15878 N 1400th St, Effingham, IL 62401
2,400 sq. ft.
When UAA decided to design and construct a new office of our own in 2016, we had a vision of a building not only to house our day-to-day operations but also to showcase our favorite materials, design ideas, and green building principles.
As with any good design project, site and building orientation are some of the first items to consider. With a predominantly south-facing site, natural light was a key element to consider in the design. Using large operable windows with low-E glazing allows for a bright and airy interior while keeping heat gain to a minimum. To reduce solar glare on the interior, aluminum louvered shade structures were placed on the southern façade. Natural-looking but durable materials were chosen for the exterior, including faux stone made from concrete, a wood-look vertical cladding also made from cement, and natural-toned horizontal ribbed metal panels. To aid in the building's energy efficiency, a solar panel array was mounted to a portion of UAA. During the longest days of summer, these panels generate nearly 100% of the energy required by the building.
When UAA decided to design and construct a new office of our own in 2016, we had a vision of a building not only to house our day-to-day operations but also to showcase our favorite materials, design ideas, and green building principles. As with any good design project, site and building orientation are some of the first items to consider. With a predominantly south-facing site, natural light was a key element to consider in the design. Using large operable windows with low-E glazing allows for a bright and airy interior while keeping heat gain to a minimum. To reduce solar glare on the interior, aluminum louvered shade structures were placed on the southern façade. Natural-looking but durable materials were chosen for the exterior, including faux stone made from concrete, a wood-look vertical cladding also made from cement, and natural-toned horizontal ribbed metal panels. To aid in the building's energy efficiency, a solar panel array was mounted to a portion of UAA. During the longest days of summer, these panels generate nearly 100% of the energy required by the building.
15878 N 1400th St, Effingham, IL 62401
2,400 sq. ft.
