Sections of the screens surrounding Al Bahar Towers are computer-controlled to respond to the sun's movement, unfolding like umbrellas when the sun hits them.
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Al Bahar Towers —
The north sides of the buildings never receive direct sunlight and are left unshaded by the screens.
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Behind the screen —
The shading system was inspired by "mashrabiya," latticed screens commonly seen in Islamic architecture.
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Doha Tower exterior —
The Doha Tower in Qatar is covered entirely in a latticed screen.
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Behind the screen —
Its screen uses a multi-layered pattern constructed of aluminum and glass.
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Masdar City wind tower —
In Masdar City, a 45-meter-tall wind tower helps regulate air temperatures in the public square by controlling air movement.
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Masdar Institute —
The Masdar Institute campus features a latticed motif on its building.
