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We’re entering the “age of intelligence”—but not just tech; smarter decisions at the manufacturing level are paying dividends on health, comfort and performance. Our ninth edition of the Product Innovation Awards uncovers it all.

THE 2019 READERS CHOICE Several megatrends emerged this past year, not the least dealing with wellness, and a more pressing need to meet 2030 goals. Reader interest in 2019 was mostly in sync with our editorial observations. 18

THE INNOVATION ISSUE Better integration between designers and manufacturers was a hallmark of 2019, as the demand for customization drove greater depths of cooperation. In our final issue of 2019 we’re following their lead by integrating two of our reports under one defining theme, “innovation.”

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Trend Lines // by Jim Crockett

Hat Trick+1. A look at four solutions which are helping stadiums, young and old, remain at the top of their games.

Form // by Mindi Zissman St. Paul’s Allianz Field, by Populous, with its LE-illuminated mesh exterior, has literally put Minnesota United FC on the map.

Function // by John Mesenbrink Pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory Exhibit Staging Area, by FortyEighty Architecture, further expands the institutions super sustainable campus.

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Is Collaboration ≥ Innovation? 2019 witnessed a number of megatrends ranging from wellness to customization, and, of course, preparing a better path to meet 2030 expectations. A commonality? Much better integration and collaboration among varied parties. Page 18, 30

No ‘Ghosting’ Here...

Pottery is the traditional gift in year nine of a marriage; we hope to continue the commitment, and maybe a little magic, ala Patrick and Demi from the 1990 film, in bringing readers peer-reviewed peeks at the top products debuting in 2019. by AP staff

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 Retractable shade aids Miami hot spot  Curtainwall details critical in Calgary  Channel glass facilitates warehouse retrofit

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Resources, Events & Letters

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Year in Review

 Open and Ranged Offices

Last Detail

 Planning for 2030

Sir Nicholas Grimshaw Winner of the 2019 RIBA Royal Gold Medal, one of the UK’s top architect, and his peers, reflect on a fulfilling career. by Jim Crockett

 Cool “Experiences” In and Out  High-Performance Design  Wellness, Modularity

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perspective

In our sister publication, Architectural SSL, I recently noted that during my travels I love to poke my nose into active construction projects, often without knowing anything about them. Such explorations have led to rather unexpected positive outcomes. I have to say a similar, out-of-the-blue vibe arose from digging a little deeper into a news release I received much earlier in the year. The announcement was from the Royal Institute of British Architects, regarding its 2019 Royal Gold Medal winner, Nicholas Grimshaw. Sounding stuffy, I was inclined to send it to the trash bin, but upon scanning his project portfolio, I realized that not only had “Nick,” as he’s known to friends and colleagues, designed projects here in the U.S.—including one of my favorites—the oculus-punctuated Fulton Center in NYC—

Beyond a revenue source, and the obvious means to curb traffic, there are a number of other reasons to consider “congestion” taxes. I had actually been in a pair of his projects in the UK—Waterloo Station, and though just for a peek, the Thermae Bath Spa. Tickled that I had a connection to this man so heavily influenced by the likes of Buckminster Fuller, I struggled justifying a place for it in coverage, until this final issue of the year. Part of what convinced me was another news item involving a spectacular, coordinated illumination of London’s bridges from Signify (formerly Philips Lighting). Not only was it fantastic, it was a fine example of the use of —something I wished to highlight in the year in review. This, in turn, jogged my memory of the winners of the 2018 World Architecture Festival, one of which was London Bridge Train Station, at the foot of the Shard—which, guess what, was another Grimshaw work. It then became easy to place the content in this issue, especially in context that Grimshaw’s transportation projects so easily dovetail into 2030 and city master-planning issues I further planned to address. Researching Grimshaw for this issue’s “Last Detail,” my fancy was tickled again when I came across an organizational drawing he made upon taking chairmanship of the Royal Academy of Arts. Known as the “cabbage,” Grimshaw drew out a series of circles and “leaves,” if you will, as to how the group would function. In an exercise assessing the most relevant events and trends of the year, I too, drew a flowchart, albeit much crazier, but one that reflected the integration of so many industry

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categories—and products available on the market— where connections exist, if you look hard enough. So, speaking of reaches, in contemplating the place of buildings in context of 2030, and other issues within cities, “congestion” taxes popped onto my radar, especially as Chicago is considering such legislation. Beyond a revenue source, and an obvious means to curb traffic, there are other reasons to consider such action; one is the creation of new real estate—or dare I dream, more green space. At  a couple years back, Philadelphia Inquirer architecture critic, Inga Saffron, spoke on the idea of eliminating parking garages associated with new projects. Because of Uber, public transportation, and other factors, she detailed the decision of a local highrise condo developer to axe parking. But Saffron went a step further, suggesting it might be time to rid urban cores of all parking garages. While taking away a huge revenue source, such an action, she argued, would create new real estate and even business opportunities. Garages won’t go away from cities, she pointed out, they’ll migrate to become a ring of “kiss-and-ride” structures. The idea is not so crazy. Rome bans cars from its inmost core. A flaw, however, is that unlike places like London—whose congestion tax hasn’t really worked—most U.S. cities don’t have efficient or comprehensive subway systems; so that must be action item No. 1—better public transportation, including “smart” light rail. But it will come at a significant premium. Therefore, the second action, and perhaps more importantly, must be convincing taxpayers and businesses, it’s worth such radical disruption. The answer may lie in “green change management,” as HOK’s Anica Landreneau describes it. But that’s a tale for another year...

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Bendheim has announced the publication of its new architectural glass electronic look-book. The 240page album is designed to serve as an inspiration engine for building professionals and owners looking to incorporate decorative glass in their projects. www.bendheim.com WEBSITE REDESIGN

Greenbuild Nov. 20-22 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta www.greenbuildexpo.com

Surfaces Jan. 27-30 Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas www.intlsurfaceevent.com

Ceramiche Caesar has, after a lengthy redesign, finished its new company website. It outlines all the services available to designers and professional users. The main goal of the site is to share the “World of Caesar” in a more simple and effective manner.

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Innovation in Design and Practice: The Living Green Wall A SOFTER SOUND

By 2050, 68% of the world’s population will call a city home. That’s an increase of 13% from today. The implications of this vast global shift are myriad and complex, but one effect on individuals is clear enough: some 2.5 billion more people will live in densely populated areas that are less imbued with nature but instead defined by concrete and steel. Why does that matter? Recent scientific findings have identified people’s tendency to see a connection with nature. In short, green design offers health and psychological benefits to individuals. As the urgent question of sustainable, healthy design spurs the green wall market to new heights, architects and designers must consider market trends and recent growth to best plan for future biophilic development.

The Shawnee Mission School District features a GSky Versa Wall that provides a warmer acoustic environment. Using a tray design, GSky’s Versa Wall reimagined the living green wall for longterm indoor sustainability.

Today’s Living Green Wall Market Any review of current trends reveals an energized market, defined by a number of factors. While green wall systems have long been incentivized by tax codes in Europe, policies in the United States such as  standards are spurring interest in them as part of building designs that take advantage of government support. Stricter regulations, meanwhile, are also pushing builders to integrate living walls into their projects around the world. Additionally, new institutional forces are reshaping the conversation. As part of this shift toward environmental and wellness considerations, and toward social responsibility, one has to question the tolerance for “green” half-measures such as artificial green walls, stuffed with plastic plants. So too is the market moving away from living solutions that fail to account for sustainability, such as moss walls that require chemical preservatives and systems that fail to manage water usage efficiently.

The Early Years: Experimentation + Skepticism The early 2000s, during the North American market’s first experimentation with the living green wall concept, one feeling pervaded: anyone can build a green wall. This sentiment derived in large part from the sketchy definition of “green wall” at the time. Forward-thinking architects were cautiously interested. Many began penciling living walls into plans, but many of these plans unraveled. Climate out-matched early technology in many areas to create living wall dead zones. However, even more impactful, many early walls failed after installation. Without the right design or the right support, these attempts began to create a skepticism of living walls in general. During this highly experimental period,

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living walls began to look like an unsustainable architectural fad. There were relatively few systems to take green walls into the marketplace. Systems existed in the better-defined European market at the time, sup-

Biophilia is being integrated into interior design; it reveals an human inclination to interact with biodiversity. ported by French and German tax credits, but these walls were designed for Europe’s relatively limited climatic range. However, the performance of these walls wavered in other climates and, critically, indoors. Interior living walls required specific lighting conditions, and the tropical plants best suited for indoor use needed a water delivery system that would alternate wet and dry. Most importantly, plant replacement required either small plugs (which took a long time to mature indoors) to replace dead plants or replacement panels at the ready, which added significant cost.

Designing a System for the Market A solution surfaced in the form of a tray system, which allowed mess-free, easy installation and maintenance of modular potted plants in a closed water management system. This greatly improved water efficiency so walls consume resources at an environmental-friendly rate, and ease of

maintenance, so walls remain vibrant. Furthermore, GSky expanded the concept of a living wall design from a one-time product to a service relationship. This bottom-up redesign of the living green wall filled a need in the market for a reliable multi-climate indoor solution and quickly became a best-selling indoor solution—including in geographies where green walls previously would have failed.

Adding Value for Customers: Current Challenges A critical challenge that shows little sign of abating, though, is that of plant sourcing. Worldwide plant markets are subject to major disruption from weather, and events such as hurricanes hitting Florida or winter freezes in plant supply areas can make it difficult to acquire the right flora for a green wall installation.

Innovative Design and Business Practices Changed the Market—and Will Again In the short span of 15 years, the North American market—and now increasingly the global market— has moved beyond blanket skepticism of living green walls to enthusiasm. Before the arrival of a true system, the green wall market was defined by disorganization and wall failure. The adoption of a focus on long-term success for each specific wall drove a surge in popularity, and the resulting modular designs have allowed architects to reimagine the role of walls from simply vegetation to another artistic medium. The next 15 years of the market will, no doubt, be molded by the ambitions of architects.

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Best Practices in Sustainable Building ››

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Compliance with Fire Ratings

Fire-Rated Glass Testing for Windows, Doors, Walls and Floors

When it comes to fire-rated glass and framing, how a product is tested is important in determining its approved applications in the International Building Code (IBC). In fact, many of the test standards such as NFPA 252, NFPA 257, ASTM E-119, UL 263, etc. are directly referenced in the Chapter 7 tables of the . These tests must be conducted by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) and the product must remain in its follow-up service. When a fire-rated glass product or system passes, it is given a listing and label from the test lab. The listing and

label only show what the product or system has been tested to—it does not equal code compliance. This a common misunderstanding that has led to misapplications that cause potential delays and added costs to the project. In order to avoid these mistakes, it is important to understand the required test procedures referenced in the  as it relates to the fire-rated glass product’s application: whether it is used in windows, doors, walls or floors.

If glass remains intact, and limits the temperature to less than 250°F above the non-fire side, it is fire resistive.

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stipulate that 20-minute doors are exempt from the hose stream test. In certain applications, fire doors are also required to limit the transmission of heat from one side to the other. Known as temperature-rise doors, these doors carry a temperature-rise rating in addition to the hourly rating. Temperature-rise ratings are either 250°F, 450°F or 650°F, indicating the maximum rise above ambient temperature on the non-fire side measured during the first 30 minutes of a standard fire endurance test. A 25°F temperature rise rating is considered to be the most stringent, and would meet the requirements of a specification requiring 450°F or 650°F. Fire wall assemblies are tested to ASTM E-119 or UL 263. The fire-rated glass product is subject to the fire endurance test, the radiant-heat test and the hose-stream test. If the fire-rated glass product remains intact and limits the temperature rise to less than 250°F above ambient on the non-fire side, the product passes. They are classified as fire resistive and can be used up to the maximum size tested.

Fire floor assemblies are also tested to ASTM E-119 or UL 263. The assembly is subject to the fire endurance test and the radiant heat test. A load (typically 100 psf) is applied to the assembly for the entire duration of the test. If the assembly remains intact and limits the temperature rise to less than 250°F above ambient on the non-fire side, the assembly passes. These products are also classified as fire resistive and can be used up to the maximum size tested.

Fire Window vs. Door vs. Wall vs. Floor Assemblies Fire-window assemblies are tested to  257 or UL 9. The glazing product is subject to the fireendurance test and hose-stream test. Since measuring radiant heat transmission is not part of the test, these products are classified as fire protective, and are subject to application and size limitations. Interior windows or openings are limited to 20-45 minutes and 25% of the wall area. Exterior windows or openings are permitted up 90 minutes, but its applications and sizes are limited in the  based on fire separation distance. Fire-door assemblies, includes the door panel, sidelites and transoms, which are tested to NFPA 252 or UL 10 C. In the late 1990s, the required test method changed from neutral or negative pressure to positive pressure, to more accurately simulate real-world fire conditions. Today, the  requires side-hinged or swinging fire doors to be tested with positive pressure, using either UL 10C or NFPA 252. Like fire-window assemblies, fire-door assembly testing includes the fire-endurance test and hose-stream test. Note that building codes throughout the U.S. typically

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When in Doubt, Ask an Expert Never hesitate to consult a knowledgeable fire-rated glass manufacturer if you have questions about product performance, allowed applications, or need help in understanding the code requirements. In some cases, it makes sense to involve the manufacturer in the early design phases. With ever-changing codes and rapid advances in material technology, product and industry knowledge in the selection and use of fire-rated glass products can help you save time, money and lives.

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THE 17th ANNUAL

READERS

CHOICE 2019 ’s Top Trends, Products and Ideas

As we conclude the year, it has become a tradition to present not only our thoughts on notable trends, projects and products that stood out to us as we tackled 2019, but also the feedback of the readership itself, in the form of the products that garnered the most attention. Five “megatrends,” if you will, jumped out at me: Addressing 2030; wellness; client desire for “experiences;” product/system customization—and as always—doing things “smarter/faster/cheaper.” Each megatrend, many of which carried over from what we observed a year ago, also involve multiple sub-trends—a couple of which we have chosen to expand upon here. Alas, like so many budgets, our page count for this review is limited, so coverage is short and sweet. Still, I hope it offers a few insights, or at least pleasant memories. We kick off things with a sub-trend that crosses both the “wellness” and “experience” categories, that being the “ranged” open office, where folks are free to roam, even outside. An observation culled from our readership’s product picks below, however, foretells of a greater concern about security.

Sliding Glass Walls

With angle changes up to 90 degrees, NanaWall’s HSW systems’ single track sliding glass walls offer a high level of design flexibility. Individual panels are up to 12-ft. tall, supporting more panoramic views. Panels can be remotely stacked, thereby maximizing space. Circle 210 NanaWall Systems HSW www.nanawall.com

On the roof deck of the Hotel Indigo in San Diego, JWDA Architects chose NanaWall’s SL70 System as a means to blur the line between interior and exterior, and to further guide San Diego breezes into the space.

—Jim Crockett, editorial director

OFFICE PRODUCTS

Renovation Made Easy

Building security updates are now easier than ever with   Group brands, which offer a wide range of door-locking solutions that integrate into existing door preps, enhancing the safety of your facility. Strong, durable and reliable, Corbin Russwin,  and Yale products make renovations effortless. Circle

The GF Series Low Profile Acoustical GlassWall offers more daylight and better visual aesthetics. Without floor tracks, it features six glass options, as well as multiple hardware and framing options. Wall offers superior sound reduction when closed and features partition and track options, including single or omni and paired panels. Circle 395

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Corbin Russwin CL3100 www.assaabloydss.com

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Hufcor

GF Series Low Profile Acoustical GlassWall www.hufcor.com

Elegantly Concealed

Blumcraft Panic Handles feature a slim and elegant tubular design that provides maximum transparency and a streamlined, contemporary look. Their operating mechanism is concealed within a slim vertical tube, and a roller latch bolt at the top of the door retracts when the crossbar is gently pushed, resulting in easy egress during emergencies. Circle 394 C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.

Blumcraft Panic Handles www.crl-arch.com

Invisible Power

The 2.7 Under-Carpet Wireway provides an invisible solution that accommodates power cable management to any space with carpet tiling. Perfect for conference rooms, collaborative areas, lounges, lecterns and more, it has the option of two or four electrical outlets and accommodates multiple connectivity cables. Circle

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2.7 Under-Carpet Wireway www.connectrac.com

Look and Sound Better

StrandTec acoustical panels offer eco-friendliness, high-performance and cost-effective qualities. The wood fiber performs by absorbing sound while thermally insulating. Ecologically, it is simple to produce and panels are available in size and color variations that can be designed to fit nearly any décor. Circle 392 ASI Architectural

StrandTec Wood Fiber Ceiling and Wall Panels www.asiarchitectural.com

Out of Sight

Privacy partitions eliminate sight lines between door stiles, and above and below panels. A gap-free interlocking design is an integrated solution. Maximum height doors and panels available— 4.3125-in. floor clearance vs. 21-in., and 72-in. panel height vs. 58-in. Gap-free and maximum height provide double the privacy. Circle

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Privacy Partitions www.bobrick.com

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year in review IN THE PUBLIC REALM

Winner of this year’s Royal Academy of Architect’s Gold Medal, Nick Grimshaw and his firm (this issue’s Last Detail profile p. 108) continue to deliver example-setting transportation transformation projects. Pictured here is the renovation and retrofit of the London Bridge Station, just below the iconic Shard.

UNIFYING FORCE

The project, a winner from the World Architecture Festival, in the Built Transportation category, has helped bring the city’s north and south bank neighborhoods together. Judges noted it was a “major repair of the city’s fabric,” and that it “interweaves the future with tradition.”

RETROFIT PRODUCTS

Delicate and Discreet

A finishing and edgeprotection profile for the external edges of tile coverings or mosaics, Schluter-FINEC is ideally suited for delicate tiles. Protecting the external edges of mitered tile, the profile’s thin, discreet reveal blends in with any décor. Circle 390 Schluter

ADDRESSING 2030

2030: An Event Horizon? Just a decade awa away, 2030 is bearing upon us, yet is there, or what is that light at the end of the tunnel? Like the flood of last-minute submissions of our annual  awards, I expect efforts will ramp up as we come closer to the “deadline.” So, what are the “2030 concerns?” In my mind, it’s a combination of implementing energy efficiency and performance, including more aggressive net-zero measures. But is the latter the end goal, or is it carbon drawdown? It must involve resiliency, but also better include urban planning, with an upped effort to retrofit and adap-

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tively reuse. Part in parcel is water conservation and management/green infrastructure; and more careful material selection and resource management—topics we’ve covered all year, and will continue to do so, as they matter, perhaps, the most. Fortunately, plenty of people are doing great work, including producing products that help address these issues. Adjacent are items readers thought might work well in retrofits.

Locked Together

Panels work in multiples to create a continuous, uninterrupted sculptural wall. The proprietary, steelreinforced joints interlock to ensure accurate panelto-panel alignment and joint stability. Cast entirely of glass reinforced cast rock with a plant-based foam core, the panels come with a low-VOC installation kit. Circle 389

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ModularArts

Color Stability and Exterior Durability

Cloudy with a Chance of Controlling Sound

Durapon 70 spray PVDF extrusion coating is a proprietary resin blended with 70% PVDF fluorocarbon resin. Extremely resistant to chalk and fade, it provides outstanding protection from acid rain, chemicals and corrosive exposures, and offers long-term color stability and exterior durability. Circle

InterlockingRock Panels www.modulararts.com

Made of stretch fabric over 3D freeform-bent metal tubing, Acoustical Clouds by provide noise control reduction that is elegant and durable at the same time. Offered in eight colorways, the line includes six standard silhouettes that evoke cumulus, cirrus and stratus clouds. Circle

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Readers’ Choice

HUMAN-CENTRIC DESIGN

Cool and Beautiful ‘Experiences’ With a shift toward a people-first attitude, designers seek to create one-of-a-kind experiences that stimulate and certainly capture the imagination.

WOW MOMENT

A 2019 IES winner, the façade of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, by Gwen Grossman, uses digital projection as a means to create stunning art on the massive 2.5-acre façade. Part of a curated “Art on the Mart” series, Grossman worked with Obscura and ETC to control the light show.

ETC’s Mosaic control system is the brain behind the illumination scheme.

Just as most of us want the newest phone, car or computer, AP readers, in following up for further product information, have always gravitated toward what’s frankly “cool.” That said, so do their clients, as one of 2019’s biggest buzzwords was “experience”—specifically, their clients, or their clients’ end users, are looking for something special as they enter a space, be it a store, a restaurant, a theater, their residences, and now, the office, too. Arguably, this trend could fall under “wellness” or even “customization,” in that the end goal is a desire to deliver something that pleases an occupier of a space. But what is crystal clear is that colorful and dynamic spaces are now table stakes. Interestingly enough, in taking in a recent webinar on city spaces, one of the speakers noted the human mind, as our bodies walk down any street, need some kind of major stimulation every four seconds, or in the course of a given day, 1000 stimuli per hour. There’s certainly a lot more action happening on the streets than in the office or the classroom, so it looks like there’s a need for a lot more creativity everywhere, including getting people outside on a regular basis during the course of their work day. Below are some of the indoor/outdoor products catching the attention of your fellow readers.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

Covered in Clear

This factory-glazed Window Wall System is installed between the floor slab of multi-story buildings. Featuring multiple ventilation options and high thermal efficiency, the Window Wall offers greater speed in mid- to high-rise construction. Circle

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Window Wall System www.grahamwindows.com

Roll Out Ground Alternatives

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Performing the functions of asphalt or concrete pavement but with the aesthetics of a lawn or gravel surface, Gravelpave2 and Grasspave2 are ADA compliant, easy to install, flexible and durable. Replace asphalt, driveways, low-traffic pedestrian walkways, fire lanes and parking areas with these large rolls. 385

Invisible Structures

Gravelpave2, Grasspave2 www.invisiblestructures.com

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LIGHTWALL 3440 vertical wall panels can extend up to 54-ft. long. The translucent polycarbonate panels provide energy savings via daylighting, outstanding insulation value and the absence of leak-prone horizontal joints. Tongue-and-groove joinery provides a clean appearance without the need for vertical framing. 384

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LIGHTWALL 3440 www.extechinc.com

Paved Perfection

Porcelain Pavers are the right solution for any type of outdoor flooring. They are hard-wearing, anti-slip, weather resistant and capable of withstanding heavy loads without compromising aesthetics. Quick and easy to install, the pavers are resistant to acid, chemicals, mold and salt. Available in five distinct color collections. Circle

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Porcelain Pavers www.hanoverpavers.com

Permeable Without Compromise

Offering one of the largest selections of permeable pavers in the market, designers can choose from assorted sizes, colors, finishes and textures from Unilock. Pictured here at the Parvis du parc Frederic-Back, Montreal, Town Hall, pavers are modeled after historic clay street pavers with a unique color blending. Circle 382 Unilock

Town Hall Pavers www.unilock.com

Connecting People, Technology and Nature

The  OutdoorTable brings integrated solar power to support formal and informal activities, individuals and groups, in a variety of postures.  has a sleek and simple profile, a smooth, flat top that provides an ideal surface for writing, and rounded edges that offer a comfortable perch. Circle

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GO OutdoorTable www.landscapeforms.com

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE DESIGN

High Performers Buildings are multi-faceted; it takes a combination of elements, be it glazing,  or insulation, to deliver the goods. The project to the right, Calgary’s new central library, really captures it all: fantastic architecture with a custom façade; a biophilic connection to the outdoors; coolness; and, of course, urban planning and repurposing, as it’s built over an active train line, that’s now part of the architecture! More subtle is the use of  lighting, combined with aggressive daylight harvesting to deliver energy savings. In the big picture, consuming less power, theoretically means less coal—and water—is consumed; the former a major contributor to carbon production. While not often sexy, high-performance envelopes, with robust insulation, are the key to addressing climate change and 2030 concerns by knocking down heating and cooling loads—possibly even allowing for the exploration of potentially solar-powered  systems. Below are a few examples of envelope and insulation solutions that struck a chord with the readers.

ENVELOPE PRODUCTS

Best of Both Worlds

Developed in coordination with Owens Corning, StoTherm ci Mineral leverages the acoustic, fire and thermal advantages of mineral wool with the design flexibility and performance of Sto’s exterior wall systems. It delivers a continuous exterior thermal control layer that resists fire and temperatures in excess of 2000°F. Circle

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StoTherm ci Mineral www.stocorp.com

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READING MATTERS

Snohetta’s fantastic vision for Calgary’s new public library reflects the firm’s view of the facility being more than a requisite urban building, but rather a community asset. A highlight is abundant daylight facilitated by a major skylight, as well as its dynamic façade, composed of modular elements in a hexagon pattern that denote a book opening.

EXTERIOR PANELS/CLADDING

Shingle Style

Artisan Shingles offer the look of traditional cedar shake products, with the long-lasting performance of fiber cement. The variety of individual shingle widths and detailed woodgrain patterns add to authenticity. The shingles are available primed and prefinished. Circle 379 James Hardie

Artisan Shingles www.jameshardie.com

Veneers with Culture

A wide variety of stone styles are available via manufactured stone veneers, a concrete mixture cast in flexible molds and hand-colored with iron oxide pigments to resemble natural stone. Made of lightweight aggregate materials, the veneers are a fraction of the weight of natural stone and easily adhere to most wall surfaces. Circle 378 Cultured Stone

Manufactured Stone Veneers www.culturedstone.com

Economic + Durable

Meeting architects and engineers economic, low maintenance and durability goals, - roofing panels were specified for the Metra Union Pacific/ West Commuter Railroad Station in Lombard, Ill. The panels come with a 30-year non-prorated finish warranty and an optional weather tightness warranty. Circle 377 Petersen Aluminum TITE-LOC www.pac-clad.com

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Brick

Delivering the beauty of traditional clay brick, NewBrick are lightweight, energy efficient and economical, and have a smaller environmental footprint. Weighing just 2.45 lbs/sq. ft. before mortar, thermal insulation is also built into the brick. Circle

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Do You Speak Metal?

Specifying a metal roof or wall panel for soffit, fascia, liner, fastener, framing and substrate applications can help meet design objectives and energy and building codes. Find technical reference sheets,  and  files, installation guides, product literature, metal panel colors and paint effect guides and more at their site. Circle

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BUILDINGENVELOPESYSTFORMSHADOWLINETEXTURED E M AIRSPECWRITINGTHERSPACEGESTUREMOTIFINSPIRE MALCONSULTATIONSCIENATIONCOLORLIGHTSTYLEDES C E E N G I N E E R I N G M O I S T USIGNFREEDOMAESTHETICSL REINSTALLATIONOPTIONSSCALECREATIVITYFUNCTIONS Achieving a high-performance building envelope can be a complex, time consuming, often risky proposition. Not so with CENTRIA on your team. That’s because we take an entirely different approach as expressed in our four guiding principles. INTEGRATION A building envelope is made from various components that must function in unison for high-level and longterm performance. Every element comprising a CENTRIA building envelope is engineered for precision integration in order to maintain critical air, water, thermal, and vapor controls, and to enhance aesthetics. SIMPLICITY With CENTRIA, a complex multi-component wall composed of 5 or 6 major elements - from as many manufacturers and requiring intensive training and skill of numerous trades to build - is reduced to a single component, from a single manufacturer, installed by a single well-trained and experienced specialist. BUILDING SCIENCE CENTRIA building envelope systems perform at the industry’s highest levels in thermal; air, water, and vapor control; fire resistance; and resiliency categories and come with an industry-exclusive single-source performance warranty. CREATIVE FREEDOM CENTRIA gives architects the widest possible latitude in design - in materials, form, color, and texture - so that virtually any unique vision can be fully realized. Partner with CENTRIA on your next project and remove risk, eliminate burdens of engineering and detailing, achieve single-source responsibility, secure a building envelope performance warranty, and experience newfound freedom to focus on what you love most - designing a remarkable building for your client and those who will occupy and enjoy

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WELLNESS

Smarter, as in IOT The Shirley Ryan Ability Lab at the Rehab Institute in Chicago meshes technology with architecture to make things a bit better. What makes up wellness? A lot of things: a sense of biophilia, including views to the outside; the incorporation of healthier and more natural materials in spaces; the institution of comfortable areas for people to work, eat, study and even play; certainly more colorful and dynamic spaces; opportunities for indoor/outdoor experiences; greater use of natural ventilation; quiet spaces. The Shirley Ryan Ability Lab at the Rehab Institute of Chicago, by , Gensler and Clive Wilkinson Architects, certainly is a place for people to get well, but it’s also an example of technology and architecture meshing to make things better—not only for its patients—but its operation, down to making life more interesting for its grant-writing staff. The facility is delving into the world of Big Data and Internet of Things, but with a plan: When “eureka” moments strike, therapists are able to instantly communicate to management new discoveries, with the “big” idea of getting grant writers going on whether funding might be available to research said discovery. It all comes down to defining a culture first, notes Gensler’s Anne Gibson. Below, are a few reader-chosen products certainly selected with building operations, cleanliness, even hygiene, in mind.

MAINTENANCE/HYGIENE-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

Yosemite Series CULTURAL CHANGE

Gensler helped the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, formerly the Rehab Institute of Chicago, boldly, but thoughtfully, jump into the world of Big Data and IOT, first by changing the organization’s culture, including mixing up different, seemingly unrelated, departments, in the effort to use technology to facilitate and coordinate communication that might lead to outcomes more in tune with the entity’s research and treatment mission.

Less is always more with the Yosemite Series floodlight. Its powerful, glareminimizing beam stems from a chip onboard light source design, optimized for efficiency and superior light density. Equipped with BKSSL technology, the Yosemite ensures longevity, significant energy reduction and thermal management. Circle 374

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Yosemite www.b-klighting.com

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Designer Patterns, Durable Wall Panels

Altro Whiterock wall designs combine durability, hygiene and resilience with striking patterns to enhance commercial interiors. The palette of wood, linen, concrete and metallic ensure these decorative panels will shine in even in the most inspirational front-of-house settings. Circle

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Maximize the Multi-Tenant Floor

The Acousti-Mat/Maxxon Underlayment system reduces sound transmission through floors, eliminates squeaks and nail pops in floors and adds fire resistance to wood frame construction. Features multiple levels of impact sound control (IIC) and compression strengths up to 5,500 psi. Circle 372 Maxxon

Acousti-Mat www.maxxon.com

Durable as it is Beautiful

Combining beauty and durability, Formica Infiniti ColorCore 2 Laminate is fingerprint resistant, features a soft-to-thetouch super matte finish and anti-microbial surface protection and color that goes all the way through, eliminating dark edges. Circle

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Infiniti ColorCore 2 Laminate www.formica.com

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MODULARITY

Faster, as in Finished Earlier Ideal for any repeatable components in large buildings, prefabrication and modularity offer a path to quicker erection and lower costs.

Launching soon, Dodge will be releasing a new report on the state of modularity. The subject was also a highlight of the company’s recent 81st annual forecast in Chicago in late October. According to Dodge’s Steve Jones, who moderated a panel on the subject, it is a fast-growing trend, and represents the opportunity for the “industrialization” of construction—not only from a quantity and cost perspective, but as a means to address one of the greatest issues facing the industry, a shortage of skilled labor. On the panel was Stacy Scopano,  of Chicago-based Skender, a modular construction company which has a “factory” near Midway Airport. Beyond dramatically decreasing the time it takes to build facilities, shifting to a more factory-based system has led to significant process improvement. For example, on almost every traditional project, Scopano says it starts with a whole new team. Here, he says, the “crew” stays in tact, and becomes even more proficient in the task charged. Further, technology has lead to more precise construction within tighter tolerances; it has also empowered employees to deliver much-needed feedback. Panelist Kari Holtz with the Hill Group, added it is taking off in hospitality and healthcare—places that include repeatable components, such as bathrooms.

THE NEW NORM FOR DORMS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING?

Modularity was key in the construction of new student residences at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology in the UK. In fact, the new student village was constructed entirely out of timber-mounted housing pods, each arranged to be two or three stories tall. Beyond facilitating quick erection, the use of , and its thermal massing properties, also aided in the energy efficiency of the space. The wood was also left exposed as a natural finish, further lowering costs. MATERIALS

Environmental Product Declarations

A sustainable wood products company, Roseburg offers product-specific environmental life-cycle, certified by Underwriter Laboratories, for laminated veneer lumber, thermal fuse laminate, hardwood plywood, softwood plywood, particleboard and I-Joist. Circle 370 Roseburg

Sustainable Wood Products www.roseburg.com

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Elegant and Classic

Among the suspended wood ceilings, acoustical wood wall systems, engineered polymer ceiling and canopy systems offered by Rulon, wood veneered beams—shown here at Two Union Square in Seattle, Wash.—are a cost-effective way to enhance a ceiling without the expense of traditional field built assemblies. Circle 369 Rulon International

Wood Veneered Beams www.rulonco.com

Italian Engineered/ American Made

Importing Italian technology stateside, Tectura Designs domestically manufactures authentic terrazzo tile and floor base using Italian manufacturing methodology. At Thedacare in Shawano, Wisc., HGA Architects specified terrazzo tile for its durability, longevity and aesthetics. Circle 368 Tectura Designs

Terrazzo Tile www.tecturadesigns.com

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QuadCore™ protects against fire, smoke and ordinary design. Kingspan insulated panels featuring QuadCore™ Technology are designed to make you look good. Inside and out. For starters, the innovative cell formulation inside each panel provides superior fire resistance and unmatched health and wellness certification. Back that up with unrivaled thermal performance, a 30-year thermal warranty and enviable design flexibility, and you’ll quickly see how the QuadCore™ portfolio can help bring your design vision to life. Get the full details at kingspanpanels.com.

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DESIGN-ASSIST

Better, as in Satisfied The desire for a signature touch is on the rise, as both architects and clients seek a means to put their own stamp on their structures. Customization is absolutely a growing trend, as witnessed by the façade of 20 Hudson Yards, the massive complex’s marquee retail component. Clad with an exquisite creation by details master, James Carpenter, the West Podium Art Wall is made of a series of scalloped glazing which shoppers and diners can “experience.” The mall’s neighbors include the Vortex, and the , another structure including a notable quantity of custom components—not the least of which is its unique, collapsible accordion-like  cover; even at ground-level, customization continues with a singular shading system that makes the space comfortable for event patrons from the western sun. Such desire is leading to more partnerships, notably in the form of designassist contracts. Below are interesting products readers thought might add a dash of intrigue to their work.

ALL IN THE DETAILS

James Carpenter Design Assocs. created a rippled façade for 20 Hudson Yards, the super high-end retail component of the massive complex on Manhattan’s west side. The developer, the Related Companies, desired a signature element.

CUSTOMIZABLE PRODUCTS

Reinvent the Ceiling

DESIGNFlex Ceiling Systems reinvent ceilings by mixing and matching different panel shapes, sizes, colors and textures. It includes smooth-textured Calla and Lyra panels, fine-textured Ultima and Optima panels, and smooth-textured MetalWorks panels. Circle 367 Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions

DESIGNFlex www.armstrongceilings.com

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Any Direction

Tapered Series Panels can be angled in any direction with varying depths and degrees of slope. Design provides a capacity to create a dynamic surface on nearly any façade, without the need to modify the substrate or weather barrier. The panels are available in aluminum and , with 0.5-in. nominal joints. Circle 366 Dri-Design

Tapered Series Panels www.dri-design.com

Rail with Style

DesignRail pre-engineered aluminum railing frame systems combine aluminum’s durability with innovative design details to ensure structural integrity, and reduce long-term maintenance expenses. A number of infill options are available, including stainless steel mesh and laser-cut aluminum panels and resin panels. Circle 365 Feeney

DesignRail www.feeneyinc.com

Laser Cut and Sleek

Suitable for interior columns, ceilings, partitions, feature walls and exterior façades, Laser Cut Metals elevate any space. Double layered columns can create three-dimensional effects or incorporate backlighting and acrylic materials for a stunning glow. Circle 364 Móz

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BOK Modern has a team of architects, industrial designers, engineers and builders that can facilitate a project. They provide elegant, structurally integrated panel solutions for balcony guard rails, fences, rainscreens, canopies, parking garage screens, green screens, and more. Shown is a garage screen 801 Olive in L.A. Circle 211 Architectural Metal Systems www.bokmodern.com

Graphic Concrete allows users to impart patterns, images or designs onto precast wall surfaces. The technology transfers custom or stock graphics as a surface retarder via a membrane placed at the bottom of the precast form. Select various aggregates and pigments. Shown is Finland’s Albert Edelfelt School. Circle 212 Graphic Concrete www.altusprecast.com

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The Architecture of Metal Fabrics: Luxury meets Utility

Woven metal fabrics on the façades of this Louis Vuitton factory outside Venice protect the products within from the sun, while epitomizing the artistry and opulence of the brand. gkdmetalfabrics.com

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Now in our ninth iteration, this year’s award winners demonstrate the response of the manufacturing community to hot trends developing in the design community.

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Vilma Barr Contributing Writer Barr Publications & Editorial Services Carmi Bee,  President  Architects, P.C.

We are entering into what I call “The Age of Intelligence,” and I’m not just talking about the products as part of this year’s Architectural Products  product roundup. We are witnessing manufacturers making smarter decisions as it relates to their manufacturing processes and future sustainability. Momentum also is growing for designers to make better choices in how they think about the future health of buildings.

Two companies received Leadership Awards for their vision and commitment to a sustainable future. Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions, through its commitment to its own green building, and support of various green building events, has achieved major accomplishments in making buildings healthier and has contributed to the wellbeing and comfort of the people who work, play, learn and heal in those buildings.

Fully entrenched in an era where terms such as Big Data and IOT are thrown into R&D and office conversations, it’s also nice to see products that can make buildings smarter through application. Yes, I can ask my toilet to flush through an Alexa app, but it’s products that help insulate a building better, provide efficient lighting, prevent unwanted solar heat gain, and an array of well-designed products which provide functionality and aesthetics, that are celebrated here.

The other company receiving Leadership Award accolades is Excel Dryer, a selfdescribed dichotomy. On one hand, the company is on the cutting edge of technology. On the other, it maintains old-fashioned principles and it is thriving despite them. Nevertheless, when so many others are taking their manufacturing overseas, Excel Dryer is capably leading the industry from here in the states and, as evidenced in their recent and planned expansion, has firmly planted its roots. The only thing

that will change, really, are the sustainable offerings and product enhancements. In addition to our Leadership Award winners, we selected products that received a Special Citation, those that were recognized as providing unique solutions to design challenges. These specific products stood out in the judges’ minds as particularly well suited to a specific task or environment. Finally, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention those  product innovation award winners. Products that were head of their class in the building envelope, lighting and controls, windows/doors, , restroom, electrical and ceiling system categories. So sit back and enjoy these next pages of some of the best, innovative products on the market, those that will hopefully help you make your designs that much smarter. —John Mesenbrink, Contributing Editor

Tim Butler,  Technical Director Murphy Burnham & Buttrick (MBB) Architects David Conover Owner StudioConover Darin Daguanno, ,  AP + Principal SmithGroup Jennifer Eng,   +, Fitwel Ambassador Senior Resource Designer NELSON Jason Granado, ,  Green Associate Designer LandDesign Barbara Horwitz-Bennett Contributing Writer Construction Business Media Salo Levinas Principal Shinberg.Levinas Deeni Linton Design Resource Manager Marriott Lira Luis, , , , ,   + Chief Collaboration Architect Atelier Lira Luis John Mesenbrink Contributing Writer Construction Business Media Connie Samla, ,  Lighting Specialist, Commercial Education Specialist Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Amy Shavelson, ,   + Senior Associate Hickok Cole Anita Sircar, ,   + Project Director DCS Design Daniel Stromborg Product Development Leader, Associate Gensler Ania Szulc,   + Senior Project Designer Wight & Co. Margie Teraoka, CfYH Interior Deisgn Color Consultant Joshua Zinder Principal JZA+D

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In wrapping up the decade, portents are good we may “roar” into the ’20s—at least in regards to the direction the process of design and construction is heading—as greater collaboration and consideration, as witnessed by 2019’s winning entries, is informing the ascent of blue-ribbon-worthy products.

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BUILDING ENVELOPE

CEILING SYSTEMS

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T HE 2019 PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS:

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In 1998, Armstrong launched the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program, the first of many initiatives that would establish the company as an industry leader in sustainability. The program takes back discarded ceiling panels from renovation and demolition projects and upcycles them into new ceiling panels. Over the last 20 years, the Ceilings Recycling Program has diverted more than 200 million sq. ft. of used ceiling materials away from landfills and saved more than one million tons of virgin raw materials. By finding a responsible end-of-life solution for its ceiling products, Armstrong has eliminated waste, lessened its impact on the environment, and reduced the environmental footprint of the ceilings industry overall. In 2014, the company formalized Armstrong GreenPrint, a roadmap for a sustainable future that reinforces its commitment to the design and manufacture of innovative products with reduced environmental and social impacts. This led to the introduction of Sustain Ceiling Systems, the industry’s first collection of high-performance ceilings that meet the most stringent sustainability compliance standards toda today.

PIA recognizes products that provide unique solutions to design challenges and those specific to market segments. Editor’s Note: Some entries stood out in the judges’ minds as particularly well suited to a specific task or environment, so we have called out these notable products as outstanding solutions in their respective categories, including project applications and industry leadership.

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Armstrong’s commitment to sustainability is commendable.”

Special Citation Glass & Curtainwall

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BIRD GLASS Up to one billion birds die each year due to building collisions. Guardian Glass has responded with Bird1st glass, which employs a UV stripe coating on the first surface that signals an impending barrier to birds but is virtually invisible to the human eye in dry conditions. Available in large stock sheet sizes up to 102 in. × 144 in., the glass is produced at a thickness of 6mm, with additional thicknesses available. Guardian Glass

Guardian Bird1st Glass www.guardianglass.com JUDGE’S COMMENT

“The glass addresses sustainability while maintaining performance.” CIRCLE 213

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Special Citation Stone/Masonry KNEE WALLS AND ACCENTS Quick and easy to install, TandoStone with TruGrit Technology is perfect for hospitality, retail and multifamily knee walls and accents. Impervious to moisture, it is ideal for ground contact and roofline applications. Creek Ledgestone features the look of individually stacked pieces of stone where the horizontal ledge is more defined than the vertical joints, while Stacked Stone features stones with low heights and random lengths for the appearance of a hand-laid, mortarless dry-stack set. Derby Building Products

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“It’s always great to use natural stone when one can, but cost, frankly, is an issue; and the product’s lighter weight makes a difference.”

In an effort to level the playing field, Excel Dryer initiated the process to create Product Category Rules (PCR) for the hand dryer industry with  Environment— a business division of Underwriters’ Laboratories. Excel Dryer’s main purpose for creating the  was to establish industry-consensus parameters for testing a product’s performance and environmental impacts. The result of this efforts set a precedent, as the first global  for any industry and the first standard within the hand dryer industry. Using  guidelines, the company’s three signature products—the , XLERATOReco and ThinAir Hand Dryers—were the industry’s first to receive Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Essentially ushering in an age of transparency, this groundbreaking achievement has allowed architects, specifiers and buyers to make more informed decisions. Excel Dryer strives to inspire the next generation; the team has developed a green curriculum for students nationally, facilitating hands-on experience in field research and energy auditing. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Excel’s leadership in spearheading the PCR program provides greater transparency.”

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BEAUTIFUL, NO MATTER WHAT SIDE OF THE GLASS YOU’RE ON. New VNE-53 hits the sweet spot between performance and aesthetics. With 52% Visible Light Transmission, 0.23 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, and a very neutral appearance, VNE-53 performs as beautiful as it looks. Learn more at viracon.com.

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Special Citation Acoustics Special Citation Hospitality COOL MIRROR The Art Cool Mirror indoor AC unit is ideal for projects employing Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology. With an attractive redesigned mirror fascia and built-in WiFi capability, LG’s Art Cool Mirror makes it easy to incorporate an energy-efficient  system without sacrificing aesthetics. The indoor units maintain low sound levels, operating at sound levels as low as 28 dB(A), one of the quietest in the industry. LG Air Conditioning Technologies

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“Aesthetically pleasing, it bridges the gap between lighting and acoustics.”

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“Introducing style and aesthetics to a VRF system is a great idea.”

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NOISE REDUCTION Designed to deliver optimal illumination while mitigating high noise levels and reverberation issues common in open, multi-purpose spaces, the Seem 1 Acoustic is a linear luminaire and baffle system. Delivering an NRC of 1.05, a unique AirCore technology maximizes sound absorption. The product comes in 39 color options and can be specified with direct, indirect or indirect-direct light distributions, or as an unlit acoustic baffle. Focal Point

Seem 1 Acoustic linear luminaire and baffle system www.focalpointlights.com

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LUMINOUS SOUND CONTROL Designed with Knoll’s FilzFelt fabric, Shaper Sense Acoustic Luminaires come in 62 wool design felt color choices. The Box and Trapezoid pendant—with a Noise Reduction Coefficient of 2.65 and 2.5 respectively—deliver efficacies of 120 lm/W with a lumen output of 4,500. The luminaires have 85% transmissivity, allowing natural daylight to pass through when turned off, and as electric light is needed, become a luminous source for ambient and task applications. Eaton

Shaper Sense Acoustic LED Luminaires www.eaton.com

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“Function and color options are quite unique.”

Special Citation Kitchen REFRESHING CLASSIC LOOK Featuring a transitional, geometric design, the  R15  Apron Super Single sink refreshes the classic farm sink with a modernized look and functionality that stylishly meets the everyday needs of a practical kitchen. With a generous R15 radius, rear-positioned drain hole and a high ledge for custom accessories, it provides maximum workspace in, under and on top of the sink. BLANCO

QUATRUS R15 ERGON www.blanco-germany.com

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“A beautifully simple design that breaks the front plane of the cabinetry.”

Special Citation Solar Control/Sun Shading

Special Citation Stone/Masonry

SOLAR HEAT REDUCED Achieving the highest solar reflectance rating in the shade fabric industry, M Screen Chroma solar shade fabric features a reflective aluminum backing to minimize solar heat gain. This proprietary coating creates a hydrophobic finish that allows the material to be used in humid environments.

DUSKY GRAY With a  Gold stamp of approval, Cast Fit is a large-format manufactured stone veneer. Cultured Stone’s latest offering, Carbon, is described as a weatherworn array of grays. A darker gray hue is ideal for subdued lighting and/or more modern, monochromatic surfaces.

Mermet USA

Cultured Stone

M Screen Chroma www.mermetusa.com JUDGE’S COMMENT

“Reducing solar heat gain—Bravo!” CIRCLE 359

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Carbon Cast Fit www.culturedstone.com JUDGE’S COMMENT

“Modern surface elicits a ‘dusky’ mood.” CIRCLE 358

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DESIGNED IN EUROPE,

MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. THE ASI ALPACO™ COLLECTION

The ASI Alpaco™ Collection—a marriage of European design and engineering with the American manufacturing ingenuity you have come to expect from ASI—with the shortest lead times in the industry. The Collection is made from Phenolic and offers sleek hardware, robust construction and zero sightline doors and pilasters that meet in a flush finish with routed, overlapping closures for guaranteed privacy. And don’t let Alpaco’s looks fool you, the collection offers an exceptional value. 706.827.2700 • asi-globalpartitions.com Circle 42

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Special Citation Surfaces COLOR CONTRAST With a pleasingly minimalistic design, +SEGMENTO Y deliberately focuses on black, white and gray, and matte surfaces, to create a powerful color contrast for any kitchen. Handless cabinet elements extend from floor to ceiling and highlight the philosophy of the brand: to design not only a kitchen, but a living space. The nanotech material used on the front surfaces is repeated on the worktops and back panels, creating a consistently flawless impression. Poggenpohl +SEGMENTO Y www.poggenpohl.com

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“Mix and match minimalistic design.”

Special Citation Lighting & Controls

Special Citation Acoustics SUSTAINABLE PANELS The only acoustical ceiling and wall panel to achieve International Living Future Institute’s Living Product Challenge certification, Tectum panels are ideal for heavy-use interiors and can be installed directly on wall and ceiling surfaces, including masonry, drywall and wood. Available as lay-in panels, blades, baffles and more, the product offers a Noise Reduction Coefficient of up to 1.0, making it ideal for retrofit applications in open areas and exposed structure spaces. Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions

Tectum acoustical ceiling and wall panels www.armstrongceilings.com

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“Totally deserving strictly based on its sustainability record.”

Special Citation Lighting & Controls

Eaton LIGHT SENSITIVITY REDUCTION LG Safe Blue technology is an energy-efficient  lighting designed to help reduce light sensitivity, eye strain and fatigue. Safe Blue technology reduces the amount of emitted blue light from the fixture, giving architects and contractors an alternative lighting option for a more comfortable interior space. Ideal for specific applications in schools, hospitals and office buildings, where end users are frequently occupying the same space for extended periods of time, the technology is available on select LG troffers. LG Lighting

LG Troffers with Safe Blue www.lglightingus.com

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“Today’s workplace is focused on the individual, and the health and comfort of that individual is paramount to retention of employees. We spend more time looking at our screens than away from them, and eye fatigue, headaches and visual straining are real side effects of the working environment. A light fixture that is able to remedy this for all is a hero product!”

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WHITE LIGHT FLEXIBILITY Ideal for educational spaces, VividTune Color Tuning technologies feature tunable white and dim-to-warm light, enabling end users to control their space and environment based on needs in their specific application or setting, changing color of the white light and even its intensity as needed. VividTune Color is offered in a broad selection of ambient  recessed troffers, suspended  fixtures and  recessed downlights. VividTune Color Tuning Solutions www.cooperindustries.com

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“Deserving as a result of the capability to match the lighting color and intensity to the space.” Special Citation Operations

SMART TOILETS Developed in collaboration with Georgia-Pacific’s CP Pro division, the Smart Fully-Connected Restroom System brings the IOT to public bathrooms. Already installed in two of the busiest restrooms at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the system offers maintenance staff real-time updates and alerts regarding the number of toilet and faucet activations, operational abnormalities, supply levels and optimized cleaning schedules. TOTO USA

The Smart Fully-Connected Restroom System www.totousa.com

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Nashville Hotel Offers Stunning Views

Lighting the Path to Artistic Inspiration Located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the Duke Ellington School of the Arts is a high school that specializes in arts education. Founded in 1974 by Peggy Cooper Cafritz and Mike Malone, the school occupies a building originally built in 1898 as Western High School. The District of Columbia Public Schools recently embarked on a multi-million dollar renovation project to modernize the facility and expand from 171,000 to 271,000 sq. ft. The project included the renovation and addition of classrooms, dance and art studios, common areas, a media center and a 300-seat performance hall. While the primary goal of construction was to add new spaces and modernize the entire building the architect, Cox Graae + Spack, aspired to also retain the historic nature of the unique facility. ,

JW Marriott Nashville is a 386-ft.-tall, 800,000-sq.-ft. luxury hotel nestled among the busy streets of Music City, USA. The hotel’s 33-story elliptical glass tower offers stunning views of the city from all 533 guest rooms, as well as a high-end restaurant. While the curtainwall was originally specified in the design,   was able to customize its high-performing window wall product, the    Thermally Broken Window Wall System, to fit the job. Using a unique slab-edge cover,   was able to achieve the same look and feel as the curtainwall while providing a number of benefits only window wall can provide, including a highly customizable system to work with; a pre-glazing option that allowed as much of the installation to be done from the inside as possible; and higher acoustical performance that is key to high-rise hospitality projects. As   engineers worked to customize the window wall system to form the hotel’s desired elliptical shape, they identified a total of 25 different

angles within its continuously changing radius. The team found it could still achieve the same curvilinear design by using just three custom mullions that fit within each of the 25 angles, rather than creating 25 individual mullions. These uniform mullions hinged among themselves and successfully integrated a slab edge cover that changed to resemble the curtainwall while creating a fluid line to create its elliptical shape. When it was time to remove the exterior crane, the mullions overlapped, so one more custom mullion was developed to close the façade and complete the exterior envelope. Meeting energy codes with floor-to-floor and wall-to-wall glass was also a challenge. With the    system, the glass pane is set to the front for thermal performance, which is enhanced by  ’s MegaTherm thermal break. This allows the material to maintain structural integrity through a range of temperature fluctuations. JUDGE’S COMMENT

“Beyond meeting the project’s unusual requirements, it’s also super energy efficient. Thumbs up.” Project: JW Marriott Nashville, Tenn. Architect: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Assocs. Company: YKK AP Product: YWW 50 TU Thermally Broken Window Wall System www.ykkap.com CIRCLE 352

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the architectural lighting design firm based in Georgetown, was the lead on selecting the lighting to be used on the project in collaboration with One Source Assocs. This project was unique and unlike traditional school projects. To support the architects’ vision, the lighting design deviates from the standard educational template to address the students’ needs. The lighting design called for high-quality products that would support the intended experience of the space, meet precise light levels in certain areas, perform as advertised and contribute to building code compliance. Largent from Architectural Area Lighting is being used to illuminate the iconic front entrance of the building. It embodies timeless geometric design capable of precise and comfortable illumination to ensure safety, project a sense of scale and align with the design of the façade. The 6-in. LightFrame (LC6) downlight from Prescolite is being used to illuminate the entire Ellington Gallery. The glare-free optical control of the LC6 supports the preference for a sleek, minimalist aesthetic that doesn’t bring unwanted attention to the light source. The Ellington Gallery serves as the main gathering area for receptions, book signings and art exhibitions.  from Columbia Lighting adds elegance to the 2D and 3D Art Studios with the simplicity and modularity in a popular form. The visual comfort of students and faculty was a driving factor in the selection of the  for these studios. The high-efficiency acrylic center lens features linear prisms for superior performance without LED pixelation, contributing to the visual comfort of the room without sacrifice to the quality of light. Megalum is also featured in the Show Choir and Wind Ensemble Studios. The quality of the light in these areas is critical as students and faculty spends countless hours there participating in rehearsals, classes, workshops and even Master Classes. The end result is a building which stands as a tribute to the great Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, a storied and historic past and a celebration of what is to come in the future. JUDGE’S COMMENT

“Technology not only saves energy, but generates very comfortable lighting in a setting where occupant comfort, and concentration, matters.”

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Project: Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, D.C. Architect: Cox Graae + Spack Company: Hubbell Lighting Product: 6-in. LightFrame (LC6) downlight from Prescolite; LCAT from Columbia Lighting; Largent from AAL www.hubbelllighting.com

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Step Lighting Illuminates Snowmass Snowmass Village, a ski town located in the Rocky Mountains near Aspen, Colo., wanted to redevelop its town center with new buildings for a hotel, condos, town hall and an outdoor ice rink. The challenge? Built around a 35,000-sq.-ft. plaza, the town needed a way to illuminate the space while still preserving the night skies. Construction on the hotel ran over budget and, calling on Innovative Lighting Consultants (ILC), the Denver-based lighting design firm found a ready answer in Amerlux’s Passo  step light. “There are beautiful night skies in the mountains and the town officials and developers wanted to minimize light pollution,” said Mike Kershner, founder of . “There is some pedestrian lighting in the area, but the lights are very spread out. To maintain the natural darkness, we used step lights along the paths between buildings and in the plaza area. We needed an inexpensive step light with a high-end finish and top performance. Amerlux’s Passo step lights had way more light output than the competitors we were looking at and they were half the price.” Kershner and his team have installed 125 Passo step lights, and as the village project continues, they expect to use another 500 by the time it finishes. Using a combination of 8-in. and 12-in. models, Kershner deployed the smaller lights throughout the plaza and placed the larger fixtures near the buildings where they needed more light. The Passo lights preserve natural night skies with louvers that cut down on glare, and since they are not scoop step lights, there is no upward reflectance. “With Passo step lights, people can walk around Snowmass at night without intrusive lighting,” said Kershner. Reducing glare and light pollution was just part of the environmental equation. The other half were Passo’s energy-efficient s, which will provide Snowmass Village with years of maintenance-free light and minimal energy costs. The rugged construction was also important: built to last, its sealed optical chamber keeps the snow, salt and water away from the  optics— preventing the most common reason for failure in other step lights.

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“Wonderfully done—low key, yet completely functional, without taking away from the charm of the resort. Love the subtle nature and the warmth of the fixtures.”

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A Beacon on New York’s Pier 17 Bendheim’s Lamberts Channel Glass is the focal point of the new South Street Seaport at New York’s Pier 17. The glass forms two stacked rows of 20-ft.tall light-boxes, enveloping the façade. The threedimensional glass channels diffuse daylight and minimize glare during the day. At night, the 40-ft.-tall backlit glass façade becomes a beacon on the Pier. SHoP Architects selected Bendheim to provide a tailored solution for this ambitious, landmark project. The design required approximately 37,000 sq. ft. of channel glass in a custom shape–featuring a greater flange depth–for added structural capacity. The continuous, two-story-tall channels maintain clean design lines and brace against the East River winds without the need for reinforcing wind clips, creating seamlessly backlit cavities that are free of shadow lines. The glass is installed in Enclos Corp.’s unitized system, speeding installation. On average, each twostory-tall light-box section required only 1.5 hours to hoist and secure to the building. The greatest challenge for this façade project was

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engineering the channel glass with the extralong flanges to meet the project’s aesthetic and performance requirements. It took several years from the initial concept to installation. The original intent was to use a standard channel glass profile. To reach the desired spans of up to 20 ft., mid-point wind clips were to be used to minimize deflection under the imposed wind loads. SHoP Architects explored various channel glass textures with the lighting, and decided that a seamless shadow-free design without the wind clips was the way to go. Two full-scale mockups were created and successfully passed visual and performance tests.

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“Another great project, and a great example of architect-manufacturer cooperation and coordination to deliver a custom solution that enable SHoP to deliver a building that totally adds to the Seaport experience.”

Project: Winter Farms’ barn and arena, Utah Architect: Blackburn Architects Company: VELUX America Product: Modular Skylights System, Longlight, Ridgelight www.veluxusa.com CIRCLE 348

Horse Farm Utilizes Ventilated Skylight System A private horse farm located in Utah, Winter Farms’ barn and arena were designed to create healthy environments for both horses and their handlers by providing ample natural light and ventilation from VELUX Modular Skylights (VMS) systems. Ventilation is important in horse barns and arenas to protect the health of horses and handlers working with them. The owners were in need of a proper ventilating skylight system that was both cost-effective and could be installed quickly and easily. The 21,000-sq.-ft. arena includes 130 standard size  units in the Longlight configuration, and the 7,500-sq.-ft. barn has 70 standard and custom  units in the Ridgelight configuration. The arena is long and wide, so getting natural light into the middle was a challenge. Longlight fills the middle of the space with daylight and fresh air, giving horses and their riders a pleasant indoor space to practice dressage and jumping. The barn has 70 standard and custom size skylight modules, in the Ridgelight configuration, 14 of which are venting. This configuration is made of two symmetrical rows of self-supporting skylights that create a light and open interior. Both skylight systems include a high-wind velocity and rain-sensor package that will close the skylights if it senses climatic weather change, and the system has  system integration capabilities for automatic climate control. The glass is tempered over laminated with an argon gas infill with LoE3 safety glazing for added fall protection. JUDGE’S COMMENT

“Although venues of this ilk are not common fare, the application of the skylights for both the purposes of daylighting and natural ventilation, are outstanding. This certainly serves as a model for a lot of building spaces—this would be a great solution for a school or mid-sized office.”

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Special Citation Project Application

Project: 309 East Paces, Atlanta, Ga. Contractor: Balfour Beatty Construction Company: Sto Corp Product: StoPanel Classic NExT ci with StoCreativ Brick, StoCreativ Granite finishes www.stopanel.com

Access Door ‘Invisible’ at UT Project At the Blanton Museum of Art project on the campus of the Univ. of Texas, Ellsworth Kelly developed a clear vision for the final piece of his career as an internationally-acclaimed artist. In “Austin,” Kelly wanted to bend light in different ways through an array of colored windows and an 18-ft. tall totem. One of the most unique challenges design team Overland Partners faced was concealing the apparatus required for 21st-century buildings. The  Co.’s floor doors at the Austin were used to conceal access to mechanical equipSPECIAL CITATION ment in the basement of the exhibit. Kelly did not want the fixtures intruding on Project Application the exhibit, which sought to bend light in different ways through an array of 33 colored windows, black and white marble panels and an 18-ft. tall totem. The biggest units for the 2,715-sq.-ft. structure—which cost $23 million to complete—were heating and air conditioning units. The units, roughly the size of automobiles, and weighing a ton or more, were placed in an 1,800-sq.-ft. basement. Workers on the project were able to access the basement through a  double-leaf access door. The custom-made door measures 5-ft. × 10-ft. 11 in., and includes a keyed cylinder lock and a special slip-resistant cover finish. It sits on the outside of the structure, next to one of only two emergency exits. Project: Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas, Austin Architect: Overland Partners Company: The BILCO Co. Product: Floor access doors www.bilco.com CIRCLE 347

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Time and Money Saved Restoring Atlanta-Area Landmark Built in 1963, 309 East Paces is located in the trendy Buckhead area of Atlanta and was once the headquarters of the nationwide rental company Aaron’s. Knox/ Redan, owners of the 12-story building, wanted to preserve the building’s aesthetics, selecting a brick design with large industrial-style windows. The general contractor, Balfour Beatty Construction, proposed the use of StoPanel Technology to meet the developer’s limited time and budget. The team selected StoPanel Classic NExT ci as the cladding, with StoCreativ Brick and StoCreativ Granite to achieve the look of natural substances without the cost, weight and labor. The panels were produced at the Atlanta manufacturing facility of StoPanel affiliate Southern Wall Systems. Use of StoPanel Technology saved the owners $500,000, enhanced the energy efficiency of the building and proved to be a faster and safer method of construction on the busy Atlanta streets. The panels were installed in 22 working days, cutting valuable time off the schedule, eliminating weather delays, minimizing work done at height and reducing neighborhood disruption.

JUDGE’S COMMENT

“Wow, this looks great—and a wonderful example of the pre-fabrication and modularization trend facilitating construction and helping bring costs down. And again, it looks terrific.”

CLASSIC NEXT CI

The Classic panel features a patented drainage component, exterior continuous insulation, as well as StoGuard waterproof air barrier. JUDGE’S COMMENT

“It is hard to get excited about access doors, but this is a well thought out, and very considerate application of a functional necessity that in no way takes away from the spartan minimalism of the work. Well done.”

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Judge’s Comment: “There are opportunities to incorporate additional components such as product-specific glazing and solar management, which provides an innovative quality.”

CENTRIA

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Building Envelope 1 ARTISTIC BALANCE The fully engineered, layered StoVentec Rainscreen system is made up of steel and aluminum brackets, mineral wool thermal insulation board and customizable glass or finish carrier panels. The colors in the glass panels are fused into the glass so that they will not wear, scratch, fade or incur water damage. The ventilated Render rainscreen portion of the system provides a balance of artistry, economics and performance. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The balance of aesthetics and performance is impressive.”

3 SUPPORT GROUP KarrierPanel is a universal barrier wall alternative to traditional multi-component wall systems, supporting secondary rainscreens systems such as metal or brick façades. The units use Kingspan’s fully engineered KarrierRail to securely and safely transmit loads from a wide range of façade options to the structural supports behind the insulated panel. The system employs QuadCore Technology, Kingspan’s self-blended hybrid insulation core. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Innovative alternative.”

Kingspan

Oldcastle APG/Echelon

Sto Corp

KarrierPanel with QuadCore Technology www.kingspan.com

Echelon Aria Slim Stone www.echelonmasonry.com

StoVentec Rainscreen Systems www.stocorp.com

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5 FULL-DEPTH VENEERS Available in five luxurious colors and four brilliant finishes, Aria Slim Stone full-depth veneers deliver a distinctive, modern aesthetic, increased durability and reduced installation time. Suitable for both interior and exterior installation, the units feature a linear profile that enables the application of the same veneer on both façades and in corners. The 36-in.-long veneer design reduces installation time and the 3.625-in. bed depth enhances durability. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Clean lines, visually contemporary.”

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ALL-IN-ONE SYSTEM The Formawall high-performance building envelope system is an all-in-one system, providing an exterior rainscreen, air and moisture barrier and thermal insulation in a single component. The panels can be installed vertically or horizontally, are ideal for all climates, and can be coated with a number of high-performance coatings that offer minimal maintenance and excellent aesthetic options. Available in 2-in., 2.5-in. and 3-in. thickness. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Opportunities exist to add components such as glazing and solar management.” 2

4 DIMPLE AND GROOVE Delivering two-sided drainage and ventilation through its dimple and groove design, the DELTA-DRY & LATH is a three-dimensional rainscreen membrane made out of a high-density polyethylene. Utilizing a fiberglass lath in place of metal, it is safer to install and is not prone to rust. In addition to blocking solar-driven moisture from moving through the wall from the outside, it gets rid of moisture that may have originated from inside the building. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “A quick, easy solution for a complex challenge.”

Dorken Systems CENTRIA Formawall Insulated Metal Panel System www.centria.com

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B-635 Klutch Mobile Device Holder

SMART PHONE, SMART HOME.

Patented cradle pivots to snugly “Klutch” expensive electronic devices

Bag hook holds up to 300 lbs

Studies suggest as many as 75 percent of Americans use their phones in the restroom. Bobrick’s new, patented B-635 Klutch Mobile Device Holder keeps phones and mobile devices safe and secure. Featuring sleek design that complements any décor, Klutch’s unique functionality provides modern convenience— easily installed in toilet cubicles or anywhere in the restroom hygienic storage is needed.

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CertainTeed Ceilings

Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions

Bendheim

Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions

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DESIGN IMPACT

Techstyle’s large-format panels up to 4 ft. × 8 ft. create an exceptionally smooth surface for a premium look. The lightweight, sag-resistant fiberglass acoustic panels remain flat, even in high-moisture applications, and the surface is customizable with a large variety of colors, patterns and graphic designs. Each panel can be direct mounted to walls as well as ceilings for enhanced design impact and acoustic performance. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Unique material, warmth of fabric and dynamic graphics.”

CertainTeed Ceilings TechStyle Acoustical Ceilings www.certainteed.com

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JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Great response to budget

ACOUSTIBuilt Seamless Acoustical Ceilings www.armstrongceilings.com

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Giving architects the creative flexibility to add 2D and 3D geometric shapes and perimeter panels to their ceiling designs, MetalWorks Torsion Spring Shapes are offered in triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids and hexagons in four standard colors. Easily installing on a slotted 15/16-in. suspension system in a standard grid layout, the panels are available in both non-perforated and perforated acoustical options. When backed with acoustical fleece, a standard perforation provides a Noise Reduction Coefficient of 0.70.

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “We have been waiting for this for a very long time. Finally there is a ceiling with smooth drywall look, without any perforations, non-directional with acoustical properties.”

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The mix of nine standard geometric patterns included in the DESIGNFlex for Formations Acoustical Clouds allows designers to create made-to-order noise-reduction suspensions for conference rooms and other areas. Specifiers can choose from several popular panel products, along with integrated linear- and shaped-lighting options from Axis Geometric and JLC Terch. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Great variety of geometric shapes, color customization and acoustical attenuation for adding interest to a space.”

MONOLITHIC SURFACE

Without the perforations typically found on acoustic vceilings, ACOUSTIBuilt features a seamless and smooth monolithic surface. The high-performing product offers an absorbing Noise Reduction Coefficient of up to 0.70, and a high Ceiling Attenuation Class of up to 48, preventing sound from entering adjacent spaces. Easier and less expensive to install than acoustical plaster, the panels can be finished similar to traditional drywall ceilings.

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With its patented clip system, the TurnKey interior glass cladding system supports a quick install without adhesives or drilling. Available in a range of glass sizes, including hand-made art glass panels, options include backpainted, mirrored, etched, textured, decorative laminated, digitally printed and dry-erase glass marker boards. The versatility enables designers to quickly, easily and cost effectively revamp interiors.

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Our newest arrival, coming in early 2020. Amerlux is excited to announce the most innovative member of our family yet. As we tip our hats to this year’s award winners, we also look to the future. Join us in welcoming Aerus® to our long lineage of beautiful and innovative products. This signature direct/indirect linear fixture uses anidolic optics to deliver illumination that reaches the highest IES standards for comfort. And by virtually eliminating glare, it provides the ultimate in ergonomics, wellness and productivity. See for yourself. Visiting hours now available at Bestlight.amerlux.com/aerus. Circle 45 58

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NanaWall Systems

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BENDING GLASS

A mere 1.3-mm thick, architectural DermaGlass is as durable and damage resistant as more traditional and thicker heat-treated glass. Using an ion-exchange process, it is highly resilient and extremely versatile, allowing designers to bend the glass around columns or into decorative shapes. Available in sizes up to 58-in. × 118-in. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “A perfect architectural glass solution.” Pulp Studio DermaGlass www.pulpstudio.com 2

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With a 45-minute fire rating, FireSlide wood sliding doors come in laminate and natural veneer options and free up around 30 sq. ft. of usable space with no need for the swing space as with other doors. Featuring ADA-compliant, self-closing mechanisms and positive latching hardware, doors incorporate acoustic seals. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “A space saver.” AD Systems FireSlide Fire-Rated Wood Sliding Doors www.specadsystems.com 3

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ADA-compliant, with an acoustic Sound Transmission Class of 45, AcoustiFOLD sliding doors support larger opening sizes and space management. With only 15/16 in. of exposed track, the doors deliver a seamless transitions between spaces. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Enhances visibility and can offer acoustic privacy.” NanaWall Systems AcoustiFOLD www.nanawall.com

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Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US

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MAINTAINING COMFORT AND ENERGY SAVINGS

SMALLER FOOTPRINT

Multi V 5 an all-year weather  solution for commercial applications. Featuring a 43% smaller average footprint and 39% lighter total weight over previous equipment, the Multi V 5 comes in a compact 20-ton single frame.

Greenheck

JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Energy-efficient products with a small footprint are always welcome.”

Model DS High Volume Low Speed Fans www.greenheck.com 2

for commercial buildings of distinction, where aesthetics and advanced performance are critical considerations.

Model DS fan offers cooling, humidity control and heat distribution all in one. In a recent installation, a school district increased temp set points by 8°F, without altering comfort. The Model DS can be customized to match the color scheme of any building or choose from one of more than 22 standard color finishes. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Cool! (Yep, I said it.)”

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PERSONALIZED COMFORT CONTROL

Available in configurations from 6 tons to 36 tons, the new CITY MULTI N-Generation high-performance outdoor unit delivers better energy efficiency. The N-Generation features a footprint up to 30% smaller than previous models and offers more design flexibility thanks to improvements in vertical piping limits—expanded from 164 ft. to 295 ft. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Small footprint and great design flexibility.” Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US CITY MULTI N-Generation www.mitsubishipro.com

The LG Multi V 5 with LGRED° heating technology provides savings and flexibility by offering more capacity in a single compact chassis. The LGRED° heat technology makes the

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ADJUSTABLE FLOW CONTROL

With four-way vane control, occupants can select two-, three- or four-way airflow patterns, and each vane can also be adjusted individually. The optional 3D i-see Sensor, which calculates room occupancy rate, adjusts conditioning accordingly with direct or indirect airflow settings, offering dozens of different comfort combinations and improved energy savings, with a SEER rating over 19.8 and even temperature distribution. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Comfort made easy.”

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SMART SPACES

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LG Electronics

A-light

energybank

Doug Mockett & Co.

Power/Electrical 1

LET THE SUNSHINE IN

SOUND CONTROL

Combining high-performance lighting with sound reducing technology, Absorb H reduces sound in open spaces with an inherent material Noise Reduction Coefficient of 0.75. With optical diffusion and a high-performance reflector, the unique product simultaneously delivers illumination and sound management. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The fixture is aesthetically pleasing and very slick. The clean design allows it to be used in many applications.”

LG Electronics NeON R ACe2 www.lg.com 2

Absorb H www.alights.com

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SMART LIGHTING

Bringing together a comprehensive suite of Bluetooth mesh-enabled sensors and controllers for interior and exterior lighting applications, the TruBlu Smart Lighting Control Platform enables facility-wide operation. Control capabilities include dual channels for dimming and white color tuning. Bluetooth-mesh standard adherence also enables interoperability with other makers’ devices. Designers can set up lighting scenarios using either a desktop configuration tool or smartphone app. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “A robust user-friendly platform.”

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Designed to unite power and charging access with lighting control, the Sync II low-profile power grommet with light switch features a sleek profile for in-wall and furniture mounting. The unit comes equipped a separate power connector for the light switch (so hardwiring isn’t required), along with two standard power outlets and   and   charging outlets. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Intuitive access in rooms where people are unfamiliar with where light switches might be.”

Sync II - Low Profile Power Grommet with Light Switch www.mockett.com

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

Lighting & Controls 1

The NeON R ACe2 solar panel is designed for installation ease, with a microinverter built into the panel’s frame. The microinverter converts panel-produced  power into  power ready for household use and grid delivery. Electrodes also have been repositioned to the back of panels, aiding configuration and allowing for a cleaner, more streamlined appearance. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Residential solar is the future.”

MCWONG

TruBlu Smart Lighting Control Platform www.mcwonginc.com

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SOLAR LED

With a patent-pending system, the FUSION SolarPowered  directly integrates solar panel DC output with  luminaries and controls to directly energize  fixtures. This innovative new clean energy technology is energy efficient, cost-effective and scalable. The  goal is to effectively ease demand on the grid during peak times by displacing demand for generated energy with energy directly from the sun. When electricity is at its most expensive—  luminaries use solar power, and not electricity, to operate. Made in U.S. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Good for an office.”

PACKS A PUNCH

With new conversion technology, Quantum Dots from Osram increase the efficiency of LEDs, even at high-color rendering indexes, resulting in better color for displays and lighting. Quantum Dots are encapsulated to protect them from moisture and other external influences that pose the greatest risk to the functionality of a . They are nanometer-sized semiconductor particles—or about 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is innovation by definition!” OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

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Prest® Pavers

Roof and Plaza Pavers

Hanover® Porcelain Pavers

Hanover® has participated in the development of concrete pavers for over 48 years, as they became an integral part of architectural design. From green roofs and rooftop pools to on-grade entrance ways and driveways, Hanover® can provide the highest quality unit paver for your next project.

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Hubbell Lighting

Cree Lighting

Luminis

ALW

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SQUARE BOLLARDS AND COLUMNS

SOUTHWESTERN HOMAGE

Designed as an homage to Southwestern architectural styles, the Adobe suspended linear pendant features a streamlined, curvilinear profile with no visible hardware. The fixture is available in three lengths and four finishes, with either direct/indirect or direct-only lighting distributions. Available lumen packages offer up to 15 W/ft., with an optional micro-louver and either brushed brass or aluminum end posts. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Love it. Insight continues to create unusual and interesting forms. Very striking.” Insight Lighting

HUBBELL LIGHTING

Luminis

Adobe www.insightlighting.com

Pursuit from Architectural Area Lighting www.hubbell.com

Lumiquad www.luminis.com

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SUSPENDED LIGHTING

Rotatable connection design allows crescent-shaped fixture segments of varying sizes to be combined to create sculptural, suspended lighting forms—and a broad range of more than 200 finishes can turn those forms into art. Nine arc sizes are available, along with linear sections, along with a variety of color temperatures and lumen packages. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Looks like a piece of art that is certainly worthy of any lobby or entryway.”

COLOR UNIFORMITY

The Oslon Square Uniform  features redesigned phosphor conversion techniques to improve color uniformity of delivered light, minimizing the yellow ring of light that can occur at high angles in high-power white LEDs. The  is designed for use in applications where uniform light quality is especially important, including retail and gallery settings. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This is definitely a great step forward in the improvement of LED lighting.” OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

ALW CRESCENT MOONRING with Rotatable Connectors www.alwusa.com

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An IP66 rated exterior linear luminaire in 5 lengths can be connected to form an uninterrupted ribbon of light up to 150 ft., providing seamless continuous runs with endto-end internal connections, and a diffuser without breaks or light leaks. It is available in four distributions in each of direct, indirect or bidirectional optics, and independently illuminated. Visible section separations in linear exterior luminaire achieve longer, continuous runs. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Super versatile and interesting exterior fixture, that’s also durable.”

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Designed to illuminate and accent exterior spaces such as pedestrian areas, commercial perimeters, parks and urban environments, the Lumiquad range of square-shaped bollards and columns are made of recycled aluminum. With six bollard and seven column types, Lumiquad is available in 4-in. × 4-in. or 6-in. × 6-in. square footprints and offers a crisp, geometric, contemporary aesthetic. Range from 800 lm. to 4200 lm. for the bollards and 1,100 to 15,800 lm. for the columns. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This product could fit within the landscape with such a small footprint.”

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LED STREET LIGHTING

The  Series offers  street lighting in warmer color temperatures—as low as 2200K, while still providing visual comfort for the public, and without sacrificing safety or negatively impacting neighborhoods. This high-efficacy light is offered in both warmer or cooler color temperatures, with  up to 80. The City of Newburyport, Mass., recently replaced over 1,300 street lights with 30W to 50W   luminaires, and city expects energy savings to be more than $90,000 annually. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Solves many challenges.” Cree Lighting RSW Series LED Street Luminaire www.lighting.cree.com

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Eureka Lighting

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EDGY LUMINAIRE

Skydome Edge features a sleek, shallow knife-edge profile, and the luminaire is available in nominal 2-, 3- or 4-ft. diameters, lumen outputs for direct (2000-14000) and indirect (0-2500) distributions, custom finish options and 2700K-4000K color temperatures. Paired together with an Acoustic Cloud System, the technology combines to deliver visual and acoustic comfort. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Timely product with very govod industrial design and integrated function with the acoustic panel.” Focal Point Skydome Edge Acoustic luminaire & cloud system www.focalpointlights.com

TOTALLY MODULAR

Comprising a suite of modular lightbars and joiners, the Round Lightplane 1 3D system allows easy creation of personalized light structures. Both surface- and wall-mount models are available in 2-ft. and 4-ft. lengths that offer blank, single-sided or double-sided illumination. Specifiers also can choose from six types of joiner hubs and color temperatures ranging from 2700K to 4000K. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “An erector set of lighting.”

Eureka Lighting

ALW

Scout www.eurekalighting.com

Round Lightplane 1 3D www.alwusa.com

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Vora is a very thin 2.2-in. depth recessed troffer featuring edge-lighted light guides for blemish-free uniformity with a center mixing chamber for visual comfort and optimized efficiency. With five sizes, it offers outputs from 1000 lm. to 8000 lm. in 100 lm. increments with efficacies up to 120 lpw. The center mixing chamber reflector allows designers to insert a custom graphic appearance. One unique feature is the patent-pending, center mixing chamber. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The center chamber is a plus.”

The architectural light column offers a selection of five decorative or optional custom panel designs to enhance architectural site details. Available in heights of 10-ft., 12-ft. or 14-ft., the column is well suited to pedestrianscale applications such as walkways, or pedestrian gathering areas found at convention centers, corporate and university campuses, upscale hospitality or retail venues. Standard finishes include: matte silver gray metallic, dark or graphite gray, dark bronze or matte black. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “It’s a way finder, it’s a statement, it’s an art piece, it’s a luminaire—oh my...”

With its innovative magnetic ring, users can snap on or off Arena’s light sources. The Arena has four light sources that can be mixed and matched. Slice is a decorative linear light source with an acrylic diffuser; Aim is a discreet 38-mm diameter aimable projector; Beam is a powerful projection offered in three beam angles and a choice of four optical accessories; and Glow is a decorative translucent light source that uses the same 60-mm body as the Beam adding ambient luxury to the Arena profile. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Ease of use, thanks to the magnetic attachments, is innovative, allowing for flexibility.”

Hubbell Lighting

HessAmerica

Eureka Lighting

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MOSAIC www.hessamerica.com

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The cylindrical Scout family of luminaires can be wallor surface-mounted, or suspended, pendant-style. With three lengths, two diameters and six standard colors, along with a range of optical accessories and options for color temperatures, dimming type and output, the fixtures are designed to meet multiple needs. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This cylinder is very slick— I especially enjoy the variety of colors and sizes.”

VISUAL COMFORT

ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS

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HISTORIC REPLICATION WINDOW EXPERTS Necessity truly is the mother of invention, as Graham discovered in replicating the former Thomas Edison Battery Building’s nearly 2,500 windows. The solution required nearly 40 new extrusion dies. But by extensively modifying its rugged S6800 Series window, Graham was able to replicate the original windows’ look while also delivering high-end thermal and structural performance. Edison would be proud.

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Fire Resistant. Design Consistent. Fire-Rated Aluminum Window And Door Systems Aluflam has a complete offering of true extruded aluminum fire-rated vision doors, windows and glazed wall systems, fire-rated for up to 120 minutes. Available in all architectural finishes, our products are almost indistinguishable from non-fire-rated doors and windows. You won’t have to compromise aesthetics to satisfy safety regulations.

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Bobrick Washroom Equipment

Excel Dryer

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HOLD THE PHONE

The B-635 Klutch Mobile Device Holder is designed to hold mobile devices, smart phones and even bags in toilet stalls and other restroom applications. The stainless steel components allow for easy cleaning, and the integrated bag hook can hold up to 300 lbs. JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Good idea, practical.” Bobrick Washroom Equipment Klutch Mobile Device Holder www.bobrick.com

QUIET, EFFICIENT OPERATION

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Be it new or historic, stadium work is thriving; new products and tech are helping architects deliver the latest amenities and fan desires. Here’s a look at four specific solutions. by Jim Crockett, Editorial Director

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Project: Kinnick Stadium Location: Iowa City, Iowa Architect: Neumann Monson/HNTB

ON THE WING

A two-way shingled panel configuration was instrumental in creating a “hawk wing” aesthetic.

Touch Up, A Touchdown When the Hawkeyes kicked off their 2019 season, fans at the 69,250-seat stadium, originally built in 1929, experienced an expanded, newly renovated north end zone. The project included a new hawk-wing-inspired glass façade, new concourse, concessions, videoboard, and more than 1,600 premium seats. Neumann Monson Architects and  spearheaded the plan, with the goal of improving fan experience while staying true to the historical integrity of the building. The amount of space needed to accommodate the expansion required cantilevering the concourse approximately 10 ft. The base of the expanded end zone was clad in matching brick, but the upper stories were clad in decorative glass and fiber-

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Eliminating drilled holes in the Swiss Pearl fibercement cladding, which could not be drilled, was huge. Drilling the glass was possible, but it would have slowed fabrication and complicated installation. Bendheim’s clip system resolved the issue and provided a generous amount of flexibility–1.5-in. tolerance in all directions—allowing the team to avoid alignment issues associated with hardware through the glass as seen in traditional point-supported/spider systems.

The architects were drawn to the compression clip system because of its ability to combine various wall types and materials, as well as create an exterior with textural look. This was instrumental in creating the wing aesthetic. cement panels, installed in an open ventilated façade system by Bendheim. “One of the reasons we went to new materials is because the north end zone is such a tight footprint to build upon,” notes architect Asa Houston, adding the firm also wished to design something light and elegant, to create a modern intervention on the historic structure. Another goal was to establish a uniform look across the façade. The patented façade system wraps around the entire addition and ties together the diverse building programs. The continuous glass skin minimizes the appearance of a mix of transparent and opaque walls. During the day, the glass reflects the sky and the surrounding landscape; at night, it reveals the illuminated interior. The architects were drawn to the compression clip system because of its ability to combine various wall types and materials, as well as create an exterior with a textural look—the two-way shingled panel configuration was instrumental in creating the wing aesthetic. It is also functional, blocking approximately 90% of wind-driven moisture from entering the stadium.

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The bird wing-inspired custom fritted glass pattern, which meets the “2 × 4” bird-safe principle. The horizontal dark gray lines, imprinted onto the glass in different lengths and thicknesses, are a graphic interpretation of a hawk feather’s subtle color gradient.

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Community Connection Requires Concrete Answer The Banc of California Stadium, home to the MLS Los Angeles Football Club, is an example of how design can respond to both ends of the scale—micro and macro. Concrete ended up being the constant connection between them.

Working with the ownership team and designers at Gensler, the team, including concrete contractor Bomel Construction, scrutinized formwork layouts, rebar patterns, material choices, and saw cut pattering to deliver a beautiful solution.

According to Ben Feldmann, a landscape architect and urban designer at StudioMLA, the exterior around the Genslerdesigned stadium was intended to build on a new corridor that connects to Exposition Park, a 160-acre campus that has become a crossroads of the LA community, while also paying homage to the recently demolished L.A. Memorial Arena. “Two threads connect the stadium to the city: thoughtful design and the hardscape materials,” he says.

Ultimately, three different Bomanite products were selected. To enhance the pedestrian experience at entrances, on benches, and as planter walls for trees and shrubs throughout plazas, as well as on the roof deck landing, a proprietary mix of Bomanite’s Exposed Aggregate Sandscape in a San Diego Buff color was used. Clear and mirror glass flakes were broadcast onto nearly 50,000 sq. ft. at three entry plazas to add luster and friction to integrally colored concrete in  hues. Spectator queuing is intuitively integrated underfoot as bands of Bomanite’s Exposed Aggregate Alloy in Cobblestone grey lead fans to ticket takers. A perimeter of Bomanite’s 11.5-in. Boardwalk imprint was also used to frame a raised seating area supporting the stadium’s food court. “We rely on quality materials to bring a high-impact design to life,” says Feldmann. “The Banc of California Stadium was a true test of everyone’s creativity, craftsmanship, and experience on a grand scale. The result is a thing of beauty.”

The site work package included approximately 140,000 sq. ft. of concrete in a variety of types and forms. The design funnels spectators toward the stadium’s three corner entrances while addressing edge conditions and contributing to the park’s larger context of both active and passive uses. Studio-MLA identified the stadium’s entrances as areas to enhance with the highest-appeal decorative concrete design elements.

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ROOFTOP, PLANTERS

Bomanite’s Exposed Aggregate Sandscape in a San Diego Buff color was used to enhance the pedestrian experience at entrances, on benches, and as planter walls for trees and shrubs, as well as on the roof deck landing. ROOFTOP

Project: Banc of California Stadium Exterior/Rooftop Design Team: Studio-MLA

 FLIGHT WALL One of the site’s most unusual design elements is the Flight Wall, a sculpted wall of fluted angels’ wings used to add prominence to a raised event podium. Cast in a one-of-a-kind, CNCrouted form liner, the concrete had to be poured along 2 ft. of slope, and cured in place before the liner was released and peeled away.

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State of the Art for Both Sides of the Atlantic London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, by Populous, heralds a new era for stadium design, delivering an unrivalled fan experience and significant community benefits in creating a world-class destination for all. Winner of a pair of 2019 World Architecture News’ Awards, the 62,062seat stadium, features a pair of floors—one a fully retractable turf pitch—the other a more traditional surface that’s been a customdesigned for the  in the , complete with bespoke locker rooms and a media center; the floor also serves when the facility host mass-footfall events, such as concerts. The main arena is clad, with a “veil” of 4800 aluminum mesh panels of varying perforations, mounted to modular frames that can be opened or pitched at different angles. They’re also lined with LEDs for colored illumination at night. At ground level, precast panels help ground the stadium to the street. However, the brief for the “The Tottenham Experience” portion of the facility— its retail facet—was to deliver the past, present and future of the team, and to promote a wider appreciation of the community’s role in shaping the club’s identity. Building materials were carefully chosen to complement a historic home, which was renovated and incorporated into the design. After many mock-ups, cast iron was chosen as the primary façade

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material. The pattern for the panels was  cut from foam pieces to create a mold into which the liquid cast iron was poured. The metal work has a surface finish that gives it a dark brown finish which complements the light yellow brickwork of the home. In concert with Populous, Jump Studios designed a variety of ‘multi-experience’ interior spaces, including Market Place, located within the South Stand atrium—a vibrant destination for fans to gather before and after matches. The palette includes concrete, metal and reclaimed timbers, which are used to complement the surrounding urban area and reinforce the strong sense of belonging fans hold for the place.

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Metal panels played key roles both on the stadium proper, as well as its amenity facets, such the retail-based “Tottenham Experience,” above. The perforated panels of the stadium (above, right)were custom made in Germany.

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Using Modern Tech to See the Past Editor’s note: As seen in our initial look at Wrigley Field 1060 Project last issue, there are many facets that go into a historic renovation and reconstruction. Here we take a look at how laser scanning performs a critical role. The next installment will examine building within a constrained urban environment.

Truth in Technology According to Kevin Heatter, vice president and project director with Pepper Construction, the contractor overseeing the extensive 1060 Project, technology is the easiest way to bring greater levels of transparency and collaboration on any project. “Implementing state-of-the-art technology was essential to keep moving and on schedule,” says Heatter. “The team used laser scanning to reliably document the exact geometry of existing conditions in the pre-World War I ballpark.” The information from the scan was used to create an as-built 3D model, which Heatter says was continuously updated throughout the years of construction. “New data helped the team visualize progress and confirm that everything was installed correctly,” says the Pepper executive. The team also used laser scanning to track completion and quality in the field, and plan for future work. In the final phases of construction,  coordination was complex and continuous, notes Heatter. Individual trade models, he explains, were overlaid with scans from previous seasons for coordination. “But weekly, and sometimes daily, coordination meetings—with site conditions continually changing—initiated a new way of thinking.” Instead of using laser scans to document a onetime original existing condition, Pepper used more frequent scans to document what was installed monthly or weekly. This helped track site progress, creating a digital punch list of sorts, and ensured any new coordination accounted for current site conditions. The more recent laser scans, overlaid with the coordination model, helped the team visualize progress, verify installation and ensure quality.

Estimating and Planning The 3D models, in conjunction with estimating models, and laser scans from previous seasons, were used each year to help improve the accuracy and understanding of the increasingly complex scope. Specifically, the 3D images were used in estimating and preconstruction to delineate scope between trades and phases, assist in site planning and logistics, as well as communicate project costs. The laser scanning of the left and right field areas, for example, enabled the team to plan for steel, while prefabricating the concrete stadium floor in record time, making it possible to connect walkways to the main stadium to the bleachers. “The notion of ‘preexisting conditions’ had to be rethought on this project,” says Heatter. “Because Opening Day doesn’t move, many sequences of the restoration overlapped. Existing

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conditions could have been installed three years ago—or three days ago. Laser scanning ensured a complete understanding of where progress happened. Essentially, the team used laser scanning as a different way to manage a punch list. Each new scan updated the model so that opportunities could be immediately recognized and acted upon.” The main concourse that now circles the entire ballpark is a key part of the renovation, supporting the expanded bleacher seating, providing more accessibility and improving access to increased concessions and bathrooms. Scanning also enabled the modernization of communications and technol-

LASER SCANNING AND VR

Virtual reality helps the AEC industry become nimbler and more creative—essential criteria for the 1060 Project, as 3D models could be updated instantly to help builders and planners foresee adaptations to the build.

“In addition to improving client interactions, virtual reality technology can also help the construction industry become nimbler and more creative.” ogy within the park. The ceiling and below-grade areas house the mechanical, piping, as well as steel structural supports of the bleachers and main grandstands. Hundreds of miles of cable now circle the park within these small areas, ensuring broadcast communication and technical capabilities. “The completed conduit and piping runs look like artwork, while functioning as the back bone of the updated infrastructure,” says Heatter. “By creating a model of this area, engineering and construction could make well-informed decisions, and the 3D coordination enabled the newest tech to be accommodated in these spaces, while illuminating the most efficient way to phase the work and remain flexible.”

DIGITAL PUNCH LIST

Left, a scan of the top of the stadium; below, upper image, a scan of left field; the bottom image is a scan of the concourse area.

Preference for Prefabrication Since the  off-season is among the shortest in pro sports, Pepper looked for creative ways to expedite the work. One way was to further developed the existing structural 3D model to design and prefabricate temporary formwork for the cast-in-place concrete of the bleachers and risers. After analyzing the model, the team confirmed that structural supports could be prefabricated offsite and installed, essentially, like a large erector set. “The steel fabricator recognized this early and completed almost all of that welding in the shop,” says Heatter. Similarly, formwork for 1,426 cu. yds. of concrete used to support the bleachers, was also prefabricated from the model to expedite installation. “This creative approach kept the project moving and also reduced the project’s budget and schedule significantly,” says Heatter.

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Allianz Field Allianz Field catapulted Minnesota’s minor league soccer team into something major–literally. Only after working with Populous to design a soccerspecific stadium was Minnesota United FC granted Major League Soccer (MLS) status. Opening for the 2019 competitive season, the 346,000 sq. ft. Allianz Field stands out from the crowd with a PTFE laminate mesh membrane that flows and curves like the game of soccer, back-lit with LEDs by night, and transparent during the day. Developed first for the stadium in conjunction with St. Gobain, the  Illuminate 28 Silver membrane is now a staple on the manufacturer’s shelf, ideal for long spans. With 28-ft. long × 53-in. wide spans between metal structure, the membrane

reduced the amount of steel needed for Allianz by approximately 100 tons. Each of the 10 panels that span Allianz Field are heat welded together. Built on a brownfield site, the St. Paul stadium features 19,400 seats, including a soccer-specific supporter standing section with 2,800 capacity with flip benches. “When it comes to soccer, it’s not where we sit in America, it’s where we sit in the world,” said Phil Kolbo,  , architect, and associate principal of Kansas City-based Populous. “The owner wanted a facility that could compete on the international stage, specifically with  soccer stadiums. With its prominent and unique shape, Allianz Field is a giant on a regional and civic scale. Inside, it has a real international flare.”

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SHEERFILL Illuminate 28 Silver membrane in 28-ft.long × 53-in. wide spans between metal structures. The membrane reduced the amount of steel needed by approximately 100 tons. Each of the 10 panels are heat welded together.

The stadium’s mesh exterior is back-lit with LEDs to be seen at night. Specifically, Color Kinetic’s ColorGraze MX4 Powercore fixtures were used.

A PVC thermoplastic membrane, the G410 Energy Smart Roof Membrane is produced with an integral fiberglass mat for dimensional stability. The highly reflective 60 mil surface is in Reflective Gray.

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Project: Allianz Field, St. Paul, Minnesota Opened: April 2019 Developer/Owner: Minnesota United FC Architect: Populous General Contractor: Mortenson Construction Mechanical/Electrical Engineer: ME Engineers Structural Engineer: Walter P. Moore Photography: James Ewing (exterior) ARCHITECTURAL TEAM

Phil Kolbo,   , Associate Principal, Populous, an experienced stadium, arena and convention center architect, creates buildings that push the envelope in both design and technology.

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Standing Room “This soccer-specific supporter section where fans stand the entire game is made of aluminum to amplify the supporter’s impact on the game. We provided them with safe standing room, including a rail in front of every row, a cup holder in each position and metal flipup benches for international events where seats are required,” says Kolbo. © James Ewing

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Allianz Field features nearly 20,000 seats with the ability to expand to nearly 25,000 in capacity in the future. The stadium’s translucent  laminate mesh skin incorporates  technology similar to Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, which allows the stadium to change colors in response to different events and activities.

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LED ribbon boards feature 16-mm line spacing and allow for additional statistics, animations and sponsorship messages to be highlighted throughout events.

“Working with Irwin Seating Co. we created a dynamic, speckled seating pattern in multiple colors that makes the stadium look full, even without a full crowd. Irwin worked with us to create a custom blue seat color to match the Minnesota United FC team color,” says Kolbo.

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“As the largest club at one of the upper levels of the stadium, the concept behind the Stadium Club and Bar is celestial,” said Kolbo.

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“At the bottom floor, the Field Club represents Hydra for the regional 10,000 lakes of Minnesota, with a number of materials that have a flowing aspect to them, including the custom Abyss Table by Duffy London with an underwater effect. The custom stretch fabric covers the ceiling feature, reminiscent of the exterior façade. The carpet has a topographical, fluid look,” said Brown.

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Exhibit Staging Center, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens A nod the to the rich historic legacy of steel manufacturing in the area, the new 11,000-sq.-ft. Exhibit Staging Center is a rehab of an existing one-story warehouse and garage, and serves as a reminder of the connection between people and nature. by John Mesenbrink, contributing writer

In 2019, Phipps transformed the existing structure into the Exhibit Staging Center (), implementing a dynamic, modernized design, while targeting rigorous building standards. FortyEighty Architecture’s intent was for the  to serve as a backdrop to the lagoon and to complement the existing aesthetic of the rest of Phipps’ campus. “We sought a design that modestly reflects and extends the character and quality of the

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surrounding landscape,” says Jeffrey T. Davis, ,  , principal, FortyEighty Architecture. The  is clad in weathering steel panels, as a nod to the historic legacy of steel manufacturing in the Pittsburgh region; the varied coloration that results from the weathering of the metal provides a striking background to the surrounding natural landscape. Portions of the building’s base are clad in

sandstone veneer, to complement the weathering steel and match existing stone site walls on the adjacent hillside. To reinforce the building’s connection to the campus, the renovated building wraps around an existing lagoon and boardwalk, with a new, glass-enclosed entrance pavilion opening onto the boardwalk.

Biophilic Design Phipps and the design team placed an emphasis on incorporating biophilic features into

the design, as a means of immersing the new building into the landscape of Phipps’ campus. “Biophilic design and the use of nature was a key element in the design process,” says Richard Piacentini, president and , Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Some of the constructed elements, like an extension of an existing lagoon outside the building, vegetative roofs, and large, operable windows and window

walls, provide a connection between the building’s occupants and the natural environment, while other elements, such as natural finish materials, artwork and imprints of images of plants and animals in the concrete floors provide a subtle reminder of the important connection between people and nature. “We engaged in series of biophilic design workshops to identify opportunities to incorporate nature and natural features into the building,” says Davis.

FROM 1960’S BUILDING TO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Phipps adapted the structure with a dynamic, modernized design. The Exhibit Staging Center lies on a remediated brownfield in the city of Pittsburgh.

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ENVELOPE

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The ’s exterior walls consist of a ventilated rainscreen façade, comprised of a combination of vertical weathering steel panels and sandstone veneer over continuous mineral wool insulation, a spray-applied weather resistant barrier and gypsum sheathing. The exterior façade cladding is separated from the insulation and weather barrier by an air cavity, which is continuously ventilated at both the top and bottom of the wall to facilitate moisture migration out of the cavity and away from the interior of the building. It should be noted that many of the exterior envelope materials were selected to substantially reduce—and in some cases eliminate—periodic maintenance requirements.

EXTERIOR AND ROOFING

SOLAR & RENEWABLE POWER AND DC POWER

EXTERIOR PANELS

GREEN ROOFS

Weathering steel panels, as a nod to the historic legacy of steel manufacturing in the Pittsburgh region; the rich and varied coloration that results from the weathering of the metal provides a unique and striking background to the surrounding natural landscape throughout the year.

Vegetated roof assemblies and soil retainer and manufactured growing media.

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To achieve net-positive power for regular operation of the building, 55 kW of onsite power generation is required. This power is provided by 230 solar panels located on the roof of the building and surrounding hillsides of Phipps’ campus. A portion of the collected solar power is stored in batteries and used to provide direct current () power directly to LED lighting in the building.

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Dimmable, roof-mounted tubular daylighting devices supplement the artificial lighting sources.

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A portion of the collected solar power is stored in batteries and used to provide  power directly to LEDs in the building.

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PROJECT SPECS

Architect: FortyEighty Architecture, Pittsburgh Civil/Structural Engineer: Common Ground, Gibsonia, Pa. MEP Engineer: Iams Consulting, Pittsburgh Landscape Architect: Studio Phipps, Pittsburgh General Contractor: Massaro Corp., Pittsburgh Biophilic Consultant: Shepley Bulfinch, Phoenix, Ariz. Yoga Court Design: Karl Steinmetz Designs, Pittsburgh Building Envelope Commissioning: Building Performance Architecture, Pittsburgh Mechanical Equipment Commissioning: CJL Engineering, Johnstown, Pa. Design Charrette Facilitating: 7group, Sinking Spring, Pa. Photography: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Sustainability Piggybacking off of the design elements from the adjacent Center for Sustainable Landscapes, it was important to achieve rigorous building standard goals. “That set the stage for us and we wanted to carry that forward into the new design,” says Piacentini. The  is designed to harmonize with Phipps’ lower campus, perform at net-positive energy, and achieve Living Building Challenge,  Platinum and Well Building certification. To achieve these goals, the project utilizes onsite solar collection to

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produce all the electricity that the  needs to operate on an annual basis, a closed-loop heat exchange system of wells connected to inslab radiant heating and cooling piping loops and zoned heat pumps that provide optimized space conditioning to each occupied space, and direct -powered s throughout the building to minimize the demand for electric power for artificial lighting. However, “before employing any of these active systems for the building, the exterior envelope was designed to be highly thermally efficient and to provide extensive amounts of

LIGHTING

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The ESC uses LEDs throughout the building, powered by  electrical power. This  power comes from solar panels, which is collected and stored in batteries, and then distributed to each light fixture. The use of DC power for lighting eliminates any energy loss typically experienced when solar power is converted from  to —and then back again to — before it can be used to power the LEDs.

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natural light and ventilation, as a means of reducing the overall demand and equipment sizes for active space conditioning and lighting systems within the building,” says Davis.

elements. “Phipps was determined to maximize the outcome of the  project and intently focused on creating a new facility that would support its mission and operations well into the future,” says Davis.

Phipps was a strong advocate for precisely calibrating the scope of the project to meet their detailed project requirements, so the design team worked closely with Phipps during the design and documentation phases to incorporate all necessary

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Behind the Scenes To enhance the guest experience, the  will be open to visitors for a unique behind-the-scenes look at the Conservatory’s past and future flower shows, where guests can see signature historic shows and exhibit props and displays, as well as future flower show plans in the making. While many portions of the building are designed to support activities related to the design, fabrication, and storage of exhibit materials for Phipps’ seasonal flower shows and to facilities operation and maintenance functions, the building serves as a place that actively promotes healthy living and personal wellbeing—an exercise room, yoga studio and meditation room—as well as provides an environment where Phipps’ staff can interact outside of the normal course of their workday.

An extension of an existing lagoon, vegetative roofs, operable windows and walls, natural finish materials and artwork provide a subtle reminder of the important connection between the building’s occupants and the natural environment.

Daylighting All occupied spaces have an abundance of windows, many of which are operable, and all are shaded where direct sunlight might cause problems from glare. These windows provide copious amounts of natural light to the interior of the building, reducing the need for artificial lighting for a significant portion of the day. In addition, several spaces utilize dimmable, roof-mounted tubular daylighting devices to supplement the artificial lighting sources. The ’s large, operable windows and sliding glass wall provide opportunities for bringing natural light and ventilation into the building, reducing reliance on artificial means of space conditioning and lighting—and resulting energy consumption— while at the same time connecting its occupants to the surrounding environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

When environmental conditions are best suited to naturally ventilating the building, a light next to the window will notify the occupant that the window should be opened, and automatic controls will activate the motor operators for the clerestory windows. WINDOW CONTROLS

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Guests can enter a vestibule to view future display props being constructed. An adjacent window will look into the exhibit archive room where topiaries, props and more from past shows will be displayed.

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GLASS WALLS/PARTITIONS

To minimize the use of harsh overhead lights, windows are placed amply and strategically around the building for the use of daylighting. NanaWall curtainwall systems are also used to increase sunlight and air flow on warm days.

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Additional noteworthy sustainable features include windows with an automatic feature to open when sensors detect that the air quality is good outside, an opportunity for the public to view indoor and outdoor air quality in real time through an air-quality dashboard, radiant flooring throughout the facility to ensure temperature stability and comfort of the building occupants. ENERGY METERING + MONITORING

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HVAC The Exhibit Staging Center has varied levels of space conditioning, depending on the use and occupancy for each space. Regularly occupied spaces are fully conditioned and ventilated, while storage and periodically occupied spaces have partial or limited conditioning and ventilation. A radiant heating and cooling loop system is provided within the concrete floor slab throughout the entire building. This system is connected to a geothermal well field adjacent to the building, consisting of six boreholes that are approximately 480-ft. deep each. A fractional horsepower pump circulates water from the wells to zone manifolds located throughout the building. Within each zone, a digital thermostat controls individual zone pumps to deliver heated water to the slab when required. In warmer weather, an economizer pump circulates water to the radiant

loop to provide free-cooling of the slab. Spaces can be naturally ventilated via operable windows—either manually operated by the occupants or motor-operated for inaccessible clerestory windows. When environmental conditions are suited to naturally ventilating the building, a light next to the window will notify the occupant that the window should be opened, and automatic controls will activate the motor operators for the clerestory windows. When a window is opened during these natural ventilation periods, the radiant slab pump and air-source heat pump/energy recovery ventilator for that zone will be de-energized. The building is equipped with a direct digital control system that is integrated into a campus-wide building management system to closely monitor and manage the building’s operations systems. RADIANT FLOOR MANIFOLDS + PIPING

Radiant flooring is used throughout the facility to ensure temperature stability and comfort of building occupants.

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Solar Control/Sun Shading

Chotto Matte Restaurant Miami Beach, Fla. UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS

When fully retracted, only a slender stack of retracted fabric is visible from below. The fabric canopy is supported by two aluminum beams that are spaced 27-ft. apart and are completely out of view when in the retracted position, offering an unobstructed view of the sky.

Design Team: Charles H. Benson & Assoc. Architects Architect of Record: Herzog and de Meuron Engineer of Record: GLR Engineers Installer: Thompson Architectural Fabric Fabricator: Lightweight Mfg. PRODUCT SPECS:

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Patrons can now experience all-weather courtyard dining in this trendy London-franchised eatery. CHALLENGE

The London-based Chotto Matte restaurant opened its first U.S. outlet in Miami Beach, complete with a retractable awning spanning a stylish outdoor bar and restaurant space.

The translucent, minimalist retractable canopy has already survived the powerful Category 4 Hurricane Irma and allows the operators to dial up the perfect indoor/outdoor dining experience for their clientele at the push of a button.

The En-Fold drive beam spacing is 20 ft. on center, so Uni-Systems had to push the limits of the system to achieve a 28-ft. drive beam spacing. None of the En-Fold structure can be seen from below.

CRITERIA

The fabric canopy is supported by two 38-ft. long aluminum drive beams that are spaced 27 ft. apart and are completely out of view when in the retracted position, offering an unobstructed view of the sky. “The system was able to span the entire outdoor courtyard opening,” says Charles Benson, owner, Charles H. Benson & Associate Architects, .., architect of record. “Its structure is uncomplicated, it has a beautiful, simple aesthetic and operations are smooth and easy.”

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Uni-Systems’ En-Fold stadium-grade retractable awning system allows for all-weather dining in an elegant, trendy environment, while adding a unique design component to the overall aesthetic. “The artistic aesthetic was perfect for this space,” adds Benson. The translucent En-Fold retractable canopy is made with ePTFE fabric, and it spans a light well in the ceiling that extends up through the restaurant’s second level. This feature serves as the centerpiece of the unique restaurant space below.

WEATHER PROTECTION

When fully extended, the canopy overhangs the edges of the 36-ft. × 24-ft. light well and offers complete protection from the elements.

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Wall Panels Integral to Medical Center Honolulu, Hawaii’s 260,000-sq.-ft. Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children relied on exterior wall panels to reflect symbolic elements of Hawaiian culture. CHALLENGE

In addition to the facility remaining open during renovations, colorful exterior wall panels needed to uphold Hawaii’s cultural symbolism. CRITERIA

With a complete redevelopment, the neonatal intensive care unit was significantly expanded, adding 24 new beds, to bring the center’s total to 70 beds. The pediatric intensive care unit was tripled in size to make room for 26 private, adaptable rooms. Because of the hospital’s needs, it was important the project was completed in a timely fashion. SOLUTION

CENTRIA Formawall panels—in a range of colors— proved to be the ideal design solution. “It was important that the design symbolized the concepts behind it,” explains Mike Goertzen, project architect, HDR Architecture. “To communicate key aesthetic elements, we selected  panels in specific colors. For example, the charcoal panels on the elevator tower represent the native basalt stone on the islands, and the gray panels on the “C” shape across the façade were selected to symbolize an open seashell.”

The design team implemented Formawall Dimension Series and Formawall Graphix horizontal panels in Crystal Zinc, Brown and Midnight Bronze. Both insulated metal panel systems provide advanced thermal efficiency and moisture control in a single component, and all Formawall products include a standard halogen-free foam core. Formawall panels not only enabled the creation of specific aesthetic elements, but were also ideal for the site conditions, which did not leave a great deal of room for maneuvering complex and heavy materials. “A common challenge in Hawaii is working with limited space, as well as constrained site access,” says Goertzen. “Looking at the limitations,  panels were an asset: The panel system is light and could easily be lifted up and over the site access points. The delivery and handling turned out to be very efficient. The panels were staged on the roof and then assembled on the building’s façade.”

PANELS

CENTRIA Formawall panels—in a range of colors— proved to be the ideal design solution for the Kapi’olani Medical Center. Horizontal panels are in Crystal Zinc, Brown and Midnight Bronze.

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Additionally, the facility had to remain open during renovations. Because of the product’s lightweight nature, the day-to-day operations were not disturbed, allowing patients and families to continue to use the medical center.

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Calgary Office Offers Energy-Efficient, Comfortable Workplace The new 707 Fifth “AAA” office tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta, features a distinctive, curved glass appearance with high energy-efficiency and a comfortable interior. CHALLENGE

In spite of the cold climate, the 27-story, 564,000sq.-ft. building met its energy targets, due in part, to the use of a triple-glazed, curtainwall system. The project is designed to achieve  Gold certification through the Canadian Green Building Council. Architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) designed the iconic, energy-efficient structure, which features a façade that combines convex and concave forms to shape elliptical and undulating elevations. The floor-to-ceiling glass maximizes internal daylighting and comfort, minimizes unwanted solar heat gain and heat loss, and provides panoramic views of the city and the Rocky Mountains. CRITERIA

Bringing the vision to reality, construction manager EllisDon worked closely with Contract Glaziers West to engineer the custom, high-performance, unitized, structurally glazed, aluminum-framed curtainwall system, and to manufacture and install it to precise specifications. © Chad Koski & courtesy Technoform

SOLUTION

The curtainwall relies on Tianjin North Glass’ () state-of-the-art, bent, triple-pane insulated glazing units (IGUs) with two low-E coatings from G-Crystal Glass Group. Technoform’s  Spacer , a bendable, yet durable, warm edge spacer separates the three panes of glass, creating an insulating barrier at the perimeter of the  to improve thermal performance. This combination of high-performance components allows the s to meet the project’s high thermal performance requirements and achieve the overall energy-saving, sustainability goals.

Reiterating the key aesthetic goals for the 707 Fifth, the façade had a geometry of both concave and convex radius glazing, as well as the east and west elevations’ inverted slope from ground level to the top of the building. All flat and curved glass had to match in color and performance as per the design specifications.

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The thermal performance requirements of 707 Fifth included stringent whole unit -factors of 0.91 W/ m²K (0.16 hr/ft²F), according to Dirk Schulte, formerly with .

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Glass Walls/Partitions

California Office Gets Facelift Located in a revitalized shipping district of San Francisco, a four-story warehouseturned-office space underwent a massive update.

CHALLENGE

At more than 60,000 sq. ft., the 1000 Sansome building was in stark contrast amid the historic personality of San Francisco homes and offices. Lundberg Design & MacCracken Architects were tasked with updating the outdated space with a modern design and increased daylighting. Prior to the renovation, the structure was a dimly lit, low-ceiling building with a second-floor entrance. CRITERIA

To create a more contemporary design, the architects opened up the space and increased the ceiling height. Large pieces of interlocking glass were installed in the lobby, forming large glass walls, which helped to increase transparency and allow light to move throughout the different rooms.

The channel glass acts as a beautiful divide between rooms, and it offers the durability needed in place of walls ... light diffuses into each part of the building.

SOLUTION

For the glazing throughout the lobby, the architects chose Pilkington Profilit channel glass from Technical Glass Products (). The linear, “U”-shaped, castglass channels are self-supporting and mounted in a custom framing system fabricated by Chris French Metals and designed by MacCracken Architects.

U-SHAPED PANELS

The linear, “U”-shaped, cast-glass channels are self-supporting and mounted in a custom framing system.

“Not only does the channel glass act as a beautiful divide between rooms, it also offers the durability we needed in place of solid walls,” said Daniel Robinson, principal at MacCracken Architects. “We were happy to have found a product that helped us reach the desired aesthetic, as the glass allows light to diffuse into each part of the building.”

FROM STALE TO CHIC

Transforming a dimly lit, low ceiling building into a more contemporary design, Lundberg Design and MacCracken Architects opened up the space and increased the ceiling height, which helped increase transparency and allow for more daylighting throughout different rooms.

Pilkington Profilit can be installed vertically or horizontally, and is available in lengths up to 23 ft. Intermediate vertical mullions are generally not required for vertical installations. Tempering or filming options are available to meet impact safety requirements, and additional benefits include strong thermal performance and sound-transmission control.

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MASCOT WALL

Home of the gold buffalo mascot—and adding a pop of color the exterior of the building—an image of a buffalo was created in the metal panels above the main entrance and in the overhang for the athletic complex.

New School Design Standard for Wichita High School Gone are standardized boxy structures, and instead spaces are filled with natural light that promote learning in a healthy environment. CHALLENGE

CRITERIA

A new campus, Wichita High School Southeast, replaces a 1950s structure and meets the community’s growing population needs with current design practices. The exterior showcases the school’s pride and adoption of cost-effective, durable materials.

Metal wall panels were selected for the technology wing to depict the school’s function on the inside. “My favorite part of the design is a unique part of the building—a tech-ed wing at one end,” Watkins explains. “It has career and tech-ed classrooms, and it is almost all clad in the new wall panels. This carries through the tech theme, gives the school a more modern look and contrasts well with the masonry parts of the building.”

INFLUENCE

“This was the first all new, comprehensive high school for the district since the 1970s, so they wanted something permanent, but modern,” say Malcolm Watkins , ,   +, vice president of Schaefer Johnson Cox Frey in Wichita, Kansas.

trict has used similar palettes on all their new buildings, and metal made sense because of that.” Wichita High School Southeast, however, has more pizzazz than other recently constructed schools. As the home of the gold buffalo mascot with black and gold school colors, an image of a buffalo was created in the metal panels above the main entrance and in the overhang for the athletic complex. The Colza Yellow panels bring the school’s pride to the exterior of the building while adding a pop of color.

SOLUTION

Kruse Corp. installed 42,200 sq. ft. of Citadel Architectural Products’ Envelope  metal composite material () in charcoal gray and colza yellow. The panels were installed around the school’s second story and as canopies with an increased  concentration on the school’s technical-education atrium. The metal wall panels were selected for this technology wing to depict the school’s function on the inside, and this just happens to be one of Watkins’ favorite things. Durable building materials include Envelope  , installed using the RainScreen (RS) attachment system. Envelope 2000 RS consists of 4-mm thick  panels with a durable, 0.105-in. thermoset phenolic resin core that provides an ultra-smooth substrate. The  system allows incidental moisture to enter and then exit through weepholes. Duane Criswell, project manager with Kruse Corp., has seen more schools in Kansas turn to  because of ’s vast design options, long lifespan and durability.

This fast-paced project was designed in eight months and built in two years. Timing for the building materials was crucial to the project’s success. Watkins says, “We used the route and return  system, so we were able to get the building dried in while we were waiting for the cladding to be delivered.”

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“This is a cost-conscious client who wanted materials that are durable, so we looked for something that would last over time,” Watkins says. “The school disColors: Charcoal Gray and Colza Yellow

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Surfaces Makes Waves at Spanish Hotel Bespoke Sintered Stone surfaces were specified for contemporary Costa Bravan Hotel. CHALLENGE

INFLUENCE

For award-winning architect Pau Llimona, the Mediterranean Sea has always possessed a romantic mystique. When Llimona was commissioned by Hotel Llevant, located in Llafranc on the Costa Brava, Spain, to redesign and redecorate the whole building’s interiors, he saw the perfect opportunity to incorporate the intrinsic link between the local area and the sea into his design concept.

The Mediterranean has had a major impact on local approaches to architecture, with many buildings possessing a distinctive design, particularly on Spain’s northeast coast.

Hotel Llevant is a Costa Bravan institution, founded in 1935 by Maria Gratacós Lluensí, the current owner’s great grandmother. She built up the property from a small guesthouse to a luxurious hotel and restaurants. While the hotel has continually evolved with changing trends and tastes, it has faithfully maintained its enchanting identity. Maintaining this balance was an essential part of Llimona’s initial brief. A luxurious, three-story hotel with a renowned restaurant, one of the establishment’s more unusual features is that every room has its own balcony plunge pool. It was therefore an ambitious project from the start.

Llimona wanted to capture the atmosphere and experience of the Levantadas—waves formed by the Levant, an easterly wind which blows across the Iberian Peninsula—from the feel of sand underfoot to the sight of the cresting and crashing surf. SOLUTION

While working with  Arquitectes on the interiors of Albert Adriá’s celebrated Enigma restaurant, Llimona discovered the unrivalled aesthetic potential of Neolith’s Sintered Stone. “Working closely with Neolith on the Enigma project gave me a deep insight into the properties of the material and the huge scope of what can be achieved using the surface. From a designer’s perspective, the advantages are threefold: you can achieve decorative effects not possible on many naturally occurring stones, it’s super resistant and it’s very easy to cut

to size and install,” says Llimona. “Furthermore, it is 100% natural, which particularly appealed to me when I was looking to specify materials for Hotel Llevant where I wanted to evoke the aura of a naturally occurring event,” he continues. A major component of the overall aesthetic would be textured flooring, specified throughout the hotel. The architect wanted a surface which would recreate the roughness and shine of the seabed, ever so slightly pearlescent. When illuminated, the surface would reveal subtle flecks of blue and red, recalling the sparkling reflection of the bright sun on water. This desire led to Neolith developing a unique, custom-made color which became a major design component in the project. In order to achieve the desired surface texture, Riverwashed finish was used. POINT BREAK

To further harness the effects of the Levantadas, Llimona focused his attention to the ceilings. He wanted it to represent the dissipating foam of a breaking wave by using layers of plaster with cleverly angles lighting.

BE THE SEA

Using a skilled local fabricator, Marbres Ferran Reja, the floor slabs were cut into various sized rectangular tiles and laid to create an interesting, uniform, but irregular, tessellating effect with a clean finish. The architect wanted a surface which would recreate the roughness and shine of the seabed, ever so slightly pearlescent.

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Stone/Masonry

Museum Design Uses Limestone to Tell Story As was the case with Edmonton’s Royal Alberta Museum, the choices of artwork and historical material featured represent and reflect the energy and culture of the communities they serve.

THE TEST OF TIME

Natural stone doesn’t just have a history of longevity and performance, but aesthetically it can show buildings that are 100 years old look as good today as the day they were installed.

CHALLENGE

The Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), which celebrates the natural history and the human heritage of the province, embarked on a multi-year journey to thoughtfully reshape every facet of the museum, from the inside out. Architectural firm , as part of a design build team with Ledcor and Lundholm Assocs., brought this new vision of  to life. An integrated team of award-winning architects, interior designers, landscape architects and structural, mechanical and electrical engineers were tasked with creating a memorable and identifiable focal point in the downtown Edmonton Arts District, that is equal parts sustainable and functional and harmonious.

“Natural stone is more eco-friendly. With man-made or cast stone you’re using multiple materials and some that may not be good for the environment,” said Tim Pick, Canadian independent sales representative for Polycor. “With natural you’re using water and power, and that is it.”

INFLUENCE

SOLUTION

The goal of the new Royal Alberta Museum was to thoughtfully preserve and share the story of Alberta and honor its past in a new way. The museum, the largest in western Canada, is designed to specifically reflect and embrace where it now stands—it simply wouldn’t work the same way anywhere else.

The museum’s exterior was originally planned as precast concrete, but professionals chose Indiana Limestone—Standard Gray when estimates showed that it could be provided for the same price, with that environmental benefit, and in the required size. “There are large 2-ft. × 5-ft. panels for this project,” Pick said. “And there were some limitations with the concrete product that was specified that wouldn’t allow them to do that. But we were able to.”

CRITERIA

The $375.5 million facility features several sections— the natural history hall, the human history hall, the beloved bug gallery from the original museum, an interactive children’s gallery, expansive galleries for internationally touring features, and an area called “The Museum Zone” in which you can see the curators at work. The result has doubled the museum’s floor space compared to the existing building, with more than 82,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space.

 carefully considered every decision that went into this massive undertaking, including the environmental impact, as one of the many important goals of this build was to be  Silver certified. A goal they actually exceeded—they achieved  Gold certification—in part thanks to the low environmental impact in the quarrying and production of Indiana limestone, the stone featured on the striking exterior of the building.

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The limestone was provided by Cast Supply Edmonton in the required 2-ft. × 5-ft. panels, each at least 2-in. thick. This choice of stone shares a history with one of the most famous buildings in North America: it was pulled from the same quarry as the limestone featured on the exterior of the Empire State Building in New York City.

UP TO THE TASK

The space the Indiana limestone would inhabit wasn’t the only unique feature under consideration: the weather of sunny Edmonton played an important role in the decision making. There are some stones that aren’t able to withstand the freeze/thaw.

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Easy Route to Airport Shading, Privacy and Security Unusual application of metal material as drapery addresses glare and privacy without drawing attention to itself.

CHALLENGE

Address heat and glare from the southwest setting sun in the Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Horseheads, N.Y. CRITERIA

Allow views to the outside, and remain within the aesthetic of the airport’s $61.5 million expansion and revitalization project. TRANSPARENT SOLUTION

SOLUTION

Working with Fennick McCredie Architecture, Cascade Architectural provided 3,055 sq. ft. of 5/16-in. 15-gauge aluminum Fabricoil in three very different applications within the airport’s interior, including: window drapery, a privacy partition and a security gate for the Taste NY Bar. The coiled wire fabric is finished in Antique Bronze and secured using Cascade Architectural’s operable Steel Secura Track attachments. “We specified Fabricoil to curve around the perimeter of the departing gate lounge, which provides solar shading to keep guests comfortable while still allowing visibility out to the courtyard,” says Nancy Felts, Project Manager, ,   at Fennick McCredie. The window treatment extends past the floor-toceiling glass windows of the lounge to double as a partition separating the open space and public charging stations. This coiled wire fabric divider gives users glare-free privacy while working on personal laptops or mobile devices. Fabricoil is also used as a side-folding security gate for Taste NY Bar within the airport, utilizing the same Steel Secura Track with bottom footbolt attachments and side hook bolt locks to secure the area during closed hours. Fabricoil security gates come available in multiple locking configurations including both lock and key intermediate footbolt options, and can be equipped with a series of channels, handles, batons and other reliable hardware components for customization. The material can be specified in varying sizes, colors and fullness percentages, allowing architects to adjust the level of transparency depending on application—this is especially important for window treatments to achieve the desired amount of daylighting and for security applications where less visibility may be required.

The coiled wire fabric, finished in antique bronze, according to architect Nancy Felts, with Fennick McCredie, “adds an elegant aesthetic touch to the airport’s interior spaces and it performs just as we need it to.”

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OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE IN ALUMINUM FENESTRATION Advancements in thermal barriers allow for much greater overall envelope performance. Sponsored by: Azon

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A look at three technical advancements in thermal barriers to better check heat transfer through the aluminum framing of fenestration systems.

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After reading this article, you should be able to: 1 Explain how the latest innovations in thermal barriers are improving the thermal performance of aluminum fenestration.

INTRODUCING

THERMAL BARRIERS

A thermal barrier is a low-conductive material that interrupts the flow of energy across the aluminum frame. First incorporated into framing elements in 1970, advancements in the materials and design of

ccording to the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE), nearly 40% of heating loss in commercial buildings is due to poor window performance. This puts designers in a difficult position as they work to achieve ever-improving energy-efficiency targets, while incorporating more fenestration into a façade to provide access to daylight and outdoor views, as is generally encouraged by sustainable design and green building initiatives. As a result, opportunities to optimize envelope performance, while reducing the transfer of heat through the fenestration, have become hot topics across the design community. So often these conversations focus on the insulated glazing unit (IGU) installed at the opening, but such a myopic view overlooks the role the aluminum framing—which holds the glazing in place—can play in the overall thermal performance of the façade. This is a tremendous oversight, because successful commercial fenestration involves integrating aluminum framing and glazing. As a material, there are many reasons why aluminum is the go-to solution for commercial fenestration. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent structural performance, and narrow sightlines. The material also supports many important sustainable design criteria. For example, it is the third most abundant element in the earth’s crust, and is 100% recyclable. There is, however, one notable weakness: Aluminum is highly conductive, which means that heat and cold flow easily through it. This quality can undercut the thermal performance of a fenestration system, because the heat or cold can transfer through the framing elements, despite well-insulated IGUs, into, or out of, the building. In order to prevent such temperature movement through the aluminum framing, manufacturers have engineered thermal barriers into the design.

thermal barriers have continued to improve the overall thermal performance that can be achieved in windows, doors, storefront and curtainwall applications using this technology. For example, the pour-and-debridge polyurethane polymer—often used as a thermal barrier in an aluminum window profile—has a thermal conductivity that is 1,320 times lower than aluminum. The latest major breakthrough in thermal barriers is the use of high-density polyurethane foam. This material has a thermal conductivity that is a fraction (approximately one-fourth) of the thermal conductivity in a pour and debridge solution. These thermal barrier innovations enable designers to create building envelopes with aluminum fenestration and satisfy the increasingly stringent thermal performance criteria requiring building envelopes to be better insulated. A comparison of the two technologies is helpful. POUR AND DEBRIDGE POLYURETHANE POLYMER

A popular thermal barrier, the pour-and-debridge strategy effectively disrupts the transfer of energy through the aluminum frame by replacing a conductive metal bridge in the aluminum profile with a true, non-metal, low-conductive, structural material, known as a polyurethane polymer. Here’s how it works. The aluminum profile of a window is designed to feature a strategically placed thermal barrier channel or cavity that is filled with a liquid polyurethane mixture. Within minutes of application, the mixture solidifies into a very strong, structural polymer core. At this point, the metal bridge

Commercial fenestration is an integration of aluminum framing and glazing, and, as such, the thermal barriers inside the aluminum framing can dramatically improve the thermal performance of windows, doors, storefronts and curtainwalls.

located at the bottom of the channel is removed, which creates a genuine thermal break in the structure that improves the insulating abilities of the entire window assembly. The low thermal conductivity of the polyurethane polymer core effectively reduces the amount of heat that is able to transfer from one side of the fenestration to the other. These thermal barriers can be used to satisfy thermal performance requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1. The structural strength of the polymer core exceeds industry standards for high shear and tensile strength, enabling fenestration with a pour and debridge thermal barrier to be applied onto projects that will face the most demanding climates and conditions, such as high-rise buildings in Chicago. HIGH-DENSITY POLYURETHANE FOAM

Recently, another thermal barrier material has been developed that has a much lower conductivity than even the polyurethane polymer used in the

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THERMAL EFFICIENCY

There are two important qualities that help to determine the level of thermal performance that the

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The window assemblies in the largest historic adaptive reuse LEED BD+C Platinum project in the world feature pour and debridge polyurethane thermal barriers to provide excellent thermal performance and a narrow sightline.

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Optimized Thermal Barrier Frames

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pour-and-debridge solution. High-density polyurethane foam has a thermal conductivity of 0.21—roughly one-fourth the thermal conductivity of the pour-anddebridge polyurethane; this makes the material an unparalleled insulator for high-performance aluminum fenestration. Using high-density polyurethane foam as the thermal barrier in commercial windows, storefront, and curtainwall applications will allow the project to achieve thermal performance goals that were not previously possible. Although it is a new material, the high-density polyurethane foam thermal barrier is applied inside the thermal cavity in the aluminum frame in much the same way that the pour-and-debridge polyurethane thermal barrier is created: The cavity in the aluminum frame is filled with the high-density liquid mixture, which becomes a solid core material. The metal bridge that runs along the bottom of the foam core is then removed, which creates a thermal break in the aluminum frame. Because the high-density foam has lower thermal conductivity, than any other thermal barrier currently available, it delivers unsurpassed thermal performance. These thermal barriers are so effective that they can be specified in climate zones 1 through 8, as designated by the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). In other words, the pour-and-debridge polyurethane thermal barrier can be used for projects in Miami, Minneapolis and all of Alaska. The high-density foam has also earned the rare distinction of being the thermal barrier included in the first aluminum window assembly to satisfy the more stringent Passive House Standard. According to their website, www.passivehouse-international.org, “Passive Houses require very little energy to achieve a comfortable temperature year-round, making conventional heating and air conditioning systems obsolete.” According to Patrick Muessig, VP global technical operations at Azon, in some parts of the world—the U.K., for instance—designers are seeing real cost savings from specifying aluminum fenestration that features a high-density polyurethane foam thermal barrier. “This is certainly true for many school projects we’ve been involved with, where it is common to see photovoltaic cells added to a roof as a way to make up for the energy loss occurring through the fenestration products,” says Muessig. “However, when a project uses a fenestration product,that is dramatically more energy efficient—like one with a high-density foam thermal barrier—designers are often able to avoid the added cost of the photovoltaics.”

aluminum framing will be able to achieve. They are the thermal conductivity of the thermal barrier, and the size of the physical separation of the aluminum segments within the framing. The lower the thermal conductivity of the material used as the thermal barrier, the better the thermal barrier is able to isolate the thermal energy on one side of the fenestration, which provides better overall thermal performance. The size of the separation between the aluminum profiles also impacts the thermal performance of the assembly. Thermal performance of the aluminum framing improves as the physical separation of the two conductive materials increases, which means that the greater the distance between the two metal components, the better the assembly will be able to control the trespass of thermal energy from one side to the other. The thermal performance of a window assembly is often measured in terms of a U-factor or U-value. The U-factor describes the rate of heat loss that can occur across the assembly. Lower U-factors indicate that the window assembly has a greater resistance to heat flow and has better insulating properties. Using thermal barriers made from high-density polyurethane foam with dual glazing, window assemblies have achieved U-factors that are below 0.25 BTU/ hr × ft2 × ˚F, which satisfies Energy Star version 6.0 requirements.

Optimized Thermal Barrier Frames

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This window assembly features a thermal barrier made of high-density polyurethane foam, which has a thermal conductivity of 0.21.

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Wide Cavity MLP™

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The dual-cavity configuration in aluminum framing allows a window assembly to increase the size and effectiveness of the thermal barrier, without increasing the depth of the sightline.

OPTIONS

Pour-and-debridge polyurethane thermal barriers were used to improve the thermal performance of the largest historic adaptive reuse project in the world. The 90-year-old Sears-Roebuck Catalog Distribution Center in Memphis, Tenn. was transformed into more than 1.4 million sq. ft. of mixed-living space. “Through extensive research regarding Crosstown Concourse’s size and scope, we believe this correctly qualifies it for the title as the largest historic adaptive reuse LEED Building Design and Construction Platinum project in the world,” explains Tony Pellicciotti, a principal at Looney Ricks Kiss (LRK) architects. One of the largest challenges facing the design team was bringing the performance of the old building envelope up to today’s performance and efficiency standards. The building façade included 3,200+ expansive window openings—some as large as 33 sq. ft. Designers also needed to replicate the structure’s historic look, complete with the narrow sightlines that were common at the time that the building was originally constructed. “The thermal performance that was made possible across the aluminum fenestration, with the help of the pour-and-debridge thermal barrier, allowed us to reach levels never thought attainable in historic aluminum windows,” adds Chris Dickneite, National Commercial Sales Manager for Quaker Windows.

DUAL ACTIVITY

Another advancement in thermal barriers to emerge into the market in the last five years is the creation of the dual-cavity thermal barrier. As designers of storefront and curtainwall applications demanded smaller sightlines, and increased levels of thermal performance, manufacturers were challenged to find thermal barrier solutions that could improve the thermal performance across the assembly, without requiring a deeper and larger thermal barrier. This was undesirable as it would increase the size of the sightline at the window. The solution that allowed a window assembly to increase the size and effectiveness of the thermal barrier, without increasing the depth of the sightline, was to arrange two thermal barriers side by side. This dual-cavity configuration is now added to the non-thermal, single-cavity and wide-cavity configurations currently available in aluminum framing.

IN SUMMARY

Window, doors, storefront and curtainwall assemblies can achieve unparalleled levels of thermal performance, within the narrow sightline profiles popular today and often seen in historic façades. The advancements in thermal-barrier technology and aluminum framing options allow design teams to create projects that provide occupants with access to daylight and views, without compromising the efficiency of the building envelope. TO RECEIVE AIA CREDIT :

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GETTING TO PRIVACY—INTENT TO INSTALLATION Following a few simple guidelines and best practices will ensure a pleasant—and private—experience. Sponsored by: ASI Group | By Jeanette Fitzgerald Pitts

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Certain features of toilet compartments make it easier for them to be installed without sightlines, even when there are issues on the jobsite.

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After reading this article, you should be able to: 1 Select toilet compartments that will deliver the high-privacy experience necessary in schools and office buildings, even when the conditions are less than ideal.

THE NEED FOR PRIVACY

Privacy has always been an important objective in restroom design, but too often the design intent goes unrealized, leaving occupants with no choice than to go about their private business in a compromised compartment. One of the most egregious offenders in a stall is the sightline. A sightline refers to the gap that can exist on either side of the stall door when it is in the closed position. The sightline enables the person in the toilet compartment to see out into the general restroom space, most often the wash basin area, but, more unsettlingly, it allows people waiting or using

he design of a project is a journey—from the iterative conceptual design phase, through schematic design and development, to the production of the construction documents—but most architects will say that the most important part of the process—where the rubber meets the road, so to speak—is construction. That’s where the vision is realized or wrecked; budgets and timelines bested or broken. Even for the most stunning designs, developed by award-winning architectural firms, execution in the field has a dramatic impact on the success of a project and the overall functionality and usability of every type of space it contains. Consider a commercial bathroom: For the last hundred years, many bathrooms in commercial and educational spaces were designed with a “gang-style” layout, with rows of stalls installed opposite rows of basins. The layout offered predictable plumbing, mechanical and fixture costs, and became so de facto, that bathroom designs and specifications were often copied from one project to the next. Unfortunately, variations in the field—an uneven floor, a swap in tile materials, a mismeasurement—any number of things can easily result in gaping sightlines in the toilet compartment, or toilet compartments with locking mechanisms that don’t secure correctly. Either of these scenarios, ultimately, result in an experience that misses the mark of the original design intent of the space, which, typically, is to provide a functional, private, and secure place to use the restroom.

the wash basins to see into an occupied stall, when a person is in a state of undress. A shaky, unreliable lock is also problematic, as perhaps the only thing more embarrassing than being partially seen, through a sightline, is being fully exposed by the door being opened when a stall is occupied—intentionally or not. This experience of exposure, or even the threat of it, causes discomfort for people on both sides of the door and that can affect the physical and mental health of everyone involved. It may be surprising to learn that avoiding or delaying visits to the restroom can lead to enlarged bladders, infections, altered eating and drinking behaviors and contribute toward psychological stress. Studies have shown a direct correlation between the design of the restroom space, in a school or office building, and the overall comfort, well-being, and productivity of the students and employees using

Some toilet compartments are uniquely designed to provide a private and secure space to use the restroom, even when conditions during installation are not ideal.

them. In a recent report, Separation and Stigma: Transgender Youth & School Facilities, 70% of transgender students report avoiding bathrooms, which can lead to significant health problems and interfere with their ability to learn and focus in class. The report went on to share the results of the largest survey of transgender adults, 32% of participants admitted they avoided eating or drinking within the last year so they wouldn’t need to use the restroom.

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High-privacy compartments have taller panels that reach closer to the ground, making them more difficult to see under or over.

ANATOMY OF A TOILET COMPARTMENT

In order to take this discussion of designing for privacy to the next level—eliminating sightlines and improving the security of the lock—it is useful to take a quick, but closer, look at the parts of a stall that play a critical role in obstructing any view into, or out of, the compartment as well as how to secure it properly. There are a few key components to consider: the pilasters, pedestals, hinges, strike keeper, door and the panels or divider walls. The pilaster is the structural element commonly used for the gang-style multi-stall configuration. One pilaster is positioned on either side of the stall door. The door is attached to a pilaster on one side with hinges, and latches to the pilaster on the other side when the locking mechanism is engaged. The panels or divider walls run from the wall to the pilaster and separate the various stall compartments. The pedestal is used to anchor the pilaster to the floor. ELIMINATING SIGHTLINES, ENHANCING SECURITY

The challenge in delivering reliable restroom doors lies in designers selecting a toilet compartment with the right combination of pilasters, pedestals, doors, hinges, strike keepers, and panels that can reliably deliver a private and secure space, even if there are inconsistencies at the construction site. Luckily, some toilet compartments have been designed to do just that, featuring field-adjustable pedestals, routed doors, routed pilasters, and taller doors and panels. The unique engineering of these elements enables the compartments they form to accommodate some imperfections during the installation, without creating a room with a view, like so many of the other systems currently available. “As manufacturers we recognize a designer’s vision for aesthetically pleasing bathrooms that provide greater privacy and security. We also recognize that, at times, less than ideal conditions at a job site can pose a difficulty in meeting those objectives. We have spent a lot of time and effort in creating toilet partition systems, which if used well, can meet the designer’s objectives for privacy and aesthetics even in challenging environments” explains Cyrus Boatwalla, director of marketing for ASI Group.

Adjustable pedestals enable installers to ensure the stall is mounted straight, even when the substrate is uneven.

LOCKS WORK WITH FIELD-ADJUSTABLE PEDESTALS

Delivering a toilet compartment that locks securely when someone is inside is a fundamental objective of creating a bathroom space that people feel comfortable using. Without it, people may find themselves contorting and stretching in their already compromised position in an attempt to hold the door shut, while they do their business. Others may simply scramble to limit their total exposure time. In many cases, the root cause of a latch failure is a compartment that is mounted askew, primarily due to the bathroom floor being uneven. When the compartment is askew, it can affect the distance between the door and pilaster on the latch side, as well as the angle at which the latch and keeper meet. This can result in suboptimal latch engagement, and increase the potential of the door accidentally opening if a door in an adjacent compartment is slammed shut, or if someone tries to open the door from the outside. One solution to safeguard the integrity of the lock is to specify field-adjustable pedestals that allow installation teams to accommodate for any unevenness or variations in the substrate. Adjustable pedestals are available that offer a range of plus or minus one inch, providing teams with a great degree of flexibility to ensure the stall is mounted straight and the lock secure.

Some toilet compartments feature routed doors and pilasters that obstruct any sightline by overlapping when the door is closed.

ELIMINATE SIGHTLINES WITH OVERLAPPING DOORS

another aspect of the toilet compartment that is changing as the demand for privacy begins to outweigh the benefit of keeping some sort of constant eye on everyone. Manufacturers have developed taller high-privacy doors and partitions that also extend closer to the floor. This taller door and partition system is harder to look over and under, which seems especially important as most people in a restroom today are carrying camera-equipped smart phones. These high-privacy compartments can extend as low as 6-in. above finished floor (AFF) and can be over 78-in. tall. Before the high-privacy door and partition category was introduced into the market, the typical size of a bathroom partition ranged from 50-in. to 55-in. tall and left a gap of 12 in. between the floor and the bottom of the door. It must be noted that door and panel height as well as stall depth can affect wheelchair toe-clearance and ADA stall design must be adjusted to account for those requirements. A NOTE ABOUT MATERIALS

Another way that the intent of the architect can be materially changed as the project moves from design to construction is by value engineering a change of materials. The bathroom is a harsh environment. It handles water, uric acid, and other toxic elements daily, and is regularly cleaned with strong chemicals capable of disinfecting this potentially hazardous area in order to keep it hygienic. A change in the material will modify the way that the solution performs in this space and potentially reduce its longevity. Consider stainless steel; there are numerous types of stainless steel. Each type has a distinct alloy of steel, which contains iron, and additives that counteract the natural propensity of the iron to rust. Type 304 stainless steel offers a greater degree of durability, stain resistance, and corrosion resistance than is found in other types of stainless steel. Some other grades, by comparison, are less expensive, but more prone to corrosion and vulnerable at welds. They are also less durable than type 304. If a designer specifies type 304 stainless steel into a restroom and then the contractor value engineers the bathroom, and replaces type 304 for the cheaper stainless steel, the quality and durability of the bathroom has been significantly altered and its longevity reduced.

While many manufacturers have developed toilet compartments that are free from sightlines, as long as there are no unexpected conditions during installation, sightlines continue to be an unwanted side-effect when an installation isn’t perfect. There are several reasons why the conditions at installation may differ from the original design plan. For example, materials, like the tile on the wall, can be substituted changing the dimensions of the available space for the ganged stalls. Luckily, there are toilet compartments that have been designed to offer a little wiggle room to accommodate a certain degree of change or measuring mishap in the field and still provide the sightline-free experience people need. The secret is to find a toilet compartment that has door and pilaster edges that are routed to overlap, or ones that offer continuous hinge side fillers and continuous strike keepers, along with continuous brackets for connection between stalls. This blocks any sightlines into the compartment beautifully and provides extra material in this critical area that can extend or contract slightly to fit the needs of the actual project space, without sacrificing a sightline.

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As part of the de facto bathroom spec mentioned earlier, the doors and partitions were intentionally kept short, especially in educational settings, as a way of monitoring behavior behind the visual barrier. This is

CLOSING

As designers work to ensure the private and secure experience they envision is delivered in the constructed space, it is important that they specify products and systems that offer contractors and subcontractors the flexibility to accommodate any mishaps or unexpected conditions that may arise. High-privacy toilet compartments with adjustable pedestals, routed doors and pilasters, taller doors and panels, and other no-sight mechanisms are solutions that help designers create comfort and privacy in a public restroom.

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MANAGING THE ELEMENTS A closer look at products helping projects weather storm events and improve thermal performance. Sponsored by: The BILCO Company, Citadel Architectural Products, SlenderWall, Unilock Group of Companies | By Jeanette Fitzgerald Pitts

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

A look at stormwater and moisture management, as well as envelope best practices and considerations, including material, weight and construction.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this article, you should be able to: 1 Explain how permeable pavement systems enable designers to incorporate the community-building common outdoor spaces, without compromising the area’s ability to manage rainwater and storm events and without reducing the salable square footage. 2 Differentiate between a cavity wall and barrier wall when determining how well architectural metal panels manage moisture.

3 Describe how the thermal break in lightweight precast cladding panels can be adjusted to meet the specific thermal performance needs of a project. 4 Select a roof hatch that can protect the thermal efficiency of the roof and support sustainable design goals, such as preventing a heat island effect.

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esigning projects to handle the elements is a critical piece in creating structures that support the health, safety and welfare of its occupants, as well as the greater community. Often, it requires a delicate balance of objectives. For example, replacing landscapes with hardscapes creates coveted community building space; however, alteration of surface materials can dramatically change the way rainwater is managed, and flooding can occur. This course takes a look at products helping projects weather storm events and improve thermal performance without compromising comfort or safety. Specifically, the course will address the benefits of permeable pavement solutions, architectural metal panels, lightweight precast panels, and thermally broken roof hatches.

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ADDRESSING ALLOWABLE LOT COVERAGE

A major challenge designers face in planning exterior

spaces for multifamily, commercial, or mixed-use projects, is creating the in-demand common spaces that foster a sense of social connectivity, without reducing the footprint of salable square footage that can be used inside the structure. Permeability of hard surfaces is what is at issue, in that many municipalities have rules around allowable lot coverage—the percentage of surfaces that allow water to naturally drain back into the ground vs. the portion of a lot occupied by buildings/ structures that are impermeable. Open space has been defined as land within a zoning lot devoted to landscaping, lawns, and other similar uses. Open space does not include impervious or semi-impervious surfaces. Essentially, any square footage in the exterior covered by impervious hardscapes reduces the square footage that can be located under a structure. These lot coverage guidelines are important to the overall well-being of the community as they dramatically affect the way that the site handles rainwater and storm events. When rain falls to the ground, water either soaks back into the ground—where it percolates down through the soil to the aquifers beneath the surface, becoming groundwater—or it flows over the ground, a result referred to as surface runoff, were it eventually finds land to soak into or is redirected to lakes, wetlands and rivers. Impervious hard surfaces, such as concrete and bituminous asphalt, generate five times more runoff than unpaved surfaces, which means they absorb a fraction of the water captured by a natural landscape, rerouting most of the rainfall to surface sources. Commonly used in the construction of streets, highways

Designers use permeable pavement systems (shown here) to create common spaces, without increasing runoff or reducing the salable square footage that can be used inside the structure.

and parking lots, the growing coverage of natural surface with impervious material, and the large amounts of runoff that those hard surfaces produce, is creating flooding issues from coast to coast, as urban areas and increasingly developed suburban areas find themselves ill-equipped to manage the runoff that results from intense or prolonged downpours. An added negative of impervious surfaces is the transfer of pollutants during the runoff, such as oil from cars, into the neighboring natural landscape, as well as the increase in runoff water temperature that leads to an increase in bacteria and algae in neighboring water sources. In an effort to develop or redevelop areas that better manage stormwater nearest to the spot where it falls, low-impact development (LID) systems and practices are being incorporated into building designs to improve the infiltration, evapotranspiration, or use of stormwater on a project site. One solution that offers designers a way to create coveted outdoor socializing areas, while reducing runoff and encouraging infiltration, is permeable pavement systems. Defined as a configuration of paving stones that feature a void between the individual pavers. This system of paving stones and void space sit atop of a bed of open-graded aggregate base material that serves as a holding area for stormwater as it waits its turn to be absorbed by the subsoil below, and thus become groundwater.

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Permeable pavement

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In a permeable pavement system, the void space between the individual paving stones captures rainwater and the base material underneath holds it until it is absorbed by the subsoil below, becoming groundwater.

In practical application, the way that stormwater is managed by an impervious pavement, vs. a permeable one, could not be more different. Instead of striking the pavement and running over it, as water does on the former, rainwater that strikes a permeable pavement is captured, collecting in the voids between the paving stones; such systems are capable of managing a surprising amount of water. In fact, a permeable paver surface is capable of handling more than 100-in. of water per hour, which far exceeds the rainfall activity that occurs during most severe events. The sheer volume of water that these systems can manage, enables them to minimize surface runoff. In fact, the runoff coefficient (C value) for permeable paving—which measures the percentage of water that runs off a surface—can be as low as zero for permeable surfaces when installed at up to a 5% slope. By comparison, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers Design and Construction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers, (N.Y., p. 332, 1969) bituminous asphalt has a C value of 0.85, which means that 85% of the water that falls onto it will run off. After rainwater collects in the voids between the paving stones of a permeable system, it filters down into the crushed, angular, open-graded aggregate base material underneath. Stormwater can reside in this detention space until it seeps into the subsoil below, or if the soil infiltration rate is deemed too slow, stormwater can be directed into the municipal system, water reuse system or any other drainage way via an underdrain system. Beyond eliminating surface runoff, and replenishing groundwater, permeable paver systems help clean the water that passes through them, removing harmful pollutants. It is so adept at cleaning the water, in fact, that permeable paving is recognized by the EPA as a best management practice (BMP) for non-point source pollutants. While permeable pavements are enormously important for future developments and redevelopments, the range of styles, finishes and colors has expanded so greatly that beautiful spaces can easily be achieved. This is important in many applications, but particularly for the multifamily builder, who is required to deliver amazing amenity spaces for their clients. No longer an option, these clients are demanding beautiful, efficient and welcoming amenities while the developers strive to make the most profit from their lot.

In addition to the use of retaining walls to create more usable space, the designers on this project applied some of the newfound square-footage to create vibrant and welcoming social spaces that would encourage interaction and foster a sense of community between neighbors here. Pavers were used to develop a beautiful and inviting courtyard that features gas barbecues, a fireplace and lounge seating.

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SITES WITH SIGNIFICANT ELEVATION CHANGES

When the topography of a site features significant slopes or elevation changes, designers can be limited in how the space is used, unless they are able to transform the native landscape into something that is more level. Structural retaining walls are vertical structures that can be used to hold back soil, prevent erosion, and create those necessary level areas that can then be used as public common space, nature trails, roadways/ drive lanes or parking areas. They enable designers and owners to reclaim functional square-footage within the project footprint that would have naturally been unusable property due to the steep grade. Drainage is always an important consideration in these areas, as a landscape with a steep grade can have severe water runoff and the water behind the wall must have somewhere to go. Retaining walls should always incorporate drainage and can even direct the water to where it can be better managed or even used. Solutions exist that enable retaining walls to direct rainwater to plant beds or local dry areas. Beyond being used to better manage available space, retaining wall systems can be used as a decorative element that can effectively delineate or divide up a space. Constructed from concrete, wood or stone, a retaining wall can add character and appeal that complements any decor. These systems are available in a number of configurations tailored to suit the aesthetic needs of the outdoor area under development. Retaining walls can be engineered retaining walls, or installed as a simple garden wall, seat wall or steps.

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MANAGING MOISTURE

The management of rainwater and moisture is an important consideration during the design of the building envelope too. Moisture can be an incredibly destructive element in the built environment. When architects select cladding, they also must determine how they wish cladding to manage the moisture to which it is exposed. One popular type of cladding used in a variety of projects today is architectural metal panels, also commonly referred to as metal composite material (MCM). MCM products are defined by International Building Code (IBC) Section 1402 as factory-manufactured panels consisting of metal skins bonded to a plastic core. One of the reasons for this product’s increasing popularity is its versatility and seemingly limitless array of available colors, sizes and configurations. Designers can create a monolithic look, or add aesthetic interest with bold colors or patterns. “Architectural metal panels offer designers a durable and beautiful cladding solution that can provide a great degree of customization,” explains Sean Walker, marketing manager, Citadel Architectural Products. “Beyond the many colors and configurations, this decorative solution can meet a wide range of budgets, which means that there is a metal panel cladding solution for any project type.” When selecting architectural metal cladding, designers can choose from a barrier wall or a cavity wall, also referred to as a rainscreen. The primary difference between these two systems is the way in which they manage moisture. The barrier wall solution is designed to be completely sealed to keep moisture away from the structure. In a barrier wall panel assembly, all of the panel joints, intersections, dissimilar material abutments, and cutouts are sealed, providing a weather-tight system. On the other hand, a cavity wall system, or a rainscreen, is designed to allow incidental moisture to enter the system, as it has measures in place to effectively manage this anticipated moisture intrusion. This

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BISHOPS PLACE

Bishops Place is a boutique apartment community surrounded by some of West Hartford’s most desirable neighborhoods. The original site featured many slopes and hillsides that dramatically reduced the usable space available for the project. Designers chose to control the natural landscape and create the level space they needed for parking spaces by building an engineered retaining wall that would run along the street. The retaining structure keeps dirt from eroding down into the sidewalk and street space and enabled designers to create several terraced and level areas that are now used for parking and even support the entrance to the condominium. These terraces also feature planters and gardens, serving as both functional and beautiful landscaped spaces.

Infiltration of rain water

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Designers of Bishops Place used an engineered retaining wall to create the level space they needed for parking spaces.

Architectural metal panels are a durable and beautiful cladding solution that can offer a large degree of customization.

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latter system allows air movement behind the exterior panels in order to effectively ventilate the area and provides weep holes and channels through which the moisture can escape the assembly. There are many factors to weigh when deciding whether a barrier wall or cavity wall system is the right fit for a particular project. Climate is one such consideration. The average amount of rainfall that a location receives is a key indicator on how well the envelope must be equipped to manage exposure to moisture. Buildings constructed in areas that receive greater amounts of rainfall or experience higher levels of humidity will require a more robust moisture-management solution than geographies that tend to be drier and more arid. Of the two systems, the rainscreen solution is often regarded as offering the superior level of moisture management. For this reason, rainscreens are regularly incorporated into projects located in the northwest and the southeast areas of the country. C A S E S T U DY

WICHITA’S ADVANCED LEARNING LIBRARY

Designed to expand the horizons of anyone inside, while connecting the community more deeply to its existing art and architectural attractions, the design team of the Advanced Learning Library in Wichita, Kan., GLMV Architecture, wanted to create a building that formed a physical and visual connection between downtown Wichita, the historic Delano District, Exploration Place—a science and discovery center with a modern concrete exterior—and the Keeper of the Plains, a steel Native American sculpture. In order to incorporate the essence of these various pieces into the library’s aesthetic, the team at GLMV selected architectural metal panels in Liquid Copper, as well as precast concrete, as the primary façade materials for this twostory, 105,200 sq.-ft. building. The team also opted for a rainscreen system, which enables the panel assembly to better manage any incidental moisture that may enter it during a heavy Kansas rainstorm. The solution features space for air to move behind the panels, ventilating the assembly, and weep holes that will enable the moisture to drain out of the system. The shape of the new library contains several acute and obtuse angles. This created an interesting challenge for the installation team as they worked to create clean and watertight adjacencies between the metal wall panels and the precast concrete walls incorporated throughout the envelope.

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For those looking for a spot to truly appreciate the design concept, Jeff Kuhn, an architect with GLMV, suggests heading to the reading terrace. “You really get a sense of the connection the building is trying to make from this location. You also get an up close and personal look at how all the building materials play off of one another to form this very modern, sleek and great public building,” says Kuhn. P R E C A S T C L A D D I N G PA N E L S Y S T E M S

LIGHTER WEIGHT ADDS VALUE

Continuing the exploration of envelope solutions, specifically architectural precast cladding systems, and their role as either the primary material or a complementary facade cladding system, a feature many designers miss, beyond the array of forms, colors and textures that precast panel systems can offer, is its lightweight and budget-friendly nature. First and foremost, architectural precast concrete cladding systems are modularized building envelope solutions that include not only the concrete panel, for the façade, but the components that make-up the innards of the building envelope—the moisture/air barriers, insulation and the interior framing—the latter which is a light gauge galvanized steel frame with stainless-steel fasteners. In fact, the lightweight 2-in.-thick precast concrete panels attach to the frame in a way that creates a thermal break between the two elements. The size of the break can be adjusted to meet the specific thermal performance needs of the project. Where the climate zone demands greater levels of insulation in the envelope, the space between the light-gauge, galvanized-steel frame, and the concrete panel, is larger. When lower R-values are necessary, the thermal break is smaller. The cavity is then filled with closed-cell spray foam. It is worth noting that the thermal performance of these systems has been exhaustively tested, and they have proven to be an acceptable solution for projects located in climate zones 1 through 8, meaning that they can be used on any U.S. or Canadian project. Remember there’s a big difference between the modular and composite make-up of architectural precast concrete cladding systems, and traditional architectural precast concrete. First, is weight. Architectural precast concrete weighs roughly 90 lbs. per sq. ft. The

The team at GLMV Architecture, designers of the Advanced Learning Library in Wichita, Kansas, selected a rainscreen system of architectural metal panels in Liquid Copper for the project.

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Lightweight precast concrete cladding was used on the façade of the Nine on the Hudson project to create the precast concrete aesthetic and allow larger window openings in the envelope, without compromising structural performance.

lightweight precast concrete cladding system, however, weighs 30 lbs. per sq. ft. When outfitting a building envelope in precast concrete, the façade covered in the precast concrete cladding system will weigh one-third of the total weight of the building if it were covered in traditional precast concrete. This dramatic weight difference can offer several benefits to a project and its bottom line. The lighter weight cladding allows the perimeter foundation of the structure to be smaller, because it has less weight to support. The lighter-weight solution is also easier to ship, because more panels can be put onto and transported by a single trailer. It takes more trucks to carry the heavier, traditional precast concrete solution. This can make a big difference in the scheduling of a project, especially in urban areas, where storage area is limited. The lighter weight panels are also easier to erect. In many projects, teams will simply use the tower crane available onsite at night to hang the cladding onto the frame. In fact, it is often the case that, a well-placed crane can be used to complete the cladding for the entire building, allowing the façade for the whole project to be erected without auxiliary cranes. Each of these items saves time, money and frustration during the installation and delivers a beautiful concrete cladding. “It is important to make the design community aware of the benefits of selecting a lightweight precast concrete cladding system, like the fact that the reduced weight of the cladding allows the foundation to be smaller, because these advantages must be considered early in the design process,” explains Art Miles, president of Easi-Set WorldWide, manufacturer of precast concrete. C A S E S T U DY

NINE ON THE HUDSON AT PORT IMPERIAL

When a new high-end condominium project was under development in West New York, N.J., developers wanted

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to maximize the incredible views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline available in each of the 278 units. To realize this design objective, the design team at Marchetto, Higgins and Stieve, a Hoboken firm, developed a unique, 13-story horseshoe structure and selected a lightweight, precast concrete cladding system, which delivered the precast concrete aesthetic the team wanted, while allowing the envelope to feature larger window openings, without compromising the structural performance of the project. The lightweight precast system also benefited the project in other ways. The lighter weight panels allowed for larger panels to be used and still remain within the weight limitation of the tower crane, which was used for the erection of the cladding system. The ability to use larger panels also kept the piece count down, which kept costs down. The resulting Nine on the Hudson by K. Hovnanian Homes is a 400,000-sq.-ft. luxury condominium with an additional 300,000 sq. ft. dedicated to three levels of parking. The cast-in-place concrete structure features an exterior façade composed of precast concrete panels, field-laid brick, metal panels and punched aluminum windows. The building also offers an extensive amenity package which includes a 50,000-sq.-ft. courtyard with an infinity pool, playground, outdoor barbecues and lawn area. Once inside, there is a multilevel fitness center, party room, tenant club and conference rooms that boast extraordinary views across the river and into the Big Apple.

roofing systems are delivering much higher R-values and energy performance. Having a high R-value is not the only way a building owner can achieve energy savings. Silicone roof coatings or cool roofs are also gaining popularity for their ability to keep facilities cool and to combat the heat island effect. The bright white color reflects more solar radiation than it absorbs, keeping the temperature of the roof cool and saving buildings up to 35% in cooling energy costs. But as the roof surface is now being used more to contribute toward the environmentally friendly goals of a project, there is also a heightened level of scrutiny around the materials used for penetrations in a roofing system. A roof hatch, for example, is a necessary penetration in the roof that allows building owners to service HVAC and other roof-top-mounted equipment. Recent advancements in the design and materials used in roof hatches now provide design professionals a better solution to protect the integrity of their roofing system. Traditionally, standard roof hatches have been designed with 1 in. of fiberglass insulation in the cover and curb, which has a typical R-value of 4.63. Today, roof hatches are offered with 3-in. of ozone-friendly polyisocyanurate insulation with an R-value of 20.3, making them substantially more energy efficient and more in line with today’s roofing systems. In addition to superior thermal performance, modern roof hatches feature a thermally broken design to prevent condensation in areas where extreme differences in indoor and outdoor temperatures may occur. For example, a roof hatch on a heated building in the Northeast or Midwest may be covered in snow after a storm, which is a recipe for condensation with a standard roof hatch. Likewise, a roof hatch baking in the sun on an air-conditioned building will yield the same effect. Thermally broken roof hatches are designed with a non-metallic material that separates the interior and exterior surfaces of the cover and the curb to prevent heat transfer. Roof hatches are fabricated from corrosion-resistant aluminum that has the added benefit of a high solar reflective index (SRI). The SRI is defined by the USGBC as “a measure of the constructed surfaces ability to stay cool in the sun by reflecting solar radiation and emitting thermal radiation.” Measured on scale of zero to 100, the lower the SRI, the hotter the material is likely to become when the sun is shining upon it. The higher SRI values available in the thermally broken roof hatch allow this component to contribute toward

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CAPPING OFF AN EFFICIENT ENVELOPE

A thermally efficient building, of course, must involve performance at the roof level, including all it’s elements. As a result, clearly, the way designers are thinking about commercial roofs is changing. Green roofs, for example, multi-task as a roof and a garden to achieve environmental benefits that include a reduction in stormwater runoff, energy use and the heat island effect. And while the traditional considerations are still important—building codes, weather trends (wind velocity, potential snow load, annual rainfall), building materials, and rooftop access—the role of the roof top area is expanding to play a more important part in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. One of the easiest ways to improve the energy efficiency of any building is through improved insulation on the exterior surfaces including the roof top area. As more sophisticated building materials have been developed and building codes have been revised for improved energy efficiency, today’s commercial

Thermally broken roof hatches prevent condensation from occurring, even when there are extreme differences in indoor and outdoor temperatures.

The roofs of the Buchanan Park townhomes, designed by Maurice Walters, feature thermally broken roof hatches to provide rooftop access, without exposing homeowners to higher energy bills or condensation.

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A thermally broken roof hatch allows for the necessary penetration in the roof, while protecting the thermal efficiency of the roof and supporting sustainable design criteria.

keeping the roof cool and preventing a heat island effect from occurring. Thermally broken roof hatches are now the de facto standard in Europe, but these roof hatches are gaining momentum in the United States and are being regularly applied in commercial, mixed-use and industrial applications. To ensure optimal energy efficiency on your building, look for roof hatches that have been tested and are rated for air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance. C A S E S T U DY

BUCHANAN PARK TOWNHOMES

Thermally broken roof hatches are also gaining traction on residential projects to provide homeowners with greater access to the outdoors. Buchanan Park, for example, is a new community situated in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, D.C. These 32 new townhomes offer nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of living space outfitted with incredible amenities, including stunning rooftop terraces with sweeping views of the Capitol. These impressive views are accessed through a private roof hatch on the third floor of each residence. Designed by architect Maurice Walters, thermally broken roof hatches were specified to provide rooftop access without exposing homeowners to higher energy bills or unwanted condensation. The thermally broken roof hatch minimizes heat transfer and provides impressive thermal performance. “The thermally broken roof hatch is a solution for architects looking to find that balance between providing outdoor access and still keeping the integrity of the building envelope intact,” explains Steve Weyel with The BILCO Co. “This product offers a thermal performance that is dramatically better than the standard roof hatch products often selected in the United States.” The project, inspired by the Federal-style homes in the neighborhood, has garnered impressive media attention. In a July 2017 article in The Washington Post, prominent real estate agent George Lima, noted Buchanan Park is a smart project because the architecture maintains the integrity of the surrounding traditional neighborhood, “yet the townhouses have all the latest finishes and amenities.” BEST LAID PLANS...

ACCOMMODATING CHANGES ONSITE

During the construction process, change can often seem like the only constant. This is a struggle for many

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building materials and manufacturers as the fluidity of the design and construction process is mismatched with the rigidity of their products and the specificity with which they must be ordered and installed for a perfect fit. When surprises happen on a jobsite, lightweight precast concrete cladding systems offer designers flexibility. The many available forms and sizes of the panels, paired with the lightweight quality that reduces the necessary structural footprint of the system enables designers to accommodate unseen elements and still deliver projects without further delay.

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Designers of the Cliffside Park Town Centre in New Jersey selected a lightweight precast concrete cladding system to achieve the look of the traditional precast concrete with a much lighter footprint.

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CLIFFSIDE PARK TOWN CENTRE

In Cliffside Park, N.J., town officials had big plans for revitalizing their downtown. In 2002, they began assembling properties for a new mixed-use development. “The intent was that this project was going to replace underutilized properties and revitalize the center of town,” explained James T. Virgona, architect with New Jersey-based Virgona + Virgona Architects, and the designer of the project. Unfortunately, just as the property was secured, the recession put the project on hold. When it started up several years later, a new hurdle emerged in the form of under-surface conditions. The base of the site contained extremely hard rock and a previously undetected underground spring. These on-site surprises required that the entire project be raised by 4 to 5 ft. Already leaning toward “classically inspired modernism,” Virgona doubled down on this approach as the raised site began to resemble a plinth—the base of many traditional columns. In the finished structure, the plinth has taken the form of a broad public plaza with a decorative central fountain. It is surrounded on three sides by two stories of retail space. With three levels of parking below and a transit stop in front, the plaza was designed as a gathering space for both building residents and casual shoppers. For the luxury apartment aspect of the project, Virgona’s design featured a staggered-truss structural system that freed the interior space from structural elements and provided residents with maximum flexibility in the floorplan and minimal obstacles that would obscure the stunning views of Manhattan. “The structural system used about half the steel as a typical design,” explained Virgona—though he noted that the 13-story project still required more structural steel than was used in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. “There are very large exterior columns, but no interior columns.” The staggered truss system was paired with precast concrete plank flooring. The floor planks were fabricated with embed plates for connecting the lightweight precast concrete cladding system that would provide the façade of the building. Not only were these panels able to provide the precast concrete aesthetic the designers wanted, but they were even able to create the

illusion of a curve along the left side of the central plaza. “It’s not really curved, it’s segmented,” Virgona said. FULLY FABRICATED

MCM panels too, can offer designers field-assembled solutions that can easily accommodate in-the-field changes or fully fabricated systems that arrive complete and ready to be hung. It helps to take a closer look at the defining features and benefits of a field-assembled system. A field-assembled system is, exactly as the name implies, field assembled, which enables it to be more easily tweaked to accommodate any unforeseen conditions or events that occur on the jobsite. Panels in these field-assembled systems are often delivered to a site in a standard size, where they wait on a skid until they are ready to be installed. Standard sizes include 8-, 10-, and 12-ft. lengths in widths of 4 or 5 ft. These panels can be cut to their precisely needed height on the site. This means that if there is a last-minute or unscripted change to a window position or a wall height, these panels can easily meet the new dimensions of the façade. Architectural metal panels and MCM panel systems can also be fully fabricated. Fully fabricated panel systems arrive onsite ready to be hung. The panels have been cut to the precise size they are needed, the back of the panel has been routed, the extrusions have been attached, and the panels are ready to be placed upon the wall. With fully fabricated systems, changes in the size or configuration of the panels require that the system be returned to the fabricator, rerouted and reformed so that they satisfy the new requirements. This, of course, adds time and cost to the project timeline. C A S E S T U DY

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Today, the four-story headquarters for the Consumer Direct Care Network located in Missoula, Mont. is an eye-catching building clad in Regal Blue, Sky Blue and Silver Grey metal panels. Beyond the tri-color scheme, the panels and the moldings are different colors, which creates a decorative grid pattern across the entire façade of the structure. It is interesting to note, that the recently completed building was originally designed to

The Consumer Direct Care Network headquarters is clad in eye-catching Regal Blue, Sky Blue, and Silver Grey metal panels.

look different. “We made a change very late in the building process, after the windows were already installed,” explained project architect Marie Wilson, AIA, LEED BD+C, of In2itive Architecture of Missoula. “We decided the façade needed a little more punch, so we changed the color scheme mid-stream.” The MCM system specified for the façade of the Consumer Direct Care Network building was a field-assembled system, which gave installers to ability to make last-minute changes to the panels on the jobsite. “The MCM system we selected offered great flexibility, custom color options, and all of the different panel transition profiles we needed,” said Wilson. Despite the last-minute tweaks, the installation went according to plan, even during the winter months. IN CLOSING

Good design depends upon finding the right products for a project. While designers today have more product options readily available to help them realize their creative vision, their inbox has never been more clogged and their to-do lists have never been longer. Luckily, there are problem-solving products that enable designers to create beautiful, functional buildings that also support sustainable design criteria and safeguard the thermal performance of the interior. This article has profiled four different products that can offer the functionality demanded today, either by trend or by code, and not create different issues. Permeable paving systems enable designers to create outdoor spaces to socialize, without exposing the immediate community to increased run-off and flooding when a storm occurs. Architectural metal panels offer designers beautiful, customizable, and durable cladding solutions. Lightweight architectural precast cladding panels deliver the versatility and texture of precast concrete, without the weight or piecemeal installation of traditional concrete exteriors. Thermally broken roof hatches allow for the necessary penetration of the roof surface, without compromising the thermal performance of the roof. Each of these solutions can help a project more effectively manage the outdoor elements to which it is exposed. TO RECEIVE AIA CREDIT:

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Feeling Great, Feeling a Career Fulfilled Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, a master of urban architecture, notably transportation hubs, earns the UK’s top honor for architecture. Presented in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects is given to a person who has had a significant influence “either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture.” Playing a leading role in British and international architecture for more than half a century, Grimshaw is best known for the curved landmark International Terminal at London’s Waterloo Station, and the visionary Eden Project in Cornwall (right), inspired by one of his heroes, Buckminster Fuller. His handprint is also on New York’s Fulton Center, as well as projects in Australia. He and his firm continue to impact London’s urban fabric, most recently being feted by the World Architecture Festival for the firm’s reimagining of the London Bridge Train Station under the Shard, which has significantly helped unify the city north and south of the Thames. The architect, know as “Nick” to his friends and colleagues, is described as a man who truly wants to improve people’s lives through the built environment. The first mark he made was with an unconventional dorm project which instituted modularity concepts way back in the 1960s.

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One of Grimshaw’s nomination supporters, the notable architect said Grimshaw’s outlook is based in an honesty toward materiality and structure. “Like me, he believes that every type of building merits the same care in design.”

With a skin lighter than air inside it, the project fulfills Buckminster Fuller’s vision of lightweight buildings, while not consuming much in terms of materials and resources.

SIR PETER COOK:

A student Cook called brilliant, Grimshaw was someone he looked forward to seeing on his appointments calendar. Right out of school, Cook recalls Grimshaw producing projects that were important theoretical and practical markers—the bathroom towers, and his metal Park Rd. Apartment. “Rather than lapsing into ordinariness, he continued to do great work. Certainly, the railway station in Melbourne is one of the most poetic and beautiful high-tech buildings in the world.” As to the Waterloo Eurostar Terminal: “I knew from the first that I was inside something special.”

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Sir Nicholas Grimshaw is a Royal Academician and served the Academy between 2004 and 2011 as its president. He was also elected as the President of the Architectural Assn., his alma mater.

Because the school lacked space for adequate bathroom facilities, Grimshaw conceived the “Service Tower,” essentially a spiral staircase that housed bathroom pods throughout. “Nick was not just a swimmer in the idea of avantgarde buildings, he built them,” said Sir Peter Cook, Grimshaw’s former teacher at the Architectural Association. Cook is a giant fan of Waterloo Station, notably the way it curves and drapes. In many ways, he believes its high-tech mechanical look epitomizes the British  “Boffin” spirit of cobbling things together that somehow work. “He broke the vernacular of railway stations,” adds broadcaster and honorary  Jonathan Snow. Artist Sir Antony Gormley concurs, particularly moved by the Melbourne station. “He could turn engineering into poetry.” Grimshaw is humbled. “I’m amazingly thankful. It gives you a sense [of validation] in what you’ve been struggling to do all your life—when it comes to it, people agree with you. All the names on the plinth... It’s a wonderful platform they all reached—all these people added something to architecture. That’s a pretty good feeling.” For those of a traveling spirit,  opened “Evolution,” an exhibition charting the story of Grimshaw’s career from the 1960s to the present day.

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