Project Details
- Project Name
- The Nature Place
- Architect
- GWWO Architects
- Client/Owner
- Berks Nature
- Project Types
- Cultural
- Project Scope
- New Construction
- Size
- 8,970 sq. feet
- Year Completed
- 2017
- Awards
- 2018 AIA - Local Awards
- Shared by
- GWWO Inc./Architects
- Consultants
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Electrical Engineer: Henry Adams, LLC,Structural Engineer: Faisant Associates,Landscape Architect: Mahan Rykiel Associates,Civil Engineer: Barry Isett and Associates, Inc.,Construction contractor: Burkey Construction
- Certifications & Designations
- Other
- Project Status
- Built
- Cost
- $3,096,910
Project Description
The design for the new Nature Place embraces Berks Nature's belief “that nature is essential to our quality of life” and so the goal of the new facility is to connect people to nature. The design is simple, functional, modest upon approach, and serves as a testament to Berks' environmental and conservation principles related to green building, energy stewardship, and sustainable development. The new building provides Berks Nature with necessary space for education, community meetings, and administration. The project is designed to achieve LEED Silver.
