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Why the energy transition needs a new approach to urban planning

When I began my career as an architect, I learnt that the most consequential decisions about a building are often made long before construction begins. Its orientation, relationship with the surrounding environment, choice of materials and use of natural resources determine how efficiently it will perform for decades. Years later, as sustainability director at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, I saw this…

Why the energy transition needs a new approach to urban planning

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