CHILLING out
Diriyah deploys outdoor cooling tech against Riyadh’s blazing heat
The project uses new high-tech systems in the city's historic district along with reflective materials, tree planting and traditional architectural techniques
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Diriyah is located a short drive from Riyadh's city center
Add The Circuit on GoogleSaudi Arabia’s flagship gigaproject Diriyah Gate is rolling out outdoor air-conditioning and a suite of other cooling measures to keep its public spaces near 28 C (82 F) during Riyadh’s searing summer months.
The scheme pairs high-tech systems...