DUBAI A LEADER IS SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TRENDS |
Posted: September 4, 2019 |
After the World Wildlife Fund, in 2006, UAE was declared as the country with the most significant ecological footprint per capita. UAE has taken measure—both technologically and otherwise—to reduce the number of carbon footprints in the country. The cause of the significant ecological footprint was due to the high carbon emissions, which is a result of the many industries and petrol-fueled cars in the cities. The city of Dubai has to be committed to reducing the carbon footprints and, according to a statement by the Prime Minister and ruler of the Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed, the city of Dubai newest goal is to achieve 75% of its energy from clean energy sources by 2050. The goal to use clean energy sources may look like a lofty goal to achieve, given the climatic and geographic situation of the city. Located in the middle of the desert, lacking adequate water and high level of sunshine, it would seem like the goal of green-homes and ecologically friendly buildings is a dream too lofty, but not for Dubai. They have come up with creative ways to solve these problems. New projects by Emaar, for example, would have energy-efficient doors and windows. The glasses of most buildings in Dubai are coated with e-coating. E-coating is a microscopically thin, virtually invisible metal or metallic oxide layer deposited directly on glass panes. Low e-coating is an efficient way to reduce energy loss by 50%, saving tenants energy bills and reducing the amount of energy they use. In some cities, Dubai real estate agencies have discovered, commercial buildings share cooling systems. Furthermore, there has been technological advancement with regards to the lighting as houses and commercial buildings now use one-watt LED lightings. This new tech, powered by Phillips, is set to also work with occupancy sensors to switch on the lights when in particular areas and when they're needed. Top real estate brokers in Dubai have also noted that with the demand for green-homes by millennials has come increased investment in solar panels, and smart roofing. Dubai is hot, so solar energy is a ready source of energy. Also, the government, in collaboration with tech companies, has designed 'cool roofs' with high levels of solar reflectance and thermal emittance. These roofs help reduce the heat island effect by reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the shelters. Also, passive design strategies like the orientation density have been used to help reduce the amount of energy used while redistributing power within a community. Dubai is leading the green-home revolution with these and many more changes in their buildings and construction process, making it a choice destination for real estate investors and homebuyers.
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