Williams College Davis Center

Project

Williams College Davis Center

Education: Higher Ed

Williamstown, MA | 2024

  • 25.8K GSF

About

"The Davis Center is net-zero operational carbon and net-zero embodied carbon, incorporating fossil-fuel free systems, deep-energy retrofit strategies, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, low-carbon wood structure, purchased carbon offsets, and Red List-free materials. The Davis Center is a bold and vivid expression of Williams’ commitment to cultivating a community that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative."

Project Owner

Williams College

Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

25.8K

Category of height

Low-Rise

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?

Unspecified

On-site renewable energy

0%

Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?

Unknown

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

Living Building Challenge Petal Certification

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

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