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The state of Iowa supports sustainable design and development. In 1999, the state launched a Sustainable
Design Initiative to encourage sustainable design in state-owned facilities, with an initial focus
on Capitol Complex projects.
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About the initiative
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Starting in the mid 1990s, the DNR worked closely with the Iowa Department of General
Services (now part of the Department of Administrative Services) and project architects to establish
"Sustainable Development Principles" as part of the Iowa Capitol Complex Master Plan. The Master
Plan provides a framework for planning the future development and operations of state buildings
located near the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
Sustainability concepts addressed in the Master Plan include: sustainable site planning,
energy efficiency, water safeguarding, materials and resources conservation, indoor air quality,
solid waste reduction and environmental quality.
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Partners
Partner agencies in the Iowa Sustainable Design Initiative are committed to integrating sustainable
design into their projects to the extent possible.
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In an effort to integrate sustainable design in projects throughout the state, the DNR has extended
an invitation to other organizations to participate in this initiative.
HDR, Inc.
HDR is a comprehensive firm offering engineering, consulting and design services that provided
guidance to the Initiative. HDR specializes in problem solving for clients by using sustainable design
principles and environmentally responsible materials to maximize building efficiency and minimize
environmental impacts on the surroundings and occupants.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
The DNR's mission is to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals
and organizations to improve the quality of life for Iowans and ensure a legacy for all generations.
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
The DAS' mission is to implement a world-class, customer-focused organization that provides a
complement of valued products and services to its customers. Its general services arm provides
business services to state government agencies.
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Lecture Series
In 2002 and 2003, the Iowa Sustainable Design Initiative sponsored a lecture series to exchange information on all aspects of sustainable design. Materials from these lectures are located below in PDF format.
Sustainable Operations and Maintenance
July 24, 2003
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
July 24, 2003
Daylighting
May 20, 2003
- Kevin Nordmeyer, RDG Bussard Dikis
- Kurtis Klaassen, Iowa Energy Center Resource Station
- Don Otto
Construction Materials Recycling & Reuse Opportunities
March 2003
- Kevin Officer, EnviroConn Consulting
- Michelle Javornik, City of Bettendorf
- Cindy Kuhn, Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities ReStore
- Roger Gwinnup, The Salvage Barn, Iowa City
Iowa Sustainable Design Success Stories: A Panel Discussion
February 2003
Presenters:
- Tom Klein, KJWW, Sustainable Mechanical Design for the Iowa Laboratories Facility
- Steve Heyne, Weitz Company, Central College's New Vermeer Science Center Designed for LEED Silver Rating
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Energy Modeling and Energy Strategies
September 2002
Presenters:
- "Energy Modeling and Energy Strategies"
Prasad Vaidya, The Weidt Group
- "Energy Funding Assistance"
Monica Stone, Iowa DNR Energy Bureau
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Sustainable Site Design
August 2002
Presenters:
Craig Erickson, Shive Hattery
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Sustainable Design 101
July 2002
Presenters:
- Sustainable Design 101
Michaella Wright, HDR
- "Iowa Sustainable Design Initiative"
Merry Rankin and Jeff Geerts, Iowa DNR
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