Xeritown: Maximum Sustainability

We live in a world in which human populations impact the environment more and more with each passing year. Thinking outside the box means that we need to approach the entire scope of ”living” in revolutionized ways. Case in point: Xeritown, Dubai. The 60-acre town is built by Dubai based architecture firm X-Architects & SMAQ, and in desert climate is designed to use a minimal amount of water. The town’s goal is sustainability, by re-using water as much as possible, constructing buildings to direct cool breezes and deflect hot desert wind, and providing clean energy from abundant sun via photovoltaic cells (PVC) panels.

Notice the solar panals also provide shade

A great step in the right direction for urban design, and media attention to promote awareness about energy efficient living. I hope that other firms, companies and government take notice and attempt to develop ways to implement this philosophy in existing communities.