The California Academy of Sciences opened on 9.27.08 as the greenest building in the US. I got a chance to chat with the architect about his vision. Mr. Piano is a winner of archtectures #1 prize, the Pritzker Prize. Interview by Arturo Riera.
You can see my slides of the building the opening weekend activities at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/misterlatinjazz/CaliforniaAcademyOfSciencesOpenin...
I like him because he is nature friendly.. nice video.. thanks for sharing. :)
iampeeay01 1 month ago
@freestylex69x hes an architect
plgator 9 months ago
I'm sorry but the old place was alot better. Alot more exhibits.
abehammy 9 months ago
awesome
MrPaulAlcantara 11 months ago
i went there yesterday. was amazing
ItsLehcar 1 year ago
is he rich? wealthy? Im going to school for construction management hope to be like you sir.
freestylex69x 2 years ago
Very intresting interview!
franckyOtedesc 2 years ago
this is a true architect
fernandoiosa 2 years ago
This building contrasts sharply with the pleasing architecture of the De Young museum just next door.
likestotrain 2 years ago
It looks to me like a square concrete building. The outside areas are small enclosed cages with minimal landscaping. There is no way that the solar panels can provide the power required for even the halogen lighting for the corral reefs. One of the displays inside shows that concrete is one of the top industrial contributors of global warming, this building is mostly concrete. Square panels abound in the glass domes: Read Bucky Fuller for natures proper coordinate system! PS. -Nice roof.
likestotrain 2 years ago