Pioneers Park Nature Center Addition

Vue d'ensemble

The Pioneers Park Nature Center addition was completed in 2007 and was awarded LEED Silver certification.

Some sustainable features include:

Reduction of construction waste

• Recycled windows, light fixtures, doors, ceramic tile and dimensional lumber

Water conservation

• Low flow toilets and faucets
• Rainwater harvesting system - can capture 3000 gallons to be used for watering gardens
• Landscaping includes drought tolerant and native plants

Energy Efficiency

• Strawbale construction uses renewable resources with high insulation value
• Insulation materials:
• Ultra Touch cotton batt insulation contains 85% post-industrial recycled natural denim fibers
• Cellulose insulation contains 100% recycled content from newspapers
• Geothermal heat pump system consists of 15 wells
• Energy Star windows
• Natural daylighting with views in all occupied spaces
• T5 fluorescent lighting
• An extensive Green Roof planted with prairie species that reduces runoff, increases thermal efficiency, and reduces the heat island effect

Material choices

• Local limestone used for retaining wall
• Cedar shingles
• Concrete mix contains 30% recycled content
• EcoCycle porcelain floor tile has 40% recycled content
• Carpet tile by Shaw has 38% post industrial recycled content with an ecoworx backing
• Countertops are a pressed paper and resin composite
• Interior paint is Pro-Green 200, low VOC, low odor latex paint

The architect for the project was The Architectural Partnership and the contractor was Rogge Construction.

Lincoln Green Map
updated 11/2010 by Lincoln Nebraska