Cope Environmental Center
Sustainable Education Center
The 6,500 SF building is one of 29 buildings in the world to earn a certification as a Living Building from the International Living Futures Institute. Space Conditioning is provided by a ground-source heat pump looped through an exposed concrete slab that provides radiant heating and cooling. In addition, 100% of the buildings energy needs come from the ground-mounted solar panels north of the building. The center features classrooms and a multi-purpose area.
LOCATION - 1730 Airport Road | Centerville, Indiana
CLIENT - Cope Environmental Center
DATE - Completed in 2017
AWARDS - Living Building Certification
PHOTOGRAPHY - Ken Schory
