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Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
An integral part of the Phipps visitor experience, the Center for Sustainable Landscapes is the first and only building to meet seven of the highest green certifications: the Living Building Challenge, LEED Platinum, WELL Building Platinum, Zero Energy Certification, SITES Platinum, Fitwel 3 Star and BREEAM Outstanding In-Use.
The Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps is the first and only building to meet seven of the highest green certifications: Living Building Challenge, LEED Platinum, SITES Platinum, Zero Energy Certification, WELL Building Platinum, BREEAM Outstanding In-Use and Fitwel 3 Start. As Phipps’ education, research and administration facility, the CSL is an integral part of the Phipps visitor experience as a “living museum,” focusing attention on the important intersection between the built and natural environments, and demonstrating that human and environmental health are inextricably connected. The CSL is a global showcase of innovation. Built to achieve net-zero energy consumption, the facility produces all of its own renewable power on site with the aid of solar panels and geothermal wells, and takes advantage of passive cooling, heating and lighting methods. It also treats and reuse all blackwater and stormwater captured on site, greatly reducing impact on municipal sewage treatment and energy-‐intensive potable water systems. From its recycled structural steel and salvaged wood siding to its regionally sourced plants, the CSL exemplifies Phipps’ commitment to sustainability and intelligent building technologies.
High Performance Building Case Study
Exhibit Staging Center at Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
2012
City of Pittsburgh
Oakland
Living Building Challenge Certified, LEED Platinum, SiTES Platinum, Net Zero Energy Certified, WELL Platinum, BREEAM Outstanding In-Use, Fitwel 3-Star
2030 District Partner
Biophilic Design
Brownfield Remediation
Construction Waste Diversion
Daylighting
Efficient Energy Systems
Envelope Commissioning
Green Power Purchasing
Green Roof
Greywater System
Habitat Protection and Restoration
Heat Island Reduction
High Performance Envelope
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
Integrative Design
Low-Flow Fixtures
Materials Selection (Healthy)
Materials Selection (Local)
Materials Selection (Salvage and Reuse)
Native Landscaping
Natural Ventilation
On-site Geothermal
On-site Solar Power
On-site Wind Power
Rainwater Collection
Stormwater Management
Systems Commissioning
Thermal Energy Storage
Assembly
Education
Entertainment
Multi-Use
Top Project of the Year (Environment + Energy Leader), 2021 BREEAM Award (Commercial-In-use), FSC U.S. 2013 Commercial/Institutional Winner (Design & Build Awards), Jeffrey L. Bruce Award of Excellence (Green Roofs for Healthy Cities), 2014 Global Best Project Award-Green Project (Engineering News Record), 2016 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects, Governer's Award for Environmental Excellence (PA Department of Environmental Protection),
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Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden
The Design Alliance Architects Andropogon Associates, Atlantic Engineering Services, Civil & Environmental Consultants, CJL Engineering, evolveEA, H.F. Lenz, Kolano Design, Massaro Corporation, Pitchford Diversified, 7group, Sundrive