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Smart buildings key to cutting power use: expert
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Smart and sustainable building designs can reduce electricity consumption by 20% to 40% and water use by 30% to 50%, emphasising the need for integrated systems focusing on energy, water efficiency, and proper building orientation. An expert calls for a national building performance index in Qatar to measure energy and water use, supporting long-term sustainability goals.
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You must focus on integrating energy and water efficiency into building design now, as Qatar shifts towards performance-based sustainability with a new national index. Buildings optimised for cooling and resource use open cost savings and compliance opportunities that builders ignoring these trends will soon miss.
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