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UAE shows the way with world leading sustainability
Dubai, Oct 16, 2008 (WAM) - The UAE's leadership in developing sustainable buildings was highlighted in Tuesday's open session of the ISO General Assembly in Dubai.
The Open Day themed "Buildings for a sustainable future', was officially opened by HE. Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahed, Minister of Environment and Water of the United Arab Emirates.
HE Dr. Bin Fahed said the unprecedented construction boom in the UAE and huge investments pumped into the development of the sector, would not have materialised without the use of quality modern technologies.
Bin Fahed lauded the wise green buildings initiative by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice president, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, which has helped develop existing legislation and practices and has opened up doors for the introduction of new laws, standards and guidelines for the design and construction of future sustainable buildings in the UAE.
The UAE, he stressed, was one of the first regional countries to implement global quality standards and has launched many quality and excellence awards and programmes in various sectors.
"The UAE had outlined laws, standards and technical regulations governing the design and construction of sustainable buildings since the beginning of the year. The local construction sector is compelled to follow them," he said.
Khaled Awad, director of the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company's property development unit, presented a paper on "Green Cities - the Masdar Example", showing how Masdar City offers an excellent opportunity to become part of the world's first carbon-neutral, zero-waste, city in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
A fully integrated green community, Masdar City will be the world's first carbon-neutral, zero waste city entirely powered by renewable energy.
All building designs are based on traditional regional architecture and urban planning, and the city will showcase world leading and innovative building practices as a global model for sustainable living and working.
Up to 1,500 companies are expected to base themselves in the city, which will provide an attractive business environment due to its Free Zone. The City will be car-free supported by a personal rapid transportation network, powered by renewable energy, will whisk residents and visitors quickly and quietly through carefully designed streets and public places.
Security in high-rise buildings was highlighted by Greg Sang, Emaar's projects director overseeing all design and construction aspects of Burj Dubai - the world's tallest building.
He told delegates that in the light of the world environment today, the security of buildings - especially super-tall buildings - has taken on even greater significance in safety, and that access and movement are not adversely affected.
He cited the Burj Dubai tower as an example of how these issues are addressed, covering the context and background of the Burj Dubai tower, special security challenges, and the standards used and solutions developed by an international team of design and construction experts to meet those challenges.
The five-day ISO Dubai 2008 event is taking place under the auspices of HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and ends on October 17. This is the first time since ISO's inception in 1947 that the organisation's general assembly has been held in the Middle East and Africa region.
The Open Day themed "Buildings for a sustainable future', was officially opened by HE. Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahed, Minister of Environment and Water of the United Arab Emirates.
HE Dr. Bin Fahed said the unprecedented construction boom in the UAE and huge investments pumped into the development of the sector, would not have materialised without the use of quality modern technologies.
Bin Fahed lauded the wise green buildings initiative by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice president, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, which has helped develop existing legislation and practices and has opened up doors for the introduction of new laws, standards and guidelines for the design and construction of future sustainable buildings in the UAE.
The UAE, he stressed, was one of the first regional countries to implement global quality standards and has launched many quality and excellence awards and programmes in various sectors.
"The UAE had outlined laws, standards and technical regulations governing the design and construction of sustainable buildings since the beginning of the year. The local construction sector is compelled to follow them," he said.
Khaled Awad, director of the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company's property development unit, presented a paper on "Green Cities - the Masdar Example", showing how Masdar City offers an excellent opportunity to become part of the world's first carbon-neutral, zero-waste, city in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
A fully integrated green community, Masdar City will be the world's first carbon-neutral, zero waste city entirely powered by renewable energy.
All building designs are based on traditional regional architecture and urban planning, and the city will showcase world leading and innovative building practices as a global model for sustainable living and working.
Up to 1,500 companies are expected to base themselves in the city, which will provide an attractive business environment due to its Free Zone. The City will be car-free supported by a personal rapid transportation network, powered by renewable energy, will whisk residents and visitors quickly and quietly through carefully designed streets and public places.
Security in high-rise buildings was highlighted by Greg Sang, Emaar's projects director overseeing all design and construction aspects of Burj Dubai - the world's tallest building.
He told delegates that in the light of the world environment today, the security of buildings - especially super-tall buildings - has taken on even greater significance in safety, and that access and movement are not adversely affected.
He cited the Burj Dubai tower as an example of how these issues are addressed, covering the context and background of the Burj Dubai tower, special security challenges, and the standards used and solutions developed by an international team of design and construction experts to meet those challenges.
The five-day ISO Dubai 2008 event is taking place under the auspices of HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and ends on October 17. This is the first time since ISO's inception in 1947 that the organisation's general assembly has been held in the Middle East and Africa region.
