Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank has been awarded the prestigious Sustainability Leadership Design Award from CoreNet Global–North Texas for its banking office on Taylor Street in Sherman. CoreNet Global is a leading professional association for corporate real estate and workplace executives, service providers, and economic developers. The Sustainability Leadership Design Award celebrates work that accelerates the adoption of environmentally friendly and socially responsible real estate practices.

First United Bank’s Taylor Street location in ShermanThe Taylor Street building in Sherman was designed in partnership with global architecture firm Gensler and was integrated with the bank’s greater purpose of inspiring and empowering others to “spend life wisely,” the bank’s motto. The space creates an inviting community environment using sustainable materials and practices. It includes innovative and collaborative elements such as a coffee and learning lounge, tech table and community room available to the public. The location offers commercial real estate, commercial/retail banking, investments and insurance, and mortgage services under one roof.

“We are thrilled to have received this award,” says Greg Massey, CEO of First United Bank. “Sherman Taylor Street is a beautiful building and the space and opportunities it provides for our stakeholders truly will inspire positive change.”

Established in 1900, First United Bank has more than 85 bank, mortgage and insurance locations throughout Oklahoma and Texas.