ELECTIVE PORTFOLIO SUSTAINABILITYCONTENT OZONE LAYER DEPLETION RAIN WATER HARVESTING GREEN MATERIAL -FERROCK SMART CITIE-MASDAR CITY SUSTAINABLE LANSCAPING METHODS RRA A A 02 01 01 02 02Glaciers around the world can range from ice that is several hundred to several thousand years old nd provide a scientific record of how climate has changed over time. Today, about 10% of land area on Earth is covered, with glacial ice. Almost 90% is in Antarctica, while the remaining 10% is in the Greenland ice cap. Rapid glacial melt in Antarctica and Greenland also influences ocean currents, as massive amounts of vary cold glacial-melt water entering warmer ocean waters is slowing ocean currents. And as ice on land melts, seq levels will continue. torise. raise WARMING OF THE OCEANS: These large bodies of water absorb 90% of the Earth's total warmth, meaning that sea ice floating in the ocean are subject to higher temperatures and naturally melt as a result. This particularly affects the marine ice sheets located near the two global poles and along the coasts of Alaska, Today, the main reason glaciers have begun to melt is because of human activity. The rising temperature of the Earth is the primary reason glaciers have started to melt more, and this climate change can be directly tied back to human activity. Things have gotten bad enough that glaciers are practically on the edge of extinction. CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS The mass amounts of CO2 and other greenhouse gases produced by Human business Transportation Deforestation Fossil fuel usage : tise into the air where they stop the heat from the sun from bouncing back out to space. As « result, temperatures rise, and glaciers melt. The main cause of ozone depletion and the ozone hole is manufactured chemicals, especially manufactured holocarbon refrigerants, solvents, propellants, and foam~ blowing agents (chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), HCFCs, halons). WIND AND OCEAN CIRCULATION PATTERN: In some areas, complex interactions between wind and ocean circulation patterns have helped to push naturally occurring warm water closer to the edge of the ice. This is stilla phenomenon that scientists are studying. As a result of all the broader climate change effects, glaciers are rapidly melting with huge chunks falling off into the sea, while elsewhere the ice begins to retreat to land. This has technically been going on since the industrial revolution, but as emissions have continued to increase the issue has only become increasingly exacerbated. Even if the society, begins to make a big change in emissions in the coming decades, a third of the world’s remaining ice masses will stil melt before the year 2100. As for sea ice bodies, which are essentially glaciers that form purely in the water rather than on land, the world has already lost 95% of the oldest and densest ice in the Arctic. Itemissions continue to rise without reduction, then the Arctic could be completely devoid of ice in summer as soon «as the year 2040. TENE) Eitethcnts SEL Aer1g glaciers add to rising sea levels, which in turn increases coastal erosion and elevates storm surge as warming air ond ocean temperatures create more frequent and intense coastal storms like hurricanes and typhoons. Specifically, the Greenland ond Antarctic ice sheets are the largest contributors of global sea level rise. At present, the Greenland ice sheet is disappearing four times faster than in 2003 and already contributes 20% of current sea level rise. v- GLOBAL ‘ARCTIC SER TCE T oOo ot ie cress on irre re LAND ICE GREENLAND MASS VARIATION. Coral Reets will disappear Coral reefs need sunlight for the process of photosynthesis, enabling their survival. When water levels increase due to glacier melting, sufficient sunlight will not be able to reach the corals. This will weaken their quality, and probably end up killing them in the long run. There are fish species that depend on the corais for f000, without the coral reefs, they will also die, Additionally, individuals who rely on fish for food in such areas will be affected. Recontamination of the environment Alot of individuals may not be familiar with DDT and 4 lot of other such pesticides because they were banned all over the globe years ago. Research says thatt a lot of such chemical pollutants andl pesticides became airborne and finally got deposited in the chilly places that contain glaciers, and for some time, the harmful chemicals stayed. trapped in the layers. The rapid melting of glaciers is, now discharging the chemicals back into the surroundings and water bodies, Rise in sea level and flooding of coastal areas ‘The biggest and most notable impact of these glaciers melting is in the tise of sea level. In total the sea has risen by 27 centimeters since the 60s and the world’s glaciers still contain enough to raise the ocean by another half a meter, which could directly threaten many. cities in coastal regions. As a result of these rising coastal erosion has also increased. Increased frequency of extreme weather events As a result of sea-level rise, storm surges become more prevalent, with warm air ‘and ocean temperatures combining to increase the frequency of coastal storms. There is also a sort of self-perpetuating climate effect, where the oss of ice leads to warmer global temperatures. This sea levels, extends even further than just tie CINtiUte, US SIOWINg U-eUni currents are directly tied to a series of extreme weather ‘occurrences throughout the globe. Collapse of ocean-based industries ‘As well, through the disruption of these currents ‘and jet streams, the ocean at a large is being changed, with consequences like the collapse of fishing industries. Species are also at risk. Many land and sea animals rely on glaciers as their natural habitats end as they disappear 0 does the rich ecological life they shelter. ANIMALS AF RISK the loss of freshwater. The less ice there is, the 9 As i = Loss of freshwater human use, whether it's for drinking, hydroelectric generation, or irigation. pm) SEL Aeren NO VEU) AFTER WATER TREATMENT Treatment of the water after the storage and before use is critical for both health of the users and mainte- nance of the system. The level of treatment will depend of the intended use of the water. Filtration is similar to screening but on a smaller scale. Filters can remove microorganisms, sediment, metals, and other organic matter. IF larger sized filters are used, small microorganisms, such as bacteria can pass through, so a disinfection method is needed Rein Collection Disinfection The goal of disinfectionistode- Q 0 0 Mersey stroy the microbiological organ- 4 O 6 ston aes Utra Violet isms that have the potential to Cistern Pressure ‘cause illness or harm ve “nk prea Check Pressure auf ae ES UV LIGHT DISINFECTION Potable Water SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF RAIN WATER HARVESTING Why Choose Ultraviolet (UV) For Rainwater Treatment: UVis environmentally friendly UV requires very little maintenance UVisa safe, natural process that uses no chemicals UV doesn't affect the taste of water UV safeguards against waterborne bacteria and viruses UV systems can come with 12 volt option for use with solar power supplies Water collected from roofs and gutters, may also contain leaves, roofing debris, and dirt particles. ‘These suspended solids may require that UV LIGHT DISINFECTION DEVICE ‘a prefilter be installed prior to the ultraviolet purification process, as UV will not work effectively if turbidity has not been properly addressed witFERROCK EMERGENCE OF CARBON NEGATIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. ee ee era ee ee ee ers ementione that coll be mixed and pouredto make 2 substances Se een ee nes MoCo OR eee cy ceee epee tea See ac Nien Se flexing and bending force that means it could be resistance tothe shocks ‘of small earthquakes or industrial processes. and perhape even moane i Pa rat ae ae gee eae a processes, and perhaps even more resilent to weather rarest ace eee ee te) absorbs and ireversibly binds large amounts of atmospheric CO2 What makes Ferrock so special ? 1. Ferrock & a carbon-neutral materal that could be used In the same DB Ferock i 5 concrete, can withstand 8 fot more ompresion and flonire Dafore Brooking, alto Tt rests the earth ‘evementsby seismic activites. 3. This makes Fetrock an effective carbon sink that permanently locks In ‘those potentially hermfUl greenhouse gases. This unique trait may prove ‘appealing to those who with to ower thelr carbon footprint through the Use of ecologially sustainable materials 4: Inadaition to being eco-friendly, I also possesses incredible durability ‘thanks to a unique property. When it hardens It does so In a way that mimics sold from conerot, giving itaxcllent overall durability and stabil. 5 One othe nue properties of fetrodk that Rbecomes even strongct In saltwater environment, making tides for marin Fe (0; + HO — FeCO, + Hy | OO 50 Soe =O ot me metalic ron powder,—— meee Sal MA‘ Masdar, understood as Source in Arabic, encapsulates the idea of a clear vision of the city. The city, powered solely by renewable energy, focuses. on. environmental sustainability by optimizing the use of natural resources. The city demonstrates Abu Dhabi's commitment to an environment-friendly system by developing a powerhouse for renewable energy technologies and Innovation from. concept through to fruition. The city's 1OMW solar power array Gand IMW rooftop-type solar panels and wind related technologies for power generation can cater to a target Population of 40,000 in the city. i — Smart Transportation Masdar City aims to have its streets free from automobiles and instead have a Personal Rapid Transport (PRT)system of smart transportation featuring a network of electric automatic taxis. Such smart city transit technologies will uso these driverloss compact Podicars to offer clean, convenient and quiet means of transportattion to the city's residents paving the way for a more sustainable mobility sector Smart Urban Planning in Masdiar City, GPS and GIS technologies have been at the forefront to, effectively align transport planning with land Use ~ A wall around the city or green zones or high building densities around Public Transport (PT) stations. The city focuses on the extensive use of GIS in every aspect of the city plan whether it be for efficient construction processes, for effective monitoring systems in the city’s infrastructure or for energy and transportation network,Water Management in Masdar ‘with the tong term objective of reducing per capita domestic water consumption, Masdar Cit targeted along two fronts: (i) Reduce water wastage by promoting use of elficient and smart ‘Appliances (showers, launcry systems, and water meters), incentivized and intormed water torifs and efficient landscaping and crop irrigation and, (i) improve efficiency of wastewater treatment and processing methods. The entire water used in the city is desolinated and made suitable for drinking purposes using solar energy. As availabilty of adequate water remains an inherent cchollenge when it comes to itiating ‘any construction aetivty in desert areas, the city reuses the desalinated water for many other purposes. ‘BIOREACTOR {MEMBRANE FILTRATION bate Waste Management in Masdar For waste management, vacuum technologies are, Used to eliminate the need for landfill. Waste is,accordingly segregated prior to collection and disposal. While part of the city’s waste is recycled, in other cases an electricity-gonerating process incinerates the waste, which leads to release of much less carbon dioxide compared to lanl Bio-waste is composted ‘and the end-product is used to improve farms e @ located in the outskirts of hie =" the city. Recyclable waste is, reused and the a remaining waste is, utilized in a waste-to-energy plant. Smart Buildings and Office The new headquarters of Siemens Mile East in Masdar City is @ building with automatically adjusting temperature and lighting system and automatic = fire alarm and gas ‘ suppression systems coming from Siemens Building Technologies in line with the most advanced global technologies and will house about 800 employees for best comforts. Energy Management in Masdar A two-fold Energy Management approach was conceptualized for Masdar City: (i) Reduced energy, consumption by using globally proven energy-efficient techniques ~ natural light, insulation, windowglazing, low-energy specifications for lighting, smart building systems Gnd appliances. ; and, (ii) Efficient energy generation using novel techniques ~ innovatively redesigned Photovoltaic (PV) ponels for solar energy ~The BeamDown Solar project (figure 4 6),the receiver is placed at the base of the tower thereby eliminating loss of energy in the process of pumping the liquid to the recelver when placed at the top. This reportedly is the largest grid-connected solar plant in the Middle East providing clean energy to several sites, offices and Masdar - An ‘internet of Things’ Modelled Smart City While no standard definition universally oxists for smort citios’ sit assumes various dimensions, the term is synonymously used as digital cities, intelligent cities, wired cities and so on.Therefore,we can infer that a smart city must live up to many aspects of urban living such os quality of lfe, intelligent transportation, automated public utilities (gas, power and water), smart airports, smart buildings, smart universities, smart healthcare, smart waste management, smart security, safety and hygiene and all ecologically balanced. smart Urban Planning in Masdar City, GPS and GIS technologies have been at the forefront to, effectively align transport planning with land use = A.wall around the city or green zones or high building densities around Public Transport (PT) stations. The city focuses on the extensive use of GIS in avery aspect of the city plan whether it be for efficient construction processes, for effective monitoring systems in the city's infrastructure or for energy and transportation networkSUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING METHODS - HIGH POINT ,SEATLE HIGH POINT Restoring Habtatin an Urban Neighbornocd stared sé-block. roxidontal noighborhood-vibrant Ststinable cemetnty ‘he redevelopment sn the tongelow Creek watershed, one of {our urben sdlmon-bearing stream ersaning nthe cy Tea0e-ora ato provided te potent to mitigate « signifeant trea of contaminated urban hot SsizefrvPs oF PROJECT-20 oores/resdertia! _groyild| redevelopment SITE CONTEXT Seale isn the Central Paget Lowkand ecoregion. [Re mild climato le claseitod os marino woet coast, with cry ‘Summers and cocl wetweathor the ret ofthe Yeor FEATURED SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES ‘Stormwater management and protection of watershed ‘and hatitet: Natural riparian comidors ore an integral part of Seats dainage ester, wth mere thon 20 percent a the ets ural foming into local ‘rook. Roof runoff ts directed to splashblecks that drain to tuHtows, loporsion trenches, raingardene, and Pervious povoronts. ‘The project team focused ‘on restoring and Protecting the salmon habitat with systems to preserve and clean the watershed. = Stormwater that does not infitiate on housing sitesi directed. toa 22,000-foot_ system in which swaies ‘constructed with gravel and compost are graded with pperiodis berms to-allow water to pond an fiter into the sell + Overtiow from the system during extraordinary storm ‘oventsis piped to. single stormwater pond fordetention. NATIVE DROUGHT TOLERANT AND SITE SUITABLE VEGETATION. High Points natural drainage system provides. clean water for @percent of the falmon-bearing Longlellow creek Weterthed, amile-long urban creek yster running ‘trough the heart of Wet seat overiow during extraordinary storm events piped to an attractive detention pond ‘eget p cates arianrb carom es oping ot Native, rought-tolerant, and site-eultable plants minimize the need for Irrigation and pesticides. ‘Amended solls improve water ratontion, while a computerized irigation ‘management system adjusts water supply bosed on plant needs, colar orientation, and local weather information, ‘The addition of more than 3,000 trees effectively tripled the number of trees onthe site. ‘More than 100 mature trees were carefully proserved on-site, thus retaining the character of a mature neighborhood ‘on added benefit,the zones of saved trees created pockets NIKITA KONWAR GOGO! See) Sern! eenSUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING METHODS - QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN ‘he Queens botanical aden in Hew York Chy wanted ks Vistor and. adminstaon center tobe a highly Vaile modal of Suetanabl sot that oe offocive proctcal and attractive Ihe Gomi roe avon, gv, ‘demand or potable water throughout ths fai. SuzEfrvPe Apptonimately 4 acres of 35-acte puble botanical perder SITE CONTEXT Quoons Eotonica Garon is bested in downtown Flushing in Queens the second mest densely ppulated Berough In Now York chy. Soltwetor marches, feehvater wetlands, perc. and upland pine woodlands one thaved within @ very Shon atarce ofthe ae. lomperatures ate generat mi, and ‘Qvorage eval of about 46 ncn well detbuted throughout the year. Contaminated porvone cf the ste were temedioted. {ualying the orea a 6 browniild at, FEATURED SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES. Rainwater (stormwater) treatment and reuse. = Half of the roo! Ie covered by lightweight green root. Al other root eurtace feed the ete’¢ rainwater harvest system, “Harvested rainwater is cooled and cleansed with ‘vegelotion and ¢ gravel substrate that is part of thelandscape, Processed rainwater is storedin a cistern as the water ‘source for the many ornamental woter features. Overflow water le directed to a large raingarden. Sollrestoration: Nothing remains ofthe sie’s original sol structure; itis now Comprised entirely of fl Imateriaicovered with about feet of rmported soi! Specific soil mies were prepared for all planted Breas, and porous substrates wore installed o support te eficlency of the raingarden ‘and rain-fitering elements, Rs e ‘Graywater rouse: Water from sinks, dishwashers, and ‘showers is processed through a constructed wetiand, ‘where bacterial activity by selected plants treats the ‘water naturally It ls then used for tolet flushing. Native and adapted vegetation: Species native to New York or closely related cultivars make up the ‘majority of plants; mature trees were preserved and Integrated Into the design, ‘Awaterchannel, fedby rainwater that cascades off the roof canopy, ‘weaves eround the building end through the gardens.the process mimics the natural hydrology of the site, which ‘originally contained low-lying Streambede that wore tibutarler of the Flushing River. water feature and fountain are kept full with cleansed rainwater that has been harvested rom the site ‘andany surphis rainwater fF stormwater Is absorbed, = The procurement and menagement process required ‘multiple and independent contracte issued to each trade specialty. Substantial project team effort was required to outline the responsibility of teach trade and to ensure cooperation among the different disciplines Involved. = Bocause many techniques we the permit process requiredio regular dlologue with authoritie now to the area, some costs escalated; sad times and