The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue / Studio 804

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Lawrence, United States
  • Architects: Studio 804
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1503 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Corey Gaffer
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Duravit, Schluter, 475 High Performance System, Barney Schwabauer, Benjamin Moore, Bloomberg, Bradford White, Bridger Steel, ConTech Lighting, Daltile, Hunter Douglas, Ikea, Kohler, Lynden Door, Midwest Concrete Materials, Pella EFCO, Prosoco, Richelieu, Robi Decking, +9
  • Distinguished Professor: Dan Rockhill
  • Students: Christina Base, Sam Bradley, Gen Daley, Alex Delekta, Blake Firkins, Jacob Hansen, Jared Heinzerling, Grace Kennedy, Joe Libeer, TJ Niemann, Alan Palerma, Emilie Printemps, Daniel Ritchie, Dana Ritter, Bianca Webb
  • City: Lawrence
  • Country: United States
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The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue / Studio 804 - Exterior Photography, Garden
© Corey Gaffer

Text description provided by the architects. Successful sustainable design requires analyzing and planning for local economic and demographic trends. In recent years, both Lawrence, Kansas and Studio 804 have recognized that while the county’s population is growing at a high rate the average household size is dwindling. Comprehensive Lawrence planning documents have anticipated these problems by projecting population growth. According to the city, we have seen medium to high population growth rates over the last two decades, and if this trend continues, we will need housing to accommodate a projected 30 to 60 thousand additional residents by the year 2040. These large population increases become even more significant when you factor in the average household size. As Lawrence wants to avoid outward sprawl, groups such as the nonprofit Community Housing Trust have put forward creative solutions for this county-wide issue. They suggest creating “affordable housing by dividing lots in existing neighborhoods to accommodate two smaller homes.” Increasing urban density in established neighborhoods provides a sustainable way to accommodate a growing population by utilizing existing resources and infrastructure. We have taken the lead in this effort by purchasing one lot and creating a subdivision for the two sustainable houses.

The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue / Studio 804 - Exterior Photography, Garden, Door
© Corey Gaffer
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The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue / Studio 804 - Interior Photography, Living Room, Windows, Lighting
© Corey Gaffer

This house like every Studio 804 project since 2008 is LEED Platinum certified. The houses are exceptionally airtight, highly insulated and use a highly efficient mechanical system to assure a healthy and comfortable interior environment. The materials are all chosen to avoid the unnecessary use of resources and do not emit toxins by off gassing. All the appliances and fixtures are Energy Star rated. The windows and doors are high performance. The roofing is a highly reflective metal that reduces heat absorption and is recyclable. Studio 804 is a comprehensive one year fully hands on design build experience offered by the University of Kansas Department of Architecture. It is a not-for profit 501(c)3 corporation whose participants are graduate students committed to the continued research and development of affordable, sustainable and inventive building solutions. We design and build a new building every year.

The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue / Studio 804 - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Sink, Countertop, Table
© Corey Gaffer
The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue / Studio 804 - Interior Photography, Table, Chair
© Corey Gaffer

Studio 804 are leaders in sustainable design and has competed 13 LEED Platinum Certified buildings and 3 Passive House Institute US certified buildings. All designed and built by students.

The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue / Studio 804 - Exterior Photography, Facade, Door
© Corey Gaffer

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Cite: "The Houses on Oak Hill Avenue / Studio 804" 30 Jan 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/932763/the-houses-on-oak-hill-avenue-studio-804> ISSN 0719-8884

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