Exploring DesertBoard’s Potential in Saudi Arabia’s Green Building Revolution

DesertBoard’s unique building materials are poised to play a crucial role in the rising demand across the Kingdom’s construction sector, driven by a need for more sustainable and cost-effective innovations.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) strongly implements green building practices. With its vast desert landscape and challenging climate, the nation embraces innovative design and construction techniques to create efficient and environmentally responsible structures.

DesertBoard? is the only supplier of locally produced eco-friendly building materials suitable for sustainable outcomes, from the initial concrete pours to the final interior design touches.

It’s All Natural – But No Trees Are Cut Down

Saudi Arabia's journey towards sustainability is reflected in the evolution of DesertBoard’s products, which are generated from recycled palm tree fronds. The nation’s commitment to green building initiatives and urban development was demonstrated by its pioneering efforts in 2009 when the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) became Saudi Arabia’s first LEED-certified building. Sustainability is now firmly rooted throughout the real estate sector.

Mostadam, the national green building rating system launched in 2019, was developed by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. This green building system was developed in Saudi Arabia, for Saudi Arabia, and is aligned with Vision 2030 in achieving the nation’s sustainability goals.

The global push for environmental consciousness and the construction of sustainable buildings that minimize their ecological impact perfectly align with DesertBoard’s approach.

DesertBoard’s Palm Strand Board (PSB?) is created without cutting down a single tree. The abundant biomass of palm tree fronds across the UAE is transformed into a highly engineered, robust, and versatile PSB? building material.

DesertBoard’s Sustainable Solutions

The source for DesertBoard’s PSB? is the palm fronds harvested from the normal farming practices required to maintain date palm trees. By re-utilizing these fronds, DesertBoard reduces extensive organic waste and prevents the release of carbon and methane from landfills, where the fronds would otherwise be taken. PSB? is a carbon sink, with the carbon dioxide sequestered by the biogenic carbon in PSB? maximized through local sourcing and production at a custom-built, highly efficient facility in Abu Dhabi.

The versatility of PSB? building materials is a testament to their quality and performance. They have been used to build houses, create furniture, make building boards, and much more. These applications showcase the innovation and environmental commitment that DesertBoard brings to the construction industry.

As the boards are non-carcinogenic and certified as formaldehyde-zero, they ensure the health and well-being of everyone who comes into contact with them, supporting ideal indoor air quality from the moment they are installed and throughout their entire lifecycle.

DesertBoard’s dedication to minimizing environmental footprints through closed-loop production processes highlights its role as a leader in decarbonizing the construction industry. The recent success at the Saudi Wood Expo is a testament to this commitment.

Meeting KSA’s Challenges

With its enhanced sustainable options and being the only manufacturer in the region, DesertBoard? is the ideal fit for KSA’s strong focus on sustainability.

The government is positively transforming the Kingdom’s urban development in terms of better efficiency, health, and ever more sustainable communities for all residents and visitors. DesertBoard? construction materials provide immediate, proven, and certified solutions to meet these challenges.

The evolution of sustainable building materials and technologies will spur innovation and attract investment in research and development. With the global and local focus on lowering greenhouse gas emissions, the circular economy, and creating better indoor environments, there is no solution more cost-effective than DesertBoard’s PSB?.

DesertBoard? fully aligns with KSA’s Vision 2030, serving as the nation’s definitive roadmap towards a future characterized by robust economic vitality and transformative developments.

Reflecting on Saudi Wood Expo Success

The recent Saudi Wood Expo was a significant milestone for DesertBoard?. The event provided an invaluable platform for us to showcase our locally-made, sustainable products to key players in the industry. Our participation attracted considerable attention, with numerous industry professionals recognizing the potential of our Palm Strand Board (PSB?) in advancing Saudi Arabia’s green building initiatives. The success of DesertBoard? at the expo reinforces our commitment to contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable future, as outlined in Vision 2030.