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With construction expected to begin in early 2004 , the Academy has spent years planning for the rebuilding and renovation of its facility . During the planning process , the Academy has engaged many individuals and groups - members of the museum as well as non-members , visitors , community leaders , educators , scientists , environmentalists , museum directors , leaders in technology and business , and design specialists - to find dynamic ways to serve audiences and to strengthen the Academy 's position as one of the country 's foremost research centers in the natural sciences . The Academy has secured the consulting services of Rocky Mountain Institute to develop sustainable design and operational strategies for the rebuilding of its facility and exhibits in San Francisco 's Golden Gate Park . The Academy has urged that a separate strand for the support of socio-economic research should be maintained within the forthcoming Programme , and this should either be broadened to include humanities research in certain key areas , or a distinct theme for the humanities should be included for the first time . An ever-sharpening curriculum As an example , the academy has developed 15 core classes for the firm 's project managers , with each providing the information necessary for maintaining licensure and professional-association membership and imbuing knowledge of the firm 's culture , systems , and processes .