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The final result of the building was higher and narrower than the original design plans which were appreciated all over. This beautiful piece of architecture was formally opened in 1973 and still looks stunning; exactly the way it was built.
- The Gherkin, London
A commercial skyscraper in London has broken all the stereotypical square shaped tall building examples. It is formally known as 30 St Mary Axe. The building is famous for its round structure (more like a stretched egg) which would have created air currents swept around the building and would have made the surrounding place quite uncomfortable. This was discovered using the CAD software which further demonstrated that the size and shape of the design would cause such a problem.
To resolve this issue, the architects used the computer models to define the air turbulence and aerodynamic properties of the building designs. The computer model showcased that the cylindrical shape reduces the air disturbances and it led the architects to make the tower bulge out in the middle as it reduces the whirlwinds towards the narrower base.
The Gherkin had successfully set an example for showcasing the utmost importance of CAD in the construction industry.
- Burj Khalifa
The world’s tallest skyscraper was formally inaugurated in the year of 2010, in Dubai, UAE. It has the height of around 2,717 ft which proves that wind must have become one of the prime challenges while constructing and designing this wonderous man-made structure.
Around 50 wind tunnel tests were taken to understand the impact of wind, at such a height, on the building structure and its occupants, and all this was done using CAD technology. The structural analysis, climate analysis, and façade pressure tests were also conducted and as a result, the tower was tilted by 120 degrees to decrease the wind pressure at higher points of the building.
CAD technology would continue to grow and bring out the magical changes to architecture and designing. AutoCAD architecture has been empowering the world and reaching the higher limits every single time. We, at BluEnt, have understood the utmost importance of CAD industry in the future architecture and we support it by catering out services such as CAD drafting and drawing.
BluEnt, an outsourcing company, has its global presence with the strong team of architects and designers across North America, Australia, and South Asia. If you are looking for CAD drafting services, contact us now.
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