Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026 Time: 10 to 11 am / 1 to 2 pm GSTThe built environment in the Gulf faces increasing challenges due to environmental changes, from significant annual temperature increases to rising sea levels in coastal regions. In response to these climate changes, the architecture of the region must respond and adapt, through climate-sensitive design. This webinar examines the principles behind a fabric-first approach and why this strategy is fundamental when designing for extreme temperatures. Starting from this foundation, we’ll explore how passive design principles can be integrated to enhance performance, integrating them into your projects to address climate challenges in an environmentally and economically effective way. This course forms part of the wider Climate Centred Design for Desert Environments Series. For more information about the series, click learn more.Learning OutcomesBy the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Understand the principles and applications of a Fabric First design strategy in countries with arid climates. Apply a fabric first approach to maximise building performance and reduce energy requirements. Understand how this approach ties into and informs passive design techniques and how to implement effectively. Understand how local and traditional building materials can provide an energy and economically efficient fabric choice. SpeakerSandra Woodall, tangramGULF, Director Sandra is a Fellow of the RIBA who has lived and worked in the Gulf for over 30 years. She is the Design Principal of tangram's MENA region studio, who delivered their first KSA project in 1995. She co-founded the RIBA GULF Chapter’s Sustainable Development Series to empower and better equip us all to meet the challenges faced in delivering locally grounded solutions to the UN’s SDGs.Please noteEach recording will expire 12 months after enrolling onto the module For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information.
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