New Public Library

Bethlehem, New Hampshire

• 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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Borsage Education Center

Boothbay, Maine

• 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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Photo credit Robert Benson

Lyndon State College: Academic & Activities Center

Lyndonville, Vermont

• 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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