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Green Building Regulations and Specifications

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Summary

The purpose of the regulations is to improve the performance of buildings in Dubai by reducing the consumption of energy, water and materials, improving public health, safety and general welfare and by enhancing the planning, design, construction and operation of buildings to create an excellent city that provides the essence of success and comfort of living.

Issuer

United Arab Emirates

Year

2010

Region

Middle East

Issuer (type)

Government of Dubai (Government)

Instrument type

Regulations

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Collaborators

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority; Dubai Municipality

Text analysis

    • Moderate 0.82%
    • Low 0.00%
    • E focus: energy, environment, environmental management, green building, hazardous waste, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, resource use, soil, solid waste, waste, water, water quality, water use, conservation
    • S focus: diversity
    • Accommodation, Administrative services, Agriculture, Construction, Education, Management, Manufacturing, Retail trade