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UNStudio’s Wasl Tower in Dubai positions the building envelope as an active environmental system. Its ceramic facade—comprising thousands of terracotta fins—responds to solar orientation, reduces heat gain, and lowers cooling demand by approximately 10%. The project demonstrates how material intelligence can reduce reliance on mechanical systems in high-rise design. Read the full feature on India Art n Design: https://indiaartndesign.com/ceramic-facade-as-climate-system-wasl-tower-dubai-unstudio/

Studio Fifth Column India rethinks the glass-box model of a commercial office building in Ahmedabad through climate-responsive design. By reconfiguring façade, planning, and systems, the design reduces heat gain, lowers energy demand, and integrates water and material efficiency into its core. With measurable performance—from reduced cooling loads to embodied carbon savings—the building demonstrates how design decisions can directly shape environmental outcomes. https://indiaartndesign.com/climate-responsive-office-design-in-ahmedabad-by-fifth-column-india/