5 Secrets Of Eco-Friendly Buildings

1) Using solar energy

2) Recycling water

3) Integrating green space

Boosting green space is another great way to combat the effects of the concrete jungle. Edmonton International Airport features a 1,420-square-foot “Living Wall,” home to 8,000 plants that provide a breath of fresh air for weary travelers. In San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences building’s 2.5 acres of rooftop vegetation keep the building several degrees cooler than standard asphalt. And Calgary’s tallest building is also one of its greenest thanks in part to The Bow’s “Sky Gardens,” where three floors of elevated green space offer abundant oxygen to counter their breathtaking views.