"We are proud of the new building – not only for the exciting work on
space missions that will take place within its walls, but also because
it uses the latest green technology to help us protect the environment
we live in on planet Earth," said JPL Director Dr. Charles Elachi.
The
six-story center will house missions in the busy design and development
phases, when engineers and scientists from around the world must work
together closely. The 190,000-square-foot building includes a 400-seat
auditorium, basement, conference rooms and private, yet flexible
workstations. The building is designed to exceed California's stringent
Title 24 requirements by 25 percent.
"The Flight Projects Center
honors the leadership NASA exhibits in space with a thoughtful and
sustainable building that practices efficiency and treads lightly on
the earth," says Keith Hempel, LPA architect. "It's our first project
for the federal government, and we're honored to be part of the JPL
legacy."