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Form // by Mindi Zissman Global health was front and center when the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health opened at the height of the pandemic last August.

Function // by John Mesenbrink The Environmental Nature Center and Preschool creates more than four acres of dedicated open space within a suburban community.

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Dreams Can Cascade from Fantastic to Actionable by Learning from Infrastructure’s Past and Present For whatever reason, I’ve been having bizarre dreams, not the least was traveling to Chicago’s south suburbs—on a bicycle no less—but rather than encountering economically challenged communities, I was greeted by a couple of techy towers, and an LED-illuminated bridge on the scale of the Golden Gate that screamed this is not your father’s—or in this case, uncle’s—old neighborhood. The dream would end in the Golden State, in a meeting with actor Jim Carrey, but that’s a story for another time. The initial stop on this strange sojourn was Blue Island, Ill.—native home of my cousins—and a once important town, that in the early 1800s, it served as a stop for travelers heading to, and from, Indiana, as it was exactly a day’s journey from the city. Built on a significant ridge that actually rose above the surface of what would have been a mostly underwater

“Build Back Better” offers tremendous opportunity, but infrastructure improvements must be carefully considered, and extend beyond fixing up roads and bridges. present-day Chicago, it was said to get its moniker from a haze travelers saw spying the ridge as it rose above prairie grasses, indeed presenting the mirage of a “blue” island. An important railroad hub, the town is marked by bridges, but none remotely in the league of my vision. Rather, they are non-distinct, truss-style types, only distinguishable for their proximity and frequency. Built in the 1950s, they were added when it was decided it was necessary to widen a canal that’s part of the engineering process that reverses the flow of the Chicago River toward the Mississippi. This history lesson brings me to this point: In widening the 1920s-era canal, in the desire to attract more business to this once brick-making capital of the world—the expansion removed many businesses and landmarks from the heart of the city that proved more bane, rather than boon. In other words, Caveat Emptor, when it comes to infrastructure improvement projects, my friends, especially pork-laden ones local legislators might land with no purpose other than “getting their share.” “Build Back Better” offers tremendous opportunity, but infrastructure improvements must be carefully considered, and extend beyond fixing up roads and bridges. Maybe this is what my dream was about—is there something unexpected that might emerge from this civic windfall?

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Taped above my desk is a favorite of the magazine covers we’ve produced over these long, COVIDconstrictive months: the October 2020 issue, with its shot of downtown Providence with, indeed, an LED-illuminated pedestrian bridge crossing the eponymous waterway. Creating a new park and community hang out, the structure was built over the remains of a derelict bridge. Now that is creative infrastructure. What else might qualify for infrastructure funding? Stretching the definition of road work, our streets scream for both beautification/ water management improvements. What about vegetated roofs? Both, certainly, will help ease the stress on our stormwater systems. Designers such as Carole Ross Barney have proposed some really interesting street-side stormwater management projects that involve mini-canals, if you will. But let me tell you about Tainan Spring in Taiwan. The city removed an old shopping center, and installed a 588,000-sq.-ft. public water park and pool. Designed by Rotterdam-based , the deeply landscaped rim surrounds a lagoon. I can’t see any kid—or parent—who could resist. Perhaps one answer lies with well-thoughtout public-private partnerships. At the recent G20 meetings in Europe, Werner Hoyer, president of the European Investment Bank and chair of the D20 Long-Term Investors Club, noted such cooperation is essential. Close cooperation between the European Investment Bank and private investors, he said, has mobilized billions of Euros for high-profile projects. “Together, we can increase new infrastructure investment, enhance economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and deliver climate action.” Sounds like a plan.

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Expanding its ForceFront Blast line, Tubelite Inc. introduces enhanced curtainwall, storefront and entrance door systems. Improvements include better thermal performance, additional glazing options, higher load capacity and easier installation. The systems are engineered to comply with the blast hazard-mitigating requirements for U.S. Department of Defense, General Service Administration and Veterans Affairs facilities. Because blast criteria vary by project, it can be challenging to select the appropriate product with the right glass and anchorage. In response, Tubelite has created an online form to collect the necessary design requirements upfront. The team can then make project-specific product recommendations. www.tubeliteinc.com

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“Performance Fabrics in Sustainable Design” course by Phifer aims to help educate what solar control fabrics are, the content of various fabrics, how they work, and the benefits to a sustainable design in meeting and maximizing goals of occupant health, safety, wellbeing and sustainability. Credits: 1 HSW www.thecontinuingarchitect.edu

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A Concrete Pearl The Pearl is a multi-family apartment complex located within a 43-acre urban, mixed-use redevelopment just north of downtown Tampa, Fla., in the historic neighborhood of Tampa Heights. As the first new structures in the redevelopment project, the three apartment buildings—with 314 dwelling units and 28,000 sq. ft. of retail space—established the architectural character for the new district. The buildings are organized around a five-level 500-space precast parking structure and central courtyard. Precast concrete components from Metromont Corp.’s Bartow, Fla., plant about 50 miles to the east— including CarbonCast High Performance Insulated

“Had we used block, stucco and paint instead of precast, the building would need to be repainted every five to 10 years.” Wall Panels, Metromont’s proprietary MetroDeck floor and roof system, balconies, stairs and stair towers—played a pivotal role in realizing the owner’s aesthetic, structural and timeline demands. Place Architecture sought to create a contemporary aesthetic that respected the area’s industrial past. And at seven stories tall and more than 500 ft. in length, the two larger buildings presented a design challenge of breaking down the scale of the buildings to reflect the character of the neighborhood. Six different precast finishes—such as three colors of tinted concrete, textured patterns using formliners, and 11,000-sq.-ft. embedded thin brick— were incorporated into the exterior wall panels. The integral finishes lessened the need for on-site labor as well as future maintenance needs. “The project was erected when the construction economy was at full speed before the pandemic and there were concerns about masonry labor,” said Tim Clemmons, principal at Place. “And had we used block, stucco and paint instead of precast, the building would need to be repainted every five to 10 years.” On the interior, an urban, loft-style character was achieved by leaving the interior face of the wall panels exposed in both common areas and dwelling units. Additionally, exposed precast concrete slabs in common areas and exposed MetroDeck System concrete ceilings completed the look. From a code standpoint, the precast concrete

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delivered numerous benefits. The durable precast walls had no trouble meeting Tampa’s 150 MPH wind-load requirement. Fire ratings of one to two hours horizontally and vertically were realized more simply with precast’s inherent fire resistance. The insulated CarbonCast walls also helped meet energy codes. “Florida has one of the stronger energy codes in the country,” explained Clemmons. The CarbonCast panels featured 4 in. of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between a 3-in. exterior wythe and a 4-in. interior wythe. Carbon fiber grid trusses connected the wythes for strength and thermal efficiency. “When it is erected, it is almost an R-20 assembly,” said Clemmons. “The precast returns in the corner were designed to retain continuity of the insulation so you don’t get hot spots. The good insulation value reduces air conditioning sizes and costs.” The final factor was speed. The owner wanted to reduce construction time to minimize financial carrying costs. The total precast approach on two of the buildings reduced the construction time by about three months compared to alternate systems. In fact, despite being half of size of the two total precast apartments, the three-story block and plank structure took 55% longer to construct.

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Exposed concrete slabs in common areas and exposed MetroDeck System concrete ceilings helped complete the look at Tampa’s Pearl multi-family apartment complex.

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Products Meet Technology Technology can augment human design. AI is creating and printing new patterns faster than people could dream up. Modular buildings made with integration of product and technology methodology, Project Frog (right) automates design and configuration, manufacturing interfaces, and other redundant processes in the AEC world.

Metal components have a low percentage of waste, reducing overall project expense.

MODULAR BUILDINGS

COMPONENTS

A Kit of Parts Project Frog, a leader in developing scalable Industrialized Construction (IC) solutions using an integrated building system product and technology approach, announced the availability of a componentized metal building. Designed to reduce overall cost, expedite build cycles and improve design efficiency the new structure still allows for architectural design. The non-combustible building can be deployed as classrooms, laboratories or kitchens, or used in regions impacted by wildfires. The building platform is currently under review by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for inclusion as a PreCheck solution. “Our extensive experience in creating Kitof-Parts buildings allows us to offer the most cost-effective solution without sacrificing design flexibility,” said Dara Douraghi, Project Frog’s vice president of Architecture and Engineering. “Using our Industrialized Construction platform to help automate and speed design/build cycles delivers a huge benefit, particularly for the education market. With the addition of a metal solution, our clients now have a full range of options for classrooms, labs or kitchens, or to mitigate fire risk.”

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All components are designed, fabricated and delivered using Project Frog’s Industrialized Construction (IC) process, which focuses on a Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) approach for easy off-site fabrication and on-site installation.

Project Frog’s new metal building is a 4,000-sq.-ft. structure with four classrooms. Two of the four classrooms can be converted into a single, larger space. Architects can freely design both the interior and exterior façade as desired, contributing to the design flexibility of the solution. DSA pre-check approval is expected in the coming months. This new building is part of the company’s componentized Kit-ofParts system enabling the design and deployment of buildings in short time frames, ideal for the limited build windows associated with schools.

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New Metal Classrooms

Benefits of Metal Components Project Frog’s light gauge steel wall panels are flexible and forgiving to work with, making them easy to assemble while still offering a high level of fabrication accuracy. This allows users to speed the build process without sacrificing quality or increasing costs. With a high level of durability, steel components stand up against elements, such as weather and pests, maintaining integrity and requiring little, if any, annual maintenance, so value is maintained over the life of the building. Finally, metal components also have a low percentage of waste, reducing overall project expense. Project Frog

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AI TECHNOLOGY

Future Streetscapes A balance between human and machine, 3D rendering and printing technology create objects, furniture, wall panels and even entire building façades. Some renderings to the left show examples of such ideations. Synthesis is the first AI-designed art walls. The design engine was programmed to create tens of thousands of patterns over 24 hours. Parameters such as style, color, pattern and texture are defined to create one-of-a-kind designs. Products are manufactured on demand. The fully customizable designs are formulated using a proprietary 3-D printing process in a concrete or painted finish in any color.

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From left: Santorini, Nacci and Zen are all coffee tables from a 3D printed form and concrete mold. Available for purchase.

WALLS

From left: Soft Wall, Boxy and Flux are some examples of 3-D printed walls.

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Exterior Panels/Cladding

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NATURAL PATINA For the commercial walls category, the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago, took first place; custom fabricated panels in 1.0-mm Gray Zinc were installed by Tuschall Engineering Co. The building was designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

AWARDS

Project of the Year Award Winners Award winners were announced by ATAS for their 2020 Project of the Year competition. Each award recognizes projects in which ATAS products have been incorporated into the design and construction of the building. Six project categories are included in the competition: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, accents and interiors. Winners in each category were chosen by an independent panel of judges, comprised of advisory board members. Jim Bush, VP of Sales and Marketing for ATAS, stated, “It’s great to see the creative designs and quality craftsmanship incorporated into these buildings. The use of metal continues to grow and not only on the building enclosures; we are seeing increased use of metal for interiors as well.”

Zinc was used because it is a natural and durable material that creates its own patina, which protects the material. The vertical panels accentuate the height of the building and were chosen to express the idea of connectivity on the façade. LEED Gold certification is being targeted.

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METAL ACCENTS In the accents category, Lot H Parking Garage in Wilmington, Del., took first-place. Bernardon, the architectural firm on this project, used perforated 0.040 aluminum Belvedere 7.2-in. Rib panels in Titanium to create interesting screens on the garage’s facade. The panels were installed by A & H Metals, Inc.

METAL WALLS A private residence in East Hampton, N.Y. won two first-place awards: in the residential walls category and the interiors category. Slate Grey 0.032 aluminum Standing Seam Shingles were installed by TRM Enterprises on the exterior and interior of this home. The house was designed by Bates Masi + Architects.

ROOFING AND SOLAR The Riverview Branch Library in Riverview, Fl. received the first-place honors for commercial roofs. Field-Lok panels in Dove Grey 0.040 aluminum were used on this project. The 2-in. high standing seam panels provided a perfect platform over which solar panels were installed. The long service life of the metal roof panels will far outlast the life expectancy of the solar panels. Standing seam metal panels provide a natural platform for attaching crystalline systems without any roof penetrations. The building was designed by FleischmanGarcia Architecture, and the metal roof panels were installed by Alpha Roofing and Sheet Metal. The panels were purchased through Beacon Building Products. RESORT ROOFING Taking the first-place award in the residential roofs category was the Elysian Beach Resort in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. A hurricane damaged the roof of this resort several years ago and the composite roof tile was replaced with ATAS’ diamond shaped CastleTop shingles in 0.032 aluminum Ascot White and installed by Rooftops Silicone Distributors.

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Windows

RETROFIT

Preserving Union Station’s Metal Frames in Historical Restoration Project

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Thanks to super-thin vacuum insulated glazing units, Walter Robbs Architecture was able to restore Winston-Salem’s Union Station brick and limestone façade to its original glory.

HISTORICAL STATION

Built in 1926, the historic Winston-Salem Union Station was a brick and limestone building with a portico entrance and hundreds of large windows.

“Because there were so many windows, it is one of the most significant features of this building and to keep them was critical,” explains

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Michelle McCullough, historical resource officer, city & county of Winston-Salem. However, in modernizing the building to meet current energy and thermalefficiency standards, the project team had to figure out how to fit a conventional 24-mm thick double glazed unit into the thinner historical metal frames. “Insulated glass panels are much thicker than the original glass,” explains Michelle Portman Walter, senior project manager, Walter Robbs Architecture, Winston-Salem, N.C. “That wasn’t going to fit very well back into an historical steel sash that was intended only to have a piece of 0.25in. glass in it.” In essence, the low-E

panes would not fit, so Walter Robbs Architecture was planning to install regular panes together with a second interior storm window.

Serendipity Intervenes In a stroke of serendipity, a Pilkington representative came into the architects’ office to give a presentation on a new product. “I was lucky enough to be in that presentation and decided right then and there that’s what the train station needed— the Spacia glass,” recalls Walter. At just 6.2mm, the vacuum insulated glazing was the perfect fit for the 1,600 large glass units that needed replacing and offered a high-performance insulation inside a very thin overall profile.

Though the building had at least a dozen different types of windows, because the Spacia glazing is already a customized product, there was no added cost to further customize the panes to different sizes, explains Kyle Sword, manager business development, Pilkington North America, Toledo. Pleased with the abundance of daylighting and preservation of historical details, McCullough states, “I consider the end of this story to be a success story for the city of Winston-Salem. Walking into this building gives you something to be proud of in your community.” Pilkington

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PRESERVING THE ORIGINAL SASH

The ultra-thin Spacia glazing fit the 0.25-in. historical steel sash that the city wanted to preserve. © Pilkington North America

Built in 1926, the historical WinstonSalem Union Station in Winston-Salem, N.C. lent a more cosmopolitan feel to the growing tobacco industry in the area and was key to bringing travel to the region. Designed in a Beaux Arts style with Neoclassical details by Fellheimer and Wagner, a prominent New York architectural firm that designed train stations throughout the U.S., the station closed its doors in 1970. It was then converted into a vehiclerepair garage until the city repurchased the large structure and decided to restore it.

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From Dreams to Reality Recently renovated Moynihan Train Hall celebrates a historic building, bringing adaptive reuse with spectacular daylighting together.

Opening New Year’s Day 2021, the Moynihan Train Hall project realizes a long-held New York dream. It fulfills the vision of U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who had proposed in the 1990s that the largely vacant James A. Farley Post Office Building—a New York City landmark—be transformed into a new transit hub and expansion to the overcrowded Penn Station. “This project proves that we can create contemporary, transformative and iconic architecture, while simultaneously revitalizing historically significant buildings, saving carbon, and enhancing daily life in our cities,” says Jon Cicconi, associate director, SOM. “The new architecture which is inserted within the historic building is modern, bold and contemporary, while respecting, celebrating and restoring original features of the existing historic building.” Moynihan Train Hall restores a sense of civic

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pride and dignity to a travel experience that so many commuters at Penn Station have endured for decades. It brings light to the concourses for the first time in more than 50 years, increases total concourse space by 50% and re-establishes the grandeur that was lost with the demolition of the original Penn Station. It evokes the aura of that original station through the creation of a series of four contemporary, dynamic skylight vaults that illuminate the entirety of the Main Concourse, and serve as a beacon for wayfinding within the entire complex. The shape of the sleek skylight vaults is inspired by the soaring skylights within McKim, Mead & White’s original design for Penn Station. They also celebrate the historic postal building’s original mail sorting room, which was illuminated by a skylight for the first three decades of its life. The glass was covered over during World War II, and the design you see today restores that space to its sky-lit state. The new skylight vaults are supported by three 150-ft.-long, built-up, bolted steel trusses which are original to the building. The delicate relationship between these massive trusses and the light, dynamic skylight structure draws on their intrinsic contrasts, and establishes a contemporary symbol for the historic building. The interiors of Moynihan Train Hall are fin-

ished in Tennessee Quaker Gray marble, a material used in both the original 8th Avenue post office and throughout many historic public buildings across the United States. The stone evokes a sense of warmth, calmness and grandeur—three ideals that characterized the original Penn Station and are essential to the design of civic architecture. For the architects, there is an enormous responsibility in designing a civic project that millions of people will pass through every year. “The design was a balancing act—it had to be modern and evoke the magnificent architectural heritage of both the historic Farley Building and the original Penn Station,” says Cicconi. This project has been in SOM’s office for more than 20 years. SOM first imagined what the Train Hall would look like in 1998, after Senator Moynihan proposed transforming the Farley Building into an extension of Penn Station. A project of this immense civic scale can take time to come together, but SOM has been part of the process nearly every step of the way. “We have worked on multiple designs in the last two decades. But it has also been a major team effort. What you see today is the result of hard work from the entire public-private partnership led by Empire State Development,” says Cicconi.

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Trend Spotlight: Architecturally Integrated Lighting Embedding light coves, illuminating ledges or downlights incorporated into ceilings and ceiling tiles are nothing new. And yet, architecturally integrated lighting is hot right now. The reason? Interior designers, architects and building owners/operators are looking for the chief benefits lighting integration carries as they have been tasked with quickly renovating offices and buildings to accommodate new tenants and recreate old spaces post COVID-19.

Architecturally integrated lighting can be incorporated into a space in several ways: ceiling panels; acoustic ceiling panels/tiles; coves; soffits/cornices valances that can be used with vaulted ceilings; and under cabinets.

Architecturally Integrated Lighting: Reduces maintenance: When lighting is integrated with the ceiling at the manufacturer, it typically contains longer-lasting LEDs, often carrying a 20-year lifespan. Reduces cost: In many cases, ceiling tiles and lighting are purchased as a system. Even when this isn’t the case, integrated lighting may be less costly, because it doesn’t need an aesthetically pleasing shell. Streamlines installation: When it comes packaged together, ceiling or wall tiles require only a single installation. Provides unique effects: When bulbs are hidden from view, light is soft, diffused and indirect. This creates a specific effect in the space that may need to be supplemented by local task lighting. Improves ceiling ventilation: An integrated ceiling and lighting set can cause less of a disruption to ceiling-based MEP infrastructure.

SEE THE LIGHT The new Axiom Indirect Field Light Coves from Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions provide control over finished aesthetics by offering a variety of options and sizes with both ceiling-to-wall and ceiling-to-ceiling coves. They offer predictable lighting performance and perfect integration with select Armstrong MetalWorks and WoodWorks ceilings and suspension systems. The pre-fabricated corners can be modified if unexpected field conditions arise. Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions www.armstrongceilings.com

MORE THAN JUST BOOKS The $84.5-million Milner Library expansion and rejuvenation in Edmonton not only reinvented its former boxshaped structure into a flowing, angular, modern icon, but also reimagined its interior as a brighter, quieter, inviting, innovative public space. More than 71,000 sq. ft. of Rockfon’s ceiling panels were used in the six-story library to provide the necessary range of sound absorption throughout the project with NRC of 0.75 to 0.95. The majority of the library’s acoustic ceiling systems feature Rockfon Tropic with 3,200 panels of Cinema Black (NRC of 0.85) selected for the first and second floors.

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Great Looks for Good Acoustics Good acoustics don’t happen by accident, especially today when so many of the most popular materials— brick, concrete, glass and marble—manage sound so poorly. Good acoustics are the result of carefully selected materials that enable a space to effectively manage all the sound bouncing around in it. One performance metric that is important to consider when selecting sound-managing materials is the Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC). The NRC rating quantifies the average amount of sound energy that a material absorbs. A material with an NRC value of 0.00 reflects all the soundwaves that strike it. A material with an NRC value of 1.00 absorb it—100%. In short, the higher the NRC value, the better the material is at absorbing sound. Here are the typical NRC values for those popular materials mentioned earlier.  Marble: 0.01  Glass: 0.05  Brick: 0.05  Concrete: 0.20 Consider selecting materials with higher NRC values in spaces where good acoustics are a design objective—busy hallways, atriums, and elevator lobbies, open office spaces, and areas where collaboration should be encouraged and facilitated. The good news is that there are many acoustical products today that look great and deliver interiors with good acoustics.

WOOD AESTHETIC THAT ABSORBS SOUND When Plunkett Raysich Architects designed the new building for the Madison Area Technical College’s Goodman South Campus, they selected a linear metal ceiling system that offered a biophilic design-friendly wooden aesthetic and effectively managed sound in the bustling corridors and common areas. The Planar linear metal ceiling from Rockfon has the look of a wooden ceiling, without the weight and maintenance issues associated with an actual wood ceiling. The design team at Plunkett Raysich specified the ceiling system in its oak woodgrain finish. Beyond beauty, this ceiling system is also adept at absorbing soundwaves and can satisfy design requirements that necessitate an NRC value of up to 0.90. In total, over 4,000-sq.-ft. of this metal ceiling system was installed down long stretches of the classroom-facing corridors and hung as suspended ceiling clouds above an upper loft area. Rockfon

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VISUAL SOUNDSCAPE—ACOUSTIC ART The addition of the AKUART line of high-design acoustic art by Kirei provides architects and designers with sustainably-driven acoustic solutions that prioritize beauty and functionality. Made from green materials, AKUART’s four framed acoustic design elements—“On The Wall’ acoustic wall panels; ‘Hang With Me’ suspended panels; ‘Stand By Me’ free standing wall screens; and ‘Shelter Me’ acoustic desk screens —allow designers to select from a variety of art, including solid colors, pre-existing art, or custom images. Each canvas is machine washable, bleach-cleanable and can be printed on with high-resolution images and graphics as art, wayfinding, and interior accents. The absorber beneath the canvas is a high NRC (0.9), low VOC, Class A fire treated sound absorbing PET panel placed within a durable, coated aluminum frame. Kirei

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Let Your Walls Float to the Background Color trends come and go. So do decorative wall fashions. But the plain, monochromatic wall style will always be right here among us. That’s because it’s simple, easy to accessorize and flexible. The monochromatic wall gives designers the freedom to: Accessorize: A plain colored wall creates opportunities to showcase furniture, furnishings and accessorize just about any space. Unique pieces don’t stand out unless the background is, well—just background. Build an accent wall: Employ different color, textures and materials to create an accent wall. Tips: Choose a wall that naturally stands out, or your eye is naturally drawn to, due to the architecture. An accent wall should be unobstructed, standing alone to create impact. Consider a monochromatic accent wall—go just a shade or two deeper or lighter. Increase flexibility: As trends change, space needs may change, too. Your single-colored walls will adapt well or enable a quick paint job.

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Stay clean: No matter what you think about walls, everyone agrees that a single color, and especially when that color is light or even white, give a clean/ fresh impression. The assumption is:  White/minimal = clean  Colorful/carefully cluttered = dirty Space perception: Maintaining uniformity of color across your walls (and especially with lighter colors) brings greater depth and space perception to a room or area. How do you choose a color? Remember the cardinal rules of wall colors:  Warm walls (think: orange, yellow and red) can make a space appear smaller.  Cool walls (think: green, blue and purple) can make a room appear larger.

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With companies allowing employees to head back to the offices, commercial property owners, tenants and employees need to know how safe their work environments are. In 2020 during the height of the pandemic, a new open-source, building standard was launched to help building operators with the tools and strategy to monitor, communicate and adjust the health of the indoor physical space to help respond to viral and bacteriological events. IMMUNE Building Standard was implemented via the Healthy by Design Building Institute (HdBI) in Brussels and is described as a blueprint for the healthy buildings of the future. The world’s first IMMUNE-Resilient rated office, the highest rating, has been unveiled in Bucharest, Romania—Building H3 in the West Gate Business District, fully occupied by Ericsson. The IMMUNE Building Standard was developed by Liviu Tudor, president of the European Property Federation in Brussels. He is also the Chairman of Genesis Property, a European property company, owning and managing office buildings with over 1.6 million sq. ft. of gross leased area, hosting 20+ international company tenants like HP, Siemens, Ericsson, Infineon, Société General and Accenture to name a few.

Key Features of an IMMUNE Standard Building IMMUNE Stewards would be deployed within each building to implement and monitor activities such as the IMMUNE Quarantine/Room, the Emergency IMMUNE Warehouse and the IMMUNE Digital Twin.

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IMMUNE Quarantine/Room A specially designed, fully equipped and ready-to-use area in case of an immediate need to isolate any exposed people.

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Emergency IMMUNE Warehouse: Contriving a rapid and effective relief logistic system for pandemicresponse, containing specific protective materials including PPE. The IMMUNE Steward will be responsible for maintaining the stock materials and distributing at building level everything necessary to ensure safety to all occupants.

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C H A N G I N G T H E FA C E O F O U T D AT E D S T E R E OT Y P E S Design has been called the unsung hero of cannabis’ path toward accelerated growth. Since states started legalizing adult use, branding, packaging and stores’ interior design have been systematically changing late 1960s stereotypes. BY VILMA BARR, CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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“It is the Trojan Horse of this industry,” said cannabis retail store design pioneer Megan Stone, whose High Road Design Studio was the first design consultancy to bring elevated retail architecture to dispensaries in 2013. Dispensaries in affluent areas, particularly, have used architecture and interior design as part of their bid to snare coveted licenses.

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Design-forward shops are, as Stone rightly observed, safe access points for the new consumers who are key to the industry delivering on its potential. Deemed essential businesses at the beginning of the pandemic, the stores met the surge in demand by pivoting to pick-up and delivery, bolstering online ordering capabilities

and shoring up resilience throughout the industry supply chain. One recommended basis for cannabis store design set forth by Cannabis Dispensary Design is an upgraded appreciation for outstanding commercial design as applied to cannabis retail. “When walking into a dispensary, customers want the same open aisles and clean, uncluttered

surroundings as when they enter a sleek electronics store,” states this service on its website which it makes available as an e-book, “How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary.” From a black-and-white dispensary in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif., to sleek Maitri Medicinals in Pittsburgh, these are examples of stylish boutiques.

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Museum Exhibition Style

Project: Maitri Medicinals, Pittsburgh Design Team: High Road Design

In the emerging revitalization of Pittsburgh’s downtown East Liberty neighborhood, a former medical office building was adapted to house Maitri Medicinals.

A receptionist greets customers in a setting of textured black columns with an adjacent lobby lounge. In the distinctive main sales area, products are displayed in museum exhibitstyle. Faceted pedestals with glass vitrine tops are arranged on free-standing display islands, and wall displays built around windows take advantage of daylighting. Orders are filled through pass-through cabinetry. High Road Design was responsible for the interior and the identity program.

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A two-story structure, the façade employs a large stylized illuminated graphic sign to establish the image. For the interior, it was decided to take advantage of the second floor’s open plan for the primary dispensary.

ESTABLISHING A BRAND

The exterior entrance features a large stylized illuminated logo to establish the initial image.

WAITING ROOMS

Contributing to a cannabis store’s appeal is the waiting room. Here, customers can be provided with sources of product information in a comfortable setting.

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A consultation room is furnished with upholstered seating and a fireplace to create a personal, residential-like setting. High-end tile and surfaces add an air of sophistication and elegance.

Project: Synchronicity Holistic, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif. Design Team: High Road Design

Sheer Sophistication Synchronicity Holistic, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif., is a womanowned store and committed to serving the female market. This 372-sq.-m. store was designed to serve the needs of female and disabled customers. Formerly a corner location office, the owner and designers from High Road Design agreed that their image could be sophisticated and welcoming, combined with an educational environment. Fixtures, displays and surfaces are easily accessible by older customers and those in wheelchairs. A black and white palette was

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used as the theme for materials and furnishings throughout, from the exterior façade to the interior selling and support spaces.

KIOSKS/TV DISPLAYS/E-COMMERCE

Tools such as kiosks, TVs or interactive educational technology can help new users decide what they want to explore before they talk to a budtender. Technology has changed the way people shop, including buyers of cannabis products.

For the four-sided concentrates bar, one side can be lowered to accommodate a customer in a wheelchair. The other three sides are elevated at the height for standing customers for product examination. Two glass-enclosed consultation rooms are furnished with upholstered seating around a glass-topped table and an electric fireplace to create a personal, residential-like setting.

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On display are products such as organic gender-neutral clothing, accessories, scented candles and other products designed by Superette. Local artists create a selection of

home products to link cannabis with fashion. The store also offers a lunch counter and a candy store section. An extended menu board lists cannabis products carried in the store. “We’ve been quite bold in our creative expression, to be able to push the envelope continuously in every store. The Grebe neighborhood is a dynamic intersection of retail, lifestyle and events, so the vibe had to match,” said Mimi Lam, CEO of Superette and cofounder with Drummond Munro. Three stores opened in the past two years, all different.

Retro-inspired Superette in Ottawa, Canada, is a playful, artful curation of products. Designed by Superette’s in-house team, red and white tile against a white background creates a memorable impression on the visitor. The 177-sq.-m. store in the trendy Glebe area is an immersive experience: part funhouse, part candy shop, part cannabis retailer.

OPEN FLOOR PLANS AND BROWSING

Embracing open plans and a customerguided design helps stores build trust with consumers across a variety of experience levels. First generation dispensaries required customers to stand at a counter and direct a budtender to remove products from jars. For less experienced users, this was challenging and intimidating. Project: Superette, Ottawa, Canada Design Team: Superette

The first significant design leap for dispensaries was removing a walk-up counter in favor of open floor plans with glass cabinets or shelving units to display products.

BRAND PROMOTION

Cannabis information service Flowhub recommends integrating a store’s brand into its design, including rugs, merchandise, packaging and employees’ apparel.

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“Open floor plans allow customers to explore and shop dispensaries more independently, which many prefer.” —Megan Stone, High Road Design Studio

Project: The Reef, Seattle Design Team: Olson Kundig Architects

Olson Kundig Architects helped transform an empty storefront at the prominent intersection of Olive Way and Denny Way in Seattle into The Reef, a sleek 232-sq.-m. store in the Capital Hill area, a longtime counterculture hub. The designers interpreted the owner’s preference for the aquatic surroundings of the Pacific Northwest with suspended transparent bubbles that stand out in relief against darkhued background and tones for the fixtures. Murals on the exterior façade depict underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau and an underwater scene interpreted by a local artist.

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The layout emphasizes budtender-to-consumer interaction, allowing movement that encourages engagement by staff with customers.

BROWSING

Browsing increases the likelihood of additional purchases and helps dispensaries maximize revenue per square foot. Modular storage cabinets showcasing buds and housing point-of-sale stations have become fixtures in upmarket shops.

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As the industry continues to expand and innovate, observers identify elements of success on promoting the store’s brand, offering a memorable customer experience, as well as controlled inventory management. The look of a dispensary and the store flow plays a big part in customer satisfaction. The market for cannabis products is becoming more diverse, and new stores have developed a singular physical genre to present the buying public with a purchasing process unlike other forms of merchandising they typically encounter.

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The cannabis industry saw explosive growth in 2020 as a reaction to the pandemic. It is expected to continue into the next decade and beyond.

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Scope of the Cannabis Market The cannabis industry saw explosive growth in 2020 as a $18.3 billion reaction to the $10.7 billion pandemic that U.S. Cannabis Growth is expected to 2019 2020 2025 continue into the next decade and beyond as an increasing number of states legalize recreational marijuana use. $41.5 billion

Of all 50 states, 48 allow for some form of medical marijuana; 16 states have legalized it recreationally, including the entire West Coast. Recreational cannabis is legal throughout Canada. Americans purchased $18.3 billion in cannabis products in 2020, $7.6 billion more than the $10.7 billion in sales the previous year, according to the research firm Leafly. New consumers and patients play a role in the cannabis boom. The main driver was an increase in the average purchase size of established consumers, who increased their average monthly spends by 33%. In the U.S., 12% of the total population (330 million) are active marijuana users. A report from New Frontier Data projects that the legal marijuana industry in the U.S. alone will swell to $41.5 billion by 2025.

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Buildings on a Mission Whether curing rare diseases, improving a cancer patient’s treatment experience, or pushing the boundary of conscientious design, the buildings featured on the next few pages are each on a mission to make a difference. by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett & Vilma Barr

Buildings are places where problem-solving and innovation happen daily. It is interesting to think about all the problem-solving that went into designing those buildings in the first place, making sure they were equipped to accomplish the work their owners were destined to do. Architects and their design teams rely on products, materials and systems to achieve the unique design objectives and desired aesthetic for every project. Let’s take a look at the design challenges and solutions that emerged in the development of each of these inspiring buildings.

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The Global Research and Gene Therapy Center of Excellence in Philadelphia, Pa. is the new research facility for Amicus Therapeutics that houses cutting-edge laboratories and office space designed to be collaborative, inspirational and secure.

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The design team at CRB-PA found innovative solutions to incorporate mechanical and HVAC systems, as well as security and hazard control, for biosafety level 2 (BSL2) labs.

Curing Diseases in an Inspiring Space Amicus Therapeutics is dedicated to “the fight to remain at the forefront of therapies for rare and orphan diseases.” It is a mission that is incredibly personal to Chairman and , John F. Crowley. Two of his children were born with Pompe disease, a rare neuromuscular genetic disease that Amicus is working to cure in its new 46,000-sq.ft. Global Research and Gene Therapy Center of Excellence in University City Square, Philadelphia, Pa. This state-of-the-art research facility is located in the top two floors of a 14-story tower, which was itself a design challenge, because the building was not inherently equipped to provide the security and haz-

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ard control required in biosafety level 2 (BSL2) labs. The design team at - found innovative solutions to incorporate the mechanical and  systems necessary and even installed a nitrogen gas generation system into the building’s penthouse. It was important to Amicus that this new space inspire employees and foster collaboration, so the architects looked for ways to overcome the inherent disconnect that existed in the space being divided between two floors. They created an open central core with a double-height atrium that featured a dramatic staircase and a custom Soft Sound floating wall, manufactured by Arktura, that mimics the genetic sequence of Pompe’s disease.

The lighting design, created by The Lighting Practice, was explained by the firm as, “Sinuous lines of light that encircle the atrium, providing a visual reference and illuminating collaboration and touchdown areas. Organic forms are emphasized with continuous curvilinear slots, decorative fixtures and cove lighting. Recessed troffers in the lab and open office provide high-performance illumination and a clean aesthetic.”

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The atrium’s ceiling mimics the gene sequence of Pompe’s disease, an illness Amicus is working to cure, which double as lighting and acoustic control with backlit acoustic panels.

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The project has earned several awards: an IIDA PA/NJ/DE Design Awards, Winner, Best of Corporate 20,000 SF+, an ENR MidAtlantic Best Project Award: Award of Merit, 2020, and an IES International Illumination Award: Award of Merit, 2020.

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An Artfully Casual Cancer Facility Maggie’s Southampton, the latest in cancer care centers first opened 25 years ago, is a 4,500-sq.-ft. singlestory building that feels larger than it is, owing to a pinwheel floor plan that visually draws the surrounding gardens inward through large floor-to-ceiling windows. The exterior’s reflective surfaces clad in pounded metal appear to dissolve the building into the surroundings. Serving 3.2 million residents in England’s Southeast region, located 70 miles from London, the oncology specialty facility is adjacent to Southampton General Hospital. The Maggie’s Centre system was founded by Maggie Keswick Jencks, a writer, gardener and

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designer who used her own experience of being diagnosed with cancer at age 47 to create a new type of cancer care facility in conjunction with her architect husband, Charles Jencks. The first Maggie’s opened in Edinburgh in 1996, giving rise to a network of centers across the UK and abroad.

A New Kind of Cancer Care Maggie and Charles wanted to bring people together in a calm and friendly space that would help them to find comfort. Designers of healthcare today follow the observation that transforming the perception of institutional facilities results into a far better patient experience. By applying residential and

hospitality techniques— such as accent lighting, plants, artwork and ceiling treatments— spaces can feel more fluid and relaxing. Organic shapes, serene color palettes and a variety of textures provide visual interest, while natural light and views to the outdoors promote wellness and help orient patients and visitors within the building. Architect Amanda Levete and her team at AL_A coordinated with landscape designer Sarah Price to integrate the ecology of the nearby New Forest environment into an interior theme for the single-story structure described as “artfully casual.” Four exterior blade walls are made from ceramics with corners clad in

mirror-polished stainless steel with a mottled surface. Formed of stacked-up ceramic blocks that are hollow inside, they are profiled to appear as repeating vertical fins. The interior is mostly one big room with an oculus that brings a disc of sunlight into the middle of the building’s central space. Surrounding are small and more intimate places and rooms. The palette is warm and muted with a polished concrete floor that provides additional dimension. Furnishings are modern and classic contemporary, with combinations of soft and hard materials, exhibiting both natural and coordinating finishes.

“We wanted to bring serenity to the interiors, and to frame views of the gardens so that the landscape remains the focal point when inside.” —Max Arrocet, Architect AL_A

GLASS WALLS ADD DAYLIGHT + LANDSCAPE VIEWS

A pinwheel floor plan visually draws the surrounding gardens inward through large floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Institutional facilities produce far better patient experiences by applying residential and hospitality techniques. GARDEN VIEWS

Architect Amanda Levete of AL_A describes the genesis of the design as an attempt to bring a bit of magic to the place. “We have imagined that a piece of garden has been transported from the New Forest into the midst of the hospital’s concrete landscape.” Large sliding windows bring the outside in, while the polished concrete floor reflects the colors of the plantings.

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“With the ceramic walls, we wanted to establish different readings depending on the light coming in from outside and your place in the center; the angled blocks combine two tonalities of base clay paired with two pastel colors. As you approach and move through the center, the colors shift in tone, a reminder of the ever-changing seasonal conditions. As the day progresses, a subtle play between light and shadow is revealed,” said architect Max Arrocet of AL_A.

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Floor-to-ceiling wood grid constructions are divided into multiple shelves, supplied with reading materials and items of interest for patients. There are views and light in all directions. Expanses of full-height glass provide seamless integrated views to the trees, bushes and flowering plants directly on the opposite side.

Landscape designer Sarah Price has observed that the New Forest draws its healing power from experiencing the rich diversity of the New Forest’s flora: wood anemones, orchids, wild garlic, lesser celandines, bluebells and primroses, mosses and ferns, growing in the woodland pathways.

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LIVING WALLS Studies have shown that natural elements added to indoor spaces help lower tension and anxiety, reduce fatigue and increase creativity and efficiency. The GrowUp Freedom Series, introduced through a partnership of OFS and GrowUp Greenwalls, will help streamline the integration of office spaces with biophilic design, sustainability and low-maintenance vertical gardens, which provides health, wellness and climate benefits. OFS GrowUp Freedom Series www.growup.green

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Western red cedar accents the main entries, soffits and canopies, and creates a visual cue to the local lumber history. Cedar boards from the concrete formwork were cleaned and reused as wood accents in the entry lobby.

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Vitro’s Solarban 60 had balanced solar heat gain protection and clarity at a good price point, according to the architect.

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Seattle Office Pursues Aggressive Living Building Pilot Program Seattle’s seven-story Watershed is pursuing Living Building Challenge Petal Certification for materials, water and energy usage as part of the Seattle’s Living Building Pilot Program. With health and wellness as a core design driver, the seven-story Watershed office building features electrochromic, self-tinting window glazing, rainwater reclamation, enhanced indoor air quality and locallysourced, Red Listcompliant materials. Pursuing Seattle’s aggressive Living Building Pilot Program (LBPP), the sustainable building design had to meet stringent Living Building Challenge Petal Certification for materials, water and energy usage.

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In exchange for LBPP certification, the Watershed was permitted to increase the amount of floor space in the building by 15%, enhancing the project’s economic feasibility with more rentable space.

sustainability, principal, Weber Thompson, Seattle. “In addition to systems that future tenants can control, one of the major ways we accomplished this was through an efficient core and shell building envelope.”

“Specifically, we have to use 25% less energy per square foot than a baseline office building after Watershed is fully occupied, so the stakes were high for the building to perform,” explains Myer Harrell, ,  , ,   +, Homes, principal, director of

Contributing toward this end, Vitro’s Solarban 60 delivers balanced solar heat gain protection and clarity, at a good price point, and View dynamic glazing enabled the architect to reduce the  system cooling load by a significant 14 tons.

Enhanced indoor air quality and Red List-compliant materials were used for the health and safety of occupants and builders.

The electrochromic glass was specified with 12-in. floor-to-floor Oldcastle curtainwall units. “Its performance and intelligent connected controls allow the building owner to fine tune the tinting on the façade,” explains Weber Thompson Principal Cody Lodi, ,  , “While View glass does allow tinting control by individual glazing units, the

building is designed to coordinate the tinting to maintain visual appearance and reduce user changes that may affect building performance.” The glazing promotes great views of downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Lake Union, and the George Washington Memorial Bridge on the south elevation, territorial views and good “people watching” along

ENTRY

At the building’s main entrance a weathering steel gate folds up to become a canopy element and local red cedar accents were also used under the soffits and canopies.

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Troll Avenue on the west side. Indoor air comfort is provided by a VRF system with a dedicated outdoor air system and operable awning windows. ELECTROCHROMIC GLAZING

Coordinated tinting maintains a uniform appearance and reduces user changes that may affect the building performance. It helped reduce the HVAC system cooling load by 14 tons.

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Bioswale and bioretention planters filter stormwater run-off before it flows to Lake Union.

To comply with the Living Building Materials Petal red-free list requirements, the architects selected locally sourced and fabricated steel and concrete for the structural system to reflect the character of the neighboring George Washington Memorial Bridge. “This durable and resilient framework is complemented with western red cedar accents at the main entries, soffits and canopies, and creates a visual cue to the local lumber history,” relates Lodi. “Cedar boards from the concrete formwork were cleaned and reused as wood accents in the entry lobby.” Contributing to 75% less potable water consumption than a baseline building, a 20,000-gallon cistern collects rainwater falling from an overhanging roof. In addition, bioswale and bioretention planters organically filter stormwater run-off.

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Not a Bird’s-eye View, But a Person’s It’s time to reverse the trend of pedestrian buildings—at least eye level—to glorified, wonderful edifices. Being my favorite skyscraper, a blog noting we missed the 100th anniversary of the Chrysler Building’s opening because of COVID got my attention. Actually, the writer was a bit off, as the opening was in 1931—but if you count the property’s acquisition, it is indeed a period of a 100 years. Of course, it got me digging out old books, including Judith Dupre’s appropriately oversized “Skyscrapers,” which features the Art Deco icon on the cover. Strolling down nostalgia lane, I’m reminded of the eagles/gargoyles that

The term “pedestrian,” has come to take on the meaning of generic/ inexpensive/blah. I beg, however, that this trend be reversed, and the pedestrian—at least eye level of buildings—be greater glorified.

adorn its upper heights, and of the shiny spire clad in very rare Nirosta, a chrome-nickel alloy, said to be inspired by hub caps. What really got me thinking, however, was the famous photo of photographer Margaret Bourke-White perched atop one of the great metal birds. My thought was this: unless you’re a bird or a daredevil, it is hard to appreciate the great details that cap such wonderful edifices. My plea is this: The term “pedestrian,” has come to take on the meaning of generic/inexpensive/blah. I beg, however, that this trend be reversed, and the pedestrian—at least eye level of buildings—be greater glorified.

Metal Products There are so many interesting metal products out today, it is a shame not to share them with the people of our fine cities. Frankly, with so many rainscreen advances, it seems, somewhat criminal not to jazz up the streets with something shiny and artisanal—especially for more mundane facilities, or those taking on a new life entirely. So that said, take a look at some terrific products that might meet these ends.

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THE RIGHT GLAZING SUPPORTS NEW DALLAS ICON To best showcase the exterior ceramic framing on the adaptive reuse of a 1950s bank building into a five-story mixed-use building in downtown Dallas, 5G Studio Collaborative selected Solarban 90 Starphire glass from Vitro Architectural Glass. With Solarban’s high performance solar control and Starphire’s industry-leading clarity, the product delivered the energy efficiencies and aesthetics the unique project was seeking.

Vitro Architectural Glass Solarban 90 Starphire www.vitroglazings.com

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CHANNEL GLASS PARKING STRUCTURE COMPLEMENTS HIGH-RISE As a lightweight versatile solution, Bendheim’s single-glazed Lamberts channel glass was the ideal choice for the 1000space parking structure at San Antonio’s 23-story Frost Tower. Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects specified the translucent glass channels, which admit more than 70% of daylight into the parking structure, while textured channel glass protects privacy. With its alternating glazed and open sections pattern, the parking structure lends a nice design element to the façade and provides natural ventilation. CIRCLE 375

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Lamberts Channel Glass www.bendheim.com

MODULAR METAL PANELS LEND A BOLD LOOK As part of a 10,000-sq.-ft. expansion project for Houston’s River Oaks Baptist STEM School, Jackson & Ryan Architects chose CENTRIA’S Intercept Entyre modular metal panels in alternating Silver Gray and Dove Gray colors for a bold look. Contrasting the existing brick façade, the panels are designed in blocks which rotate and extend as the structure progresses from the fourth level down to the ground floor. Delivering air, water, thermal and vapor protection, clean lines, tight corner bends and simple installation without sealants make for a low-maintenance design and better structural integrity. CIRCLE 374

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EAST ALDINE SATELLITE CENTER The Lone Star College system, with multiple campuses in the Houston metropolitan area, takes this approach a step further with its own onsite technical high school named the East Aldine Satellite Center. The 64,000-sq.-ft. facility features a contemporary design with a restrained palette of façade materials, including eye-catching metal panels in two distinctive finishes. Lead architect IBI Group’s designers specified Petersen’s PAC-CLAD architectural cladding for all the metal work, which included three separate products from the company’s line-up. Approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of Precision Series panels in the Highline S1 profile were used for the walls, while another 18,000 sq. ft. of Flush panels were used for the roof overhang’s soffit and fascia, all of which were 22-gauge steel in a Copper Penny finish. Another 800 sq. ft. of .050-gauge aluminum Highline S1 panels in a red finish were used to create the freestanding sign kiosk for the school.

Keeping Classrooms Quiet and Safe Krieger’s acoustical doors create a learning space free of unwanted noise by exceeding the ANSI Standard S12.60-2002. The bullet resistant rating UL 752 enhances safety during an active shooter event and is a vital component in the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) guidelines. Acoustical Rating

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Stone, metal panels and glass were highlighted for the college.

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FORM & FUNCTION Airolite louver screen ENCB6096 is a versatile, horizontal-blade architectural louver screen that functions as a sight and security barrier, as well as an architectural accent. The 6-in. deep inverted louverscreen blade profile provides an effective visual screen when viewed from grade or any lower application and yields a high free area for increased airflow. CIRCLE 372

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A SPLASH OF COLOR With the Color Splash Speckled Rubber collection, Tarkett brings rubber flooring tiles to a new level of customizable style. They are unmatched in cases where slip resistance, durability and comfort are important. The Color Splash collection is also a highly sustainable product, FloorScore certified, Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze and manufactured in a facility powered by 100% renewable energy. CIRCLE 371

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Azon Saves Energy IBI Group and Collaborate Architects worked with materials guidelines provided by local government officials.

Azo-Core™ thermal barrier DOING MORE WITH LESS Among Delta’s WaterSense labeled faucets, showers and toilets that use at least 20% less water than the industry standard, Delta’s Kayra Collection features a multi-setting H2Okinetic shower head. The collection also offers In2ition Two-in-One Shower options for integrated shower head and hand shower functionality while controlling the speed, movement and droplet size of the water to deliver the feeling of more water while using less. CIRCLE 370

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The Azo-Core™ ultra-low conductance high-density polyurethane foam is engineered to allow aluminum fenestration manufacturers worldwide to achieve the highest standards in energy efficiency, strength and durability. Contact us to learn about the newest Azon thermal barriers used in energy conservation.

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IN RUST WE TRUST Lorin’s new anodized aluminum finish features the aesthetic appeal of a weathered rust look while still providing strength and durability. The finish resembles a real-world look without the negative effects of natural oxidation which breaks down the surface of the raw material. Available in 48.5-in. × 96-in. sheets with no minimal order quantity, the anodized aluminum is lightweight and long lasting and will not chip, flake or peel. CIRCLE 369

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TRADITION AND MODERNITY One of the ground-breaking group of hardwood collections offered by ASI, Sheffield Hardwoods feature a painted and distressed textured finish on extra long engineered maple planks. The new collections were inspired by the English countryside, but Sheffield is American made and recognized for marrying traditional warmth with modern style. Greenguard Gold Certified, Carb II and Lacey Act compliant. CIRCLE 368

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STOREFRONTS WITH A SIDE OF FRIES Partnering with Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Cooperative, Tubelite will supply architectural aluminum products for the fastfood chain’s “Smart 2.0” U.S. prototype restaurants. To simplify the construction process, reduce building costs and support good environmental stewardship, select restaurants will install Tubelite storefront and entrance systems. Kent Baumann, Tubelite’s business development manager, stated, “This partnership facilitates a predefined product solution to streamline bidding and installation of Wendy’s restaurants. With approved finish and hardware options, Tubelite’s partnership with Wendy’ will ensure a consistent building envelope solution for its next generation of restaurants.”

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SQUARE FEET Protecting the feet of the toe kick space in Brown Wood’s Designs of Distinction’s Urban Collection are Square Feet with Metal Sleeves. Available with or without a hanger bolt, the sleeves add a pop of color to the cabinets and furniture. CIRCLE 366

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WINNER, WINNER A 2021 National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show product award winner, ASCEND Composite Cladding System replicates the deeply grained look of wood. The design of the plank enables quicker and easier installation than fiber cement, engineered wood and other composite panels as it is installed in fewer steps, doesn’t require specialized equipment and can be installed with less laborers. The cladding is available in 20 fade-resistant colors and integrates glass fibers for strength and stability. CIRCLE 365

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PRIVATE WORKSPACES BuzziHug perfectly balances between being a semi-enclosed private space and an individual stand-up workstation. The half-enclosed cylinder is made using acoustic materials to create a welcoming, safe, yet noise-reduced space for concentration, phone calls, video conferences, and more. Lightweight in nature and offered in a range of color and fabric choices for its upholstery, the booth can be moved around easily to accommodate quick layout changes or be bolted to the ground for more permanent installations. CIRCLE 364

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Magnetic Dry-Erase Whiteboard Walls Turn your room or wall into a creative hot spot.  Perfect for team, break, conference or meeting rooms, executive or home office walls, and even busy hallways  WhiteWalls® give you an uninterrupted magnetic dry-erase writing surface with nearly invisible flat seams and have a frameless finished-edge design

LUXNETIC LUXURY The new Luxnetic showerhead from Newport Brass meets CalGreen and WaterSense efficiency standards with a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gallons per minute. Available in 27 unique finishes and constructed of solid brass, the showerheads create a luxurious shower experience by controlling the speed, movement, and size vof the water droplets, and delivering water in an oscillating stream. The system comes in three spray modes and rubber nozzles for easy cleaning.

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SEAMLESS SURFACES Rooted Collection is Durasein’s latest texture of solid surface materials featuring a merger of nature and technology. Created to mimic the warmth and visual texture of wood, the collection is made up of three colors, the first being Hickory. The 100% acrylic solid surface material is resistant to scratches, impact and heat. CIRCLE 362

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United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Colorado Springs, CO Designed by Diller Renfro + Scofidio Architects Anodized Aluminum from Lorin Industries, Inc. Panel fabricator MG McGrath

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PLEATED TO PERFECTION From Danish designer and engineer P.V. Jensen-Klint, the iconic hand-pleated shade of the mid-20th century moves into the 21st, with new materials and designers. The Bouquet Large 5, a contemporary chandelier inspired by spring flowers is made of hand-folded paper or PVC plastic shade, light oak detail and braided linen covered cord. CIRCLE 361

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Bouquet Large 5 www.ameico.com

A SMART MOVE Mohawk Group’s Smart City collection reinterprets the transit maps of major cities and urban areas into soft surfaces for commercial interiors. The Living Product (free of toxins) carpet plank system features the group’s Heathered Hues yarn system and includes an organic base pattern that reflects the texture and rhythm of a metropolitan mapscape and another coordinating pattern styles with linework and accent colors inspired by famous subway systems.

IMPS COMPLEMENT FITNESS CENTER In designing the new 28,200 sq.-ft. Mesa Rim fitness center in San Marcos, Calif., Richard & Richard Construction Co. chose Metl-Span CF Flute panels in Tundra for their thermal efficiencies and rustic look. Lending an industrial flair, the 42-in.-wide 2-in.-deep insulated metal panels integrate with a glass sectional running down one of the building corners. With its bold vertical reveals, the IMPs complement the building exterior and beacon visitors to experience the climbing wall excitement inside.

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REMODELING AN UNINSPIRING CLASSROOM The 1990s computer lab at Arbor Park Middle School, Oak Forest, Ill. became a 21stcentury Microsoft Dock Lab by rethinking its purpose. Physically, all it took was paint, a partial replacement of the floor with colorful carpet tile, and partial replacement of the ceiling with clear Ceilume ceiling panels. The new docklab allows students to plug their tablets into a bigger screen with a keyboard and mouse, or to just sit on the floor and use the tablet by itself. The lighting is a little less intense in the central area under the clear ceiling to prevent glare on the tablets. CIRCLE 349

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On the west side, 36-in.deep translucent glass fins varying in 50- to 80-degree angles are featured. These fins provide fluctuating shade from the sun.

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Hans Rosling Center for Population Health University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. Global health was the topic du jour when the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health opened at the height of the global pandemic last August. The Population Health Initiative (PHI), associated with the University of Washington, hoped the landmark building would provide a beacon of hope to the broader community—and since the building houses many organizations working to combat the COVID-19 virus, it clearly succeeded. The completed building by the design-build duo of The Miller Hull Partnership and contractor Lease Crutcher Lewis, features working spaces of all types, from small office and meeting rooms to independent workstations and even classrooms. The 300,000-sq.ft. site offers design elements that promote healthy working habits, including communal kitchen areas to encourage healthy eating and vertical circulation between floors to support greater physical activity. Fresh air is accessible through operable windows and glass allows plenty of daylight. The building provides a bridge between the historic University of Washington campus and the Innovation District, a center of creative energy where a large number of start-ups research and collaborate together. Most significantly, the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health connects the world of education with the business world, linking organizations beyond the walls that share in its noble mission to improve public health.

ARCHITECT

Sean Waldron, ,  , was one of the project architects of the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. Following this interview, he left The Miller Hull Partnership to pursue his own firm.

PROJECT SPECS

Project: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health Location: Seattle, Wash. Opened: August 2020 Owner: University of Washington Architecture Firm: The Miller Hull Partnership Design-Builder: Lease Crutcher Lewis Civil & Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: PAE Electrical Engineer: Affiliated Engineers Acoustical Consultant: A3 Acoustics Interior Design: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP Lighting Design: Blanca Lighting Design Environmental Graphics: Mayer/Reed Landscaping: Site Workshop Artists: Rachel Mica Weiss; RYAN! Elizabeth Feddersen; Wangechi Mutu; and Ben Zamora Art Curators: Lisa Frieman, Ph.D.; Dave Hunt; Mike Sweney; and Lara Behnert Photography: Kevin Scott

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“Each wood block tells the story of a milestone from the world of population health, something that moved society forward toward a healthier environment. The campus community suggested each milestone, and we left empty spaces to suggest that the work is not yet done,” says Sean Waldron.

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A vertical accordion folding door in glass takes advantage of the space’s daylighting, and can create a classroom area or open up to be part of the lobby.

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“We removed all obstacles in the area: The stair connects all the office floors, and without the exterior fins there is a great view out the windows. It is very open.” 

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Custom Artwork Rachel Mica Weiss’ siteresponsive installation, Boundless Topographies, is a massive, yet ethereal sculpture located in the main thoroughfare. The 91-ft.-long landscape is comprised of over 6,000 individual strands of 0.25in. polyester rope measured and suspended with individual stainless steel cables across the span of 55 panels.

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The ENC, focused on providing environmental education through hands-on experiences with nature, recently added a preschool. See right for addition.

Environmental Nature Center & Preschool, Newport Beach, Calif. Developed through a holistic design approach, using LPA Inc.’s integrated team of architects, engineers, landscape architects and interior designers, the project creates more than four acres of dedicated open space within a suburban community. by John Mesenbrink, contributing writer

The 9,000-sq.-ft. Environmental Nature Center (ENC), which is focused on providing environmental education through handson experiences with nature, opened in 2008, and it was the first LEED Platinum building in the region and it has operated at net zero ever since.

quality, nature-based education for children ages 2½ to 5. Developed in conjunction with ENC leaders, the community and LPA Inc., the preschool complements the existing facility while blending indoor and outdoor spaces, providing children with an understanding of the natural world.

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that gives back to the environment. Architecture that is responsible. Architecture that educates and can potentially create a better, more sustainable path forward. This is architecture that can change lives,” says Rick D’Amato, design director, LPA, Inc. Taking advantage of the coastal climate, the buildings are oriented to allow for natural ventilation, significantly

reducing initial and long-term costs. Neither building uses a mechanical cooling system. Low-energy ceiling fans and the building form enhance air movement when needed. Radiant floor heating provides low energy, mild heating as required. Active and passive sustainable approaches were key in minimizing the energy demand for the preschool. The southfacing roof of the

preschool accommodates a 32KW array of photovoltaic panels, which are designed to provide 105% of the net energy for the preschool’s electrical needs. Together, the ENC and preschool earned a 2020 AIA COTE Top Ten award, the industry’s highest award for sustainable design, as well as a Top Ten Plus designation.

“We felt a tremendous responsibility to live up to the ideals and values of the ENC and its mission to serve as a community leader in ecological responsibility, sustainable practices and environmental education,” says D’Amato. “The ENC and the preschool were meant to serve as a model for sustainability, as well as a teaching tool. We knew we would have to hit a high bar.”

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The buildings are oriented in courtyard clusters with deep roof overhangs creating shaded outdoor areas that protect the building openings from direct solar heat gain.

Passive + Sustainable Strategies Passive and sustainable strategies were the foundation for every element of the design. The buildings were sited for optimal solar orientation and designed to facilitate natural ventilation and provide ample shade. For temperature and air quality control, all the classrooms and administration rooms include operable windows, large sliding glass doors, energyefficient ceiling fans and radiant floor heating.

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All the landscape on the project site is made up of native and drought-tolerant plants reflecting ecosystems throughout California. There is no dependence on irrigation to sustain the site.

PROJECT SPECS

Project: Environmental Nature Center & Preschool, Newport Beach, Calif.

Active and passive sustainable approaches were key in minimizing the energy demand for the preschool. The south-facing roof of the preschool accommodates a 32KW array of photovoltaic panels, which are designed to provide 105% of the net energy for the preschool’s electrical needs.

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Rick D’Amato, Design Director, LPA, Inc., an AIA Fellow, is responsible for the design of many project types, from nature centers, libraries and education facilities to retail, fire stations and corporate headquarters.

The ENC and preschool are designed as single-story wood-frame buildings. The ductile design and detailing of the light wood structure are more resilient approaches in a seismic zone. Additionally, the wood frame shear wall system provides redundancy in the distribution of seismic loads. The campus also can be used as a shelter; there is no dependence on mechanical systems and the PV panels supply ample power for the buildings and are provided with battery backup. Both buildings run solely on electricity for power and cooking needs; natural gas is not provided to either building.

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Site Orientation for Natural Ventilation LPA researched historical climate data, which made it clear the site was ideally suited for naturally ventilated building; they were able to eliminate the need for mechanical ventilation with operable windows, large sliding glass doors and efficient ceiling fans to enhance air movement. The buildings are oriented in courtyard clusters with deep roof overhangs creating shaded outdoor areas that protect the building openings from direct solar heat gain. “We’re really proud of the way the buildings have been operating,” says Rick D’Amato, design director, LPA, because the Nature Center has been net positive since 2008, generating 60% more energy than it is using. The preschool, operational since September 2019, is predicted be Net Positive as well, generating 105% of the preschool’s power needs. No natural gas is used within the building; the buildings run solely on electricity for all power needs. The lighting control system installed in both buildings monitors the lighting requirements for all rooms. These simple, but elegant solutions provide low-cost and energy-efficient systems for both the short and long term.

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The campus has been designed for maximum flexibility. Large open classrooms with movable furniture can be arranged according to the evolving needs of students and educators. Large sliding glass doors within each classroom allow for classes to be extended to the outdoors when needed, effectively doubling the room sizes.

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Habitat Harmony The design uses the environment as a natural teaching tool. The preschool’s playground area consists of different outdoor classroom spaces that resemble different natural environments. A variety of materials are used throughout— such as boulders, logs and tree stumps—to provide opportunities for kids to explore and play. This includes the many pathways found throughout the building sites which are constructed out of natural, permeable materials such as decomposed granite and bark mulch.

The design helps children learn about ecological responsibility and the practice of environmental stewardship. Natural materials are used around the site, encouraging students to incorporate boulders, logs and tree stumps in exploration and play activities.

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100% of the on-site vegetation consists of native plants cultivated into 15 individual and diverse plant communities native to California. All the landscape on the project site is made up of native and drought tolerant plants reflecting ecosystems throughout California; there is no dependence on irrigation to sustain the site.

Rainwater Collection The rainwater collection system is used as a tool to teach the community how rain makes its way from a building to the ocean. Single-sloped roofs capture rainwater and channel it via rain chains down into a rock basin. From the rock basins, water is channeled into bioswales where the water is naturally treated and clarified by plant materials before it leaves the site to recharge aquifers and ultimately make its way to Newport Bay.

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The Continuing Architect (TCA) is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. TCA is an American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Service Provider (AIA CES).

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Neuroarchitecture is a design discipline that seeks to incorporate neuroscience into design to augment the built environment’s positive influence on the emotional and physical health of people.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this article, you should be able to: 1

Define neuroarchitecture as a design discipline.

2 Explain how beauty in architecture biologically impacts a person’s sense of wellbeing. 3 Describe how the acoustics in a space affect a person’s health, behavior and cognitive abilities.

4 Discuss the relationship between the lighting in a space and the comfort and physical health of the people who occupy it.

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• AIA Course Neuro101 “If you enter the Cathedral in Amiens, France at twilight while an organ is playing and find that your ‘heart skips a beat,’ it is because your brain—not your heart—has filled you with awe. Cells in your brain are gorging themselves with a sudden flush of blood, raising your temperature, quickening your pulse and flooding you with memories. Light flooding through stained glass windows is stimulating the V4 area of your visual cortex. Bach’s music is vibrating within the cochlea of your inner ear and sending signals to the auditory cortex. The musty smells of centuries past register unconsciously on the olfactory neurons at the bridge of your nose. You are experiencing architecture.” In this excerpt from the article, “You Need to Know What You Don’t Know,” published in AIArchitect (January 2006), author John P. Eberhard describes how the experience of architecture is neurological, psychological, physiological and emotional. Exploring this experience is the basis of the emerging field of neuroarchitecture. Described as the “study of the relationship between brain processes and architectural environments and their impact on the emotional and physical health of people,”

neuroarchitecture as a design discipline seeks to incorporate the learnings of neuroarchitecture into design in a way that will cause the built environment to have a positive influence on the emotional and physical health of people. The impact of this field of study could be dramatic and far reaching. For example, imagine how a better understanding of the ways the built space can support kids’ cognitive function could be applied to improve learning environments. In the same way, neuroscience can be used to advance the functionality of architectural designs so that healthcare spaces are more healing, offices more productive and creative spaces more engaging and inspiring. N E U R OA R C H I T E C T U R E

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There are many people—across many different disciplines—who feel that architecture can make a difference. Renowned American virologist Dr. Jonas Salk believed that architecture had a profound influence on mental and physical wellbeing and has credited architecture—specifically the architecture of the basilica at Assisi in Italy—with helping him make the intellectual breakthrough that ultimately led to the creation of the polio vaccine.

Neuroarchitecture explores the idea that architecture has neurological, psychological, physiological, and emotion impacts and seeks to identify how the built environment can have a positive influence on the emotional and physical health of the people who occupy it.

The story of how architecture impacted his innovation begins with Dr. Salk working in his laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In his quest to save many children’s lives and livelihoods, he drove himself at a frantic pace. At one point, completely overloaded, he decided that he needed to get away to reinvigorate himself. He chose the Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi in Italy for his retreat. The architecture at Assisi is a synthesis of the Romanesque and Gothic styles, creating what was to become known as Italian Gothic architecture. Constructed into a hillside, the basilica was designed on two levels, referred to as the upper and lower basilica. Next to the basilica stands the friary Sacro Convento with 53 Romanesque arches and striking buttresses supporting the whole complex. Vaulted ceilings, ornate frescoes, stained glass, intricately carved choir stalls, during his visit Dr. Salk was surrounded by incredible architectural detail everywhere he looked. His experience at Assisi left a deep impression

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on him and many years later, Dr. Salk credited the architectural setting there with helping him make the intellectual breakthrough the ultimately led to the creation of the polio vaccine. The Salk Institute was established in 1960. Salk selected world-renowned architect Louis I. Kahn to design his research facility in La Jolla, Calif. According to the Salk Institute’s website, “Salk directed Kahn to create spacious, unobstructed laboratory spaces that could be adapted to the ever-changing needs of science. Kahn’s masterwork consists of two mirror-image structures—each six stories tall—that flank a grand travertine courtyard. In response to Salk’s request that the Institute be a welcoming, inspiring environment for scientific research, Kahn flooded the laboratories with daylight. On the laboratory levels, he built all exterior walls out of large, double-strength glass panes to create an open, airy work setting. Local zoning codes restricted the height of the buildings so that the first two stories had to be underground. This did not, however, prevent the architect from bringing in daylight: he designed a series of light wells 40-ft. long and 25-ft. wide on both sides of each building to bring daylight into the lowest level.” In 1992, the Salk Institute received the 25-Year Award from the American Institute of Architects. At the ceremony Dr. Salk told the story of his trip to Assisi to the AIA Executive Board and suggested they explore the issue of how architectural settings influence the brain—and consequently behavior. Nearly 30 years later, neuroarchitecture is becoming a hot topic in the industry. N E UR OARCHITECTURE

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John P. Eberhard is the founding president and board member emeritus at the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA). In his essay, “Applying

Neuroscience to Architecture,” published in Neuron in June 2009, Mr. Eberhard breaks the concept of neuroarchitecture into five distinct categories: • Sensation and Perception—which considers what the human senses experience in a space—how does a person see, hear, smell, taste, etc. • Learning and Memory—explores how people store and recall their sensory experiences. • Decision Making—how do we evaluate the potential consequences of our actions? • Emotion and affect (how do we become fearful or excited? What makes us feel happy or sad?) • Movement (how do we interact with our environment and navigate through it?) This article will explore a few aspects within the Sensation and Perception category, which asks architects and designers to consider how different elements stimulate each sense. While its important to think about, for example, how a certain flooring will look in a space, it is also important to imagine how it will sound when people walk on it, how it will feel and even the way that it smells. It is also useful to think about the sensations that should be evoked in a space. We will discuss the way that acoustics, lighting and beauty inform the way a person experiences a space and identify a few metrics and qualities that can be used to create designs that will have a positive impact on the people inside them.

white noise often used to mask other sounds. The most important quality of noise is that it makes it more difficult for a person to hear the sounds they want to hear. Noise also affects a person’s health, behavior and cognitive abilities. It may be surprising to learn that sound is deeply connected to emotions and moods. Excessive exposure to unpleasant sound can cause stress and make people less sociable. Noisy environments affect concentration and productivity and can make people irritable and less approachable. Physiologically, loud sounds have been shown to elevate blood pressure, increase breathing rates, intensify the effects of alcohol and make sleep difficult. Long-term exposure to sudden or loud noises has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular health problems. Reducing or managing the noise in a space requires designers to think about the acoustics of their project—the creation and control of sound—at a much earlier stage. For this, it is important to understand how sound moves through a space. Sound radiates from its source in all directions, traveling through the air until it collides with a surface. When this happens, depending upon the properties of the surface, sound will either be reflected into the interior, absorbed by the material it hits, or transmitted through the material into another part of the building. The sound will keep going until its energy is expended. The secret to noise management is selecting materials that manage sound well.

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METRIC FOR SOUND MANAGEMENT: NRC RATING

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The metric used to quantify a material’s ability to absorb sound is called the NRC, or the Noise Reduction Coefficient. An NRC rating defines the average amount of sound energy that a material can absorb, when the frequencies range between 250 and 2,000 Hz. A material can earn an NRC value between 0.00 and 1.00. A material with an NRC value of 0.00 reflects all the soundwaves that strike it. On the other end of the spectrum, a material with an NRC value of 1.00 absorbs 100% of the soundwaves that strike it. The higher the NRC value of a material, ostensibly, the better the material is at absorbing sound. Unfortunately, many of the materials that are so popular today in interior design are terrible at reducing noise. Here is a quick list detailing the NRC values of a few of the materials commonly used in commercial interiors: Marble (0.01), Glass (0.05), Brick (0.05), Wallboard (0.05), Plywood (0.10-0.15), Concrete (0.20), Carpet (0.20-0.50). When spaces are filled with surfaces that primarily reflect sound, it can be common to have high levels of ambient noise and long reverberation times—making the spaces feel overly loud and garbled. The solution to these acoustics issues is to add some sound-absorbing materials into the space as close to the source of the noise as possible. For areas where conversation is one of the primary sound producers, a popular soundabsorbing product is the acoustic panel that is placed on the wall or ceiling.

A discussion about good acoustics must begin with the differentiation between sound and noise in a space. Sound is a vibration that moves through a medium like air or water, or even a physical object, like a glass windowpane, steel or drywall. Noise is defined as unwanted sound. While noise can be unpleasant or loud, it can also be a steady and unobtrusive, like the

TO FINISH AND RECEIVE AIA CREDIT: Sound can influence brain waves, emotions, heartbeats and breathing, which makes good acoustics a critical consideration when designing healthy and happy places.

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Building a Meaningful Connection With a Community Steel building systems create a hotel and community space for cultural events, artist showcases, and forums on race and social issues in Oklahoma City.

CATEGORY: » Structural Metal » Hospitality » Public & Cultural COMPANY:

New Millennium Building Systems PROJECT:

The Ellison Hotel LOCATION:

Oklahoma City DESIGN TEAM:

GSB, Inc. Architects & Planners PRODUCT SPECS: » Standard steel joists » Deep-Dek Composite

6.0 floor deck » Versa-Dek 2.0

Composite floor deck » 1.5-inch type B roof deck » Standard composite floor deck

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Rendering: GSB, Inc. Architects & Planners; Photos: New Millennium Building Systems

CHALLENGE: The Ellison Hotel in Oklahoma City is more than a place for

its inherent flaws. Composite design is less susceptible to damage caused by fire, water and insects. Dually, design in steel leads to larger spans with thinner floor plates without compromising acoustics.

guests to relax or do business for a few days. It’s also a space for the community to come together. Part of Marriot International’s line of Tribute Portfolio Hotels, The Ellison honors the legacy of author Ralph Ellison. The Oklahoma City native earned international acclaim with his book “Invisible Man,” a novel addressing social issues confronting African Americans in the early 20th century. Those themes will be explored further throughout the hotel.

SOLUTION: New Millennium Building Systems supplied standard joists,

A 75,000-square-foot boutique hotel, The Ellison features community spaces for showcasing local artists, hosting forums on race and social issues, and a library of local literature. It also includes a restaurant, 7,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and a rooftop pool and bar. The eclectic mix of uses required an equally eclectic combination of steel building systems to support the hotel’s various functions.

Specified for the six stories of guest rooms, the Deep-Dek panelized system assembles quickly, offers superior safety features and increases cost efficiency. The panelized system was assembled quickly and safely on the ground, then hoisted onto the steel beam frame. After all the deck panels are in place, the concrete pour can be completed to create the composite floor system.

INFLUENCE: Marriot’s Tribute Portfolio Hotels are designed to provide

The roof over the guest rooms features 1.5-inch type B roof deck on standard steel joists supported by the steel framing system.

“spaces that bring people together and experiences that connect you to the surrounding community.” The design of the hotel facilitates its greater mission.

The corridors feature Versa-Dek, a thin-slab composite that optimizes space.

With a striking address at street elevation, the hotel cantilevers in an angled façade. The contemporary aesthetic captures the spirit of the unique series of hotels. The distinctive surface skins a progressive approach to the structural system as well. Steel building systems replace traditional wood framing and

For the rooftop lounge area, standard composite floor deck on steel beams is used for the swimming pool and adjacent terrace. The design of this area has extensive framing and concrete to address the substantial loads of a water-filled pool and hotel patrons.

standard composite deck, Deep-Dek Composite 6.0 floor deck, Versa-Dek 2.0 Composite floor deck and 1.5-inch type B roof deck for the project.

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CONTROL ACOUSTICS Manage acoustics with composite floor deck newmill.com/nrc

MINIMIZE FLOOR DEPTH Dovetail deck provides thin-floor advantages newmill.com/multistory

Grand spaces HOTEL’S OPEN-AIR DESIGN INTEGRATES OCEAN VIEWS Versa-Dek® dovetail long-span composite floor deck combined with cold-formed steel demising walls helped Aloft hotel architect save millions in construction costs and months of work. Location: Ocean City, Maryland Architect/Engineer: Keith Iott Products: Versa-Dek® 3.5 Composite

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Flooring Takes Training Center to the Next Level The COPA Soccer Training Center was designed to analyze athletes from every angle to improve cognitive, physical and technical abilities. CHALLENGE

Retrofitting a multipurpose athletic facility into a building constructed more than four decades ago can be extremely daunting. The design challenges were compounded by the fact that COPA (Comprehensive Objective Performance Assessment) required numerous types of surfaces to support a variety of fitness spaces in the 110,000-sq.-ft. facility. INFLUENCE

AndyMcDermott, COPA’s director of culture, was tasked with overseeing many aspects of design and development of this state-of-the-art training center. SOLUTION

McDermott chose Ecore for all surface installations in the training center except for polished concrete, which was preserved from the original building. The Double SpeedCourt provides coaching and training on foundational running and movement techniques. PlyoTurf offers a durable, textured polyethylene wear layer, fusion bonded to a vulcanized composition rubber-base layer using patented its TRU Technology. Ecore’s TurfX was used in multiple areas of the COPA training center, which offers 25,000 sq. ft. of futsal courts. Typically constructed from wood, COPA chose to use the more forgiving Bounce 2. This surface was also installed in the spin room and retail spaces. Covering the indoor Turf Arena, A-Turf offers a high pile that is quick and highly playable. This multipurpose field has the softness of grass in an indoor setting. Speed & Agility Turf was installed in the weight room between the circuit and sports performance areas.

ATHLETIC SUPPORT

The COPA Soccer Training Center is a ground-breaking athletic performance center designed to take athletes to the next level. The Ecore surfaces that were specified for COPA will have a significant impact on the success of the athletes who train there.

Used for the COPA’s outdoor track, Surface America EverTop was specified in the weightlifting area and COPA Kids SpeedZone, Ecore Monster flooring is both cushioning and sound absorbing. It was installed in five lifting rack areas with five lifting inlay platforms that seamlessly sport the COPA logo on the surface. Ecore Rally was used in the Speed Lab, which was designed to teach and enhance running techniques and movement skills. Also specified in the cardio area and indoor track, Rally is tailored for heavy conditioning to absorb the impact force related to aggressive functional training. The COPA shower area required a slip-resistant, waterproof surface. Aqueous checked all the boxes with flooring that is engineered with slip-resistant particles and a raised emboss for added stability.

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TurfX, Bounce 2, Monster, Rally, Aqueous, Frictional

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Lambeau Leaps for Integrated Lighting Solution Using disparate lighting control systems, Lambeau Field sought a solution from one single lighting platform. CHALLENGE

In operation since 1957, Lambeau Field is one of the most legendary and longstanding sporting venues in the United States. The stadium underwent a significant renovation in 2001 and has added several upgrades and expansions since then. As a result of these two decades of changes, there were over 12 disparate lighting control systems from different manufacturers that were not fully integrated. This sparked the search for a single technology provider that could unify and standardize solutions into one ecosystem.

ONE-STOP SHOP

The Crestron installation is a cohesive lighting automation system that allows stadium management to easily upgrade lighting preferences and closely monitor and control energy expenditures for the facility.

SOLUTION

Lambeau Field transitioned the vast majority of lighting in the stadium to Crestron, which now controls concourses, suites, club seats, event spaces, parking lots and façade lighting from a single platform. The stadium also implemented robust information security standards that Crestron built into the makeup of its solutions using Active Directory Credential Management, which integrates the authentication on a Crestron device with the stadium's enterprise-wide IT infrastructure. Through this monitoring, facilities personnel can proactively keep track of their system instead of having to react to situations, ensuring that on gameday, they know the system will work as intended. “The decision to standardize on Crestron was an easy one,” said Anne Larson, facilities office coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. “It was evident that it could handle every aspect of the project, including meeting required IT security standards using Active Directory. We now have one vendor and one system that is easy to use and update.”

Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wisc. PRODUCT SPECS:

Crestron Commercial Lighting Solutions

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Exterior Panels/Cladding

Wind-driven Wall Panels Create Welcoming Casino Entrance At California’s Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, wind-driven, flapper-panel walls line the drive to the main entrance and greet guests with movement and illumination.

CHALLENGE

Owned by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the AAA Four Diamond resort and casino’s grand entry was envisioned by Lifescapes International. A landscape architectural firm specializing in destination resorts, Lifescapes’ concept included multiple freestanding columns of LED screens displaying changing visual patterns set in front of a dynamic curtain of flapper-panel walls. SOLUTION

Revealed in September 2020 as part of Morongo’s renovation and expansion, the new, dramatic entry elements combine color, light, sound and motion. Helping bring this sensory experience to reality for Morongo Casino, EXTECH designed, engineered and fabricated the KINETICWALL system in collaboration with MediaWorks’ installation team. DYNAMIC CURTAIN

These sculptural feature walls showcase more than 4,500 metal flappers within EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.’s KINETICWALL façade system. “Our KINETICWALL system responds to wind currents, creating the look of rolling waves across the flapperpanel wall system,” says Jim Leslie, EXTECH’s general manager. Each wall spans approximately 60 ft., ranges up to 15-ft. high and curves in two directions. Viewed from the side, the walls undulate from concave to convex, and across the top the heights rise and dip to accentuate the waveform.

The design concept included multiple free-standing columns of LED screens displaying changing visual patterns set in front of a dynamic curtain of flapperpanel walls.

Within the wall’s structural framework, more than 4,500 clear anodized, 6-in. × 6-in., aluminum flappers are horizontally suspended on a pin-mount system. EXTECH’s KINETICWALL Pin-Mount suspension system allows the flapper elements to seemingly float in front of the support rungs and side rails as a veil. Finished in black anodize, the framework fades into the background to emphasize the dynamic flappers and their movement. The Pin-Mount system also helps save time and labor during the KINETICWALL system’s long lifespan. If repair or maintenance operations are necessary, the flappers can be removed and replaced without any specialized tools. After its useful life on the at Morongo Casino, the metal is 100% recyclable. To ensure the specified longevity, appearance and performance, EXTECH engineered and fabricated the KINETICWALL wall system in its Pittsburgh factory. The flappers were mounted on their horizontal rungs and then preassembled into 40 sections for convenient shipping and easy installation.

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Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa Cabazon, Calif. Design Team: Lifescapes Intl. PRODUCT SPECS:

KINETICWALL RISE AND DIP

Viewed from the side, the walls undulate from concave to convex, and across the top heights rise and dip to accentuate the waveform.

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A MIRROR EFFECT

The building reflects its riverfront location with a design that emulated the flow of water with undulating fins.

C.H. Robinson Office Chicago Design Team: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) PRODUCT SPECS:

ALUCOBOND Plus ACM

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Chicago Building Mirrors Surrounding Water Undulating aluminum panel “fins” reflect water movement, reduce glare in energy-efficient riverfront office building. CHALLENGE

The new Chicago flagship operation of logistics provider C.H. Robinson opened its doors to employees in August 2018 as the first anchor tenant in the new Lincoln Yards revitalization development near the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Designed by the Chicago office of architecture and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the new four-story office building accommodates more than 1,000 employees of C.H. Robinson, a leading global third-party logistics provider. At 207,000 sq. ft., the new building is more than double the size of C.H. Robinson’s previous office space and features both above- and below-grade parking as well as a 5,000-sq.-ft. roof terrace. INFLUENCE

“We were presented with a challenging and exciting opportunity that we tried to resolve with a sophisticated but simple design concept,” said Jorge Rovira, , associate, SOM architects. “They asked us to create a design that would integrate the building with the river and that could be built efficiently. We investigated a mix of high-performance building materials to achieve LEED certification. When we looked at the big picture for this design, we knew we wanted to bring light deep inside the space—while maximizing

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sustainability by controlling daylight—to create a better workplace. We introduced the idea of large ‘fins’ that would be shaped to reduce glare inside and offer an opportunity to reduce the window-to-wall ratio and incorporate more surface for insulation. Behind the fins, a well-proven unitized curtainwall would provide the enclosure.” SOLUTION

This modern office building reflects its riverfront location with a design that emulates the flow of water with undulating fins fabricated from ALUCOBOND Plus aluminum composite material (ACM) by 3A Composites USA. The undulating fins were created with approximately 28,240 sq. ft. of 4mm ALUCOBOND Plus ACM in the Custom BMB Sunlight Silver Mica color. These fins would be designed with profiles that would move in and out from the building to meet changing glare control requirements, according to Rovira, who said the fins would also create the perception of long waves and reflect the movement of the river. “We wanted the brightness of silver and its reflection,” said Rovira. “When light hits the silver ALUCOBOND, it looks even brighter and almost gleams in the sun. As light hits the Chicago River, it bounces back so that you can see the river reflected on all floors of the building. The sparkling reflections and water movement are very beautiful.”

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QuadCore® Technology by Kingspan is the next generation of selfblended hybrid insulation core for insulated metal panels. When compared in a recent study to other wall assemblies, QuadCore® panels reduce embodied carbon by up to 28 percent, saving on your project’s total carbon footprint. QuadCore® also oﬀers unrivaled thermal performance, superior fire protection and unmatched health and wellness certification, making it the premier choice for both the built environment and the human environment.

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Texas Campus’ Traditional Palette Updated The University of Texas at Tyler created plans to add a STEM and business building to its expanding campus to attract students from across the country.

CHALLENGE

The architects at SmithGroup, Dallas, recognized the significance of the STEM and business building for the University of Texas at Tyler campus and the need for a façade with a bold statement. INFLUENCE

The building is a 140,000-sq.-ft., four-story facility for the university’s science, technology, engineering, math and business programs. It houses the Soules College of Business and has a 135-seat auditorium, classrooms, labs, faculty offices, dean’s suites and study areas. The University of Texas at Tyler created plans to add a STEM and business building to its expanding campus to attract students from across the country. The original specification called for aluminum composite material (ACM) to match metal wall panels on the College of Pharmacy Building. SOLUTION

Cost savings, design options and speed of installation were brought to the table by changing to Shadow Series wall panels from Dri-Design. Baker Triangle installed 44,990 sq. ft. of 0.80-in. Shadow Series panels in a Dark Bronze Mica color along with an Inspire wood grain pattern for the soffit. The Wood Grain print mimics the aesthetic of wood but with the durability of metal. Shadow Series panels add depth and definition to any architectural design. Individual panels can be manufactured at varying depths to create texture or a dynamic variation in patterns while keeping the substrate and weather barrier in the same plane. All Dri-Design wall panels have true dry joints with no gaskets or sealants. The panels are single-skin and are not composites. They are available in any color, with Fluoropolymer-based paints for long-lasting finish durability. Finishers use a 100% air capture system to destroy the VOCs produced, so there is no adverse environmental impact.

TOWARD THE FUTURE

The metal panels stand out on the traditional campus, reflecting the investment being made in students’ futures.

University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, Texas Design Team: SmithGroup

The architect selected metal to accent the existing College of Pharmacy building, while also complementing the masonry buildings on campus. “Metal was used to create some of the most iconic moments of the building. The panels add texture and a subtle play of light and shadow to the façade, which are significant components of the overall design,” says Randall Daniel, design architect with SmithGroup.

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Ceilings Elevate Iconic Community Focal Point The Edmonton Public Library celebrated the grand opening of its renewed Stanley A. Milner Library last September and will become a focal point for the community and culture in downtown Edmonton.

CHALLENGE

The new library not only reinvented its former boxshaped structure into a flowing, angular, modern icon, but also reimagined its interior as a brighter, quieter, more inviting and innovative public space. INFLUENCE

Anchoring an emerging cultural district around Sir Winston Churchill Square, the Milner Library helps create a thriving and vibrant downtown Edmonton. Meeting the growing and changing needs of the Milner Library’s 1.2 million annual visitors, Teeple Architects reshaped the interior to better respond and connect with its community and customers. The $84.5-million Milner Library expansion encompasses 230,000 sq. ft. At its center, a multi-story atrium ascends within the building’s stacked floorplates, interspersed with exterior window views, and interconnected by light and openness.

IN THE TROPICS

The majority of the library’s acoustic ceiling systems feature Rockfon’s Tropic with a mid-range NRC of 0.85. A total of 52,192 sq. ft. of Tropic was installed on five of the six floors. These include the staff’s offices and amenities room, the server room and computer labs, and reading rooms.

SOLUTION

Supporting Edmonton Public Library and Milner Library’s design goals, Teeple Architects selected Rockfon’s acoustic stone wool ceiling panels to contribute to the welcoming, comfortable, energyefficient space. Rockfon Artic, Cinema Black, Colorall and Tropic were specified to meet the aesthetic, functional and acoustical needs of each area. In total, QSI Interiors Ltd. installed more than 71,000 sq. ft. of Rockfon’s ceiling panels in the six-story library. The revitalized Milner Library’s design optimizes acoustics, categorizing each functional space or zone by its acoustic goals and utilizing a Rockfon acoustic ceiling panel with the appropriate amount of sound absorption. Where high noise levels are expected or critical listening is required, the highest Noise Reduction Coefficient of NRC 0.90+ was specified. Where quiet concentration is needed or where a bit more excitement is desired, ceiling panels with NRC 0.80 performance are installed. In areas where less acoustic control is required, such as private rooms or circulation paths, lower performing panels of NRC 0.70 were used. Helping manage noise and optimize acoustics to match each area’s function, Rockfon Tropic, Cinema Black, Color-All and Artic ceiling panels provide the necessary range of sound absorption throughout the project with NRCs of 0.75 to 0.95.

Stanley A. Milner Library Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Design Team: Teeple Architects PRODUCT SPECS:

Rockfon Tropic, Cinema Black, Color-All, Artic Ceiling Panels

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Budapest Hotel ‘Pulls Out Stops’ with Interior Design The Marriott Hotel in Budapest wanted to wow guests as soon as they enter the establishment.

CHALLENGE

Budapest is a historic city with a unique culture, and some of the world’s most refined and exquisite architecture; it overflows with powerful visual statements, inspiring awe wherever one looks. In such an eclectic destination, globally renowned hotel group Marriott knew it would have to pull out all the stops to create a space which would wow guests and visitors as soon as they entered. INFLUENCE

Working with Twenty2Degrees, the operator was keen to incorporate materials into the design which could perform as well as they looked. Further, the group has a robust sustainability strategy, so anything specified has to have low carbon credentials, embodying its aim to achieve Net Zero 2050. SOLUTION

Recently, two of Sintered Stone brand Neolith’s most popular surfaces, Calacatta Polished and Iron Frost, were specified in the newly refurbished Marriott Hotel, Budapest. Marriott Budapest’s Morning Room certainly lifts the spirit and senses. Central to this space is an expansive breakfast bar topped with cool, crisp and gleaming Neolith Calacatta Polished, which is also used to partially clad the base. In a room dedicated to dining, cleanliness and hygiene are a crucial factor. Creating the perfect environment for doing business is a delicate balancing act. First, you need to establish a formal setting in which to work, yet also make the setting comfortable, welcoming and conducive to collaboration. The overall interior design should not be too busy and make plenty of provision for natural daylight to maintain attention and motivation. In keeping with the rest of the hotel, Marriott decided less is definitely more for its main meeting room. Dark wood paneling and muted gray walls are punctuated by two statement shelving units in Calacatta Polished, helping to create an all-business look. Central to this communal area is a white-tiled bar, which stands out against a varnished parquet floor. However, the most striking feature is a countertop specified in one of Neolith’s most interesting surfaces, Iron Frost, which combines shiny, metallic details on a sheer white background.

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THE NATURAL CHOICE

Neolith’s inherent waterproof properties, scratch resistance and ability to be fitted with seamless joints meant it was a natural choice in a setting where food and drink were to be prepared, displayed and consumed on a daily basis.

Marriott Budapest Budapest, Hungary Design Team: Twenty2Degrees PRODUCT SPECS:

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Restrooms

Chicago Post Office Undergoes Historic Redevelopment The historic building underwent the largest historic redevelopment in the nation in 2019 to serve as one of Chicago’s business hubs. Sloan products in each of the architectural icon’s restrooms spanning 13 floors and 2.5 million sq. ft.

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Built in 1921, the Old Chicago Post Office was once the largest of its kind in the world, capable of handling 19 million pieces of mail each day. But after sitting vacant for nearly two decades, the historic building underwent the largest historic redevelopment in the nation in 2019 to serve as one of Chicago’s business hubs. INFLUENCE

Tasked with specifying products for the extensive retrofit, Gensler wanted attractive, hygiene-friendly and sustainable building products throughout the building—and the restroom was no exception. SOLUTION

The result: elegant, water-saving and touch-free

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From the minute guests enter the main lobby they are met with a beautiful golden bronze aesthetic— from gold turnstiles to gold mosaic tile and more— an aesthetic that has been a hallmark of the building since its inception in the 1920s. Gensler wanted that same design theme to carry over into the restroom as well, specifying Sloan’s Polished Brass special finish on all Optima EAF-275 Faucets and Sloan ESD2000 Soap Dispensers throughout the building. Luxurious and eye-catching with a touch of gold, Sloan’s Polished Brass delivers the golden bronze design that has become synonymous with the Old Post Office and extends it into the restroom to add an element of high design to the handwashing experience. While the project was completed before the COVID19 pandemic, the Old Chicago Post Office wanted to provide users with a touch-free restroom environment. Royal 152 ESS (non-TMO) Flushometers— installed in the building’s office area for employees— and EAF-275 Faucets in the public restrooms deliver the hygienic benefits across all aspects of the iconic facility that tenants have come to expect in today’s commercial environment. In addition to their hygienic benefits, each Sloan fixture also provides a water-saving element that contributes to the Old Post Office achieving both LEED Gold and WELL building certification.

SCRUB TIME

Sloan’s sensor-operated faucets help conserve water with programmed shut-offs during the scrubbing portion of the handwashing process, which is 20 seconds as per CDC guidelines.

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Exterior Panels/Cladding

Bank Helps Planned Development Build Community Ties A new branch for First Federal Bank of Florida puts an industrial twist on basic gabled designs to create a quirky, inviting building that is highlighted with standing-seam metal panels used for both the roof and walls. CHALLENGE

Developers of the new 2,900-acre community of Wildlight in northeast Florida, about 20 miles north of Jacksonville, are emphasizing historic styles for buyers’ homes and townhomes. The new bank branch is sited within the community’s burgeoning village center, which also includes a supermarket along with a number of restaurants and retailers. INFLUENCE

Designers with the Jacksonville office of Dasher Hurst Architects were given a few guidelines from the community, which included emphasizing walkability and bike-friendliness in the commercial area, according to firm principal Tom Hurst, . These included siting the building close to the front property line. Elements like front porches that spur personal interactions and provide some relief from the Florida sun also are encouraged. However, Hurst says First Federal gave his team a pretty open hand when it came to their own corporate requirements, since they didn’t have their own prototype style for local branches, and were hoping for something a bit more modern than previous facilities. “It was important to them that the architecture fit into the new neighborhood, which included other commercial buildings with a decidedly ‘industrial’ aesthetic,” he says, adding that there was a bit of tension to also ensure ‘industrial’ didn’t equate to unwelcoming.

RIGHT AT HOME

With the bank now open, it has become right at home in a community being developed on the principles of friendliness and neighborliness.

First Federal Bank of Florida Wildlight, Fla. Design Team: Dasher Hurst Architects PRODUCT SPECS:

Snap-Clad Panels

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SOLUTION

The most dramatic element in that palette are the standing-seam panels, which run vertically up the top half of the walls and gable ends and continue up the roof in an effort to accentuate the gabled volume, Hurst says. “We wanted the building to feel like a solid, extruded object, rather than separate walls and roof—to achieve this, we needed a material that would work equally well for both,” he says. “Standing-seam metal is one of the few materials that fit this situation. The dark color was selected to create a strong visual anchor to the building and to complement the other lighter and warmer materials.” The architects turned to Petersen and its Snap-Clad panels in their specifications, with a total of 5,000 sq. ft. of 24-gauge panels in the company’s Graphite finish used in the project.

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Originally built in 1982, the Portland Building is an icon of post-modern architecture recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The sustainable reuse of the existing building was a priority for the DLR Group.

Changing Lives, for the Better DLR Group CEO Griff Davenport encourages elevating the human experience through design. Griff Davenport is not your run-of-the-mill CEO. For starters, he has spent his entire 41-year career with the DLR Group, watching it grow from 250 employees in six U.S. locations to more than 1,200 employees in 29 global locations today. He helped champion DLR’s Employees Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—a unique employee stock ownership plan where the firm is 100% employee-owned firm, and he leads the AIA-endorsed large-firm roundtable (LFRT) with 60 of the largest U.S. architectural firms. Consistently encouraged to follow his passions by the last generation of DLR Group company leaders, Davenport was involved in building an office in Salt Lake City and Minneapolis, launching an in-house construction management business, and starting a LEED generation program. “I don’t think I was ever told ‘No,’” recalls Davenport. In turn, he encourages his employees to look around and not hesitate to jump into something that excites them. This type of open invitation is further enforced by an across-the-board opportunity to become an employee owner. The ESOP functions like a 401K where employees have a once-a-year opportunity to invest a portion of their salary in company stock, which they own as long as they are working for the company. “The beauty of employee ownership is that we’re all in this together. Every professional has a voice as

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we plan for our future, and everyone shares a fiscal responsibility to the firm,” he explains. A high level of teamwork and collaboration is embedded in the company culture as employees are very much encouraged to share what they know. Along these lines, DLR Group has an active knowledge community platform called Square One where knowledge sharing takes place amongst designers. “I firmly believe that sharing knowledge benefits the entire industry. As the saying goes ‘a rising tide enables all boats to float higher.’” Working together as an industry to elevate the built environment is important to Davenport, and engaging with the LFRT, whose purpose is to create a forum for member firm CEO’s and other firm leaders to develop and share best practices for large design firms. “And today, we are working together to evolve practices within our firms to mitigate climate change; evolve messaging, actions and accountabilities around social justice, equity and inclusion within our firms and the industry; and to pool our collective knowledge to evolve our use of technologies to inform practice innovation,” says Davenport. Davenport has been fortunate to spend his entire career with a firm he views as the most creative and entrepreneurial design firm in the world, “I’m honored to lead a group of hard-working professionals who are fully committed to each other, our clients and

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