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Zaha Hadid Architects completes dune-like Beeah Headquarters in Sharjah

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Glazing is minimised across the office to prevent exposure to the harsh desert sun, while glass fibre-reinforced concrete panels across the exterior help to regulate internal temperatures. Glazing is limited to limit solar gain. There are also on-site water treatment facilities that filter wastewater to minimise consumption.

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BEEAH Headquarters by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Glass reinforced fibre panels reduce solar gain while slab and glass cooling regulate interior temperatures for optimum comfort. On-site water treatment filtrates waste water to minimise consumption and its solar farm charges Tesla battery packs to meet the building’s energy demand throughout each day and night. The 9,000 sq.

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The house is conceived as a series of rooms that can be accessed directly from outside creating a fluid relationship between interior and exterior,” the firm explains. Known for its elegant and innovative designs , the pioneering firm harnesses hybrid sustainable materials and smart building systems. Tatiana Bilbao.

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