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We’re here WEST COAST DELIVERY In addition to our plants in Illinois, Georgia, Maryland and

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Market Outlook by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett University Libraries: With books being shifted to off-site storage, in those vacancies, architects are focusing on creating more collaborative spaces.

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Form by Rich Binsacca Albion Library, Toronto Angular in its shape, and clad in colorful terracotta, the reinvented library,

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Function by Rich Binsacca Frick Environmental Center, Pittsburgh Nearly in perfect harmony with its local watershed, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson’s net-zero energy facility is an exemplary case of water management and sustainable design.

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on the cover Pushing the Envelope Undulating forms, even self-cleaning façades, are becoming more the norm, as innovations in product and building systems are helping designers spectacularly realize their wildest visions. Page 40.

SPECIAL REPORT: PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS

Year Eight Sure Looks Great From authentic-appearing faux timber beams, to Internet of Things-enabled lighting, this year’s entrants, in the now 8th annual PIAs, reveal a bevy of wellthought out launches that answer a number of trends, including a significant push for products that enable an indoor-outdoor symbiosis.

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Specifiers’ Solutions by John Mesenbrink  Hygienic healthcare flooring delivers durability

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Breathe Deep, When You Stop to Smell the Evergreens In much shame, I confess that in fighting rush hour taking my son to the “local” community college the other day—it’s almost 20 miles away—I had a total meltdown. With my blood pressure approaching critical mass, I wisely got out the car after dropping him off, and took a walk, rather than fight the remaining 20 miles I had to go to get to the office. It was probably the best decision I’ve made in awhile, for in slowing down, and taking in my surroundings, including some fragrant evergreens, I came to appreciate the value of not only “serenity now,” but quality building products. Huh? OK, seems like a stretch, but hear me out. After chilling in the school’s new wood pavilion, which looks out into a small preserved prairie, replete with butterflies (pictured right with its erectors, the college’s construction and architecture students), I walked around the adjacent Health Science Center. Designed by HOK, and constructed around 2010, the 180,000-sq.-ft., LEED Gold “landscraper,” as senior editor Megan Mazzocco likes to proclaim, was a nice mix of glass, and what appeared to be metal panels gleaming in the mid-morning sun. Lo and behold, upon closer inspection, it was not the case, as the gun metal gray cladding was some kind of composite material with a metallic finish—I’m guessing some kind of phenolic resin and laminate.

This struck me as ironic, for in my transport escapade, zigging and zagging all over the western Chicago suburbs, this tour de farce took me through a number of fairly new housing developments where I have to say, a number of “faux” building products—or perhaps I should say, poorly executed attempts at replicating desired architecture features—failed to impress. So kudos to AEC professionals who actually understand how to make something of a more economical nature look really good in helping a public entity stretch its (and in this case my taxpayer) construction dollars.

This brings me to the main event of this issue, our annual Product Innovation Awards, where I must also tip my hat to a number of manufacturers who have managed to create a bounty of offerings that can add the right degree of accent or substance necessary to help architects realize buildings that not only function, but feel good to those within.

Take for example, Hunter Douglas Architectural’s High Profile Series Frameworks entry. The aluminum beams can be specified in custom shapes and finishes to replicate historic-looking structural timber beams—a very creative way to add detail, and certainly a weathered wood look, without the expense—or environmental—commitment of actual wood framing. Equally enticing, from

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Lines continue to blur between what is indoor or outdoor occupiable space; best to get on board the train that allows transition to both. a “put-your-stamp-on-it” perspective, is Armstrong’s Design Flex system, which basically lets you get as creative as you want shape and color wise—so no more mundane ceilings!

Back to the subject of cladding, I was also especially impressed with Neolith’s Skyline—our “most unique” entry. Not so much a new material— it’s Neolith’s Sintered Stone—but it’s an interesting hybrid as the company combined forces with PURETi to apply the latter’s chemical treatment, which when in contact with ultraviolet rays from sunlight, trigger a pair of chemical reactions that burn up exterior grime and reduce outdoor air contaminants. Self-cleaning, plus Sintered Stone transitioning to a definitive exterior use, is really something—at least I think so.

Finally, and full circle to how this column started, we’ve added a whole new category: indoor/outdoor, to address the influx of products coming out that really make this hot trend workable. In fact, revisiting the HOK project, its cladding transitions indoors within the building’s atrium/commons area. Based on what was entered in the PIAs here, I think we’ll see this trend continue.

And to my sour neighborhoods driving experience, perhaps my disdain is colored by the cheesy/ deceitful the names of these places, like “Kensington Place and Victoria Ridge.” It’s quite a joke, but that’s a rant for another day—turn to p. 40 and let some authentic players take the stage.

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Greenbuild Nov. 14-16 McCormick Place, Chicago www.greenbuildexpo.com

ABX 2018 Architecture Boston Expo Nov. 28-29 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center www.abexpo.com

RCI—2018 Building Envelope Technology Symposium Nov. 16-17 Nashville, Tenn. www.rci-online.org

Kalamazoo Valley Museum Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit Nov-Dec. 9 www.kalamazoomuseum.org

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Indiana Limestone Co. is offering a new series of Lunch & Learn continuing education sessions that address the firm’s new Thin Limestone Panel System. Visit info.indianalimestonecompany.com/ request-a-lunch-and-learn-today.

TRANSPARENCY UPDATES

Kirei’s EchoPanel is declared completely a Red List Free Product.

Panelite’s ClearShade honeycomb technology meets the LEED requirements for diffused daylight.

Roseburg Forest Products recently published its first verified Environmental Product Declarations, providing standardized and objective information about the lifecycle environmental impact of many of the company’s wood products.

ASSA ABLOY has announced the company’s latest GreenCircle Certifications and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for Architectural Door Accessories, which include Rockwood Products: Locking Pull LP3301, MegaTek Pulls, MezzoTek Pulls, GeoMetek Pulls, BandWidth Pulls, Vandal Resistant Pull, Offset Pull and Push Bar, Pull Plates including 105x70C, 107x70C and 111x70C. As well as ASSA ABLOY Glass Solutions products: 4-in. Square and Tapered Door Rails and the PDU8000-3 Panic Device.

SHOWROOMS  AIS commercial office furniture and seating has reopened its renovated Washington, D.C., showroom.

A Kohler Signature Store has now opened in Naperville, Ill. ONLINE

World Dryer announced the launch of its new website. Visit www.worlddryer.com.

CORRECTIONS

In October, in the Product Development item about transportation within One Vanderbilt, Sula Moudakis of Schindler Elevator, due to an editing error, was misidentified as “he.”

Also, Schindler’s Jeff Blain’s name was misspelled with an extra “e.” The photography of the Edible Academy in the “Tactical Urbanism” story was uncredited; it was by Robert Benson Photography.

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By Michael Jouaneh, Manager of Sustainability and Energy Standards, Lutron Electronics

Best Practices in Energy Code Compliance ›› Lighting Control

Lighting Controls and Tools Can Simplify New PA Building Code May 1, 2018 Pennsylvania adopted the 2015 International Energy Code (IECC) for commercial and residential buildings, while incorporating some select improvements from the 2018 energy code. In Philadelphia, the code change is even more aggressive as the city has fully adopted IECC 2018 for nonresidential buildings. Both changes are effective as of October 1, 2018, but projects have a grace period allowing them to use the old code until April 1, 2019, provided that design or construction contracts were signed prior to October 1, 2018.

Energy codes are developed every three years to reflect changes in technology, but individual states and municipalities choose when to adopt new codes into law for their jurisdiction. Prior to adopting the 2015 code, Pennsylvania’s and Philadelphia’s energy codes were based on the 2009 version of the IECC while most neighboring states, like New Jersey or New York, were already using IECC 2012 or newer.

The benefits to owners, managers and endusers include a 26% increase in energy efficiency compared to a building designed to the 2009 code—Philadelphia projects will get approximately 7% additional energy savings over projects designed to IECC 2015. DOE analysis has found the new code will result in lower construction and operating costs for some types of buildings. A lower connected load will enable the use of smaller HVAC units, which will in turn decrease heating and cooling costs. Both IECC 2015 an 2018 include more mandatory lighting control requirements than 2009.

The following is a brief overview of the changes:

IECC 2015 and 2018 Requirements Automated daylight-responsive control is required for windows and skylights, and some space types like private offices and classrooms require continuous daylight dimming control to reduce both energy use and distraction to the user.  Occupancy sensors will be required in more 

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space types. In Philadelphia, open office spaces will require occupancy sensors that automatically turn lighting down to 20% light level or less in unoccupied zones of 600 sq. ft. or lower. They will also automatically turn lights off when the entire open office is vacant. What’s more, the shut-off time delay maximum will be 20 minutes, reduced from 30 minutes in the previous code.  Building façade and landscape lighting is required to be controlled independently of all other site and parking lighting and must turn on and off as a function of building-use times. This provision increases energy savings and reduces environmental light pollution.  There is an Additional Effi ciency Package Option requiring the design team to incorporate at least one of six strategies (eight in Philadelphia), two of which are lighting related. One lighting option is to reduce lighting power by 10%, and another is to include the use of enhanced digital lighting controls in the building.

The lighting system functional testing provision assures that energy savings, intended to occur as a result of the installed controls, are actually realized.

In addition to these requirements, the IECC 2018 includes the use of luminaire level lighting controls—using luminaires with embedded daylight and occupancy sensors, plus wireless communication capability—as a compliance option.

CODE-COMPLIANT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

In meeting new and more aggressive lighting codes, such as those now in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, it helps to consider systems and components that are wireless and scalable.

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Preparing for the New Code So, in context of these changes, what can designers and owners do to be compliant? First, consider wireless control options. Scalable and wireless lighting control solutions allow flexibility in design and can more easily accommodate changes during and after initial installation. Many systems (including Vive, pictured at the right), offer a simple, app-based setup. Be sure to also look for available fixture-level controls to ensure that appropriate lighting zones, occupancy sensor shut-off times and automated responses based on astronomical events (e.g. sunrise or sunset) or scheduling based on time of day can be easily assigned. All of this simplifies code compliance regardless of the adopted code in your locality.

There are also a number of tools and resources that can help. Online, application-based code guides for major electrical codes and metropolitan areas help you specify lighting control solutions with confidence. Application Guides for both IECC 2015 and IECC 2018 are available (including www.lutron.com) to help you design projects that

INTEGRATED FIXTURE CONTROL AND SENSING

On the tool front, the Lutron Designer+, for example, provides pre-built, code-compliant designs can simply be dragged and dropped onto a floorplan. It then automatically generates professional and accurate documentation including bills of materials, one-line diagrams and sequence of operations.

meet Pennsylvania and Philadelphia code. These guides provide code compliant design layouts, bills of materials, and energy saving strategies for each space type in your building. Updated specification typical for individual space types and popular codes, including current versions of IECC, ASHRAE, and Title 24 codes, make it easier to cut and paste into your project drawings and bill-of-materials.

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Best Practices In HVAC ›› High-Volume, Low-Speed Fans

Fans Can Improve IAQ and Save Energy in Any Season Many universities are discovering the keys to comfortable, energy-efficient buildings don’t lie solely within heating and air conditioning systems. Rather, they are finding that supplementing their HVAC with high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans help moderate temperatures, cut costs and even reduce odors.

One thing HVAC systems don’t do well is optimizing airflow—the ventilation aspect of the initialism. Since air temperature rises 0.5°F to 1°F every foot in height, there can be a 20°F difference

By gently pushing warm air toward the floor, HVLS fans help deliver a more uniform room temperature, while reducing demand on the HVAC system. between the floor and ceiling in tall facilities during the heating season. A heating system must work hard for extended periods to maintain the floor-level temperature, wasting precious energy and dollars.

HVLS fans gently move layers of warm air near the ceiling back down toward the floor, which provides a more uniform room temperature with perhaps a single degree difference from floor to ceiling. This destratification effect also lowers the burden on the heating system and reduces energy consumption.

Conventional high-speed ceiling fans are ineffective in moving the warm air from ceiling to floor. By quickly spreading airflow away from the fan, little— if any—of that air reaches people at ground level.

WINTER ENERGY SAVINGS WITH HVLS FANS*

Edmonton, Canada $3,620

Kansas City, Mo. $2,125

Minneapolis, Minn. $2,845

Indianapolis, Ind. $2,080

Toronto, Canada $2,485

Salt Lake City, Utah $2,050

Cleveland, Ohio $2,395

Seattle, Wash. $1,520

Making Dollars (and Sense) The return on initial investment for an HVLS fan often ranges from six months to two years, depending on application variables. As shown in the table below, winter energy savings are substantial. Users can reduce tvheir heating bills by 20% to 30% with HVLS fans.

School Facilities are a Fan of HVLS Large common areas—like student unions, lecture halls and auditoriums—are natural applications for HVLS fans. In warm southern climates, covered outdoor areas are a good start on providing shade, but HVLS fans can take it a step further with a light breeze. Indoors, increased air circulation will improve potentially uncomfortable situations where air becomes stagnant. In lecture halls, cafeterias and libraries, enhanced indoor air quality can actually improve attendance and use of those spaces.

Smaller areas can also benefit. Weight rooms and locker rooms, for example, can diminish their notoriously bad odors with HVLS fans. The gentle breeze can also help lower the perceived air temperature for people engaged in intense physical activities. Additionally, HVLS fans reduce moisture buildup on the floor, creating safer footing.

Valuable Investment for Any Season Since no two buildings are exactly the same, a careful analysis of each application and each HVLS fan design is required to optimize results. However, given their highly demonstrable benefits, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of academic facility architects and engineers are turning to HVLS fans to improve air movement, enhance comfort and control energy costs.

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*The savings above are based on a 22,000-sq.-ft. building with 30-ft. ceiling, a 70°F temperature set point, and natural gas cost of $0.11 per cubic foot.

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LARGE SPACES Large common areas—like student unions, lecture halls and auditoriums—are natural applications for HVLS as increased air circulation improves potentially uncomfortable situations where air becomes stagnant.

University of Utah Discovers a Bouquet of HVLS Fan Benefits The institution’s natatorium is one of the leading collegiate swimming and diving venues in the country. As part of renovations, facility managers decided to tackle an invisible, yet pervasive, problem: its chlorine smell.

The high-speed ceiling fans previously used in the natatorium were loud and couldn’t run continuously, which allowed the odors to build back up when the fans were off. Assistant Director of Events and Facilities Steve Riley worked with local building consultant Alan Jarvis of Arbon Equipment Corp. to develop a plan.

Ultimately, Riley and Jarvis decided that they could disperse the odor with a single HVLS fan using two, 24-ft. diameter blades.

The university’s College of Health noted that chloramine levels in the natatorium were “significantly lower” in readings taken after the fan installation. More than a year later, Riley remains thrilled with the decision to install the fans.

“I was shocked at the difference the fan made,” said Riley. “The smell was noticeably different— the chlorine odor was all but gone.”

The university also discovered that the HVLS fan installation delivered a host of side benefits: Spectators in the bleachers enjoyed cooler and less humid surroundings, while watching swim meets. Additionally, the HVLS fans reduced the formation of condensation, making the pool’s walkway areas dryer and less slippery for swimmers and floor-level personnel.

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Citadel not only manufactures metal composite material (MCM), but also designs, tests and provides a number of installation systems.

The result is ultimate performance.

ASTM D1781: Bond Strength Meets or exceeds the peel strength of nearly all continuous run production MCMs. ASTM D5420: Impact Resistance Durable phenolic core provides greater protection than plate or polyethylene cores.

NFPA 285 / UBC 26-9: Fire Resistance No special FR composition required. Standard composition meets requirements.

ASTM D1929: Fire Resistance Meets or exceeds ignition temperature of nearly all continuous run production MCMs (including FR).

ASTM E283, E330, E331: Air, Water, Structural Passed industry standards with shop-fabricated AND budget/time-friendly field-assembled systems.

LEED MR 4: Recycled Content Helps contribute towards the effort of sustainable building practices.

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Noteworthy Architecture firm billings rebounded solidly in August, with a score of 54.2 compared to 50.7 in July. Most of the growth continues to come from the South and the multi-family residential sector, says the AIA. CTBUH is looking for those who would like to get involved in an 18-month research project, “Skybridges: Bringing the Horizontal into the Vertical Realm,” or a two-year research project, “Robotics in Tall Building Construction.” Those interested should submit a onepage expression of interest to research@ctbuh.org Carnegie has received recognition as the “Best For The World” honor given by B Lab, one of the most reputable NGOs advocating for social and environmental responsibilities in business practice.

Maryland will phase out HFCs; the state joins New York and California in taking action against high-GWP refrigerants.

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statewide except for in the city of Philadelphia, which is adopting the newer 2018 IECC standard.

VT Industries has acquired Eggers Industries, a national door and millwork manufacturer based in Wisc.

Simpson Strong Tie donated $15,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist Hurricane Florence relief efforts.

Ware Malcomb has been recognized in Inc. Magazine’s 2018 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

Thyssenkrupp has been selected as the official vertical transportation provider for Hudson Yards, the larg-

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Using traditional crackled Portuguese tiles from

the Built Environment category.

Ceràmica Cumella, Amanda Levete Architects have created an outdoor room for Lisbon’s civic life, and

ASID announced its National Board of Directors

pedestrian experience, outside of the Museum of Art

includes the board’s new Chair, BJ Miller (FASID, CCIM)

and Technology (MAAT). The overhang creates an

of The Vision Group, and Chair-Elect, Jennifer Kolstad

outdoor room that connects the river to the city’s heart.

(ASID, Assoc. AIA) of HKS.

In fact, from afar, the modern form beckons visitors; but once under the overhang, a familiar form greets them in

Elemental LED opened its headquarters in Reno, Nev.

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Architect: Amanda Levete Architects Location: Banks of the Tagus River, Belém neighborhood, Lisbon, Portugal

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A unique design-your-own pattern option reflects the latest technology in digital printing and textiles.

ENERGY

Alphabet Soup Alphabet of Light from Artemide was born out of the need to create a system of signs for new buildings designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), in North America. Linear and curved elements of varying lengths and angles can be joined to create free or closed compositions in a wide range of commercial environments.

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Quick Change Wallcovering Tempaper offers self-adhesive, removable, non-toxic wallpaper—designed and produced in the U.S.—that is ideal for light-commercial installations, such as retail backdrops, quickly changing spaces, or venues where unexpected details and flair can be added to interiors. They can be scrubbed, and can be a fit for all spaces and aesthetics. Visit www.tempaperdesigns.com or Circle

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From a crackled ceramic façade that reads uber-modern from afar, but traditional at the pedestrian scale, to custom-designed wallcoverings, and funky lighting typography, applying traditional design elements in unconventional ways introduces a dynamic palette for the utmost creativity on surfaces.

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Fifteen thousand threedimensional crackel glazed tiles articulate the façade and produce a dynamic surface that reflects the surrounding conditions of water, light and shadow; the tiled overhang directs light into the building.

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RESTROOMS

Reflective and Transparent Duka’s mirror-effect chromed glass transforms the shower into an architectural feature that creates an interplay with the surrounding light and space. The glass has the intriguing feature of acting as a “two-way mirror” that is reflective on the outside and transparent from the inside. The duka finish is currently available for the libero 4000 free-standing, walk-in, support-free models, with single panel and swing opening, and for the natura 4000 model, with a double swing door for corners and an innovative shortened upper profile of 20 cm. Visit www.duka.it or Circle

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The ECO-ROCK partitions are made of galvannealed steel in a powder-coated finish. The intercrimp weave is a 1-in. × 1-in. square that is 0.0852-in. × 0.0852-in; the metal, itself is 0.148-in., offering a 73% open area.

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STONE WOOL

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“The newly designed amenities on the campus turned a once-monolithic looking concrete setting into an aesthetically pleasing office park.”

—Howard Jeng, DES Architects + Engineers

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Masonry Goes Heavy Metal Landscape designer Rocio Gertler, principal of LdG,

style seating that also became an outdoor extension

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of the fitness center. Hand-filled by BrightView with

building and parking lot in San Diego into a stylish

indigenous rocks, ECO-ROCK in the amphitheater is

corporate campus: Use lots of rocks, actually “caged”

capped with Ipe wood. The system gave a redesign to

rocks, if you will. Specifically, by using McNichols’

the entrance and patio areas, brought down the scale

ECO-ROCK gabion-style wire containers, he created

of the concrete expanse, and helped better define

a partition and divider system to serve as an employee

the building’s entry point. The project earned the

amenity area. The “cages” are filled with angled rocks

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ENERGY

The Wild West of Passive House Low-tech systems and pragmatic construction methods prove effective and economical in an entirely off-grid, self-sustaining, passive house known as Urbavore Farm.

ROOFING

The roof of the house is supported by glulam beams and joists. The soil is a 50/50 mix of topsoil and vermiculite, which helps reduce the load on the structure while encouraging the growth of lowrooted plants.

Quite the opposite of its name, we’d all be better off if Johnny Appleseed could plant more so-called “BadSeed Homes.” In fact, this sophisticated earth home is already mostly immersed in the fertile Midwestern soil outside of Kansas City.

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The 800-sq.-ft. BadSeed House is part of the 15-acre Urbavore Farm and houses a family of four. The first of its kind in Kansas City, the domicile has closed-loop power, water and waste, and is entirely off grid; materials used in the project are 99.9%-toxin

free. The homestead also includes a semiattached greenhouse and a detached barn.

The construction and orientation follow the cosmos, nature and humans in its design, “Building as a Clock,” say the architect’s drawings. The center

of the home is the hearth, and branching off from the kitchen are angled walls that align with sunrise and sunset on meteorologically significant days, such as the beginning/ end of harvest, and the summer and winter solstices.

PBS featured BadSeed House in a 2017 on the program Feast TV and an episode entitled “Urban farming.” The show highlights some of the challenges of the project from its inception through completion, and covers many of its design features.

TO NATURE

The house is a rectangular box within the earth. Its shell is two opposing concrete walls facing north and south, with two glass ends on either side. The roof releases its ties from the ground and breaches the earth’s surface, letting light into and views out of the main living spaces.

COLLABORATIVE EFFORT

The house is equipped with a wood burning cookstove, a composting toilet, and a 10-kW solar system that powers electrical needs in the home and on the farm.

The off-grid water system uses sand, gravel and ultraviolet light to purify pond water for potable use.

Graywater and blackwater leave the home and go through a similar purifi cation system to water livestock, field crops and greenhouse seedlings.

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Show Recap: Cersaie

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Florim Etoile de Rex Collection MegaSlabs exhibit delicate muted veining and precise coloring that originates from the Emilia region. The company will soon introduce full-body veining. www.florim.com

Ceramica Fioranese features a playful dowel-marked concrete called Dot. www.fioranese.it

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 REFINED TEXTURE

Marca Corona adds a contemporary elegance to stone with Arkistone’s new tasteful metallic accents. www.marcacorona.it

Ornamenta showed a robust palette saturated with mid-century Pantone hues. www.ornamenta.com

Take Care finishes from Lea Ceramiche showcase refined textures of linen and plaster. www.ceramichelea.it

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COLOR

Added to its Vetrite Collection, Gem Glass imitates slabs of precious gemstones at large-scale with enhanced color, textures and designs born of natural processes. www.sicis.com

Studio Formafantasma designed brick tiles for Florim called Cromatica, which creates a subtle ombré look. www.florim.com

 FAÇADES

Florim’s proprietary mounting system has been specifically engineered for its façade products. www.florim.com

BOTANICALS

ABK Group came on strong with biophilia in the form of large-format botanicals on dark backgrounds. The Dark Edition collection added fauna to flora with intricate insects, including these brilliantly colored butterflies. www.abk.it

CERSAIE

International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings September 2018 Bologna, Italy

Tasteful Tile This year’s Cersaie—ceramic tile’s “fashion week”—was delicious to digest. The main event in Bologna, one of Italy’s culinary capitals, pulls out all the stops for a tantalizing reveal.

Reconnecting with Amy Mays—HDR’s interior design practice leader in their New York City office, and the new president of the Big Apple chapter of IIDA—post show, we compared notes as to what we had seen and experienced at Cersaie. Whether it’s the setting, the people themselves, or something in the water, we both agreed that there is something uniquely intoxicating about Italian tile.

Shapes and Colors “In general I was attracted to the smaller tiles that had metallic accents,” said Mays, adding that small touch helps to break up more monolithic, largeformat tiles. And with the right lighting, she said, the dynamic aesthetics provide depth and visual interest. “I like the idea of adding a bit of color, sparkle, gleam or sheen,” said Mays. “The other thing that

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I liked, too, was the highly physically textured tiles, so it’s not just an optical illusion, it’s tactile.”

Mays also approved of emerging color palettes—the mid-century colors. “It’s nice to see the colors, and see that they’re following the trends.”

Some decorative tiles not only included color, some featured striking patterns, even ombré shading. But beyond grabbing one’s attention, it’s not something she felt worked in a commercial setting.

“Lines are an interesting concept, but not necessarily something I would find easy to specify.”

Large format tiles also made a positive impression, as they continue to get slimmer and more realistic, reflected Mays. “The more successful slabs are the ones that feel like there’s more depth in the veining,”—which many manufacturers achieve by using selectively applied glazes.

Another interesting development for Mays was the “megaslabs” of tile used as a practical means to expand the reach and options of façade materials, as well as the looks of buildings at pedestrian scale. “It’s created more aesthetic options for the pedestrian experience of large interior and exterior spaces.” Specifically, she appreciates the additional material options on a large scale, which give designers the ability to specify nicer finishes, whether it’s stone, concrete, or just an interesting texture, such as a sand-blasted, raked or hammered look.

Mays also delighted in the large-format botanical wall tiles she says added “sophistication with a cheeky flair.”

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Hotels Navigate Neighborhoods From Nashville to Newport Beach, nearly half of Marriott’s Renaissance hotels in North America are completing dramatic transformations. And with the brand slated to debut in 16 new neighborhoods globally, the hotelier is aiming to tell that tale with reinvigorated design stories.

A focus on local flavor, hidden neighborhoods, culture and rituals, guides the design for each property with a unique flavor. “Whether a new build, conversion or renovation, the design of each Renaissance hotel employs different principles to create a dynamic tension and theatrical spirit that introduces an unexpected sense of the neighborhood to

our guests,” said David Kepron, Vice President, Global Brand Design Strategies, Marriott International. “There is an over-arching and recognizable design DNA that sets the stage for stories worth retelling, but Chelsea will feel very different than Charleston, as will Paris and Philadelphia.”

As global air travel demand continues to grow year over year,

Renaissance Hotels plans to open two airport hotels this year: one in Warsaw, Poland this spring, and one in Amsterdam at Schiphol Airport in November.

The openings build on

the momentum started In North America with the recent opening of the Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel by Lauren Rottet of Rottet Studio. “Shouldn’t road warriors enjoy a touch

of the unexpected, too?” says the firm’s founding principal. “It’s about letting a place have its own voice— something you can’t find anywhere else,” said Rottet.

 PHILADELPHIA Opening in spring, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel will boast a theatrical design reframing the historic fabric of the city with a modern energy, contrasting materiality and unexpected pop art throughout the hotel: from a reimagined lobby, reminiscent of Elfreth’s alley in Old Town—anchored by a 100-ft. graffiti wall designed by local artist Dan Murphy—to the hotel’s restaurant, which features portraits of Benjamin Franklin’s five mistresses created with pixelated $100 bills.

 HARLEM The design of the Renaissance Harlem Hotel scheduled to open in 2020, restores and playfully reimagines the Victoria’s Loews Theatre, which was at the center of the vibrant “Harlem Renaissance” era in the 1920s and 1930s when art began to flourish in northern Manhattan. The hotel will exude glamour with a nod to the grit and vigor of the boroughs triumphant past.

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PHILADELPHIA

 LOS ANGELES The design-driven renovation of the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel include public spaces where guests can unwind from the fast pace of LA. Masculine, yet cocoonlike, public spaces enhance traditional bar rituals by including a billiards room and a turntable lounge off the dining room.

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LOS ANGELES

From New York to LA, Marriott Renaissance clients will be greeted by unique local flavor, authentic style and a bit of the unexpected.

WORLDWIDE: New cities include Warsaw, Taipei

and Hangzhou, Saigon, Dubai, Bali and Paris.

CHELSEA

In 2019 Renaissance New York Chelsea South Hotel will open as a new build on the former Antiques Garage Flea Market site, from which it draws inspiration. Giving a wink-andnod to the neighboring floral district, the hotel will weave together design elements of an indigenous flea market and secret garden with a dramatic staircase taking center stage in the lobby: a collection of contrasting modern and antique door knobs, locks and keys.

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THE NEW SOCIAL HUB Shipping off print collections to off-site facilities, designers of today’s campus libraries are reinventing spaces into vibrant community centers.

by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett, contributing writer

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Project: Allen Price Science Commons and Research Library, University of Oregon Architect: Opsis Architecture

As the digital revolution continues, perhaps one of the places where this is most evident is inside a campus or community library. As more and more college and university libraries transport the vast majority of their print collections over to off-site storage facilities, libraries are repurposing this freed up space to create vibrant community centers.

“The post-millennial, Generation Z students, just beginning their college years, are looking for inspiring physical spaces, virtual connections and a host

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of ancillary services not typically associated with libraries,” reports Janette S. Blackburn, AIA, principal, Shepley Bulfinch, Boston. “They are used to being connected always, and are looking for cutting-edge, innovative spaces that align with many facets of their lives.”

Aimed at reshaping libraries as a social hub, Jim Kalvelage, AIA, partner, Opsis Architecture, Portland, Ore., describes it as an evolution of spaces into places where students can gather and work collaboratively.

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Quiet and Collaborative Zoning Of course, part of the design challenge is creating both collaborative, group settings and quiet, individual zones. For example, Blackburn has found that students seeking private study space are interested in carrels with good lighting, power and recharging capabilities, or a table where they can spread out. As for group study, huddle and collaboration spaces should be well supported by chairs with castors or glides that can easily move around, along with reconfigurable tables. “The design should entice the user into the space using colors, textures and visual interest, and then the furniture needs to be comfortable and ergonomic to keep them in the space,” she explains.

Additionally, white boards can be used to define a work zone as a place where students can write out their thoughts and ideas. To further limit sound reflection, glass enclosures and sound-absorbing materials can be incorporated into the group collaboration areas.

For designs with enclosed rooms, operable glazed wall systems enable these spaces to be separated or integrated with adjacent open areas and allow space use to toggle between dedicated uses and open seating based on need.

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Another important aspect of the design is providing visual cues about how the space is to be used. For instance, a space away from major paths of movement, with calm colors, slightly lower lighting, and furniture designed for solitary work, will define “quiet study.” “Alternatively, a brightly lit area next to classrooms, a café or entrance with group furniture will signify an active, social study space,” says Blackburn.

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

For the subterranean Allen Price Science Commons and Research Library at the University of Oregon, Opsis Architecture made a concerted effort to draw as much natural light into the space as possible. An intentional gradient of acoustical spaces progress from the social commons to active group study/ interdisciplinary collaborative learning spaces to quiet group and individual study spaces.

Generally speaking, libraries tend to utilize the lower/public access floors as collaborative spaces, and the higher floors, and areas located farthest from access points, as quiet study areas.

For example, at Ringling College’s new Alfred R. Goldstein Library in Sarasota, Fla., the building according to Blackburn, is organized by layers of activity, progressing from the most active, to the quietest, as users move between floors and along the eastwest axis from the campus edge to the Whitaker Bayou just east of the Gulf of Mexico.

Similarly, at the University of Oregon Allan Price Science Commons & Research Library, an intentional gradient of acoustical spaces progress from the social commons to active group study/interdisciplinary collaborative learning spaces to quiet group and individual study spaces. At the heart of the quiet zone sits a contemplative garden emphasizing the acoustical separation of spaces.

Project: Allen Price Science Commons and Research Library, University of Oregon Architect: Opsis Architecture

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In the big picture, Gretchen Holy, IIDA, associate principal, BNIM, Kansas City, emphasizes the importance of assorted options and flexibility in the perception and comfort level of users.

“This perception of malleability and control over one’s environment is especially important in spaces where creative work takes place, like maker and ideation spaces,” adds Holy’s colleague Project Manager Jeremy Kahm, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. “Variety is the spice of life and offering choice goes long way. Designers need to be smart about the types of lounge furniture specified and their positive or negative impact on seat counts.”

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Activity levels progress from most active to quietest as users move between floors and along the east-west axis from campus edge to the bayou.

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At Ringling College’s Alfred R. Goldstein Library in Sarasota, Fla., a series of outdoor terraces on the upper floors also offer views and vantage points of the campus.

Project: Alfred R. Goldstein Library, Ringling College Location: Sarasota, Fla. Architect: Shepley Bulfinch

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Pointing out that contemporary libraries are wired to the hilt, Kahm states the obvious: plentiful and accessible power is an absolute necessity. “This includes power at every seat and in larger spaces, power distributed in floor boxes throughout the floor plate. Wireless access points are sized to handle as many as three or four simultaneous devices per user.”

Meanwhile, utility pathways inside the walls and beneath the floors are often oversized in anticipation of future expansion, he adds. Similarly, raised access floors and removable, sometimes exposed ceilings can help facilitate the building’s adaptation to changing infrastructure needs. On

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the topic of flexibility, Kalvelage notes stud-framed walls should be avoided, opting instead for a systems’ furniture approach.

Generally speaking, designing for flexibility and adaptability is particularly important as most colleges and universities no longer have the staff to rearrange furniture on a daily basis, says Leigh Anne Jones, AIA, LEED AP, senior associate, DLR Group, Claremont, Calif. As a result, institutions must deliver functional spaces that also can easily be managed by students or the existing staff.

“Spaces that are able to adapt over time are inherently more useful and sustainable in the long run,” says Kahm. “An effective strategy for achieving this is to avoid over-specialization; to adopt an attitude of restraint and quite simply create good spaces for people using the simplest of elements—quality daylight, a spectrum of room sizes, volumes and noise levels, and a clear diagram.”

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The Goldstein Library’s well-designed interior organizes activity levels progressing from most active to quietest.

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The New Digital Medium As noted, one of the most significant impacts on library facility design is the shift from print to digital. As a point of reference, at Atlanta’s Georgia Institute of Technology library, 99.1% of all collections accessed in 2017 were electronic even though these electronic collection only constitute 50.1% of the library’s holdings.

Another interesting statistic published in the McGill Master Plan and Feasibility Study revealed that out of 20 surveyed public university research libraries, all, but one,

permanently housed collections offsite, with a median of 33% of their collection in the off-site facility. Offsite, climate-controlled storage solutions and organized retrieval systems support a 24-hour turn-around on print requests and digital delivery to the desktop.

Meanwhile, visits to campus libraries are growing, as indicated by Georgia Tech numbers posting an increase in gate counts of 39%, as compared to 11 years ago. “Taken together, this data indicates that less space is needed for books, and more space is

needed for people,” reports Kahm.

In light of these changes, the role of the librarian has also shifted.

Whereas this professional’s role has traditionally been as a steward of physical collections, today’s needs require the librarian to serve more as a navigator. As a result, “the physical and symbolic barrier of the circulation desk is disappearing, replaced with a retail-style model of side-by-side consultation and roving staff who actively seek to engage users,” relates Kahm.

“In fact, in more progressive institutes, librarians are looking to well-designed

retail experiences, as can be found at the Apple Store or Nordstrom, for examples of how users can be enticed and engaged.”

For example, Shepley Bulfinch’s design for Smith College’s Neilson Library in Northampton, Mass., incorporates a central “concierge” point to serve as the main help desk.

“A quick stop referral station will be supplemented with consultation areas equipped with seating, a table, and display screens for more indepth work with an information and research expert,” adds Blackburn.

GEORGIA TECH

Photos courtesy: BNIM

The renewal of the Price Gilbert Library reveals the formal purity of Paul Heffernan’s original mid-century modern design. Two two-story reading rooms, stacked on top of one another, occupy the center four bays of the building.

Project: Price Gilbert Library, Georgia Tech Location: Atlanta, Ga. Architect: BNIM

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LIGHT AS SCULPTURE

The New Books Reading Room at the Georgia Tech Library features 320 LED strands suspended from the ceiling. In addition to lighting the space, each of the diodes within the strands are individually addressable, meaning the chandelier can be programmed in a variety of ways.

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The Latest and Greatest Showcasing some of the latest design trends, another Shepley Bulfinch project, the Smith Learning Theater inside the Gottesman Libraries of Teacher’s College at Columbia University in New York City, features a flexible 10,000-sq.-ft. “black box” learning/maker space that can be transformed for scenario planning, immersive learning and education research. Flexible furniture, lighting, technology and area dividers allow the space to be reconfigured to create a wide range of environments.

Sharing some more details about Price Science Commons, visibility, daylight and views are prominent features, which was key based in its Pacific Northwest location where gray, rainy days are frequent. To enable this, Opsis reshaped the existing courtyard and enlarged it to draw more daylight to the north end of the library. Furthermore, individual and group study areas are organized around the central courtyard to maximize access to daylighting.

By reducing the print collection by 50%, this opened up space for more computer labs, enclosed study rooms, makerspace, visualization lab and classrooms. Branding the science

aspect of the space, the design features science-related graphic walls, the Elements Café, science instrumentation exhibits and an exterior west-facing metal sunscreen with a perforated pattern that references the chromosome code of zebrafish, a staple of genetic research.

Another noteworthy project is BNIM’s renovation project at Georgia Tech. In overhauling the 1953 Price Gilbert Library, and 1968 Crosland Tower addition, the pair of entry points into the combined buildings has been increased to five, along with multiple accessible outdoor spaces, and a screenedin porch. The library will roughly double its seats—from 1250 to 2360—and uses one-third previous energy consumption levels.

Teachers and institutions are thinking outside of the box by including writable surfaces on desks and mobile glassboards, which can also be used to create reading nooks.

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A 10,000-sq.-ft. renovated space at Columbia University’s Smith Learning Theater inside the Gottesman Libraries of Teacher’s College offers a flexible “black box” learning/maker space for scenario planning, immersive learning and research.

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Similarly, Shepley Bulfinch’s design for the newly expanded Virginia Commonwealth University’s Cabell Library in Richmond has dedicated areas for digital content creation, 3D fabrication, large display technologies and makerspace. Architecturally, the building has become a more

prominent part of the civic landscape, wrapped in glass with entrances facing both the city and campus.

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The role of libraries has essentially shifted from a place where people went to absorb information, into spaces where creative content is actively being created.

Designed in partnership with e3Light, with high-end workplace interiors in mind, the Capella Table Lamp and the Antares Floor Lamp offer minimalist, yet timeless illumination, seamlessly translating into any existing decor.

“The library will remain the central place on campus for consultation, exploration and exchange,” asserts Blackburn. “As the abundance of information available continues to grow exponentially, academic libraries will play an important role in connecting people, ideas and complex content.”

Future designs must combine elegance with value through versatile, convertible spaces, highperformance building enclosures and ample access to daylight.

“Demonstrated connections between wellness and positive student learning outcomes will continue to make a case for use of healthy materials, good indoor air quality, and access to green space, daylight and views.”

Kahm concludes, “Freed from the obligation to guard and protect physical collections, the organism of the Library is now able to reach outward, and the renewal of its buildings is a manifestation of this change in posture.”

Project: Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University Architect: Shepley Bulfinch

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Flexible, expandable and mobile,the GSeries is a new collection of workstation designed with just the right amount of work surface for creative minds.

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Virginia Commonwealth University’s Cabell Library expansion features a predominately glass façade to showcase activities within and serve as a bridge between campus and the city of Richmond.

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WELCOME SOLUTION In renovating the Boston Public Library’s Johnson Building, William Rawn Associates, Architects wanted a ceiling solution that would create visual interest from the street, while adding warmth to the interior. Working with the You Inspire Solutions Center at Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions, the team realized its design intent with a custom WoodWorks Grille ceiling system suspended in a series of overlapping curves 19 ft. above the floor. “Because of the flexible backers, we could shape the ceiling the way we wanted,” explains Sindu Meier, AIA, Rawn’s project manager.

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Prudential Lighting www.prulite.com Circle 245 GAME CHANGER A game-changing illumination breakthrough, the “barely there” presence of Prudential’s Stream Dot veiled ambient luminaires radiate uniform light that seems to emanate from nowhere. Dots have hidden LEDs, creating a soft, smooth, clean and pleasant source that draws the eye. Designed to be utilized in graphic patterns on walls and ceilings, Stream Dots work in concert with the company’s 4-in. recessed fixtures—now available with lit 90-degree corners.

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VISUAL STUNNER Anillo reveals a modern sophisticated system featuring extraordinary adjustable elements of ambient light. Four spectral halos appear to rotate in space and create a stunning visual effect. Supported by sturdy Spacecraft cables for balance and precision, these Gunmetal finished solid rings reveal Statuario Idalight diffusers.

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

I can’t help but notice that the PIAs come at a time of year when interior design services are in high demand, as would-be holiday hosts scramble to upgrade to guestworthy fixtures and finishes. Thankfully, in our household, my husband is handy with interior finishes, but in recent months, we’ve pushed for performance gains with better lighting, shading and HVAC— product categories all heavily represented by this year’s edition of the Architectural Products’ Product Innovation Awards. For building owners and operators, and those charged with retaining comfortable, content and healthy employees, these somewhat invisible amenities contribute substantially to the bottom line.

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tics and superior IAQ, via highly effective yet undetectable ventilation, have all been lauded by our insightful jury who is keenly aware of the benefits of usercentric design. Real estate expert Stok recently validated what our judges already practice, in a report on the financial case for high-performance buildings: “Although utility and maintenance cost savings are the most frequently cited benefit of HPBs …

43% of the total value comes from enhanced employee productivity.”

In fact, “by designing for the occupant, owner-occupants and tenants can gain an additional $3,395 per employee in annual profit, or $18.56 per sq. ft. in annual profit.”

This issue is also a perfect opportunity to thank everyone who has invested time, effort and talents to deliver a program laden with first-hand insight via entrant testimonials and judges’ astute commentary. I am grateful for the collaboration and coordination

among the magazine, product manufacturers and judges—especially returning jury members—thank you for your expertise.

I’d like to extend this message of gratitude for the entire year of Architectural Products: from the stellar PR and media relations individuals who keep us in the loop weekly, to the architects who dedicate time to discuss their projects. The beauty of the competition is what makes it appealing and enduring, so kudos to the artists, photographers, and creative department who wrap it up in a package worthy of a French patisserie.

Without further ado, enjoy this year’s standouts, and put them to work in your next highperformance, humancentric building design.

—Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

Bob Borson Partner Malone Maxwell Borson Architects Darin Daguanno Principal SmithGroup Susan Grossinger Director RainLight Studio Chris Hellstern Associate Miller Hull Partnership Grace Jeffers Materials Expert, Design Historian, Founder Inside Materials & Grace Jeffers Kristin Kelsey Architect Miller Hull Partnership Julia Leahy Design Director IA Interior Architects Lira Luis Principal Atelier Lira Luis John Mesenbrink President, Mechanical-Hub.com; Contributing writer, Net Zero Buildings Arpi Nalbandian Founder Tileometry Deeni Naydene Linton Material Resource Coordinator Marriott International Tiffanie Pang Senior Designer IA Interior Architects Robert Phinney Design Sustainability Consultant Page Southerland Connie Samla Lighting Specialist SMUD Anita Sircar Project Director Davis Carter Scott Margaret Sprug Principal Miller Hull Partnership Ania Szulc Senior Project Designer Wight & Co. Kevin Willmorth Owner, Lumenique and Tasca; Editor, Architectural SSL

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As this year’s collection of winners attest, the sky is not necessarily the limit, as continuing product innovations including self-cleaning façades are allowing architects to deliver impact, comfort and performance.

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Special Citations PIA recognizes products that provide unique solutions to design challenges and those specific to market segments.

Special Citation Most Unique

Sky’s the Limit Together, Neolith sintered stone and Pureti water-based photocatalytic preventative maintenance solutions found the answer to the ever-growing problem of air pollution on building exteriors. Ideal for architects designing urban office buildings, public structures and hospitals, Neolith Skyline + Pureti slabs resist graffiti and other harmful chemicals with an added protective layer of photocatalytic surface treatment, minimizing the effects of pollution and reducing building maintenance costs. Slabs are made from all natural materials, including clays, feldspar, silica and mineral oxides and up to 52%-recycled natural material.

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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.

Special Citation Industry Leadership

2030 Truthers Kingspan has proven to be a global leader in sustainable business; through its commitment to a net-zero carbon business model, it has established a leading position in providing ethical, renewable and affordable best-practice solutions for the construction sector. It leads companies in sharing its expertise for the ILFI’s Paris Solutions Campaign, pledging to take the lead on both products and practices that combat the effects of climate change. Walking the talk, since 2011, the company has met 69% of its Net Zero Energy goal.

In its facilities, it’s implemented several new initiatives, including daylight dimming, LED lighting and heat recovery. On-site power generation provides more than 7% of total energy. When not able to produce its own power, Kingspan utilizes Renewable Energy Certificates and Guarantees of Origin to purchase renewable energy. Its NZE efforts have made Kingspan a gold member of the RE100, a group of companies that have committed to 100% renewable electricity. It is also a member of the CDP Climate A List for the third straight year, which recognizes global leaders for corporate action on climate change.

THESIZE Neolith SKYLINE + PURETi www.neolith.com

Judge’s Comment: “Kingspan is serious about its very ambitious, company-wide, global net-zero goals; it is not shy about broadcasting its tangible benchmarks toward such progress, and sharing the turn-by-turn instructions on a roadmap toward net zero.”

Judges’ Comments: “The uniqueness lies in using a product for a building application not previously thought before.”

“The collaborative aspect between two strong companies to come up with a novel innovation is notable.”

Special Citation Improving Installation

Interior Attention Enabling architects to specify panels of any size, without the need for custom panel lengths, the Field-Cut End Cap is compatible with Armstrong’s MetalWorks Blades Classics vertical panels for a clean, professional look. Available in nine finishes, the aluminum end caps don’t require glue or fasteners. Furthermore, they give installers the flexibility to modify the length of the blades panels on the jobsite to accommodate structural columns, ducts and other obstructions.

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ARMSTRONG CEILING & WALL SOLUTIONS Field-Cut End Cap for MetalWorks Blades—Classics Panels www.armstrong.com

Judge’s Comment: “A simple and good idea for flexibility and field conditions.”

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Judges’ Comments:

“Terracotta is an unforgiving material to work with and the fact that it is even incorporated in a rainscreen system is remarkable. The product demonstrated an innovative ability to be applied on long spans of surface without cracking.”

Special Citation Functionality

“This product makes it accessible to specify terracotta beyond building types that is normally associated with this material. It opens new possibilities.”

Elemental Protection Preventing water and moisture from penetrating a building, Shildan’s Terracotta Rainscreen Façade System works by carving out an internal cavity for air and wind to enter, equalizing pressure from within and outside the system, so water and moisture simply fall away 100% of the time. Made of the world’s oldest masonry material, terracotta, the high-performance rainscreen categorically seals out water, effectively eliminating air infiltration/exfiltration, reducing pressure on HVAC systems and yielding tremendous energy savings. With the ability to be customized almost endlessly, the rainscreen can be dreamed up in virtually any shape and color, with lengths up to 10-ft. and features up to 35% recycled content.

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Special Citation Hospitality

COOKFOX at City Point in Brooklyn, used terracotta’s color flexibility, and specified alternating gray and white, a reference to an adjacent historic bank, which used Shildan’s Alphaton rainscreen.

Special Citation Hospitality

Relaxation Rocket Science Putting years of dedicated research and development on body positioning, bathing and neurological relaxation, TOTO introduces the world’s first zerogravity bathtub. The tub positions the bather in a specific reclining posture with the buttocks lower than the slightly bent legs, similar to the position of astronauts sleeping in zero gravity, thereby delivering the deep muscle relaxation of total weightlessness.

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“Definitely a restorative experience—along with a heavenly mattress—that hotels or spas might boast.”

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TOTO USA Flotation Tub with Zero Dimension Technology www.totousa.com

Class of its Own With its distinguishing chrome frame, Duravit’s new XSquare collection features floor-standing vanities and storage cabinets, with a seamless transition from frame to leg, creating a streamlined look with original accents.

The line also offers three new furniture finishes—matte light blue, matte concrete gray and satin-matte aubergine—along with a linen decor finish. Circle 413 DURAVIT XSquare Collection www.duravit.us

Judge’s Comment:

“Love the versatility of finish options and hightech design.”

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Facade: NEOLITH ARCTIC WHITE | Residential Project, Barcelona (Spain) | Designed by Lucía Ferrater (OAB. Office of Architecture)

www.neolith.com

NEOLITH®, DESIGN, DURABILITY, VERSATILITY, SUSTAINABILITY. Interior and exterior applications: Facades, Countertops, Furniture, Flooring and Cladding. Resistant to stains, chemicals, extreme temperatures. Light and 100% natural. Maximum format, minimum thickness, different finishes. More than 50 selections available.

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Special Citation Noise Abatement

Sleek Lines Shallow, minimal sliding glass wall is uniform, with ultra-thin lines, making it optimal for interior construction. With panel heights up to 13-ft., 1-in., Cero creates floor-toceiling minimally framed sliding glass walls that lend themselves to the contemporary look of today’s workplaces.

Open, corner and conference room designs are available as well. It is available in four sill options: Higher Weather Performance Sill, Flush Sill, Low Profile Saddle Sill and Flush Saddle Hybrid Sill, with doubleglazed or triple-glazed options for diverse thermal performance needs. Its movement can be automated and it is offered in 50 standard colors, with over 200 others available in powder coat and anodized finishes. Circle 412 NANAWALL SYSTEMS Cero www.nanawall.com

Judge’s Comment:

“Products like these exist, but have been hard to use with clients in the U.S., because most of them come from Germany or other parts of the world.

Nanawall has created a brand recognition with end users and contractors that make them always want to use this product, so it is nice to see something that is well designed.”

Special Citation Sustainability

Special Citation Maintenance

Cleansing Flush

Performance that Never Fades

Continuous Clean is a factory-installed system housed in the toilet’s tank that dispenses a consistent dosage of cleaner during each flush to keep the bowl clean between flushes. Compatible with all toilet bowl tablet cleaners, it allows a choice of any off-the-shelf solid chemistry to extend the life of the cleansing tablet. The system does all the work, evenly mixing fresh water from the incoming water supply with the cleaning agent and dispensing a consistent amount of cleaning solution to each flush via the rim jet. Circle 411

Water-based, low-VOC topcoats and compatible primers restore and protect building exteriors for longlasting performance. The NeverFade Façade Restoration Coatings with Kynar Aquatec coating system is formulated with a PVDF resin that resists thermal, chemical and ultraviolet degradation. The coating features high-performance additives and specialty grade organic pigments; is resistant to color fading, chalking, dirt, staining, algae, mold, fungal growth and erosion, while protecting against rust and corrosion. Circle 410

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APV COATINGS NeverFade Façade Restoration Coatings www.neverfadecoatings.com

Judge’s Comment: Judge’s Comment:

“A unique way of dispensing cleanser, consistently, over time.”

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“Beyond being a long lasting paint with low VOCs, it allows for reduction in construction material by increasing recoat periods.”

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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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“Adhesive-free, fast installation is extremely versatile. The studded underside and the ability to install over multiple substrates including virgin concrete makes it even more versatile.

Technology Advancement

“Versatile installation allows for quick retrofit installation over nearly any material.”

Retrofit

Underfoot Performance Adhesive-free, vinyl flooring Altro Cantata features decorative, soft-look shades ideal for medium to heavy traffic spaces. Installed at up to 97% internal relative humidity even without a damp-proof membrane.

The flooring’s easy cleaning and maintenance regime ensures that Cantata maintains its striking shades and performance. Ideal for healthcare, its adhesive-free installation means it can be laid straight down on to existing flooring. Circle 409

A First for LEDS The first LED driver compliant with the IOT-Ready standard is also 2% energy metering accuracy compliant.

Created in collaboration with Enlighted, the Tridonic IOT Ready LED Driver is protocol, device and sensor independent to enable a variety of smart lighting applications, suitable for all LED lighting and building control networks. Ideal for hotel, hospitality, convention and retail applications. Circle 408 TRIDONIC IoT Ready LED Driver www.tridonic.us

Judges’ Comments:

“Very deserving of this award as it can be used with any protocol. We have too many control protocols to choose from and this one can partner with them all. Nice!”

ALTRO Altro Cantata www.altro.com

“A fully agnostic driver that can be used with any protocol is jumping boundaries in the control world.

This offers more precise dimming as well.”

McNICHOLS ECO-ROCK® is a signature

feature for the outdoor area at Summit Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, CA. The gabion-style containers, ranging in height from 1-1/2' to 8' tall, provide a sustainable, renewable solution to an open-air plot of land. Used with outdoor seating as a dramatic backdrop, ECO-ROCK® added an element of interest that developers and designers were striving for without disrupting the complex’s natural setting.

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McNICHOLS ECO-ROCK® Galvannealed, Powder Coated Textured Black, Woven - Intercrimp Weave, 1" x 1" Mesh (Square), 0.8520" x 0.8520" Opening (Square), 0.148" Thick Wire Diameter (29-1/4 Gauge), 4" Channel Width - 12 Gauge (.1084" Thick), 72.6% Open Area

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Art Kit Lending an enhanced level of design creativity to commercial ceiling systems, DESIGNFlex enables architects to mix and match different panel shapes, sizes, colors and textures. The array of shapes include triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids, in addition to squares and rectangles in made-to-order sizes. Transforming the decades old 2-ft. × 2-ft. module into a new world of options. Circle 407

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“This affords new design opportunities to a much overlooked element: the acoustical tile ceiling. I find this very exciting, indeed.”

ARMSTRONG CEILING & WALL SOLUTIONS DESIGNFlex Ceiling Systems www.armstrong.com

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Fabricoil® architectural coiled wire fabric systems define extraordinary spaces. Perfect for adding texture to hospitality, commercial, retail, and corporate office projects, Fabricoil engineered systems provide innovative solutions for any interior space.

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Luxuriant Featuring a micro mist with extra small droplets, the PowderRain spray delivers a full showering experience at a reduced water flow rate. The extra small droplets also reduce splashing which works to retain warmth on the skin. Available in both handshower and overhead shower configurations, the product offers rates of 1.8, 2.0 and 2.5 gallons per minute.

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Rolling Up the Red Carpet Commercial upward coiling door with a springless roll design provides up to 25 times the standard service door cycle. Three different models offer a variety of insulation, weather seal and air flow options to make Overhead Door’s EverServe Springless Rolling Service Door ideal for parking garages, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, warehouse and distribution facilities. Key features include a floor-level controller, manual hand chain and built-in braking mechanism. Circle 405

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Judge’s Comment:

“PowderRain gives the impression of more water, while actually using less. How cool is that?”

OVERHEAD DOOR EverServe Springless Rolling Service Door www.overheaddoor.com

Judge’s Comment:

“While it’s not the most glamorous entry, it is a very sustainable entry, and one many buildings would be well served adopting.”

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A great exit sign solution for outdoor or indoor applications where wall or ceiling mounted options are not possible or desired, the Portal Exit bollard is made from extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of just 0.187 inches. Available with green or red lettering, the sign is ideal for courtyards, atria, arboretums, roof-top gardens and outdoor swimming pool decks. Refined styling details include a beveled machined aluminum top, minimized visible hardware and flangeless mounting. Circle 404

Finally raising the bar on load center technology, this new system from Leviton features an all plug-on design where all branch wires terminate at custom lugs in the panel, making wiring easier and neater. Users can also switch out branch circuit breakers with no need for rewiring. The panel itself incorporates simple, at-aglance diagnostics, making it easy to identify trip condition and the type of fault without the need to reset the circuit breakers. Circle 403

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Judge’s Comment:

“It’s a very subtle and unobtrusive design, yet effective in nature.”

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LEVITON MANUFACTURING Load Center www.leviton.com

Judge’s Comment:

“Ease of installation is something that can’t be undersold. At a student housing project near the University of Texas, 21 of the load centers were installed in two days, saving a full day’s labor.”

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The Front FIGHTS AIR AND MOISTURE.

The Back FIGHTS HEAT AND COLD.

Together, they knock out the elements.

ZIP System® R-sheathing is the simple all-in-one structural panel with built-in exterior insulation. Featuring integrated moisture, air and thermal protection, ZIP System R-sheathing completely reimagines traditional wall assemblies by streamlining the weatherization process. Learn how to protect your next project at InsulateYourBuild.com.

© 2018 Huber Engineered Woods LLC. ZIP System and the accompanying ZIP System logo and design are trademarks of Huber Engineered Woods LLC. Huber Engineered Woods products are covered by various patents. See ZIPSystem.com/Patents for details. This product’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) has been certified by UL Environment. HUB 18668 03/18.

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Special Citation Project Application

Design of Biblical Proportions There are several major applications of Bendheim glass at the Museum of the Bible. First, 22.5-ft.tall Bendheim channel glass greets visitors at the entrance and arcade of the Washington, D.C. museum. It is clad in low-iron Clarissimo channel glass—the translucent white ceramic frit is the perfect complement to keep a clean aesthetic while allowing reflective light to illuminate the intricate details of the surroundings.

According to the architects and designers, Bendheim’s translucent channel glass bridges the old building and the new museum. The channel glass is known for its unique structural and aesthetic qualities. Its ability to span great heights was essential to achieving the desired monolithic, continuous look for the grand, 40-ft.-tall main entrance.

Many of the channels are selectively fritted, providing a seamless transition from opacity to transparency. In other areas throughout the museum,

translucent channel glass façade elements bring daylight in, while establishing a sense of privacy.

The glass conveys a crystalline appearance, symbolic of the original building’s function as a cold storage warehouse.

Channel glass creates virtually uninterrupted walls of glass, limitless in length and up to 23-ft. tall, with little or no need for intermediate framing. The U-shape of the glass enhances its structural properties, allowing it to achieve far greater spans than flat glass of the same thickness.

Finally, Bendheim’s 504 Rough Cast channel glass, installed in Bendheim’s SF-60 frame system, enhances the exterior of the building. The lightdiffusing textured glass channels create a contrast with adjacent clear insulated glass units. The design team integrated the two glass types with elegant, minimal tie-ins. Circle 402

Project: The Museum of the Bible Location: Washington, D.C. Architect: The SmithGroupJJR Company: Bendheim Product: Channel Glass 504 Rough Cast Glass, SF-60 Frame System, Clarissimo Channel Glass

Judge’s Comment:

“Even after seeing this project often since its opening, I still am ‘wowed’ when I see the effect of the vast space, formed by the U-shape of the glass that makes for a spectacular volumes in the design.”

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Finding Daylight Architect Donald G. Copper LEED AP, of G|R|E|C Architects’ design for a residential tower in a dense urban neighborhood in Chicago brings unexpected daylight into the building. The 15-story, 199-unit apartment building is in a dense area of Chicago with very little green space, guiding the desire for incorporating daylight as a design priority. To connect the stairs to the loft library and the building

offices, instead of using concrete, carpet, and other materials that would darken the space, Copper used translucent glass. The glass catwalk brings daylight into the area while still being highly usable and functional. The glass, LITEFLAM XT 60, allows light reflections through the glass from the above skylight and surrounding windows. LED light strips were added beneath the glass to create a glowing

impression, and the glass catwalk adds light to the concierge desk located directly below. LITEFLAM XT 60 allows the architect’s vision of light to emanate through the two-story lobby. The load-bearing, fire-resistant glass cantilever catwalk is a pioneer achievement, making it the first walkable glass floor system of its kind installed in the greater Chicago area. Circle 401

Judge’s Comment:

“Definitely a cool application. Not only super-effective in transmitting daylight, but it looks great when illuminated with strip lighting, which helps to illuminate the area below, while giving the perception of an open, airy space.”

Project: Residential Tower at 165 North Desplaines Location: Chicago Architect: G|R|E|C Architects Company: Greenlite Glass Product: LITEFLAM XT 60

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The Outdoor Connection Guardian SunGuard glass products balance high performance with light transmittance and the right aesthetic at state-of-the-art Owego Elementary School. Architect Highland Associates were charged with replacing a structure destroyed by Tropical Storm Lee with a high-performing envelope that meets LEED Silver certification.

“The spaces have a sense of relaxed vitality that comes only with a strong connection to the outdoors,” explains David Degnon, senior associate, Highland Assoc. “This would not be possible without the strategic use of specialized glass products such as Guardian SunGuard glass. With glass making up such a large part of the façade, the color and appearance had to be right.

The neutral cast of SunGuard SNX 62/27 coated glass complemented the palate extremely well, says Degnon. “We designed with the thought that the day-to-night appearance, color and transparency of the glass was an expressive façade material.” The use and placement of glass on the façades allows the building to glow and expose its inner activity, and be a lantern to the community.

The design provides unobstructed views of the outdoors in more than 90% of occupied spaces, an important consideration given that multiple studies prove students perform better with natural light and outside views.

Degnon explains, “SunGuard SNX 62/27 coated glass was selected as the base glass because of

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its balance of performance vs. light transmittance.

To increase the thermal performance, we initially looked at a triple-pane system. Because of the added complexity of the laminated glass, the curtainwall system would have become a custom system. This would have dramatically increased the cost of the façade. The solution was to use argon for the airspace and to couple that with SunGuard IS 20 coating. This combination achieves triple-pane performance in a laminated, double-pane system.

SunGuard IS 20 coated glass helps bring the U-value performance of double-glaze units closer to that of triple-glaze and improves performance in buildings and climates where maximum heat flow resistance is desired while still allowing abundant natural light. This combination of SunGuard products, fabricated by J.E. Berkowitz and installed

by Forno Enterprises, has a 60% visible light transmission and a 0.26 solar heat gain coefficient, for an impressive light-to-solar gain ratio of 2.34.

“Having Guardian involved early in the process helped us avoid any challenges that may have otherwise manifested themselves during the design and construction phases,” says Degnon. “We looked at numerous glass types and configurations until we selected a glass that met the specific needs for this project. From general questions to field conflicts, the Guardian team was a trusted resource on a very complex project.” Circle 400

Project: Owego Elementary School Location: Owego, N.Y. Architect: Highland Associates Company: Guardian SunGuard Product: Triple-silver Guardian SunGuard SNX 62/27 coating and SunGuard IS 20 coating on clear glass

Judge’s Comment:

“It is a clever way to create an economical solution that fulfills the desire for glass coupled with the requirements of a highperformance building envelope. Achieving the desired outcome was clearly a result of a diligent design team coupled with Guardian’s guidance and technical support.”

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An Ode to the University Tulane’s Freeman School of Business set out to unify two halls into one complex by adding a 45,000-sq.-ft., four-story addition and renovating 40,000 sq. ft. of classrooms and lecture halls.

Inspired by Tulane’s mascot, the Wave, and several 100-year-old oak trees lining the street, a scalloped curtainwall was designed as the heart of the project. Given the historical significance of the trees and weather-related conditions that are an ongoing threat to New Orleans, it was critical to preserve the trees and provide protection against extreme weather while achieving LEED Gold criteria.

The YUW 750 XT unitized curtainwall was selected to meet these goals. One of the highest performing, impact-resisting products on the market, YUW 750 XT can achieve a U factor of up to 0.32 BTU/(h°F ft²). An advanced thermal barrier protects against interior moisture and it interfaces with ThermaShade sunshades for added performance. For further protection, 1.3125-in. thick insulating glass with Butacite 090 PVB interlayers were incorporated.

The unique shape presented design challenges.

First, while the layout of the scalloped steel worked in CAD, it didn’t work on site. As a result, areas which

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weren’t at a 90-degree angle didn’t match the field layout. Because little product had been fabricated, fortunately, adjustments to YUW 750 XT were made with minimal delay and were modified based on the already-implemented design of the structural steel and curbs.

Second, YUW 750 XT required more than a standard mullion: five custom mullions, two concave mullions and two convex mullions were needed to create the shape. Third, to correctly position custom sunshades and fins, each mullion shape required a custom anchor bracket machined specifically for their location, resulting in many permutations of anchor brackets. Since most mullions weren’t rectangular, horizontal face covers were ever-changing.

Likewise, the unit module for locating sunshades and fins was different from the face cover dimension and varied from opening to opening. Rather than face covers being cut squarely, they were miter cut to accommodate the scalloped shape.

The new complex serves as an ode to the university and gives respect to the 100-plus years old trees. Circle 399

Project: A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University Location: New Orleans Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects Company: YKK AP America Product: YUW 750 XT

Judge’s Comment:

“First, any product and project that not only considers, but saves existing trees, is a winner in my book. Now, a curtainwall product that allows for innovative architecture, particularly more organic forms, while delivering envelope performance—that’s a combination I can back, especially as it’s resulted in a great looking building that totally works in context of the school’s nickname.”

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“It’s a good way to control individual spaces on a micro-comfort level as only to condition spaces where people are present. It could be a lifesaver in some hospitality applications.”

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

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TRIDONIC

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

HVAC and Energy Management 1 TRIDONIC Tridonic DC-String LED Driver Technology www.tridonic.us.com

3 HUBBELL CONTROL SOLUTIONS PowerHUBB www.hubbell.com

Slim Design

POE Control

DC-String LED driver technology is available with a 100W AC/DC power supply with 48V output. The AC/ DC driver and the DC/DC string boards are intentionally separated for both added system efficiency and freedom of design for track head designers. By using the 48V track, the system uses the slimmest power electronics housing design in the industry. Circle 398

The enterprise-level POE control platform seamlessly integrates luminaires, sensors, user interfaces and software to create a scalable intelligent building control solution. By addressing device input-output requirements, the system is ideal in environments where industry standards are fluid. Circle 396

Judge’s Comment: “Great retrofit product due to the simplicity of the complex controls.”

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Judge’s Comment: “Its POE compatibility may make it workable with a wider range of products.”

4 ENLIGHTED Enlighted 5th Generation Smart Sensor www.enlightedinc.com

IOT Beneficial Intelligent Airflow Management The MLZ One-Way Ceiling Cassette features a narrowbody design fitting flush to the ceiling for discrete space conditioning. The unit syncs with the company’s kumo cloud app and web service, allowing for remote management of airflow direction, temperature and overall personal comfort from a smartphone or tablet. Circle 397

Judge’s Comment: “Transforming a ceiling cassette into a sleek, sexy and intelligent unit is a definite plus.”

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The Enlighted System makes buildings brilliant by installing a network of smart sensors that gather data on light, heat and occupancy to inform building decisions. In addition to serving as an advanced lighting control, the sensor captures data that is processed locally and transmitted over the Enlighted network.

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Judge’s Comment: “In terms of its overall impact potential for buildings, this could make a huge dent in 2030 goals if every business had one of these.”

5 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CITY MULTI WR2-Series Water-Source Heat Recovery System www.mitsubishicomfort.com

VRF with a Splash of Water A modular heat recovery system that uses variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology, the CITY MULTI WR2-Series can be integrated into water-side designs such as geothermal or existing water loops. Its compact size, convenient front-only service access and self-cooling cabinet design make the unit suitable for a variety of applications, especially in tight spaces.

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Judge’s Comment: “Mitsubishi continuously pushes the envelope in regard to energy efficiency, and the heat recovery system is the latest example.”

6 HUBBELL CONTROL SOLUTIONS NX Distributed Intelligence www.hubbell.com

Room Control The system connects luminaires, room controllers, panels, occupancy sensors, photocells, wall switches, relays and dimmers through a singular platform that can scale from a single standalone luminaire-based control, to building-wide networking. Circle 393

Judge’s Comment: “I would want that in my office.”

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

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Airolite’s new narrow profile louvers can preserve your next exterior design for new and renovated hotels, motels, condos and multifamily housing

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projects — and provide more free area for improved 1 HUNTER DOUGLAS ARCHITECTURAL High Profile Series Frameworks www.hunterdouglasarchitectural.com

airflow where required. Integrate these aluminum louvers with curtainwalls, window systems, and PTAC

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units to extend horizontal sightlines. Finish them with

Using standard patented extrusions and clientspecific shapes, the High Profile Series Frameworks aluminum beams can be customized to create one-off ceiling and wall designs. Precision-cut curved and straight elements can be assembled into infinite elements, including peaks, valleys, screens and rafters. The beams are available in seamless baffles up to 20 ft. in length and over sixty finishes and colors, including wood-look and wood-veneer options. Circle 392

Kynar 500® in standard and unlimited custom color options. Designed, assembled and finished in our U.S. plants means exceptional customer service, outstanding craftsmanship and on-time delivery. For the look that works, choose an American brand. Airolite.

Judge’s Comment: “An authentic wood look, without timber’s weight or impact on the environment, is worth consideration.”

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technique that melds two vibrant metal finishes to render a striking transition from light to dark.

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

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KALLISTA

KOHLER

Bathroom 1 KOHLER Ombré Faucet Finish www.kohler.com

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Minimal Look

Manufactured with a 3D printing process, faucets and handles from KALLISTA’s Grid Collection are built through a layer-by-layer process where powdered steel is laser fired to liquid and cooled. Another layer is then added until the form is complete. The result is an open form and discreet interior channels that allow the water to flow easily through the base. The elegant design has been described as stripping away the confines of traditional design elements to expose the intrinsic beauty of simple, geometric form. Circle 389

Finishes make use of clean, minimal surfaces to highlight transitions between color and graphic elements.

Curated sets of color pairings include rose gold, polished nickel and titanium. Circle 391

Judge’s Comment: “Fashion-oriented product that truly adds a personal touch.”

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Judge’s Comment: “3D printed, the Grid Collection plays in the sandbox of future faucet innovations.”

Increased Privacy Fabricated from a durable HDPE material, Aria Partitions feature full-length doors and interior panels for extra privacy. Designers can choose from multiple door designs, including raised-panel options. Circle 390

4 BRADLEY CORP. Verge LVS Series Wash Basin www.bradleycorp.com

On the Verge Judge’s Comment: “This is certainly a variation from the traditional toilet partitions that are available in the market.”

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Combining functionality with a high design aesthetic, the Verge LVS Series Wash Basin is an elongated, organic design available in three sizes for up to three users. Ideal for contemporary office buildings, hotel lobbies, spa resorts, retail and restaurant environments, the basin is made from Bradley’s durable, sustainable and cast-formed Evero Natural Quartz surface.

The sink’s flowing seamless contours and linear open concept design enables easy cleaning and maintenance. Circle 388

Judge’s Comment: “Nicely designed, innovative and well-thought through.”

5 KOHLER Components Faucet www.kohler.com

Mix & Match Enabling owners and specifiers to mix and match from a components line of interchangeable faucet elements, the resulting Components Faucet ultimately produces a pared down and refined, yet luxurious and chic product.

The collection features accurate flow and water temperature control, a graceful single control handle and a natural laminar flow with a hidden aerator to create an organic water stream. Circle 387

Judge’s Comment: “Always on the cutting edge of plumbing fixture innovation, Kohler once again shows why they are a leader in restroom design.”

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Our HSW systems’ single track sliding glass walls stand up to the toughest weather and commercial use. With limitless spans and place-anywhere swing doors that convert to panels and slide away, our systems maximize space—while leaving views (and creative opportunities) entirely unobstructed. Learn more at nanawall.com/hsw.

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NANAWALL SYSTEMS

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 PCS62

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MAARS LIVING WALLS

Doors and Openings 1 NANAWALL SYSTEMS WhiteOUT www.nanawall.com

Visual Privacy

Mounts anywhere – desks, furniture, anywhere convenient power access is needed

WhiteOUT is the first individual panel frameless opening glass wall system that provides visual privacy on demand at the touch of a button. The panels can stack remotely and out of sight when not in use. The operation of incorporated swing panels causes no interference to the glass activation and there is no additional need for costly drapery or shades required, thus maintaining a clean aesthetic.

Also, the panels can be used as a projection screen or whiteboard. Circle 386

Judge’s Comment: “NanaWall WhiteOUT effectively takes the best features of similar products and packages them together cleanly.”

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AXES is a high-tech, steel-finish interior door-wall system; the doors pivot on axis points to become an acoustic wall. The product has multiple functions: It serves as a series of doors; when closed, the doors become a wall and create an acoustically sound, private environment. The access system with “invisible” doors, minimalist design and great acoustic performance allow the flexibility of both open and private spaces, with superior acoustic performance. Circle 385

Judge’s Comment: “Solid acoustic operable partitions can often be fairly utilitarian. This product takes the aesthetic to a level that has been lacking in this product category; clean, simple and beautiful.”

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 1

HESSAMERICA

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MOISTURESHIELD

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DRAPER

Indoor/Outdoor 1 HESSAMERICA PORTAL Illuminating Column www.hessamerica.com

3 YKK AP AMERICA YSD 600 T www.ykkap.com

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Offering a slender simplicity and a striking accent to contemporary architecture and open spaces, PORTAL features an anodized aluminum bezel surrounding the aperture creates a jewel-like highlight, while a concealed mounting structure with a flangeless base delivers a graceful transition to grade. Circle 384

The low-threshold sliding glass door helps designers meet thermal performance and accessibility goals, with the ability to be shop-glazed for faster delivery. It offers enhanced structural capabilities that strengthen a building without added reinforcement. Circle 382

The unique pivot design of the Zur Outdoor collection of sconces, bollards and path lights allows for precise aiming of lighting for wayfinding, and architectural and landscape accent illumination. Multiple color temperatures, heights and beam spreads are available.

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Judge’s Comment: “I like this product. A lot.”

2 NANAWALL SYSTEMS ClimaCLEAR www.nanawall.com

Judges’ Comments: “A subtle innovation, but the low threshold is a great way to advance accessibility.”

Judge’s Comment: “Interesting concept with a wide range of potential uses.”

4 OLDCASTLE APG / MOISTURESHIELD Vision Deck and Trim Boards www.moistureshield.com

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Composite Decking

Heat Gain No More

MoistureShield Vision deck and trim boards are made with an advanced manufacturing method that creates composite decking that closely resembles wood. It developed methods for applying pigments to randomizing the embossed grain pattern so no two boards are alike. Circle 381

The cassette-style FlexShade ZIP XL is delivered as a complete, enclosed unit, making installation easier.

And its small profile incorporates an integrated cradle support system that minimizes the deflection that can cause wrinkles to develop in fabric shades over time.

This exterior system prevents glare and heat gain from entering interior spaces. Circle 379

Great Wide Open Vertical weather seals between the panels of ClimaCLEAR sliding-panel system prevent wind-driven rain intrusion and reduce air infiltration. The system is designed for indoor/outdoor designs in temperate climates and for use in outdoor porches and threeseason rooms in cooler climates. The seals virtually disappear when panels are closed, for wide-open views. Circle 383

Judge’s Comment: “This product will support the indoor/outdoor spaces typical to hospitality and retail, while allowing for more creative design.”

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Judge’s Comment: “The ability to minimize heat build-up under sun conditions as well as the lifetime warranty regardless of climatic conditions sets this product out among other composite boards.”

Judge’s Comment: “Excellent application for glazing that doesn’t have overhangs or louvers.”

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CULTURED STONE

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Meticulous Modularity

Rich Realism

Pro-Fit Terrain Ledgestone offers a practical way to achieve a tailored ledgestone look with small-scale, low-relief stones for interior and exterior applications.

It’s quick and easy to install because it isn’t applied one stone at a time. Instead, the primary building blocks are groups of small stones meticulously bundled together to form modular components of equal height. Available in Arctic, Ethos, Trek and Arcadia shades, this new line provides trade professionals with exquisitely engineered, contemporary design options. Circle 378

In a variety of natural colors, the Echelon Porcelain Veneers by Mirage line coordinates with several items in the Belgard porcelain paver collection for mixing and matching. With the same benefits as regular porcelain, they are frost-resistant, durable, easy to clean and are resistant to alkalis, acids and chemical agents. The veneers come in three color collections: Quarziti with the richness of quartz; Ardesie, a stone look; and Noon, which features the look of distressed of wood.

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Judge’s Comment: “Lightweight and durable, I love the fact that this product reduces the carbon footprint while adding beauty.”

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Judge’s Comment: “This wood veneer product adds the perfect touch of warmth coupled with durability.”

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Perfect for offices, the fixture is attractive, with an optical performance well suited for its intended application.

PRODUCT INNOVATION

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ARCHITECTURAL AREA LIGHTING

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PRESCOLITE

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Lighting 1 LEDALITE/SIGNIFY EyeLine www.ledalite.com

3 ARCHITECTURAL AREA LIGHTING/HUBBELL Cypher www.hubbell.com/architecturalarealighting

Walking a Thin Line

Luminous Variety

The linear EyeLine luminaire offers glare-free, widethrow upper and lower light distributions in a package that can be suspended or mounted close to either ceilings or walls. Offering efficacy of up to 133 lm/W, the fixtures can be specified in 4-ft. modules and continuous rows. Circle 376

The Cypher wall sconce offers a wide variety of illumination patterns and finish/color options, and allows users to select any amount of light and a variety of illumination patterns. Controls include dawn-to-dusk photocell, advanced wired or wireless. The “Ghost” fascia feature allows finish materials to be applied directly over the fixture onsite. Circle 374

Judge’s Comment: “This is certainly a helpful product to have more variety in the market.”

2 KETRA Natural Lighting System www.ketra.com

Judge’s Comments: “The plethora of options make it a Swiss Army knife.”

4 PRESCOLITE /HUBBELL AB2LED www.hubbell.com/prescolite

Illumination Shift Available in a range of fixtures and lamps, the Natural Lighting System dynamically shifts illumination throughout the day to match the shifts in color temperature and intensity of natural daylight. Circle 375

Judge’s Comment: “High endorsements from Suzan Tillotson and real estate managers, who report a 10% uptick in retention.”

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Judge’s Comment: “2-in. downlight with 35-degree aiming and 1500 lm—now that is a cool product!”

5 ELEMENT/TECH LIGHTING Merge 1.5 Linear LED System www.element-lighting.com

All-In-One Pairing a slim, 1.5-in.-aperture linear channel with a track lighting system, the Element allows designers to create lines of uniform, glare-free illumination, along with task and accent lighting, all in one system. Spot heads and pendants can mount directly into the open channel, which can be recessed, flush-mounted or suspended. Circle 372

Judge’s Comment: “Nice product, right on the market for the current trend of light integrated into architecture. Love the multiple module approach with diffuse, as well as accent lighting options.”

Tilt and Rotate Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the AB2LED downlight is fabricated from machined aluminum and steel and features an aiming mechanism that’s entirely built into the install-from-below and adjust-from-below fixture. This mechanism allows for 361-degree rotation and a 35-degree tilt. The room-facing trim and reflector are available in a range of finishes and anodized colors.

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high performance translucent building systems

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product innovation awards

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LITECONTROL

VISA LIGHTING

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 2

KIM/HUBBELL LIGHTING

3

LUMINIS

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GRIVEN USA

Lighting 1 VISA LIGHTING Latitude www.visalighting.com

3 LUMINIS Oculus www.luminis.com

5 SORAA Arc Adjustable Luminaire www.soraa.com

Germicidal Tendencies

Shapely Performance

Arc of a Designer

The luminaire pairs direct/indirect ambient illumination with options for tunable white performance or White Light Disinfection, which emits a germicidal frequency to protect indoor surfaces from harmful bacteria.

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The high output and long life of the Oculus exterior downlight are both the result of a proprietary, engineered heat sink that uses the luminaire’s shape to maximize thermal performance. The fully adjustable light module offers 360-degree rotation and a 30-degree tilt angle to put light right where it is needed.

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Arc Adjustable Luminaires can be selected for either recessed or semi-recessed installation, offering two design options in one fixture. Both feature concentric, radiating curves, with hinges that open fixtures to a 90-degree tilt—and the top rotates 350 degrees for optimal aiming. Circle 370

Judge’s Comment: “I’ve seen disinfecting lights from other manufacturers, but as a whole, the entire package is nice, and not available from any others.”

2 KIM/HUBBELL Pavilion Bollard www.hubbell.com/kimlighting

A Bollard First The first bollard to achieve efficacy in excess of 100 delivered LPW and site/area optics with true IES distributions and zero up-light, Pavilion offers 168 styling combinations of the optic, top cap and body. Circle 371

Judge’s Comment: “Adding options for people on the move and working outside is outstanding.”

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Judge’s Comment: “Many specifiers in the field have been asking for a product like this—glad to have this available.”

4 LITECONTROL/HUBBELL SAE201 Adjustable Concealed Cove Luminaire www.hubbell.com/litecontrol

Power Match The luminaire’s lens can be adjusted before or after installation by up to 90 degrees, with seven intermediary settings. Circle 367

Judge’s Comment: “Clean and modern-looking fixture with phenomenal adjusting capability.”

6 GRIVEN USA EKLIPSE www.griven-usa.com

Elliptical Beam Four high-power LEDs combined with specialized optics produce an ultra-narrow, 180-degree elliptical beam with little spill. Circle 366

Judge’s Comment: “I didn’t think I needed this, but now it will definitely be on my mind.”

Judge’s Comment: “Adjustability is a great feature.”

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FLOOR/CEILING SOUND CONTROL

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Quiet. Safe. Timeless.

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 1

HUNTER DOUGLAS ARCHITECTURAL

Daylighting 1 HUNTER DOUGLAS ARCHITECTURAL TZ100 Zipper Tension System www.hunterdouglas.com

Tight Tolerances Keeping solar-control fabric under tension in topdown, bottom-up, sideways and skylight applications, the TZ100 Zipper Tension System aligns the shade precisely within an opening, eliminating light gaps at any angle, in any direction thereby providing complete light control. When used for exterior applications, the taut shades keep out objects or insects, and is capable of withstanding relatively high-wind loads when used in exterior applications. Circle 365

Judge’s Comment: “This is a nice tension system shade. The smaller gaps on all sides are a real benefit.”

PHIFER Sheerweave www.phifer.com 2

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

stcloudwindow.com

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Eco-Conscious A line of woven sun control shading fabrics for interior roller shade applications, SheerWeave’s 4000/4100/4400 styles use DOW’s unique ECOLIBRIUM bio-based plasticizer. The options combine the durability of vinyl-coated polyester with the latest in green PVC technology. ECOLIBRIUM is a renewable alternative to traditional plasticizers that lowers

greenhouse gas emissions as much as 40% vs. existing PVC compounds. It is also phthalate-free, lead-free, RoHS compliant, and can also be used in exterior shading systems. A companion calculator tool allows designers to estimate petroleum savings and greenhouse gas avoidance based on the quantity of plasticizers used. Circle 364

Judge’s Comment: “The WELL standard and transparency continue to be major goals for many clients.

It’s nice to have material options.”

3 VELUX VELUX Modular Skylights www.veluxusa.com

Pre-Engineered System The pre-designed, pre-engineered system eliminates the need for worksite caulking, puttying, welding, soldering or glass cutting—and can be installed in any weather condition. The skylights can be combined in a number of configurations—rooflight, longlight, northlight and atrium—and each configuration is delivered with a special prefabricated flashing ensuring a perfect fit and 100% water tightness. Circle 363

Judge’s Comment: “Making daylighting options easier and more practical for installation is a very welcome advance, especially for projects like schools, where cost containment matters.”

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The Madison at Racine, Chicago, IL Prest® Pavers for Roofs

Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY Asphalt Block

HCC Coleman College Health and Science Tower, Houston, TX; PlankStone® Pavers

Fan Pier Park, Boston, MA Prest® Brick

Hanover® has participated in the development of concrete pavers for over 47 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.

Contact Hanover® to find your local representative.

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TRASH MANAGEMENT LINERS TM Series 1

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KINGSPAN

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 2

HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS

Thermal + Moisture Protection TM2C

1 KINGSPAN INSULATED PANELS QuadCore Technology www.kingspanpanels.com

Metal Panel Distinction

Available in 20 Sizes, Round or Square Polished or Satin Stainless Steel

QuadCore represents a leap in technology within the insulated metal panel market. A Kingspan panel ordered with QuadCore and a Valspar Fluropon Pure coating earns a Red List Free declaration—the only metal panel in the world to earn that distinction. Additionally, QuadCore delivers thermal performance: it is certified as the most thermally-efficient, closed-cell insulation material in the insulated metal panel market. QuadCore surpasses all other closed-cell insulated panel systems when it comes to fire performance and fire resistance. Circle 362

Judge’s Comment: “While the idea of an insulated metal panel is not new, the efforts to create a high-performance panel that does not contain Red List ingredients is unique and appreciated. Warranty is great.”

2 HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS Zip System R-sheathing www.insulateyourbuild.com

Reimagining Wall Assemblies

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ZIP System R-sheathing is the all-in-one engineered wood structural panel with built-in control layers to manage air, water and heat transfer. With built-in polyisocyanurate foam insulation, an integrated water-resistive barrier and a rigid-air barrier design, ZIP System R-sheathing helps design teams reimagine traditional wall assemblies. Circle 361

Judge’s Comment: “For larger projects in diverse climates, this is key and helpful.”

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Every Dri-Design panel is carefully manufactured – created without ACM, MCM, or any composite materials. Each Dri-Design product is a single-skin, non-combustible metal panel.

INTELLIGENT. ENDURING. FACADES.

Lackland Air Force Base – HDR, Inc.

The Dri-Design Wall Panel System can be customized with a nearly endless combination of materials, finishes, shapes and textures, providing the freedom to design beautiful facades. However, Dri-Design’s truest beauty lies in the elegantly simple design, which eliminates the need for joint sealants and gaskets, can never delaminate and is 100% recyclable. This means the striking white façade at Lackland Air Force Base needs minimal maintenance to be dazzling for decades.

• No sealants, gaskets or butyl tape means no streaking and no maintenance for owners.

• At Dri-Design, we have a strict policy of recycling and creating products that the world can live with.

• Not laminated or a composite material, so panels will never delaminate.

• Fully tested to exceed ASTM standards and the latest AAMA 508-07.

616.355.2970 | DRI-DESIGN.COM

• Available in a variety of materials and colors.

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Fire Resistant.

Design Consistent.

More Judges’ Comments: “Fantastic to see the workhorse of the industry [Wilsonart] introduce something refreshingly new.”

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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.

“Acoustic felt, which everyone loves, rethought, into a unique framework and fresh application.”

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 2

HUNTER DOUGLAS ARCHITECTURAL

Surfaces 1 WILSONART Aligned Texture Woodgrain Collection www.wilsonart.com

2 HUNTER DOUGLAS ARCHITECTURAL HeartFelt Ceilings and Walls www.hunterdouglasarchitectural.com

Going With the Grain

From the Heart

Aged oak laminate with the feel of real wood features a mix of matte and dual gloss levels in the Collection’s finish. Recommended for both horizontal and vertical applications, including case goods, architectural doors, office furniture, cabinets and backsplashes, the laminate collection is composed of 34% fiber from post-consumer recycled sources. Available in six patterns: Ashbee Oak, Carter Oak, Morris Oak, Ruskin Oak, Fisher Oak and Stickley Oak. Circle 360

HeartFelt Ceilings and Walls are formulated to address higher frequency sounds. Crafted from felted, thermoformed polyester, the dense, soft structure of the panels feature a square-edge design that draws the eye while also accommodating the aesthetic and function needs of interior spaces. Available in black, white or five shades of gray and earth tones, it offers designers the ability to create visual gradients and rhythms in the ceiling plane. The panels can be installed as a ceiling cloud, a full ceiling by splicing individual pieces to create continuous lengths or part of a as wall installation.

The panels are made from up to 85% recycled material, including the aluminum carrier system and are 100% recyclable. Circle 359

Judges’ Comments: “Excellent for retrofits.”

“A good application for hospitality for 3- and 4-star hotels. This product would have fit many of the categories.”

Judges’ Comments: “A clean, beautiful product that is different from other solid material, flat applied felt application products.”

Aluflam North America 562-926-9520 aluflam-usa.com Circle 69

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it’s not just a wall, it’s a

canvas

ASPEX® PRINTED WALL PROTECTION

Walls are one of the largest elements of your interiors. Give them a purpose and expand their longevity with Aspex®, printed wall protection that lets you design your walls your way.

Your image, your branding, your statement – Aspex® gives you design freedom while protecting walls from the toughest damage at the same time. So you can feel good that your work of art will be preserved for years to come.

That’s protection from every perspective.™ Visit inprocorp.com/Canvas to learn more.

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“Providing services to immigrants was a design and program priority, a ‘welcome mat’ for the community.”

Albion Library Toronto, Ontario

—Andrew Frontini, Principal, Perkins+Will

New libraries aren’t built every day, especially when there’s one already serving the community. But the influx of new immigrants into Toronto’s post-war Rexdale suburb prompted the city’s progressive, neighborhood-focused public library authority to replace it with a more enticing, comprehensive, and service-minded version. The main challenge for the local office of Perkins+Will was to bring natural light into the tight, square form dictated by the site (the existing library’s parking lot) while maintaining privacy for the residents of nearby homes. The solution is an elegant, ingenious and playful presentation that grabs the attention of those traveling the busy Albion Road that runs in front of the building and serves a broad range of patrons in the community—so much so that use of the 29,000-sq.-ft. library has nearly doubled from its predecessor.

Entrance System EntreMatic, Ditec DS18D

NBK Architectural Terracotta, TERRART Series

A ventilated façade of narrow, colorful panels made exclusively of terracotta suspended from a water-resistant structural backing to protect the envelope.

Curtainwall

Glazing

A 2.5-in. wide, structural silicone glazed thermally broken wall system, with mullion sections available in depths from 3 to 10 in.

High-performance insulated glazing units designed to reduce solar heat gain while maintaining a high level of visual transmittance to help offset lighting energy demand.

Commodore Aluminum, Series 8000 Stick SSG

Aerloc

Photos: Doublespace

Automatic sliding door system offers high speed, smooth operation and user-friendly controls. In single slide, bi-part and telescopic configurations plus all-glass version.

Exterior Panels

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Lifting the corners of its colorful terracotta panels playfully and effectively reveals the library’s main entrance (directly below) and other key areas (far below).

DESIGN PROCESS

“The tight, square footprint created a challenge for bringing light into the building.”

Light Posts

Bollards

Ampera LED light posts feature next-generation photometries and lumen packages from 800 to 35,200 lm. Inclination angle can be adjusted on site; LED engine and electronic assembly can be replaced without tools to accommodate future technological developments.

Mounts in two parts for easy installation.

The Panorama outdoor bollard features floor washlights with a wide radial beam to emit light a full 360 degrees and up to 16.5-ft. (5m) deep without glare or wasted spill light.

Bollards can be placed up to 10 meters apart or even further for visual guidance.

CUBE

NATURE/ DAYLIGHT

VIEWS/ KEY PROGRAM

IDENTITY

The library’s creative form is perhaps best appreciated from above. From that vantage point, you see the plant-covered corners of the roof dip down and a trio of interior open-air courtyards protrude through the plan—a clever take on a square form dictated by the site.

Panorama Erco www.erco.com

Ampera LED Schréder www.schreder.com

—Andrew Frontini, Principal, Perkins+Will

Metal Roof Manufactured from 24, 26, or 28-gauge pre-finished steel; pan section features two smaller ribs for strength along the vertical length of the panel.

Aluminum & Sheet Metal, Standing Seam Triumph www.triumphinc.ca.com

PROJECT SPECS

Project: Albion Library Location: Toronto, Ontario Opened: June 2017 Owner: Toronto Public Library Architects: Perkins+Will Interiors: Perkins+Will General Contractor: Aquicon Construction Co. Structural Engineer: Blackwell Structural Engineers Landscape Architect: DTAH

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THE

WARMTH

OF WOOD Nichiha Wood Series fiber cement panels deliver all the warmth, texture and visual appeal of natural wood. Like wood, our panels pair perfectly with almost any exterior material you can imagine. Add a touch of sophistication to modern materials like glass, block or metal. Of course, feel free to mix and match with Nichiha’s full family of diverse finishes.

And while a little goes a long way, there’s just no such thing as too much.

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Get your hands on a free sample at NichihaWood.com

Nichiha Wood Series panels are part of an integrated cladding system engineered for ease of installation and long life. Our fiber cement panels are resistant to rot, warping, pests and even the damaging effects of the sun. That deep, rich finish that you love so much will retain its good looks for a very long time without costly refurbishing. And like natural wood, our panels go with just about anything—so you can use a little or a lot.

nichiha.com | 866.424.4421 ©2017 Nichiha USA, Inc.

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“The courtyards create more intimate sub-zones, but librarians can still see everyone.”

—Andrew Frontini, Principal, Perkins+Will

Lighting

Furniture

Lounge Furniture

The Profile line features an open aperture design with fully luminous interior, with no horizontal lenses or diffusers. Up to 15-ft. off center spacing, delivering 35 footcandles at less than 0.37 W/ft.sq. Available in direct and direct/indirect general area lighting versions.

The Boxcar series of upholstered lounge furniture perfectly complements the contemporary but comfortable vibe of the library. Seen in violet above.

Profile Fluxwerx www.fluxwerx.com

Contemporary clean lines and medium scale make the Brigit (in violet) fit naturally in almost any space. The 7-in. square tapered wood legs (or alternate 7-in. round metal legs) provide a generous clean under space.

Available with standard with wood arm caps or with optional plastisol arm caps or fully upholstered arms. (Seen in the corner of the photo to the left.)

Suspended lighting in various colors to match furnishings.

Brigit Keilhauer www.keilhauer.com

Hangover Zaneen www.zaneen.com

Andrew Frontini, OAA, NSAA, FRAIC, LEED AP, BD+C, Principal, Perkins+Will and Design Director of the Toronto and Ottawa offices, considers context to create spaces, forming communities.

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Boxcar Keilhauer www.keilhauer.com

Outdoor Chairs

Outdoor Benches

The Vegetal line of outdoor chairs aspires to look like natural vegetation while simultaneously incorporating the necessary strength, stability and comfort.

Available in six colors.

Benches are made with a solid wood sections measuring 4.7 cm × 5 cm narrowly spaced to create an attractive, durable surface.

Vegetal Vitra www.vitra.com

Olympic Wave & Cliffhanger Streetlife Studio America www.streetlife.nl

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NEW from MDC

S I N G L E S O U R C E. T O TA L S O LU T I O N. Introducing the latest in functional, yet beautiful sound control solutions.

Comprised of stretch fabric over 3D freeform-bent metal tubing, Acoustical Clouds from MDC provide noise reduction that is at once elegant, durable, and effective.

mdcwall.com

800.621.4006

ALTOSTRATUS SKY BLUE MDC10A

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PRODUCTS & MATERIALS

Exterior Panels 

NBK Architectural Terracotta Product: TERRART Series Circle 358

Curtainwall 

Commodore Aluminum Product: Series 8000 Stick SSG Circle 357

Glazing 

Aerloc Product: IGUs Circle 356

Entrance System 

EntreMatic Product: Ditec DS18D Circle 355

Wood + Ceiling Panels 

GeoMetrik Product: Geostone GT000s Circle 354

Wall Covering 

Maharam Circle 353

Acoustical Ceilings 

USG (CGC-Canada) Product: Mars Circle 352

Interior Millwork 

Lighting

Wall Covering

Pendant lighting above the service desks features luminaires of solid clear glass encased in polished chrome hung from a thin wire of up to 6-ft. long.

Designed exclusively for a single LED lamp.

“The Long Passage Towards Night” by Jacob Hashimoto arranges hundreds of hand-painted or digitally printed kites into a floating tapestry, forming a dense, ethereal matrix.

Ice Eurofase www.eurofase.com

Maharam www.maharam.com

Lighting 

The sense of welcoming and discovery is embodied at the library’s main service desk, where warm woods, delicate lighting and a modern tapestry elicit comfort and intrigue.

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Panels The clean lines and modern feel of the library are balanced by the liberal use of wood on the walls and ceilings, adding warmth and controlling noise throughout the open areas. The Geotone S series of acoustical panels is available in three premanufactured face groove profiles, with varying spacing and performance. The panels can be manufactured in different forms including tongue and groove planks, ceiling tiles and custom panels for ceilings and walls.

Geotone S Series GeoMetrik geometrik.com

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Erco Product: Panorama Bollard Circle 350

Schréder Product: Ampera LED Light Posts Circle 349 Fluxwerx Product: Profile Linear Circle 348 Zaneen Product: Hangover Suspended Pendants Circle 347 Eurofase Product: Ice Circle 346

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Vitra Product: Vegetal Chairs Circle 345 Streetlife Studio America Product: Olympic Wave & Cliffhanger benches Circle 344 Keilhauer Product: Celia, Cahoots & Boxcar Circle 343 Furniture Design Product: Brigit Lounge Chairs Circle 342 Coalesse Product: Ripple Bench Circle 341

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Simplify construction and save money on masonry cavity walls with Hunter Xci polyiso continuous insulation Code requirements for CI have increased in the past decade in all climate zones, and masonry cavity walls are more popular than ever. Among the numerous insulation options, here is why polyiso is tops for masonry cavity walls: • Thermal performance • Fire ratings • Resistance to solvents • Saves time and money

Mass Wall IECC R-Value Requirements Climate Zone

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Thermal performance

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Xci polyiso offers increased R-value per inch vs. mineral fiber, XPS or EPS insulation options, so it is particularly well-suited for masonry cavity walls, given a code-required 1-inch minimum air space cavity (TMS 402-11 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, section 6.2.2.8.2). This enables installers to meet today's higher code required R-values while still allowing for maximum airspace in the cavity. Of note, Hunter Xci Foil provides R-6.5 per inch thickness, and Hunter’s other wall insulations offer R-6.0 per inch.

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Fire ratings Unlike other rigid foam insulations, polyiso does not melt, but instead develops a protective char when exposed to fire. Xci wall insulations have been tested for NFPA 285 compliance in a multitude of wall assemblies with selections of base wall, WRBs, cladding types and other components. Additionally, due to polyiso’s fire performance characteristics, special header details in windows and openings are not required to pass NFPA 285 testing—further simplifying construction and saving you money.

3.5"

In a typical 4" masonry cavity, Hunter Xci products offer you more cavity space for air flow and work area than other insulations

Resistance to solvents Common construction practices often include petroleum based solvents. Such solvents can degrade other rigid foam insulations, but do not affect Xci polyiso insulation.

Saves time and money • Ease of installation: lightweight, easy to cut • High R-value maximizes cavity airspace for ease of application limiting potential mortar clogs • Hunter Xci polyiso does not require special header details within NPFA 285 compliant assemblies, which is not the case with thermoplastic insulation products like XPS or EPS • Economical cost per R—evaluate costs based on R-value not thickness

Go with Hunter—numerous polyiso product options and unmatched service For all your masonry cavity wall insulation needs, Hunter Xci polyiso continuous insulation has you covered. Xci products are available with many facer options to meet your job needs.

On top of that, Hunter’s “whatever it takes” attitude provides you with industry-leading customer service.

Samples and literature available at hunterpanels.com.

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Converging Architectural + Performance Goals

“Our goal was to provide a welcoming place for environmental education and discovery.”

Frick Environmental Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. The country’s first public building to achieve Living Building certification, the Frick Environmental Center is a vibrant resource that imparts real-world environmental strategies for the built world.

Some reputations die hard. Granted, Pittsburgh’s legacy as a sooty, steel-making city a century ago was wellearned, but it’s also a thing of the past. In its place is a widespread commitment to environmental stewardship that is slowly but surely earning The ‘Burgh’ a new and better standing in the public eye.

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The latest example of this new era is the Frick Environmental Center, the first municipally owned, fee-free public building in the U.S. to earn Living Building certification, a rigorous protocol by the International Living Future Institute.

“The international recognition of the Frick Environmental Center is the perfect reflection

of the deeply rooted convictions for sustainability and innovation shared by the city, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and the entire construction and design team,” says Patricia Culley, AIA, a senior associate at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson’s local office.

Set at the northwest entrance to the city’s 644-acre Frick Park,

the 15,750-sq.-ft. center is nestled into a hillside overlooking a natural watershed, providing a human-scale approach in a pleasant park setting, and an active, real-world learning opportunity for visitors, staff and environmental research. “The building’s form enhances the experiential environmental education programs it offers,” says Culley.

Patricia Culley, AIA, WELL AP, LEED AP, BD&C, Sr. Associate, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, seeks innovative ways to express construction through design detailing.

One of the more intriguing—and synergetic— aspects of the Living Building protocol was biophilic design, which Culley and her team achieved through the muted tones of the natural materials palette and its four-acre master plan honoring the surrounding parkland.

“The center nurtures exploration of and connection with the natural world,” she says.

Funded by donations, the center also needed to be smart with its layout. The floor plan features adaptable, appropriately sized spaces, including two small classrooms that can be combined into one large room for various public and private functions—something the outdoor amphitheater also accommodates when the weather cooperates.

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Stormwater Retention and Reuse

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Maintaining an existing natural sub-drainage divide, stormwater management through the site preserves and restores natural ecological flows, while removing 80% of harmful total suspended solids (TSS) from runoffs— an especially important metric in an area that endures non-point source pollution and combined sewer overflows.

Image: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

The center manages stormwater in both technical and celebratory ways— a formula that is highly effective, efficient, beautiful and engaging.

RAINWATER MANAGEMENT

The Water Management Diagram maps the routing of rainwater harvesting, storage, use, treatment and disposal across the site. It also indicates the locations where stormwater infiltration occurs, as well as rainwater celebration at the Rain Veil and Rain Ravine. The diagram is a north-south site section, north being to the left.

Stormwater that falls north of an allée extending across the front of the Center and into the public park replenishes the Fern Hollow watershed, while stormwater to the south replenishes the Nine Mile Run watershed. Replanting the hillside below the building’s southern elevation, and constructing extensive wetlands, lessens flood erosion and further improves the health of the stream.

Photo: Ed Massery

Rainwater on the north of the site is harvested from the parking lot’s solar canopies into a 15,000-gallon underground cistern for all non-potable water use. In fact, the collection and storage infrastructure is sized to offset demand for all non-potable and city-supplied potable water two times over, from irrigation of the edible garden, to showers, lavatories and water closets—even the fountain outside the main entrance. By design, the center will achieve a net-zero water balance should regulatory authorities in Western Pennsylvania allow harvested rainwater for potable water purposes; as it is, the reclamation system offsets 76% of the center’s total water use.

The reclamation system offsets 76% of Frick Environmental Center’s total water use.

DRAINAGE

Stormwater management is a critical aspect of the project, as run-off is directed to replenish the local watersheds vs. entering the sewer system.

RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM

A custom rainwater harvesting system enables the center to collect, retain, and filter the nearly 42 in. of annual rainfall in Pittsburgh at a volume that would easily offset the facility’s potable and nonpotable water use.

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Along the northern edge of the center’s roof, the Rain Veil facilities a dynamic curtain of rainwater that feeds the Rain Ravine, a stepped sandstone water feature evocative of the shale geology of the region. The water meanders down the hillside of the amphitheater, continuing its journey to the wetlands below.

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Indoor Comfort

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ACTIVELY PASSIVE

The use of deep roof overhangs and interior awning windows along the indoor extension of the center’s signature curving spine through the property serve to control solar heat gain and ventilate interior spaces throughout the year.

A red light/green light system notifies occupants of outdoor climate conditions, encouraging and enabling them to manage natural airflow and enjoy a measure of responsibility for the center’s performance.

GEOTHERMAL HEAT AND COOLING

WINDOWS

REPURPOSED WOOD

Manually operable woodclad casement and awning windows capture prevailing breezes for passive ventilation and cooling.

Designed to allow access to both sides of glass from the indoors for easier cleaning.

Many of the indoor furnishings were repurposed from invasive timber species removed from the site prior to construction, enabling the return of those native to the region. The result is not only a lesson in natural resource recycling (and by a local firm), but also comfortable, stunning pieces.

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While there is plenty of action outside, the indoor environment of the center is equally dynamic and designed for learning.

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson’s Pittsburgh office made passive design strategies a priority to ensure indoor comfort throughout the four-season Western Pennsylvania climate.

Common sense, but often neglected strategies, include smart siting and orientation to the sun’s path and prevailing breezes, deep roof overhangs along sundrenched elevations to guard against solar heat gain, and natural ventilation through manually operable windows to help cool and refresh an indoor layout of a public “living room,” classrooms, and staff offices. In fact, a red light/green light system notifies occupants—staff and users—of the outdoor climate conditions, encouraging and enabling them to manage natural airflow and enjoy a measure of responsibility for the center’s performance.

Those efforts also went a long way to offset and reduce the need—and energy use and cost—of active source and supply strategies. Even so, the design team choose an efficient ground-source heat pump system— served by an array of 18 underground loops— to provide radiant heat to the building.

Overall, the center’s purpose as an educational environmental facility was an excellent opportunity for the firm to utilize enduser strategies. Passive buildings engage with active occupants, and thus, conscious reduction of energy use by all building occupants helps further reduce energy consumption—all while providing teachable opportunities.

FROM THE GROUND UP

In addition to mapping the route of solar energy collection and distribution across the site, the energy management diagram indicates the use of strategies to minimize the center’s overall energy demand. Passive ventilation and solar heat control complement a ground-source heat pump system served by 18 loops bored 520 ft. below the formal landscape allée down the middle of the site.

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PV panels were essential to the facility achieving net-zero energy status. In turn, they’re also part of its educational offering.

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Photo: Ed Massery

While an extensive scheme for passive ventilation and cooling combined with an energy-efficient heating system certainly knocked down the center’s overall energy load, the burden to get to net-zero energy fell mostly to the use of renewables—specifically, an array of photovoltaic panels that shades the parking lot. True to the center’s educational edict, the panels are transparent to display their inner workings.

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—Patricia Culley, AIA, Bohllin, Cywinski Jackson

TOTAL COSTS

The Frick Environmental Center came in at a cool $13.75 million, roughly a 15% premium on hard costs compared to code-minimum construction and another 15% to 20% in extra soft costs given the politics required to get the project approved, designed and delivered.

The resulting performance metrics are equally impressive—a 38% energy demand reduction, a 40% savings in potable water use, a surplus of solar-generated electricity, a ground-sourced radiant heating system, among several others—and will no doubt payback the investment over the life of the facility.

SOLAR

Shading the parking lot, a 650kW array of photovoltaic panels delivers ample electricity to the center, with the surplus going back to the grid.

The glass-on-glass assembly reveals the inner workings of the panels, including microinverters, sensors, and cabling, as a learning tool.

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“The international recognition of the Frick Environmental Center is the perfect reflection of the deeplyrooted convictions for sustainability and innovation shared by the city, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and the entire construction and design team.”

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Incorporating a concert of multiple materials, the building’s vertical wall assembly contributes to its net-zero energy goals, while a clever reverse board-and-batten wood cladding keeps the rain at bay. The assembly breaks down like this (from the frame out): cold-formed metal framing; glass-mat sheathing; a fluid-applied AV barrier; a fiberglass thermal break; mineral wool insulation; plywood sheathing; a 30-pound, felt paper moisture barrier; and Black Locust wood siding.

Image: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

What didn’t make the cut is equally important. As the project team reviewed several strategies and energy models to assess cost and performance implications, a few early ideas fell by the wayside.

For instance, extra roof insulation was jettisoned because it would not significantly offset energy use, while a sub-grade tube designed to precondition supply air into the building ultimately didn’t pencil out, either.

Photo: Jeremy Marshall

A thoughtful building envelope assembly also plays a part in achieving a net-zero energy balance.

A variety of carefully designed elements and materials, including metal framing, aluminum-clad wood windows, fiberglass, mineral wool, plywood, concrete and a reverse board-and-batten black locust finish, conspired to create a highly effective thermal and moisture barrier.

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The 650kW system, anchored by 275-watt panels, generates 152,000 kWh of electricity per year, creating a surplus that is delivered back to the local power utility.

Corresponding energy credits apply when the center requires grid power during Pittsburgh’s gloomier days.

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CHALLENGE: As part of its renovation, Rockville Hospital was looking for flooring that would provide safety and aesthetics for patients and visitors alike.

SOLUTION: Jeff Lawton, Moser Pilon Nelson Architects, worked with Rockville hospital to select flooring, and ultimately chose Altro Wood, Altro Aquarius and Altro Whiterock products for use throughout the unit. The project had originally called for other alternatives, but Jeff Lawton, a fan of Altro products, thought they might be better suited for the

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hospital’s needs. The Altro Regional representative met with Jeff Lawton and Rockville Hospital housekeeping staff to present Altro flooring, showing the proper cleaning regimen. The hospital was convinced, and they moved forward with the installation. Altro Wood, to the tune of 1500 sq. yards’ worth, became the patient rooms’ and corridors’ flooring of choice. An attractive, general purpose 2-mm wood-look sheet vinyl floor that can cope with medium to heavy foot traffic—exactly what busy hospital floors require.

For the bathrooms and other wet areas throughout the unit, the Altro Aquarius was specified for the floors, accompanied by Altro Whiterock hygienic wall panels on the walls. The surface profile of Altro Aquarius makes it ideal for wet environments, fit for both bare feet and shoes, providing slip resistance in an area where slipping and falling is a major concern. Also, the soothing tones and subtle patterns of Altro Aquarius are particularly beneficial in behavioral health settings where patients are negatively affected by bright, elaborate colors.

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Making an Interior Design Statement Michael Hsu Office Design worked with Uhuru Design’s furniture division for unique custom furnishings.

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in 2004, Shake Shack owns, operates and licenses more than 180 Shake Shack restaurants, known as “Shacks,” in the United States and internationally. Here guests enjoy modern day versions of roadside burger stand fare—delicious burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine and more.

CRITERIA: Michael Hsu Office of Architecture has recently designed the interior of Shake Shack’s new Varick Street headquarters, working in close collaboration with Uhuru Design’s bespoke contract furniture division for unique custom furnishings.

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Design’s live-edge walnut slab reception desk is a statement piece indicating entry to a unique work environment. Their Minim benching system in white oak and black steel provides over 200 seats, each workspace uniquely lit by an Anglepoise Type 75 desk lamp.

Uhuru Design also provided custom conference and breakout tables, as well as the iconic Shake Shack chairs and stools that can be seen throughout. Michael Hsu Office of Architecture carefully selected other furnishings to complement a myriad of various office functions, including comfortable sofas and chairs for lounging in the large common area designed to capture the feel of Madison Square Park, Shake Shack’s first location.

CUSTOMIZED Michael Hsu Office of Architecture worked closely with Uhuru Design’s contract furniture division for unique custom furnishings.

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CONTEMPORARY DESIGN The exterior for the contemporary building design featured 28,000 sq. ft. of RHEINZINK roof and wall panels.

Forward-Thinking Design at VCU The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) will bring the most contemporary art exhibits in the world to the VCU campus and the city of Richmond.

CHALLENGE: Located in the striking new Markel Center and designed by renowned architect Steven Holl, the ICA offers 41,000 sq. ft. of flexible space including an inviting 33-ft. high central forum. It features a dynamic slate of changing exhibitions, performances, files and interdisciplinary programs.

In keeping with VCU’s master sustainability plan, the ICA incorporates state-of-the-art technologies and environmentally conscious design elements and makes use of numerous natural resources.

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“We designed the ICA to be a flexible, forward-looking instrument that will both illuminate and serve as a catalyst for the transformative possibilities of contemporary art. The fluidity of the design allows for experimentation and will encourage new ways to display and present art that will capitalize on the ingenuity and creativity apparent throughout the VCU campus,” says Steven Holl. The

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SOLUTION: The exterior for the contemporary design is highlighted with 28,000 sq. ft. of Rheinzink roof and wall panels. According to Steven Holl Architects, “The prePATINA blue-gray Rheinzink exterior interfaces with clear and translucent glass walls and skylights that infuse the building with natural light and lessen reliance on nonrenewable energy. The zinc shares the same greenish-gray tonality as the matte glass, giving the building a shifting presence from monolithic opaque to multifarious translucent depending on the light.”

The custom cassette panels were designed and fabricated by Rheinzink systems partner A. Zahner Co. of Kansas City, Mo. The open joint metal panel rainscreen system utilized 1.75-mm panels.

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THE OVAL OVERHEAD According to architect Stella Betts, partner at LEVENBETTS, there were many ways in which the modular system was advantageous. “That we could actually pop out one of the modules was really appealing to everybody.

And it made for much easier installation.”

Originally constructed in the late 1800s, East Sibley Hall, home to Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, had undergone numerous transformations by the early 2000s.

Project: Cornell University— East Sibley Hall College of Architecture, Art and Planning Location: Ithaca, N.Y. Architect: LEVENBETTS PRODUCT SPECS:

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decades old skylights on the roof of Sibley Hall had frosted over and faded with time, greatly reducing the amount of natural daylight coming into the building. The exterior steel frame of the building was in extremely poor condition and leaked.

And, after many years of housing the weight of the Fine Arts Library, the top of the building had begun to spread apart and the exterior walls were cracking.

CRITERIA: Architects knew that intelligent use of natural light would be a significant design element to modernizing the repurposed third floor space. However, renovating a 122-year-old building brings special challenges when it comes to staying on budget.

Today, the long rectangular room is filled with natural light from the skylights and can be cooled simply by opening the ventilating modules.

SOLUTION: After

conducting extensive research, LEVENBETTS chose the VELUX Modular Skylight (VMS) system Longlight to replace the existing skylights. The design called for two VMS Long-

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lights each of which run 50 ft. length × 9 ft. width, with 25 panel modules. “It’s a really well built, well detailed, high-thermal performance skylight,” said Andrew Feuerstein of LEVENBETTS. “And it’s quite affordable because it’s modular.” From pre-plan to completion, the project took five years, but a crew installed the 50 skylight modules in less than two weeks, including the demolition of the older skylights. Because the skylight system was prebuilt in the factory, VELUX was able to provide an accurate estimate of hours for the installation labor.

Four of the skylight modules, above offices, open to allow airflow for natural ventilation. These vent-

ing modules have rain sensors to monitor and control the skylights during inclement weather.

And because wind gusts are a precursor to storms, sensors also detect high wind changes and close automatically. The skylights are set to close during winds in excess of 20 mph, or at the first drop of rain, whichever comes first. They can also be opened and closed manually.

VELUX worked with the project team to ensure a smooth installation. “I can attribute the easy installation to VELUX,” said Davenport, Cornell University FS Engineering & Project Administration.

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Pedestrian Tunnel Upgrades with Active Wall System Philadelphia’s multi-phased, $59.65 million SEPTA Downtown Link features an innovative glass block “active” wall system.

CHALLENGE: This

past summer, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) completed the first phase of the Downtown Link, its Center City concourse improvement program to upgrade the underground pedestrian tunnel network. Significant architectural enhancements were made during this phase including an innovative, backlit, glass block “active” wall system.

GLASS BLOCKS The glass block wall is the common thread throughout the concourse. “Where possible, in later phases, we plan to retain the glass block walls and use them to our advantage by retaining and restoring them as cost effectively as possible,” says Kevin Rockey, project leader, Sowinski Sullivan Architects.

INFLUENCE: The Downtown Link connects six subway stations, two regional rail systems, and provides access to many businesses, offices, historical points of interest and other destinations.

“Originally built in the early 1900s, renovations over the years resulted in a piecemeal mismatch of materials. Nothing is straight; there are no right angles,” said Kevin Rockey, R.A., project leader with Sowinski Sullivan Architects.

Rockey explained, “In addition to addressing the areas in need of the most repair, SEPTA saw this as an opportunity to re-image the concourse as a destination unto itself. It can be disorienting underground and you can lose track of your geographical place. Within the concourse, we created an episodic experience of events for the passengers and public as they moved through the paths and corridors.

We envisioned active and passive walls along their journey would help in connecting them to the streets above and directing them to their location.”

SEPTA’s Engineering, Maintenance and Construction department also required the glass block system to comply with the city’s impact resistance, graffiti resistance, vibration resistance and maintenance requirements. In addition, the glass block wall sections would need to vary in size and placement, with some spanning full corridors and others integrating between maps and signage.

CRITERIA:

SOLUTION: Rockey describes the passive walls as simple white tile and the active wall as a series of inter-changeable modules. The active wall includes EXTECH’s custom-engineered and fabricated glass block system that, in concert with the static white and color changing lights, simulated movement and transparency. A minimal amount of exposed metal framing was specified for EXTECH’s system to maximize the glass surface area and to blend with the concourse’s existing, mortared glass block walls.

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The university space demands an extraordinary blend of function and aesthetic appeal. This article, therefore, shares four tips for creating spaces that are beautiful, healthy, clean and safe.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After reading this article, you should be able to: Incorporate a translucent panel system to bring daylight deep into the interior of new and retrofit spaces, while effectively preventing the glare and discomfort that can be caused by a direct view of the sun, or the reflection of the orb off the screen of a laptop or tablet.

Explain how automated shading systems are equipped to protect interior spaces from glare, while maximizing the amount of soft, diffuse daylight allowed into a space.

Describe how PETG-protected walls and doors support sustainable design criteria.

Use the various components in a point-supported glass guardrail system to reduce the stress on the glass to within the allowable limits as defined by the IBC. Use flexible composite material to manage sound and reduce reverberation times, improving the comfort and safety of many different university spaces.

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University spaces must be designed to facilitate learning and collaboration at the highest level, while creating environments that invite, inspire and support recruitment and retention efforts. This article explores means to incorporate glare-free daylight; a coating system for walls and doors that creates durable, easymaintenance surfaces; baluster-free, point-supported glass railing systems that satisfy code-mandated stress levels; and a new acoustic control material that offers designers the opportunity to improve sound management in several types of space, while creating a dramatic decor.

Tip 1: Glare-Free Daylight into Interiors Studies have linked positive results to daylight exposure: students learn faster, patients heal faster, and employees are more satisfied and productive. For example, the Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics at Carnegie Mellon University looked at the impact of daylighting on productivity, and recorded 40% gains. Daylight exposure can also be a tool that impacts health and wellbeing, supporting the entrainment of circadian rhythms—the internal processes of the body that regulate the sleep/wake cycle.

With all the impressive potential benefits of daylight, the potential risks can be highly disruptive, especially in learning environments. Glare occurs when overly bright light enters the visual field. In the article, “Controlling Glare,” James Benya wrote, “At present, the Illuminating Engineering Society [IES] defines glare as one of two conditions: too much light, or excessive contrast, meaning the range of luminance in the field of view is too great. In practice, glare is almost always a situation where a source of unshielded light is at least 1,000 times brighter than the average visual field.”

With high-end intensities of direct sunlight ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 fc, the sun, as a light source, is certainly capable of causing glare in interior spaces. The problem is that the eye is not capable of accommodating the lone bright spot in the visual field. The pupil can either open or restrict, making everything in the visual field brighter or dimmer. If it restricts, it may cause other items in the visual field to become too dim to decipher.

If it opens to allow more light in, the intense light in the visual field can be intolerable. Oftentimes, a person will then attempt to adapt. Squinting, furrowing a brow, and tilting the head, are all mechanisms people use to manage their visual field; the result is usually headaches, eye strain and fatigue. In an educational setting, a direct view of the sun, or the reflection of the sun’s orb off computer screens or tablets, can create glare conditions that cause discomfort and disrupt the larger learning environment.

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Basic translucent panel systems are comprised of interior and exterior fiberglass-reinforced polymer face sheets supported by an aluminum grid. The translucent

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A translucent panel system was used to create an impressive ridge skylight to bring glare-free daylight deep into UIW’s new Student Engagement Center.

nature of the polymers and glass fibers allow them to diffuse direct solar energy that can cause glare, hot spots and solar heat gain. Depending upon the specific daylight management needs of an application, translucent panel systems can be designed to allow more than 60% of the available daylight to pass into the space; conversely they can limit the amount of light to less than 5%, providing a suitable solution in even visually sensitive spaces.

Beyond the materials of the face sheets, insulation can be added inside the assembly, which allows the system to provide natural light, while improving the thermal performance of the building, keeping cold air out and preventing heat from escaping.

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In creating the ACC-Highland Campus, bringing glarefree daylight deep into the renovated structure was an important design goal; a translucent panel system was specified to create a large, single-slope skylight.

Benefits of Translucent Panels vs. Glass Translucent panel systems can offer three distinct benefits over clear glass glazing. They diffuse sunlight more effectively, offering the interior and its occupants better protection from glare and hot spots. When clear glass glazing is incorporated into a façade, it often requires additional daylight management measures be taken to ensure interiors remain comfortable and glarefree. Translucent panel systems are also much lighter weight than glass assemblies, weighing roughly onethird of a comparably-sized glass solution. This enables the translucent panel system to be used without the level of structural support necessary when large glass skylights or awnings are incorporated into a building.

Additionally, there is a cost benefit to using translucent panels instead of glass; they are often less expensive when compared to the cost of a similarly-sized glass installation.

bustling, 200,000-sq.-ft. college campus. First built in 1971, the mall had fallen into decline and was rescued from probable demolition with the decision to overhaul a two-story department store into a technology-focused campus. Bringing daylight deep into the window-limited structure was an important piece of the adaptive re-use created by Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and lauckgroup, now Perkins+Will. Specifically, a translucent panel system was used to create a roughly 168-ft. long × 22-ft.-wide, single-slope skylight over the central area. The combination of crystal-colored exterior face sheets and white interior face sheets allows roughly 25% of the available daylight to pass into the building. The translucent panel assembly is also insulated, reducing the thermal transmittance that occurs through the skylight.

Automated Shading Systems As noted, a second means of solar control is to employ an automated shading system. Such a choice provides a versatility at the window that easily matches and manages the dynamic nature of the sun. Depending upon the system, the position of the shade is automatically raised or lowered in response to the position of the sun or the intensity of the daylight on the façade. If the system is designed to position the shade in response to the path of the sun, the settings will change throughout the year, so that the shade position is optimal in every season. For example, the schedule for shades on an eastern façade will adjust to accommodate the changing time and duration of the sunrise, so that occupants in the interior are always shielded from a direct view of the sun’s orb.

Automated shading systems can also be designed to respond to solar sensors that are placed at, or near, interior windows to measure the intensity of the streaming daylight. When the level of daylight reaches a predefined threshold, the shades lower until the daylight at the window falls into an acceptable range. Vice versa, shades automatically rise, allowing the softer daylight to fill the interior.

Higher Education and Translucent Panel Systems Many universities, in their effort to incorporate carefully managed daylight into interior spaces, use translucent panel systems to create skylights that fill large areas with glare-free daylight. Following is a closer look at how the systems have been used in both new and retrofit projects at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), and Austin Community College.

The third-largest private university in Texas, UIW has experienced rapidly rising enrollment numbers. In order to better accommodate its growing student population, it recently built a new Student Engagement Center. The $25 million facility, designed by McChesney/ Bianco Architecture, serves as the hub for student life on campus. Its interior features an impressive ridge skylight that runs 16-ft. wide and 166-ft. long. The translucent panel system used to create the skylight combines white exterior face sheets with crystal-colored interior face sheets allowing approximately 21% of the available daylight to pass into the atrium. Beyond glare control, the assembly is also insulated, improving the overall thermal performance of the space.

On the retrofit front, Austin’s first indoor shopping mall, Highland Mall, has been transformed into a

Manual vs. Motorized vs. Automated Shading There are several ways that shading systems can be controlled—either manually, motorized or automatically, as explained above. Controllability impacts the way that the system balances the management of glare and glare-free daylight in a space.

Shade systems with manual controls require that the shade position be manipulated by hand.

People often use a pull chain to raise/lower the shade as desired. Motorized shading systems offer a more elegant solution than the pull chain, but these systems must still be raised and lowered into position by a person. The difference between a system identified as manual and motorized is the mechanism used to move the shade. While a person pulls a cord in a manual system, a motorized system often features a stylish keypad that can include preset positions that will uniformly move multiple shades to a precise level. Motorized systems can also expand the control of the shades to complement broader functionality of the space. For example, the motorized system can be integrated with the A/V system, so that with the push of one button, the shades descend to darken the room as the equipment emerges

and prepares to be used.

In practical application, the ability of these manually operated systems to control glare, while maximizing the presence of usable daylight in a space, is unpredictable at best. A 2005 study conducted by the University of California Berkeley, “Balancing Comfort: Occupants’ Control of Window Blinds in Private Offices,” found that only 10%-20% of manual shades were actively controlled. People often lower shades to block exposure to direct or glaring daylight, but do not reliably raise them again, when conditions change. Leaving shades down, when soft, diffuse levels of daylight are available, minimizes the amount of daylight allowed into the interior and diminishes the positive impact that daylight could make in the space.

Automated shading systems, on the other hand, offer a more reliable form of daylight management that deliver glare control and ensure shades rise when glarefree levels of daylight are available. By eliminating the dependence upon manual manipulation, and dedicating a system to respond to the constantly changing position and intensity of the sun, designers can ensure that occupants are protected from overly bright and glaring conditions, while receiving all possible exposure to soft, usable daylight levels.

The Importance of Shading Fabric Regardless of the way it is controlled, an important piece of the shading system is the solar shading fabric itself. These beautiful and functional woven fabrics are designed to reflect, absorb and transmit a certain portion of available daylight into a space. Shading fabrics can be produced in a number of colors, and with a variety of performance characteristics, such as openness factors and transmittance values, which determine how much light is transmitted into the interior. It is important to consider the level of daylight management necessary on a particular façade, and then to specify fabrics with the appropriate performance characteristics. The color of the fabrics can also be used to add an impressive and unique aesthetic impact, just as they did on a recent addition at Michigan State University (MSU). Featuring a glass-clad, east-facing façade, the Wells Hall Addition at MSU showers daylight upon a three-story communicating space designed to foster interaction between faculty, staff and students. An automated shading system is used to protect the interior from glare and a direct view of the sun, while filling the space with soft daylight, when available. The automated system uses solar sensors to measure the levels of daylight available at the window and raise and lower the shades. As the sun rises in the east, the sensors deploy the shades when the daylight becomes intense and then raises them as the day progresses, filling the area with unobstructed views of the clear blue sky.

The uniform position the shades achieve across each elevation creates a clean aesthetic from both interior and exterior vantage points. Beyond the clean lines created by the precise alignment of the shades, the designer selected three distinct shades of green and used them to create a random and visually interesting pattern across the façade.

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For the automated shading system in the Wells Hall addition at Michigan State University, shade fabric in distinct shades of green were selected and installed to create an interesting visual pattern across the façade.

Customized Surfaces, Supporting Sustainability Another benefit of specifying PETG-coated walls and doors throughout a space is the design versatility they offer in terms of the various aesthetics that can be created. These coverings are available in a broad range of solid colors, patterns and textures. They can be fully customized with artwork, photographs, illustrations, branding, wayfinding, or other special imagery. Designers can use this material to create unique identities in different areas of the building or campus.

In addition to the attractive, durable surfaces these products provide, the PETG-clad walls and doors never need to be repainted. These products enable designers to create university spaces that strike the rare balance of beauty and low-maintenance in an interior.

PETG-coated walls and doors support sustainable design criteria in a few different ways. The coatings are bacterial- and fungal-resistant, and, as previously stated, the coated surfaces never need to be repainted, helping to protect the quality of the interior environment. In addition, the PETG coating dramatically extends the life of the surfaces, reducing the number of doors sent to the landfill every year. Many PETG-protected wall and door products are now Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver and can contribute toward achieving credits in the LEED v4 green building rating system.

Tip 2: Walls, Doors and Entrances—Specify Indestructibility and Low-Maintenance Quite literally, walls, doors and entrance flooring frame the learning environment throughout a university.

These highly visible surfaces tell a story and make a statement about the purpose and expectations of the building. The lecture halls, classrooms and corridors— while meeting basic functional requirements—can be thoughtfully equipped to not only handle high levels of traffic, but elevate the ambiance of the interior to match the ambitions of the staff and students in attendance.

A way to protect doors and surfaces from daily wear and tear is to specify a rigid sheet covering called polyethylene terephthalate (PETG). An environmentally friendly, PVC-free material that contains no halogens, monomers, or other known persistent bio-accumulative toxins (PBTs), the benefit PETG offers is that it creates a virtually indestructible surface that is easy to clean, and producible in any color, pattern or print to fully support the design intention of the space.

Virtually Indestructible, Easy to Clean Entrance Flooring Systems Another solution that helps keep university interiors clean is an entrance flooring system. Entrance flooring systems pair an aesthetically pleasing and functional flooring surface with an unseen receptacle, hidden underneath, that captures the dirt, debris and water tracked into the building underfoot. The surface of the flooring system is constructed from a stainless-steel

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As wall protection, the PETG rigid sheet is applied onto the face of an interior wall creating a durable, protective shield that can withstand the activity of the university crowd. PETG-enhanced doors are manufactured by completely encasing a chosen core material in the PETG rigid sheet, dramatically improving the durability and impact resistance it offers. In fact, some PETGcoated doors have been third-party tested to withstand 2,000,000 cycle slams, which is double the Window and Door Manufacturers Association testing standard.

PETG-coated walls and doors are also easier to clean and maintain. Maintenance can wipe surfaces down with non-abrasive cleaners, instead of intensely scrubbing to remove incidental marks and graffiti. The doors feature rounded, field-replaceable edges and stiles, which can easily be swapped out, if they ever get damaged. These components cost less than replacing an entire door and the repair can be made without downtime or disruption to classrooms or common areas.

Besides providing protection, PETG rigid sheet can be customized for any space thanks to technology that allows custom logos, photography, color or patterns to be printed behind the protective covering.

An automated shading system changes the shades’ positions throughout the day to protect the interior from glare, while maximizing the presence of ambient daylight in the space.

grid, in one of many available styles, and can feature stainless-steel-only rails, or combine the rails with carpet, rubber or other slip-resistant inserts. The various inserts are distinct in their ability to scrape mud and debris from the bottom of a shoe and effectively dry wet soles. Consider the conditions that will need to be managed by the flooring system in order to identify the right surface for the project. Take, for example, Shippensburg University (SU). One thousand students walk into its Dauphin Humanities Center every day, and the large carpet mat at the entrance of the building simply could not keep up with the traffic. Instead of replacing the threadbare mat with another, Bob Koch, Custodial Services Manager of SU, decided to install an entrance flooring system. “The carpet mat was doing an okay job, but we needed something that looked a lot nicer,” explained Koch.

The team selected an entrance flooring system in a bold honeycomb pattern (see below). When a teacher or student walks over the flooring, the carpet grabs loose debris and water from the bottom of their shoes and catches the dirt and drips that fall through the pattern’s minimal openings in a sub-surface receptacle, hidden from view. “The people who come through the building really like the new flooring and they definitely take notice and I’m happy with it too,” said Koch.

In fact, the entrance flooring system in the Dauphin Humanities Center has been so well received that SU is currently considering the use of entrance flooring in two other prominent buildings on campus: the Ceddia Union Building and John L. Grove Business College.

The entrance flooring system installed at Shippensburg University captures dirt and debris before students enter the building, creating a cleaner, safer environment.

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The point-supported glass guardrail system installed at 20 Washington Road in Princeton University enabled designers to feature the historic character that had been preserved during renovation.

Tip 3: Specify Beautiful, Baluster-Free and Code-Compliant Glass Railing Systems Today, architectural railing systems made from glass are the preferred material in many applications because they offer the life-safety support necessary to aid people traveling through an area, in a form that provides a sleek but unobtrusive contribution to the space.

The cleanest aesthetic is created by glass railings systems that do not use vertical balusters or posts between the glass infill panels, offering an unobstructed sightline throughout a space.

There are two popular types of glass railing systems that do not use balusters: the first is often referred to as an aluminum base shoe-style railing—which holds the glass in place with an aluminum base shoe; the second system is known as a point-supported glass guardrail, as it features glass panels that are drilled and directly fixed on a bearing structure with point supports.

Code Stress Criteria Requirements Despite the popularity of the point-supported glass guardrail structure, there is still some confusion in the design community when it comes to specifying a system that is compliant with the allowable stress criteria defined in the International Building Code (IBC). For starters, there seems to be confusion around which guardrail guidelines need to be followed when designing a project. An engineering paper titled, “Point Supported Glass Guardrails: Engineering Consistency,” published in 2017 and authored by Anthony Barnes, PE, Senior Structural Design Engineer, Trex Commercial Products, and Ted Kraemer, PE, Project Manager, Larson Engineering, Inc., identifies the requirements that should be used during glass guardrail design: “The IBC allowable stress of 6000 psi should be used for glass in guardrails subjected to live loads and the allowable stress thresholds dictated by ASTM E-1300 should only be applied to check glass stresses caused by wind or seismic events. The building codes do not specify overall deflection limits for guardrails, only that differential deflection between glass panels must be limited to the glass thickness.”

When specifying a point-supported glass guardrail system, there are a number of components that must be

considered that can be used to decrease the glass stress to within allowable limits. Designers must identify the necessary dimensions of the glass panels, the thickness of the glass, along with the height, and the length of the panels. The number and size of the fittings, the amount of rotation allowed by the glass support, and the material used as a spacer between the fitting and the glass can each impact the amount of stress on the guardrail.

In a typical point-supported glass guardrail system, the number of supports and the dimensions of the panel can vary. While guardrails are required to be 42-in. tall, it is common to find guardrails that are 54-in. tall, especially when they are associated with stairs and overlooks. A typical glass panel contains six nodes. The fittings are often 2-in. or 3-in. discs that rest on the glass surface and are supported by the building structure.

Soft rubber is often the material used as the spacer between the fitting and the glass; a top cap or handrail is then used to connect the panels.

Modify Components to Reduce Stress It’s important to ensure that the specified glass guardrail satisfies the allowable stress limits determined by the building code. Analyses conducted, and summarized in the Point-Supported Glass Guardrails paper, indicate that both monolithic and laminated glass 0.75-in. thick, meet IBC stress requirements, while 0.5 in. glass of any type does not.

Researchers also found that stress on a glass guardrail system could be reduced by: 1) adding more support fittings; 2) increasing the size of the fittings; 3) the use of ball-joint fittings (so that they are free to rotate); and 4) using a hard plastic, instead of soft rubber, for the contact material. However, the technical paper was careful to warn that glass thickness can never be reduced below 0.75 in.

As an example of specifying a point-supported glass guardrail system, consider Princeton University.

On its campus there is a building referred to by its address: 20 Washington Rd. (pictured above). Originally built in 1929, the academic building recently underwent an extensive renovation to become the home of the Department of Economics and several international programs. While much of the structure was revamped, the historic character of the building’s exterior and some primary interior spaces, such as the entryway and library, were preserved.

Designed by Toronto-based Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg (KPMB Architects) and Michael

Van Valkenburgh Assocs., the building will feature new classrooms, offices and meeting spaces, and two large atria. The project also contains over 3,300 ft. of ornamental glass railing. The point-supported glass railing system selected for the renovated three-story atrium did not require vertical balusters, enabling designers to visually open up the area and offer students and staff unobstructed views of preserved architectural elements in this nearly 90-year-old building. The glass infill in the guardrail that runs along the stairs, landings and overlooks is 1-in. thick, low-iron, laminated glass with a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer. There are four 2-in. nodes per glass panel. The fascia-mounted stainless-steel nodes are countersunk into the glass and attached via stud-weld to a steel stringer. Black nylon is used for the spacers. The project also includes an 18-gauge stainless steel top cap, finished with a custom gray gasket, and over 2,400 ft. of a custom stainless-steel flat bar handrail.

Tip 4: Provide Campus Acoustical Control The university setting is an incredibly diverse and social space. It’s a school, office space, entertainment venue, dining hall, gymnasium, workout facility, residence for many young people, and more. The experience in many of these spaces is dramatically improved when the design has incorporated acoustic control to absorb the sound bouncing around in the area.

There are several materials that have been used for acoustic control in the past: fiberglass, cementitious wood fiber, cotton and microperforated metal, to name a few. While there are unique strengths and weaknesses to each in terms of the level of sound absorption they provide, the ease with which they are installed, and their durability, the form factors of these materials have been rather restricted to a thick panel that is affixed to vertical or horizontal surfaces, where it absorbs sound, or a suspended baffle configuration that hangs from the ceiling. Now there is a new, very lightweight and flexible material that can provide the acoustic absorption needed in many areas across the campus and, simultaneously, offer designers a new tool to develop creative and beautiful spaces.

A New Solution for Acoustic Control The most recent innovation in the industry of acoustic control is made from polyester yarn that is coated with a PVC vinyl resin and woven together. The result is

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Flexible, composite material was used to create a sound-absorbing, tensile ceiling that would reduce the reverberation time around this indoor swimming pool.

In this gymnasium the flexible, composite material was used to create sound-absorbing tensioned sails to improve the sound quality and clarity during events.

a thin, micro-perforated material than absorbs sound and prevents further reflection. The truly unique aspect of this acoustic absorption material is that it is as soft, flexible and lightweight as a tablecloth. It can be applied in tension, to create a sound-absorbing layer along a ceiling or wall, incorporated into fixed or retractable canopies, decoratively draped, hung as a baffle, or used as a sliding panel in a room.

In terms of its acoustic properties, this flexible composite material has a sound absorption coefficient of 0.65, which means that it absorbs 65% of the sound waves that reach it. This can have a powerful effect on the reverberation time in a space. Reverberation time refers to the amount of time that a sound lives in a space once it has been generated. Longer reverberation times can be problematic because remnants of old sound layer on top of new sounds creating a garbled and unintelligible experience for people attending a game, concert or lecture. As an example of the effectiveness of this acoustic solution, this material was used in the Vaujany ice rink in France and reduced the reverberation time by over 76%, lowering it from 7.7 seconds to 1.8 seconds, providing a clearer and cleaner sound to fans and players at games.

sound-managing tensioned ceiling that reduces reverberation times in the pool and provides clearer sound for patrons and lifeguards.

Applications for Stylish Acoustic Control The flexible and lightweight form of this new acoustic control material is revolutionizing the way that designers can improve acoustic performance in spaces found around campus. Whether it is in an aquatic center, gymnasium, stadium or dining hall, this flexible composite material manages sound with style.

Aquatic Centers Notoriously in-need of acoustic control, aquatic centers are filled with reflective surfaces: water, tile, walls and glass. When it’s all put together, bursts of sound in this environment seem to echo for hours, which can be uncomfortable and unsafe. With all of the noise, it can be difficult for lifeguards to distinguish cries for help from the din. As a solution to help manage sound, flexible composite material is well-suited for aquatic spaces, because the fabric does not absorb water, enabling it to be placed in a humid environment, without compromising its functionality or affecting its weight. In aquatic centers, the material is often used to create a

Gymnasiums Another space where this acoustic control material can offer a better sound management solution than traditional sound-absorbing panels is gymnasiums. In this type of application, the flexible composite material is used to create sound-absorbing, tensile ceilings or walls that are able to dramatically reduce the reverberation time in the space and withstand impacts with balls and other objects, without being dented or damaged. An impact resistance test revealed that these materials can withstand multiple impacts with a ball traveling over 37 mph and show no sign of collision.

Stadiums The university stadium is another venue where sound control is important to players, coaches and fans. Large expanses of this flexible composite material can be used to create tensioned ceilings that manage sound, reducing the reverberation time in stadiums, while offering the aesthetic benefit of hiding the steel framework of the structure. Acoustic canopies can also be incorporated into concourses and other interior spaces to control noise and improve the intelligibility of gametime announcements.

Dining Halls Noise levels in dining halls can easily rise above what is comfortable. Often outfitted in tile or concrete flooring for easy cleaning, the reverberation times can get long, making it difficult to carry on a conversation in this very social space. Designers can use the flexible composite material to dampen noise and contribute a unique aesthetic element into the décor, a combination of benefits that is difficult to achieve with traditional, sound-absorbing panel products often used in this space.

Best Practices Following the best practices outlined in this CEU unit offer a number of simple, but sound, strategies that can help deliver more effective, durable and comfortable spaces for university facilities, students and staff.

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A They can effectively diffuse direct solar energy that causes glare and hot spots.

B Insulation can be added to translucent panel assembly, improving thermal performance.

C A and B D None of the above.

2.) Which of the following is a benefit of using a translucent panel system over glass?

A Translucent panel systems diffuse sunlight more effectively than clear glass glazing.

B Translucent panel systems weigh less than a comparably-sized glass assembly.

C Translucent panel systems are often less expensive than similarly-sized glass installations.

D All of the above.

3.) Which type of shading system raises and lowers the position of the shade throughout the day in response to the position of the sun or the intensity of the daylight on the façade?

A Manual shading system B Motorized shading system C Automated shading system D Local shading system 4.) The 2005 study, “Balancing Control” found what percentage of manual shades were actively controlled?

A 10%-20% C 30%-40% B 20%-30% D 40%-50% 5.) Which of the following ways describe how PETG-coated walls and doors support sustainable design criteria?

A PETG-coated surfaces never need to be repainted, protecting the quality of the interior environment.

B The PETG coating dramatically extends the life of the doors, reducing the number of doors sent to the landfill every year.

C Many PETG-protected wall and door products are now Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver.

D All of the above.

6.) Which of the following solutions pairs an aesthetically-pleasing and functional flooring surface with an unseen receptacle hidden underneath to capture dirt, debris, and water?

A PETG-coated walls B PETG-protected doors C Entrance flooring systems D Basic carpet mat 7.) In the paper, “Point Supported Glass Guardrails: Engineering Consistency,” what was the IBC-mandated allowable stress level that should be used for glass in guardrails subjected to live loads?

A 2000 psi C 6000 psi B 4000 psi D 8000 psi 8.) Which of the following can reduce stress on a glass guardrail system?

A Adding more support fittings B Decreasing the size of the fittings C Decreasing the number of support fittings D Making the glass panel thinner 9.) Which of the following acoustic control solutions is a lightweight, flexible material that can be applied as a tensioned ceiling, incorporated into fixed/retractable canopies, decoratively draped, hung as a baffle or used as a sliding panel?

A Fiberglass B Flexible composite material C Cementitious wood fiber D Microperforated metal panels 10.) What is the sound absorption coefficient of flexible composite material?

A 0.45 C 0.65 B 0.55 D 0.75

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index to advertisers Adams Rite / ASSA ABLOY www.adamsrite.com

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APV Engineered Coatings www.apvcoatings.com

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Cultured Stone www.culturedstone.com

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Maxxon www.maxxoncorporation.com

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Sage Glass www.sage-ec.com

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Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors www.bifold.com

dormakaba USA Inc. www.precisionhardware.com

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MBCI www.mbci.com

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AHR Expo www.ahrexpo.com

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Draper www.draperinc.com

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McNichols www.mcnichols.com

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Serge Ferrari www.sergeferrari.com

Airolite www.airolite.com

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Dri-Design www.dri-design.com

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Seves Glass Block www.sevesglassblock.com

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Feeney www.feeneyarchitectural.com

Mermet www.mermetusa.com

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Sherwin-Williams www.sherwin-williams.com

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ASI Group www.asigroup.us

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Formica www.formica.com

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Metal Sales www.metalsales.us.com

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St. Cloud Window www.stcloudwindow.com

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Arcat www.arcat.com

Guardian Glass www.guardianglass.com

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Hanover Architectural Products www.hanoverpavers.com

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Overhead Door www.overheaddoor.com

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W.R. Meadows www.wrmeadows.com

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Construction Specialties www.c-sgroup.com/louvers

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Major Industries www.majorskylights.com

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(847) 359-6493

579 N. First Bank Drive, Suite 220 Palatine, IL 60067 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor (Do not leave blank) Publisher (Name and complete mailing address)

Gary Redmond 579 N. First Bank Drive, Suite 220 Palatine, IL 60067

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Average No. Copies No. Copies of Single Each Issue During Issue Published Preceding 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date

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PS Form 3526-R, July 2014 [Page 1 of 4 (See instructions page 4)] PSN: 7530-09-000-8855

September 2018

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28,210

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N/A

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Wausau Tile www.wausautile.com

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Editor (Name and complete mailing address)

Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address)

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13. Publication Title

Contact Person

Gary Redmond

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Rulon Company www.rulonco.com

international only: $94

10 issues

7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, and ZIP+4 ®)

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Outside County Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include sample copies, requests over 3 years old, requests induced by a premium, bulk sales and requests including association requests, names obtained from business directories, lists, and other sources) In-County Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include sample copies, requests over 3 years old, requests induced by a premium, bulk sales and requests including association requests, names obtained from business directories, lists, and other sources) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g., First-Class Mail, nonrequestor copies mailed in excess of 10% limit mailed at Standard Mail ® or Package Services rates) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside the Mail (Include pickup stands, trade shows, showrooms, and other sources)

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Total Nonrequested Distribution [Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4)]

5,774

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Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and e)

34,896

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Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4, (page #3))

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560

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Total (Sum of 15f and g)

35,438

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Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by 15f times 100)

83.45% and Circulation 82.35% Statement of Ownership, Management,

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16. Electronic Copy Circulation

Average No. Copies Each Issue During Previous 12 Months

No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date

a. Requested and Paid Electronic Copies

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6,220

b. Total Requested and Paid Print Copies (Line 15c) + Requested/Paid Electronic Copies (Line 16a)

35,018

34,430

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85.84%

85.06%

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I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).

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last detail: architectural leader

Humanistic Approach

Anik Pearson, AIA, LEED AP Much of Pearson’s experience is with New York apartments and country houses. Her details are designed by hand.

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s art the key to communicating architecture solutions?

The architect and firm leader Anik Pearson, AIA, says yes—but the way clients understand their new home and workplace designs demands a different and more humanistic approach.

“Some people can visualize their newly designed home or school or office before it’s built. For others, it’s hard to imagine what a new space will look like or feel like,” says Pearson, who was raised in France and studied at The Cooper Union in New York City.

“To convey an idea through impressions, colors and ideas can be far more effective than that single, ideal

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snapshot of a perfect architectural experience promised in computer renderings.”

Throughout history, architects have used sketches and paintings to display to their clients how their completed buildings and interiors will look, Pearson points out. Today, digital models and renderings have taken over this role—but they are “often unfulfilling or soulless,” she says.

Anik Pearson Architect has honed an entirely new approach to presenting design ideas by melding timeless art techniques and new technology. Pearson and her team create beautiful, mixed-media documents with photography, freehand draw-

ing, watercolor painting and historical imagery.

And the results are often suitable for framing themselves—in fact, Pearson often presents a drawing or a photograph as a gift to a special client, once the project is complete.

Some of Pearson’s large-scale abstract photography hangs in clients’ homes, too, including one in a recently completed modern penthouse apartment on Fifth Avenue.

“We regularly paint our initial design presentations in watercolors,” she adds. “We find pleasure and delight both in creating the artwork for our clients, and seeing their reaction and excitement firsthand.”

Recently completed projects by Anik Pearson Architects include city and country houses in New York and Utah, a historic church renovation in Manhattan, and the design of a new collection of forged metal home accessories. The architectural

Photos: Peter Olson, Courtesy Anik Pearson Architect

“To convey an idea through colors, impressions and ideas can be far more effective than that single, ideal snapshot of a perfect architectural experience promised in computer renderings.”

Anik Pearson Architect has honed a new approach to presenting design ideas by mixing timeless art techniques with new technology.

works are marked by a high degree of craft, studied detail and longterm sustainability. In her illustrated documents, one can see the materials, textures and finish palettes that help engage her sophisticated and often expectant clientele.

The artistic process helps clients better understand how their new homes or remodeled apartments will look, says the awardwinning architect Pearson.

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