Episode 5: The Hidden Engineering of the Qatari House

Qatar Connects is a dialogue series bringing together Qatari youth from diverse backgrounds to shed light on the vibrant environment Qatar nurtures today. These sessions create a space to share stories, experiences, and future aspirations, building bridges of communication that enrich the local landscape.

This session explores the Qatari house as the product of intertwined layers of influences. We are joined by field experts who understand how today’s modern home is built. While the Qatari house might seem familiar to all, behind every façade lie countless decisions shaped by families, customs of hospitality, municipal regulations, climate adaptation, and the vision of contractors and artisans. We look forward to celebrating the diversity of our homes and exploring how the various forms of the Qatari house serve as a living expression of a society we take pride in.