Southeast Land Trust Conservation Center, Epping, NH
Project Details
Design Team
Sheldon Pennoyer, Renee Fair
Client
SELT Building Committee
Structural Engineering
Reg Roome, Roome and Guarracino, Somerville, MA
Mechanical Engineering
Iris Waitt, Design Day Engineering, New Ipswich, NH
Contractor
Chapman Construction, Manchester, NH
Photography
Innovative Environmental Stewardship
The Southeast Land Trust Conservation Center epitomizes sustainable architectural practice applied to renovate an historic farmhouse for workforce housing. Tasked with creating a net-zero energy building, the design incorporates cutting-edge energy efficiency measures. This project serves as a functional conservation hub and stands as a model for sustainable building design.
Project Highlights:
- Net Zero Ambition: Targeting an Energy Use Intensity (EUI) below 25 through advanced insulation, efficient lighting, and HVAC systems.
- Renewable Energy Technologies: Implementation of a photovoltaic solar array to fulfill energy demands fully.
Awards
- 2023 NH Preservation Alliance: Preservation Achievement Award