Naperville Building Design Guidelines
G U I D E L I N E S
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Part I. Introduction Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applicability of This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Part II. Building Design Guidelines
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Appendix I. II. III. IV. Public Input Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Design Review Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Design Guidelines Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Faade Renovation Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Acknowledgements
The Building Design Guidelines for the City of Naperville, Illinois were prepared through the help of many citizens, staff and officials of the Naperville community who participated in the planning process at stakeholder meetings, on-line surveys and open house meetings. Their involvement and insights are sincerely appreciated. City Plan Commission Derke Price, Chairman Mike Brown Ann Edmonds Paul Hinterlong City Council George Pradel, Mayor Jim Boyajian Bob Fieseler Richard Furstenau Doug Krause City Staff Allison Laff, AICP, Planning Services Team Leader - TED Business Group Ying Liu, AICP, Community Planner - TED Business Group Suzanne Thorsen, Community Planner - TED Business Group Prepared by the City of Naperville with assistance from Lohan Anderson, LLC and A Design Consulting. Kenn Miller John Rosanova Darlene Senger Grant Wehrli Bill Jepson Joe McElroy Jeffrey Meyers Reynold Sterlin
INTRODUCTION
Background
From just a handful of families residing within the original settlement, Naperville has grown to a community of over 140,000 people and is now a dynamic city with both old-fashioned charm and a high-tech corporate corridor. Over the course of its development, Naperville has successfully preserved its community character and quality of life by embracing high quality building and site design principles. The resulting built environment has played an important role in fostering Napervilles vibrant business community and economic growth today. While build-out of Napervilles last remaining greenfield tracts is imminent and infill and redevelopment activity remains brisk, the community expects to continue its past success into the future by ensuring compatible, quality development and redevelopment. Building design is a key element in the built environment that contributes to Napervilles success as a community. In order to preserve and build on Napervilles architectural heritage, the City has embraced design principles and guidelines in its most recent planning documents, namely the Building Design Guidelines contained within the Downtown Plan (2000); the Building Design Considerations contained within the Southwest Community Area Plan (2002); the Southwest Community Area Commercial Design Guidelines (2006); the Transitional Use District Design Guidelines (2006) and the Water Street Vision Statement (2006). In 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution #05-020 that states: It is the City of Napervilles vision and expectation that issues related to design and architecture, including building design and materials, building placement, orientation and massing, compatibility, unifying architectural elements, pedestrian environment and pedestrian circulation linkages, and location of parking be considered city-wide during plan review of new buildings, building additions, and redevelopment. While currently guided by various sub-area plans, nonresidential developments in the City are not provided with comprehensive and adequate design direction that can be applied citywide. To further the City Councils direction on design review, the purpose of the citywide building design guidelines is to convey community design values and preferences, to clearly guide the design and appearance of non-residential structures, and to identify appropriate design criteria by which building design may be evaluated and enhanced through the architectural and development review process. Public input throughout the process of drafting the guidelines provided community design preferences and feedback on the content of the document. A summary of the public input process is included in Appendix I of this document.
Guideline Goals
The purpose of these design guidelines is to promote high-quality non-residential building design in the City of Naperville that will enhance the quality of life enjoyed by Naperville residents. The public input process has provided invaluable insight into community values and preference on building design. This document is intended to address the complexity of community design values in a format that is easily understood, and consistently interpreted and administered. The Citywide Building Design Guidelines will: Address all non-residential structures and mixed use buildings in the City including commercial, office, industrial, and institutional uses. Facilitate innovative and creative building design and development. Ensure that various projects are judged according to consistent criteria. Result in more complete applicant submissions and improved design review process. These design guidelines are crafted to function in harmony with the City of Napervilles existing policies. Nothing in the Building Design Guidelines shall affect the applicability of the Naperville Municipal Code. Where sub-area guidelines are also applicable, the Building Design Guidelines are to be utilized in conjunction with said documents and the provisions of both shall pertain; however, when in conflict, the more specific guidelines shall prevail.
Appendix I provides an overview of the public input process that was utilized in preparation of the design guidelines. Appendix II summarizes the review process at staff level accompanied by submittal material requirements in order for staff to determine the compliance of the project with the following design guidelines. A summary checklist of the guidelines is attached in Appendix III: Building Design Guidelines Checklist as a tool for applicants to use to evaluate buildings based on the guidelines. Appendix IV addresses opportunities for minor faade improvements to non-residential structures. Appendix V provides a range of resources and organizations that provide information useful in the planning and construction of environmentallyfriendly buildings.
CONTEXT FIT
The purpose of this section is to identify existing neighborhood characteristics that should be enhanced or incorporated into the building design of new or infill development projects. In addition, this section addresses neighborhood compatibility and transitions to adjacent buildings and street frontages.
A. Context Fit A1. Design Context A2. Building Mass Transition B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
Figure A1.1a: Building architecture can relate to existing or man-made features, such as this retention pond.
Figure A1.1b: Scenic view access is provided to the adjoining river and open space. 5
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A. Context Fit A1. Design Context A2. Building Mass Transition B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design Figure A1.4: Retail buildings create a facing commercial frontage and provide visual access from the adjacent neighborhood. Figure A1.3: Office buildings create a sense of enclosure around a central open space amenity.
A1.2 Buildings should be arranged to relate to each other and to create view corridors that promote visual access from the site to adjacent neighborhoods. View corridors are spaces that frame views from one location to another. Streets are one type of view corridor, pedestrian walkways are another. A1.3 Buildings should be arranged in a manner that creates a sense of enclosure and defined space. A1.4 A sites buildings should be arranged so that they help to frame and define the fronting and internal streets, giving deliberate form to streets and sidewalk areas. A1.5 For infill sites, buildings should be set back from the street in accordance with the predominant line of building massing (setback) along the street in order to create a defined streetscape and sense of place. A1.6 Buildings that have a distinctive architectural, historic or cultural context should incorporate those elements through the use of similar or compatible styles, materials, architectural detailing or other appropriate references. A1.7 In areas where the existing context is not well-defined, new development may be recognized as a pioneer with the opportunity to establish a pattern of identity from which future development can take its cues. The sites zoning and other relevant Comprehensive Plan policies should be considered as indicators of the desired direction for the area and project.
Figure A1.6: In the lower example the middle building fits better with its architectural context by use of horizontal articulation 6
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A. Context Fit A1. Design Context A2. Building Mass Transition B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
Figure A2.2a: The mass of the larger building steps down near smaller buildings and the varied roof forms reduce apparent size.
Figure A2.2b: This building uses varied roof forms and faade planes to reduce apparent size.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLINESS
Pedestrian-friendliness describes the quality of a built environment that attracts foot traffic and fosters a sense of safety and well-being for its users. Building design can directly impact the pedestrian-friendliness of a place by creating a setting that is comfortable for pedestrians to walk, stop and congregate. A building that attracts pedestrians may enjoy greater success for its tenants and users, whereas an unsuccessful building can create an environment that pedestrians seek to avoid. Pedestrian-friendliness is a counterpoint to the aesthetic criteria listed in the Section C.
B1.1 Buildings, where feasible, should be sited or designed to create public spaces that are easily accessible from adjacent streets or sidewalks.
Figure B1.1a: Shopping windows and pedestrian features activate the space between these two buildings. The structures frame a view corridor to the adjacent plaza.
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B1.2 Buildings should engage and define the street edge with landscaping, pedestrian walkway, and street furnishings to allow for safe and comfortable movement of pedestrians. i.
B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity Figure B1.1b: Mixed-use and retail buildings frame this central courtyard feature. B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
In order to enhance pedestrian experience and to avoid the appearance of a massive parking lot between the building and the street, building setbacks to adjacent streets should be minimized wherever possible. When internal drives are utilized to organize buildings and pedestrian movement, setbacks to internal drives should be minimized wherever possible. However, where an established pattern of building setbacks exists, new buildings should be consistent with the surrounding building alignment.
ii. Pedestrian linkage should be established among multiple building entrances and the parking lot. iii. All buildings should relate to street frontage through use of landscaping, pedestrian access and other public spaces. Commercial buildings are encouraged to create an active street environment and unified streetscape that encourages pedestrian activity. A combination of streetscape elements can be included: pedestrian seating, moveable tables, planters, pedestrian-scaled light fixtures (not more than 16 tall), artwork or decorative paving, waste receptacles, bicycle racks, and other street furnishings.
Figure B1.2b: Outdoor seating and pedestrian-scaled light fixtures engage the street
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PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLINESS
A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design Figure B1.3: In these images, the drive-through is oriented away from the street corner, at the side or rear of the building.
B1.3 Drive-through passageways and canopies should be located to the rear or side of all buildings.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing
B2.1 Facades of all commercial, office and institutional structures should incorporate transparent features (clear glass on windows and doors) over a minimum percentage of the surface area at ground-level. Ground level is defined as two to eight feet measured vertically at street level. iii. For retail uses, a minimum of 50% should be transparent. iv. For other uses, a minimum of 35% should be transparent.
Figure B2.1: Ground-level is defined as the surface area from 2 to 8 measured vertically at street level.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design Figure B2.2: Clear glass allows visual access to the retail storefront display.
B2.2 Glass at the ground level should be clear and unobstructed to allow visual access to the buildings active interior uses such as retail display, product production or office space that create interest for pedestrians walking by to look at. Mirrored glass and dark tinted glass are not acceptable. B2.3 Where appropriate, a ground-level faade may employ sculptural, mosaic, or relief artwork or other design features over 50% of the ground-level surface area in lieu of clear glass. Large blank walls are to be avoided on all four sides of the exterior. B2.4 On upper levels, use of appropriately-sized clear glass windows is encouraged to create visual connection between interior building spaces and the surrounding site context. When necessary, tinted glass may be allowed to provide privacy while aesthetically and functionally serving the building. Mirrored glass is discouraged.
Figure B2.3: This grocery store incorporates ground-level mosaics in lieu of storefront windows.
Figure B2.4: Appropriatelysized clear glass windows are encouraged on upper stories.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
vi. Recess or projection; vii. Pedestrian weather protection (i.e. canopy, overhang, or arcade). viii. Architectural detail such as raised corniced parapets over the door, arches, lattice or tile work and moldings integrated into the building structure and design; ix. Streetscape including outdoor patio, integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or places for sitting. B3.3 The building entry should incorporate architectural details to form an effective transition from the size of the overall building to the scale of pedestrians. B3.4 Glass doors and sidelights should be provided unless the design context defines other forms of entry.
Figure B3.3: Arched entry with pedestrian lighting transitions the overall building to pedestrian scale.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
Figure B4.2a: Exterior weather protection generally should not overhang for more than 5 feet from the building.
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B4.3 Awnings should be designed to project over individual window and door openings (i.e., mounted in the reveals of openings). Awnings that are a continuous feature, extending over several windows, doors, masonry piers, or arches, are strongly discouraged. B4.4 Fabric awnings are encouraged; canvas awnings with a matte finish are preferred. Metal or glass awnings that are compatible with building design may be acceptable outside the downtown area. Awnings with high gloss finish and illuminated, plastic awnings are discouraged. B4.5 Awning colors should be compatible with the overall color scheme of the faade. Solid colors or subtle striped patterns are preferred.
A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency Figure B4.3 AVOID awnings extending over several windows and doors. B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
Figure B4.4a: Canvas shed awnings and glass canopies enhance pedestrian character
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
B5.1 Knee walls: A two- to three-foot masonry or concrete knee wall should be provided around the base of the building where appropriate (see Guideline C4). The use of glass curtain wall systems, particularly on pedestrian storefront facades, should be minimized. B5.2 Cornices: Provide ornamental molding, entablature, frieze, or other roofline treatments. B5.3 Windows and Doors: Detailed treatment of windows and doors should be provided at the ground level for facades oriented toward a public street or a pedestrian area. Such details may include decorative lintels, sills, door design, molding or framing details. The character of windows should be expressed in the window frames or special shapes such as arches, or in mullions that divide the window into smaller panes. The character of the windows should be consistent with the overall building character.
Figure B5.1 and 5.2: This building incorporates masonry knee wall and decorative cornice elements
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B5.4 Lighting: Distinctive wall-mounted light fixtures, such as lights with decorative shade or mounting, should be provided on the first floor of all sides facing points of public access. B5.5 Others: In addition to the above, at least one of the following architectural elements should be provided on the building faade: i. Decorative surfaces such as patterned concrete masonry, stone, or brick work.
A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness B1 Public Spaces B2 Visual Transparency B3 Primary Entry Identity B4 Pedestrian Weather Protection B5 PedestrianScaled Architectural Detailing C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design
ii. Horizontal stone or masonry banding. iii. Sculptures, mosaics and other artwork
Figure B5.4: Patterned masonry detail and light fixtures enhance pedestrian character.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
VISUAL ATTRACTIVENESS
Many architectural design aspects combine to create visual attractiveness. The whole in successful architecture is more than the sum of the building parts. A buildings attractiveness may be judged from several perspectives, from the vehicular realm at a distance to the pedestrian realm, up close. The interplay of the following nine factors significantly impacts the visual attractiveness of not only individual structures, but ultimately the character of entire blocks and sub-areas.
Figure C1.1a: Building materials and massing unify the structure as a whole.
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C1.2 Symmetry/Balance: Symmetry is when wings of a building are matched in size and fenestration layout about a center point (often the primary entrance) in order to create visual harmony. Buildings that are not symmetrical should be massed to create visual balance between components relative to the primary entry location.
A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm Figure C1.2a: Symmetry is duplication of elements about a centerline. C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage Figure C1.2b: Balance is created by tower on the left side offsetting the longer section to the right. D. Sustainable Design
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
Figure C2.1a: Vertical brick articulation combines with horizontal stone/ precast concrete banding to form overall grid frameworks. Cornices unify the top of the building.
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C2.2 Vertical Articulation/modulation - A horizontal wall should not extend for a distance greater than 30 feet without visually established vertical articulation and/or modulation.
A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation Figure C2.2: Combined vertical articulation and modulation minimize the appearance of a long, massive wall. C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening Figure C2.3: Effective use of modulation and horizontal articulation to minimize the appearance of bulk. C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
C2.3 Vertical articulation and modulation should be carried from the base to the rooftop to visually transfer building weight to the ground.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
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Figure C3: Common proportions for building openings and massing elements.
C3.1 Architectural articulation or modulation can be used to organize the perceived mass of larger buildings. Building features such as columns, piers, rooflines and brick patterns can divide and create orientation on a large surface. Preferred orientations are vertical. Once these proportions have been established windows and doors should reinforce the vertical orientation of the composition. C3.2 The proportion of openings or other visually established architectural elements should be generally consistent throughout a development to create a sense of unity on building faades. C3.3 Syncopation of Elements - Rhythm can be created by regular repetition of window openings and/or building articulation/modulation. Analogous to symphonic music, rhythm can be more complex and interesting than rote repetition of elements. Patterns such as A-B-A-B or A-B-B-A-B-B can add interest to a building elevation.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
Cap Middle Base Figure C4: Diagram illustrates the vertical definition of base, middle and cap, similar to the human form and/or a tree Figure C4.2a: AVOID extending vertical faade of a building face above the actual parapet or roofline to give the appearance of a false front. AVOID unscreened rooftop mechanical units.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
Materials
The choice of materials and texture has great visual significance and can affect the long-term appearance and maintenance of the built environment. Exterior building material is directly related to the durability of the building against weathering and damage from natural forces. Building material can be classified based on its application as: Primary Material - The dominant material of a buildings exterior walls. A primary material will typically comprise 75% to 90% of each exterior building face excluding windows and doors; however, architectural style and detailing of the building should dictate the appropriate composition of primary material. Accent Material - A material utilized to provide architectural interest and variety on a building. Accent materials will typically comprise 10% to 25% of each building face excluding windows and doors, depending on architectural style and context. Accent materials are not to be utilized as a primary building material.
C5.1 Choose high-quality and long-lasting materials that offer texture and avoid monotonous surfaces. The look and dimension of material elements should relate to human scale. Earth tone building materials that have a pleasing visual texture, such as brick and stone, are strongly preferred. C5.2 The type and detailing of building materials should be consistent on all sides of a structure. Materials used on primary facades, if not used for the entire building, should return along secondary sides a minimum distance based on visibility be utilized on secondary sides to maintain visual consistency. C5.3 The following is a general guide to the acceptable use of exterior building materials. Use of alternate materials or the extent of material usage may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration such factors as context and architectural style. Additional guidelines related to specific materials are provided below.
Figure [Link]: Surface texture and detailing used to reduce building massing
Figure [Link]: Brick veneer is in laid in pre-cast panels. Vertical articulation features mask the join lines.
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Brick and Stone - Brick and stone convey permanence and are preferred primary and accent building materials for all building types.
vi. Concrete Masonry Units - Concrete masonry unit (CMU) is acceptable as an accent. Split face CMU may be used as a base material in lieu of limestone. vii. Wood - Wood may be appropriate in specific historical or cultural context. viii. Fiber Cement - The use of fiber cement materials should be limited to accent applications only, except where utilized in a downtown or historic context as a substitute for wood. Fiber cement product will not be considered acceptable in fulfillment of masonry requirements. ix. Stucco - The use of stucco is acceptable for accent applications. x. EIFS - EIFS or Dryvit material is not to be used as a primary material. Where it is to be used, EIFS should be appropriate based upon the design intent of the building and limited to accent applications above the pedestrian level (approximately 10 above ground). xi. Siding - Horizontal aluminum and vinyl sidings should not be utilized for non-residential applications. xii. Other - Contemporary or specialized building materials not addressed herein will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will be evaluated based upon such factors as durability, quality, maintenance, architectural intent, compatibility with the provisions of these design guidelines, and environmental context.
A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
ii. Glass - The use of glass as a primary exterior building material may be appropriate within its surrounding context such as the I-88 Office/Industrial corridor. Where used, transparent types of glass are preferred and mirror/dark tinted glass is discouraged. iii. Cast-in-place Concrete - Cast-in-place concrete may be appropriate for industrial buildings or secondary facades if sufficient articulation and detail is provided to diminish the appearance of a large, blank wall and provide a high-quality architectural finish. Cast-in-place concrete is acceptable as an accent material; its appropriateness for primary material applications will be reviewed within the context of the design intent and surrounding character of development. iv. Pre-cast Concrete - Pre-cast is acknowledged as a durable and quality material. Concrete panels should incorporate architectural finishes that comply with the architectural articulation (Guideline C2) and detailing (Guideline B5) design guidelines. The appearance of panel joints should be minimized. On building faces adjacent to a public right-ofway or pedestrian area where the appearance of masonry is to be conveyed, masonry inlays are generally preferred to coated or painted formliner applications which simulate the look of brick or stone; however, the appropriateness of either will be reviewed based upon the context of the design intent and the surrounding character of development. v. Architectural Metal Cladding - Smooth metal panels with sufficient metal thickness to prevent oil canning or deterioration of the surface and promote durability are acceptable. The use of metal should account for the design intent of the building and surrounding character of development.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
C6.3 Earth Tones -Natural stone and unglazed brick represent the range of earth tones. Earth tones are preferred as the primary base color. C6.4 Accent Colors - Accent colors should complement the selected primary base color. Accent color intensity should be related to the amount of accent color proposed, with brighter colors having less accent area. C6.5 Bright colors - Bright colors include red, yellow, emerald green, bright blue and other colors with intense hue. These colors can detract from the overall building design and context, and should be used sparingly as accents that visually activate pedestrian areas or convey information as part of a sign.
Figure C6.2: Two primary colors coordinated with trim accent color.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design Figure C7.3: Secondary faade enhanced by use of varied rooflines, architectural detail that is consistent with front faade.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
Figure C8.3: Refuse screening is discreet and consistent with the building
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap Figure C9.1a: Scale of signage is appropriate for building. Multiple signs are displayed in a consistent manner. C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
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xvii. Customer entrances should be identified with pedestrian-oriented signs that allow pedestrians to easily and comfortably read the sign as they stand adjacent to the business.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
C9.2 Signage Materials and Style: i. Signs should be constructed of weather retardant and high-quality durable materials. If wood is to be used, it should be properly sealed to prevent moisture from soaking into the wood and causing the lettering to deteriorate.
ii. Retail signs may be located on awnings over the entry and/or windows of the establishment. The shape, design and color of awnings should be coordinated with the architectural style of the building. Where multiple awnings are used, the design and color of all awnings should be coordinated. iii. Letter-type signs with individual letters that are affixed to the building exterior are preferred. iv. Internally-lit box signs with lettering printed on a translucent face are discouraged.
Figure C9.2: Coordinated retail signage relates to both the pedestrian and vehicular realms.
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Window lettering, either vinyl applied or painted, is acceptable to add interest to storefronts. Temporary pin-ups and flyers that cover ground-level windows should be avoided.
vi. Decorative overhanging or blade signs may be appropriate in a coordinated retail setting where the size is controlled and coordinated with a buildings faade design. Decorative overhanging or blade signs should not exceed six square feet in size with a maximum height of three feet and should be placed at a minimum ten feet above the sidewalk. They should extend no more than two feet from the face of the building. vii. Large signs that project from buildings are to be avoided.
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C9.3 Legibility: i. Sign lettering should be highly legible. Crowded lettering or typefaces that are difficult to read should be avoided.
A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness C1 Architectural Composition C2 Articulation & Modulation C3 Proportions & Rhythm C4 Building Base, Middle & Cap C5 Materials Figure C9.4: Pedestrian-oriented building signage with exterior mounted lighting C6 Color Scheme C7 Secondary Building Faces C8 Service Area Screening C9 Exterior Building Signage D. Sustainable Design
ii. No more than two lettering styles should be used for small signs; not more than three for larger signs. iii. Signs with poor contrast are difficult to read. Lettering should contrast with the sign background for maximum aesthetic and effective graphics. C9.4 Sign Lighting: iv. Direct lighting of wall-mounted signage by exterior mounted light fixtures is strongly encouraged, as such lighting allows signs to appear as an integral part of the buildings faade. v. Individually illuminated letters (either internal or backlit) are preferred over internally illuminated box signs.
vi. Signage lighting should not spill over into adjacent residential areas or public rights-of-way. vii. Electric raceways, conduits and junction boxes should be concealed from public view. C9.5 Colors: Excessive and uncoordinated use of sign colors is to be avoided. Colors should be limited to not more than three on a single sign. Garish or fluorescent colors are discouraged.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design D1 Winter City Design and Solar Access D2 Daylighting D3 Building Material & Color D4 Landscaping & Exterior Design D5 Adapted Reuse of the Buildings
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Sustainable or Green building design sets new design priorities that expand and complement the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and pleasure. Sustainable building design, construction and renovation can help to create healthier environments; reduce operating costs and conserve energy and resources. The need to address environmental sustainability in the design, construction and renovation of buildings is underscored by the following facts: Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors Buildings consume 65% of U.S. electricity Approximately 136 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) waste is generated every year Sustainable buildings can provide key economic, environmental and social cost benefits. Economic benefits include a reduction in operating costs (i.e., energy and water efficiency, waste management, repair and improvement) and optimization of life cycle economic performance. Environmental benefits include conservation of natural resources, increased use of renewable energy sources, improvements in air and water quality and a reduction of solid waste generation. Socially, improved health and comfort are most benefited by green building design along with a reduction of local resource impacts and infrastructure. Where consistent with the citys design policies; innovation in design, construction and operations using new and developing technologies and practices is encouraged. The following guidelines describe desired performance outcomes and strategies for obtaining them. Although the feasibility of implementing sustainable design guidelines should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, a focus on human exposure to daylight, conservation of raw materials, regional product selection, energy efficiency and indigenous landscaping are increasingly important issues of concern for the City of Naperville .
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In addition to the guidelines contained in this document, additional information about sustainable building and site design can be obtained from the U.S. Green Building Council, a coalition of leaders from the building industry who promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. The organization also develops and administers the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Building Rating System. LEED is recognized as a national standard in the rating and certification of high performance green buildings. Further details are available online at, [Link].
A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design D1 Winter City Design and Solar Access D2 Daylighting D3 Building Material & Color D4 Landscaping & Exterior Design D5 Adapted Reuse of the Buildings
D1.1 Building massing should consider Winter City Design by locating entrances facing south towards the sun, and configuring the building to block the north and west winds. D1.2 Buildings should be oriented to maximize passive solar heating and daylighting through south window exposure. Incorporation of passive solar heating can reduce building auxiliary heating requirements by up to 75% compared to a typical structure while remaining cost-effective on a life-cycle basis.
Figure D1.1: Winter City Design utilizes the suns energy and blocks the winter wind.
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A. Context Fit B. Pedestrian Friendliness C. Visual Attractiveness D. Sustainable Design D1 Winter City Design and Solar Access D2 Daylighting D3 Building Material & Color D4 Landscaping & Exterior Design D5 Adapted Reuse of the Buildings Figure D1.4: Landscaping and building placement play important roles in maximizing the benefits of wind and reducing negative impacts.
D1.3 Utilize vegetation as a wind break to reduce excessive wind speeds while allowing air flow through external spaces. Dense planting around narrow openings between structures mitigates wind-tunnel effects, impedes the movement of dust and improves thermal comfort within surrounding buildings. D1.4 Passive solar design is most effective if the site is laid out and planted to provide shelter from the excesses of the climate. Pergolas, trees and vines can offer shade in summer but allow the suns warmth in winter. In the warmer months, the use of roof overhangs, awnings, porches and landscape plantings can block the afternoon western sun, thereby enhancing energy efficiency and reducing glare.
D2. Daylighting
The provision of adequate natural light can reduce the need for electrical lighting and reduce energy consumption. Daylighting is the careful balancing of heat gain and loss, glare control, and variations in daylight availability. For example, successful daylighting designs will invariably incorporate the use of shading devices to reduce glare and excess contrast in the workspace. Additionally, window size and spacing, glass selection, the reflectance of interior finishes and the location of any interior partitions must all be evaluated. Passive heating strategies use direct daylight to heat a building whereas; daylight used for lighting uses indirect lighting. Daylighting features that may be integrated in building design include skylights, lightshelves, lightwells and windows, which may be direct or indirect depending on the desired effect or function of the space.
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D1 Winter City Design and Solar Access D2 Daylighting D3 Building Material & Color D4 Landscaping & Exterior Design D5 Adapted Reuse of the Buildings
Figure D2.3: Building orientation and the use of windows can maximize winter sun and provide passive heating. Lightshelves and canopies can block summer sun.
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NOT Preferred Image Characteristics Canopies that overhang too far in front of the building entries and make them dark Lack of pedestrian-scaled architectural detailing Massive buildings with little architectural relief Buildings with hard to find entries
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NOT Preferred Image Characteristics Precast concrete panels with no detailing Building faces with different materials that are not well integrated Buildings faced with EIFS and corrugated metal panel Buildings with too many colors
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A. Context Fit
A1. Design Context A2. Building Mass Transition
B. Pedestrian-Friendliness
B1. Public Spaces B2. Visual Transparency B3. Primary Entry Identity B4. Pedestrian Weather Protection B5. Pedestrian-Scaled Architectural Detailing
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YES NO N/A COMMENTS
C. Visual Attractiveness
C1. Architectural Composition C2. Horizontal and Vertical Articulation C3. Proportions and Rhythm C4. Building Base, Middle and Cap C5. Materials C6. Secondary Building Faces C7. Service Area Screening C8. Color Scheme C9. Exterior Building Signage
D. Sustainable Design
D1. Winter City Design and Solar Access D2. Daylighting D3. Building Material & Color D4. Landscaping & Exterior Design D5. Adapted Reuse of the Buildings
SUMMARY EVALUATION
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10. Upgrade secondary building faces by adding parapets and providing layers of landscaping or fencing to screen utility areas. 11. Enclose service areas to reduce visibility to neighboring uses. 12. Replace existing EIFS material with upgraded exterior building materials or accents, such as brick or stone. 13. Simplify the building color palette to include one primary earth tone color and several accent colors. 14. Highlight attractive portions of the faade with night lighting feature that does not have spill-over glare. 15. Select new signage that is integrated with the faade or renovation improvements, taking into consideration color, scale and style. 16. Replace internally lit box-style sign with wall mounted letter or painted sign on the face of the building. Light the new sign with surface lighting.
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