King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Project Overview
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a $10 billion world-class research university located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. KAUST is recognized globally for its cutting-edge research, sustainability initiatives, and as the first LEED-certified—and the world’s largest LEED Platinum—university campus in Saudi Arabia. The campus was master-planned by HOK and represented by ARAMCO as the client’s agent.
Trans Seas USA’s Services and Their Importance at KAUST
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Trans Seas USA played a pivotal role in the KAUST project by delivering specialized procurement, logistics, and installation services with a strong emphasis on communication, management, sustainability and operational excellence.
Key Services Provided
Trans Seas represented North American manufacturers, competing internationally to supply, deliver, and install furniture across the KAUST campus. This included more than 5,000 lecture hall and classroom chairs, as well as executive boardroom and meeting room chairs, many upholstered in leather.
Sustainable FF&E Delivery
All provided furniture was designed to meet stringent LEED certification requirements. Trans Seas furnished KAUST with products that were Greenguard certified, contained no volatile organic compounds (VOC), and featured high levels of recycled content—directly supporting KAUST’s sustainability goals.
On-Site Supervision & Aftermarket Service
Trans Seas deployed factory-trained, North American supervisors to oversee production, shipment logistics, and on-site installation. This hands-on approach ensured rigorous quality control and successful implementation.
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Why Trans Seas USA Was Crucial for KAUST’s Success
- KAUST set a precedent as a sustainability leader in the Middle East, demanding that all procurement align with LEED Platinum standards. Trans Seas’ expertise in sourcing compliant products was vital to securing these certifications.
- High-Quality, Healthy Indoor Environments: Furniture with low VOC emissions is essential for occupant health and productive learning spaces. By supplying Greenguard-certified, recycled-content furniture, Trans Seas directly contributed to better indoor air quality and campus wellness.
- Global Logistical Coordination: Executing such a large-scale, complex international project on time required comprehensive logistical skills—exactly what Trans Seas delivered, ensuring that sourcing, shipping, and installation happened seamlessly.
- Enduring Relationship and Reliability: KAUST’s continued reliance on Trans Seas demonstrates their ability to consistently deliver results for a premier academic institution with evolving needs.
Trans Seas represented North American Manufacturers and participated in an
international competition for the Supply, Delivery and Installation, as well as aftermarket service for the specified furniture required throughout the entire KAUST Campus.
Trans Seas supplied and installed 5000+ lecture hall and classroom chairs, as well as the boardroom and meeting room chairs, upholstered in leather and f
KAUST has achieved LEED gold certification and all furniture Trans Seas provided for the KAUST project has met the necessary high level of sustainability. All furniture supplied from Trans Seas on the KAUST project meets the LEED requirements.
Trans Seas’ furniture supplied on KAUST contains no volatile organic compounds (VOC), is Greenguard Certified, and has high levels of recycled content. All
With our successful award on KAUST Trans Seas also provided North American factory trained and certified supervisors to oversee the production of the KAUST furniture, logistics and on-site installation supervision.
KAUST has recognized the achievement and importance of Trans Seas’ involvement on the project and continuously engages Trans Seas to supply and install additional furniture to their fut
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) was established by King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
