PROPOSED: La Valentina Station

[yekaterinab]

"Adjacent to the Alkali Flat/La Valentina Light Rail Station in Sacramento, this four-story mixed-use building will bring more than 60 units of affordable housing to a housing-light, infrastructure-rich area. The ground level will include six small flexible street-front micro-commercial spaces designed for use as artist studios or galleries, as well as retail space including a cafe with outdoor seating in the central court."

"The eco-conscious project will use a number of sustainable strategies, including photovoltaic panels, solar domestic hot water, and a green roof."

Total Units: 63

Project Sf: 67,356

Site Sf: 36,124

Acres: 0.83

[The Voice of Reason]

I really liked the green roof of this project.

Mind you its not a traditional green roof, but between the solar arrays and the greenery it seems to be a smart design.

[yekaterinab]

Now this is what I call green...

Singapore

[yekaterinab]

Best Green Roof: California Academy of Sciences by Renzo Piano

http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/0...ure.php?page=28

[The Voice of Reason]

Best Green Roof: California Academy of Sciences by Renzo Piano

http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/0...ure.php?page=28

[yekaterinab]