Date: 7/14/2016

In 2007, a massive tornado destroyed Greensburg, Kansas. Architects incorporated sustainable building practices into the rebuilding efforts, including designing new municipal buildings to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) designation for energy efficiency. In addition, the 12.5-megawatt Greensburg Wind Farm provides 100% of the electricity used in the town. Watch the story of Greensburg.

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