Our Mission

•         Develop and promote economic, human and natural resources through cooperative efforts.  As part of its commitment to protecting natural resources, the Board of Directors committed to constructing a “green” office building.

Purpose

• Primary purpose - To demonstrate the ease and long-term cost-effectiveness of using recycled products and renewable energy alternatives in building projects
• Secondary purpose - To encourage government building projects, whether county, state or federal, to incorporate sustainable practices and materials
• Tertiary purpose - To increase market demand for recycled products and renewable energy alternatives in western Iowa

 Results

• Building is expected to be viable for at least 75 years

• Reduces landfill waste by nearly 15 tons

• Reduces CO2 emissions through energy efficient lighting, heating and cooling and avoiding materials with ozone depleting substances

·    Building designed to be efficient and cost-effective for many years to come

 Green Practices Employed

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 Links of Interest

·        HDR is a nationally recognized employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm. Established in 1917, the company employs over 3,200 professionals across the U.S. and abroad.  HDR Architecture's Sustainable Design Services assisted Golden Hills RC&D in the design process for its new building.