Dane County Courthouse
Madison, Wisconsin

The new Dane County Courthouse is the second largest—and quite possibly the "greenest"—courthouse in Wisconsin. The sandstone color and triangular, flatiron shape help the building to blend with Madison’s downtown. The building’s angles and confined site, however, made construction particularly challenging. The 10-story, $44 million, flatiron building was constructed using many recycled and environmentally friendly materials. Faux stone wainscoting, for example, was made from sawdust and recycled ceiling tiles. A roof garden off the fourth floor will help to control runoff and provide quiet space for court visitors and employees. Construction waste from the project was also recycled.

Project Size: 255,610 s.f. Completion: October 2005 Delivery Method: Open Bid Architect: Durrant Architects Awards: The Daily Reporter Top 20 Projects in Wisconsin 2005 AGC Build Wisconsin Award 2006