DesignLAB‘s recently completed headquarters for the International Fund for Animal Welfare goes far beyond integrating into its environment to actually ameliorate a contaminated brownfield site, infusing it with renewed life. A stunning example of modern architecture, the 54,000 square foot structure is situated in Yarmouthport, Massachusetts and showcases an exceptional roster of sustainable building strategies that have earned it a LEED gold rating.
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it would have been nice to see how the landscape design actually looks since this project mostly deals with the surrounding environment. oh well, the building looks nice…
It’s a pity they used pictures showing all the lights are on in a relatively empty building…
Richard: i think it was just switched on for the photo shoot
Hi,
Regarding the new International Fund for Animal Welfare. This complex should have been built in the city and not on top of the natural landscape. Rather than restore a contaminated brownfield and return it to the control of natural processes the DesignLAB’s IFAW Headquarters displays a wast of materials usually associated with insurance buildings and a selfish grab of natural landscape that is remote to the city. Environmentally friendly? Not if it replaces the local forest species and assumes only cosmetic native greenery.
I am ashamed to have this in Massachusetts, the same state as our World Species List Forest.
Richard Stafursky
(802) 257-9158
World Species List Forest
Conway, MA USA