LEED Platinum green lab and classroom demonstrating cutting-edge sustainable technologies.
Emory Hill provided construction management for the Delaware Technical Community College “Energy House,” a 5,475 square-foot, residential-style educational facility designed as a working laboratory for green building technologies. Built to achieve LEED Platinum certification, the project integrates advanced systems such as geothermal heating, solar power, wind energy, rainwater harvesting, radiant floor heating, and low-VOC materials. The facility showcases energy-efficient products and sustainable design strategies for both residential and commercial applications, giving students hands-on experience with cutting-edge environmental technologies. Despite challenges from strict LEED protocols, donated product integration, and extreme weather, the project was completed on time, within budget, and to the highest environmental standards.
Awards
Excellence in Construction Award
Associated Builders and Contractors
Merit Award for Excellence in Construction
Associated Builders and Contractors
Best Green Project
Associated Builders and Contractors
Sustainable Design Green Award
Associated Builders and Contractors
LEED Platinum Certified
U.S. Green Building Council
Testimonials
“We had the pleasure of working with Emory Hill on the construction of Owen Energy House. The Emory Hill project management team established a close working relationship with our field management to coordinate the innovative design and materials used on the project. Emory Hill’s commitment helped the project team meet the challenges of a difficult project.”
-Kathy McDaniel, President of C+D Contractors
“We enjoyed working with your team on the Delaware Technical & Community College Energy House project. Being able to be the solar electric power provider for this project was a great pleasure and proud to be a part of the state of the art LEED Platinum certification process. We would always enjoy the opportunity to work with Emory Hill in the future.”
-Andrew G. Faulkner, Operations Manager at CMI Solar Electric, Inc.
“I want to take this opportunity to comment [the Emory Hill] construction team for your fine work on the recently completed Delaware Technical & Community College “Energy House” project. Your team worked with level heads in seeking resolution to the numerous construction challenges – some of which involved review of various submittal configurations to assure the owner’s representative and owners that the “best” product configurations were being utilized. Emory Hill’s team kept pace with timely communications and efficient execution, with the result being a building that will stand as a hallmark for Sustainable and Green building.”
-David Aquadro, Marvin Distributor at Super Enterprises
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