Roux Center for the Environment, Bowdoin College
Photos Curtesy of Cambridge Seven
The Roux Center for the Environment at Bowdoin College by CambridgeSeven represents a 29,617-square-foot interdisciplinary research and teaching facility that serves as a living laboratory for environmental studies, bringing together faculty and students from multiple disciplines while demonstrating exceptional sustainability performance.
Sustainability Consulting Role:
Michael Pulaski PhD provided principal oversight for the comprehensive sustainability strategy coordinating with academic stakeholders and managing the LEED Platinum certification process. Integrated educational design features with environmental performance, making the building itself a teaching tool for sustainability education. (Work performed while employed at Thornton Tomasetti)
Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:
15 specialized environmental research laboratories with high-performance systems
Advanced building envelope optimized for Maine's challenging climate conditions
Renewable energy integration with solar PV and efficient mechanical systems
Sustainable, locally sourced materials reducing embodied carbon
Living building systems designed as educational demonstration tools
Smart building controls with real-time monitoring for research and education
Performance Outcomes:
LEED Platinum certification achieved (2018)
29,617 square feet of interdisciplinary research and teaching space
Exceptional energy performance exceeding baseline by 40%+
Beacon of sustainability education for environmental studies programs
Living laboratory showcasing sustainable building systems
Model for academic environmental research facilities
