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Safari Green Building Index | AAK

Safari Green Building Index

SHAPING SUSTAINABLE CITIES | CLIMATE RESILIENCE | GREEN CERTIFICATION

A national rating system by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) developed to assess and promote resource efficient building practices across all climatic zones in East Africa.

Official Rating Guide

Review the comprehensive Safari Green Building Index rating guidelines and scoring framework below.

SGBI Performance Categories

The index evaluates projects across seven critical pillars of sustainability to ensure holistic environmental stewardship.

Performance Category Weighting Focus Area
Passive Design Strategies 45% Orientation | Light | Ventilation
Resource Efficiency 30% Water | Local Materials | Waste
Energy Efficiency 10% Equipment | Renewables
Building Landscape 5% Ecological Footprint
Noise Control & Acoustics 5% Indoor Environment Quality
Innovation 5% New Tech | Bioclimatic Practice

Certification Levels

  • Class A (80 to 100 points): Platinum performance in sustainable development.
  • Class B (70 to 79 points): Gold standard in resource efficiency and design.
  • Class C (60 to 69 points): Silver recognition for significant green initiatives.
  • Class D (50 to 59 points): Certified baseline for environmentally conscious building.