SUSTAINABLE CITIESMASDAR CITY

The Idea

First zero-carbon and zero-waste sustainable city in the heart of Abu Dhabi Project focus on developing and commercializing advanced and innovative technologies in renewable, alternative, and sustainable energies (photovoltaic, wind, solar thermal, solid waste, and ground-sourced heat pumps) CH2M HILL is program manager for development of USD$22 billion project: identify and measure environmental impacts throughout citys life cycle (energy, water, wastewater, and transportation)

Location

Objectives

Zero Carbon Zero Waste Highest Quality of Life The Sustainability Framework establishes the standards for achieving zero carbon, zero waste and 100% renewable energy.

Sustainable Energy

Utilize the Abu Dhabi grid to store peak time energy Release stored energy during night time shortfall Deploy 100% renewable energy
Photovoltaic Concentrated

solar power Evacuated thermal tube collector Waste-to-energy Wind

Energy from different Sources

Carbon Neutral city

Zero Waste

Zero Waste

Ultimate Goal: Eliminate the concept of waste Minimize production of raw materials R&D Planned
-Social/Behavioral

change -Zero Waste Technologies

Water Optimization

City Transportation

Land Use Plan

City Layering

A view from the City Square

A view of the office