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Green
Building Expansion Project
Green Building Project Goal:
In
a dramatic first for the City of Springfield, the Discovery Center
announced that its new addition will be a LEED-Certified Building,
making it one of the most environmentally-responsible buildings
in the State of Missouri.
By
using high performance and sustainable building standards on the
Center's 29,000 square foot renovated and expanded structure,
we are creating an atmosphere that:
- fosters
environmental responsibility through a natural learning/living
laboratory experience for our visitors.
- provides
a healthy environment for guests and employees.
- expands
educational opportunities & increases the Center's visibility
- decreases
the Center's annual operating costs.
Project's Sustainable Design Goals:
- To reduce,
reuse, and recycle resources and materials where ever possible
during construction and ultimately on a day to day operational
basis.
- To implement
features and practices to promote a healthy work environment.
Project Energy Education Goals:
- To educate
the city and Ozark region's residents and tourists by providing
a high profile demonstration venue of high performance "green"
buildings.
- Produce
a comprehensive guide pointing out "green" amenities in the
building, the purpose and outcomes expected from these choices.
- Educate
board and staff so they are well versed to discuss the sustainable
building practices we implement out in the community and with
visitors as well as the impact on the operational expenses.
- Create
media worthy events designed to highlight the building, impact
on operational costs, and the educational components reflected
throughout the building.
- Develop
new curriculum and expand on our current Enviro-mania program
to discuss the benefits of the choices the DCS made during construction
and the long-term impact.
- Provide
project information on a designated page on our web site.
- Coordinate
with the City of Springfield, City Utilities and Greene County
to house demonstrations and exhibits on wind and solar sources.
- Maintain
and expand the Choose Environmental Excellence status, an advisory
group that recognizes sustainable practices.
- Be a regional
resource/clearinghouse for sustainable practices and environmental
education in all respects, ie: air, water, environmental justice,
and solid waste.
Heroes Wanted -
We have secured over 85% of the $3.76 Million Capital Campaign
Funds needed to complete this project. We still need to raise
$600,000. If you are interested in donating cash or construction
resources please contact Emily Fox, click here
for her contact information.
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Anita
Randolph, Department of Natural Resources
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Barbara
Lucks, City of Springfield
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Bill
Miller, Board Member, Discovery Center
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Bryan
Fielder, Springfield Engineering Company
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Dave
Coonrod, Green County Presiding Commissioner
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Dave
Fraley, Springfield City Utilities
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David
Harrison, Department of Natural Resources
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David
Hutton, HK&W, Inc.
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Debbie
Shantz, Board Member, Discovery Center
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Gary
Deaver, Springfield City Council
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Gerry
Lee, Springfield City Utilities
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Harold
Bengsch, Ret. Director, Greene Co. Health Dept.
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Julie
Brown, Past Board Pres., Discovery Center
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Lezah
Stenger, Past Board Pres., Discovery Center
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Michael
Cordonnier, Past Board Pres. Discovery Center
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Peter
Dreyfuss, Department of Energy
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Shawn
Harris, Board President, Discovery Center
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Steve
Mahfood, Director, Dept. of Natural Resources
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Vern
Morgan, City of Springfield
Staff
Team Members:
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Fawn
Warner, Education Director, Discovery Center
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Jim
Hawkins, Exhibits Coordinator, Discovery Center
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Mindy
Bowen, Outreach Coordinator, Discovery Center
Professional
Team:
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Architect:
H Design Group
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Green
Building Consultants: Jason Hainline, EMSI
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MEP
Consultants: Malone Finkle Eckhardt & Collins, Inc.
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General
Contractor: DeWitt & Associates
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Structural/Civil
Engineers: Mettemyer Engineering
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Project
Champion: Emily Fox, CEO, Discovery Center
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US
Green Building Council Member
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Association
of Science Technology Centers
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Choose
Environmental Excellence
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City
of Springfield
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Environmental
Collaborative of Community
Partnership of the Ozarks
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Greene
County
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City
Utilities
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Vision
20/20 Environmental Task Force
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Springfield
Area Chamber of Commerce
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Branson
Area Chamber of Commerce
Project Contact Information
Emily
Fox, CEO
efox@discoverycenter.org
417-862-9910 ext. 700 | fax: 417-862-6898
438 St. Louis Street | Springfield, MO 65806
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