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spotlight: california academy of sciences’ otherworldly green roof

The California Academy of Sciences is an excellent place for learning all about science – with unique sustainable design, and an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum – all under one roof! amazing “living” green roof Do hills have windows and...

spotlight: nashville’s sustainable music city center

green architecture, sustainability

Nasvhille, Tennessee is a favorite destination because of its legendary music history, its food and vibrant culture. But did you know about its golden jewel, Music City Center? The convention center opened in 2013 and it is an award-winning, LEED Gold Certified...

get quality time in nature — it does a body (and mind) good

nature

Did you know that being in nature has a positive impact on your health? Sure, people always talk generally about how it’s good for your well-being. But it’s been shown in scientific studies that being in nature is good for you and your body; it improves your health!...

spotlight: phipps’ superstar green building

green architecture, sustainability

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in PIttsburgh, PA is one of the greenest buildings in the world. But don’t take it from just us – it stands apart in the eyes of many respected green organizations....

green roofs are great outdoor classrooms

green architecture, sustainability

Green roofs (or living roofs) are roofs with vegetation covering it, like plants, flowers, grass, and shrubs. The greenery is typically rooted in some type of growing medium with water (like soilless hydroponics), with a waterproofing layer below that provides...