Location | Dubai, UAE |
Region | Middle East |
Material | ETFE |
Layers | 3 |
Architect | RSP Architectes Planner and Engineers |
Engineering | Maffeis Engineering |
Application | Roof |
Market Sector | Commercial |
Size | 1500 sqm |
Year | 2018 |
Description
Taiyo Europe was assigned the design and fabrication of the ETFE cushions, facing the challenge of providing direct sunlight into the shopping mall below, as well as acting as a side cladding for the monorail tram station on the upper floor. The 3-layer cushions ensure the required thermal insulation to the facility and they help regulate the energy inside the building; this is done by using a silver printed top layer.