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Frick Environmental Center

The Frick Environmental Center, The largest Green Building living and learning center in the world and is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center -Pittsburgh PA

Frick Environmental Center

It is a Certified Living Building, Which has also has achieved LEED Platinum status based on the US Green Building Standard. These achieved metrics of sustainable building equates to a design that reduces both waste of resources and energy.

FEC, is the internationally recognized, world’s most rigorous proven building performance standard by The International Living Future Institute. Highlights include, solar paneled parking areas, rainwater collection, geothermal wells for heating and cooling, and is a NET ZERO facility meaning the enter center, produces as much energy as it consumes.

The Frick Environmental Center won the 2019 AIA COTE Top Ten Award Globally.

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Boardwalks & Decking

Black Locust Lumber boardwalks and decking are naturally durable, slip-resistant, and maintenance-free. It is NOT required to use chemicals, oils, or any other additives. Black Locust Lumber has an extensive portfolio including, presidential libraries, higher education campuses, botanical gardens, wetland pathways, and parks.

Brise Soleil, Rainscreens & Siding

Black Locust brise soleil reduce heat and solar gain in buildings by deflecting sunlight. Black Locust rainscreens manage moisture and energy transfer by allowing drainage and evaporation. Both promote the longevity of building systems.

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