REYNAERS Aluminium has achieved Passive House certification for its innovative CS 104 door with insulating panel and its CW 50-HI curtain-wall system, thus substantially increasing the top-of-the-range sustainable, energy-efficient architectural aluminium solutions it offers.

WITH rising temperatures around the globe affecting energy use, energy costs hitting the roof and conservation high on the global agenda, the heat is on the construction sector to choose glass varieties with a particularly low-E (emissivity) quotient, says Emirates Glass, a key local manufacturer of sustainable glass and glazing products.

RECENT projects like Masdar City in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain’s Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre, both in the UAE, have set the benchmark for future environmental construction standards in the region, requiring the use of sustainable sourced timber, minimised appliance of chemical treatment and the use of recycled materials, among other demands

RAK Ceramics, the world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has stepped up its green initiatives by planning to introduce a number of relevant products in addition to having produced its first sustainability report as per the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) framework this year.

JOTUN plans to phase out the use of lead chromates, a toxic chemical compound, from all of its paints and coatings formulations worldwide. The move is consistent with the company’s current environmental initiative, Jotun GreenSteps, scheduled to start in 2014, wherein Jotun will comply with new EU Reach regulations.