Racine Dominican Eco Justice Center

Pragmatic Construction is providing pre-construction consultation, renovation of an existing 1912 farmhouse, and new construction of a 3,000 s.f. addition on a property in Racine, Wisconsin. The entire project, known as the Eco-Justice Center, is a sponsored ministry of the Racine Dominican Sisters. Founded in 2004, the Center is dedicated to environmental education and care of the Earth in a context of community, contemplation, creativity and cultavation. For more information on the Eco-Justice Center see: http://www.racinedominicans.org/pages/eco.cfm View a Powerpoint presentation on the project here.
	Pragmatic Construction is particularly excited to be working with project architect Bruce Zahn, AIA, St. Norbert College class of '64. Bruce has extensive experience in socially conscious and ecologically responsible design.
Eco Justice Center Integrated Green Systems will include: -Solar tempered design -Geothermal heating -Photovoltaic Array -Solar hot water collectors -Structural insulated panels (SIPs) -Durisol Foundation -Rain Barrel Water Collection System -Recycled content roofing -Energy Efficient Retrofit Bio-based Foam Insulation -Energy Efficient Window Replacement -Dual flush toilets -Reuse of all original woodwork -Reclaimed hardwood floors -Nontoxic Finishes View some photos of the work as it progresses