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Riparian WetlandsResearch CenterGDII Fall studio, 2012Individual project

The research-basedcommunity and educational program of the RiparianWetlands Research andLearning Center connects the community to the river andprovides opportunities forcommunity education,volunteering, and restoration of the riparian systems. The center is within the territory of the 10-20 year vision plan of the RiverFirst proposal set forth by the Minneapolis RiverFrontDevelopment initiative and isstrategically placed to keep theRiverFirst vision movingnorthward. Passive strategiesdesigned in the shape andorientation of the building were used to minimize energyconsumption.

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