design simultaneously creates shadow and circulates air, which allows it to function as a radiator and keep the entire structure cool. While this structure had to perform in the desert heat, it also needed to capture the imaginations of the people entering the exhibition space. In this regard, Kaynes maile stood out immediately. The over 120,000 square feet of material dazzles in four colors overhead the entrance to the expo. Wind moves through the overlaid mesh screens, causing shadows and light on the ground to move, breathing life into the space. Horsham and his team call this the “Wondercool Effect”. Kaynesmaile also worked with CD+M Lighting Design Group to use dramatic light- ing effects to further add to the sensory experience. Kaynemaile’s canopy structure is debuting at the Dubai World Expo 2020. This event, which was postponed due to the pandemic, fea- tures exhibits from 192 countries and only happens every five years. Kaynemaile also worked on the New Zealand pavilion for the World Expo. For the pavilion, which is located in the sustainability district, Horsham and his team conceptualized, designed, and created a living building facade. Horsham believes that the uses for Kaynemaile are only limited by the creativity of the user. For example, several parking garages throughout the United States have turned to Kaynemaile in part to combat the heat island effect. Furthermore, because each solution can be customized, Kaynemaile is a scalable solution for a variety of project sizes and needs. As exemplified by Kaynemaile’s selection as a shade canopy
for the Dubai expo space, the future uses of this material will be deter- mined by the problems architects and engineers seek to fix.
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LUKE CAROTHERS is the Editor for Civil + Structural Engineer Media. If you want us to cover your project or want to feature your own article, he can be reached at lcarothers@zweiggroup.com.
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