Architecture & Engineering Firms
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
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About Buro Happold
Founded in 1976, Buro Happold is a global engineering consultancy with over 3,000 professionals, operating in Dubai since 2004. The firm is renowned for complex structural and environmental engineering, including the net-zero Terra Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Notable Dubai Projects
- Terra — The Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 (net-zero energy and water)
- Structural and environmental engineering for landmark developments
Expertise
- Structural engineering and facade design
- Environmental and sustainability engineering
- MEP and building services design
- Infrastructure and transport engineering
- Specialist lighting and acoustics consulting
- Smart buildings and digital engineering
Why Choose Buro Happold
- 3,000+ professionals globally, Dubai since 2004
- Engineered the net-zero Terra Pavilion at Expo 2020
- Specialists in complex geometry and innovative structures
- Rolex Tower office on Sheikh Zayed Road
- Sustainability at the core of every project
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Services Offered
Key services Buro Happold provides for architecture & engineering firms clients in Dubai:
Why Choose Buro Happold
- Integrated multidisciplinary consultancy — structural, MEP, facade, sustainability and advisory delivered under one roof.
- Established Dubai presence since 2004, based in Rolex Tower, DIFC, serving the wider Middle East and Africa.
- Global firm founded in 1976 with around 3,500 staff across 37 offices in 24 countries.
- Track record on landmark UAE projects including Terra, the Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
- Recognised for sustainability and complex structural engineering, including lightweight and tensile structures.
How Buro Happold Works
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Project brief and consultation
Discuss the development, scope, sectors involved and the disciplines required (structural, MEP, sustainability, facade, advisory).
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Proposal and team assembly
Buro Happold scopes the engagement and assembles a multidisciplinary team across the relevant specialisms.
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Design and engineering
Integrated design, analysis and coordination are carried out, typically using BIM and the firm's in-house tools.
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Delivery and support
The team supports the project through documentation, coordination with local authorities and construction stages.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buro Happold an architecture studio or an engineering consultancy?
It is an integrated, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy of engineers, designers and advisors — covering structural, building services (MEP), facade, sustainability, fire, civil and geotechnical engineering, plus advisory and planning. It is not a pure architecture practice; architects typically engage Buro Happold for the engineering disciplines.
Does Buro Happold have an office in Dubai?
Yes. The Dubai office opened in 2004 and is located in Rolex Tower, DIFC. It serves the wider Middle East and Africa region.
What types of project does the firm work on?
Buildings, infrastructure and the environment — including large-scale, complex and landmark developments. UAE work includes Terra, the Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, and projects such as BurJuman.
Can it deliver structural, MEP and sustainability under one roof?
Yes. As an integrated consultancy it offers structural, building services (MEP), facade, fire, sustainability, civil and geotechnical engineering, along with acoustics and advisory, within a single multidisciplinary team.
Does Buro Happold design private villas?
Its publicised work focuses on large-scale, complex and landmark buildings, infrastructure and master planning rather than individual private villas. Confirm suitability and scope directly for any specific commission.
How established is the company globally?
Buro Happold was founded in 1976 in Bath, UK, by Sir Edmund Happold. It now operates around 37 offices across 24 countries with approximately 3,500 staff.
How is pricing handled?
Engagements are project-based and quoted on request following a consultation about the scope and disciplines required.
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