Located on Minnesota’s vast western prairie, the University of Minnesota, Morris, is a national leader in campus sustainability—through sustainable development and the addition of its own wind power generator and biomass energy plant. This renovation of a two-story, 18,700 square-foot 1915 historic building serves two purposes: to act as a gateway for all visitors (including prospective students, parents, and alumni) and be a centerpiece for the campus’ commitment to sustainable design.

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• Architect: Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd., Architect & Interior Designer
• Name of Project: University of Minnesota, Morris, Welcome Center
• Location: Morris, Minnesota
• Year: 2009
• Collaborators: Karges-Faulconbridge, Inc., Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, BKBM Engineers, Structural/Civil Engineers, Oslund and Associates, Inc., Landscape Architect, JE Dunn Construction North Central, General Contractor
• Area: 18,700 square-feet
• Photo credits: Lara Swimmer Photography
• Software Used: Revit

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