San Francisco Museum Living Roof

Update january 2017 effective january 1 st 2017 san francisco became the first u s.

San francisco museum living roof.

Our living roof is a marvel of engineering and a testament to the academy s commitment to sustainability. California academy of sciences included in san francisco citypass. One of san francisco s most exciting green projects is the construction. The california academy of sciences features a living green roof with native plants insulation made from.

City to mandate solar and living roofs on most new construction with the passage of this legislation between 15 and 30 of roof space on most new construction projects will incorporate solar living roofs or a combination of both. 1 5 california academy of sciences green roof san francisco green roof san francisco green building sustainable museum. Who would have guessed that there s no better place to get back to nature than in the middle of san francisco. A building heralded as the greenest museum in the world opens saturday in san francisco.

The academy is also topped by a 2 5 acre living roof which is a crucial part of its eco friendly design and operations in golden gate park. Living roof california academy of sciences museum san francisco california contributor names highsmith carol m 1946 photographer created published 2009 april 30. Available with san francisco citypass. Rolling hills and 1 7 million plants create an oasis for native species atop the academy s 2 5 acre living roof.

Learn more about the 2 5 acre oasis atop the museum. A solar canopy around the perimeter of the living roof contains 60 000 photovoltaic cells that supply almost 213 000 kwh of clean energy per year at least 5 percent of the academy s standard energy needs and prevents the release of more than 405 000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Built on the riches of the gold rush then ruled by pacific railroad barons and now awash with.