Mahmood Group Apparel Unit 1

Project Overview

Mahmood Group Apparel Unit 1, known in the market as MG Apparel, is a LEED Platinum certified industrial facility in Multan, Pakistan, achieving 87 out of 110 points under the LEED BD+C: New Construction rating system. This score places the project among the highest-performing certified industrial buildings in the South Asian region.

SIDEworks delivered the project under a fully integrated scope encompassing architectural design, interior design, and end-to-end LEED compliance and certification management, one of the firm's most comprehensive industrial engagements to date, demonstrating SIDEworks' capacity to embed high-performance sustainability across every discipline simultaneously.

The facility's energy performance is its defining achievement. Whole-building simulation and optimised building systems earned the maximum available 18 out of 18 points for energy optimisation, achieving approximately 60% energy cost savings against baseline at certification. On-site renewable energy systems offset over 55% of annual site energy demand, complemented by full green power and carbon offset procurement. Advanced energy metering and monitoring-based commissioning are designed to ensure sustained operational performance over the building's lifetime.

Water stewardship strategies eliminated outdoor water demand entirely through a rainwater harvesting system designed to meet peak month requirements on-site, while indoor water consumption was reduced by over 50% beyond international baselines through high-efficiency fixture and process water specifications.

The site strategy reflects a comprehensive commitment to place-based sustainability, achieving maximum available points in location and transportation categories including transit access, bicycle infrastructure, EV charging, and parking reduction. Regional Priority Credits were maximised at 4 out of 4, confirming precise alignment with locally significant sustainability priorities. Perfect Innovation scores of 6 out of 6 round out a project that establishes a clear benchmark for integrated sustainable design in the region's industrial manufacturing sector.

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Key Achievements

• LEED BD+C: New Construction Platinum - 87/110 points | Maximum 18/18 points - Optimize Energy Performance | Approximately 60% energy cost savings against LEED baseline at certification | Over 55% of annual site energy from on-site renewable generation | Achieved over 50% indoor water use reduction beyond international baselines | 100% outdoor water use reduction | Perfect Innovation score - 6/6 | Perfect Regional Priority Credits - 4/4 | Enhanced Commissioning with Monitoring-Based Systems | EV charging infrastructure | Integrated delivery: Architectural Design + Interior Design + LEED Certification

Sustainability Strategy

The sustainability strategy was driven by an integrated design process aligning architectural and engineering decisions with LEED performance targets from the earliest design stages. Energy optimisation through whole-building simulation achieved approximately 60% energy cost savings, earning the maximum Optimize Energy Performance points. On-site renewable energy generation offsets over 55% of annual site energy, supplemented by full green power procurement. Water management eliminated outdoor consumption entirely through rainwater harvesting while reducing indoor water use by over 50% through high-efficiency specifications. Enhanced commissioning with monitoring-based systems and advanced energy metering ensure post-occupancy performance. Site strategies address full rainwater management, heat island reduction across roof and non-roof surfaces, light pollution control, and active transportation infrastructure including EV charging.

SIDEworks Scope

Integrated Architectural Design, Interior Design, and LEED Compliance & Certification Services (LEED BD+C: New Construction)

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