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QGBC debates potential for creating “the hanging gardens of Doha”

QGBC debates potential for creating “the hanging gardens of Doha”
Posted by on May 7, 2013 in NGO | 0 comments
A vision for developing Doha’s own hanging gardens, like the fabled gardens of Babylon, using green architecture, or ‘biotecture,’ was the topic of discussion and debate at a Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) seminar this week. In a keynote presentation, renowned international architect and urban planner Edouard Francois outlined his vision for sustainable building that...
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Boost to green living as new figures for Passivhaus add up

Boost to green living as new figures for Passivhaus add up
Posted by on May 4, 2013 in Environment, NGO, Projects & Real Estate | 0 comments
Eco-friendly living in Qatar took a step forward today with the release of figures that demonstrate considerable environmental benefits set against a relatively modest increase in the construction cost of the country’s first ultra-low energy villa. The cost analysis for construction of Qatar’s first Passivhaus (‘passive house’ in English) shows that significantly improved...
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Qatar celebrates opening of first ultra-low energy villa

Qatar celebrates opening of first ultra-low energy villa
Posted by on Apr 22, 2013 in Environment, Projects & Real Estate | 0 comments
Following months of planning, design and construction, Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), Kahramaa and Barwa Real Estate Group (BRE) are today celebrating the completion of Qatar’s first Passivhaus, marking a major shift in the country’s burgeoning construction industry. The Passivhaus (“passive house” in English) villa is an ultra-low energy building, derived from a super...
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QGBC and Austrade share green building expertise at seminar

QGBC and Austrade share green building expertise at seminar
Posted by on Apr 18, 2013 in NGO | 0 comments
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) hosted a trade delegation from Australia who shared their expertise on sustainable and environmentally friendly building practices today. Under the banner of Sustainable Design in Hot Arid Climates, the joint Green Build Seminar brought together key policymakers from Qatar’s green building industry and leading Australian experts in energy...
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No Paper Day Qatar unites organisations across Qatar in drive to reduce paper waste

No Paper Day Qatar unites organisations across Qatar in drive to reduce paper waste
Posted by on Apr 4, 2013 in Environment, NGO | 0 comments
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) called for individuals and organisations nationwide to take part in an initiative today to reduce paper waste in the country, which is currently estimated at 5.4 million sheets of paper a day.  “No Paper Day Qatar” asked participants to record the amount of paper they use in a day and compare it to the amount they save on 4 April.  It also...
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QGBC and QU highlight women’s role in Qatar’s thriving construction industry

QGBC and QU highlight women’s role in Qatar’s thriving construction industry
Posted by on Mar 26, 2013 in NGO | 0 comments
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development,focused on the vital role women play in sustainable development and environmental management at a joint event with Qatar University (QU) at the Qatar National Convention Centre yesterday. A number of industry-leading experts from QGBC and QU took part in the discussion,...
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Domopan and Qatar Green Building Council join forces at ‘Innovate Qatar’

Domopan and Qatar Green Building Council join forces at ‘Innovate Qatar’
Posted by on Mar 19, 2013 in NGO, Projects & Real Estate | 0 comments
Domopan Qatar WLL, one of Qatar’s leading engineering solutions companies, and Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a non-profit organization focused on sustainability in the construction sector, have teamed up at the ‘Innovate Qatar’ exhibition that took place at the Doha Exhibition Center from the 18th to the 20th of March. ‘Innovate Qatar’ is the country’s only event...
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Qatar Green Building Council renews partnership with leading hotel

Qatar Green Building Council renews partnership with leading hotel
Posted by on Mar 14, 2013 in Business, NGO | 0 comments
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) and the Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Hotel(WGRH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)to renew the hotel’s status as hospitality partner for the council in 2013. Under the agreement, the two organisations will work together to disseminate environmental knowledge, promote awareness of key issues concerning sustainability, and encourage youth...
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QGBC joins hands with leading international construction institute to advance sustainability

QGBC joins hands with leading international construction institute to advance sustainability
Posted by on Mar 5, 2013 in NGO | 0 comments
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) and the UK-based Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday that will allow for close cooperation between the two organisations. Under the agreement, both groups will raise the profile and recognition of professional construction management and promote awareness of key issues concerning sustainability...
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Water management is everyone’s responsibility

Water management is everyone’s responsibility
Posted by on Feb 23, 2013 in Environment | 0 comments
Experts, academics and professionals devoted to environmental sustainability gathered recently to discuss innovative solutions for water conservation, recycling, and reuse in Qatar. Qatar’s limited access to freshwater reserves, a region-wide issue, coupled with rates of water consumption that far outstrip those of other developed countries like the US and UK, has created an urgent...
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QGBC joins international “green building powerhouse” through agreement with US counterpart

QGBC joins international “green building powerhouse” through agreement with US counterpart
Posted by on Feb 18, 2013 in NGO | 0 comments
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will allow for close collaboration between the two organisations. Through the agreement, the councils will work together to promote green buildings and green communities by sharing tools, research, and information. The MoU empowers QGBC to represent...
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Experts discuss green building design-performance divide

Experts discuss green building design-performance divide
Posted by on Feb 3, 2013 in NGO | 0 comments
Human behaviour may be causing green buildings in Qatar to perform far below their potential, according to a team of experts brought together by Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC). Nearly two decades of research has shown that green buildings do not perform as well as their designers expect. QGBC and Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), with funding from Qatar National Research...
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