![]() ![]() Studies showed that soil particles are electrically charged. The Absorbent Sand Storm Skyscraper project consists of 25 towers on the Dubai main route with the design idea to deal with the sand storms in Dubai, these towers have turned their form into an open embrace to absorb dust particles. The glass structure slowly rises from the ground and covers the facilities that form the central part of the skyscraper, and the whole design process is inspired by its function. To control this issue and make positive use of it. The design process of the Absorbent Sand Storm Skyscraper, the creative integration of structure, and facilities, along with a sustainable approach, will lead to the formation of an area that, in addition to improving the weather conditions of Dubai, will play a very vital role in reducing energy consumption, will become a research base to study and get to know these storms better to be able to provide better functioning solutions in the future.Īccording to the location of the Absorbent Sand Storm Skyscraper, and the high possibility of storms, extensive studies were done regarding this phenomenon before starting to design. On the other hand, as you probably know, Dubai loves and encourages creative yet functioning ideas! And designing skyscrapers is one of the most popular types of architecture in Dubai So, at Kalbod Architecture Studio, we decided to study and channel this natural behavior of the desert lands via architecture and set ourselves the challenge of providing a suitable solution to the sandstorm in Dubai by integrating creativity and technology. ![]() Besides this, it is a proven fact that sandstorms gradually cause respiratory problems and pollutes the air and water, which will end up destroying the natural habitat. And you might know that when they occur, they slow down or, on larger scales, completely shut down the city’s ordinary rhythm. Have you ever encountered sandstorms? If you have ever spent some time in Dubai or any other city in UAE, especially during spring and summer, you have probably witnessed its tropical desert climate and massive sandstorms.
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