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Point Reyes Hostel (California) to get bigger, greener
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14 years 4 months ago
Point Reyes Hostel to get bigger, greener:
http://norcalhostels.org/reyes/news/p,3586/
Green features of the new building will include:
- Three sets of photovoltaic solar panels
- Cork, ceramic tile, and Marmoleum flooring
- A fiber-cement exterior designed to look like wood paneling
- Recycled glass countertops
- Water and energy-saving fixtures, appliances, and lights
- Copper pipes and a metal roofing system
- Overall design to maximize natural light and heat efficiency
- An environmentally friendly paved walkway
- Landscaping using native, drought-resistant plants
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