Proposed green building, the future of Oakland, CA

Good morning my dear green followers. It’s Saturday morning and it’s “drizzling” (a Seattle term my husband can’t grasp….) and I’m drinking hot tea and checking my email. I received an interesting email from my best friend about a proposed “green building” in Oakland. what’s truly amazing about this building is that currently it’s an oddity. because it’s being built right!

The glass floor to ceiling windows offer panoramic views of San Francisco Bay, East Bay Hills and historic downtown Oaklandand access to two private rooftop gardens

GREEN BUILDING FACTS
• LEED Silver (or higher)
• Transit Oriented Development in an urban location
• Photovoltaic solar panels
• High efficiency HVAC system with raised floor air distribution
• High performance glass facade
• Green roof and rainwater collection, filtration and reuse system
• Reduced building operating costs passed along to tenants

I tip my hat  to all people involved in this project. This building is truly an inspiration and I  hope it stirs the hearts of many to step up and not just think about what what  each of us are capable of accomplishing but to take action and push for what’s right. It’s time for us to step up and continually find ways to be responsible for the resources we use.

Check out the proposed video Awe inspiring rendition of green building in Oakland, CA