RDG Out & About: Iowa Energy Summit

October 09, 2023
Architecture Sustainability College & University Health Science Education

Steve King, AIA joins a panel discussion highlighting the design approach of Des Moines University's new ground-up campus. 

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023

  • Time: 1 p.m. (CDT)

  • Location: Skinner B

Session Details

The built environment is an asset to maximizing human potential and cultivating well-being. “Edge of Advancement and Beyond: A Case Study of the New DMU West Campus” will highlight the design approach of the new Des Moines University's new, ground-up campus set across 88 acres featuring a high-performance central geothermal campus plant, flexible learning environment, with a focus on health and wellbeing. The design for the campus takes direction from the site’s natural beauty and diverse physical characteristics, building on the concept, "the edge of advancement," to imagine an innovative, iconic campus that reflects DMU's values, respects the land, connects to the community, and offers an inclusive, intuitive environment. The project is pursuing both LEED and WELL Certification and opening fall 2023. RDG’s Steve King, AIA will be joined by Vinoth Sekar from Willdan, Matt Brown from Formation Group and David Inghram from IMEG Corp.

Find more info and registration details here.

About the Iowa Energy Summit

Each year, the Iowa Energy Summit convenes energy-minded professionals from across Iowa to receive cutting-edge education, exchange ideas, and meet potential partners, advisors and customers. Presenters, exhibitors and attendees cut across sector, function, location and career stage to ensure that every attendee leaves with a broader perspective, actionable new ideas, new relationships, and benchmarks.