Saint-Gobain Climate + Biodiversity Positive Campus

Inspired by resilient alvar ecosystems, this project reimagines a 50-acre industrial campus in Wheatfield as climate-adaptive infrastructure supporting ceramic manufacturing. Data-driven analysis guided depaving, hydrologic reconnection, habitat restoration, and material reuse to reduce carbon, manage stormwater, and enhance biodiversity while maintaining economic viability.

Wheatfield—shaped by mid-century industry and now facing economic and climate pressures—requires models that integrate environmental performance with workforce opportunity. Climate projections informed strategies addressing flooding, groundwater stress, and shifting ecosystems.

The plan transforms underused pavement into native meadows and bioswales, improves circulation, and supports species like monarch butterflies. Reuse of on-site materials minimizes waste and embodied carbon, while climate-adaptive planting increases resilience.

Community priorities shaped public access, trails, and shared spaces that reinforce identity and well-being. Phased implementation, supported by public funding, delivers measurable gains in emissions reduction, water management, and habitat, establishing a replicable model for adaptive industrial landscapes.