Interviews

Air conditioning is no longer a topic of interest only for countries further south. Rising standards of living has resulted in a growing demand for comfort cooling in living and working spaces even across moderate climatic zones. The increasing need for energy also puts more focus on climate-friendly alternatives. Sigurd Schiller, eurammon member and Sales Manager for HVAC Germany South at Johnson Controls Systems & Service, explains the advantages of using natural refrigerants for air conditioning systems and comments on future market potential.

Posted: March 14, 2016

Suneel M Advani and Vir S Advani, respectively Chairman & Managing Director and Executive Director of Blue Star, in a conversation with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East, share their outlook for the GCC region’s HVAC industry, and reveal their company’s plans for the Middle East, including launch of innovation in VRF technology

Posted: February 15, 2016

Noura A Aziz, a design expert for Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal), talks with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East about the role interior design plays in achieving good IEQ in healthcare facilities. She identifies common pitfalls interior designers face and suggests ways to address them.

Posted: February 14, 2016

Jyoti Sharma, Senior Specialist for Education Facilities Design at the Infrastructure and Facilities Division of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), in this conversation with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East, shares details on the different programmes and standards ADEC has adopted to ensure that Abu Dhabi public schools are meeting IEQ requirements. […]

Posted: November 15, 2015

Dr Farooq Wasil, a published author, is the CEO of Goldline Education. His career in education spans over 30 years. In this exclusive interview, he shares with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East his insights on the importance of cultivating environment literacy among education leaders in the GCC region.

Posted: October 13, 2015

Saeed Al Abbar, Chairman of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and a member of the World Green Building Council Board of Directors, shares with Climate Control Middle East his thoughts on...

Posted: October 13, 2015

Hicham Kabbage, Healthcare/Education Sector Developer at Saint-Gobain Gyproc Middle East, in conversation with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East on the importance of reducing noise levels in school environments

Posted: June 3, 2015

Intelligent building control systems are capable of meeting the objectives of a well-designed thermal comfort model and, broadly speaking, of addressing every air quality issue that is plaguing schools, says Moheet Vishwas.

Posted: May 10, 2015

Climate Control Middle East in conversation with Marisa Long, PR & Communications Director of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), on the region’s efforts to green its built-environment and the significance of LEED certification. Excerpts from the interview...

Posted: May 10, 2015

Speaking in tandem, DrYousufNoman and IñigoSatrústegui of the Qatar Green Building Council describe some of the IEQ initiatives involving schools in the country

Posted: April 13, 2015