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McHenry County Defenders

Woodstock, Illinois, USA

Recycling, Education & Advocacy
site plan, showing topography

'New Home" Vision...

General

Create a new showcase facility that can be a learning tool and an inspirational example for our membership, the public and the building profession

Demonstrate leadership in state-of-the-art environmental and energy efficient design by using the most advanced, innovative and cost-effective products available

Protect and enhance indoor air quality to ensure the health, comfort and productivity of the occupants

Energy

Maximize environmental and financial benefits via:

  • energy efficiency
  • renewable energy sources, and
  • sale of excess energy

Materials

Use innovative, natural, renewable, low-toxic and/or recycled materials in place of conventional materials, to reduce toxic emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes, and to demonstrate these materials' viability under actual conditions

Structure

Demonstrate cutting-edge, cost-effective energy-efficient design and equipment throughout the building

Grounds

Demonstrate environmentally-sound landscaping and water management practices
Site should include:

  • dock w/ room for 6 or 7 trailers
  • parking for one box truck and one van
  • parking

Download the full Project Intent Statement (PDF)...

Download the vision summary and space usage (PDF)...

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