United Arab Emirates – Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center – Al Ain

The aim of the project was to achieve highest possible score of certification according to LEED.

The Desert Learning Center is the Visitor Centre of the Al Ain Wild Life Park. The building is unique in terms of architecture and innovative MEP design, and was certificated according to LEED and Estidama. The energy supply for the building was supported by an integrated PV system a solar cooling system and ground collectors for preconditioning.

OUr services

CES was in charge of overall building services engineering design, the elaboration of integrated and alternative energy supply concepts (incl. solar cooling) as well as building system automation and IT infrastructure design. Furthermore, the general planner was supported in the development of an innovative and efficient architectural building design.

Location:

Western Asia,
United Arab Emirates

Duration:

2010-10 -
2012-06