Chris Wan is the Head of Design Management at Masdar City where he adopts a holistic approach to creating sustainable buildings which balances environmental, commercial and social requirements. Among his many contributions to Masdar City, Wan’s work has led to the construction of the Siemens Building, IRENA HQ, EcoResidence 1 and 2, and the net zero energy Eco-villa in Masdar City. These buildings meet some of the highest levels of energy and water efficiencies as measured against international sustainability standards.