Ford Rouge Plant-Dearborn,MI
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73 viewsSolar panels in the foreground to provide some extra electricity, an apple orchard in the middle, and a parking lot built with the porous pavement they are testing to let the rain go through.
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Living roofs68 viewsThe roofs of the plant are covered with sedum groundcover to protect them from solar radiation, storms, and changes in temperature. The plants absorb the rain and use it to grow so there is little runoff. It never needs mowed since they only grow 6 inches high. It also filters any water it doesn't use for cleaner return to the river.
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Skylights67 viewsThese skylights provide a lot of natural light to the work floor to create a better environment for workers and save on electricity for lighting.
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Trellises and vines65 viewsNets have been added to the sides of buildings to encourage vine growth. The vines protect the sides from solar radiation and help control the temperature inside the buildings.
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The porous pavement75 viewsThis exhibit demonstrates how porous pavement allows water through for drier parking lots while also cleaning the water through gravel and sand before it drains into the river.
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Twenty Millionth67 views
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The V-8, a great getaway car73 views
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John Dillinger and Clyde Barrow72 viewsBoth famous gunmen wrote letters to Henry Ford to praise his car as the best getaway vehicle available. Excellent for outrunning cops and sturdy in a chase. I'm not so sure that is what Henry had in mind at the time. ;-)
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A classic71 views
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