Frontispiece; Maps; Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white
Publishing Details
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Imprint
Chronicle Books
Publication Date
1 September 2008
Publication Country
United States
Description
Acclaimed architect Renzo Piano's vision for the new California Academy of Sciences is one of hope and grand ambition: to create a model for sustainable design at an unprecedented scale. This is the story of an architectural masterpiece detailing the intricacies of form and function: its 2.5-acre rooftop garden, the 60,000 photovoltaic cells designed to power the building, and its use of natural light and ventilation. This celebratory book serves as both resource and reminder of how humans can live and work in harmony with nature.
Author Biography
Author Susan Wels lives in San Francisco. Dr. Greg Farrington is the executive director of the Academy. Renzo Piano is a Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect.
