Greening of Building Design &
Construction
California Academy of Sciences
Scott Moran
Senior Project Manager

California Academy of Sciences
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All Under One Roof…
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Goal: LEED Platinum Rating
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Green Features: Energy Efficiency
HEAT AND HUMIDITY
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Green Features: Energy Efficiency
NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION
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Green Features: Energy Efficiency
NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION
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Green Features: Energy Efficiency
NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION
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Green Features: Energy Efficiency
RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Green Features: Water Efficiency
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Green Features: Recycled Building Materials
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Green Features: The Living Roof
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Green Features: The Living Roof
SEA PINK SELF HEAL
BEACH
STONECROP STRAWBERRY
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Green Features: The Living Roof
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Project Team
• Architecture: Renzo Piano Building Workshop in
collaboration with Stantec Architecture
• Engineering and Sustainability Consulting: Arup
• Living Roof: Rana Creek
• Landscape Architecture: SWA Group
• General Contractor: Webcor Builders
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