High Performance Building Tour: Ford Calumet Environmental Center

11559 South Stony Island Avenue,Chicago IL 60633

21 September, 2022

Description

Once an ecological sanctuary dominated by wetlands, Big Marsh Park is one of many areas within the Calumet Region that was altered by more than a century of industrialization. The brownfield is now the Chicago Park District’s largest reclamation project, with a 9,300-square-foot facility at its entrance that serves as both a gateway and a hub—educating visitors about the site’s past and setting precedent for a new, sustainable future. Attendees will learn about many of the site's unique features, including: Nail laminated timber constructionOn-site black water management with constructed wastewater wetland systemBird-safe building designSite remediation and wildlife conservation effortsIf you would like to arrive early or stay late, rental bikes are available and a fun way to experience the rest of Big Marsh Park! Speakers & Tour Guides: Robert Webber, AIA, Chief Sustainability Officer at Valerio Dewalt TrainAlex Raynor, AIA, former Architect at Valerio Dewalt TrainTom Daly, AIA, Senior Associate, Valerio Dewalt TrainStephen Bell, Center Director, Big Marsh ParkLearn more about this Chicago Park District project designed by Valerio Dewalt Train.