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See how the PVKIT® rail-less solar mount delivered aesthetics, strength and efficiency on this student-led solar PV and snow retention project in Kansas.
Rooftop solar was a necessary design component to achieve
Studio 804’s sustainability goals, to obtain LEED platinum status and to supplement the energy consumption of the residence.
Additionally, to protect the home and homeowners from any potential damage or harm caused by a potential rooftop avalanche due to the steepness of the roof, a snow retention system was a must. The project required a product that complemented the aesthetic vision, in addition to a durable, maintenance-free system that would not penetrate the concealed-fastened roof.
Studio 804 is a hands-on learning program at the University of Kansas for graduate students seeking a Master of Architecture degree.
The 1800-square-foot home and adjacent 500-square-foot accessory dwelling unit are (wall-)clad in glossy black fiber cement panels and topped with a 24-gauge matte black standing seam metal roof. The roof features a 16-panel solar array of Q-Cell Q.Peak Duo 400 W modules secured in place with the S-5! PVKIT and is expected to offset approximately 85% of the homeowner’s energy consumption. The roof also features the complete ColorGard® snow retention system.
Solar system
PVKIT rail-less solar mounts
ColorGard® installed
The PVKIT helped Studio 804 complete the project on time
due to the reduced time required to install the rail-less solar PV system. Having minimal hardware to install on the steep-sloped roof allowed students to complete the installation in just a couple of days. This helped Studio 804 achieve the simplistic gable form while not penetrating the roof.
After the PVKIT installation, Studio 804 again turned to S-5! for a snow retention system. S-5! ColorGard was the perfect solution for Studio 804 as it blended form and functionality perfectly. The clean datum line it provides along the eaves of the roof does not distract from the architectural form Studio 804 set out to achieve. The ColorGard system also provides the safety and functionality Studio 804 wanted for the winter months.
Penetration-free solar mounting
Reduction in home electricity consumption
“Each year, we complete a house or a university-related commercial building, alternating between standing seam roof and flat roof projects. For each metal roof project, we incorporate S-5! Normally, we prefer a pitched roof form and a high gable roof to take advantage of the full interior height without interruption to the floor plan, so directly attaching the PVKIT to the standing seams makes our job quite easy in comparison to the alternative flat roof system, which requires a fairly expensive support system. Integrating into the standing seam saves us thousands of dollars, and S-5! is quick and easy to install.”
Dan Rockhill,
| Professor, University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design; Founder, Studio 804
