Heat-resistant solutions for high-rise buildings

This tower cluster is 301 m high, including 2 blocks of 70 floors and 2 blocks of 50 floors, located in Lusail City and is expected to be completed in December 2024.

Qatar's tallest tower, the Lusail Tower, is covered with aluminum panels to help avoid the heat. Photo: FOSTER & PARTNERS

To address the unique challenges posed by the hot climate, renowned architect Norman Foster of Foster & Partners (UK) decided to eliminate some of the materials commonly used for high-rise buildings in the past. Instead, he integrated advanced shading and ventilation systems, clad the exterior of the tower cluster with marine-grade aluminum to protect the glass from harsh sunlight but still let in natural light. These special sunshades, which look similar to fish gills, are capable of reducing overall energy consumption.

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