Department of Natural Resources

Here is another update on the Fernow renovation. The south side of Fernow (to your right as you are entering the front door) has been terraced to let more light into the ground floor offices.  Each terrace will be planted and I have told the contractors that they have to provide small ladders so the [...]

The framing for the new classroom is up:               The framing has started on the ground floor, this picture is looking south west:               The foundation waterproofing is complete and the terracing outside the southeast offices is in place.  Each terrace will be [...]

The demolition of Fernow is nearly complete and the “reconstruction” is beginning.  As of the latest “recycling” report from Waste Management, the project has diverted (not put into a landfill) over 85% (more than 500 tons!) of the demolition materials.  The project target for LEED certification points was 75%, so this is an impressive accomplishment. [...]

Dear DNR Department and Graduate Students, This is the start of biweekly updates on the Fernow renovation progress. The demolition phase of all floors is almost completed and openings have been made for the elevator, a second set of stairs and building mechanical systems. Here is the first floor (standing in Steve Morreale’s old office [...]