Rubaa is the fertile area between the arid hills. The design hinges on the ability to leverage necessary parking to mitigate topography thereby creating walk-able urban space in a climate which is not known for outdoor comfort. Computational fluid dynamic analysis of winds, sun-path analysis and indigenous planning concepts led to a design which favors self shading buildings, breezy cross ventilated walk paths to address heat/humidity, and protection from the northern shamal.

The Dhahran Techno Valley Business Park rests on a thin strip of land between a renowned university, a global economic engine, a state of the art healthcare institution, well-served by regional transportation infrastructure. Envisioned as a business cluster, it was seen to fill a critical gap by creating countless opportunities for students to find inspired employers, entrepreneurs with spirited ideas, and investors to fund exciting uncharted markets. From a sovereign standpoint, the emphasis on education meeting business, policy and finance showcases the seed of diversification of an oil intensive economy.