A2SO4 – An Architect on Masdar – a Zero-Carbon, Zero-Waste City

2008-09-22

Masdar City is the world’s first attempt to create a zero-carbon, zero-waste city. The new six square kilometer energy, science and technology community will open in late 2009. The development is a unique, integrated “Green Community” in the heart of Abu Dhabi, which uses the traditional planning principals of a walled city, together with existing technologies to achieve a zero-carbon and zero-waste sustainable development.

The city will house the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, the graduate science and research Institute currently being established in cooperation with MIT; research facilities; world-class laboratories; commercial space for related-sector companies; light manufacturing facilities and a carefully selected pool of international tenants who will invest, develop, and commercialize advanced energy technologies. The city will also host Masdar’s offices, residential space for employees, as well as a science museum and edutainment facilities.

Masdar Headquarters, Masdar City – Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Associate Architect / Architect of Record
• 104,632 square meters of Gross Floor Area (1,126,248 square feet)
• One 7 story office building with conference center

The new Masdar Headquarters building will embody the spirit of the Masdar Initiative by incorporating several sustainable design strategies and achieving a “net positive” building.  As the Associate Architect and Architect of Record, RW Armstrong / A2SO4 is working in association with design architect, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture to ensure that this landmark project is designed in accordance with local codes, standards, and construction techniques.

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Masdar City – Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Associate Architect / Architect of Record
• 45,582 square meters of Gross Floor Area (490,640 square feet)
• Project includes:  research lab facilities, residential, retail and amenities

The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (M.I.S.T.) is being established to meet the exceptional and progressive goal of transforming Abu Dhabi’s economy from one based on petroleum to one focused on sustainable technology and renewable energy.  As the Associate Architect and Architect of Record, RW Armstrong / A2SO4 is working in association with design architect, Foster + Partners to ensure that this landmark project is designed in accordance with local codes, standards, and construction techniques.

Read more about The Masdar Initiative.