{"id":12877,"date":"2021-07-12T09:08:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T09:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web3unplugged.io\/blog\/?p=12877"},"modified":"2021-07-12T09:08:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T09:08:08","slug":"honeywell-extends-collaboration-with-hamdan-bin-mohammed-smart-university-by-deploying-healthy-buildings-solutions-to-enhance-occupant-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web3unplugged.io\/blog\/honeywell-extends-collaboration-with-hamdan-bin-mohammed-smart-university-by-deploying-healthy-buildings-solutions-to-enhance-occupant-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Honeywell Extends Collaboration With Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University By Deploying Healthy Buildings Solutions To Enhance Occupant Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON<\/strong>) announced today the Middle East\u2019s first proof of concept project for its integrated Healthy Buildingssolutions portfolio at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. These advanced technologies will support HBMSU\u2019s strategic goal of creating a healthier and safer environment for building occupants through the deployment of integrated air quality, safety and security solutions along with advanced analytics that monitor both the building environment and building occupants\u2019 behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honeywell\u2019s solutions help support business continuity, and minimize the risk of disease transmission and the spread of other pathogens. Thesolutioninstalled at HBMSU enhances indoor air quality,and also integrates security systems that analyze facility usage with thermal screening, social distancing and mask detection analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs the first accredited smart university in the UAE, we are committed to providing our learners, faculty and administrative staff with an environment that conforms to the highest standards of health, security and safety on our campus and support business continuity, said Dr Mansoor Al Awar, chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University. \u201cThe launch of the first Honeywell project in the region demonstrates the effectiveness of integrated solutions for healthy buildings and is compelling evidence of the high international confidence in our University. It highlights HBMSU\u2019s commitment to adopting best practices that support sustainability within the education sector as well as harnessing the most advanced technology to provide better learning environments for innovators and creators of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the current environment, there isa greater need for building operators and managers to reassure occupants. Our Healthy Buildings Solutions at HBMSUwill enable multi-level assurances forstudents and staff as they return,\u201d said George BouMitri, president, Honeywell Building Technologies Middle East, Turkey and Africa. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with HBMSU as the first pilot project in the region and support its continued drive for sustainability and establishing regional best practice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deployment contributed to the International WELL Being Institute (IWBI) accrediting HBMSU with itsWELL Health Safety Rating<\/a>. It is the first university in the UAE and Middle East to achieve this milestone. HBMSU met all requirements for criteria including cleaning and sanitization procedures, emergency preparedness programs, health service resources, air and water quality management, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivering Healthy Buildings Solutions that create safer buildings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honeywell\u2019s Healthy Buildings<\/a>Solutionsfocus on two main elements: facilitating safety and security and improving indoor air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key technologies deployed at HBMSU include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n