OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENSDESIGN Advantages: • Cost Savings for salvaging existing greenhouse foundation & slab-on-grade • Option to reuse some existing greenhouse columns Challenges:

OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS P u b l i c S t a k e h o l d e r M e e t i n g 5

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Olbrich Botanical Gardens will be a locally treasured and globally renowned source of beauty and education celebrating the importance

of plants in a sustainable world. -- OBG Vision Statement

05.21.2013 HGA Architects and Engineers, Inc. Olbrich Botanical Gardens Masterplan

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1. Welcome and Introductions 5 minutes

2. Background 10 minutes

3. Stakeholder Meeting #4 Recap 5 minutes

4. Design 45 minutes a. Building and Site Design b. Existing and Proposed Building Attributes c. Sustainability/LEED d. Budget & Phasing

[10 minute break] 5. Audience Discussion/Feedback 40 minutes 6. Next Steps


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PPublic Stakeholder Meeting 1 Tuesday, January 15 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Pre-Design: Discuss Basic Need for Project, Benchmarking, Building Condition Public Stakeholder Meeting 2 Thursday, February 21 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Programming and Planning Presentation Public Stakeholder Meeting 3 Monday, March 25 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm Schematic Design: Initial Concepts Public Stakeholder Meeting 4 Monday, April 22 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Schematic Design: Evaluate & Refine Concept Public Stakeholder Meeting 5 Monday, May 20 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Final Schematic Design Presentation

Public Stakeholder Process

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BACKGROUND


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Olbrich Botanical Gardens will be a locally treasured and globally renowned source of beauty and education celebrating

the importance of plants in a sustainable world.

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Why now?

VISITOR GROWTH

• Increase parallels Madison region’s population growth in past 20 years.

BUILDING CHALLENGES

• Facilities expanded over time since 1977 and do not function or perform for OBG’s needs.

• Building is out-of-date, in poor condition and energy inefficient

• 2025: estimated 325,000 visitors (1.5x today’s levels, based on population growth) BA

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Investments in Olbrich Botanical Gardens

EDUCATION CLASSES

• 1284% increase (1992 – 2011)

• 1992: 13 classes • 2011: 180 classes

MEMBERS

• 255 % increase (1991 – 2011)

• 1991: 1,766 households

• 2011: 6,267 households

VISITORS

• 308 % increase (1990 – 2011)

• 1990: 60,000 • 2011: 245,183

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BBalance of Parameters

BUDGET

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Site Analysis

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215 parking spaces


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EExisting Building Plan

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1. Lobby 2,383 sf

2. Gift Shop 800 sf

3. Library 424 sf

4. Atrium 1,931 sf

5. Meeting Room 1,066 sf

6. Commons 2,996 sf

7. Office 1,984 sf

8. Conservatory 9,948 sf

9. Headhouse 2,939 sf

10. Greenhouse 9,539 sf

11. Quonsets 3,392 sf


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PProgram Driver Spaces DE

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ID AREA DESCRIPTION ASF

TTOTAL PHASE EVENTS EDUCATION RENTAL PLANT SHOW

Driver Spaces 1.0 Plant Show Space 4,000 1 S S S P 1.1 Event Space 3,000 1 S S P 1.2 Pre-K - 12 Classroom(s) 3,000 1 S P 1.3

Classroom/Meeting Room/Bride's Room 800 1 S S P

1.4 Classroom/Lecture Hall 1,600 2 S P 1.5 Orientation Space 1,050 1 S P


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AREA DESCRIPTION ASF TOTAL ASF TOTAL ASF TOTAL

Multi-Purpose, Display, and Education Spaces 4,850 13,415 1,500+ Public Space 3,800 9,775 + Office Space 1,400 3,850 615+ Plant Propagation, Headhouse, and Conservatory 25,800 27,005 7,100+ Support Space 4,950 8,650 +

TOTAL ASF, ENCLOSED SPACES 40,800 62,695 10,350+ GSF Avg. Multiplier (Restrooms, Mech/Elec, Corrirdors, etc.) 1.54 1.57 1.57 TOTAL GSF 62,830 98,430 16,250+

Outdoor Covered Space -- 0 1,300

Note: Assumes Garver Cottage & storage to remain


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STAKEHOLDER MEETING RECAP


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FFeedback Discussion

• Of the sustainable initiatives discussed, which do you feel would have the greatest positive impact on the gardens and the community? –Rain gardens/parking garden design –Green roof –Storm water management

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1. Plant Show Space

2. Event Space

3. Pre-K – 12 Classrooms

4. Classroom/Mtg./Bride’s Rm.

5. Library

6. Orientation Hall

7. Lobby/Orangerie

8. Gift Shop

9. Office

10. Conservatory

11. Headhouse

12. Greenhouse

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134,470 sf existing

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PPhasing: Phase 2 Expansion DE

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SSupport Space: North of Railroad ROW DE

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1. Heated Storage: 1,340 sf 2. Cold Storage: 3,730 sf 3. Future Cold Storage: 4,250 sf 4. Support Spaces: 630 sf 5. Quonsets: 3,390 sf

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NNew Greenhouse: Exist. Location/Exist. Foundation DE

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Advantages: • Cost Savings for salvaging existing greenhouse

foundation & slab-on-grade • Option to reuse some existing greenhouse columns Challenges: • Locked into existing European structural module

making expansion difficult • Existing interior foundations will dictate zone size • Cutting and patching existing floor required to

reconfigure & improve drainage • New filter houses in close proximity to existing

Head house. • Adjacent to proposed classroom wing – will shadow

greenhouse during certain times of year. • Bleachers and cart loading area moves to north side

of greenhouse (exhaust side) or west side of greenhouse (farther from gardens)

• Circulation path/traffic through Head house remains.

Greenhouse Classrooms Bleachers

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NNew Greenhouse: New Location DE

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Advantages: • Moves greenhouse away from existing and

proposed buildings to maximize daylight • Moves circulation corridor closer to Conservatory to

minimize cross-traffic in Headhouse. • Creates exterior courtyard for bleachers and cart-

loading on east side of greenhouse, closest to gardens.

• Able to utilize a standard industry module to maximize efficiency of new structure and accommodate future expansion.

• New drainage easily incorporated into new slab-on-grade.

• Expansion options both east and west • Slight increase in size and 24% increase in capacity

due to standard module and efficient rolling bench system.

Challenges: • Cost of new foundation & slab-on-grade • Phasing considerations

Greenhouse Classrooms Bleachers

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GGreenhouse: Sun/Shadow Study DE

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December 21 – 9 am December 21 – noon December 21 – 3 pm

March 21 – 9 am March 21 – noon March 21 – 3 pm

WINTER SOLSTICE

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Existing Gift Shop retail area, storage and office space are all too small

Proposed Gift Shop areas increase square footage by 820 sf and gains 117 lf of shelving/ display. Gift shop improves productivity with layout of adjacent and efficient support spaces.

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Existing Greeter Desk is poorly located – not close enough to entry to help visitors; also, it should be multifunctional to create a presences for Membership in the Lobby


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Proposed Greeter Desk has high visibility in new orangerie/lobby. Signage creates presence for Membership. Single location for Gift Shop/Greeter Desk increases staff efficiency.


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Existing Library, storytelling, study space, work space and storage are all too small or non-existent


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Proposed Library areas increase square footage by 570 sf and gains 76 lf of shelving. Library improves productivity with support spaces. Ample multi-purpose reading/ storytelling space has views to garden.


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Inadequate space for existing staff work spaces and support spaces; also, need proper adjacencies of staff to facilitate efficient work. Volunteers have very little work space, material storage or personal storage space.


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Proposed Office Space increases square footage by 1,855 sf and gains 9 desks for staff and volunteers. Larger group work areas and storage increase productivity. Lounge allows for personal storage space.


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Existing Maintenance Facilities require better / more efficient space to support garden collections and shows.


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Proposed Maintenance Facilities and support increase square footage by 3,710 sf. New support facility north of the railroad increases back-of-house productivity.


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Existing Plant Production needs additional space particularly for overwintering tropicals and bulbs. Greenhouse condition – roof leaks, inflexible benches, energy inefficient.

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Proposed Greenhouse increases square footage of plant benches 24%. Modern systems improve plant production capability and energy efficiency. Cooler is added for bulb storage.


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Headhouse space is a jumble of uses; function suffers


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Proposed Headhouse space increases efficiency by the removal of unrelated functions. Potting area is expanded with adjacent storage and support functions.


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Specialty Events Catering

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1. Inspire and instruct 2. Model best practices 3. Make a positive impact on

the Starkweather Creek watershed

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Starkweather Creek Watershed & Green Space

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Specific Actions and Impacts - Water • Stormwater

– Clean – Reduce/Delay – Collect

• Potable water – Reduce potable water needs in building and landscape


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Specific Actions and Impacts - Water Rainwater Harvesting Tanks

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Rainwater Harvesting Tanks Tank Volume (gal) 2-yr Storm (gal) 10-yr Storm (gal) #1 5,000 5,500 10,400 #2 5,000 7,500 13,000


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Specific Actions and Impacts - Water Rainwater Harvesting Tanks -Irrigation -Toilet flushing -Wash Systems

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Photo Courtesy of www.skyharvester.com


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BBio-Swale Typical Cross Section

1’ 1’ 4’ 5’ 4’

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Specific Actions and Impacts – Plants • Native species

– Demonstrate viability, usefulness and beauty of native plants

• Biodiversity – Develop environments that support birds and insects – Use bird-friendly design principles in structures


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Specific Actions and Impacts – Energy • Overall energy efficiency

– Reduce overall building energy needs through passive design, daylight harvesting, high-performance envelope

– Use highly efficient heating, cooling and lighting systems


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Specific Actions and Impacts – People • Well-being and satisfaction

– Engage staff and visitors with the Gardens through views and connections

– Provide sunlight to interior spaces – Inspire and delight with good design

• Health – Use safe building products and finishes – Provide fresh air – Protect from hazardous chemicals and materials – Encourage healthy activities


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YOUR INPUT AND FEEDBACK

A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. -- Greek Proverb


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• Be an exciting, engaging, and relevant destination where visitors personally connect to the beauty and importance of plants in a sustainable world.

• Provide exemplary and innovative educational and interpretive opportunities based on best practices for informal education.

• Be known as a leader in Midwest horticulture by the residents of the Madison area, the 7-county region, the State, and nationally.

• Be a leader and model in sustainability in horticulture, landscape design, facilities, operations, and programs.

• Strengthen the relationship between the Gardens and its neighbors and foster trust in this relationship through both the process of this study and the end result.

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Attendees had the opportunity for discussion and questions as a large group feedback session. The above questions were comment cards for the attendees to fill out. Ratings and comments were collected and will be reported back after analysis. YO

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N D J F M A M Phase 1:

Pre-Design

Phase 2:

Schematic Design

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Core Team Meetings

Public Stakeholder Meetings: Input and feedback from the Public, Neighbors, Garden Clubs, Plant Societies, OBG Staff Groups, OBG Volunteers

Pre-Design

Schematic Design Design +

Documentation Construction + Move-in

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NNext Steps 1. Final report will be assembled and issued in mid-June

-If you have additional feedback about the project, please email through the Olbrich website

2. Fundraising Feasibility Study ongoing


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“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” -- Marcus Tullius Cicero


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Documents

OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENSDESIGN Advantages: • Cost Savings for salvaging existing greenhouse foundation & slab-on-grade • Option to reuse some existing greenhouse columns Challenges: