Building in Guangming wins LEED certification

Recently, Guangming Technology Finance Building was awarded the LEED Platinum certification for Operations and Management by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), becoming the first office building in Guangming District to earn this prestigious recognition.

As the world’s most authoritative green building rating system, LEED certification is often hailed as the “Oscars of Architecture.” Achieving the highest Platinum level not only affirms the building's outstanding quality but also highlights its international leadership in energy conservation, environmental protection, sustainable development, indoor environment quality, and accessibility. The recognition sets a new benchmark for green and low-carbon development in the district.

The LEED certification. Photos via Shenzhen Guangming WeChat account

Located in the Fenghuangcheng area of Guangming Science City, the building, with a total construction area of 130,000 square meters, was built with the principles of high-end, specialized, and international standards. Positioned as a hub for industrial finance, technology finance, corporate headquarters, and innovation platforms, it hosts a wide range of financial services — including banking, securities, guarantees, microfinance, insurance, trusts, leasing, and venture capital. The building also provides legal, accounting, intellectual property, and technology commercialization services, fostering a diversified financial ecosystem that supports the integration of technological innovation and financial capital.

Guangming Technology Finance Building.

From its planning stage, the project deeply embedded the concept of green and low-carbon development into every aspect of its design and operations. The tower’s exterior features transparent LOW-E insulated glass curtain walls, providing excellent insulation to reduce heat transfer and cut air-conditioning loads. Inside, a York VAV smart air-conditioning system dynamically adjusts airflow based on space usage, ensuring energy efficiency by delivering cooling on demand.

For water conservation, the project incorporates three major systems — rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and condensate recovery from air-conditioning — enabling multi-cycle water reuse and significantly reducing annual consumption.

Notably, the Greater Bay Area energy headquarters of Veolia, the world-renowned environmental services company, is located in the building. Through its smart management platform, Veolia provides integrated energy management services, including real-time data collection, system optimization, and precision operations. This further boosts energy efficiency and underscores the building’s international standard of green operation and sustainable quality.

LEED rating system

LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design）is the most widely recognized green building rating system in the world. LEED certification offers a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-effective green buildings, providing environmental and social benefits. It serves as a globally recognized symbol of sustainability leadership, supported by a committed community of organizations and individuals driving market transformation.