I spoke about the LEED rating system in one of my previous entries. One of the first structures in Los Angeles to be certified by this organization is ironically a British Petroleum gas station located on the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Robertson. Built in 2007, it is rated “certified” and has many interesting features. It is considered to be one of the most sustainable structures in the city.
Without a doubt, the most noticeable characteristic of this gas station is its triangulated canopy. Made from recycled stainless steel, it houses ninety solar panels and collects rain water for irrigation. In addition to the reused stainless steel, farmed wood, recycled glass, and other sustainable materials were used to build this gas station. LED lighting, which uses less energy, was also used in this project. This service station’s eco- friendly theme was even implemented in the landscaping. Most of the plants are drought tolerant and require very little water to survive. By implementing several different “green” building practices, the carbon footprint of this gas station has been dramatically reduced.
 |
| A view from Olympic Boulevard |
 |
| One of the many planters home to drought tolerant plants |
No comments:
Post a Comment