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LEED, A New Age In Construction
The AEWC Center, located on the Orono campus of
the University of Maine, is dedicated to research, education, and economic
development focused on the material science and structural application of
hybrid composites. The office expansion for the Advanced Engineered Wood
Composites Center (AEWC) was constructed out of necessity to support the
increased staff and growth of the wood composites laboratory and its
mission.
This project was designed and constructed to
meet the efficiency standards and sustainability goals set forth by the U.S.
Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
program. The LEED program emphasizes sustainable site development, water
conservation, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor air
quality.
In keeping with the mission of the lab, the
entire structural system was constructed of wood framing with an emphasis on
engineered wood products. The common areas, exposed to view, were constructed
of heavy timber framing with tongue and groove planking. The exterior of the
building is clad in brick veneer and steel siding to complement the existing
structure. The entry canopy constructed of laminated wood arches was removed
from the existing entrance and reused in its entirety. |
