The Green Building in McKinney was built with no expense spared. Coincidentally this was a good lesson learned because it was difficult to lease the building once it was completed. The rent was to high. Once again, the business case needs to be made for a building to truly be sustainable. On the other hand, it is a great example of multiple sustainable features. Notice the window eyebrows in the picture. They help shade while providing natural light. www.wereldhave.com
The parking lot has permeable pavers - notice the
water seeping through?
McKinney Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park feature native plants for our area. The garden is a joint project between the city of McKinney and the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension. A scorching hot day was perfect to visit. I could really see what was surviving the heat and what wasn't. This is a great resource for homeowners, landscapers, and educators. I'm glad to say I have many of these plants in my yard! www.mckinneygreengardens.tamu.edu/about-the-gardens
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