SOLAR SHADING INTERVENTION FOR AL DAR HEADQUARTERS

Sometimes Abu Dhabi tends to face intense sunshine, temperatures steadily above 100 degrees Fahrenheit with 0% chance of rain. In such extreme weather conditions, even architects listing environmental design as their top priority are up against a tough battle. Never mind that the sand can compromise the structural integrity of the building, the intense heat and glare can render a comfortable indoor environment relatively impossible if not properly addressed. This design proposes to mitigate this problem using a snapping facade, The basic snapping frame consists of one rotating beam and one fixed (i.e., stationary) beam, which is connected at the opening junctions, polyester membranes are designed to be placed in between the two beams, Various designs were explored that would efficiently cover the area between two beams when opened and be neatly folded when the beams close the gap.