Masdar City: Where sustainability is written in the sand

GHD is significantly contributing to Masdar City’s sustainability initiatives, particularly through the design of the NZ1 office building. This 4,800-square-metre project exemplifies net-zero-carbon operations, generating 100 per cent of its energy needs on-site, reducing potable-water consumption by 50 per cent, and achieving certifications including LEED Platinum, LEED Zero Energy, and WELL Gold. By addressing environmental, social and economic priorities, GHD demonstrates how practical solutions can deliver meaningful impact. 

GHD’s efforts also align with Masdar City’s commitment to reduce embodied carbon in construction to 400 kilograms CO2 e/m2 for new buildings and retrofit older structures to meet modern sustainability standards. Through projects like NZ1, GHD contributes to Masdar’s role as a test bed for sustainable urban development, offering valuable lessons for cities globally as they navigate climate challenges.

Acerca de GHD

GHD es una empresa líder en servicios profesionales que opera en los mercados mundiales de agua, energía y recursos, medio ambiente, infraestructura y edificaciones, y transporte. Comprometidos con la visión de garantizar que el agua, la energía y las comunidades sean sostenibles para las futuras generaciones, GHD ofrece soluciones en consultoría, servicios digitales, ingeniería, arquitectura, medio ambiente y construcción a clientes del sector público y privado. Fundada en 1928 y propiedad de sus trabajadores, GHD cuenta con una red de más de 12.000 profesionales en más de 160 oficinas en cinco continentes.