







Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the existing church property was purchased for a new retail development, the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church contracted with JAI to design a new facility on Oak Ridge Turnpike.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The church is surrounded by a Memorial Garden, pavilion, playground and labyrinth to support the diversity of the congregation. The building contains classrooms, administrative spaces, a social hall and a 200-seat sanctuary. The sanctuary is on axis with an existing mature elm tree on the property, and the chancel windows frame the view of the tree’s canopy. The pre-engineered structure reflects a clean lined, modern design complemented by tri-color brick, metal paneling and large expanses of glazing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The structure’s design meets the spirit of federal ENERGY STAR guidelines and included a number of best-practice features inside and out to optimize energy-efficiency and environmental sensitivity, including high-quality insulation in all walls and ceilings; energy-efficient, low-E (heat reflecting) glass windows; zonal heating and cooling; and fluorescent and LED lighting throughout with motion sensors to automatically control lights in several areas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
After the existing church property was purchased for a new retail development, the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church contracted with JAI to design a new facility on Oak Ridge Turnpike.
The church is surrounded by a Memorial Garden, pavilion, playground and labyrinth to support the diversity of the congregation. The building contains classrooms, administrative spaces, a social hall and a 200-seat sanctuary. The sanctuary is on axis with an existing mature elm tree on the property, and the chancel windows frame the view of the tree’s canopy. The pre-engineered structure reflects a clean lined, modern design complemented by tri-color brick, metal paneling and large expanses of glazing.
The structure’s design meets the spirit of federal ENERGY STAR guidelines and included a number of best-practice features inside and out to optimize energy-efficiency and environmental sensitivity, including high-quality insulation in all walls and ceilings; energy-efficient, low-E (heat reflecting) glass windows; zonal heating and cooling; and fluorescent and LED lighting throughout with motion sensors to automatically control lights in several areas.
After the existing church property was purchased for a new retail development, the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church contracted with JAI to design a new facility on Oak Ridge Turnpike.
The church is surrounded by a Memorial Garden, pavilion, playground and labyrinth to support the diversity of the congregation. The building contains classrooms, administrative spaces, a social hall and a 200-seat sanctuary. The sanctuary is on axis with an existing mature elm tree on the property, and the chancel windows frame the view of the tree’s canopy. The pre-engineered structure reflects a clean lined, modern design complemented by tri-color brick, metal paneling and large expanses of glazing.
The structure’s design meets the spirit of federal ENERGY STAR guidelines and included a number of best-practice features inside and out to optimize energy-efficiency and environmental sensitivity, including high-quality insulation in all walls and ceilings; energy-efficient, low-E (heat reflecting) glass windows; zonal heating and cooling; and fluorescent and LED lighting throughout with motion sensors to automatically control lights in several areas.







Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
15,000 square feet, new
5 acres
2014
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Oak Ridge, Tennessee
After the existing church property was purchased for a new retail development, the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church contracted with JAI to design a new facility on Oak Ridge Turnpike.
The church is surrounded by a Memorial Garden, pavilion, playground and labyrinth to support the diversity of the congregation. The building contains classrooms, administrative spaces, a social hall and a 200-seat sanctuary. The sanctuary is on axis with an existing mature elm tree on the property, and the chancel windows frame the view of the tree’s canopy. The pre-engineered structure reflects a clean lined, modern design complemented by tri-color brick, metal paneling and large expanses of glazing.
The structure’s design meets the spirit of federal ENERGY STAR guidelines and included a number of best-practice features inside and out to optimize energy-efficiency and environmental sensitivity, including high-quality insulation in all walls and ceilings; energy-efficient, low-E (heat reflecting) glass windows; zonal heating and cooling; and fluorescent and LED lighting throughout with motion sensors to automatically control lights in several areas.
PROJECT DETAILS
After the existing church property was purchased for a new retail development, the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church contracted with JAI to design a new facility on Oak Ridge Turnpike.
The church is surrounded by a Memorial Garden, pavilion, playground and labyrinth to support the diversity of the congregation. The building contains classrooms, administrative spaces, a social hall and a 200-seat sanctuary. The sanctuary is on axis with an existing mature elm tree on the property, and the chancel windows frame the view of the tree’s canopy. The pre-engineered structure reflects a clean lined, modern design complemented by tri-color brick, metal paneling and large expanses of glazing.
The structure’s design meets the spirit of federal ENERGY STAR guidelines and included a number of best-practice features inside and out to optimize energy-efficiency and environmental sensitivity, including high-quality insulation in all walls and ceilings; energy-efficient, low-E (heat reflecting) glass windows; zonal heating and cooling; and fluorescent and LED lighting throughout with motion sensors to automatically control lights in several areas.