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Top 4 Sustainable Office Fit‑Out Certifications in the UAE: Your Complete 2025 Guide

Sustainability is now the baseline for every UAE office fit-out. This guide compares LEED, WELL, Estidama and Al Sa’fat, breaks down costs, savings and payback, and explains how Summertown Interiors helps clients meet tough ESG targets without inflating budgets. Why Sustainable Fit-Outs Matter in 2025 As someone deeply immersed in Dubai’s dynamic business landscape, I’ve […].

Nicola Trivett 9 min read

Team reviewing office floor plans to avoid common layout mistakes and apply sustainable fit-out solutions

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Common Office Layout Mistakes and How Sustainable Fit-Out Fixes Them

Why Office Layouts Still Hold Businesses Back The modern office should inspire, but poor design still holds many businesses back. From noisy open-plan spaces to rigid layouts that cannot evolve, ineffective office design quietly undermines productivity, wellbeing and business performance. Outdated offices often create frustrating environments that hinder collaboration, focus and employee satisfaction. Add in […].

Nicola Trivett 6 min read

Vibrant open-plan workspace by Summertown Interiors for Sprinkle, featuring sustainable fit-out, biophilic elements, flexible seating, and abundant natural light. Bold colours, modern furnishings, and ergonomic zones support collaboration and wellbeing.

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5 Essential Steps to Planning a Sustainable, High-Performance Office Fit-Out in Dubai

A high-performance, sustainable office space is no longer a luxury or a branding statement. In today’s business environment, it’s a fundamental investment in performance, well-being, and long-term operational savings. But where do you begin? Planning a sustainable office fit out in Dubai takes more than good intentions and a Pinterest board of natural textures. It […].

Nicola Trivett 6 min read

Bright, modern Dubai office with natural light, soft colour tones, and ergonomic design - showcasing how employee wellness supports sustainable business success.

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Why Employee Wellness is the Key to Sustainable Business Success in Dubai

Prioritising employee wellbeing delivers measurable, strategic benefits that positively impact an organisation’s performance. A healthier, more comfortable workforce tends to be more productive, with improved focus and higher output. In contrast, poor working environments contribute to absenteeism and presenteeism – when employees are present but not fully engaged due to discomfort or health issues. In […].

Nicola Trivett 7 min read

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The ROI of Wellbeing: What’s the Value of Wellness-Focused Office Fit Outs?

Dubai’s ascent as a pivotal global business hub is undeniable. This dynamic environment attracts multinational corporations and ambitious enterprises, all vying for a competitive edge. Increasingly, that edge is being sharpened within the very walls of their offices. The conversation around Office Fit Outs in Dubai has evolved far beyond mere aesthetics; it’s now a […].

Nicola Trivett 11 min read

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Picnic Square at Times Square Centre, receives LEED Green Project Certificate

Delighted to share the moment when our Commercial Director, Nicola Trivett, had the honor of presenting the LEED Green Project certification to Mr. Mohammed Sharaf, Director of Sharaf Group Mall Division, and Ms. Nancy Nese Ozbek, General Manager of Sharaf Group Mall Division. This recognition is for the LEED initiatives implemented in the newly launched […].

Nicola Trivett 1 min read

Smart Dubai Office - LEED Gold Certified Interior by Summertown

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A Quick Guide to LEED Certified Interiors in the UAE

Any sustainable interventions to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions have to include changes to the ways we construct and inhabit buildings. LEED, as the most widely known green building certification, can help companies and contractors improve human health, increase productivity and reduce negative environmental effects..

Nicola Trivett 11 min read

Sustainable Workplace - Ahrend's LEED Gold Certified Interior

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Sustainable Workplace Fit Out and Certifications: Why it Matters for Your Business & Employees

1. The Green Building Revolution in the UAE The UAE is one of the highest energy consumers per capita in the world. The extraordinary economic growth of the country since the 1960s, a growing and more urbanised population, changes in lifestyle and work habits, a construction boom, as well as a relatively low subsidised energy […].

Nicola Trivett 19 min read

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Top 4 Sustainable Office Fit‑Out Certifications in the UAE: Your Complete 2025 Guide

Common Office Layout Mistakes and How Sustainable Fit-Out Fixes Them

5 Essential Steps to Planning a Sustainable, High-Performance Office Fit-Out in Dubai

Why Employee Wellness is the Key to Sustainable Business Success in Dubai

The ROI of Wellbeing: What’s the Value of Wellness-Focused Office Fit Outs?

Picnic Square at Times Square Centre, receives LEED Green Project Certificate

A Quick Guide to LEED Certified Interiors in the UAE

Sustainable Workplace Fit Out and Certifications: Why it Matters for Your Business & Employees

About us

Leadership

Meet the Team

Awards & Accreditation

Tag: LEED Certifications

Top 4 Sustainable Office Fit‑Out Certifications in the UAE: Your Complete 2025 Guide

Common Office Layout Mistakes and How Sustainable Fit-Out Fixes Them

5 Essential Steps to Planning a Sustainable, High-Performance Office Fit-Out in Dubai

Why Employee Wellness is the Key to Sustainable Business Success in Dubai

The ROI of Wellbeing: What’s the Value of Wellness-Focused Office Fit Outs?

Picnic Square at Times Square Centre, receives LEED Green Project Certificate

A Quick Guide to LEED Certified Interiors in the UAE

Sustainable Workplace Fit Out and Certifications: Why it Matters for Your Business & Employees

Top 4 Sustainable Office Fit‑Out Certifications in the UAE: Your Complete 2025 Guide