DesertBoard participated as an exhibitor at the Desert Architecture Forum 2025, held on October 20–21, 2025, at the JW Marriott, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two-day event gathered leading architects, designers, developers, and sustainability experts to explore innovative approaches to desert living and environmentally responsive design.
The forum, hosted under the theme “Shaping Sustainable Living with Heritage and Innovation,” provided a premier platform for knowledge exchange on architectural solutions tailored to arid environments.
DesertBoard showcased its groundbreaking Palm Strand Board (PSB®) — a UAE-made, bio-based engineered wooden board manufactured from pruned palm fronds. Visitors were introduced to how DesertBoard’s sustainable building material innovation is redefining regional architecture and interior solutions, providing eco-conscious alternatives to traditional wood-based boards.
Manufactured from annually regenerated palm frond raw material, DesertBoard’s PSB® stands as a breakthrough in sustainable material innovation. Engineered with zero formaldehyde, superior moisture resistance, high structural strength, and up to 90-minute fire rating, the boards offer an eco-conscious alternative for use across construction, interior design, events, and landscape applications.
DesertBoard’s participation reflected its continued commitment to advancing sustainable construction practices across the GCC. The company engaged with industry professionals, policymakers, and innovators to discuss how local, circular manufacturing can support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals and contribute to a more sustainable built environment.
“Participating in the Desert Architecture Forum was a great opportunity to share our vision for desert-adapted, sustainable architecture,” said Kareem Farah, Director at DesertBoard. “We believe that our palm-based wooden boards align perfectly with the forum’s mission to promote design solutions that harmonize with nature and local culture.”
By offering a 100% deforestation-free, locally sourced product that reduces reliance on imported wood materials, DesertBoard contributes to strengthening regional self-sufficiency while lowering carbon emissions.
DesertBoard extends its gratitude to the organizers of the Desert Architecture Forum for creating a valuable platform that brings together visionaries and innovators shaping the region’s sustainable built environment, and to all visitors who engaged with our team and inquired about the potential impact of Palm Strand Board (PSB®) on the future of sustainable construction and design in desert climates
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