Today we met up with Anna to fill out paperwork and tour the ICTA greenhouse building where we will be working. She showed us the the upstairs greenhouse and shared many interesting facts about the building. While there are only four materials used in the building (concrete, wood, steel, and plastic), the atmosphere and aesthetics are unlike any building we've been to in the United States - in a good way! The building is intended to be sustainable and "smart." For example, rainwater is used for sinks, toilets, and watering the crops. Windows open and close themselves depending on the weather and the needs of the building and the plants. We are very excited to be working in this building along with our UAB advisors!
Fun fact of the day: Espresso is often brewed using a stove top coffee maker (first invented in Italy). Water is boiled at the bottom of the pot an passes through the grounds, making very tasty coffee!
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