Did you know that the Al Bahar Towers are pioneers in blending tradition and cutting-edge technology? Their dynamic façade, inspired by the mashrabiya, is a landmark of sustainability. Interestingly, the system consumes minimal energy, as the movable triangles are controlled by sensors that monitor sunlight and heat intensity in real time. This results in up to 20% energy savings for the building! Another fascinating aspect is that, beyond its efficiency, the design of these towers also honors l
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Did you know that the Al Bahar Towers are pioneers in blending tradition and cutting-edge technology? Their dynamic façade, inspired by the mashrabiya, is a landmark of sustainability. Interestingly, the system consumes minimal energy, as the movable triangles are controlled by sensors that monitor sunlight and heat intensity in real time. This results in up to 20% energy savings for the building! Another fascinating aspect is that, beyond its efficiency, the design of these towers also honors l
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The Al Bahar Towers were designed by the international architectural firm Aedas in 2012, with a focus on blending modern technology with traditional Islamic design elements. The most distinctive feature of the towers is the dynamic facade, which takes cultural cues from the “mashrabiya”, a traditional Islamic lattice shading device. The structure is covered with thousands of individual “mashrabiyas”, and they open and close in response to the sun’s movement, helping to regulate the amount of sun
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‎Ahmed Aly || المعماري‎ on Instagram‎: "المشربية اللي بتتحرك مع الشمس 😍 . . Al Bahar Towers, #abudhabi @aedas_architects #حكاية_معماري #الامارات #الامارات_ابوظبي #ابوظبي"‎
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