Flamingo Strategies in Approaching Sustainable Design in Built Environment: Case Study in Dubai

Abstract

As Dubai is considered one of the fastest growing metropolises, it is important to mention that it was ranked first for highest ecological footprint due to the rapid development and environmental consequences (World Wildlife Fund of Nature 2010). Biomimicry is one innovative solution that helps reduce the environmental impact of our projects by taking inspiration from nature and in this piece of research the natural concept was the flamingo. The author highlighted different strategies that were inspired by the flamingo and implemented them on the case study (Uptown Primary School in Dubai). The main aim of the research is to investigate the effect of the strategies on the project by adopting a simulation study using Ecotect software analysis to approach the strategies that have the best impact on indoor space temperature and help in reducing the total energy consumption.