Brock Environmental Center

The Brock Environmental Center
Brock Environmental Center is located in Virginia
Brock Environmental Center
Location within Virginia
General information
TypeEnvironmental center and office space
LocationVirginia Beach, Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36°54′14″N 76°05′52″W / 36.9039°N 76.0979°W / 36.9039; -76.0979 (Brock Environmental Center)
Construction started2012
Completed2014
CostUS$21 million[1]
OwnerThe Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Technical details
Floor count1
Floor area10,000 sq ft (930 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)SmithGroupJJR
Main contractorHourigan Construction

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's (CBF) Brock Environmental Center is located on the banks of the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is designed to meet the highest environmental standards in accordance with The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and the Living Building Challenge. Home to CBF's Hampton Roads staff and local conservation group, Lynnhaven River NOW, the Brock Center will benefit the larger public with spaces indoors and out for community and student groups.[2]

  1. ^ Luzzatto, Donald (9 November 2014). "Building A Seaside Future". Virginian Pilot. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  2. ^ Komp, Catherine (4 December 2014). "New Model For Green Building Opens In Virginia Beach". Virginia Currents. NPR. WCVE-FM. Retrieved 15 January 2015.