Environmentally Responsible Building Sets Good Example

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 30) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Administrative Headquarters, located on the Centennial Campus of N.C. State University, has won this year’s Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance in the Institutional Category for its environmentally compatible, low impact construction and operation.

The award was presented at a public ceremony on Thursday, (Oct. 26) at the McKimmon Center of N.C. State University.

The awards jury noted that the Wildlife Resources Commission’s headquarters is an “embodiment of environmental responsibility and a pioneering building,” adding that the garden ponds on the grounds were notable and the building has “impressive solar control.”

“Our building was designed to reflect the agency’s commitment to conserving the state’s natural resources and we appreciate the city’s acknowledgment of that stewardship,” said Gordon Myers, deputy director of Operations and Technical Services.

As a pilot project in the state’s High Performance Buildings Program, this sustainable building incorporates reusable and renewable resources, provides natural lighting, complements the natural characteristics of the site, causes minimal environmental impact and uses energy efficiently.

Since 1983, the Raleigh City Council has awarded more than 200 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for Community Appearance to developers, designers, building owners, community groups, civic clubs, churches and citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the character, environment and appearance of Raleigh.