It’s technically not a mosque, and it’s technically not at Ground Zero, but it is technically interesting. Of course TreeHugger is entirely apolitical and is just interested interested in the green technology, a mix of old and new. Architectural Record interviewed architect Michel Abboud of SOMA about the project, who explains that the facade is really a traditional sunscreen made from ultra-modern materials. Abboud describes it to Alex Padala:… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Park51, AKA Ground Zero Mosque, Mixes Old And New Green Technology