Waitsfield Town Offices
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Bill Maclay, FAIA, is the author of the comprehensive resource for net zero building design, The New Net Zero, and founding principal of Maclay Architects of Waitsfield, Vermont. Bill has pioneered a replicable model for net zero and environmentally sustainable architecture. Through practice, advocacy, and outreach, Bill has influenced thousands in creating a renewable planet. By making sustainability inherent to his practice, Bill has been at the forefront of designing innovative projects that serve as replicable, concrete, and cost-effective models for over four decades. His firm has designed over 10 net zero and net zero ready buildings including office, educational, manufacturing, municipal, and commercial buildings in cold climates, and was the recipient of the 2012 NESEA Zero Net Energy Building Award.
Architect
Mechanical Engineer
Other Team Members
DESIGN TEAM:
Architect - Maclay Architects
Civil - Wilcox and Barton
Mech/Plumbing -Kohler and Lewis
Structural - DeWolfe Engineering Assoc.
Elec/Fire -William Bissell
Cost Estimator - Erickson Consulting
Landscape - SE Group
BUILDER:
Millbrook Building & Remodeling, Inc.
COMMISSIONING:
Mech - Thomas Engineering Association
Envelope - Common Sense Energy
Maclay Architects was initially hired to explore several possible project sites for renovation or new construction of the new town offices. The town offices have outgrown their current location in the lower level of the town library. They are not wheelchair accessible, lack adequate parking and were flooded during tropical storm Irene. After selecting a lot in the historic village that is out of the flood zone, design began for a new 4,000 square foot town office. The new facility will provide space for town offices, increased vault storage, research stations and a meeting space. Landscaping and pathways aim to further enhance the increasingly pedestrian-friendly village. The building will feature a super-insulated, net-zero ready envelope and extensive natural daylighting, while retaining a scale and aesthetic fitting of the historic village context.
Quick Facts
General
Location
Waitsfield, Vermont
Building Type
Town Offices
Project Type
Zero Energy
Basis of Performance Claim
Modeled
Bathrooms
2.0
Conditioned Floor Area
4,389 sq ft
Energy Summary
Energy Data Type
Modeled
Renewable Energy System Type(s)
Photovoltaics
Ratings
Envelope and Mechanicals
Subslab assembly
5” XPS under the slab, urethane isolation blocks under structure
Above grade wall assembly
3” exterior polyiso, 2x8 dense pack cellulose
Project Photo Gallery
Project Team
BE Boston 19 Registrants BE Boston 20 Registrants BE Boston 24 Registrants BuildingEnergy 16 Full Conference Business Member Company Record Manager Green Company Manager Member
BE Boston 19 Registrants BE Boston 20 Registrants BE Boston 24 Registrants BuildingEnergy 16 Full Conference Business Member Company Record Manager Green Company Manager Member
Bill Maclay, FAIA, is the author of the comprehensive resource for net zero building design, The New Net Zero, and founding principal of Maclay Architects of Waitsfield, Vermont. Bill has pioneered a replicable model for net zero and environmentally sustainable architecture. Through practice, advocacy, and outreach, Bill has influenced thousands in creating a renewable planet. By making sustainability inherent to his practice, Bill has been at the forefront of designing innovative projects that serve as replicable, concrete, and cost-effective models for over four decades. His firm has designed over 10 net zero and net zero ready buildings including office, educational, manufacturing, municipal, and commercial buildings in cold climates, and was the recipient of the 2012 NESEA Zero Net Energy Building Award.
Other Team Members
DESIGN TEAM:
Architect - Maclay Architects
Civil - Wilcox and Barton
Mech/Plumbing -Kohler and Lewis
Structural - DeWolfe Engineering Assoc.
Elec/Fire -William Bissell
Cost Estimator - Erickson Consulting
Landscape - SE Group
BUILDER:
Millbrook Building & Remodeling, Inc.
COMMISSIONING:
Mech - Thomas Engineering Association
Envelope - Common Sense Energy
Maclay Architects was initially hired to explore several possible project sites for renovation or new construction of the new town offices. The town offices have outgrown their current location in the lower level of the town library. They are not wheelchair accessible, lack adequate parking and were flooded during tropical storm Irene. After selecting a lot in the historic village that is out of the flood zone, design began for a new 4,000 square foot town office. The new facility will provide space for town offices, increased vault storage, research stations and a meeting space. Landscaping and pathways aim to further enhance the increasingly pedestrian-friendly village. The building will feature a super-insulated, net-zero ready envelope and extensive natural daylighting, while retaining a scale and aesthetic fitting of the historic village context.
Quick Facts
General
| Location | Waitsfield, Vermont |
|---|---|
| Building Type | Town Offices |
| Project Type | Zero Energy |
| Basis of Performance Claim | Modeled |
| Bathrooms | 2.0 |
| Conditioned Floor Area | 4,389 sq ft |
Energy Summary
| Energy Data Type | Modeled |
|---|---|
| Renewable Energy System Type(s) | Photovoltaics |
| Ratings |
Envelope and Mechanicals
| Subslab assembly |
5” XPS under the slab, urethane isolation blocks under structure |
|---|---|
| Above grade wall assembly |
3” exterior polyiso, 2x8 dense pack cellulose |