Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Environmental Works Named SCA's Project of the Year
Published in Springfield Business Journal
Article by Jeremy Elwood
SCA's Project of the Year Award - recognizing the project with the best cooperation between the owner, designer and contractors - went to Environmental Works Inc.'s headquarters.
The design-build project, employed only local workers and renovated a vacant building, saving time, money and materials, according to SCA officials.
"We used a local builder and all local subcontractors," said Environmental Works Owner Robin Melton. "It was a real investment in the community and ... gave a nice face lift to a (center city) building."
The project, 1455 E. Chestnut Expressway, also was chosen for its environmentally sustainable features, not the least of which was reuse of the building on one of the city's busiest corridors, said Chris Ball of project designer Jack Ball & Associates Architects PC.
"The most sustainable thing you can do is take an older, vacant, somewhat blighted facility like that and turn it into something new and impressive," Ball said. "Derelict buildings are very contagious. It's very dangerous. What we hope is that it's also contagious in the other direction, and that will be a motivator for continued development on corridors like that."
Link to full story here
Article by Jeremy Elwood
SCA's Project of the Year Award - recognizing the project with the best cooperation between the owner, designer and contractors - went to Environmental Works Inc.'s headquarters.
The design-build project, employed only local workers and renovated a vacant building, saving time, money and materials, according to SCA officials.
"We used a local builder and all local subcontractors," said Environmental Works Owner Robin Melton. "It was a real investment in the community and ... gave a nice face lift to a (center city) building."
The project, 1455 E. Chestnut Expressway, also was chosen for its environmentally sustainable features, not the least of which was reuse of the building on one of the city's busiest corridors, said Chris Ball of project designer Jack Ball & Associates Architects PC.
"The most sustainable thing you can do is take an older, vacant, somewhat blighted facility like that and turn it into something new and impressive," Ball said. "Derelict buildings are very contagious. It's very dangerous. What we hope is that it's also contagious in the other direction, and that will be a motivator for continued development on corridors like that."
Link to full story here
Thursday, September 24, 2009
2009 Hell's Angles - MS Bike Tour - $6,400 Raised
The number of people living with multiple sclerosis increases every hour of every day. This astonishing rate is not going to diminish, nor will it stop, until we've found a cure. Research has made some incredible advances recently, but the world can still only offer disease management drugs and therapies to the 400,000 people living with MS in America.
We've formed a team for Bike MS because we know that riding so many miles is nowhere near as difficult as confronting a lifetime with multiple sclerosis.
In addition to supporting novel research projects around the globe, they also provide much needed education, programs, and services to everyone who is affected by MS - including the diagnosed, their friends and families, and the healthcare professionals who work with them.... Read More
With pledges still coming in - the 2009 JBAPC Hell's Angles have currently raised over $6,400 for Multiple Sclerosis research, treatment and advocacy.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
JBAPC's Hell's Angles currently Top 10 Fundraiser for MS Bike Tour - Ozarks
Jack Ball Architects' MS Bike Team has raised $2,700.03 and we're still actively seeking sponsorship for the MS Bike Tour - Ozarks Ride next week! Our efforts have landed us a spot on the Event's Website as a top fund-raiser on the Top Teams List!If you would like to support our cause, you may visit the event website and search for the Team Name: Hell's Angles or Team Captain: Jessica Pearson.
Friday, August 21, 2009
JBAPC Receives NSBA Beautification Award for Environmental Works Design
Rather than developing on an undisturbed prairie in south Springfield, Environmental Works owner Robin Melton decided to take a more sustainable route to the relocation of her company headquarters. She chose to purchase a building in North Springfield, utilizing existing public infrastructure and bringing a breath of fresh air to an often overlooked part of town.
Although the purchase of an existing building was an environmentally friendly choice, the extensive amount of work needed to obtain LEED certification was determined economically unfeasible. Sustainability is always a focus in all projects regardless of the pursuit of LEED; thus, the design team maintained several key sustainable features that make the building more environmentally friendly.
High performance, tinted, insulated curtain-wall replaced the original dated look on the front of the building. Windows were cut into the front façade to bring natural daylight into private offices, and we reused the loading dock on the east side of the building as an exterior break room for employees. A new high-efficiency HVAC unit now serves both the offices and the warehouse behind. Reclaimed wood from the existing infill was utilized to make the sliding barn doors in the conference and break rooms.
Although the purchase of an existing building was an environmentally friendly choice, the extensive amount of work needed to obtain LEED certification was determined economically unfeasible. Sustainability is always a focus in all projects regardless of the pursuit of LEED; thus, the design team maintained several key sustainable features that make the building more environmentally friendly.
High performance, tinted, insulated curtain-wall replaced the original dated look on the front of the building. Windows were cut into the front façade to bring natural daylight into private offices, and we reused the loading dock on the east side of the building as an exterior break room for employees. A new high-efficiency HVAC unit now serves both the offices and the warehouse behind. Reclaimed wood from the existing infill was utilized to make the sliding barn doors in the conference and break rooms.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Aw Shucks!
“Chris, Ryan, Alisha & all staff,
Thank you for all the work to make the Polk County Health Center such an awesome building for our community. You do great work and we appreciate it. Also, thank you for your donation to help make our open house such a great success. You have done a tremendous job and we are grateful.
Thank You, Michelle, Board and Staff”
Monday, June 22, 2009
Hickory Hills K-8 Construction Tours
Ryan Faust, Project Coordinator, will be facilitating two construction tours of the New Hickory Hills K-8 School this Thursday June 25th. Tours will be provided for the USGBC (United State Green Building Council) Heartland Chapter at 3:00 and for the YAF (Young Architect's Forum) at 5:30.
For more information on the Hickory Hills K-8 Project click here.
For more information on the Hickory Hills K-8 Project click here.
Fedora Social House to add new sidewalk cafe
Location - 300 Park Central East, Springfield, MO 65806
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Ryan Faust - GO Magazine "20 Under 30"
Published in GO Magazine
Article by Matt Lemon
Photo by Kevin O'Riley
Ryan Faust
27, Project coordinator, Jack Ball Associates Architects
His item: His bicycle. He’s an avid rider and… hey, it’s green not to drive.
Ryan Faust is a member of a new generation of architects that doesn’t see green building as a new thing— they see it as the thing. The LEED AP-accredited professional has worked on a number of big local projects, most notably the new Springfield R-12 Hickory Hills school, as well as green schools in Rogersville, Clinton and Republic.
Ryan is the go-to sustainability guy at Jack Ball’s Springfield offices, providing input at every step, from drawing board to ribbon-cutting. “I think the best thing is we’re a small firm, so I’m allowed to be exposed to everything… where others get pigeonholed into doing a certain thing.”
Outside work, Ryan is an avid cyclist, helping lead a local bike club, the Pedal Group. He’s also the director of the local Young Architects Forum and rides on Jack Ball’s annual MS 150 team, “Hell’s Angles”.
The last movie he saw: Role Models
Embarrassing song he loves: “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That),” Meat Loaf
Go-to restaurant: MudHouse
Beverage of choice: Gatorade Rain or Crown and Coke
TV show he won’t miss: Man vs. Food
Pet peeve: People who talk on Bluetooth when they don’t need to
Celebrity crush: Kate Beckinsale
First car: ’92 Honda Accord, burgundy
Thing he misses most from childhood: Traveling
Magazine he can be found reading: Men’s Health or National Geographic Adventure
Best advice received: A guy once said to me, ‘Don’t wish your life away.” Try to enjoy what you’re doing.
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