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April 1, 2009
Google Founder Wipes Out Neighborhood to Build Eco-Mansion
Posted by Dave Blount at April 1, 2009 10:03 AM
Larry Page, cofounder of aggressively leftist Google, has bought up most of a neighborhood in a historic section of Palo Alto so he can tear down the tasteful old homes and put up a new mega-mansion. Since he doesn't have kids, he only needs four bedrooms and 5,900 square feet (not including the basement). But don't worry, the castle will "minimize the impact on the environment."
For example, the home's exterior will include zinc cladding and plenty of windows. The property has about 60 trees; most will be retained, while others that are not healthy will be replaced with native species that don't consume a lot of water.
Page also is applying for "Green Point Certification," the home industry's rating system for energy efficiency. The home will have a roof garden with solar panels.
No doubt the polar bears will appreciate it, even if his neighbors don't.
Google's gazillionaire geek Larry Page is environmentally righteous.
On a tip from Dan T.
