At a Glance
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200K
Gross Square Feet
- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
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BETA Technologies
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- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Offices
- Client
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- BETA Technologies
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BETA Technologies Aircraft Fabrication Plant
When BETA Technologies needed a large-scale fabrication facility to produce electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, they turned to our team to help. In collaboration with design architect Vermont Studios—comprised of Studio III Architecture and Scott + Partners Architecture—we delivered an all-electric, zero-fossil fuel fabrication plant designed to achieve net zero energy for core-and-shell loads.
Located adjacent to Burlington International Airport, the manufacturing and office facility prioritizes energy efficiency through all-electric systems, a high-performance envelope, rooftop solar photovoltaics, rainwater collection and reuse, and a geothermal well system integrated with energy recovery ventilation. The 170-foot (52-metre) wide, long-span steel-framed manufacturing space opens directly to the tarmac through retractable polycarbonate and glass doors, and a central skylight brings natural light deep into the manufacturing areas, connecting BETA’s team to the changing skies above.
In addition to a facility that supports their manufacturing needs, BETA also wanted the project to enhance the surrounding natural and community context. The site offers community-focused green spaces that invite public engagement.
At a Glance
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200K
Gross Square Feet
- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Offices
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Client
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BETA Technologies
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- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Offices
- Client
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- BETA Technologies
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David Lunny, Senior Principal, Architecture
Collaboration allows us to harness the strengths of our teams to deliver design solutions that are creative, practical, and always memorable.
Christopher Gendron, Senior Associate, Community Development
Through thoughtful collaboration and putting community at the forefront of our efforts, we can create special projects that last a lifetime.
Thomas Urtz, Senior Associate, Architecture
It’s important for a designer to know and value how things are made—how feasible it is to construct something is a key part of our designs.
Bryan Andrasik, Principal, Buildings
Successful projects require genuine commitment to communication, collaboration, and understanding from all parties involved.
Heather Gianfrancesco, Associate, Buildings
Architecture is a puzzle with a myriad of pieces, of equal value. Greatness is had when they fit seamlessly to create something magical.
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