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Tokyo Eco Builders Award 2024: Recognizing Sustainable Architecture Initiatives

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is excited to announce the opening of submissions for the Tokyo Eco Builders Award 2024. This annual award recognizes and awards businesses that contribute to the rise of environmentally sustainable buildings as part of a new system aimed at ensuring environmental performance in construction, which began in April 2023.

Purpose of the Award

The Tokyo Eco Builders Award aims to promote the adoption of high environmental performance in newly constructed buildings. By recognizing outstanding efforts, the award seeks to encourage businesses to engage with the new Building Environmental Reporting System. Eligible participants include small to medium-sized new construction projects that have received construction confirmation between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, provided that these buildings have a total floor area of less than 2,000 square meters.

Application Periods

• - Submission of Intent Forms: Participants can submit their intent to apply until June 2, 2024.
• - Application Period: The official submission period for applications will open from July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024.

Potential applicants can find more detailed information, including eligibility criteria and submission guidelines, on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Environmental Bureau website: Tokyo Environmental Bureau.

Award Categories

The Tokyo Eco Builders Award features several distinct categories:
1. High Standard Award: For projects that meet the insulation, energy-saving, and renewable energy installation criteria set by the awards.
2. High Standard + Award: For projects that fulfill the guiding standards for insulation, energy saving, and renewable energy installations.
3. Leading Company Award: For businesses that effectively implement initiatives aimed at decarbonizing buildings.

Benefits of Winning

Winning the Tokyo Eco Builders Award offers several significant advantages:

• - Award-winning companies will be publicly recognized on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's website and in major national newspapers.
• - Companies can use the award logos in promotional materials and on their websites, enhancing their brand image and commitment to sustainability.
• - Recipients of the Leading Company Award will receive certificates from the governor, as well as unique opportunities to promote their initiatives and share insights into their sustainable practices.

Conclusion

With the growing importance of sustainability in architecture, the Tokyo Eco Builders Award represents an exciting opportunity for businesses engaged in environmentally friendly building practices. We encourage all eligible companies to participate and showcase their commitment to a greener future. For further details about the Building Environmental Reporting System, please visit the Environmental Bureau’s website: Building Environmental Reporting System Details.