Historic Minnesota
Governor’s residence
gets a modern energy
solution.
“The window film reduces the heat loss
and helps us maintain a comfortable
environment. It also helps protect
the furnishings in the house from
exposure to the sun.”
— Amanda Simpson,
Residence Manager
3M™ Thinsulate™ Window Film
Climate Control Series
Governor’s Residence — St. Paul, Minnesota
• Project Scope
Summit Avenue in St. Paul is home to a number of magnificent buildings,
including the majestic Cathedral of St. Paul, the former home of author
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the amazing mansion of railroad and timber
magnate James J. Hill. However, one home in particular—at
1006 Summit Avenue—has a special role, serving as the official
residence for the Governor of Minnesota.
• Situation
• Result
The Governor’s Residence is a stately two-story Tudor-style
A proud landmark.
mansion that encompasses more than 16,000 square feet,
Residence Manager Amanda Simpson, who oversees a full-time
including nine bedrooms, eight bathrooms and nine fireplaces.
staff of five at the residence, is pleased with the project’s outcome.
Built in 1912, it has served as home to 10 Minnesota governors.
The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places
“The window film reduces the heat loss and helps us maintain a
in 1974, requiring any renovations to be approved by a 19-member
comfortable environment,” Amanda said. “It also helps protect the
council charged with preserving the look and feel of the building.
furnishings in the house from exposure to the sun.”
Nevertheless, a recent state law mandating greater energy
3M Thinsulate Window Film Climate Control 75 now helps provide
efficiency in government-owned buildings presented an
a modern energy solution to a historic home that stands as a proud
interesting challenge. The residence is equipped with old,
landmark for the citizens.
single-pane windows that are inefficient at keeping out cold air
or blocking ultraviolet rays that can harm the building’s many
historical artifacts. The staff searched for ways to reduce their
energy consumption, while preserving the building’s original
architecture.
• Solution
That’s when a local 3M Authorized Prestige Window Film Dealer
stepped in to suggest a solution—the application of 3M™
Thinsulate™ Window Film Climate Control 75 to approximately
1,100 square feet of window glass in the residence.
The film helped provide a cost-effective way to upgrade the
existing single pane windows to perform more like double pane
windows, while maintaining the historic look of the home. The
window film installed helps reject heat in the summer months
and retains heat during the traditionally chilly Minnesota winters.
In addition, the film’s virtually clear appearance helps maintain
the existing aesthetic look.
Case Study Summary
Challenge: The historic Minnesota Governor’s Residence is a
stately two-story Tudor-style mansion built in 1912. However,
the building was required to comply with the state’s new law
mandating greater energy efficiency in government-owned
buildings.
Product Selection: 3M™ Thinsulate™ Window Film Climate
Control 75.
Benefits: Increased comfort, especial y during winter
months, increased energy efficiency, and increased
protection of artifact from harmful ultraviolet rays.
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