To survive the summer heat, Qatar not only air-conditions its soccer stadiums, but also the outdoors — in markets, along sidewalks, even at outdoor malls so people can window shop with a cool breeze. “If you turn off air conditioners, it will be unbearable. You cannot function effectively,” says Yousef al-Horr, founder of the Gulf Organization for Research and Development. — The Washington Post
Want to see the future of climate change? Take a look at Qatar, where average temperatures have already risen by more than 2-degrees Celsius relative to pre-industrial times.
The Washington Post takes a look at how the country is helping its residents real with the stifling heat as preparations get underway for the 2020 World Cup. The story highlights the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Al Wakrah Stadium, a structure that pumps cooled air across spectators' ankles via stylized grilles.
The report also highlight's the nation's ever-growing collection of indoor malls, outdoor air conditioned zones, and other mechanically cooled spaces.
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