Surat: Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) which will be inaugurated tomorrow, stands as the largest office building globally. Spanning over 7.1 million square feet, the SDB surpasses the Pentagon to become the world’s largest office building, redefining the landscape of office structures and establishing new benchmarks for sustainability.

Key Highlights:
1. Unprecedented Scale and Unity: The Surat Diamond Bourse brings together a vast community by consolidating cutting, polishing, and trading activities under one roof. It houses over 4,500 offices and 130+ elevators, with a total passage exceeding 22 kilometers.

2. Environmental Consciousness: Despite its colossal proportions, the SDB minimizes its environmental impact by adhering to the principles of Panchtattva, aligning with the five elements of nature. The building consumes 50% less energy, achieving a remarkable 45 kWh/sq.m./yr compared to industry benchmarks (green benchmarks 110 kWh/sq.m./yr. as per Energy Conservation Building Code), earning it the prestigious Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum rating.

3. Innovative Solar Integration: The building incorporates a latest rooftop solar energy project implemented and executed by URON Energy, ensuring sustainability in common areas and employing a radiant cooling system.

The solar power generated will be utilized in common areas throughout the year, and the radiant cooling system, among other innovations, will enable the building to remain cool even during the hottest summer months.

The rooftop solar project implemented for SDB at such an elevation is exceptionally distinctive and will stand out as one of the highest solar energy-generating rooftop projects, featuring some rare elements, including:

– The largest Floating Foundation Rooftop Solar Project in India, utilizing over 545 tons of RMC.

– Achieving a 100% Puncture Solar Installation at unprecedented heights.

– Incorporating over 37+ tons of HDG mounting structures, establishing a new benchmark and setting a record for solar plants of similar capacity in India.

– Utilizing unique 3rd Generation Inverter Technology and Solar Panels capable of generating energy from both front and back sides.

– Implementation of a Waterless Robotic Cleaning Solution to conserve water and maximize energy generation.