Masdar City exists as an urban development project ... Things like building orientation, solar shading and materiality go a long way for the heavy lifting without an army of gizmos and doodads.

[and] the northeast-southwest orientation of the streets, which optimises shading of streets and building walls, and facilitates natural airflow. These smart designs make Masdar City’s outdoor spaces ...

But the buildings of Masdar City have very literal shadows too — and those could end up becoming a blueprint on how to use city planning and architecture to make urban life bearable in extremely ...

Masdar City, the emerging global clean technology cluster being built on the outskirts of the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, today set out the conclusions a comprehensive review of the sustainable ...

Masdar City in Abu Dhabi is more than an eco-city—it’s a forward-thinking blueprint for future urban living. Its sustainability efforts continue to inspire cities worldwide to adopt greener ...

"The orientation, proximity of the buildings ... "The temperatures on Masdar City's streets are 15-20 degrees Celsius cooler than the downtown streets of Abu Dhabi in the summer!" ...

WWF and the government of Abu Dhabi have launched a Sustainability Strategy to deliver the world’s greenest city – Masdar City. The six square kilometre city, designed by Foster and Associates ...

"Masdar City has pushed the boundaries of sustainable design since ... performance solar panels that will generate approximately 40,000 KWh per year. Careful orientation of the home, optimised natural ...

[and] the northeast-southwest orientation of the streets, which optimises shading of streets and building walls, and facilitates natural airflow. These smart designs make Masdar City's outdoor ...