Sterling Ranch Visitors Center
Additional Info
Award Winner : United Rentals - Storage & Office Solutions
Architectural Excellence : This 24’ x 72’ modular building consists of a large showroom with custom displays. It includes a kitchen area, two ADA accessible restrooms, an office space and storage room. It was built with large windows and glass storefront doors on both side walls to show off the housing development outside. Interior finishes include tape and textured walls, wood flooring, and exposed rafter ceiling. The exterior was painted with the color of the first phase housing development.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : The main design for this building was to give the customer a large open area to show off its new community to prospective home buyers. To accomplish this, Pac-Van had to come up with a system to keep the rafters exposed and keep the height of the modular under maximum shipping height. Indicom came up with the idea of using Poly-iso insulation installed on the top of the roof decking. This allowed the rafters to be exposed and eliminated the need for batt insulation. Indicom also suggested painting the rafters with a fire-resistant black paint that would meet fire code compliance. The customer was able to hang their 11’ displays and track lighting without any compromises. Steel clear span beams were also used to eliminate the need for support posts. These beams were also left exposed and painted with the same fire-resistant black paint. The exposed rafters and steel clear span mate beams allow for easy relocation of the building after this development is complete.
Design Firm Name : Indicom Buildings
Engineering Firm Name : Pac-Van, Inc.
Installer Firm Name : Meisner Construction
Occupied Date : 4/25/2017
Owner Firm Name : Sterling Ranch
Production Start Date : 2/17/2017
Project Location City : Littleton
Project Location State Name : CO
Technical Innovation : The customer wanted an information center to showcase their model homes and the in-home technology available in the communities, while accommodating the height of their custom displays. To accomplish this, Pac-Van installed Poly-iso insulation on the roof decking, allowing the rafters to remain exposed and maximizing a height of 11’9”. This required the rafters to be treated with fire retardant black paint. The HVAC system included two gas top systems which alimentally lower the electrical load requirements needed due to power issues at the site. The ducting is a custom round metal duct with painted flat back adjustable dampers. The tall ceiling, exposed rafters and fresh paint offer a modern urban loft style atmosphere to customers entering the information center. A glass roll-up door was installed on the back of the building. It opens to a large patio providing space for outdoor meetings and parties. With large, 6’7” glass panel windows, future residents could view the development.
Total Square Feet : 1728