Sarah El Battouty, a laeding figure in Egypt’s green building sector has received an award for outstanding contributions to sustainable construction and the transformation of the built environment.
The recognition was presented by the Egypt Green Building Council (Egypt GBC) during the 3rd Net Zero Conference, held as part of World Green Building Week. The award honors 25 years of dedicated work toward advancing better buildings, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the transformation of the construction sector.
El Battouty described the award as a highly appreciated personal achievement and a recognition of the collective efforts of the team at ECOnsult Design.
Special thanks were extended to Professor Salah El-Haggar, President of the Egypt Green Building Council; Sherine Fahmy McKinnon; Hala Omar, Vice President; and Moataz M. El-Dakroury of Egypt GBC.
Appreciation was also expressed to Amira Ayoub, Head of the Middle East and North Africa region at the World Green Building Council, as well as Saint-Gobain Egypt and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).
The award comes amid growing efforts to promote low-emission buildings, climate-responsive design, and sustainable communities in Egypt and across the region.
Expressing confidence in the future of the sector, the award recipient said the construction industry is moving toward communities that are more sustainable, climate-responsive, and aligned with global efforts to reduce emissions.
The 3rd Net Zero Conference was hosted by The American University in Cairo, bringing together stakeholders working to accelerate sustainability and net-zero development in the built environment.
