1. The Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi features a gigantic dome, which is covered with a web of aluminum stars. This structure provides necessary shading from the scorching sun.
2. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is known for its innovative shading devices that resemble petals and leaves. These devices act as sunshades and protect the building from solar heat gain.
3. The Seattle Central Library in the USA has a facade made up of thousands of glass panels that are tilted and angled to reduce glare and provide shading for the building.
4. The Al Bahar Towers in Abu Dhabi have a dynamic facade that consists of motorized panels that open and close to control the amount of sunlight entering the building.
5. The Turning Torso Tower in Sweden has a unique twisted facade that provides shading and reduces solar heat gain. The building also features an integrated ventilation system that further improves its energy efficiency.
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