Reels Building, Thaden School

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"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Reels Building, rooted in a deep\nrespect and understanding for the region\u2019s agricultural past, heralds the\nbroader intentions of the school, and its expressive form reaches out to\nembrace the community and the landscape. From its urban pastoral campus, this\nmodern venue for education simultaneously looks ahead and to the past to\ncombine contemporary notions of urban development with agricultural vernacular.\nThrough its articulation, the building speaks to a specific green found in the\nnative Arkansas ecosystems that have been rekindled on campus. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis humble yet beautiful project\nspeaks to the surrounding land and tells a story about the local culture and\nsurrounding community.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The primary function of the building is\nto house the school\u2019s Reels program, which provides a platform for creation and\nthe study of film, photography, podcasts, and other media. The program demanded\nhighly functional, technologically focused spaces that can adapt to rapidly\nchanging needs. On a fundamental level, the building references the long, low\nforms of the Ozarks, oriented east to west to control solar exposure. This\nsimple organization naturally accommodates flexible spaces suited for the\nprogram."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Administrative offices, social studies,\nand a science lab comprise the building\u2019s three wings, all gathered beneath one\nroof and united by a shared entry porch. The bifurcation of the plan and the\nfaceting of the building\u2019s roof offer steady and subtle changes to its form,\ncreating variety in the plan and lighting conditions. Inside, the building\noffers significant economy, with efficient and straightforward classrooms,\nlabs, and offices, all of which enjoy a direct connection to the landscape\nthrough generous windows and natural light that streams in through the\nbuilding\u2019s skylights."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0," \u201cThe down-to-earth building utilizes a\ntraditional layout while playing with light and views. The siting is\nbeautiful.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Reels Building is an integral part\nof a larger site and building ecosystem that addresses local ecology, water,\nand energy use. Stormwater is collected on the roof of the building, where it\nis channeled through integral gutters and downspouts, and stored in retention\nareas in the landscape. The harvested water is used to irrigate gardens that\nare part of the Meals program, and the crops are used to feed students and teach\nthem about biology, agriculture, and cooking. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Beneath the campus quad, a geothermal\nenergy plant provides heating and cooling to all campus buildings,\nsignificantly increasing the efficiency of energy delivery. Students actively\nengage the campus water and energy systems in their coursework, and the Reels\nBuilding itself has been the subject of study for mathematics and film classes."]]]]},"title":"Project highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining\nprinciples of good design in the 21st century. Comprised of 10 principles and\naccompanied by searching questions, the Framework seeks to inform progress\ntoward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment. 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