Novus Headquarters Attains LEED Platinum

Novus International’s $20 million global headquarters in St. Charles, Mo., attained LEED Gold sustainable design certification in late April of 2009. The 90,000-sf facility began construction in August of 2007 and was completed in January of 2009. Comprised of 48,000-sf of new construction and 42,000-sf of renovation, the project consolidates the Global Headquarters and International Research Center into a single facility housing 10 labs, offices, conference and meeting rooms, and a training center. Sustainable design features include a 5,000-sf photovoltaic array, under-floor air distribution systems, use of recycled materials, a stormwater management system, and abundant natural lighting. The facility was designed by Forum Studio with Clayco as general contractor and Alper Audi as structural engineer.