SIDEworks

29/07/2026

Pakistan's first LEED® Gold public sector building certified by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is in Lahore.

The Green Building, Government of the Punjab, developed and designed by IDAP, runs a 98 kWp on-site solar array, uses around half the indoor water of a code building, and passed air quality testing before occupancy. A perfect Innovation score, 6 of 6.

SIDEworks delivered the LEED certification end to end. Full story: https://sideworks.co/projects/green-building-government-punjab-leed-gold-lahore/

24/07/2026

Meezan Tower Islamabad has earned LEED® Gold, standing among the first corporate banking sector buildings in Pakistan to reach this level in the Core and Shell category, and we could not be prouder to have guided the project as its sustainability and LEED certification consultant.

Here is why that category matters. A core and shell certification covers the building itself: its structure, its envelope, and the central systems every floor runs on. The sustainability is not an add-on. It is part of the building's foundations, and everyone who ever works in the tower benefits from it, on every floor, for the life of the building.

In everyday terms: efficient fixtures cut the tower's indoor water use by around half. The gardens are planted to thrive without any permanent watering, and rainwater is captured and put to use instead of running to waste. Lighting is fully LED throughout, the design keeps the building and its surroundings cooler, and a well-connected location with charging for electric vehicles makes it easier to arrive without a car.

In a city where water and power are precious, performance like this is good for the planet and for everyone who keeps the building running.

We believe buildings like this show what is possible right here in Pakistan: landmark towers that are better for the people inside them and gentler on the world around them.

SIDEworks served as the sustainability and LEED certification consultant. Design: Najmi Bilgrami Collaborative. Photography: Meezan Bank Limited and Najmi Bilgrami Collaborative.

See the full story: https://sideworks.co/projects/meezan-bank-islamabad-leed-gold/

30/06/2026

The JazzWorld Headquarter in Islamabad is among the first corporate headquarters in Pakistan's telecommunications and digital services sector to earn LEED® Gold, and we could not be prouder to have helped make it happen.

For many "green building" and "LEED Gold certification" can sound abstract. LEED is the world's most widely used green building rating system. To earn it, a building design & construction processes are verified against strict standards for energy, water, materials, air quality, and the wellbeing of the people inside.

In everyday terms, here is what that means for this building. It uses about a third less energy than a typical building of its size, with noticeably lower carbon emissions, a real step toward decarbonization. Efficient fixtures cut its water use by around half, and the gardens are planted to thrive without any permanent watering. Lighting is fully LED throughout, much of the parking has given way to a people-first layout with charging for electric vehicles, and most of the waste created during construction was reused or recycled instead of going to landfill. The people who work there enjoy cleaner air, more natural light, and a more comfortable space, every single day.

In a market where energy and water are precious, performance like this is good for the planet and for the people and budget who keep the building running day to day.

We believe buildings like this show what is possible right here in Pakistan: spaces that are better for the people inside them and gentler on the world around them.

SIDEworks served as the sustainability and LEED certification consultant on the project.

Design and photography: SR DesignWorks (SRDW).

See the full story and photos here: https://sideworks.co/projects/jazz-world-leed-gold-islamabad/

14/05/2026

Job Post: We're hiring at SIDEworks.

🔹 Position: Electrical Engineer
🔹 Location: Lahore office
🔹 Experience: 0-2 years (recent graduates welcome)
🔹 Focus: Green building / LEED & EDGE certification projects

What we offer:
- Hands-on experience with international green building projects
- Mentorship from LEED Accredited Professionals
- Firm-sponsored pathway to LEED AP and EDGE Expert certifications
- Exposure to projects across Pakistan, Canada, and Middle East

Full job description and structured application:
https://sideworks.co/careers/electrical-engineer-lahore

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. PEC-registered or PEC-eligible candidates preferred.

SIDEworks delivers measurable building performance outcomes across an international portfolio of LEED and EDGE certified projects in Pakistan, Canada, and the Middle East. We're looking for an early-career electrical engineer who wants to apply technical skill to projects that measurably reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

SIDEworks is hiring an Electrical Engineer (0-2 years) for our Lahore office. Design electrical systems for LEED and EDGE certified green building projects across Pakistan and internationally.