“Certification demonstrates our efforts to enhance green building initiatives in Dubai,” says H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.

Posted: August 11, 2016

According to a study by Honeywell International, Middle East’s average smart building score is 48 out of 100, with Doha leading with 70 points, followed by Dubai at 65 and Abu Dhabi at 48.

Posted: August 10, 2016

Standing on its head the long-held notion that the private sector and sustainability are, in principle, two binaries which can never meet, CEO and Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council, Rick Fedrizzi, in his book Green Think: How Profit Can Save the Planet argues that when businesses and environmentalists join hands, not only can the planet be saved, but the endeavour could also prove profitable. The book, since its publication late last year, has become a manifesto of sorts for businessbacked sustainability. George Berbari gives glimpses of the author and the book…

Posted: July 14, 2016

Company says it is focused on efforts to improve energy efficiency and address China’s climate problems

Posted: June 21, 2016

Plant to follow strict standards of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and use Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE)

Posted: May 25, 2016

The 4th Annual Middle East Variable Refrigerant Flow Conference moved away from issues plaguing the VRF industry that had dominated the last edition of the event, and cast a forward-looking gaze at opportunities for growth and how the technology can help the region achieve its environmental goals. We bring you the post-event report.

Posted: May 25, 2016

It will have a cooling capacity of 35,000 TR and 25,000 tonne-hours of TES

Posted: April 3, 2016

In a conversation with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East, Meshal Al Shamari, Director of Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), explains why he believes healthy buildings are the next generation Green Buildings. He also shares his views on the country’s sustainability efforts and what the Council is doing to support the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Posted: February 14, 2016

Pointing out that energy modelling software simulation often yields results that do not necessarily reflect future or current operation and use of a building, Hassan Younes makes a cogent case for more accurate models that could not only give a realistic picture but also contribute to the calculation of a building’s lifecycle cost and energy conservation.

Posted: September 6, 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