Monday, June 2, 2008

A Cool City: Masdar


Masder is a planned city in Abu Dhabi. It is designed by the British architectural firm Foster and Partners. Masder will rely entirely on solar energy and other renewable energy sources. It will be with a sustainable, zero-carbon and zero-waste ecology. The city is being constructed 17 kilometers (11 miles) east-south-east of the city of Abu Dhabi, beside Abu Dhabi International Airport. The project is estimated to cost US$22 billion and take some eight years to build.

In my opinion, I believe that this city will be the coolest city in the world because it will be with sustainable, zero-carbon and zero-waste ecology. Additionally, it will use a variety of renewable power sources and the water management has been planned very well. About 80 percent of the water used will be recycled and waste water will be reused. Also, the city will try to reduce waste to zero. Finally, I hope the project can succeed and good luck for those who are trying to build a cool city.

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