Climate Responsive Design The design of buildings, outdoor spaces and streets are informed by the local climate conditions – the wind, sun and ambient temperature. Respecting the local conditions not only enhances the architectural approach but results in highly comfortable indoor and outdoor spaces and a low carbon footprint at the same time. Hence, traditional approaches (like arcades to provide shading) are combined with new technologies (e.g. geothermal heat rejection) at the Mawalih Souk of Life. The consideration of the local site conditions, traditional approaches and new technologies will push the new development beyond traditional conservation strategies and result in a vibrant, comfortable and sustainable place in an
Natural Shading Cluster of trees provide shading and evaporative cooling at the same time
Catching cool winds Urban fabric opens towards cooler south-west winds
Outdoor comfort principle for the Market Shading, air movement, radiant and evaporative cooling create pleasant outdoor spaces
environmentally sound manner.
Irrigation of plants & surface drainage Deep pipe irrigation technology reduces water consumption to a minimum
Solar chimney A sun and wind driven exhaust chimney enhances natural ventilation and night purge in buildings, reducing active cooling times and therefore energy consumption.
Radiant Cooling Floor embedded system
Heat Rejection Geothermal system is used for direct cooling
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