In this issue

While mould is a ubiquitous presence in the built-environments across the GCC region, why is the response of building owners to the scourge so alarmingly varied? I was recently talking to the engineering director of a hotel in the UAE. For a good 30 minutes or so of our hour-long conversation, all he spoke of was how his team and he were combating mould. He went on to describe what were truly herculean efforts, ranging from ripping off carpets in entire wings in the hotel to changing the skirting, and from of course, addressing HVAC design issues to retrofitting rooms with newly available solutions. Despite all the remedial measures, he said, the mould manifested its formidable reputation for stubbornness..

Climate Control Middle East Magazine Description:

Energy efficiency, renewable energy and IAQ have moved into the collective psyche of the HVACR industry like never before. Generally, there is glamour for efficient and elegant engineering solutions.
Climate Control Middle East magazine recognises this sentiment among engineers and technocrats and strives to perpetuate it among the readers. Playing the role of a conduit, the magazine aims to share innovations, best practices and bold engineering approaches. A case-in point is the field of district cooling in the region, where the very best of minds have assembled to deliberate and hammer out top-notch solutions to technical as well as gripping economic challenges. The magazine takes upon itself the responsibility of channelling their solutions to the wide readership, so that everybody can benefit and push an entire industry forward. Another case-in point is the cold-chain industry, which needs state-of-the-art refrigeration and filtration solutions from storage and handling perspectives. The magazine endeavours to provide critical information and, thus, promote food safety and food security.
The magazine is as much about the people in the industry and a sharing of their concerns, ideas, thoughts and perceptions.