KU Studio 804 builds energy efficient passive house in East Lawrence
Connor Rollins, a 2015 KU architecture grad, leads peers in completing a passive house in East Lawrence. The project, part of KU's Studio 804, aims to meet demanding sustainability standards and inspire broader adoption by reducing home energy use through practical design choices.
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Connor Rollins
Kansas University
East Lawrence
Giant 1000-foot water slide eyed for Lawrence summer
Lawrence residents may see a 1,000-foot water slide this August as The Urban Slide advertises a run on Eighth Street. Silverback organizer Ryan Robinson cites safety and traffic hurdles and says downtown is unlikely. Possible site shifts toward KU area with city approval needed.
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Vermont
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Open house for KU Studio 804 passive house in city
The 1301 New York St. residence will be open to the public today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The newly built three bedroom home meets Passive House Institute U S standards and LEED and Living Building Challenge green benchmarks.
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Zach Dawson
Studio 804
New York St
Passive House Institute
U.S
U.S. Green Building Council
Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design
International Living Future Institute
Kansas budget deal leaves taxes, cuts in place
Kansas lawmakers adjourned after approving a tax package that raises about 384 million in new revenue mainly from sales and cigarette taxes. Gov. Brownback still faces about 50 million in spending cuts, and the plan preserves income tax cuts and business tax exemptions. The deal follows a long session marked by debate over funding public universities and state programs.
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Topeka
Kansas
Sam Brownback
House
Senate
Brownback
Dempsey's Opens New Westport Kansas City Site
Lawrence based burger chain Dempsey's expands with a fourth location in Kansas City's Westport area. The move targets a busy dining district, signaling growth amid competitive local fast casual scene.
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Dempsey’s
Kansas City
Westport
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