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The role of Engineering in adaptive buildings: what if your home was able to adapt to the climate changes? Adaptive buildings, which adjust to changing climatic conditions, represent a great achievement in engineering and technology. These structures use advanced materials and smart technologies, such as kinetic architecture, to respond to daily, seasonal, and weather-related variations, ensuring superior comfort while minimizing energy use and emissions. Engineering plays a very important role in designing systems that allow buildings to modify their properties dynamically. Innovations such as responsive window transparency, adjustable insulation, and shape-shifting designs are all products of sophisticated engineering. Technology is equally vital, enabling real-time data collection and automated adjustments. Sensors and control systems continuously monitor environmental conditions and make necessary changes to the building’s configuration. By leveraging these advancements, adaptive buildings mimic the natural adaptability seen in many organisms, achieving sustainability and efficiency. The integration of engineering and technology is essential for realizing the full potential of these innovative structures, paving the way for a more sustainable future in architecture. The video shows the Al Bahar towers of Aedas and Arup, capable of modifying the facades to protect the interior from the high temperatures of Abu Dhabi We always have so much to learn about nature, don't you think? DM for credit #engineering #architecture #technology #innovation For more: 📌 Follow #ImpressiveEngineering 📌 Click on the 🔔and select “All”

Jam Ghezelbash

Writer , Researcher and Head of Urban Ecosystem Analysis Group

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This is a successful example of sustainable and intelligent architecture in harmony with nature and native culture.

Tabish Yaseen

Mastering Mind Mapping and Ubiquitous Assimilation for Prognostication, Optimization, Troubleshooting, and Seamless Project Management. Solely for an energy efficient yet sustainable future

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Love this , thanks for sharing

Christine Raibaldi

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1w

This system is absolutely brilliant, I think we should apply this to all skyscrapers!

Sohl Solace

Senior Architectural Designer @ NewSketches,llc | Master's in Architecture

1w

This represents truly sustainable architecture for our century. However, I want to clarify that there isn't a distinct category of 'Islamic architecture' in the world. If we were to accept that, we would also need to recognize 'Christian architecture,' 'Jewish architecture,' 'Buddhist architecture,' and so on. The architecture in Islamic countries is influenced by their unique cultures and histories.

Tonny S.

Manager Systems Engineering at SES International BV

1w

Men should design more like nature itself solves problems like these... Gaudi was one of those designers....

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Peter Toth

Professional Technologist at AtkinsRéalis

1w

Outside shading is certainly most advantageous way to cut solar gain in buildings. This method is not just energy efficiencient but also very esthethic.

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Jacob Turetsky

Helping startups design innovative devices

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I think this is great, and beautiful, but it appears to be adapting to weather changes at best, really just time of day and suns position. i am not expert and please correct me if I am wrong, climate change refers to a longer time scale.

Ashvind Ruttun CEng PMP

Real Estates Development, Chartered Engineer, Legal

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Seen that som yrs bak.. look like pineapple from close range.. any figures on savings claimed?

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