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on the cover Material Exploration Steven Holl, for the unique facade of the Maggie’s Centre cancer treatment facility at St. Bart’s Hospital in London, chose a transparent material from Okalux called KAPILUX T—a sort of insulating glass which included a capillary inlay. Page 42.

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2019: In Search of Enlightenment & Unity 2018 is a year I won’t necessarily be sad to part with. Don’t get me wrong—many good things transpired, but alas, so did much personal and professional sadness. In fact, as the cold has set in, I can’t get the lament permeating Sinatra’s voice in “Summer Wind” out my soul; treasured memories of Spain in June are just that, having set sail for shores far distant from me. The longing in the lyrics of one of Ringo Starr’s first post-Beatles hits also haunts me as I think of loved ones who have passed: “All I’ve got is a photograph, and I realize you’re not coming back anymore...” And just like 2017, the Autumn Wind brought devastating hurricanes, horrid wildfires and politics as usual, in the form of too much infighting from our legislators do anything about instituting real resiliency and master planning for a world in chaos in more ways than just weather. The Autumn Wind is a pirate, A villain big and bold. The trees all shake and quiver and quake, As he robs them of their gold… —Steve Sabol, NFL Films

Still, winter transforms to spring, and summer eventually returns along with our fickle friend, so there is always hope, even if it goes dormant. In fact, the Autumn Wind did bring some welcome news: The president—often criticized here for his lack of vision where sustainability and global responsibility lay—surprised this sometimes tooself-righteous eco-crusader with the announcement that he now sees there is an issue with climate change and global warming. Baby steps… In fact, I’m forced to look hard in the mirror as I recall the enjoinder from the Good Book to love our enemies and pray for those who mistreat us. Perseverance… From a personal perspective, I can confidently say 2018 did at least one very good thing: it put me on a quest for wisdom—especially in finding the right words to say to those who don’t believe in climate change or fellowship toward one another. One truth I did learn is there is so much more still to learn. Patience… This issue—our second “Year in Review”— we look back at the many trends and products that caught our attention on this journey, not the least of which is resiliency, but also biophilia, in the form of significant spaces and products allowing for a symbiosis of the indoors and out—at least when Old Man Winter is not bearing down. When that does happen, there’s also plenty of good stuff

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to thermally manage and protect buildings. Creativity in curvilinear curtainwall, also, was notable in 2018, as technology, computer modeling and extraordinary partnerships are converging more and more. On the flip side, modeling and modern manufacturing methods are delivering more modular building componentry—an advancement that not only improves the efficiency of construction, but opens the door for more affordable, and even low-

It seems that there was a bounty of good things brought to us in 2018. Unity, it seems, is the glue that makes the delivery of goods possible. income, housing—giving this editor, at least, hope for restoration for many of our blighted communities, which I believe must also include the form of factories and jobs, for producing said componentry. The good news is that things, as whole, it seems, are being done much more smartly, and at a greater community-based scale. In our sister publication, Net Zero Buildings, 2018 saw us report on solar-powered subdivisions; college campuses existing with a near-net-zero water impact; waste heat from one user, being transferred to another as a means of meeting 2030 goals; and architecture incorporating passive concepts to keep buildings and occupants cool and comfortable, while still delivering abundant doses of natural light. Artificial illumination is also taking great leaps— not only delivering the right amount of low-energy light—but visually delighting via wonderful and fascinating forms that both entertain and function to provide better basic visual acuity. In hindsight, it seems that there was a bounty of good things brought to us in 2018. Unity, it seems, is the glue that makes the delivery of goods possible. May an increase in that virtue be our resolution for the new year.

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Rockfon presents “Designing Acoustic Ceilings for Healthcare Buildings,” a new continuing education course. Participants are eligible to earn 1.0 Learning Units (LU) from AIA’s Continuing Education System, as well as from other architectural and interior design associations. Visit www.rockfon.com to register for this in-person course. AWA Lighting Designers offer two AIA CES Courses on “The Latent Properties of Light.” Visit www.awalilghtingdesingers.com. ONLINE

The Hansgrohe brand newly redesigned website, www.hansgrohe-usa.com, will now be dedicated solely to the Hansgrohe brand and its portfolio of products. AXOR brand products can be found on the AXOR design site. Boral Roofing has just launched a new website which brings all four core product lines—clay, concrete, steel and composite—and roofing components, under one online umbrella. Visit www.boralroof.com. EPRO Services has launched a new website of waterproofing and contaminant protection products for the building envelope. Visit www.eproinc.com. The BILCO Company has updated its website and now offers information in French and Spanish. Visit www.bilco.com. Spec Simple has launched a redesigned platform. The Virtual Library’s new “Ask my Reps” allows specifiers to pose product questions to multiple vendors at once. For designers better at recognizing their representatives’ faces than remembering their names, Virtual Library created the new “Rep Faces,” allowing designers to quickly find familiar contacts visually. It also streamlines the reporting process by allowing specifiers to drop in only the information they need. Visit www.specsimple.com.

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Integra Seating offers eight table product series and 12 seating product series that comply with the Healthier Hospitals goal of Safer Chemicals Challenge. Additionally, the same seating series and eight table series have received Clean Air Gold Certification. Visit www.integraseating.com. Two Tarkett products have achieved Living Product Challenge Imperative Certification from ILFI for two products—its Pentagonals rubber tile and ethos Modular with Omnicoat. The newly renovated Viega Educational Facility with the addition of its Interactive Learning Center and improved hands-on training facilities features classrooms and 16 vignettes of Viega solutions with touchscreen panels and functional displays of the products. Visit www.viega.us.

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Best Practices in Accessibility ›› Universal Design

Commercial Spaces Accessible for All Using Universal Design CONTRAST IS KEY When specifying colors, such as at this Kaiser Permanante Fontana healthcare facility, make sure there is contrast between furniture, fixtures, floor coverings and other items that need to stand out for a space to be safely navigated. By contrasting wall color with fixtures, designers can highlight important spaces and aid in depth perception to help those with degenerative eye diseases. Designers should also consider the effect of gloss/sheen on aging eyes, as older people are sensitive to glare from light and reflective surfaces.

As the population continues to age and increase at the same time, it is important for architects to consider how design factors can impact a space’s accessibility, functionality and safety in order to create an environment accessible by all generations. Whether going to work or out to eat, the ability to remain independent resonates with many, and design is increasingly important in making that independence possible.

Universal Design Principals Universal design is a collection of principals that create environments that can be accessed by people of all ages and abilities. These principles encourage professionals to think about subtle, yet important touches that can make aging within the community more comfortable without sacrificing style. Spaces that incorporate universal design principles benefit those of all ages, sizes and disabilities while maintaining a seamless and beautiful atmosphere. Though these elements can manifest in a wide variety of ways, there are seven core principles of universal design: Equitable use: Create spaces that are equally useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities. Example: Using rails to ensure safety on stairs.  Flexibility in use: Incorporate elements that can be adjusted based on preference and ability. Example: Installing hand dryers at different heights in the restroom to create easy access for everyone.  Simple and intuitive use: Select items easy to understand, regardless of experience, knowledge, language skills or current concentration level. Example: Clearly marking exits, restrooms, stairways and other key locations to make these areas easy to find.  Perceptible information: Ensure that necessary information is easily discernible, regardless of ambient conditions or user’s sensory abilities. Example: Selecting contrasting wall color allows aging eyes to more clearly see fixtures, such as toilets or faucets.  Tolerance for error: Minimize hazards and adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions. Example: Adding slip-resistant mats within the interior and exterior of the building.  Low physical effort: Create spaces that can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum effort and risk of fatigue. Example: Placing frequently used items such as coffee pots and printers at a height accessed by all.  Size and space for approach and use: Consider 

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how elements can be reached, manipulated and used regardless of body size, posture or mobility. Example: Implementing an open floor plan with 36-in. wide doorways and hallways.

The Role of Color, Sheen and Light on Aging Eyes Effective use of color can play a role in universal design as the human eye wears and becomes progressively more yellow over time. In fact, by age 70, many see the world through a lens roughly the color of ginger ale.1 This filtering effect makes it easier to see yellows, oranges and reds, and harder to distinguish between blues and purples. When specifying colors, make sure there is contrast between furniture, fixtures, floor coverings and other items that need to stand out for a space to be safely navigated. By contrasting wall color with fixtures, designers can highlight important spaces and aid in depth perception to help those with degenerative eye diseases get around the room. Designers should also consider the effect of gloss and sheen on aging eyes, as older people are sensitive to glare from light and other reflective surfaces, causing higher-sheen paints to further distort colors. Specifying low-reflective options like flat or matte can minimize this effect.

Finally, the use of various lighting elements is important both for aesthetic and practical reasons. Include a mix of lighting for different activities, such as ambient lighting for moving about the space, task lighting for reading menus, and natural light to help distinguish colors. By incorporating universal design principles into plans, architects can create more accessible commercial spaces that are usable for every generation. And while aging eyes see color sheen and light differently, certain colors, color schemes and finishes can improve functionality in subtle and stylish ways. According to a 2014 study conducted by elder vision expert, Marilyn Schneck, Ph.D. at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute in San Francisco. The results were published in March 2014 of Optometry and Visual Science, the journal of the American Academy of Optometry.

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Best Practices in Lighting ›› Intelligent Design

The Switch to Smart City Status Starts with Lighting EZ BUTTON The Nenzing community uses R2L2 LED street lighting from Thorn for modern local lighting, and the ZGS InCity system for easy control. The control system also automatically evaluates the data, making it much easier to monitor the lighting. The dashboard interface (below) is easy to understand and enables easy control of many luminaires.

In the past few years, there’s been quite a lot of buzz about cities becoming “smart.” But likely the question most cities and their master planners are asking, is “where to start?” Overseas might make a good point of embarkation, particularly the town of Nenzing, Austria. The city, with the consultation of Zumtobel Group Services, has taken a big step toward the future with an intelligent street lighting system. Specifically, it involves the latter’s InCity lighting control system and 550 LED luminaires from Thorn, a sister company. What’s notable, is the system enables Nenzing to precisely adapt the lighting levels to its actual needs. In other words, in areas where only limited lighting is needed at night—quiet residential areas, for example—the system can dim the lights to 20%. At other times, say during rush hour, time controls raise the lighting level, providing greater safety. While those facets of the system are fairly obvious, what’s “smart” is that in some districts, motion sensors are being installed to further control lighting as needed: If no movement is detected for a long time, the system will dim relevant luminaires. The use of artificial light that adapts to specific situations throughout the night/day cycle saves valuable energy, avoids light pollution and offers more comfort for residents.

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“We’re proud that our town is taking on such a pioneering role,” says Florian Kasseroler, Nenzing’s mayor. The system is not only saving the city up to 80% of its current energy costs, Kasseroler adds it’s increasing the residents’ sense of wellbeing— and the modern street lights fit perfectly into the city’s urban landscape.

Technology Fit for the Future According to ZGS, flexible lighting solutions are becoming increasingly important as they allow people in positions of responsibility to respond to the lifestyles of citizens and changes in urban infrastructure. As far as future-proofing, ZGS notes the system logs around-the-clock activities of street lights, automatically analyzing the collected data. The data can be accessed by the responsible technician via the Internet. Thanks to the current status reports and automatic error messages, maintenance interventions can now be better planned. As far as how the system works, InCity uses wireless communication technologies: a 2.4 Gigahertz secure wireless connection links the luminaires with each other and with the gateway. If a fault occurs, the luminaires can operate in standalone mode, and are programmed to continue to control the lighting safely and reliably. Open-

Combining the Thorn luminaires with the ZGS InCity control system on site is uncomplicated thanks to the factory-assembled components.

ended software logs and interfaces allow InCity to exchange data with other smart systems, such as parking or traffic control systems, and adapt the lighting more precisely to any given situation.

FACT BOX: INCITY Lighting Control  Unlimited number of luminaires  Separate control of individual luminaires or luminaire groups • Based on lighting profiles • Based on astronomical clock settings • Based on train of light • Motion detection System Set Up On-site or remotely  Individual user-profi le setting  Smartphone app providing an automatic CMS link between installed luminaires  Set-up logging 

System Monitoring and Maintenance  Map-based overview  Energy consumption analysis  Motion detection analysis  Results displayed in tables and heat maps  Luminaires and system errors mapped and logged  Cyclical updating of system information  Automated email updates

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Project: Bolueta building, an equitable housing development Location: Bilbao, Spain Architect: Germán Velázquez, Varquitectos

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Despite its stunning looks, this Passive House certified high rise is constructed using conventional building materials and construction methods on a standard budget. This makes Bolueta, the tallest Passive House building, a viable model for social housing in any city in the world. The building uses 80% less energy than a standard high rise of this typology, helping to alleviate energy poverty energy use and maintenance costs over the life of the building.

According to the AIA, Architecture firm billings growth slowed in September, but remained positive for the twelfth consecutive month; the ABI score for September was 51.1 compared to 54.2 in August. The Fitwel Standard will now include additional compliance pathways for global and campus projects. Global GreenTag International, an Australian ecolabel, is launching its globally recognized product certification standard and ecolabelling program in the U.S. A recent survey by the USGBC found overall employee wellness increases in green building workspaces. Easi-Set Worldwide’s SlenderWall architectural precast concrete cladding system passed the latest ASTM International Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials E-119-18a and Application of Hose Stream ASTM E2226-15b. The former president and partner of JAHN, Francisco Gonzalez Pulido, has founded FGP Atelier, a visionary practice in Chicago. Jane Abernethy has been appointed Humanscale’s first Chief Sustainability Officer. ATAS Intl. installed a PV Solar Array at their Mesa, Ariz. manufacturing facility. Founding principal of ZA+D Joshua Zinder, AIA, has been elected Vice President of the New Jersey state chapter of the AIA. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada has selected Elemental LED as the Top Winner

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PASSIVE HOUSE

The New Jewel Boxes The Bolueta building, an equitable housing development in Bilbao, Spain, is remarkable because the quite snazzy edifice was designed and constructed with conventional construction materials to stringent passive house standards on a standard public housing budget. At 88-meters high (approximately 289 ft.), Bolueta is now the tallest Passive House Building in the world. Spanish architect Germán Velázquez optimized the design to meet Passive House standards. “Using traditional building materials and keeping the project on budget was challenging but achievable,” says Velázquez. Visit www.passivehouse.com.

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Heavy Timber Update From Des Moines, Iowa to Norway, mass timber is finding a mass market. The following projects and products are some of the most recent wood construction and updates here and abroad. As energy prices and carbon taxing grows stricter abroad, the popularity of carbon-sequestering heavy timber products and construction is growing throughout Europe and Asia. In North America, the conversation about all-wood construction is becoming ever more imminent in the face of rising steel tariffs. Some architects and developers have already adopted tall timber construction in the pursuit of net-zero ready, carbon-neutral buildings. Recently, the North American Passive House Network shared a video it received from Hubert Rhomberg, founder and CEO of Austria-based Cree, Europe’s first heavy timber construction developer. His personal and professional mission centers on using super-efficient, tall wood buildings to draw down and sequester carbon from the atmosphere. His comments address the coming urbanization of global populations, and how we, as a global society, are equipped to respond with a new way of building, at scale: “Nearly 75% of people will live in cities, so if we want to make a change in the world we have to find a solution for cities,” says Rhomberg of buildings. That is why he says, wood, building up and a systematic approach for efficient production are critical. “We have the smartest carbon storage material in the world: wood. The power of building wooden structures in a Passive House way is game changing.” Rhomberg is committed to open source sharing of knowledge to accelerate industry transformation: “We are in a mindset revolution in the world. What we are fighting for, a better world in construction, we really can make a difference. When we make this step in our minds, to share what we know, no one can stop us. Because no one knows more than everyone.”

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Starbucks may be the most well-known coffee chain company to use Centennial Wood at some of their locations. In projects located in Colorado and Wyoming, Starbucks features Centennial Woods reclaimed wood siding to clad the exterior of their coffee shops. The latest product from Centennial adds character to any wall finish: Wreckclaimed series. 2-in. boards with varying thickness give additional texture to a wall. It features natural edges, some broken corners or missing pieces. There’s one color option: natural. Centennial Wood products are untreated, insect-free, VOC-free, and have never been exposed to lead paint. The wood is aged naturally for 7 to 15 years and the result is a very strong, stable and low-moisture content wood for siding, flooring and paneling.

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At 65,000-sq.-ft., the 111 East Grand office project in Des Moines, Iowa, is currently the largest DLT building in North America. The construction team has just completed installation of the superstructure, which uses DLT—or Dowel-laminated timber. DLT’s all-wood makeup does not contain any glue or chemicals, making it more sustainable and versatile than many other materials. Prefabrication of DLT tends to lower manufacturing costs, speed-up production and reduce labor on-site. Visit structurecraft.com.

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American tulipwood was used in a pavilion at the Sackler courtyard of the Victoria & Albert Museum in Knightsbridge during the London Design Festival. Dubbed “MultiPly,” the installation explores a new, more sustainable way of building that showcased the structural, aesthetic and environmental properties of American tulipwood cross-laminated timber panels (CLT). American tulipwood is one of many American hardwoods that the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) promotes abroad and is a widely available, sustainable species from the U.S. hardwood forests. It is unique to the North American collaboration between Waugh Thistleton Architects, AHEC and ARUP Group.

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According to Andrew Waugh, co-founder of Waugh Thistleton Architects, which designed MultiPly, the goal of the installation was to “provoke a debate around how environmental challenges can be addressed through innovative, affordable construction.”

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Researchers in Austria, exploring composite systems combining timber and lightweight wood-concrete, came to the conclusion that these materials can be used as structural elements. In lightweight wood-concrete, gravel is replaced by various wood aggregates such as wood chips or sawdust. Both timber and wood-concrete are living building materials, which are subject to deformation under permanent load, a phenomenon known as “creep.” The team’s results of structural trials were integrated the in computer-generated models and the outcome determined the loadbearing capacity of the composite structures; the team also conducted long-term tests under continuous loads. These test results provide reliable short- and long-term predictions of the loadbearing behavior of woodconcrete plus timber composite systems.

The Mjøstårnet tower is setting new standards for both height and construction of tall timber buildings. The building reached a height of 85.4 meters, and is therefore, at the moment, the world’s tallest timber building. The building’s 18 stories will include apartments, a hotel, offices, restaurants and common areas. In addition there will be a natatorium, about 4,700 sq. m. in size. “The Mjøstårnet is a pilot project that can pave the way for other sustainable projects that explore new boundary-breaking solutions around the use of materials. The environmental effects of using timber in tall buildings are substantial; this can reduce emissions in the production of materials for the load-bearing structures by 35% to 85%,” notes architect Bård S. Solem, Eggen Arkitekter AS.

“Our goal is not a hightech product, but a low-tech product that meets environmental and economic requirements,” says principal investigator Alireza Fadai, professor of Resource Efficient Structural Design at the Institute of Architecture and Design at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien).

“Nearly 75% of people will live in cities, so if we want to make a change in the world we have to find a solution for carbon. Building wooden structures in a Passive House way is game changing.” —Hubert Rhomberg, CEO, Cree

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In structural wood-concrete, gravel is replaced by various wood aggregates, including wood chips and sawdust to create an economical and environmental building material.

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3D Printer Repeats History A pioneer in interior design, Sismaitalia is seeing a growing market restoring once-dreaded historical architectural details on projects by employing rapid, large-format 3D printing.

Spada Palace, Ferrara, Italy

major problem with historical structures is that they simply fall apart. To help restore details on great old buildings, Sismaitalia, a pioneer in visual communication, interior design and digital printing, is turning to rapid, large-format 3D printing. In fact, they’re using a Massivit 1800 3D printer to provide customers with exact historical replicas. “With the capability to 3D print super-large objects, we can provide our customers with exact replicas within a fraction of the time and cost compared to traditional methods. This capability has seen us expand our service to existing customers, as well as target new markets,” says Federica Tisato, marketing and communication manager of Sismaitalia.

“As an architect, 3D printing opens the door to greater design options. It enables me to realize large projects in short timeframes without compromising on the aesthetics.” AUTHENTIC LOOK

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The circa 1800s façade was crumbling, and its capitals had become weathered over the years and needed replacing.

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Once filled, each capital was finished with plaster and painted the same color as the original counterparts to ensure an authentic look. The five capitals were produced in two sizes, with one set measuring 480-mm high × 430mm long × 215-mm thick (19-in. × 17-in. × 8-in.) and a larger set of three comprising pieces that measured 790-mm high × 790-mm long × 215-mm thick (31-in. × 31-in. × 8-in.).

—Alberto Apostoli, Architect, Studio Alberto Apostol

For a recent project in Ferrara, Italy, Sismaitalia constructed five life-sized capitals for the circa 1800s Spada Palace. The crumbling façade had become weathered over the years, but with 3D printing, objects could be precisely replicated. With the Massivit 1800 3D Printer’s dual printhead, Sismaitalia simultaneously produced a pair of capitals in just 20 hours. This is just one example of the growing adoption of 3D printing across a vast gamut of historical renovations and restorations. Visit www.massivit3d.com or Circle 426

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Just as private offices gave way to wide-open office plans designed to get workers talking to each other, some cities—and suburbs—are working to create new developments designed to get businesses talking to each other, as well. These plans almost all begin with the critical modifier “innovation.”

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INNOVATE? by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett, contributing writer by Chuck Ross, contributing writer

Participation, Not Privacy: In some ways, these new innovation districts are an evolution of mid-20th-century research parks, which clustered research labs and commercial businesses in spacious suburban campuses. The Stanford Research Park, in what is now known as Silicon Valley, and the Research Triangle Park, in North Carolina’s RaleighDurham corridor, are examples of this style of development. However, there is a critical difference in purpose between new developments and their predecessors from four or five decades ago. Despite their proximity to each other, original research park tenants remained intent on privacy and patent protection. Today’s innovation districts are planned with a completely different business dynamic in mind. Now, interaction and creative crosspollination are seen as critical contributors to

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technology advancement and development, making a mix of dedicated R&D, up-andcoming commercial startups, and established leaders, the new “secret sauce” for tech success. The Brookings Institute think tank has taken a special interest in how innovation districts work and what makes them succeed. Beginning with a 2014 report defining the concept and identifying key components, the group is continuing with a series of case studies and assessment tools to help city officials, university planners and private developers better understand—and realize—the potential such efforts offer. In their initial report, “The Rise of Innovation Districts: A New Geography of Innovation in America,” Brookings’ researchers Bruce Katz and Julie Wagner suggest three general models: Anchor Plus; Reimagined Urban; and Urbanized Science Park.

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Anchor-Plus: Primarily found in busy urban centers, these are typically largescale, mixed-use developments anchored by a major institution. 

Reimagined Urban Often located near historic waterfronts, previously used as industrial or warehouse districts, here, developers typically are trying to take advantage of transit access and a historic building stock. 

Urbanized Park Located in suburban and exurban areas, here, where there is increased density, new amenities are being added into the traditional, sprawling research park model.

ANCHOR PLUS: MIT CAMPUS

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Building Community in Cambridge Cambridge, Mass., home to both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has long been a hotbed of innovation. But a project at the edge of the MIT campus in the Kendall Square neighborhood is bringing new intentionality to the creative process. The $2 billion Kendall Square Initiative includes plans for five new buildings, with connecting green space, with the goal of creating “a community within a community,” according to Dave Maple, project architect with Weiss Manfredi, designers of 314 Main Street, one of three office/research buildings included in the development plans. Community involvement has been important in the larger project’s design process, and, a master plan was developed to ensure multiple needs were addressed, including housing—a point of friction for many townand-gown communities. Growing a new district like this one could drive up prices in the Boston area’s already overheated rental market, so a new graduate-student residential tower, and a second, with a mix of market-rate and affordable apartments for the community, are in the works. Design guidelines also were developed for each of the five architectural firms developing buildings for the project, according

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to Weiss Manfredi project manager, Mike Harshmann. There was, he said, “interest in the materiality of the buildings, the visibility of the ground floor and the commonality of the ground plane.” For the 314 Main building, these guidelines translated into groundlevel storefront that opens onto green space, tying the projects together. Massing is also a guideline element, leading to the pedestal-style design, which will incorporate the MIT Museum above the ground-floor retail area.

For 314 Main, Weiss Manfredi designers developed an assembly pairing etched glass backed by a terracotta-toned shadow box to create the ceramic-looking fins that shape-shift as they climb the building’s exterior.

KENDALL SQUARE INNOVATION DISTRICT, MIT CAMPUS, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

New construction for the Kendall Square Innovation District will include five new buildings, once completed, all tied together with common green space and outdoor amenities. A shared underground level also will include shared facilities for bike storage, showers and lockers.

Shared hospitality space will take up the fully glazed fourth floor, with exterior walls that are slightly recessed to create an outside patio. Above that will be 13 floors of columnfree space ready to be customized to a range of needs beyond that of typical office tenants. Interest is strong in the new five-building district—314 Main, alone, has already signed Boeing as a 100,000-sq.-ft. tenant. However, while occupancy is a concern, MIT is aiming for something beyond premium lease payments, according to Maple. “MIT had a goal to create relationships with the tenants and the university,” he said, noting that the school has been selective about who those tenants might be. “The endgame isn’t all about making a profit.”

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This street-side rendering illustrates the pedestal-plustower massing that’s common to the new buildings now in design and/or construction phases. Also common is some sort of vertical fin element in the façade detailing. Transparency at ground level is another common design denominator for all the new buildings MIT is developing for Kendall Square, along with outside gathering spaces to foster creative cross-pollination. Public amenities for 314 Main also include the MIT Museum, which will be located above the entrance level of the new building.

314 MAIN BUILDING 13 FLOORS

Column-free space can be customized to a range of needs beyond typical office tenants.

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Shared hospitality space features a fully glazed area with patio.

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Storefront retail opens onto the green space.

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Formerly an office building for the Tennessee Valley Authority, the rechristened Edney Innovation Center is at the heart of what Chattanooga’s city and business leaders hope will become a new innovation district. Aside from a distinctive paint job, the exterior remains that of a straightforward, 1970sera tower.

SIXTH/SEVENTH FLOORS

On the floors of Society of Work (SOW), a co-working space provider, interior finishes throughout the building are sparse and industrial, befitting the lean ethos of entrepreneurial tenants. SOW day passes start at $25, and several packages require no lease agreements.

GROUND FLOOR

At street level, Franklin Architects’ designers wanted to open up visibility into the building. A health-oriented take-out has opened at ground level, providing new lunch options for both tenants and surrounding businesses.

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The interior has been reimagined as a multipurpose home for startups, co-working facilities, maker shops and shared conference and gathering spaces. The fifth floor is primarily community space, designed for use by both building tenants and outside organizations needing meeting space.

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Several of the tenants of the Edney have reached out to the tenants of a nearby affordable rental housing development, and they now have open poetry nights and play Bingo. “It definitely was the younger generation that pushed that concept that ‘we’re not going to fear these people,’” said Sara Gowin, a Franklin Architects associate.

EDNEY INNOVATION CENTER, CHATTANOOGA , TENN.

Moving Chattanooga Beyond the Choo-Choo About a decade ago, the Chattanooga, Tenn., Electric Power Board (EPB), the city’s municipal electric utility, got into the telecom business by rolling out fiber-optic cable throughout its service territory. Now EPB customers have access to internet speeds of up to 1,000 megabits per second (Mbps)—compared to a U.S. average of 9.8 Mbps—for as low as $70 per month. Though initially intended to support a smart meter initiative, the move has jump-started a tech boom that’s at the heart of an innovation district now taking shape in what was once considered just another mid-size Southern city. That district’s linchpin, the 10-story Edney Innovation Center, has a similarly modest origin story, beginning its life as a 1970s-era office building for the Tennessee Valley Authority. While the exterior might not sport the signature flair one often finds in such developments, the interior has been re-imagined as a multipurpose home for startups, co-working facilities, maker shops and shared conference and gathering spaces. The fifth floor is primarily community space, designed for use by both

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building tenants and outside organizations needing meeting space. “When we started working on the Edney project, at the time they weren’t exclusively talking about an innovation district—the idea was to take this blank canvas of a building and turn it into a place to really help try to put Chattanooga on the map,” says Matt Brown, AIA, design director and principal with local firm Franklin Architects, designers on the project. “As it took off, the idea of creating an innovation district in Chattanooga seemed to be almost necessary.” As a result, the city has developed a master plan for the area, which takes up a part of the city’s central business district—“It’s almost like our central business district has been rebranded as the Innovation District,” Brown says. Since the area is primarily filled with commercial office buildings, gentrification issues aren’t really a problem, although rapid growth is fueling a need for housing. In fact, one of the Edney’s closest neighbors is a 221-unit affordable rental housing development called Patten Towers. Originally the Hotel

Patten, the historic structure has been called Chattanooga’s first skyscraper. Initially, Edney developers were concerned that prospective tenants might take issue with that proximity—but, Brown says, the exact opposite has happened. “Several of the tenants of the Edney have reached out to those tenants, and they now have open poetry nights and play Bingo,” he said. Sara Gowin, a Franklin Architects associate and a designer on the Edney project adds, “It definitely was the younger generation that pushed that concept that ‘we’re not going to fear these people.’” With the Edney’s success, among other factors, Chattanooga’s once sleepy downtown is waking up with new life and energy, Brown says. He sees a parallel in the city’s growing digital economy with the area’s historic emphasis on railroads. “This area was a major hub for the railroad industry—a lot of the lines came right into the innovation district,” he notes. “It’s become an information hub, and it’s interesting to see how this part of the city has always been a hub connecting the city to the outside world in some way.”

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Fostering Innovation In Cincinnati’s Suburbs AeroHub is a greenfield development planned to be in the style of an urbanized science park. Initiated by the village of Evendale, Ohio, in the Cincinnati suburbs, the park is meant to maximize the proximity of the headquarters for GE Aviation, which employs about 6500 workers, and GE Additive, which focuses on the technology behind 3D printing. The 200-acre development is promised to reach beyond the boundaries of Evendale (pop. 2864, according to 2017 U.S. Census figures) to the Southwest Ohio region. Cincinnati-based Emersion Design developed AeroHub’s master plan, and a state of Ohio grant is now funding initial work on infrastructure and connections with the adjacent I-75 interstate. Jim Cheng, a principal with the firm and project manager on this effort, says advanced manufacturing

“These innovation districts are a really exciting development, because they are a way to create jobs where you don’t need a $200k degree.” and applied technology innovation will be the focus for tenant recruiting efforts. Current plans see advanced manufacturing and R&D facilities occupying about half the space, with offices and entertainment/hospitality outlets making up the rest. Cheng says incorporating plenty of opportunities for interaction between these various uses is a key goal for designers. “You need to get people together, where they can hang out and talk,” he says. “You put buildings closer together, to something closer to an urban density, and you also have retail and entertainment, so it becomes, basically, a city or components of a city. And sustainability is a big piece of it too. You really want to be pedestrian-oriented, with connections to and from these districts.” While innovation districts often partner with research universities, AeroHub is gaining attention from high schools and middle schools in surrounding neighborhoods who see possible options for their students in the kinds of advanced manufacturing jobs the development’s tenants could create. “In all these neighborhoods, there’s a hope for new jobs,” Cheng says. “I think these innovation districts are a really exciting development, because they are a way to create jobs where you don’t need a $200,000 degree.”

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Unlike old-school research parks, the planned AeroHub development (named for the region’s historic— and ongoing—connection to the aviation industry) will cluster its manufacturing facilities, labs, offices and hospitality venues closely together. Emersion Design’s plans with its cheek-by-jowl building layout, resemble a college campus more than any traditional office or retail park. Again, as with other innovation districts, the aim is to encourage interaction between various buildings’ occupants and the advanced technologies they will be developing. AeroHub is hoped to be a boon to area high schools and technical schools, offering internship and employment options for both students and graduates.

CREATING A COMMUNITY

Among AeroHub’s planned natural amenities is a small lake, already onsite. While the project isn’t incorporating residential, it’s hoped that the planned density, along with restaurants and a conference center, will encourage area residents to consider the development as just another part of the larger community.

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MORE RETROFIT AND RE-USE TECHNOPÔLE ANGUSA MIXEDUSE GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD The development plan for the Technopôle Angus project in Montreal, by Provencher Roy Architects, has earned LEEDv4 Platinum certification for sustainable neighborhood design. As one of the first green neighborhoods in the world to be an employment hub, the Technopôle is proof that any private urban area can become an exemplary and truly sustainable living environment. Both an urban revitalization project and a living laboratory for sustainable development and social innovation, it’s located in the heart of a central residential district. The new mixed-use green neighborhood will transform a former industrial park into an urban village where businesses and families coexist in a vibrant, welcoming and environmentally responsible community.

A new neighborhood in Montreal will transform a former industrial park into an urban village where businesses and families can coexist.

Besides creating jobs, providing affordable housing and reintegrating the site into the neighborhood, the project, through financing generated by its density and mixed uses, will integrate green infrastructure, including an energy loop (40% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2010) and a collection system that reuses 95% of rainwater. The circulation within the site is free of automobiles and fully pedestrianized, while the landscaping promotes biodiversity, thus creating a network of comfortable, quality public spaces that, along with the new local businesses and easy access to alternative means of transport, will support a more sustainable lifestyle.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING COOPER CARRY is providing architecture, interior design and sustainability services to Alexandria Housing Development Corp.’s The Bloom and Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria, Va. Serving more than 600 homeless and formerly homeless individuals and families each year, the shelter supports the homeless in achieving sustainable independence. The mixed-use development will incorporate 97 affordable units. It will also have a 4000-sq.-ft. outdoor amenity courtyard. The Bloom will include 10 supportive housing micro units, as well as one, two and three bedroom units. The seven-story building is a two-level concrete podium structure, with five levels of wood construction on the upper floors. HISTORIC INTEGRITY Alden Park in Philadelphia, by Boddewyn Gaynor Architects, was built in 1926, and the apartment complex has been the home of luminaries such as Grace Kelly and Connie Mack. As part of a $60-million renovation, the new owners, L3C Capital Partners, replaced windows in every unit—over 7,000 windows in all—with Graham’s SR6700 Series windows, which deliver energy efficiency, while meeting the needs for historic integrity.

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Out of sight.

Bobrick’s privacy partitions eliminate sight lines between doors and stiles, and above and below panels.

Gap-Free interlocking design.

Max. Height doors and panels.

Sight lines between doors and stiles are an emerging sensitivity in restrooms. Our Gap-Free design is an integrated solution.

4 5/16" floor clearance vs 12", and 72" panel height vs 58". Specify Gap-Free and Max. Height for double the privacy.

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As we end each year, it’s our goal to compile a retrospective that will be meaningful and useful to our readers, highlighting notable projects, products and trends that jumped out at us as a staff, in order to point readers in the right direction for the new year. Of note were issues of acoustics and privacy, as well as health and environmental quality—of course—but clearly, we also saw a growing need to create uplifting and delightful spaces.

As a cross reference—even a confirmation of our observations—we include the products that intrigued readers the most in the pages of the magazine—the AP 50. In parsing these responses into digestible information, 80 we’ve broken said products into categories reflecting trends clearly on the minds of readers: thermal & moisture protection, acoustics, doors and partitions, surfaces, products for indoor-outdoor transitions, solar control, life safety, natural materials, cladding and lighting. We hope32the following, will indeed, deliver insights for 2019 and beyond.

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Protected by Thermafiber. Engineered by Sto. ®

Developed in collaboration with Owens Corning to fuse the acoustic, fire and thermal advantages of mineral wool with the design flexibility and performance of Sto exterior wall systems. Take a look inside StoTherm® ci Mineral wall systems: www.stocorp.com/mineral

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2018 RE TROSPEC T MESSAGE

TREND AFFORDABLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSTRUCTION

save the humans

Climate-Resilient Cities—and Planets— Might Start with Modularity

2018 has proven that nature is resilient, but people, not so much. In January, in the opening of the New + Improved section, I delved into the world of prognostication, trying to predict what trends might emerge this year. Upon conclusion of the exercise, the determination was that it was really The Year of I Don’t Know—as far as the AEC community accepting it doesn’t have all the answers, and that maybe it’s time to head back to school. Looking back, it was a good prophecy, as 2018 has certainly been a challenging year of unknowns. From a personal perspective, I lost a parent for the first time; our office experienced the premature passing of a colleague; and I involuntarily became walking proof of climate change when I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. As the Anthropocene age unfolds, ticks are able to move into places they could not survive before, explains Mary Beth Pfeiffer in the book, Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change. It reinforces, in my mind, why we are working to halt climate change—not only to save the earth, but humans, too. The perpetual uncertainty of the latter, and subsequent urbanization, sets the stage for many of the corrective trends the staff has identified. Who knows? If the overall community embraces these ideas, maybe they might help save us from ourselves.

In contemplating embedded energy, off-site fabrication is one way A/E/C companies can meet increasingly stringent energy codes, 2030 goals and net-zero requirements for new construction. Awareness of embedded energy is becoming a growing concern among many architects. There are many ways to address the issue ranging from the use of recycled materials, to sequestering it in materials like wood (see p. 52 ), to specifying low-carbon concrete mixes. Maximizing structural efficiency, and minimizing waste, are two other excellent strategies. As far as the latter, Chicagobased Skender is leveling up its innovative building and construction game by adding “manufacturer” to its shingle. Specifically the company is taking a futuristic look at prefabrication, and will, in fact, begin off-site manufacturing for a six-story, multifamily building in Chicago’s West Loop. “We’re (the

A/E/C community) the only designed industry in the world that doesn’t take advantage of manufacturing prefab,” says Tim Swanson, chief design officer of Chicago-based Skender. Digital tools and technology are available, and materials, like Kingspan's insulated panels, for instance, are improving with unprecedented speed, says Swanson. Vertical integration fuses design, manufacturing and construction into a single process that increases efficiency, shortens schedules, ensures consistent high quality and reduces costs. In fact, total project development costs are expected to be reduced by 10% to 20%. “After five or six years [of building this way] there will be no other option than for it to come out net zero or passive house,” says Swanson. “Every iteration will use less and less energy, and rely even less on existing power infrastructures.”

—Megan Mazzocco, senior editor

THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

EDITOR’S PICK

STEICOflex 036 is a flexible thermal insulation product made from wood. Its new fiber structure improves robustness and workability; it friction-fits to adjoining components; it’s easy to handle and doesn’t irritate skin; it provides excellent insulation properties in both winter and summer and it’s fully recyclable. Circle 422 STEICO STEICOfl ex 036 www.steico.com

The Whole Package

Three-In-One Barrier

Tight as a Zipper

Waterproof

A system of moisture protection products— including liquid and sheet flashing membranes, selfadhering and liquid waterproofing membranes, vapor barriers and air/ vapor and liquid moisture barriers—is designed to provide defense against moisture infiltration into a building envelope. Circle 421

The barrier system integrates gypsum sheathing, a water-resistive barrier and an air barrier. AquaKor Technology transforms the entire gypsum sheathing into a WRB-AB by integrating the fiberglass mat and gypsum core to form a monolithic, hydrophobic surface that blocks bulk water yet allows vapor to pass through. Circle 420

A revolutionary structural roof and wall system that streamlines weatherization with an integrated air and water-resistive barrier, the Zip System sheathing and tape by Huber Engineered Woods eliminates the need for a building wrap and additional exterior insulation. Circle 419

With its flagship product— a hot fluid-applied, rubberized asphalt—the waterproof membrane is thick, seamless, easy-to-detail and bonds directly to the substrate. Containing a minimum of 40% recycled content, the system is ideal for roof decks, plazas, vertical foundations, reflecting pools and other structures. Circle 418

W.R. MEADOWS PERMINATOR EVOH www.wrmeadows.com

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GEORGIA PACIFIC DensElement Barrier System www.denselement.com

HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS Zip System www.zipsystemrevolution.com

AMERICAN HYDROTECH Rubberized Asphalt www.hydrotechusa.com

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THERMAL DOORS, REDEFINED

ULTRA-NARROW STILE THERMAL ENTRANCE SYSTEM

MINIMAL SIGHTLINES,

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE

U.S. Patent 9,074,413

For the first time, all-glass aesthetics and full-frame thermal performance all in one entrance system. ENTICE® meets stringent energy codes and looks great doing it.

SUPPORTS HANDLE HARDWARE, INCLUDING PANIC DEVICES, ON 1" INSULATING GLASS

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“Entice solves the requirement for thermal performance and weather protection while maintaining an upscale look.”

“Best in Category - Openings”

— Architectural Record Product of the Year Awards

— Maria A. Gomez, Principal, GFF Architects

“Best Product for Retail” — Architectural Products Product Innovation Awards

“The cleanliness in lines is equaled by the sophistication of the hardware and performance.”

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Voted one of the TOP 50 products — Architectural Products

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A TIP OF THE HAT TO QUIET

A recognizable hat-shaped decorative pendant with excellent sound absorption capabilities, BuzziHat’s unique design combines an upholstered component with a metal shade. The upholstered foam body is available in a wide palette of color and fabric combinations; the metal shade and ring come in four finishes.

SOUND STRIKER

TREND ACOUSTICS

Acoustics are Integral to Wellbeing

InvisAcoustics Basics ceiling panels from Armstrong, are designed for exposed structure spaces. With an NRC of 0.75, they absorb 75% of the sound that strikes them.

Often the first thing cut from a budget, acoustic materials are often the first thing added back into a space once employees complain of loud and dysfunctional work environments.

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ACOUSTIC FLOORING

Building acoustics and room acoustics are two separate things, says BuzziSpace global acoustic ambassador, Daniel Verlooven (The company’s BuzziHat is featured above). Building acoustics neutralize the low frequencies and ambient noise associated with building-related mechanical

systems; but, often, the dynamics of room acoustics go unresolved. In additional to Verlooven’s acoustical mission, a main tenet of the WELL Building Standard is also bringing room acoustics to the forefront, ranking an individual’s acoustic comfort high in its list of user centered spaces.

ACOUSTICS

Building products can easily claim numerous accolades of their technologies, but the real proof of the pudding comes through end-user feedback. A great example of such well-vetted research is Johns Hopkins Hospital’s 90-day testing program of 20 resilient and non-carpet flooring products. Emerging from the pack was Ecore Commercial Flooring’s Terrain Rx, a rubber fusion-bonded to a contemporary, modern heterogeneous vinyl sheet surface, which reduces the risk of falls and delivers both sound control and comfort. Also testing well for durability, stain removal and clean-ability, JHH went on to install the product in 56 inpatient rooms at the Meyer Neuro & Rehab facility in Baltimore.

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Single Track Mind

Sound Solution

Aesthetic Acoustic

As pictured in Gensler’s Morristown, N.J. office, NanaWall’s single track system supports seamless glass panels configuration changes with no floor track required. The top-hung panels are energy efficient, and wind and water resistant. They ride within a single head track thereby opening up precious floor space. Circle 417

Acousti-Mat sound mats, paired with Maxxon Underlayment, reduces sound transmission through floors and adds fire resistance to woodframe construction. Systems can be specified to offer multiple levels of sound control, with compression strengths up to 5,500 psi. Circle 416

Envirocoustic wood-wool acoustic ceiling and wall panels are manufactured using just three ingredients: wood fiber, cement and water. The panels absorb sound to reduce echo and reverberation, and are available in many sizes and colors, and can be painted in a range of SonoKote colors. Circle 415

NANAWALL SYSTEMS Single Track System www.nanawall.com

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MAXXON Acousti-Mat/Maxxon Underlayment System www.maxxon.com

ACOUSTICAL SURFACES INC. Envirocoustic Panels www.acousticalsurfaces.com

The Michael Rizza Partition Closure System (PCSSeries) is the only vertical silicone compression seal and sound transmission dampener that’s molded into a single 100-ft. long length. The series is designed for vertical junctures and joints between the ends of partitions and curtainwalls and glazing for commercial buildings. The one-piece, bellowslike design consists of two hexagonal and two trapezoidal-shaped chambers that allow the seal to easily expand and contract The one-piece, bellows-like design consists of two hexagonal and two trapezoidal-shaped chambers that allow the seal to easily expand and contract within a ±0.5-in. range without the use of mechanical springs or parts. Circle 413 BALCO USA Michael Rizza Partition Closure System www.balcousa.com

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Architectural Metal Systems

We are problem solvers. We are a team of architects, industrial designers, engineers, and builders. We understand your vision and facilitate your project from concept to delivery. We provide elegant, structurally integrated panel solutions for balcony guard rails, fences, rain screens, canopies, parking garage screens, green screens, & more.

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T R E N D P R I VAC Y + N O I S E R E D U C T I O N

Privacy in the Age of Nomads The future workplace requires tools that equip nomadic work-forces for success in shared spaces, where productivity can rely heavily on comfort levels, including quiet and privacy. Now that people can pretty much work where they want , it’s time to pay attention to partitions and, at least, semi-enclosed public spaces. EDITOR’S PICK

The visual delight, acoustic privacy and demountable structure to the left represents a culmination of trends. Perhaps most compelling is the ability of a brick, glass and felt box to create the sense of arrival to a creative thinking and sharing zone. It also achieves a sense of together alone: a private sound, air and light chamber that from the outside appears transparent.

“The design [of Cove] explores the spatiality of personal space, expanding the notion of a simple chair in terms of function and materiality. Its compact form carves out a generous volume that provides a secluded space to eat, work or relax.” —Mike Holland, Head of Industrial Design, Foster + Partners

QUIET DOWN

Turf Design, MNML and creative director Scott Wilson teamed up to develop TURF, which offers Crease, a range of modular acoustic ceiling tiles. The Crease Ceiling System is a series of drop-ceiling products; the panels are designed with a magnet that snaps to the underside of a tee grid. Crease can be attached directly under pre-existing tiles while also obscuring the tee grid itself. Specially designed vented tiles allow for HVAC features, and felt can be cut out in the field to accommodate flush light fixtures and sprinkler heads. Visit www.mnml.com or Circle 412

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The Cove lounge chair, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, and designed by Foster + Partners, is suitable for public lounges, even reception areas, and has been designed to function as part of a cloud-like cluster of chairs. The ribs of cushion at the back of the chair extend in places to form ridges, which can be used as armrests. Visit www.poltronafrau.com or Circle 411

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MOVABLE WALLS

Overlay by Birsel+Seck for Herman Miller are movable walls that can be used to create freestanding rooms, give shape to open or divide areas. It can create an enclosed meeting space—complete with a door. Visit www.birselplusseck.com or Circle 410

With the open office becoming a rampant trend, it’s especially critical to account for areas where people can put their heads down, so to speak, in concentration. Carefully considered partitions offer one strategy. That said, there are three reasons getting partitions right pays off: 1) First is light: you may illuminate a partition with LEDs or natural light, or perforate it for a play of light and shadow; 2) Partitions deliver a sense of unity, even transparency, in design while still providing

a level of privacy determined by its materiality— which can range from felt to glass, metal or even stone; 3) Partitions easily adapt to the rapidly changing nature of our tech-based existences: when organizations change, merge or restructure, partitions can form new departments quickly and efficiently. One example of a particularly effective partition is Herman Miller’s Overlay system, designed by Birsel + Seck (pictured above). Unveiled at NeoCon, its movable walls can be

DOORS + OPENINGS

used to create free-standing rooms, give shape to open spaces or simply divide areas. A three-sided workspace can create a designated niche, or four Overlay walls can create an enclosed meeting space—complete with a door. Overlay frees up time and funds in an office renovation budget: two people can move it in two hours; and at $350 a linear sq. ft., it is half the cost of demountable walls.

PARTITIONS

Minimal Sight Lines

Automatic for the People

Seamless Storefronts

One Stop Shop

Partitions for Braves

Pristine Privacy

Created to exceed building code requirements while maintaining an elegant appearance, the Entice Series Entrance System supports handle hardware with a “floating on air” appearance. Accommodating 1-in. insulating glass, it meets ASHRAE 90.1 Air infiltration and Thermal Performance Requirements. Circle 409

The ComfortDrive automated, self-driving panel system offers users convenience with dynamic opening and closing speeds of up to 30-ft. per minute; panels can be moved to a variety of individually pre-programmed positions under full automatic control via a user-friendly touchpad. Circle 408

The Frameless GlassWall creates a physical barrier without any obstruction of visual sightlines. Slimline top and bottom rails eliminate the need for vertical frame members, with no need for floor tracks. Multiple glass options are available, along with handle and locking choices and in-line or hinged pass doors. Circle 407

Featuring commercial partitions, washroom accessories and lockers, ASI offers fully-integrated designed, engineered and manufactured solutions, including no-gap partitions. ASI systems are designed to work together and ideal for locker rooms, schools, fitness clubs, corporate settings, hospitality establishments. Circle 406

Embracing the durability and longevity offered by Endurant’s BioPrism solid surface toilet partitions, Populous specified the system inside the Atlanta Braves’ SunTrust Park. The non-porous surfaces protect against mold and mildew, and the partitions lend a sharp aesthetic. Circle 405

As things edge toward universal design, Scranton’s full height Aria toilet partitions enhance privacy. They feature overlapping edges and continuousedge mounted hinges and floor-mounted side panels. Each system is available with 17 different door designs, seven panel designs and 27 colors and textures. Circle 404

HUFCOR Frameless GlassWall www.hufcor.com

ASI STORAGE SYSTEMS Commercial Accessories www.asigroup.us

CR LAURENCE Entice Entrance System www.crlaurence.com

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MODERNFOLD Comfort Drive www.modernfold.com

INPRO BioPrism Solid Surface Toilet Partitions www.inpro.com

SCRANTON PRODUCTS Aria Partitions www.scrantonproducts.com

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PUSH THE EDGE

Inside, Holl used bamboo, which he believes works well with the KAPILUX material. “Practicing architects need to try to take advantage of all the new materials and technologies and see what light can do with them. We’re in a time now that we have access to a wide range of very exciting possibilities when it comes to daylight,” says Holl.

BRAVE NEW WORLD

At Maggie’s Cancer Center in London, Steven Holl experimented with color inserts in a new material, KAPILUX T with Copper Expanded Metal Insert from Okalux—a kind of insulating glass with a capillary inlay that he says makes it look like “polar bear hair” that filters the light in a very diffuse way. Holl sandblasted the finish so the exterior looked more silky, soft and matte. Between the layers of glass, Holl used sheets of copper to create what he calls a new kind of stained glass that’s much more economical.

STUNNING SURFACES

STANDOUT STONE

The 2017 Grande Pinnacle Award winner is the Lobby Feature Wall made of natural stone at 520 W 28th St. in NYC. It is a futuristic condominium building envisioned and designed by late renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Extending 34-ft. across the lobby, and accented by a complementary floor design, the dramatic three-dimensional feature wall artfully showcases the graceful, undulating curves found in nature. Circle 403 PORT MORRIS TILE & MARBLE www.portmorristile.com

Transformative

Hung Up On You

Fun and Functional

Flexible woven metal fabrics from GKD offer beautiful aesthetics and a high level of technical precision. The fabric solutions, as pictured here at this elegantlydesigned parking garage, are environmentally friendly and transform ordinary façades into a sensory experience. Circle 402

Acrovyn wall protection, covering, panels and door products integrate seamlessly into any interior. Featuring a creative palette of designer colors, simulated patterns and custom imagery, the line features new trim and panel edge options, and dimensional flexibility, in a simplified mounting system. Circle 401

Increasing its line of high-performance polymer floors, Stonhard adds Liquid Elements, described as artfully board floors. Offering UV stability, sound dampening and ergonomic design, the seamless, resilient floors are available in unique finishes, colors and one-of-a-kind handcrafted designs. Circle 400

GKD METAL FABRICS Helix 12 www.gkdmetalfabrics.com

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES Acrovyn Wall Protection www.c-sgroup.com

STONHARD Liquid Elements Refl ect Series www.stonhard.com

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T R E N D “C O O L” S U R FA C E S A N D F I N I S H E S

Cool is the Rule: Office Amenities Become Necessities In compiling the annual AP 50, the products intriguing readers often reflect trends—stricter energy codes, desire for healthier spaces, etc.— but universally, “cool” products always draw the most interest. It’s no surprise designers are attracted to coollooking products—aren’t we all? But amid a tight labor market, “cool” office design has become a business essential. In an attempt to attract and win talent, companies are implementing everything from fit, active, user-centered work-places, to on-premise happy hours replete with in-house bars that include automatic faucets and taps that stream everything from seltzer water to beer. Functional office cafés, inviting social gathering spaces, curated objects, intimate lounges and fully-loaded kitchens—once thought of as amenities—have become key design features in highly competitive industries. Case in point, the editors of Crain’s Chicago Business curated the best offices in Chicago. The winner, Gary Lee Partners, not surprisingly, is an interior design firm that prides itself on creating a sophisticated, classy aesthetic that celebrates the uniqueness of every client, including itself.

COOL OFFICE DESIGN

MARWEN BUILDING, CHICAGO

The winner of Crain Chicago Business’ “best offices in Chicago, feature was Gary Lee Partners—an interior design firm that prides itself on creating a timeless aesthetic that celebrates the uniqueness of every client.

Located at the top of the Marwen Building, its office boasts a classic loft style with timber beams and exposed brick juxtaposed with high-end craft, such as a luxe daybed from Chai Ming Studios, lacquered cabinets and the studio’s own high-end furnishings.

Create Your Own Floors

Seamless Transitions

Green Veneer

Long Live Coatings

Blocking the Scene

Forbo’s new Marmoleum Modular collection offers sustainable linoleum tiles in wood, concrete, stone, marble and embossed designs in various sizes. Architects can mix and match materials, sizes and colors, thereby creating their own imaginative designs. Circle 399

The glass-reinforced cast rock panels with a plant-based foam core, work in multiples to create a continuous wall. The steel-reinforced joints interlock to ensure accurate alignment. Their size (32 in. × 32 in.) is designed to result in less waste in off-cuts; new EZ-Seam versions require no seaming. Circle 398

Unveiled at the Dallas Market “Innovation Petting Zoo,” Green Blade veneers from Fib and Co use banana leaf agri-waste to create a furniture-grade veneer that looks like real exotic wood but doesn’t deplete old growth tropical forests. Circle 397

Engineered for longterm performance, lowVOC Spartacote coating systems are designed to meet the needs of the most high-traffic environments. Available in clear gloss or pigmented, the sealer/finish coating is applied in single or multiple coats and can be installed in a day. Circle 396

Glass blocks provide impressive design capabilities and boast a range of desirable characteristics, including fire resistance, soundproofing, light control and mechanical reinforcement. The blocks’ diffusing capabilities minimize direct light in favor of homogeneous, diffused effects. Circle 395

LATICRETE Spartacote www.laticrete.com

SEVES GLASS BLOCK Technology Line Blocks www.sevesglassblock.com

FORBO FLOORING Marmoleum Modular www.forboflooringna.com

MODULAR ARTS Interlocking Rock www.modulararts.com

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WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE

Blurring the lines between workplace and home base is Gensler’s design for Etsy’s 200,000-sq.-ft. facility. The living-room like spaces and intimate niches celebrate the art of making, expressing the narrative of Etsy’s journey. Key elements of the design introduce greenery, and authentically locally sourced materials in all spaces. The result is a series of cozy environments and task-oriented creative zones for employees to choose from based on individual needs, shifting tasks and responsibilities, and organic daily schedules.

Project: Etsy Headquarters Location: Brooklyn, N.Y.C. Architect: Gensler

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INDOOR/OUTDOOR

Versatile Wall System U-Cara is a multi-face system boasting an extensive collection of fascia panels for landscape walls and the like. Easily hung on the Sure Track backer, the blocks provide a dimensionally accurate structure. Multiple shapes and sizes are available, as are various EnduraColor finishes in smooth or pitched faces. Circle 394 UNILOCK U-Cara www.unilock.com

Perfect Pairing

Support System

Many Looks, Many Uses

LiveWall’s modular planter box system is helping Whole Foods make a statement at its new Midwest flagship store—the exterior of the 75,000-sq.-ft. outlet is wrapped on three sides with a green wall featuring more than 5000 plants. The planter boxes are supported by a rail system with integrated irrigation. Circle 393

Contemporary Clad doors pair aluminum exterior construction with wood interiors to provide both durability and good looks. Narrow stiles and thick panels create clean lines and increased thermal performance, and fully concealed locking mechanisms eliminate the need for surfacemounted flush bolts. Circle 392

Pedestal roof deck supports are manufactured with 20% post-industrial recycled materials. The Versadjust, Level.It and ScrewJack series create level decks over sloped surfaces, elevating and supporting wood tiles, concrete pavers and site furnishings. Circle 391

The porcelain pavers can be used for any type of outdoor flooring, being hard-wearing, anti-slip, and weather-resistant. Designed for quick and easy installation, the pavers can be installed on or above grade with many installation methods, creating seamless transitions from one area to another. Five collections are available. Circle 390

LIVEWALL Modular Planter Box www.livewall.com

Contemporary Clad Doors www.lacantinadoors.com

Vertical Gardening

EDITOR’S PICK

WORK, LEARN OUTSIDE

Oftentimes, the landscape is overlooked as a productivity zone, reminds Kirt Martin, vice president of design and marketing for Landscape Forms. It turns out that making underutilized space into a setting for action is typically a more economical investment. Landscape Forms latest collaboration with Kem Studios has precipitated the Upfit system to create productive outdoor destinations such as a classroom, a social hub or contemplation space, in the landscape; what’s more is that these spaces may prove more effective locations for the tasks at hand. The adaptive structure is a kit of parts to create essentially outdoor rooms with 100% naturally ventilated spaces equipped with power, light and semi-private partitions constructed from green walls, write-on boards or colorful glass. A louvered roof provides shading and transforms to provide shelter during precipitation. Third party accessories, such as fans, lighting and flat screens, may be integrated into the powered units. Circle 389 LANDSCAPE FORMS Upfit www.landscapeforms.com

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BISON INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS Versadjust, Level.It ScrewJack www.bisonip.com

HANOVER PAVERS Porcelain Pavers www.hanoverpavers.com

TREND INDOOR/OUTDOOR

Free-Range Employees and ‘Landscrapers’ Spur an Opportunity to Return to Biophilia Sometimes working from anywhere can mean working from nowhere; specifically, immersed in nature. And as companies arrive at offering a connected campus, employees may enjoy Wi-Fi inside or outside. “There’s no reason people can’t work outside on a nice enough day with a robust connection to the network,” says Gensler’s Dean Strombom. That said, the bulk of outdoor furniture has been designed to suit public parks or high-end hotel or hospitality applications, and sometimes for that reason, employees in corporate settings don’t feel like they appear productive enough to warrant setting up a laptop outside. “We noticed that people avoid tables with umbrellas over them,” observes Landscape Forms’ Kirt Martin, head of marketing and design for the landscape furniture team that create the GO Outdoor table. Brands like Landscape Forms are redefining the landscape as part of the productivity zone. “You are happier being more connected to nature,” says Gensler’s Strombom. “At best now, architects provide a view, but as technology improves, you’ll be able to work anywhere you want to work.”

Landscape Forms’ wildly successful GO Outdoor table suggests that employees benefit from immersion in the great outdoors, and organizations making a deliberate investment in occupants’ mental acuity are selecting campus settings and locations accessible to nature. A study published in Environment and Behavior magazine explains why: it suggests that biophilia—things like dynamic light, views of nature and even being able to work outside—make us feel good and think better; however, the study found significantly less benefits for brains captive to technology. The study’s results suggest that we may only experience benefits of biophilia at its source, and focusing on dynamic natural phenomena is one of the best uses of your time. So whether you’re located in a landscraper on a corporate campus or a bountifully botanical “Boscolo Verticale,” paying attention to nature pays off.

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From a corporate perspective, creating outdoor settings are the least expensive places to invest on a per sq. ft. basis, yet such spaces are critical to the human experience and to people.

Four on the Floor The Quattro series of pavers is available in 10 standard colors, and its custom four-color blending capability offers myriad design possibilities. All 10 standard colors are available in four different finishes: blasted, unblasted, slate and woodgrain. The pressed concrete pavers come in thicknesses between 2 in. and 4 in. and weigh 24 lbs to 48 lbs per sq. ft., depending on thickness. Circle 388 TECTURA DESIGNS Quattro www.tecturadesigns.com

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The SCW3000 Series of windows and terrace doors is designed around a 3-in. frame engineered to maintain a narrow sightline profile while facilitating the structural needs of large window openings and maintaining the historic integrity required for landmark properties. It is available for awning, hopper, casement and fixed applications, as well as floating vent fenestrations common in historic buildings. The new series, which replaces the SCW 2500 Series, boasts sound transmission ratings up to 45 STC and 36 OITC (without the need for an acoustic interior panel) and thermal values ranging from 0.23 to 0.31 U-values. Circle 387

ST. CLOUD WINDOW SCW3000 Series www.stcloudwindow.com

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“BEST IN CLASS” Higher Education

Kent State University CAED Building

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T R E N D A L L-I N O N V I E W S A N D N AT U R A L L I G H T

Circadian Health in Daylighting and Views Daylighting, as a means to energy reduction, is obvious. What’s not so obvious is its scientific role in improved productivity and health, notably in helping to trigger a circadian response for better sleep. That said, from an architectural perspective, beyond biophilic views, daylight can be a critical factor for wayfinding and helping people flow through a space with ease.

Zumtobel Group_Airport Oslo_5_CREDIT: © Ivan Brodey

A lack of circadian health, or disruption to the natural sleep cycle correlates to causing certain cancers. When occupants are bathed in adequate natural light during the day (measured with Melanopic Lux calculations), it ensures a good night’s rest. It’s also important to ensure light pollution does not disrupt the overnight sleep cycle. In addition to office settings, circadian lighting and daylighting design is also desirable at transportation hubs. Daylighting not only provides a comfortable space, it helps reset the body’s clock. Curtis Fentress, principal in charge of design at Fentress Architects in Denver adds that using daylighting is critical to wayfinding and helps people flow through a space with ease. “It is a [natural] physiological way for plants and people to behave,” says Fentress.

SOLAR CONTROL

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Perforated Panels

Shady Solution

Shading: Colorful Couple

As pictured here at the Freelon Group/ Perkins+Will designed NCCA Brite Lab in Durham, N.C., metal panels from Atas’ Gaten Series clad the North Carolina Central University biotech facility. The 6-in. short rib perforated aluminum panels can be installed either on solid substrate or open framing. Circle 386

SheerWeave solar screen fabrics provide a variety of solar heat-reduction options for use in commercial and residential window-shade applications, for both interior and exterior use. The fabrics provide a range of lighttransmittance levels, up to total blackout, and a number of color and patterning options also are available. Circle 385

Duo-Gard’s engineering expertise meets 3form translucent panels to expanded design options for exterior canopies, vertical glazing systems, shelters and economical outdoor structures with high performance aesthetics. Unveiled at AIA, Duo-Gard is now offering its award-winning Sleekline canopies with 3form panels in 92 colors. Circle 384

ATAS INTERNATIONAL Gaten Series www.atas.com

PHIFER SheerWeave Solar Screen Fabrics www.phifer.com

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Daylight design at Oslo Airport Zumtobel’s lighting solution in Oslo Airport’s Terminal 2 creates unparalleled visitor experiences. ZGS installed intelligent lighting controls and emergency lighting systems to go alongside 21,200 LED luminaires from Thorn and Zumtobel and various components from Tridonic. Lighting controls ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency in regulating the large number of luminaires in the 117,000-sq.-meter terminal, saving up to 82% energy. The ZGS systems adapt the lighting in line with the natural daylight situation monitored by the Skyscanner device mounted on the roof. It constantly checks the current lighting conditions and sends this information to the LITENET lighting management system to enable the best combination of artificial light and daylight–in terms of intensity and color temperature.

DUO-GARD Sleekline www.duo-gard.com

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T R E N D H E A LT H A N D L I F E S A F E T Y

Safely Managing and Negotiating Tall Towers As urban skyscrapers continue to soar, transportation to, and within such towers, must be addressed, as must fire and life-safety issues, not the least of which involve product materiality and code compliance. Population models indicate our major cities will only continue to become more dense, meaning the only way to go, basically, is up. In turn, it is clear that the definition of urban mobility must be revisited to address such demographic changes, be it transportation not only to buildings, but also within. Along these lines, the Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats (CTBUH), in its 2018 Tall Building Awards, cited ThyssenKrupp and its rope-less elevator, MULTI, as the CTBUH Tall Building Innovation Award winner. The multidirectional building transport system allows architects to build cities to maximum density while offering equitable access to sky gardens and parks. CTBUH called out a number of other innovations. One of the runners up—the American Copper Buildings on Manhattan’s East Side (pictured on the opposite page), features a nifty sky bridge, which is not only entertaining, and convenient in inclement weather, it saves time at rush hours, when conventional vertical transport becomes congested.

Finally, and unfortunately, as experienced in London with the conflagration of the 24-story Grenfell Tower—which put a spotlight on combustible cladding—as well as the wild fires devastating California, fire protection, life safety and secure means of exiting buildings, are measures that cannot be overlooked. In fact, material fire retardants was a hot topic at Greenbuild, as notable institutions, including Kaiser Permanante and Harvard, have made it known they will no longer accept materials clad with traditional, but red-listed, chemically based retardants. In attempting to still meet the requirements of NFPA 701, shading manufacturer Draper, in concert with Mermet, debuted GreenScreen Nature Fabric, a fiberglass-based mock-leno weave developed by Mermet’s Francebased parent company. Note a number of other fire-protective and fire-resistive products called out by the readers below. With MULTI, multiple cabins travel up one shaft and down another in a continuous loop, much like a circular train system on a vertical plane. The only visible difference to passengers is that the doors open every 15 to 30 seconds, despite having fewer shafts than conventional elevators.

CODES AND LIFE SAFETY

Fire-Rated Sheathing

Volumes of Knowledge

Fire-Rated Infill Panels

Safety First

Sheathing pairs an ignition-resistant pyrotite coating with OSB panels to create a fire-rated sheathing suitable for interior and exterior wall assemblies and roof deck applications. The panels eliminate the need for an extra gypsum layer, and offers an Exposure 1 classification. Circle 383

With more than 5800 pages featuring thousands of specifications, from certified products to precise details on firerated designs, assemblies and fire-stopping systems, UL’s Fire Resistance Directories are the most comprehensive fire resistance resource available. Circle 382

Meeting or exceeding ASTM E84 standards for Class A frame spread and smoke development, Mapes' infill panels come in a variety of substrates including cement board, corrugated plastic, gypsum board, tempered hardboard and solid plastic. Circle 381

Meeting OSHA rooftop protection requirements, the Saf-T-Rail is an easyto-install retrofit safety rail system. The system can be installed on all existing hatches with cap railings and offers a 5-year warranty. Circle 380

MAPES INDUSTRIES Infill Panels www.mapespanels.com

Saf-T-Rail www.milcorinc.com

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing www.lpcorp.com

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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES Fire Resistance Directories www.ul.com

“We have been getting requests for products with a limited number of ingredients. Having GreenScreen Nature in our arsenal helps us provide designers with a product that has a limited number of material ingredients and satisfies sustainable building design.” —Jeff Miller, Solar Control Product Manager, Draper

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SKYBRIDGE SENSATION

Earning international attention and praise for its boldly unconventional architecture, SHoP Architects is turning heads with its 3-story, all-glass skybridge linking the dual American Copper Buildings on Manhattan’s East Side. As the city’s highest skybridge, and the first to be built in close to 80 years, the bridge is clad in Glas Trösch metallic shimmering glass. Suspended 300 ft. in the air, and connected to the towers at the 41st and 48th story, the Skybridge houses 60,000 sq. ft. of amenities, including a lap pool with gorgeous views. With an architectural flourish, one of the towers is set approximately seven degrees off the other. Consequently, the skybridge also works to visually bind the buildings together. “It creates a moiré pattern that radiates from the bridge, so that when the bridge hits the façade, it reads like a radial pattern that comes out from the bridge,” stated Gregg Pasquarelli, partner, SHoP Architects in a New York real estate news article in the January 2018 issue of The Real Deal.

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T R E N D U S E O F WO O D + N AT U R A L M AT E R I A L S

Carbon Sequestering and Becoming Carbon-Neutral According to the Energy Information Administration, about 40% of the energy consumed in the U.S. in 2015 went directly or indirectly to operating buildings. If you add embodied carbon—the energy/emissions from materials and construction—that number jumps to almost 50%. Since it was discovered that the polar ice caps are melting at a faster rate than first believed, carbon is a hot topic. As carbon taxing grows stricter abroad, the popularity of carbon-sequestering mass timber products and construction is growing throughout Europe and Asia. In North America, the conversation about all-wood construction is becoming ever more imminent in the face of rising steel tariffs. Some architects and developers have already adopted tall timber construction in the pursuit of carbon-neutral buildings. T3, a tall timber building concept from Hines, designed by DLR Group, is the figurehead for timber, transit and technology-based development. Another descriptor that could also be connected to the T3 title is ‘tactical,’ in that these tall timber towers are coming online at a time when high-tech companies and other progressive organizations are thinking outside conventional glass and steel boxes toward sustainably integrating high-rise living and working, into active urban lifestyles. Following the success of its first T3 building in Minneapolis, a second location is rising on Chicago’s Goose Island, and this fall, a T3 trifecta will occur in Midtown Atlanta. Construction of the heavy timber towers have been quick and efficient—and fragrant, says Steve Cavanaugh, Design Lead for DLR Group’s Hines Chicago projects. “It is the best-smelling construction site you’ll ever be at, and the building does smell really good.”

PROJECT: RIVERWALK DETROIT

The T3 West Midtown includes workspaces and common social areas as well as 15,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail space, a fitness center and rooftop lounge. It has been named the first Wired Certified Platinum New Development in Atlanta and will provide tenants with first-rate connectivity.

WOOD

Peaks and Valleys

Better Connections

Coming Up Roses

Sustainably Sourced

Frameworks are customizable, configurable aluminum beams for signature wall and ceiling designs, and include threaded rods, Unistrut supports or aircraft cables for lower visibility. The precisioncut elements can be used to create peaks, valleys, angles, walls and screens. Circle 379

Design and build better stick-frame roofs with the Three-Connector Roof System, which includes LSSJ adjustable jack hangers, HHRC hip-ridge connectors and LPU rafter hangers. The connectors allow for easier creation of cathedral ceilings, hip rafters and other unique interior spaces and exterior rooflines. Circle 378

Ideal for cabinetry, casework, wall panels and furniture, Roseburg SkyPly hardwood plywood is UL GREENGUARD certified, CARB ULEF Exempt, LEED v4 Credit Supported and FSC Certified. With a large selection of veneers and cores, SkyPly hardwood features RediFinish, a UV coat that protects it from scratches. Circle 377

Patented Kebony technology is an environmentally friendly process, which modifies sustainably sourced softwoods by heating the wood with a bio-based liquid. By polymerizing the wood’s cell wall, softwoods permanently take on the attributes of tropical hardwood, including highdurability and dimensional stability. Circle 376

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE Three-Connector Roof System www.strongtie.com

ROSEBURG SkyPly www.roseburg.com

KEBONY Modified Wood www.kebony.com

HUNTER DOUGLAS High Profi le Series Frameworks hunterdouglasarchitectural.com

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According to the AIA, using agricultural products that sequester carbon can make a big impact on the embodied carbon in a project. Wood may first come to mind, but you can also consider options like straw or hemp insulation, which are annually renewable.

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NON-INDUSTRIAL, INDUSTRIAL

WOWING WITH ENGINEERED WOOD

Inspired by an aging barn nearby and the owner’s desire for a pleasant work environment, amid a campus of windowless concrete warehouses, the low-slung building’s overt yet elegant use of exposed timbers combines with an all-glass façade along its long north-facing elevation, a concert of sound-absorbing materials, and an expansive landscaped courtyard to deliver the goods.

The 175-ft.-long main section of the building is punctuated by dramatic and exposed, 68-ft.-long glulam trusses, enabling a column-free interior. Clerestory windows along the southern wall, shielded by deep overhangs to limit heat gain, balance the light from the glass façade.

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Project: Washington Fruit & Produce Co. Headquarters Location: Yakima, Wash Architect: Graham Baba Architects

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TREND CLADDING

Urban Reuse and Renovation While cities occupy just 3% of global land area, by 2050 they will be home to two-thirds of the world’s inhabitants. At a time of unprecedented densification, cities across the world must leverage technology to create consensus and equitably improve urban life. The increasing need for housing and office space in Pittsburgh has lead to the master-planned revitalization of Hazelwood Green, an emerging mixed-use neighborhood. Formerly home to 17,000 residents, the anemic borough reveals an economically challenged community of 5000. A major landmark on the former brownfield site is the skeletal structural remains of Mill 19, a 100 ft. × 1200-ft. superstructure of the former LTV Steel Building. This forms a 270,000-sq.-ft. campus for three high-profile tenants: Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Initiative, the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, and Catalyst Connections, all will build underneath the super-structure. Going forward, the surrounding site plans to attract up to 8 million additional square feet of commercial, light industrial and low-density residential development

throughout the next 20 years. Home-buying assistance and workforce development programs ensure socio-economic sustainability for current residents; a public transport link, planned between Hazelwood and neighboring boroughs, promotes mobility, and district-wide energy and water infrastructure harness for long-term environmental sustainability. Rebecca Flora, Hazelwood Green’s project director, and Katrina Flora, special projects manager at ReMake Group note, every part of this project is about sustainability—from environmental to socioeconomic. “And we’re doing it so it’s not just a oneoff, but can affect the market.” REBORN FROM THE ASHES

The remains of LTV Steel’s defunct mill in Pittsburgh, now form an interesting skeleton for a trio of private manufacturing research initiatives that will be constructed beneath the superstructure.

CLADDING

While the entire exterior is a glass curtainwall system, only 40% is transparent to the interior, yet it still allows light to penetrate far into the interior.

Photo: Nic Lehoux

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The design team for the retrofit of this 1970s-era Portland, Ore., federal office building, SERA architects and Cutler Anderson Architects, went “vertical” with the vegetated roof concept, using Cutler’s distinctive façade screen as a clear path for vines to grow. The 18-story, 512,474-sq.-ft. building underwent a major transformation four decades after it was originally built. Specially shaped vertical aluminum reeds on one side of the building provide not only shading but also a structure for deciduous vines to grow up the lower portion of the building. This scheme resulted in an organic feel for the building, connecting it to the ground and surrounding landscaping, giving the impression that the edifice is growing out of the ground itself. The plants were carefully selected for their resilience, natural beauty, tolerance to drought and hardiness. They also provide an ever-changing skin that alters its look based on the season, flashing fall colors, bursting with green in spring and summer, it even allows extra light to penetrate the building in winter when the leaves are diminished—an especially welcome phenomenon in the often-gray Pacific Northwest.

Enduring Façade

Wooden Appearance

High-Profile Tile

A combination of materials, finishes, shapes and textures provide freedom to design with the Wall Panel System. Customizable, the system eliminates the need for joint sealants and gaskets, and is 100% recyclable. System can't delaminate since it’s not made from a laminated or composite material. Circle 375

Wood Series fiber cement panels bring the warmth of wood without any of that material’s maintenance requirements. The panels are rot-, insect- and faderesistant and can be easily paired with other exterior cladding materials. Circle 374

The collection includes four metal tile profiles offering an alternative to roll-formed panel-style cladding. The stamped tiles can be applied to roof or wall installations and are offered in four styles: Flat, Cupped, Diamond and TS. The interlocking tiles are formed using tooling to create a uniform cladding solution. Circle 373

DRI-DESIGN Wall Panel System www.dri-design.com

NICHIHA Wood Series Panels www.nichiha.com

PETERSEN Precision Series Tiles www.pac-clad.com

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1909 Worcester Boys Tr ade School Built in 1909, the vocational school sat vacant for years before The Architectural Team preserved this part of Worcester’s history, creating a modern use for the structure and helping infuse some vitality to the town.

Decking on Its Side

Expressive Exteriors

Composite Clapboards

Design your Passion

Cladding With Culture

Spirited Siding

AZEK decking may now be used as cladding. Each collection features a natural, wood-like aesthetic and is resistant to mold, mildew and moisture damage. With its stain, scratch and insect resistance it is a low maintenance, longlasting cladding. Circle 372

Trespa Meteon is a cladding panel is a high-pressure compact laminate that is comprised of a blend of natural fibers and thermosetting resins; it features Electron Beam Curing Technology. The Lumen collection includes eight colors with three enlivening finishes dubbed Diffuse, Specular and Oblique. Circle 371

ICON composite cladding is formulated from a thermoset, polyurethane material that bears the appearance of natural wide-cedar planks while offering significant moisture, rot and insect resistance. The boards are lighter, and more flexible than fiber cement or real cedar, and are designed for easy installation. Circle 370

Supporting energyefficient, aesthetic façade designs, Shildan offers terracotta rainscreen and sunscreen products. Building teams often solicit Shildan’s experienced input early in the design process. Custom colors and shapes are also available to meet each project’s unique design intent. Circle 369

Cultured Stone’s manufactured stone veneer brings the beauty of natural stone in both exterior and interior applications. A broad range of shapes and shades is available, from tumbled river-stone looks to sleek, streamlined ledgestone styles. Circle 368

The Aspyre Collection combines two product lines: Aspyre Collection’s thick distinctive profiles of Artisan siding paired with the smooth, geometric Reveal Panel System, allows architects and builders to create highperforming designs that range from traditional to ultra-modern. Circle 367

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TRESPA Meteon Lumen Collection www.trespa.com

CERTAINTEED ICON www.certainteed.com

SHILDAN USA Rainscreens and Sunscreens www.shildan.com

CULTURED STONE Manufactured Stone Veneer www.culturedstone.com

JAMES HARDIE Aspyre Collection www.azek.com

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TREND VISUAL DELIGHT

Secret Life of LEDs: Art in Architecture LEDs are being integrated into building design, and with that, are adding an unexpected splash of art and color to otherwise conventional surfaces.

It’s clear why circadian lighting has become an important aspect of healthy buildings “but what about color?” posits Laura Guido Clark, founder of Love Good Color, a company based on the idea that color is critical to the human experience. Clark’s passions in pre-med and interior design lead her to realize the magnitude of color’s impact, and to develop color research that bridges the gap between seeing and feeling. “Color is more than visual, it activates all of our senses,” says Clark, and designers should have a mastery of color that allows them to use color as a tool to communicate and express ideas emotionally and intuitively. The maturation of color LEDs are becoming tastefully provocative in the built environment. Off-the-shelf products can be used as luminous surfaces for walls, floors or even artfully illuminated structures; in fact, multi-colored lighting is serving as a way to re-invent historical buildings, or activate new buildings’ façades as landmarks in place-making.

LIGHTING

EDITOR’S PICK

LEDS: ILLUMINATING ART

Enter the Ring

LED Tile System

Lightstyle Choice

The circumference of the Zynn Metal Ring suspended luminaire has a cross-section of just 1.25-in. and features a seamless aluminum housing for a clean-lined appearance. The fixture is available in diameters ranging from 2 ft., up to 5 ft. Circle 366

Cooledge offers a luminous panel system that allows a building to be illuminated by its façade rather than simply projecting light onto structures. The technology recently won the recognition of the Darc Awards and Light Middle East for top outdoor lighting product of the year. Circle 365

Offering an array of recessed, track and surface lighting solutions, Prescolite’s portfolio includes downlight, adjustable and wall wash lighting products. Fixtures include an open, regressed and flush-mount lens; sloped ceiling standard cut; and standard and shielded wall wash, among others. Circle 364

SPI LIGHTING Zynn Metal Ring www.spilighting.com

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COOLEDGE Luminous Panel System www.cooledgelighting.com

PRESCOLITE/HUBBELL Lighting Solutions www.hubbelllighting.com

At an interiors scale, wallcovering wizard, Meystyle, launched Parallel Perception, its next collection of illuminated wallpaper. The world’s first OLED wallcoverings is a synthesis of technical precision and creative genius with a design alchemy of a contemporary minimalist expression that echoes the foundations of art deco. The scale of the patterns, colors and proportions of light to field, makes these wallcoverings emerge no less than exquisite works of modern art. Circle 363 MEYSTYLE Parallel Perception www.meystyle.com

150 N. RIVERSIDE

(Above) At the confluence of the three branches of the Chicago River—in the lobby of the building dubbed the “pedestal,” which houses the city’s newest Hyatt—a curated local art installation helps create an inviting public space that expands the urban domain. The vibrant video installation animates and blends art, visible inside and out. Comprised of 93 independent LED blades at staggered heights to break up the horizon line, the 22-ft. tall and 150-ft. long media display is the largest public art installation in the city. According to James Goettsch, founding partner of Goettsch Partners, the project’s architect, the artwork, a wellspring of unique digital content that provides an engaging pedestrian experience, maximizes the relationship between value and cost.

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TREX COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS Railing Systems www.trexcommercial.com

With the acquisition of SC Railing, Trex Commercial Products expands its already large decorative commercial railing system product offerings. Considering itself as more than just a fabricator, Trex makes itself available to partner with project teams from conceptual designs all the way through installation. Circle 362

Dream Up Any Creation Ultima Create! ceiling systems allow designers to transfer custom artwork onto acoustical ceiling panels. With up to 0.75 NRC and 35 CAC, it is Class A fire-rated and made of 76% recycled content. Available in three tile sizes: square lay-in, beveled tegular and vector. Circle 361 ARMSTRONG CEILINGS Ultima Create! armstrongceilings.com

Your Choice Output Adjust-e-lume Technology incorporates integral electronics allowing dynamic lumen response at individual fixtures. Users can set the lumen output anywhere from 100% to 25% output, giving designers control over the amount of light emitted by each fixture. With a minimum of 50,000 hours of rated life at 70% lumens, it features a modular design with interchangeable optics. Circle 360 TEKA ILLUMINATION Adjust-e-lume Technology www.tekaillumination.com

SHAPELY DRAINING New â&#x20AC;&#x153;Styleâ&#x20AC;? models for Kerdi-Drain and Kerdi-Line shower drains offer curved, floral and linear patterns to add design flair to otherwise humdrum showerplumbing plans. The stainless steel drains are adjustable to fit all common tile thicknesses. Circle 359 SCHLUTER SYSTEMS Kerdi Drain and Kerdi-Line Shower Drains www.schluter.com

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Inspired Product + Material Choices

GROW Agriculture Pavilion, Saint Louis Science Center St. Louis, Mo. The GROW Agriculture Pavilion features a distinct curvilinear form drawn from the simple elegance of farm structures and tools, a suitable homage to its educational and experiential purpose. Sustainably sourced, arching southern yellow pine glulam beams anchor the intriguing and inviting shape, enabling a wide-open interior for various exhibits and events and providing a warmth unmatched by steel. Fullfaçade glazing on the north and south elevations

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allow ample natural light and visual transparency that supports the pavilion’s indoor-outdoor intent. In fact, the 4800-sq.-ft. building sits on an acre encompassing several learning spaces and interactive exhibits. The shape enjoys a symbiotic relationship with the center’s planetarium, built 50 years ago from a design by architect Gyo Obata, co-founder of HOK, who came out of retirement to collaborate with Arcturis on the pavilion’s design.

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Metal Roof

Dimensional Metals, Dynaclad Curved Snap-On-Seam CR-SS10 Non-structural, curved snap-on-seam system allows more control over seam layout and symmetry of the panel area.

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Wood Siding Local

The exterior wall finish in Nominal 1 Ã&#x2014; 6 Red Oak horizontal siding, locallydonated and milled.

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Linear Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Cove Lighting

Entrance System

The Via 4 LED pendant in the classroom is a flexible LED system with numerous optical configurations, including indirect/direct, wall wash and asymmetric distributions.

An adjustable landscape/ accent luminaire, the Cambria LED side-swivel (at the peak of the arch) is also low-voltage and dimmable; the swivel provides 340-degree tilt, and 360-degree rotation.

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Smart Space, New York City After observing a need for an affordable neighborhood co-working space, owner, Hampshire Properties, transformed its own unused space into a satellite office and co-working hub.

Before it evolved into what it is today, the owners of Smart Space, Hampshire Properties, had a co-working office space problem. “It was lacking in the area, because rent space was so high,” says architect Howard Davis. Recognizing this issue, the company came up with the idea of transforming its property into a shared co-working

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facility, especially since the space adjacent to them was available and located in a place perfect for drawing people in. “They offer space for every budget: single seats, or small to large offices.” The latter, says Davis, is determined by flexible partition walls that expand or divide space based on demand. “The idea was to

create a unique, current environment that encompasses a variety of needs from the community, and be a hub of activity in the area,” says Davis. His wife and partner, Michelle, came up with a design that has allowed the property to become a local destination spot. Her work contrives universally accepted colors, clean

lines, local art and an interesting materials palette to suggest an industrial feel that pays homage to the location. “There was a long list of requirements that they hoped to be able to house within the space,” recalls Michelle. “As we progressed, it altered slightly to achieve a higher density.” Davis aligned a variety

Michelle and Howard Davis, Davis & Davis A firm co-founder, Michelle was the senior designer on the project. Howard is the CEO of the Farmington Hills, Mich. design firm.

of productivity zones and several other spaces with the desired capacity. Although some of the office square footage shrank, the shared amenities of offices are increasingly important, she notes. “The mentality of having less private space per individual has really reached the baseline. But then the resurgence of more public space and collaborative

spaces and more shared amenities gives everybody the space in which to really work together, collaborate and share stories in these environments, and then go back to their smaller footprints.” Davis’ design for the space is really a nexus of a productive work life and a comfortable home-like space. “It’s a living office,” she says.

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Davis’ use of a vegetated wall is one way to mitigate the noise level in a bustling area that abuts the entrance lobby, a reception area and kitchenette.

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The large space’s acoustics are a multi-dimensional force that had to be accounted for in the architecture and interiors. In the core and shell, the sounds of mechanical systems, power and building vibrations, are dampened with insulation, underlayment and drywall. Inside, was a different story, especially considering the expanded mezzanine, which completes the atrium-like feel, and allows for perimeter offices, explains Michelle Davis, co-founder of Davis & Davis, and senior designer on the project. Room acoustics, which are often affected by the geometry of the space, as well as equipment and accessories in the space—which can introduce a second layer of sound—was addressed via material choices for the walls, ceiling, floor and furniture surfaces.

The design uses products that mimic hardwood and softens the look of industrial steel beams. Local artists provided typography, graphics and 2D art that complements the site-specific design.

“We built the mezzanine out to complete a two-story atrium-like, open feel, and to allow for perimeter offices to house people.” —Michelle Davis, Davis & Davis

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In the two-story entry lobby, a kitchenette and reception area elevate noise thresholds at nearby benching desks. A vegetated wall is one acoustic element that mitigates the noise level there, even though it abuts the street level curtainwall. “The green wall has some acoustic properties, and those are strategically located above the open desking area,” says [Michelle] Davis.

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Horizontal wood slats provide a textured vs. flat surface, helping disperse sound. The sound that hits the slats, hits the face, or goes between them, dampening impact. Visually, the horizontal nature, in concert with the balcony element, contrast and make the slats stand out even more because of the angular shape.

Interface modular carpeting, in a variation of pile height—including a little shag in the boarder and lounge area—acts to dampen the click-clack of hard-soled and highheeled footsteps.

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Attention to Acoustics Although the design is mindful of noise, the design team did not intend it to be like a library, explains [Howard] Davis. “Part of the intent of these spaces, is they want some of those areas to feel like a hub of activity. It’s important to have these acoustic movements to create the feeling of vibrancy.” Some of it is simple economics, as people in louder spaces pay less, while people who require more privacy pay more to rent a more acoustically designed space.

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“It is a living office. There is a melding of home and office, because those daily functions are merging.” —Michelle Davis, Co-founder, Davis & Davis, Senior Designer on the project

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Community members may select a seat based on their space or acoustic needs: as square footage increases, so does acoustic privacy. The distinctive acoustic signature of each space is an effective invisible layer that shapes how a particular location in the space is scheduled, as well as what kind of productivity level might be expected. “People can select an area based on their acoustic priorities,” says Michelle Davis. For those working at the more acoustically vibrant spaces, a series of glass phone booths are available to serve as a quiet area to make private phone calls.

“The mentality of having less private space per individual has really reached the baseline.”

PHONE ROOMS

The phone rooms are well lit and intentionally furnished with hard seats and sleek surfaces. “We don’t want people to hang out too long,” says Michelle Davis. Inspirational art found on phone booths and elsewhere throughout the shared space celebrates the human element. A local artist created the graphics, and an Einstein quote about creativity, which reads: “Embrace the human element.” The nonstructural pendant lighting and whimsical art contrast with the more rigid linear aspects of the design, and will attract both types of people to the space, notes Davis.

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That said, the layout of Smart Space is typical of any other fullservice office: there’s a reception area, lobby, kitchenette, desking areas, enclosed offices, phone booths and conference rooms. Space is rented out on-demand, or as a subscription-based service; either way, all scheduled spaces function as temporary touchdown offices for everyone who enters. Beyond making the work day exceedingly comfortable, Smart Space’s shared amenities are a built-in social hub, where neighborhood networking among local business owners occurs organically. “Our space is more than a shared office. It is a meeting ground for entrepreneurs, visionaries and creatives,” says the Smart Space website. And there is a high likelihood of truth to that statement coming true, as the transit-oriented project is located in close proximity to two metro stations and five bus lines.

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After reading this article, you should be able to: Explain how permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) helps safeguard areas from flooding by effectively managing intense storm water events, reducing runoff and alleviating the burden of overwhelmed storm systems. Detail a way the city of Hoboken, N.J. is working to protect the health of its residents, economy, natural resources, and infrastructure from future events like Hurricane Sandy. Describe how insulated metal panels help create an envelope that improves the energy efficiency of the building, while supporting the sustainable design goals of the project through various certifications that verify the minimal environmental impact and toxin-free nature of the solution. Identify three sustainable materials that can be used to block or reduce sound from an adjacent space or reduce an unwanted echo or reverberation within a room.

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Design is a balancing act that requires solutions that meet the needs and tastes of a project’s owner, without breaking the budget. Developing buildings with style and character, that are also functional and satisfy building codes, is part of the process, as is tailoring design to meet the way spaces are used today, while building in flexibility to stand the test of time and new technologies. When sustainability is factored, design is further complicated, as the latter’s scope has broadened well beyond energy performance. Consideration must also be given to the kind of environmental impact specified materials and products generate in not only being manufactured and delivered to the jobsite, but how components and ingredients within may compromise the overall quality of the interior environment. As the demand for sustainable design has grown, and the need to satisfy various green building criteria intensified, the scales of creativity vs. certification nearly tipped, as in some cases, designers felt aesthetically constrained or limited in what they were able to deliver as a result of the products they had to choose to create a more sustainable project. Fortunately, as the demand for sustainably designed buildings has grown, so has the investment of product manufacturers in R&D. Now, products and systems that perform better than the traditional materials, and meet a number of sustainable design criteria, also deliver a high level of aesthetic appeal. This article will showcase sustainable solutions that help designers

Flooding and the destruction it causes now dominate the news cycle. While headlines often cite the perfect storm, the materials used in local construction can make an area more susceptible to these catastrophic events by making them less capable of managing an intense and/or prolonged downpour. Consider Houston. In August 2017, the greater-Houston area was devastated when Hurricane Harvey made landfall. When experts analyzed why Houston, now the fourth-largest city in the United States, had experienced such horrific flooding, they identified several contributing factors: flat terrain, clay soil, and rampant urban growth, which had covered much of the surrounding landscape with impervious hardscapes. When storms make landfall, its water does one of two things: it either, A), soaks back into the ground and begins to percolate down through the soil; or B), it flows over the ground , a result referred to as surface runoff. Land, paved with impervious hard surfaces— commonly the case in streets, highways and parking lots—generates five times more runoff than unpaved surfaces. During a storm, the increased runoff can quickly overwhelm existing, and often outdated, storm systems. This can create a very problematic scenario, as demonstrated by the 2017 Houston flooding. In order to develop areas that can better manage rainfall, designers need to consider alternatives to impervious hard surfaces, such as concrete and bituminous asphalt. One such permeable solution is permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP).

Introducing PICP Comprised of a top surface of paving stones that include a void space between the individual concrete pavers, a PICP system creates a permeable surface that allows water to filter down into the crushed, angular, open-graded aggregate base material underneath; here, storm water can reside in this detention space until it seeps into the subsoil below. During the site investigation phase of a project, a geotechnical or porosity test will be conducted to determine the soil infiltration rate. If it is deemed too slow, an underdrain system can be installed to collect water after it travels though the detention area and direct it into the municipal system,

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water reuse system or other drainageway. That said, many storm water regulatory agencies have strict release rate requirements that determine the volume of water that can be discharged into a municipal system or waterway. Permeable paving solutions are designed to slow and retain the storm water captured in the system, providing a more gradual release rate that satisfies such restrictions. It is recommended that local jurisdictions be contacted directly to establish the release rates that must be achieved for a specific project.

How it Works A permeable paver surface is capable of handling more than 100-in. of water per hour, which far exceeds the vast majority of actual rainfall events that occur. The sheer volume of water that these systems can capture enable them to minimize surface runoff. In fact, the runoff coefficient (C value) for permeable paving— which measures the percentage of water that runs off of a surface—is zero for these PICP surfaces when installed at up to a 5% slope. To put that in perspective, bituminous asphalt has a C value of 0.85, which means that 85% of the water that falls onto it will run off. (Source: Design and Construction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers, American Society of Civil Engineers, N.Y., p. 332, 1969).

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A PICP system allows storm water to filter down through the concrete pavers and into the detention area, where it resides until it seeps into the subsoil below or is carried away by the underdrain system.

Replenishing Groundwater Sources The term groundwater refers to the water found in aquifers beneath the surface. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, groundwater is one of America’s most important natural resources, as it is used not only to supply drinking water in urban and rural locations, but also to support the operation of many irrigation systems. Unfortunately, as more land is covered in impermeable materials, rainwater runoff is redirected to surface sources, such as lakes, wetlands and rivers, diminishing the ability to replenish the critical groundwater supply. Installing PICP above porous soils helps restore groundwater reserves by returning rainwater to the soil beneath the surface.

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Safeguarding the Sewer System According to the EPA, nearly 860 municipalities across the nation have a combined sewer system. These systems collect domestic sewage, industrial wastewater, and rainwater runoff in a single pipe and transport it all to a sewage treatment plant. If the volume of wastewater exceeds the capacity of the system—which can happen during periods of heavy rainfall or snowmelt— untreated storm water, untreated or partially-treated human waste, and other toxic materials can be dumped from the sewer system into nearby bodies of water. Using a PICP dramatically reduces the water load on these combination systems and helps to prevent them from overflowing in response to a heavy storm.

Utilitarian and Beautiful That said, there is a misconception in the design community that permeable paver solutions are unattractive or limited in the type of aesthetic they can provide. According to Elaine Willis, Director of Commercial Strategy, Unilock Group of Companies, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “Designers can choose from a number of different shapes and sizes and an incredible range of colors and textures to create a dramatic surface that is environmentally friendly,” she explains. Paving stones are available in the basic rectangle, hexagonal, plank and L-shaped configurations, and can be specified in a large number of stocked or custom colors. The finish on the paving stones can be customized to create textures that add character to any space. Whether the project is a contemporary urban plaza, a heavy-duty commercial road or a historic renovation, there is a permeable paving stone solution that will complement and enhance its curb appeal.

Case Study 2: Museum of Science and Industry Permeable pavements can offer a cold-weather benefit. The system allows for drainage during freeze-thaw events as the warmth from ground below grade allows for water flow preventing dangerous refreeze of melted water on the walking surface. Often, initial snow falls dissipate more quickly on permeable pavers as well, minimizing maintenance requirements and creating a safer environment. This cold-weather functionality is especially useful for projects in locales known for both their harsh winters and their foot traffic, such as Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). Museum officials recently commissioned over 43,000 sq. ft. of permeable pavers to be installed in drop off bays, drive aisles, employee parking, pedestrian walkways and crosswalk areas. Beyond the improved drainage, designers Stanley Consultants, and Carol Yetken Landscape Architects, used the permeable paving stones to enhance the safety of the path between the parking lot and the museum. Different colored paving stones were used to create visual contrast in the parking area and help to guide children and other visitors to the entrance. The

Case Study 1: Southwest Park in Hoboken, N.J. A case in point is Southwest Park in Hoboken, N.J. In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy dumped nearly 500 million gallons of storm surge onto the city’s streets. In a statement posted on its website (http://archive.

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PICP systems also help clean the water that passes through them. When runoff travels over the ground, it picks up bacteria and other pollutants, and carries them into the local waterways. Alternatively, the infiltration process that water undergoes as it filters through a permeable paving system removes harmful pollutants, such as oil. The EPA recognizes permeable paving as a best management practice (BMP) for non-point source pollutants. Taking note of the positive impact these solutions can have, many municipalities in North America have begun to implement strategies to improve

hobokennj.gov/sustainability), the need for continued investment and effort to ensure future sustainability was outlined: “As an urban coastal city, Hoboken is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which threaten the health of our residents, economy, natural resources and infrastructure. Storms that bring flooding on the scale of Hurricane Sandy could happen every five years by 2030. Hoboken will not wait for another devastating storm event to take action.” As part of the extensive resiliency plan designed to prevent future devastation, a one-acre parking lot was turned into a one-of-a-kind park. A PICP system capable of managing 200,000 gallons of storm water in its underground water detention system was selected for the project, designed by Starr Whitehouse. The firm used 3-in. × 12-in. plank-shaped paving stones in three different colors with an exposed granite finish to create a vibrant pattern in the permeable pavement. The color palette of the surface plays on the building hues of the surrounding neighborhood, delivering a beautiful and functional space for all to enjoy.

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Paving stones create a beautiful and functional exterior at the Saddle & Cycle Club in Chicago. Designer: Daniel Weinbach & Partners.

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Elevate the Building Envelope In considering sustainability, one of the most important aspects to consider is the energy performance of a building. Energy performance, in fact, was certainly high on the docket of the former administration. In his 2013 State of the Union address, then-President Barrack Obama issued a presidential order creating a national goal of reducing energy losses in buildings by 50% in the next 20 years. Since then, a significant amount of work has been done, in both the public and private sector, to identify the largest culprits of building energy loss, and in turn, develop technologies that will make the biggest difference. Space heating, ventilation, and air conditioning remain significant categories of commercial building energy consumption and, in a 2014 paper prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), entitled “Windows and Building Envelope Research and Development: Roadmap for Emerging Technologies,” the Building Technology Office (BTO) explained that “improvements in the opaque portions of the building envelope—walls, roofs, foundation and infiltration—could make a sizable reduction in that footprint. Today, owners’ expectations and a changing regulatory environment often require that the building envelope be both more energy-efficient and sustainable. As outlined earlier, the sustainability movement has created momentum around re-examining the way things are traditionally done as far as methods and materials. This evaluation is intense, as the concept of sustainability has morphed from the energy-consumption-centric focus of the 1970s, to a more holistic consideration that includes the impact of the product’s production on the earth, continuing throughout its life cycle, the energy performance it provides, and its potential impact on the health and wellbeing of the people who work with it, and occupy the space in which it resides. Sustainability is the new standard, against which many designers weigh their decisions in terms of products and systems selection, and many of the typical solutions do not hold up.

Air, Water and Fire Barrier Beyond performance, insulated metal panels are also designed to better manage other environmental elements to which the building envelope is exposed. First, the exterior metal skin creates an all-weather barrier. Second, the interior metal skin provides an effective vapor barrier, and the joints in the assembly are engineered to be airtight. With all these components working together, insulated metal panels prevent moisture intrusion. Keep in mind moisture can wreak havoc on a building interior. Stopping it at the building envelope provides an important benefit to the ongoing longevity and maintenance of the building and the indoor air quality that the building provides to its occupants. Finally, depending upon the type of foam used in the insulated metal panel, and the construction of the assembly, insulated metal panels can also offer impressive fire protection. According to many global insurance companies, sandwich panels, which are insulated metal panels with interior and exterior metal skin, that have been approved by the FM Global insurance standard (FM) and the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), carry the same level of risk as non-combustible products, helping reduce premiums for owners and occupiers of the buildings clad in this material. Be sure to look for solutions that have earned FM certifications, including FM 4882 for smoke sensitive occupancies. Also look for products that have successfully satisfied

Introducing Insulated Metal Panels Insulated metal panels are lightweight exterior or roof assemblies that combine a beautiful, high-quality metal cladding with a high-performance foam core. The panels are applied to the outside of the building structure, creating an envelope with an uncompromised layer of continuous insulation. Building envelopes built with insulated metal panels can achieve several important objectives in both energy efficiency and sustainability categories, including impressive thermal performance, superior fire protection and extensive environmental credentials that validate the eco-friendly nature of these solutions.

Impressive Thermal Performance Specifically, insulated metal panels wrap the opaque portions of the envelope in a layer of continuous insulation, making this component of the building more effective at keeping the conditioned air inside the building, and unconditioned air out. Quantified with U-values and R-values, insulated metal panels are excellent insulators providing minimal thermal conductivity across the assembly and a high resistance to conductive heat

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Problems with Traditional Built-Up Wall Assemblies A built-up wall assembly is a traditional approach to creating a building envelope in any number of application types. Once the basic structure of the building has been constructed, the envelope is built up around the structural components. These typical wall assemblies are comprised of various layers of materials each designed to effectively prevent some unwanted exterior element from penetrating the interior of the structure. There is usually a rain control layer, an air control layer, a vapor

flow with tested R-values of up to R-8 per inch. This impressive thermal performance positively impacts the operational budget of the building, resulting in lower heating and cooling costs being incurred to keep the interior comfortable. Consider the case of WinCo Foods as an example. Superior thermal performance at the building envelope is a critical objective when constructing a massive cold storage warehouse and distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. For that reason, insulated metal panels were selected to form the exterior envelope and all interior partition walls of the 862,711-sq.-ft. WinCo Foods Cold Storage Distribution Center. They were also specified for an industrial-site freezer, several coolers, the dry goods warehouse, and the facility’s truck maintenance area. The excellent thermal performance delivered by insulated metal panels enable these solutions to support the most rigorous demands of controlled environments, keeping cold storage areas cold, even when baking under the Arizona sun.

control layer, and a thermal control layer designed to provide the necessary thermal performance of the building envelope. Then any number of facades can be added on top of the wall assembly to provide the finishing touch or desired aesthetic. This traditional layer-upon-layer approach offers many opportunities for defects in the building envelope to occur and problems to arise. Usually, each layer is applied to the assembly by a unique subcontractor and separately fastened to the one laid down before it. It takes a significant amount of time to build a building envelope layer by layer and, ultimately, the assembly is filled with penetrations that could compromise the weatherproofing performance of each barrier. Today, the market demands more from the building envelope in terms of the thermal performance, weather resilience, fire protection, and indoor air quality it provides. Beyond the laundry list of performance criteria, the building envelope must have incredible aesthetic appeal too. This realization is especially important now that new technologies have been engineered to create a building envelope that perfectly fits the sustainable model. This high-performance, low carbon, toxin-free, air- and water-tight solution is called an insulated metal panel.

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The insulated metal panels at the WinCo Foods Cold Storage Distribution Center keep cold storage areas cold under the Arizona sun.

Insulated metal panels in three terra-cotta toned colors complement the historic brick homes that surround the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.

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in. when tested to ASTM C518 at 75°F (and 8.25/in. at 35°F). That’s extremely efficient, especially when you consider that the majority of the panels are only two inches thick,” adds Brent Trenga, building technology director at Kingspan Insulated Panels. Insulated metal panels, and the stunning, high-performance and cost-effective building envelopes they create, are a perfect example of a compromise-free sustainability solution available to designers. Beautiful building envelopes that provide better thermal performance, create healthier interiors, and make a smaller environmental impact throughout their lifespan, when compared with materials that are considered more traditional, enable designers to meet the rising expectations of the building owner and deliver on the promise of sustainable design.

Aesthetically Appealing The high-performance building envelopes designed with insulated metal panels can also be beautiful. Panels are available in multiple profiles, finishes and color options and can be tailor-made to meet customized specifications. Take, for example, the Entertainment and Sports Arena (ESA) in Washington D.C. This $65-million, LEED Silver-certified arena serves as the practice facility for the NBA’s Wizards, and the home court for the WNBA’s Mystics and the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go. Designed by D.C.-based Michael Marshall Design and Detroit-based ROSSETTI, insulated metal panels were used to reduce design costs and dramatically improve the thermal performance of the building envelope. Appearance, however, was also important. Nestled in the historic Congress Heights neighborhood, the original plan had called for the envelope to be constructed with terra cotta panels, blending the structure into its brick-heavy surroundings. However, after realizing the cost of the terracotta material, the architects selected insulated metal panels in three terracotta-toned colors. It is estimated that the change in cladding saved the project between $100,000-$200,000, and created impressive savings in energy as well. “The ESA demonstrates a 24.9% savings on energy cost against the baseline ASHRAE 90.1-2007 simulation,” explains Jon Wakeman, senior technical designer at ROSSETTI. The R-value of the insulated metal panels also exceeded the minimum requisite, delivering greater thermal performance in a slim and attractive profile. “The panels used on this project have an R-value of 7.2/

Manage Acoustics Sustainably Sound is another important environmental element that must be appropriately managed to create a comfortable and high-quality experience. Sustainable acoustical products can help provide the desired soundproofing and acoustical performance in a space, while maintaining an ecological footprint. In fact, more environmentally friendly products are constantly being developed. For example, acoustics-based products are being made from recycled rubber (tires), recycled cotton fibers, blended recycled fibers, such as cellulose and wood wool (a cementitious wood fiber product)—all offer acoustical and soundproofing benefits, while being fully, or partially recycled or recyclable, or sustainably-sourced. These types of products are finding their way into buildings in place of other, more widely known building materials and finishes. “The key to any sustainable product is to be able to perform as well, or better, than the products they are replacing, and these materials are able to do that,” explains John Calder, Director of Marketing for Acoustical Surfaces, Inc. Some acoustical products are used to block or reduce the amount of noise that travels into or out of an area, and to make a room quieter, while others are used to reduce echo and reverberation within a room. Noise-barrier products can reduce the sounds of traffic, next-door neighbors, or the footfall and impact noises from rooms above. These types of products are used within the walls or ceilings of a space as part of the building assembly. Materials and finishes that are used to reduce the echo and reverberation within a room

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Insulated metal panels are available that have earned extensive environmental certifications from independent third-party organizations, validating the environmentally friendly claims of the company. The transparency that these certifications create enables designers to better understand the environmental impact and sustainable qualities of a solution and make product selections that are more informed. Specifiers can review an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) that details a product’s environmental impact. Specify GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD Gold Certified insulated metal panel products to ensure the solutions are not harmful to building occupants and do not adversely impact indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Insulated metal panels have also earned Cradle to Cradle Material Health Silver certification, which verifies that the product does not contain any Banned List chemicals above the relevant thresholds, and does not contain chemicals known or suspected to cause cancer, birth defects, genetic damage or reproductive harm. Insulated panel solutions have also been verified as Red List Free, which means that none of the chemical ingredients in the panels are included on the International Living Futures Institute (ILFI) Red List. These panels can also contribute toward earning various credits in LEED v4, Living Building Challenge, WELL and many other green building rating systems.

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Recycled cotton panels offer the same acoustical performance as traditional fiberglass core panels and support several sustainable design goals.

to make the room sound better are almost always installed onto the walls or ceilings of the space.

Materials for Soundproofing Adding mass or density to a wall, and/or decoupling parts of the structure are two common approaches to block or reduce sound transmission. There are also rubber-based flooring products—commonly referred to as underlayments—that can be used to decrease sound transmission by both softening the foot fall and decoupling the flooring assembly from the joists which can make a dramatic reduction in noise heard in rooms below. An example of an effective floor/ceiling assembly could possibly consist of tile, thin-set, and a rubber underlayment—all on top of a layer of post-tension concrete. Flooring underlayments are available in various types and styles including a sustainable material made from 93% post-consumer recycled granulated (“crumb”) rubber. Crumb rubber refers to the chunks and pellets that are produced when tires, or other rubber products, are recycled. These recycled underlayments are compressed into various thicknesses (0.25 in., 0.375 in. and 0.5 in.) and can be placed on top of any subfloor and finished with tile, carpet, laminate, hardwood, or stone flooring. This practice keeps rubber products, like tires, out of landfills and improves the overall sustainability of the building, while offering excellent soundproofing performance. Many floor-and-ceiling assemblies that include granulated rubber meet or exceed national building codes.

Materials for Absorbing Sound When rooms are built with hard surfaces as finishes, they can get loud quickly and may need products that reduce echo and reverberation. Classrooms, restaurants, home theaters, gymnasiums, lecture halls and aquatic centers are common examples of spaces that are much more comfortable when the reverberation time is carefully managed. Reverberation time refers to the amount of time that sound energy continues to reflect around a space once it has been generated. Longer reverberation times can be problematic because the remnants of the old sound layer on top of new sounds, resulting in words and sounds being garbled and unintelligible. Reducing echo or reverberation time in a room is often referred to as sound absorption. Absorbers are typically made from soft, fibrous materials , such as

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The maze of chambers and pockets in the layers of the wood fibers enables wood wool to naturally absorb sound.

foam or fiberglass, and sometimes are finished with fabric to improve the aesthetic. Two materials being used to produce environmentally friendly sound absorption are recycled cotton and wood wool. With the former, sound absorption panels are made from fibers that have up to 80% post-industrial recycled content. This material is also considered a rapidly renewable resource and is 100% recyclable. They are also cost effective, class A fire rated, lightweight, easy to install, and available in several colors. Cotton panels are commonly installed directly onto a wall or a ceiling, but can also have grommets installed and be hung as baffles to improve the sound in school gyms, classrooms and cafeterias. Panels made from recycled cotton offer essentially the same acoustical performance as traditional fiberglass core panels. Both effectively improve the sound quality in a space by absorbing low, mid and high frequencies. In fact, some recycled cotton panels offer better sound absorption than fiberglass panels in the lower frequency ranges. Recycled cotton panels offer a number of other important benefits of which designers should be aware. Cotton poses no potential harm to a person, while fiberglass-core panels must be covered with fabric—not only to improve its aesthetic, but also to help to contain the glass fibers that may shed from the material over time. It is also common to use an epoxy resin to harden the edges of these panels, while an adhesive is used to hold the fabric in place on the face, edges and back of the fiberglass core. Depending upon the manufacturing process, fiberglass panels may off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which is not an issue with recycled cotton material. Beyond better performance, recycled cotton sound absorbers support several sustainable design goals, and can be used to contribute toward earning a number of credits in the LEED v4 green building rating system. More specifically, recycled cotton sound absorption panels can support credits targeted at using materials with recycled content, using materials made from rapidly renewable resources, selecting low-emission materials, and, of course, the credit concerned with the acoustical performance of a space.

Sustainable Wood Wool Absorber Wood wool is another sustainable material being used to make acoustic absorption panels. The product is made from log-cut wood shavings that are taken from trees in naturally-sourced and managed forests. The

wood shavings are mixed with a light slurry of concrete and molded into panels. The maze of chambers and pockets in the layers of wood fibers results in a material that naturally absorbs sound. A simplified version of the physics involved is: sound waves enter a maze of air pockets and the friction from the material’s large surface areas causes the reduction of sound energy through conversion to heat. The ecological impact produced in the manufacturing of these wood wool sound absorbers is low, as little energy is necessary to mix the wood strands, water and cement. While wood wool products have been available for nearly 60 years, recent advancements in the manufacturing equipment and process are providing a product that has a better aesthetic finish than was available previously. The dimensions of the panels produced today are not only square, but have a much tighter dimensional tolerance as well as more consistent thickness over the entire panel. They also feature precisely-cut corners that make the panels much easier to install in any number of ways. These acoustic absorbers can be attached directly to the ceiling or wall, placed in a drop-in ceiling, or directly attached to furring strips, a hat channel, or a drywall T-grid. Wood wool panels are available in a broad range of colors, shapes and sizes. Panels can be designed into vibrant and intriguing patterns along a wall or blended inconspicuously into the ceiling. They help improve the sound quality in the space and the overall experience in the room. Wood wool sound absorbers can be used in a number of applications, including: restaurants, bars, sports and entertainment venues, convention centers, houses of worship, shooting ranges, manufacturing and industrial facilities, parking garages, airports and in many spaces throughout schools and civic centers. Sound-absorbing materials made from recycled content offer designers a choice of sustainable products to meet their sound blocking and absorption needs. Whether its recycled crumb rubber, a recycled cotton absorber, or wood wool absorber, spaces can be designed to effectively manage the echo and reverberation times and create a good acoustical environment, while using products that are good for the environment and the people living in it.

In Conclusion Sustainable solutions that perform as well, or better, than traditional materials are being developed for application throughout the interior and exterior of the built environment. These systems are both more adept at creating healthy, high-performance spaces, and are better at managing exterior environmental conditions—an especially important feature as those environmental conditions shift. As the functionality of these products improve, and their environmental impact becomes more transparent, the expectation might be that resulting solutions would lack aesthetic appeal or limit a designer’s palette. But as demonstrated by the products profiled, impressive examples of solutions satisfying sustainable criteria without sacrificing style are available. Such products and material innovations are paving the way for designers to create buildings that perform better, beautifully.

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TEST QUESTIONS: 1.) Which of the following solutions can be used to create roadways, plazas and parking lots that will capture rainwater and minimize surface runoff and flooding? A Bituminous asphalt B Pour-in-place concrete C Permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) D There is no solution currently available that offers those benefits 2.) Which of the following is an environmental benefit of using a permeable paving solution? A Reduces flooding and minimizes surface runoff B Improves water quality by cleaning the storm water as it filters through the system C Replenishes groundwater reserves D All of the above 3.) What was the shape of the paver stones selected for the Southwest Park project in Hoboken, N.J.? A Plank C L-shaped B Hexagon D Rectangle 4.) How many gallons of storm water is the underground water detention system at Southwest Park in Hoboken, N.J. capable of managing? A 50,000 gallons C 150,000 gallons B 100,000 gallons D 200,000 gallons 5.) How much faster can a building envelope be constructed with insulated metal panels when compared to the amount of time it takes to finish a building envelope with a traditional built-up solution? A 10-20% faster B 25-35% faster C 40-50% faster D Insulated metal panels cannot be used to create a building envelope more quickly than can be accomplished with a traditional built-up solution. 6.) Which building envelope solution combines high-quality metal panels with a high-performance foam core? A Insulated metal panels C Brick B Concrete D Vinyl 7.) Insulated metal panels have achieved which of the following third-party verified certifications? A GREENGUARD Gold B Cradle to Cradle Material Health Silver C Environmental Product Declaration D All of the above 8.) Which of the following materials is a sustainable solution for soundproofing a floor? A Wood wool C Crumb rubber B Recycled cotton D Fiberglass 9.) How do absorption panels improve the quality of the sound in a space? A They only absorb high frequencies. B They reduce the reverberation time, making the sounds clearer. C They make the volume of the sound louder. D They do not improve the quality of the sound in a space. 10.) Which of the following sound-absorbing materials is made from a mixture of wood shavings, cement and water? A Wood wool C Cotton B Fiberglass D Crumb rubber

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MODERN METHODS Despite its sleekly glowing PTFE, the Diablos Rojos stadium is highly approachable due to the volcanic rock and pigment mixed into the aggregate. The irregularity and natural flaws make for a highly tactile experience. “I want to create the feeling of pragmatic architecture, almost like this ancient temple that’s manufactured with modern methods of construction,” says Gonzalez-Pulido.

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