Point Reyes Hostel (California) to get bigger, greener

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