Administrative Office Headquarters

A longtime client and friend, Jack McCord, former Executive Director of the Hannibal Housing Authority, wanted PWA to design the authority’s new administrative offices. To ensure adequate construction service, a local architect was suggested. PWA provided the facility’s design, and the local firm provided the construction documents and construction administration.

Sustainable Design Highlights:

• Offices are positioned on the exterior wall of the building, stair-stepped to take advantage of the view, southern exposure, and desirable winter solar gain.
• Offices with operable windows to increase natural ventilation surround the building’s common areas, including the lobby, reception area, conference room, workroom, and board room.
• To increase energy efficiency, roof overhangs allow the winter sun to heat and illuminate spaces while shutting out undesirable summer exposure.
• Unoccupied spaces on the north side of the building, such as the janitor’s and mechanical storage rooms, act as buffers against winter winds.
• A break room is located on the north side, adjacent to the outdoor patio, which provides summer shade.