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Department of Administrative Services

Capitol Complex "Eye on Energy"

Workforce Administration Center

Quick Facts

Building Name, Address:

Workforce Administration Center,
150 Des Moines Street, Des Moines

Primary Occupants:

Iowa Workforce Development

Years Constructed:

1977

Designers & Builders:

unknown


History/Overview

The Workforce Administration Center was a commercial property built in 1977. It was purchased by the State in 1982 to provide additional space for Iowa Workforce Development.

Green Features
  • Outdoor air enthalpy based AHU economizers
  • Remote building automation system energy management
  • Lighting schedules and Air Handling Unit (AHU) occupied/unoccupied schedules are programmed through the building automation system
  • Fluorescent lighting upgraded to efficient T-8 lamps with electronic ballasts
  • Incandescent bulbs replaced with energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps
The Workforce Administration Center is housed in a commercial property that was purchased by the State in 1982.

Photo by: Darcy Pech
Artwork on display outside of a conference room at the Workforce Administration Center.

Photo by: Darcy Pech
Although it's not located directly on the Capitol Complex, the Workforce Administration Center still has a clear view of the Capitol.

Photo by: Darcy Pech

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