MSR Design

Great to see Mill 19 featured in this U.S. Green Building Council article “LEED Core and Shell Projects Bring Sustainable Character to Their Communities.” Writer Heather Benjamin states, “The beauty of the structure’s positive and negative space adds to its success. The original steel beams, resplendent in their patina of time, soar above the new manufacturing spaces. A full-height, full-length corridor of open space, what [MSR Design architect Chris] Wingate calls ‘the experiential heart’ of the site, connects the new buildings and the historic frame.” Read more here: https://zurl.co/i1pV Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) Corey Gaffer

Less than two weeks until our Ribbon Cutting & Welcome Celebration on October 30 at 5 pm! We'll have all the official goings-on and then welcome the public into our new Walmart Foundation Community Room to celebrate with many of our community partners who helped make the expansion a success. You won't want to miss it (or be late).

What a great day for affordable housing! 🏠 💚 Thank you to everyone who attended our Minnesota workshop last week. We had an incredible time convening local leaders to hear from Danny Desjarlais about the Lower Sioux Indian Community's #hempcrete innovations. Attendees rolled up their sleeves and got hands-on with Habitable's Informed™ product guidance, charting a roadmap to healthier building products. A heartfelt thanks to our brilliant partners and presenters who made this event a catalyst for change: Richard Graves, FAIA Chris Herndon, MBA NEOO Partners Inc. Kevin Walker LHB, Inc. Riverton Community Housing MSR Design Mary Novak Rhys MacPherson Michelle Baltus Pribyl Your expertise and passion lit up the room! 🌿 🔨 Together, we're not just building houses but healthier, more sustainable communities. Let's keep the momentum going! #AffordableHousing #SustainableBuilding #MinnesotaInnovation

How the Furniture Industry is Stepping Up on Circularity. Responding to new studies that spotlight the environmental impact of furniture, manufacturers, dealers, and start-ups are accelerating transparency, reuse, and decarbonization. In a 2022 study conducted by MSR Design, the firm highlights an EPA estimate that some 8.5 million tons of office assets end up in U.S. landfills annually. “As a result, it is critical to normalize salvaging, reusing, and refurbishing in the design process to reduce furniture embodied carbon,” the authors note. https://lnkd.in/e6qUrC8W

🌍✨ MSR Design's report entitled "Embodied Carbon in Commercial Furniture” is featured in a Metropolis Magazine article that highlights how the furniture industry is stepping up on circularity. With 8.5 million tons of office assets ending up in U.S. landfills annually, we're advocating for salvaging, reusing, and refurbishing furniture to reduce embodied carbon. Read more about how these practices can reshape the future of sustainable design: https://zurl.co/VmtY 🌱 #SustainableDesign #EmbodiedCarbon #CircularEconomy

Principal & Architect Paul Mellblom was a featured speaker at the Bisnow Twin Cities Construction & Development conference yesterday. Paul addressed the topic of how the last year fared for Twin Cities development, and what's coming next in 2025. #Bisnow

MSR Design's director of sustainability Simona Fischer contributed to the "Who's Who in the Circular Workplace" global guide just published by Green Standards. She states, “Designers have incredible power to drive an uptick in the desirability of reclaimed materials. We need to show beautiful examples of projects made with reused things, so our clients can see what is possible.”

Congratulations to our #WBE MSR Design

Missoula Public Library’s new Downtown Flagship Library has achieved another first: it is the first US library to be honored with the IFLA Green Library Grand Scale Project Award. Given by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and sponsored by De Gruyter Publishing, the award program recognizes libraries and library projects that best communicate their commitment to environmental sustainability. IFLA states, “The new building follows green principles and includes Indigenous art. Its design maximizes natural light, blending modern innovation with ancient wisdom.” Congratulations to our client Missoula Public Library! Read more here: https://zurl.co/ew3f A&E Design Lara Swimmer Photography

Designed to foster curiosity and discovery, the Bozeman Public Library renovation features spaces for making, sharing, and learning. Set alongside Lindley Park and the trail system with stunning mountain views, the library is a hub for socializing, exploring, and interacting. With inclusive services, technology, and spaces for all ages, the library continues to be a welcoming place for everyone. #BozemanLibrary #SustainableDesign #CommunityHub Photography: Heidi Long