The Center studies forests and global carbon and
nitrogen cycles to determine the effects of deforestation
and human activities on the environment; its new campus
demonstrates how modern building construction can
harmonize with a habitable earth.
By renovating and expanding “Hilltop,”
a 17-room Victorian summer home, the Center will consolidate
its scientific, policy, and administrative staffs,
in a single location. The central features include
a two-story “Commons” with panoramic views
and a 100-person meeting facility that takes advantage
of its lower level and northern exposure. The building’s
systems, siting, and orientation all draw upon the
natural energy flows of the sun, earth, and wind,
while integrated design strategies will allow the
building to begin operations with dramatically reduced
energy consumption — up to 60% below energy
code.
Location: Woods Hole,
Massachusetts Client: Woods Hole Research
Center Program: Office, laboratory, and conference spaces Area: 7,500 sf renovation,
12,500 sf addition Landscape Architect:
Nelson-Byrd Landscape Architects General Contractor:
TR White, Inc. Renewable Energy Consultants:
Northern Power Energy Systems Designer and Consultant:
Mark Rosenbaum, P.E. Lighting Design:
Clanton & Associates, Inc. Code Consultants:
Ferguson Engineering Network Consultant:
Jeff Jeffers Status: Completed 2003
