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It takes a lot of products to make a great building. Fortunately, there are a lot of great new products that can help, and this year's PIA winners include many of the best, be they for heat gain-resistant glass, insulation tucked in the form of spandral panels, or curtainwalls created to cut thermal bridging.

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Special Report by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett The Return of Wood

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Deconstruction by Mindi Zissman The Carter G. Woodson Education Complex

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November 2014

PIA AWARDS on the cover All the Pieces are in Place. Designing a great building inside and out requires great products. This year’s Product Innovation Award winners offer plenty of versatile solutions for your design quandaries.

Coverage begins Page 32.

Smart Choices. Many of the winners of the fourth annual PIAs reflect a trend toward “smart” or at least “responsive” people-oriented tech. by the Architectural Products Staff

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Product Focus

Resources, Events & Letters

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Ceilings Energy Savers Flooring Furniture Storage

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• IMPs not a problem in high school • Dome skylight adds sizzle and light • Modular bathrooms speed up hotel project • Right material equals the right finish at museum store • Eco concrete finish makes a statement at 49ers stadium

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NOV. 2014

Gary Redmond

Managing Partner Director Publishing Operations gary @ arch-products.com

Tim Shea

Managing Partner Director Business Development tim @ arch-products.com

Innovating Beyond Popped Collars EDITORIAL

Every now and then,

to take in—the Nomi OLED sconces are one of my favorite

I occasionally tune into a

entries this year. This is also particularly the case when it

radio station I was devoted

comes to ceiling systems, an area as ripe for change as the

to as young man, perhaps

uniform facade. Still, what I found more impressive was

because once in a while, I

the breadth of submissions that were “smart”—or perhaps

hear a random ditty from

“responsive” is the better descriptor: insulation that reacts

my youth that takes me

to high levels of moisture in the air to avoid mold growth;

back to heady times. Such was the case the other day, when a classic ’80s progressive rock anthem, “Home of the Brave” by the Nails, manifested itself over the air waves. What’s memorable about the song is the imagery the singer evokes in crooning about a

Beyond the cool-looking entries, I was more impressed by the breadth of submissions that feature smart technology.

war-torn bar in Beirut where the jukebox plays “apocalyptic ceiling fans that activate based on the combination of

is—but it still sounds cool. During this same radio session,

occupancy, temperature and humidity; sprinkler systems

I heard a commercial referencing something that did not

that operate on a wireless network with a map of 50 pro-

sound cool: Books on Tape. I know it’s a brand name, and

grammed nodes for much wiser use of water.

When it comes to the envelope, I’m not only impressed

me think of how archaic that once cutting-edge technol-

by the variety of cladding products that allow clever archi-

ogy has become. I ought to know, because I sure had a lot

tects to tweak the facade to make it look good, but I’m also

of them. In fact, I spent a lot of time in another antiquated

pleased to see complementary products that allow enve-

place—the stereo store—where I bought tons of blank cas-

lopes to be tweaked to perform even better—in some cases

settes, drooled over giant speakers and dreamed of having

while still looking great, such as Dow Corning’s AIM insula-

an equalizer with at least 100 sliders.

tion modules, which are built into spandrel panels.

Sure, Best Buy exists today for all one’s audio needs, but

example, check out Kebony’s engineered wood offering. Not

in the same way. For me, hanging out in such places was

only is it durable and beautiful looking, it’s a sustainable

a surrogate fantasy for having the “most awesome” stereo

alternative to the tropical hardwoods it replaces.

Guardians of the Galaxy).

Nostalgia aside, it got me thinking about what’s archaic

On the subject of beauty, perhaps the best quality I can point out about the PIAs is that there’s something for everyone. Searching through the winning selections is a bit of a

or antiquated in terms of architectural products, practices

treasure hunt that’s sure to unearth something of value—

or systems today. Hand-made models? CAD even? Like

maybe even something that proves to be a major solution

popped collars on Polo shirts, some things are gone with

to a major issue.

good riddance: gilded lobbies and corporate temples, ugly

I’ve certainly learned that you can’t fight innovation,

precast, and certainly the monolithic facade. The latter

and it’s foolish not to take advantage of innovations that

might be the best change in the built environment. In fact, I

improve our lives. I learned this the hard way recently. Being

saw a perfect example of this when I took my college-bound

a long-time Blackberry guy, I bought a “cheapo” smart phone

son to a local institution just to walk around and see the

just to see if I liked the tech, but mostly because this model

place. The campus featured a new, very large health and

had an old-fashioned, slide-out keyboard. Alas, you get what

science building. The architects did a great job breaking

you pay for. The phone keyboard, despite my fond memo-

up the massing with a mix of materials including precast,

ries, is cassette tape, and it’s time to move on...

engineered stone, low-iron glazing, IMPs and external shad-

Megan Mazzocco

Senior Editor megan@ arch-products.com

Contributing Editors Vilma Barr Ellen Lampert-Greáux Chuck Ross Alan Weis Mindi Zissman

Barbara Horwitz-Bennett John Mesenbrink Stan Walerczyk Kevin Willmorth

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Then there’s cool stuff on the material front. As just one

in an era of iPods and iTunes, people don’t consume music

on which I’d play my own “awesome” mixes (if you’ve seen

Editorial Director jimc @ arch-products.com

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bebop.” Some 30 years later, I still wonder exactly what that

not a product still based on audio cassette tape, but it made

Jim Crockett

Hats off to all our excellent PIA entrants and our won-

ing devices. Articulation of the facade was even employed

derful judges who make these awards possible. Good luck

to better passively address the issue of solar heat gain on its

in searching through this year’s winners. Maybe they’ll help

southern and western facades.

you make a little magic.

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When I thought about this a little further it made me realize a lot of these improvements, frankly, have to do Member:

with cool new building products that allow architects to work their magic. This brings me full circle to the content of this issue, our 4th Product Innovation Awards. Like the cachet surrounding the cleverness of coming up with a line

Jim Crockett

like “Apocalyptic Bebop,” there is certainly a lot of cool stuff

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resources, events & letters

resource updates

coming events

continuing education

november

CertainTeed’s Academy of Continuing Education Courses are available 24/7 at www.continuinged. certainteed.com.

World Architecture Day Nov. 12-14 Shanghai International Cruise Terminal and Waterhouse Hotel, Shanghai, China www.worldarchitecture day2014.com

ATAS’s education and training facility, The Kennis Center in Allentown, Pa., hosts educational training seminars, instructional courses, and activities on the latest information, research and trends in building envelopes.

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For all walks of life.

The new www.woodworks.org website from the Wood Products Council serves as a practical design guide and virtual help desk for wood construction.

Blackspectacles.com is an online learning center for architecture and design students preparing for the Architecture Registration Exams.

CitiesAlive: Green Roof & Wall Conference— Water: The Key To Everything Green Nov. 12-15 Omni Hotel & Resort, Nashville, Tenn. www.citiesalive.org

january 2015 Building Innovation 2015 The National Institute of Building Sciences Conference and Expo Jan. 6-9 Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C. www.nibs.org/ conference2015 The Interior Design Show Jan. 22-25 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada www.interiordesignshow. com AHR EXPO Jan. 26–28 McCormick Place, Chicago www.ahrexpo.com 2015 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference Jan. 28-30 Chicago Hilton and Towers, Chicago www.meeaconference.org

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Jim Crockett Editorial Director

California Title 24

In Control? Title 24’s Impact on Lighting When it comes to delivering high-performance projects, a common goal is to achieve those results without completely blowing out an owner’s budget. That said, individual system budgets must be carefully considered, and sometimes pieces of the project must be pared back to deliver the most efficient, but economically feasible, plan. In other words, spend your pennies wisely.

Lighting, unfortunately, often falls victim to the budget axe even if it’s a high performance project. That said, sometimes clever lighting designers are able to suggest costeffective lighting control options, such as bi-level switching—a simple strategy that can generate 10% to 15% energy savings. Ironically, new legislation in California—intended to improve lighting performance through mandated dimming and occupancy sensing—may actually force those pennies into purchases that don’t return the required value, particularly for anything involving a retrofit.

According to Stan Walerczyk, an energy-efficiency consultant, author and frequent lighting lecturer with the Lighting Wizards, the 2013 revision of California’s Title 24 that went into effect this past July now includes the same strict requirements for retrofit as it does for new construc-

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tion. He is not a fan, because meeting such requirements

Super efficient fluorescent or LED sources, such as the Whisper LED by Mark Architectural Lighting, can help retrofit projects avoid the dimming and daylight harvesting requirements of Title 24 if they help create a space where the lighting power density is 15% below the maximum allowed.

will significantly add to costs without necessarily saving any additional energy or providing a better quality of light.

“Numerous people have told me—and I totally agree—that, if energy-efficient products and systems are cost effective,

Still, it’s not all bad news. Walerczyk has identified some aspects of the new legislation that can help end customers

“If energy-efficient products and systems are cost effective, people will get them. So why try to mandate certain products and systems?”

“survive” Title 24: • If the lighting power density (LPD) in watts per sq. ft. is 15% below the maximum allowed, then dimming and daylight harvesting are not required.

• If task lights have less than 0.3 WSF, they do not need to be included in calculations. In general, LED task lights,

people will get them. So why try to mandate certain prod-

says Walerczyk, require much less wattage than other

ucts and systems?” says Walerczyk.

ambient sources, and fall into this category.

Two particular requirements stick in the consultant’s

• If the LPD is less than 0.5 WSF, then bi-level lighting

craw: The first is the stipulation for mandatory dimming,

is not required. Walerczyk notes that extensive use of LED

and the second for occupancy sensors. “The new Title 24

often makes this possible.

does not allow checker boarding or alternate rows on differ-

• Based on the benefits of spectrally enhanced lighting,

ent switches, so if the space consumes more than 0.5 watts

Walerczyk says considerable wattage can also be saved with

per sq. ft. (WSF), every fixture will require dimming or multi-

high Kelvin lighting. For example, for certain tasks and age

level lighting,” says Walerczyk.

groups, 15% to 20% wattage can be saved—with equivalent

This bothers the consultant, because he says people, generally, are good at manually turning lights off when they

visual acuity—by incorporating 5000K vs. 3500K fixtures.

Some changes, he says, will not trigger Title 24. One

leave. “Occupancy sensors just add parts and labor costs

example is replacing existing 32W fluorescent T8s with

and sometimes increase hours of operation, because people

either reduced-wattage fluorescent T8s or LED T8s—if both

allow the 12 to 15 minute delay from the sensors.”

use existing ballasts. Another example is retrofitting exte-

It’s not that Walerczyk has an axe to grind with controls; he argues it’s an issue of budget, and whether someone

rior fixtures with electronically ballasted ceramic metal halide or LED kits instead of replacing them. m

does a retrofit or not. “Without sensors, the end customer may approve a lighting retrofit, because the financial return will be good enough; but with the occupancy sensors, the

Stan Waletrczyk welcomes questions/queries:

financial return may not be good enough.”

stan@lightingwizards.com

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On Task Above: The Split task light from Luxo is an example of a low-wattage product that need not be included in an overall lighting load.

Right: Acuity’s family of quickconfigure xCella wireless controls is actually designed to facilitate retrofit scenarios.

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material advances and product breakthroughs

by Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

Below: The Hy-Fi Pavilion at MoMA is constructed of mushroom and agriculture waste, and is designed to transform into a garden as it decomposes.

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Designed to Disappear: Cultivating a Building

Trimble, owner of Sketch-Up, is buying Gehry Technologies; Trimble aims to connect off-site design and on-site delivery processes through software and hardware.

Autodesk has acquired cutting edge design firm The Living; it will form an architecture studio focused on exploring the future of computer-aided architectural design.

ARCOM and GreenWizard have partnered to build a software platform interfacing their tools.

Ware Malcomb has been recognized for its leadership in commercial real estate design by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Assn. The firm was one of three winners in NAIOP’s 2014 Build-Out/Interior Design Competition. Ware Malcomb just opened its 16th location.

Eleven LED lighting and controls solutions from Acuity Brands were showcased in the 2014 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report as some of the year’s most significant developments in the art of lighting.

The AIA has named alliantgroup as AIA’s Exclusive Partner

The schools of thought within Earth Sciences—chemis-

insulation that will not decompose in use. “The blocks

for Section 179D (the Energy Efficient Commercial Building

try, physics and biology—converge in the development

used on the Hy-Fi project are made of Myco-Foam,”

Deduction) and other corporate tax services. Government-

of intelligent materials that can assemble themselves

says Ecovative’s Mushroom Insulation Manager Sam

sponsored incentives present a valuable opportunity for

into structures that interact with the biology and ecol-

Harrington. “The Hy-Fi project bricks were produced to a

A/E/C firms to increase their bottom lines.

ogy around them. “If the last century was the century of

higher density, to improve strength. This has the effect of

physics, then the 21st century is the century of biology,”

also reducing the insulation performance. Since this tem-

Inc. Magazine announced that EcoSense was the 59th Fastest

posits David Benjamin, principal of The Living, in pref-

porary tower is full of holes, insulation was not impor-

Growing Private Co. in the U.S. on its annual Inc. 500|5000

ace to his presentation about the firm’s Hy-Fi project

tant,” says Harrington. So while mushroom insulation is

List, with a three-year growth rate of 5,059%.

at MoMA—a pavilion that was essentially grown from

designed not to compost inside of a building, the bricks

bricks made of mushroom and agriwaste; the bricks

developed for the Hy-Fi Project will decompose and dis-

The Bilco Co. has announced a new management succes-

were developed by Ecovative, which developed the

appear… or rather, transform into a garden.

sion plan. Robert J. Lyons, Jr. will remain active in his new

mushroom materials. Companies like 3M are seeing the

Once the pavilion is finished functioning as a tempo-

role as chairman and CEO, and Roger Joyce will transition to

promise of these essentially zero-waste, zero-footprint

rary exhibit, it will take on new life as a giant flower pot.

vice chairman and executive vice president. Tom Crowley,

technologies; the well-known multinational helped with

Planted with flowers, trees and foliage, the biodegrad-

formerly vice president, sales and marketing, has been

both the brick development and the light management

able mushroom material construction now serves as a

appointed president of the company and will take over the

aspects of the project, and has been an Ecovative inves-

food source to nurture the plants. Over time, the growth

leadership position from the third generation of Lyons fam-

tor for the last four years.

will consume the project and the structure will return to

ily management effective immediately.

The Hy-Fi pavilion demonstrates two functions: it provides a naturally ventilated shelter with daylighting

the earth with no footprint.

Currently, the building has begun early stages of com-

Massachusetts has signed into law the Interior Design

capabilities. A zero energy scheme materialized through

posting while plant life grows inside of the tower. The

Bidding Bill H. 4303, which establishes the right of design-

the synergy of Ecovative brick and 3M specular films;

top 3M bricks direct sunlight down through the structure

ers to bid as the prime contractor on state contracts and

near the top of the structure, the thin films conform to

over the course of the summer to aid this growth, creat-

recognizes the profession of interior design within the state.

the shape of the bricks and act as a conduit for a kaleido-

ing miniature crops grown in compost from the organic

The new law also establishes a defined scope of work for

scope of light to shine down into the pavilion.

bricks. As the structure is gradually disassembled, some

designers, opening opportunities for qualified design professionals to compete for design work in code-impacted spaces.

The Ecovative material is also being studied as an

bricks have been moved to non-profit Build It Green for composting, while others remain on site to show the power of these materials in action. The reflective 3M

Strachan Forgan, RIBA, LEED AP, has been promoted to prin-

bricks remain at the top of the shrinking structure to con-

cipal at Solomon Cordwell Buenz’s San Francisco office.

tinually “power” the new plant life. Visit www.ecovative. com, www.3marchitecturalmarkets.com or

ECORE is supporting L.A.’s Union Rescue Mission Learning

www.theliving.com.

Center by providing state-of-the-art flooring.

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Designed by Smiljan Radic, Serpentine Pavilion launched during the London Festival of Architecture. It became the stage for the Serpentine’s Park Nights series, eight sitespecific events bringing together art, poetry, music, film, literature and theory and a gallery for three new commissions by emerging artists.

leds:

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The pavilion was designed as a flexible, multi-purpose social space with a café sited inside. It entices visitors to enter and interact with it in different ways, especially at night, when the semi-transparency of the shell, together with the warm amber-tinted light, is softly illuminated like a paper lantern. Visit www.led-linear.com or Circle

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surfaces:

Clever Camouflage How do durable materials not stifle inspiring designs

PBTs or halogenated or brominated fire retardants; it’s

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It is made from a PETG compound that contains no PVC,

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decking:

Paradise Found Make the heat island effect a paradise with the use of

ice, helping to reduce the chances of slip and fall accidents

a ThermaPAVER modular heat exchanger system from

while improving building maintenance conditions.

Therma-HEXX. The system nests beneath pedestal-

ThermaPAVER systems are installed as part of traditional

mounted or surface-mounted pavers to transfer solar-

hydronic-based heating, cooling, solar or energy transfer

generated heat energy into fluid circulating through the

system. A system can be installed as supplemental heating

network of connected panels. The heat energy collected

or cooling, or as a stand-alone. Other possible applications

from the pavers may be used to heat swimming pools,

include suspended acoustic ceiling cooling, chilled brine

spas and domestic drinking water. During winter

solution applications for refrigeration, and cooling PV

months, the system can be operated to melt snow and

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daylighting:

Red Dawn Innovative daylighting strategies will soon help the Land of the Rising Sun harness natural daylight and direct it for food. The SunCentral intelligent skylighting system offers innovative daylighting solutions with an automated or user-controlled interface.

The smart lighting solutions company has recently entered into an agreement to share its technology with Tokyo-based U-Vix, to provide glare-free and adequate sunlight for growing produce indoors and improving sanitation in built environments. Visit www.suncentralinc.com or Circle

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Light from the SunBeamer is intercepted by optics integrated within the SunShade, which concentrates sunlight and directs it into the SunSpandrel panel.

water:

Tide Pool Now a swimming pool can be more like a natural

also offers a Converter System to retrofit an existing

phenomenon, using mechanical pumps and filter to

chlorinated pool into what the company calls a “living pool.”

maintain a naturally balanced environment for plants

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and people and create a clean, interactive water feature.

Biotop natural swimming pools use a specialized PhosTec Ultra filter system to maintain the lowest possible phosphorus concentration in the water so that any algae is deprived of sustenance. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for algae so without phosphorous, no algae may grow or propagate. The Austrian company

The specialized filter maintains the lowest possible phosphorus concentration in the water to inhibit algae growth for a balanced environment.

wood:

Warming Up Civic Life This summer, the warm feel of wood finishes fueled civic

fulfilled the competition’s theme of “connection.” Learn

life across North America. In Canada, the winners of VIVA

more at www.vivadesigncomp.ca.

Vancouver’s Robson Redux design-build competition

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Here in the U.S., in the two-story atrium of Washing-

used locally abundant wood to create their “Urban Reef”

ton, D.C.’s National Building Museum, BIG (Bjarke Ingels

design. Created by Kaz Bremner, Jeremiah Deutscher,

Group) showed off its 57 ft. × 57 ft. Maze (pictured); the

Michael Siy and Kenneth Navarra, Urban Reef is a sculp-

labyrinth’s plywood walls descend in height as seekers

ture that invites people to sit, relax and play, which

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research + development:

Solar: Thin and Transparent It seems solar cell research will never be finished; how

properties. Tungsten diselenide is a semiconductor consist-

could it be, when the solar system’s largest source of

ing of three atomic layers: One layer of tungsten is sand-

free energy serves as a giant reminder every day? Still,

wiched between two layers of selenium atoms.

why the strife over making a solar cell so thin? Ultra-

The team had already shown that part of that assem-

thin materials consisting of only one or a few atomic

bly—the tungsten diselenide—can be used to turn light

layers are currently a hot topic in materials science.

into electric energy and vice versa; however, a solar cell

Research on two-dimensional materials started with

made only of tungsten diselenide would require tiny metal

graphene, a material made of a single layer of carbon

electrodes tightly spaced only a few micrometers apart to

atoms. Like other research groups all over the world,

harness the energy, explains Mueller. When the material

this team from the Vienna University of Technology

is combined with molybdenium disulphide, which also

acquired the necessary know-how to handle, ana-

consists of three atomic layers, this problem is elegantly

lyze and improve ultra-thin layers by working with

circumvented.

grapheme; the firm has now applied this know-how to improve solar cell technology.

Scientists have now managed to layer semiconductor materials consisting of only three atomic layers each.

The new structure holds promise for a semiconductor structure well-suited for photovoltaic energy conversion

In order to work properly, contact between the materials of the assembly must be exact, so in order to ensure that no molecules stood in the way, the scientists heated them and layered them in a vacuum chamber.

Because the material is so thin, part of the incoming light passes right through. The rest is absorbed and con-

Tungsten diselenide is a semiconductor consisting of three atomic layers: one layer of tungsten is sandwiched between two layers of selenium atoms.

verted into electric energy. The transparent and lightweight material could be used for high-performance facades that

The transparent and lightweight material could be used for high-performance facades that allow for daylighting while generating electricity.

allow for daylighting while generating electricity. The material is so lightweight that 300 sq. meters of material weighs only one gram; it has highly flexible qualities, as well.

The team now studies how to stack more than two layers, which will reduce transparency but increase overall power generation.

in future low-cost solar cells. “Quite often, two-dimensional crystals have electronic properties that are completely different from those of thicker layers of the same material,” explains Thomas Mueller in Materials Today. His team was the first to combine two different ultra-thin semiconductor layers and study their optoelectronic

At the Vienna University of Technolgy, Thomas Mueller, Marco Furchi and Andreas Pospischil have managed to create extremely thin, semitransparent, flexible solar cells. Photo courtesy: TUWien

glass:

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REDISCOVERING WOOD

With a plethora of sustainable benefits, wood also offers an under-appreciated value as a structural material.

While natural wood is famous for its warmth and beauty, when it comes to interiors, its application as a structural system in larger commercial buildings remains largely untapped. Fortunately, a number of high-profile projects are helping spur wood’s potential as a sturdy, structural building material.

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Bullitt Center Seattle’s Bullitt Center offers one example of wood’s versatility. Described as “the greenest office building in the world,” Miller Hull Partnership defines this net zero phenomena as 83% more energy efficient and 80% more water efficient than a typical Seattle office building.

Yet Brian Court, project architect with The Miller Hull Partnership in Seattle, points out that, even though the project’s energy-efficient achievements have received a lot of attention, the building team was just as excited to discover how heavy timber came out with the best

of finding non-toxic products. This essentially helped the building team avoid many Red List-banned chemicals in its quest to achieve Living Building Challenge certification.

life cycle assessment profile―earning its place as the building’s main structural system. “Ultimately, the carbon footprint of a concrete structure greatly exceeded that of timber frame,” explains Court. Furthermore, “timber is actually carbon negative once the carbon sequestered within the wood is considered.”

Interestingly, the use of wood also helped the architect achieve greater daylight penetration. As opposed to other building materials―which would have shortened the occupied floor-to-ceiling height―the use of 2 × 6 wood floor panels, instead of deeper floor joists, delivered an extra two ft. of open floor-to-ceiling space, essentially increasing daylight penetration to the interior by four ft. In addition, there was no need for a perimeter beam; this enabled the window to fully extend to the bottom of the decking, further enhancing daylight penetration.

Miller Hull took advantage of wood’s architectural beauty by leaving the structural frame’s Type IV heavy timber Douglas-fir glulam beams and columns exposed. Their choice also minimized interior finishes―and the challenge

Heavy timber came out with the best life cycle assessment profile—earning its place as the building’s main structural system.

In considering a more extensive application of wood, fire protection concerns are sure to come to mind; yet larger wood members actually offer natural fire resistance. While wood does burn, it does so at a slow and predictable rate, says Court. So in the event of a fire, while the wood is smoldering, there would be ample time for occupants to egress and firefighters to arrive. That said, Court says the fear of fire in twentieth century American cities forced timber to take a back seat to noncombustible concrete and steel.

“However, as carbon becomes an increasingly important part of the material selection process, we see wood becoming the structural material of choice to handle gravity loads in buildings up to six stories,” says Court.

2 × 6 wood floor panels instead of deeper floor joists delivered an extra 2 ft. of open floor-to-ceiling space essentially increasing daylight penetration to the interior by 4 ft.

However, he is quick to point out that concrete and steel are still necessary below grade and to handle lateral loads.

Another issue to be aware of, according to Court, is that wood shrinks over time and can be compressed if it is loaded perpendicular to the grain. To work around this issue, the contractor connected the timber columns with a steel tube so that any radial shrinkage in the beams and girders would have no effect on the columns. w PAGE 26

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Photos courtesy: PPG/Tom Kessler

Owner: Bullitt Center Design/Construction: Miller Hull Partnership, Seattle

Structural frame’s Type IV heavy timber Douglas-fir glulam beams and columns exposed BEAUTY AND PERFORMANCE The Bullitt Center features Forest Stewardship Council 100% certified lumber for the structural frame and interior finishes.

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Federal Center South Only five miles south of the Bullitt Center is another example of a highly sustainable project’s use of wood.

Charged with reusing materials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) former warehouse as part of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Design Excellence program, the building team reclaimed approximately 100,000 board ft. of salvageable structural timber and 200,000 board ft. of decking to form the commons foundation, structural system and interior cladding for Federal Center South―the new USACE Seattle District Headquarters.

Inside the building’s stunning 3-story, skylit atrium, a woodclad “treehouse” is the centerpiece of a peaceful courtyard where harvested rainwater flows across rocks and boulders.

Wood is also showcased as wall paneling, exposed beams, ceilings, flooring, staircases, bridges, benches and railings.

“Throughout the atrium, super graphics on both wood and glazed surfaces enhance wayfinding while offering technical data on the area’s waterways––the focus of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work,” adds Todd Stine, partner, ZGF Architects, Seattle.

Of course, a major aspect of the project’s construction was salvaging the reclaimed wood, which involved a phased demolition process where wood components were individually harvested from the old warehouse. “The team―led

by G.R. Plume Co.―pulled nails, unfastened bolts, removed brackets and devices, trimmed out fractures, and sorted the wood before it was shipped to a local mill for structural grading and fabrication,” relates Stine.

(2 × 80 psf) for 24 hours, and then recover at least 75% of the measured deflection within 24 hours of being unloaded.

After passing the test with flying colors, the different wood pieces were sanded, but not too heavily, in order to maintain the original appearance of the reclaimed surfaces.

“Wood surfaces not subject to heavy wear, such as wall cladding and structural members, were finished with a waterborne polyurethane spar varnish; wood subject to greater wear, such as stair treads and floors, were finished with a waterborne urethane/acrylic polymer,” explains Stine. Ultimately, the reclaimed wood enabled the team to reduce structural materials by 30%.

One wrinkle in the process was discovering that not enough salvaged timber had been recovered to fully frame the interior atrium if the beams were to be spaced 4 ft. on-center.

The structural engineer, KPFF, proposed increasing the beam spacing to 5 ft. on center using composite construction. “This innovative approach eliminated the need for non-salvaged timber and retained the intended architectural character of the design,” reports Stine.

As for overall sustainable achievements, the LEED Goldcertified facility meets GSA EUI goal of 27.6 kBTU/sq. ft. per year, as compared to a regional average of 106.

The team then built a mock-up to test the structural integrity of each beam slated for use as part of a unique composite timber/concrete beam system. The test process required each beam to hold twice the design live load

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Federal Center South―USACE Seattle District Headquarters Owner: U.S. Army Design/Construction: ZGF Architects, Seattle Structural engineer: KPFF Photography: © Benjamin Benschneider/ZGF Architects

The team harvested individual wood components from an old warehouse and pulled nails, unfastened bolts, and trimmed out fractures.

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WARMTH, RECLAIMED Wood is just about everywhere inside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ new Seattle District headquarters. Builders reclaimed close to 100,000 board ft. of salvageable structural timber and 200,000 board ft. of decking to create the commons foundation, structural system and interior cladding. Wood was also used for the ceilings, flooring, staircases, bridges, benches and railings.

The test process required each beam to hold twice the design live load (2 × 80 psf) for 24 hours, and then recover at least 75% of the measured deflection within 24 hours of being unloaded.

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Packard Foundation Seeking to make its mark as a replicable building― not only for energy efficiency, but for the use of healthy and sustainable materials―the EHDD-designed David and Lucile Packard Foundation headquarters in Los Altos, Calif. also hoped to earn LEED Platinum and net-zero certification. FSC-certified wood was a natural choice.

For the structure, EHDD used wood as exposed columns, beams and trusses, as well as framing and roofing. As a finish, the firm selected wood for the siding and soffits, and as pavers in a landscaped courtyard. Inside the 49,000-sq.ft. office building, the wood theme continues in the form of acoustical ceilings, wood paneling, office fronts, doors,

floors and furniture. In fact, some of the casework, doors and furniture actually use eucalyptus veneer salvaged from towering eucalyptus trees that were cut down during a road construction project at the Presidio in San Francisco.

“For the exterior, in particular, the use of wood reflects the California tradition of wood buildings, underlining the emphasis on the indoor-outdoor lifestyle and love for natural materials,” says Brad Jacobson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, senior associate, sustainability leader for EHDD, San Francisco.

“This is also clearly referenced in the building layout, as the building is centered around a wooded courtyard with operable doors all around.”

A departure from conventional framing, the building’s walls were structurally engineered to reduce wood use and thermal bridging, while increasing the area available for insulation. “Headers and double studs at jambs were eliminated, where possible, as the wall was braced back to the post and beam structure for stability,” explains Lotte Kaeffer, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, associate at EHDD. “Reducing the amount of wood reduced building cost and helped pay for the upcharge to achieve FSC certification.”

Also, by using wood framing instead of conventional metal stud framing, the team was able to achieve an overall wall R-value of 24, which was necessary to

OUTSIDE, INDOORS FSC-certified wood supports an “indoor-outdoor lifestyle,” says EHDD’s Jacobson. “The building is centered around a wooded courtyard with operable doors all around, giving staff the opportunity to work outside, or inside with natural ventilation and direct access to the outdoors.”

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support a passive thermal comfort design and eliminate a perimeter heating system. However, due to code requirements, all the wood studs to frame the exterior walls had to be fire treated.

While wood offers a plethora of sustainable and aesthetic benefits for this project, the building owner needed to accept the fact that regular maintenance would be required. To help minimize maintenance, EHDD specified a wood stain with a UV protective layer; however, based on several mock-ups, the owner decided to eliminate the UV protection layer for aesthetic reasons, according to Jacobson. In addition, the design team was not able to

rely on the wood structure for lateral loads, particularly due to the building’s location in a seismic zone. As such, the team used a hybrid wood and steel structure, with buckling restraint braces taking the seismic loads.

What’s Next for Wood?

These and other projects demonstrate that wood can be much more than a warm interior finish; however, as a structural system, it remains a novelty. For now, U.S. building codes generally discourage its use in many applications; yet, as LEED and the Living Building Challenge continue to gain steam, this may eventually

“For the exterior, the use of wood reflects the California tradition of wood buildings, underlining the love for natural materials.”

Brad Jacobson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Associate, Sustainability Leader for EHDD, San Francisco

bring about code changes and ultimately affect building material and structural system selection. Designers also anticipate that greater emphasis will be placed on life cycle assessment, reflecting favorably upon wood as a structural choice.

After working on the Bullitt Center, Court believes that wood has the structural capability to do far more than the industry is letting it do at the moment.

“People need to look at wood with fresh eyes, especially because it has so many environmental virtues over concrete or steel,” he concludes.

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Packard Foundation Headquarters Owner: David and Lucile Packard Foundation Design/Construction: EHDD, San Francisco Photos courtesy: DPR Construction

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A User’s Guide to the 2014 Edition of the Product Innovation Awards Welcome to the Product Innovation Awards.

Now in its fourth season, the PIAs may be routine for some, but as our subscription base grows, others may be new to the competition, leaving me to ponder how best to introduce this annual feature…

The competition is inspired by two forces at play year-round: the product manufacturers who continually research and develop new products in their respective market segments, and our readers who perpetually seek the best solutions in the built environment. With a focus on bringing innovators to the forefront, the competition asks manufacturers to present their best products to a jury of knowledgeable critics.

We ask architects, engineers and experts familiar with taking products to task to solve day-to-day design dilemmas to evaluate the entries. We look forward to sharing your contemporaries’ expert insights, and live quotes captured from the judging process appear in the awards issue―it’s like being in the jury’s collective mind.

Our intrepid design department treats you to a visual feast when perusing the pages of the Product Innovation Awards, making navigating everything from building envelop to surfaces to HVAC and energy management self explanatory. Each page represents a category’s fresh and innovative product selection represented with exquisite art accompanied by clear, concise text.

Finally, the end of the section features Products in Application Award winners and our Industry Leadership Awards―hats off to them, and all of our winners, for setting the pace for the year to come.

Cheers to innovation,

Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

JUDGES

BUILDING CATEGORIES

VILMA BARR Barr Publications Veteran lighting writer for Architectural SSL

DARIN DAGUANNO SmithGroup Principal

PAUL BIONDOLLILO Mulvanney G2 Senior Associate

SUSAN GROSSINGER HOK Senior Vice President Director HOK Product Design

BOB BORSON Malone Maxwell Borson Architects, Principal and Author, lifeofanarchitect.com

BARBARA HORWITZ-BENNETT Award-winning journalist and regular contributor

RYAN BROCKETT Ten Over Studio Architect

JOHN HOPKINS IA Interior Architects Design Director

NANCY J. CARTLEDGE Jones Lang LaSalle Vice President, Project and Development Services

EMILY HOOPER IA Interior Architects Director of Social Media Marketing

JANE CAMERON Perkins+Will Associate Principal

SCOTT KELSEY, FAIA CO Architects Managing Principal

ED CLARK ZGF Sustainable Strategist

SCOTT KNUDSON Wiencek + Assocs.

Vice President

DONALD CHONG Williamson Chong Partner

JACKIE KOO Jackie Koo and Assocs.

President

CINDY COGIL Smith Group Sr. Mechanical Engineer

KAREN LETTENEY RMW Architecture & Interiors Studio Director-Interiors Associate

CECELIA CONOVER Studio Conover Owner/Partner

LIRA LUIS Atelier Lira Luis Principal

DAVE CONOVER Studio Conover Owner/Partner

JOHN MESENBRINK Architectural Products, Net Zero Buildings Contributing Editor

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CHARLES LINN, FAIA University of Kansas Director of Communications, School of Architecture, Design+Planning

JENNIFER MCGREGOR, Legat Architects Vice President, Interiors + Business Strategy

ARPI NALBANDIAN Tileometry Founder

JANE RATH SMP Architects Principal CHUCK ROSS Veteran architecture and design writer and regular contributor CONNIE SAMLA Sacramento Municipal Utility District Lighting Specialist DANE SANDERS Clanton Assocs.

Principal Lighting Designer AMY SHAVELSON Wingate Houghes Architects Sr. Project Designer BILL VAN ERP, SR. Gensler Associate Resource Librarian

Building Envelope Building Systems Controls + Components Doors + Hardware Elevators + Conveyance Furnishings Glazing/Openings HVAC Lighting + Electrical Masonry + Concrete Restroom Products Plumbing Fixtures Solar Control + Generation Surfaces Structural Thermal/Moisture Protection Woods, Plastics + Composites Products in Application Industry Leadership

ALAN WEIS Architectural Products, Net Zero Buildings Contributing Writer KEVIN WILLMORTH Owner, Lumenique and Tasca; Editor, Architectural SSL

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RESTROOM PRODUCTS + PLUMBING FIXTURES KWC ONO Touch Light PRO 1

Hand Me the Remote

Bringing the remote control to the kitchen, users can decide where to place the mixer to control water flow and temperature. With its universal design, this wireless control feature makes the faucet highly accessible and easy to operate. Judges said: “Decoupling the spout from the mixer is a creative and practical design solution.” www.kwc.com, Circle 519

KOHLER San Souci Touchless Toilet 2

No-Touch Wonder

Providing touchless technology for residential and light commercial facilities, the San Souci toilet leverages an advanced sensing technology using an electromagnetic field. EPA WaterSense certified, the toilet uses only 1.28 gallons per flush. Judges said: “I understand that this technology is available as an easy to install kit, converting a conventional flushometer to a sensor-activated flush.” www.us.kohler.com, Circle 518

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THG-PARIS Beyond Crystal Faucet 3

Crystal Clear

Who says crystal is only for vases and jewelry? THG’s Beyond Crystal collection, created in collaboration with Baccarat, leverages the beauty of natural crystal to produce a stunning bath fitting. Available in deep red, aquamarine, vivid blue, champagne and clear crystal, specifiers can also incorporate dimmable LED lighting to produce a beautiful glow. www.thgusa.com, Circle 517

MGS TAPS CB Semi Exposed Thermostatic Shower System 4

Exposed!

The CB Semi Exposed Thermostatic Shower System is both functional and striking. Made from 100% solid stainless steel for enhanced durability, each piece is hand finished prior to assembly, so that every joint and edge is smooth. Judges said: “Cleverly utilizing the behind-the-wall plumbing as a design element.” www.mgstaps.com, Circle 516

VICTORIA + ALBERT Amiata Bathtub 5

Thermal Insulating Bathtub

With natural thermal insulation properties, the Amiata’s volcanic limestone composition better preserves the hot bath water, thereby making the soaker tub more water- and energy-efficient. Judges said: “The tub’s composition is an innovative application of a thermal insulating material to reduce hot water consumption.” www.vandabath.com, Circle 515

KOHLER Tailored Vanity Collection 6

Custom Designed

By following Kohler’s four-step process, designers and owners can choose the vanity’s exterior style, size, configuration and wood finish; select the interior’s accessories, integrated electric outlets, storage trays and dividers, adjustable shelves and roll-out drawers; choose the top material, size, shape and color; and select coordinating components such as finish-matched mirrored solutions, sconces, hardware, bridges and lap drawers.

Judges said: “A neat customization aspect.” www.us.kohler.com, Circle 514

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RESTROOM PRODUCTS + PLUMBING FIXTURES MOEN COMMERCIAL M-Power Sensor-Operated Faucets 1

Durable and Reliable

STONE FOREST Industrial Pedestal 4

Adaptive Re-Use at its Best

The durable M-Power sensor-operated faucet features an above-deck design for easier installation and maintenance.

Judges said: “A highly engineered product.“ www.moen.com, Circle 513

An old industrial pedestal’s trestle legs inspired Stone Forest’s Industrial Pedestal metal and stone vessel sinks.

Judges said: “Taking an industrial piece and turning it into a pedestal stand is a stroke of design inspiration.” www.stoneforest.com, Circle 510

KOHLER Artifacts Bathroom Faucet Collection

EXCEL DRYER Green Apple XLERATOReco

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Antique Is In

With its antique, artisan style, the Artifacts faucet collection includes spouts, handles, faucets, fittings and accessories.

By taking advantage of Kohler’s on-line configurator tool, designers can mix and match various combinations. www.us.kohler.com, Circle 512

THE FURNITURE GUILD Guildstone Countersink 3

Build Your Own Sink

The Guildstone Countersink features molded stone and a non-porous bowl construction. Judges said: “I like the full customability, especially with thickness of countertops.” www.thefurnitureguild.com, Circle 511

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For a Good Cause

Drying hands in 15 seconds with only 500W, the Green Apple XLERATOReco claims to be the most energy-efficient hand dryer on the planet. Judges said: “This product program’s commitment to supporting green schools is commendable.” www.exceldryer.com, Circle 509 DURAVIT Vero Bathroom Furniture 6

Very Vero

With attention to detail, Duravit’s latest additions to its Vero series feature its signature rectangular shape, a shiny chrome frame and an integrated towel bar. Optional LED lighting can be fitted to the mirrors or mirrored cabinets. www.duravit.com, Circle 508

BRADLEY CORP. H-S Series Terreon Basins 7

Hygienic and Aesthetic

Made from non-porous Terreon, with a maximized basin capacity and larger drain, the HS-Series works well for both general hand washing and multipurpose use.

Available in 21 different colors, as opposed to the typical white and beige found in most healthcare applications, the basins offer a high-design aesthetic. Judges said: “Most similar products just don’t look this good!” www.bradleycorp.com, Circle 507

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Stylish Linear Drain

Transforming the linear drain from an eyesore to a stylish design element, the Stream by Michael Graves Design can turn a typical shower into a universally-design barrier-free installation. Fully compatible with different floor structures and designed to minimize mold growth, one judge describes the drain as a “simple, elegant design.” www.quickdrainusa.com, Circle 506

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SOLAR CONTROL AND SHADING/SITE-GENERATED ENERGY MERMET USA T Screen with KOOLBLACK Technology 1

Cooler on the Dark Side

This dual-colored window shade fabric combines the superior heat reflectivity of a white fabric with the glare control and clear view-through of a dark color fabric. The KOOLBLACK Technology dark yarns maximize the heat reflection of the fabric’s white side, offering preeminent solar protection.

Unlike conventional dark color fabrics, KOOLBLACK Technology does not rub off or fade over time. Judges said: “A darker-colored product that can reflect sunlight as opposed to absorbing it is a bit counter-intuitive but also impressive.” www.mermetusa.com, Circle 505

DRAPER FlexLouver Rack Arm System 2

Careful Control

The FlexLouver Rack Arm System is a non-retractable louver system; louvers can open and close to control solar energy, light and glare. The system can be used in just about any interior or exterior glazing situation: horizontal, inclined, vertical, or with any shape of window opening. The aluminum slats come in a range of sizes. Judges said: “This solution is perfect for museums and other facilities where light needs to be directed to or away from specific areas.” www.draperinc.com, Circle 504

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UNICEL ARCHITECTURAL Solar Shading Systems 3

Sunblade Daylighting

These solar shading systems feature motorized louvers― or sunblades―that provide optimized daylight control, and are made of maximum strength extruded aluminum profiles that ensure better control of solar heat gain and daylight performance while adding aesthetic appeal to a building’s design. Systems can be installed in fixed or variable positions for adjustable shading to ensure optimal comfort and energy efficiency. Judges said: “The detailing is quite elegant.” www.unicelarchitectural.com, Circle 503

CERTAINTEED CORP. Apollo II Solar Roofing System 4

Plays Well With Others

The Apollo II solar roofing system features integrated photovoltaic (PV) panels that combine greater electricity-generating efficiency and improved aesthetics with easier wiring installation. Unlike rack-mounted solar systems, Apollo fully integrates with roofing shingles for a seamless appearance.

Apollo II is lightweight, durable, and resistant to wind uplift; each slim, 12-pound module features 14 monocrystalline silicon solar cells. Judges said: “The fact that it integrates well with existing roofing materials is very appealing.” www.certainteed.com/solarroofing, Circle 502

SOLAR INNOVATIONS Universal Clamp 5

Clamp of Approval

The Universal Clamp is a standing seam roof clamp for the safe attachment of racking and panel systems without roof penetration. Other clamps used to attach photovoltaic panels to standing seam roofs require pressure points, which may cause holes in the roof and thus possible leaks; the Universal Clamp uses a patent pending design that allows for continuous pressure contact against the attachment surface, resulting in no permanent damage to the roof.

Manufactured for quick installation and high performance.

Judges said: “Definitely a noteworthy replacement part to ease the burden on existing rack systems.” www.universal-clamp.com, Circle 501

MECHOSYSTEMS ShadeLoc roller shade lock system 6

Lock Her Up

Eliminating light gaps between sun shades and the window, not to mention drafts blowing the shades around, the ShadeLoc system locks the shades in place with a zippered edge and a side track channel that grips the shade. Judges said: “This is a really good idea that has been long needed for both high end public and commercial spaces.” www.mechosystems.com, Circle 500

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It’s time for an energy upgrade.

Kolbe’s Teutonic™ Series Winner of a 2014 Product Innovation Award

The commercial-grade window and door designs within Kolbe’s Teutonic Series lead the industry in thermal performance, allowing you to create building envelopes with large window-to-wall ratios that minimize energy loss while reducing condensation, enhancing security and improving acoustic control. The energy performance of the Teutonic Series is simply outstanding, with glass options available to reach total U-values as low as 0.17 for a fixed window.

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BUILDING ENVELOPE SEAMAN CORP. FiberTite Brite 1

Can’t Top This

With FiberTite Brite roofing membrane, architects can create custom roof designs in a range of colors and patterns that are coated with a Kynar fluoropolymer top finish for durable performance and long-lasting good looks.

Judges said: “Awesome idea to get a custom print on a quality roof membrane.” www.fibertite.com, Circle 499

XERO FLOR AMERICA XF301+2FL Green Roof System 2

“Metalwerks’ Sculpted Wall System takes a tried and tested cladding and re-invents it to allow the designer to create extremely dynamic facades.”

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Comprehensive—and Compatible

The ultra-lightweight XF301+2FL assembly option allows architects to incorporate extensive green roofs to structures that wouldn’t otherwise be able to carry the weight of such a system. The units use only 1.25-in. of growing medium, supplemented with two 0.25-in. layers of waterretaining fleece. Fully saturated, the system weighs only 10 psf, while providing a 1-in.-rainfall holding capacity.

Judges said: “Perfect for retrofits where roof weight is a challenge.” www.xeroflora.com, Circle 308

Enverge Cavity Wall systems bring together the three critical components needed to meet ASHRAE requirements for continuous insulation—continuous exterior wall insulation, an air and vapor barrier and through-wall flashing—to ensure material compatibility in all weather conditions. The insulation features HCFC-free proprietary foam technology that does not contribute to ozone depletion. Judges said: “An excellent advancement in thermal wall systems.” www.firestonebpco.com, Circle 497

METALWERKS Sculpted Wall System

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Metal Panel Flexibility

Architects can choose from a range of textured, perforated, translucent and etched panels to create custom cladding installations with the Sculpted Wall System. Components are pre-engineered, and supports and attachments can be adapted to meet design and climate requirements.

Judges said: “The system takes a tried and tested cladding and re-invents it to allow the designer to create extremely dynamic facades.” www.metalwerksusa.com, Circle 498

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Faster Facing

This brick rainscreen system uses brick tiles permanently installed onto galvanized rail sections to enable installation in as little as a third of the time of traditional hand-laid masonry. The tiles are available in a range of standard and custom colors and glazes.

Judges said: “Seeing just how cleverly the system comes together makes you wonder how someone hadn’t thought of this before.” www.corium-us.com, Circle 496

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Rack Arm Louver Systems

Draper Solar Control Solutions™ products provide precision control over the natural daylight entering a building, excellent energy savings and interesting façade design options. Products like our FlexLouver™ adjustable rack arm louver shading system or Omega™ retractable venetian blind shading system complement our many other window covering products to meet all your needs for interior and exterior shading. Both systems are more effective than fixed sunshades as they can be adjusted throughout the day for all sun angles.

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BUILDING SYSTEMS LOGISON Target 1

Bringing Sound Under Control

With advanced hardware and software, the Target provides sophisticated sound masking with automatic adjustment of two dozen controls. Measurement and reporting can be accomplished in less than one minute per zone, significantly reducing installation time and increasing system performance. Judges said: “Sound masking systems are not unique―but the innovation in this category is definitely unique, especially at the price point reflected.” www.logison.com, Circle 494

AIRIUS Air Pear Destratification Fan 3

Spread It Around

Air Pear destratification fans incorporate a patented stator system and tapered Venturi design to equalize temperature at floor and ceiling levels. Plus, the fan’s narrow profile allows it to fit into ceiling spaces that might be too tight for larger fans. Judges said: “Nice to see that you can be effective, efficient and elegant.” www.theairpear.com, Circle 492

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Full Spectrum

The full-visible-spectrum PAR30S is compatible with Soraa’s lighting accessory SNAP System and features the company’s Point Source Optics for beautiful, uniform beams of high intensity. With a low flicker and dimmability down to <10% with most dimmers, it can be adjusted to set a variety of ambient tones in restaurants and retail stores. Judges said: “With their optical lenses and light output, these lamps are uniquely designed to replace 100W halogen lamps with only 18.5W while providing excellent color quality and optical control.” www.soraa.com, Circle 491

LUNERA LIGHTING Susan Lamps

Networked Irrigation Control

The Genius Irrigation System brings new intelligence to landscape irrigation by pairing a wired sprinkler network with a wireless communications network that allows easy system programing of up to 50 mapping points per watering zone. This design means reduced underground piping, significantly fewer sprinkler heads and much less water waste. Judges said: “If the claims are true, this is genius!” www.irrigreen.com, Circle 493

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“Nice to see that you can be effective, efficient and elegant in Airius’ Air Pear Destratification Fan.”

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Metal Halide Replacements

Susan Lamps, in two sizes, are designed as plug-andplay replacements for metal halide products. The lamps use proprietary technology to enable their use in existing fixtures without need for bypassing the fixtures’ ballasts.

Judges said: “This innovation makes retrofit easier and more affordable.” www.lunera.com, Circle 490

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CONTROLS + COMPONENTS FULHAM FireHorse HotSpot2 Emergency Lighting System 1

Attractive Alert

The FireHorse brand HotSpot2 Emergency Lighting System uses the LED modules within an existing fixture to provide emergency lighting at required light levels during power outages Judges said: “Eliminating those ugly frog-eye emergency lights by integrating the emergency lighting into the architectural luminaires is an important part of any high quality design.” horse.fulham.com, Circle 489 TERRALUX TLM-R20 PAR 20 Light Engine 2

Step Ahead

The TerraLUX TLM-R20A is a fully integrated line voltage LED engine designed for spot lighting applications that require the form factor and performance of a PAR 20 Metal Halide source. Judges said: “Eliminating the need for the J-Box means this light engine actually steps ahead of HID technology, beyond simply being more efficient.” www.terraluxillumination.com, Circle 488 ECOSENSE LIGHTING EcoSense EcoSpec Linear Dimming Control Module 3

Flexible Dimming

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ucts that can only be dimmed with ELV dimmers to connect to building-wide 0-10V system. Judges said: “Easier, less expensive dimming is something to get excited about.” www.ecosenselighting.com, Circle 487 JUNO LIGHTING GROUP Juno Trac WarmDim and LED Color Modules 4

Splash of Color

These Trac 12 Linear LED Modules can emulate the warmth of incandescent dimming or add a splash of color to cove, casework, niches or other architectural details. www.junolightinggroup.com, Circle 486 EATON’S COOPER LIGHTING BUSINESS Fifth Light Technology Lighting Management Software 5

Ease of Control

This software provides web-based control, management and monitoring capabilities for Fifth Light addressable lighting control systems of all sizes. www.cooperindustries.com, Circle 485 KENALL LIGHTING TekLink Cloud 6

Filling the Gap

The TekLink Cloud lighting control system has an all-inclusive approach linking controls and luminaires and is

programmed to each unique application. Automated lighting, with a broad range of configurability, provides a customized solution to meet specific needs. The system uses photocells and an astronomical clock to schedule lighting for virtually any scenario or period of operation. www.kenall.com, Circle 484 LUTRON ELECTRONICS GRAFIK T 7

New Bar for Dimming

The GRAFIK T dimmer is designed to work with up to 250W of dimmable screw-in LEDs, 600W of incandescent/halogen loads, 300VA of magnetic low-voltage loads and 350W of Lutron LED drivers. With no knobs, sliders or buttons, users can simply touch anywhere on the lightbar to set the lights. www.lutron.com, Circle 483 XICATO Xicato Intelligent Module (XIM) 8

Built-In Intelligence

The XIM―which integrates on-board dimming directly into the LED, along with the ability to add occupancy and daylight sensing and connectivity―could have a big impact on a range of architect-specified luminaires in the near future.

Fixture makers will be able to specify the module in a range of color temperature and lumen packages. www.xicato.com, Circle 482

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FURNISHINGS ALLSTEEL Mimeo 1

Hugging in the Workplace

The Mimeo chair promotes active sitting and active work styles with its IntelliForm back technology that embraces the user while enabling unrestricted movement. The breathable 3D knit layer distributes pressure across the back while the weight-activated synchronized tilt mechanism automatically responds to each user with minimal adjustments. Mimeo is lightweight, versatile and portable. Judges said: “To design something that is innovative and basic at the same time is a challenge and very much a need in the marketplace.” allsteeloffice.com, Circle 481

BIG ASS SOLUTIONS Haiku with SenseME 2

Sensitive

Haiku with SenseME features automatic controls that activate the fan automatically based on occupancy, temperature and humidity, adjusting Haiku’s speed when conditions change. Haiku with SenseME has its own smart-phone app for users to set schedules, control modes and light levels.

Judges said: “If you can afford it, why would you have anything else?” www.bigassfans.com/senseme, Circle 480

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BUZZISPACE BuzziVille 3

Building the Hive

BuzziVille modular work stations can be added to, rearranged and rebuilt to accommodate desk space, create zones or organize teams. The system facilitates individual or group work, depending on the flexible arrangement chosen. Tall sections of BuzziFelt provide acoustic comfort and privacy.

Judges said: “I like the flexibility, temporariness and mobility of this system―very clean lines. I see this for start-ups and ‘fourth space’ offices.” www.buzzispace.com, Circle 479

COALESSE <5_MY Chair 5

Light and Strong

Made of carbon fiber, the <5_MY Chair can support 300 lbs., yet weighs under 5 lbs. The chair embodies Hong-Kong based designer Michael Young’s knowledge of materiality combined with bicycle design experience. <5_MY Chair is available in a unique array of colors and surface applications and the design suits indoor and outdoor settings.

Judges said: “Incredibly innovative use of material.” www.coalesse.com, Circle 477

STYLEX Nestle 4

Incredible Shrinking Office

Designer Brad Ascalon gives a mid-century modern chair a modern makeover with the Stylex Nestle chair. The bucket seat is roomier than the standard guest or conference chair and just slightly smaller than the typical “lounge” chair; a myriad of bases and three kinetic options makes it possible to specify one chair everywhere in an office for a uniform look. Judges said: “The design is streamlined enough to fit into almost any environment. There is neither client nor designer that cannot find the perfect place for this chair.” www.stylexseating.com, Circle 478

JUDGES’ COMMENT:

“There is neither client nor designer that cannot find the perfect place for this chair: Stylex Nestle.”

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“Susan Cain Quiet Spaces by Steelcase addresses an unmet need, is good looking and can be customized as needed.”

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FURNISHINGS STEELCASE Susan Cain Quiet Spaces 1

Shut-up! You’re Hogging My Quiet

Susan Cain Quiet Spaces by Steelcase are niches fitted out for maximum privacy. Fritted glass walls, acoustical surfaces from floor to ceiling, and even nature soundtracks promote focus and flow, or relaxation and rejuvenation. Judges said: “This addresses an unmet need, is good looking and can be customized as needed;” and “Gorgeous product and welldocumented research.” www.steelcase.com, Circle 476

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DESIGNTEX Origami 3

Folded and Creased

The Origami Collection can be used either as a panel fabric or a drapery. When installed as a drapery, the fabric surfaces provide acoustic absorption. Installed as a panel fabric, it will not impede the performance of underlying acoustic panels. Chiyogami and Kabuto patterns are woven with an exclusive production and finishing process to form their pleats, resulting in a three-dimensional textile with structural qualities. Judges said: “The structural quality of this textile is striking and would add incredible depth to acoustical panels and draperies alike.” www.designtex.com, Circle 474

Adaptive Workspaces

Elective Elements freestanding office system was designed to address the changing workspace requirements in today’s private and open-plan environments. With materials including composite wood veneers, glass storage, modesty panels, metal paint finishes and fabrics, Elective Elements work surfaces can be height adjusted and come in a range of top shapes and edge profiles designed to support today’s work styles. Available in 16 wood finishes. Judges said: “I commend how this product ties together office and open plan furniture―it is a very streamlined and elegant product.” www.steelcase.com, Circle 475

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JUDGES’ COMMENT:

“Big Ass’ Essence is such a brilliant product.

Great story, with sustainable materials and cost savings over time.”

LIGNE ROSET Cosse 4

Get Cozy

The Philippe Nigro-designed Cosse sofa uses the least amount of materials necessary while providing maximum comfort. A system of Pulmaflex suspension straps, polyurethane molded foam armrests, and a soft, thin cover creates comfort that sits sleekly atop thin solid-wood legs; available as a sofa, love seat, or ottoman with natural or anthracite tinted solid beech frame. Judges said: “They appear to have mastered how to make an upholstered piece look comfortable using the minimum of materials.” www.ligne-roset-usa.com, Circle 473

BIG ASS SOLUTIONS Essence 5

Easy Breezy

Essence is designed to save money in air-conditioned spaces by reducing HVAC tonnage and ductwork, and can be installed indoors or out. Essence weighs less than 100 pounds, and it’s available in 8- to 14-ft. diameters in millions of color configurations. It can be equipped with a wireless remote, automation system or wall-mounted dial. Judges said: “Such a brilliant product. Great story, with sustainable materials and cost savings over time.” www.bigassfans.com/products/essence, Circle 472

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LIGHTING: EXTERIOR PHILIPS Hadco FlexScape LED Landscape Luminaires 1

Flexible LED Landscape Luminaire

With different light levels and beam patterns available in each LED luminaire, the FlexScape family of Inground (LED Inground IL9) and Accent (LED Accent BL9) landscape luminaires are ideal for a variety of exterior commercial applications. The LEDs offer 50,000 hours of life and the ability to change light outputs between 250 and 750 lm. Judges said: “Easy and flexible installation, including minimizing the need to carry more spare lamps than necessary at the field.” www.usa.lighting.philips.com, Circle 471

JUNO LIGHTING GROUP AccuLite PL2 Series LED Bollards 3

360° of Uniform Illumination

Ideal for walkway, landscape and security lighting, AccuLite PL2 Series LED Bollards offer uniform illumination and rugged construction with a durable aluminum and scalloped profile. Available with 8.25-in. diameter and finished with a 5-stage powder coat for optimal weather resistance, all components are secured with fully concealed, stainless steel fasteners. They’re available in white, black, bronze and silver standard colors. Judges said: “Both using the newest long life LEDs and being able to deconstruct and recycle the fixture at the end of use make this product highly sustainable.” www.junolightinggroup.com, Circle 469

HUBBELL/KIM LIGHTING Lightvault 8 2

Wireless Light Connectivity

With Bluetooth connectivity for aiming and dimming via remote control, the Lightvault 8 is available in spot, wallwash and narrow flood in-grade applications; multiple color temperatures; up to 2,500 lm output; and flat-lens, halfshield, eyeball, rock guard and directional marker-style housings. Judges said: “The availability of the different material types within the assembly that may be properly separated and recycled is a great sustainable process to show how the material can be recycled at the end of its lifespan.” www.kimlighting.com, Circle 470

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HUBBELL/BEACON Viper 5

Beacon of Light

Available in two sizes with a wide choice of different LED wattage configurations and optical distributions, the Viper was designed to replace HID lighting up to 1000 W metal halide or HPS. The Viper comes with five different mounting options for applications in a variety of new and existing installations. Judges said: “I love that Beacon will recycle the entire fixture or give tips for local recycling and the Viper is a great option for retrofit applications.” www.beaconproducts.com, Circle 467

AMERLUX Avista LBL LIGHTING Hunter 24 4

Outdoor Archery

The Hunter 24 is a clean, modern outdoor fixture inspired by a hunter’s bow, featuring a metal arc that conceals its LED light source behind a smooth acrylic diffuser. The indirect light bounces off the smooth, matte finish of the backplate.

Available in black and silver, the luminaire can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Judges said: “A beautiful fixture well-suited for high-end retail/hospitality settings.” www.lbllighting.com, Circle 468

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The Engine That Could

The Avista LED Light Engine can be used for traditional post top fixtures, in both new and retrofit applications. The Avista is compatible with most manufacturers’ current post-top fixture designs, is easily field adjustable for height of the light engine, and has a fully-sealed optical chamber that drives the light to where it needs to be and is protected from the harsh exterior elements. Judges said: “The compatibility of this product with most any manufacturer’s current post-top fixture design is outstanding.” www.amerlux.com, Circle 466

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Trim-Tex is the premier manufacturer of rigid vinyl corner beads with over 200 shapes to meet your projects needs.

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LIGHTING: EXTERIOR EUREKA Plate Out 1

PHILIPS Lumec MiniView LED Roadway Luminaire

Thin LED Innovation

Using 3000K or 4000K LEDs with self-modulating temperature control for maximum performance and lifetime, the Plate Out is designed to be rugged and withstand the elements. ADA compliant, the wall sconce can also be used for indoor applications. Ideal to provide accent lighting for corridors, columns and around entry areas, the 33-in. long Plate Out’s slim fixture is available in White or Anthracite polyester powder coating. Judges said: “Its flexibility in both aesthetic and function as an indoor and outdoor lighting product is a most unique feature” and “The design is elegant enough to warrant its use in both locations.” www.eurkealighting.com, Circle 465

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JUDGES’ COMMENT:

“Philips’ Lumec MiniView LED Roadway Luminaire is a great example of the strides LED fixtures are making in exterior and roadway applications.”

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Great Vision with MiniView

The Lumec MiniView LED Roadway Luminaire saves up to 70% more energy than other HID luminaires. Delivering 120 lm./W and eliminating uplight to reduce glare and light trespass, MiniView delivers the equivalent performance of a 70-150W HID with more comfortable illumination that is less distracting to drivers, pedestrians and residents. Judges said: “A great example of the strides LED fixtures are making in exterior and roadway applications.” www.usa.lighting.philips.com, Circle 464

Kick It

Slim-designed Kick eliminates glare from most viewing angles with 0% uplight. Its unique optical design hides the LEDs when viewing the luminaire from behind, while its recessed optical system delivers up to 12,880 lm. in a controlled, high performance, energy-efficient and scalable package for the ultimate premium lighting solution.

Kick combines day form and night-time precision optics to deliver a glare-free experience for pedestrian scale solutions on walkways, building entrances and paths. www.aal.net, Circle 463

EUREKA Tumbler 4

Jewel on the Wall

A small, jewel-like fixture made from tough machined glass, the Tumbler provides seamless accent illumination for indoor and outdoor applications. The custom designed energy savings LED light source is available in both 3000K and 4000K. Made with a die cast aluminum base with anthracite exterior fine texture powder coat. Judges said: “A well thought out and very good looking fixture.” www.eurekalighting.com, Circle 462

PHILIPS Lumec MetroScape and Urbanscape LED Pendant and Post-Top 5

Classic Look Takes to the Streets

The Lumec MetroScape and Urbanscape LED Pendant and Post-Top is suited for the higher visibility requirements of roads and intersections: up to 96 LEDs can deliver over 20,000 lm., equivalent to 400W HID. The pendant’s IP66 rating, multiple lumen outputs and energy-saving control options, including a long-life LED that doesn’t require re-lamping, makes it ideal for pedestrian, roadway and intersection lighting. Judges said: “The flexibility and option of allowing these luminaires to grow with the needs of a city or municipality is outstanding.” www.usa.lighting.philips.com, Circle 461

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THIS IS ONE AWARD THAT BELONGS IN THE CLASSROOM, NOT THE CONFERENCE ROOM

Excel Dryer is honored to have won a Product Innovation Award for our ® Green Apple XLERATOR hand dryer with Speed and Sound Control and HEPA Filtration System. The new XLERATOR uses No Heat technology to dry hands fast while using only 500 watts of energy, making it the most energy-efficient, environmentally friendly hand dryer on the planet. A portion of the proceeds from each Green Apple model is donated to the Center For Green Schools at USGBC sustainability programs.

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THERMAL/MOISTURE PROTECTION INPRO CORP. 787 Series Floor Expansion Joint Covers 1

Lateral Sheer Force Reduction

A seismic-capable system designed to meet the needs of an open structure and vehicular loading scenarios, 787 Series Floor Expansion Joint Covers feature a low-profile design that reduces the lateral impact encountered with repeated vehicular traffic. The 787 also uses a high-strength centering bar and spring assembly to resist vibrations, and its tapered plate and frames provide a seamless design that constantly levels itself and maintains a flush condition.

Judges said: “A well-engineered approach to a challenging product category.” www.inprocorp.com, Circle 460

DOW CORNING Architectural Insulation Modules (AIM) 3

AIM to Please

Insulation modules combine the aesthetics of curtainwall construction with the added energy-savings benefit of highperformance insulation. Integrating Dow Corning Vacuum Insulation Panel in a protective architectural finish, AIM enables new design possibilities for zero-energy buildings, significantly increased thermal resistance in space-limited situations, creation of slim wall constructions with high R-value performance, and the potential to delay or eliminate the need for triple-glazed windows. Judges said: “Not only can the product help lower energy usage and costs, the company has made the commitment to be more sustainable in their manufacturing processes.” www.dowcorning.com, Circle 458

ICYNENE ProSeal Eco 4

Smart Insulation

A 100% water-blown, closed-cell spray foam insulation, the ProSeal Eco offers both excellent insulating R-Value and air barrier performance, which allows architects and builders to effectively minimize two major sources of heat loss and gain. Icynene ProSeal Eco is ideal for use in high-occupancy designs such as healthcare facilities, multi-residential buildings, educational facilities and other institutional structures. www.icynene.com, Circle 457

CERTAINTEED CORP. SMARTBATT with MoistureSense Technology 2

Moisture Management

Unlike traditional polyethylene vapor barriers, SMARTBATT insulation with MoistureSense Technology is a smart vapor retarder: it adapts based on moisture levels in the wall cavity, blocking moisture from entering when humidity is low and allowing the wall to breathe when it senses high humidity that needs to be released, helping to reduce the potential for mold and mildew growth. www.certainteed.com, Circle 459

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JUDGES’ COMMENT: JUDGES’ COMMENT:

“Inpro’s 787 Series Floor Expansion Joint Covers is a well-engineered approach to a challenging product category.”

“Not only can Dow Corning’s AIM help lower energy usage and costs, the company has made the commitment to be more sustainable in their manufacturing processes.”

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Surprise! It’s Tectum.

Tectum E Roof Deck in the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia, PA

Acoustics. Style. Toughness.

Tectum Acoustical Roof Deck Panels are easy to work with, easy to install and provide a unique, cost effective solution to the acoustical challenges presented by large spaces. Tectum composite roof deck products offer all of that coupled with insulating values of up to R-45.

All Tectum Roof Decks contribute to LEED certification, carry a class A flame spread rating and are compatible with all common roofing materials.

Visit www.tectum.com to find out more about Tectum interior products, see more project photos, request samples or find specifications and drawings. BIM models are available.

Pictured above: Tectum IIIP Roof Deck in the Sun-N-Fun Lifestyle Wellness Center, Sarasota, FL Photo by Dickinson Studios, Sarasota, FL

Tectum-E Roof Deck, Lexington Park Library, Lexington Park, MD

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SURFACES J+J FLOORING GROUP Kinetex Textile Composite Flooring 1

The Softer Side of Hard

Kinetex patented textile composite combines the warmer textile aesthetic of carpet with the performance attributes of rubber, VCT and LVT and hard surface flooring. The 24 × 24-in. modules can be used collaboratively to fashion dramatic aesthetics with high performance qualities for high-traffic environments. Judges said: “Striking a balance between resilient flooring and carpet, and scoring all the durability and sustainable and high-moisture-content installation factors, seems like a pretty tough act to follow.” www.jj-kinetex.com, Circle 456

CERTAINTEED Gyptone BIG Curve 3

Over-Arching

Gyptone BIG Curve is a perforated acoustical gypsum panel that can achieve highly curved ceilings to create dynamic, sweeping interior surfaces without any breaks or grid. The 6.5-mm thick panels can be dry bent to a 10-ft. radius, and can achieve up to a 5-ft. radius by wet bending. Judges said: “This appears to be a sustainable, dramatic and economical way to provide acoustic treatment.” www.certainteed.com, Circle 454

WINDFALL LUMBER Windfall Color Cladding CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES Acrovyn by Design 2

Feeling Protective

Developed to protect interior wall surfaces and doors in high-traffic areas of commercial buildings, Acrovyn by Design is most commonly used in healthcare, educational and corporate environments. In addition to meeting Class A fire criteria (ASTM E84), the surface is easy to clean and resists bacteria and fungal growth. PVC-free, the wall surface is ideal for high-traffic, sterile areas. Judges said: “I haven’t heard of a product like this before!” www.acrovynbydesign.com, Circle 455

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Bold ’n’ Bright

Windfall Color Cladding is made from Douglas fir and hemlock, reclaimed from solid and glue laminated beams and lumber taken from deconstructed industrial, agricultural, and residential buildings in the Pacific Northwest. The cladding has tongue and groove joints with beveled edges; the sawn face is textured with smooth, sanded edges. Cladding dimensions are 0.5 in. × 4.5 in., with random lengths. The FSC-certified wood adds warmth and color to a variety of residential and commercial settings. Judges said: “Takes reclaimed lumber and makes it differently better.” www.windfalllumber.com, Circle 453

TRIM-TEX Flush Corner Guards 5

Sleek, Flush Corners

Designed to withstand high impact with a minimally intrusive design, Flush Corner Guards are ideal for high-traffic locations, including condos, offices, hospitality, healthcare and retail environments. Available in 16 standard colors, the guards can be painted to match any color and install flush with the wall finishing using a two-part rigid vinyl bumper guard and bumper bead system, eliminating unsightly gaps and ill-fitting baseboard trim. Judges said: “A major plus for facilities where all manner of things will regularly bump into or brush past corners.” www.trim-tex.com, Circle 452

INPRO CORP. Palladium Square Edge Wall Panels 6

Smart Walls

Palladium Square Edge Wall Panels marry functional components with wall protection panels. Options to incorporate whiteboard or fabric panels create a wall system for communication and personalization in corridors, lobbies and patient rooms. Judges said: “It is plastic protective paneling all dressed up with the right accessories.” www.inprocorp.com, Circle 451

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UNIQUE. DISTINCT. SUSTAINABLE. FACADES.

WHY DRI-DESIGN? Dri-Design panels made with VMZINC make it easy to capture the allure of nature.

Created from the distinct tones and textures of the earth, our VMZINC line of exterior panels creates a stunning visual experience that is as beautiful as it is functional.

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

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

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

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

• Available in a variety of materials and colors.

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SURFACES 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes 1

Lickety Split!

In need of an interior update―stat? More than 700 3M Architectural DI-NOC architectural finishes adhere seamlessly to existing substrates to achieve a similar look and feel to wood, metal, leather, and other materials. Judges said: “It is encouraging to see an emphasis placed on refurbishment rather than replacement―that’s a pretty solid sustainable model.” http://solutions.3M.com, Circle 450

CEILUME Ceilume Drop-Out Ceiling Panels 2

Stop, Drop and Sprinkle

Ceilume thermoformed ceiling panels are the first architectural-quality ceiling product to be approved for installation BENEATH fire sprinklers. Their thin, thermoformed material softens when exposed to heat from a fire, sags, and then drops out of a standard ceiling grid at a temperature well below that required to activate sprinklers. The panels optimize sprinkler layout and eliminate the need to cut holes in panels to coordinate sprinkler locations. Judges said: “This is an extremely innovative and smart product.” www.ceilume.com, Circle 449

ARTAIC Splash! Mosaic Collection 3

JUDGES’ COMMENT:

“It is encouraging to see an emphasis placed on refurbishment rather than replacement— that’s a pretty solid sustainable model for 3M’s DI-NOC Architectural Finishes.”

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HUNTER DOUGLAS Curved High Profile Series Baffle Ceiling System 4

Baffled Spaghetti Ceiling

Created for indoor commercial applications, the Curved High Profile Series Baffle Ceiling System works well in convention center and airport ceilings, stadium ceilings, casino ceilings and arena ceilings, as well as in corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and retail settings. Providing easy ceiling infrastructure access for contractors, service providers and owners, the baffle system is engineered for an exact fit, with seamless baffles available in lengths up to 20 ft., with an extensive selection of painted, anodized and wood-look powder coat and real wood veneer finishes. Beams have arch lengths ranging from 2 ft. to 20 ft. and use a patented locking mechanism, giving them the secure ability to support signage and the ability to slide and demount. www.hunterdouglas.com, Circle 447

Versa-tile

Splash! Mosaic Collection is a versatile series of tile patterns that can fit (both aesthetically and physically) into any space. The collection consists often free flowing patterns and rich textures inspired by the spontaneous movements of water, available in three different color ways. The mosaics use clear, sintered, or vitreous glass tiles for restaurant, kitchen, bathroom and outdoor applications. Judges said: “A particularly innovative mosaic aesthetic.” www.artaic.com, Circle 448

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The Summit in Grand Prairie, TX Brinkley Sargent Architects Perforated Metal (Canopies & Column Panels)

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THESIZE Neolith 1

Natural Surface

Made through a high-temperature, high-pressure kilning process, Neolith can be used for various applications, thanks in part to the wide variety of different size formats, thicknesses and pattern designs offered. Made of clays, feldspar, silica and natural mineral oxides, Neolith is 100% natural and can be recycled and reduced to its aggregates.

Judges said: “Something totally new for your counter top or building facade. Great composition and capabilities.” www.thesize.es, Circle 446

WILSONART RE-COVER Laminate 2

Regain Something You Already Had

The RE-COVER Laminate can help “re-do” any space. With zero VOCs, this vertical grade laminate and adhesive create an alternative to standard HPL installation and fabrication. The RE-COVER laminate can be applied over existing melamine surfaces or traditional substrates in both horizontal and vertical applications, saving time and money. For interior applications only. www.wilsonart.com, Circle 445

BENDHEIM Magnetic Glass Marker Board 3

Wipe On, Wipe Off

Bendheim’s magnetic glass marker boards can be used as writable wall cladding or opaque glass partitions in schools and universities, libraries, offices, conference rooms, bars and restaurants. The inherently maintenancefriendly glass surface resists ghosting and staining, even when permanent markers are used. Powerful magnets allow a variety of materials, ranging from standard notes to fabric swatches, to be elegantly “pinned” to the boards.

The unique laminated glass boards also allow for two distinct aesthetics (i.e. one side of the glass can be white, the opposite can be black). Available in sizes up to 60-in. × 96-in., the boards are approximately ∕-in. thick. Judges said: “I like the high/low-tech duality of this product.

The strong magnetism and the ability to support digital projections make it a real multi-tasking surface material.” www.bendheimarchitectural.com, Circle 444

JUDGES’ COMMENT:

“Neolith is something new for your counter top or building facade; great composition and capabilities.”

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LIGHTING: INTERIOR 3M ARCHITECTURAL MARKETS SHEER 1

Sheer Beauty

The SHEER LED hanging pendant uses clear acrylic and specially engineered films to remain completely transparent, even when illuminated, and to focus light in the desired direction. Proprietary 3M films on the fixture distribute light at many different angles. Judges said: “This luminaire encompasses the aesthetical and practical lighting necessities in one form factor; architecturally pleasing. Cool!” http://solutions.3m.com, Circle 443

USAI LIGHTING Color Select 3

Tuning Time

3M ARCHITECTURAL MARKETS VESSEL 5

No Reservations

Color Select is the first architectural LED downlighting fixture offering independent control of both color temperature and intensity. Users can tune white light over the broadest possible color temperature range, and control intensity from 100% down to 0.1%―using either standard roomside dimmers or programmable control systems. A complete family portfolio is available. Judges said: “Good output and dimming with color tuning―all going in the direction of what we can truly expect from LED products.” www.usaillumination.com, Circle 441

VESSEL is a crystal clear cylindrical light made of durable, elegant quartz crystal. Designed especially for the hospitality market, with the restaurant industry in mind, it is perfectly calibrated to eliminate residual LED glare and cast the table, bar or wall in a soft circle of uniform white light.

The light throw is designed for a standard four-foot dining table and creates no hotspots in the center or shadows on the side. Judges said: “This is a timeless design. A great fit for hospitality; it will fit into many different styles of spaces.” http://solutions.3m.com, Circle 439

AMERLUX Fino Ceiling

HUBBELL LIGHTING Hubbell Industrial Lighting LUNABAY Luminaire

USAI LIGHTING NanoLED NXT Cylinder 2

Tubular Belles

Unlike traditional decorative pendants, NanoLED NXT Cylinders can serve as a standalone light source, reaching up to 1,000 lm at 20W (49 lm/W); three dimming options provide added flexibility. A variety of mounting options are available, and finishes include two-tone or solid metallics, any Pantone color, or a custom hue. Judges said: “The overall performance of the LED engine, combined with the higher lumen-package delivered from a small form-factor housing, is impressive.” www.usaillumination.com, Circle 442

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Wash Your Walls, Mister?

The Fino ceiling luminaire is designed for linear wall-wash applications, with a minimal ⁄-in. depth suitable for drywall or ceiling-grid mounting. LED lamping projects only ⁄-in. down from the ceiling, and dimming capability is available.

Judges said: “So simple, it’s the ultimate less-is-more product proving that light doesn’t need to come from everywhere, but only where it matters.” www.amerlux.com, Circle 440

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Glare Gone

LUNABAY LED High Bay is geared toward large interior spaces such as retail stores, light industrial facilities, and gyms. Available in 12,300, 18,000 and 23,650 lm., the total system wattage ranges from 130 to 260W. LUNABAY’s unique optical system mixes the light of all LEDs to create consistent, low-glare light with a smooth, even distribution.

Judges said: “An attractive fixture, and nice attention has been paid to preventing glare and caving.” www.hubbellindustrial.com, Circle 438

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High-Performance Cladding For A Variety Of Budgets Citadel not only manufactures metal composite material (MCM), but also designs and tests the systems by which it is installed. versatile systems High-end shop-fabricated systems as well as budget friendly field-assembled options. superior impact resistance Innovative phenolic core provides greater protection versus plate or polypropylene cores.

field-assembled reveal system deep-reveal system

shop-fabricated rout & return system rainscreen system

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LIGHTING: INTERIOR FEISS Audrie Pendant by Feiss 1

Great First Impression

At almost 35.75 in. high and 17 in. in diameter, the Audrie lighting pendant is designed for commercial applications.

The LEDs are nested in the vertical body frames, allowing the overall silhouette to glow from within. A frosted lens that lies flush to the fixture’s frame creates a pleasing glow of LED while delivering optimal lumen output. Each strip of LEDs provides 650 lm with a total fixture wattage 46W. Judges said: “A great LED option for ‘first impression’ lighting.” www.feiss.com, Circle 437

AMERLUX Gruv 1.5 / Linea 1.5 3

Clean Lines, Totally Groove-y

Recessed Gruv 1.5 fixtures and their companion Linea linear luminaires both feature a common 1.5 aperture. This allows the fixtures to be used together in installations that transition seamlessly from recessed to pendant. Judges said: “Great clean-lined look and a range of mounting options could enable a consistent look throughout offices and conference rooms.” www.amerlux.com, Circle 435

NO. 8 LIGHTING Adjustable LED Monopoint KURT VERSEN Very Narrow Directional Luminaire 2

Getting to the Point

With a patent-pending optical system, the Very Narrow Directional LED fixture produces a precise beam spread, without field, providing a 24W alternative to 50W AR111 lamps. Judges said: “This adjustable LED accent is perfect for hospitality and retail environments for accenting artwork or products.” www.kurtversen.com, Circle 436

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Best of Both Worlds

Available in white, black, oil rubbed bronze and satin aluminum, Monopoint uses a Phillips Lumileds LUXEON S LED featuring 85 and 95 CRI/3000-K light engines. The company’s proprietary dimming driver offers 120V/60HZ input, featuring two-wire dimming control using standard electronic low-voltage dimmers, dimmable to 5%. Round and square canopy options are available, and the units are ceiling and wall mountable. Judges said: “A retro luminaire with the benefits of LED is a winning combination.” www.8lighting.com, Circle 434

TECH LIGHTING GATICA Modular LED Illumination System 5

Options Abound

GATICA is a highly configurable LED system that combines aimable general illumination, wall wash and task lighting, integrated controls and emergency backup all in a modular system. By combining multiple layers of light on one system, GATICA can serve as the sole light source throughout spaces requiring general illumination, wall washing, task illumination or all three. Judges said: “With designers still struggling to get matching families of fixtures for a single project, this line provides great flexibility to meet specific application needs while maintaining a consistent image.” www.techlighting.com, Circle 433

BIG ASS SOLUTIONS Big Ass High Bay LED 6

Final Fixture

The Big Ass High Bay LED features an easy-access panel that lets users swap out drivers and other components so the fixture never becomes obsolete. Each fixture is equipped with occupancy sensors and photo sensors. Judges said: “Integral occupancy and daylighting sensors―lumen maintenance tray―changeable optics―the maker addressed the main concerns for industrial high-bay lighting. Love it!” www.bigasslight.com, Circle 432

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Armstrong introduced the industry’s first acoustical ceiling system that organized lighting fixtures, air diffusers, and sprinkler heads in a narrow technical channel or “zone” to create a cleaner, more monolithic ceiling visual. The innovative new TechZone™ Ceiling System eliminated the need for penetrations in the ceiling panels, making them more aesthetically pleasing as well as easier to install.

Initially, the system was only available with Armstrong Optima® ceiling panels and a 6” wide technical zone.

Today, however, there is a much wider variety of design options from which to choose to meet the continuing desire for an uncluttered, more linear ceiling visual.

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“With Prescolite’s ability to replace metal halide downlights with a dimmable source and reduced wattage, this fixture brings LEDs one step closer to full market penetration.”

Numerous Panel Options For example, ceiling panel options now include the fine-textured look of both Armstrong Optima and Ultima® ceilings as well as the smooth, drywall-like visual of new Calla™ and Lyra™ ceilings. The rich, warm visual provided by WoodWorks® ceiling panels and the sleek, sophisticated look of MetalWorks™ panels are also available.

For an even more uncluttered visual, Optima panels are offered with a Vector® edge detail. The patented Vector edge detail produces a sleek 1/4” reveal that minimizes the visible grid, thereby creating a ceiling that is much more monolithic in appearance than ordinary suspended ceilings.

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LIGHTING: INTERIOR HUBBELL LIGHTING Sportsliter Solutions ArenaLED 1

Final Frontier

To further expand design possibilities, the system’s technical zone is now offered in 4” and 12” widths as well as the original 6” width. Among the linear lighting options that the narrow widths offer are continuous and linear recessed light fixtures including LED in both the 4” zone and 6” zone.

In addition, a variety of linear diffusers for air supply and return are available for use in both the 4” and 6” wide zones, while energy-efficient TechZonecompatible chilled beam fixtures can be integrated into the new 12” wide zone.

By partnering with the nation’s leading lighting, diffuser, fire protection, and chilled beam manufacturers, Armstrong is able to ensure a wide range of compatible fixtures that have been pre-qualified for fit and finish and to provide a pre-engineered, easy-to-specify ceiling system that not only uses standard components but also imparts a clean, custom look to a space.

For more information on the TechZone Ceiling System, visit armstrong.com/techzone. Circle 65

Designed specifically for interior sports and civic arenas and delivering 40,000 lm. at 92+ lm/W, the ArenaLED produces optimal lighting for television and live audience viewing, as well as low-glare light for player comfort. Judges said: “This LED provides great energy savings with instant-on light.” www.sportslighting.com, Circle 431

Nathan Baxter is associate marketing manager for Armstrong Commercial Ceiling & Wall Systems. He can be reached at nbaxter@armstrong.com.

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in a 5.75-in. deep housing. It can be used with ELEMENT’s cut-out template and flangeless trim which insets into the ceiling for a flush, flangeless finish without mudding.

Judges said: “Nice low-profile option for constrained and high-design spaces.” www.techlighting.com, Circle 429 HUBBELL LIGHTING Prescolite MegaLum Cylinder 4

LAMAR LIGHTING DS-LED Occu-Smart Bi-Level Luminaire 2

Two Lights in One

Providing required low-level illumination in little-used hallways and staircases, the bi-level Occu-Smart fixture instantly jumps to full illumination when activated by its two external infrared motion sensors. Judges said: “Energy efficiency is increasingly important and this product accomplishes that while retaining good looks.” www.lamarlighting.com, Circle 430

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The luminaIre is suited for any below-the-ceiling installation while featuring 0 to 30-degree tilt and 360-degree rotation

One Giant Leap for LEDs

The industry’s first high-output LED fixture designed for interiors where recessed depth is not available, the unit can be surface, cable or pendant mounted and provides an alternative to T4 quartz (up to 500W) and metal halide (up to 250W) sources for ceiling heights of 20 ft. to 60 ft. www.prescolite.com, Circle 428 SORAA Soraa AR111 with SNAP System 5

Rethinking Color Quality

Coupling its GaN on GaN AR111 LED lamp with a prismatic lens and an array of magnetic filter and lens attachments, Soraa’s SNAP System lets users customize light directly on lamps rather than on fixtures. Judges said: “Using a violet LED pump, the color rendering of these lamps challenges the entire industry to rethink color quality.” www.soraa.com, Circle 427

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ECOSENSE Slim Cove INT 6

Line-Voltage Solution

The Slim Cove INT fixture operates at a standard 120V line voltage, eliminating the need for low-voltage power systems. With a diameter of less than one inch, it will fit neatly into small coves and for use in toe-kick, task and accent applications. Designers can choose from four color temperatures and three fixture lengths. Judges said: “The slim profile could be a big help for designers.” www.ecosenselighting.com, Circle 426

ACUITY BRANDS Nomi Curve OLED Wall Sconce 7

Unique and Usable

Nomi Curve is a high-performance, ADA-compliant, bendable-panel OLED wall sconce, available with or without backlighting, that offers an extremely shallow profile (total depth of less than 3 in.) and an integral 0-10V dimming driver with remote power supply. The wall sconce is available in four versions; all versions are available in 3000K, 3500K and 4000K CCT. Judges said: “A unique and usable OLED design.” www.acuitybrands.com, Circle 425

ILEX ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Edge Sconce 8

Cutting Edge―and ADA Compliant

The Edge sconce, created by designer Michael Wolk, provides ADA-compliant illumination in hallways and other spaces, in a clean-lined brushed or polished aluminum package sure to satisfy forward-thinking creative types.

The face of the sconce can be laser-etched with room numbers or corporate branding for further customization.

Judges said: “I like the very clean lines and minimum profile of the fixture.” www.ilexlight.com, Circle 424

EUREKA LIGHTING Eclipse 10

Seamless Recession

Eclipse is a wall sconce that is seamlessly recessed in the wall; the parabolic form is made from reflective matte white reinforced gypsum plaster that can be fully painted for harmonious integration. The indirect 8W LED light source, driver and connection box are hidden but always accessible for maintenance, and the plaster structure is designed to fit a standard wall depth (3.5 in.) and accommodate wall panel thickness from 0.5 in. to 1.25 in. with adjustable mounting brackets. Judges said: “The sconce creates visually interesting and usable light.” www.eurekalighting.com, Circle 422

EUREKA LIGHTING Aperture 9

Inner Glow

Aperture is a decorative pendant that is available in two formats―large and extra-large―and is suitable for medium and large spaces that require a statement. Instead of traditional glare control using inefficient diffusers, the pendant features a completely indirect light source in order to produce better quality glare-free ambient illumination.

The result is softly glowing light without a direct sightline or hint of the LED light source. Judges said: “Perfect for open, raw space. The scale is wonderful; these are amazing lights.” www.eurekalighting.com, Circle 423

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Shallow Thinking

With its ultra-thin 4-in.-deep housing, the Element 3-in. downlight fits neatly into shallow ceiling plenums and in elevators and healthcare soffits. The fixture also allows for lockable 0- to 35-degree tilt and 360-degree rotation, and it can be ordered in several lumen packages. Judges said: “This is a nice low-profile option for constrained and highdesign spaces.” www.element-lighting.com, Circle 421

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HVAC + ENERGY MANAGEMENT MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC US COOLING & HEATING DIVISION H2i R2-Series VRF Zoning System 1

In the Zone

This energy-efficient Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) zoning cooling and heating system can operate at up to 100% of its rated heating capacity at temperatures down to 0°F― the highest performance heating capacity at the lowest temperature in its field. The unique two-pipe system allows for more efficient design and installation. Judges said: “This particular type of VRF is especially significant in its flash injection technology, towards a more robust simultaneous heating/cooling approach.” www.mitsubishipro.com, Circle 420

ALERTON Ascent Building Automation System 3

Automatic Ascent

The Alerton Ascent building automation system product suite includes Ascent Compass software, Ascent control module and Ascent Microset 4 wall units. It offers an open protocol for integration with a range of other building systems, and its intuitive user interface allows facility professionals to immediately understand what is happening and make adjustments. Judges said: “The product speaks to a long over-due condition in which the owners, operators and occupants can have a better, more visible and more integrated sense of the HVAC infrastructure that surrounds them.” www.alerton.com, Circle 418

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The Multi V Water IV provides occupants with exceptional personal comfort with individual zoning―building owners and tenants can choose to heat or cool a particular space; it also provides exceptional energy savings. Judges said: “It’s exciting to see a true research-based systemic alternative here, and one that would be sure to affect change maybe not only for the end-user but, laterally, within the industry.” www.lghvac.com, Circle 419

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DOORS + HARDWARE LACANTINA DOORS Multi Slide Door System 1

PEMKO / ASSA ABLOY PDB Series of Acoustic Automatic Door Bottoms

Indoor/Outdoor Visual Connection

A new class of multi slide combines the performance, strength and symmetry of high end lift and slide door systems with the functionality and value of a multi slide, which offers a cleaner design, quieter operation and superior weather performance. The door system makes it possible to fully connect indoor and outdoor spaces without interruptions. When open, the indoor spaces extend outward to create an outdoor living experience with all the benefits of fresh air and daylight. When closed, multi slide doors provide the needed protection from the weather and climate conditions. Judges said: “A smoother profile makes for a smoother transition between indoor and outdoor environments.” www.lacantinadoors.com, Circle 417

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Bringing sound attenuation to a new level, the PDB Series of Acoustic Automatic Door Bottoms’ patent-pending design creates a uniform seal pressure across the entire door bottom, resulting in superior acoustic performance.

Independent third-party test data reveals that the PEMKO PDB Series has sealed-in-place type performance, achieving zero drop in STC ratings in many typical wood and hollow metal door applications. Judges said: “I commend them on developing a product that is integral with the door and visually pleasing.” www.pemko.com, Circle 416

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The multi slide offers quieter and smoother performance.

JUDGES’ COMMENT:

“LaCantina Doors’ Multi Slide Door System’s smoother profile makes for a smoother transition between indoor and outdoor environments.”

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Door Opening Innovation

Ecoflex electrified mortise locks are ideal for access control applications, whether they are used in conjunction with a wall reader or in an integrated access control lock. Ecoflex locks reduce energy consumption up to 96% compared to standard electrified mortise locks. Drawing less than 0.25 W at 12V, the locks lessen the load on each power supply, reducing costs, simplifying deployment and improving system reliability. Judges said: “Presumably this product can work well as a retrofit product and assist clients with saving energy and making their security systems more reliable.” www.intelligentopenings.com/ecoflex, Circle 415

Beauty of Bamboo

With a bamboo veneer and an FSC-certified heavily compressed paper and wood pulp core, ODEN Bamboo sliding door hardware is both handsome and surprisingly rigid. Available in three mounting styles, two standard track lengths or made-to-measure, the hardware offers a nice aesthetic. Judges said: “Wonderfully detailed and with a precision that suits its hardiness.” www.krownlab.com, Circle 414

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GLAZING/OPENINGS UNICEL ARCHITECTURAL Skylight Systems 1

Skylight Framing

Unicel’s skylight systems are designed with pressureequalized rain screen technology that incorporates the largest water infiltration and condensation guttering system in the industry. Additionally, the skylights include a rafter system fabricated with notched rafters and coped purlins that come together at their intersection to accommodate gutter continuity and thermal expansion. This ensures a plumbing system that does not rely on any sealant to perform. Skylights can have added special features such as integrated Vision Control louvered glazing panels that enable the control of light and heat into the building. Judges said: “I like that the renovation could stay true to the original architectural vision, yet significantly update the energy efficiency and performance.” www.unicelarchitectural.com, Circle 413

YKK AP AMERICA YCW 750 OGP 2

Handling the Pressure

The YCW 750 OGP pressure wall system incorporates a polyamide 6.6 pressure plate into YKK AP’s most popular curtainwall system, improving the system’s thermal energy performance. This change increases the unit’s overall thermal efficiency and condensation resistance. The YCW 750 OGP reduces temperature transfer from the exterior to the interior, creating a more comfortable interior space. The unit delivers a 20% gain in U-factor performance and a 10% gain in its condensation resistance factor (CRF) when used with standard low-emissivity glass. Judges said: “Thermal bridging is the buzzword of the day. Stopping it in its tracks is key, and this product using the interesting pressure plate option is very innovative.” www.ykkap.com, Circle 412

BILCO Kameleon 3

Window Ventilation

The Kameleon casement window ventilator offers an integrative and proven solution for actuated window requirements, eliminating the need to retrofit or customize standard windows. The Kameleon provides low-level air inlet or highlevel extract ventilation as well as natural daylight to most industrial and commercial buildings. The dual-purpose product installs easily into the vertical structural opening or curtain wall and features built-in control options for automated day-to-day and smoke ventilation. Judges said: “Attractive natural ventilation.” www.bilco-colt.com, Circle 411

JUDGES’ COMMENT:

Unicel Architectural’s Skylight Systems significantly update the energy efficiency and performance.”

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Bilco’s Kameleon provides attractive natural ventilation.”

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Every component of EnduraMax is specially engineered to integrate into a complete highperformance wall system. EnduraMax is more than an attractive surface, it’s durable, innovative and allows design versatility by offering extensive colors, shapes, and size options.

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GLAZING/OPENINGS KOLBE COMMERCIAL Teutonic Series Windows 1

Best of Both Worlds

With the structural performance of aluminum and enhanced thermal performance―thanks to dual-overlapping neoprene gaskets, compression seal technology and uPVC components reinforced by galvanized steel―Teutonic Series window units deliver U-factors as low as 0.17 for fixed units. Judges said: “It’s good to see that tilt and turns can continue to have a presence with products as carefully thought through as this.” www.kolbecommercial.com, Circle 410

BILCO Coltlite 2

Fire Control

A natural louvered ventilator, this dual-purpose product provides both day-to-day ventilation and smoke control to aid building evacuation in the event of a fire. Coltlite is available with single pane or double pane glazing; a thermally broken model is available for maximum energy efficiency.

Louvered ventilators can be equipped with electric or pneumatic controls for automated climate control in a building. Unlike traditional windows with linear actuators, Coltlite is specifically designed and tested to 30,000 cycles to provide durable and reliable building ventilation.

Judges said: “The glazed louvers are fairly unique in the industry at this time, and the fact that they are fabricated with the intent of being incorporated to exterior framing systems offers flexibility for the architects to use in a variety of locations.” www.bilco-colt.com, Circle 409

JUDGES’ COMMENT:

“It’s good to see that tilt and turns can continue to have a presence with Kolbe’s Teutonic Series Windows as carefully thought through as this.”

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“Better transparency—and the resulting improvement in CRI—makes Keralite a winner.”

VIEW, INC. Dynamic Glass 3

Intelligent Glass Control

Dynamic Glass intelligently adjusts in response to external conditions and user preferences, enhancing occupant experience, control, and improved energy efficiency. Using electrochromic technology, the glass automatically changes tint levels in response to outside natural influences. This provides continuously unobstructed views without heat or glare, as well as architectural design freedom. Judges said: “An excellent way for design teams to control the solar heat gain at various times of the day or year.” www.viewglass.com, Circle 408

VETROTECH Keralite Select Fire-Rated Glass Ceramic 4

Fire-Protective Glass

Keralite Select is a fire-rated glass ceramic available in 20-, 45-, 60-, 90- and 180-min. fire ratings, suitable for a range of curtainwall and door applications in commercial buildings.

Keralite Select avoids several issues common to fire-rated glass: It has an extremely low haze value, it bears no cloudy appearance, and it doesn’t have the orange-peel effect.

Judges said: “Better transparency―and the resulting improvement in CRI―makes this a winner.” www.vetrotech.com, Circle 407

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On the campus of Penn State, the Child Care Center at Hort Woods uses Air Pear fans to help kids learn about the environment. Architects studioMLA of Boston and Reese Engineering of State College, Pa. chose Air Pear fans to help create a natural ventilation system in the LEED Platinum facility. To take advantage of the neighboring wooded microclimate, employees at the center get an email to open slider windows when outside conditions are favorable.

Children in the classrooms then see a green light and help teachers slide panels that open the windows on the south side. By opening the panels, the Air Pear fans are activated to draw cooler air in from the woodland courtyard area on the north through the building and exhaust at the higher south-facing side of the building, where there is solar heat gain. By moving the cooler air inside, the center has been able to limit mechanical cooling for most of the summer months. The woodlands also introduce outdoor breezes, sounds and even smells that, according to ASHRAE standards, add to thermal comfort of people in a building. www.theairpear.com, Circle 315 LG Multi V III Heat Pump System

Co-Working Comfort WeWork collaborative workspaces provide shared and co-working office space for small businesses and startups. A recently established 75,000 sq. ft. WeWork office space in New York’s Hudson Square/SoHo West neighborhood involved a renovation of the existing building systems. The space needed a new heating and cooling system that wouldn’t disturb the building’s infrastructure and offered individualized comfort for each tenant. In collaboration with mechanical engineers, the owner selected a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system for the 10-story historic building. LG’s Multi V III Heat Pump system provides zoned temperature control to work spaces of varying sizes. It fits within the limited footprint on the rooftop and provides both the horizontal and vertical piping distances required to deliver custom temperature control to more than 50 individual zones on multiple floors of the building.

To ensure minimal impact on the tenants, WeWork required a phased, floor-by-floor renovation approach, with the initial floor completed in just eight weeks. Multi V’s modular design proved to be an asset for this renovation approach. LG’s AC Smart control system allowed each floor to be added to the centralized system as it was completed without compromising temperature control for building tenants. www.lg-vrf.com, Circle 313 Science Pyramid, Denver Botanical Gardens

COSELLA-DÖRKEN DELTA-VENT SA and DELTA-FASSADE SA

Facade du’Triumph The new Science Pyramid at the Denver Botanical Gardens is a dining area and discovery center for student groups and visitors. The striking new profile complements the tree-lined walkway, ponds and fountains; however, its pyramid shape presented several challenges. Its complex dimensions require it to be watertight to manage moisture inside and out. Also, the structure’s open joint cladding exposes the membrane, requiring its water-resistive barrier (WRB) to provide long term resistance to direct UV light and direct impact of wind, rain and snow. A final challenge to the envelope is that the building accommodates large groups of people and areas of cooking, generating a large amount of moisture within the building.

Using DELTA-VENT SA and DELTA-FASSADE SA together gives primary protection to the plywood substrate, and ensures that the enclosure is watertight while managing moisture vapor with no risk from a double vapor barrier. DELTA-VENT SA is liquid waterproof, but permeable to moisture vapor to prevent significant interior moisture buildup while remaining watertight. Placed behind open-joint cladding, DELTA-FASSADE S is also watertight, yet very highly moisture vapor permeable. The flat black of the DELTA-FASSADE S enhances the beauty of the Science Pyramid while protecting the wall system, adding depth and dimensional looks that heighten the striking appearance of this landmark building. www.cosella-dorken.com, Circle 312

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INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP Beyond feting products, we wish to recognize manufacturers who do outstanding things for the community outside of making quality products. We asked companies to provide examples of their industry

Local Youth Artist Gary Chen is inspired by graffiti, says his artist profile, which is featured in Artaic’s URBN catalog.

leadership through various efforts, including education, the creation of useful tools, or other initiatives. Based on these submissions, judges recognized the following companies:

ARTAIC Special Citation: Industry Leader in Community Outreach

Partners in Art Artaic’s corporate culture of community involvement is a true example of social justice in design and manufacturing. The company’s most recent outreach program involved a collaboration with Artists For Humanity (AFH), a local Boston-based non-profit that bridges economic, racial and social divisions by providing under-resourced youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in the arts. The two organizations’ mission to create transformative art aligned―and the stunning results elevate both the community and the company’s unique mosaic collection. Titled “URBN,” the diverse collection draws from the convergence of nature, construction, and street art. “I have to applaud the community involvement―it’s an example for all manufacturers,” says one judge. Seconds another judge, “They are making a difference in the ‘people, planet and profit’ where their business originated. Like art, this example speaks louder that words, and hopefully the catalog is widely distributed and recognized among their peers in the industry.” www.artaic.com, Circle 311

BIG ASS SOLUTIONS Special Citation: Industry Leader in Research and Education

Education for the Future Big Ass Solutions employees are actively engaged in professional organizations including ASHRAE, AIA, USGBC and IES. While they donate time to meetings, conferences and presentations, they are helping to shape the future of innovative HVAC design standards and efficient construction practices.

A recent collaboration between Big Ass Solutions and Harvard University will study how ultraviolet light and air movement can mitigate the spread of tuberculosis. Big Ass Solutions also offers online, on-demand courses and in-person continuing education. “Big Ass Fans has helped the A/E community make big advances in more passive natural ventilation solutions. They also practice what they preach by having a LEED facility and encouraging their staff to be actively engaged in professional activities,” observes a judge. “In speaking and participating in those areas (ASHRAE, AIA, USGBC, IES) their associates are helping to spread the word about a highly efficient component that should be integral to every HVAC strategy. And now they are exploring the greater health implications of their product, which is an interesting front in the industry,” says another judge. www.bigasssolutions.com, Circle 310

SMART VENT PRODUCTS Special Citation: Industry Leader in Environmental Issues

Environmental Resilience

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Since 2001, Smart Vent Products’ responsible corporate citizenship has included educating consumers, designers and government officials on floodplain management techniques. The company offers AIA-approved courses and has made a concerted effort to reach more than 5,000 professionals each year. Through their efforts, Smart Vent is able to provide critical information such as the most recent government rules and regulations to professionals working in floodplains.

“Given the unstable and dangerous nature of the elements today, I think it is critical to better manage and survive flood conditions. I applaud Smart Vent for taking a leadership position on bringing this critical issue to bear, including offering a number of educational programs to help architects address an issue often ignored,” says a judge. “Its products are extremely timely and its outreach efforts to educate regulating bodies as well as industry professionals is commendable.” www.smartvent.com, Circle 309

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PROJECT SPECS

Owner: Buckingham County Public Schools Architect: VMDO Architects, Charlottesville, Va. General Contractor: Blair Construction, Gretna, Va. Structural Engineers: Fox & Assocs., Richmond, Va. Interiors: VMDO Architects, Charlottesville, Va. Date Opened: Aug. 2012 Total Budget: $18,370,000 Photography: Courtesy AIA, Alan Karchmer

Buckingham County Primary & Upper Elementary Schools at the Carter G. Woodson Education Complex Dillwyn, Va. The fight against childhood obesity has a new ally: creative architectural design. According to VMDO Architects, Charlottesville, Va. and their firm’s Foodsmart Kids design initiative, schools can be built to get our kids moving and making healthier food choices. And they’ve designed the LEED Gold Buckingham County Primary & Elementary Schools’ K-2 and 3-5 grade school campus to prove it.

From organizing classrooms in a way that requires students to use the school’s main staircase multiple times a day to designing the cafeteria line to steer students toward better food choices, the VMDO team worked with specialized pediatricians to employ the right daylighting, bright colors and unique furniture to encourage interactivity, movement and overall health. The cafeteria features a demonstration area with a big counter so students can see their food being prepared, a food lab so they can prepare their own dishes and a garden where students grow their own fruits and vegetables to eat during the school day.

“Training begins early so that later in life when kids walk into McDonalds they’re not on autopilot; they know the selections they’re responsible for making,” said architect Robert Moje, FAIA, LEED AP, VMDO. “Through the school’s design we’re challenging kids to make their own choices and understand that there are real life implications.”

The schools were originally built as neighboring, standalone K-8 elementary and high schools; the latter was the local high school for African American students prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown vs. the Board of Education, and sat vacant for 50 years until this project commenced in 2009. Today, the Buckingham County Primary & Elementary Schools’ building is a combination of renovation and additions that connects the current K-2 and 3-5 grade schools by way of a second story balcony.

Because the two schools share communal spaces including the kitchen, cafeteria, library and music labs, the district was able to spend more on interior finishes―like the Hoki Stool, which encourages constant, subtle movement when in use. “The ultimate objective is for all kids to have a great, healthy environment to learn in,” said Moje.

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The Hokki stool from VS America is made of durable, scratch-resistant, friction-welded polypropylene and filled with soft plastic foam for comfort. The chair facilities free mobility under controlled conditions thanks to the rounded, padded base, which facilitates a full range of movement while sitting. This ergonomic chair features a wave-shaped seat edge that makes it easy to carry. www.vs.de/en or Circle 405

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Interior Ambient Lighting The Artemide Mouette Suspension luminaire features an extruded aluminum structure and is held up with steel suspension wires. Available in dimmable and non-dimmable versions, the luminaire is UL listed.

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Wood Ceiling Panel

Chosen for its warm look, the Rulon Panel Grille was specified in White Ash with a clear finish for the Buckingham County schools’ library, main lobby and elsewhere. Because Rulon allows the architect to choose the number of blades per foot, blade thicknesses and widths, VMDO Architects was able to create a stylized visual of the building infrastructure for students to “promote teachable moments.” www.rulonco.com or Circle 403

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Athletic Flooring

Offering a blend of durability and performance, Mondo’s Advance indoor sports floor can meet all the demands of multi-purpose use featuring three layers, including a solid 2mm rubber wear layer that requires no finishes or coatings.

Engineered to exceed coefficient of friction standards for athletic performance, the flooring’s load disbursement layer provides reinforcement against bleachers, tables and chairs. Class 1 fire code rating and slip resistant, the flooring is ADA compliant. www.mondoindoorsportusa.com or Circle 402

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Interior Skylights

Solatube 750 DS-C daylighting system for closed ceiling applications delivers consistent light output through the day, effectively capturing low-angle sunrays in the morning, late afternoons and winter months, but rejects high-angle rays at midday to prevent glare, overlighting and overheating. Perfect for spaces with open ceilings where a consistent light level is required. www.solatube.com or Circle 401

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The Kloud Collection chair from Nienkamper found in the Buckingham County school library is made from a laminated wood base with rubber webbing under the fixed cushion. The foam body is supported with a tubular steel frame and the seat and back are polyurethane foam covered. It can be upholstered in leather or fabric, and has a swivel base for enhanced movement and flexibility. www.nienkamper.com or Circle 400

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Shadecloth rollershades allow students to see out the window even when the shades are down. MechoSystems’ shadecloths are GreenGuard certified and come in a wide range of densities, from zero to 13% open (Buckingham County Schools chose 5% weave), and protect a building’s interior furnishings and occupants from harmful UV rays, heat-gain and solar transmission. www.mechoshade.com or Circle 399

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Specified to provide acoustic control in the school’s cafeteria, Decoustics’ Baffles are made using two 1-in.-thick medium density fiberglass cores assembled to create an overall 2-in. thickness that is then upholstered in the fabric of your choice (in this case, upholstered by Guileford of Maine). www.decoustics.com or Circle 398

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Used throughout the building, Expoxy Terrazzo in custom mixes with special accents (see cafeteria) “adds value to the entire school environment,” said VMDO Architects. Specified because of its ease of maintenance and long life expectancy, terrazzo flooring at Buckingham Schools was designed and installed by David Allen Co. www.davidallen.com or Circle 397

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PROJECT: Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Academic Research Building, Living Lab LOCATION: Rochester, N.Y. CLIENT/OWNER: Rochester Institute of Technology ARCHITECT: SWBR Architects ARCHITECT OF RECORD: FXFOWLE, Design Architect GENERAL CONTRACTOR: LeChase Construction SIZE: 83,670 sq. ft.

TOTAL COST: $35,993,906 DATE STARTED: Sept. 2009 DATE COMPLETED: Jan. 2013 PHOTOGRAPHY: David Lamb

Located on the west campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, the Golisano Institute for Sustainability is at the vanguard of education and research into sustainability across many disciplines such as manufacturing, energy, mobility, and information technology. The design mandate was to create a flexible and evolutionary building that provides both ‘introverted’ research space and ‘extroverted’ space for interdisciplinary collaboration while integrating a high level of sustainability on a limited budget.

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GOLISANO INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY: PRODUCTS Product/Mfr./Brand:

leed credit:

1 curtainwall: EFCO Model: 8800 Unitized Curtain Wall, 5500 Curtain Wall, 5600 Curtain Wall

To ensure comfort and performance, uilding envelope systems were insulated well beyond code requirements and the curtain wall was tested for air and water infiltration.

glazing: Alpen Model: Heat-mirror, vision glazing Insulating glass units w/heat-mirror film, krypton gas infill. Transparent, heat-mirror glass outperforms conventional triple-pane glass and is thinner, lighter and less expensive to install.

glazing: Advanced Glazings Model: Solera The Institute relies on glass and glazing to maximize building energy performance.

glazing: Radiant Glass Industries Model: Radiant Power*e Glass Glass uses a safe electric current to increase the temperature of the entire inside glass pane of windows and partitions, to heat and insulate.

EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance

EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance, IEQc7.1 Thermal Comfort Design, IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight, IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance, IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort Design, IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight

EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance, IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort Design, IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views

insulation: Demilec USA Inc. Model: Heatlok Soy 200 A two-component, closed cell, spray applied, rigid polyurethane foam system. Product uses recycled plastic materials and rapidly renewable soy oils.

LEED-NC Rating: Platinum Date Awarded: Feb. 2014

EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance

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The project was sited to improve and restore the existing ecosystem and set a precedent for future development on campus. A variety of sustainable strategies provide stormwater runoff reduction and water quality treatment to prevent degradation of the campus wetlands and downstream Genesee River Watershed.

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A 1,700-gallon cistern in the basement retains rainwater for reuse in water closets, urinals and hose bibs; condensate capture from the air conditioning system facilitates graywater reuse. The strategies reduce potable water consumption by an estimated 75.9% .

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High performance systems include radiant floor heating/cooling, active chilled beams, VAV laboratory HVAC, an enthalpy wheel, high-efficiency lighting and controls, an ECO-IT system, Energy Star equipment, and receptacles tied to occupancy sensors.

7 Materials (ME)

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Builders favored local and recycled materials, and all products were specified as low-E materials, resulting in IAQ test results at least 10x better than the allowable threshold.

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The building is designed for quality daylight; laboratories always provide 100% outside air; and the classrooms and office have higher than ASHRAE 62.1 required ventilation levels when occupied.

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It was a primary goal to optimize the building’s energy efficiency, striving for 48% better than ASHRAE 90.1-2007, as well as to provide daylight and outdoor connectivity.

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a laboratory for sustainability The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) serves as an advanced laboratory for scientific discovery and experiential learning. Climate, context and the Institute’s mission were key drivers of the overall design.

The building is composed of two shifted “bars” that together form a central galleria. The four-story north bar contains laboratories and test beds, mechanical spaces, and academic and student areas. The three-story south bar accommodates teaching spaces, administrative offices and

support areas, with a green roof above. The galleria, a central social/interactive space, connects and encloses part of the university’s pathway system. A soaring roof canopy spans the light-filled galleria and extends outward, providing an icon for the Institute and a gateway to the quadrangle beyond.

The project actually improved the site through sustainable infrastructure strategies for permeability and rainwater management, including a bioretention area, dry swale, rain garden and vegetated roof.

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GOLISANO INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY: PRODUCTS

leed credit:

Product/Mfr./Brand:

solar control: American Warming & Ventilating Model: Colt exterior shading devices Solar shading louver systems reduce air conditioning loads and create a distinctive architectural impact.

EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance

tile: TM Supply Companies Model: Terroxy Thin-Set Epoxy Terrazo Terroxy Resin Systems provide durability of the terrazzo flooring system with the finest selection of quality primers, anti-fracture membranes and sealers.

IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials Adhesive and Sealants

casework: Mott Manufacturing Model: Steel casework, laboratory fume hoods Cabinets are made using furniture grade cold rolled steel or 304-4 stainless steel.

EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance, MRc4: Recycled Content

cladding: Alucobond Model: Exterior Composite Panel The high-performance facade helps reduce the building’s carbon footprint by 61%, in alignment with AIA 2030 goals.

curtainwall: Ajay Glass Model: Curtainwall Fabrication With custom fabrication, the building envelope is highly integrated into the building systems design.

MRc4: Recycled Content

EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance, IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views— Daylight, IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views

masonry: Weckesser Brick Model: Dark Range Modular Brick Masonry

MRc5: Regional Materials

Weckesser Brick is a Rochester company founded in 1934.

cladding: Kingspan Model: Metal Panels for Masonry Back-up

EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance

Flexible design and high R-value.

roof: Carlisle Syntec Model: Sure-White Fleeceback EPDM Membrane Installed in conjunction with a vegetated roof that facilitates rainwater management.

solar panels: Sunpower Model: SunPower E19/238

curtainwall: EFCO. efcocorp. com or Circle 396

glazing: Alpen. alpenhpp.com or Circle 395

SSc 6.1: Stormwater Design-Quantity Control, SSc6.2 Stormwater Design-Quality Control, SSc7.2 Heat Island Effect-Roof, WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping, EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance EA c1: Optimize Energy Performance, EAc2 OnSite Renewable Energy

casework: Mott Manufacturing. mott.ca or Circle 389 cladding: Alucobond. alucobondusa.com or Circle 388

glazing: Advanced Glazings.

designed for performance GIS optimizes daylight and energy savings and provides excellent daylight autonomy. As a result of its passive design strategies, energy-efficient systems, high-performance facades, a 400kW fuel cell and a 40kW solar array, the building is designed to be 56% more efficient than a baseline building.

RIT monitors and informs building operations with extensive data sensors, control systems, and microgrid technology. The south facade features solar shades designed to reduce direct solar heat gain by 70%, reducing the building’s cooling demand

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and enabling the use of active chilled beam technology for cooling. The design of the high performance building envelope and the application of innovative radiant glass technology helped eliminate perimeter radiation systems.

Pipes within the galleria floor are connected to eight 150-ft. deep geothermal wells. During cold months, fluid in the pipes brings heat from deep underground and releases it into the floor to warm the air in the building; in warmer months, heat from the slab is drawn into the ground by the circulating fluid.

advancedglazings.com or Circle 394

curtainwall: Ajay Glass.

glazing: Radiant Glass Ind.

masonry: Weckesser Brick. weckesserbrick.com or Circle 386

rgiglass.com or Circle 393

ajayglass.net or Circle 387

insulation: Demilec USA Inc. demilecusa.com or Circle 392

cladding: Kingspan.

solar control: AWV.

roof: Carlisle Syntec.

awv.com or Circle 391

carlislesyntec.com or Circle 384

tile: TM Supply Cos.

solar panels: Sunpower. us.sunpower.com or Circle 383

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Product: Metal Panels

Insulated Metal Panels Give School More Modern Look

challenge: At Danvers High School in Danvers, Mass., a renovation project included building a new three-story academic wing, entrance, cafeteria and library, with renovations to the field house and auditorium. The school wanted all of the renovations to have a modern feel.

The project called for insulated metal panels, and the fabricator needed to make a lot of custom panels in the field. “The

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Metal panels carry the color and feel of the precast to the second and third floors of the existing building, where installation of precast concrete would have been more costly.

were constantly managing the project. By communicating with the architect and the general contractor, Bacon Construction, we were able to stay on top of the job,” says Graham Spates of Bass Architectural Metals of Lynn, Mass.

solution: Spates says they chose Metl-Span insulated metal panels for the project because the company could

influence: A major material for the project was insulated

provide the solution they were looking for with a single

precast concrete panels installed as a new “skin” on the

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existing building at the first floor level. “The metal panels

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constraints of the Danvers High School project.

[installing] precast concrete would have been more costly,” says James Shuttleworth, AIA, project architect and CAD

The specs called for four different sizes of Metl-Span’s CFA

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Product: Finishes

Domed Skylight Gets ‘Finishing’ Touches new meets old The Alfond Inn embraces the surrounding campus’ SpanishMediterranean revival style, with softly curved corners, stucco and cast stone walls, wrought iron accents and high ceilings.

Alfond Inn, Winter Park, Fla.

challenge: The domed skylight crowning the Alfond Inn’s atrium quickly became a key identifying feature of Rollins College campus’ new landmark hotel in Winter Park, Fla. The skylight-capped, 112-room destination opened Aug. 2013 and is one of only three hotels in the area. Located 30 minutes from Walt Disney World, the new boutique hotel is owned by Rollins College, Florida’s oldest post-secondary institution.

influence: The Alfond Inn embraces the surrounding campus’ Spanish-Mediterranean revival style and incorporates as much natural light as possible.

criteria: Durability, recycled and reusable materials, daylighting, energy efficiency and other environmental practices are all being reviewed by the U.S. Green Building Council for LEED Silver certification. The specification for the domed skylight requires paint coatings to meet rigorous testing performance standards, plus heat- and humidityresistance. Per AAMA-2605, the coating also must maintain its film integrity, color retention, chalk resistance, gloss retention, and erosion resistance properties for a minimum of 10 years on the South Florida testing site.

solution: Manufactured and installed by Super Sky Products Enterprises, this multi-slope, dome skylight with cupola and finial spans nearly 39 ft. in diameter. This signature glass structure is framed in aluminum, finished

by Linetec in Valspar’s durable Fluropon Classic II bronze finish. As an environmentally responsible finisher, Linetec safely captures and destroys the liquid paints’ volatile organic compounds (VOC) content before the finished material arrives at the job site. “For projects seeking LEED certification and other green goals, choosing durable products with non-VOC finishes can be an important part of the selection and specification process,” explains Linetec’s senior marketing specialist, Tammy Schroeder, LEED green associate. Helping manage solar heat gain, the skylight also features Viracon’s high-performance, insulated laminated glazing units. Visit www.linetec.com or Circle

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Product: Prefabricated Bathrooms

Bathroom Pods Help Complete Renovation

challenge: GE Johnson Construction performed the $57 million project at the historic Broadmoor West Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The project involved a full “gut” renovation down to slab and rebuild of the entire stand-alone hotel. They also added 31 rooms to the building. The 26-week schedule was extremely aggressive.

influence: Prefabricated bathrooms were a critical part of GE Johnson’s strategy. The prefabricated bathroom pods were shipped to the site and slid into the structure from the side prior to erection of the facade.

“The factory-controlled environment where Oldcastle fabricates the bathroom pods facilitates automation, precision and strict quality control.”

criteria: Additionally, a hotel of this caliber demands a high level of finish.

solution: GE Johnson hit its scheduling goals with help from Oldcastle Modular’s prefabricated bathrooms. Oldcastle delivered 175 prefabricated bathroom pods for the 5-Star Broadmoor West, helping GE Johnson Construction complete the hotel project within the tight time schedule.

The ability of Oldcastle Modular bathroom pods to accelerate the schedule was just one reason GE Johnson included them in their integrated approach. The factory-controlled environment where Oldcastle fabricates the bathroom pods facilitates automation, precision and strict quality control, helping the project achieve quality goals as well.

Oldcastle worked closely with GE Johnson Construction throughout the planning, design, manufacture, and installation of the bathroom pods. The custom-built, prefabricated luxury bathrooms are extremely high end, fivefixture bathrooms that include double sinks, a stand-alone soaking tub, separate marble walled shower stall and a private toilet closet, in addition to a marble tiled floor. Visit www.oldcastleprecast.com or Circle

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Modular bathroom at the luxurious Broadmoor West Hotel.

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Product: Surfaces

Memorial Museum Store Brings Light into Design

challenge: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation wanted a retail space for the Museum Store appropriate for the visitors’ journey throughout the memorial, while also providing an opportunity to purchase commemorative items. The Foundation tasked architectural firm Callison with designing the space.

influence: Given the project’s high-profile nature, the number of visitors and the sensitivities surrounding the museum, Callison needed to create a design that would strike the appropriate chord for the 2.5 million expected annual visitors, while also considering the need for durability associated with the high volume of traffic.

“Corian Glacier Ice provided an innovative way to bring light into the design; more than 90% of the walls in the museum store are made with DuPont Corian.” criteria: A critical element of the chosen design would be to convey a sense of light—coordinating with the overall museum design, but also providing contrast, offering brightness and warmth for visitors finishing their museum tour.

solution: DuPont Building Innovations donated more than 240 sheets of Corian Glacier Ice to help Callison achieve its vision for the Museum Store.

The appreciation of light was a major consideration for the design, and Corian Glacier Ice provided an innovative way to bring light into the design. More than 90% of the walls in the museum store are made with DuPont Corian. Visit www.dupont.com or Circle

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Product: Concrete

Levi’s Stadium Features Eco-Friendly Precast Finish

The process resulted in a superior finish for visually stunning concrete surfaces without any ‘bug holes.’

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.

eco-friendly stripper The precast was stripped and finished with 4000 gallons of Cresset’s CreteLease 880-VOC-Xtra.

challenge: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., new home of the San Francisco 49ers, is designed for use for a wide range of events besides football, including soccer, motocross, concerts and civic events. Woodland, Calif.-based architectural and structural precast building systems manufacturer Clark Pacific was chosen to produce the precast for the project. The stadium construction project boasted a unique “green-focused” philosophy with an eye toward sustainability. The stadium incorporates photovoltaic panels, a green roof, water-conserving plumbing systems, sophisticated building control systems, and recycled materials.

In fact, Levi’s Stadium is the first new professional football stadium to score LEED Gold status.

influence: Designed by infrastructure solutions firm

solution: To achieve the stadium’s concrete aesthetic,

of the stadium’s forms and form liners from concrete. These

HNTB Corp., Kansas City, Mo., and built by Turner/Devcon

Clark Pacific enlisted Cresset Chemical Co. and its advanced

included stadium forms for panels for the field, lower, mid,

of Santa Clara, Calif., for the Santa Clara Stadium Author-

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risers—and all vomitory wall forms—an integral part of a

attractive white, painted steel structure of the stadium

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steel, special attention was given to carefully fit all stadium

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Clark Pacific began precasting efforts at their Woodland

walls, with each panel ranging from 20 to 40 ft. in length,

plant in April 2012 and finished in May 2013. Approximately

and weighing up to 35,000 pounds. A total of 40 million lbs.

4,000 gallons of Crete-Lease 880-VOC-Xtra were used in the

of precast is involved in the project.

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Palladium® Wall Panels are obsessively engineered to offer an upscale look and the impact resistance your commercial spaces demand.

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Winner of the 2014 Lighting of Tomorrow Award, the Mini CXA HD Punch directional track fixture packs performance equivalent to a 100W PAR38 unit into a design the size of an MR11—a 75% reduction in form factor. Drawing only 16W, the fixture produces 910 lumens, with a color temperature of 3000K, and features a 40-degree beam angle. Circle 377

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visibility with little heat

LS3P Architects, in their design of the newest addition to Coastal Carolina University's College of Science complex, specified the first commercial low-E glass product with a visible light transmission (VLT) above 50% and a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) below 0.25.

The glazing, SunGuard SNX 51/23, is a triple-silver coating glazing with a VLT of 51% and an ultra-low SHGC of 0.23. “The low solar heat gain coefficient helped us to reach high energy efficiency targets and achieve LEED qualifications without a reduction in desired glazing quantities,” said Daniel J. Scheaffer, AIA, LEED BD+C, senior associate architect at LS3P. Furthermore, he said the new glazing option allowed the firm to stay within budget. "The product performs as well as comparable glazing with dark or reflective tints, while also providing the visible light transmission the design demanded.” A new addition to the SunGuard portfolio, SNX 51/23 also offers low reflectivity and a neutral blue appearance compared to other triple-silver low-E coatings. It is available on clear, green, UltraWhite, CrystalGray, gray and TwilightGreen substrates, in both annealed and heat treatable versions. Circle 375

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Infinia flexible LED lighting is easy to connect and conceal, because it operates off standard 120V line voltage, without the need for added LED drivers or power sources—in fact, a single connection can power a continuous run of 150 ft. The fully flexible product is available in 5 color temperatures, rated for dry and wet applications, and is dimmable with an electronic low-voltage or incandescent dimmer. Circle 376

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The Lumination RS Series LED Downlight family offers a range of one-to-one replacements for that workhorse of everyday lighting, the recessed can fixture. As an alternative to lessefficient incandescent, CFL and halogen models, these LED fixtures offer both dimmability and easy installation in new construction and replacement applications. Circle 374

GE Lighting www.gelighting.com

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smart ventilation

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Now available in single and double hung configurations, including a matching fixed option, Kawneer’s Traco division has expanded its OptiQ Ultra Thermal Window offering with the introduction of the new AA5450 Series Window. The OptiQ Ultra line delivers best-in-class thermal performance and offers more aesthetic choices for new and retrofit construction. The result of a continuing partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the AA5450 Series leverages the design features and customization options found in the company's other OptiQ projecting and casement Windows. This thermal intelligence allows the AA5450 Series to maintain thermal continuity, reduce thermal transmission and help maintain interior comfort. Circle 373

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The Ultra Series tilt-turn window is a dual-action product that can swing in for access and easy cleaning, or tilt in like a hopper for ventilation. These windows combine American flush-toframe design with European functionality. The 36- × 60-in.

Ultra tilt-turn unit features black hardware and an aluminum clad exterior with a clear anodized finish that enhances the European-inspired style. Optional is triple-pane, insulating glass with LoE3-366 coating. On the interior, an engineered, laminated veneer bamboo product extends the environmental impact. A wide range of wood species also is available, including those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

FSC-certified options, recycled content and energy efficient glass choices further support projects’ green building goals, such as those pursuing recognition by ENERGY STAR, Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes, and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating Systems. Circle 372

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Rockfon Island’s frameless, stone wool ceiling products expand designers’ creative options for achieving acoustic comfort in open-plan offices, restaurants, waiting rooms, call centers and other spaces with overwhelming sound. These frameless acoustic islands provide an alternative acoustic solution for rooms where suspended ceilings are not suitable. The islands can be used as part of a retrofit or to create a cloud-like design feature and are available in square or rectangular sizes. The frameless shape has a sharp, minimalistic edge and a subtle, elegant bevel, featuring a smooth texture and white color to optimize light reflection. Circle 370

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Cambridge Architectural offers anodized aluminum flexible mesh for ceilings in several core patterns and colors. Lighter in weight and requiring less structural support, the mesh can be used as a decorative accent for a variety of interior applications, including architectural drapery, room dividers, elevator cab cladding and ceilings. Offered in Cambridge’s Shade and MidShade patterns in six colors—gold, bronze, black, copper, white and clear—the product line will expand in 2015 to also include dozens of patterns and color options. Circle 371

Rockfon Island www.rockfon.com

old becomes new again

New MetalWorks Clip-On ceiling panels from Armstrong offer a quick and easy solution to renovating spaces with existing suspension systems. The downward-accessible aluminum panels easily clip on to existing 15/!^-in. suspension systems for quick installation. Available in standard 2-ft. × 2-ft. and 2-ft. × 4-ft. sizes with a choice of butt joint, ¼-in. or 1/*-in. reveals. Fixture frames are available for a clean, finished look. Circle 369

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silky and sturdy Appealing to our nostalgia for handmade craftsmanship even in carpeting, the NeedleTech Collection offers the textural, hand-stitched look of familiar, comfortable crochet and needlepoint. High- and low-luster Dynex nylon creates color definition, giving the appearance of a cut/uncut surface. Four patterns in 12 colors provide a luxurious cut pile look and silky luster that doesn’t compromise performance, even in high-traffic environments. Patterns include Datastream, Breakout, Meta and Recode.

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Ò textured wood-look Woodstyle plank tile features advanced 3D digital print techniques convey delicate structures with a slightly textured surface that defies any traditional wood variety. The impervious porcelain makes it perfect for areas requiring frost- and impact-resistance such as showers, spas, patios, steam rooms and exterior vertical installations where wood looks great but is subject to the natural elements.

Three authentic colors have a slightly textured surface that presents a contemporary, nuanced wood-look. Largeformat rectified planks offer pattern options for creative floor effects that can readily transition from floors to backsplashes or entire walls.

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Designed by Jamie Hayon for Fritz Hansen, Analog takes the best from the three classic shapes—square, circle and oval—and brings them together in a new, organic form. “The table is an underrated piece of furniture. In my eyes, the table is the heart of the home, the heart of the office, the heart of the restaurant,” says Hayon. The table is available in two sizes and five variants: as a table for 6 or 8 people and with table tops in white laminate, oak and walnut veneer. The base consists of four legs made of solid wood in black-colored oak, oak and walnut.

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Although not etched in its surfaces, Radiant is the name of a new collection of benches and occasional tables from Arcadia.

Crafted with geometric precision, superior durability and uncompromising style, Radiant’s forms take their cues from modern architecture. Benches are offered in two- and threeseat sizes and feature inset cushions with suspension support, as well as a flat surface area for placing beverages, mobile devices and small accessories. Accompanying occasional tables are available in 17-in. and 19-in. heights, with square or rectangular tops. Circle 365

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Furniture

magnetic personality Lightwing is a minimalist floor lamp design by Jean-Marie Massaud. It allows full control of the light emitted from the LED plate through a flexible screen attached to the body with a sphere-shaped super-magnet. Circle 364

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Studying the way the light illuminates and enhances unique architectural ornamentations, David Nosanchuk’s photos play with the color, light, form and scale.

When repositioned and repeated, existing elements in the images create an entirely new architecture. These original compositions are created by hand from prints developed by Nosanchuk’s studio. Circle 363

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Begins with the specification and continues all the way through installation.

Whether your automatic entrance is custom-built or a standard solution, Horton has a solid reputation for responding to the needs of the architect and specifier. With innovative products, custom finishes and unparalleled service, Horton will work with you to bring your vision to life. We value your feedback and are listening to what you say.

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Available in seated as well as standing heights, along with a variety of shapes and top styles, Speakeasy offers a place to be productive, social or to take a much-needed break. Circle 362

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With the beautiful irregularities and tea wash effect of antique, hand-knotted rugs, Infusion is a sophisticated collection of three high-end broadloom carpets. Dense textured cut and loop pile gives Infusion a luxurious feeling, while tonal yarns create subtle shades that make each pattern repeat unique.

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Ease of maintenance, sound absorption and durability combine to make Noraplan environcare flooring a natural choice for commercial, high-traffic areas. Added comfort can reduce foot and leg pain for commercial employees in hospitals and schools.

Flooring is easy to maintain with chemical-free cleaning, creating better indoor air quality for environments such as schools and hospitals. Plus, no-wax maintenance eliminates buildups and backups in sewer lines. Circle 358

Nora www.nora.com

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Eley Spells ‘Electricity’ More Efficiently This month AP speaks with luminary and energy expert Charles Eley, recently named Fellow of the New Buildings Institute for his contributions to society through his leadership, dedication and groundbreaking work in the field of energy efficiency in the built environment—a lifetime honor bestowed only once previously by NBI.

by Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

Zero Energy Performance Index Scale Charles Eley’s training lies in mechanical engineering, architecture and urban planning: “I first studied engineering

mize investment in high-voltage transmission lines.”

That scenario is more in line with Eley’s ideal energy

and I was bored, so I changed to architecture, which was

system, “where the electricity grid is more like the Internet.”

much more interesting,” he jokes. Throughout his 35-year

In such a system, he explains, “every connection is both a

career at his own company and as vice president of Architec-

provider and a user of power, and the role of the utilities is to

tural Energy Corp. the energy-efficiency advocate has been

manage this smart grid so that the time-of-use tariffs [price

engrossed in research, policy development and creating

signals] encourage production when the energy is needed,

tools to help designers create high-performance buildings.

and encourage decentralized storage systems by others

After completing a Master’s in Urban Planning at UC Berkeley, Eley studied passive solar homes. He joined the commercial sector when he was tapped to help the Calif.

Energy Commission and Pacific Gas and Electric encourage

“I like to stay grounded in the realities and hassles of building a real building.”

really want to go.”

In the built environment, Eley’s work with NBI has precipitated the release of the, or ZEPI. The ZEPI Scale evaluates a building’s energy efficiency and assesses how close it is to being a net zero building. “The idea with the ZEPI is that it is a static scale that doesn’t change over time,” says Eley. “ZEPI can compare a building built five years ago to one that’s built today. Other codes, like LEED, reference the percent better

beyond code. Soon, Eley found himself in high demand.

than code minimum, and the question is: which code? Which energy-efficiency that most people—designers, politicians,

California and ask for help on a codes project, and they

end-users—can understand. ZEPI was recently adopted by

would say, ‘we can’t help you, but call Charles Eley—he can.’”

the IGCC, and the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 is moving towards

Eley’s work internationally has given him a broader perStates is a leader in energy-efficient initiatives in the built environment; however, we represent less than 5% of the world population while using 20% of the planet’s energy.

Population-dense countries like China and India have lower, less-enforced environmental standards, but some of the lowest per capita energy use. In terms of renewable energy,

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version?” The ZEPI offers a clear, consistent way to measure

Eley. “Someone [or some country] would call the State of

spective on global energy use. He tells AP that the United

Highly-Inefficient Buildings can be rated at 200+

to carry them through the highest prices. That’s where we

their customers to build energy efficient buildings that went “I didn’t really promote my work internationally,” says

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Eley keeps his knowledge of the actual design and construction aspects of commercial buildings fresh by contributing as a consultant to design teams striving for high-performance or zero-energy performance buildings. These projects can

developing markets have an advantage over developed

be high stakes, and if everyone’s not on the same page, the

markets: developing markets do not have the “baggage” of

architect of record tends to bear the brunt of the problems.

a pervasive, outdated energy infrastructure. “We have this

“I try to mitigate that with my role,” Eley says.

legacy of huge coal burning, nuclear and hydro plants,” says Eley. “I think Africa and India might have a better chance to develop more decentralized solar and wind power and mini-

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