Ohiopyle Visitor Center Certified and Recognized
The visitor center at Ohiopyle State Park has achieved LEED Gold Certification. Incorporating an ecological wastewater treatement system, a ground coupled heating and cooling system, salvaged stone, and other responsible design strategies, the building serves to educate visitors on the significance of environmental awareness and decision-making within the natural setting of a state park.
The project was also awarded a 2015 Forever Green Award by the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The Forever Green Award recognizes the building for “Improving The Acceptance of Green” by incorporating incorporating a variety of environmentally responsible design and construction strategies into the visitor experience. Built for Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the visitor center is a gateway to the Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania and was designed to introduce visitors to the area and to communicate messages of environmental stewardship.
Visitor Center at Ohiopyle Honored
The Falls Area Visitor Center at Ohiopyle State Park was honored by the Green Building Alliance (GBA) at their Emerald Evening on Thursday September 20, 2018. On the occasion of its 25th Anniversary, the GBA,…
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Collaborations in Conservation
Helping organizations achieve long-term sustainability and improving the quality of life for building inhabitants and visitors is core to our mission at SMP Architects. One such organization is the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural…
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SMP Collaborates with DCNR
SMP has collaborated with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for nearly 10 years on multiple projects located within State Parks and State Forests throughout the state.