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Rising temperatures spell bright future for passive cooling
According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), 2016 was officially the warmest year on record, and 2017 isn’t expected to be much better. The Middle East and the UAE have also been experiencing hot summers year after year. The highest maximum temperature ever recorded in the region was in June 2010, which was 52 degrees Celsius.
Architects need to design cooler buildings in the UAE as a result of higher temperatures says Emkaan
2016 was officially the warmest year on record, with 2017 expected to be similar. This is according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). The temperature will increase due to the rise in sea levels.
UAE architect wins “Cool Abu Dhabi” award for designing The Circadian Clouds
Muhammad Obaid, architect and founder of UAE’s homegrown architecture and engineering consultancy EMKAAN has won the “Cool Abu Dhabi” award for The Circadian Clouds design that offers thermal comfort in outdoor public spaces, thereby increasing our engagement levels.
UAE-based architect Muhammad Obaid wins Egypt’s State Encouragement Award
Dubai-based Egyptian architect Muhammad Obaid has been awarded the Encouragement Award in Arts by the State Awards, as part of Egypt’s Supreme Council for Culture (SCC).