Impossible places
A sustainable future for Dubai? - Main Activity
In pairs work carry out the diamond 9 on sustainability issues in Dubai.
Organize the issues to in order of their importance when designing a new building.
Read the article describing one of the new projects in Dubai such as Hydropolis or the concept for a wind powered rotating skyscraper.
Design a fantasy building for Dubai.
Locate your building accurately using Google Earth.
Use ideas from the diamond 9 exercise to ensure it is designed to be as sustainable as possible.
You must consider the desert climate and you should annotate your design to explain the design features.