Al Ain Architectural Guidelines

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Al Ain Architectural Guidelines3.0 Response to Climate5m MinIt is essential that a higher degree of comfort be achieved in the publicdomain. Buildings should provide shading to the ground level throughdesign features. Continuous solar shading is required at the ground floor ofall retail frontages.3.1 ColonnadeThe ground floor of both existing and new buildings should consider acovered, shaded space utilising a colonnade, or gallery space, built intothe ground floor along primary frontages. These public spaces should be aminimum of three (3) metres wide and five (5) metres high. Colonnadesare particularly recommended in retail areas.3.2 CanopyA horizontal canopy may be applied to façades of buildings, or supportedon free-standing structures, to create shade at ground level. Thedimensions of a canopy should be a minimum of three (3) metres wideand three (3) metres above ground.3.3 Brise-SoleilSun shading may be achieved at both ground and upper floor levels using abrise-soleil device cantilevered from the façade. The recommended widthof these devices is one-third the height of the wall it is shading.3.4 ScreensWindow areas may be shaded through the use of screens, either fixed ormovable. These devices also add richness to the architectural expression ofa building.3.5 Natural ShadingTrees should be used whenever possible to shade sidewalk and storefrontareas.8
Al Ain Architectural Guidelines4.0 MaterialsSeveral materials have been suggested under the topic of colour. There areother criteria that will also affect the selection of an appropriate materialpalette for Al Ain.4.1 TextureSurfaces that have texture such as concrete, plaster and wood finishes aremore vibrant under sunlight. Flat, shiny surfaces are to be avoided.4.2 Surface AreaLarge surface areas with punched windows are indigenous to the Al Ainregion. Therefore, materials that create monolithic surfaces are appropriatesuch as concrete and stone.4.3 Play of LightIn addition to using shading devices to block or diffuse light, these elementsshould also be considered for their play of light on background surfaces.4.4 GlazingLarge glass areas in walls is inconsistent with the locale and itsenvironmental influences. Reflective, mirrored glass is to be avoided. Clearglass will work effectively if properly shaded.NO9
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