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Trend Lines // by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett Not Your Parents’ Library: A plethora of seating options, technology and connectivity support learning in today’s university libraries.

Form // by Mindi Zissman Portland State’s LEED-NC Platinum Karl Miller Center features a 42% increase in square footage, while reducing energy usage by 50%.

Function // by Vilma Barr The Phénix, a former industrial building located in Montreal, is an innovative design hub featuring the new home to the design firm, Lemay.

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Old World Meets the New Winner of the 2019 Architecture MasterPrize in the commercial category, the Shimao Shenzen Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, by SHUISHI, features a façade incorporating ancient artwork in an ultra-modern video wall format.

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A Kiss on the Hand Might be Quite Continental, But… Whenever I can see, first-hand, projects we have reported on, I get a thrill. Thanks to a jaunt to London, I got to take in number of buildings that have fascinated me of late, including Heatherwick Studio’s Coal Drops Yard, Steven Holl’s Maggie’s Center at St. Bart’s, and Nick Grimshaw’s renovation of the London Bridge train station just adjacent to Renzo Piano’s Shard. It’s no surprise then that we’ll be examining international design work this issue, as a bevy of global design awards, announced this fall, have definitely tickled my fancy. That said, one thing that gets me hopping mad as an editor of a magazine dedicated to products’ role in buildings and architecture, is that in such award releases, it’s near impossible to ever know what products are going on and into these wonderful buildings—particularly when

Architects need to heed these practitioners of a somewhat foreign domain, as they’re very much taking the fore of carbon mitigation. they’re demonstrating some detail or facet that might be cool to emulate here in the . Gauntlet thrown, our quest this issue, is to not only to point out notable architectural highlights spotlighted in these award-winning structures, but to suggest products available here in North America, that might, somewhat, fit the bill. Speaking of the New World, I’ve found myself traveling quite extensively this first quarter, including a trip to sunny Florida, which hosted the annual Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Expo. If you’ve never been, the show floor is far from the spectacular architecture we get to peruse in international design awards. In fact, it’s a sea of gizmos and equipment, that I imagine even the most seasoned of mechanical engineers, has a little difficulty sorting out. Despite this rather machine-like environment, a number of terrific educational sessions hit on very hot architectural topics, including carbon mitigation, city planning and incorporation of greater building intelligence. Full circle to the theme of our main story, oddly, internationally inspired messages echoed in the expo hall, as many North American manufacturers are adopting long-practiced European best practices. Two, particularly, struck me: First was a call to adopt R32 as the  replacement refrigerant for  systems. The call, issued by Daikin, a Japanese manufacturer of variable refrigerant flow systems, or , is very much in suit with

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today’s desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as it’s electrically powered nature dovetails with “electrification” efforts in New York, California and Colorado. The other intriguing technology involves energy transfer stations. Espoused by Danishbased Danfoss, who manufactures a plethora of  equipment—but notably oil-free compressor technology used in more eco-friendly  equipment—, they report, is being implemented near Toronto at Sheridan College.  is really an evolution of district heating and cooling that, in campus environments, involves creating building-by-building substations, if you will, that dramatically increase the efficiency of plants and operations. While both solutions sound somewhat “bleeding-edge,” the concepts have been practiced for years abroad, so the learning curve is built in. Yeah, globalism. But don’t get me wrong—I don’t think every European or Asian idea is gold, but let’s face it, much of the United States’ energy has been subsidized to the point, that we, unlike the rest of the world, have not had to bite the bullet when it comes to dealing with its true cost. If through these lessons, the rest of the world has figured out solutions that help mitigate the impact of carbon, we should listen, and not get jingoistic—if only for the reason that icebergs the size of Malta are breaking off of Antarctica. Architects, therefore, need to heed these practitioners of a somewhat foreign domain, as they’re very much taking the fore of carbon mitigation. Perhaps a kiss on the hand, is indeed, the action that’s needed here and now.

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Danfoss has launched a podcast series—EnVisioneering Exchange— to address the changing landscape of the HVAC industry. Podcasts will feature interviews and dialogue that discuss the effect on technology and business—from refrigerant and efficiency regulations and standards to the impact of climate change, and trends like digitalization and electrification. The first episodes all focus on refrigerants. www.soundcloud.com/danfoss_us

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The first-of-its-kind report provides a consolidated analysis of the sweeping impacts of energy-efficiency investments, policies and innovation, as well as the potential energy savings still ahead across a variety of sectors. The Energy Efficiency Impact Report quantifies the scale of U.S. efficiency investments made over decades and their impacts, ranging from energy savings, job growth and reduced carbon emissions to public health and worker productivity. The report also highlights the six most impactful policies—fuel-economy standards, appliance and equipment energy-efficiency standards, ENERGY STAR, utility sector efficiency programs, federal research and development, and building energy codes—which have saved an estimated 25 quadrillion BTUs of energy in 2017, equal to 23% of total U.S. energy consumption. www.energyefficiencyimpact.org PUBLICATIONS

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Images Publishing’s newest book, New Orleans: An Intimate Journey Through a City with Soul, takes the reader through one of the nation’s most lively cities. A city known for distinct music, dialect, extraordinary cuisine, celebrations and architecture, author Geoffrey Baker shows readers its architectural origins across the city’s distinctive neighborhoods—coffee shops, museums, preserved buildings and more.

NeoCon June 8-10 The Mart, Chicago www.neocon.com

CORRECTION

On p. 17 of the Jan-Feb issue, in Product Developments, an incorrect image ran in concert with the item on glazing research between Guardian Industries and the Univ. of Michigan. Right, is the correct image of the “Activating Curvature,” piece from the Innovations in Glass program.

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Multi-story construction encompasses a vast and growing range of facility types and applications, from office buildings and retail complexes to hospitals, schools, hotels and residential buildings. As this sector grows, so does the amount of structural building system options on the market. Long-span composite floor systems, however, stand out from the crowd thanks to an effective marriage of steel and concrete that offers design flexibility while meeting depth, span, aesthetic and performance standards. Considering project requirements, a composite joist and deck system, a deep-ribbed composite deck system, or a dovetail composite deck system could be specified to accommodate mid-rise and high-rise applications. All three floor systems blend the speed and versatility of steel with the performance and durability of concrete. Choosing the right long-span composite system for a particular application often starts with considering maximum clear floor span, but the system selected can also be used to maximize floor-to-ceiling height while minimizing overall structural floor depth. Additional benefits include (UL) fire ratings, vibration and sound control (STC, IIC), streamlined erection, and overall project cost efficiencies such as less structural steel and concrete.

Composite Joists For projects requiring clear spans up to 60 ft., a composite joist system is ideal. To reach these kinds of spans, floor depth must increase. Composite joists turn that depth into an advantage, using the joists’ open-web design to allow mechanical, electrical, plumbing () and other utilities to pass through without adding to floor depth. The system can provide a 60-ft. open-span with a total floor depth of around 38 in. The architectural vision for Cauley Ferrari in West Bloomfield, Mich., called for an expansive secondfloor showroom to show off the high-end inventory. That meant the floor needed to support 292,000 pounds of moveable live loads, span up to 50 ft., and be built without using temporary shoring. Based on the 50-ft. span requirement alone, a composite joist floor system was the answer. Specifically, 28-in. composite steel joists were used, integrated with 2-in., 20-gauge, composite floor deck and a 3-in. concrete slab. Total floor depth was kept to around 31 in., thanks in part to the open-web composite joists that integrated  elements. This level of integration wouldn’t be possible with wide-flange steel or concrete beams.

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Cauley Ferrari in West Bloomfield, Mich., features a second-floor showroom atop a long-span composite joist floor system engineered and manufactured by New Millennium Building Systems that supports more than 292,000 pound of live loads over a 50-ft. span.

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New Millennium’s DeepDek long-span composite floors avoided the costs and risks of shoring to the 60-ft. floor-to-floor height during construction of a three-story, 80-ft. interior open learning space at University of Arizona.

Deep-Ribbed Composite Such systems are most commonly used in projects requiring mid-range open spans up to 36-ft. clear. This system will not match composite joist system’s lengthy open spans, but it does offer a more shallow structural depth. A design specifying 36-ft. clear open spans, for example, results in a thin-slab floor with a total depth of just 13 in. The unique design of a new three-story, 80-ft. interior open learning space at the University of Arizona takes advantage of its deep-ribbed composite floor system. Among the project’s requirements: visual appeal of exposed elements; sound, vibration and fire ratings; sufficient strength to support superimposed loads; 24.5-ft. open spans; and no shoring during erection because of the interior’s 80-ft. floorto-floor height. The resulting system features a deep-ribbed composite deck slab floor with a 6-in. deck profile and a cellular acoustical underside with a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 1.00. The cellularacoustical feature eliminated the added cost, complexity and installation of a suspended acoustical tile ceiling system. In addition, the deck supplier coordinated early with the engineering team on the

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In a recent 20-story hotel project, New Millennium’s Versa-Dek dovetail longspan composite floor system was chosen over two deep-ribbed composite profiles thanks to its thinner slab depth.

detailing of slab penetrations, embedded electrical boxes, conduit, and the integration of concrete anchors for suspended  components.

Dovetail Composite Available in deck profiles as shallow as 2 in. and 3.5 in., dovetail composite systems provide the shallowest floor depths possible while attaining clear or single spans of up to 28 ft. It is ideal for minimizing story height while maximizing ceiling height: at 28 ft., for instance, 3.5-in. dovetail composite floor system can be as thin as 8 in. The dovetail deck profile also provides an elegant, plank-like look when left exposed and viewed from its underside. A recent 20-story hotel project illustrates dovetail composite’s advantages over other composite systems. The plans feature open or clear spans of 26 ft., one row of shoring, and acoustic and vibration testing. Composite joists were removed from consideration, leaving a 3.5-in. dovetail composite or 4.5-in. or 6-in. deep-ribbed composite as the options. The decision to use 3.5-in. dovetail composite came down to one distinguishing factor: While meeting other requirements, the dovetail composite floor also presented a significantly thinner overall structural floor depth.

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COLOR MIXES

“Color Mixology was a fun and engaging way for architects to experience color like never before,” said Mike Bourdeau, president of Coil Coatings at Sherwin-Williams.

2020’s Spectrum 2020-2021 Color Trends Popular colors in 2020 are all about life—experiencing it fully, and engaging in it passionately. So says national color expert Kate Smith, chief color maven at Sensational Color. “Colors trending in 2020-21 are earthy and fun,” says Smith, who sees four distinct palettes connecting the two. “People should start with the idea of what aligns with their personalities, then find the version of the color that works best.” In more commercial settings, this can be a challenge, as it’s not just one to two people you’re dealing with, but with more home-like environments in such spaces a real trend, feelings shouldn’t be ignored, and perhaps company culture could be the benchmark, as can  certification, and other environmental concerns. “A full-circle approach to design includes using biodegradable materials and repurposing manufacturing waste,” says Smith. “Consumers may also seek eco-friendly practices and products with longer life spans.” Whether at home, work, or out in the world, humans seek spaces where we can be ourselves to do and dream, notes the consultant. “We desire authenticity and ease in all that is essential to life. So design must go beyond ‘form follows function,’ as materials and technology are integrated to produce designs focused on well-being. Using what scientists have learned about how visual aesthetics can impact our brains and physiology, designers should employ color, lighting, sounds, scents and textures to stimulate senses.” As Millennials age and come into their own, Smith says their more mobile, freedomloving philosophies should be considered in any “homey” space. Consider dark browns and reds. “Designs that support a lighter lifestyle take their cues from a blend of Scandinavian style and Japanese aesthetics,” says Smith. “The look is clean, sophisticated, functional and adaptable.” At the other end, Smith says playful colors beckon us to step over to the lighter side of life. “We want to be entertained and to experiment with new ideas. We’re striving toward color, pattern and texture, all of which will be used to create carefully edited Instagram-worthy spaces.” So, what are Smith’s big-gun colors? Light, water-inspired colors: navy, Chinese porcelain blue, beiges, light green. Colors that embody soft, calm moods: straw, light pink, light grayish-blues. Deep earthy colors: dark clove, brown, cocoa, brick. Bright and fun: berry, aqua, terracotta, gold. —Jim Crockett, editorial director 

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Sherwin-Williams’ Colors of the Year As we ready for the coming AIA convention in May, Sherwin-Williams has made available an architect-inspired color palette—Fluropon Architect Series—created by designers who attended the company’s “Color Mixology” event during the conference in Las Vegas last year. Ten newly developed colors of Fluropon 70%  architectural metal coatings are available. This special edition color series incorporates a wide range of color, texture and effects. Colors range from solids, to micas, to color-shifting, and each color tells a unique story. Sherwin-Williams

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BLUES IN ARCHITECTURE

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COLORS OF THE YEAR

Pantone’s Color of the Year Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue was selected the color of the year, and several manufacturers have actively incorporated it into their product lines, including Tracy Glover Studio, Wilsonart and Bendheim. For others considering the color, Shira Kaplan, senior design director at decoratd, suggests selecting styles with a watercolor or hand painterly design. “This classic blue can be easily layered into a neutral color scheme. It also pairs beautifully with silver and gold metallic accents that have been so trendy for interiors.”

BLUE HUES

Classic Blue encourages people to look beyond the obvious, notes the Pantone Institute. The hue is captured by lighting and glassware from Tracy Glover Studio, High Pressure Laminate from Wilsonart, as well as Bendheim’s blue Glamir laminated architectural glass, which was most recently used at the Samsung Solutions Center in Washington D.C., Pier 17 in New York City (below).

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PAINT

Engineers of Color Rocky Rochon has brought his science-based paint line, The Paint Laboratory (TPL), to Southern California. Launched in Seattle, the line is available, along with hand-painted samples, at the new studio in West Hollywood. Created to solve the evergreen issue of how a paint’s color, and thus the goals of a designer, is affected by a shift in light source, the line is focused on the properties of metamerism—the science of the reflection of light and its impact on how color is defined.

“The interplay of color and light affects every aspect of a space and how you live, work or play within it.”

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Taking an Ideal Line Seventeen stations, 15 km of tunnels, and eight years of construction, the Cityringen underground line in Copenhagen, designed by Arup, is open. It connects the city center with three previously unconnected districts and a neighboring city. Taking inspiration from the surroundings, each entrance was given a unique design. Ceramic panels made by MOEDING were used in the façade of seven stations, including red glazed LONGOTON panels measuring 343 mm × 2847 mm. www.moeding.de

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When you step into the Jellyfish, and slip on the virtual reality goggles, you are transported to the depths the ocean, journeying upon a living jellyfish. Along the way you are confronted by the abundance of micro-plastics and trash that are disrupting ocean ecosystems. This walkthrough, 16-ft. tall × 30-ft. wide, abstract Jellyfish was designed by Thinc Design of NYC and built by Transformit to house Drop in the Ocean, a  experience produced by Vision3 and Conservation International. To design a bespoke LED lighting array within the jellyfish sculpture, Transformit collaborated with Portland, Maine-based multi-media designers and creative technologists, Big Room Studios.

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Design Collaboration At the 2019 Industrial Fabrics Assn. International Expo in October, the  announced the winners of their annual International Achievement Awards (). Five projects that Transformit designed, fabricated, and/or contributed to were recipients of an . Each of these installations represent a collaboration of art and design with multiple partners.

DROP IN THE OCEAN “JELLYFISH” | Award of Excellence: Fabric Environments/Interior Display SERPENTINE Best in Category: Fabric Environments Award of Excellence: Fabric Environments/Fabric Art

FIRST LIGHT: SOLSTICE Outstanding Achievement: Fabric Environments/Fabric Art

Designed by Studio HHH for Illuminus Boston, this temporary installation features eight Transformit Pixies, stretch-fabric sculptural elements from Transformit’s ready-made Dream Spinners collection, configured in a 40-ft. serpentine array. Suspended from the lobby ceiling of the Exchange at 100 Federal Street in Boston, Mass.,

the installation was illuminated with projection-mapped lighting and video art to create a fluid and changing visual experience. The result was a sculptural experience that offered interactions unique to the viewer’s approach to the piece, whether this was seated or walking below, passing by slowly on foot or more rapidly by car, or viewing from afar.

The name of the native people of Maine, Wabanaki, means “People of the First Light.” On Cadillac Mountain, on Mt. Desert Island in Maine’s Acadia National Park, is the first place in the United States to receive the sun’s morning light. In creating this piece—a window art installation at Maine Craft Portland, the Portland, Maine gallery of the Maine Craft Assn.—Cynthia Thompson, the artist and founder of Transformit, imagined how the light of the winter solstice would look, low in the sky, with the sun’s rays streaming into our world and into the windows of Maine Craft Portland’s gallery.

INTERIOR SHADE FIREFLYS Outstanding Achievement: Awning and Canopy/Shade Sails

An installation of twelve ready-made Transformit Sentry FireFlys, sculptural wings with internal frames artistically provide interior shade in the reception lobby of the Valley Children’s Medical Group in Modesto, Calif. Project architect, SmithGroup, engaged Cool Shadow specialists in daylight simulation, to conduct a thermal comfort study of the atrium, approximating the interior shade Transformit’s FireFly design would provide. Working with Cool Shadow’s study, Transformit refined the design of the array and fabrication of the FireFlys to meet the shade requirements specified by the architects—the array of FireFlys was expanded and the orientation of the individual wings aligned to ensure shade coverage in working and seating areas of the lobby, and each Sentry FireFly is custom built with a double layer of fabric to provide the desired level of shade and light diffusion for the space.

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Delivering Sustainably Built Environments Spanish manufacturer says it is mission critical to continue finding and incorporating materials that actively reduce CO2 emissions.

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PURIFYING CAPABILITIES

Neolith has partnered with PURETi to coat the 2000-sq. m exterior of 570 Broome— a 25-story luxury condo tower in Manhattan that is set to have the same purifying capabilities of 500 trees.

In the race to 2030, the U.S. actually leads in greenhouse gas reductions. Since 2000, it has reduced CO2 emissions about 8%, roughly, for a total annual reduction of about 760 million metric tons since 2005—almost as much as the reduction in the EU as a whole. That said, sintered stone manufacturer Neolith believes it’s critical to keep the foot on the petal. Part of this process involves the development of more sustainable materials for surfacing decoration technology. One such solution, used by , involves photocatalytic preventative maintenance. This type of solution not only protects people, but buildings and infrastructure, and is now feasible for façades. This material is a hybrid of the company’s sintered stone coated with a solution developed by PURETi. The technology reduces air pollution by destroying nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) just using energy from sunlight. As a result, façades can be transformed into self-cleaning air purifiers. A clean façade ensures the longevity of a building, and materials that are coated in ecofriendly solutions, or are sustainable at their core, are given a second life.

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MATERIALS MATTER

Neolith’s hydro- 2.0 uses water-based inks rather than the solvent reliant variations to help reduce the contaminating emissions sent into the environment, while also maintaining the material’s high-quality color and textural definition.

Reasons to Rethink Façades Beyond saving energy, and money—buildings alone consume 40% of the nation’s total energy—retrofits allow architects to rethink buildings and their performance, by integrating a single design strategy that meets multiple design objectives. This, in turn, ensures that retrofitted buildings will last longer, cost less to operate, increase in value, and contribute to a healthier environment for its occupiers and those in the surrounding community. Materials like sintered stone, according to Neolith, are increasingly being used in retrofits as a natural-based alternative to concrete or composites made with artificial resins and plastics.

WEATHER WARRIOR

The AC Inn by Marriott in Dallas, designed by 5G Studio Collaborative, uses sintered stone on its façade, as it stands up to the elements, and does not stain.

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Furthermore, consolidating production processes is another solution that eases environmental concerns. In an age where sustainability is not just an added bonus, but a necessity, manufacturers, note Neolith, have a responsibility to look at their supply chains. In an effort to reduce its own supply chain, the company is opening a raw materials plant. Having direct control of its raw material will further guarantee its quality.

Time for Change Sustainability is a key consideration across global industry. According to Neolith, building manufacturers have a responsibility to help the industry adopt more sustainable practices, and many are currently adjusting their production methods and processes to meet new building regulations. As economically sound manufacturing practices, which reduce environmental damage, continue to be adopted, the surfacing industry will flourish, design options will multiply for all involved in the process, and society as a whole will be able to thrive in cleaner surroundings.

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Illuminating Examples When it comes to lighting, I think it’s safe to say there are six over-arching factors influencing how architects view it.

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that, is it a “tomorrow” solution, or something usable today? Finally, does it help solve architectural challenges—especially in dealing with historic structures or resolving difficult spaces inside and out? With that in mind, take a look at this trio of projects that do creatively address a number of these issues; stay tuned for future installments which will address factors not examined here.

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CARBON REDUCTION, ‘COOL,’ SMART

Test Case for Living a Green Future The future is reflected in the geometry of the façade, clearly defined by the character of the facility. Juxtaposed against the hilly, still-pristine landscape of Vaduz, Liechtenstein, the Active Energy Building’s interwoven spaces and dynamic lines blend to craft a solitary, if dark, form in front of the lush hills of the Alpine Rhine Valley. The future, which is reflected in the geometry of the façade, clearly defined the character of the facility—a research project, developed by falkeis2architects, and shaped experimental design principles. For example, automatically controlled wing modules integrated into the façade reach up to the sky or nestle so tightly against the outer shell

that they almost seem to merge with the building itself. The “wings” actually help to heat or cool the structure depending on temperatures. The vision of Dr. Peter Marxer, the goal was to develop a visionary and energy-efficient residential complex, that is self-sufficient and produces surplus energy for the grid. Generous floor-to-ceiling window fronts bring both natural light and the landscape into the interior. Electric illumination was also carefully considered, with LED working well with it low-energy goals. Working with Austrian-based manufacturer,

Zumtobel, lighting solutions were selected to accentuate the organic lines of the building. The company’s  infinity continuous-row LED luminaires in the living areas trace the floor plan and set the scene. A sophisticated lighting control system allows various different moods and central control, while in communal zones, the simple geometry of the round  luminaires deliver soft light and help boost well-being. The sound-absorbing properties of this wide-area luminaire also make it an ideal option for busy spaces.

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Lighting Reformation Italy’s Cathedral of Siena wanted to highlight its visible treasures with powerful lighting fixtures. The Cathedral of Siena is one of Italy’s most important Gothic buildings. Inside, visitors are amazed by the unique mosaic floor consisting of more than 50 ornately decorated marble surfaces. In this new century, the church wished to highlight these treasures with more modern technology, specifically discreet, but powerful lighting fixtures that could throw light from distances more than 80 ft.—and be controlled in a more user-friendly fashion. Lighting designer Marco Nereo Rotelli was awarded the task and specified high-precision ERCO lighting tools for the purpose. The latter, in turn, employed Bluetooth Casambi technology to enable the lights to be simply controlled wirelessly via smartphone or tablet. The special challenge of the project lay in the installation height of the luminaires. For such long distances, luminaires with high luminous flux and precise projecting optics are required. ERCO’s Stella 2972-lm., 3000K spotlights, with narrow spotlight distribution of less than 10 degrees, were specified to crisply and precisely illuminate the marble features with high contrast. Elsewhere, Parscan spotlights, with either 2149 lm. or 4198 lm. outputs, and 10-degree to 20-degree distribution, complete Rotelli’s concept. In such a historic structure, the use of wireless controls averted complicated wiring issues. Because the luminaires themselves form a Bluetooth mesh, even the distances in the central nave pose no problem. The control signal is transmitted to the nearest luminaire in the network and communicated further via this luminaire. Programming can be carried out from a central point, as well as from the actual position of the observer. ERCO

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PRECISE ILLUMINATION Erco’s Stella 2972-lm., 3000K spotlights, with narrow spotlight distribution of less than 10 degrees, were specified to crisply and precisely illuminate the marble features with high contrast. Elsewhere, Parscan spotlights, with either 2149 lm. or 4198 lm. outputs, and 10-degree to 20-degree distribution, complete Rotelli’s concept. CIRCLE 391

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NOISE-AVERSE Texas-sized project inspires the Dallas design community. Focused on serving as a resource for those interested in architecture and design in the Dallas area, AIA Dallas and the Architecture and Design Foundation converged in a new space to form “AD EX.” With the intent to deliver a multi-use environment AIA Dallas commissioned Omniplan to redesign the approximately 26,000-sq.-ft., 2-story space. To mitigate reverberation issues and address the lighting needs in the first-floor training room and event space, Omniplan selected Focal Point’s Seem 1 Acoustic luminaire and baffle system. An acoustic analysis yielded a 0.85 second reverberation time (RT) in the training room and a 1.05 seconds RT in the event-space area. Using this information, it was determined that 40 continuous runs of 12-in. tall Seem 1 Acoustic luminaires would be used across both spaces. Using the fixtures across the two rooms and incorporating a moveable partition permitted a unified space for large events, and smaller individual areas for focused work. The system is available in individual lengths and continuous runs with nominal housing heights of 8, 12 and 16 in. Ultimately, the flexibility of the system contributed to an approximately 30% reduction in reverberation time in both the event space and training room, which is a noticeable audible reduction in echoing. The luminaire/baffle system was also selected for the second-floor multi-use conference room. Focal Point www.focalpointlights.com CIRCLE 390

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WELL-Told Story The goal for Montreal’s French bank BNP Paribas was to reflect the company’s new open approach. Provencher Roy, in collaboration with the lighting firm LumiGroup, delivered well-certification for the new offices of French bank bnp Paribas, in Montreal. Located on seven floors of a downtown office tower, the primary goal for the “campus” was to reflect the company’s new open approach to its work. “The core of our mandate was to create an environment that would meet a series of requirements for well certification while covering several groups of criteria such as lighting, acoustic and thermal comfort, physical condition and state of mind,” explains Vincent Hauspy, the interior architect at Provencher Roy. “Our way of working has evolved considerably in recent years. Today, people no longer work only at a desk.” Consequently, the primary open space was divided into several zones, with alternating work, collaboration and relaxation spaces. The work zone is entirely open. On the ceiling, highperformance lights are recessed in a suspended ceiling. “The certification encourages the use of lighting based on the circadian lighting concept, grounded in human biological rhythms related to night and day,” Hauspy explains. Arranged in irregular patterns, the lights break the linear monotony of the suspended ceiling while giving employees excellent luminosity. To illuminate the colorful and playful furniture, fixtures with a strong personality were chosen—two large round decorative lamps on one side, several crystal-style fixtures from LumiGroup on the other.

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not your parents’ libraries A variety of comfortable furniture and seating options, technology and connectivity supports both group and individual learning in today’s school libraries. by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett, contributing writer Photo courtesy: Michael Grimm

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The form of the signature arches of Temple’s Charles Library in Philadelphia, by Snøhetta, continue inside, carrying in abundant daylight to its domed atrium. Casual furniture encourages the students to enjoy the building’s unusual geometry and features, as they feel.

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As today’s libraries evolve from traditional book depositories into active learning centers, designers are taking cues from corporate designs where a mix of quiet, private spaces are interspersed with collaborative zones supported by technology. Outlining the top three trends in K-12 and higher education library designs, Rebecca Berry, ,  , +, president, Finegold Alexander Architects, Boston, lists a desire for more collaboration space in various sizes, flexible furniture options so students can easily reconfigure spaces and more quiet study space.

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FLEXIBLE SEATING

A number of Steelcase lounge, chair and table products offer a high level of comfort and flexibility to students at the renovated Grand Valley State University Library.

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Individual to Group Learning

“When they are really heads down on a project, or a test, or some other creative endeavor, they often expect and demand almost total silence and stillness,” relates Van Orsdel.

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On the other end of the spectrum, students seek group settings, whether it is comfortable lounge seating or a table with a whiteboard or a large screen for sharing digital images or data. Beyond having a space to support group interaction, people also seek the buzz and excitement of being inside a larger space where other groups are engaged in similar activities. In order to create these types of spaces, the university turned to Steelcase

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who ultimately supplied a variety of solutions including lounge chairs, desk chairs, tables, free stands and Steelcase’s media:scape system, integrating technology and furniture in a meeting/conference setting. “The new library offers students a number of communal and private seating options, greater access to power and multiple ways for displaying ideas,” says  student Tylee Bush, who interns with Steelcase in brand communications.

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After studying student behaviors, this framed the way in which Grand Valley State University (GVSU) went about renovating its Mary Idema Pew Library. In essence, the university identified a range of activities and the types of spaces students desired to support those tasks.

QUIET SPACES AND COLLABORATIVE SPACES

GVSU offers a variety of spaces including quiet, secluded areas for focused work. Technology, furniture and other products help support both collaborative and individual study.

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Striking the Daylighting Lighting Balance Another example of an engaging and dynamic library renovation recently took place at the Columbus Metropolitan LibraryMain Branch in Ohio.

UPLIGHTING AND DAYLIGHTING

Lumiere  fixtures balance the incoming daylight by uplighting the ceiling cavity while maintaining ceiling brightness and eliminating shadows.

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In swapping out the stone-clad walls with glass curtainwall, Schooley Caldwell &  Partnership have essentially created a library in a park in connecting the original 1907 building, built from money donated by Andrew Carnegie to the 9-plus acre adjacent public Topiary Park. Partnering with lighting designer Tec Studio, strategic uplighting, downlighting, cove lighting, and suspended linear luminaires deliver aesthetic, balanced lighting and energy savings. Take the centerpiece atrium, for example. Tec Studio’s design embraces the existing clerestory windows, but balances the incoming daylight by uplighting the ceiling cavity with Lumiere  fixtures that maintain ceiling brightness while eliminating the shadows, explains Ardra Zinkon, , , president, director of lighting design, Tec Studio, Columbus, Ohio.

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At Columbus Metropolitan Library-Main Branch, clerestory windows, uplighting, downlighting and a daylight-harvesting systems create a bright, modern and welcoming atrium space.

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Suspended linear LED luminaires are integrated into the wood-slat ceiling while Shaper Fabrique decorative drums create a nice aesthetic at the library’s coffee shop.

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The Corelite R6 small-aperture linear luminaire is engineered to deliver lumens to task surfaces while generating a soft luminous glow for visual comfort.

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Portfolio supplements the downlighting from the high ceiling and is tied to a daylight harvesting system. Addressing the lowceiling heights in the stack area, a staggered luminaire layout with Cooper Corelite R6 was specified. “We also replaced existing large  cylinder locations with smaller dimmable  versions,” adds Zinkon.

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In opening up the library’s east elevation to Columbus’ Topiary park, an exterior patio features pedestrian scale and a raised stage area lit with adjustable accent lights for special programming.

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Channel glass delivers a seamless glowing façade with a U-value of 0.19, at St. Matthews Eline Library in Louisville, Ky.

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The Walls Are Alive

Perkins and Will designed a 7-ft., 278-sq.-ft. LiveWall Indoor Living Wall System, which “unifies two adjacent seating areas to create an inviting open space, softens the center of the library’s interior and complements the tone of the cedar ceilings,” explains James Mallinson, B.Arch., ,  , project architect, Perkins and Will, Toronto.

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The installation is a modular system which sets up a “vertical garden” mounted onto walls. Vertical furring tracks are attached onto the wall surface and protected by a waterproof membrane. Modular planter boxes— which are high-impact, UV-resistant, architectural quality moldings— slide into the rails along a specially designed slot, and separate liner inserts—which are removable and reusable plant containers that hold the growing medium and pre-grown nursery plants—are dropped into the planter boxes. “The organic design mixes 380 plants, including both upright

and billowing species that have a variety of leaf shapes, variegation and textures,” relates Sasha Liston, sales manager and research and development lead, Ginkgo Sustainability, Toronto. In all, the system incorporates 150 LiveWall modular planters which are illuminated with a specialized white-light  grow bulb that provides the light spectrum and light nutrition plants need for healthy growth while giving off a pleasant white light similar to regular indoor lighting. An irrigation system uses drip stake assemblies, which inject water and fertilizer into the growing medium.

Similar to the way in which the Columbus library embraces nature, Perkins and Will opted to include an indoor living wall at Trent University’s Bata Library in Peterborough, Ontario.

As libraries transform from book depositories into community-friendly centers, channel glass façades have become a sought-after alternative to plain, daylightopaque walls. At the St. Matthews Eline Library, one of the busiest branches in Louisville, Ky., Bendheim’s channel glass highlights the new entrance and illuminates the lobby with glare-free, diffused daylight. Among the reasons for choosing channel glass was its ability to create a seamless glowing “lantern,” free from the visually dominant framing patterns of traditional glass storefronts and curtainwalls,” explains Studio Kremer Architects Partner Steven Ward. “We determined that installation was relatively easy and the thermal performance relative to storefront systems would be much better,” he adds.

GREEN WALLS

Perkins and Will’s design for Trent University’s Bata Library in Peterborough, Ontario, features a 278sq.-ft. LiveWall Indoor Living Wall System. 360 plants in 150 modular planters are illuminated with a specialized white-light LED grow bulb.

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SunGuard SNX 62/27 and SunGuard SNX 51/23 coated glass strike the balance between optimized daylighting and energy performance at the newly renovated Forsyth County Central Library in downtown Winston-Salem, N.C.

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In renovating approximately 50,000 sq. ft., and adding an additional 50,000 sq. ft. at the Forsyth County Central Library in downtown Winston-Salem, N.C.  Architects specified Guardian SunGuard SNX 62/27 and SunGuard SNX 51/23 coated glass.

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“Guardian SunGuard coated glass provided the right performance to meet the energy performance goals for this project, while providing abundant visible light tempered with solar-heat management,” explains  Principal Kevin Huse, . “The glass team worked with  to combine SunGuard with acid etched glass in some insulated glass units, 40% white dot frit on other IGUs and clear IGU coated glass, these three looks allowed us to get the coloration and tinting just right, bringing the pattern we envisioned to life on the façade.”

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Motorized Blinds Balance Daylighting for Washington Library

MOTORIZED BLINDS

Hacker Architects specified Draper’s exterior motorized venetian blinds by Warema to provide glare-free, controlled daylighting for Renton Highlands Library in Renton, Wash.

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Mitigating glare and solar heat gain while promoting daylighting at the Renton Highlands Library in the Washington statebased King County Library System, Draper’s exterior motorized venetian blinds by Warema provided an aesthetic solution. The blinds can be retracted out of sight when not needed, and the louvers can be angled to provide direct light control depending on the height of the sun.

Key Products Used for BU’s Medical Library Renovation In renovating the 13,000-sq.-ft. Alumni Medical Library at Boston University, Finegold Alexander Architects designed carrels and booths, and group study rooms within an open, transparent space. In swapping out a concrete encased staircase with a glass wall system, this brings visibility and light across the floorplate. DIRTT demountable partitions were specified for the individual study booths and for the glass fronts at the group study and tutor rooms to provide sound isolation. In addition, 2Tec2 woven vinyl flooring was selected as an easy to clean, durable option for withstanding the moving chairs and heavy foot traffic. The system also has

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Winner for commercial architecture, Fisher Marantz Stone’s design combines modern science and technology with traditional culture, using “Spiral Scroll” and “Layered Gardens” as its core concept. The rising spiral architectural form, together with the LED transparent screen, form a hazy paper canvas, displaying a long roll of landscape pictures of national charm; overhangs at different levels and directions have also formed a multi-dimensional layered garden, creating echoes of the scenery in all directions. The combination of the two is meant to create an exhibition gallery with rich cultural meaning. (Corresponding product, next page.)

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LG Business Solutions USA’s 55-in. LCD video wall panels feature a groundbreaking 0.44-mm bezel for virtually seamless video wall installations; an embedded Smart Calibration tool drastically reduces both installation and maintenance time. The 55SVH7F Even Bezel Video Wall combines IPS technology with the calibration tool, while the 55SVH7PF adds an external power box with a 197-ft. range and redundant, hotswappable power supplies. The displays create a unified image across any size video wall; the embedded tool reduces color and brightness calibration time by up to 97%. LG Business Solutions USA 55SVH7F, 55SVH7PF www.lg.com CIRCLE 381

Monolith, Shanghai City, China Winner of AMP’s commercial architecture award, the interior design of the building, by Face & Assocs., in its mission as a high-quality residential property sales center, aspires to reconcile the close relationships between people, architecture and environment. The geometric building exterior manifests a chic and comfortable impression. The polygonal façade artistically resembles a gigantic rock emerging from the ground, integrating into the surrounding environment with modest gray coloring.

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MAGICAL LIGHTING PATTERNS Vibia’s Algorithm is made from configurations of light globes suspended at different heights and anchored to the ceiling via a floating tubular steel structure, Algorithm has been described as an elegant visual composition of the luminaire. The system’s individual orbs are manufactured from blown glass with a striated concentric pattern that creates a translucent and constantly changing lighting effect. Vibia Algorithm

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Retreat at the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik, Iceland The resort, AMP’s design of the year, provides a unique way to experience Iceland’s ancient bathing culture. The task faced by Basalt Architects was to push the boundaries between nature, architecture and experience, to shape a place where guests felt a connection to nature. Built directly into a 750-yearold lava flow, the retreat encompasses a subterranean spa, geothermal lagoon and 62-suite hotel encircled by the Blue Lagoon’s seawater. The mineral-rich water, lava and centuries-old moss are focal points of every space.

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CREATIVE BACKLIGHT OPTIONS By combining already intriguing perforated metal designs used for paneling, façades, columns and ceilings with lighting the results are phenomenal. Light distribution is easily accomplished via the use of diffusion and even dispersion. The true beauty of this product shines when the metal combined with the backlighting brings forth an entire new layer of art to the mix. From interesting designs by reflections off of the floor to selective lighting allowing for bland surfaces to have a pattern suddenly thrust on it, this product has visual appeal to spare, alongside the obvious functionality of controlled lighting. CIRCLE 379

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Backlit Metal Solutions www.mozdesigns.com

 Square Columns in Royal Laser Cut Metal Pattern in Classic Graphite Fog Polycoat Matte finish.

 Laser Cut Metal Column (backlit) in Custom Petals Pattern and White Matte (eggshell) Powder Coat finish.

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30 lbs. per sq. ft. composite panels, containing 2 inches of precast concrete, are significantly lighter than traditional systems, allowing for larger panels and lower structural and foundation costs Energy Code Compliant (hot box tested) factory-applied closed-cell foam continuous insulation meets all thermal and air barrier requirements Fire Code Compliant, ASTM E119 tested assembly containing NFPA 285 rated insulation, fire stops, and non-combustible components Stainless steel fasteners, molecularly-bound high-tech fiber and welded-wire reinforcement, wind-load tested to 226 mph Ready for drywall, integrated heavy-duty G90 galvanized steel stud framing equals fewer on-site trades and faster construction schedules A wide range of Class “A” finishes, colors, textures, forms and surface treatments

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To view more projects, download typical details, or to request a quote, visit www.SlenderWall.com or call 800-547-4045.

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Saemoonan Church, Seoul, South Korea As the literal house of brotherly love, the structure, AMP’s winner for cultural architecture, is the first church in South Korea, established 132 years ago. Its curvaceous façade resembles the form of a mother embracing a child—apropos since the church is widely known as the “Notre-Dame” of South Korea. Its design

is based on four themes: 1) historic significance as the“Mother Church of Korea;” 2) its symbolism as the “Door of Salvation” toward the Kingdom of Heaven; 3) a reflection of light and space as the symbol of Christ; and 4) water, as the symbol of baptism.

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HYPER-REALISTIC Neolith is taking the design of its material even further with Full Body Veining. The process achieves veins throughout the entire slab and not just the surface of the sintered stone material, replicating the 3D veining found in genuine stone such as marble. The hyper-realistic effect will be visible in the slab’s edges and will thus be implemented in the 0.5-in. and 0.75-in. thickness models. CIRCLE 378

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Full Body Veining www.neolith.com

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ARCIS www.arcispanel.com

ULTRA-THIN PANELS With ARCIS panels, virtually any cement color, pigment and aggregate can be manufactured to create a distinctive surface. Eyecatching patterns, images and designs using the Graphic Concrete process can add a distinctive, highly aesthetic look to complement the palette of precast finishes. CIRCLE 377

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Hanover® has participated in the development of concrete pavers for over 49 years, as they became an integral part of architectural design. From green roofs and rooftop pools to on-grade entrance ways and driveways, Hanover® can provide the highest quality unit paver for your next project.

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IBA Soft House, Hamburg, Germany Designed by Boston-based Kennedy & Violich Architecture, the building is a work/live project for the International Building Exhibition, the city entity redeveloping Hamburg’s inner city; it offers a new model for collective carbon-negative living. The locally sourced of wood construction—with no glue or hardware— it sequesters carbon and is fully recyclable at end of its life. The domestic infrastructure is designed to be soft, upgradable and mobile to respond to environmental conditions. Mobile curtains provide LED lighting and configure interior space, giving residents flexibility to adapt to their changing needs.

IN ‘TUNE’ WITH NATURE

A PV-clad textile façade on the “carbon-negative” home, turns to track the sun, generating energy, providing views, and creating a changing public identity for residents, as well as neighbors and passersby.

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SOLAR PV OPTIONS Pvilion’s single-pole, 16-ft. × 16-ft. Solar Sail (center, left) is a lightweight, but durable PVC-coated polyester fabric structure that delivers 800W. The 13-ft. × 15-ft. doublepole option (center, right) delivers 500W, but provides greater shading. CIRCLE 376

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METAL MAGIC Not quite the lead employed by Dublin’s McCullough Mulvin Architects, but the prePATINA LINE—Living Material, is a naturally preweathered surface available in blue-gray and prePATINA graphite-gray. The product develops a natural patina; is durable and low to nomaintenance and 100% recyclable. The product is easy to profile; malleable and bendable, and includes a wide assortment of roof drainage goods and accessories. CIRCLE 375

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Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny, Ireland A former church, the project combined sensitive restoration and contemporary design—an experiment in the use of archaeology to define an architectural solution. New elements are made of timber and lead. The project worked with the nature of the building, leaving exposed, a large section of the original medieval timber roof. New structures were placed on extant foundations revealed during excavations.

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The combination of dark bronze and wood grain DriDesign panels are an excellent complement to the glass and brick elements of the UT Tyler STEM Building’s facade.

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SmithGroup, Dallas PRODUCT SPECS: » Dri-Design Shadow Series » Dri-Design Inspire Series

Wood Grain www.dri-design.com

CHALLENGE: The University of Texas at Tyler created plans to add a STEM and business building to its expand-

ing campus to attract students from across the country. The original specification called for aluminum composite material (ACM) to match metal wall panels on the College of Pharmacy Building. However, the construction team was looking for an alternative to save money and speed up installation. Additionally, the design team was not willing to compromise on design, so they wanted a system which could expand their creative possibilities. The team was also looking for alternatives for the wood soffit. They needed something which would not only meet the budget concerns, but also have superior longevity. INFLUENCE: The architects at SmithGroup, Dallas, recognized the significance of this project for the campus

and the need for a façade with a bold statement. “The university is in a transitional time as it is setting goals for growth,” says Randall Daniel, design architect with the firm. “This project is very significant for the campus as it strives to become more well-known on a larger scale.” SOLUTION: Cost savings, design options and speed of installation were brought to the table by utilizing

Shadow Series wall panels from Dri-Design. “We were involved in the early bidding process, and we worked with the general contractor and architect to switch from ACM to Dri-Design,” says Preston Pressley, vice president of business development and marketing with Baker Triangle, Mesquite, Texas. “We have worked with DriDesign many times, so we know the impact the panels can have on a project.” Baker Triangle installed 44,990 square feet of 0.80-inch Shadow Series panels in a Dark Bronze Mica color along with an Inspire wood grain pattern for the soffit. Pressley notes the Wood Grain print mimics the aesthetic of wood but with the durability of metal. Shadow Series panels add depth and definition to any architectural design. Individual panels can be manufactured at varying depths to create texture or a dynamic variation in patterns while keeping the substrate and weather barrier in the same plane. All Dri-Design wall panels have true dry joints with no gaskets or sealants. The panels are single-skin and are not composites. They are available in any color, with Fluoropolymer-based paints for long-lasting finish durability. Finishers use a 100% air capture system to destroy the VOCs produced, so there is no adverse environmental impact.

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Trying Doors on for Size

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Jamestown 175 Series www.hopeswindows.com

Unusual, whole-door, healthcare try-out process is delivering smiles and saved dollars for healthcare facilities. Healthcare facility managers make thousands of decisions about facility-related products each year. In an environment that deals with perpetual trauma, they need to be sure that the products they choose are durable, well designed, easy to clean, and fitted to specific settings. When considering interior door products, it is customary to request samples during the decision-making process. Construction Specialties (CS), and their Acrovyn Door Mock-up Program, however, is taking product show-and-

PIVOTING AWAY FROM HURRICANES AND IMPACT The Jamestown 175 Series hurricane pivot doors are certified for use within hurricane and impact zones. The 6-ft. wide × 11-ft. tall single panel doors are timetested solid, hot-rolled steel, with ultra-thin sightlines. The pivot door is tested for TAS-201, TAS-202, TAS 203, air infiltration, water and high-design pressure. CIRCLE 374

Trying out doors saved one hospital $70K in add-on protection, as there was no need for stainless steel kickplates or mop plates. Corbin Russwin

tell to another level, inviting facility managers, designers and contractors to try its doors on location. “Hospitals can, and usually do, install the trial door in an opening that sees frequent abuse and foot traffic to put its capabilities to a stringent test,” says Stephanie Gonzalez, territory sales manager, Acrovyn Door Systems. “The trial program allows us to work with the facility to provide a door that custom fits into the opening and works seamlessly with the interior design.” One such test location occurred in Philadelphia’s Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. According to John Ardente, director of Facilities Operations, normal doors in such facilities tend to fail within days of installation. “We needed a product that could withstand the tortures of the hospital environment—enduring scrapes from carts and patient beds as well as heavy traffic.” Originally, the facility had plastic laminate doors, which led to peeling and cracking. “After telling the CS team what we needed, they worked with us to create a door that was a perfect fit and exactly what we envisioned incorporating into the design of the facility.” Across the country, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, better doors meant there was no need for stainless steel kickplates or mop plates, which saved the hospital $70K in addon protection. Seems a sound consideration.

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INSTANT REASSURANCE With a unique and highly visible window design, Corbin Russwin’s new status indicator options, available for the ML2000 Series mortise lock, provide clarity on the locked/unlocked status of a door. The patentpending design allows users to easily and clearly see if a door is locked or unlocked; if a room is occupied or vacant. Large viewing windows provide safety and security at a glance and are highly visible from a distance. CIRCLE 373

SLOPES NO CHALLENGE The Type BR door from BILCO is designed for installation on sloped sidewalls of brick, stone, block or poured concrete. Unlike the company’s previous door model for sloped walls, the frame of the new model does not hang down into the masonry opening, making installation fast and easy. The door is designed with a flat frame that can simply be placed on top of the sidewalls and positioned as required to accommodate the areaway opening dimensions. CIRCLE 372

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Schweiss Doors

Designer Bifold Liftstrap doors www.bifold.com

ELEGANT THERMAL PERFORMANCE With a frame profile intersection of just 99 mm (3.875 in.), the SL84 folding frame system reaches a new level of aesthetics with a super-slimmest aluminum profile and minimal exposed hardware. On the performance side, the system utilizes continuous seals along the face of each panel, and two levels of insulating thermal breaks aid against heat or cold. Depending on the glazing of the unit, panel sizes can reach heights up to 11 ft. 6 in. CIRCLE 371

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SL84 System www.nanawall.com

Kolbe

Out Swing Barn Door www.kolbewindows.com

TRANSFORMER Disguised as attractive cladding, this five bifold door, designed by WRNS Studio, as part of Schweiss Doors’ designer bifold liftstrap line, gives this kiosk-style cafe at the San Francisco Civic Center the right touch for the plaza. Consisting of laser-cut stainless-steel panels, the doors open on all sides. When closed, they blend into the building design so passersby don’t even see them. CIRCLE 370

BUILDERS SHOW SURPRISE A 3.5-ft. × 10-ft. reclaimed barnwood door presents a sustainable solution for an entrance that blends rustic character with modern design. This outswing door offers a natural contrast with the onyx extruded aluminum exterior trim. The door is surrounded by a direct set sidelite. A select offering of Ashley Norton hardware is also available (shown above). CIRCLE 369

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NEW WOOD PATTERNS Linetec adds two new patterns—Aged Light Oak and Aged Dark Oak—expanding its Gold Series palette of finishes for architectural aluminum to 16 wood grain options. Scratch and corrosion-resistant and suitable for both interior and exterior applications, the finishes are ideal for canopies, trellis systems, handrails, fencing, interior and entry doors, interior wall panels, façade cladding systems, garage doors, shutters, column covers and window and door framing.

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Aged Light Oak/Aged Dark Oak www.linetec.com

Douglas Lighting Controls

Conference Room Controls App www.douglaslightingcontrols.com

APP AIDS CONFERENCE CONTROL When it comes to conference calls and meetings, impressions matter. Many want to showcase newer technologies and impress visiting executives, and this new application helps with just that task. With a simple to use touch screen design that allows control of the setting and atmosphere of a meeting and integrated Bluetooth control system. Also featured is a mounting system that fits tabletop and wall mounting desires. CIRCLE 367

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Shown here is the Celestial collection in the Volans pattern, which was modeled on a flying fish.

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Exclusive Collection www.antolini.com

BATHROOM DESIGN IN BRUSH STROKE TILE Quartzite with bright red brush strokes alternating with gray, green and black within a coil of colors, is sturdy enough for indoor and outdoor applications. The Exclusive Collection by Antolini’s Elegant Brown can be used for walls, floors, counters and sink areas. CIRCLE 366

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Vitro Architectural Glass Solargray www.vitroglazings.com

The Volans pattern in turquoise, one of eight color options.

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STILL GOING STRONG AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Now featuring new patterns and colors, DuPont’s proven Tedlar Wallcovering is helping even more healthcare designers create modern-looking spaces. Protected by a film that provides an impervious barrier against stains and industrial cleaning products without discoloration, Tedlar is GREENGUARD Gold and Mold and Mildew Certified, HPD approved and easy to clean. Used in healthcare facilities since 1948. CIRCLE 365

GRAY-ETCHED GLASS Consolidating three offices,  was seeking a unique look for the new office’s walls. The design firm found Vitro Solargray medium gray tinted glass, silvered and etched with Walker Textures’ satin finish for a sleek sheen of polished metal without the heavy reflectivity. “The depth and texture of the gray-etched glass was intriguing,” relates Celeste McClung, senior interior designer, . “It added sophistication and depth without conflicting with the rest of the design.”

PREMIUM MAGNETIC GLASS WHITEBOARDS

VisuGlass® whiteboards offer a vivid true-white writing surface that makes writing pop off the board. No green tint or unsightly hardware in sight–it’s just you and your brilliant white glass board.

—PLAIN, PRINTED, CUSTOM OPTIONS— We are now offering some of our most useful systems in glass. Show what’s happening with our moveable GlassGrip® accessories. Patent pending.

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Krieger’s new Acoustical Door & Window Wall Unit is fully customizable, ideal for a wide range of interior and exterior applications—anyplace that requires sound control in combination with day light and visibility. Aramark’s new corporate headquarters, Philadelphia

Highest Acoustical Rating Krieger’s Acoustical Door & Window Wall Unit underwent lab testing in multiple configurations, testing higher than any other wall unit on the market—achieving up to STC 52.

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Customizable Configuration Configured to your exact specifications of size, number and placement of doors and windows and acoustical needs. The construction makes it possible to swap out the doors, panels, transoms, and side lite components in case your needs change.

Fire Rated up to 90 Minutes Fire rated up to 90 minutes with glazing or up to 3 hours with acoustical transom of sidelight panels.

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PORTALS TO AN OPEN SKY Aperture SkyCeilings are available in both circular and elliptical openings, serving as illusions to an open sky overhead—indoors. Without an interior support grid and with a separation between the perimeter frame and the non-reflective SkyTile surface, Aperture supports the perception of deep space. Aperture also features a new hidden mechanical boundary with a reflective surface that prevents the eye from perceiving a distinct edge to the sky image. Gridless Luminous Circle is available in 3-ft., 4-ft. and 5-ft. diameters, while the Gridless Luminous Ellipse is available in two dimensions 4-ft. × 6-ft. and 5-ft. × 8-ft. CIRCLE 363

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DOOR LIFESPAN IMPROVEMENT ASSA ABLOY recently announced the release of Soft Close for the Pemko Stainless Steel Sliding Track Hardware. This optional product performance enhancement provides a smooth, controlled stop to sliding doors in heavy-use environments. It also serves to minimize pinch points, reduce noise and extend the lifespan of doors and related hardware. “Our sliding door hardware experts understand the demands placed on this type of system, and we focus on providing solutions that uphold our high standards for quality and reliability,” says Anne Baumann, Product Manager—Pemko Products at ASSA ABLOY. CIRCLE 362

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 ADAPTIVE REUSE IN PHILLY Taking the four-story downtown Philadelphia Hudson Motor Car Company building built in the 1920s, Gensler and Varenhorst added five stories and reclad the façade with Viracon insulated, low-E glass inside Wausau unitized window wall, finished with Linetec wood grain and anodize coatings. As a single source solution, Linetec also provided the aluminum-framed systems continuous polyamide thermal barrier. The LEED Gold-certified blockwide, 600,000-sq.-ft. mixed-use development houses Aramark’s new corporate headquarters. CIRCLE 361

MASONRY WITHOUT THE MESS Qora cladding panels measure 2-ft. × 4-ft. and weigh less than 3 pounds per sq. ft., offering the look of masonry, stone and cedar in an easy-to-install package. The panels incorporate a rigid-foam core to create an integral thermal break and can be installed over standard structural panels and building wrap with standard tools. CIRCLE 359

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Linetec

Wood Grain Coating www.linetec.com

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EXTECH

SKYGARD 2500 www.extech.com

NEW SKYLIGHT ON THE BLOCK Expanding its suite of skylight systems, EXTECH introduces the SKYGARD 2500 series. The aluminum-framed, monumental glass skylight system—available in pyramid, single slope and ridge configurations—is engineered with separate gutters to control condensation and leakages. The skylight system is compatible with glass up to 1 5/16-in. thick, including monolithic or insulated glass units. Optional glass coatings and custom silk-screen patterns help to diffuse the direct top lighting to control unwanted solar heat gain.

100 years after the first Airolite louver was installed in a hotel, Airolite remains the most trusted, reliable brand of architectural louvers, sun controls, screens and grilles in America. In fact, our three U.S. manufacturing centers produce more AMCA Licensed, Miami-Dade County Qualified and Florida Product Approved products than any other manufacturer in our industry. Specify Airolite for the look — and performance — you know will work. louvers | sun controls | grilles | 715.841.8757 | airolite.com

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CREATIVE INTERIOR WALLS Textured wall designs turn any regular wall into a dynamic focal point. With several options offered here that not only provide the functionality of a durable and thermally resistant wall, but provide aesthetic appeal through a variety of available options such as floral designs in “Flower” and a deeply embossed animal texture in “Kenya.” The waste products created from manufacturing are recycled and ready for secondary use while the thermoset plastics themselves contain no VOCs or carcinogens.

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Wooster Products safety treads such as Spectra® WP3C, Supergrit® 231BF, and Alumogrit®105 pictured above are durable and long lasting treads designed for heavy pedestrian traffic for both indoor and outdoor use.

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VERSATILE RAILING SYSTEMS With more and more consumers looking for interior railing systems for space differentiation and personalization, many turn to railing systems. A customizable railing system is offered for both interior and exterior settings that features several infill options varying in height, materials used, and embedded materials such as rice, grass or leaves for a natural and green look. Mesh and grid patterns fit any needed setting. CIRCLE 357

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Just Manufacturing Handwash Sink www. www.justmfg.com

MORE COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM Available color options for Alucobond Axcent aluminum trim have more than doubled, and the line now can be specified in all 28 colors in the Alucobond Plus line of building-cladding panels. The 0.40-in. flat-stock material is designed for use as painted metal trim, including building fascia, flashing and roof caps.

SAFETY FIRST Meeting strict standards for placement and utilization of an ADA-compliant handwash sink with an integral eyewash station in facilities conducting sterile compounding, Just Manufacturing’s wall-mounted sink with a 90-degree swing down eyewash and sensor gooseneck faucet is a great fit. The turnkey handwash/eyewash sinks are prefabbed for easy installation and hookup.

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Monochrome & Surface Tone www.patcraft.com

The earthy Monochrome line is available in six matte or gloss colors; Surface features eleven colors, including a blue line.

CONTRAST CREATES A DYNAMIC AESTHETIC Patcraft’s newest resilient tile collection, Monochrome & Surface Tone, is inspired by natural stone and features visuals with a natural, simple aesthetic. Monochrome Matte is available in 18-in. × 36-in. tiles, and the complementary Surface Tone is available in 11 refined colorways, ranging from neutrals to brights and offered in 9-in. × 36-in. tiles. Monochrome Gloss is available in 9-in. × 36-in. tiles. Intended only for accents and borders, its installation is limited to no more than 20% of a space. The collection features a 20-mil wear layer for durability and its polish and buff option enables hassle-free maintenance. CIRCLE 354

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The panels feature concealed W12 fasteners, which are available in 10 distinctive designs from flat, to striated to a chevron pattern. Optional factory caulking is available.

Wood Cladding Alaskan Yellow Cedar

Indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, the cladding is robust and will gray over time to a silvery finish that will take the edge off the contrast between the two façade materials. (It was fabricated by Straight Up Carpentry.)

The centerpiece of Portland State University’s Karl Miller Center is a five-story glass atrium that angles diagonally to the ground, reminiscent of I. M. Pei’s pyramid at the Louvre. Dreamed up by architects at Stuttgart, Germany–based Behnisch Architekten’s Boston office, it was the best solution to link a c.1972metal-clad renovation with the new 40,000-sq.-ft. addition the architects wished to clad in Alaskan Yellow Cedar. “We wanted to find something locally sourced for the façade,” said Robert Matthew Noblett, Partner at Behnisch Architekten. “It’s a species of cedar that’s dimensionally stable and robust enough to be used in an outdoor environment. It will gray over time to become a silvery-looking wood. That will eventually take the edge off the contrast between the two materials.” The triangular atrium floods the entrance, and both adjacent buildings, with daylight. It also provides commuting students with ample places to work and congregate while on campus. In fact, it’s been dubbed the “living room.” The - Platinum-certified building features a 42% increase in square footage in total building space, yet Behnisch designers managed to reduce energy usage by more than 50%. The revised facility features 21 classrooms, 12 group study rooms, 15 conference rooms and five “ecoroofs”—two are accessible. The reconstructed space also includes multiple water-use conservation measures, as well as aggressive daylight efforts, including occupancy sensors. That said, the renovated structure re-used 80% of the existing walls, floors and roof structure. The new facility, however, is 100% passively cooled, with zero A/C equipment. Instead, operable windows open and close at the request of the building automation system to meet comfort needs, and provide ventilation in classrooms as necessary. “That’s the big sustainable calling card of the project,” said Noblett. “Today the building is actually performing better than it did in initial modeling.”

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Project: Karl Miller Center Location: Portland, Oregon Opened: 2018 Owner: Portland State University Architect: Behnisch Architekten, in collaboration with SRG Partnership General Contractor: Skanska MEP Engineers: PAE Structural Engineers: Catena Civil: KPFF Landscape Architecture: Mayer Reed Climate Engineer: Transsolar Photography: Brad Feinknopf and Janis Rozkalns

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Study Hall “As a commuter school, many students are in the building all day, they need a place to hang out and study in between classes. We created a number of informal workspaces in the building to support that occupation.” —Robert Matthew Noblett, , , Partner, Behnisch Architekten

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CHALLENGE: The Golden State Warriors are playing its 2019-20 season in

a new home, a $1.4 billion privately funded complex located in the Mission Bay neighborhood of San Francisco. Chase Center includes 3.2 acres of exterior public space that is part of Thrive City, a joint venture between the Warriors organization and health system Kaiser Permanente to promote health and wellness across the city and further activate the evolving Mission Bay district. SWA Group’s San Francisco office was charged with designing a space that would accommodate community events and still allow 18,000 people to flow smoothly through the space during basketball games, concerts, and events. The success of the plaza, expressed Warriors’ owners, would be measured by the level with which the community engaged with the space 365 days a year, not just for basketball season or other large events. INFLUENCE: “Our strategy was to design a park experience at Chase Center,”

says SWA Group Principal René Bihan. Similar to the mission of Thrive City, the arena architecture, created by Kansas Citybased Manica Architecture, encourages movement and discovery. So do the custom benches and planter/benches designed by SWA Group. The firm tapped into the skills of Landscape Forms and its Studio 431 custom group, which contributed product development, engineering, and manufacturing expertise to produce high-quality, beautifully detailed benches fitting for a high-visibility, custom branded environment like Chase Center. “Think of the landscape as a toolbox for user experiences,”

says Bihan. “We need different tools for different projects. Benches are like the crescent wrench in that toolbox; they’re adaptable and can be used for many things and in many ways.” SOLUTION: Bihan describes Chase Center as having two main entrances

and no back doors. “We wanted street access to be equal in terms of accessibility to the complex,” he says. Wall-clad benches at the main entrances invite passersby to engage with the space. At the 3rd Street entrance, an eight-foot rise to the main plaza is layered with more wall-clad benches. All benches are constructed of slatted ipe wood and stainless steel, highly durable materials for outdoor 24/7 use. The esplanade includes restaurants and retail spaces and, like the west plaza, will be used for a variety of events. Flexibility was a requirement. SWA Group’s solution was a series of movable and modular planter/benches in varying shapes and sizes. Pieces were designed to be easily picked up and moved with forklifts. Bihan thinks of the complex’s landscape like a theatre stage, and the movable planter/benches are part of that stage set. Flexible space programming also reinforces SWA Group’s desire for a park experience at the complex. The winding concourses, stairs, sculptures, and shops combine for an active space. “We looked at site elements similarly,” says Bihan. “We want people to find areas of discovery on the site. Both fixed and flexible furniture is part of that user engagement narrative.”

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Converging Architectural + Performance Goals

Lemay Headquarters, Montreal The Phénix, a former industrial building, becomes an innovative design hub.

by Vilma Barr, contributing writer

“Louis T. Lemay, President and Excellence Facilitator” is how the head of Lemay was identified when he signed the introduction to the company’s first Net Positive report. The 42-page document describing the firm-wide dedication to sustainability was issued in 2019, approximately a year after

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the transdisciplinary practice occupied its headquarters building, the Phénix, in Montreal. Built in 1950, the building at 3500 Saint Jacques St. originally served as the distribution center for the former Simpsons’ department store catalogue operation and was later used by

a documents storage firm. Now housing Lemay’s 350-person local staff, it operates as a net-zero annual energy consumption structure.“It is completely innovative,” says Lemay, of the threestory former industrial building, which has been converted into a light-filled, plant-abundant office space. “In

our climate, it has never been done.” Located in the heart of Montreal’s South-West borough, a neighborhood where Lemay was founded, the firm is part of the area’s upgrading. Lemay undertook an 18-month, $25 million project to adapt the site to centralize and support employees

who were scattered throughout the city. Lemay was the major investor, aided by a $1 million government grant applied toward developing the netzero annual energy project. Lemay, whose father founded the firm in 1957, and his colleagues, analyzed the type of

headquarters that could serve as an example. The decision was that they would go as far as possible–no closed dedicated offices, an environment to inspire employees with work areas that reflect new trends in collaborative work spaces, and a netzero energy building that would enhance health and wellness.

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They named their 95,000sq.-ft. building Le Phénix (meaning phoenix) and commissioned Vancouverbased artist Taka Sudo to paint an outdoor mural of a phoenix on the front façade, representational of a phoenix rising from the ashes to become immortal.

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Green Inside and Out Proximity to the Parc du Premier-Chemin-de-Fer spurred the adoption of the building’s biophilic interior as an important environmental theme. Greenery

Energy for the building consumes 15% of what a conventional building of its size would use, and is produced by photovoltaic panels with heat recovery channels. permeates the indoor spaces year-round, a living wall encourages floor to ceiling plants. Climbing plant modules and a green room improve indoor air quality and balance humidity. All offices areas have access to daylight and views, reducing the need for artificial illumination.

Monitoring of the operational equipment verifies that the building is completely energy independent. Energy for the building, which consumes 15% of what a conventional building of its size would use, is produced by photovoltaic panels with heat recovery channels. Energy storage systems manage power demand during peak periods in winter.  and electric lighting are designed to coincide with building-occupancy periods. Motion detectors turn lights on or off, and are sensitive to the amount of natural light in work areas. The building’s systems were “road tested” through a winter and summer to ensure proper operation.

“The Phénix shows that it is possible to design net-zero real estate projects in Canada that do not break the bank.” CURRENT LEMAY PROJECTS NET-ZERO PROJECTS IN CANADA

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Project: The Phénix Location: Montreal, Canada Description: Net-positive retrofit of a warehouse into the firm’s design studios and offices.

Louis T. Lemay and his colleagues agree their building demonstrates that sustainable development can be a catalyst for creating a workplace of the future, and for enabling the rebirth of underused sites into healthy, socially responsible environments with significant cost savings. “The Phénix shows that it is possible to design netvthe bank,” Lemay notes. Clients now visiting the building are impressed. “It is the best calling card possible,” he says. LEMAYLAB

Louis T. Lemay is the firm’s president and “excellence facilitator.” He takes an active personal role in Montreal’s community activities, and supports his staff’s own charitable and cultural initiatives.

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The firm’s LemayLab is a framework for its professionals to research innovative procedures and practices to apply to the design and construction of projects worldwide.

Lemay Architectural Firm, which celebrated it sixtieth anniversary in 2017, operates branch offices in Calgary, Edmonton, New York City, Quebec City and Toronto. Current major projects in Montreal include stations for the new  light-rail transit line that will incorporate wood and natural lighting. Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, which has seen a 32% passenger growth in the last five years, will get a $1.7 billion expansion. Lemay is the architectural firm behind Humaniti, a $200 million hotel-office-condo-rental-commercial complex under construction in downtown Montreal, and Place des Montréalaises, a public square covering part of the Ville Marie Expressway. In Toronto, the former Woodbine Racetrack will be a mixed-use project encompassing sustainable strategies.

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Lighting System Lemay designers coordinated with Lumenpulse to plan the entire building’s high-performance  design and installation. Each fixture adjusts in real time to outdoor brightness, saving energy and creating a natural lighting effect throughout the day. In the main corridors, floodlights illuminate entrances leading to the workspaces. Sensors in the workshops allow a balance of the intensity of the lighting, regulating the amount of light between the periphery and the central spaces. The linear fixtures suspended perpendicular to workstations reduce the amount of lighting equipment needed to perform more intense tasks. A controlling zone system shuts off the lights when no motion is detected. Users have the option to manually change the light intensity in each zone. At the main entrance, a living green wall improves indoor air quality and balances the natural humidity while promoting a vital natural connection with building’s environment. Fixture placement was calibrated to provide the energy needed for plants on the green wall where there is limited natural light.

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Greenery permeates the indoor space year-round: a living green wall, climbing plant modules and a green room improve IAQ and balance humidity.

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Seasonal Multisensory Interaction Lemay staff members interact with the passive ventilation of the Phénix to create a healthy workspace. The Phénix integrates biophilia in several ways. It creates an advanced humannature interaction by making its users a key part of its own passive climatization atmosphere. A mixed ventilation system with operable windows and a fresh-air supply system allows users to optimize indoor thermal comfort with adequate fresh air rates to promote growth of the plants throughout the office and public areas. AWARDS

The Phénix boasts a rare (maximum) 3-star Fitwel rating and is aiming for LEED Platinum certification, as well as Zero Carbon Building Standard—Performance and Living Building Challenge—Petal Certification. Lemay recently accepted the 2019 Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award for the Phénix, from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The Phénix won in the Interior/Renovation category: according to the jury, it “shines for its environmental performance-based strategies and its incorporation of biophilic design elements to create an inviting and inspirational workplace.”

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The windows on the southside curtainwall provides views of natural elements, and a perspective on how seasonal natural processes change the surroundings and the building’s functionality.

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All office areas have access to daylight and views, reducing the need for artificial lighting and providing enough illuminance to accomplish tasks during daylight hours, while contributing to synchronizing circadian rhythms, boosting mental activity and reducing stress. PROJECT ‘TRANSPARENCY’

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Restrooms

Chase Center Specifies Sustainable Restroom Products as Part of State-ofthe-Art Design Located in one of the most drought-stricken regions of the country, water-efficient, sustainable fixtures were chosen for sustainable measures, and to enhance the fan experience. CHALLENGE

Officially opened on Sept. 6, 2019, the new state-ofthe-art venue is a sports and entertainment hub and a beacon for the entire Bay Area. Home to one the six-time  Champion Golden State Warriors, the arena hosts concerts and events and will boast a booming culinary and retail presence. CRITERIA

The sports and entertainment arena needed restroom products that met its sustainability standards and created a high-end aesthetic that would leave a lasting impression on guests. The 18,064-seat privately-financed arena’s design is matched only by its commitment to sustainability. Engineered to achieve  Gold certification, the facility has adopted numerous eco-friendly practices.

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With a need for commercial restroom products that are functional and eye-catching. Chase Center relied on sustainable products as part of the larger focus on a seamless, world-class fan experience for the new era of entertainment in San Francisco.

SOLUTION

Chase Center specified Sloan flushometers to help combat water shortage and enhance water recycling. Sloan Royal 111-1.28  and Royal 186-0.125  Sensor Flushometers—equipped with reclaimed water features—are specifically designed to withstand the harsh conditions presented by reclaimed water while conserving water at the same time. Sloan’s eco-friendly flushometers are an effective complement to Sloan ST-2459 wall-hung water closets, as well as SU-1009 and SU-7009 urinals in restrooms throughout all levels of the arena. These Sloan water closets and urinals are designed to withstand the wear and tear that comes with a high-traffic environment. Chase Center hosts a 41-game  regular season and a full slate of concerts throughout the year. Not only do these Sloan fixtures meet the high durability needs of the arena, but also the vitreous china composition presents an easy-toclean, sleek aesthetic. Sloan’s custom Brushed Nickel finishes were used for -250- faucets and matching -2000 soap dispensers. When these products were specified for the entire facility, they created a unified aesthetic and added an element of comfort for the whole arena.

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Thanks to Physical Vapor Deposition properties of the Brushed Nickel finish, fingerprints and watermarks do not appear on the products, minimizing maintenance concerns and contributing to their aesthetic value. Sloan’s Brushed Nickel faucets and soap dispensers were paired with 2, 4 and 5-station Designer Series Gradient trough sinks to complement the design. These sensor-activated faucets and soap dispensers provide users a more hygienic, touch-free handwashing solution. Additionally, Sloan SF-2350 Polished Chrome faucets were paired with SS-3002 vitreous china lavatories.

ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION

According to Michael Sciortino, VP, Operations, Golden State Warriors/Chase Center, the restrooms are part of the unforgettable experience, and they contribute an eco-friendly solution.

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University Selects Lockers for Acoustic-Sensitive Environment DePaul University’s Holtschneider Performance Center serves as the next phase of a new complex dedicated to serving the needs of hundreds of music students, while hosting the world-class performances of multiple artists simultaneously.

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Magnificent acoustics and quiet elegance are the hallmarks of DePaul University’s new $98 million, 185,000-sq.-ft. performing arts facility. “The new center is a technologically advanced, aesthetically sleek performing arts center that meets the wideranging music needs of students, faculty and the surrounding community,” said Rob Roubik, a principal at Antunovich Assocs. in Chicago. As part of the initiative to decrease noise from unwanted places, DePaul chose lockers that limit sound.

In addition, the student classrooms and rehearsal areas were strategically positioned on the upper floors to accommodate the strict functional and acoustic requirements of the facility’s doubleand triple-height performance spaces. To create a bright, vibrant atmosphere for students and visitors alike, each floor was also painted a different accent color and complemented with dark carpeting and neutral gray tones.

According to Roubik, the selection process included the careful specification of everything from angled sound reflective walls and acoustically isolated floors to the installation of the new resilient Tufftec lockers from Scranton Products. Among the many selling points was each locker’s ability to open and close quietly in an environment extremely sensitive to acoustics, noise and sound, while securely storing musical instruments ranging from flutes and clarinets to trombones and tubas.

INFLUENCE

Meticulously constructed with a profound emphasis on acoustics and learning, the new facility was designed to comfortably seat more than 800 patrons in four separate performance spaces, while indulging the musical talents of students, staff and faculty. This includes simultaneous access to the 505-seat Mary Patricia Gannon Concert Hall, the 140-seat Murray and Michele Allen Recital Hall, the 80-seat Brennan Family Recital Hall, and the 75-seat Mary A. Dempsey and Philip H. Corboy Jazz Hall.

MEETING THE SPECIFIED DEMAND

“We were immediately struck by how quietly they operate—there wasn’t the usual banging and clanging associated with metal lockers.” “This magnificent facility resulted from 10 years of planning,” explains Roubik. “The specification process was long and rigid. But, in the end, everyone was especially pleased with how the building’s elegant motif harmoniously merged with the school’s artistic nature.”

Scranton Products met the size requirements for storing virtually every type of instrument used at the school. Everyone from the client and contractor to the theatrical and acoustic consultants were thrilled with the outcome, says Rob Roubik, principal at Antunovich Assocs.

Throughout the complex, more than 500 light gray lockers were installed in multiple sizes ranges. Engineered for strength and durability, Tufftec’s  material is specifically designed to withstand the harshest daily use in addition to being low maintenance and easy to clean. The lockers are also impact, dent and graffiti resistant as well as impervious to moisture. With 25% to 100% post-consumer recycled content, Tufftec’s  is naturally resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew.

Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University Chicago Design Team: Antunovich Assocs. PRODUCT SPECS:

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LA Performing Arts Complex Brings Added Culture and Comfort Opened more than a century ago, The Ebell of Los Angeles and the accompanying Wilshire Ebell Theater participates in and encourages the educational, cultural and social growth of the Los Angeles community.

CHALLENGE

With the need to replace old, inefficient cooling towers and a chiller system that only cooled the theater space, The Ebell of Los Angeles’ management team sought to address the full needs of the theater and the occupants throughout the larger complex. CRITERIA

The facility management team required a versatile system that would both respect The Ebell’s recognized status on the National Register of Historic Places, and meet the theater’s needs to cool, heat and dehumidify the front and back stage areas. Additionally, the system needed to provide air conditioning for the building’s event hosting spaces, which the old system did not provide for beyond the theater. The new system needed to maintain the aesthetically appropriate historic qualities of the landmark property while delivering high performance and enhanced energy savings. A key requirement for the new  system was design flexibility. The Ebell’s unique and historic architecture presented a substantial obstacle due to the structural difficulties of installing outdoor units on the roof of the building, which meant the new system would have to be flexible enough to fit in two places—the confines of the basement, where the old chiller was housed, and discretely around the theater exterior. SOLUTION

After carefully evaluating the criteria, the building’s General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Philip Miller, in conjunction with mechanical engineering firm Athena Engineering, designed a seamless solution that would allow for occupant comfort in the theater and event spaces. DMG Corp., the project’s  Equipment Solution team, recommended   Conversion Kits paired with Multi V 5 variable refrigerant flow () con-

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densing units.  technology was selected because it excels at sensible cooling and the modularity of the design enables the overall system to properly condition the varied spaces throughout the theater and event spaces despite the heating and cooling load changes caused by shifting occupancy. Prior to , The Ebell maintenance team had to use large and noisy portable air conditioners to keep the rooms cool. Using  technology, the spaces are quickly and quietly conditioned for guest comfort. Athena Engineering designed a custom-built system that replaced the old chiller structure with ’s condensing units, which were easily installed on the exterior of the theater. The new units feed into ’s  Conversion kits that are housed in the theater’s basement. The  Conversion Kits, consisting of  kits and Communication kits, were then able to communicate with coils stacked within the new custom s to drive the temperatures of the coils lower to effectively dehumidify and condition the air to increase comfort exponentially. Additionally, LG’s MultiSITE Communications Manager was installed to allow the  systems to communicate with thirdparty controls for system management.

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HANDLING THE LOAD

As the sun-load hits this massive concrete structure, it stores all of the heat and releases it into the space. With the LG units, the power of the VRF units can be harnessed to ramp the system up rapidly and get to temperature in only a couple of hours. Also, due to the varying occupancy throughout the entire property, the system needed to effectively condition each space with a wide range of heat loads and provide effective dehumidification to the theater space.

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Minnehaha Academy Upper School Minneapolis, Minn. Design Team: Cuningham Group PRODUCT SPECS:

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Bringing Nature Indoors Led by the Cuningham Group’s Minneapolis-based architectural office, the Minnehaha Academy installation focused on the importance of space and ambiance, with an emphasis on bringing nature into the buildings. CHALLENGE

Though the main goal of the Minnehaha Academy design was to bring nature indoors, the original project brief was, first and foremost, the replacement of two of the school’s original, century-old buildings, which were lost in a tragic explosion in 2017. With the loss of vital facilities that were housed in the buildings, such as classrooms, science/technology labs and the school’s food service area, the Cuningham Group faced a strict 18-month deadline to get students back into the school.

let in natural light. Custom ceiling panels were also placed in stairwells throughout the buildings. “The spaces are meant to flow in and be ambiguous to have space for many types of social activities and conversations, as well as connecting the two wings,” he explains. “We believe that schools don’t have to be cold and impersonal, they can have warmth and hospitality. So, we chose materials that represent that. One of the most important decisions we made was to embrace the landscape. We wanted to create an element on the inside that brought the outside in.”

INFLUENCE

“From the first meeting, it was clear that this was about more than just replacing a school and classrooms… it was really about recreating a new vision for the school,” says Chad Clow, project architect. Minnehaha Academy “is so much more than a school, so we approached it from that point of view. The second part was that we recognized there’s a long history of this school and its relationship to the Mississippi River… we wanted to make sure we took advantage of the nature and the relationships to that [history].” SOLUTION

Custom ceiling solutions were recently installed in the lobby and services areas of the Minnehaha Academy Upper School. Clow wanted the space to feel warm and welcoming, which influenced the materials chosen for the project. In the academy’s main lobby, Clow and his team selected customized grille ceiling panels from ASI Architectural in a sophisticated diagonal pattern with a skylight in the center to

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ASI Architectural’s advanced grille, made of hemlock wood, features an acoustical backer, which helps to control the sound in the highly trafficked main entrance. Having worked frequently in the educational space, Clow has an understanding of the benefits of ceiling surface products in these environments. “One of the best ways to mitigate sound is through the ceiling, especially when you have hard surfaces on the floor,” he explains. “Choosing the diagonal design for the layout, however, was a bit more difficult. We also preferred to see the wood baffles on their side, versus looking down the ends. It was a technical challenge, as well as an aesthetic one, but it [worked nicely] and plays into the vastness of nature.”

SOUND CONTROL

ASI Architectural’s advanced grille, made of hemlock wood, features an acoustical backer, which helps to control the sound in the highly trafficked main entrance.

Clow continued the ASI Grille Panels into the skylight cutouts. “In this case, we wanted to celebrate the angles and geometry [of the space] … it’s just one of those details that’s a little unexpected and unique.”

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Nature Making a Comeback in Chicago’s Concrete Jungle A challenging urban infill benefits from broad expertise and material certainty in geofoam.

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CHALLENGE

Laura Solano, landscape architect and principal at Michael Van Valkenburgh Assocs. (), Cambridge, Mass., has a reputation for solving landscape challenges in complex urban contexts through innovative approaches to stormwater management, incorporating sustainable soils and native plants, and the resourceful use of landscape materials. Solano has high praise for an often-unsung hero in her tool kit—molded polystyrene geofoam, used as a lightweight fill beneath landscapes. Molded polystyrene is a cellular plastic material used to produce incredibly strong geofoam blocks, which are easily moved by hand and carved, sculpted or stacked on site to create dynamic landforms in tight spaces. A recent success story is One Bennett Park, a highrise residential infill project along the north edge of Chicago’s loop. Developers, Related Midwest, engaged world-renowned design visionaries, Robert A.M. Stern Architects to work with executive architects, GREC Architects of Chicago, and MVVA for the landscape design, each independently contracted.

REIMAGINED GREEN

The reimagined green space adorning One Bennett Park had to be redesigned to serve both building residents and the surrounding neighborhood.

“Infill properties always have challenges, and that’s where we thrive,” says Dennis DeCapri, a principal at GREC, who took a leadership role in guiding his firm’s performance on One Bennett Park. “There is an existing parking structure on the site that was to be maintained, so a portion of the building and the park were designed to be built over the garage. That’s where the geofoam comes in,” remarked DeCapri.

“Topography is essential to crafting a landscape that intuitively guides the user,” continues Solano. “Geofoam allows us to add undulation in landforms built over structures without adding a tremendous volume of weight. Carefully done, results are natural.” SOLUTION

DeCapri noted that before One Bennett Park his exposure to geofoam and molded polystyrene foam insulations had been with conventional applications like retaining soil and insulating a foundation wall, roof or vertical wall cavity. Atlas Molded Products strives to be an asset to designers and an ally to builders. Seeing the landscape vision proposed by MVVA’s team, DeCapri understood that it was more than just the light weight of geofoam that made Atlas’ product the ideal building material. “The geofoam was key because this 2-acre landscape rises as much as 24-ft. above grade in some places,” says DeCapri. “The existing garage has limited loading capacity so significant contouring wouldn’t have been possible if the garage deck had to be loaded with soil.”

GEOFOAM SOLUTIONS

Without geofoam, many of the designs on rooftops and over unstable soil conditions wouldn’t be possible.

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For Healthy Materials: Look Beyond the Red List Buro Happold is identifying new approaches to materials and product specification with an eye toward restructuring the supply chain to focus on environmental and human health.

Kathleen Hetrick,  ,   BD+C, EcoDistricts, is a sr. sustainability engineer at Buro Happold. Recent work involves coordinating the Living Building Challenge process for Santa Monica.

With experience in a wide range of cutting-edge projects across all scales, Kathleen Hetrick’s most recent work includes coordinating the Living Building Challenge process and leading  and  certifications for a major mixed-use redevelopment. Q: In the world of buildings, good design has resulted

HETRICK: The industry has increasingly produced structures, campuses and communities that have greatly reduced negative impacts on the planet, while limiting carbon footprints and toxic emissions. These significant strides are laudable, but are primarily focused on building end users and rarely consider frontline communities, manufacturing and construction workers, and first responders. We should consider life-cycle approaches to human health and ensure designs are equity-driven, from the very beginning.” Q: How do you begin? HETRICK: As a point of pride,  professionals should consider how to push past the commonly accepted definitions of “healthy” and “sustainable,” and look for new frontiers. Q: Buro Happold, which is seeking Living Building

Challenge certification on the SMCS, is clearly demonstrating its commitment to this principle. But a forward-thinking client helped, did it not? HETRICK: The unprecedented level of support from the city of Santa Monica for building healthy provided an opportunity to perform deep-dive research into products, systems and materials. Q: Products deemed green and healthy typically earn

such descriptors based on the life cycle and projected impact on end-users. But, the associated product life cycle may realize negative impacts, correct? HETRICK: “Red lists,” from organizations like the International Living Future Institute, and manufacturer health product declarations (HPDs), stop short of telling the whole story, and A/E’s may feel like they have few choices and no voice. Our experience with  has shown that on large commercial projects, small, incremental changes can have a significant impact, with the potential for cascading improvements across the industry. Q: How do you resolve this dilemma? HETRICK: Ask questions—some data is easy to find. For instance, we already know federal labor standards allow manufacturing workers to be exposed to up to 27 times higher formaldehyde emissions than  and  recommend for building end users.

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For the Santa Monica City Services (SMCS) building, currently under construction, the unprecedented level of support from the city of Santa Monica for building healthy, including its agreement to seek Living Building Challenge certification—the first municipal building in the U.S. to do so—provided BuroHappold an opportunity to perform deep-dive research into products, systems and materials often taken for granted as “green.”

But some of those impacted may not be on the radar of the building industry at all—frontline communities near manufacturing plants, fossil-fuel infrastructure sites and landfills. How do we get relevant data to assess the product life-cycle? What is the impact of system components labeled green on the people who live near the manufacturing facility? Q: How do you discover this kind of information? HETRICK: It can be as simple as a phone call. Additional data can often be tracked down at state and federal agencies, through environmental justice advocacy organizations, from online material databases or from manufacturing worker union representatives. This kind of research takes time but produces usable data while raising awareness among the various stakeholder groups. Q: What other best practices do you recommend? HETRICK: Be a pioneer. While working on the ,

our multi-phase material review process sometimes revealed that we had only bad options or worse ones. Trying to specify duct liners, insulation, sealants and adhesives was especially fraught, as most of these contain carcinogenic petrochemical solvents like Benzene, Toluene and Xylene, among other toxic components—and it felt nearly impossible to find halogen-free wiring. Business-as-usual specification can lead to thousands of pounds of air, water and hazardous waste each year, often disproportionately impacting vulnerable frontline communities. But when we asked manufacturers to produce

healthier alternatives, or help us understand the barriers to alternatives, they quite often obliged. Q: Any other advice? HETRICK: Get clients on board. There is no doubt that the  presented a unique opportunity. y Few y. agencies have the wherewithal and community support for a groundbreaking investment in sustainable building. But we know that good design is sustainable and healthy by definition. More of us need to be advocating for the broadest possible definitions of health and wellbeing when responding to RFPs, making the case for responsible building a value proposition. We encourage the industry to adopt an equitable understanding of health that extends beyond end users, and to reach out to clients, colleagues and manufacturers about the importance of regenerative design. Q: Do safe products exist? HETRICK: They do in many cases, but it will take a rising tide of advocacy in specification to remove the most harmful chemicals from the mainstream.

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