Case Study: Resilient city design 2 Flashcards
What is the name of the case study?
Masdar
Location of Masdar
United Arab Emirates
bordered by the Persian Gulf and Rub Al-Khali Dessert
10 miles from Abu Dhabi
Goal of Masdar
Relying on only renewable energy, having a 0 carbon footprint, done by 2025
Who is building Masdar?
London Architects
Abu Dhabi description
relies on oil completely
- energy
- architecture
THIS WILL RUN OUT ONE DAY
water used from desalinization
1.5 million population
Description of Masdar
city relying on solar/wind energy
5,000 population
when completed: 40,000
Solar energy is so effective that one panel can power up to 15 homes in a year
When did construction begin?
2008
How is Masdar sustainable?
Electric cars that drive w/o driver )ensure efficiency)
Recycled aluminum is used to build homes
The materials are harvested from the area to reduce emissions
Solar panels on top of all buildings
Solar Thermal collectors
How is nature used to increase sustainability?
green infrastructure
water is harvested from storms
How is water recylced?
using a bioreactor
How are temperatures controlled?
Wind Tower
What does the wind tower do?
Move hot air up and cool air down
How is the city oriented and how does this help the hot temperatures?
in a SE-NW axis to catch cooling winds
How does the structure of the buildings help cooling?
Narrow streets to increase shade, cooling effect
Windows are dotted to allow light to pass through but reflect heat
How much less energy does Masdar use than Abu Dhabi?
64%
