| The buildings of the Middlebury College campus create a unique atmosphere and physical space that inspire inquiry and nurture learning. From the use of sustainably harvested local wood to the LEED Platinum certification of the new Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, these buildings are physical manifestations of the college's commitment to sustainability. |
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An Introduction to Green Building at Middlebury
The construction of the new science center, Bicentennial Hall, marked the beginning of an era of expansion at Middlebury College. Since its completion in 1999, seven new buildings have followed, including LaForce Hall, the Ross Commons Dining Hall, and a new recycling center, a new library and two new residence halls. Atwater Dining Hall, complete with a living roof, opened in January 2005. Throughout this period of expansion, Middlebury has made a commitment to "building green." Innovative design, the use of Vermont Family Forest green certified wood, and the employment of Vermont construction, woodworking, and forestry professionals, all characterize Middlebury's building practices. The creation of the Project Review Committee, comprised of faculty, staff, and students has also helped to ensure that new construction complies with the colleges overarching mission, including its commitment to the surrounding environment as articulated in President McCardell's Peaks of Excellence.
Click here to view the PDF version of a March 2004 presentation on Sustainable Design at Middlebury.
Follow the links below to explore Middlebury's sustainable design principles and green buildings.
Guiding Principles for Planning and Design
Local Green Wood
Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest Completed 2007
LEED Certified Platinum 2008
Atwater CommonsCompleted 2004
Ross Commons
Completed 2002
Main LibraryCompleted 2002
McCardell Bicentennial Hall
Completed 2000
Axinn Center at Starr Library
Atwater Commons
Axinn Center at Starr Library
Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest
Guiding Principles
Local Green Wood
McCardell Bicentennial Hall
New Library
Ross Commons