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New Monastery Building
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Brief History
The sisters were invited to move from Iowa to Madison in 1953 to open a Catholic girls’ high school.In 1966, the school was closed and converted to one of the first ecumenical retreat centers in the state.In 2006, the sisters’ community became fully ecumenical.In 2008 the old, 60,000 square foot high school building (Benedict House) was decommissioned.
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Sisters Lynne Smith, Joanne Kollasch & Mary David WalgenbachBenedictine Women of Madison
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Core Benedictine Values
Communal living
Commitment to prayer and meaningful worship
Commitment to justice and peace
Hospitality
Care for the earth
Inclusive ecumenical spirit and members
Balance between contemplation and work
Progressive attitude and approach to life
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Community CharacteristicsOffers spirituality programs, guidance and retreatsPartners with laity, clergy and other organizationsBeautiful restored land and facilities Independent financial structure and resourcesEffective and supportive boards and committeesHistory of pioneering (risk takers)Ability to make difficult decisionsFederation with other Benedictine women
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Community Outreach
Center for spiritual growth, dialogue and renewal
Eco-spirituality using the restored land as a living classroom
Worship inclusive of all
Ecumenical dialogue among area clergy and laity
Interaction with ecumenical and other communities
Global connections
Involved in Dane County United, Luke House ministry
A viable vocation choice for single Christian women
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Land Restoration Projects
115 acres of native prairie restored 1996 to present
10,000 year old glacial lake restored
1997 - 1999
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Past Recognition of the Sisters’ EffortsLake Mendota Priority Watershed Demonstration Project – 1996
Yahara Lakes Association Certificate of Appreciation – 1997
Rabbi Swarsensky Humanitarian Service Award (for ecumenism) – 1997
Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment –1998
Leopold Restoration Award, Friends of the UW Arboretum – 2002
Dane County Waters Champion – 2005
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“Weaving prayer, hospitality, justicecare of the earth into a shared way of life as an ecumenical
Benedictine community.”
and
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The New Monastery Building
The new monastery building is an extension of the mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery.
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Prayer
Oratory
Assembly Room
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Hospitality
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Justice
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Care for the Earth
The new monastery building was constructed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest LEED® (Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design) certification level
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Benedict House Recycling
Donated to Habitat Restore 9 tonsTo landfill 12.5 tonsRecycled or re-used on site 8,628.6 tons
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New Building Characteristics
50% less space than Benedict House (right-sized)
Space designed to best meet mission and vision
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) design, construction and certification at the platinum level
Geothermal heating and cooling using wellsActive solar energy generationReduced energy consumptionReduced water usageReduced site runoffSpace for education in environmental sustainability and green buildingStrive for “zero carbon footprint”
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New Building Characteristics (cont.)
Guest-friendly arrival and entry space
Adequate and functional worship space for up to 300
Concert and conference space for up to 300
Space specifically designed to meet the needs of oblates (lay associates) and retreatants
Consolidation of dining spaces
Enhanced and expanded library space
Consolidation of office spaces
More flexibility in space use options
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Stormwater ManagementErosion control berm
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Blending with the natural landscapeBuilding carefully set into hillside
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Blending with the natural landscape Trees protected between buildings
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Drilling 39 geothermal wells – each 300 feet deep
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Geothermal wells before connection
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Connecting the wells
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Compaction of geothermal system(Below the frost line)
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Geothermal piping into the maintenance building(3 arrays with 13 wells connected to each)
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Geothermal heat pumpsin the maintenance building
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Geothermal circulating pumpsin the maintenance building
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High pressure pump for fire protection sprinkler system
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Multiple insulation layers
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Operable upper (and lower) windows
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Solar tubes bring natural light into interior spaces
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Natural day-lighting in all occupied areas
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Operable windows for natural ventilation
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Custom glazed wood windows to manage glare and heat gain.
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Some LEED StatisticsStorm water runoff reduced to 13% below pre-development levels:
Two rain gardensAll native landscapingPervious concrete in key parking areasTwo green roofsRain barrels
Building water usage 53.9% below LEED baseline building.
Primarily due to fixture selection.Energy use 59.2% below LEED baseline building.
14.7% supplied by initial photovoltaic.
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Tankless water heatersInstant natural gas heaters for kitchen and dish washing room
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Baptismal font – local materials
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Bamboo floors – rapidly renewable resource
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CarpetingPre-consumer recycled content: 7%
Rapidly renewable materials content: 6%
Post-consumer recycled content: 10%
Low volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Recyclable: 100%
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Reused Components of Old Building
Maintenance building – lowest level of decommissioned building re-used.
Organ – shipped to Cleveland manufacturer for re-build and re-installation.
Bells – shipped to Cincinnati for re-furbishing and re-installation.
Walk in cooler – dismantled, re-sized and reinstalled to store site-grown produce.
Furniture – stored in 3 semi-trailers during construction for re-use in new building.
Well – maintained and upgraded to serve all buildings.
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Reused Components of Old Building (cont.)
Telephone and computer – networks, fiber-optic, repeaters and switches re-used.
Prairie – seeds and plants from existing restored prairie used for native landscaping on site.
Well, backup generator and electric and phone mains.
Mantel – fireplace mantel from retreat and guest house relocated over main entry door of new building.
Artwork – icons, Owen Gromme “Endangered Species” artist proofs and other artwork reused in new building.
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Re-installing the organ
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Outdoor gathering area with permanent fire pit
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Parking area over geothermal wells. Photovoltaic parking lot lights.
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Parking areaPervious concrete in some stalls for water infiltration.
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Installing green roof over garage
drainage under pavers andadded insulation
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Green roof 4 months after plantingreflective materials used for pavers
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Rain garden, rough gradingWill include 2 feet of engineered soil mixture
to optimize plant growth and water infiltration
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Photovoltaic cells Will generate 15% of the building’s energy needs
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White roof for reflectivity
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Installing columbarium in Memorial Garden
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Columbarium in Memorial Garden
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Green Cleaning
A “Green Cleaning Management Plan” provides a healthy indoor environment.
The plan is based on JohnsonDiversey’s Healthy High Performance Cleaning (HHPC) program and the Green Seal Environmental Standard for Cleaning Services (GS-42).
A detailed listing of Green Seal Certified products is provided in the plan. Any product not listed therein MUST be reviewed for compliance BEFORE being used in any capacity at Holy Wisdom Monastery.
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Expected outcomes of this project:
A model of the highest standards of sustainable building in the U.S.An example to others that “green” building is a viable choice.New and expanded opportunities for worship, conferences, lectures, exhibits, tours, school field trips and internships.5 additional acres of native vegetation to protect the Yahara Lakes watershed and local aquifer.
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