The Vatican goes solar

You know big things in the green building world are afoot when the Pope decides to do a little solar renovation.

According to a number of news reports, the cement roof of the Vatican's Paul VI auditorium, a 6,300-seat venue, will be replaced next year with photovoltaic cells. The cells will power the building's heating, cooling and lighting.

And it looks like other buildings in the Vatican could be getting similar upgrades in the near future.

Now, we aren't expecting zero-VOC touch ups of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling anytime soon—but, hey, we can dream, right?

Via ecorazzi.com

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