The master developer of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has been awarded the ‘Sustainability MEED Quality Award for Projects 2012’ for the Saadiyat Construction Village.
The project was built by HLG Leighton Contracting, which nominated the development,to house workers employed by contractors during the construction phase of the island.
The Saadiyat Construction Village features a solar hot water system, natural light via windows and sun pipes, energy efficient appliances, insulated roof and wall panels to reduce heat gain, and the use of recycled materials in construction. 
It currently houses more than 10,000 workers and covers 40 hectares, with facilities including shops, internet booths, recreational parks, laundry facilities, dining areas, and sports and leisure facilities such as a cricket pitch, multi-purpose courts and landscaped gardens.
