The Collector
Shanghai, China
Double Roof
Double roofs are used in climate responsive designs to reduce heat gain and protect the structure from natural elements such as rain, sunlight, and wind. In hot climates, double roofs allow warm air buildup between the roof and structure to escape, reducing the cooling loads.
Climate zones that use this strategy
Reference projects
Ayala – TriNoma
Manila, Philippines
Prairie View
Frisco, Texas