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THE INNOVATION ISSUE: The 2023 Product Innovation Awards

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THE INNOVATION ISSUE: The 2023 Product Innovation Awards

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Works with WELL This new IWBI-published directory makes it easier than ever to find solutions that support the features in the WELL Building Standard.

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Feature // John S. McCain III Elementary School, Buckeye, Arizona The conceptual design theme “Taking Flight” reflected not only McCain’s time in the navy as a fighter pilot, but also a student’s ability to soar in life with a good education.

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The first Passive House-certified hotel in the world, over 100 rooms, it operates fully on renewable energy, without any use of fossil fuels. Originally designed by Marcel Breuer.

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This issue of Architectural Products does what Architectural Products does best. It puts exciting, innovative products on the pages and connects our professional architecture and design audience with architectural insights on why, how, and where this product could be or was a good solution. These stories bridge the gap between product launch and project lessons by sharing both, while celebrating the journey in-between.

In “Making Passive House History at Hotel Marcel,” author Barbara Horwitz-Bennett dives into how architect Bruce Redman Becker, faia, phcd, leed ap, Becker + Becker, Westport, Conn., transformed this 1960s Brutalist structure into the first hotel in the world, with over 100 rooms, to earn Passive House certification. The project is also one of the few LEED Platinum-certified hotels in the country.

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Best Practices in Lab Lighting ›› Animal Research Facilities

The Case for Using Narrow Spectrum, Non-filtered Red LED Lighting in Animal Research Facilities The right lighting is essential in animal research facilities to support the health and wellbeing of laboratory animals and the viability of the scientific research results attained. One specific area of interest is in protecting the circadian cycles of animals by controlling light exposure during experiments. This means avoiding light-at-night (LAN) contamination during these natural dark cycles.

Understanding LAN Effects on Rodents Because approximately 95% of U.S. biomedical research animals are rodents, researchers and vivarium designers have investigated how different wavelengths of light impact these nocturnal animals.

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Findings show that the cones in rodents’ eyes lack sensitivity to longer wavelengths of light, anything above 620nm, which is seen as red light. This data has led to the general assumption that red light is either invisible to rodents or perceived as darkness.

Because certain nighttime light levels are required for the scientists observing experiments and for caretakers moving about in the rodents’ cages, the general practice has been to specify longwavelength light for the animal holding rooms and adjacent corridors in these facilities.

“Eliminating all light exposure at night in vivaria is best for both animal welfare and experimental data, but when necessary, utilizing dim red light is an effective alternative to maintain circadian organization in laboratory species,” wrote authors Emmer et al. in the article, “Effects of Light at Night on Laboratory Animals and Research Outcomes” in Behavioral Neuroscience.

Some manufacturers produce troffers that provide red light by covering white LEDs with a red lens.

However, these filters can degrade over time due to the plastic make-up of the lens and the heat from the fixture. The degrading filter will then cause the peak wavelength to shift over time, which may impact test data.

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One of the nation’s premiere academic medical centers, NYU Langone Health, use far red luminaires to protect the integrity of their research. The 1 × 4 KL-S luminaire from Kurtzon Lighting is shown here. kurtzon.com

Narrow Spectrum LED Some LED fixtures emit very precise, peak wavelengths of red light, as opposed to a more haphazard blend of the wavelengths within the broader spectrum of light. Called narrow spectrum lighting fixtures, architects can choose from a fixture that emits a peak wavelength of 630nm (red), 660nm (deep red) or 735nm (far red) technology.

With these fixtures, leaking white light is not an issue because white light is not produced by the light source. Furthermore, newer research on lighting and rodents has made the availability of this narrow spectrum technology even more important.

In “Challenging a Myth and Misconception: Red-Light Vision in Rats,” published in the March 2020 issue of Animals, the authors state, “mesopic red-light responses [from the rodents] were surprisingly high, emphasizing that even monochromatic light 656 +/- 10nm light is, contrary to the common assumption, very well perceived by rats.”

Consequently, the researchers conclude, “It is important to consider that when using red observation lights in dark settings, the light should be dim and of wavelengths as close to the infrared as possible. We advise to use monochromatic red LEDs with a peak emission of at least 660nm and to keep them as dim as possible.”

The researchers recommend lighting designers and architects specify red LED fixtures that produce narrow spectrum red light at either the 660nm or 735nm, which is even closer to infrared radiation.

Dual-function fixtures, which can emit both red and/or white light, based on the time of day and need. For example, by producing light at 490nm during daytime hours, this can be of great benefit to the staff as this wavelength prevents melatonin production, which in turn promotes better sleep, health, and wellbeing, while still offering the narrow spectrum red light for evening hour observations.

The ability to power wash a lighting fixture in these areas is also important. The luminaire must be able to withstand the rigorous cleaning processes that takes place in these environments. In addition, the fixtures should be UL listed for wet locations and sealed to keep insects and pests out of the fixture housing. The highest level of protection toward both ends is an IP65 rating.

Specifiers are also advised to look for fixtures that have seam-welded housings and are NSFlisted with closed-cell, extruded gaskets made from a nitrile material to best resist any vermin encounters. Contact Kurtzon Lighting for more information.

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To meet International Building Code (IBC) requirements, architects and contractors often reach out to roof hatch manufacturers in search of fire-rated roof hatches. However, except for rare cases, the code doesn’t actually require a roof hatch to be fire-rated in the U.S. To better educate the industry on this topic, BILCO commissioned building code consultants The Hickman Group to research and write a white paper to clear up confusion surrounding this topic.

DECIPHERING BUILDING CODES Commonly used to access the roof area for maintenance

purposes, roof hatches are available in standard and custom sizes.

They typically provide an interior ladder for users to ascend and easily unlatch a secured mechanism to access the roof.

Because the IBC does not explicitly address the topic of a fire protection rating for roof hatches, the closest reference is Section 712.1.15 on skylights, which states that “unprotected skylights and other penetrations through a fire-resistance-rated roof deck or slab are permitted provided that the structural integrity of the fire-resistance-rated roof assembly is maintained.”

In other words, because roof hatches are not a structural component of the roof assembly, they are not required to be firerated, even in fire-rated roofs.

Exceptions apply if a building is within 15 feet of another building or has a stepped roof, in which case non-rated roof hatches or skylights are not permitted as they would affect the fire separation requirements. In these cases, fire-rated access doors are required, per Section 712.1.13.2.

Reiterating once again that the non-structural nature of roof hatches exempts them from a fire rating, Section 712.1.15 states, “Fire-resistance-rated roof construction is not intended to create a barrier to contain the fire within the building, except for Exception 1 of Section 705.8.6 and the exception to Section 706.6.1. Non-fire-resistance-rated penetrations are, therefore, permitted to be installed in fire-resistance-rated roof assemblies,provided that the structural integrity of the roof assembly is not reduced and provisions of Section 705.8.6 for protection of vertical exposure do not apply.”

Because roof hatches are not explicitly included in the definition of a roof assembly in IBC Section 1501, fire protection professionals refer to Section 712.1.15, which permits non-rated skylights and other penetrations through a fire-resistance-rated roof deck or slab.

SOURCE OF CONFUSION The introduction of a few European roof hatch products in

the U.S. market has created additional confusion about fire protection and roof hatches. European roof hatches undergo

European fire-rated testing standards, specifically EN1634-4 and UL-EU. These products incorporate non-combustible mineral wool insulation and can achieve fire ratings of up to four hours. However, these standards are not referenced in the IBC and do not apply to U.S. fire protection standards.

There is no standard for fire-rated roof hatches in the domestic market, and there is no developed fire-rated test procedure for these products in the U.S. The lack of specific mention of roof hatches and fire protection in the U.S. codes and the lack of fire-rated testing for these products further establishes that roof hatches do not need to be fire-rated, even within fire-rated assemblies, with rare exceptions.

ROOFTOP TRENDS Whereas rooftops were traditionally relegated to equipment

storage, this is changing as building owners develop these areas as usable space. From gardens to walking trails to bars, rooftops continue to grow in popularity as an amenity in commercial buildings.

As building codes continue to evolve, the industry may see new developments in fire-rated requirements. This could potentially drive more interest in fire-rated access doors. These specialized doors are designed to preserve the fire rating of a floor/ceiling assembly by incorporating intumescent coatings that resist the passage of heat, gases, and flames, thereby providing a higher level of safety.

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Rooftops were traditionally relegated to equipment storage.

This is changing as building owners develop these areas as usable space. From gardens to walking trails to bars, rooftops continue to grow in popularity as an amenity in commercial buildings.

Moving forward, to mitigate ambiguity, it could be beneficial for an IBC subsection to be developed, specifically addressing roof hatches. But for now, treating roof hatches and skylights similarly and in alignment with the prevailing expert consensus appears prudent during pre-construction planning.

Furthermore, building teams should anticipate that local AHJs could take a different approach to rooftop fire protection requirements. Therefore, it is best practice for architects and construction managers to proactively engage in collaborative discussions with code officials to ensure adherence to the building codes before commencing construction.

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Photos provided by International WELL Building Institute

Say hello to IWBI’s new directory that makes it easier than ever to find simple solutions to tough design challenges.

As global demand for healthy building products and solutions continues to climb, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) continues to innovate accordingly. Meet “Works with WELL,” IWBI’s latest offering in its quest to fill the world with “people-first places” and “advance a global culture of health.”

The Works with WELL licensing program aims to help manufacturers showcase how their products align with WELL strategies based on IWBI licensing criteria.

“The rising demand for people-first places calls upon manufacturers to innovate products that contribute to healthy buildings, and, increasingly, companies want to demonstrate how their products support health and well-being,” says Jessica Cooper, IWBI Chief Product Officer. “The Works with WELL program helps foster that potential for health leadership by validating how their products align with WELL requirements.”

To attain the new Works with WELL trademark, each product must navigate a third-party document review process to validate that it has met the licensing criteria and that the product solution supports human health and well-being.

WELL’s new platform is expected to be a resource for project teams. Architects, engineers and design teams can use Works with WELL as an easier way to search and find products with specific features or thresholds that work within the WELL Building Standard. The platform will make it easier to understand what products have already been validated to support achieving certain WELL features. It also allows specifiers to compare among multiple brands and products supporting the same WELL features.

“On the one hand, manufacturers including many of IWBI members are interested in validating how their products can contribute to WELL and support the healthy building movement,” says Cooper. “On the other hand, building professionals working on implementing WELL often turn to IWBI to understand which organizations offer products and services that support the achievement of specific WELL features, so the Works with WELL platform fosters transparent communications between both sides.”

Works with WELL aims to bridge the gap between the world’s WELL project specifiers and its solution makers.

Milliken's Adhesives, Carpeting, Resilient Flooring, Entrance Flooring are part of its portfolio products verified by a third-party review to align with multiple WELL features.

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Works with WELL is not a product certification. It is a third-party documentation review of product claims, so the buyer knows it is what it says it is in terms of supporting WELL requirements.

ENVIRONMENT ADAPTIVE LIGHTING Don’t be fooled by this pendant’s clean and simple design. The fixture boasts big-time sophistication. Features include automatic adjustment of color temperatures in tune with the time of day.

It also offers bidirectional luminescence functionality to light a space evenly.

In addition, the Misa 25 allows individual control for customizable lighting modes and an anti-glare optic design system.

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The directory’s launch coincides with a major global surge in the popularity of WELL programs.

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ACTIVITY-BASED WORK A mini, mobile workstation, Boxwork integrates a desk, a storage cabinet and lighting into one.

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CSI product category: Furnishing WELL Alignment: Movement

WELL has been adopted “by nearly 44,000 projects spanning 5 billion square feet of real estate across 128 countries. Thousands of organizations, including more than 25% of the Fortune 500, have embraced WELL to guide their health leadership journey,” according to the company.

Many leading manufacturers from around the globe—including Panasonic, Johnson Controls, Teknion, Naava, Trane Technologies, Siemens, and View Inc.—have provided Works with WELL

IWBI is “the world’s leading organization focused on deploying people-first places to advance a global culture of health.” with industry insights to help the program meet market needs. Nearly 40 early-adopting manufacturers have enrolled the 1,000 or so products that populate the system.

A SENSITIVE COMMODE Big whoosh or a baby whoosh? Sloan’s dual-flush feature automatically opts for one or the other—a reduced or complete flush—based on how long the user stays in the sensor range. Standard or reduced flushing can also be accomplished manually with the press of the unit’s top buttons. Restroom visitors also appreciate the threesecond flush delay.

Sloan, ECOS 8111 - Exposed Sensor Water Closet Flushometer sloan.com CSI Product Category: Plumbing WELL Alignment: Materials

MADE FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET Nearly 90% of Shaw’s products are Cradle to Cradle Certified, and that number includes EcoWorx. Designed with the end in mind, the commercial carpet tiles are PVC-free and come with Shaw’s environmental guarantee for free reclamation and recycling.

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“Obviously, the directory will expand in 2024 and beyond as the industry gets to experience it,” says Cooper. The products that are currently listed “offer solutions for air and water quality, lighting, smart building technologies, flooring, wall coverings, furnishings, and biophilic products, as well as solutions that promote mental health, movement, nourishment, community engagement and more,” she adds.

According to Cooper, manufacturers can only apply for the Works with WELL trademark if a product falls under a product type that is directly called for in any of the 100-plus features of the WELL Building Standard.

Although these products are situated around the feature requirements under the 10 WELL concepts: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind and Community, the Works with WELL product directory follows the CSI (Construction Specification Index) code at the current stage to be consistent with the industry. IWBI has mapped out 69 CSI-defined specific product types that are called for in the WELL standard and expects the total number of product types will gradually grow.

—Jeff Pitts, contributing writer

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Meet “Works with WELL” TRACK INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS Users can search the Works with WELL product directory by product type or by manufacturer names. Each aligned product links to the manufacturer’s website for more information and to the WELL Building Standard pointing to the specific requirement it supports.

The product listing will be live by the end of November. To explore the Works with WELL product directory, visit directory.wearewell.com.

To learn more about the International WELL Building Institute, visit wellcertified.com.

Monitoring air quality in real-time, the Sensedge Mini provides commercial and residential spaces the ability to track the levels of key air pollutants. The product is RESET certified, and the customizable modules offer an unobtrusive design to blend into an array of environments.

Kaitera, Sensedge Mini kaiterra.com CSI Product Category: HVAC WELL Alignments: Air, Thermal Comfort, Materials

FRESH PRODUCE MADE EASY Billed as “The World’s Easiest-To-Use Automatic Indoor Micro-Farm,” this fun product offers users the ability to remotely manage an indoor hydroponic micro-farm for freshly grown, on-site produce, including leafy greens, herbs, micro-greens and edible flowers.

Babylon Micro-Farms, Galleri Micro-Farm babylonmicrofarms.com CSI Product Category: Hydroponic growing systems WELL Alignments: Mind, Nourishment

The Works with WELL platform builds a bridge between verified products and project teams looking for solutions. It fosters transparent communications between suppliers and users.

GOT DRACAENA RIKKI CUTBACK CANE? Installing a living plant within a space is likely to bring about “dramatically different results in human behavior, morale, engagement, and wellbeing,” according to Natura. Living indoor plants can improve the look and feel of an area. Outdoor plants enhance curb appeal.

A green living moss wall can create a lasting impression. If you agree that “all spaces deserve live plants,” Natura offers Yucca Cane, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Corn Plant, Hawaiian Mass Stump and many more.

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This personal air vent—controllable via a mobile app—allows the user to set the speed and direction of central air for an individualized temperature and ventilation experience, similar to the experience of individualized air control on air planes.

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The ThinAir Hand Dryer boasts a “14-second dry time,” while also touting a 95% cost savings compared to paper towels and up to a 75% reduction of carbon footprint vs. paper towels. The units are available with electrostatic HEPA filtration. They also offer a five-year warranty and meet 4-in. ADA protrusion guidelines when surface mounted.

CSI Product Category: HVAC

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CSI Product Category: Specialties WELL Alignments: Water, Materials

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Complementing Regional Architectural Distinctions Stylistic differences can be influenced by the local climate, historical architectural styles, and regional preferences

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern design and construction, several timeless materials have stood out for their durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. As two such materials, stone and brick provide strength and enduring charm that can be customized to suit a broad range of classic and contemporary designs in commercial and residential projects.

They pair well with other materials and add a touch of textural elegance to any project.

Pacific Northwest Wood dominates, reflecting the abundance of timber in the area. Modern designs often incorporate large windows to maximize natural light, and sustainability is a key consideration for new projects.

Mountain West Log cabins and wooden structures are common, and stone is often used extensively for practical and aesthetic purposes. Modern architecture may incorporate a mix of traditional and contemporary materials.

Complement with RoughCut or Shadow Rock from Eldorado Stone

Complement with Country Ledgestone or Hewn Stone from Cultured Stone

Manufactured stone and brick veneer comes in a wide range of styles, colors, and textures to empower creative design possibilities, including options that play a bit outside the capabilities of naturally sourced materials. Whether aiming for a rustic, traditional or modern look, there are options to suit various architectural styles, and specifiers and builders can mix and match different styles to create unique patterns and effects.

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California Mediterranean and Spanish-style architecture often featuring stucco and tile roofs.

Modern designs may incorporate a mix of materials such as glass, steel and concrete.

Southwest In the arid Southwest, adobe construction prevails, complemented by flat roofs and earthy tones to blend with the natural landscape. Stucco is a popular choice due to its ability to withstand the dry climate.

Complement with LoreioBrick or Cut Coarse Stone from Eldorado Stone

Complement with Stacked Stone or Cliffstone from Eldorado Stone

South Homes in the South often feature stucco and brick, suitable for warm climates.

Porches are common, and structures in coastal areas may be elevated on pilings to mitigate flooding.

Complement with TundraBrick or LedgeCut33 from Eldorado Stone

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New England Traditional materials like brick, stone and wood prevail. Colonial and Cape Cod styles often feature clapboard siding and steep roofs to handle heavy snowfall, and granite is commonly used in building foundations and decorative elements in homes.

Mid-Atlantic Stone and brick construction are popular in historic buildings and neighborhoods, including brick row houses in cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. This region also includes a wealth of Victorian-style architecture with ornate wooden details.

Complement with Tenley Brick or Sculpted Ashlar from Cultured Stone

Midwest Farmhouses and craftsman style homes abound and adhere to a practical, utilitarian design. In urban areas, brick is prevalent and used to reflect a mix of historical and modern architectural styles.

Complement with Rivenwood or Limestone from Eldorado Stone

Complement with Dressed Fieldstone or Handmade Brick from Cultured Stone

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Regional Distinctions Stylistic differences can be influenced by the local climate, historical architectural styles and regional preferences. Some broad examples include the following variations in residential architecture and design, which also extends to commercial structures and mixed-use projects Naturally, there can be significant variations based on urban or rural settings, economic factors and individual architectural preferences.

In addition, contemporary trends and sustainable building practices are inspiring new style variations in all regions.

A Word on Extreme Weather Manufactured stone and brick is designed to withstand the same weather conditions as a natural material, including rain, snow and UV exposure. Leading products carry a Class A fire rating and are approved for high velocity hurricane zones to hold up under high winds.

Unlike natural stone that may require sealing and periodic maintenance, manufactured veneer products require minimal upkeep.

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Education Takes Flight The conceptual design theme for John S. McCain III Elementary School was “Taking Flight” reflecting not only McCain’s time in the navy as a fighter pilot, but also a student’s ability to soar in life with a good education.

By Jana Madsen, contributing writer

experienced designer and Project Director at Orcutt | Winslow.

Josephs offers design perspective to her project management role and has been instrumental in challenging the status quo and leading her teams in finding solutions that offer an identity and marketability to the communities they serve.

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War hero and Senator John S. McCain III demonstrated the fortitude and type of leadership that will forever be revered by those that aspire to greatness. He once said, “America’s greatest strength has always been its hopeful vision of human progress.”

When the Buckeye Elementary School District, Buckeye, Ariz., decided to build its ninth school and give it McCain’s name, everyone from the superintendent to the architects knew that this school building had to step away from convention in order to live

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up to its namesake. “This was going to be a very different school for the district. They wanted to be visionary and use a lot of methodologies from 21st century learning,” says Kasey Josephs, Project Manager, Orcutt | Winslow, Phoenix.

In 2019, the architecture firm started the design process by helping the district with visioning and followed with community engagements. “This is not something that was designed in isolation. It was very community

focused,” says Josephs. These sessions enabled Orcutt | Winslow to understand the community’s goals, as well as how the building and its spaces could help the school achieve success with its C-STEM (computing, science, technology, engineering, and math) project-based learning curriculum and character development programs.

Orcutt | Winslow’s design was a 95,000-sq.-ft. building that consists of a two-story classroom building, a one-story classroom building, a

gymnasium, cafeteria, digital commons areas, outdoor learning spaces, administrative offices, and reception lobby. While that list sounds typical, the school is anything but. Serving up to 1,000 students (grades kindergarten through 8th) in the fast-growing community of Buckeye, Ariz., John S. McCain III Elementary School has a flexible floorplan that embraces transparency, scaled spaces for mass gatherings and intimate learning, as well as the capability to serve community needs.

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EXTERIOR PANELS/ METAL CLADDING A mix of Petersen’s PACCLAD metal panels in different profiles—both solid and perforated—cover approximately 22,000 sq. ft. of the exterior. Four different products were used including the 7.2 Panel in Award Blue.

Matt Winquist Photography

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Orcutt | Winslow’s conceptual design theme for the school was “Taking Flight.” The life and legacy of John McCain are evident in everything from the shape of the school’s skybridge to its mascot (the Mavericks), and even embedded in its tilt-up concrete walls. Words that embody McCain’s leadership qualities (i.e., thinker, courageous, team leader, collaborative, etc.) have been turned into an alphabet of binary code, with the zeros represented as a void and ones as a line. Each tiltup panel was poured to represent a letter and spell out these words.

“These stripes were formed into the tilt concrete panels before they were cast,” explains Josephs. “It creates this patterning that wraps around the building, spelling different things. On the gym, it spells mavericks.”

Use of tilt-up concrete was possible due to the spaciousness of the lot, and advantageous due to a site change that set the schedule back five months.

“Because we had to build this very quickly, tilt-up panels were going to be the fastest method of construction,” she says. “With tilt, the problem is that it can start to look like a big box store.”

This embedded code provides both meaning and visual interest.

Construction began in November 2020 and wrapped up in July of the following year. The school opened its doors, welcoming its first students in August 2021. Despite facing all the challenges associated with building during the COVID-19 pandemic, the project was completed on time and under budget.

SOFTWARE Archicad’s powerful built-in tools and user-friendly interface make it possible to design projects of any size. Features include out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis. It was used by Orcutt | Winslow to model and document the project for more than 90% of the production timeline.

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BINARY CODE

Turning the alphabet into binary code and assigning a line or void to the numbers zero and one, Orcutt | Winslow had each tilt-up concrete panel formed to display a letter and spell words the embody John McCain’s life and leadership.

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THINKERS COURAGEOUS MAVERICKS TEAM LEADERS

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Honoring John McCain

Each tilt-up panel was poured to represent a letter and spell out these words.

Stripes were formed into the tilt concrete panels before they were cast.

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Learning Communities The school’s instruction areas are divided into three learning communities: grades K-3, 4-6, and 7-8. The younger grades are on the main level. “The idea is that as you’re developing through your educational journey, you move up through the school,” explains Josephs. Having

By widening the space outside of classrooms, using operable glass classroom walls, and flexible furniture, what may have once been considered a corridor now acts as collaborative space. learned from polling students in the district that some feel most comfortable in intimate spaces, Orcutt | Winslow added bump-outs to the building exterior. These cantilevered alcoves, dubbed “reading cockpits,” within the classroom provide places for students in the school’s lower grades to cozy up with a good book.

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OPERABLE GLASS WALLS Modernfold’s PureView is a horizontal rail movable glass wall system that provides space flexibility and daylighting in a variety of acoustical control options, and uninterrupted sight lines.

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between this school and traditional elementaries is the art, library, and lab spaces. Rather than one designated space with these functions inside of a school for all students to share, each learning community has that functionality. “They have each got their own makerspace, art zone, and literacy area,” says Josephs. This not only cuts down on the time students spend moving from one side of a school building to another, but also is a more efficient use of space, reducing square footage for parts of the building (like a library) that are not in use all day. These built-in resources are just a few steps away and getting heavy use. “Kindergarteners up through 8th grade, they are all utilizing these makerspaces,” she adds. “It is not just for the older kids.”

TABLES AND SEATING NorvaNivel’s Plektrum Tables with their soft triangle design and Conclave curved booth-style seating allow for collaborative learning. Both are perfect for 21st century learning spaces and in John S. McCain III Elementary School's digital commons spaces. Tables come in differing heights and writable surfaces.

Conclave is both lightweight and modular and can be used as both seats and surfaces for learners of all ages.

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DIGITAL COMMONS

Learning communities bring science laboratory, library, and art spaces closer to classrooms and the students using them, reducing time spent walking the school and square footage for infrequently used spaces. Each of the school’s three learning communities contains a makerspace, literacy center, and lab for use by the surrounding classrooms.

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ACOUSTIC CEILING

Matt Winquist Photography

Arktura’s SoftGrid Switch acoustic ceiling modules form a network of visually compelling intersecting baffles that help reduce excess noise and create a peaceful environment in busy spaces of any size.

The modules can be installed in clusters, as discrete clouds, or in arrays to create a visually continuous plane of any size.

Made from Arktura’s exclusive Soft Sound acoustic material, this unique baffle system adds a practical and aesthetic element to any space.

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“If you create spaces that don’t allow for bullying and teachers have all eyes on places, that helps with the overall wellness of the community.”

CARPET Neighborhood Blocks carpet tile from Interface uses the company’s Skinny Planks format to draw a dynamic pattern in rectilinear lines. Perfect for education environments, the collection delivers versatility and flexibility while facilitating zone creation and wayfinding. It is made from 100% recycled content nylon and is third-party verified carbon neutral.

—Kasey Josephs, Project Director, Orcutt | Winslow

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Embracing Transparency Noticeably absent from the design are narrow classroom-lined hallways.

The John S. McCain III Elementary School’s classrooms, located in each of these learning communities, feature operable glass partitions and open onto a digital commons. “Instead of your typical hallway circulation zone, that is now widened to 20 ft., and it becomes a collaborative space,” notes Josephs. With flexible furniture and dry-erase pivot walls, the large commons space can be easily configured for individual, one-on-one, and small group work.

In order to maintain proper acoustic levels, Orcutt | Winslow used acoustic ceiling tile and acoustic felt.

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“In between each class, the walls go all the way up to the deck and are insulated,” adds Josephs. This prevents noise transfer from one classroom to another.

These breakout spaces have many benefits. They prevent bullying because of maximum visibility into and out of classrooms and it enables students who are distracted by classroom noise to sit on the other side of the glass, still maintain a visual connection, and be active participants. The use of glass isn’t just for classrooms. Literacy zones are also encased in glass. “This is one of the first schools that is really going all in on creating a fully transparent and flexible model,” Josephs says.

“At some point in time, the curriculum could develop into a model that’s not about age, but about ability grouping. This building allows for that ability to expand and be flexible.”

—Kasey Josephs, Project Director, Orcutt | Winslow

INTERIOR PAINT SPEEDHIDE Interior Latex is designed as a high hiding product when applied by brush, roller, or spray. This low-VOC, low-odor paint enables a space to be painted while occupied, delivering the durable product performance required. It dries to a uniform finish to help hide tape joints and surface imperfections.

SPEEDHIDE Interior Latex is recommended for all interior walls, ceilings, and trim where a uniform finish is desirable.

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The central spine of the building, named the skybridge, contains a large learning stair, big screens, and ample natural light. Despite the vast scale of this area, a small nook has been carved away under the stairs as another cozy space for students. With its polycarbonate panels and taller elevation, the skybridge can be seen outside from some distance and when lit at night, “it becomes a beacon that’s welcoming and friendly,” says Josephs.

INTERIOR LIGHTING

SKYBRIDGE LIGHTWALL

Sculpt Surface is one of Axis Lighting’s most flexible linear systems, bringing a new level of creative expression by building on traces of light only 1.5-in. wide. Sculpt allows designers to create an infinite number of lighting configurations, offering a wide choice of linear mountings, including an acoustic

The LIGHTWALL 3440 is a translucent wall system featuring 40mm tongue and groove panels and a patented aluminum framing system.

Available for a variety of applications, it offers energy savings through daylighting, outstanding insulating value, and impact resistance.

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The skybridge can function as a community space when school isn’t in session. Josephs explains: “They can open this area up to the public, but then lock down the individual wings so that nobody is wandering through classroom space.” The skybridge extends out at the entrance and runs all the way to the back of the building, a design inspired by an airplane wing and a nod to McCain’s time as a naval aviator piloting missions from an aircraft carrier.

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“At some point in time, the curriculum could develop into a model that’s not about age, but about ability grouping. This building allows for that ability to expand and be flexible.”

—Kasey Josephs, Project Director, Orcutt | Winslow, Phoenix

Courtesy of Orcutt Winslow

Skybridge

Matt Winquist Photography

The design of the skybridge, the school’s central spine, takes inspiration from the wing of an airplane, a nod to John McCain’s time as a jet fighter pilot in the navy.

The skybridge can be used as a public space by the community and is the school’s most distinctive feature with polycarbonate walls that glow at night.

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Outdoor Spaces Learning doesn’t stop when kids step outside. To continue lessons outdoors, lower-level learning communities have large exterior doors that fold open accordion-style.

Phoenix weather makes outdoor learning possible for a good portion of the school year. “From October to even as far into April, it’s really nice,” says Josephs. The location of these outdoor areas near classroom spaces was very intentional.

The gymnasium can open out onto an outdoor amphitheater for school and community music and theater performances.

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“What we have found with outdoor learning is that if you just create an area outside somewhere kind of random, it’s not going to be used. It has to be adjacent to some function that’s happening on the inside,” she explains. This strategy was also deployed when designing the gymnasium that contains a stage and is adjacent outdoors to an amphitheater. This outdoor space allows for public use, such as musical and theatrical performances.

Outdoor spaces were thoughtfully located to be adjacent to learning communities given the district’s desire to incorporate outdoor learning into the curriculum.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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Lumiquad is designed to illuminate and accent exterior spaces. Built to withstand demanding environments, it is robust and durable. It is made with an aluminum construction and features integrated struts that act as a reinforcing cage.

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product innovation awards JUDGING PANEL

The judging of the 13th annual Product Innovation Awards (PIAs) is complete. This year, nearly 80 products, across a variety of categories, impressed our panel of judges enough to take home a trophy.

In the last decade, the design and construction community has seen a lot of changes, but the purpose of the PIAs remains the same—connect the readers of Architectural Products with the innovative products, systems, and solutions that may help members of the specification community solve their pressing design problems and achieve their creative visions. This year’s award winners demonstrate new possibilities in terms of form, function, wellness, and sustainability—aiding architects in the creation of beautiful and highperformance projects.

Katherine Brekka, aia, leed ap, well ap Senior Associate/Sustainability Practice Leader, FM Architecture

ACOUSTICS

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CEILING SYSTEMS

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DOORS & ENTRY SYSTEMS

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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E X T E R I O R PA N E L S & C L A D D I N G

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FLOORING

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GL ASS/GL AZING

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H VA C

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INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

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INTERIORS

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INTERIOR LIGHTING

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“These are the kind of innovative solutions we need right now! This product sounds like an amazing solution for high-performance glass. I’m impressed by these R-values.”

LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS

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OPENINGS

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P R O J E C T A P P L I C AT I O N S

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RAILING

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“This cladding attachment can allow for up to 16-in. of exterior insulation. That is impressive on its own. Add to that, the fact that this company has committed to making all their products with chrome-free pre-treatment, 100% recyclable, VOC and LBC Red List Free, and manufactured using hydroelectric power, well that is a home run!”

RESTROOMS

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SHADING

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S O F T WA R E

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SOLAR

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S P E C I A LT Y

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S U R FA C E S

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To learn more about the products that earned these reviews, and the many other incredible entries filling out the 2023 roster, keep reading.

T H E R M A L /M O I S T U R E C O N T R O L

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WINDOWS

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WOOD

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While our judging comments remain anonymous, our judging panel was kind enough to share their thoughts about what made these various product submissions interesting and unique. Here are a few examples of what they had to say:

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Darin Daguanno aia, leed ap bd+c Architect, Design Principal, SmithGroup Colin Drake, aia, leed ap Principal, JRA Architects John Fox President, Fox and Fox Design Richard Gonzalez, aia, leed ap, Richard Gonzalez Architect pllc The American Institute of Architect Westchester + Hudson Valley Chapter-Secretary Kasey Josephs Project Director, Orcutt Winslow Steve Neimeister, lc, mies Senior Vice President, Tk1sc Yasha Ogg, leed ap id+c, bd+d, well ap, fitwel amb, ecodistricts ap, reset ap, lfa, cphs, activescore ap Sustainable Design Lead, CannonDesign Hans Papke, aia, ncarb Project Architect, Principal, DLR Group Levi Robb, aia Associate Architecture, BNIM Shuli Steele VP Strategy + Technology, IMPEC Group John Shorb, aia, leed ap bd+c, assoc. dbia Principal, Opsis Architecture Brian Wolf, ccs, csi, leed ap bd+c Principal, Director of Specifications, Grimm + Parker Architects

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THE NEXT FRONTIER T H E 2023 P R O D U C T I N N OVAT I O N AWA R D S

Prepare to be propelled into the next frontier of design possibilities

Project: Switch Building, New York City Architect: Eric Bunge / nARCHITECTS Product: Drexel Metals, Façade BR Series & Façade HL Series

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Ceiling Systems + Shading POWER OF STONE JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This stone wool product offers design options for smooth surfaces with sound absorption, fire protection and long-lasting durability. The seamless system allows for easy integration of services into walls and ceilings.”

Rockfon Mono Acoustic is an innovative stone wool monolithic ceiling solution with continual smooth surfaces, high sound absorption, fire protection and durability. Flat or curved, direct or suspended installation, the ceiling system offers an NRC of up to 0.95. Ideal for lobbies, museums, offices, libraries and restaurants, the stone wool naturally prevents growth of mold and bacteria, supporting healthy indoor air quality without added antimicrobials.

Rockfon North America, Rockfon Mono Acoustic rockfon.com

ATTRACTIVE ACOUSTIC PANELS

JUST LIKE WOOD

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR FABRIC

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “I love the versatility of this product and the flexibility afforded by the structural reinforcement. I’m very happy to see a Declare label.

These acoustic felt blade panels have a really cool look. They definitely transform the space.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The use of wood always creates an ambience of warmth. This product also has a high value of recycled content which seems appealing.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Great example of a product that is able to achieve a lofty sustainability achievement—including 100% recycled content, GREENGUARD Gold certified, PVC and phthalate free, and a reduced environmental footprint— without compromising its high level of aesthetics or performance.”

Great aesthetics, acoustics, and sustainable design all in one, Armstrong’s FeltWorks Blades come in 16 standard sizes, with the 10-ft.-long option supporting better linear runs and minimizing seams in large installations. Lengths and depths can be mixed for a more dynamic visual. Made from 60% preconsumer recycled PET fibers, the blades offer sound absorption of up to 0.85 NRC, based upon blade depth and spacing.

Armstrong World Industries, FeltWorks Blades— VarAffix Linear Acoustical Panels armstronceilings.com

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Delivering the beauty of wood without the expense, acoustic Lyra PB Ceiling Panels offer an NRC of up to 0.95. Made with a plant-based binder, the panels come in eight different visuals. Appearing as real wood, the monolithic, large format panels are sagresistant, making them suitable for high-humidity applications. They carry a Class A fire rating with certified low-VOC emissions.

Armstrong World Industries, Lyra PB Ceiling Panels with Wood Look Visuals armstrongceilings.com

Soltis Loop Sunmate is unique from other interior solar protection materials that only use either recycled yarn or recycled coating; Soltis Loop Sunmate is composed of 100% recycled polyester yarns in its base and 100% recycled polymers in its coating. The textile provides full privacy from the outdoors while providing translucency and views from the interior. The fabric blocks up to 91% of heat, and is available as roller blinds, vertical blinds, and panel tracks.

Serge Ferrari Group, Soltis Loop Sunmate sergeferrari.com

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NOW MADE IN THE USA JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“The linear nature of the material—along with the ability for shifts in surface tactility—make it a beautiful exterior option with a rich aesthetic.”

“The tile colorways are interesting and exciting and create a wonderful modern ‘European’ look.

With minimal raw materials, it is inspiring to see healthier products come to the North American market that used to be only available in Europe.”

Arriscraft’s Architectural Linear Series Brick is a high quality, calcium silicate masonry product with a unique distressed finish and long lengths up 23.625 in. for an ultra-contemporary finish. Previously very long brick in a weathered finish was available only from European brick manufacturers. Designers can employ a range of deeper tooled joints, including a bicycle raked joint, to accentuate the finished linear aesthetic.

Arriscraft, Architectural Linear Series Brick arriscraft.com

NEUTRAL LOOK, NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE

DESIGN A SOLAR ENVELOPE

CLADDING INVITES IMAGINATION

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “It is exciting to see highperformance glazing that balances color rendition with solar heat gain control.”

JUDGE’S COMMENTS: “A tasteful approach to integrating renewable energy harvesting units into a building exterior skin.”

SunGuard SuperNeutral SNR 50 coated glass offers a balance of medium reflectivity and neutral aesthetic with a 48% visible light transmission and 0.25 solar heat gain coefficient. It provides a low solar heat gain, a neutral silver appearance, and neutral reflectivity.

SNR 50 is available heat strengthened or tempered, and on jumbo (130-in. × 204-in.) and super jumbo lites (130-in. × 240-in.) at 6mm-12mm thicknesses (clear or UltraClear low-iron glass).

Solarvolt building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) glass modules combine the aesthetics and performance of Vitro Glass products with CO2-free power generation and protection from the elements. Solarvolt BIPV modules can enhance various components of commercial building exteriors, including balustrades and balconies, overhead glazing and skylights, façades and opacified spandrel glass—all while passively generating solar power, reducing air conditioning costs, and even replacing conventional cladding materials.

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “It’s great to see an ever-broadening collection of unique panel profiles, offering designers greater imagination in cladding design and detailing.”

Guardian Glass, SunGuard SuperNeutral SNR 50 guardianglass.com

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Vitro Architectural Glass, Solarvolt Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Glass vitroglazings.com

Available in seven unique profiles, with a depth of 1.375 in., Drexel Metals offers a variety of rib angles and rib spacing patterns to produce sleek, contemporary metal exteriors. The Facade HL series can be oriented vertically or horizontally, enhancing the depth and aesthetics of the design. The panels are available in different material substrates, including aluminum and steel, and several on-trend colors.

Drexel Metals, Façade BR Series & Façade HL Series drexmet.com

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The Seamless Perfection of Rockfon Mono Acoustic ®

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It’s where unlimited possibility meets flawless acoustics.

Where the beautiful embraces the practical.

Where artistic vision takes shape in seamless simplicity.

Rockfon Mono Acoustic delivers Unrestrained Creativity with undisturbed, expressive surface designs, endless shapes and slopes and seamless spans Acoustic Comfort with a high Noise Reduction Coefficient (up to NRC 0.95) for comfortable interiors, allowing for greater concentration, improving productivity and wellbeing Healthy Environments by harnessing the natural power of stone wool for Class A fire protection, low VOC’s, moisture, mold, and mildew-resistance

Rockfon is proud to receive the Architectural Product Innovation award for Rockfon Mono Acoustic.

Rockfon.com

Part of ROCKWOOL Group

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Exterior Lighting NEW “ALL-IN-ONE” OUTDOOR PROJECTOR JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Clever design and aesthetic.

Being able to link these elements together to share power will help reduce total electrical loads in a building.”

The highly versatile VADER provides adjustable light distribution, color temperature and light management.

Fixtures can be rotated with easy-to-use lockable adjustment rings, and the CCT of the white LED can be tuned from 1800K to 4000K. Designs have the option to link projectors together, providing flexibility in use and applications as project conditions change.

Targetti, VADER targettiusa.com

CHARMING HISTORICAL STREETLIGHT

SIMULATING SEQUOIA

BETTER PARKING STRUCTURE LIGHTING

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Modern technology in a traditional formed fixture allows seamless installation into historical cityscapes.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Metal poles that have a wood finish can often look forced or contrived. In this case, the base and top bracket features really support the concept of a wood beam used in a natural way. I look forward to a project that I can specify [it in].”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The shape is hexagonal with edge-lit LED lights that can be controlled through simple, wireless, zonal occupancy sensors.”

Ashbery, a family of outdoor lights, is a beautiful, modern interpretation of historic forms that sparks an emotional connection to the past but performs, looks, and feels authentic for our time. The lights have cast aluminum frames with powder coat finish in a full selection of colors. The group includes tall large-scale area lights, tall small-scale area lights, a tall pathway light, and a wall-mounted light, all of which are darksky compliant fixtures.

Landscape Forms, Ashbery Lighting landscapeforms.com

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Embracing the hiking trails and public spaces of California’s Sequoia National Park, the Sequoia Series features a decorative luminaire with a simulated wood grain finish. The decorative scroll, large exposed hardware, and black aluminum banding lend a rustic look. A drop-down lens with an Evonik hightransmission diffuser greatly reduces pixilation and glare from the TIR optics while protecting the IES distributions.

Lightweight, yet durable, the high efficacy parking luminaire is designed with a flat illuminance plane for superior, glare-free lighting performance.

The luminaire features occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, multiple optical distributions and 3G vibration compliance. The system’s wireless, zonal TekLink TL200 controls require no commissioning and can be managed easily via an intuitive mobile app.

ANP Lighting, Sequoia Series anplighting.com

Kenall Manufacturing, Helos kenall.com

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MIGHTY MODULARITY JUDGE’S COMMENT: “[This creates] really nice opportunities for modularity and creating versatile outdoor spaces. [It’s] simple but effective design can pair with variety of furniture selections.”

Backdrop is a system of modular panels, posts, and accessories designed to enhance everyday life outdoors and define exterior space. Wall-height and bar-height panels in straight or L-shaped configurations are the base units of Backdrop. The panels are adjoined by posts and connectors that create two-, three-, or four-way junctions at 90 or 120 degrees. Infill panels can be slatted, perforated, glass, planted green screen, or louvered. Metal components are finished with a polyester powder coat that resists rusting, chipping, peeling, and fading.

Landscape Forms, Backdrop landscapeforms.com

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MODERN TRADITIONAL SITE FURNISHINGS JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“A nice take on the modernization of traditional American landscape design.”

“When it comes to site furnishings and site lighting, it is often difficult to find products that successfully toe the line between a traditional or historic existing context and more modern building additions placed within that same context. [This] does a nice job of finding that middle ground by striking a balance between modern finishes, ‘soft’ forms and refined detailing that help to blend old and new in an elegant manner.”

Created in collaboration with Robert A.M. Stern Architects, renowned experts on Modern Traditional design, the Northport Collection spans the full breadth of site furnishing and lighting elements. Encompassing benches, litters, bike racks, planters, and bollards, The site furnishings offer a modern reinterpretation of the design lexicon that is foundational to so many traditional American towns and cities, historical centers, and main street districts.

Landscape Forms, Northport Collection landscapeforms.com

THE STRENGTH OF STEEL

RAPID INSTALL RAILING

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “I appreciate that the product is bringing something you typically see in commercial to everyday residential. The ease of installation makes this a very accessible product.”

“A great way to bring clean lines to an outdoor space.”

Fe²⁶ Axis horizontal steel railing lends a contemporary aesthetic to the perimeter of decks, front porches, patios, and balconies. With a minimalist appearance, Fe²⁶ Axis features horizontal steel panels that make outdoor living areas of any size feel larger, brighter, and more open. Offered in Black Sand, it can also be used for indoor applications, ensuring a seamless design aesthetic between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The panelized system provides a straightforward installation process that installs quickly.

Fortress Building Products, Fe²⁶ Axis horizontal steel railing fortressbp.com

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JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“This product boasts a fast installation, saving your project on labor costs.”

Barrette Outdoor Living’s RDI Elevation Railing has a modern, industrial design with a continuous top rail for both stair and level applications. Adjustable panels that span up to 6-ft. wide enable the railing to be installed indoors or outdoors without obstructing views. It is available as pre-assembled kits with pre-installed brackets and pre-strung, stainless-steel cables.

Elevation Railing can install 38% faster than the leading competition.

Barrette Outdoor Living, RDI Elevation Railing barretteoutdoorliving.com

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Acoustics INNOVATIVE ACOUSTIC SOLUTION JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is a beautiful acoustic solution with innovative waste reduction and circular design strategies. I love that they have an end-of-life return program.”

Textured and artistic, Wall Shapes double as both acoustic solutions and artistic deco. Available in four distinctive patterns and motifs, a front panel and secondary back panel combine to create a two-tone, carved appearance with a noise-reduction coefficient (NRC) of up to 0.4. Each wall scape can be configured into multiple layouts and orientations and the easyto-install panels can be field-trimmed with ease.

Made from 60% recycled PET felt, each panel is 100% recyclable.

Turf, Wall Scapes turf.design

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LIGHT + ACOUSTICS

NO LONGER AN AFTERTHOUGHT

REFRESHING TAKE ON THE 2 × 2

JUDGE’S COMMENTS: “Focal Point has done a very good and aesthetic job of utilizing the physical features of these materials. Acoustic panels in these applications are wonderful advances in the market. They have a great texture, endless colors, and opportunities, are easy to work with (can cut with a razor blade) and the options are endless. I hope to see more of this in the future and what we have here is a great start.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Great product for open ceiling design. The cloud-like application contributes to design aesthetics while enhancing acoustic mitigation.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is a wonderful example of taking the common acoustic materials available to the market and creatively applying their natural functions and physical properties into a form that is new and surprising. This is a refreshing take on the 2 × 2 ceiling luminaire.”

Linear acoustic baffles, Seem 1 & 2 Acoustic, are available with fully illuminated corners for direct only, indirect only, and direct/indirect light distributions.

A variety of baffle lengths, from 4-ft. to 208-ft., in combination with standard housing heights of 8-in., 12-in., and 16-in., as well as 90-degree corners, offer exciting opportunities for creating unique ceiling arrays.

A selection of acoustic products comprises the highend Tessellate Collection. A cylindrical or vertical baffle with triangular planes, an acoustic cloud and two different wall tiles deliver texture, color, and great acoustics. Made from Class A Fire Rated 12mm PET felt panels, with at least 60% post-consumer recycled PET, the product line offers a wide range of customization and design flexibility. Transforming acoustics from an afterthought into key design elements, the products are suitable for high-ceiling spaces, large lobbies, grand ballrooms and conference rooms.

Focal Point, Seem 1 Acoustic and Seem 2 Acoustic Corners focalpointlights.com

Kirei, Tessellate Collection kireiusa.com

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Blending into the ceiling tiles, Lean is a 2 in. × 2 in. acoustic lay-in luminaire. Boosting sound absorption across the ceiling plane, the luminaire delivers direct, soft, and even illumination suppressing glare and shadows. Multi-functional fixtures can be applied to create dynamic designs. Whereas typical office lighting retrofits involve the removal of grid tiles that create an unfinished, acoustically compromised ceiling, Lean lay-in tiles solve this issue by integrating with the ceiling.

A-Light, Lean alights.com

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THE QUIET CEILING SOLUTION JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“As flexible spaces and open work environments are becoming more common, the need for acoustic considerations is more prevalent. I like how this integrates the acoustic felt with the light fixture.

The aesthetic is very seamless next to suspended acoustic baffles.”

“This louvered solution for reducing the surface brightness of the lighting output area is key for the output-to-surface area problem for a high output fixture like this. Very good engineering and design.”

The quietest luminaire just got quieter. Seem 1 Acoustic is now available with tranquil continuous louvered optics, bringing additional acoustical and visual comfort to interior spaces. Leveraging ID+ technology, deep regress louver cells with a 60-degree cut-off offer a variety of beam spreads. This luminaire can deliver broad, ambient lighting or highly focused, task lighting. It is available in many finishes with an extensive PET felt color palette.

Focal Point, Seem 1 Acoustic Louver focalpointlights.com

Software

CRISS-CROSS CEILING SCAPE

COULD HAVE HEARD A PIN DROP

NIMBLE, MOBILE, INTUITIVE 3D SOFTWARE

JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This product addresses the greatest challenge in open office settings: noise.

With a noise reduction coefficient of 0.45-0.9 and a variety of designs, the product line is wellsuited for any commercial setting that needs an aesthetically pleasing solution for sound abatement. The products have low to no chemical emissions making them suitable for workplaces, educational settings, and healthcare.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “With the increasing need for mobility and ‘instant’ visualization of evolving ideas with clients, SketchUp for iPad is answering the need for software tools that cater towards ‘designers on the go.’”

“A refined approach to solving interior acoustics with an attractive aesthetic.”

“The variety of components [and] the ability to mix and match them is really nice. The optional tile caps in particular are a nice option for this type of product. Acoustic properties are strong and the sustainable properties are admirable.”

Plaid is a high-performing ceiling acoustic solution, with a noise-reducing coefficient ranging from 0.60 to 0.90.

Plaid is available as a standalone cloud or a continuous system with optional tile caps to add a coffered look to the product. There are four standard cap options: flat fill, square offset (a two-tone tile), carved Maze, and Tubular, along with the ability to create a custom tile.

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Pindrop is a dedicated acoustics line available in three collections: Shapes & Tiles, Panels and Architectural Layers. All are free from any Red List chemicals and made entirely from recycled polyester fibers. The rigid acoustics create calm, engaging, and sound-conscious spaces and are especially suited to heavy traffic areas.

Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Pindrop Acoustic momentumtextilesandwalls.com

With SketchUp’s 3D modeling software, architects and interior designers can quickly and easily create, edit, and collaborate on 3D models, giving their clients a way to visualize and provide feedback on a design well before construction starts. SketchUp for iPad provides users with a new, versatile way to create, edit and view 3D models on a job site, in the office, or on the go. Two new feature betas—Scan-to-Design and 3D Warehouse Image Search—bring artificial intelligence (AI) to SketchUp and streamline the tedious and timeconsuming parts of conceptual design.

Trimble SketchUp, SketchUp for iPad sketchup.com

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AWE-INSPIRING PANELS JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“I love that the Ivory Flora focuses on the textures and patterns of biophilic design!”

“It has the transparency documentation necessary to back up its environmental claims.”

“The screening panels harvest a sense of warmth while showcasing organic motifs found in nature.

They create a subtle transition between zones.”

3form’s Ivory Flora Collection, a neutral all-white palette of botanicals, celebrate nature with three patterns: Star Flower, Anahaw Palm, and Mountain Fern. To develop the Ivory Flora Collection, 3form pressed dried botanicals within their flagship Varia product, a translucent formable resin that allows designers to play with endless combinations of color, texture, and light.

3form, Ivory Flora 3-form.com

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ASTHMA-FRIENDLY FLOORING

TEXTURE AND MOVEMENT IN METAL

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“Finally! A soft floor covering which does not contain harmful toxins, asthmagens, or any of the six chemical of concern classes. This is a great product to start using in education projects!”

“I find the fact that they are offering a durable, easyto-clean product in a matte finish to be the most innovative feature of this product. The matte finish adds a bit of sophistication to a space that might feel too sterile or industrial otherwise.”

“It’s great that one pattern design has different layouts to create a dynamic texture.”

“This line looks like a fantastic flooring solution, combining durability with the look and feel of carpet.

I have a college dormitory project I would spec this in right now. Tarkett has put forth an innovative flooring line that puts human health and wellbeing first.”

Powerbond RS, a hybrid carpet flooring, combines the look and feel of carpet with the durability and cleanability of a resilient surface. It is the world’s first certified asthma and allergy friendly soft surface floorcovering.

Tarkett, Powerbond RS Hybrid Carpet | asthma & allergy friendly Certified tarkett.com

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“It is really great to see products like this coming to market. Especially products for healthcare settings that do not contain PVC, Halogen, or other Red List chemicals!”

“This new series of 100% recyclable aluminum panels offer designs that mimic motion in the built and natural environment. The panels are suitable for interior and exterior spaces offering seamless continuity in aesthetic designs that convey biophilic stories.”

Altro Puressentials is an innovative and sustainable PVC-free wall cladding system. This 2mm thick, semirigid plastic panel comes in 4 × 8 and 4 × 10-ft. sheets and has a smooth, matte surface that emulates the appearance of paint and is easy to clean and maintain.

Móz Designs has added ten new patterns to its sheet metal laser cut collection. The Metals in Motion collection examines patterns derived from natural elements like sand dunes, wind, and the jungle, as well as inspiration from our digital and built environment with nods to technology and flight.

Altro, Altro Puressentials altro.com

Móz Designs, Metals in Motion mozdesigns.com

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Interiors FIVE NEW ON-TREND FINISHES JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“An amazing and beautiful collection of styles and finishes with an impressive recycled content amount.”

“A custom look while being mass produced. This is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.”

Infinity Drain’s Specialty Finish collection is a series of on-trend finishes that match popular fixtures used in bathroom settings. Infinity Drain studied trends in conjunction with designer custom orders to create the formulations for five new Specialty Finishes: matte white, gunmetal, satin champagne, polished gold, and polished brass. The company’s Specialty Finish Program allows its standard stock products to be finished with a specialty color at no additional cost.

Infinity Drain, Specialty Finish Collection infinitydrain.com

Industry Leadership INDUSTRY LEADER IN PRIORITIZING SCHOOL SECURITY

FROM OCEAN DEBRIS TO DRAWER PULL

Earning an Industry Leadership distinction, Technical Glass Products is recognized for its commitment to developing solutions for safer school design. Providing high-quality systems for fire-rated, forced entry resistant glass doors, TGP experts are part of the International Building Code’s Glazing Industry Code Committee and are part of the national Partner Alliance for Safer Schools multidisciplinary team of volunteers creating recommendations for best practices for safer school design.

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is a great product and step towards circularity!”

Technical Glass Products fireglass.com

These pulls are made entirely of OceanIX, a material that is composed of post-use and obsolete plastics collected from the maritime industry, such as fishing nets, ropes, and trawls. In addition to reducing pollution, the pulls and knobs contain low levels of embodied carbon.

INDUSTRY LEADER IN COLLABORATION JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The partnering research-based

approach and open asset attitude promotes better products and industry wide innovation.”

Recognized for its Industry Leadership, YKK AP America has been working with Carnegie Mellon University to research technology to install windows, curtain walls, doors, and building products by investigating the use of robots, software, virtual reality and augmented reality to improve construction productivity and quality.

The company also opened a technology lab with a focus on the research and development of new and emerging technologies, And in a recently announced partnership with cove.tool, YKK AP is helping the design and construction software company provide deep analysis and actionable insights to architects working towards the carbon, cost and energy performance goals on their projects.

YKK AP America, Inc. ykkap.com

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PUNCTUATE EXPECTATION JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Beautiful product. I love the minimal scale and detailing coupled with versatility, maximum functionality, and performance, all of which allows the architecture of the space to be the focus.”

THE RING THAT FITS EVERYWHERE JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Ring fixtures will always have a place in our industry simply because they solve many problems at once. It is compact and efficient with materials, is aesthetically pleasing with a minimalist touch, and fits in many architectural styles and spaces.”

The elegant Atoll ring luminaire, available as a pendant or surface/ceiling mount, come in seven sizes with a UV stable silicone diffuser that snaps in place creating a single ring of direct illumination. An optional batwing delivers ceiling illumination without a dark spot. Optional high density felt inserts can be installed for enhanced acoustics.

Eureka Lighting, Atoll eurekalighting.com

Delivering an ultra-narrow aesthetic, the Hyphen family of luminaires comes in several high-performance distributions, sizes, CRI values, and color temperatures with different mounting, and optical options. Available in recessed and surface-mount models, and fixed and adjustable versions, Hyphen transcends traditional general area illumination and downlighting with its unique options and exceptional visual comfort.

FluxWerx, Hyphen fluxwerx.com

Interior Lighting

SPECIAL WITHOUT BEING CUSTOM

A CUT ABOVE

THE VERY VERSATILE FIXTURE

JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “I’m confident that this Tangram family of fixtures could see even more layers and scales that bring this concept into more and more applications.”

JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“An elegant approach to minimal contemporary lighting with a timeless aesthetic.”

“As an architect, I see endless possibilities of how to incorporate this into any project. Endless configurations allow for each application to be unique and special without being custom. The care for sustainability throughout the lifespan of the product is appreciated.”

The system provides high-impact linear light in five configurations (straight, wrap, picture frame, zig zag, and custom) to seamlessly integrate into today’s modern architecture. The patented mounting system enables the system to rotate 360 degrees.

Optique Lighting, Pivotaire Nano Linear Recessed Mud-in Linear System optique-lighting.com

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Meant for high-end hospitality spaces, the TangramCut pendant is comprised of bold 4-in.-wide straps, which can be configured into a variety of geometries.

The striking, jewel-like design incorporates internal frosting and a distinctive concave bottom helps to diffuse light from the 8-in. diameter luminaire.

Eureka Lighting, Tangram-Cut eurekalighting.com

“A well-designed multifunctional light fixture that offers a range of uses and project integrations.”

“The adjustability factors of this luminaire along with its performance for high illumination gives potential and conformance.”

The new Juno Trac wall wash fixture family is the ideal choice wherever intense, evenly distributed light with full-wall coverage is desired (e.g., to enhance an accent wall, signage, product display, or any focal point on the room perimeter). Match lighting performance to the size of the space with a choice of seven lumen packages ranging from 1700 lms to 6300 lms (consuming only 12W-45W). Available in 80 or 90 CRI. Acuity Brands—Juno Trac, T105xL Narrow Profile Wall Wash Track Fixture Family juno.acuitybrands.com

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SMALL, REFINED ENGINEERING FEAT JUDGE’S COMMENT: “ELLE has a soft feel and creative optics combined in a functional performance package. With a shadowless edge and even illumination, it is difficult to comprehend its engineering feat within a small, refined package.

Nicely done.”

TUNABLE LIGHTING JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“Endless possibilities for this sleek design. I love the way it can wrap from wall to ceiling very seamlessly.”

“This is a clever product that is solving the ever-growing market of ‘I want my lighting to do everything’ customers. This version of a dual technology product on a single platform is a new one but what looks like a natural step in the progression.”

PureEdge Lighting’s new TruColor RGBTW technology uses five channels of tunable LEDs, composed of red, blue, green, and tunable white (1500K-6500K). With precision-engineered, proprietary color mixing, this produces one of the widest, most accurate spectrums available, giving end-users access to the warm glow of the sunset (1500K-2400K golden hour) to the pure white light of the mid-day sun (5700K) and everything in between.

TruColor RGBTW also helps to support a healthy Circadian Rhythm and well-being.

With its Curved Luminous Surface Optic, the ELLE Pendant delivers uniform direct light and wide indirect light through a discreet central groove on top, allowing for independently controllable widespread batwing up-light. The high performing, elegant fixture features pure, fluid lines and a rounded lens. Well suited to forming continuous runs throughout a space, the luminaire includes an optional remote canopy box to house the drivers that control the power supply for the LEDs. Axis Lighting, ELLE Pendant axislighting.com

PureEdge Lighting, TruColor pureedgelighting.com

A LUMINAIRE TO KNOW ABOUT

LUMINAIRE IN A NEW MATERIAL

THE DOWNLIGHT WITH IT ALL

JUDGE’S COMMENTS: “I love seeing more lighting products have high color rendering aspects, but what I really like about the 579e is the Declare label and material transparency available!”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “I really appreciate the mission of this product to be fully sustainable from the manufacturing process to end of life. This is a beautiful product that stands out in a market of a lot of pendant options.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This downlight has it all. Performance, refinement, precision and CCT/RGB color options with the full array of control solutions available in the market. I’m pressed to find any holes in its lineup and should be the standard for all downlights.”

Covered in a lightweight fabric, the 4-ft. Wings pendant delivers soft direct and indirect illumination.

While fabric brings down ambient direct illumination, a top reflector with engineered perforations delivers an indirect batwing distribution for enhanced ceiling uniformity. Like other A-Light offerings, the luminaire can be fully integrated with the nLight Wired network control system for enhanced energy savings and occupant comfort.

Fixed or adjustable, with round or square trim, the REV Flex series downlights are the full package. The recessed fixtures come in a comprehensive lumen range of 820 lm to 4,590 lm and are compatible with various dimming protocols. Each downlight has three field-replaceable optics, flangeless trim options in both round and square form factors, and a wall wash option.

With Colorflip color-changing W+RGB technology, the LED blends white light and vibrant color options. The design also provides better illumination options for pitched and sloped ceilings.

Lighting professionals asked for an energy efficient lighting product that can achieve high delivered lumen levels at lower wattages and high CRI for a reasonable price; the 579e series was developed in response.

The high output, compact, and energy efficient LED modules give the delivered lumen performances of an 80+ CRI product (R9 = 0 out of 100) with superior color rendering over standard 90+ CRI products.

Modular International Inc., 579e LED Modules modularinternational.com

A-Light, Wings alights.com

Meteor Lighting, REV Flex Series meteorlighting.com

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MOUNTS BETWEEN THE WOOD SLATS JUDGE’S COMMENT: “I am very impressed with Slate 1’s versatility relative to its full suite of optics, lengths and widths, and color temperature range, all in a beautifully designed package. The system’s integral driver and Universal Wood-ceiling Bracket for easier installation is a great answer to clients that typically complain about maintainability of higher-end fixtures.”

Designed to install in between wood slats or suspended wood panel ceilings, the Slate 1 luminaire is available with five different optics, in 2-ft. to 8-ft. lengths and with color temperatures ranging from 2700K to 4000K. The discreet, flat luminaire delivers quality visual comfort and is well suited for modern designs, including openplan offices and other architecturally innovative spaces. The system installs easily.

BOLD, WITHOUT TRYING TOO HARD JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Eureka has knocked it out of the park with the Tangram-Trace fixture concept. This bold fixture style is both functional and striking without trying too hard. The details are refined and clean, just what you need when you are trying to make a statement with a fixture concept. I look forward to sharing this fixture with my clients.”

Axis Lighting, Slate 1 axislighting.com

Ideal for conference and executive areas, hospitality applications and reception spaces, Tangram-Trace suspended luminaires present as bold, geometric shapes. Together with straps and canopy elements, the straps can appear to flow discreetly out of the ceiling, or the canopy elements can become a focal point that mirrors the geometry below. A 4-in. linear prismatic lens with an ultra-thin aluminum casing delivers high-quality diffused light.

Eureka Lighting, Tangram-Trace eurekalighting.com

LIGHTING AND A SENSE OF WARMTH JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The fixture creates a sense of warmth as the fabric diffuser evenly spreads the light distribution. This can be a centerpiece for any space design.”

Covered in a translucent, lightweight material, the 4-ft. linear Stich luminaire delivers more than 4,300 lumens of soft, diffused light across a large surface. The nonwoven fabric gives the luminaire a distinctive and natural appearance and is well suited for collaborative, office environments.

A-Light, Stitch alights.com

SANITARY AND STYLISH

FROM GARBAGE TO TREASURE

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “It is great to see products which contain Indigo-Clean Visible Light Disinfection technology to use in the cleaning process!”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “If you are looking to make a statement about ocean waste in a beautiful form factor that accentuates the plastic materials being scooped up at a breathtaking rate, you can’t go wrong with the Coil family of pendants. Hopefully, this is a positive trend for reuse of waste products and will blossom with more shapes, colors, and inspired art.”

The MedMaster MCRT series offers an IndigoClean Visible Light Disinfection capability in a stylish round troffer. The design features high-end sealed performance, aesthetics and uniformity with a full, backlit LED array and a high-diffusion lens for highquality lighting without glare.

Kenall Manufacturing, MedMaster MCRT kenall.com

Transforming reclaimed ocean plastic into attractive pendants, LightArt is made from 100% recycled polypropylene. Designed with 3D fabrication technology, the spherical Ocean Coil Marina pendants create a blue-greenish hue similar to sea glass. Through its collaboration with OceanWorks, a global marketplace for recycled plastic materials, LightArt continues to introduce circular-friendly products to the industry.

LightArt, Ocean Coil Marina lightart.com

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beautiful | durable | sustainable

PROPERLY ENGINEERED JUDGE’S COMMENT: “A well refined lighting fixture for a range of applications.”

The Proper luminaire offers a range of innovative features including wide-spread indirect batwing distribution, enhanced volumetric direct distribution, a continuous direct lens, and an increased luminous area. The design minimizes high-angle direct glare and the continuous direct lens can run up to 100 linear feet without any breaks or seams. The linear ambient lighting solution also delivers a 26% increase in luminous area compared to alternative pendant luminaires.

Peerless, Proper peerlesslighting.acuitybrands.com

DIM-TO-WARM TRACK FIXTURES JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“A minimal and elegant solution for a dimmable track light application.”

“This light is an amazing product! I love the fact it has a minimum CRI of 90 and the warm dimming will be sure to make impactful settings! I can’t wait to use it!”

Juno T381L and T261L track fixtures are now offered with WarmDim technology that creates that perfect subdued lighting ambience of late afternoon.

Delivering nearly 1200 peak lumens, Juno WarmDim technology combines high light output with dramatic dim-to-warm control, enabling you to set any mood with the flick of a switch. Dimming is gradual and uniform.

Acuity Brands—Juno Trac, Track WarmDim Technology juno.acuitybrands.com

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MAKE ROOM ON THE ROOF

‘TRU’ DESIGN FREEDOM JUDGE’S COMMENT: “I love the simplicity of this fixture, and the freedom that it allows designers to create truly unique installations. I’m also a big fan of using the tunable white technology to support human health and wellness.”

FIX FOR LONG-RUN LINEAR FIXTURE ISSUES JUDGE’S COMMENTS: “This system is targeting all that typically ails long run linear fixtures, with simplified unit splicing and truly continuous lenses—rejoice in no glare gaps!”

SLOT 2|4 pendant, surface, and wall luminaires combine an elegant design with an expansive feature set.

Fixtures are joined quickly with a snap-link feature forming tight, straight runs. A quick connect wire harness is included to make joining continuous rows simple. To make seams disappear from below, SLOT 2 and SLOT 4 introduce a continuous flush lens that can be rolled out to length, and cut for a customized, clean appearance.

PureEdge Lighting’s TruCurve is a plaster-in 24VDC LED system that allows for curved, organic shapes to be designed on any flat ceiling or wall plane. It recesses into 5/8-in. drywall with no joist modification required.

The flexible TruCurve Channel can accommodate curves with a minimum bend radius of 9 in. and combined with straight sections for endless combinations and compositions.

PureEdge Lighting, TruCurve pureedgelighting.com

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Given the challenges the U.S. is facing with the quantity of residential housing, this product may help developers design multi-unit buildings that appeal to review committees and garner faster approvals.”

The MagicPak V-Series, known for its performance and reliability, now boasts a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of 13 SEER/12.5 SEER2, making it an ideal solution for multifamily dwellings. The design opens up more space on rooftops for architects to fulfill their design visions.

Building owners and developers can enhance the overall appeal and functionality of their properties without the clutter of condensing units on the roof or ground.

Allied Air Enterprises, MagicPak All-in-One V-Series 13 SEER Units magicpak.com

HVAC + Thermal/Moisture Control

Mark Architectural Lighting, SLOT 2 | SLOT 4 Pendant, Surface and Wall Luminaires marklighting.acuitybrands.com

ACHIEVEMENT IN LIGHTING JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This system embraces the science of lighting in a minimalist look that will clearly suit any number of applications.”

WarmDim, a new user-controlled proprietary solution for AX3 and AX4 series downlights, warms color temperature as light levels are reduced, capturing that warm evening glow and bringing a relaxed and welcoming ambience to a room. WarmDim technology features 90+ CRI standardized rendering, as well as 1-step Macadam ellipse for color. Controls include Phase Dimming, and 0-10V down to less than 1% dimming.

Acuity Brands—Aculux, New Patented WarmDim Technology aculux.acuitybrands.com

VERTICAL SOLUTION

MANAGING MOISTURE

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is a well-designed air and water-resistive system that offers great ways of transitioning from other roofing and vertical water proofing.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Having a good continuous air barrier is critical for high-performance thermal envelopes. This sounds like an innovative product that serves an important role in any wall assembly.”

Siplast’s WALLcontrol Air & Water-Resistive (AWB) Barrier Systems delivers a continuous air and water barrier for commercial buildings. The WALLcontrol Reinforced Aluminum Butyl Adhered AWB features a high-temperature stable and low-temperature application butyl adhesive with a split siliconized release liner. It is flexible, UV resistant, primerless and nonvapor permeable. Meanwhile, the WALLcontrol Modified Silicone VP Liquid AWB, is a vapor permeable, liquidapplied single-component silyl-terminated polyether (STPE) moisture-cure air- and water-resistive barrier.

A highly effective system, the DrainableWrap is designed to manage excess moisture in multi-story buildings. With its meltshot technology, an integrated layer of fibers creates an effective drainage gap that channels wind-driven rain and bulk water away from the structure. The system balances water and air holdout with the ideal level of moisture vapor transmission while also improving the building’s overall energy efficiency. This wrap is part of TYPAR’s full line of weather protection tapes.

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SLIDE IT OPEN JUDGE’S COMMENT: “I appreciate the ease of opening up

the panels and sliding them to one side or the other.

The thought and care in the engineering allows for a really sleek and seamless look with no added floor transitions to carry the load. It is exciting to see how much this product really transforms a space.”

Ideal for multi-family units, NanaWall’s Reinforced 647/847 maximizes outdoor access and floor space with its folding glass wall opening to 90% or more of the opening without the restrictions of a traditional slider. Providing energy efficiency, durability and flexible stacking, the doors enhance daylighting and natural ventilation. Designed with NanaWall’s patented TwinX mechanism, the panels are interlocked together when closed, creating a consistent seal specifically engineered to meet higher wind loads.

NanaWall Systems, NanaWall Reinforced 647/847 nanawall.com

Glass/Openings

MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHT, MINIMAL AESTHETIC

SEEN, BUT NOT HEARD

DELIGHTING THERMAL PERFORMANCE

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Contemporary and elegant, good sizing options for residential applications. The intent to maximize natural daylight would give merit towards this product application.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “As transparency and openness becomes the norm in all building types, the need for highly efficient glass and storefront systems is really important. I appreciate that this product is both aesthetically pleasing and has a high acoustic performance.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “These are the kind of innovative solutions we need right now! This product sounds like an amazing solution for high performance glass. I’m impressed by these R-Values.”

Milgard AX550 Moving Glass Walls let in optimal natural light and blur the line between where your indoor space ends and outdoor living begins. Available in sliding, pocket, and bi-fold configurations in four colors, these larger-than-life patio doors glide effortlessly and operate with ease in sizes as large as 10-ft. tall and 20-ft. wide. The narrow frame profile of the AX550 creates a modern look and even sightlines.

MITER Brands, MILGARD AX550 Moving Glass Walls milgard.com

With excellent acoustic performance, aesthetic appeal and adaptability, the Revolution 54 Plus is a highperformance glass wall system. Designed as offset or centered, the system integrates seamlessly with generic drywall with the use of an aluminum tapeable glazing bar, making it suitable for glazed fins or clerestory glazing. The glass wall can be easily adapted between single- or double-glazed systems, achieving an STC rating of 48 for the latter offering.

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VacuMax vacuum insulating glass (VIG) integrates with any traditional (and even non-traditional) glazing system. VIG units deliver an extraordinary R-value of 14 with insulation performance that is two to four times better than conventional insulating glass and six to 10 times better than standard monolithic glass. It can help achieve increased acoustic performance for dramatic noise reduction and reduced center of glass condensation at temperatures as low as -58°F. Vitro Architectural Glass, VacuMax Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) vitroglazings.com

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A NEW TAKE ON MODULAR JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Faster lead times and easier on-site installation will reduce construction costs and schedule.”

The DRX Modular Door Rail System is broken down into individual components which can be stocked by glass professionals and assembled when needed, thereby eliminating manufacturer lead times. A proprietary Jaw-Lock mechanism delivers excellent glass clamping strength, 3/16-in.-thick side covers resist denting, and the system is made from durable aluminum construction.

CRL, DRX Modular Door Rail System crlaurence.com

Entrance Systems

DELIVERING BETTER VALUE

A MAXIMUM SECURITY STOREFRONT

ALL-IN-ONE FIRE AND SECURITY PROTECTION

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “It’s great to see the additional investment in durability with the welded detailing, as it can be a differentiator for savvy specifiers looking to deliver better value to our clients.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Engineered for performance, I appreciate the evolution of this storefront system to allow for larger spans while still being energy efficient.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Finally, a product that can do both fire rating and security all in one!

Thermally broken with YKK AP’s MegaTherm nylon polyamide glass fiber reinforced bars, the T Series Entrance System blends high thermal performance with design versatility. Available in narrow, medium and wide sizes, the doors are designed with a standard 1-in. IGU, with an option to include a 1.25-in. unit, the door corners are mechanically joined and welded to ensure a high level of durability.

Expanding its ProTek line of impact and blastresistant products, the new YHS 50 TU storefront system offers high thermal performance, durability, and fast installation. The system’s ThermaBond Plus technology significantly improves the adhesion of the polyurethane thermal break material to the extruded aluminum. The system delivers a U-value of 0.41 with standard low-e glass, and the entrance doors are made with maximum-security deadbolts.

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Delivering fire-rated and security glass doors in one product is the TGProtect FR System. Tested to ASTM E2395 and HP White 5-aa10 standards, industry benchmarks for forced-entry resistance, and available with fire ratings from 20 to 60 minutes, the doors are well suited for school and detention center applications. Design wise, the swinging door and sidelites offer a close visual match to non-rated systems while also maximizing the glazing area.

Technical Glass Products, TGProtect FR System fireglass.com

YKK AP America, Inc., YHS 50 TU Storefront System ykkap.com

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Circadian SkyCeilings

Specialty

Dynamic illusions of natureTM IRIS is a patent-pending, circadian illumination system designed to operate within an illusory skylight. IRIS uses a virtual portal to the sky whose perceived depth reproduces daylight’s spatial canvas. Using intertwined algorithms, interiors gain the therapeutic support of dynamic daylight.

BRING IN DAYLIGHT WITHOUT WINDOWS JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“Impressively innovative, biophilic and technologically advanced solution for spaces and intermediate building levels without access to an exterior wall or roof for windows and/ or skylights. The ability of this technology to provide depth perception through biophilic neuroaesthetics made possible by SkyCeilings curated collection of fMRI-verified Open Sky Compositions, and variable and ambient lighting whose intensity modulations recreated circadian rhythms, is taking immersive biophilic design coupled with spatial and virtual reality to another level.”

“Really leverages technology from multiple aspects providing a data driven approach to enhancing wellbeing in spaces.”

Boosting occupant wellbeing in enclosed interiors is possible with IRIS Luminous SkyCeiling, a multifaceted daylight-quality illumination system that has calibrated, custom-arrayed LED modules that capture the dynamic arc of daylight. This is achieved by gracefully depicting color temperature and light intensity modulations within a photographic Open Sky Composition. IRIS can be programmed to match the sunrise-to-sunset time of a given facility by geographic location and time of year.

EARLY MORNING

MORNING

MID-DAY

PRiSM Algorithm

Seasonal Sunrise to Sunset Cycle

AFTERNOON

LATE EVENING

PRiSM (Proprietary index of Spectrum Modulations) is composed of seven weighted wavelengths that mimic the sunrise-to-sunset arc with the most subtle hue and saturation gradients, lending the sky view an ethereal and translucent quality.

Experience the Living Rhythm of Daylight DiAL Algorithm

Sky Factory, Inc., IRIS Luminous SkyCeiling skyfactory.com

Illumination Intensity Variability

DiAL (Daylight intensity Algorithm) mimics the organic illumination variability inherent in daylight when clouds drift beneath the sun. Together these functions support our circadian and ultradian rhythm governing attention and mental acuity.

AN APPEALING GLAZING PRODUCT JUDGE’S COMMENTS: “Size and configuration options along with performance make this a very appealing glazing product. Thermal performance is outstanding.”

The Aspekt+ 1800 casement window features a strength-enhancing sash in the company’s innovative RAU-FIPRO glass-fiber reinforced PVC material. This outswing casement window solution has a modern design aesthetic and is available with 1,500+ design options. The system is designed to achieve U-values down to 0.14, STC ratings up to 42 dB, OITC 34 and structural NAFS ratings up to CW-PG100. Aspekt+ 1800 allows fabricators to build units for up to 30% larger openings with long-lasting stability and torsional rigidity.

www.skyfactory.com info@skyfactory.com

Toll free: (866) 759-3228 Local: (641) 472-1747

REHAU, Aspekt+ 1800 rehau.com

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A PROBLEM-SOLVING CURVE JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This product is a successful blend of form and function, giving nurses clear lines of sight to patients while creating a sense of privacy for patients with an easy-to-use sliding door.”

Emerging as a sightline solution for the University of Virginia Hospital patient tower expansion, a team of designers, builders and healthcare professionals helped Construction Specialties develop the Acrovyn Curved Door. Designed as strategically placed radius doorways to maximize staff’s ability to easily view patients, the system takes up a smaller footprint and delivers the durability and longevity required of healthcare settings.

Construction Specialties, Acrovyn Curved Door c-sgroup.com

Access Solutions

INDOOR-OUTDOOR SOLUTION

BETTER AESTHETICS IN EGRESS DEVICES

SMART ACCESS WITH STYLE

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is a great hybrid solution that’s sure to be valued in locations where overhead conflicts challenge traditional sectional systems.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “It’s great to see continued evolution in egress devices. The existing standards are ubiquitous, but this option appears to address unrealized opportunities in an aesthetically minded solution.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The streamlined integration of access control is really outstanding. The variety of accessory styles and range of functionality can suit any number of configurations.”

With its vertical stacking design, VertiStack can be recessed into the ceiling to create indoor-outdoor spaces in restaurants, event venues, retail outlets and other commercial environments. Or, when indoor comfort is preferred, the sectional doors fully close while still bringing in natural light. With visible hinges, tracks or cables, the panels create a modern look and are available in glass, acrylic and polycarbonate.

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ASSA ABLOY’s Next Generation Exit Device was specifically engineered for high-traffic, high-abuse spaces such as K-12 and college buildings and healthcare institutions. Improved delayed egress functionality prevents the door from opening immediately when exit is attempted in a non-emergency situation. Its minimalist design and wide variety of architectural finishes allow it to blend seamlessly into any environment and sloped, flush surfaces eliminate potential catch points on clothing or backpacks.

Taking door access to a whole new level, the ISM-MC7000 series smart mortise lock is suitable for multi-family, office, retail, and hospitality applications, and can be controlled by Bluetooth in near proximity or through a Wi-Fi gateway for remote access management. Integrating seamlessly with the INOX Smart App, the system can be programmed with four user types and four permission settings. Aesthetically, the lock is designed with an elegant full plate escutcheon and a choice of fourteen designer levers and eight finishes.

ASSA ABLOY, Next Gen Exit Device assaabloydss.com

INOX by Unison Hardware, ISM-MC7000 Smart Lock inoxproducts.com

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ELEGANT AND LONG-LASTING JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This product balances functionality, aesthetics, and facilities maintenance.

Having a strong focus on preventative/predictive maintenance directly impacts budgets and demonstrates the value of this product’s life cycle. The easy-to-read refill indicators, anti-slam operation, and easy feed feature benefit operations and maintenance training and up-skilling for the new product line. Aesthetically, the product family is elegant with soft curves that will work in many contemporary settings. The color choices—in particular, brushed black stainless—offer a variety of choices that should lend longevity to placement.”

With its attractive blend of curves, symmetry, rhythm, and pattern, the Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection drive washroom design instead of being a sprawling afterthought. The collection includes grab bars, paper dispensers, waste receptacles, shelves, soap dispensers, LED mirrors, and much more.

Bradley Corp., Elvari Commercial Washroom Accessories bradleycorp.com

Restroom/Fixtures

PRIVATE AND PRETTY

INTRODUCING THE SHOWER DRYER

FEELING GROOVY

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Sophisticated detailing on a traditionally value-oriented system is truly commendable. The commitment to improving privacy at every price point sets this system above its competition.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is a cleanly detailed, clever solution to an age-old housekeeping nuisance, using straightforward, reliable equipment.”

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The geometric, Art Deco vibe of these fixtures is really striking. The simple lines have an austerity that lets the metallic finishes sing.”

The AirJet Shower Drying System is an innovative way to dehumidify and dry damp shower cubicles after use. Drying nozzles are strategically placed in the walls, floor, benches, and ceiling, significantly reducing drying time and promoting a healthier bathroom environment through mold and mildew reduction. Available in eight finishes, the brass nozzles come in three different sizes.

Combining South American style with German engineering, the Franz Viegener Groovy collection features stylish grooves and curves in an Art Deco design package. The faucets and spouts are designed with continuous grooves from base to spout, and accent grooves are incorporated into the thermostatic valves, freestanding tub fillers and hardware. Available in 12 finishes, the full line comprises all brass fixtures.

AIRMADA Drying Solutions, AirJet Shower Drying Solutions airmadadry.com

Franz Viegener, Groovy franzviegener.com

Delivering complete privacy, Integrated Privacy Partitions are fully enclosed. The hinge incorporates a component which overlaps the pilaster and another component closes flush with the pilaster on the latch side to conceal any sightlines into the compartment.

Manufactured as one color-matched unit, the partition lends a nice aesthetic.

ASI Group, ASI Group Integrated Privacy Partitions asi-globalpartitions.com

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Project Winner ELEVATED PARKING JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“Bendheim’s Ventilated Glass Parking Facade offers an attractive, breathable cladding solution for an archetype that is so often an eyesore within our urban fabric. Engineering the attachment system in a way that eliminates costly steel substructure increases the likelihood of being able to afford an aesthetically pleasing cladding solution for a parking garage.”

“A nice way to have an elevated facade on a parking garage while being able to maintain adequate air flow.”

Bendheim’s Ventilated Façade Systems offer elegant aesthetics, security, and lower energy usage. They are available in transparent, translucent, and opaque colors, patterns, and nature-forward bird-friendly designs. Providing protection from the elements, they prevent moisture damage and shield the structure and occupants from rain and wind. This proved an ideal solution for the new Kansas City International Airport parking structure, where not only an aesthetically pleasing exterior, but also cost-effective natural ventilation was desired.

Project: Kansas City International Airport Parking Structure, Kansas City, Mo. Architect: BNIM

Bendheim, Ventilated Glass Parking Façade bendheim.com

Wood GOOD WOOD JUDGE’S COMMENTS:

“The future is WOOD! And it is exciting to see dimensionally stable wood suitable for outdoor conditions.”

“I really appreciate how durable this is compared to ordinary wood. As we see more exposed building materials in architecture it is important to have products like ThermoWood available.”

Tantimber ThermoWood is an exceptional alternative to endangered South American hardwoods, environmentally damaging petroleumbased wood imitations (WPC, synthetic/ composite), and hybrid products. ThermoWood products are sourced from FSC- and PEFC-certified forests and manufactured using natural methods of steam and heat to create a dimensionally stable and incredibly durable product. Suitable for various exterior and interior applications. They are available in ash, pine, oak, poplar, ayous, and iroko.

Tantimber, ThermoWood tantimber.com

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A LUXURY SAUNA JUDGE’S COMMENT: “A great solution to bring health and wellness directly to your house.”

ThermaSol’s new indoor and outdoor luxury saunas were inspired by the brilliance of Northern European sauna technology and design. Available in three design configurations: outdoor barrel, outdoor canopy barrel, and indoor. Each sauna is hand-crafted from Clear Western Red Cedar or Nordic Spruce and offers luxurious features and exceptional detailing from the heater, lumber, and accessories such as mood lighting and Wi-Fi accessibility.

ThermaSol, Luxury Collection of Indoor/Outdoor Sauna thermasol.com

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Classic metals from Chemetal.

For those with a finer appreciation of the classics.

A great way to bring the luxury of metal to interior spaces, Classic Metals are design workhorses.

Made from anodized or HPL aluminum (metal foil on laminate backer), they more affordably emulate the look of stainless, brass, bronze and copper and are easier to fabricate in a millwork environment. Selection is impressive, and part of Chemetal’s massive collection of metal designs. See them and order free samples, including Chemetal’s Classic Metals Sample Chain, at chemetal.com.

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“This is an impressive product with amazing potential in any high-performance buildings project. The LBC Red List Free status and the incredible reach makes this a product suitable for LEED, Living Building Challenge, and Passive House projects!”

“With the Architecture 2030 challenge approaching, reducing thermal bridging using the HITCH cladding system could be a great solution to create a better sealed building envelope.”

The HITCH cladding attachment system is a patented modular building product for rain screen and exterior wall assemblies. HITCH can achieve R-values exceeding R60 and accommodate continuous exterior insulation thicknesses between 1 in. and 16 in. It was ideal for the Montana Museum of Art and Culture (MMAC), that needed to maintain preferred internal temperatures in the winter and summer and be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible.

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AD Systems’ OfficeSlide has been designed with the needs of contemporary offices and meeting spaces in mind. The high-performing sliding door comes with optional acoustical seals and automatic door bottoms for enhanced acoustic performance (tested up to NIC 39) and in customizable sizes and configurations.

OfficeSlide proved to be the perfect solution for The Thacher School’s Creativity + Technology Center in classrooms to reduce distractions during concentrated study and make two rooms feel like one without the swing arc trajectory of traditional swing doors.

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Making Passive House History at Hotel Marcel Designing the first Passive House-certified hotel in the world, in the envelope of a 1960s Brutalist building, required architect Bruce Redman Becker to push boundaries in both design and product selection.

by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett, contributing writer

Welcome to Hotel Marcel—the first Passive Housecertified hotel in the country, it operates fully on renewable energy, without any use of fossil fuels. Originally designed by Marcel Breuer for the Armstrong Rubber Co.’s New Haven, Conn., headquarters, the 1960s Brutalist structure consists of a floating concrete box with deeply recessed windows. The historic building sat abandoned for years until architect Bruce Redman Becker decided to purchase it and turn it into a highly sustainable boutique hotel.

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recognized performance standard for air tightness and energy consumption, verified with field-tested energy modeling. Over 5,600 buildings in the world have earned Passive House certification, of which only 140 are in the United States. Hotel Marcel is the first hotel with over 100 rooms to be certified in the world. The project is also one of the few LEED Platinum-certified hotels in the country.

Achieving this top-tier level of energy performance, in an existing 1960s building, has generated a lot of interest. “Two major hotel chains have sent their top engineering and sustainability leadership to Hotel Marcel with hopes of replicating our successful

efforts and two other hotel groups have engaged me as a consultant to decarbonize their portfolios,” reports Bruce Redman Becker, faia, phcd, leed ap, Becker + Becker. Westport, Conn.

While Becker’s undertaking of a Passive House renovation was ambitious, a number of the building’s qualities made it a good candidate for the transformation. For example, the simple, boxshaped structure was easier to insulate and condition than others. The ultra-high-performance concrete offered thermal insulating mass and the Mosai-style concrete panels, with windows inset a full 30 ft. from the façade, provided excellent passive shading.

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LEVITATING STRUCTURE

Designed by Marcel Breuer for the Armstrong Rubber Co.’s New Haven, Conn. headquarters, the Brutalist concrete design features a floating concrete form with deeply recessed windows.

SOLAR SOLUTIONS

Tightening the building envelope was a key strategy for achieving Passive House performance criteria. “The pre-cast MoSai concrete panels were air-sealed and coated with high performance insulation on their concealed interior surface, and air-sealing tapes and Aerogel blanketing were used to complete the thermal isolation of the windows without adding thickness to the original wall assembly,” explains Becker.

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The original windows were replaced with tripleglazed, argon-filled, laminated windows. In addition to the insulation, the windows also act as acoustic dampeners which is key as the hotel sits close to I-95.

1960 TO PASSIVE HOUSE

This 1960s concrete box on the New Haven harbor has been transformed into the country’s first Passive House-certified hotel. The building is all electric, net zero and LEED Platinum.

A tighter building envelope, electrified HVAC systems, PoE lighting and shading, and a microgrid scheme were all achieved in the Hotel Marcel design in New Haven, Conn.

“In its reincarnation, the building embraces sunlight—capturing its energy with over 1,000 PV panels on the roof and on exterior canopies—and distributing more daylight to the interior with the creation of two light wells and the transformation of former mechanical spaces into open-air courtyards,” says Becker. “New interior glazing, where the building’s cooling towers once stood, allows light to flood the new meeting spaces on the 9th floor where the massive trusses are now architectural features of the meeting and conference spaces.”

The rooftop is outfitted with 360-watt SunPower PV panels with SMA STP Core1 62.5 kW inverters and the carport houses 470-wattSunPower units with both the SMA STP Core1 62.5 kW and 33.3 kW inverters.

POWER OF THE SUN Sunpower X-series commercial solar panels for rooftops and canopies capture 22% more sunlight than conventional PV panels. Designed to perform in hot weather, low light, and partial shade, the PV cells are built on a solid metal foundation and are virtually impervious to the corrosion and cracking that degrades conventional panels.

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The boutique hotel’s 165 guest rooms feature midcentury architectural design with recycled lighting fixtures, woodlined windows and a mix of classic and modern furnishings.

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The lobby and restaurant combine old and new with classic and modern design.

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High-Efficiency, Electrified HVAC and ERV Systems To achieve Becker’s aggressive net-zero energy and Passive House goals, high-efficiency HVAC systems and energy recovery ventilation were essential strategies to drive energy costs way down.

Delivering both heating and cooling are multiple Mitsubishi variable refrigerant flow (VRF) airsource heat pump systems with fans, compressors, refrigerant coils and controls within an outdoor condensing unit in addition to interior fan coil units and branch selector boxes.

To achieve net-zero energy and Passive House goals, highefficiency HVAC systems and energy recovery ventilation were essential strategies to drive energy costs way down.

“We considered a Watts system, but chose Mitsubishi based on pricing and availability. It was the most cost-effective option to provide the end result,” stated Aaron Kruger, project manager, Consigli Construction, Manchester, Conn., in an Urban Green Council presentation on Energy Upgrades in Historic Buildings.

By utilizing the refrigeration cycle, the VRF heat pumps can exchange heat energy between the outdoor ambient air and the interior air. “These systems have a Coefficient of Performance (COP) of approximately 3.5°F at 47°F outdoor air temperatures, which is about 350% more efficient than an electric resistance heater,” reports LN Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager Ian Donohue, P.E. The VRF systems’ simultaneous heating and cooling capabilities means that the equipment can both heat or cool individual zones at the same time and that cooling mode spaces can share their heat energy with areas in heating mode for enhanced energy savings.

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Another benefit is the system’s use of CO2 as the refrigerant which has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) value of 1, compared to typical refrigerants such as R-134a and R-410a which have GWP values of 1,430 and 2,088, respectively.

As part of the Mitsubishi variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air-source heat pump system are interior fan coil units and branch selector boxes for individualized comfort control.

While the VRF heat pumps are the primary source of domestic hot water production, backup/ supplemental heating for the domestic water is provided by electric resistance water heaters.

For the Swegon Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV), the system exchanges both heat and moisture energy between the outgoing exhaust air streams with the incoming outdoor air. Highly efficient, the system is capable of reducing the energy needed to condition the ventilation air by approximately 80%.

NEXT GEN VRF Offering simultaneous heating and cooling as both ducted and ductless, depending on location, is Mitsubishi’s latest N-Generation CITY MULTI system.

A four-sided heat exchanger provides a greater surface area for efficient air intake and heat exchange, an improved compressor and fan design offers five airflow settings for reduced sound levels and a branch circuit controller offers more connections, significantly increasing system design possibilities.

“The incoming ventilation air is filtered by highefficiency MERV-13 rated filters which reduces the quantity of airborne pollutants. Post conditioning of the ventilation air to approximately 55 degrees supports dehumidification, reducing the indoor space humidity levels when required,” he explains.

Another energy saving feature is Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes which meter the amount of ventilation air provided to and extracted from each individual ventilation zone. By monitoring CO2 levels, the ventilation air flows can be reduced during periods of low occupancy.

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Electrifying the kitchen, which was a first for a large hotel, involved the use of induction ranges and recirculating Type 1 grease-laden, vaporrated exhaust hoods. “The hoods utilize a selfcontained 4-stage filtration process to reduce emissions which includes a high efficiency filter/ carbon-charcoal filter pack. This enabled the ERV to provide ventilation air to the kitchen rather than installing a dedicated make-up air system” explains Donohue.

GO FOR GOLD Swegon Gold energy recovery units for ventilation provide variable air volume control air flow to different zones. Delivering significant energy efficiencies, the systems’ IQlogic control system features an easy to operate user interface.

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Several incentives made the project less expensive than new construction: a 30% federal solar and battery tax credit, a 20% federal historic tax credit, as well as a state historic tax credit, CPACE financing and utility grants. In addition, a lowered overall utility bill.

PoE Lighting and Shading Another unique aspect of the electric design is the use of Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting and shading systems, designed and installed by Sinclair Digital.

Realizing a Microgrid Scheme Overall, the mechanical and electrical engineers had to contend with the formidable challenge of converting the design of an existing building with gas and electric equipment and no alternative energy sources into one with all electric systems and the integration of a battery energy storage system (BESS).

In addition, the team had to work closely with the local AHJ for approvals as the relevant building codes were vague as to what was allowed.

Energy modeling demonstrated energy cost savings over the ASHRAE baseline system of approximately 80%. When asked about the investment required for the highly sustainable conversion Becker explains that several incentives actually made the project less expensive than new construction. He lists a 30% federal solar and battery tax credit, a 20% federal historic tax credit, as well as a state historic tax credit, CPACE financing and utility grants. In addition, the lowered overall utility bill will pay out dividends over the building’s lifetime.

A battery energy storage system enables energy from renewables, like solar and wind, to be stored and released when the power is needed. In the case of Hotel Marcel, it allows the hotel to be powered by green energy, even when the PV panels aren’t actively capturing solar energy—at night or on overcast days.

Energy can also be released from the battery storage system during times of peak demand, keeping energy costs down and electricity flowing.

MICROGRIDS

“PoE lighting allowed us to ‘gut’ the existing fixtures and use LED lights without having to buy new LED drivers. This allowed the voltage levels for all the lighting to be in the 24-volt to 48-volt range,” explains Askew. “PoE lighting also allows the ‘power’ cable to be the ‘control’ cable, reducing wiring since now only one cable needs to be run. It also made running circuits less expensive since conduit or metal-clad cable is not required at these lower voltage levels.”

“Coordinating the BESS with the photovoltaic system and utility power supplies, the system started to get complicated,” relates John Askew, P.E., principal, LN Consulting, Burlington, Vt.

Another reason for PoE lighting was the project’s use of digital energy transmission systems. The Voltserver takes 120-volt or 277-volt AC power and converts it into ‘digital energy’ which is sent to a receiver that converts it to a usable voltage, in this case 24 volts. This then negates the need for higher voltage AC power for lighting.

“The project actually had to go through two microgrid control system designers to find one that could implement what the design team was trying to do,” he adds.

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Voltserver digital electricity receivers convert digital electricity into conventional analog power. Supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting, AC power isn’t needed for lighting.

The battery energy storage system design supports the facility’s ability to store PV-generated power for use at a later time.

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With Ageto’s energy management software, facility managers can easily view a real-time snapshot of microgrid performance. The robust system enables managers to control multiple systems, including on-site solar power, a battery energy storage system, and power from the utility, for more seamless load shedding, peak shaving, off grid and synchronization with the utility.

The microgrid data dashboard supports maximized renewable energy use and outage prevention.

While PV and BESS systems are not new, very few facilities have attempted to implement a microgrid scheme which was needed for load shedding, peak shaving, battery charging, off grid use and synchronization with the utility.

More than 900 automated roller window shades with PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology from PowerShades were installed at Hotel Marcel. As the industry’s first and only PoE automated shade system, a single CAT5 cable provides both power and communications, so no proprietary hard wiring is needed. Further, the motor is low voltage and doesn’t require a licensed electrician for installation.

“New hardwood window surrounds follow the geometry of the original angled plaster sills and jambs, and incorporate a shade pocket for the window shades,” Becker explains.

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LESSONS LEARNED IN PROBLEM SOLVING, HISTORIC RENOVATION, OFFICE DESIGN, AND NEURO-ARCHITECTURE Innovative materials, unique circumstances, new design approaches, and the demand for people-first workspaces are pushing architects into new frontiers.

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Insights and lessons learned in the completion of several impressive projects.

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After reading this article, you should be able to: 1 Explain the ways that resistance-welded, stainlesssteel, surface wire-on-support rod material have been used to solve a myriad of design problems.

2 Describe how the design team at Studio Southwest Architects renovated the Santa Fe County Courthouse, originally built in 1939, to preserve historic building elements, and upgrade the property for ADA accessibility.

4 Apply principles of neuro-architecture through the use of art, color, lighting, and design to create workspaces that positively impact mood, productivity, and overall health.

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n many cases, completed projects can serve as excellent teaching tools for demonstrating what can be accomplished architecturally in a space and how to best accomplish it. This course explores some of the lessons learned during the recent completion of several different types of projects. In Chicago, an oft-avoided exterior space is transformed into a gathering place that unites two neighborhoods with the custom creation of 40-ft.-tall light masts that create a vibrant, safe, and evenly illuminated atmosphere after hours. In Santa Fe, a building originally designed and constructed by John Gaw Meem in 1939 was carefully restored to its original Spanish-Pueblo Revival style, which required demolishing an outmoded 1970s two-story infill structure that occupied the courtyard.

Architecture, design, and construction firm The Beck Group shares insights it gleaned while renovating its headquarters and creating a corporate office environment that heightened employee comfort, concen-

tration, and collaboration. This course also includes tips for creating workspaces that boost wellbeing by applying the principles of neuro-architecture through the use of art, color, lighting and design.

Let’s begin with a surprising material that is emerging as a solution for a myriad of design challenges. This is best showcased in the creative ways it has been recently used, but first, we will introduce this versatile component.

MATERIAL INTRODUCTION

RESISTANCE-WELDED, STAINLESS-STEEL, SURFACE WIRE-ON-SUPPORT ROD

In 1905, a St. Paul, Minn., entrepreneur began designing and fabricating stainless steel screens for water well applications. Edward Johnson’s unique, patented designs for filter screens soon made Johnson Screens a preferred brand for filtration and separation applications across many water process and industrial

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3 Summarize the lessons learned by the Beck Group as they renovated their new corporate office to reflect their brand identity while heightening employee comfort, concentration, and collaboration.

applications. Almost 100 years after the company was founded, a world-renowned architectural lighting designer was attracted to the beauty and functionality of Johnson Screens’ unique resistance-welded, stainless-steel wire-on-rod material. As a result of this chance discovery, Johnson Architectural Elements was specified for the double-walled façade that covers the lower six stories of 7 World Trade Center in lower Manhattan—the first WTC building to rise after 9/11.

Since then, this material has been used in over 40 architectural applications—from fairly mundane HVAC diffusers and entrance floor grilles, to soaring facades and dramatic light towers.

The resistance welded screens are fabricated in tightly controlled, automated processes in a factory setting. The specialized fabrication equipment produces perfectly uniform configurations using almost-limitless combinations of semi-elliptical, triangular, and rectangular surface wire and support

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rod profiles. The screens, grilles, and grates can be further customized by selecting from multiple steel and copper alloys, varying the surface wire and support rod spacings, and choosing from a wide variety of surface finishes. The broad customizability of this material affords designers a veritable Swiss Army Knife of solutions for difficult architectural specialty metals problems—both aesthetic and performance related.

SURFACE WIRES & SLOT WIDTH

To produce the chosen surface wire, wire of a specified gauge is pulled through a series of dies that shape the wire profile. The wire profiles have unique aesthetic properties—including how light is reflected—and performance properties that affect air or water movement, light transmission, structural load, and other attributes. The slot is defined as the space between surface wires. By varying the slot width designers can create a desired openness or opacity to achieve a specific look or to affect the transmission of air, water, sound, or light.

SUPPORT RODS & ROD SPACING

As with surface wires, support rods are available in a wide variety of profiles and gauges. The primary function of support rods is to provide adequate structural strength for the application. The structural performance properties of the support rod, in combination with how the rods are spaced in the matrix, determine the overall structural performance of the finished product.

finish selections are primarily driven by aesthetics, but the chemical passivation process accelerates the development of the weatherable oxidized layer that make stainless steel “stainless,” and the mostaggressive blasting process imparts a high-friction, slip-resistant surface for foot traffic applications.

ADDITIONAL CUSTOMIZATION OPPORTUNITIES

Beyond these main design considerations, designers may choose to vary the slot width, tilt the surface wires, and add custom frames and attachment systems. This material also offers incredible flexibility in terms of form and can be shaped into almost any imaginable design. Screens can be flat, cylindrical, or curved, round, straight, oblique, or inside out.

Design professionals have used this material to address a multitude of difficult issues and create a variety of stunning architectural achievements. Here are just a few of the ways that resistance-welded, stainless steel, surface wire-on-support rod material has been applied in architecture: • Unique lighting elements—from delicate bollards to clusters of towering light masts.

• Grating—ventilation grates, drainage grates, wheelchair access ramps, stairs, and footbridges.

• Landscape elements—versatile, stable, and functional stainless-steel products such as custom trench drains, benches, fences, site amenities, tree grates, handrails, and footbridge decking, are ideal for residential, commercial, and public spaces.

• Interior applications—transform ceilings, walls, structural columns, stair treads, and infills into stunning decorative elements.

• Exterior applications—hide technical equipment, protect glass windows from impacts, enhance safety and security, and provide a dramatic visual effect. As was previously mentioned, perhaps the best example of the versatility this material offers an exterior application is the custom façade panels on 7 World Trade Center, designed by James Carpenter Design Associates in conjunction with SOM. • Art and sculptures—local, national, and international artists and designers have used these stainless-steel screens to create incredible monuments and structures that reflect their unique creative vision.

• Custom applications—whatever an architect can imagine, the screen solution can achieve.

MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Stainless steel is available in dozens of specific alloys.

The grades of stainless steel determine important performance properties, including ductility, corrosion resistance, and structural performance. 304 stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant steel with excellent strength, toughness, fabrication characteristics, and weldability. It is the most commonly used stainless steel. The low carbon version, 304L, may be required for its superior corrosion resistance for immersion in water or in salt-air environments. Other stainless-steel alloys or specialty alloys with unique properties of form and function are available.

SURFACE FINISHES

Finish options include a wide offering of chemical treatments, physical abrasion processes (blasting), and high-performance architectural coatings. Surface

CASE STUDY

THE LIGHT MASTS AT MIDWAY CROSSINGS

The Midway Crossings is the name of a project recently undertaken for the University of Chicago and the Chicago Parks Department. The historic site contained a neglected area that bisected the University into north and south campuses and effectively divided the underserved South Side and the more affluent Hyde Park. Students and the public generally avoided this area, referred to as Midway, at night. The goal of Midway Crossings was to replace the void and reframe the perception that existed.

The design team, which consisted of Schuler Shook and the James Carpenter Design Associates, leaned into Frederick Law Olmsted’s original vision for the site, which was to create a canal linking Lake Michigan to an inland lagoon with spanning bridges at each of

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This innovative material can be customized in a near limitless number of ways.

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The 40-ft.-tall light masts feature stainless-steel bases that house the light sources and cylindrical screens constructed of 93 Vee Wire that enclose the prismatic light tube. By varying the open area between the wires, the masts achieved consistent illumination from top to bottom.

the five intersecting roadway crossings. The project was never completed, and the excavated sections are now used as sunken playing fields, while the cross streets remain at the higher elevation.

The decision was made to fill the often-deserted area with articulating and fascinating light commonly experienced along watercourses. According to the team at Schuler Shook, “40-ft.-tall light masts were created that emit light for most of their height, rather than lighting from the top down as a conventional light fixture on a pole might do. Marching across the symbolic bridges at evenly spaced intervals, they create a visual rhythm and glowing connection north and south. The vertical light cast from the light masts illuminates pedestrians’ faces, creating a sense of safety and visibility.”

The unique light masts were designed by James Carpenter Design Associates. They feature the stainless-steel screen material that enwraps a clear tube with a metal halide fixture concealed in the base.

According to the Schuler Shook website, “That fixture directs light up through a light pipe, which refracts the light outward as a continuous and uniform glow.

The design also allows daylight to penetrate the tube, so they have a glow and sparkle even during the day.

The team created a fusion of natural elements with a timeless design that symbolizes the direction in which the university and the neighborhoods wish to look.”

The light feature at Midway Crossings provides a means of wayfinding and a sense of identity for this place that is now enjoyed by the two communities it once separated.

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Fractal-Inspired Façade ODA’s stacked glass exterior creates a visual effect of depth, lightness, and balance.

Residents at 101 West 14th Street in New York City are living inside of a piece of art. ODA’s mixed-use building is a fresh new way to envision the building blocks of architecture, and a move that cubist artists like Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso would have whole-heartedly embraced. Those painters made sense of the world by fracturing the lines and planes of forms into geometric shapes. Recent designs by ODA, including 101 West 14th Street, take a strikingly similar approach. However, where the cubist painters rejected the tradition of copying nature, ODA’s fractalinspired façade actually draws inspiration from it.

“Situated at the intersection of two of New York City’s most desirable neighborhoods—Chelsea and Greenwich Village—101 West 14th Street is significant to 14th Street’s evolution into its own residential corridor,” says Eran Chen, aia, Founder and Executive Director, ODA, New York City. At the corner of 14th Street and 6th Avenue (referred to as Avenue of the Americas), the condominium is part of a trend toward mid-size developments where buyers feel less like a number and more like a part of a small community within the big city.

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The thermally insulated Schüco Aluminum Window System AWS 114 was customized for 101 West 14th Street. The innovative window system with large vent dimensions integrates seamlessly without adversely affecting the uniform facade geometry. It was ideal for this application because double and triple insulating glass with glass thicknesses from 1-1/8-in. to 2-1/16-in. (28 mm to 52 mm) can be integrated into the highly thermally insulated Schüco AWS 114 system.

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ODA started the design process for Developer Gemini Rosemont in late 2017 and the building was opened to residents in 2022. The 13-story building contains 44 one- to four-bedroom apartments (many with duplex style layouts, 20-ft. tall ceilings, and private outdoor spaces). There is 5,360 sq. ft. of retail space for two tenants on the cellar and ground floors.

The building’s fractal-inspired geometry has become a bit of a signature style for ODA. “A fractal is the concept of a never-ending pattern, one that repeats itself across different scales,” notes Chen. Fractals can be found in nature in the tributaries and distributaries of waterways, and in the shapes and forms of leaves, clouds, and snowflakes. “Studies have shown that we respond positively to these patterns, and that they activate alpha brain waves.” At 101 West 14th Street, the façade is comprised of glass-faced cubes in various sizes, some cantilevered and others recessed.

“We embraced the theory of repeating the pattern found in a single unit at larger scales across the façade until we reached the overall building [design],” explains Chen. The large expanses of glass, combined with the cubic forms and rhythmic pattern creates a visual effect of depth, lightness, and balance.

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The design isn’t just stunning, it’s practical. “Most units also include outdoor terraces within uniquely recessed spaces in the geometric façade of the building, creating fully covered outdoor private areas,” adds Chen. And even when residents haven’t pushed

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GLASS

The oversized, floor-toceiling 18-ft.-high insulating glass units were a custom order that was fabricated in Italy’s Veneto region by Isoterglass, a company that specializes in the production of insulating glass for façades. The inner lites on the streetfacing façade are laminated, which helps to reduce noise interference from the busy intersection below.

101 West 14th Street New York City Architect: ODA Developer: Gemini Rosemont

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A proprietary curtain wall system, designed by Custom Metalcrafters (CMI), was customized for 101 West 14th Street. Much of the metal cladding for the curtain wall was fabricated in the factory, a process that was both detailed and tedious, but resulted in a façade where the required joints, splices, and corners line up almost perfectly.

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“We are transforming the location with architecture that creates space and breathing room in the heart of the city.”

—Eran Chen, aia, Founder and Executive Director, ODA, New York City

open the retracting doors to get some fresh air, the massive glass walls provide views of the city and abundant natural light. “Their transparency offers residents a new perspective and stronger connection to the surrounding cityscape,” he says. When privacy or daylight management is desired, Lutron’s smart home wirelessly controlled window shades provide it.

101 West 14th Street demonstrates ODA’s commitment to using premium materials and building strong partnerships with experts in engineering design, fabrication, and installation. ODA worked with façade consultant Laufs Engineering Design (LED) throughout all phases of the project with the aim of achieving strict goals for energy performance.

Whereas some predominantly glass buildings have issues with energy efficiency and excessive

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solar heat gain, the large expanses of laminated insulated glass units at 101 West 14th Street reduce the amount of aluminum connections where the U-value is lower. And because the center of the glass performs better than the perimeter, the larger panels improve the area’s weighted total U-value.

Façade contractor Custom Metalcrafters (CMI) used Pielle Aluminum Systems for most of the shop fabrication work. By installing as much of the metal cladding as possible onto the curtain wall panels in the factory, the time and imprecision associated with field installation was eliminated.

Except for field-installed soffit panels, nearly all the metal panels on the face of the building were assembled into the curtain wall in the factory before installation.

According to Chen, “The sandwich panels that frame the large glass spans are made out of solid aluminum sheets that are then bent to provide profiles. The external projected fins and façade unit frames are made out of extruded aluminum profiles. They were assembled together with fasteners from behind to conceal any visible screws.” All exterior aluminum panels and frames were powder coated according to AAMA 2604 for weather resistance. Installation of the large façade panels required a detailed hoisting plan and a spider crane located one floor above.

Careful selection of superior products, a design that captivates the mind and calms the spirit, and a dedication to precision engineering and fabrication have resulted in a stunning façade. 101 West 14th Street will continue to wow for many years to come.

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Customized Tiles Adorn Enormous Oklahoma City Shrine The largest Catholic church in the state of Oklahoma sought to erect a large, majestic structure to honor the martyr and beatified priest Stanley Rother, who gave his life on a mission during the Guatemalan Civil War in 1981.

Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine, Oklahoma City

Design Team: Franck & Lohsen Architects, Goodman Construction

CHALLENGE: To build the massive building on a 6,000-sq.-ft. campus of greenery and flowers, the church sought to replicate the traditional clay tile on places of worship in central America, while also designing a roof capable of withstanding severe weather in Oklahoma City.

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In selecting a roofing system for a project of this size and prominence, aesthetics was extremely important, but so was durability and longevity.

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SOLUTION: In reviewing their options, the project

“Brava Tile’s products allowed the Shrine to be able to have that slate look without having to spend a huge amount of money to design the structure to be able to hold the weight of real slate,” stated Paul Goodman, CEO of the Oklahoma City-based roofing contractor Goodman Construction. This also simplified installation and made the ongoing roof maintenance much easier.

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team discovered Brava Tile. Not only was their composite Spanish Barrel Tile and Slate capable of both emulating the authentic earthen tile look and weathering the elements, but the lighter weight synthetic material was much more affordable.

Synthetic Spanish barrel tile and slate lend an authentic and majestic visual for the expansive rooftop. The size and complexity of the roofing systems required mock ups and careful project team coordination to customize the long runs and different sized domes.

“The Brava roofing is really the very first thing that people track to, their eyes are immediately captivated,” said Jason Spoolstra the Shrine’s director of pilgrimage. “Their heads turn and whoosh, [they ask] ‘What is that place?’ and they’re struck by the beauty of it.”

Design Assist Goodman’s team was excited to use Brava’s flat slate profile and taller tile profile in creative ways, which included long runs and multiple compound radiuses for the large domes. In all, 37,000 sq. ft. of Brava Spanish Barrel Tile and 7,500 sq. ft. of Brava Slate in a reddish brown Antigua color were installed on the massive rooftops. The Shrine’s standout dome is 34-ft. tall with a circumference of 40 ft.

Due to the size and intricacies of the project, Brava was involved in the process of adapting its materials to the complex geometries of the structure.

“Our technical support team built a scale model dome section in our Iowa plant and validated installation guidance for the many domes on the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine. We provided detailed

SYNTHETIC PLUSES

Significantly lighter then slate and much easier to install and maintain, the roofing system is capable of withstanding the elements in Tornado Alley Oklahoma City.

technical specifications and installation guidance to ensure that our roofing solutions were seamlessly integrated into the architectural vision. Additionally, we offered custom solutions to accommodate the unique aesthetic and functional requirements of the project,” explains Brava Roof Tile Technical Support Manager Daniel Emery.

The end result is a grandiose main sanctuary with seating for more than 1,800 people, a chapel, ministry facilities, a welcome center and a museum.

In addition to the authentic-looking Spanish barrel tile and slate in flat and steep profiles, as well as the various sized domes, the roofing systems are ready to brave the hail, ice, heat, and wind in tornadoprone Oklahoma City.

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last detail: architectural leader

Keith Fine, aia, is a principal and director of innovation for the SLAM Collaborative.

Leveraging the Power of Virtual Design and Collaboration SLAM Collaborative’s virtual workflow engages project teams and end users in their design process with immersive, 3D technology.

Tasked with designing a complicated, fast-tracked imaging, procedure and surgery center in late 2019, SLAM Collaborative set up extensive meetings with 18 different departments. Then the first wave of COVID hit.

So instead of multiple rounds of design and end-user approvals for each room, the architects had only one virtual meeting with the doctors before the pandemic overloaded their schedules.

Forced to create a new project delivery process, Keith Fine, aia, principal and director of innovation for the firm, spearheaded the creation of a virtual workflow.

“We’re working with a Generative/ Artificial Intelligence company to further develop tools to augment our visualization process.”

The highly developed model was then used to validate the infrastructure design and placement in the field. This level or accuracy significantly reduced rework, change orders and waste.

In fact, the first time the virtual workflow was employed, the design team caught more than 40 issues which were then adjusted during rough-in before any walls were closed.

“Without this process, the majority of these issues would likely have been caught during later walks or landed on a punch list, delaying opening, causing out of sequence work and change orders,” he says.

SLAM continued to develop the virtual workflow including features like image capture technology and customized modular and templating solutions.

“We also have a highly structured process to validate the design utilizing these hyper-detailed models to ensure the project is built correctly as it’s assembled.”

—Keith Fine, aia, SLAM Collaborative

By connecting a gaming engine with Revit models, and leveraging 3D Spatial technology, the team created a platform where designers and end-users could virtually participate in the process of collaboratively developing the 3D model for the building.

“We basically immersed our client in their proposed project, and updated and revised the space around them in real time. We built these rooms and all of their contents to a much higher degree of detail than a 2D plan, thereby driving a more realistic and deeper understanding of the decisions they were making,” explains Fine.

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Demonstrating the effectiveness of the process, Fine shares a recent experience designing a procedure suite for a healthcare client. When the department head acquired a new software suite, the focus shifted entirely toward supporting the physician conducting the procedure, but to the detriment of the patient’s viewing experience.

By utilizing visualization technology and a VR headset, the team was able to experiment with different positions and orientations for the equipment.

This enabled the team to find an optimized design solution benefiting both the surgeon and patient.

Another virtual workflow design success story

VIRTUAL TO REALITY

Using SLAM Collaborative’s virtual workflow process, Califia Farm employees played an active role in the design of their new Los Angeles headquarters.

is Califia Farm’s 30,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor headquarters in Los Angeles.

Challenged with bringing employees back to the office for in-person collaboration, and strengthening relationships and company culture, the organic, plant-based beverage company needed to come up with the right blend of amenities and a diversity of work settings.

Through the experiential design process, the architects, contractor and end user experimented with different options. This supported a more collaborative study of design details and expedited consensus building, in addition to building excitement as the design took shape.

Employees are now enjoying the variety of work setups which they themselves helped create.

—Barbara Horwitz-Bennett, contributing writer

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