Welcome Center
The Welcome Center accommodates an admissions area, café, gift shop and other visitor amenities. Most of its floor space is underground which contributes to overall energy efficiency. The design compliments the original Lord and Burnham Conservatory design and does not obstruct the historic view of Phipps’ glasshouse’s iconic beauty from the front lawn. A green roof covers most of the building, providing a heat sink that further enhances the building’s efficient climate control systems. The one-half acre grounds around the Welcome Center incorporate a demonstration garden with sustainable plants that do not require pesticides, fertilizer or irrigation. A sustainable front lawn, planted with drought-resistant, endophyte-enhanced grass is managed with minimal irrigation and uses an organic lawn care program that saves a considerable amount of water and reduces toxic runoff.
Features
The Sustainable SITES initiative is a sustainable rating system that uses ten sections. Explore the sections of the Sustainable SITES initiative for each category by clicking on the links below.
- Click here to view the Welcome Center SKIM section
- Click here to view the Welcome Center SWIM section
- Click here to view the Welcome Center DIVE section
