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Trees might be more pleasant and can improve well-being, but this automated solution can be used in places where planting isn't possible. This technology could be especially impactful in areas with extreme temperature variations, such as cold winters and hot summers, offering a flexible option to create shade for cooling during hot days and allowing sunlight to pass through when it's cold.

Integrating technology to better the public setting is vital to the general public. Often, projects are considered and meticulously planned for clients, and public walkways and accessways are left at a bare minimum. In Las Vegas, where there are millions of tourists each year, public walkways and shading are not as common as one would expect. Both on the Strip and in residential areas, the lack of protection from the elements paired with the distance between amenities creates an unwalkable, uncomfortable connection between spaces. With large, mechanically operated umbrellas, the Medina Haram Piazza provides ample shade and mist fans for its users. Here in Las Vegas, although the Strip proves to be an amalgam of different parts of the world, the opportunity to offer pedestrians ample shading still exists. If automatic shading was achievable in 2010, why is it not considered for more desert settings, especially in Las Vegas? 

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 ☀️🌿 In the midst of Saudi Arabia's extreme heat, reaching up to 50°C, a remarkable project has turned a mosque into a vast oasis, roughly the size of a football field. This initiative involves 250 smart umbrellas, designed not only for efficiency but also to enhance the architectural beauty of the space. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 '𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭'❓ 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 : Each umbrella is crafted from wind-flexible, fire-resistant fabric in a sand color that significantly reduces glare, making the environment cooler and more comfortable. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 : Featuring 16 nozzle mist fans per column, these umbrellas offer more than shade - they create a microclimate of cool air that envelops visitors, turning harsh heat into a refreshing escape. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 : When closed, the umbrellas blend elegantly with the surroundings, showcasing how functionality can enhance aesthetic appeal. Beyond providing relief from the heat, this initiative highlights the importance of adapting technology to suit extreme environments and scaling solutions to maximize impact. It also demonstrates the unexpected value that can be added through thoughtful design and technology integration. Of course, in the unlikely case of a water supply problem or in a deserted area, How can other regions adapt and scale similar technologies to meet their unique environmental needs ❓ What innovative solutions have you seen that transform everyday challenges into opportunities for improvement ❓ 🤔 Follow Amine BOUDER for the latest updates and industry news. #Innovation #Smart #Technology #SustainableDesign #HeatManagement #SaudiArabia #EnvironmentalSolutions #ArchitecturalBeauty #sustainability

Expensive but efficient

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 ☀️🌿 In the midst of Saudi Arabia's extreme heat, reaching up to 50°C, a remarkable project has turned a mosque into a vast oasis, roughly the size of a football field. This initiative involves 250 smart umbrellas, designed not only for efficiency but also to enhance the architectural beauty of the space. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 '𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭'❓ 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 : Each umbrella is crafted from wind-flexible, fire-resistant fabric in a sand color that significantly reduces glare, making the environment cooler and more comfortable. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 : Featuring 16 nozzle mist fans per column, these umbrellas offer more than shade - they create a microclimate of cool air that envelops visitors, turning harsh heat into a refreshing escape. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 : When closed, the umbrellas blend elegantly with the surroundings, showcasing how functionality can enhance aesthetic appeal. Beyond providing relief from the heat, this initiative highlights the importance of adapting technology to suit extreme environments and scaling solutions to maximize impact. It also demonstrates the unexpected value that can be added through thoughtful design and technology integration. Of course, in the unlikely case of a water supply problem or in a deserted area,  How can other regions adapt and scale similar technologies to meet their unique environmental needs ❓ What innovative solutions have you seen that transform everyday challenges into opportunities for improvement ❓ 🤔 Do you want to stay ahead in the world of Supply chain ❗ 🛳️🚚📦 Then Follow Amine BOUDER for the latest updates and industry news. #Innovation #Smart #Technology #SustainableDesign #HeatManagement #SaudiArabia #EnvironmentalSolutions #ArchitecturalBeauty #sustainability 

"In Saudi Arabia's blistering heat, a groundbreaking project has converted a mosque into a sprawling oasis, equivalent in size to a football field. This innovative endeavor employs 250 cutting-edge umbrellas, meticulously designed to optimize efficiency while enhancing the architectural splendor of the space. The secret behind these 'smart' umbrellas lies in their sophisticated materials and integrated technology. Each umbrella boasts wind-resistant, fireproof fabric in a sandy hue, significantly minimizing glare and creating a cooler environment. Additionally, 16 nozzle mist fans per column generate a refreshing microclimate, enveloping visitors in a cooling escape from the scorching heat. When retracted, the umbrellas seamlessly blend with their surroundings, exemplifying how functionality can elevate aesthetic appeal. This project transcends mere heat relief, underscoring the importance of tailoring technology to extreme environments and amplifying impact through scalable solutions. It also showcases the untapped value of harmonious design and technology integration. In regions facing unique environmental challenges, how can similar technologies be adapted and scaled for maximum impact? Share your innovative solutions that transform everyday obstacles into opportunities for growth! Follow Takunda Mhazo for construction news and updates #Innovation #Smart #Technology #SustainableDesign #HeatManagement #SaudiArabia #EnvironmentalSolutions #ArchitecturalBeauty #sustainability

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 ☀️🌿 In the midst of Saudi Arabia's extreme heat, reaching up to 50°C, a remarkable project has turned a mosque into a vast oasis, roughly the size of a football field. This initiative involves 250 smart umbrellas, designed not only for efficiency but also to enhance the architectural beauty of the space. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 '𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭'❓ 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 : Each umbrella is crafted from wind-flexible, fire-resistant fabric in a sand color that significantly reduces glare, making the environment cooler and more comfortable. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 : Featuring 16 nozzle mist fans per column, these umbrellas offer more than shade - they create a microclimate of cool air that envelops visitors, turning harsh heat into a refreshing escape. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 : When closed, the umbrellas blend elegantly with the surroundings, showcasing how functionality can enhance aesthetic appeal. Beyond providing relief from the heat, this initiative highlights the importance of adapting technology to suit extreme environments and scaling solutions to maximize impact. It also demonstrates the unexpected value that can be added through thoughtful design and technology integration. Of course, in the unlikely case of a water supply problem or in a deserted area, How can other regions adapt and scale similar technologies to meet their unique environmental needs ❓ What innovative solutions have you seen that transform everyday challenges into opportunities for improvement ❓ 🤔 Do you want to stay ahead in the world of Supply chain ❗ 🛳️🚚📦 Then Follow Amine BOUDER for the latest updates and industry news. #Innovation #Smart #Technology #SustainableDesign #HeatManagement #SaudiArabia #EnvironmentalSolutions #ArchitecturalBeauty #sustainability

In Saudi Arabia, where temperatures can reach a scorching 50°C, finding ways to cool outdoor spaces is more than a comfort - it's a necessity. A notable initiative at a mosque the size of multiple football fields demonstrates how integrating technology with traditional spaces can offer relief. The site features 250 high tech umbrellas designed to provide shade and reduce temperatures for visitors. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 - Material: Each umbrella uses a fabric that's both fire-resistant and flexible enough to withstand wind. The color choice minimizes glare, making the shaded areas more comfortable. - Cooling Tech: Beyond providing shade, these umbrellas are fitted with mist fans that help lower the surrounding air temperature, creating a cooler microenvironment. - Design: The umbrellas are crafted to blend seamlessly with the architectural style when not in use, showing a commitment to aesthetic as well as functional improvements. While this project offers a snapshot of how technology can be used to improve comfort in extreme climates, it also raises questions about sustainability and long-term impact. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - Environmental Impact: Introducing non-native technology into any area requires careful consideration of environmental impacts, such as energy consumption and long-term maintenance. - Cultural Integration: Ensuring that technological solutions respect and complement traditional designs and cultural heritage is crucial. As communities worldwide face increasing temperatures, projects like this could serve as a blueprint for urban cooling solutions. Yet, each solution must be tailored to fit specific environmental, cultural, and technological contexts. What are your thoughts on using such technology to improve comfort in extreme climates? Have you seen similar innovations in other parts of the world? #innovation #technology #future #management #startups