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What does it mean to be GREEN?

Pittsburgh is a national leader in green building – constructing buildings with an emphasis on improving the health of humans and the environment, conserving energy and materials, and maintaining a high quality of life.

See and feel which materials are used in green buildings, test different types of insulation, and measure how much energy is used in a light bulb. See how our impacts add up by making choices in a green home and a conventional home.

Right now, engineers in southwestern Pennsylvania are on the cutting edge of developing new materials to replace those that are potentially hazardous to the environment and our heath, and to consume less energy when used in our homes. Visit Carnegie Science Center today to discover the science of being green.