California has three entries on Travel + Leisure’s list of Top 10 new American landmarks
The November issue of Travel + Leisure magazine, out on newsstands, focuses on “Responsible Travel.” One article lists the “Top 10 new American landmarks,” selected for their outstanding sustainable design. California should give itself a pat on the back because three of the noted landmarks were in our home state.
According to Surf Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure (pictured above), “features photovoltaic roof panels, a storm drain water treatment system, recycled construction materials and energy efficient mechanical systems.” Not to mention it is solar-powered and has 882 parking spots, plus views of the ocean.
Travel + Leisure’s Top 10 new American landmarks
> California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
> Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
> Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, and Blue Hill at Stone Barns Restaurant, Pocantico Hills, New York
> 5.4.7 Arts Center, Greensburg, Kansas
> The High Line, New York City
> World Birding Center, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission, Texas
> Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure, Santa Monica, California
> Sears Tower, Chicago
> Cavallo Point — The Lodge at the Golden Gate, Fort Baker, California
> Cor Tower, Design District, Miami, Florida (Projected Completion Date 2011)
Tip: Don’t neglect the Travel + Leisure website; it has lots of Web-only content. I particularly liked the 10 new eco-friendly travel gadgets slide show.
– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger
[Photo: Wendi Marafin, surfsantamonica.com]
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October 30th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
The 5.4.7 Arts Center building has been a great catalyst for not just rebuilding Greenbsurg, but rebuilding Greensburg better. There is a lot of information available at 547artscenter.org, studio804.com, or the KU site of saup.ku.edu/. The building is truly a work of art that is sustainable. There are currently 7 other buildings under construction in Greensburg (pre-tornado population of 1500) that are applying to be LEED certified. Architecture has to be part of the solution to the environmental challenges we are facing. Come see. Together we can get it done.
Sincerely,
Chris Ballard
5.4.7 Art Center Board Member