If you are a resident of the west coast or planning a visit to San Fransisco, a must see is the largest public green building in the world. The new California Academy of Sciences recently opened its 10 year, $500 million LEED Platinum building. Some of the green features of the building:
- Solar panels that reduce energy use
- 90% office lit using natural light
- 197,000 square foot green roof
- Recycled denim insulation
- Built with recycled materials
- Radiant floor heating
The California Academy of Sciences features a natural history museum, planetarium, aquarium, rain forest, African Hall and a naturalist center. Interested? Click here for hours and exhibit information.
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