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R.W Kern Center

Amherst, Massachusetts

2016

The R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College is about much more than making a good impression on prospective students. Designed to be entirely self-sustaining and meet the rigorous requirements of the Living Building Challenge, the Kern Center aims to make a lasting impression on all who enter by demonstrating Hampshire’s commitment to a sustainable future and inspiring the next generation of leaders in environmentally conscious practices.

Engineering

Type

Private Institutional

Size

17,000 sq ft

Structure Details

Cross laminated timbers

Energy Details

Net zero building
Certified Living Building

Photography

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