project

Umbrella 5x5m

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General information

  • Location country
    Saudi arabia
  • Year of construction
    1987
  • Name of the client/building owner
    SBG
  • Function of building
    Religion
  • Degree of enclosure
    Open structure
  • Climatic zone
    Arid - dry and hot all year
  • Primary function of the tensile structure
    • Sun protection

Description

Prototype of 5x5 m solar powered Umbrellas for a proposal for a convertible roof for the great mosque in Makkah. The solar cells were built into the umbrella arm. A group of 12 umbrellas were erected at the coast of the Red Sea.

Description of the environmental conditions

Material of the cover

  • Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
    Fabric
  • Material Fabric/Foil
    Ptfe

Main dimensions and form

  • Covered surface (m2)
    25
  • Total length (m)
    5
  • Total width (m)
    5

Duration of use

  • Temporary or permanent structure
    Permanent
  • Convertible or mobile
    Convertible
  • Design lifespan in years
    11-20

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