{
  "id": 6382804,
  "title": "Why scientists in Germany are studying the ‘variety and beauty' of traditional Gulf homes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/why-scientists-in-germany-are-studying-the-variety-and-beauty-of-6382804",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-09T03:46:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/09/why-scientists-in-germany-are-studying-the-variety-and-beauty-of-traditional-gulf-homes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scientists in Germany are studying the unique styles of traditional Gulf homes to find solutions for climate change. These houses, built using techniques like mud brick and coral stone, are being analyzed by a team from the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities. The project aims to understand how these traditional designs can be applied to modern buildings, especially in Europe, where energy efficiency is a growing concern. The UAE was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2010 for its Al Ain Oasis, which exemplifies the use of \"natural climate control\" techniques. Some architects in the Middle East prefer local materials and layouts but face limitations due to municipal building codes influenced by British regulations. The project, funded by the German government and UNESCO, will showcase these traditional methods at a gathering of scientists from Germany, the UAE, and beyond. The goal is to incorporate these climate-adapted architectural techniques into building codes. Germany, which aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, is also exploring partnerships in the UAE, including the potential import of hydrogen and natural gas from the country.",
  "summary": "Built for the desert heat using stone, coral and mud brick, the UAE 's traditional homes are central to the country's heritage. Today, old Gulf-style houses are being studied by an academy of German and Arab scientists to help solve the newer problem of climate change . Researchers involved in the project, which looks at the architecture of the UAE, Oman and Algeria , say the old ways have…",
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        "title": "Why scientists in Germany are studying the ‘variety and beauty' of traditional Gulf homes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/why-scientists-in-germany-are-studying-the-variety-and-beauty-of",
        "published": "2026-09-09T03:46:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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