Museum to Showcase Sustainability of Communities

By Alanna Malone

The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. has announced the opening of a new exhibition studying the global impact of communities to be on display in October 2008. Green Community is part of a series of exhibitions focusing on sustainability in architectural planning, designing, and building.

Photo courtesy The District of Columbia Government Office of Property Management.

This green roof, located at One Judiciary Square, Washington, D.C., is an example from the "Close to Home" section of the exhibition. In 2004, the city began replacing the roofs of civic buildings with green roofs.

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Green Community examines international examples of entire communities that have embraced sustainability through successful and innovative strategies ranging from Greensburg, Kansas to Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Local green projects will also be showcased in  “Close to Home” section; the content of this demonstration will vary as the exhibition travels, allowing different venues to highlight local initiatives.

The exhibit will also explore new sustainable technologies that make use of the natural elements air, water, earth, and fire. Multimedia interactive activities will teach visitors about the different tools, varying from basic models to intricately complex machines, which are used to harness wind and heat for renewable energy, conserve water, and accomplish other technical feats.

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