ECO-CITIES:NEW TREND IN THE WORLD

Lately around the world have been sudden changes in climate and shocking events that have made reflect the countries around the world on environmental pollution. Green building is becoming so prevalent these days that it may not be enough to erect individual eco buildings anymore - the latest trend is  eco-cities. Thus countries like United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China, have begun to build these cities, having a very extensive system of clean technology, relying entirely on renewable energy sources, and be free of cars, skyscrapers and waste

The great city "Masdar" is being built by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company Global Energy UAE and is being designed with technology very natural but surprising as the hot desert sun as main energy source, electric vehicles allowed within the walls, and other modes of transport include Personal Rapid Transit system, or powered driverless podcars solar electricity. In this way it is being generated without conventional vehicles, the air quality in city will be excellent. If all goes as planned Masdar would be completed within 5-10 years and promises to become the Silicon Valley of renewable energy, providing a global center for research and development sustainable technology.

In addition to UAE, China is following in its footsteps with the creation of “Tianjin”, which is being designed by the Surbana Urban Planning Group, its technology will have natural and unique designs as a light rail transit system advanced and diverse landscape ecosystems ranging from a sun-powered Solarscape to a greenery-clad Earthscape to enjoy. Tianjin is an area of ​​30 square kilometers is being designed to be a model of the new green technology to other cities in China and is expected to be completed in 2020.

As a conclusion it was a great idea for these countries to create such cities and especially concerned about the damage we are causing to the environment. It's time we all reflect on the importance of caring for the earth and Eco-cities is a great alternative to other countries to put into practice. This trend will expand throughout the world because it uses very natural resources are safe to planet.

By Alexia Cedeño