Male/Female Student Housing

In the Education City of Doha, 73,000 square feet of etched metal fabric shades the glass facade of two residence blocks in striking contrast to the sand-colored stone facade. To combat the extreme climate of the Persian Gulf, the metal fabric sunshade enables enormous savings in air conditioning and lighting.

Weaves: Omega 1520

Application: Communication, Facades, Solar Control

Subsection: Etched Graphics

Location: Doha, Qatar

Architect: Burns & McDonnell

Market Segment: Education

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Sun shading
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