Pennsylvania’s first Nature Inn was built to LEED Gold specifications including, geothermal HVAC system, solar hot water system, and nine cisterns to harvest rainwater for flushing toilets. Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.’s skilled carpentry crews completed all of the structural timbers and finished woodwork with Pennsylvania hardwoods from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sources. The Inn features 16 rooms ranging from single to double beds and spacious family suites. It also includes large meeting rooms, a library, an outdoor patio, grill, and fire ring.
Details and Awards
Total Square Feet
18,500
New Construction Square Feet
18,500
Beds
24
Start Date
01/22/2009
Substantial Completion
07/30/2010
LEED Rating
Gold
LEED Cert Date
Approved
Address
147 Main Park Rd. Howard, PA 16841
Owner
Department of Conversation & Natural Resources Harrisburg, PA
Architect
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Structural Engineer
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Export, PA