This museum is one of the first ones I went to when I first became interested in working with museums. I think it is a beautiful building. But its also incredibly sustainable. Designed by architect and  Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Thom Mayne, the museum is truly an icon of Dallas, TX. The building’s irrigation and plumbing demands are all met by recapturing air conditioning condensation, it’s building materials include recycled and locally sourced materials, all the furniture is made from sustainable forests, and much much more!

It is very obvious that the architects wanted something that looked playful yet still blended in with the city’s surroundings. The glass box is so cool because it looks as if it is suspended in the air next to the building. The material is also very cool because it is a rocky cement that is toned in color but still stands out against other buildings. Although they are temporarily closed due to COVID-19, locals can still pass by to view the unique and intelligent architecture that makes us feel sciency and cool. As seen in the picture above, the glass block lets in a bunch of natural light that otherwise would not have been there. I think this is especially important because the natural elements of the building require natural light. Without it, the building would feel sterile and disconnected from the outside world. With all these reasons, this is definitely one of the cooler science museums to go to.