The vision of Masdar City (the world’s first zero-carbon city to be created before 2020) was shared by the Masdar City team at a September 16, 2009, business-to-business seminar held at MaRS. The seminar attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders. This presentation is from RWDI Consulting and Engineers on the opportunities in wind, microclimate, energy and thermal comfort, created for this seminar. This was the vision shared by members of the Masdar City team at a September 16th business-to-business seminar held at MaRS. An attentive audience in Toronto was joined by participants in Edmonton and Vancouver via videoconference, indicating strong interprovincial interest. The seminar - sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, MaRS and the Masdar City team- attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders.

2. The First and Currently Only Net Zero Carbon City in the World

3. Masdar Institute for Science and Technology It’s under construction

4. And there are PV panels everywhere! Masdar continues to be a test bed for new technologies !

8. Masdar City, Abu Dhabi Look at the building spacing!

9. 1 Novel Designs for a Professional Community (RWDI just signed a lease)

10. Is it too dark – the balance between daylight and energy consumption City to operate on 45watts per square meter per annum average Energy efficient lighting Natural ventilation schemes Building automation systems -2 to 3million sensors

12. How should I construct these walls so that they do not radiate heat after the sun goes down? How do I construct the exterior of the building to minimize heat transfer to the interior space? How do I do this cost effectively

13. If it is 40 degrees outside could I really sit on these materials? How much water do these trees need? How do we balance the human need for natural shade versus cost of a scarce resource?

14. It can be dusty!

15. Dust Reduces direct solar intensity by 40% Need to clean the panels frequently What technologies can you offer? Remember water is expensive!

17. RWDI simulation of fire scenario. Upblast-type exhaust hood, often used for kitchen exhausts. Manifolded laboratory exhausts with tall stacks. Example exhaust from subway fire . Diesel generators on startup. Potential sources of air pollution Air Quality

18. Note RWDI’s Wind Tower

19. Wind Tower Strategy - Locations Page Project 09-10024C Several thousand personal people movers will whisk you to your destination – no regular vehicles allowed! Who has the best battery?