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Luckett and Farley provided architectural and engineering services for the renovation of and addition to the Shawnee Branch of the Louisviile Free Public Library. The project calls for the creation of “an inspiring Community Gathering Place, a building welcoming to all age groups, a flexible and sustainable building,” and “a building that fosters creativity.” The [more...]
Luckett & Farley provided design services for Louisville Metro’s first green vegetative roof. On the Metro Development 444 South Fifth Street building, this project replaces the existing built up roof on an early 20th century building with an extensive low maintenance green roof utilizing 160 tons of gravel, planting medium, trees and over 10,000 indigenous [more...]
Luckett & Farley has designed zero-energy housing, the first of its kind on any military installation. The LEED Platinum, four-bedroom 2,000sf, energy-free duplexes will generate as much electricity as they use over the course of a year. The design is based on a current Luckett & Farley duplex design and revised to incorporate energy-efficient amenities. [more...]
Luckett & Farley teamed with the Section 8a JV “TEM-David” to provide architectural and engineering design services for the design and construction of the Air Force Reserve Training Facility at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The facility serves as the new 927th Air Refueling Wing Headquarters and includes accommodations for the Communications Squadron and Services [more...]
Luckett & Farley provided the master plan and design for all phases of a four-phase project for the Kentucky National Guard’s Support Operations Group. Revit (BIM) software was utilized to develop a 3D building information model of the facility to describe and facilitate the architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical coordination of the design. Each phase [more...]
This project is the first task on an Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract to provide consolidated battalion and brigade headquarters facilities for the Southwestern Region of the Sacramento District U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. This task order provides a Combat Aviation Brigade, Brigade Headquarters and Battalion Headquarters facility for Biggs Army Airfield in Ft. [more...]
Luckett & Farley provided full architectural and engineering design services for this 17,000 square foot, $4.7 million facility to accommodate additional maintenance functions for periodic maintenance and bus detailing. The facility also includes maintenance training bays and a second floor with training classrooms and administrative facilities. Sustainable highlights include and extensive green roof, windows, translucent [more...]
This project involves the relocation of the Taco Bell headquarters to a 180,000sf building. The new headquarters includes a dining center, test kitchens and corporate services. The project is a collaborative effort between Luckett & Farley and L&F Design Build. The existing structure is a five-story, LEED “Silver” Certified structure. There, our teams worked collaboratively [more...]
Light-emitting-diode (LED): a semiconductor diode that emits light when an electric current is applied in the forward direction of the device, as in the simple LED circuit. The effect is a form of electroluminescence where incoherent and narrow-spectrum light is emitted from the p-n junction in a solid state material. Sound a bit confusing? You’re [more...]
The office building is certainly the great architectural icon of the 20th century. Office towers dominate the skylines of cities on every continent. They symbolize the enormous change that came about in the last one hundred years, not to mention, the wealth and prosperity of the businesses that own them. But that was then and this is [more...]
In the A/E world there are a lot of firms that say “We do BIM,” but what does that really mean? My definition of BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the virtual construction of the building by the architects and engineers working on the project. A total BIM will contain all building components from the foundations [more...]
“I had a dream that when computers became more common 25 years ago, I’d be able to build directly from what the mechanical engineer gave me on a disk.” That’s how the project manager of a major mechanical subcontractor started off his statement at a construction site visit recently. He continued, “I never saw that [more...]
Structural engineering may not be top of mind when it comes to “Green Building Design.” However, at a recent SEOC speaking engagement in Louisville, I had the opportunity to bring structural engineering to the forefront. Here are a few highlights specifying how we contribute to earning several of the Materials and Resources Credits (MR Credits) [more...]
The area of pervious pavement under construction at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry The University of Louisville School of Dentistry renovation features new pervious pavement, one of the largest applications in the region. Luckett & Farley, Architects and Engineers is responsible for the facility’s current renovation. Traditional asphalt pavement was replaced with pervious [more...]
Are you considering a major landscape project? Perhaps a lawn renovation? How can your project become greener? Think sustainability! Most people associate energy efficient with hybrid cars, geothermal energy to heat and cool our homes, high efficiency HVAC systems, alternative fuels, etc. These ideas are more commercialized by product manufacturers through advertisements. There are many [more...]
While yesterday’s healthcare facilities were designed to protect the health of America, in many ways it has done just the opposite. Thinking green can help turn it down the road to recovery. To begin the healing process there must be development and incorporation of sustainable design initiatives, implemention of building construction standards, and an establishment [more...]
In today’s sustainable design environment there are a lot of ways you can “green” your facility. Often overlooked, however, are opportunities outside your facility. In a process called sustainable development, economic, environmental and social policy areas are evaluated to create the most optimal development plan. Think for a minute about conventional concrete used for parking [more...]
Adding a splash of color to your décor can make a world of difference for the mood and ambiance of a room, but it can also be hazardous to your health. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, paints and stains are second to automobiles in the amount of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions produced. [more...]
