Resilience Research Center

Madison, WI

Project Size: 2M

Client:

Owner: Center for Resilient Cities

Trades: HVAC

1901 was  featured in an article about the Resilience Research Center in Madison, WI. On this project, 1901 aimed to set another standard for the highest rated LEED Platinum Certified building in the world. “The Resilience Research Center is a building designed to house a year-round middle school and much more — an urban farm, a café, a neighborhood center, office space and small businesses.”

1901 installed two underground cisterns to capture rainwater for use wherever non-potable water is needed such as watering the urban gardens. 1901 also set up buried geothermal wells which provide geothermal cooling and heating. When combined with other energy efficient systems this solution does not require a back-up boiler or condenser. “Its really only been in the last five years or so that geothermal has become a viable option for commercial buildings,” says Brady Farrell, vice president of 1901 Inc. “We’re showcasing a lot of cutting-edge energy-efficiency technology in this business. These two systems are probably the most exciting aspects to the building.”