In a seminar at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce on 21 November 2004, which coincided with the prestigious Big 5 show, Emirates Glass General Manager Mr. Jerry Dowling ranked Dubai as among the best in t…
In a seminar at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce on 21 November 2004, which coincided with the prestigious Big 5 show, Emirates Glass General Manager Mr. Jerry Dowling ranked Dubai as among the best in the world in the manufacture and installation of energy efficient glass. “There are essentially two primary glass-related problems that Dubai has successfully countered. They are the nature of the hot and sunny climate, and the growing demand for a complete faade of glass in the architecture of most modern buildings. More so than in any other part of the world, Dubai is now internationally recognized for putting into place corrective measures that ensure the glass that is manufactured and installed is of the highest, premium quality, and more importantly, goes a long way to controlling energy consumption and protecting the environment,” said Jerry Dowling. “In the modern construction industry, energy saving has become an issue of the highest importance. There is a continuing conflict of interest between the vision of the architect and the necessary requirements of glass to be environmentally effective. Especially in a climate like that of Dubai, where soaring temperatures require innovative glass designs to combat the threat of excessive heat, importance attached to the energy-saving potential of glass sometimes outstrips aesthetic considerations. This is the main reason why I rank Dubai as amongst the best when it comes to energy saving glass production,” added Mr. Dowling.