Karen, Bob and I went to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco today. The science museum was recently renovated and is absolutely stunning. The building has several really cool features. One is a three story enclosed bubble that houses a rain forest environment. As you ascend the three floors, you pass through the different layers of rain forest micro environments.
Another really cool feature is the green or living roof. The roof of the building is made up of living plants. This reduces rainwater runoff and keeps the temperature of the roof cooler, thus reducing the heat island effect. The first photo below is a photo of a wall poster explaining the roof. The other two pictures are actual photos of the roof taken from an observation deck that the public is allowed to view the roof.
The aquarium is designed to show all the various types of sea life, from shallow coral reefs to the deepest ocean where there is permanent darkness. The penguin pool was a popular attraction.
There were other exhibits about climate change and resource use. The academy also houses a planetarium, which unfortunately was closed on this particular day.
Wednesday I pack up and head off to explore Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks for a week or so.
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