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Williams College

Archive-It Partner Since: Oct, 2013

Organization Type: Colleges & Universities

Organization URL: http://www.williams.edu/‎   

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Williams Class of 1966 Environmental Center Website

Archived since: Apr, 2016

Description:

In early 2011, the Kellogg Building Committee and Black River Design, the architect, began design efforts with a thorough evaluation of needs for a project that will house the Center for Environmental Studies and the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives. The Committee determined the program requirements, found opportunities for synergy among spaces, and minimized energy demands of the combined Centers. Integrated Eco Strategy a consulting firm with growing expertise in LBC buildings was hired to help shepherd the college through the LBC process. In February 2015, the building opened. Staff and faculty moved into their offices, student groups started convening in the various meeting rooms, and students soon found their favorite corners in which to study.

The building program maximizes the use of space, minimizes energy and water demand, and uses on-site solar energy and rooftop water collection to produce 100% of the energy and water required for the environmental center. Offices are small, but sized appropriately for their planned use. Larger rooms play triple duty – they serve as classroom and meeting rooms during the academic day, student study spaces and work rooms in the evenings, and social and informal gathering spaces for faculty, students, staff and alumni throughout the year.

Subject:   Society & Culture Science & Health Universities & Libraries

Williams Sustainability Website

Archived since: Nov, 2015

Description:

The Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment in which Williams College learns, works, and lives. Zilkha supports this by researching, investigating, promoting and implementing sustainability programs and educational initiatives on campus. They work with faculty, staff and students, and local and national organizations to deepen understanding of Williams' impact on the earth’s resources and examines responsibilities for developing a sustainable future.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries Science & Health Society & Culture Sustainability Ecology Environmental Science Activism Higher Education

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