Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center – GA Dept. of Natural Resources

The Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, Georgia 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.

The CxGBS Holistic Commissioning® process commissioned the building enclosure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Added value through CxGBS® services:

Working alongside our project team, our unique process and extensive building experience provided the following guidance and sustainable solutions:

• Guidance regarding construction indoor air quality and construction waste management.
• Natural views obtained through abundant glass and glazing.
• No potable water used for irrigation through use of natural vegetation.
• More than 73 percent of materials used were manufactured within 500 miles of the project site.
• Exemplary performance for Materials & Resources (MRc5.1) LEED credit

TEAM:

Owner:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Design Professionals:
THW Design

Construction Professionals:
Foster & Company, Inc.

Commissioning Professionals:
Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc.