Problem

The EGA Headquarters Building in Abu Dhabi was designed with a GRC facade to be rotated according to the Sun direction to provent sun deat pentration to the offices and causing discomfort to the occupants inside the building and increasing energy consumption due to air conditioning.

We proposed an automated rotating system for the GRC facade that would operate and rotate according to the sun's direction, providing optimal shading throughout the day. However, designing, engineering, implementing, and installing such a system required expertise in various fields, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and project management.

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Solution

Our team of experts worked together to design and engineer an automated rotating system for the GRC facade that would operate based on real-time data from weather sensors installed on the building's rooftop. The system consisted of a series of motors and gears that would rotate each fin independently according to the sun's position in the sky.

We also developed custom software that would control the rotation of each fin based on real-time data from weather sensors installed on the building's rooftop. The software used machine learning algorithms to predict future weather patterns and adjust fin positions accordingly.

Impact

Reduced solar heat gain by 30%
Decreased energy consumption by 10%

"Our automated rotating system for the GRC facade has had an incredible impact on the EGA Headquarter Building. It has not only reduced solar heat gain and energy consumption but also improved the comfort of occupants inside the building."

Team

Team Member #1 - Mechanical Engineer
- Designed and engineered the rotating system for the GRC facade
- Oversaw installation and testing of the system
Team Member #2 - Software Developer
- Developed custom software to control fin positions based on real-time weather data
- Implemented machine learning algorithms to predict future weather patterns

Automated Rotating System Reduces Heat in EGA Building