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Museum of the Future Named Johnson Controls’ Blueprint of the Future Award Winner

Museum of the Future recognized as a pioneer in smart, safe and sustainable arenas
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 02, 2023 – Museum of the Future, a public initiative created by the Dubai Future Foundation, has been named a Johnson Controls Blueprint of the Future award winner, as part of the OpenBlue Pioneer awards given by Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings.
The award was presented by Johnson Controls’ George Oliver, chairman and CEO to Dubai Future Foundation’s CEO, His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul.
With this recognition, Museum of the Future has joined an elite group of global innovators that have taken a major leap in their smart transformation efforts by implementing Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue digital technology.
“Museum of the Future is an exemplary expression of the UAE’s capabilities to imagine, inspire and shape futuristic lives. Its structure has been designed and developed to showcase not just the initiatives of the future but also the commitment to sustainability and knowledge that we possess today. Harnessing the power of digital technology to drive customer outcomes is what we take pride in at Johnson Controls and I applaud Museum of the Future for embracing this digital technology,” said Oliver.
“We are honored to work alongside futuristic leaders to bring a great vision to life and are pleased to recognize the Museum of the Future as an OpenBlue Pioneer for its unique and distinctive contribution. Johnson Controls has played an important role in implementing some of the critical solutions at this iconic structure which optimizes building performance, achieves impactful sustainability and ensures advanced security,” added Mohammad Khalid, vice president and general manager, Middle East and Africa at Johnson Controls.
Located in Dubai, Museum of the Future is being heralded as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. It is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic attractions, services and products. Standing 77m tall, the avant-garde façade is made of stainless steel and glass, consisting of 1,024 unique panels. Working closely with interior architects, Johnson Controls delivered advanced security that matched the innovative design. The building employs cutting-edge technologies including virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence to create a truly immersive experience for visitors from around the world.
“Dubai is the land of the future, and, at Dubai Future Foundation, we aim to create world-class innovation platforms for ideas to take shape. Johnson Controls shares the same vision as ours, we are looking at transforming lives for a sustainable future,” said HE Belhoul.
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About Museum of the Future: :
The Museum of the Future is the first museum of its kind. Built to transform the very perception of the future as we know it, the unique structure has become home to several immersive future environments that aim to position visitors in an empowering version of the future. Through distinctive themes, it elicits a world we thought we could only experience 50 years from now. Visitors become active participants in an expansive experience that taps into all five senses. By meaningfully merging aspects of science, technology and spirituality, the museum inspires humanity to re-imagine the future and all its possibilities.
One of the most complex and ambitious projects ever executed, with an instantly iconic inimitable exterior. Rising 77-metres above the ground and comprising 1,024 unique stainless steel composite panels, the façade is adorned in Arabic calligraphy, displaying three quotes from by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai.
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.ae for more information.