Gilder Center, Northfield Mount Hermon
The Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) Gilder Center for Integrative Math and Science Education is a 48,000 SF academic facility located on the NMH campus in Gill, Massachusetts. Designed to support a modern, interdisciplinary approach to STEM education, the building brings together math, science, engineering, and design learning under one roof.
The facility includes mastery classrooms, science and engineering labs, design and research spaces, prep rooms, collaboration pods, studios, incubator spaces, seminar rooms, multipurpose learning areas, faculty offices, and a central student hub designed to encourage collaboration and informal learning.
Sustainability was a key driver of the project from the outset. The Gilder Center was designed in alignment with the 2030 Challenge for Embodied Carbon, focusing on reducing the building’s overall carbon footprint and limiting greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction. The project achieved LEED Gold certification, reflecting its strong environmental performance and commitment to responsible building practices.
Material choices played an important role in meeting these goals. The building incorporates slate, granite, and cross-laminated timber (CLT), reducing reliance on more carbon-intensive materials such as steel, concrete, and brick.
The result is a flexible, future-ready learning environment that supports hands-on STEM education, collaboration across disciplines, and NMH’s broader mission to integrate sustainability into both teaching and campus life.
“Working with this team has been an absolute pleasure, and it has been a true team. This has been one of the most enjoyable jobs I have worked on in my career.”
Kristi Mynhier, Project Manager Scalora Consulting Group (OPM)
Client:
Northfield Mount Hermon
Architect:
Flansburgh Architects
Project Type:
New Construction
Market:
Independent School
Sustainability:
HVAC & Solar PV; Carbon Negative
Size:
48,000 sq. ft.
