“Part of the idea was to take the geometry that was already embedded in the site and incorporate gravel to add texture and a place for water to percolate into the ground,” Shoup notes. “One of the challenges in green building is to not only minimize water use but minimize what is getting into our storm drains.” Photo by building Lab inc. Photo 5 of 11 in Creative Re-Use in Oakland

Creative Re-Use in Oakland

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“Part of the idea was to take the geometry that was already embedded in the site and incorporate gravel to add texture and a place for water to percolate into the ground,” Shoup notes. “One of the challenges in green building is to not only minimize water use but minimize what is getting into our storm drains.” Photo by building Lab inc.