SMHF Integrated Campus Strategy 2026

April 7, 2026

Steven Myron Holl Foundation
Integrated Campus Strategy
2026

This document outlines the planning framework guiding current and mid-term capital improvements across the Steven Myron Holl Foundation campus. The Foundation is advancing a comprehensive campus plan across five priority areas: energy infrastructure, environmental systems, visitor access, building performance, and landscape stewardship.

This integrated approach ensures that investments deliver cumulative, measurable gains in efficiency, resilience, and environmental impact.

Energy Infrastructure
The Archive is heated and cooled via a geothermal system, supplemented by photovoltaic solar panels that reduce reliance on grid-based energy. Upgrading the mid-century Commons wing to contemporary environmental standards represents the next phase of implementation. Geothermal installation at the ‘T’ Space Commons will eliminate on-site fossil fuel, reduce annual energy costs, and improve system efficiency. Together, these systems establish a resilient, low-carbon energy model for the campus.

Environmental Infrastructure
Upgrades to septic and water infrastructure are planned to improve reliability, support increased public use, and align with current environmental standards. These improvements strengthen long-term site performance and reduce operational risk. Accessibility and Visitor Arrival Planned improvements to the arrival sequence include an expanded accessible foyer, along with upgrades to site circulation, road access, and parking. These interventions enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall visitor experience as public programming continues to expand.

Building Envelope Modernization
Targeted upgrades to the ‘T’ Space Common’s building envelope—including façade improvements and high-performance glazing—will reduce heat loss, improve thermal efficiency, and enhance daylight conditions. These measures lower energy demand while extending the lifespan of the mid-century structure.

Landscape and Woodland Stewardship
The campus grounds are managed as an integrated ecological system, including woodland stewardship, ecological planting, and demonstration gardens that support environmental education and responsible land management. Planned initiatives also incorporate water management at the rainwater collection pool, along with maintenance of the green roof, which contribute to the campus’s sustainability and the experiential quality of the landscape.