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Burj al-Taqa – Dubai

Posted in Proposed Design by Christopher Lawrence on February 27, 2010

Building: Burj al-Taqa
Location: Dubai
Completion: Proposed Design
Architect: Gerber Architekten international GmbH

AE Interests: Designed to generate all its own energy, the name means ‘Energy Tower’ and will have a massive 197 foot diameter wind tower on the roof along with numerous solar cells arrays totaling 131,459 square  feet. Louvered openings in the façade will allow cool air into the building which will sink and dissipates throughout the interior. 

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