INTRODUCTION Hampshire College,in Amherst,Massachusetts,is taking part in the green building movement with the construction of the R.W.Kern Center,which opened in the spring of 2016.The building was certified to meet ...INTRODUCTION Hampshire College,in Amherst,Massachusetts,is taking part in the green building movement with the construction of the R.W.Kern Center,which opened in the spring of 2016.The building was certified to meet the Living Building Challenge in spring 2018 and has satisfied building standards such as Net Zero energy and water.To meet these standards,the design of the building employs solar photovoltaic panels,a rain water catchment and purification system,a greywater treatment system,storm water infiltration rain gardens,composting toilets,and control monitoring systems to make the building more efficient and decrease its harmful impacts on the environment.The greywater treatment system utilizes both indoor vertical flow constructed wetlands(VFCW)and an outdoor horizontal flow constructed wetland(HFCW)to filter greywater effluent from sinks and a coffee bar,meeting the requirement to treat and handle all wastewater generated on site.Although the VFCW system performance has been shown to be effective in exterior environments(Sklarz et al.,2009),its use inside a building requires scrutiny to verify that the adoption of this system does not affect the operation of essential building systems.展开更多
1.INTRODUCTION The R.W.Kern Center In 2016 the R.W.Kern Center became Hampshire College’s first new building in 40 years(Figure 1).Located at the heart of the Hampshire College campus,the R.W.Kern Center is a multi-p...1.INTRODUCTION The R.W.Kern Center In 2016 the R.W.Kern Center became Hampshire College’s first new building in 40 years(Figure 1).Located at the heart of the Hampshire College campus,the R.W.Kern Center is a multi-purpose facility intended to embody a high threshold of for-ward-thinking sustainable design:generating its own energy;capturing and treating its own water;and processing and recycling its waste.Its design also embodies a broader definition of“green”building,prioritizing non-toxic materials,local and ethical prod-ucts,and principals of biophilia and natural beauty.The new building,which includes classrooms,offices,and a community caféand gallery,serves as a primary entry point to the campus and was designed to engage prospective students as well as provide community space.In the spring of 2018,the Kern Center became the 17th building to be certified and meet the Living Building Challenge(LBC)(International Living Future Institute,2018a)after a year of post-occupancy performance verification.At 17,000 square feet,it is the largest Living Building on a higher education campus and considering the relatively small size of the college(~1300 students)it showcases Hampshire College’s substantial commitment to sustainable design and development.The Living Building Challenge A program of the International Living Future Institute,the Living Building Challenge is a building certification system and sustainable design framework for creating built environments that have a positive impact on people and the environ-ment(International Living Future Institute,2018a).The Challenge is organized into seven performance areas covering different aspects of holistic sustainable design:place,water,energy,health+happiness,materials,equity,and beauty.In order to achieve“Living”status,projects must fulfill all imperatives in each of these categories.Hampshire College Hampshire College is an innovative private college in Amherst,Massachusetts.The academic program is highly dynamic and interdisciplinary,emphasizing an inquiry-based and learner-centered liberal arts education.Students are empowered to think,discover,advocate,and build essential skills through an individualized divisional system utilizing portfolios,narrative evaluations,and self-reflection.The College’s motto,Non Satis Scire(To Know is Not Enough),is a call to action for students,as well as the institution.It is not enough for colleges and universities to merely educate students on issues of sustainability or environmental and social justice;Hampshire College has the added responsibility of applying this knowledge in all of its opera-tions.The R.W.Kern Center embodies the commitment to environmental sustain-ability at Hampshire and is a powerful example of the dynamic role sustainable design can play in educating the next generation of sustainability leaders.展开更多
文摘INTRODUCTION Hampshire College,in Amherst,Massachusetts,is taking part in the green building movement with the construction of the R.W.Kern Center,which opened in the spring of 2016.The building was certified to meet the Living Building Challenge in spring 2018 and has satisfied building standards such as Net Zero energy and water.To meet these standards,the design of the building employs solar photovoltaic panels,a rain water catchment and purification system,a greywater treatment system,storm water infiltration rain gardens,composting toilets,and control monitoring systems to make the building more efficient and decrease its harmful impacts on the environment.The greywater treatment system utilizes both indoor vertical flow constructed wetlands(VFCW)and an outdoor horizontal flow constructed wetland(HFCW)to filter greywater effluent from sinks and a coffee bar,meeting the requirement to treat and handle all wastewater generated on site.Although the VFCW system performance has been shown to be effective in exterior environments(Sklarz et al.,2009),its use inside a building requires scrutiny to verify that the adoption of this system does not affect the operation of essential building systems.
文摘1.INTRODUCTION The R.W.Kern Center In 2016 the R.W.Kern Center became Hampshire College’s first new building in 40 years(Figure 1).Located at the heart of the Hampshire College campus,the R.W.Kern Center is a multi-purpose facility intended to embody a high threshold of for-ward-thinking sustainable design:generating its own energy;capturing and treating its own water;and processing and recycling its waste.Its design also embodies a broader definition of“green”building,prioritizing non-toxic materials,local and ethical prod-ucts,and principals of biophilia and natural beauty.The new building,which includes classrooms,offices,and a community caféand gallery,serves as a primary entry point to the campus and was designed to engage prospective students as well as provide community space.In the spring of 2018,the Kern Center became the 17th building to be certified and meet the Living Building Challenge(LBC)(International Living Future Institute,2018a)after a year of post-occupancy performance verification.At 17,000 square feet,it is the largest Living Building on a higher education campus and considering the relatively small size of the college(~1300 students)it showcases Hampshire College’s substantial commitment to sustainable design and development.The Living Building Challenge A program of the International Living Future Institute,the Living Building Challenge is a building certification system and sustainable design framework for creating built environments that have a positive impact on people and the environ-ment(International Living Future Institute,2018a).The Challenge is organized into seven performance areas covering different aspects of holistic sustainable design:place,water,energy,health+happiness,materials,equity,and beauty.In order to achieve“Living”status,projects must fulfill all imperatives in each of these categories.Hampshire College Hampshire College is an innovative private college in Amherst,Massachusetts.The academic program is highly dynamic and interdisciplinary,emphasizing an inquiry-based and learner-centered liberal arts education.Students are empowered to think,discover,advocate,and build essential skills through an individualized divisional system utilizing portfolios,narrative evaluations,and self-reflection.The College’s motto,Non Satis Scire(To Know is Not Enough),is a call to action for students,as well as the institution.It is not enough for colleges and universities to merely educate students on issues of sustainability or environmental and social justice;Hampshire College has the added responsibility of applying this knowledge in all of its opera-tions.The R.W.Kern Center embodies the commitment to environmental sustain-ability at Hampshire and is a powerful example of the dynamic role sustainable design can play in educating the next generation of sustainability leaders.
