In collaboration with Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, AWH Architects and Urban Ecosystems are leading the planning and design of a new campus dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of wild animals. Located in Grant, Minnesota, the project reflects a commitment to energy efficiency, water stewardship, social impact, and reuse.

The WRC Grant campus is designed to support high-quality medical care while creating an environment that encourages animals’ natural recovery. Drawing from the site’s historic farmstead context, the project integrates existing structures and landscape features with new facilities designed for long-term adaptability.

Water conservation is a central design driver. Strategies include rainwater collection and a system of reclamation ponds that supply water for rehabilitation pools. These measures reduce reliance on municipal water while supporting the surrounding ecosystem.

The project also incorporates on-site energy generation and passive design strategies to reduce operational energy demand. Together, these approaches limit the campus’s environmental footprint and support the center’s mission through resilient, responsible design.

As the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota states, “The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota provides quality medical care and rehabilitation for all injured, sick and orphaned wild animals and shares its knowledge with the people who care about them.”