Studio 804 Prospectus

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University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design

Prospectus

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Studio 804, Inc.

October 2019 To whom it may concern, Our Mission

Expectations

Studio 804 is committed to the continued research and development of innovative and advanced building solutions. This is done by examining, on all levels, the standards of human comfort and the nature of urban spaces. With issues of sustainability, affordability, and efficiency dominating our collective interests, Studio 804 educates students through experience in all aspects of construction. Embodied by a holistic approach that includes both design and fabrication, the program is comprised entirely of graduate students that are engaged in every step of the process, resulting in the production of one building annually. It is through the support of organizations and individuals committed to environmental stewardship that we are able to continue our service to the community at large and educate the general public through the use of innovative technologies and sustainable practices.

With a new group of graduate students participating each year, Studio 804 endeavors to create a valuable experience that prepares students for work in a rapidly changing profession. Students are immersed in a comprehensive process that imparts confidence, resolve and entrepreneurial awareness.

Studio 804 will continue to achieve building innovations through the creation of sustainable architecture with a high level of craft, exceed traditional design models, promote the creative use of materials, and utilize innovative technologies. Studio 804 hopes to share the social vision of like-minded entities and foresees a partnership in which both organizations achieve their mission to better the community through education and the development of affordable, sustainable, and energy-efficient buildings. We anticipate the realization of our goals and appreciate your time and consideration of our request.

Sincerely, Dan Rockhill, J.L. Constant + ACSA Distinguished Professor University of Kansas Studio 804, Inc. | www.studio804.com dan@rockhillandassociates.com

Studio 804 History

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Studio 804, Inc.

Our Studio is underpinned by three foundational elements. The first is 25 years of dedication to the continuing research and development of sustainable, affordable, and inventive building solutions.

The second is service to our Kansas communities. This is typified by projects built by the studio such as the beautiful 5.4.7 Arts Centers for tornado-ravaged Greensburg and multiple affordable housing prototypes in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Kansas City area.

In 2012 we completed the Galileo’s Pavilion for Johnson County Community College in Overland Park. 2013 marked the completion of EcoHawks Research Facility on KU’s campus, and in 2014 Studio 804 constructed The Forum at Marvin Hall. These university projects define the scale and scope that our studio is capable of each year.

The third element that characterizes Studio 804 is our unique instructional model. From its inception, under the stewardship of the KU Department of Architecture’s J.L. Constant Distinguished Professor Dan Rockhill, Studio 804’s remarkable hands-on design-build program is the envy of architecture schools worldwide.

Studio 804’s portfolio boasts fourteenth Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certified buildings, including the first building in Kansas to receive this honorable status: the 5.4.7 Arts Center for Greensburg. Other LEED Platinum buildings by Studio 804 include Galileo’s Pavilion in Overland Park, the KU EcoHawks research facility, the Forum at Marvin Hall on the KU campus, the Springfield residence in Kansas City, and the Pennsylvania, Brook Street, 12th Street, and Oak Street houses in Lawrence. In addition to achieving LEED Platinum status, the Prescott house, KU Center for Design Research, and New York Street house have also received Passive House Institute certifications.

2014_Forum at Marvin Hall

2019_1501 & 1503 Oak Hill Avenue

About

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Studio 804, Inc.

Our work is recognized internationally in nearly two hundred architectural publications and presentations by Dan Rockhill. Our success is made possible through the contributions of like-minded organizations and individuals also committed to environmental stewardship, community service, and improving the education of tomorrow’s leaders in the field of architecture. Studio 804, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It allows the donated materials and funds that make our work possible to be tax deductible.

Over 500 organizations have already shared Studio 804’s vision of a better world that comes from service to the community and the research and design that produces affordable, sustainable, and energy-efficient buildings. After completing Studio 804 and receiving their Masters of Architecture, many students now lead the sustainability effort in architecture firms, large and small.

We have also consistently designed our buildings to integrate the most cutting-edge building products available. Their use provides an opportunity for domestic and international companies to showcase products in the U.S. market. The public outreach effort that is a part of the buildings we construct allows local manufacturers’ representatives to use them for the in-place demonstration of their products.

In addition to designing, hiring consultants, establishing budgets, producing construction documents, getting permits and the physical act of building, Studio 804 students solicit donations. This helps them understand and appreciate the vital role that building product manufacturers and suppliers play in bringing new technologies to market, as well as the real costs of the components they will use in construction.

Studio 804 Dan Rockhill J.L. Constant Distinguished Professor dan@rockhillandassociates.com

785.393.0747

www.studio804.com University of Kansas Marvin Hall 1465 Jayhawk Blvd.

Lawrence, KS 66045-7614 Class of 2020 Alessandra Brown Casey Chura Margaret Dickherber Abby Eleeson Riley Estrada Ryan Evenson Leah Ferrara Abbie Ford Gabrielle Foster Lindsey Freund Kaitlyn Hoines Nate Hulse Vinny Huynh Madison Irwin Jean-Marc Juston Tiffany Nguyen Kelley Schorn Jack Swezy Norah Swift Dakota Tubbs Brady Whitehill

Project Background

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722 Ash Street Residence

The single-family residence on Ash Street continues in Studio 804’s long standing pattern of maintaining a high level of sustainable design while remaining contextually sensitive to the surrounding community. The rich culture of North Lawrence and the development strategies explained in the Horizon 2020 Comprehensive Plan are driving points for the design.

The Horizon 2020 Comprehensive Plan seeks to reinforce the role and function of existing commercial areas within Lawrence and provide a pedestrianoriented commercial experience that attracts and serves the area beyond that of the local community. Two areas that the city seeks to update include the “Downtown Commercial Center” and the “North Mass Development.”

Downtown Lawrence, south of the Kansas River, is described as the Regional Retail, Commercial, Office, and Cultural Center. The addition of the North Mass Development area serves the purpose of stabilizing the economic vitality of Downtown Lawrence thus strengthening their connection. The North Mass Development devised by the city makes way for the new 16-acre plan designed

by Paul Werner Architects and is located behind Johnny’s Tavern. Specifically, this includes a pair of nine-story apartment and retail buildings, a six-story mixed-use building, and hotel buffered by a boardwalk along the Kansas River.

Adjacent N. 2nd and N. 3rd streets will therefore exist as enhanced commercial corridors and important gateways into Lawrence. This new development, just one mile west of our site, functions as a secondary activity area and contributes to maintaining a walkable and accessible neighborhood environment.

The specific zoning classification of our site differentiates itself from other residential districts in Lawrence. West of the Bowersock Dam, zoning along the Kansas River in North Lawrence permit the inclusion of Accessory Dwelling Units in the same lot. These are self-contained units on the same lot as the owner occupied single-family home. According to the Lawrence Planning Department, these units “provide a means for residents, to remain in their homes and neighborhoods, and obtain extra income, security, companionship, and provide a broader range of accessible and more affordable housing.” The units also provide a mix of housing types for the city. Our design for Ash St. seeks to respond to the city’s renewed interest in increased density by taking advantage of the RS7 zoning permission for an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

Proposed riverwalk design, view to Kansas River SOURCE Lawrence Journal World

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North Lawrence History

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The proposed development strategies today for North Lawrence are not dissimilar from the early settlement times in the mid 1800’s. Since then, consistent effort to create a vibrant culture with significant connections between North and Downtown Lawrence by way of the Kansas River has remained. Throughout Lawrence’s history, the river has played a major role in shaping the characters of North and South Lawrence. For instance, one main resource that drew settlers to the north side was the abundance of timber that could be used in construction. Businesses soon sprung to life along North Third Street and Locust Street to meet the immediate needs of the residents. By 1863, the first bridge was completed therefore discontinuing the operation of the flat-boat ferry that was once a typical method of transportation across the river.

Just one year later the line for an excursion train from Wyandotte, presently Kansas City, to North Lawrence was laid.

The present day development plans around N. 2nd Street and Locust Street arouse nostalgia in remembering Bismarck Grove. Starting in 1878, this hotbed of activity drew in all types of visitors, both local and foreign, to temperance meetings, political rallies, church events, and Chautaugua programs, and was also the host for the Western National Fair Association. According to the Watkins Museum of History, “the relative cool of the shaded park north of the Kansas River made it an inviting spot in the summer and early fall in Lawrence.” The excursion train lines built in 1864 would provide stops specifically to Bismarck Grove since it was owned by the Kansas Pacific Railroad. By 1900 it ceased to exist as a public gathering due to financial difficulties and was transformed into a supply station for a horse and mule market. As Bismarck Grove lives in the memories of lore, its character sets a precedent for the developments of today.

SOURCES David Dary, A Pictoral History of Lawrence, Allen Books, 1992.

Early History of North Lawrence, Woodlawn Parent Teachers Association, 1961.

Project Location

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722 Ash St. is quintessential of the charming character that describes North Lawrence. The site promotes healthy living since it directly neighbors Riverfront Park’s Levee Trail. It is the last lot to abut the trail. The accomodations necessary for modern living are boasted here given the uniqe zoning regulation and proximity to the upcoming development behind Johnny’s Tavern. For instance, the RS7 zoning allows for an Accessory Dwelling Unit which is a seperate residence on the same lot whose attributes contribute to the city’s density. It can also be used as income property for the primary residents. These elements combine to create the space for a design that uniquely promotes the goals of Lawrence, Kansas.

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Site Plan

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Design Narrative

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Three gables, striking and modern, yet locally vernacular in language, rise into the air above a concrete hedge of privacy and function. The warm gable peaks, with faces clad in wood, stand out against the precision of the concrete walls below. The concrete hedge creates a boundary which echoes the spirit of traditional Midwestern farmstead vernacular while maintaining a sense of privacy for the user. The three structures house private living quarters, public entertaining space, and an accessory dwelling unit for visitors or family. Our vernacular research found farm houses were strictly oriented on a north-south axis. This design playfully disrupts that axis to gain more views of the Levee Trail neighboring the site.

Design Narrative

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The site is one of the last lots to directly neighbor the Levee Trail in North Lawrence. For nine miles it runs parallel with the Kansas River and is surrounded by a dense canopy of trees. This environment and the vernacular observation on typical Midwestern farmsteads inspire major design decisions. For instance, the exterior cladding of typical wooden barns are oriented vertically so as to shed water down and away from the main structure. That tried and true method is taken one step further in the design by acting as a rainscreen since the exterior cladding is attached by aluminum battens. The material which clads this structure is fabricated in the Austrian town of Sankt Veit an der Glan. It is a composite material of raw pulpwood, recycled wood, and natural resins produced with the energy of renewable fuels. This recipe makes for a highly durable exterior wall cladding product that resists the natural elements and requires minimal maintenance that will not discolor over its lifespan.

The primary residence is approximately 1,550 square feet containing two bedrooms, one full bath, half bath, great room, full kitchen. An accessory dwelling unit of 520 square feet with a wet bar, full bath, and flex space is attached. Together, these components create a modern homestead with a focus on form, function, sustainability, and connectedness.

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Floor Plan

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SUSTAINABILITY Our proposed homestead on Ash Street seeks to maintain a high level of sustainable design as well as remaining contextually sensitive to the existing site and surrounding North Lawrence community. As we design toward LEED Platinum standards, we are integrating passive strategies for ventilation and natural heating. South facing curtain walls allow natural lighting to warm the concrete floor slab to help heat and cool the home in relation to the season. This acts as thermal massing. These practices will allow the energy use to decrease during these months, therefore decreasing the size of our environmental footprint. In addition, we hope to use the technology available to implement smart house tools that will allow the owners to be more aware of the footprint of their HVAC and appliance use, and will help create a more responsible household.

INSULATION: Following USGBC’s guidelines for LEED Platinum, insulation will be a minimum of 20% above code requirements.

CONTROL LAYERS: A tight envelope design and the addition of an air barrier prevents thermal and water vapor leakage.

WINDOWS & DOORS: Energy efficient, triple-sealed windows and doors contribute to the high R-value of the wall assembly and the overall performance of the building.

THERMAL MASS: The finish floor is the exposed slab on grade concrete. Southern exposure natural lighting will warm the slab throughout the day to balance its heating or cooling depending on the season.

APPLIANCES: Energy Star appliances are used to reduce energy consumption. WaterSense approved fixtures will reduce water consumption.

LANDSCAPE: The lot location directly abutts the Riverfront Park’s Levee Trail and therefore encourages a healthy and active lifestyle.

SOLAR PANELS: A photovaltaic array of six panels are placed along the south edge of the roof. The solar energy used can reduce or eliminate eletrical costs and do not use fossil fuels to run.

Kitchen View

Awards

Publications

The work of Studio 804 has been recognized widely around the world for leadership in design and sustainable construction. We are featured in over two hundred international publications and have received many awards. Several of our recent publications are listed below.

2019_Cultural Arts Commission USGBC Central Plains Leadership Award, 12th Street House 2019_LEED Platinum, USGBC, 1501 & 1503 Oak Hill Avenue Residence 2018_LEED Platinum, USGBC, 12th Street House 2017_LEED Platinum, USGBC, Brook Street House 2016_LEED Platinum, USGBC, 1200 Penn House 2016_LEED Platinum, USGBC, the Forum at Marvin Hall7/ 2016_Certified Passive House, Passive House Institute, NY House 2016_St Louis Architect & Designer Awards Finalist, New York St House 2015_Wood Design Award, Canadian Wood Council, Marvin Hall Forum 2015_Best of 2015 Design Award, Architects Newspaper 2015_LEED Platinum, USGBC, NY Street House 2015_Central States AIA Design Award for Excellence, Forum at Marvin Hall 2014_Wood Design Award, Canadian Wood Council, Marvin Hall Forum 2014 2014_Finalist, AZURE Design Award, EcoHawks Research Facility 2014_ Architizer’s A+ Awards. Juror’s Choice Award for Student Design-Build Typology. EcoHawks Research Facility 2014_LEED Platinum. US Green Building Council. EcoHawks Research Facility 2013_International Prize for Sustainable Architecture Fassa Bortolo. Honorable Mention. Galileo’s Pavilion 2013_Engineered News-Record. 2013 Best Projects: Green Project. Merit Award. Galileo’s Pavilion 2012_LEED Platinum. US Green Building Council. Galileo’s Pavilion 2012_American Institute of Architects Kansas Student Honor Award. Galileo’s Pavilion + Center for Design Research 2012_Construction Specifications Institute. Sustainable Education 2012 Award. Studio 804 2012_CPG. Excellence in Concrete 2012. Polished Concrete + Sustainable Concrete. Galileo’s Pavilion 2012_American Architects. Building of the Week. Galileo’s Pavilion 2011_LEED Platinum. US Green Building Council. Center for Design Research 2011_Pre-Certified Passive House. Passive House Institute. Center for Design Research 2011_Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Award. Center for Design Research 2011_Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award Finalist in Architecture. Studio 804 2011_Evergreen Award, Greenhouse Award 2011. Springfield House 2011_Residential Architect Design Awards 2011. Grand Award. Studio 804 2010_Certified Passive House. Passive House Institute. Prescott Passive House 2010_AIA Central State Award. Prescott Passive House 2010_LEED Platinum. US Green Building Council. Prescott Passive House 2009_LEED Platinum. US Green Building Council. 3716 Springfield 2009_NCARB Prize for Creative Integration of Practice and Education. Greensburg KS 2009_European Centre for Architecture Art Design & Urban Studies. Green Good Design Award. Greensburg KS 2008_LEED Platinum. US Green Building Council. Greensburg KS 2008_Wood Design & Building Magazine. Wood Design Award. Greensburg, KS 2008_Lifecycle Building Challenge. Honorable Mention. Greensburg, KS

2018_Dan Rockhill, interviews by David Sain. “Studio 804: Expanding the Pedagogy of Architectural Education.” November 2018.

2018_Keegan, Edward. “12th St Sustainable House,” Architect, pp125-28. December 2018 2018_Editors, “Architecture for Education,” Architectural Record, January 2018 2018_Editors, “Top Schools, University of KS Studio 804,” Azure January-February 2018 2017_Keegan, Edward. ”1330 Brook Street Residence,” Architect Magazine, September 2017 pp 177-182 2017_ Corner, et al. Prescott + NY Passive Houses, Passive House Details 2017 2017_Schittich, Christian.”The Forum at Marvin Hall,” Architecture +Urbanism Glass Façade, Japan, August 2017 pp133-141 2017_Transsolar, Bioclimatic Construction, DETAIL Germany Issue 5 2017, High Comfort-Low Impact, pp 74-78 2016_McKnight, Jenna. “Studio 804 builds Kansas home designed to achieve net-zero energy consumption,” Dezeen, May 2016 2016_Kraus, Chad. Editor “Work Ethic, Ethical Work,” Designbuild Education 2016 2016_ Aksamija, Ajla. Integrating Innovation in Architecture, CDR, pp184-191 2016_ Curated, Valkommen Till Framtiden , Sweden, Forum, Penn St House, 2016 2016_ Seward, Aaron. “Verses on Design/ Build,” Texas Architect May 2016 2016_Editors. “The Forum at Marvin Hall,” Detail Magazine, China 2015_Hill, David. “Study Hall” Architectural Record, Nov 2015 2015_Gerfen, Katie, “Studio 804,” Custom Home International, Summer 2015 2015_Wilmes, Adam. “Studio 804,” Altruism by Design, Spring 2015 2015_Lentz, Linda. “Dynamic Glass,” Architectural Record, March 2015 2014_Editors, “Field Guide to Architectural Education,” Azure, Nov/Dec 2014 2014_Dabkowski, B. “Illuminating Aluminum,” Design Bureau 100, Summer 2014 2014_Rand, Patrick. “Center for Design Research,” Materials for Design 2, 2014 2014_Loria, Keith. Design for Harsh Environments, Residential Architect, Sp 2014 2013_Editors, “Dan Rockhill on Studio 804,” Prefab Source Book, by Dwell, 2013 2013_Gerfen, Katie, “EcoHawks Research Facility,” Architect Magazine, August 2013, pp96-103 2013_Malone, Allana, “Case Study: Galileo’s Pavilion,” GreenSource, May-June 2013, pp72-76 2013_Vierra, Stephanie, “High-Performance Design with Natural Stone,” Building Stone Magazine, Spring 2013, pp76-91 2013_Editors, “The Green Campus: Studio 804,” College Planning and Management, April 2013, pp28-38 2012_Moskovitz, Julie Torres, “Prescott Passive House,” Superinsulated and Passive House Design, 2012, pp32-37 2012_Ifengspace, Shanghai, “Prescott Passive House” + “Sustainable Prototype,” pp68-74, pp216-220, 2012 2012_Magarrey, Paige, “Higher Learning,” Azure, November-December 2012, pp66-73 2012_Editors, “Sustainable Residence,” Architecture of Low Energy Consumption, Shanghai 2012 pp144-147 2012_Tsiora-Papaioannou, Dimitra, “Epeynhtiko Kansas,” Ktirio, Greece, Spring 2012 2012_Lovric, Vladimir, “Eco House” Eko Kuca Magazin, Serbia, June 2012 2012_van Uffelen, Chris, “Passive Houses: Energy Efficient Homes,” Switzerland 2012_Nyary, Erika, “Épitészhallgatók Passzívháza,” Alaprajz Magazine, Hungary, January 2012 2011_Serrats, Marta, “1000 Tips by 100 Eco Architects,” Barcelona 2011_Carter, Brian. “Design & Building: Rockhill and Associates.” Introduction by Juhan Pallasmaa

Past Projects

Beginning with the first residence in 1998, Studio 804 has an established track record of award winning projects. Studio 804 achieved the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification in the state with the Sustainable Prototype for Greensburg. LEED Platinum is a standard to which Studio 804 designs to each year. The current project is expected to be Studio 804’s twelfth LEED Platinum building.

First Row: 2019_1501 & 1503 Oak Hill Avenue 2018_1220 E 12th Street 2017_1330 Brook 2016_1200 Pennsylvania 2015_1301 New York Second Row: 2014_The Forum at Marvin Hall 2013_EcoHawks Research Facility 2012_Galileo‘s Pavilion Third Row: 2011_Center for Design Research 2010_Prescott Passive House 2009_3716 Springfield Fourth Row: 2008_Sustainable Prototype: 5.4.7 Arts Center 2007_Modular 4 2006_Modular 3

Thank you for your interest and support of Studio 804’s 2020 project.

-Studio 804 Class of 2020