The Descanso Gardens in Pasadena, California is already an incredible green place, but with the addition of the Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art at Descanso, it's bound to get a lot greener.
The 2,800 square-foot, $2.1 million Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art at Descanso will debut in March 2010. The gallery will shoot for a silver LEED certification, and according to Tree Hugger, its green elements include end-block wood flooring, waterless urinals and low-flow toilets, a tankless water system, recycled linen insulation, formaldehyde-free drywall, low-VOC paints, plenty of skylights, and low-voltage fluorescent light on auto-dimmers.
The Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art at Descanso will showcase art from both world-renowned artists and regional artists alike; its picturesque garden setting should make for a gorgeous spot to enjoy art.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Art
- Opportunities for artists to create and showcase environmentally friendly art using sustainable materials.
- Green Architecture
- Innovations in eco-friendly building design and construction for art galleries and cultural institutions.
- Art in Nature
- The integration of art and nature, creating immersive experiences in outdoor gallery spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Art Galleries
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating sustainable and eco-friendly gallery spaces.
- Construction and Architecture
- Opportunities to incorporate green building practices and technologies in the construction of art galleries and cultural institutions.
- Environmental and Landscape Design
- Innovative approaches to designing outdoor gallery spaces that harmonize art and nature.
