Exterior of a glass-sided, 2-story building on a sunny winter day. There is snow on the ground, and the path leading to the building has been shoveled.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Oberlin College

Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies

Lauded as “the most remarkable” of a new generation of environmentally responsible buildings by the New York Times, the Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies has received local and national recognition since its construction in 2000.

Learn About the AJLC

Explore the AJLC's website to find information on its design, ecologically-minded building systems, the Living Machine, student projects, and more!

The Building

Design Philosophy

An in-depth look at the design process, partners, and the evolution of the building since its construction.

AJLC Design Philosophy

Building Systems

Learn about how the AJLC incorporates ecological design to promote carbon neutrality and responsible energy use.

AJLC Building Systems

Research & Education

Find out the latest courses, student research, and community events going on.

AJLC Research & Education

News and Contacts

In the Media

Links to various publications that have written about the AJLC.

AJLC In the Media

Staff

Meet our faculty and staff that run day-to-day operations within the center.

AJLC Staff

About

Learn how the AJLC’s data monitoring systems and the website came about.

About

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