2018 Vermont’s Greenest

Building Award Winners

 
 
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Vermont’s Greenest Award | Commercial: Energy Futures Group Offices

This 1850s era farmhouse was renovated and a new addition was constructed with an eye to maintaining the historic character of the building. As an energy efficient showcase building in Hinesburg, enough solar photovoltaic panels were installed on the roof to provide 100% of the annual all-electric building’s heating, cooling, hot water, lights, and appliance energy needs. Submitted by Pill-Maharam Architects. Energy Use Intensity (EUI): 13.9 kBtu/sf/yr

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Vermont’s Going Green Award | Commercial: Gray Dorm, The Putney School

This project consisted of a deep energy retrofit of a 1950 dorm on the Putney School campus. The 6,084 square foot building had its envelope extensively upgraded from the exterior. The Putney School has a goal to incrementally work towards a net zero energy campus. Submitted by Maclay Architects. Energy Use Intensity (EUI): 32.6 kBtu/sf/yr

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Vermont’s Going Green Award | Commercial and People’s Choice Award: North Branch Nature Center

This 28-acre reserve and nature center is a thriving part of the Central Vermont community and beyond. The campus includes trails along the river, a “main house” classroom building, and educational/special events barn. The recent multipurpose room addition, new entry, and renovation of the existing house and barn has provided modern and efficient space for even more nature programming, from summer camps to winter lecture series. “After so many years of working and teaching out of cold and drafty spaces, we are finally walking the talk. Our new facility is not only well-constructed, energy efficient and functional, but beautiful and welcoming as well,” said Chip Darmstadt, the North Branch Nature Center Executive Director. Submitted by HELM Construction Solutions LLC. Energy Use Intensity (EUI): 33.2 kBtu/sf/yr