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Is Sustainability in Dubai a Dream?

Mar 13, 2012 3 Comments by

My latest article in Guardian Sustainable Business discusses the rhetoric versus the reality of building a more sustainable future for Dubai.

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Doha, The Middle East’s Emerging Sustainability Laboratory

Mar 08, 2012 1 Comment by

In my most recent article on Guardian Sustainable Business, I discuss how Doha is slowly becoming a hub for green building and solar energy.

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Jumeirah Mosque Opens Doors to Dubai’s Inquisitive Visitors

Mar 03, 2012 No Comments by

Jumeirah Mosque is new but its interior, along with its lessons, are timeless. Time spend here during travel to Dubai is very well spent.

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Will the UAE See a Sustainable Housing Boom?

Mar 03, 2012 No Comments by

In the UAE, all the solar panels, water cisterns and recycled building materials in the world are not enough to create a green built environment.

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Doha’s Education City Dazzles with Amazing Architecture

Feb 29, 2012 1 Comment by

Education City, in the outskirts of Doha, is a hotbed of innovative and inspirational architecture.

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Burj Al Arab Gleefully Pokes the World’s Eye

Feb 26, 2012 3 Comments by

Soaring above Dubai’s coastline is the Burj Al Arab, which spiked Dubai and the United Arab Emirates on the map. As it soars into the sky, it pokes the world’s eye.

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Arabian Architecture: Green Building’s Foundation in Doha and the Middle East

Feb 23, 2012 No Comments by

Msheireb Properties is building a 35-hectare project in Doha, Qatar, that will infuse traditional Arabian architecture with modern green building techniques.

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Dubai: Great With Details, but Overall Design Needs CPR

Feb 22, 2012 1 Comment by

When it comes to details, Dubai is a global leader and the quality of life and business climate both have tremendous benefits. But when it comes to overall design, Dubai could use some CPR.

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