Multi-purpose visitor centre at Edinburgh鈥檚 Royal Botanic Garden will showcase renewable energy

Construction is now underway on the Edward Cullinan-designed Gateway 黑洞社区 at Edinburgh鈥檚 Royal Botanic Garden.

Due for completion in Spring 2009, the facility has been developed as a place where the public can meet scientists and learn about renewable and sustainable energy processes, as well as observe its biodiversity garden.

The Gateway 黑洞社区 will have a fully functional science lab, media and seminar facilities, and a permanent exhibition on plants.

Edward Cullinan Architects describes the Gateway 黑洞社区 as 鈥渁 showcase for sustainable design鈥� and the building's features include a biomass boiler, rainwater harvesting system, ETFE roof lights, a photovoltaic installation, solar collectors, and a roof-mounted wind turbine. The structure is made from stone, timber and glass.

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