Green architecture – NASA’s Sustainability Base The guys from
NASA decided to work on green projects in order to set an
example to other agencies around the world. After so many
resources used for their missions, this is one of their first
right steps. They decided to use their lunar base sustainable
technology in order to make an environmentally friendly building
at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California is
being named ‘Sustainability Base’ in honor of the first humans
to walk on the surface of another world from their Tranquility
Base Apollo 11 lunar landing site 40 years ago. It will serve as
a highly efficient collaborative support facility providing
workspace for a wide range of NASA’s aeronautics and space
exploration missions. “This is a great day for NASA and the
federal government”, said S. Pete Worden, director of NASA Ames.
“This new building represents NASA’s commitment to
sustainability and improving the quality of life on the planet.
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