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General Project Information

Architectural Credit:

Neumann Monson Architects

Location: Muscatine, Iowa, United States
Project Substantial Completion Date: 1/31/2023
Program type(s): Office - Medium (< 100,000 sf)
Total Site Area (gross sq. ft): 17,097
Total Building Area (gross sq. ft): 19,823
Project substantial completion date: 1/31/2023
Climate zone: 5A
Project site: Previously developed land
Project team: 
General Contractor: Graham Construction
Engineer - MEPT: Design Engineers
Engineer - Structural: Raker Rhodes
Engineer - Water Systems: Biohabitats
Engineer - Civil and Landscape: Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT)
Materials Consultant: Integrated Eco Strategy (IES)
Workplace Furnishings: HNI Corporation

Project Overview:
The Stanley Center for Peace and Security, rooted in Muscatine, Iowa—a Mississippi River town of 23,000—is a catalyst for global change, addressing climate action, mass violence prevention, and nuclear disarmament through innovative policy and collaboration. Its headquarters, a net-carbon-negative renovation guided by the Living Building Challenge, exemplifies its commitment to regenerative design and sustainability. This transformative project supported the regional economy, educated tradespeople, and created supply chain ripple effects, driving local, national, and global conversations about climate action. Now a vibrant community hub, it empowers this 69-year-old organization to inspire equitable solutions and foster a resilient, peaceful future.

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