Egypt Post Abu Simbel

In collaboration with IFC and Egypt Post, ECOnsult aims to deliver the first EDGE-certified post office multipurpose building near one of Egypt’s most important tourist destinations, Abu Simbel.

The building offers a post office, a museum and retail shops, all surrounding a courtyard that provides a passive solution for the high temperatures of Abu Simbel. The building is designed with the utmost efficiency in the three major categories; energy, water, and material.

Innovative design measures were taken to lower energy consumption by 50%, water by 20% and material by 20% compared with standard buildings. The building delivers a high-quality interior environment and effective thermal insulation, giving employees and customers the best possible indoor experience.

Sustainable Features

Low-flow lavatory faucets in kitchens, infrared electronic mixers in bathrooms, and low-flow flush tanks are installed to control water consumption and usage to prevent water losses.
Accessible ATM for people with disabilities
High-performance glazing
LED lighting to reduce energy consumption
External wall insulation to prevent heat losses
External louvres for shading
Bicycle racks to promote emission reduction
Waste segregation and recycling
Mechanical exhaust to minimize pollutants inside the building