New Minneapolis Impound Facility to Showcase New Era Design IdeasWe really are living in a new era with an increased sense of urgency for how we treat each other, live side by side, and respect nature. With the recent revelations about institutional discrimination and community medical responsibility, Clever Architecture has taken a bold stance on how positive, responsive design can help bring our communities closer together, no matter the facility or project. Our recent design for the new Minneapolis Impound Facility showcases several new concepts:
Positive Human Relations We developed a place that had respect for both the employees and the clients of the Impound Facility. It's not an easy thing to get a car towed, but the service is something our entire community needs in order to keep our streets functioning. So we designed a space that is comfortable, approachable, dials down conflict, and shares uses with the community in an effort to live well together. Respect for the Environment Built on contaminated lands, we took an approach to develop a site that was modern, forward thinking, and lives harmoniously with rainwater, plantings, and the facility needs. Our LEED Silver level building compliments the site with a generous amount of natural light and ventilation. Modern Classic Materials Our materials palate for the building and site combined classic, well tested materials with innovative placement and detailing for a building that looks modern and will last the test of time. As with all our designs, we marry the program and needs with an approach that is sensitive to our new Era of human community respect and environmental sensitivity.
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Bidding Under Way For Clever Architecture’s New Service Centric Minneapolis Impound Facility2/18/2020 Minneapolis Impound Facility Entrance and Drive Through Rendering | Designed By Clever Architecture Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Impound Facility Gets Multiple New OpportunitiesPRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release 18 February 2020 Contact Russell Peterson 763 | 226 | 3063 Russ@CleverArchitecture.com Saint Paul, Minnesota | After several years of intense design focusing on improving the neighborhood and creating a more approachable and service-oriented site, building, and customer process, Clever Architecture’s new design for the Minneapolis Impound Facility is currently bidding at the following link: https://comet-fs.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/psc/fs92prdsupplier/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/SCP_PUBLIC_MENU_FL.SCP_PUB_BID_CMP_FL.GBL "Our team spent considerable time analyzing data and looking for opportunities. We were focused on building a good neighbor facility and establishing a customer centric complex that improved image, process, and security,” said Russell Peterson RA CID. “We created an improved flow for movement, used overflow as an opportunity to give back to the community in a flexible meeting space, and repositioned the building to create an intersection on Van White Boulevard that takes traffic out of the neighborhood and gives the City of Minneapolis the opportunity to develop land that had no previous access,” continued Peterson. “We really gave this project every potential opportunity we could!” Some of the other design features include natural daylighting, a custom created durable flooring, safe and modern interiors, functional customer service counter, modern restrooms, and a site that was sensitive to the existing land history and water runoff. End Release
AuthorRussell Peterson RA CID is a practice leader in the firm of Clever Architecture. He talks way to much and listens even more. The best part of being an architect for Russ is the people. His favorite project is the next project. He is usually reachable at 763 | 226 | 3063 or russ@cleverarchitecture.com.
1. Hire An Architect Before Buying PropertyA realtor has many strengths, but an experienced architect can see the pitfalls and the possibilities of a property pertaining to your needs. Instead of falling in love with a piece of land or property that may be unbuildable, check with your architect first. 2. You Need A Builder Who Understands Soil And PeopleThe builder is everything to a successful home construction project, especially in Minnesota. Because of our complex soils and freeze thaw cycles, it is necessary to have a builder that works locally and understands the land. Additionally, you want a builder who has great project management skills and positive relationships with major subcontractors. It's about understanding people and the land. 3. Minnesota Has Four Construction SeasonsMinnesota has four construction seasons. They are: Freezing Your Buns Off, Wet And Mucky, Mosquito Time, and Hunting And Fishing. This is how your home will get built. It will respond to each of these seasons. Materials may not be able to be delivered because of the muddy road. Winter construction can happen, but at a considerable increase in cost and slow down in schedule. Construction near water, low lands, and forests during the mosquito season can be a challenge for everybody - especially hours of work. There are several hunting and fishing seasons. Many contractors partake and will leave a job site no matter the current amount of work needing to be done. You need to plan ahead and be prepared. 4. Trees Need Way More Protection Than You ThinkThe land in general must be taken into consideration in Minnesota, especially our plantings. We are famous for our trees and forests. Large, mature trees or even important smaller tress must be given very wide berth for construction or soil compaction can destroy the tree. We suggest that a clear demarcation of at least the drip line of the tree be given for construction sites. This can hamper materials movement, so site usage planning is important. 5. Houses Are For Keeping Out WeatherAmong other things, we build houses to keep out the weather. Minnesota has a big weather range. Construction, design, and detailing of a home is primarily about protecting you and your loved ones from the weather. Yes, it's about family and human connection, but in Minnesota keeping your family safe from the weather is a primary consideration. Weather will also affect construction timing, schedule and materials. Make sure you have a builder and an architect who understand the nature of weather in Minnesota. EpilogueIn all seriousness, homes are for building strong family relationships, providing respite and for community with friends. These are your first priorities. However, a home owner/builder must pay particular attention to the five items above (especially in Minnesota) or the more important familial things will never come to fruition successfully.
Give us a call at 651 | 302 | 0420 or email us at info@cleverarchitecture.com for more information. Russell Peterson | 14 May 2015
Numerous recent studies have made the case that lack of access to sunlight (vitamin D) cause inefficiencies in employee work output. A study by the Neuroscience department from Northwestern University in Chicago titled, "Impact of Workplace Daylight Exposure on Sleep, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life," concludes that there is a significant relationship between workplace daylight exposure and office workers' activity. According to a review in Psychology Today this causes significant daytime dysfunction and lower testing outcomes. One could counter the affects with light boxes and other lighting features as well as vitamin supplements, but that can prove to be expensive and not always effective. The best solution is to insure quality access to sunlight. You don't have to put in this many windows, but a naturally lit workplace with appropriate environmental controls can significantly improve employee performance and in the long run save money. As a bonus, a properly designed building with the right windows and overall envelope could operate more efficiently than one without.
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