Dubai Unveils Twisting Ceramic-Clad Skyscraper Designed To Beat Heat
Summary
Dubai has opened a new 320-meter tall skyscraper called Wasl Tower, designed to handle the city's hot desert climate. The building uses thousands of ceramic fins on its outside to reduce heat, improve airflow, and lower energy use for cooling.Key Facts
- Wasl Tower is 320 meters (about 991 feet) tall and has 64 stories.
- Its ceramic façade has more than 3,800 ceramic fins that provide shading and reduce heat gain.
- The ceramic exterior is the tallest of its kind in the Middle East.
- The building includes hotel, residential, and office spaces, and connects to Dubai’s metro by a pedestrian bridge.
- Its twisting design was inspired by an artistic pose to create changing shapes and help manage sunlight exposure.
- Other green features include solar thermal panels, reflective glass, and lighting that adjusts to daylight.
- The structure was built using 3,000 cubic meters less concrete to reduce environmental impact.
- Wasl Tower is part of a global trend toward skyscrapers that use design and materials to save energy and reduce carbon footprint.
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