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Sustainable insulation
Insulation is an integral part of any building’s structure, on either the interior or exterior, to block heat transfer and keep inhabitants cool. Having good insulation means energy is saved, as less is needed to cool the buildings due to extensive air-con use. Companies have realised the benefits of good insulation in terms of sustainability, [...]
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Qatar Hosts Unique Quranic Botanical Gardens
The Quranic Botanical Garden in Doha, the first of its kind in the world, was officially inaugurated in September 2008 by HH Sheikha Mozah Nasser al-Misnad, at the Education City, thereby carving a historical milestone. The unique project was led off by the Qatar Foundation Chairperson, who planted a Sidra sapling at the proposed [...]
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ABB launches its latest building automation products for comfort, safety and energy efficiency
ABB, the power and automation technology group, has launched new and innovative state of the art building automation technologies for comfort, safety and energy efficiency in the United Arab Emirates. ABB-Welcome 8 is an innovative and high quality door entry system; its state of the art design has many features including home to home intercom, [...]
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Dubai Foster & Partners’ Index Tower Takes Top Honors for Keeping it Cool
Set in the crowded avenues of Dubai, Foster + Partners‘ super-tall mixed-use Index Tower has stood out to win the 2011 award for the best building in the Middle East and Africa, bestowed by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Foster + Partners seems to have the knack for building in the desert, [...]
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First solar-powered car made in UAE unveiled
Capable of traveling at a speed of 45km per hour, the car was designed by the Lootah Technical Centre in Dubai. Dubai: The first made-in-the-UAE solar-powered car was unveiled on Sunday night to celebrate World Environment Day. Capable of travelling at a speed of 45km per hour, the car was designed by the Lootah Technical Centre [...]
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