International Gallery on Sustainability for the Desert Living Centre
(Las Vegas Spring Preserve)

Background

Dates: January, 2007 – May, 2007

Partners: AldrichPears Associates

Key Issues: Sustainable Transportation, Water & Waste Management, Alternative Energy, Homes & Communities, Food Sovereignty, Tourism, Urban Design & Planning

Description

The Desert Living Center was created to show Las Vegas residents how to conserve water and live sustainably in the desert. To make sustainability relevant and engaging, this resource centre was built using LEED certification, and the museum provides visitors with the knowledge and tools to inspire and empower them to make lifestyle changes for a sustainable future. The Center includes a series of large galleries which take different approaches to demonstrating sustainable design. Exhibits illustrate the benefits of recycling, conservation and alternative energy sources in a fun and interactive environment for adults and children of all ages.

The International Centre for Sustainable Cities was contracted to provide examples of initiatives that explore sustainability issues in a global context. They will be displayed at the Desert Living Centre for at least one year, and then will become a traveling exhibit to different museums around the world. Using examples from ICSC’s demonstration projects and from the Sustainable Cities: PLUS Network member cities, 24 examples of sustainable practices showcase how cities are preserving resources and engaging communities.

Links

Springs Preserve Desert Living Center

AldrichPears Associates