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Why this matters
These groups often operate in silos – moving at different paces and with different priorities. We create the shared agenda, common language, and practical pathways that turn good ideas into adoption at scale.
Case Studies
Real world implementations
Clean air for future cities
As a global innovation hub, Expo City Dubai is setting new benchmarks for urban wellbeing. Yet even in advanced cities, indoor air quality often falls below recommended health standards – particularly in large, high-use commercial buildings. This project explored how next-generation air filtration could dramatically improve indoor air quality while reducing energy and maintenance costs.
As part of our testbed work at Expo City Dubai, we piloted Clean Air Enterprise’s smart electrostatic air filtration system across selected buildings.
Unlike traditional filters, the system:
Requires no filter replacement
Uses pocket-sized technology
Actively removes fine dust, bacteria, viruses and ozone
Reduces energy consumption from air-handling units
Air quality and energy performance were monitored before and after installation to assess real-world impact.
Indoor air quality improved to below WELL Standard thresholds
Energy consumption reduced by up to 50%
Significant reduction in airborne particulates and pathogens
Lower ongoing maintenance requirements
Indoor air quality is no longer a luxury – it is a health, productivity and asset-performance issue.
This pilot demonstrates how scalable, next-generation filtration can:
Improve occupant health and wellbeing
Reduce operational costs
Support long-term sustainability goals
It also provides a clear blueprint for how buildings across Expo City – and future cities globally – can upgrade air quality without major retrofits.
Passive cooling for urban infrastructure
In extreme climates like Dubai, urban infrastructure is exposed to intense solar radiation, leading to overheating, equipment failure, rising energy demand, and increased maintenance costs – particularly for outdoor electrical enclosures. This project tested whether passive cooling solutions could improve resilience without adding energy load.
We piloted passive reflective coatings across a range of electrical enclosures at Expo City Dubai, including small, medium, large and mobility-based units.
Over a seven-week testing period, real-time temperature data was captured to assess:
Heat absorption reduction
Internal temperature performance
Impact on asset longevity and reliability
Measured temperature reductions included:
Up to 13.4°C internal reduction at noon (small enclosures)
12.36°C reduction at peak heat (medium enclosures)
9.94°C reduction in mobile battery enclosures
4.38°C reduction in large enclosures with partial sun exposure
These reductions significantly lower thermal stress and reduce reliance on active cooling.
This pilot proves that passive cooling can materially improve infrastructure resilience in extreme urban environments.
The approach:
Reduces energy demand without additional systems
Extends asset lifespan
Improves operational stability
Provides a scalable, cost-effective retrofit model
It supports Expo City’s broader sustainability and energy-efficiency ambitions and offers a replicable model for cities facing rising temperatures and infrastructure strain.