Leading American architect Thomas MAYNE sets new standards in environmental architecture.

Santa Monica, California, USA: Thomas Mayne, leading American "ecological" architect, comments on one of his latest projects, the offices of the Californian Ministry of Transportation. Supported by his governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mayne was recently selected to develop a prestigious project, a zero-energy school, where the environmental issues are crucial and where the living and working comfort of the habitants has all priority.