Perspectives

Civic, Public Safety Michael Montanez Civic, Public Safety Michael Montanez

Read about the engineering behind Hennepin County’s net zero-capable Public Safety Services Headquarters 

Designed to operate 24/7 and achieve net zero energy, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Services Headquarters demonstrates how advanced engineering can support resilient, high‑performance public safety facilities. Learn how geothermal energy, heat recovery systems, solar power, and integrated sustainability strategies came together to make this complex building net zero‑capable.

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Civic, Minneapolis, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Public Safety Michael Montanez Civic, Minneapolis, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Public Safety Michael Montanez

Designing a net zero building for all day, every day

Hennepin County, Minnesota, needed an energy efficient, wellness-forward space for sheriff’s deputies to train, perform administrative tasks and meet with the public. LEO A DALY provided a daylight-filled design keeping both security and wellness in mind while delivering net zero energy under continuous operation.

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Design, Wellbeing, Architecture, Interior Design, Civic, Public Safety Chris Rich Design, Wellbeing, Architecture, Interior Design, Civic, Public Safety Chris Rich

How public safety facilities improve wellbeing among first responders

Public safety personnel face unique physical and mental challenges. Public Safety Market Sector Leader Todd LaVold explores how thoughtful design of facilities for police officers, firefighters, and EMS can significantly improve their wellbeing, performance and retention.

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