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perspective

Applying Change Management to Our Home Towns The late Zaha Hadid, it was said, used to dream

ment system. To fund that new roof for the mall,

her buildings. I, too, in a pre-dawn, semi-dream

maybe cities can think about implementing TIF

state, experienced an architectural revelation, but it

districts, as a means to create funding mechanisms

wasn’t about any kind of fantastic structure. Rather,

that could flow from federal infrastructure budgets.

it was quite the opposite—I was having a nightmare

Let’s go a step beyond. Why not have some

about the state of the suburban built environment.

kind of attractive architecture connected to public

In analyzing this odd stream of consciousness,

works? ZGF has figured this out with its design of

I concluded it might have had something to do with

Stanford University’s SESI facility—a hybrid, nearly

a new standalone Starbucks opening up near my

zero-energy central plant that heats, cools and

office, or a news report that Radio Shack, a longtime suburban strip mall staple, was shutting its doors. In the panacea that is my vision of the built environment, the latter’s demise was certainly not something that made me sad. Most such edifices in exurbia are less than inspiring. In fact, I’d bet that Hadid never dreamed of split concrete AutoZones

Communities need a master plan—one that re-examines infrastructure projects that might jazz up city scapes.

or Hair Cutteries in her visions of wonders. Yet,

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the latter is what populates most suburban streets along with other homogenous boxes. These struc-

powers the campus. Because the university has,

tures don’t cut the architectural mustard.

in reality, created a model for district energy, they

Some positives? Here in Chicago, I could point

want to show it off. ZGF helped them do so, not only

out Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes, but they were built

creating administrative offices, but a visitor’s cen-

nearly a century ago. Near my office is a terrific,

ter, where people can come and learn more about

Jenga-like stack of glass and steel, designed by

district energy (check out our sister publication Net

Goettsch Partners, that is the new HQ of insurer

Zero Buildings for a full feature on that project).

Zurich (this month’s Form feature). It, however, is

What about the power grid? Perhaps instead

the exception to an otherwise mundane horizon.

of 100% funding for new power lines and the ilk,

This makes me sad, especially as any candidates

maybe some infrastructure money can be diverted

for even a middling level of architecture—schools,

for community solar projects that might be part of

libraries, police stations—really aren’t, as the munic-

a city or county-wide program where stores, busi-

ipalities that would construct them simply don’t

nesses, even homes, all contribute to a power pool,

have the budgets to create non-boxes. Or do they?

while themselves becoming “leaner” in the draw

We’ve been hearing a lot lately that the new federal budget will have significant funds earmarked

they’re pulling from the overstressed grid. It sounds, to me, that communities need a mas-

for infrastructure. OK—architects design buildings,

ter plan—one that might re-examine infrastructure

not roads, bridges, electrical grids or even sewer

projects that provide the impetus to jazz up street

systems. True. At the same time, the buildings

scapes, and create dynamic nighttime downtown

they create, as well as the grounds around them,

spectacles that might pump up retail sales.

unquestionably impact the former. In seeking new

This is a subset of the whole “change manage-

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work in this hostile, unfolding economic climate,

ment” movement—a sea change that may require

architectural firms with clever business develop-

exchanging loafers for deck shoes. This is very

ment people, I believe, will start making friends with

much a “We the People” issue, meaning the design

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officials—those who will be applying for state or

of resources that may be coming. If not, we’ll surely

federal funding—as to how they can better man-

see architectural offices close with the frequency of

age storm water in ways other than installing miles

Radio Shack, Sears and Kmart.

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Following the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and other credible institutions, Perkins+Will is placing products marketed as antimicrobial on its precautionary list. Visit transparency.perkinswill.com. Sloan has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), a Health Product Declaration (HPD) and a Declare label for many of its most popular commercial restroom products.

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ICFF High End Luxury Furniture Fair | NYC May 21-24 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City icff.com

CertainTeed has added six Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), bringing the total number of drywall EPDs to 12.

Krieger Specialty Products designed and produced over 500 doors for the Walt Disney Concert Hall, including 200 acoustical doors.

Sustainable Minds’ SM Performance Fact Sheet for roofing manufacturer GAF enables safe and healthy purchase decisions. Visit www.sustainableminds.com/GAF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Suspended wood ceilings from 9Wood discusses key factors that inform and influence the specification of suspended wood ceilings. Visit www.thecontinuingarchitect.com. Advanced Heating Technologies CEU from Mitsubishi Electric outlines how to apply VRF in cold climates. Visit www.thecontinuingarchitect.com. GRAFF is now offering a continuing education unit course that will of interest to your readers. The course, titled, “The Evolution of the Bathroom.” Visit graff-faucets.com.

STC 50 pairs of doors with wood molding for the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Acoustical Bullet Forced Entry Blast Radio Frequency Tornado Hurricane

Guardian Industries offers Glass Selection for Façades CEU. Visit cestrong.com. Roofinox has launched a new series of best practice seminars dedicated to the safe and correct use of stainless steel roofing and cladding. Visit www.roofinox.com. ONLINE

Designed in collaboration with a former material library director for Wilmotte & Assoc. Allegorithmic offers 200 architectural materials including high-res, ready-to-render, customizable concrete, marble, glass, brick, textiles and wood. Visit www.allegorithmic.com.

Living Future Institute Unconference May 17-19 The Westin Seattle Seattle, Wash. livingfuture unconference.org

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National Fire Protection Assn. (NFPA) Conference & Expo June 4-7 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, Mass. nfpa.org Neocon June 12-14 The Mart, Chicago neocon.com 8th Annual Statewide Energy Effi ciency Forum Local Government Commission + Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative June 13-15 Doubletree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, Calif. lgc.org

CORRECTIONS: In the April issue in the Last Detail, p. 124, the wrong image was run. This is the correct image of R&A Architecture firm’s most recent Los Angeles-area project.

Allseating’s SpecAll configurator helps customize and price each of the tool’s settings, which includes an upholstery from any manufacturer, and ensures that the product created is correct for the designer’s vision. Visit www.youtube.com. The HON Company recently announced the launch of a new, redesigned version of hon.com.

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CENTRIA has just released their Rainscreen Wall Systems brochure, showcasing the variety of exterior rainscreen cladding and the MetalWrap insulated composite backup panel system.

On p. 56 of the resilience feature in the April issue, Wasco skylights were misidentified along with the incorrect website, which is wasco.com.

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BEST PRACTICES IN LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS ›› ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS

‘LEED’-ing with Product-Specific EPDs Understanding a product’s true environmental footprint increasingly considers all impacts across all phases of the product’s life. This includes parameters such as energy consumption during manufacturing, waste during installation and maintenance impacts. Bottom-line: A product’s life cycle matters. As the importance of building product transparency takes root, interest in and use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) is growing too. In fact, there’s a shift currently underway from industry-wide to product-specific EPDs that will further change how environmentally responsible products are specified—for the better. It’s about time we reveal more about how products relate to the bigger picture of environmental impact and building wellness. But the process is complex. And the alphabet soup of acronyms (LEED, LCA, EPD) can be confusing. But making sense of it all and understanding how to translate knowledge into action is essential to securing a more sustainable future. So, designers and specifi ers, let’s break it down.

Energy and Water Use in Commercial Resilient Flooring Environment

Linoleum

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p This matrix analyzes the natural resources’ impact of energy and water via life cycle anal-

ysis (LCA) comparing three types of resilient flooring, which is based on published EPDs.

STANDARDIZATION EPD implementation is a work in progress. Life cycle thinking and action is here to stay, and expect it to pick up speed.

Giving Credit to LEED v4 In the past, self-declared recycled content and bare-bones regional declarations were enough to meet LEED credit requirements. Under LEED v4 this is no longer the case. The new system has changed its technical requirements by 40%—the biggest breadth of change since LEED was first introduced in 2000. LEED v4 takes a more holistic approach to defining green building materials with a particular focus on life cycle impact. It takes us several steps deeper into the manufacturing processes. Because LEED v4 requires architects and designers to assess the whole sustainability story, it’s already influencing the information they’re requesting from manufacturers. It’s a good thing; as a leading commercial flooring manufacturer, we welcome it. We can help support their needs by developing sustainable products that also contribute to better air quality, and making data available about each phase of the life cycle.

Rising Demand for EPDs In its attempt to more holistically assess environmental impacts across the entire life cycle of a product, LEED v4 is pioneering the use of verified life cycle analysis (LCA) data. But LCAs, which are comprehensive assessments of such eco-impacts as smog, global warming, acidification, etc., are complicated to dissect, even for the most technically, sustainably savvy experts. Thankfully, we have

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EPDs, which are the “cliff notes” version of LCAs. Look at a side-by-side comparison of one product that goes into our buildings: flooring. Drawing data from published EPDs, and using a stop light approach (red: below average; yellow: average; green: above average), the chart above compares three categories of resilient flooring—rubber, linoleum and vinyl—through the Iens of energy and water usage, two natural resource priorities. EPDs offer invaluable information, quantifying product impact from raw material supply, transport and manufacturing stages (cradle-to-gate) to endof-life (cradle-to-grave). But while comparisons using industry-wide EPDs are useful, they’re also limiting in that they only provide an average impact assessment of similar products across a particular category. Product-specific EPDs, on the other hand, are exactly that—specific to one individual product. Even LEED v4 weights the two types of EPDs differently: it requires two products with industry-wide EPDs to equal the value of one product with a product-specific EPD. Those seeking LEED v4 accreditation need a total of 20 EPDs (20 product-specific or 40 industry-wide EPDs, or combination of both).

The elevated level of transparency and credibility of product-specific EPDs will be increasingly important as life cycle thinking and product specifi cation continues to gain momentum. Though more prevalent in international building standards (such as the UK), product-specific EPDs are relatively new to the U.S. green building scene. Few manufacturers provide them; fewer still offer them across entire product portfolios.

Aligning with LEED’s New Normal The power of change is in the hands of designers and architects. Make requests. Demand more specific life cycle product data. It won’t be long then before product-specific EPDs become more than best practice—they’ll be an international standard. The new EPD credit in LEED v4 is just the latest sign that yesterday’s definition of “green products” is no longer sufficient. We’ve entered a new era of product transparency and supply chain accountability—and we should all embrace it.

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BEST PRACTICES IN DIGITAL DISPLAYS ›› VIDEO WALLS

Video Walls in Architecture Perhaps one of the most interesting and unexplored modern materials at the architect’s disposal is the video wall. Infinitely changeable and variable, the video wall transforms any surface into whatever immersive or eye catching experience one wants it to be. The range of expressive options is limitless. Corporations spend millions of dollars to try to make their lobbies stand out and create a great first impression using traditional materials. Digital displays can provide a way to make an impact every single time somebody walks into a lobby. The issue arises when the displays are added as an addition to the already existing lobby—and more often than not, the added displays aren’t in aesthetic harmony with the space.

Deploying a video wall is not as daunting as it once was, and having one has become more accessible than ever. Digital signage, specifically, are the bane of architects and designers, but given that we are living in a tech-driven world, digital displays are more and more commonplace, and it is inevitable that companies incorporate this technology, after all, a modern-looking, technologically driven environment is associated with innovation and professionalism. Another issue that arises with digital signs, is that they no longer command the same impact they did a few years back, when they first started. People are so used to having digital displays in their everyday life (i.e. smartphones, tablets, large HD flat screen TVs, etc) that they are no longer impressed by a digital display. Video walls are the next level of visual engagement. A group of digital displays working together to generate a bigger impact on audiences. Companies are using them to help promote the company’s brand and provide useful information to visitors in a variety of cases (e.g. in case of an emergency, a video wall can indicate where the meeting points are located). Public spaces, such as airports, shopping centers, museums, etc. are also using them. They very well address the issue of impact, but when it comes to being in harmony with the environment, architects and designers would no longer have a single, unaesthetically pleasing, small display, but instead will have a giant blob of displays to

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work with, which definitely makes more difficult for them. Architects and designers need to consider how to best work them into their designs (either from the beginning or as retrofits). There are solutions that make working with video walls easier, and even provide a platform for designers and architects to explore creative ideas on incorporating video walls into the environments they design. Video walls with non-conventional layouts, appropriately dubbed ‘artistic video walls’, often look more like pieces of art than arrays of screens, and will not only complement the space, but also will generate great impact. Embedding the video wall into the actual wall is a great way to create a seamless surface that doesn’t break with the aesthetics, and more importantly, using displays with ultra-narrow bezels will make for a more professional looking and more impactful video wall. Flexibility is a key aspect to consider, when choosing a video wall solution, because it will give freedom to the architect when it comes to incorporate a video wall into their designs. For example, they might want to have displays on pillars, elevators, or any other location that it isn’t a wall in itself, or perhaps they want to have a video wall with the displays spread across a room, or even be able to show multiple types of source content simultaneously across all displays, or groups of displays. It is fair to think that a solution that gives all this freedom to the designer comes at a high price tag. After all, being able to have artistic video walls, or displays in non-conventional places, as well as being able to support multiple content, and easily change how your content is showcased on your displays, are highly advanced features. A solution that uses the existing standard ethernet network, such as Userful, reduces the need for equipment on site, which makes possible having the displays in unconventional locations, like the ones mentioned above, and provide the flexibility to support video walls in different locations across a space simultaneously, as well as help reducing the need of housing space for the displays and connectors, and improve accessibility for maintenance. Also, it leverages the use of standard hardware (PC and zero clients) to power the video walls, which greatly reduces the overall cost of the solution. As technology moves forward at such great speed, it’s important to get a solution that is able to support future upgrades (i.e. going from supporting 4k content, to supporting 6k, or even 8k content), without jeopardizing your budget.

EMBEDDED VIDEO WALLS They are considered the next level of engagement. Looking more like windows, the embedded video wall is a great way to create a seamless surface that doesn’t break with the aesthetics.

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on spec By John Myers, ACH Foam

BEST PRACTICES IN BUILDING DESIGN ›› HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE

Value Beyond Building in Precast Performs Savvy builders know the true value of a building product must consider a combination of the purchase price, the installation cost and the possible long-term operational savings the product provides to the owner during its lifecycle. At Enterprise Precast Concrete of Texas, operations manager, Scott Davis is certain that a high-performance building envelope is one of the wisest investments that can be made on any commercial construction project regardless of client or purpose. “I’m confident that there is no better value for a wall system than an insulated architectural precast panel,” says Davis, who has been in the construction industry for more than 18 years and now is the operations manager at Enterprise’s Corsicana, Texas office. Davis’ confidence in insulated precast panels is shared by general manager, John Arehart, who has seen the significant evolution of architectural precast panels over a 29-year career.

Value analysis of any building system requires a holistic view of the project and the objectives the client appreciates the most. “High-quality concrete additives have really improved the performance and possibilities of architectural precast,” says Arehart, who recalls that in 1988 large panels were 10-ft. × 10-ft. while today panels can easily span 12-ft. × 50-ft. and 15-ft. × 35-ft. Arehart has seen the increased size of precast panels compel a cultural shift across the construction industry affecting virtually everything from site logistics and craning operations, to trucking access, delivery sequencing, the equipment required to move massive panels and the skilled labor that secures them in place. “Insulated precast panels didn’t exist when I started in the business and today they account for more than half of all of our production,” continues Arehart, agreeing with Davis’ assessment of architectural precast’s value in commercial construction. Between an exceptional range of finishes, materials, colors and textures, the possible combinations are limitless for designers. Among countless architecturally significant projects, Enterprise has been a part of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City where a combination of insulated and solid panels, including curved shaped pieces, were

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CONSTRUCTING KAUFFMAN The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo. features a combination of insulated and solid panels, including curved shapes pieces, that were transported to the jobsite on specially-made racks. Photo Courtesy: Enterprise Precast Concrete, John Prowell Photography

transported to the jobsite on specially-made panel racks. While at the Bloch School of Business, the use of insulated precast panels resulted in substantial cost savings over rainscreen framing systems that designers originally envisioned. Insulated precast panels are very well-regarded for their environmental benefits, which begin with being fabricated in a controlled production facility with virtually no waste. Enterprise’s insulated panels also provide a complete thermal break between the interior and exterior façade, so they are a great way for architects to meet building codes, while supporting sustainability with a high-performance building envelope that works well in any climate. During construction, large sections of exterior walls and floors are hoisted into place by cranes, allowing the building to be dried-in quickly for year-round progress on interior components. Enterprise uses a highly-specialized and proprietary wall system, called the Altus CarbonCast panel developed by a conglomerate of architectural precast producers with ownership of the technology. Founded in 2003 under a “co-opetition” model, AltusGroup companies like Enterprise engineer, manufacture, validate and market precast innovations and then compete against one another for contracts when their service areas overlap. Using carbon fiber technology, the award-winning Altus CarbonCast panel sandwiches the insulation between the architectural exterior wythe and a gray concrete interior wythe to become the only type of architectural precast panel to provide 100% composite action for structural capacity. With all of the forming, mixing, pouring and curing technology inhouse, Enterprise relies on Foam-Control Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) ridged foam insulation as the most effective core for their CarbonCast panels

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Tree Pose The annual Serpentine Pavilion commission is an international site for architectural experimentation. This year’s 300-sq.-m. pavilion is used as a community hub and café by day, and forum for learning, debate and entertainment at night. The pavilion is among the top 10 most visited architectural and design exhibitions in the world. Burkina Faso-born Francis Kéré was selected to design the Serpentine Pavilion, a temporary installation at the Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Garden, London. His Berlin-based practice has designed everything from schools to retail environments. Kéré’s installation addresses how people move through the gardens while they interact with one another. “I was interested in how my contribution to this Royal Park could not only enhance the visitors’ experience of nature, but also provoke a new way for people to connect with each other,” says Kéré. Kéré’s pavilion speaks to the ecological and social value of trees. “It is a micro cosmos that fuses cultural references from my home country of Burkina Faso with experimental construction techniques,” says Kéré of the pavilion design; he goes on to explain that in Burkina Faso, a tree is a public gathering place where life plays out, making it a fitting archetype for a pavilion design. Branches and foliage provide shelter with a feeling of openness to the community—a fundamental element of all Kéré’s architecture.

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Like a tree, the structure responds to London’s climate; four curved walls form an enclosure, yet offer four entry points. The walls themselves exhibit a transparent nature in a cellular structure formed by wooden blocks assembled into triangular modules with tiny apertures. Supported by a central steel framework, the roof canopy perches above the walls, and the void between them acts as transom window would to provide constant, natural ventilation. An oculus is open to the sky for rain collection, and becomes a functional water feature reminding occupants of the essential, life-giving element. After dark, the pavilion becomes a lantern as perforations in the structure allow light and movement to be detected by others seeking out the gathering spot.

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“In Burkina Faso, I am accustomed to being confronted with climate and natural landscape as a harsh reality. For this reason, I was interested in how my contribution could not only enhance the visitor’s experience of nature, but also provoke a new way for people to connect with each other.”

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FLYING HIGH IN THE NEST A design realized in 2014, the NEST in Schwabish Hall, Switzerland, serves as a cooperative showroom of technologies for modern, healthy living and renewable energy. The collaborative project brings together Switzerland’s material science, technology and energy R E research bodies with industry and the public sector in a living laboratory. R

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The majority of waste heat will be recycled with the intention of reducing energy consumption by 80%. not necessarily the environment. To mitigate the effects of resource-intensive well-being, NEST has re-engineered its fitness spa with respect to energy and water scarcity. The facilities are warmed with a CO2 heat pump that, with the help of solar panels on the façade, is capable of heating carbon dioxide up to 130°C. Manpower is collected from training activity on the

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fitness machines to supply the grid for the wellness system. The red spheres that can be seen through the building’s glass façade are actually ellipsoidalshaped test vehicles, which gauge, under realistic conditions, the energy efficiency of a normal sauna with shower option. Scientists will study what users don’t see: waste heat from their activities will be recycled in an effort to reduce energy consumption by 80%. “The NEST is an enormous research lab where people will live and work,” says Mark Zimmerman, innovation manager supervising the solar fitness and wellness module for Eawag aquatic research at Empa Materials Science and Technology. The NEST, a showcase of technologies already available to the market, and Klafs, a company known for its SolarSauna, Green Sauna and Green Steam products, are joint partners in the research efforts, the results of which will test and fine-tune how well they perform. Together NEST and Klafs are also working on the development of Sanarium and TurboHeat, two more spa-related wellness devices being rapidly developed, thanks to collaboration between research labs and key players in the manufacturing industry. When this module is deemed successful, it may be replaced by a new building technology. Visit klafs.com or empa.ch or Circle 278

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Born of a novel research project in 2014, the NEST in Schwabish Hall, Switzerland, a region known for its engineering ingenuity—especially when it comes to water—is a lab that bridges the gap between cutting-edge construction technology in theory and practice.

SAUNA OR ENERGY PLANT? The newest addition to the NEST living research lab is a Solar Fitness & Wellness building. It features fitness machines and wellness pods being studied for energy and water use. Kinetic energy of fitness participants and waste heat from saunas is being captured in a regenerative energy system for reuse at the building and district scale.

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Bionic Baldachin: Robotics and Architecture Inspired by nature and the flying beetle, the Elytra Filament pavilion at the University of Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany integrates the process of design, engineering and biomimicry.

The Elytra Filament pavilion was inspired by the fibrous structures on the forewings of flying beetles (elytra). The pavilion’s design and manufacture was automated with structural modeling computations and an industrial robot manufacturing the architectural components.

BIOMIMICRY The pavilion was inspired by the fibrous structures on the forewings of flying beetles.

Elytra’s canopies weigh only 9kg/m2 and each of its 40 hexagonal components takes Kuka—the industrial robot—about three hours to fabricate. Kuka was programmed to fabricate the cellular canopies and seven columns, according to the structural simulation testing determined by the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design. Kuka’s winding technology winds composite materials developed at the Univ. of Stuttgart to harnesses the strength of the carbon fibers that are reinforced as they become part of woven structural components. Each hexagonal cell is made of resin-soaked glass and carbon fibers wound onto a hexagonal frame before hardening. Its final form of densely wound fibers is independent from each column. Circle 427

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“The canopy grows in response to real-time sensing data, showcasing the profound impact of emerging technologies and related new alliances between the fields of design, engineering and natural science. Through this we seek to provide visitors with a unique experience that offers a glimpse of novel architectural and engineering possibilities that may transform our built environment in the future.” —Achim Menges, Experimental Architect

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WINGED VICTORY Kuka’s technology winds composite materials to harness the strength of carbon fibers that are reinforced as they become part of woven structures.

Project: Vitra Design Museum, Vitra Campus Location: Weil am Rhein, Germany Architect: Achim Menges Structural Engineer: Jan Knippers Climate Engineer: Thomas Auer

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Stairway to Retail Heaven On display this year at IBS, Italian-made prefab staircases from Fontanot stole the show with their craftsmanship. Smooth curves and robust construction make the staircases ideal for interior, exterior and even spiral staircase applications worldwide. LaFont Essential is a custom staircase, Techne staircases are manufactured in technopolymer, a lightweight material that enhances portability and ease of installation while guaranteeing its resilience. The Magia60 staircase in galvanized and varnished steel is suitable for exterior applications. Visit fontanotstaircases.co.uk or Circle

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God is in the Details The headline, of course, is attributed to Mies van der Rohe, whose medium was glass and steel rather than wood. But to effectively incorporate the latter into 21st century projects, strict attention to minute matters will determine if such plans hold water. by Jim Crockett, editorial director

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our connection to the sun and water, our attraction to wood as the medium to clad our living and working spaces seems to come from a deep, primordial level in our DNA. And while more modern and inexpensive materials have supplanted it over time, wood is making a major comeback, for both aesthetic and structural purposes. That said, committing to wood at a grand scale is not a decision to be taken lightly, and architects worth their salt will take steps to ensure success—this, at least, was the message of “wood scientist” Ron Anthony, from Anthony Assocs., who recently presented a course on behalf of WoodWorks on the subject of wood and moisture protection. First, the consultant says designers must understand that wood is a biological material, meaning it is inherently variable. In other words, commonly referenced industry tables and charts with values for shrinkage and the like are not 100% accurate. Shrinkage itself, he notes, is variable depending not only on the kind of wood, but the direction with which it is cut. For example, he says a piece of radial-sawn vs. plain-sawn oak will result in less shrinkage. The moisture content of wood, itself also affects shrinkage. The critical metric to be aware of is equilibrium moisture content (EMC).

Like one’s skin can feel dry or clammy, depending on where you are geographically, wood, too, reacts the same way. Therefore, Anthony says it’s a must to know the relative humidity (rH) in a given area. To establish EMC, the rule of thumb, he says, is to divide the average regional rH by five. This will determine whether wood will sweat, which could lead to swelling. The key number is 20%—anything under is good; over, not so good. Shrinkage and swelling will also vary with species, and is a function of the change of moisture in relation to rH. Wood out of balance will result in warping or checking—the latter being where wood fibers separate. To this point, Anthony says to imagine wood as bundle of straws; if they stay rigid, things are good; however, if the fibers stray from the tight bundle, warping results. This is why it is critical to protect the ends of exposed lumber, as well as beams and columns. The latter, specifically, should never be directly placed into the earth, as the wood is essentially a “straw,” and will drink up any moisture there. Size also matters, says the consultant, as larger wood members can withstand exposure to water

WOOD ALTERNATIVES u GLULAM: Glued laminated timber is a highly innovative construction material. Pound for pound, glulam is stronger than steel and has greater strength. u CLT: Cross-laminated timber u OSB: Oriented strand board, also known as flakeboard, sterling board and aspenite in the UK, is a type of engineered lumber similar to particle board.

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20% The critical percentage to be aware of—under which will result in wood that will sweat, which could lead to swelling.

for relatively short periods with little to no effects. OSB, for example, can probably be exposed for a good month before issues will arise, but generally the drier the wood, the stronger—this is why it is critical to incorporate water barriers on envelopes. The good news is that many engineered wood products, including Glulam and CLT, have been

PREVENTIVE METHODS: FLASHING A molded kick-out flashing device efficiently diverts water into the gutter and prevents water intrusion at the roof/wall intersection.

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FROM INDUSTRIAL TO NATURAL Part of a new park development, the goal of this project was to help transform a previously industrial site into a nature-based environment where Iowa City residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, fishing and hiking. The use of wood was instrumental in creating a sheltering and rejuvenating environment. The glulam structure and dimension lumber roof deck create a strong, secure shelter from which to observe the lake and birds. Wood was also used for its durability and aesthetics.

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The interior of the boat storage and rental area is clad in cedar plywood siding for its durability properties and resistance to humidity and moisture, while doors at each end are clad in cedar tongue and groove siding. This 1210-sq.ft. project was completed in 2011 for a construction cost of $300,550.

Let common sense prevail: Don’t put mulch right up next to a structure— that’s an invitation for termites.

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Don’t locate drainage and down spouts where their discharge will pool around posts or columns.

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specifically developed to combat the shrinkage and similar issues. Chemically treating lumber can also help prevent issues related to moisture. But common sense should prevail too: don’t place wood in places where it’s going to get wet. For example, in interior spaces, don’t have a wood floor next to a dishwasher, as heat + moisture = warping. Durability is another factor to consider. Certain woods simply are tougher than others, and again, engineered products have been designed to enhance desirable characteristics. For example, Anthony says Huber’s Zip System incorporates a built-in moisture barrier to its OSB, thus reducing how much excess moisture the OSB will absorb. Technically, he says the company’s treatment eliminates hydroxyls, or bonding points, on the wood’s surface. “It’s a premium, cost wise, but ask yourself if you’d pay that to avoid a call back.” Decay is another issue to consider. For it to occur, wood again, has to have a moisture content of 20% or greater. The key, says Anthony, is preventing wood from getting wet in the first place. In most cases of rot, Anthony says it typically involves unprotected elements—raptor tails on a lodge sticking out beyond the eaves or spots where gutters and water channeling measures fail, and water

p Wood cuts matter: Radial-sawn vs. plain-sawn oak will result in less shrinkage

The Science and Administration Center serves as the public entrance for tours of five separate process-oriented facilities, as well as a walkthrough tour of the site’s interactive demonstration wetlands. Wood offers a harmonizing counterpoint to the site’s industrial buildings. Western red cedar was used for the exterior “rainscreen” assembly and entry portal, and as an interior finish on walls, ceilings and soffits. As a natural, renewable resource, it was also the perfect backdrop for visitors learning about the importance of water conservation and resource recycling.

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Climate Index Less than 35 35 to 70 More than 70

Geographical region also impacts wood’s ability to endure. The moisture content of each wood species also plays a role in how wood will perform.

Western red cedar was used for the exterior rainscreen.

Project: Advanced Water Purification Facility Science and Administration Center Location: Oxnard, Calif. Architect: Mainstreet Architects + Planners Engineer: Ch2m Hill WoodWorks Award Category: Regional Excellence Photos: Michael E. Cabezas

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collects. “If cladding is done right, the OSB will be pristine,” he says. A key strategy in allowing wood to thrive and survive, according to Anthony, is to also make sure spaces can breathe. He showed a slide of an allwood, 900-year-old church in Prague that looked brand new. Also, like the dishwater example, he says common sense must prevail: putting mulch right up next to a structure is an invitation for termites; be aware of where sprinklers are aimed; don’t locate drainage and down spouts where discharge will pool around posts or columns; joists also need to be off the ground. While this sounds difficult, it can be done. Anthony pointed to the Harvard Art Museum in Cambridge, which features an all-wood façade

MODERN MATERIAL This addition to a library built in the 1980s is a hybrid of new and old materials, with wood used as both structure and a unifying design element. The facility is primarily post-and-beam, consisting of glulam beams and a structural wood deck. Wood as a major form giver was important as the means of connecting this building to its community, which asked for a more visible library—one with light and views of landscapes. Soaring beams, reaching toward the street, flying lightly above the glass curtainwall, help to achieve that goal.

“Moisture management is something that’s not really explored to the level it should be. And sometimes there’s no quick fix, so concentrate on the details.” designed by Renzo Piano. “The client didn’t want

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Librarians also asked for open, flexible space, since libraries need to evolve. Long, column-free spans of glulam beams answer that request with texture and pattern. This LEED Gold-certified project was completed in 2014 for a construction cost of $8 million.

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any problems and required sign-off for no decay, no checking or splitting; it had to last 100 years— and they didn’t want to have to do anything to maintain it,” said Anthony. “We did it.” How? Details, particularly regarding wood selection. For example, he had the contractor acquire the wood two years prior to the project’s construction. Why? Most shrinking, he says, will happen within that period. Anthony was also careful about the species, selecting Alaska Natural Cedar, for one, because it had a good EMC. For architects concerned about material composition, and not wishing to go a chemical treatment route, he suggests simple solutions. “People, generally want a quick fix, thus the chemical treatments. But it’s not always necessary, and you can find alternatives. Unfortunately, Anthony adds there’s not always a known remedy. “People want a technological answer, but what they really need to do is concentrate on details.” Colin Shane, an engineer and buildings forensics consultant with the San Francisco office of RDH Building Science, Anthony’s WoodWorks workshop co-presenter, couldn’t agree more. “Water penetration is huge. It keeps a lot of lawyers in business,” says Shane. This was one of a number of notable pronouncements made by the consultant, who added roofs are another critical facet that must be factored into the mix. “Roofs are often ignored in design. The reality is that durability is sacrificed in order to be ‘light and tight,’” says the consultant. “But for the most part, ‘warm means dry’ so if you keep spaces warmer, they’ll be dry.” If anyone should know, it’s Shane, who too often is called into court as an expert witness to testify about failed building systems. For architects, paying

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attention to design details is a matter of “paying me now, or paying me later,” said Shane borrowing from the old Fram oil filter commercial. He delivered a number of strategies to pursue, one of which involves the right roof membrane. For example, he says many “green” buildings have been quick to adopt white roofs for their solar deflection properties. However, solar deflection can result in condensation with resulting water damage if the roof is not designed correctly. That said, traditional black membranes are also fraught with issues, most notably fragility, as uncovered roofs are subject to damage, not only from constant UV exposure, but also from physical damage from being walked upon. A simple compromise, he suggests, is to use a white or light-colored ballast. Better yet, install what Shane calls the “perfect roof.” Nothing new, the perfect roof consists of ballast or pavers over a layer of rigid extruded poly insulation over the membrane. Under the membrane, is the big difference, where an area must be allotted for ventilation and drainage. “The overlapping of materials is key to meeting continuous insulation—and order does matter,” says Shane. The membrane, of course, is the water barrier in

The air barrier, which can be as simple as plywood, prevents leakage between joints. A critical detail is taping the joints. In vented roofs, where the insulation is inboard of the insulation, craft paper can be used as the vapor barrier, and drywall as the air barrier. But again, it’s critical to stop gaps. “You don’t want air to get to a cold spot in an assembly as it can cause condensation,” says Shane. In the traditional attic space, effective ventilation addresses condensation concerns, but it has to be done correctly. Too often, vents are blocked, or located in poor places, often leading to water damage. He prefers ridge vents to “mushrooms.” Venting, however, is not a cure all, especially in cold climates. In the heart of winter, on clear nights, roofs can actually get colder than ambient air because of their direct exposure to the cold of space. “If you’ve got dew on your car, there’s a good chance you have moisture in the attic.” In the case of the car, heat from the vehicle escapes and the car itself is colder than the air, causing air to condense on the roof. A building’s roof can be the same. The best way to address this, he says, is to layer up. “Put in an air barrier and outward insulation on your buildings, and sleep easy.”

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Project: Mercer Court Architect: Mahlum Architects, Seattle Structural Engineer: Coughlin Porter Lundeen, Seattle

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FINE DINING Bolton Commons at the University of Georgia features a large overhanging roof. By sheltering the wood underneath, the roof deflects precipitation and helps to ensure long-term durability. In this 50,555-sq.-ft. dining area, Douglas-fir structural roof decking responds to the client’s desire for natural materials that evoke feelings of warmth and comfort, have visually appealing textures and patterns, and resonate with students and staff. To complete the desired aesthetic, the team chose a variety of wood finish materials, including maple treads for the stairs, wood wall columns and beam covers, and oak furnishings.

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“The description of the ideal client of the future is someone who takes moral responsibility for the next generation of humanity,” says German architect, Werner Sobek. It’s not Starchitecture, but in our book, owners of ZNEs are A&D pioneers. In this feature, AP profiles a few owners test piloting Living Buildings.

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Firm Foundations By Megan Mazzocco, senior editor

If one wants to design something remarkable, a remarkable client is required. The following is a look at three: Bullitt Foundation in Seattle, J. Craig Venter Institute in San Diego and Pittsburgh Park Conservancy. Unlike developers or corporate clients, the visionaries leading these institutions accepted risks

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to express their organizations’ core values— most notably in the form of facilities that met a net zero or living building legacy. Their stories share similarities and unique outcomes. Each, in this process, discovered building system synergies that had never been designed before, and means to finance such work that

hadn’t been imagined possible. Take Denis Hayes, president and CEO of the Bullitt Foundation, from square one he recalls being scoffed at by a prominent developer when he expressed interest in constructing a net-zero building in Seattle. But this only reinforced the foundation’s resolve.

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Solar in Seattle Hayes has wanted to see a building like the Bullitt Center since Reagan tore the solar panels off the White House. A veteran of the Carter administration’s Solar Research Institute in Colorado, Hayes wasn’t deterred by the developer who sounded as if he was “reading from the Bible,” as he pooh-poohed the prospects of a successful solar project in Seattle, a city known for rainy, cloudy days. Solar became only one of many audacious elements in this firstof-its kind commercial venture when the Bullitt Foundation—an organization with six fulltime employees—hired Hayes, and set out to build an environmentally sustainable, economically viable, six-story office building. The foundation was originally created to subsidize a radio signal to the broadcasting area of the radio station owned by the family. Now, its mission is to accelerate the pace of change, which lives on in the Bullitt Center’s radical commercial real estate venture. “We were fundamentally changing everything,” says Hayes. “It was a formidable challenge, but the foundation backed the plan and one of the project’s grantees was the International Living Future Institute.” The design team operated “under the theory of no surprises,” says Hayes, who advises gathering a team of intelligent, passionate

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professionals with the ability to execute. The architectural team, Miller Hull, was led by AIA Seattle Young Architect 2013, Brian Court; the construction team, Schuchart Construction, was led by Casey Schuchart. Both were determined to find synergies in building systems and execute them flawlessly, such that every piece of the design was a lynch pin.“The design is organic, so you couldn’t value engineer anything out because the whole thing would collapse,” says Hayes. It forced the team to keep the integrated design in tact, but its success relied heavily on reliability and dedication of all involved. Keeping everyone on the same page was critical to the success of the project. In an effort to keep the vision and the message strong in the minds of those working on the project, Hayes hosted pizza parties for every member of the building team. Surrounded by inspirational photos of the Golden Gate Bridge’s construction crews, the team discussed the magnitude of the foundation’s Living Building goal to be on par with the Golden Gate endeavor—both had never been built before, and required the utmost precision. The team rallied around their mission; in fact, while waiting for an opening in traffic, Hayes says a construction flagger on Pike Street downtown,

engaged a visiting architect to the site, explaining net zero and how they were going to harvest rainwater. “It spread through the whole team,” says Hayes. Tenants of the netzero center pay for the electricity each month; however, if they meet their energy goals, the foundation grants them a full rebate from the sale of solar power to the local utility, Seattle City Light. This model may move to several other buildings in Seattle, says Hayes. And for energy companies selling and buying power: Seattle Power and Light has recently shared its successful business model with power utilities in Oregon, California and Washington. Built to last the next 250 years, the Bullitt Center will demonstrate an economically viable, environmentally responsible commercial enterprise for years to come. The tenants are self-selecting, says Hayes, “They’re coming to use the stairs, no parking lot and composting toilets—and it helps tenants continue to attract the workforce they want.” One of the only things people have to get used to is the foaming toilets; otherwise, the building is built with typical human behavior in mind, says Hayes, so what people would naturally do is good for the building, which will further support the building’s mission into the future.

Mrs. Bullitt’s original mission was to preserve intellectual capital in the region, and now the net-zero, living building bearing the family’s name is doing the same. If these are the Dark Ages of environmentalism, says Hayes, the Emerald Corridor is like a monastery preserving sound building knowledge and the Bullitt Center is the beacon broadcasting its signal. On top of that, says Hayes, “What we do here makes so much economic sense, it will be a driver for other people building a building.”

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Name: Dorothy S. Bullitt Occupation: Owner, King Broadcasting Co. Born: Feb. 5, 1892, Seattle Death: June 27, 1989, Seattle

Founder’s Story Dorothy S. Bullitt was a prominent Seattle businesswoman and philanthropist who founded KING Broadcasting Co. the first television channel in Seattle and won an affiliation with NBC.

Foundation Mission The Bullitt Foundation was founded in 1952 mission to safeguard the natural environment by promoting responsible human activities and sustainable communities in the Pacific Northwest by grants to nonprofit organizations.

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Name: Denis Hayes Occupation: President and CEO, Bullitt Center

Mission In 1992, the foundation hired internationally recognized conservationist Denis Hayes as president. Soon after, it began to broaden its board beyond family members and decided to devote the foundation’s wealth exclusively to protecting and restoring the environment of the Pacific Northwest.

Hayes wasn’t deterred by the developer as he pooh-poohed the prospects of a successful solar project in Seattle, a city known for its cloudy days.

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Project: The Bullitt Foundation Location: Seattle, Wash. Completed: 2013 Size: 50,000 sq. ft. Architect: Miller Hull Partnership Construction: Schuchart Construction

Building Mission According to Denis Hayes, there was a certain drive to prove a concept; the building uses off-the-shelf products. “The Bullitt Foundation is working to promote policies that value the ecological benefits delivered by highperformance building.”

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OPERABLE WINDOWS Tenants take an active role in their personal comfort by using operable windows. The windows provide natural light to support Circadian health while exterior blinds prevent glare and provide visual comfort.

HEAVY TIMBER STRUCTURE FSC-Certified lumber is supported by steel a steel core with cross-tension members. The use of timber reduces the carbon footprint of the building and also increases the beauty of the interiors. The wood used in the Bullitt Center sequesters 545 metric tons of carbon.

BIKE PARKING The Bullitt Center has a bike-only parking garage. The unique building is 100% occupied and attracts what Hayes calls self-selecting tenants. “You’re here to use the stairs, no parking lot, composting toilets—it is not Goldman Sachs.”

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If these are the Dark Ages of environmentalism, the Emerald Corridor is like a monastery preserving building knowledge and the Bullitt Center is the beacon broadcasting its signal.

WINDOWS FRAME ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Specs called for Schüco International windows—unavailable in the region. To solve the local sourcing challenge, local window manufacturer Goldfinch Bros. licensed Schüco technology and the company became the local fabricator for the Bullitt Center and has since fulfilled additional orders for Schüco windows within the Cascadia region.

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Pittsburgh Comes Full Circle The Frick Environmental Center joins the nearby Phipps Conservatory as one of greenest buildings in the country. They represent the city of Pittsburgh’s new identity as an hub of eco-innovation—an identity that has come full circle from its legacy 100 years ago when steel industry innovator, Henry Clay Frick, willed the tract of land on which the Frick Environmental Center stands to the city of Pittsburgh with the stipulation it would remain an environmental sanctuary and teaching ground for residents. “Of the people by the people,” says Scott Roller, Senior Manager, Communications and Creative at the Frick Environmental Center.

work was finished and the other half of the really hard work was just getting started.”

“We definitely understood there would be less expensive ways to build an effective and beautiful environmental center that the community would look at and be proud of,” says Roller, “but our decision to do such a building that would cost more up front would go far beyond any other singular building would.”

ners for construction site fences, door hanging campaigns and weekly dispatches to update news outlets linked to local government and neighborhood websites. The project broke ground with the community fully-engaged, and immediately embraced it, then the inquiries started, recalls Roller. “After they saw the design, people wanted to get married in the building.”

Cultivating a Relationship Roller joined the organization after completion of design development and the experience of working through the construction phase left a powerful impression. “I came on board when half of the really hard

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The cultivation of public ownership was critical to the momentum of the 1000-client project and the Pittsburgh Parks conservancy reaped what they sowed in the form of a comprehensive communications plan that involved the community online, on foot, face-toface and in the halls of government throughout the entire process. “On the communications end, have a complete plan in place,” stresses

other words, they are trying to establish a baseline energy usage. The organization meets regularly and discusses blips on the energy radar. “Remarkably, we can pinpoint it to a certain day and time and what was happening,” says Roller. In that way, the building has actually taken on an energetic persona; when the organization discusses plans, it checks in with staff to see if it’s okay with them. “Here, we also check in with the building to see how will it be affected,” says Roller. “It’s been fun in a way—I mean, living

says it’s an opportunity for a conversation with visitors about water regulations and the difference between potable and nonpotable water.

Roller, who oversaw press releases, ban-

building indeed—it’s like a part of our team.”

to one with an Eco Innovation District that

The Frick Environmental Center hopes it serves as a demonstration to visitors, who may imitate the building’s on-site water recollection or other details on small scale, or in a larger home or office project, says Roller. The Frick is a reflection of Pittsburgh’s transformation from a smoky industrial city

The building has taken on an energetic persona: when the staff discusses plans, they check in with the building to see how it will be affected.

Building Character The Frick Environmental Center team is in process of commissioning its own harmonious marriage of the Frick and the people who inhabit it on a daily basis. In

The building is also settling into itself physically, describes Roller, it is showing character as fresh wood weathers into the gray patina of the surrounding forest.

Tapped Out The team planned a water independent project, with its own purification plant on site, but the municipality with jurisdiction over water still required the building to be tied into the water supply. The construction timeline prohibited the backand-forth required to alter municipal codes and pioneer new language regarding the building’s water supply. Instead of viewing it as a shortcoming, Roller

is breathing new life into the city. Good jobs and schools attract people to the city, says Roller, and he hopes Pittsburgh’s dedication to cherished parks and green spaces make them stay.

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Name: Henry Clay Frick Occupation: Steel Industry Tycoon Born: Dec. 19, 1849 West Overton, Pa. Death: Dec. 2, 1919 New York City

Founder’s Story Steel industry innovator, Henry Clay Frick, made his fortune mining coal and selling coke, a substance used in the energy-intensive manufacture of steel. He bestowed a fortune in fine art (The Frick Collection) to New Yorkers and gifted Pittsburgh with Frick Park, a place dedicated to environmental education.

Frick Park and Trust Henry Clay Frick left 150 acres of undeveloped land to the city of Pittsburgh for use as a public park, together with a $2 million trust fund to assist with the maintenance of the park. Frick Park opened in 1927. Between 1919 and 1942, money from the trust was used to enlarge the park, increasing its size to almost 600 acres. The tract of land was left with the stipulation it would remain an environmental sanctuary and teaching ground.

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Name: Scott Roller Occupation: Senior Manager, Communications and Creative, Pittsburgh Park Conservancy

Mission In 2002, Frick Park’s environmental center was devastated by fire; the community rallied to fund the new facility, now the Greenest Municipal Building in the country that’s always open “for the people of the people.”

“We understood less expensive ways, but our decision to do a [Living] building would go far beyond any other singular building would.”

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FRICK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Project: Frick Environmental Center Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Completed: Sept. 2016 Size: 16,000 sq. ft. Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Construction: PJ Dick

Building Mission The Frick Environmental Center is the first and only municipal Living Building that is free and open to the public. It demonstrates to visitors of all ages of how principles found in natural systems may be used in a building that sustains its energy and water needs.

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ART FALL The project filters and treats wastewater before releasing it on site. This watershed is actually a sculpture dubbed Falls Ravine by Stacy Levy.

FRAMED Floor-to-ceiling wood windows add perfectly to sustainably harvested black locust faรงade. The windows bring in natural light and forested views.

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SOLAR PANELS A solar canopy over the parking lot provides all the electricity needed for the buildings operations. They also act as a catchment for rainwater collection.

RIGHT ANGLE Precipitation is collected from the solar canopy into a 5000-gallon cistern; it is used for non-potable functions like irrigation and toilet flushing.

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The Scientific [Building] Method The J. Craig Venter Institute was a sustainable building experiment in many senses; it built a west-coast branch of the institute on the campus of the University of California, San Diego in La Jolla as an independent research institute that would foster collaboration with the university and the greater scientific community in the region. Starting with clear understanding of the science of climate change and energy concerns, Venter naturally formed his notion of a sustainable build-

energy do you want to generate?’ When Venter replied, ‘Well, all of it’ there was complete silence in the room, followed by tremendous enthusiasm,” recalls Friedman. “Why would you aspire to anything else other than [net] zero?” became the project team’s mantra.

Warming Up to GMOs An organization with scientific values applied to sustainable building and construction went hand-in-hand with most LEED Platinum requirements—some were relevant, but oth-

freezer units to heat the building.

With guidance from the campus architect, the institute created a design team selection process that ended with design and engineering expertise of ZGF and Integral Group. “In early conversations, they asked ‘how much of your own

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ers—like use of FSCwood, which bars GMO trees—were contrary to the institute. “We agree with responsibly harvested wood,” says Friedman, but the institute practices genetic engineering of algae for biofuels, so in that regard, it would have liked to set its priorities. Proceeding with the building experiment, they moved forward melding the context of science and making it work with respect for energy and the environment. The scientific process is reflected by the building’s mechanical system, which loops in waste heat from negative80-degree-Celsius

Name: J. Craig Venter, Ph.D. Occupation: Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Born: Oct. 14, 1946

Open Source Knowledge Capturing waste energy to counteract the building’s main source of energy consumption was triumphant, but the institute is still working towards its net-zero aspirations, “We’re the first lab project to really give it a go,” says Friedman. And they’re not putting down their pencils, either. Venter’s science mantra: “‘Don’t talk yourself out of an experiment’ should be applied to architecture,

“In early conversations, they asked ‘how much of your own energy do you want to generate?’ When Venter replied, ‘Well, all of it,’ there was complete silence in the room, followed by tremendous enthusiasm,” recalls Friedman. ing that embodied the institute’s scientific values. “Just because you’re a research institution, you don’t get a pass on environmental sustainability,” says Robert M. Friedman, Vice President for Policy and University Relations at the J. Craig Venter Institute. “If you believe it, you do it, and that’s what really drove the project.”

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too,” says Friedman. “When science does experiments—whether they succeed or fail— all of science learns, and that’s what the architecture and engineering community should do, or they’ll have no choice but to build the same building over and over again.”

Founder’s Story J. Craig Venter is a biotechnologist, biochemist, geneticist and businessman. He is best known for sequencing the second human genome and has been awarded the National Medal of Science for Biological Sciences.

Institute Mission The J. Craig Venter Institute studies genomics and the societal implications of it. Research includes medicine, environmental genomic analysis, clean energy, synthetic biology, and ethics, law, and economics. It is committed to science education and literacy.

“Don’t talk yourself out of an experiment.”

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Name: Robert M. Friedman Occupation: Vice President Policy and University Relations

Ongoing Experiment The Venter Institute is not net zero yet, “but we are the first research institution to really give it a go,” says Friedman. “Culturally, it was not hard to accept that this is an experiment. The scientific method gives you the flexibility of trial and error.”

“It was our own concept of environmental sustainability driven by climate change and energy concerns.”

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Project: J. Craig Venter Institute Location: La Jolla, Calif. Completed: 2014 Size: 45,000 sq. ft. Architect: ZGF (Zimmer Gunsul Frasca) MEP Engineer: Integral Group/Peter Rumsey

Building Mission The project’s mission is to create a highly collaborative research building for the 21st century, and a place for collaboration and breakthrough research in a high-performance facility that would inspire the design of laboratory buildings of the future.

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“The Institute’s unique design melds the environmental philosophies of our genomics research with the sustainability goals that, I believe, must be part of all of our lives. We had several things in mind with the design of the building, and one is that in biology form and function go together.”

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—J. Craig Venter

OPERABLE WINDOWS The mission was to create a highly collaborative research building that would inspire the design of labs in the future.

SOLAR PANELS Photovoltaic panels help power the building and contribute to net-zero energy use.

DAYLIGHTING Photovoltaics not only generate power, but also provide a shade structure to reduce direct sun and glare into labs and offices.

“Why would you aspire to anything else other than [net] zero?” became the project team’s mantra.

J. CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE, LA JOLLA, CALIF. Designed to achieve LEED-Platinum certification, JCVI is the first net-zero energy biological laboratory in the world. The exterior wall of the office wing provides sun and glare protection, optimizing the ability for daylight harvesting. The operable windows provide opportunity for natural ventilation and views. The project uses a modest palette of materials: high-performance glazing, Spanish cedar wood, and high-strength concrete. Each was considered for its contribution to the enhancement of the building’s performance, resulting in a building that is both functional and artful in its simplicity.

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Don’t build walls, illuminate them. minate them. Lighting designer JP Bedell, who cohosts the Lightcast podcast with me, shared some luminous surfaces he’d been sketching that I hope revelers at Lightfair will experience. Illuminated surfaces, however, are not limited to interiors, as exteriors make LED-friendly surfaces, inviting civic life after dark. But back to the subject of my now movable walls: multi-functional, portable partitions still offer acoustical privacy and personal space while maintaining the look of a more open space. In fact, I have to say partitions have become one of my favorite product categories. Seriously, the shift toward luminous surfaces, partitions, and transparency in building design, in general, indicates the literal elevation of the values of equity, inclusivity and democratization of design—a topic I have touched on in this column previously. This idea saturates this issue: In Function, (p. 72) it’s expressed in the form of an affordable housing development that strived for a healthy materials revolution. In our client profile feature, (p. 38), it manifests itself in the desire of building operators to live out net zero and living building principles on both the organizational and building scale. Finally, Last Detail’s award-winning firm Siegel & Strain, is recognized by AIA|SF for enhancing local communities through its participatory design model—a heartening expression of resilience—one the most recent additions to AIA’s priority foci.

PICTURE THIS Clarus Glassboards’ Projectable Glassboard Projection Glass is a projector friendly surface that reduces glare for viewing clarity. Providing a high-end alternative to the whiteboard and projection screen, the Projection Glass can be used to capture ideas during presentations in conference rooms, classrooms and workspaces. Circle 423

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ILLUMINATING RETAIL Cooledgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luminous surfaces showcased at Euroshop last month seamlessly integrates into the built environment, allowing ceilings, walls, and displays to be the source of store illumination. Delivering immersive illumination through surfaces tailors store interiors and optimally highlights merchandise even in limited space. Circle 422 CEILINGS: CEILINGS: CEILINGS: CEILINGS: WALLS: WALLS: WALLS: WALLS:

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NEW RAVENNA Legend Collection www.newravenna.com

ELDORADO STONE Vintage Ranch www.eldoradostone.com

Reclaimed barn wood is composed of handselected boards culled for their celebrated patina and timeless beauty.

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Drawing on patterns of ancient textiles, designers Sara Baldwin and Paul Schatz developed the Legend collection of seven mosaic tile patterns. The individual tiles are made of natural stone that’s been tumbled, polished and hand-chopped. The mosaics, including the Rimini pattern, shown here, are suitable for walls and floors, both indoors and out. Circle 421

Porcelain manufacturers have tapped into a craze for wood-style floor tiles, and now the trend is literally climbing the walls, with the Vintage Ranch wood-plank manufactured-stone profile. Available in four color finishes (“Doverwood” is shown here), the panelized product combines planks of varying height and depth to mimic the look of an old barn’s siding. Circle 420

A softer look for hard surfaces can be achieved through mosaic tile designs with intricate patterns, or wood look stone veneers that add warmth to a space while enduring the elements and wet environments.

TECH LIGHTING Akimbo www.techlighting.com

BRANCHING OUT NU-WOOD PVC Column Wraps www.nu-wood.com

THAT’S A WRAP Shipped to a jobsite in any of 1500 available SherwinWilliams paint colors, these PVC Column Wraps are designed to wrap around structural posts, adding classical style to what otherwise might be exposed pressure-treated lumber. Lock-mitered corners assure a clean connection. Specifiers can choose from a range of profiles. Circle 419

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The spare lines of the Akimbo linear suspension luminaire were inspired by the geometry of the leafless branches of a tree in winter. The decidedly modern outline is complemented by lamping that draws on classic Edison-style bulbs. Fixtures can be ordered in 36-in. and 48-in. lengths, and in black and antique bronze finishes. Circle 418

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Folded and perforated metals, raised geometric mosaic tiles and dark metal finishes in reveal hardware and lighting design evoke a combination of the Wabi-sabi aesthetic with overtones of industrial design.

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NEGATIVE SPACE Interstyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aperture puts a contemporary spin on classic mosaic. Its 1-in. Ă&#x2014; 1-in. layered squares contain circles as positive or reverse images. Icestix highlights a blend of opals and metallics to make iridescent icicles perfect for any season. Both create a unique minimalist aesthetic. Circle 417

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CORBETT LIGHTING Theory www.corbettlighting.com

The ID+ 3.5-in. Adjustable Accent fixture can rotate a full 360-degrees and offers 0- to 35-degree vertical tilt, which—combined with four field-changeable beam-spread optics— makes it a versatile addition to any lighting plan. It’s also adaptable to both grid and drywall ceilings, and its housing can accommodate a range of round and square trims, as well as trimless reflectors. Circle 416

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VERSA WALLCOVERING VersaGuard versawallcovering.com

LEDs have created a pivotal moment in design. As light sources merge with architecture, it expands opportunities for expressiveness in interiors with statement pieces like this chandelier.

An ode to mid-century Italian design, Theory exudes prominence through layered shape.

A BOLD NEW THEORY Alternating clear glass and hand-finished gold-leaf iron rods cast new light on the idea of a classic sconce with Theory—coordinating pendant and semi-flush versions also are available. All fixtures in the family feature calibrated LED lighting that provides both uplighting and downlighting. Circle 413

TECTURA DESIGNS Stone River tecturadesigns.com

The Stone River series is available in seven standard colors, and the custom four-color blending offers endless possibilities for one-of-a-kind gradients.

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Versa Wallcovering’s VersaGuard performs in hightraffic corridors and public spaces, shielding walls from wear and the impact of rolling traffic such as desk chairs, carts and gurneys. The wall protection is highly resistant to soiling and tough stains. When cleaning is needed, stringent agents such as bleach or rubbing alcohol can be used. VersaGuard includes 30% recycled content and is NSF 342 certified. Circle 415

Tectura Designs has added an unparalleled four-color blending process to its portfolio of concrete rooftop, on-grade and architectural pavers. The Stone River series is the first Tectura Designs line to feature this four-color blending, offering six standard color blends as a demonstration of the new capability, which allows architects and designers even greater flexibility to create one-of-a-kind projects. Circle 414

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Work that room Put every square inch of floorspace to use, with WoodFold Accordion Doors. Subdivide a too-large space for multiple functions, or reduce noise from area to area in schools, daycares, churches, and group homes. ADA compatible, WoodFold Accordion Doors feature ease-of-use, custom materials and finishes, and durable hardware options like locks and curvable tracks.

IN CONTROL With adjustable speed control and object detection, Nice Group’s ERA Inn intelligent blind control system is easily adjustable based upon the room’s environmental conditions and personal tastes. Compatible with a wide range of control systems, the system features touchless activation devices for remote management. Circle 412

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THG-PARIS Soho www.thgstyle.com

STRIKING AND ELEGANT With its ice cube-shaped handles and slim profile with a rose gold finish, THG-Paris’ Soho is a striking contemporary design. The glass handle assembly is meticulously crafted to hide the hardware and valve stems, and the beveled-edge handles capture the light without distortion. Circle 411

Roll with it Top-mounted roll-ups define public and private areas, secure customer windows or service areas at closing time, and divide rooms with the classic style of a rolltop desk. Choose from a variety of latches and locks and let it roll with manual, motorized, or crank operation. WoodFold Roll-Up Doors provide sophistication and smooth, problem-free performance, tailored to your needs. For more ideas, go to www.dividespace.com

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Engineered for superior illumination and aesthetics, custom light guides transform Iridium into a very functional fixture.

3FORM Concrete Profi le Tiles www.3form.com

LIGHTER THAN CONCRETE WALL TILE Using a classic architectural material in a new specification as a decorative wall feature, 3form’s Concrete Profile Tiles offer a glass-reinforced concrete solution that is lighter than traditional concrete. The cost-friendly and easy-to-install tiles are available in five patterns—verve, glide, subway, quarry and swoon—and five neutral colors: slate, cement, red clay, sand and limestone. Circle 410

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Mid-Century modern and industrial have merged, forming the Industrial Chic aesthetic clearly trending on this page. Crafted concrete surfaces, maker tables and a stunning yet scientific pendant with a flat paint backdrop completes the look.

The futuristic Iridium pendant incorporates proprietary light guides to evenly project illumination while also outlining its individual rainbow-shaped segments. Available in etched gold and polished chrome finishes, the wet-listed fixture includes a length-adjustable stem kit, with the ability to combine additional stems for a total allowable stem length of 11.5 ft. Circle 408

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As the Maker Movement expands, Falcon introduces a line of maker tables that fit seamlessly into offices, libraries, community centers—any space requiring durable, flexible tables that support employees, students or budding artists. An option of colorful flair adds pop to the Maker Table’s industrial aesthetic. Circle 409

Benjamin Moore CENTURY is the industry’s first ever Soft Touch Matte finish in a curated collection of 75 brand new colors. The formulation is intricately balanced and only made in small, pre-mixed and sealed batches that ensure the truest color experience in every can. Circle 407

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FORMS+SURFACES ViviSpectra Elements forms-surfaces.com

BLACKJACK LIGHTING Iridium blackjacklighting.com

GLASS ACT Forms+Surfaces has added six new colors to its ViviSpectra Elements architectural glass line. The glass reinterprets wood, stone, botanicals and familiar aspects of other natural themes, bringing the abstract beauty of nature into glass surfaces or partitions. Circle 406

HASTINGS TILE & BATH Origami hastingstilebath.com

ORIGAMI OPULENCE Hastingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Origami soaking tub, presenting a striking origami appearance, is designed with the sides acting as the feet. Manufactured in Italy, the sculptural, rectangular piece is finished in matte white. Circle 405

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RESTROOM PRIVACY When today’s building owners desire added privacy to allow users to attend to personal needs, privacy partitions for commercial restrooms also help users feel more comfortable and allow owners to serve diverse demographics. Circle 404

Daltile’s Woodbridge is ideal for spaces that are both relaxed and elegant. The inviting rich oak tones—almond, pecan, walnut and ash—and unexpected 4-in. × 28-in. plank format exude personality when installed in either a herringbone or chevron pattern. Woodbridge, one of six new Daltile floor products for 2017, is ideal to complement eclectic spaces that confidently contrast modern pieces with vintage finds. Circle 403

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These stone wool panels are inherently antimicrobial and sound absorbing, without adding treatment or associated costs.

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ROCKING WITH ROCKFON Arkansas State University’s Humanities and Social Sciences building features ROCKFON’s ceilings systems throughout its 120,000-sq.-ft., four-story facility. ROCKFON Tropic acoustic ceiling panels achieve an NRC of 0.85 with no upcharge and have a smooth, white finish. ROCKFON stone wool ceiling panels are primarily made from Basalt rock and contain up to 42% recycled materials. A centerpiece for the campus with 29 state-of-the-art classrooms, two 90-seat auditoriums, six computer and multimedia labs, eight seminar rooms, faculty offices and departmental suites, the building was designed by AMR Architects. Circle 402

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Avila Twilight comes in six light colors: chalk, linen, khaki, marine, canvas and white; and three dark colors: black, charcoal and pewter.

SHADES OF PRIVACY Mermet USA has expanded its privacy shade collection with a refreshed Avila Twilight color line. Providing quality shading solutions with enhanced design flexibility, Avila Twilight is available in nine roomfacing colors and is offered in fire-resistant rated commercial and residential options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To enhance aesthetics and performance both inside and out, building design trends are moving toward large glass facades and double-sided coordinating shade fabrics,â&#x20AC;? says Jules Duguay, general manager of Mermet. Circle 401

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The Best Pavements STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT The Celestial Effects Coating System adds a shimmering reflectance to a range of suitable metal wall and roof panels. The three-part coating is available in eight colors and provides protection against color fading, chalking, dirt and stains on substrates that include hot-dip galvanized, Galvalume and aluminum. Circle 400

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The designer door gives a storefront look that opens into a patio extending the lobby and serving as a gathering space.

AIROLITE Narrow-Profile Louvers www.airolite.com

MAINTAINS A LOW PROFILE Offering a narrow frame depth and the possibility of uninterrupted horizontal sightlines, these new narrow-profile louvers are a strong option for applications requiring exterior grilles, including use with packaged terminal air-conditioning units. The louvers can be integrated into curtainwall and window systems in both new and renovated construction. Two blade angles and a variety of custom-color finishes are available. Circle 399

SCHWEISS DOORS Bi-fold Lift-Strap Doors www.bifold.com

OPEN WIDE Schweiss Doors enable the congregation to spill outside The Father’s House church in Vacaville, Calif. To enable simultaneous use of outdoor space, a 17-ft, 1-in. × 15-ft. Schweiss liftstrap bi-fold glass designer door gives a storefront look that opens the building to a patio area extending the building’s lobby and serving as a gathering space. Hydraulic and bi-fold lift-strap doors are custom made to any size for any type of new or existing building and may come equipped with electric photo eye sensors. Circle 398

KEBONY RAP 90 Degree Shiplap Cladding www.kebony.com

CLADDING TO PINE FOR Fabricated from sustainable pinus radiata—or, more commonly, Monterey pine—Kebony Clear decking and cladding offers a durability that rivals tropical hardwood. The milled pine is treated with a bio-based liquid and cured in a process that thickens its cell walls for improved strength. The line’s new RAP 90 Degree Shiplap Cladding offers a new option for designers seeking the classic lapsiding look without the maintenance issues that can accompany more traditional woods. Circle 397

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ARRISCRAFT Adair Thin Limestone www.arriscraft.com

LIVING LIMESTONE Adair Thin Limestone from Arriscraft offers the beauty and durability of quarried stone cut into easy-to-install, thin units. The timeless dry-stack design can be used in a variety of styles and configurations. This product features three face rises, a blend of Adair colors and patterns, and a split-faced finish. Circle 394

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FORMICA dECOLeather www.formica.com

LEATHER TWIST aaa Recycled Leather Veneer (RLV) from Formica is ideal for horizontal or vertical interior surfacing applications. The deceivingly robust finish stands up to countertop, flooring and backsplash installations. Circle 395

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Introducing the Thermally Broken Roof Hatch, the New Standard in Energy Efficiency SLEEK AND SLIM Featuring a slim single handle for easy water temperature and pressure adjustment, the Olympia i2 lavatory faucet is ADA compliant and meets WaterSense and CalGreen standards with a 1.5 GPM flow rate. Available in polished chrome and PVD brushed nickel, the faucet utilizes a ceramic disk cartridge. Circle 396

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Thermally broken roof hatches feature a frame and cover design that minimizes heat transfer between interior and exterior metal surfaces. The result is a product that resists harmful condensation and provides superior energy efficiency. Product Features • Thermally broken design • Aluminum construction • R-20+ insulation in the cover & curb • Special gasketing for wind resistance

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SIMPLE GEOMETRY A simple cube becomes a blank slate for an eyecatching pop of color with the new Entity flush-mount fixture. Available in 21 finishes (and wet-listed), it provides direct downlighting. An emergency remote battery backup is available allowing the fixture to be used as emergency lighting, as well. Circle 393

LANDSCAPE FORMS Go Outdoor Table landscapeforms.com

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE The GO Outdoor Table from Landscape Forms is a new platform for outdoor activity that creates a place to be for connecting with nature, people and power; it provides a focal point and gathering place, a large work surface with access to data and power on or off the grid, and an optional canopy with lighting. Circle 392

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MODERN EDGE Eldorado’s Modern Collection is a steep departure from more rustic profiles; the Modern Collection features clean lines and a neutral color palette. Six new profiles in smooth and texturized linear stone applications are available in 34 new colors in cool gray, soothing black and calm cream tones to create a sophisticated architectural canvas in both interior and exterior applications. Shown here is Vintage Ranch in Doverwood and Saddlewood. Circle 391

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Hardware Resources’ new Alvar and Leyton collections of pulls by Jeffrey Alexander fit today’s sleek Europeanstyle cabinets. Leyton features asymmetrical pulls that combine a flat top with gently curved feet to create a unique look. Alvar’s contemporary pulls deliver the softer side of accessorizing cabinetry with flat-panel doors. Each pull sports a gracefully clean curved profile in one of five finishes. The neutral tones in both collections allow for mixing and matching finishes. Circle 390

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MONOLITHIC LOOK Rockfon Planostile lay-in metal ceiling systems now include aluminum panels with a flush reveal profile. These durable metal panels support design flexibility, easy integration and installation, acoustic and long-term performance, sustainability and economic goals for commercial ceiling projects. Available aesthetics include painted, metallic and wood-look finishes. Choose either smooth, solid surface or specify perforation patterns. Combining perforation with an acoustical pad allows Planostile metal ceiling panels to achieve a Noise Reduction Coefficient of 0.90. Circle 389

NORA SYSTEMS Iona www.nora.com

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION noraplan lona is a premium rubber floor covering from nora systems, offering a silk-matte finish and features splashes and droplets in a range of colors and accents. A versatile floor covering that sets the mood for an environment of bold experimentation and innovation, its holistic form helps foster a positive patient and student experiences in healthcare facilities and schools alike. Circle 388 ROCKFON Planostile Lay-In Metal Ceiling Systems www.rockfon.com

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CARPET MEETS LVT Interface has just unveiled its first luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collection. The modular tiles are designed to coordinate perfectly side by side with Interface carpet tiles. This original and unique look for LVT paired with ease of use makes for simplicity and harmony in design. Circle 386

Companies offering coordinating carpet and LVT tile collections simplify specification, installation and chic results when abutting carpet with LVT flooring.

INTERFACE Interface LVT www.interface.com

SCHLUTER SYSTEMS Kerdi-Board www.schluter.com

HAND HAMMERED With its classic hammered look, Stone Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oval hand hammered sink features 18-gauge stainless steel. The graceful basin blends well with both Stone Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vintage Countertop in Carrara marble and Luna Bianca Oro on brushed or polished nickel console legs. Circle 385

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WATERPROOF CONVENIENCE Pre-fabricated shower benches and curbs from Schluter are made from waterproof Kerdi-Board, speeding up the process of waterproofing the shower area prior to tile installation. All seams are fully sealed and easily installed using thin-set mortar. Two new shower tray sizes support easier matching of the shower floor dimensions. Circle 384

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Zurich North America Headquarters Schaumburg, Ill. Typically, the only time you deal with an insurance company is when facing a loss or tragedy. That’s why global insurance provider, Zurich, commissioned their new North American headquarters to be a pillar of “stability and strength” for all who view it, in Schaumburg, Ill.—where they’ve been had a local presence for a century. The 783,800-sq.-ft. complex is composed of three primary buildings or “bars,” each 95-ft. wide × 395-ft., 425-ft. and 485-ft. long, respectively. The lower two bars are angled to optimize solar orientation and minimize sound from the neighboring interstate, while the top bar—soaring 11 stories—is cantilevered toward downtown Chicago. “It’s a clean and simple building you can read when driving on the highway with a sophistication to it in terms of how pedestrians interact with it,” said architect Paul DeSantis, design principal, Goettsch Partners. “You can feel the thoughtfulness of the architecture and you gain a richness when you interact with the building.” Insuring everything historically from the New York City subway to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Hoover Dam, Zurich distinguishes themselves by using analytics and data in their work. Following suit, interior architect Mark Hirons’ team from CannonDesign, integrated a significant workplace strategy approach, building out a floor and a half of pilot space with the new interior elements in the company’s former office, giving employees the ability to test out materials and experiment with new office environments firsthand.

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Certified LEED Platinum, the complex features over one acre of extensive green roofs which can help with urban heat island mitigation, noise reduction, fire prevention and storm-water runoff.

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Double-Skin Wall A south-facing double-skin wall opens and closes mechanically with the weather and a network of horizontal sunshades that clad the perimeter of the building are individually specified based on their orientation to the sun. EFCO www.efcocorp.com

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Custom-mixed terrazzo floor was specified in two colors for the lobby and main interior spaces: gray with marble chips (main flooring) and white with marble chips (accent color), made by local John Caretti & Co. The contrast of the two colors is obvious in the lobby, where the white accent Terrazzo (in seven linear bars on the floor) looks as if it’s a “moon shadow, with the moon shining down on the floor at night,” says De Santis. John Caretti & Co. www.krezgroup.com/johncaretti

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De Santis’ goal with Zurich—and all his other projects, for that matter— is to “keep it simple.” “I have a personal philosophy to keep to under five total products in each space,” said De Santis. “The reason the core elements pop is because the others stayed pure.”

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Natural light saturates the interior, especially the building’s cafeteria. A network of horizontal sunshades clad the complex, with the sunshades varying in depth depending upon orientation, while floor-to-ceiling glass offers extensive natural light.

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Project: Zurich North America Headquarters Location: Schaumburg, Ill. Opened: Fall 2016 Owner: Zurich North America Developer: CRG Real Estate Solutions

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Design-Builder: Clayco Client Representative Project Manager and Sustainability: JLL Architect: Goettsch Partners Structural Engineer: Halvorson and Partners, a WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff Co. Interior Design + Workplace Strategy: CannonDesign Interior Contractor: Executive Construction Inc. (ECI) Landscape Architect: Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects Civil Engineer: V3 Co. Sustainability Consultant: Thornton Tomasetti

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The Rose Public Affordable Housing, Minneapolis, Minn. MSR transforms the affordable housing process, as it inserts clear, concise, reliable and safe, affordable building materials in the Rose, in hopes that the greater profession will find specifying healthy building materials an accessible goal.

Part of a larger development of Aeon and Hope Community, the Rose includes 47 affordable and 43 market-rate apartments, underground parking, outdoor spaces for recreation and a community garden. The cleaned and restored brownfi eld site acts as a beacon of hope in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Minneapolis.

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Using the ILFI’s LBC Guidelines as a framework, the team designed, in equal measure, equity, beauty and the pursuit of 2030 goals. The Rose uses 70% less energy than baseline, and is net-zero ready—with the use of solar panels, it may have an Energy Usage Intensity (EUI) of zero. The design used small measures and offthe-shelf products that added up to significant

sustainable gains while meeting the state’s funding mandate of $122/sq. ft. as a target construction cost.

No Filter Aeon, Hope Community and MSR all contributed to The Rose Affordable Housing Project in Minneapolis, Minn., to establish that it is possible to remove toxic chemicals from the homes of affordable housing residents and

to build net-zero ready sustainable housing on a strict budget. MSR’s process for specifying healthier materials filtered products through various existing benchmarks, including U.S. EPA, the Pharos Project and the Materials Petal Guide of the Living Building Challenge, and where they would pose the least and the most risk to occupants.

Paul Mellblom, Principal, MSR Design. A firm renown for its adaptive reuse, Mellblom leads the Minneapolis office in its vision to improve lives and positively impact the environment through design.

Simona Fischer, Sustainable Design Specialist, MSR Design. Fischer’s dedication to material health and WELL Building is instrumental in maintaining healthy materials specifications at MSR’s Minneapolis office.

“We did a lot of analysis to figure out the best deployment of dollars and where we could spend those dollars so that we most positively affect the innate health of the people living in the building,” says Paul Mellblom, Principal, MSR Design.

Editor’s Note: This story is excerpted from an extensive case study (“The Rose— Innovative Practices for Healthier Homes”) written and compiled by Director Alison Mears, and Jonsara Ruth, Director of Design at Parsons Healthy Materials Lab.

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Dialing for Dollars Aeon has extensive experience in the Minnesota market, and without any major building complications, there is often money remaining in the budget, that in the case of this and other public projects, may be allocated to purchase healthier, more sustainable building materials; however, soliciting and documenting building material ingredients to prove Red List guidelines adds a considerable administrative cost. During specification, MSR’s Simona Fischer repeatedly called product manufacturers. “We are still deciding what to disclose,” was the scripted reply. But only a year or two later in 2015, Paul Mellblom observes much more in material health and toxicity disclosure. “We found that during the construction of the Rose, several new products came online that were helpful to us in trying to find affordable durable proven healthy materials.” Time spent to research materials ranged from the rare 20 minutes to 10-plus hours. The average was about eight hours per product, says Fischer.

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Average time spent researching.

NATURAL VENTILATION In Minnesota, where the environment experiences a 130-degree temperature differential, materials and their response to climate were definitely a factor. Materials achieve the most efficient building envelope; ones that respond to dry cold winters followed by warm, humid summers. Despite the stringent standards for material composition and performance, the windows are red-list compliant and the HVACIAQ system helps address the nearby freeway, ensuring enhanced indoor air quality.

ROSE BUILDING’S “FUNNEL”

“Everybody, no matter what their income level is, has a chance to live in a place that is healthy.”

The best deployment of dollars in material procurement was decided by a funnel that determined if a product was:

—Gina Ciganik, Former VP of Housing Development, Aeon (Developer on the Rose)

PATHWA

HEALTHY AFFORDABLE MATERIALS “FUNNEL” THE RED LIST Is it safe? INDUSTRY Is it responsible? SOURCING Is it local? FUNDING Is it affordable?

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LIGHTING ON BUILDING The lights cascading down the side of the building façade and from residents’ balconies transform the landscape into a celebratory and intimate nighttime setting. The building and balconies are lit with Prescolite, Liteforms model LD4, which is a direct/indirect LED luminaire.

LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE

Living Building Challenge

The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is comprised of seven “Petals”—Place, Water, Health and Happiness, Materials, Equity, Beauty and Energy—with each Petal further subdivided into 20 imperatives. Because the LBC is based on actual performance, projects cannot be evaluated for certification until they have been operational for at least 12 months. SM

Red List

The LBC Red List comprises of 22 materials and chemicals, including cadmium, formaldehyde and phthalates: alkylphenols, asbestos, BPA, cadmium, chlorinated polyethylene and chlorosulfonated polyethlene, chlorobenzenes, CFCS and HCFCS, neoprene, CPVC, formaldehyde (added), HFRS, lead (added), mercury, PFCS, phthalates, PVC, PVDC, short chain chlorinated paraffin, wood treatments containing creosote, arsenic or pentachlorophenol, and VOCs in wet applied products.

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Common Areas That some interior elements could be scaled up and used in installations in common areas made research hours worthwhile. Some of those items installed in the common areas include red-list free wallboard, hard surface flooring, carpet, bathroom tile and fixtures, paint and cabinetry.

HURDLERS WANTED The overall take-away from the Rose—one of the first litmus tests of healthy affordable housing design—is that in general, main hurdles to specifying healthy materials is lack of transparency, deciding which building products to prioritize and the research and advocacy burden that may fall on the architect— which includes reconciling the budget between landscape initiatives and building square footage. “With affordable housing there is a very tight set of financing rules and caps that tend to hinder innovation, so our ongoing challenge is to continue making the case that long term cost savings due to reductions in energy and water use are much smarter strategy for public investment than focusing strongly on first costs,” says Mellblom.

Main hurdles to specifying healthy materials: 1. Lack of transparency 2. Deciding which to prioritize 3. Research and advocacy burden may fall on the architect

A HEALTHY ROOM WITH A VIEW The first floor (top) offers communal areas for gathering and relaxing. The workout room (above) is another option for decompressing, where residents may exercise in optimal indoor air quality. Along with secured bike racks accessible in the underground parking garage, these elements promote a healthy lifestyle among residents of The Rose.

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The specification process was labyrinthine, and looking for resources that had been filtered to meet LBC was a dead end. “We started by looking at Declare databases, Green Spec and Pharos, because those are some of the most common places you can find ‘green’ materials […] what we found was that there weren’t databases that had filters strict enough to meet the red list,” says Fischer.

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Surfaces In an effort to focus on the dwelling units, they began investigating walls—types and methods of wall finishing. They started from 35, narrowed to 23 and down until the design team determined that the best solution was a combination of wallboard and wall coverings and paint. Designing interiors with a combination of products from these material categories: resilient flooring, tiling, wood cabinetry, interior specialties and furnishings, ensured that 90% of the exposed surfaces are an “Avoided Hazard,” (a term coined by the Healthy Building Network.) This was the breakthrough, because healthier alternatives replaced the conventional toxic standard. Notably, it prompted discussions with the ILFI about rethinking some of its materials requirements for affordable housing.

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COMPLIANCY Out of all of the products installed in the Rose: 6 comply with the (Living Building Challenge) LBC 3.0, 3 comply with LBCv2.1, and 11 contain a red list ingredient. The final 7 LBC-compliant materials are listed in location and detail in Parsons’ Case Study.

The Rose Innovative Practices for Healthier Homes A Case Study

“The long-term view is not so deeply embraced and we feel it should be. So I believe the challenge is more of a political one than a monetary one, and that’s a difficult change to make.” —Paul Mellblom, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

ON FILE Some of the products used in the Rose Affordable Housing Project will be given a spot on the shelf at the Donghia Healthier Materials Library at Parsons School of Design, where the next generation of A+D professionals are being educated on the availability of healthy, safe and affordable building materials.

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Monument Showcases High Heritage The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on D.C.’s National Mall relied on a bronze wash which was a monumental component of the design, and its longevity.

COATING IN THE CAPITOL A new museum uses a special coating to create the desired colors and effects.

CHALLENGE: Built on the last available spot on the National Mall in Washington D.C., the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) included many partners that worked collaboratively during the design and construction phases. Three American architecture firms, The Freelon Group, architect of record and design team leader—and now part of global design firm Perkins+Will; Davis Brody Bond, with extensive experience in museum projects; and the local D.C.based firm SmithGroup, joined forces. David Adjaye, lead designer of London-based Adjaye Assocs., was the last to join and brought an international design element to the project. Together, they formed a group named ”Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup” (FABS) and worked cohesively to create a world renowned museum that would accurately tell the story of the African American experience.

The bronze wash of the metal panels was a monumental component of the design. Lead project manager Zena Howard AIA, of Perkins+Will explained that the color choice was discussed over the course of many years with all parties involved in the design process. Ultimately, bronze was selected as the team determined it would remain “an enduring and permanent color that would command respect for the building and the exhibits housed inside.” Once the final color idea was identified, the new challenge of obtaining the perfect hue began. INFLUENCE: The building design features three distinct elements: the shape and form of the corona— the three-tiered filigree envelope that wraps around the structure, the porch extension that merges the building into the surrounding landscape, and the bronze color of the corona that provides a distinctive look and strong presence on the National Mall.

An iconic building form, the Corona pays homage to the nearby Washington Monument, closely matching the nearly 17-degree angle of the capstone while using the Monument’s stones as a reference for the NMAAHC panel proportion and pattern. Reaching toward the sky, the bronze clad corona is said to expresses faith, hope and resiliency. “The bronze colored plates and glass-panel façade that make up the Corona is a representation of traditional African architecture using modern materials and will visually define the museum,” said Matt Wurster from Clark Construction Group, one of the general contractors for the project.

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The Porch is an outdoor room that bridges the gap between the interior and exterior of the building, this feature also unites the structure with its natural surroundings. The underside of the porch roof is tilted upward, allowing for a reflection of the moving water below. This covered area creates a microclimate where breezes combine with the cooling waters to generate a place of refuge from the hot summer sun. The Filigree features bronze colored panels that cover the tiered exterior of the building, perforated in patterns that reference the history of African American craftsmanship. Each of the 3600 customized, bronze-colored, cast-aluminum panels reflect the design of ironwork by enslaved craftsmen in Charleston and New Orleans. The density of the pattern varies to control the amount of sunlight and transparency allowed into the interior, and the bronze color stands in stark contrast to the building’s marble and limestone neighbors.

SOLUTION: Three custom shades, African Sunset, African Sunrise and African Rose, and one standard shade of Black Valspar Fluropon coating were used on these massive aluminum panels, each weighing around 200 pounds and stretching 4-ft. × 5 ft.

“The color-matching period lasted for more than 18 months because we were looking for depth even more than just color since the panels were so intricate and unique,” said Del Stephens, president and CEO of Dura Industries, who served as the project’s metal panel applicators. Each panel that was custom cast by Morel Industries was finished with five different coating layers, each a different color of the Fluropon coating, to achieve the exact bronze shade desired by the design team. Eventually, the final color was created and earned the name of “Artisan 3.5.” The individual coatings needed to hold their color across every layer on the panels, as each new additional color is built off of the last to create the final shade.

MUSCLE MEMORY Valspar’s Fluropon was the best product for this complicated job due to its durability and color retention, which will help showcase the vivid colors for many years.

The bronze wash of the metal panels was a monumental component of the design, and it was selected as an enduring color that would command respect.

COLOR COATING Each panel that was custom cast was finished with five different coating layers, each a different color of the Fluropon coating, to achieve the exact bronze shade desired.

Project: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Location: Washington, D.C. Architect: Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup (FABS)

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Historic Wine Cellar Gets Lit London’s Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant, was looking to improve the lighting in its historic building. Lighting consultants, Sutton Vane Assocs., needed reliable, dimmable LED lamps that could fit into the tension wire system.

CHALLENGE: As Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd, London, have traded from the same shop since 1698. The company has a fascinating history that includes providing the wines on board the RMS Titanic, supplying wines to British royalty, spirits to smugglers running alcohol into Prohibition-era America, and even sheltering Napoleon III in the cellars beneath the shop.

“The Soraa lamps shine down onto the tables displaying the wines of the cellar and create a wonderful atmosphere in this unique space. The table is where the wine is and thus is the most important part of the room,” said Mark Sutton Vane. “Using Soraa LED lamps reduced glare, ensuring that the new scheme does not feel gloomy and, being LED, is extremely energy efficient.”

Improving the lighting of a historic building presents unique challenges. Mark Sutton Vane of Sutton Vane Associates wanted reliable, dimmable high quality LED lamps that could also fit into the existing tension wire system.

Sutton Vane Associates also designed specially made fittings for the tops of the columns in the cellar. These specialist fittings uplight the brick vaults and downlight the columns, highlighting the architecture while the Soraa lamps on the tension wire system light the tables.

CRITERIA: The lighting had to be installed without

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“Previous lamps burned out often, creating obvious and bothersome dark spots and changing the lamps became cumbersome. The long life of Soraa LED lamps has helped us keep the environment vivid while dramatically reducing the need to replace LEDs,” said Sutton Vane.

“Using Soraa LED lamps reduced glare, ensuring that the new scheme does not feel gloomy, and LED is extremely efficient.”

Project: Berry Bros. & Rudd Location: London, England Lighting Consultant: Sutton Vane Associates

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Seat Walls Breathe Life into Campus The University of Michigan’s Gerstacker Grove, located on the north side of campus, features seat walls that breathe new life into a previously underutilized area.

PAVING THE WAY The project replaced well-worn footprints in the grass with 700,000 pounds of custom precast concrete.

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replaced those well-worn footprints in the grass features 700,000 pounds of Tectura Designs’ custom precast concrete. Tectura leveraged more than 60 years of experience to create this unique and sophisticated project, which includes continuous concrete seat walls that bring unmatched strength and beauty to the heart of north campus. Tectura Designs meets the industry’s most highly regarded quality standards with its custom precast concrete.

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Roof Enhances Shopping Center’s Image Destin Commons, known as the premier open-air lifestyle center on Florida’s Emerald Coast, chose three colors of metal roofing were to enhance the high-end shopping center’s image as part of its overall expansion.

COLOR COMPS The Phase II expansion includes more than 30,000-sq.-ft. of SnapClad panels finished in 3 complementary colors.

CHALLENGE: The major expansion of the Destin Commons shopping center in Destin, Fla., further establishes its reputation as the premier openair lifestyle center offering the best in shopping, dining and entertainment on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The Phase II expansion adds 100,000 sq. ft. to the 500,000-sq.-ft. family-oriented shopping environment. Destin Commons also includes 70,000 sq. ft. of Class A office suites. And the expansion included metal roofing; there were multiple buildings involved with various applications and complexities. Although Destin Commons is located less than onehalf mile from the Gulf in the corrosive saltwater environment, steel was selected for the project versus aluminum due to budget constraints.

Although Destin Commons is located near the Gulf in the corrosive saltwater environment, steel was selected for the project. PANEL CHOICE PAC-CLAD roof panels were specified in the original Destin Commons in 2003, and continue to be the roofing material of choice for the high-end development.

INFLUENCE: The pedestrian-friendly retail complex looks more like a European village with its corner turrets, old-fashioned clock towers and fountains plazas.

Project: Destin Commons Location: Destin, Fla. Architect: JPRA Architects

PRODUCT SPECS: Product: Snap-Clad 24 gauge, 16-in. wide panels Material: Metal

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Golden 1 Center Fit for Kings The $507 million Golden 1 Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Sacramento, Calif., and is mostly known as the home of the NBA's Sacramento Kings.

CHALLENGE: With much anticipation, the Golden 1 Center officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 30, 2016, attended by NBA team owners, various political figures, current and former Kings players, as well as former Commissioner David Stern. The 17,500-seat arena will host concerts, conventions and other sporting and entertainment events. It features more luxury suites and a potential capacity of 19,000 seats. The building features five, one-of-a-kind bifold strap latch doors to be installed at the arena entrance. INFLUENCE: Working architect AECOM Architecture’s client wanted something uniquely Sacramento. The city was replacing a failing mall and needed to renew a failing district for rejuvenation of the area. It involved working with the wonderful temperature, being able to have an indoor-outdoor expression.

CRITERIA: The arena needed to meet the stringent California Title 24 Energy standards. “We are the first LEED Platinum arena in the whole world,” said Design Principal architect Rob Rothblatt of AECOM Architecture. “Part of being uniquely Sacramento is to be kind to the flora and fauna and celebrate farmto-table and the delta. We are absolutely state-ofthe-art in bird protection; it’s partly because of the doors. We don’t have any reflective glass. We have fritted glass and small panels that allow birds to see ahead of them. The doors are glazed with gray glass, so birds will never bang into them by mistake. We’ve had no crashes at all.”

These doors are also windows, with another set of conventional pedestrian doors at the base to handle foot traffic entering and exiting the arena.

SMART DOORS Each door is lifted by three 5-horsepower motors with liftstraps 6-in. wide, double the normal width. The doors, each weigh approximately 28,000 lbs.

A CITY VIEW Visitors to the stadium on the second-story plaza can look through the bifold glass doors to the city outside. The Sacramento Kings doors are glazed with small fritted glass and low-E safety laminated gray glass non-reflective panels to prevent birds from flying into them.

Golden1Center1: The new Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center seats 17,500 in its modern arena.

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The first piece of the six-story bifold door was tested over a couple months’ time to make sure it was functioning properly before glass was installed.

SOLUTION: Schweiss Doors engineered and built five

one-of-a-kind bifold strap latch doors to be installed at the arena entrance. Three doors measure 29-ft. wide × 41-ft., 5-in. high, while the other two doors are 4-in. wider. Each door is lifted by three 5-horsepower motors with liftstraps 6-in. wide, double the normal width. The doors, constructed of glass, each weigh approximately 28,000 pounds.

OPEN AND SHUT CASE Three doors face down at an 11-degree angle to make them partly self-shading and to prevent unwanted reflections. The doors also can be controlled by an iPhone app.

Each of the bifold canopy hangar-style doors with glass cladding weigh in at about 28,000 pounds each and are lifted by three 5 horsepower motors. The liftstraps are 6-in. width compared to the usual 3-in. width normally used on most Schweiss bifold door projects. Schweiss Doors engineered and built five bifold, straplatch main entrance doors, made of a combination of steel and aluminum frames. Three of the doors measured 29 × 41.5 ft. and the other two are 29.4 ft. × 41.5 ft. each with respective clear openings of 32 ft. and 28.8 ft.

Three motors, housed in the ceiling, require 480V, three-phase, 50-amp electrical power to raise the doors quickly, quietly and safely. The doors are glazed with a low-E safety-laminated glass. Three doors face down at an 11-degree angle to make them partly self-shading and to prevent unwanted reflections. The doors also can be controlled by an iPhone app.

A GLOWING TESTIMONIAL NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that Golden 1 Center is the gold standard of arenas.

Project: Golden 1 Center Location: Sacramento, Calif. Architect: AECOM Architecture

PRODUCT SPECS: Product: Schweiss Doors bifold strap latch doors

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Openings With approximately half of today’s building stock constructed prior to the 1980s, today’s facilities are unfortunately not benefitting from advances in window and glazing technologies over the past few decades. “New, high-performance glass and aluminum frames with thermal barriers help save energy, reduce maintenance, lower vacancy rates, increase rental rates, provide a better environment for the building’s occupants and create greater value for the building owner and enhance occupants’ satisfaction and comfort,” states John Bendt, vice president, building retrofit strategy team, Apogee, in a new report entitled, “Window Replacement: Unrealized Benefits to Building Owners.”

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2 BEST OF THE BEST A finalist in the National Association of Home Builders’ Best of International Builders’ Show Awards, Kolbe’s VistaLuxe Collection features proprietary Evolution hardware for operating the window without a crank handle. The collection also incorporates corner direct sets, large panes of glass, narrow frames and slim and unobtrusive hardware for more expansive views.

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THE BENEFITS OF WINDOW REPLACEMENT Offering some valuable direct to project teams, Apogee Enterprises has published a 28-page publication entitled “Window Replacement: Unrealized Benefits to Building Owners,” available as a free download. In presenting nine case studies, the paper delves into the details of energy payback, fossil fuel savings equivalents, code compliance and green standards, environmental stewardship, tax credits and product selection. Visit www.apogee.com.

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MULTI-TASKING The private office remains essential for the modern worker demanding periods of concentration; however, those who require privacy also collaborate and attend meetings, says a brief from systems furniture manufacturer, Teknion. Use the following furnishings to create on-trend, multi-functional office settings result in optimal performance.

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3 A JOURNEY INSIDE A DESK Journal from Teknion supports both individual and group needs in a private office setting. Designed by Chris Wright and Steve Tsai for Teknion, Journal casegoods system serves as a multi-layered private office by providing a framework for different work styles that allows users to move fluidly between tasks. Compromised of versatile, residential-scale components, the system includes a standalone, heightadjustable table, built-in occasional seating in the form of a pivot bench, credenzas, cabinets and stackable storage units.

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Flooring Flooring selection and performance is an important topic, but one that’s not often discussed, especially in healthcare-related facilities. “When it comes to flooring, a major issue is acoustics and noise reduction as studies show this has an impact on patient outcomes,” said Joyce Durham, president elect of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design (NIHD) at a recent roundtable discussion hosted by Ecore. Durability is also a key issue, but so are ergonomics and a means to measure it. “It’s important to have these testing parameters, so architects and specifiers can truly understand how flooring can reduce the impact on the knees, ligaments and feet,” adds Mark Huxta, Ecore director of healthcare sales.

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“[In healthcare] when it comes to flooring, a major issue is acoustics and noise reduction as studies show this has an impact on patient outcomes.” —Joyce Durham, President Elect, NIHD

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Surfaces A revision to the Tile Council of North America’s, TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation is out. Anyone specifying, selling, designing, installing, superintending or otherwise involved with tile should update their technical library with the new edition, says Stephanie Samulski, the handbook technical content manager. “With the range of new content ratified by the Handbook Committee, there’s something relevant to essentially anyone and everyone working with tile.” New sections include, “Tile Layout Considerations” and “System Modularity,” which are geared more toward those involved with tile selection and design.

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TCNA’s new handbook addresses substrate flatness requirements which TCNA officials say are “essential, but too-often ignored.”

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Considering the human element in the architecture and design equation AIA San Francisco recognized Siegel & Strain Architects with its Community Alliance Award for its design of inclusive places that perpetuate community—a critical element of resilience. Siegel & Strain designed some of the first green affordable housing and earned grants to research sustainable materials so it comes as no surprise that already the firm has two net-zero projects on the books. Despite resounding success of late, the firm had humble beginnings, says Henry Siegel. “After about four to five years, we got fed-up with fancy kitchens and we

Architecture, the working title of a project with Bruce King on the time value of carbon.

wanted to design green projects”—a focus they had in school.

good. For instance, says Siegel, reusing an entire building—even if

The impact of a building’s embodied carbon is immediate, versus operational carbon reduction over the life of a building, argues Siegel. In order to get to net-zero carbon by 2050, we must reuse existing building stock and materials, actions that profoundly impact carbon emissions for

The philosophy of participatory design is enacting community engagement methods to get people involved and invested in the design process of public projects. As a first step in pursuing this shift, the firm sought grants from local non-profits and began to research materials and lowenergy projects. Siegel authored the first iteration of the Green Spec, and as the movement grew, the firm broadened its reach by pursuing community projects for all. Applying the latest knowledge of sustainable materials to the design of public housing and an environmental education camp for kids launched the firm on its current trajectory, which more recently includes Siegel’s work on The New Carbon

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you gut the whole building—saves 50%-70% of the carbon footprint. “Unfortunately it’s not a very popular topic, because architects like to build new buildings, so they don’t want to hear that,” says Siegel. Susi Marzuola is another dynamic force of the firm; Siegel credits her talents on engaging community for the AIA|SF Award. Together, the firm forms a proverbial three-legged-stool— the culmination of participatory, sitespecific and sustainable design values. Marzuola embraces Randolph Hester and

BISHOP O’DOWD CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, OAKLAND, CALIF. A two-classroom project features an outdoor classroom space with overhang situated on a restoration area. “The darn thing was so successful it turned into the event center,” jokes Marzuola. “It’s become less about science and more about community.”

Marcia McNally’s philosophy of participatory design from a class at CAL Center of Environmental Design. “They wrote the steps to a community design process,” says Marzuola, who enacts community engagement methods to get people involved and invested in the design process of public projects. For Marzuola, seeing a project through the eyes of the end user is not an out-of-body experience; she’s so committed to discovering a place, that at the inception of the Portola Valley Town Center design, she was mistaken for a local, “a couple weeks into it,

people asked me how long I’d lived in Portola Valley,” says Marzuola. She is an expert at deciphering a community’s authentic architecture; she advocates for strengthening communities. “We can do that, but we need backfill to see through your eyes and feel through your hearts.” Considering the human element in the architecture and design equation is an uplifting trend encompassing tech companies to social media brands, observes Marzuola, “Any bond of science and humanity is a great thing to celebrate, especially in this time.” —Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

The results of the process have always been wildly successful, and sometimes unpredictably so, when the community claims what they’ve provided themselves, like in the case of the Bishop O’Dowd Center for Environmental Studies, which is situated on a 4-acre restoration area.

Siegel & Strain is a design firm with a commitment to environmentally sustainable design. The firm has won more than 70 design awards since the early 1990s.

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