Green Construction: Net-zero construction gains ground in U.S.

Here on Earth

Sustainability Base, at Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., has been dubbed NASA’s latest mission on Earth. The facility has received LEED platinum certification, the highest level of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. Its design incorporates natural lighting, shading and fresh air. The interior boasts non-toxic materials and is, according to NASA, “a living prototype for buildings of the future.”

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Green Construction: Net-zero construction gains ground in U.S.