Marissa Brassfield
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 Burbank's Hangar 25 is World’s Greenest This morning, Shangri-La Construction unveiled its latest green project, Hangar 25 of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California. It’s the first aviation hangar to receive LEED certification and boasts a bevy of environmentally-friendly features. The 50,630-square-foot Hangar 25 produces 110% of its energy needs with the photovoltaic solar panels on its roof. That’s 400,000 kWh per year of clean energy. Hangar 25 was built using primarily recycled, locally-sourced materials, and its landscaping uses 51% less water than most buildings.  "Our company focuses on corporate and institutional clients who want to lower their carbon impact, fight rising energy costs and stabilize economic uncertainties through cost-effective sustainable development," said Andy Meyers, President, Shangri-La Construction. "Hangar 25 represents the future of the commercial building industry as it demonstrates the financial viability of environmentally friendly construction. We prove that businesses can go green without sacrificing their balance sheets."
(treehugger)References: 3030nclybournavenue, treehugger Comment: on Photovoltaic Solar Airports |
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