James River Ecology School

Located on an island within a national wildlife refuge, and only accessible by ferry, this project is the result of a partnership between the James River Association and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to provide accommodations for JRA’s year-round environmental education programs. An existing manager’s residence will be renovated as an education center and to improve functionality, occupant health and thermal performance. A new two-level bunkhouse will house sleeping accommodations and commons space for the campers, who are typically inner city school children with extremely limited exposure to the natural world.

James River Ecology School Process Blog

Biodata

Location: Presquile Island, Chesterfield County Va.
Latitude: 37.07 N
Longitude: 76.49 W
Elevation: ~ 20 ft
Climate: Mixed-Humid
Sun Hours/Day: 4.5
Conditioned Area: Education Center 1,797 gsf
Conditioned Area: Bunkhouse 1,665 gsf
Year Complete: Slated Fall 2012