1. United States Botanical Garden By Colt Schwerdt

2. History It can be traced back to 1816 In 1842 the idea returned Move to present location in 1933 The Architect of the Capitol runs the Botanical Garden

3. History Cont. Under Construction in 1858 Main Conservatory began in 1867

4. Barthodli Fountain Frederic Auguste Bartholdi created it Purchased for $6000 Came to the Garden in 1877 Restored in 1986

5. Renovation Exterior windows, fountains, doors Basically remodeled to the original plans Computer system that controls the “weather” inside

6. What to Expect The National Garden Children’s Garden Meditation Garden

7. Building Use (Presently)

8. Analysis

9. Circulation The building is hooked up to a very high tech computer system. This system can tell the temperature outside and adjust the temperature inside. This includes the humidity in the air and the wind inside the. But it varies on the room because of the different types of plants.

10. Site-Related Aspect, Parking Facilities Parking if very limited Several spaces for handicap parking US Capitol Building is located to the South West Barthodli Park is found to the North To the East is the future home of the National Park

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