All posts tagged "Sustainability"
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SustainabilityCall for elevation of UAE green building standards
A leading expert involved with Dubai’s Sustainable City project has called on local government authorities and the construction industry to elevate green...
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InterviewsHolley Chant on sustainability at KEO International
Holley Chant is Executive Director for Corporate Sustainability at KEO International Consultants. Here she explains KEO International’s sustainability and commissioning disciplines and...
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FeaturesShift in landscaping as field embraces sustainability
A tastefully landscaped yard, a beautiful garden and well-manicured lawns make an attractive addition to homes and buildings. Landscaping involves intricate, elaborate,...
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AnalysisUAE hotels urged to open door to sustainability
At the end of September, Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) released the findings of a first-of-its-kind report – ‘Energy and Water Benchmarking...
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SustainabilityAl Hamra claims UAE’s first LEED for Homes status
Ras Al Khaimah-based Al Hamra Real Estate Development (AHRED) says it has been awarded the LEED for Homes status by the US...
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SustainabilityDubai-based AESG goes global with London office
Home-grown UAE consultancy firm AESG has announced the opening of its new operations hub in London, which it will use to compete...
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InterviewsDubai’s Energy Solutions Group International: Going green in the built environment
With the increase in energy prices now becoming an accepted reality in the GCC states, there has been a steady but undeniable...
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FeaturesThe green revolution in Middle East construction
The global construction industry has for years been known to put profit above the planet. Forums like COP21 have drawn attention to...
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ConsultantGreen lighting initiative launches in UAE
A new green initiative in the UAE aims to promote the use of LED lights and energy efficiency in an attempt to...
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ConstructionMasdar City in Abu Dhabi outlines 5-year expansion
Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development Masdar City has outlined a five-year expansion plan that will include the construction of 2,000 homes and a...
