Perspectives by Bart

Sustainability in luxury environments increasingly means system performance, longevity and low-impact operation — not just green aesthetics. In the UAE and beyond, smart filtration and purification systems play a major role in outdoor and aquatic design. Under his Purification & Filtration division, Bart Lauwers has developed in-house systems that

Luxury pools are no longer just about finishes and water craft — today’s high-end owners demand smarter systems: covers, movable floors, remote control, safety sensors and automation. Industry insights show smart pools with advanced automation are a major 2025 trend in the UAE. By Bart Consultancy addresses this shift

Construction timelines are under pressure globally — and nowhere is that more acute than in the Middle East’s luxury residential and hospitality markets. Modular and precision-engineered systems are becoming essential. Through his building systems division (X-Panels Arabia), Bart Lauwers is helping bring modular construction and precision engineering into the

In the UAE today, luxury isn’t simply defined by opulence — it’s defined by intelligence. For example, the UAE smart-home market continues to grow rapidly, with residents and developers alike embracing systems that simplify life and elevate performance. At the forefront of this evolution is Belgium-born, Abu Dhabi-based consultant

Interviewer: Bart, you’ve been in the UAE for a long time now, shaping the way design, technology, and sustainability meet in the built environment. How would you describe the industry right now? Bart Lauwers:The UAE is in a fascinating place — it’s ambitious, it’s creative, and it’s constantly evolving.

In an era defined by rapid change and accelerated progress, innovation has become a word so overused it risks losing meaning. Yet for Bart Lauwers, innovation is not a slogan — it is a philosophy, a discipline, and a lifelong commitment to improving how we build, live, and interact