Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2018 | Page 13

PUTTING THE TECH IN ARCHITECTURE Qatar National Convention Centre • The Centre was built according to the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold standard. • QNCC is designed to be 32% more efficient than a comparable convention centre, and is fitted with over 3,500m² of solar panels, providing 12.5% of the Centre’s energy needs. Lusail Smart City • Water-sensitive landscape plan featuring plants native to Qatar and minimising lawn area. • Walls functioning as an artificial reef and providing habitat for various flora and fauna. • “Smart” city design, with an intelligent traffic system, smart street lighting, and smart waste and water management. RasGas Tower • This tower was also built according to the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold standard. • It was the first building in Qatar to receive this prestigious certification. 13