First self-cooling eco-home unveiled in Dubai

A full-sized home that cools itself in the UAE’s scorching summer heat was unveiled in Dubai on Friday. At first, the two-storey, four-bedroom house, which stands in the headquarters of the Mohammad Bin Rashed Space Centre, seems like a fairly normal family home. But closer inspection reveals the 6,000 square foot concept’s green credentials, which space centre officials claim make it the region’s first sustainable home. All the lights are motion-activated LEDs, while blinds covering the home’s triple-glazed windows open and close automatically.