Exploring the Sustainable Design of the Underground Railroad Interpretive Center showcased in "Passive House Accelerator"
Passive House Accelerator LLC serves as a publication and driving force for zero carbon construction. Jay Fox authored an article highlighting the distinctive sustainability aspects of the design of the Underground Railroad Interpretive Center. Below is an excerpt from the journal. Click here to read the full article.
The mood at the Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC) is celebratory as of the summer of 2024. Construction is set to begin on the center’s 14,000-square-foot annex, the Underground Railroad Interpretive Center, which will significantly expand the UREC’s footprint in Albany’s Arbor Hill neighborhood, as well as its programming capabilities. Designed by Hamlin Design Group, the interpretive center will not only provide visitors with immersive experiences, access to educational resources, and a host of community-oriented events, it will also serve as a model of efficiency and graceful design...
A drone photo of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Underground Railroad Interpretive Center. The UREC owns 196 Livingston and the string of properties where the new interpretive center will eventually be built (184-190 Livingston Avenue). Two properties directly to the south of the Myers Residence, 97 and 99 3rd Street, are also owned by UREC. The blue house directly to the east (192 Livingston Avenue) of the new center is privately owned. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence is located next to the blue house, at 194 Livingston Avenue, and is just out of frame. Photo courtesy of Daniel Hurtt.
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