Saha Group “KingBridge Tower” marks the arrival of Thailand’s first CECI pilot project for circular economy
Thailand’s first CECI (Circular Economy in Construction Industry) pilot project, the KingBridge Tower Rama III, heralds the arrival of the tallest office building in Thailand, located along the Chao Phraya River on Rama III Road. Developed by Saha Capital Tower Co., Ltd. in synergy with key partners, KingBridge Tower is equipped with Green & Clean Innovations and high-standard construction management systems with an emphasis on Circular Economy. The environmentally-friendly concept is present in all design elements, maximising cost-effective and sustainable use of resources. In sum, KingBridge Tower signals CECI’s inspirational model for energy and environmental conservation under the circular economy.
CECI is a network of 23 cooperating partners in the private sector aiming to push for Green & Clean construction with the Circular Economy principle from upstream to downstream. ‘CECI: Action for Sustainable Future’ drives a collaboration involving five sectors across the construction industry, including architects & project consultants, real estate developers, contractors, construction material manufacturers, and distributors. The objectives are to elevate the Thai construction industry to sustainable growth under the circular economy and contribute to the efficient use of resources, minimising environmental and energy impacts while improving the quality of life in society.
Mr. Vichai Kulsomphob, President and CEO of Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Plc. and Managing Director of Saha Capital Tower Co., Ltd., a company within Saha Group, revealed that the collaboration with CECI reflects the company’s organisational vision to create sustainability and quality of life for users and their communities.
“With the KingBridge Tower Rama III selected as Thailand’s first CECI Pilot Project, Saha Group is determined to cooperate in pushing forward a green construction industry by continuously applying the concept of circular economy in every aspect of project design and construction,” he said. “The project is carried out in cooperation with professional partners from CECI Network with specific construction and design expertise, including, architects and contractors while the concept of ‘The Spirit of Synergy’ evidences our confidence in a bright future.”
The KingBridge Tower project is developed based on Circular Business Models in every aspect. The design of the over 6,000 million baht project takes into account the surrounding context according to the Mass Study Concept. The building is constructed with meticulously selected eco-friendly materials such as insulated glass specially designed to reduce temperature and increase energy efficiency. This is combined with cutting-edge energy-saving technologies and innovations such as water-saving sanitary ware, Building Automation System (BAS), Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology that minimises construction waste, Solar Cell Façade that generates electricity during the day to reduce energy consumption, ventilation systems that circulate fresh air, and recycling solutions.
The KingBridgeTower project is divided into office space for rent and common space that hosts amenities that meet the needs of tenants, from restaurants to services. The building consists of office spaces for rent, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, a healthy canteen, restaurants, a vertical garden, jogging tracks and a rooftop restaurant. Construction has already commenced and is scheduled to be completed in 2024.
In cooperation with partners across all sectors, the development of the Kingbridge Tower CECI pilot project marks the arrival of an inspirational model for energy and environment conservation in Thailand. As the tallest office building in Thailand, located along the Chao Phraya River on Rama III Road, it is destined to pave the way for many other developments featuring efficient systems, thereby elevating and inspiring a sustainable future for the construction industry in Thailand.