DIALOG TOWER

Project Description

GBI Rating

Silver

Certificate No.

GBI-NRNC-0022(RVA2)

Validity Date

12 Jun 2026 – 11 Jun 2029

Building Category

Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC)

Location

DIALOG TOWER, NO. 15, JALAN PJU 7/5, MUTIARA DAMANSARA, PETALING JAYA, 47810 SELANGOR, Selangor

Local Authority

MBPJ - Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya

Owner

DIALOG PROPERTIES SDN BHD

INTRODUCTION DIALOG is a leading integrated technical service provider to the energy sector, in Malaysia and internationally. Serving a diverse range of customers that include multinational energy majors, national energy companies as well as multinational engineering and service providers located throughout the word, the utilisation of optimal environmental resource management techniques in general and energy conservation measures in particular, are fundamental to the group’s commitment to social responsibility. DIALOG’S GREEN PHILOSOPHY A Green Building is a structure that is made using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout its lifecycle – from siting to design, construction, operation and maintenance. DIALOG’s headquarters is a case in point. Its HQ located in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya – comprising a 15-storey tower and a 5-storey Annexe - was planned, designed, constructed and maintained using Green Building concepts. More specifically, the following Green Building concepts were applied: The tower block is designed to have a wider facade facing a North-South axis. This reduces the heat gained from the external wall surface. All switching zones do not exceed an area of 100 sq metres for 90% of the building’s net lettable area. Besides that, the lighting system is based on light and motion sensors for perimeter zones and open offices, thus minimising energy usage. Every floor is metered separately for power usage. Meanwhile, car parks, chillers, AHU’s, lifts and common area lighting are sub-metered separately, all of which are linked to the EMS system for monitoring and control. Photovoltaic cells are installed to generate renewable energy. Tobacco smoke control measures have been taken by providing occupants a designated exterior smoking area 10 metres away from exits, along with fresh air intake ducts on the ground level. No smoking signages are indicated within the building. Self-closing doors have also been implemented. The paint, carpets and adhesives used in all parts of the building are of low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) to minimise potential health hazards. The plinth on which the building sits is of a smaller footprint so as to provide more area for Level 1 (Ground Floor) landscaping. Various pockets of landscape are provided at Level 1 (Ground Floor) to provide a pleasant and harmonious environment for staff interaction. The Annexe roof and the Tower Block penthouse office suite and roof levels have been extensively landscaped. This, in turn, reduces ambient temperatures at lower floors. Deep RC ledges and screens have been provided at the front and back facades to reduce the solar heat load imposed on windows. Where possible, the material used in the project will be environmentally friendly. This complies with the GBI requirement for Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) regarding Materials & Resources (MR). This development has applied for MSC Status and Green Building Index (GBI) certifications respectively. DIALOG will occupy 90% of the office space which will be the group’s corporate headquarters for its operations worldwide.