Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center (Chincoteague, VA)

Department of the Interior

The new Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge was built using a holistic, sustainable approach, with a special focus on protecting wildlife and minimizing disturbance to site surroundings. The Center replaces five old, inadequate buildings, restoring natural habitat while also saving $800,000 in backlog maintenance. Low-flow showers, faucets, and waterless urinals, along with natural wastewater treatment, save two million gallons of water annually. With geothermal heat pumps, energy-efficient lighting, high-performance windows, natural daylighting, sunshading, and a high-efficiency building envelope, the Center cuts energy use by 50% compared to a typical facility.