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title: "CBS’s “America ByDesign: Architecture” Features ECT’s Stanley Center Project"
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# CBS’s “America ByDesign: Architecture” Features ECT’s Stanley Center Project

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**Did you catch it? The Stanley Center for Peace and Security Headquarters was featured in the season finale of *America ByDesign: Architecture* on CBS!**

Watch now: [Click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-v53UZxO0Y) to see the Season 2, Episode 7 spotlight on cutting-edge architecture across the U.S. The Stanley Center segment begins at 9:52.

https://youtu.be/6-v53UZxO0Y?si=Kb\_INBlTyrGd-sU4

 A Model for Sustainable Architecture**

The Stanley Center is setting a new benchmark in sustainable design, on track to become one of the most self-sustaining buildings in the world.

*“What’s so impressive about this project is that they are pursuing the Living Building Challenge (LBC), one of the most difficult sustainability standards.”*  
— Lakisha Ann Woods, EVP/CEO, The American Institute of Architects

**Innovative, Sustainable, and Community-Focused** Designed in collaboration with Neumann Monson Architects, ECT’s team of engineers and landscape architects created a Living Building that redefines environmental responsibility.

**Smart Water Management** The site’s iconic cisterns capture and repurpose over 100,000 gallons of rainwater annually, fully supplying the building’s potable water and irrigation—eliminating reliance on city water.

**Rooted in Place**  
Paying tribute to Muscatine, Iowa, the landscape features 100% native vegetation, mirroring the region’s savannas. The central courtyard includes a community garden that supports the local food pantry.

**Adaptive Reuse**  
Rather than building new, the former public library was retrofitted, preserving 95% of its original structure.

*“The Stanley Center is foreshadowing the future of architecture—not tearing down old buildings but repurposing them for a new life.”*  
— Thomas Wong, Architect featured in America ByDesign

Proud partners in sustainability, ECT is honored to contribute to this groundbreaking Living Building Challenge project.

Contact [Jason Cooper](mailto:jacooper@ectinc.com) to explore ECT’s sustainable design expertise.

Read more about the project [here](https://www.ectinc.com/projects/stanley-center-for-peace-security-headquarters/).

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## Jason Cooper

Operations Director

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 CONTACT  ](mailto:jacooper@ectinc.com?cc=corp@ectinc.com&subject=America%20ByDesign%20Stanley%20Center)