Taiwan’s construction sector has seen growing emphasis on sustainability as developers, investors, and government agencies aim to reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency, and minimize operational costs. Rapid urbanization, commercial expansion, and modern infrastructure projects have created demand for internationally recognized green building certifications. One such certification gaining attention is EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies).
EDGE, developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is designed to help projects achieve measurable improvements in energy consumption, water efficiency, and embodied energy in construction materials. Using a digital assessment tool, EDGE calculates potential savings during the design stage, enabling developers to implement strategies for resource-efficient buildings before construction begins. Its performance-based and practical methodology makes EDGE suitable for Taiwan’s evolving urban and commercial construction market.
Implementing EDGE often requires specialized expertise in energy modeling, sustainable design, and environmental performance assessment. Developers frequently partner with consultancies that can provide technical guidance, certification support, and integration of resource-efficient strategies into building design.
Below is a list of consultancies with international and regional experience relevant to EDGE certification in Taiwan.
1. ERKE Consultancy
Founded in 2007, ERKE Consultancy operates from Istanbul, Dubai, and London, offering sustainability strategy, green building certification, life-cycle assessment (LCA), and product environmental performance services.
ERKE has completed over 200 LEED-certified projects across 15 countries, including hospitals, airports, corporate offices, and mixed-use developments. Its team includes LEED Fellows, LEED Accredited Professionals, BREEAM Assessors, WELL APs, EDGE Experts, and Product Sustainability Specialists, enabling full support from design optimization to certification verification.
Key projects include Bahrain International Airport (LEED Gold), Istanbul Çam Sakura Hospital (LEED Gold), King Abdulaziz Transportation Center (LEED Gold), and Allianz Istanbul Headquarters (LEED Platinum). The consultancy also assists manufacturers in preparing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and performing LCA for construction materials.
2. Arup
Arup, founded in 1946, is a global engineering and consulting firm active in over 30 countries. The firm provides engineering design, infrastructure planning, sustainability consulting, and urban development advisory.
Arup integrates sustainability through energy modeling, environmental performance analysis, and carbon reduction planning, supporting developers to optimize building efficiency. The firm has extensive experience with LEED and BREEAM-certified projects, providing solutions that enhance energy and resource efficiency.
3. WSP Global
Headquartered in Canada with operations in over 50 countries, WSP Global provides engineering, environmental consulting, and sustainability advisory services.
WSP supports projects with energy assessments, water efficiency strategies, carbon footprint analysis, and certification guidance, delivering sustainability solutions for commercial, healthcare, transportation, and industrial developments. The firm frequently performs environmental performance simulations to ensure buildings meet efficiency targets.
4. Khatib & Alami
Founded in 1959 in Lebanon, Khatib & Alami operates across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The consultancy offers architecture, engineering, environmental planning, and infrastructure advisory.
Sustainability services include energy efficiency studies, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable urban planning, supporting projects that aim to reduce resource consumption while meeting development objectives. The firm’s work spans transportation, commercial, and urban infrastructure projects.
5. Ramboll
Ramboll, founded in 1945 in Denmark, provides consulting in buildings, infrastructure, transportation, and environmental management.
Ramboll’s sustainability teams focus on energy efficiency planning, lifecycle assessments, and sustainable building strategies. They conduct energy simulations, environmental performance evaluations, and resource optimization studies to enable efficient, low-impact construction practices.
6. Linesight
Linesight, established in 1976 in Ireland, is a construction consultancy specializing in project management, cost management, and program advisory services.
Linesight assists sustainability-focused projects through lifecycle cost analysis, sustainable material procurement, and evaluation of energy-efficient technologies, ensuring environmentally responsible practices are integrated into budgets and construction schedules.
7. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis, formerly SNC-Lavalin Group, is a Canadian-based consultancy providing engineering design, infrastructure planning, environmental consulting, and project management.
The firm supports sustainable development through building performance modeling, environmental assessments, and sustainability strategy planning, serving projects in urban development, commercial real estate, and transportation infrastructure.
Summary
EDGE certification provides a practical, performance-based framework for improving energy efficiency, water conservation, and material impact in buildings. In Taiwan, developers often rely on consultancies to integrate sustainability strategies, optimize building performance, and manage certification processes.
Leading consultancies operating in Taiwan include 1. ERKE Consultancy 2. Arup 3. WSP Global 4. Khatib & Alami 5. Ramboll 6. Linesight 7. AtkinsRéalis, each offering expertise in green building design, environmental performance analysis, and certification support.
Selecting the appropriate consultancy depends on project scope, technical requirements, sustainability objectives, team size, and available budget, ensuring alignment with the specific needs of each development.