AU students train on innovative paint systems

A team of 15 students from the Department of Architecture and Interior Design at the College of Engineering at Ajman University has received professional training at the German paint manufacturer Caparol in Dubai as part of preparations for the "Solar Decathlon Middle East" competition, In November.

The company gave lessons to the Aqua Green team, which received training and practical applications from the company's experts on innovative coating systems using the latest technology available, and the concept of sustainability and sustainable paint products.

The global competition, "Solar Decathlon - Middle East," aims to encourage university teams to compete in the design and construction of smart solar homes. The idea is, university students participating in the competition must design, build and operate sustainable models of solar homes, where the cost and energy consumption, focusing on the preservation of the environment, taking into account the climatic conditions of the region.