Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Green Building on Science Friday

Wondering how to make your home more energy efficient? Washington University's Tyson Living Learning Center has been called one of the greenest buildings in the U.S. In this hour, live from St Louis, the host talks with the building's architect about the design. They also get some tips on how you can green your home from an expert in sustainable building.


What is the future of sustainable architecture? Washington University's Tyson Living Learning Center in Eureka, MO, achieves the Living Building Challenge--a set of green guidelines that measure a building based on its performance. The building's architect Dan Hellmuth, of Hellmuth & Bicknese Architects in St. Louis, and Kevin Smith, associate director of Tyson Research Center, point out some of the Center's greenest features. (Credits: photography and production by annette heist and flora lichtman. ) See More Videos