Article source: William McDonough + Partners

Sustainability Base, NASA’s new facility at the entrance to Ames Research Center, is designed to showcase NASA’s culture of innovation. The client charged the team with delivering a facility that embodies NASA’s spirit, fosters collaboration, supports health and well-being, and goes beyond LEED® Platinum in its pursuit of Cradle to Cradle® solutions.

Aerial view of Ames

• Architects: William McDonough + Partners
• Project: NASA Sustainability Base
• Location: Moffett Field, California
• Client: NASA Ames Research Center
• Program: Office Building
• Area: 50,000 square feet
• Status: Completed December 2011

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