Here comes the sun: NBBJ unveils shadow-reducing concept towers

With over 230 new towers planned for London, the UK's capital could soon be left in the shade – literally. Though shade has always been a concern for architects and planners, London's dramatic increase in tall buildings will mean more darkness than before for those at street level. NBBJ has developed a custom algorithm that could mitigate this, and the firm used it to design a pair of concept towers that promise to reduce shadows on the ground by 60 percent, compared to similar-sized buildings. .. Continue Reading Here comes the sun: NBBJ unveils shadow-reducing concept towers

Section: Architecture

Tags: Algorithms, Architects, Concept Architecture, Designers, London, New London Architecture

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