Projects for SDBE
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Impact of Plant Life on Formaldehyde Levels in an Existing Office Setting In the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-04)The toxin formaldehyde has been associated with muscle weakness, itchy eyes/ skin and is considered a carcinogen. Plant life has been long associated with cleaning air and improving IAQ levels. Therefore this study will ... -
Energy saving by using Double Skin Façade for office buildings in the UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-03)There is more demand on glazed façades for high-rise buildings which, increase cooling loads especially in hot and arid climate. Double skin façade is widely used to reduce energy loads and provide visually transparent ... -
Sustainable landscapes for residential neighborhoods in Dubai: An analysis of the relationship between ambient temperature and water requirements of landscape
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-04)‘Greening’ is a concept associated with sustainable design worldwide. When this is applied to the context of a hot climate zone of Dubai, it becomes a challenge to ‘Green the desert’ considering the limited resources of ... -
The Impact of External Shading and Windows’ Glazing and Frame on Thermal Performance of Residential House in Abu-Dhabi
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-04)High awareness of sustainability importance has been witnessed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the last few years. Sustainable development needs have set one of the bottom lines of Abu-Dhabi vision, the capital of ... -
The Effect of Shading Devices on the Energy Consumption of Buildings: A Study on an Office Building in Dubai
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-04)The world is witnessing a global movement working towards the goal of decreasing emissions that are causing the global warming phenomenon. The United Arab Emirates is striving to mitigate the effects of global warming by ...
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