WSP's part in the Masdar City project
WSP has been commissioned by the architects Foster and Partners to develop the sustainable infrastructure strategies for the detailed masterplan of the Masdar initiative in Abu Dhabi,UAE. This initiative is being led by 'Masdar', part of the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC). The Masdar Development will be the world's first zero carbon, zero waste city setting new global standards in sustainable development.
Masdar City - the objective
With an estimated completion date of 2015, Masdar will not only be the world's first operationally zero carbon city but it will also be the first city to be built using zero carbon energy. Masdar is a 6 million square metre sustainable city designed to use low carbon technologies to achieve a car-free, zero waste, carbon neutral community. It has been designed using the principals of 'One Planet Living' (OPL), a set of ten guiding principals of sustainability, proposed in a joint initiative by WWF and Bioregional Development, whereby everyone lives within their fair share of the Earth's resources.
WSP is developing sustainable infrastructure strategies for several integral aspects of the Masdar development.This includes developing strategies for waste management, drainage and treatment of water and sewage and the distribution of energy and power throughout the city.We are also responsible for developing systems for IT and telecommunications for the city including all the necessary intelligent infrastructures such as security systems, fire sprinkler systems, cooling systems and wireless networks.
Project information
Client: Masdar
Status: Ongoing - Completion Date: 2015