Project
Kohler Environmental Center
Education K-12
Wallingford, CT | 2012
- 31.1K GSF
- 1 Company
About
The Kohler Environmental Center at Choate Rosemary Hall was one of the first teaching, research and residential environmental centers amongst U.S. secondary education institutions. By achieving net zero energy use, the building supports the school’s mission by promoting environmental understanding, land stewardship, and social responsibility.
Awards
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education Award of Excellence, 2017
The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, Green GOOD DESIGN Award, 2014
AIANY COTE Proof + Beauty Honor Award, 2014
Project Owner
Choate Rosemary Hall
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero (Achieving)
Project Size in GSF
31.1K
Category of height
Low-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Ground-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Electric resistance storage
On-site renewable energy
100%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
No
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
LEED, ILFI Zero Energy Certification
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
