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Franklin Environmental Center
April 14, 2017

Franklin Environmental Center

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Franklin Environmental Center at Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont

Project Type: Education and Green Building
  • OWNER: Middlebury College
  • ARCHITECT: Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycz, Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

In keeping with the program’s focus on sustainability, a historic building at the center of campus was selected for renovation and expansion. The program included a colloquium (multi-use space for classes, lectures and meetings) a studio, flexible space for teaching, seminars and work space, faculty offices, administrative space and a lobby/lounge.

Specific green features include an excellent building envelope, widespread use of sustainably harvested wood, roof-mounted photovoltaic array providing 13% of the building’s electrical energy and a ground-source air-conditioning system. Size 8,800 SF of finished space on two floors; 13,700 SF total with basement and mechanical attics.

This project received LEED Platinum certification and an Efficiency Vermont Better Buildings by Design Award-Winning Designers & Builders.

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Middlebury College: Presidents House
April 14, 2017

Middlebury College: Presidents House

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Middlebury College: 3 South Street Renovations

Middlebury, Vermont

Project Type: Education, Green Building and Housing
  • OWNER: Middlebury College
  • ARCHITECT: Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycz, Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

Addition and renovations (5,900 SF), including the construction of a new stone terrace, first floor meeting and living space with residence space above. This project received LEED Platinum certification and an Efficiency Vermont Honor Award for Commercial Major Renovation.

Comments regarding the blower door test results:

“It is very rare that I inspect an existing or new construction building that has the attention given to air-leakage control work as is being done at the President’s House at Middlebury College. HP Cummings is one of the very few companies that has taken “ownership” for responsibility of this new trade in construction, Pressure Plane Integrity… HP Cummings has invested in equipment that is required for professionals in the air leakage-control trade. You have also invested in the education to create knowledgeable/competent crew leaders and technicians doing the air-leakage control work. I have watched and participated in your progress over the last decade.
It was a pleasure showing up at this job site and seeing the positive results of your investments.”
– John Unger-Murphy, Murphy’s Cell-Tech, LLC

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Keurig: Research & Development Facility
April 10, 2017

Keurig: Research & Development Facility

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R&D Facility at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

Waterbury, Vermont

Project Type: Green Building and General
  • OWNER: Keurig/Green Mountain
  • ARCHITECT: Joseph Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

Renovations (32,000 SF) to the existing SUSS manufacturing facility. The GMCR R&D departments were consolidated into one location. The project also included 5,000 SF of new mezzanine with large dormers providing natural light. This is a LEED Certified project with laboratory, cafeteria and office space.

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Proctor Academy: Dining Hall
March 17, 2017

Proctor Academy: Dining Hall

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Dining Hall at Proctor Academy

Andover, New Hampshire

Project Type: Education and Green Building
  • OWNER: Proctor Academy
  • ARCHITECT: Maclay Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

The opening of the Proctor Dining Commons (18,000 SF) more than doubled the size of the kitchen, servery area, and dining area available to the Proctor community. Work included the installation of state-of-the-art electric appliances and a stone pizza oven. It’s an open, airy space that provides beautiful views over Carr Field and the Proctor ski area.

Forty geothermal wells provide heating and cooling year-round. Passive solar, innovative and ultra-low energy kitchen ventilation systems and building envelope were designed to reduce the building’s heating and cooling energy consumption by 60% or moreover similar typical food service facilities. Air sealing methods resulted in an actual air leakage test of .0545 CFM/SF @ 50P, which was significantly less than the specified .10 CFM/SF @ 50P.

This project is Net Zero Ready.

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Photo credit Sally McCay

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Bethlehem Public Library
November 29, 2016

Bethlehem Public Library

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New Public Library

Bethlehem, New Hampshire

Project Type: Education and Green Building
  • OWNER: Town of Bethlehem
  • ARCHITECT: EH Danson Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

The 4,950 SF new library includes meeting/quiet space, children’s area, teens and multi-purpose space with multi-media technology for long distance learning, in addition to areas for circulation desk, stacks and support space.

“The building’s air-leakage control work is performing excellently, approximately 56% better than specified. The final blower door test demonstrates a Building Thermal Envelope Pressure Plane Integrity air-leakage rate of 0.0651 CFM50/ft2 surface area. The air-leakage control work achieved a pressure plane integrity that resulted in a performance that is 56.6% lower/better/less than the maximum leakage allowed in the plan specifications.”
– John Unger-Murphy, Murphy’s Cell-Tech, LLC

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Vermont Law School: Oakes Hall Renovations
November 29, 2016

Vermont Law School: Oakes Hall Renovations

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Oakes Hall Renovations

S. Royalton, Vermont

Project Type: Education and Green Building
  • OWNER: Vermont Law School
  • ARCHITECT: Truex Cullins Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

The structural steel frame is sheathed with structural foam panels. Self-composting toilets were used to reduce water and waste. The New Classroom Building won the Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in Pollution Prevention along with other awards, including the Green Building Award for Exceptional Leadership & Design by Boston Society of Architects.

“The project suits its purpose well. It stands as a beacon of environmental achievement commissioned by a law school dedicated to training the country’s next environmental leaders. Its honest regional expression of Spartan, yet well proportioned fenestration contrasts with the generous natural daylighting within, not only in the colorful linoleum finished hallways, but also in deep plan lecture halls.

Energy efficiency is reflected in the well appointed envelope, the skillful lighting design throughout, and the use of advanced enthalpy desiccant technology separating indoor air quality from ambient humidity and temperature requirements. And the Vermont Law School didn’t stop at that. Their bold commitment to water conservation will mightily influence the entire region.”

– Committee on the Environment, Boston Society of Architects

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Borsage Education Center
November 29, 2016

Borsage Education Center

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Borsage Education Center

Boothbay, Maine

Project Type: Education and Green Building
  • OWNER: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
  • ARCHITECT: Scott Simons Architects/Maclay Architects & Planners
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

This 8,000 square foot structure is a prefabricated (post and beam) super insulated package by Bensonwood Homes. The exterior walls are R-40 and roofs are R-60. The project has a 45kw photovoltaic system. The windows are a high end German triple-glazed unit. High-tech daylighting sensors maximize the amount of natural light coming into the center, helping to reduce electricity use by 60%.

Water conservation is a major component of the center’s green features. Low-flow faucets and fixtures conserve water, while rainwater is collected underground in a 1,700 gallon cistern and then used for toilets. The floors and ceilings are made of maple and pine harvested from sustainable forests in Maine certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

This Net Zero project received LEED Platinum certification and the AIA Vermont Citation for Excellence in Architecture. Maclay Architects received the Zero Net Energy Award at the Northeast Sustainable Energy Conference.

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Vermont Technical College: New Campus Center
November 29, 2016

Vermont Technical College: New Campus Center

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Vermont Technical College: New Campus Center

Randolph, Vermont

Project Type: Education and Green Building
  • OWNER: Vermont State College
  • ARCHITECT: Banwell Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

This project primarily involved an addition to provide space for food service, lounge and physical fitness, around 14,000 SF.

It was awarded LEED Gold certification.

Efficiency Vermont Better Buildings by Design selected this project for “First Place” under its renovation and retrofit category.

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Lyndon State College: Academic & Activities Center
November 29, 2016

Lyndon State College: Academic & Activities Center

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Lyndon State College: Academic & Activities Center

Lyndonville, Vermont

Project Type: Education and Green Building
  • OWNER: Vermont State Colleges
  • ARCHITECT: Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycz, Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

The Academic and Student Activity Center, 30,985 SF, is home to Lyndon’s Atmospheric Sciences, Business Administration and Exercise Science programs. The building also provides a multi-purpose student activity space. The project received LEED Gold certification. Efficiency Vermont Awards include Superior Energy Efficiency, Responsible Use of Energy Resources (supporting the well-being of building occupants) Merit Award (Commercial New Construction).

“Ben, just heard the news that our building achieved LEED Gold! Wow! We are very excited. I thank you and your crew for a fabulous job. Everyone walking through is wowed. I still get a thrill giving tours. Thanks for a great job!”
– Carol Moore, Lyndon State College

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Woodstock Inn: Spa
November 29, 2016

Woodstock Inn: Spa

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Spa at the Woodstock Inn

Woodstock, Vermont

Project Type: Green Building and General
  • OWNER: Woodstock Inn
  • ARCHITECT: Asfour Guzy Architects
  • DELIVERY METHOD: CM

This project involved a new addition totaling 10,212 SF plus 3,000 SF of interior alterations. The Spa is elegant but understated – “a celebration of light, nature and harmony” – according to a spokesperson for the Woodstock Inn. It combines simple, green design concepts with state-of-the-art facilities, including a full-service salon, 10 treatment rooms, an outdoor hot soaking pool, a Scandinavian-style sauna, fire pit, and meditation tree. Design/build MEP. This project is LEED-certified.

“A great deal of precision planning and thoughtful care went into the creation of this beautiful facility, upholding the high service standards that reflect the hallmarks of Laurance and Mary Rockefeller and their legacy.”

-Werner Graef, President and General Manager, Woodstock Inn

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