Anyone in or visiting the bay area with an interest in Science and Green buildings would do well to visit the California Academy of Sciences. I went a few weeks ago, and it was well worth the visit. The exhibits are good, but what really struck me was the building. It was gorgeous, and standing on the Green Roof, looking at the native California plants, and knowing that they are not only beautiful, but serve the function of helping control temperature, I was struck. It just makes sense, and it's hard for me to imagine why any commercial or public building should not be built like this.


California Academy of Sciences


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