Studio 804_2018 Project Prospectus

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1220 East 12th Street House | Lawrence, KS 66045 University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design

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September 2017

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September 14, 2017 To whom it may concern, Our Mission

Expectations

Studio 804 is committed to the continued research and development of affordable and inventive 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 the experience of all aspects embodied by a holistic approach that includes not only the design but students doing all the building as well. Studio 804 produces one building per year and 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.

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, JL Constant + ACSA Distinguished Professor University of Kansas Studio 804, Inc. | www.studio804.com dan@rockhillandassociates.com

University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design Studio 804 is a nine-month comprehensive educational opportunity for graduate students who are entering the final year of the Master of Architecture program at the KU School of Architecture and Design. During each academic year, students enrolled in the full-time class design and construct a building of great technical sophistication.

Our Studio is underpinned by three foundational elements. The first is 22 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 recent projects built by the studio, including 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, in 2013 we built EcoHawks 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 of ten Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certified buildings, including the first building in Kansas to recieve 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 and Brook Street houses in Lawrence. In addition to acheiving LEED Platinum status, the Prescott house, KU Center for Design Research, and New York Street house have also received Passive House Institute certifications.

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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. Many students who received their Masters of Architecture after having succeeded in Studio 804 now lead the sustainability aspect of 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 doing the physical act of building, Studio 804 students solicit most 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 JL Constant Distinguished Professor dan@rockhillandassociates.com 785.393.0747 www.studio804.com University of Kansas Marvin Hall 1465 Jayhawk Blvd.

Lawrence, KS 66045-7614 2018 Students: Austin Bosecker Linda Cotter Will Ehrman Erik Erdman Alexa Kaczor Ben LaRue Danielle Latza Zach Lundgren Hanu Anand Madireddy Ian Mutschelknaus Eric Pincus Kevin Purdom Mark Romanoff Joe Schaefer-Glick Wes Seaba Will Siegel Elayna Svigos

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1220 12th Street House

PROJECT STATEMENT The 12th Street House seeks to maintain a high level of sustainable design as well as remaining contextually sensitive to the East Lawrence community.

As we design toward LEED Platinum standards, we are integrating passive strategies for lighting and sun shading. Applying unobstructed glazing to the East side of the building provides the home with natural lighting and warmth, allowing for optimal temperatures and comfortable living yearround. Fritted glass panels along the remaining elevations of the building give it a unified material language and admit diffused light into the living spaces. We are also selecting materials based on a desire for longevity and ease of maintenance, including the re-purposed metal panel cladding system and insulated glass units for the glazing.

The following is a list of features considered in the building design: LOCATION: The Brook Creek Neighborhood has a long history of community involvement and recreation. The site for this project was formerly a recycling scrapyard. Our house will be the first in a series of new residences that aim to strengthen the neighborhood’s modern aesthetic. The 12th Street house is directly adjacent to Brook Creek Park and its planned expansion, within two blocks of East Heights Elementary School and the East Lawrence Community Center, and within a mile of downtown Lawrence.

INSULATION: For sustainability purposes, our design will contain considerably more insulation than is required by code, for an estimated minimum R-value of 45 for the walls and 63 for the roof.

SOLAR: A PV array on the roof is designed to target net zero energy.

AIR BARRIER: The air barrier prevents thermal leakage contributing to energy efficiency.

REFLECTIVE ROOFING: The white TPO roof membrane mitigates the heat island effect.

EXTERIOR SHEATHING: The cladding is composed of repurposed insulated metal panels and insulated glass units to enhance views of the nearby park and introduce natural daylight into the home.

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

INTERIOR FINISHES: All finishes are low VOC emitting.

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL: All fixtures use LEDs and are EnergyStar Rated.

MECHANICAL SYSTEM: The high-efficiency, low energy consumption HVAC system uses an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to supply fresh air to the home without thermal energy loss.

PLUMBING SYSTEM: Efforts were taken to limit wet wall conditions and consolidate piping, and lowflow fixtures reduce water usage.

APPLIANCES: Energy Star appliances are used to reduce energy consumption.

LANDSCAPING: Native plants placed around the site help sustain the natural local ecosystem.

Current Project

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1220 12th Street House

In a unique position between the eclectic East Lawrence neighborhood aesthetic and the calm atmosphere of the surrounding natural environment, the 1220 12th Street house’s location allows residents to remain a part of the urban fabric while enjoying the great outdoors. The City of Lawrence’s projected expanded trail system will bring wooded paths through the land surrounding the house on the North and East sides. The city-owned lot adjacent to our site is also home to the second largest Bur Oak tree in Kansas, a state-protected tree that will provide on-site shading and scenic views for the residents of the house.

The 1220 12th Street house is located on a 60’ x 170’ lot, making the standard 40’ x 132’ lots in the surrounding area appear small in comparison. This spacious site allows the flexible concept of the house’s design to extend to the rest of the property. The kitchen and living room are designed to be adaptable in their usage by following an open floor plan. An additional space was also included in the house’s design to be used flexibly as the owner prefers, for instance as an additional bedroom or home office. A main corridor clad in glass along the East side of the house connects the shared and private spaces and provides an expansive view of the natural landscape adjacent to the site.

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1220 12th Street House

In addition to the primary residence on our site, we took advantage of the RS7 zoning in the area by designing an accessory dwelling that can be used in several ways, such as a rentable living space or detached housing for a family member. The accessory dwelling will function as its own livable unit with a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and storage space.

The accessory dwelling is located behind the primary house, connected by a stretch of yard that can potentially act as a common space between them. Both structures will use similar materials, strengthening their visual connection while still remaining separate entities. The result will be an attractive, adaptable, and comfortable home combination that sets a precedent for new developments within the East Lawrence community.

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 the eleventh LEED Platinum building.

First Row: 2017_1330 Brook 2016_1200 Pennsylvania 2015_1301 New York Second Row: 2014_The Forum at Marvin Hall 2013_EcoHawks Research Facility 2012_Galileo 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

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.

2016_LEED Platinum, USGBC, 1200 Penn House 2016_LEED Platinum, USGBC, the Forum at Marvin Hall 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 2008_Eco Structure Magazine. Evergreen Award Honorable Mention. Greensburg, KS

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, pp133-141 August 2017 2017_Transsolar, Bioclimatic Construction, DETAIL Germany Issue 5 2017, High Comfort-Low Impact, pp 74-78 2016_Kraus, Chad. Editor “Work Ethic, Ethical Work,” Designbuild Education 2016 2016_ Aksamija, Ajla. Integrating Innovation in Architecture, CDR, pp184-191 2016_Gregorian, Cindy. “Kansas home by Studio 804”, KC Star Nov 2016 2016_ Curated, Valkommen Till Framtiden , Sweden, Forum, Penn St House, 2016 2016_ Thallon, Rob. Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, contributor 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_Hand, Gunnar. “DIY Lecture Hall,” Architects Newspaper, August 2014 2014_Dabkowski, B. “Illuminating Aluminum,” Design Bureau 100, Summer 2014 2014_Groom, Sean. “Breeding Grounds, Studio 804,” Fine Homebuilding Sp 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_Editors, “Energy Efficient University Building,” Third Holcim Awards, 2011-2012 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