NASA Unveils Greenest Federal Building In the Nation

An anonymous reader writes "NASA just unveiled its new Sustainability Base — an exceptionally efficient building that harnesses technology developed for the International Space Station. The high-tech complex produces more energy than it consumes and it was just awarded LEED Platinum certification, making it the greenest federal building in the nation. The project features an extensive network of wireless sensors that allow the building to automatically react to changes in weather and occupancy and NASA's forward-osmosis water recycling system, which cuts water use by 90% compared to a traditional building."

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Reading between the lines

[SuperKendall]

NASA's forward-osmosis water recycling system, which cuts water use by 90% compared to a traditional building.

You are drinking your own urine.

And whatever other urine they can find.

On the plus side, the entire process renders the building water orange and tastes like Tang.

Re:Reading between the lines

[Merls the Sneaky]

So its got what plants crave?

Re:Reading between the lines

[WillDraven]

Well, duh.

Everyone knows that it's American BEER that's made of pee.

Taster's Choice and other American Coffee are composed of charred feces.

Can't be mixing up your excrements like that.

Mostly glass and steel

[ZaMoose]

The article claims it's the world's greenest building, but from the pictures it looks kinda blue, steely and clear for the most part.

Re:Yes and? You always have been

[Rogerborg]

And all of that effluent was forged in the heart of stars. It's a magical world.