Aldar Residential Community, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 2008
(Ardalan Associates/ Kling/Stubbins/ARUP)

The 2008 master plan and concept design of this Model Sustainable, low-carbon, “Green” Community of 7,500 population was on a 32 hectare site adjacent to the Eastern Mangroves of this desert island city. This project was based upon World Wildlife Fund and One Planet Living principles, including: Environmental Sustainability; Cultural Relevance; Financial Viability and a Visionary Architecture of Innovative Significance.
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The First Phase of studies demonstrated through excellent passive design strategies that energy demand could be reduced by 60% compared to BaU. The designs also provided renewable energy sources from solar, wind and bio-mass for the remaining energy needs. Other important components included an innovative transportation strategy that minimized car usage and promoted pedestrian movement; the inclusion of hydroponic urban agriculture powered by solar energy provided a substantial amount of the vegetable and fruit requirements of the inhabitants. 

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