The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center, set along the beautiful Platte River, is the second largest straw bale constructed building in the United States. This education/visitor center not only provides office space for the staff, but also has a classroom/conference room, educational displays, a viewing area of the river and much more. This multi-purpose building is available for rent for business meetings or special events. For more information, click here.

Green Aspects of the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center

Insulation

• Jean material insulation
• Straw bale insulation 
• Foam insulation made from waste product left over from processing gasoline
• High efficiency, operable windows
• Closed loop geo-thermal heating and cooling system

Lighting

• Solar tube, skylights
• Fluorescent lights

Reclaimed products 

• Local cedar used as posts
• 3x14 beams from old warehouse used in Great Hall
• Recycled carpet

Other

• Sustainable harvested wood used where possible
• Low flow toilets
• Using low VOC paint
• Buying locally whenever possible
• Compost and recycling throughout area
• Using an already disturbed site for building
• Restoring land and xeriscaping
• Permeable parking lots
• Limited concrete used outside
• Limited outdoor lighting