Carbon-Neutral

Seattle Plays a Zero-Sum Emissions Game

Aspiring to become carbon-neutral by 2050, the Emerald City commits to an ambitious plan that relies on a 10% purchase of carbon offsets.

August 12, 2011 - GOOD Magazine

The Megaprojects Shaping the Future of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is looking to develop itself into a new global arts hub, and an incubator of green technology. This piece takes a tour of two ambitious projects seeking to reform the oil-rich emirate.

June 26, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

What's Holding Back the UK's 'Eco-Towns'

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's grand plans for 10 carbon-neutral 'eco-towns' haven't lived up to their fanfare, according to some. Now as things move forward, the goals have been watered down a bit.

June 26, 2009 - Architects' Journal

Designers Should Lead to Fight Emissions

WorldChanging argues that more leadership from architects, landscape architects and planners is needed in a review of progress on Ed Mazria's 2030 Challenge, which calls for all buildings to be carbon neutral by 2030.

June 11, 2009 - THE DIRT

Redefining "Comfort" in the Architecture of the Future

Buildings are designed to ensure fully mechanized comfort. Architect Terri Meyer Boake argues that designers need to think in terms of a spectrum of comfort in designing the reduced-impact buildings of the future.

May 13, 2009 - Treehugger

A Carbon-Neutral City?

A region known more for carbon emissions strives to create a carbon-neutral city powered by renewable energy and designed to reduce overall energy demand.

March 23, 2009 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

British Columbia Considers Carbon-Neutral Construction By 2020

In British Columbia, a proposal to require all new buildings to be carbon-neutral is being considered. The rule would require that buildings have no carbon footprint by 2020.

August 15, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

Mission Possible?

Despite naysayers, Masdar City is moving forward. The goal: to be the world's first modern-day carbon-free city.

May 6, 2008 - National Public Radio

Will All Cities Be Built Like This One Day?

Five prominent ecocity experts weigh in on the Masdar City project in Abu Dhabi.

March 5, 2008 - Treehugger

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