In the United Arab Emirates , architects are taking inspiration 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 building 's movement . `` Not allowing the sun to land directly on the skin of the building , causing overheating and glare , was a very simple concept , '' said Abdulmajid Karanouh , the buildings ' architect . Qatar Tower in Dubai , a striking cylindrical building , was designed along the same lines .
In the United Arab Emirates , architects are taking inspiration 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 building 's movement . Qatar Tower in Dubai , a striking cylindrical building , was designed along the same lines .