Texas A&M University is going to attempt building a mini-city with sustainable development, so that researchers can collect data on building materials, green energy uses and human comfort. Once finished, this project will be market-driven, complete with private residences and commercial shopping centers.
The entire project will be green,” said Kevin Rogers, the director of real estate for Realty Appreciation. “We will have solar and wind power on-site to generate as much electricity as possible.”
All the buildings will be LEED-certified. The main goal of the Urban Living Laboratory is to better understand the impact green building specifications have on energy usage, indoor air quality, resident health and comfort and productivity, and to use this knowledge to improve green buildings in the future.
This project will be built on land currently occupied by Texas AgriLife Research and Extension on Coit Road in Dallas, Texas. It is owned by the Texas A&M University System, and is the only AgriLife center with an “urban” mandate.
