Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Amherst, MA

This project achieved Full Living certification in April 2019, meaning that all seven Petals and all 20 Imperatives of the Living Building Challenge were achieved.

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment is a 9,000 sf environmental education center designed “to foster greater awareness and understanding of our environment and develop environmentally literate citizens.” The Center features indoor and outdoor classrooms, offices and educational exhibits. It is located on Hampshire College land and within walking distance of another IES supported Living Building Challenge project: the R.W. Kern Center.

Integrated Eco Strategy provided support for LBC building material compliance.

TEAM

LBC Consultants – Integrated Eco Strategy

Architect – designLAB architects, inc.

Civil Engineer – The Berkshire Design Group

Landscape Designer – Stephen Stimson Associates