Academy of Science of California/Renzo Piano

Submitted by eduardo09 on Sat, 10/04/2008 - 8:59am.

After many years, Renzo Piano has finally finished construction to the Academy of Science of California. The building, which faces the already known De Young Museum (Herzog & de Meuron), connects two existing structures and contains pretty much everything you can think of...aquarium, green preserve areas, a planetarium, art galleries, as well as a zoo. All contained within 2.5 acres of green roof.

 

One of the building's innovative details are the solar panels situated throughout the edges of the roof, which allows the building to consume 30-35% less energy than allowed by law. The building is pushing to attain a LEED platinum certification.

Some other sustainable strategies are:

-90% of interior spaces obtain natural light and views to the exterior
-The undulant roof allows for cross ventilation through the main, large spaces which in part filters fresh air to the exhibit areas
-Automated panels open/close to allow cooler air to penetrate the spaces according to the interior temperature
-Light sensors activate according to the amount of natural light

Further information and more images on Inhabitat.com

   

 

 

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