Sustainability Likely To Be Trend at Domotex ME
Dubai, UAE, May 10, 2011 -- Sustainable products are set to be a key trend at Domotex Middle East Sept. 12-14.
Angela Schaschen, managing director of Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, the organiser of the show said: “Both globally and in the region there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact of the materials used for floor coverings; from the energy it takes to make a product, to the energy saving benefits green products can provide, to biodegradability when disposing of the materials. And with the global green building materials market expected to reach $406 billion by 2015 demand for green floor coverings is growing every year.”
Despite the lack of regulations in many Middle Eastern countries to enforce a green code on the construction industry, there are some notable exceptions.
Abu Dhabi, show organizers said, is striving to become the green capital of the Middle East.
Last year saw the launch of Abu Dhabi’s building code which includes objectives to increase the use of local materials and aims to improve supply chains for sustainable and recycled materials and products.
Qatar has developed the Qatar Sustainability Assessment System, a green rating system which is specifically tailored for the requirements of the region.
The show will also again host Designers Corner, where industry experts will give presentations and seminars on trends, technologies and projects.