PAIGE LABORATORY RENOVATIONS

• PROJECT OVERVIEW
• SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
• RESOURCES

PROJECT OVERVIEW

LEED Certified Silver

Northwest Aerial Perspective

LEED Status Certified Silver	UMass Project Planners Thomas Huf, Ludmilla Pavlova-Gillham	Designer / Architect Perkins+Will
Timeline July 2013 - August 2014	UMass Project Manager Stephen Lobik	Construction Manager J&J Contractors, Inc.
Address 161 Holdsworth Way Amherst, MA 01003

Originally designed in 1950 by architect Louis Warren Ross, the $9.9 million, 26,500 S.F. renovations to Paige Laboratory have transformed the existing building into a modern, energy-efficient, ADA-compliant research and administrative facility for the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. The project is designed to support current research while fostering new research initiatives, and serves as a recruiting tool for new faculty.

The building includes program administrative space for staff and faculty, and ten agricultural laboratories fully equipped for soil and plant life research. Lab spaces are flexible, reconfigurable, and located in close proximity to one another to promote researcher collaboration. The main entrance lobby features a living wall of plants and provides a comfortable space for socialization and relaxation.

Brand new interior finishes emphasize bright and open spaces. Suspended ceilings were removed to expose the mechanical systems and enhance the existing building’s character. Other improvements include: new windows, roof, elevator and restroom core, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems, and daylight and occupancy-sensitive lighting. Together, these new renovations consolidate core services into a central hub and provide the first permanent home for the school.

The world-renowned Stockbridge School of Agriculture offers six Associate’s and four Bachelor’s degree programs including Sustainable Farming, Turf Grass Management, and Plant, Soil, and Insect Sciences. The renovation was completed in August of 2014, and is LEED Silver Certified.

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SUSTAINABLE FEATURES

SUSTAINABLE SITES

Walkable to a library, hotel, restaurants, and other community services
Easy access to several PVTA campus bus routes
Bike storage with shower and changing facilities provided onsite
Compact building footprint maximizes open green space
Light-colored roof with high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) reduces the heat island effect

WATER EFFICIENCY

Achieved a 42% reduction in potable water use via low-flow plumbing fixtures
Water efficient landscaping utilizes natural irrigation systems

ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE

Cut overall energy use by 35% through efficient space heating and cooling strategies, optimized air handler air flow sizing, advanced lighting and fume hood controls, and utilizing an efficient, cost-effective Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant

MATERIALS & RESOURCES

97% of existing structural elements were reused
80% of construction wastes were diverted from landfill

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR QUALITY

Increased outdoor air ventilation rates by 30% above the ASHRAE standard
Developed and implemented an Indoor Air Quality (AIQ) Plan during construction
Low-VOC flooring, paints, adhesives, and sealants
Individual lighting and thermal comfort controls enable occupants to make adjustments for maximum comfort

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RESOURCES

GREEN BUILDING BROCHURE

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LEED PROJECT DASHBOARD

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LEED PROJECT SCORECARD

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BUILDING ENERGY DASHBOARD

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PHOTO GALLERY

Click each photo below for an enlarged view. All images courtesy of Perkins+Will.

Northwest Aerial Perspective	Northwest Exterior Perspective
Entry Common Area	Entry Common Area
Entry Common Area	Research Laboratory
Research Laboratory	Northwest Exterior Perspective