Grass Roots Sustainability & Design
ANKEN is committed to becoming a leader in environmentally friendly initiatives in Shanghai. We believe by retro-fitting / reusing existing buildings and implementing sensible design practices, we can contribute positively to our surrounding community and mold future business responsibly.
ANKEN promotes sustainability at a grass roots level, through design, management practices and community initiatives. Our philosophy is that everyone can make a positive contribution to our community and environment – no matter how small.


Our Sustainable Practices Include
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Adaptive Re-use of an underutilized building
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Green Roof (for Insulation)
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Recycled Materials
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Motion Sensor and/or Solar Lights
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Fresh Air System with PM2.5 Filters
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Energy Meters for Awareness
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Low VOC Interior Paints
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Automated Faucets
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Shared Resources
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Electric Hand Dryers for Paper Saving
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Rainwater Collection for Toilet Flushing
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Water Permeable Paving
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Low Water Usage Toilets
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Double Glazing
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Urban Farming and Waste Composting
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LED Lighting
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Solar Panels
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Radiant Floor Heating
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Green Wall
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Floor & Wall Insulation




