Blue Earth and Nicollet County Humane Society Riverside Regional Pet Shelter

The current facility in Mankato is deteriorating and literally at a breaking point. It is landlocked in a residential neighborhood. Based on its limited size at 800 sf , it can be licensed only for 10 dogs and 35 cats, far below the demand for care. In addition, the roof leaks, drywall and plaster are crumbling, and there are only two parking spaces for visitors, staff and volunteers.

The new facility will have much more space for the organization from housing animals, caring for them, open space outdoors, access to the Minnesota River trail system, and offers much greater exposure to the community. The expanded parking offers space for staff, volunteers and visitors. The PV solar panels and energy efficiency will lower the organizations operational costs and help focus the contribution it receives to go directly to caring for the cars and dogs it houses.

This project was modeled in REVIT for all presentation & construction drawings allowing it to be used in energy modeling software as well. This project will also become the first project to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold Certified in Southern Minnesota.

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