In the United Arab Emirates , architects are taking cues from an ancient Arabic design tradition . A shading system on the facade of the Al Bahar Towers was inspired by latticed screens . Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: Doha Tower in Qatar , a striking cylindrical building , was designed along the same lines .
In the United Arab Emirates , architects are taking cues from an ancient Arabic design tradition . A shading system on the facade of the Al Bahar Towers was inspired by latticed screens . The screens are computer-controlled to respond to the sun 's movement . Doha Tower in Qatar , a striking cylindrical building , was designed along the same lines .