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Renewable bio-based circular material economies in timber, post-agricultural by-products and plant-based bioremediation

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SKMC

SHEIKH

KHALIFA

MEDICAL

CITY

Yale CEA faculty (formerly as CASE), scientists and researchers collaborated with SOM Engineers + Architects on the designed the solar energy , daylighting and building-integrated vegetation strategies for the entire SKMC complex.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2017

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Skidmore, Owings & Merill LLP (SOM)

Anna Dyson, Jason Vollen, Nick Novelli, Brandon Andow, Justin Shultz

Industry: U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Division os Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), AUA, Metropolis, MoMA PS1, HeliOptix LLC

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Image: Render of Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Energy and Ecological Systems

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This shared-services model enhances patient care while improving efficiency. Once complete, the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City will be the largest hospital in the United Arab Emirates.

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Conceived as three hospitals in one, this massive complex in the heart of Abu Dhabi combines a general hospital with medical centers for women and children.

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