Mass. Exhibit Examines Sustainable Green Architecture

A new exhibition at UMass Amherst called “Greening the Valley: Sustainable Architecture in the Pioneer Valley,” showcases sustainable structures, from large-scale university and commericial buildings, to private residences and low-income housing designed by locally and nationally recognized architects. The projects, which are highlighted by photographs, videos, models and virtual tours, feature natural and recycled materials and finishes, and incorporate green elements such as geothermal heating and cooling, tight insulation systems, low-wattage lighting, green roofs, and water saving devices. Meg Vickery, curator of the exhibit, dreamed up the idea two years ago when she was inspired by some local architectural projects with the idea that green is accessible, and people need to know about it. To read this article, click here.