Looking for unique and cutting edge projects that are changing the building industry? Western Massachusetts is the place for exploring! Visit three buildings designed to meet the Living Building Challenge (LBC), and a fourth using the most advanced cross laminated timber construction in the United States. Our own Charley Stevenson will be helping to lead a tours…
Integrated Eco Strategy was just featured in the Berkshire Trade & Commerce, our local business journal. “Firm Develops New Software Product To Help Select Healthy Building Materials” Check us out in the Environment Section at http://www.btaconline.com
Learn about the latest in water systems innovation! In partnership with the International Living Future Institute, our own Charley Stevenson will be co-presenting a free webinar called “What’s That Green Stuff? Lessons from Operating a Rain Collection and Treatment System” with Amy Johns, Director of Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives at Williams College. October 12th,…
By Nick Noyes and IES Staff
A contingent from IES, representing a variety of perspectives, journeyed to Pittsburgh for the recent LP17. Staffers attending were Mariah Kurtz, Shavon Prophet and Irene Winkelbauer, healthy building materials specialists; Clark Semon, systems designer; Patrick Brannan, director of people and organization; and Donald Mulhern, senior sustainability manager. Owner Charley Stephenson was also on hand and joined other panelists for an educational discussion on Leveraging the Living Building Challenge to Achieve Healthy, High Performing Spaces.From diverse perspectives, all participants share a commitment to healthy, sustainable buildings and products. They offer here some quick impressions of this significant annual event.
Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Bohlin, Cywinski, Jackson, Architects. 60,000 and 30,000 sf academic buildings. Program includes faculty offices, classrooms, and informal gathering spaces. Project LEED Gold certified. IES staff provided LEED consulting services, including design documentation and construction implementation support.
State University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
LEED coordination services for 550 bed dormitory. LEED Gold certification. Architects –Cannon Design
Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY
LEED coordination services for 120,000 sf athletic facility. LEED Gold certification. Architects – Cannon Design
Williamstown, MA
Integrated LEED support for a 12,000 sf community center. LEED Gold certification. Architects – Black River Design
Williams College, Williamstown, MA
LEED coordination services for the renovation of the 22,000sf admissions and financial aid offices. LEED Gold certified. Architects – Architectural Resources Cambridge
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA
LEED coordination services for a new 56,500 sf science building featuring classrooms and laboratories. LEED Silver certified. Architects – Cambridge Seven Associates
