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Dubai’s Wasl Tower Shows How Climate-Responsive Facades Could Reshape Supertalls
The newly completed Wasl Tower in Dubai pairs a twisting supertall form with thousands of terracotta fins designed to shade the building and reduce cooling demand in extreme heat.
Key Takeaways
- Wasl Tower rises 302 meters and uses thousands of terracotta fins over a twisting glass form.
- The ceramic facade is designed to shade the building and cut cooling loads by about 10% versus older towers.
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