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127: Acetylated Wood | Bozeman Food Co-op
39m |
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ben Lloyd, Vice President and Laura Landon, Associate Principal at Hennebery Eddy Architects with offices in Portland and Bend Oregon as well as Bozeman, Montana. They discuss the Bozeman Community Food Co-op in Bozeman.
Bozeman’s Community Food Co-op has long been a hub for fresh food and sustainable practices, and with its recent expansion designed by Hennebery Eddy Architects, it has solidified its role as a cornerstone of the community. Nearly doubling in size, the Co-op’s West Main facility now spans 39,000 square feet, bringing all operations under one roof for the first time. Acetylated wood on the upper level brings warmth and durability, reinforcing the Co-op’s emphasis on natural materials.
Bozeman’s Community Food Co-op has long been a hub for fresh food and sustainable practices, and with its recent expansion designed by Hennebery Eddy Architects, it has solidified its role as a cornerstone of the community. Nearly doubling in size, the Co-op’s West Main facility now spans 39,000 square feet, bringing all operations under one roof for the first time. Acetylated wood on the upper level brings warmth and durability, reinforcing the Co-op’s emphasis on natural materials.
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Photo Credit: Cody Brown
Ben has been bringing teams together on projects throughout Montana for more than three decades. His most meaningful work involves projects that support our community at large, including contributions to civic, educational and community institutions.
Laura has more than 20 years of experience in architectural design and planning. Through careful listening and thoughtful design, she creates beautiful and flexible spaces inspired by their site and is a leader in sustainable design and complex multidisciplinary projects.
Bozeman’s Community Food Co-op nearly doubled in size with the expansion of its West Main facility.
The two-story, 23,000-square-foot addition includes a commercial kitchen, receiving area, and high-bay storage, as well as offices and a large meeting room. The resulting 39,000-square-foot building efficiently consolidates all Co-op operations under one roof, replacing multiple off-site production facilities and offices.
The original 16,000-square-foot facility took its inspiration from local agrarian vernacular architecture, featuring pragmatic materials including reclaimed corrugated metal siding and an exposed wood structure.
The new addition stands in contrast to the original Co-op structure; the change in form and material is an intentional gesture to showcase the iconic form of the original Co-op.
Materially, the addition recalls the massing patterns consistent with a traditional western downtown, while composed of decidedly modern materials, in particular the use acetylated wood on the second level.
The original Co-op structure remains the primary retail outlet for the Co-op, while the addition added a small amount of retail space, but primarily functions as food production, storage, and office space.
Favoring rigorous grassroots sustainability over LEED certification or other third-party performance credentials, the Co-op has, since its beginnings, embraced sustainable design and operations as part of its mission: “Provide food and goods, promote sustainable practices and follow co-op principles.”
For this addition, embracing Montana’s natural resources and minimizing embodied carbon was an obvious choice.
The primary structural building material is Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) manufactured in the state. This alternative to conventional steel and concrete assemblies is cost-effective, efficient in construction, and sequesters carbon.
On the roof, a solar array produces an estimated 22,000 kWh of energy production annually—the equivalent of one full month of electricity required for Co-op operations.
An insulative sedum rooftop evokes a direct connection to nature. In addition to aesthetic benefits, it reflects less heat, exhales oxygen, creates habitat for birds and insects, mitigates storm water runoff, and reduces cooling loads in the summer and heating loads in the winter.
Photo Credit: Cody Brown
Ben Lloyd, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President at Hennebery Eddy Architects
Ben has been bringing teams together on projects throughout Montana for more than three decades. His most meaningful work involves projects that support our community at large, including contributions to civic, educational and community institutions.
Laura Landon, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal at Hennebery Eddy Architects
Laura has more than 20 years of experience in architectural design and planning. Through careful listening and thoughtful design, she creates beautiful and flexible spaces inspired by their site and is a leader in sustainable design and complex multidisciplinary projects.
Project Name and Location: Bozeman Community Food Co-op, 908 West Main Street, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Bozeman’s Community Food Co-op nearly doubled in size with the expansion of its West Main facility.
The two-story, 23,000-square-foot addition includes a commercial kitchen, receiving area, and high-bay storage, as well as offices and a large meeting room. The resulting 39,000-square-foot building efficiently consolidates all Co-op operations under one roof, replacing multiple off-site production facilities and offices.
The original 16,000-square-foot facility took its inspiration from local agrarian vernacular architecture, featuring pragmatic materials including reclaimed corrugated metal siding and an exposed wood structure.
The new addition stands in contrast to the original Co-op structure; the change in form and material is an intentional gesture to showcase the iconic form of the original Co-op.
Materially, the addition recalls the massing patterns consistent with a traditional western downtown, while composed of decidedly modern materials, in particular the use acetylated wood on the second level.
The original Co-op structure remains the primary retail outlet for the Co-op, while the addition added a small amount of retail space, but primarily functions as food production, storage, and office space.
Favoring rigorous grassroots sustainability over LEED certification or other third-party performance credentials, the Co-op has, since its beginnings, embraced sustainable design and operations as part of its mission: “Provide food and goods, promote sustainable practices and follow co-op principles.”
For this addition, embracing Montana’s natural resources and minimizing embodied carbon was an obvious choice.
The primary structural building material is Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) manufactured in the state. This alternative to conventional steel and concrete assemblies is cost-effective, efficient in construction, and sequesters carbon.
On the roof, a solar array produces an estimated 22,000 kWh of energy production annually—the equivalent of one full month of electricity required for Co-op operations.
An insulative sedum rooftop evokes a direct connection to nature. In addition to aesthetic benefits, it reflects less heat, exhales oxygen, creates habitat for birds and insects, mitigates storm water runoff, and reduces cooling loads in the summer and heating loads in the winter.
Project Team List:
- Owner: Bozeman Community Food Co-op
- Interior Design: 1111 (Eleven Eleven) Design Studio
- Contractor: Langlas & Associates
- Civil Engineer: TD&H Engineering
- Structural Engineer: Eclipse Engineering (now Cushing Terrell)
- Mechanical Engineer: Consulting Design Solutions, Inc.
- Electrical Engineer: Consulting Design Solutions, Inc.
- Food Service Design: H-C Design & Consulting (now Next Step Design)
- Fire Protection Engineer: Coffman Engineers | Bozeman
Unique Products:
- SmartLam CLT
- Accoya Wood Siding (rainscreen)
- HydroTech Extensive Green roof system
- Cogeneration Systems of America packaged combined heat and power (CHP) system
- Kalwall Skylights
