Ceramic Facade as Climate System: Wasl Tower, Dubai | UNStudio

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/