McKim & Creed has provided civil engineering and consulting services for a research and education facility that will help barrier-island communities learn to live sustainably. The facility has been designed to achieve Platinum LEED certification. Sustainability features include natural lighting, skylights and Structural Integrated Panels (SIPs); cisterns to recycle and reuse water; and the efficient use of construction materials.


Bald Head Island Conservancy’s Barrier Island Study Center
Project Details
Client
Jay DeChesere, AIA, Architect
Location
Bald Head Island, NC
Categories
State/Local, Sustainable Energy Solutions