National Museum of Wildlife Art
Jackson, Wyoming
USA

   

Project Highlights
* Highly efficient building in a very harsh climate
* Heavy timber construction mitigated by use of timber salvaged from Yellowstone fire
* Site reclaimed and restored to native conditions
* Earth sheltering reduces building exposure in harsh winter climate
* Overlooking spectacular Elk Refuge
* Building is sited to minimize impact to land and maximize its blending with native outcropping
* All storm water is retained on-site
* All waste water is treated on-site

This project's general description

   
   
   
   
   
   
     
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
     
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