Energy Efficiency in Saudi Residential Buildings

Energy demand in Saudi Arabia’s residential sector is among the highest in the world, driven largely by air conditioning use, thermal inefficiencies, and behavioral habits. This course explores how design, technology, and policy can converge to reduce energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort in hot-arid environments.

Participants will examine practical methods for improving building performance, including insulation upgrades, passive design techniques, and energy-efficient cooling systems. The course also highlights the role of Saudi Vision 2030 in advancing sustainable development goals through building code updates, awareness initiatives, and renewable energy integration.

By combining technical insights with real-world applications, this program equips engineers, architects, and policymakers with actionable strategies for reducing energy waste and creating climate-responsive housing that supports long-term environmental and economic resilience.

Key topics include:

• Retrofitting strategies for thermally inefficient building envelopes.
• Behavioural and technological approaches to reducing air conditioning demands.
• Insights from government policies such as the Saudi 2030 Vision.