H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) is proud to announce that its world
headquarters building in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota has received the
prestigious 2010 AIA (American Institute of Architects) Minnesota
25-Year Award. Established by AIA Minnesota in 1981, the 25-Year Award
recognizes exemplary architectural projects that have withstood the test
of time. Designed by HGA Architects & Engineers, the H.B. Fuller
building represents the mid-century efforts of the architectural
profession to address environmentally responsible building and energy
conservation. The building was designed at the time of the energy crisis
of 1979 and was aligned to H.B. Fullers vision of environmental
sustainability. The site consists of several acres of wetland habitat
and a sixty-acre lake, so the goal was to create minimal impact upon the
site. Upon completion, 97% of the site was preserved as unmodified
wetland and wildlife habitat. Over the years, the building has received
numerous national conservation and innovation awards due to its highly
energy efficient structure.
“Our headquarters site is just another
representation of our commitment to innovation and sustainability which
we strive for in our research, products, and all aspects of how we
operate.”
We at H.B. Fuller are proud to receive this recognition for our
long-term commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, states
Michele Volpi, H.B. Fuller CEO. Our headquarters site is just another
representation of our commitment to innovation and sustainability which
we strive for in our research, products, and all aspects of how we
operate.
Jurors for this years 25-Year Award were John Cuningham, FAIA, founder
of Cuningham Group Architecture; Nathan Johnson, AIA, 2009 Young
Architect recipient and founder of 4RM+ULA; and Blaine Brownell, AIA,
Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Design and
founder of the design/research firm Transstudio. The jurors were
impressed by the trueness to sustainability at the time of construction
as well as in todays society. The building displays the test of time,
with a cohesive plan. The detailing and care of the connections along
with the preciseness of the site make the structure very interesting and
appealing, creating a very pleasant workspace, commented one juror.
Another added, The project complements the ideas of sustainability and
responsible building of its time and holds up to green building
standards established twenty years after.
About H.B. Fuller Company:
For more than 120 years, H.B.
Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider, focusing on
perfecting adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemical
products to improve products and lives. Recognized for unmatched
technical support and innovation, H.B. Fuller brings knowledge and
strength to help its customers find precisely the right formulation for
the right performance. With fiscal 2009 net revenue of $1.235 billion,
H.B. Fuller serves customers in packaging, hygiene nonwovens, paper
converting, general assembly, wood working, construction and consumer
businesses. For more information, visit HBFuller.com,
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About AIA Minnesota:
The American Institute of Architects
Minnesota, founded in 1892, is dedicated to strengthening our
communities, improving our built environment and providing exceptional
design. For more information on the organization and Minnesota
architectural firms, reference our web site at www.aia-mn.org
and pick up a copy of Architecture Minnesota, the award-winning
architectural magazine of the Mid
Source: Business Wire
