BUiD beefs up sustainable design knowledge

The British University in Dubai has collaborated with the University of Cardiff in a bid to boost knowledge of sustainable design of the built environment among Dubai students.

A delegation of 20 students from the BUiD visited the Welsh university to examine new research on passive designs, advanced simulation techniques, renewable materials, waste management and environmental conservation.

The visit was supported by British global architecture practice Atkins, whose CEO Keith Clarke met with students to share insight into sustainable building techniques that can and are being used in the Middle East.

“Obviously, climate conditions and design approaches differ in Europe and the Middle East, but there are techniques that are appropriate for both regions that can minimise the environmental impact of construction,” said Professor Bassam Abu-Hijleh, Atkins chair, head of the Sustainable Design of the Built Environment Programme at BUiD and fellow, Cardiff University.

The visit was part of BUiD’s new Masters Degree in the sustainable design of the built environment.

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