As continued rapid urbanization brings heightened consequences for the environment, upholding sustainability in urban development is not merely a plus, but an urgent necessity. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, buildings are responsible for about 32 percent of global energy consumption. What’s more, they contribute about 34 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions. In light of this, sustainable urban design is critical.

Here at International Elevator & Equipment, Inc. (IEE), our core mission is to engineer innovative solutions that support both progress and sustainability. Mitsubishi Electric’s eco-conscious technologies offer numerous benefits, including enhanced urban spaces that provide comfort, convenience, and security—at a lesser cost to the environment.

All-around energy-efficient building solutions

Sustainable urban development is only possible with the downscaling of excessive energy consumption, alongside a continuous shift to clean energy. Mitsubishi Electric, through IEE, presents a range of energy-saving building solutions that help minimize waste and maximize efficient power use. Among these are its top-of-the-line air conditioning units and building automation systems.

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

In a tropical country like the Philippines, adequate air conditioning is the go-to solution for maintaining indoor air quality and occupant comfort amid urban heat islands. It follows that HVAC systems account for a sizeable chunk of a building’s energy consumption and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions. Given this, sustainable building operations require energy-efficient air conditioning systems that employ eco-friendly technologies, such as Mitsubishi Electric’s MSY GT Series. These units are powered by refrigerant R-32, which better reduces power consumption in comparison with other refrigerants and presents a lower global warming potential. This innovation, coupled with the split-type format, makes for energy-efficient air conditioning systems that support greener and cleaner building operations, improving the indoor experience and curtailing a building’s negative environmental impact.

Building Management System (BMS)

The BMS, as one of our building automation systems, is the answer to the challenge of balancing sustainable building operations and occupant comfort. This system works by automating and optimizing building functions, such as HVAC, security, lighting, and more, effectively and proactively controlling energy consumption to reduce waste. With the Mitsubishi Electric DCM-8000™ Controller, buildings of all sizes can now be managed with ease thanks to the controller’s multi-system integration. This system intelligently identifies inefficiencies and building managers can adjust accordingly—expertly conserving resources while preserving occupant well-being.

Sure steps toward sustainable urban development

As we grapple with pressing environmental concerns, including climate change, it is imperative to integrate energy-efficient solutions into our urban spaces—starting from their construction, to the installation, use, and maintenance of the systems that make them work. Beyond enabling smarter building management and bigger cost savings, it is Mitsubishi Electric’s overarching objective to power sustainable urban development that cares for our planet and its residents, here in the present and for the future.

Ensure your building’s energy efficiency with IEE’s outstanding building solutions, designed with the highest quality, guided by the principles of sustainability. Inquire today!