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Maysoon Al-Khuraissat+962 797243133maysoon@adaaconsultants.comadaa facilitates and validates sustainable buildingsWe are located in a green certified building!adaa was established in 2017 with a great passion for makingsustainable changes in the local and regional built environment.adaa is an independent, innovative consultancy that works withengineers and architects in the MENA region to optimize the quality of their building designs. adaa helps architects and engineers design more effective structures that consume lessenergy, water, and resources while being comfortable foroccupants by applying state-of-the-art simulations throughoutthe design process and best practice methodologies in analyzingthe overall performance of the design.adaa focuses on sustainable environmental design, linkingarchitectural creations to environmental sciences, buildingphysics, and performance simulation.ABOUT U S

To support the built environment's sustainable transformation across the MENA region, aligning with the region-wide visions for resilient, Net Zero, and healthy buildings and cities.To empower designers, developers, and building owners to plan, design, and certify high-performance, climate-responsive buildings by delivering customized sustainability studies and consulting services that integrate the local climatic and cultural context.MISSIONVISIONWe Facilitate and Validate GreenBuildingsOUR STORYOur Name “adaa- ءادأ" which meansPERFORMANCE in Arabic,demonstrates our approach todesign, we help architects measureand enhance the performance oftheir designs in order to makeinformed decisions. These decisionswill affect the quality of life for thebuilding’s occupants as well as itsenergy and resource consumptionthroughout its lifetime.

Our Satisfied Clients Are Our Partners In Greening The World.Proudly Our satisfied clients include:MEMBERS OF:OUR CLIENTS

Maysoon is an Accredited Professional Architect who specializes in Sustainability and Green Building Design. Shefounded “adaa, Sustainable Development Consultants in 2017. She is a Certified Trainer in Green Building Design andCertification and an HTU Industry Fellow.Maysoon has a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and an undergraduatedegree in Architecture from the University of Jordan. With over 20 years of international experience in sustainability,architectural design, and education, she is a highly skilled professional.Through her work, she focuses on optimizing thedesign, construction, and operation of tens of buildings.She also leads the certification process for many projects under global green rating systems, including LEED and EDGE.Before establishing her consultancy firm, she worked for various international architectural firms in Jordan and theUnited States and she advises on green building and sustainability projects with the KfW, USAID, UNDP, IFC, and theWorld Bank Group.MAYSOON AL-KHURAISSATM. Arch., LEED® AP BD+C, USGBC® Faculty, EDGE Faculty, EDGE Expert & Auditor, Professional Architect in Sustainability & Green Building Design, HTU FellowFounder & General ManagerOUR FOUNDER

Architects:• High-Performance Buildings ExpertsEngineers:• MEP Engineers• HSE EngineersPlanners:• Urban Planning and Policy ExpertsEngineering Simulation:• Energy Modelling Specialists• Daylight Simulation Specialists• CFD Specialistsadaa’s experts combine international experience in architecture and sustainability, packed with education and accreditation in the green building field.GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION SPECIALISTSTEAM QUALIFICATIONSLEED Qualifications:• LEED Accredited Professionals• USGBC FacultyEDGE Qualifications:• EDGE Experts• EDGE Auditors• EDGE FacultyActive/Mode Score Qualifications:• ActiveScore Accredited Professional• ModeScore Accredited Professional

Low-energy Design• Climate-responsive Design & Passive Architecture • Efficient Active Systems• Whole-building Energy ModelComfortable Indoor Environment• Daylight & Glare • Indoor Thermal Comfort• Quality Views• Natural VentilationSustainable Sites & Masterplans• Outdoor Thermal Comfort• Solar Behavior• Microclimate Studies•EDGE Certification Administration •LEED Certification Administration •ActiveScore Certification Administration •Green Building Training •Pre-planning•Net-Zero Buildings•Design GuidelinesSUSTAINABILITY ADVISORYBUILDING PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONGREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATIONSUSTAINABLE DESIGN CONSULTANCYOUR SERVICES

LEED ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS+65EDGE ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS+25Planning Buildings DESIGN OPTIMIZATION PROJECTS +17

OUR IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS +100Building Optimized +1,250,000Floor Space optimized (m2)+3,300Professionals Trained

ResidentialCultural and EducationalIndustrialHealthcareMaster planningCommercial- RetailCommercial- OfficesGREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION ADMINISTRATIONOUR WORK

GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM Cultural and EducationalPROVIDED SERVICES:• EDGE Certification Administration • EDGE Expert+59%Savings In Embodied Energy In Material+30%Water Savings60%Energy SavingsPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 76,658.00 m2• Location: Giza, Egypt • Client: International Finance Corporation (IFC)• Current Phase: Construction Completed • EDGE Typology: Museum • Achieved Level: EDGE AdvancedTHE LARGEST ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM COMPLEX IN THE WORLDHeneghan Peng Architects Green Building Of The Year 2024OUR WORK

Commercial- OfficesPROVIDED SERVICES:• EDGE Certification Administration • EDGE Expert• EDGE Zero Carbon Guidance 45%Savings In Embodied Energy In Material57%Water Savings77%Energy SavingsUNICEF KANDAHAR OFFICE BUILDINGPROJECTDETAILS :• Area:2,061 m2• Location:Kandahar, Afghanistan• Client:The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)• Current Phase:Operation Phase• EDGE Typology:New Construction, Offices• Achieved Level:EDGE Advanced• THE WORLD’S FIRST UNICEF BUILDING TO EARN GLOBAL GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION• AFGHANISTAN’S FIRST EDGE-CERTIFIED BUILDINGOUR WORK

RetailPROVIDED SERVICES:• EDGE Auditors24%Savings In Embodied Energy In Material42%Water Savings87%Energy SavingsPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 21,500 m2• Location: Aqaba, Jordan• Client: The Fountain Mall• Owner:First Shops Company, a subsidiary of the Jordanian Duty Free Shops• Current Phase: Operation Phase• EDGE Typology: New Construction, Retail • Achieved Level: EDGE AdvancedFIRST EDGE CERTIFIED SHOPPING MALL IN JORDANThe Fountain MallOUR WORK

Commercial- OfficesPROVIDED SERVICES:• EDGE Certification Administration • EDGE Expert+20%Savings In Embodied Energy In Material+30%Water Savings+40%Energy SavingsKING HUSSEIN BUSINESS PARK INFILL(5 BUILDINGS)THE FIRST PROJECT IN JORDAN TO ACHIEVE EDGE CERTIFICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTIONPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 26,000 m2• Number of Buildings 5 Buildings • Location: Amman, Jordan• Client: Business Park Company• Current Phase: Operation Phase• EDGE Typology: New Construction, Offices• Achieved Level: EDGE AdvancedOUR WORK

Commercial- OfficesPROVIDED SERVICES*:• EDGE Certification Administration • EDGE Expert & Consultant Retrofit*Services were provided in partnership with ETA max+90%Savings In Embodied Energy In Material+40%Water Savings+45%Energy SavingsKING HUSSEIN BUSINESS PARKHEADQUARTERS (KHBP) (BUILDING 4)PROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 3,600 m2• Location: Amman, Jordan• Client: Business Park Company• Current Phase: Operation Phase• EDGE Typology: Existing Building, Offices• Achieved Level: EDGE Advanced THE FIRST PROJECT IN JORDAN TO ACHIEVE EDGE CERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING BUILDINGOUR WORK

ResidentialPROVIDED SERVICES:• EDGE Certification Administration • EDGE Expert+30%Savings In Embodied Energy In Material+40%Water Savings+50%Energy SavingsPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 2,200 m2• Number of Buildings: 2 Buildings• Location: Fuhais, Jordan• Client: Al-Saraya Housing Projects and Investment • Current Phase: Construction Phase• EDGE Typology: New Construction, Residential• Achieved Level: EDGE AdvancedTHE FIRST PROJECT IN JORDAN TO ACHIEVE EDGE CERTIFICATION FOR RESIDENTIALOAK SARAYA (8 VILLAS)OUR WORK

OAK SARAYA 4ResidentialPROVIDED SERVICES:• EDGE Experts• Sustainable Architecture Design Consultation• Green Building Guidelines & Strategies• Energy Analysis & Optimization• Daylight Analysis & Optimization• Detailing & Specs Review • Specialized Technical ResearchPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 2,813 m2• Number of Buildings: 4 buildings • Location: Dabouq, Amman, Jordan• Client: Al-Saraya Housing Projects and Investment• Current Phase: Construction Phase 23%Savings In Embodied Energy In Material42%Water Savings49%Energy SavingsOUR WORK

HealthcarePROVIDED SERVICES:• EDGE Certification Administration • EDGE Expert+40%Savings In Embodied Energy In Material+20%Water Savings+45%Energy SavingsFAMILY MEDICAL CARE CENTERTHE FIRST PROJECT IN EGYPT TO ACHIEVE EDGE CERTIFICATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 2,423 m2• Location: Sharm Al-Sheikh, Egypt • Client: International Finance Corporation (IFC)• Current Phase: Construction Phase• EDGE Typology: New Construction, Healthcare• Achieved Level: EDGE AdvancedHEALTHCARE PROTOTYPE UNIT FOR THE EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND POPULATIONOUR WORK

NET ZERO AGRICULTURAL CAMPUSEducational, Residential, Cultural, OfficesPROVIDED SERVICES:• LEED Certification Assessment (Concept Stage)• Preliminary Energy ModelingPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 17,000 m2• Number of Buildings: +25 buildings • Location: Saudi Arabia• Client: Omrania• Current Phase: Design Phase• Targeted Level LEED GoldLEED Gold AnticipatedOUR WORK

SHOPPING MALLCommercial- RetailPROVIDED SERVICES*:• LEED Certification Administration• Green Building Consulting* Services were provided in partnership with MEP-Pro EngineeringNetherlandsPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 303,297.03 m2 (excluding parking)• Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait• Current Phase: Operation Phase• Rating System: LEED v4 .1 O+M: Interiors for Non-Tenanted Area • Achieved Level: LEED Silver certifiedAchieved LEED Silver CertificationOUR WORK

UAE AMMAN EMBASSYCommercial- OfficesPROVIDED SERVICES:• LEED Certification Administration (Design Stage)• Green Building Consulting• Energy Modeling• Daylight ModelingPROJECTDETAILS :• Area:5,200 m2• Location:Amman, Jordan• Client:maisam architects & engineers• Current Phase:Design Phase• Rating System:LEED v4 BD+C: NC• Anticipated Level:LEED GoldOUR WORKLEED Gold Anticipated

CONFIDENTIAL- OFFICE TOWERCommercial- OfficesPROVIDED SERVICES*:• LEED Certification Administration• Green Building Consulting• Energy Modeling• Daylight Modeling* Services were provided in partnership with MEP-Pro Engineering NetherlandsPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 42,300 m2 (excluding parking)• Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait• Current Phase: Design Phase• Rating System: LEED v4 BD+C: New Construction& Major Renovation• Anticipated Level: LEED GoldOUR WORKLEED Gold Anticipated

CLASSIC FASHION MAFRAQ CAMPUSIndustrialPROVIDED SERVICES:• LEED Certification Administration (Design and Construction Stages)• Green Building Consulting• Energy Modeling• Daylight ModelingPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 266,547.4 m2• Number of Buildings: 8 Buildings, LEED Campus Project• Location: Mafraq, Jordan• Client: Classic Fashion Apparel Industry • Current Phase: Design Phase• Rating System: LEED v4 BD+C: NC & WDC• Anticipated Level: LEED SilverOUR WORKLEED Silver Anticipated

ATG HEADQUARTERSCommercial- OfficesPROVIDED SERVICES:• LEED Certification Administration• Green Building ConsultingTHE FIRST PROJECT IN JORDAN TO ACHIEVE LEED CERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING BUILDING PROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 1,285 m2• Location: Khalda, Amman, Jordan • Client: Arab Technical Group (ATG)• Current Phase: Operation Phase• Rating System: LEED v4 .1 O+M: Commercial Interiors• Achieved Level: LEED Platinum certifiedAchieved LEED Platinum Certification2019OUR WORK

CONFERENCE AND TRAINING CENTERAT MINISTRY OF INTERIORCommercial- OfficesPROVIDED SERVICES*:• LEED Certification Administration• Green Building Consulting• Energy Modeling• Daylight Modeling PROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 2,200 m2• Location: Amman, Jordan• Client: Ruqn Al Handasa• Current Phase: Operation Phase• Rating System: LEED v4 ID+C: Commercial Interiors• Achieved Level: LEED Gold certified THE FIRST GOVERNMENT PROJECT IN JORDAN TO ACHIEVE THE LEED CERTIFICATIONOUR WORKAchieved LEED Gold Certification

ResidentialCultural and EducationalIndustrialHealthcareMaster planningCommercial- RetailCommercial- OfficesOUR WORKGREEN BUILDING DESIGN OPTIMIZATION

CAVT CAMPUSEducationalPROVIDED SERVICES:• Sustainable Architecture Design Consultation• Green Building Guidelines & Strategies• Energy Analysis & Optimization• Daylight Analysis & Optimization• Detailing & Specs Review • Specialized Technical ResearchPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 17,768 m2• Number of Buildings: 7 buildings • Location: Wadi-El-Seer, Amman, Jordan• Client: GOPA Consulting Group, Mostaqbal Engineering & Environmental Consultants• Current Phase: Construction Phase* Savings are averaged for the whole project +50%Daylight AutonomyReduction in Water Consumption*+70%Reduction in Energy Consumption*+1,200Tco2/yearReduction in Operational CO2 Emissions*OUR WORK

THE ROCKERY VILLAResidentialPROVIDED SERVICES:• Sustainable Architecture Design Consultation• Green Building Guidelines & Strategies• Energy Analysis & Optimization• Daylight Analysis & Optimization• Detailing & Specs Review • Specialized Technical Research+85%Daylight Autonomy+50%Reduction in Annual Energy ConsumptionPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 800m2• Location: Dabouq, Amman, Jordan• Client: Hanna Salameh Design• Current Phase: Construction Completed• End Of Construction: 2020OUR WORK

THE TREE HUGGER VILLAResidentialPROVIDED SERVICES:• Sustainable Architecture Design Consultation• Green Building Guidelines & Strategies• Energy Analysis & Optimization• Daylight Analysis & Optimization• Detailing & Specs Review • Specialized Technical Research+80%Daylight Autonomy+50%Reduction in Annual Energy ConsumptionPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 2,000 m2• Location: Dabouq, Amman, Jordan• Client: Hanna Salameh Design• Current Phase: Design Phase OUR WORK

PRIVATE COMMUNITY MASTER PLANNINGMaster Planning PROVIDED SERVICES:• Sustainability Design Guidelines on Building Level and Urban Level• Green Building Guidelines & Strategies• Daylight Analysis & Optimization• Sustainability Design Review• Specialized Technical ResearchPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 58,500 m2• Number of Buildings: +100 buildings • Location: Saudi Arabia• Client: Omrania• Current Phase: Design PhaseOUR WORK

OAK SARAYA 4ResidentialPROVIDED SERVICES:• EDGE Experts• Sustainable Architecture Design Consultation• Green Building Guidelines & Strategies• Energy Analysis & Optimization• Daylight Analysis & Optimization• Detailing & Specs Review • Specialized Technical Research+65%Daylight Autonomy+49%Reduction in Annual Energy ConsumptionPROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 2,813 m2• Number of Buildings: 4 buildings • Location: Dabouq, Amman, Jordan• Client: Al-Saraya Housing Projects and Investment• Current Phase: Construction Phase OUR WORK

PRIVATE - RESIDENCEResidential PROVIDED SERVICES:• CFD Analysis (Pedestrian wind Comfort Analysis)PROJECTDETAILS :• Area: 8,000 m2• Location: Jordan• Client: Khammash Architects • Current Phase: Design PhaseOUR WORK

OUR CLIENTSSAY"This achievement represents a historic milestone:the UNICEF Kandahar Office is the first EDGE-certified building in Afghanistan and one of the firstgreen UNICEF buildings. This groundbreakingsuccess underscores UNICEF’s commitment tosustainability and energy efficiency, made possiblethrough the technical expertise and unwaveringsupport of adaa team. Based on our successfulpartnership and the exceptional outcomes achieved,UNICEF highly recommends adaa as an EDGECertification Administrator and Green BuildingConsultant. Their proven track record in greenbuilding certifications and building performanceoptimization makes them a preferred consultant forprojects requiring adherence to global sustainabilityframeworks."Yaser AlmohamadUNICEF Construction ManagerUnited Nations Children’s Fund (UNIECF)“adaa was the LEED consultant and the certificationadministrator for our LEED Platinum-certifiedheadquarters offices in Amman, Jordan. We foundthem to be reliable, professional, and pioneering inthe way they approached and successfully deliveredtheir scope. The project was a great success andadaa outstandingly managed the certificationprocess, communicated effectively with the certifierUSGBC/GBCI and led to many achievements for ourestablishment. The achievements included thehighest level of certification, the highest LEED scoresto date in Jordan, being the first in Jordan to registerand certify under the LEED 0+M system, the first touse LEED version 4.1, and the first to use the "arc"platform for monitoring actual building'sperformance.”Faisal AbdallatDirector of Engineering & OperationsArab Technical Group (ATG)“ As an architecture firm that focuses heavily ongreen design and sustainability with all of ourprojects being environmentally friendly and savingenergy and water, working with adaa has allowedus to take the work we do at HSD to a whole newlevel where we can accurately predict theperformance of our buildings and actively alter ourdecisions accordingly during the design phase untilwe are 100% satisfied with the result. The high levelof professionalism of adaa allowed for the seamlessintegration of their work with our team and becamea very fruitful collaboration on our latest project:The Rockery set out to be the first of its kind in theregion with it being a net-zero energy bill house,highly conserves materials and houses the firstnatural pool in Jordan.”Hanna Salameh Founder & Design DirectorHanna Salameh Design

OUR CLIENTSSAY“We at King Hussein Business Park had a positive experience with adaa as our Green Building Consultant. Their professionalism, positive attitude, passion, and deep knowledge helped us achieve the first EDGE Green Building Certification in Jordan. Our commitment to creating a positive sustainable environment was confirmed by achieving the Green Building Certification with impressive savings in Energy, Water, and Embedded Carbon. Thank you adaa for leading the change in the green building industry and for a job well done!”.Soud Soror ex. CEOKing Hussein Business Park“We, at Al-Saraya Housing Projects and Investment,are truly grateful for the outstanding supportprovided by adaa Consultants throughout theSaraya Al-Balut project in Dabouq. With adaa’sexpertise and dedication, we proudly achieved theEDGE Advanced Certificate—the first residentialproject in Jordan and the region to earn thisrecognition. adaa played a critical role in ourjourney toward certification. Their team providedexpert engineering consultations and guidance atevery stage of the certifcation—from the initialdesign phase to the final approval. Their attentionto detail in evaluation and documentation wasinstrumental in making this achievement possible. Itwas a pleasure working with such a knowledgeableand committed team.”Al-Saraya Housing Projects and Investment

www.adaaconsultants.com@adaa ءادأAddress: Building No.15King Hussein Business Park King Abdullah II St.Amman 11831, JordanMobile: +962 797243133Email: info@adaaconsultants.com@adaaconsultantsContact Us adaa, Sustainable Development Consultants