Malaysia unveils “Rainforest Canopy”: the first net-zero carbon pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai – MEP MiddleEast

Malaysia unveils “Rainforest Canopy”: the first net-zero carbon pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai – MEP MiddleEast

Malaysia has unveiled details of its `Rainforest Canopy' concept, highlighting its commitment to sustainability at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The pavilion, which covers an area of 1,234.05m2, is the first net-zero carbon initiative at Expo 2020, and is being considered an architectural marvel blending esoteric design with animation elements.

The Malaysian Ambassador to the UAE, HE Mohd Tarid Sufian, said: “We wanted to remind the need to have a sustainable outlook on life and business in these challenging times through our `Rainforest Canopy' concept at EXPO 2020, a nodal global event contributing to the efforts of a post-COVID economic recovery.”

The pavilion is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through 20% energy savings achieved with eco-friendly architecture and construction.

“Building the pavilion was a challenging project, but exciting too as it blended superior skills with imagination to provide visitors an immersive experience of being in a rainforest. Technology and design are combined in the right proportions to create a truly work of art,” said Shamsul Bahar Mohammed Nor, the CEO of the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC), the implementing agency for Malaysia's participation in Expo 2020.

The animated pavilion has special projections including an awe-inspiring waterfall effect against the backdrop a