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BQDRI to Host QSAS Master Class at Green Building Solutions Conference & Exhibition

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar, 21 February 2011: The BARWA & Qatari Diar Research Institute (BQDRI) is offering delegates and visitors to the 1st Green Building Solutions Conference & Exhibition Doha 2011 the opportunity to attend the first Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS) Associate Certified Green Professional Master Class on Friday 4^th March.

QSAS is the first of its kind performance-based sustainability system, developed by the BQDRI in collaboration with the T.C. Chan Center at the University of Pennsylvania to empower developers and construction companies with the knowledge to create sustainable building projects which reduce environmental impacts and satisfy the needs of communities.

The special 3-hour QSAS workshop at the Doha Exhibition Center on Friday 4^th March presents a fascinating insight about the history of sustainability, current market trends, the development, measurement and scoring criteria of QSAS, and details of how to submit projects for QSAS certification.

"Our QSAS Associate CGP Master Class gives architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, developers, attorneys, construction manufacturers, Real Estate developers and consultants the knowledge about how green construction practices are implemented in Qatar," says BQDRI Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Youssef Al-Horr.

Beginning at 4:30 pm, a team of QSAS Certified Green Professionals from BARWA & Qatari Diar Research Institute (BQDRI) and Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) will deliver a Master Class programme which features an overview of sustainability and the Qatar Sustainability Assessment System, followed by in-depth sessions covering the QSAS criteria before finishing with the presentation of QSAS Calculators & Toolkits. All participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

Adopted by BARWA Real Estate Company and Qatari Diar Real Estate Development Company for all their current and future projects in Qatar, QSAS differs from all imported sustainable rating systems which were designed to meet the environmental needs of regions with very different climates than the GCC.

"By developing a system that addresses sustainability goals specific to the Gulf region and which also adheres to the highest international standards, QSAS is an ideal green building solution for governments and construction companies across the Middle East to follow," adds Dr. Al Horr.

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar and supported by the Barwa and Qatari Diar Research Institute, Green Building Solutions 2011 brings together leading construction companies, real estate developers, engineers, architects, government ministries and industry for a 2-day Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel and a 3-day green solutions exhibition at the Doha Exhibition Center.

The fee for the one-off QSAS Master Class is QR 1,000. Pre-registration is necessary and can be completed by visiting www.bqdri.org to fill and submit an application form.

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Go Green with BQDRI
The BARWA and Qatari Diar Research Institute (BQDRI); a joint venture between Barwa Knowledge, Subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate , and Lusail Real Estate Development Company , Subsidiary of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company ; is a non-governmental organization whose purpose is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in Qatar.

BQDRI aims to build and strengthen a strong and vibrant local, regional and global consortium and network of respected research institutions, consulting and technology companies, real estate estate and construction companies, governmental and professional organizations that have genuine interest and commitment to support the strategic objectives of the Institute to address the environmental challenges and empower the construction society to apply sustainable applications and practices.

Our vision is for Qatar to be a leader in the field of sustainable development, design and construction, and for BQDRI is to be one of the driving forces behind this transformation.

Our Objectives

Knowledge Creation - BQDRI will engage in research relates to the development of knowledge and processes whose applications range from the building to the urban scale.

Research-based Consultancy - BQDRI will offer research based consultancy services on existing buildings and new construction projects as well as testing simulations and system integration.

Information Dissemination - BQDRI will provide educational opportunities for professionals through teaching & Research, training & workshops and publications.

Business Development & Administration - BQDRI will strategically partnering with local, regional and international organizations to develop strategic and innovative solutions in the fields of Renewable, Materials & Products Manufacturing, Recycling and Transportation.

For further information, kindly contact:
Salah Al Ayoubi - Head of Marketing & Business Development
Mobile: +974 33068397
Email: salah.alayoubi@barwa.com.qa

© Press Release 2011