Project Type:Education, Public AssemblyProject Location:298 Main Street
Glen Jean, West Virginia 25846
USAProject Scope:Construction Cost: 
$7,700,000
Levels Above Ground: 
4
Performance Metrics:Lighting Power Density: 
0.75
Rainwater Managed: 
0%
Lights Off Daylighting: 
100%
Views to Outdoors: 
100%
15' to Operable Windows: 
77%
Awards and Acknowledgements:AIA Committee on the Environment:2014 Top TenDesign Features:Wind Turbines, Photovoltaics, LBC Red List criteria for materialsProject Summary:
The Sustainability Treehouse, an interactive interpretive and gathering facility in the forest, was conceived and created as a unique icon of outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship and high performance building design. It provides dynamic educational and gathering spaces for exploring and understanding the site and ecosystem at the levels of ground, tree canopy, and sky. It captures the wonder of childhood adventure and places environmental education at the forefront of meaningful and immersive outdoor experiences for thousands of annual visitors.
(Source: AIA COTE 2014)
Tapestry Statistics:Updated: 
2017-10-17 14:58:01
Content Score: 
118.95