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Man-Made: Hi-Tech Museum

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Man-Made: Hi-Tech Museum

The new California Academy of Sciences the worlds largest green public building emerges from the landscape of Golden Gate Park. Viewed from the air, the undulating living roof resembles a piece of the park flying as if by magic. But the apparition belies an institution grounded in science. The mega-structure is home to a planetarium, rain forest, natural history museum and the worlds deepest coral reef display, all under one mega-green roof. The design, executed mostly in glass, is breathtaking. But what makes this building truly unique is the use of sustainable technology. From the concrete in the basement to the plants on the roof, every component of the structure is working to reduce the museums carbon footprint. In this hour, we follow the incredible story of the building, from initial concept, through construction challenges, to the grand finale of moving the plants and animals in. While the threat of a major earthquake always lurks on the horizon, the California Academy of Sciences proves its at the cutting edge of architecture and innovation. This mega-museum raises the bar in sustainable technology and carries with it an important message for the future.

Man-Made: Hi-Tech Museum , New Green Museum , A new museum features a living roof and eco-friendly building materials.

Man-Made: Hi-Tech Museum , Cutting Edge Construction , A bold new natural history museum poses unique challenges for engineers.

Man-Made: Hi-Tech Museum,Steinhart Aquarium Senior Curator cleans windows.

Man-Made: Hi-Tech Museum,A crew member works on the skylights.

Man-Made: Hi-Tech Museum,Testing water in the coral reef tank.

Man-Made: Hi-Tech Museum,Steinhart Aquarium Senior Curator inspects coral reef.

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