Situated in the Hudson Highlands region, The Black Rock Forest Consortium envisioned a lodge to house its’ students and administrators. Dagher Engineering developed an environmentally conscious and sustainable solution for the MEP system.

The mechanical systems consist of a high efficiency heat pump system using geothermal resources for both heating and cooling. Plumbing systems addressed the goal of water conservation with waterless composting toilets and ultra low-flow fixtures. Energy conservation goals were exceeded with the utilization of a state-of-the- art air recovery system. A photovoltaic solar system provides supplemental power and reduces the reliance on fossil fuels.

Aligned with Black Rock Forest’s mission of environmental conservation upon its 3,785 acre preserve, careful planning and design provides the lodge with a comfortable environment, minimizing energy consumption the use of non-renewable resources, and the overall impact on the environment.