Mennonite offices to be energy-efficient
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ELKHART, Ind.—Architects say the design for a planned office building for Mennonite offices in Elkhart, Ind., emphasizes Anabaptist values of stewardship and efficiency while leaving space for worshipful work.
LeRoy Troyer of The Troyer Group in Mishawaka, Ind., says the building, which will house Elkhart staff of Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership, Mennonite Mission Network and other Mennonite organizations in a space adjacent to Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, balances care for the earth with effective use of campaign contributions.
The design includes an emphasis on natural light, which Troyer says has been shown to increase worker efficiency and health while decreasing energy use. Leaders also plan to use other “green” technologies that are efficient, effective and affordable, including the possibility of geothermal energy for heat from water. Campaign leaders will work to incorporate Mennonite constituents’ talents and resources by finding portions of the project where workers, artists and artisans can volunteer labor or donate materials, equipment, furnishings and artwork.
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