Lattice-Pattern Dome is a Beacon of Passive Indigenous Design for New Parliament Building In U.A.E.

Plans were unveiled this week for the new Federal National Council's Parliament Building in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. They reveal not only a beautiful design centered around a large white dome, but they also rely on passive solar design and inspiration from indigenous desert architecture to achieve an energy efficient masterplan. LA-based Ehrlich Architects beat out some heavy hitting architecture firms to win the grand prize to design the striking complex, which marries modernity and tradition.