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Climate
Build environment at the forefront of climate action: A blueprint for sustainable building
The high emissions rate of conventional building materials like concrete, steel, and aluminum calls for a re-think on seeking nature-based solutions in the construction sector
autonomous cars
Future of living is the ‘20-minute city’, says Gensler boss at COP28
Gensler’s ‘20-minute cities’ concept aims to ‘take city streets back for people, not cars,’ says co-CEO
Abu Dhabi
Eagle Hills, Broad partner to launch sustainable construction pilot in Abu Dhabi
The partnership will bring new innovative, sustainable building technology to the UAE
Dubai
Dubai megaproject: New floating ‘Vertical City’ proposed for 2030
Italian architecture firm Luca Curci Architects designed the Vertical City, the zero-energy building was presented at the Knowledge Summit in Dubai in 2019
3D printing
UAE announces new plan to slash carbon footprint by 5%
The new plan aims to decarbonise construction and boost sustainability while preserving resources
Alfaisal University
Honeywell inks deal with Saudi’s Alfaisal University to aid kingdom’s ESG goals through building energy projects
Through the Sustainable Energy Training Program, Honeywell also aims to provide a sustainable source of qualified energy professionals and auditors to help support its energy projects in the region
Beeah Group
Beeah Group opens new Office of the Future headquarters
Zaha Hadid designed, the building is powered by solar, integrated with next-generation technologies and set to realise net-zero emissions
Architecture
Digital transformation: Creating a sustainable future
To change what we create, we must change how we create, with sustainable, equitable and resilient outcomes in mind
carbon emissions
Building a sustainable future in the GCC
As the construction sector expands its project footprint, there is a greater commitment to shrink its carbon footprint
AB Tech Forum
How Bee’ah is utilising digitisation to reach its target of zero waste
HE Khaled Al Huraimel, group CEO of Bee’ah, shared his insights on the importance of digitisation during the new sustainable age at the inaugural AB Technology Forum
building and construction sectors
Video: Covid-19 impact on net zero buildings
Construction Week took part in global design firm Cosentino’s e-events webinar series with the topic of discussion exploring how Covid-19 is impacting sustainable construction within the Middle East.
Bee'ah HQ Sharjah
Video: Bee’ah plans for sustainable future
The future Sharjah headquarters of Bee’ah will be powered by solar energy to reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Diamond Developers
UAE could be hub for sustainable cities, says CEO of Diamond Developers
Faris Saeed believes his Sustainable City model can be repeated throughout the UAE and further afield
Brand View
The Sustainable City announces roadmap to reduce consumption of single-use plastic by 90% next year
Brand View: The Sustainable City’s phase-out of single-use plastic – a significant environmental polluter with a lasting ecological footprint – will target plastic bags, straws, balloons, cutlery, soda and water bottles, and food packaging
British Muslims
Meet the man behind Europe’s first ‘eco-mosque’
Tim Winter, one of Britain’s most influential Muslims, is changing the face of mosque design in the UK
Artificial intelligence
Zaha Hadid-designed Bee’ah HQ to be ready by summer
Bee’ah CEO Khaled Al Huraimel said that artificial intelligence will ‘fully optimise’ the building for staff and visitors