Woods Hole Research Center (Gilman Ordway Building)

Project

Woods Hole Research Center (Gilman Ordway Building)

Office

Falmouth, MA | 2003

  • 19.2K GSF
  • 1 Company

About

In Falmouth, MA a 19th-century summer home is respectfully adapted with the addition of a contemporary office, laboratory, and common spaces. The integration of passive-solar and energy-conservation strategies, optimal performance, and onsite renewable power generation make this building 83% more efficient than a minimally ASHRAE compliant building. 62% new construction, 38% renovation of a historic building

Project Owner

Woods Hole Research Center Corporation

Is the project achieving or targeting net zero energy?

Targeting

Is the project Net Zero or Net Zero Ready?

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

19.2K

Category of height

Low-Rise

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump, Ground-source Heat Pump

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

On-site renewable energy

60%

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

Unknown

Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)

16.0 kBtu/sf/year

Net Site EUI

11.0 kBtu/sf/year

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

Project Team

Civil Engineering