• Images courtesy of Lara Swimmer Photography.

  • Images courtesy of Lara Swimmer Photography.

  • Images courtesy of Lara Swimmer Photography.

Unitarian Universalist Retreat Center

Bend, OR

Project Categories

Civic + cultural

Business Type

New cultural building

Size

17,600 square feet

Architect

Hacker

Owner

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon

Special features

  • Radiant floor heating with heat recovery to minimize energy usage

  • South-facing roof overhang to reduce overheating in summer while allowing beneficial heat gain in the winter

  • Operable windows to provide increased ventilation and occupant comfort while reducing mechanical cooling

  • Clerestories provide daylighting and views throughout the building

  • The roof area is reserved for a future photovoltaic array, and its electrical infrastructure is net zero ready