The document discusses the green building design and construction of the California Academy of Sciences, which aimed to achieve a LEED Platinum rating. Key green features included energy efficiency through natural light and ventilation, renewable energy sources, water efficiency, recycled building materials, and a living roof planted with various species that help insulate the building. The project team involved Renzo Piano Building Workshop for architecture, Arup for engineering and sustainability consulting, and Webcor Builders as the general contractor.

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

2. California Academy of Sciences
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3. All Under One Roof…
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4. Goal: LEED Platinum Rating
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5. Green Features: Energy Efficiency
HEAT AND HUMIDITY
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6. Green Features: Energy Efficiency
NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION
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7. Green Features: Energy Efficiency
NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION
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8. Green Features: Energy Efficiency
NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION
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9. Green Features: Energy Efficiency
RENEWABLE ENERGY
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10. Green Features: Water Efficiency
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11. Green Features: Recycled Building Materials
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12. Green Features: The Living Roof
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13. Green Features: The Living Roof
SEA PINK SELF HEAL
BEACH
STONECROP STRAWBERRY
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14. Green Features: The Living Roof
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15. 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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