Photo caption 1: One of the show units at Northpoint on Wong Amat. The expansive floor-to-ceiling windows have been upgraded to double glazing for improved energy efficiency and comfort of future residents. This is only one of several initiatives by Raimon Land to lead the industry in environmental conservation projects.

Raimon Land Takes the Lead in Environmental Conservation Projects

Date: July 18, 2007

Residential condominium developer Raimon Land announced today a series of initiatives aimed at making its projects and the company a leader in the field of environmental conservation.

The company revealed that all units at its Northpoint project in Pattaya will have double glazed window systems. The upgrade will be provided at no cost to existing and future buyers.

A double glazed window system is described as two or more glass panes spaced apart and hermetically sealed to form a single glazed unit with an air space between each pane.

When used in architectural applications, some of the most important functions of a double glazed window system are to prevent condensation and improve the insulating performance of glass. This is particularly relevant in humid, tropical climates like Thailand.

 Compared with traditional single glazed windows, a double glazed window system also improves the energy efficiency of the heating and cooling unit, reduces energy consumption, utility costs and the impact of noise pollution.

In Bangkok, The River project will make innovative use of solar panels whenever possible to provide power for the lighting of common areas. Such measure will reduce common area management fees and lower the carbon footprint of the building. The heating and cooling units will have specifications that exceed Thai regulations and meet some of the highest environmental conservation standards in the world.

The air conditioning system, for example, will be water-cooled with central tanks pumping water throughout the building, thus greatly reducing energy consumption and maintenance cost for the benefits of all residents. Although the initial investment in this system exceeds conventional methods, Raimon Land is willing to absorb this expense and pass on its advantages to their customers.

The banks of the Chao Praya River are without compare and no other development in the country come close to matching The River’s ideal location. This unique location has attracted strong interest from Thai and foreign buyers and almost 200 units have been sold to date.
 

Photo caption 2: Groundbreaking in many ways. The River will not only become a landmark for its design and luxury but also for being at the forefront of environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Faithful to its focus on “developing a better environment”, Raimon Land is working closely with the Plant-A-Tree Today (PATT) Foundation, a UK-based charity with an office in Bangkok, to offset the company’s carbon emissions.

Raimon Land Director of Marketing Mr. Henri Young commented: “We are taking several initiatives to be socially responsible and to reduce our company’s impact on the environment. Our work with PATT is one example but environmental conservation is about taking simple steps in our everyday lives. As such, we encourage all our employees to participate in our corporate efforts and to bring sustainable practices close to home.”