Death Valley National Park opens refurbished visitor centre
Death Valley National Park has opened the Visitor Centre at Furnace Creek, California, US after a facelift.
The 52-year-old building has installed a host of new features to reduce its energy consumption including installation of solar panels. The facility has also been equipped with new windows, and high-performance insulation, heating, and cooling systems following the makeover. All these features together reap energy cost cuts of $14,000 annually for the park.
Another unique feature of the remodelled facility is an ornamental pool on the grounds. The pool now sports tiles made of glass instead of water. Further, bulk of the building exterior has been kept intact during the project to retain its historicity.
The project has been financed through the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) which includes funds collected from visitors entering national parks.
