Phipps Conservatory and Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh, PA

Phipps Conservatory commissioned
IKM to design major new additions
to its 1893 glass house.

The first phase of the project
includes a new Welcome Center
at Phipps historical front door in
Schenley Park. The new visitor
center includes a cafe, gift shop and
dramatic double height entry space.

The project has been created using
green design principles and has
targeted a Silver rating under the
LEED Green Building Rating
System. features include a
green roof above an earth-sheltered
structure, thereby reducing energy
use; extensive use of regional and
recycled materials; and close
attention to indoor environmental
quality though daylighting, operable
windows and building controls.

Links: Phipps Conservatory