Test results of DCL and Wacker's Sustainable House Study comply with Dubai's Al Sa'fat building rating standards

摘要

Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) and Wacker Chemicals Middle East launched a sustainable house study over a span of 12 months to investigate how silicones and polymer-modified construction materials can reduce energy consumption and enhance living conditions in air-conditioned buildings in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project, which supports UAE's ambitious goals to cut the country's carbon footprint by 70%, has been designed to contribute new insights into how to comply with and enhance Dubai's Green Building Standard Al Sa'fat. According to the study's key findings, the building insulated with a highly effective External Insulation & Finishing System (EIFS) showcased a 59% reduction in energy consumption. DCL intends to use the results of the study to enhance Al Sa'fat regulations in Dubai.