Best Tall Building Middle East & Africa Region The Index, Dubai Passive Design for the Middle Eastern High-rise Thomas Wiegand, Chief Property Officer, Union Properties Toby Blunt, Partner, Foster + Partners
Most of people talk, we do things. They plan, we achieve. They hesitate, we move ahead. We are living proof that when human beings have the courage and commitment to transform a dream into reality, there is nothing that can stop them. Dubai is a living example of that. - HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of U.A.E. and Ruler of Dubai
About Dubai 40 years old as a Nation Gateway City to Asia, Arabia, Africa Distinguished itself from neighbors A safe haven surrounded in a region of unrest Excellent Infrastructure: World s Largest Man-made port Award-winning Airline Dubai International Airport: 50 million passengers per annum Solid road & transit system with rail metro. World class health care, education, entertainment & leisure facilities Tax Free Haven Las Vegas (without the gabling): Regional HQ for many US businesses, American F&B outlets abound.
Phil s picture of properties across DXB MAP of Union Properties locations across Dubai, UAE
About Union Properties Union Properties PJSC (UP), one of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading property investment developers, is listed on the Dubai Stock Exchange. UP will be celebrating its 25 year anniversary next year. A culmination of many years of growth, innovation and attention to detail. UP has earned an reputation for professionalism and integrity throughout the UAE, serving public institutions, multinational corporations, the business community and the private sector. In 1987, UP s net assets were worth AED one million (approximately $ 275,000 USD) and in 2008 the company had an annual turnover of more than AED 3.6 billion (equivalent to $ 1 billion USD).
About Union Properties Highly regarded and praised for its innovation and the quality of its products, UP maintains one of the most credible and trustworthy property brands in the Middle East. UP s business structure is vertically integrated and includes the following business lines; Property investment and development Property management Interior design and fit-out Project management Facilities management Electro-mechanical contracting Serviced offices Hospitality Leisure
Two of UP s Landmarks... MotorCity Limestone House
MASTERPLAN
F1-X Master plan Under Development
Low Density Low rise residential 450 units 1,800 residents 4,7 million sq ft Overlooking a lake
3,100 residential units 9 000 estimated residents Handed over in April 2009
Medium Density Low rise Residential 45 Individual buildings, 3,100 units 3,8 million sq ft
Apartments Studios, 1,2,3 Beds
Ideal for Individuals, Perfect for Families
High Street: Retail, Services and F&B
Limestone House and Ritz Carlton Hotel in DIFC, Dubai Residential 5 Star Hotel Retail
MAP of the LSH and INDEX within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Finally, the award winning property UP are proud to be here in Chicago for
Penthouses Residential Sky Lobby - Club Commercial Lobby - Retail
Thank You. www.up.ae
Foster + Partners criteria for Sustainable Design Energy Generate PV Wind Solar Thermal Active Design Manage Internal Configuration Energy Water Waste Environmental Systems Passive Design Conserve Materials Construction Systems External Enclosure Shading Insulation Comfort Form Massing Orientation Environmental Gain
Basement Floor Level -04 Plan Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 21 December 2004
Structural Comparison Typical Residential Floor Typical Office Floor
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MASTERPLAN - JUNE 2004
JANUARY 2006
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Lobby - Public Realm Lobby - Public Realm Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 20 October 2004
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Office 68,904m2 Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 20 October 2004
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Residential 68,544m2 Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 20 October 2004
Penthouse 6,792m2 Residential 68,544m2 Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 20 October 2004
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Club Level - Transfer Floor 6,478m2 Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 20 October 2004
Residential 75,336m2 Office 68,904m2 Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 20 October 2004
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Cores Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 20 October 2004
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Material Performance - Desert Air Temperature C Relative Humidity % Wind Speed m/s Radiative Exchanges W/m 2
Reference materials Reference Black Painted Aluminum Absorptivity = 0.95 Emissivity = 0.95 HOT material Reference White Painted Aluminum Absorbtivity = 0.3 Emissivity = 0.95 COOL material
Materials Studied Metals Ceramics Surface temperature measurements 24 hrs cycle Reference Black Reference White
Thermal Mass
Cool colour + Thermal Mass 100mm Precast
Dubai Airport 36 C Air temperature (mid-day) 20 C 50 C -2 C Roof, 328 m -12 C Fitted Apartment, North and South facing window (NOTE: Air-conditioned Space, temp range unaffected) -5 C Shell + Core Office, North and South facing window -3 C Beside water feature
Foster and Partners CP-04 DIFC 20 October 2004
Photographs Nigel Young/Foster + Partners all other images Foster + Partners