Class of 1966 Environmental Center, Williams College, Williamstown, MA

Petal certified in March of 2017.

This 9,500 square foot building on a 1.1 acre site houses the Center for Environmental Studies and the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives for Williams College. The building incorporates a historic 1790s frame structure and new construction. The original Kellogg House was stripped down to its basic framing to bring the wiring up to code, allow modifications to the original windows, air sealing and insulation work. Significant regrading for the new building was required to prepare for an entrance courtyard, outdoor seating set into a hill, orchards and gardens, and the storm/waste water on-site treatment systems. Inside, the old and new are merged into one with offices, a library, classroom space and a kitchen.  

Integrated Eco Strategy consulted on all imperatives of the Living Building Challenge. This is the first historic renovation project for the International Living Future Institute.

TEAM

LBC Consultants – Integrated Eco Strategy

Architect – Black River Design Architects

Civil Engineer – Guntlow & Associates

Landscape Designer – Wagner Hodgson