23 Students to participate in "The Sustainable Bathroom in the UAE Competition", endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, and done in partnership with AlAbbar Energy & Sustainability Group

Dubai, UAE, 4 April 2013: 23 Interior Design and Architecture university students have entered the "The Sustainable Bathroom in the UAE Competition", a joint sustainability initiative organised by Delta Faucet Company, a worldwide leader in residential and commercial faucets, The American University in Dubai and AlAbbar Energy & Sustainability Group. The competition, endorsed by UNESCO and in line with the United Nations Decade of Education and Sustainable Development (UNDESD), aims to raise awareness about the region's ecological footprint which a special focus on water consumption.

The competition was launched in conjunction with World Water Day and has attracted 23 students who will submit original bathroom designs in line with the design criteria. The criteria includes water conservation, energy efficiency, water quality, alignment with government regulations and durability of design. The top three winning designs will be announced in June after the top ten entrants present their designs to a judging panel comprised of representatives from Delta Faucet Company, AESG and AUD in May. Participating students will have the chance to win a 15-inch 2.3 GHz Mac Book Pro, Intuos4 XL CAD or Wacom Intuos5 Touch L as first place, runner-up and third place prizes respectively.

Ross Jackson, General Manager of Delta Faucet Company Middle East, said: "As future innovators due to enter the job market in next few years, it is important for students to start thinking about water conservation at this early stage in their lives. The strong response from AUD demonstrates students' commitment to our shared mission which is encouraging using water responsibly. With knowledge of the UAE's incredibly high water consumption rate, we all have a part to play and through our partnership with AESG and AUD, we wish to raise as much awareness as possible." 

Delta Faucet Company is a pioneer in the advancement of performance standards for water-saving products and in that affect developed several groundbreaking technologies helping to promote water conservation. Delta Faucet Company is committed to environmental sustainability and places a high priority on products that address today's environmental concerns, such as water conservation and water quality.

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About Delta® Products
There is a philosophy at the heart of every Delta® product: there is a better way to live with water. It goes beyond excellent design to incorporate smart thinking that anticipates people's needs. From proprietary Touch2O® Technology that turns faucets on and off with just a touch to H2Okinetic™ technology that sculpts water into a unique wave pattern - giving you the feeling of more water without using more water, Delta products incorporate thoughtful features that delight. Paired with beautiful and inspirational design, it's another way that the Delta® brand is more than just a faucet.  Delta Faucet Company is a WaterSense® manufacturing partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and manufactures Delta®, Brizo®  and Peerless®  products.  Delta Faucet Company is a worldwide leader in faucets and related accessories selling products in more than 53 countries. For more information, visit www.deltafaucet.com.

About Masco
Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of brand-name consumer products for the home and family, including Behr® paint; Delta® and Hansgrohe® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KraftMaid® and Merillat® cabinets; and Milgard® windows and doors. Masco is also a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products through Masco Contractor Services. Visit www.masco.com for more information on the Masco family of brands.

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About AUD
The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.

•AUD is officially licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates. The Ministry has accredited the university's programs in International Studies, Business Administration (both undergraduate and graduate), Communication and Information Studies, Engineering, Computer and Information Technology, Architecture, Visual Communication and Interior Design, Education (graduate), and Construction Management (graduate), in addition to a Certificate program in Middle Eastern Studies.

•AUD is accredited by the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor's and Master's degrees.   

•AUD is approved to operate by the State of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC).

•AUD has received specialized accreditation for its Bachelor's of Business Administration (B.B.A.), and Master's of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree programs in business through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

•The university's undergraduate majors in Marketing Communications and Advertising have been accredited by the International Advertising Association (IAA) in New York.

•The Civil, Computer, and Electrical Engineering Programs of AUD's School of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology (B.S.C.I.T.) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

For more information, please visit www.aud.edu.

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About AESG
AESG specialises in providing cost effective solutions in reducing the ecological footprint of the built environment. AESG is committed to driving sustainability in the UAE and the Middle East and takes personal pride in delivering the highest levels of sustainability on its projects.

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