Dubai’s algorithm-designed Museum of the Future will feature augmented reality experiences and green solutions when it opens in 2020

Briefing

Dubai's algorithm-designed Museum of the Future will feature augmented reality experiences and green solutions when it opens in 2020

October 30, 2019

Briefing

  • Museum of the Future – Construction of Dubai’s Museum of the Future, a 78-meter high building shaped like an elliptical torus, is underway and will open in 2020
  • AI-Based Design – Applied parametric design using algorithmic thinking to manipulate variables and parameters, computer-based Building Information Modeling (Bim) to fine-tune shape of building and design steel framework, and growth algorithms to optimize steel arrangements in diagrid
  • Construction Advantages – Resulted in cost and time savings for contractors and fabricators, as well as enhanced safety
  • Green Building – Aims to obtain LEED Platinum green building certification, featuring advanced building control solutions, greywater recycling systems, regenerative drive lifts, off-site solar power arrays and electric vehicle charging infrastructure
  • AR/VR Experiences – Will project and showcase gallery of objects in immersive theater experience using augmented and virtual reality
  • Other Exhibitions – Include sustainability, such as climate change and global warming, outer space including solar energy collection and asteroid mining, healthcare and wellness, and spirituality

Accelerator

Sector

Real Estate and Construction

Organization

Dubai Future Foundation

Source

Original Publication Date

October 29, 2019

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