving a LEED-certified industrial building, resulting in LEED Gold certification with 67/100 points.
LEED is an international green building certification system developed by USGBC that evaluates buildings’ design, construction, operation, and maintenance performance based on sustainability criteria. USGBC defines LEED as a globally recognized framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-effective green buildings. The LEED O+M Existing Buildings system focuses on continuous improvement of operational performance. For more details, you can visit our LEED certification page.
Green Building Consultancy and Certification Strategy: We analyzed the operational conditions of the existing facility during the pre-assessment phase and customized the strategy according to LEED O+M requirements. With our engineering expertise since 1995, we transformed project goals into an applicable and verifiable certification roadmap.
Sustainable Building Analyses & CFD: We addressed energy performance, indoor environmental quality, and occupant comfort through engineering-driven analyses, including energy modeling, daylight simulations, and comfort optimization.
Sustainable Material Consultancy: We coordinated procurement, maintenance, and waste processes through environmentally responsible sourcing strategies, establishing a measurable and LEED-compliant resource management system.
Testing & Commissioning and System Safety Coordination: Through our commissioning approach, we supported the reliability of mechanical, electrical, and operational systems, managing control, documentation, and performance verification processes aligned with certification goals.
In production-focused facilities such as furniture and wood industries, sustainability extends beyond environmental impact reduction; it directly affects operational efficiency, employee comfort, resource management, and corporate reputation. USGBC highlights that industrial facilities have unique challenges and that LEED can be adapted accordingly. In this project, we integrated energy, water, waste, and IEQ strategies into a sustainability approach that supports production continuity.
For the AL AALAMI FACTORY FOR FURNITURE AND WOODEN INDUSTRIES project, we achieved LEED Gold through a measurable and robust engineering strategy aligned with the operational realities of an existing industrial facility. At ERKE, we approach LEED certification not only as a documentation process but as a value-creation tool that enhances operational performance. Contact us to achieve similar sustainability success in your projects.
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