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Project Detail
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Banquet Hall
Mansfield, Ga.
Date of completion: 2005
CxGBS Services:
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) commissioning, construction phase commissioning
Project Overview:
The Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, Ga. serves as a natural resources training center for children and adults. The primary buildings include the Visitor’s Center, Adult Lodge, Commons Building and the feature building, the Banquet Hall, which is the primary location for meetings, dining and educational opportunities.
The banquet hall features natural light, expansive views and a massive stone fireplace adjoining a 2,500-square-foot deck. It was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) - NC Silver certification in 2005.
Sustainable Design Features:
- Natural views obtained through abundant glass and glazing
- No potable water for irrigation through use of natural vegetation
- 73.70 percent of materials were manufactured within 500 miles of the project site
- Exemplary performance for Materials & Resources (MRc 5.1)
Team:
- Owner: Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Developer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Architect, Interiors & Landscape: THW Design
- Mechanical Engineer: Telesis/Covalent
- Contractor: Foster & Company, Inc.
- LEED Consultant: The Epsten Group
- Commissioning: Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc. (CxGBS)