I'd like to see the actual report from energy/cost saving. Too many moving parts to maintain. I am afraid just like everything else in UAE, you only see the polished side of thing, which is maintain by high cost.
The glasses get heated up to 90 C. That's almost boiling temperature- if the outer shell of the building is that hot, air conditioning will cost a literal fortune. Reducing that by half, and powering some motors for a few seconds each every day should be BY FAR less costly than keeping those monstrous towers cool. My experience as an Arch student has taught me that usually, going eco-friendly is the cheapest option to maintain. (Eco friendly systems are hella expensive to build, but they pay off in the long run).
I don't think they said it is inspired by nature. It is actually inspired by tradition. This mechanism is based on the mashrabiya, a type of latticework commonly used in traditional Arabian buildings for shading.
This what you need and it’s still makes the building look very futuristic and modern instead of all glass
what an absolutely incredible building! Ive never seen anything like it!
We call them the pineapple towers here in Abu Dhabi :p
😂😂😂
خذ التحويلة من عند ابراج الأناناس 😂😂
Very creative I love this!
There are some documentary of these buildings ?
wanted to know too
We live nearby
Wow, love it!
Cool😅
Great tacnolagy
Amazing!. wow!
Beautiful..but it is pricy and is not useful for many towers designs in the UAE !
this is such a good idea.i visit it many time ;-)
I'd like to see the actual report from energy/cost saving.
Too many moving parts to maintain. I am afraid just like everything else in UAE, you only see the polished side of thing, which is maintain by high cost.
+Viet Nam
They are really advancing technology. But the guy said cuz there is s much sun light it pays off.
The glasses get heated up to 90 C. That's almost boiling temperature- if the outer shell of the building is that hot, air conditioning will cost a literal fortune.
Reducing that by half, and powering some motors for a few seconds each every day should be BY FAR less costly than keeping those monstrous towers cool.
My experience as an Arch student has taught me that usually, going eco-friendly is the cheapest option to maintain. (Eco friendly systems are hella expensive to build, but they pay off in the long run).
Nobody likes facts, figures and substance...they like pretty short videos with cool looking contraptions they can faun over.
The point of this mechanism is that it reduces the energy spent for air-conditioning.
If at all the ORIGAMI/Mashrabiya panels can also be manually moved when there is no electricity then it could add another layer to energy saving.
Or use curtains..
I have ever worked in this building 🥳🥳🥳
Just curious, how many Pearls did the buildings receive from the Estidama Pearl Rating System? I'd be interested to know.
Impressive Architecture and infusion of technology. ;)
nice….
I like to much
حسبي الله ونعم الوكيل عدد خلقه ووزن عرشه ومداد كلماته
How is this inspired by nature?
+Doublezyd Perhaps similar to how flowers open in the sunlight and close in the darkness?
Iris of the eyes
I don't think they said it is inspired by nature. It is actually inspired by tradition. This mechanism is based on the mashrabiya, a type of latticework commonly used in traditional Arabian buildings for shading.
Only in the UAE ...haaa !
No also in Kuwait and many other countries
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