The new DMU Medicine and Health Sciences building in West Des Moines took a big step in fostering a cleaner, more sustainable future by incorporating energy efficiency strategies in design and construction. The new campus will be LEED-certified at the silver level by the U.S. Green Building Council. Plus, the facility is 54% more energy efficient than average buildings of the same size, allowing the university to save on operational costs for years to come. With these upgrades, the university is saving enough energy to power 650 homes for an entire year. Some of the energy-efficient measures in the new West Des Moines campus include:
A ground-coupled heat-pump system that can handle heating and cooling loads simultaneously
An efficient lighting design that uses 50% less energy, featuring lights that automatically dim when sunlight is present
Regenerative elevators that produce electricity while braking
An automatic ventilation system that adjusts based on occupancy
A system to recover and repurpose heat from exhaust air
Join IAEE and DMU’s Facility Manager for a tour of this building. We have also invited members from the design team to help answer questions.
Where: DMU Medicine and Health Sciences building
8025 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
When: October 7, 2025 at 3pm – 5pm
More information on the building and design: DMU powers students’ education at new energy-efficient campus
https://www.midamericanenergy.com/articles/dmu-case-study
Please RSVP to Erin Rasmussen at
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