During our late-summer "visioning sessions" with volunteers, the council became more intrigued with the idea of a "Green Building".

What is "Green"?

The terminolgy green building refers to an energy efficient, sustainable building that is also earth friendly. The idea is to design the building to serve as a tool that teaches "Green," sustainable energy usage technology and natural resource conservation principles. Imagine if each of Dan Beard Council's 30,000 youth learn a conservation practice that they can apply at home and throughout life. The Dan Beard Council is attempting to achieve LEED accredidation with the new design. The following are a few "Green" Sustainable ideas that we may incorporate into our building design now as well as ideas we will be able to consider through a fully funded vision.

Currently Planned "Green" Features

Under Floor Air Distribution
Bioswales
Building Materials with Recycled Content
Regional Materials
Rapidly Renewable Materials
Low-Emitting Materials
Shared Usage of Conference Rooms and Parking Areas
Maximum Interior Daylighting
Operable Windows for Climate Control
Carpet Tiles for Small Easy Replacement and Less Waste
High Contect Recycled Materials
High Content of Concrete in the Building
Adaptable for the Future

"Green" Features if Our Vision is Fully Funded:

Geo-Thermal Heat Pump System
Skylights and Clerestories for enhanced Natural Light
Rainwater Capture System
LEED Certification

Signature "Green" Features

Energy Usage Meter to Show Daily Energy Usage
Photovotaic Panels to Help Power the Building
"Green" Trail for Scouts