The Al Bahar Towers

This envelope investigation was researching the Al Bahar Tower's responsive facade and panel system. The design was based off the mashrabiya, an Islamic shading device. Each panel is one story tall and reacts to the environment around it. Computers are linked to all of the panels opening and closing them with the time of day and weather patterns. They are covered in fiberglass and can withstand the intense sandstorms and sunlight of Abu Dhabi.

Project Involvement: Supervisor, Graphic Designer, and Researcher

Programs: Rhinoceros, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom

Model: 1/8" Acrylic, 1" Wooden Dowels, Brown Chipboard, Grey Chipboard, and MDF Board Base

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Project: Final semester group project for Construction Practices II: Spring 2017

For more information visit ArchDaily or watch the included video about this fascinating technology. Much of the research for this project came from resources like these.

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