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Posts Tagged ‘Masdar’
Green living, Jun 15th, 2013,
I recently posted about tiny houses, a new fetish of mine. Besides the inherent environmental advantages, I like their mobility, cosiness and cost effectiveness. Naturally, tiny houses are not places to raise a family. They are more suited towards single people and couples who are very good at sharing. What if you want a tiny eco home in a more watery setting? Houseboats are cool, and some are quite cheap, but one ultra modern design has caught my attention: the Exbury Egg. Part art project, part eco houseboat, part educational tool – the Exbury Egg is three times dope. Climate…
Tags: eco-homes, exbury egg, Masdar, tiny houses
Science & Technology, Videos & Documentaries, Oct 12th, 2009,
In a marked contrast to the ecologically reckless and headstrong behavior that continues to characterize development in the United Arab Emirates – especially Dubai – the state of Abu Dhabi is building an experimental city based on environmental sustainability. It is called Masdar City, a zero-emissions urban vision planned to house 50,000 residents and 1,500 businesses, at a cost of $22 billion (€15 billion). An ambitious attempt by the UAE to diversify an economy largely dependent on fossil fuels, this planned city project is largely being funded by the state of Abu Dhabi and has a predicted completion time of…
Tags: Abu Dhabi, city, Masdar, UAE
