<ul><li>Abu Dhabi's Masdar City has broken ground on the world’s first net-zero energy mosque, designed by Arup and developed by Aldar.</li><li>The mosque integrates passive cooling systems, rammed earth walls, and hydrogen-based steel to achieve a net-zero energy profile and targets LEED Zero Carbon certification.</li><li>Its circular design accommodates over 1,300 worshippers, incorporates passive airflow strategies, solar panels for energy generation, and greywater recycling for water conservation.</li><li>The project pays homage to historic earth mosques in the UAE, using rammed earth construction and low-carbon materials, becoming a regional milestone in material innovation.</li></ul>

world’s first net-zero mosque in abu dhabi integrates rammed earth and passive cooling

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