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New California Academy of Sciences green building to open 27th September

The Renzo Piano designed Calfornia Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco is set to open on Spetember 27^th.

The new Platinium LEED certified musuem will house the Kimball Natural History Museum, Steinhart Aquarium and the Morrison Planetarium. The new energy saving building with its 2.5 acre roof was design by Renzo Piano in collaboration with STANTEC architecture.

You can buy tickets @ CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

SOURCE: San Francisco Sentinel.

Creating Landscapes That Balance Beauty and Sustainability – NYTimes.com

The NYTimes gives a good overview working with clients on designing sustainable residential landscapes.

Nests destroyed to curb seagulls – Scotsman.com News

Seagull nests will be destroyed under plans to tackle aggressive birds in towns and cities, it was revealed.

Environment minister Michael Russell outlined plans to destroy nests and discourage breeding on a visit to Dumfries, a town he said had a long-standing gull problem.

SOURCE: Nests destroyed to curb seagulls – Scotsman.com News.

Aedas Ltd in 2008: Expanding Horizons, Strong Growth

Aedas Hong Kong — the Asia-
Pacific headquarters of the global Aedas Group – today offers an overview of its ongoing expansion and growing strength in terms of both market position and expertise across a broad spectrum of architecture and design sectors.

The mainland China market has contributed substantially to Aedas Asia’s overall growth. New commissions in the region include a major mixed-use development in Pa Zhou, Wuxi Times Square, and the Shenyang IFC.

SOURCE: Aedas Ltd in 2008: Expanding Horizons, Strong Growth.

Legislature takes aim at urban sprawl and global warming – Los Angeles Times

Will Californians drive less to reduce global warming? Maybe not on our own — but state officials are ready to nudge us.

Read more @ the SOURCE: LA TIMES – Legislature takes aim at urban sprawl and global warming – Los Angeles Times.