{"id":105568,"date":"2026-05-26T14:35:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/?p=105568"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:35:34","slug":"%d8%aa%d8%a8%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b6-%d9%85%d8%b4%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%b9-%d8%b3%d8%b9%d9%88%d8%af%d9%8a-%d8%b7%d9%85%d9%88%d8%ad-%d9%84%d8%ae%d9%81%d8%b6-%d8%af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/105568\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00abCooling Riyadh\u00bb. An ambitious Saudi project to lower the capital's temperature"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saudi Arabia's capital is gearing up Riyadh <\/a><\/strong>In a move that reflects the Kingdom's drive to build more sustainable and climate-resilient cities, the Riyadh Cooling Project is one of the largest urban cooling projects in the region, aiming to reduce temperatures Asphalt and walls <\/a><\/strong>and pedestrian environments by between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius.
The project comes as part of the Kingdom's efforts to enhance the quality of life and achieve the environmental sustainability targets of Saudi Vision 2030, in a city that is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and faces increasing challenges related to rising temperatures and the phenomenon of \u00aburban heat islands.\u00bb The project comes as part of the Kingdom's efforts to enhance the quality of life and achieve environmental sustainability targets as part of Saudi Vision 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Riyadh Cooling Project?<\/strong>
The project is based on the application of\u00abUrban cooling<\/strong><\/a>\u00bbIt is a set of engineering and environmental solutions designed to minimize the absorption and storage of heat within cities, especially in densely urbanized areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key solutions that the project will rely on include:
<\/strong>The use of innovative and highly thermally reflective materials in paving roads and asphalt.
Treating the materials around pedestrian walkways to minimize heat absorption.
Create open water channels and evaporation ponds to help cool the air.
Expanding afforestation and increasing vegetation cover.
Developing architectural standards and building materials that are more compatible with the hot climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project aims to reduce the phenomenon of \u00abheat islands,\u00bb in which cities have higher temperatures than surrounding areas as a result of urbanization, the density of concrete and asphalt, and the lack of vegetation.
These solutions are expected to cool the atmosphere, increase oxygen levels and reduce reliance on electric cooling, which will translate into lower energy consumption and carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal Commission selects Planet to lead the project<\/strong>
The Royal Commission for Riyadh has selected PLANET S.A. as the lead consultant for the strategic project, in a move that aims to develop an integrated vision to address the urban heat challenges in the Saudi capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the announced information, the company will:
Prepare a comprehensive strategy for cooling Riyadh.
Develop urban planning guidelines related to urban cooling.
Develop standards for climate-responsive building materials and design.
Identify 5 pilot areas to test urban cooling solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.
The project is part of \u00abGreen Riyadh\u00bb
The \u00abCooling Riyadh\u00bb project is implemented under the umbrella of the Green Riyadh Program, one of the major projects overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, which aims to increase the per capita green space and plant millions of trees in the Saudi capital.
Integrating urban cooling solutions with afforestation and ecological infrastructure development is part of a broader drive to transform Riyadh into a more sustainable city that is less affected by rising heat waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is the project important?<\/strong>
The importance of the project lies in the fact that it is not only limited to reducing temperatures, but its impact extends to several economic, health and environmental aspects, most notably:
Improve the quality of life in neighborhoods and public areas.
Reduce the energy consumption used for refrigeration and air conditioning.
Reduce carbon emissions associated with high electricity consumption.
Improve pedestrian comfort and encourage mobility in open spaces.
Minimize the health effects of heat stress and high temperatures.
The use of more climate-friendly building materials and designs may in the future reshape the standards of urban development in the Saudi capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five pilot zones to test solutions<\/strong>
According to available data, the first phase will start with five pilot areas within Riyadh, where different urban cooling technologies will be tested and their impact on temperatures, energy efficiency and thermal comfort of residents will be measured, before gradually expanding the project on a larger scale within the city.
The Riyadh Cooling Project is part of a growing global trend adopted by major cities to counter the effects of climate change and rising temperatures by relying on nature-based solutions and smart urban design, especially as global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming decades.
Through these initiatives, Saudi Arabia seeks to position Riyadh as a modern city capable of achieving a balance between urban growth and environmental sustainability, at a time when major urban development projects are accelerating within the Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u00abCool Riyadh\u00bb project is integrated with major environmental projects implemented by Saudi Arabia, most notably the \u00abGreen Riyadh\u00bb and \u00abKing Salman Park\u00bb projects, which aim to enhance vegetation cover and improve the capital's urban environment.
While afforestation projects already contribute to lowering temperatures, the new project aims to address other structural greenhouse factors within neighborhoods, such as the quality of building materials, roofs, and urban design methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roadmap for a more resilient city<\/strong>
Over a period of 12 months, the project is expected to provide an integrated framework for understanding the thermal challenges facing Riyadh, as well as a practical roadmap for reducing urban heat through data-driven analysis, sustainable urban planning, and resilient infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project is seen as a proactive move to enhance Riyadh's appeal as a global destination for living and investing, transforming it into one of the most sustainable and livable cities in the region.
The project is expected to become a global reference model for cities facing rising temperatures, especially in light of the challenges associated with climate change and rapid urbanization around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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