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Synergy United Co gets special recognition for sunlight tracking device at 7th GAIA Awards
There were over 200 entries for the various categories, out of which 57 companies were shortlistedThe seventh edition of the GAIA Awards were held on Day 2 of The Big 5 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where companies were awarded for innovating and cutting-edge technologies on sustainable design and construction
The awards were held as part of the Sustainable Design and Construction Conference, attended mainly by industry leaders and companies leading the way with best sustainable practices. There were over 200 entries for the various categories, out of which 57 companies were shortlisted.
The awards panel for 2014 comprised Mario Seneviratne, MD of Green Technologies; Ali A Buruhaima, deputy director general of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority; and Alaa Ashwamy, professor of civil engineering and dean of engineering at American University in Dubai (AUD).
The finalists were judged on three main criteria — people, planet and profit. In addition to the three criteria, the projects were also graded on their applicability to the MENA region and if they motivated sustainable development.
There were 25 categories such as water technology, HVAC, bathrooms and kitchens, glass and glazing, including a special recognition project as well.
Bathrooms and Kitchens: Insinkerator Middle East (Emerson FZE) Building Systems: Ambidex Projects Concrete and Related Products: MMFX Steel DMCC Flooring: Interface Glass and Glazing: Synergy United Co HVAC: Intercool Central Air Conditioning Metal, Steel and Aluminium: Gulf Extrusions Co.LLC PMV and related products: Mahy Khoory & Co.LLC Special Construction: Xtraice Thermal & Moisture Protection, Insulation and Sealants: Japeva Engineering Private Limited Water Technology: Alca Plast SRO Wood, Plastic and Composite: Trex Company Inc. Special Recognition: Synergy United Co for the Ciralight Suntracker