WOODWORKS
INNOVATION
NETWORK
Westwood Hills Nature Center
St. Louis Park, MN-
Bldg system
Mass Timber
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No. Of Stories
1
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Sq. footage
13,300
This award-winning building design seamlessly connects visitors to nature, is accessible, and environmentally friendly with many energy-saving measures throughout the site. The new, innovative interpretive center provides classrooms, exhibit and lounge spaces, storage, and multipurpose rooms. Some unique features include the wood frame glulam structure, solar energy, geo-thermal energy, an interactive rainwater feature for educational purposes, and bird-safe glass.
2023 COTE® Top Ten Award-Winning Project
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Construction Cost:
$10,300,000
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Construction Type:
V-B
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Building Type:
Educational
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Material Types:
Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT or glulam), Timber-Frame / Post and Beam, Lumber
Companies Involved:
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HGA Architects & Engineers
Architect
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HGA Architects & Engineers
Structural Engineer
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RJM Construction
Construction Manager
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Integral Group
Sustainability Consultant