There are several stunning skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi - symbols of the city, which stand out brightly from all the others, they can not be confused with anything and it is easy to use them as a landmark in the city. Among them are two 29-story skyscrapers with moving facades: in order to protect the interior from 30-55 degree heat, the designers cunningly came up with an openwork blanket of golden honeycombs that opens and closes depending on the light. The degree of opening of the honeycomb shells is automatically determined by the computer - from fully open in the morning to fully closed at noon. The protective screen will allow you to maintain a moderate temperature in offices without the use of air conditioners and makes it possible to save a huge amount of electricity. The system is powered by renewable energy from photovoltaic panels.
A similar solution was inspired by MASHRABIYA - traditional Arabic openwork grilles of exterior cladding, designed to shade rooms. This building technology was considered effective and was used to protect houses in hot climates throughout the Middle East as early as the 12th century. The Al Bahar Towers are a good example of a combination of modern technology and ancient Arabic building traditions, as a result, the “skin” of the moving towers consists of 2000 umbrella modules that close and open depending on the position of the sun - the “umbrellas” open only when they have need, their well-coordinated work can save energy spent not only on cooling, but also on lighting.
A similar solution was inspired by MASHRABIYA - traditional Arabic openwork grilles of exterior cladding, designed to shade rooms. This building technology was considered effective and was used to protect houses in hot climates throughout the Middle East as early as the 12th century. The Al Bahar Towers are a good example of a combination of modern technology and ancient Arabic building traditions, as a result, the “skin” of the moving towers consists of 2000 umbrella modules that close and open depending on the position of the sun - the “umbrellas” open only when they have need, their well-coordinated work can save energy spent not only on cooling, but also on lighting.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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