MAHE Dubai is pleased to share that Dr. Bhakti More, Chairperson and Associate Professor - School of Design and Architecture, has been featured in The Catalyst Online through a thought leadership article titled “Sustainable Design in a Tech-driven World”, published as part of the platform’s “She Is Infinite 2.0” editorial series.
In the article, Dr. More highlights a critical shift in the sustainability conversation - moving beyond intent to measurable environmental performance. She references the growing accountability faced by the built environment, noting that the building and construction sector accounts for 37% of global energy-related emissions, reinforcing why sustainability outcomes must be demonstrated through real performance data, not only design statements.
The piece also explores how technology is reshaping expectations for the industry - with energy consumption, water usage, indoor air quality, and occupancy patterns increasingly tracked through sensors, building management systems, and AI-enabled optimisation. This evolution, Dr. More argues, is raising the bar for architects and designers, because performance gaps become visible once operational data is available.
A key emphasis in the article is the role of education in preparing future professionals for this reality. Dr. More underscores the importance of integrating sustainability education with technological literacy - including familiarity with carbon accounting methodologies, ESG reporting frameworks, and environmental performance dashboards, alongside stronger interdisciplinary collaboration across architecture, engineering, data, and policy.
Dr. More’s contribution reinforces MAHE Dubai’s positioning as a credible academic voice in sustainable design and innovation, strengthening the institution’s relevance in architecture, environmental responsibility, and technology-enabled urban development.
Read the full article: Sustainable Design in a Tech-driven World - The Catalyst
