A recent trip to North America was a source of inspiration for the Green Building Council
of Australia’s Executive Director of Advocacy and International, Robin
Mellon. Here are some of his views on the thought-provoking green
building and community projects driving the green building movement on
the other side of the Pacific.
Management
The
California Academy of Sciences Building, in San Francisco’s Golden Gate
Park, is not only a LEED Platinum-rated development, but is a smart,
well-connected building. The Building Users’ Guide teaches visitors of
all ages about the building, which is insulated using materials such as
recycled denim, and the living roof. It also informs guests about local
and global climate change and environmental impacts and about the
ecology of the surroundings.
Indoor Environment Quality
The goals of the recently-completed High Tech High Chula Vista School in California are to create a toxin-free
learning environment, use resources sustainably and cost-effectively
and teach, learn and engage at every opportunity. This should be the
standard for every school, not just a lone stand-out.
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