The School of Architecture at the University of Kansas has completed a student led design and construction project that combines practical architectural education with sustainability. This project marks the completion of the 18th consecutive LEED Platinum certified residential project for Studio 804 at the school, and the second project supported by S-5 product donations!

Studio 804 is a unique and practical design and construction project in the Master of Architecture program at the University of Kansas. This project was founded by Dan Rockhill with the aim of providing immersive experiences for final year graduate students, challenging them to design, procure materials, and build a complete building in just nine months, laying a practical foundation for sustainable building practices.

The residence at 1040 New York Street consists of a 2000 square foot (approximately 187 square meters) main residence and a 1000 square foot (approximately 97 square meters) ancillary residential unit, which includes a garage and additional living space. The exterior walls of the residential building are made of white composite metal panels, and are paired with a 22 grit matte black standing edge metal roof. The residence is located on a previously vacant fill plot in East Lawrence, a historic neighborhood adjacent to the Kansas River (KAW) and downtown Lawrence.

In order to obtain LEED Platinum certification, the project adopted a solar photovoltaic system. S-5! Donated its PVKIT ®  The DirectAttach solar bracket system enables the installation of 8.8 kW solar cell arrays without penetration, using Navitas 550 W double-sided 144 piece semi cut single crystal modules. It is expected that the solar cell array will offset most (or even all) of the energy consumption of the residence.

In addition, S-5! It also contributed its ColorGard snow retention system, which is designed to match the aesthetics of the roof and provide snow management during the harsh winter season, protecting the roof and occupants.

S-5! CEO and founder Rob Haddock said, "We are honored to support projects like Studio 804, which integrate high-level design, practical learning, and real-world sustainability. These students are learning how to build houses more intelligently and efficiently - and this starts with high-quality materials and streamlined installation practices.