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Hello and welcome to the show. Today, we are joined by Sandra Woodall, Design Principal of tangramGULF in Dubai. Sandra has close to three decades of experience in the MENA region. Tangram has won multiple international sustainability awards and this reflects their commitment to excellence. With a deep commitment to environmental responsiveness, Sandra has delivered some of the region’s landmark healthcare and social-infrastructure projects. So without further ado, let’s get into it! . . Sandra Woodall - LinkedIn Tangram - Website | Instagram | Facebook . . To stay updated with our episodes,…
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