Middlebury College: Biomass Facility

the project:

Size: 8,000 sf
Construction Budget: $12M
Construction Completed: 2009
Wood Gasification Plant, Woodchip Storage and Conveying, Electric Co-generation

As an integral part of Middlebury's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, the Biomass plant was conceived of as a showcase as well as a utilitarian heating and electric co-generation plant.  The location and design responded to practical issues (Up to 3 daily semitrailer deliveries of woodchips, facilities department staffing, operation and monitoring, connection to existing steam distribution system), but also responded to campus planning objectives and transformed a utilitarian existing building into an architectural gem.

Frequently asked questions about the facility are answered at http://sites.middlebury.edu/biomass/about/faqs/

Senior Project Manager: Roel Krabbendam
Firm of Record: CBT Architects, Inc.