Region’s 1st Major Green Building

The design process for the Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) Gilman Ordway Campus began in 1999. When this award-winning green building opened in 2003, it set a fine example: It integrates sustainable design practices, high-efficiency construction, and advanced mechanical systems with solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and geothermal energy technologies to meet the majority of on-site energy needs.

Once the planned installation of a wind turbine is completed, the building will operate without requiring fossil fuels, and it will infuse the local distribution grid with green electrons. It already provides scientists and other staff with a comfortable working environment — and it is improving both the regional and global environment, just like WHRC itself.

Visit the WHRC website for comprehensive information on the building’s design and performance, including the following:

• Efficiency & Renewable Energy Strategies
• Real-Time Energy Production & Use
• Building Performance Trends
• Landscaping Features
• Design Objectives & Team