In the field of sustainable building construction Austrian technological advances lead the way internationally. Pioneering products and Austrian know-how in this sector of the economy are well on the way to carving out a chunk of international markets. There is great potential in the Arab world, where interest in modern energy technologies and energy-saving measures is growing. The project “Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Center” is an impressive example of a cutting-edge, comprehensive strategy from Austria being implemented in the United Arab Emirates.