Eco Office

The Southface Eco Office, designed by Lord Aeck Sargent, serves as a high-performance commercial office and educational facility. The building integrates advanced green building strategies, including an extensive rainwater harvesting system and a photovoltaic array, to address regional environmental challenges such as stormwater management and energy efficiency. The Eco Office demonstrates sustainable design principles through its use of a green roof, native landscaping, and energy-efficient systems that reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The building also functions as a living laboratory, providing real-time data on its energy and water usage, which is available to the public. As a regional demonstration project, it showcases replicable solutions for sustainable construction while serving as a hub for research, advocacy, and training in green building practices. Through these features, the design reflects an ecological approach, seamlessly blending functionality with environmental stewardship.