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Stradaverde Consultants
The Art of Integrating Sustainability in Infrastructure Design
Rachid Hanna, CEOThe firm gathers and integrates construction knowledge and expertise from around the world to facilitate more sustainable infrastructure.
“In our construction projects, we work toward protecting the environment as much as we can by integrating natural resources and leveraging smart industry best practices,” says Rachid Hanna, CEO of Stradaverde Consultants. Synonymizing eco-sustainability with customer design requirements enables the firm to provide a multifaceted and scalable construction solution that aligns with economic and societal requirements.
Stradaverde’s competencies are seen in its role in fulfilling Saudi Vision 2030. The consultancy’s assistance in perfecting the master plan for Al Taif Downtown is enabling the Saudi Downtown Company (which is developing 12 key cities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) to integrate the latest transportation methodology and strategies in the infrastructure project. The consultancy proposed and prepared a transportation stratagem focused on human-scaled design. The plan’s primary focus is to optimize and reduce the road network footprint while maximizing open spaces and utilizable areas.
The proposed responsible design will extend multifaceted benefits for pedestrians and overall street traffic control. Considering the emergence of autonomous vehicles, Stradaverde’s design will help minimize interaction with legacy vehicles and reduce overall congestion on the road. Automating vehicle movements within the dedicated lanes will enhance traffic flow, facilitating a better driving experience for residents.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City also sought Stradaverde’s expertise in assessing traffic conditions and developing a traffic diversion plan. The validated diversion plans used a traffic macro simulation tool and a micro-simulation framework to assess the impact of diversion plans on the roads located within the city. These validated entry and exit strategies will assure seamless connectivity through the access roads.
The infrastructure projects are also designed to accommodate climate change. Stradaverde incorporates design features that focus on the optimal utilization of rainfall, converting much of the collected water into potable water for further use. In flood-related challenges, excess water will be treated and reused for landscaping, irrigation, fountains, green spaces, and recreational opportunities. By recycling as much water as possible for domestic purposes, Stradaverde will help maintain energy consumption and significantly cut costs.
Stradaverde played a crucial role in greenlighting the Sports Boulevard, a 135-kilometer cycling and sports corridor across the city of Riyadh. It features green pedestrian paths, dedicated routes for cyclists and horses, and a venue for sports and artistic activities. The consultancy facilitated temporary traffic management during the project’s construction.
In our construction projects, we work towards protecting the environment as much as we can by integrating natural resources and leveraging smart industry best practices
To be at the forefront of planning and design strategies, Stradaverde utilizes the latest technologies and software available for construction modeling. The firm collaborates with U.S. partners to establish smart mobility and intelligent transport systems.
Engineers and planners like Rachid Hanna strive to set design standards that benefit the environment and the citizens. Recognizing the adverse effect of climate change worldwide, the firm plays its part in protecting future generations. Through their work, Stradaverde Consultants aims to set a responsible standard of sustainable design and drive the construction sector to the next great paradigm shift.
