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Special Report by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett Ceiling Innovations: Open plenum designs to dropped elements to improved acoustical products
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Critical Mass The Jury is In. Evidence-based design is no longer just a trend—it’s an expected aspect of good design with a sufficient body of research establishing its authenticity. by Megan Mazzocco
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Turning Over a New Leaf EDITORIAL
I present the hand-hewn, Rubik’s Cube-inspired architec-
charge top-end rents. That said, once he got hooked on
tural model below to make a couple of points: first is for a
sustainability, he finds it hard not to push for the best. “My
chuckle; second, to point out an item that ran on Gizmodo,
biggest fear is that we’re awarded gold vs. platinum,” he says
where it was reported that the “people” commonly used to
about the ECW HQ. “I want to keep going up.”
populate architectural renderings are being used so often that
Here at AP, we also want to keep doing the best; at the
design insiders are giving them names. Employing plastic army
same time, we recognize that things can get stale. As I men-
men, as the quirky owner of d’Arenberg Wines has done for
tioned, we’ve been doing our Achieving LEED (and Decon-
this proposed tasting facility in south Australia, is one way to avoid the repetition trap—though this solution is quite limited. In the big picture of concerns impacting architecture, the need for a cottage industry to address this animated people problem is about as small as these plastic soldiers. In fact, I hope the growing familiarity of rendering populations is a sign that the industry is returning to a degree of wellness. One component of the architectural world that’s certainly
“My gut tells me it matters. And you can’t just do a garden-variety office building anymore—it has to have some unique characteristic.”
healthy, but that has become somewhat repetitive (or at
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least less sexy) is LEED. I first heard about—and was wowed by—the green design standard back in the late 1990s, thanks to a contact (then at Flack + Kurtz) who was very involved in
struction) features for quite some time now. When we first
the movement’s beginnings. My first Greenbuild was No. 2
started, no one else was exploring how products and tech-
in Pittsburgh in 2003—a wonderful event attended by about
nology fit into the LEED point system. Today, that’s not such
5000 people. AP first started doing the “Achieving LEED”
noteworthy information. Over the coming issues, stay tuned
project feature around 2008. Yet I’ve become a bit jaded
for what we hope will be notable change. You’ll get a little
about being impressed that a project has achieved LEED
taste in Deconstruction this month, but more to come down
certification. I confess that I’ve even doubted LEED’s utility
the road as we plan to transform these sibling features into
the past couple of years, especially in context of what’s being
something that not only inspires, but that also communicates
done with net zero or near-net-zero projects.
examples of design addressing the issues of the day.
Maybe I’m looking at this the wrong way. The fact that
What is USGBC doing to freshen LEED? They recently
all the projects announced by AIA as winners of its 2015
announced they’re recognizing Living Building Challenge
Library Building Awards are LEED certified is quite an
certified projects as LEED equivalent. OK—is net zero next?
accomplishment. In our own coverage, it’s becoming rare
What about other transparency efforts? Unfortunately, figur-
that the buildings we’re featuring in Project Deconstruction
ing out the best sustainability solution for you or your client is
aren’t LEED certified at some level. What’s more relevant is
as tricky as mastering Rubik’s seemingly impossible puzzle.
what the owner/developer community thinks. “My gut tells me it matters,” says Paul Lenhart, CEO of Krupp General Contractors, Madison, Wisc. Lenhart most recently developed and constructed the LEED platinum offices of the Energy Center of Wisconsin (just renamed Sev-
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International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
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May 16-19 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC www.icff.com
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The Trim-Tex redesigned website is now mobile device-friendly and packed with inspiring photos. Visit www.trim-tex.com.
Exceptionally Engineered Daylighting Systems Extech designs and manufactures
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July 22-25 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas http://awfsfair.org
CR Laurence’s “Big Red” Architectural Hardware Master Catalog spans residential and commercial project types, interior and exterior applications. View, download, or print for free at crlaurence.com/library.
The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at the University of California, Davis announces the publication of five downloadable lighting design guides to help lighting industry professionals meet or exceed California’s 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6). Download them at cltc.ucdavis.edu/title24.
solution that enhances your project and reduces energy costs. Learn more at
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PPG has a new video about specifying large insulated glass units (IGUs). Visit www.educationcenter.ppg.com
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Valspar added color-accurate, building information modeling (BIM) tools to Autodesk Revit software for its Fluropon 70% PVDF resin-based coatings. For easy access to every color, download and store the Autodesk Library file at valsparinspireme.com/bim.
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types of buildings. Our team
NeoCon
An introductory e-textbook on lighting, Architecture for Light by Kim and Paul Mercier, published by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), is available at www.ies.org/store. IrriGreen Genius Mobile App for the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System provides interactive zone mapping with a visual display of the shape of each irrigation zone and the distances of the sprays from each sprinkler head. Visit irrigreen.com.
JULY:
SEPTEMBER:
5th LED Professional Symposium + Expo Trends and Technologies for Future Lighting Solutions Sept. 22-24 FESTSPIELHAUS BREGENZ, Bregenz, Austria www.led-professional-symposium.com
NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit Sept. 30-Oct. 3 Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas www.ncsea.com/meetings/annualconference
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IFMA’s World Workplace Conference + Expo 2015 Oct. 7-9 Colorado Convention Center, Denver www.worldworkplace.ifma.org
NeoCon East Oct. 26-27 Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md. www.neoconeast.com
Leviton 2 Go, Leviton Library, Leviton Title 24 and Leviton’s Captain Code NEC apps provides digitized versions of Leviton’s catalogs and brochures, easy access to code information, plus much more. Visit leviton.com/apps. SHOWROOMS:
CORRECTION:
The newest Steelcase WorkLife Center is an 11,000 sq.-ft. show space on the top floor of the AT&T Center in Los Angeles.
On page 96 of the April issue, the incorrect text ran with the image showing EFCO’s hung window series. It was misidentified as the 403X Xtherm storefront. The corrected item will appear in the next issue.
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dense urban environments, while storage of electricity should take place in the cities—in buildings where building owners can control its use. In fact, many cities are incentivizing energy
On-peak electricity is expensive, and history has shown that
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4. Storage makes zero-energy buildings more practical:
Fossil fuels are a form of stored energy; renewables, like solar power, are energy. In order for renewables to replace stored energy, energy storage must be added to the system.
pricing structures, but it also holds true for utilities using “flat rate” structures. Although “flat rate” implies that there is no difference between day and night kWh costs, once demand penalties are exposed, the difference in the cost between nighttime vs. daytime energy usage becomes apparent. Energy storage allows a building to decouple the creation of cooling from when it is needed. Once this happens, the strategy becomes a simple arbitrage between day and night: buy at night when prices are low, and use during the day
Years ago, architects took the mass out of buildings to create towers of glass; now it’s time to put the mass back into buildings in the form of on-site thermal storage.
when prices are high. This is a strong selling point for clients.
2. It is more efficient to store energy how you use it:
Any building that is off-grid and that qualifies as a zeroenergy building will use several forms of energy storage: for example, fossil fuels as back up, electrical batteries and
All types of energy storage will eventually be needed in
thermal. Connecting wires to the grid does not make those
buildings. Yet, since cooling is the main contributor to
storage issues disappear; they have simply been outsourced
peak demand (and thus to energy costs), storing cooling
to the grid. When a zero-energy building draws from the
via thermal energy storage is a logical starting point. It is
grid, this usually occurs during peak demand periods when
important to store energy in the form that it will be used:
the dirtiest plants are running and electricity is most expen-
electrons for electric devices and ice for cooling. This ensures
sive. An off-grid building with renewables must have energy
that less energy is lost during the storage process. It would
storage to operate.
not make sense to run a chiller on stored electricity to create
CHILLERS, NOT BILLERS Since cooling is the main contributor to peak demand (and thus energy costs), storing cooling via thermal energy storage—as with a chiller/ thermal energy assembly—is a logical starting point.
Since zero-energy buildings use utilities as a back-up, the
cooling. Instead, it is important to use the right storage for
utility still must dedicate a certain amount of generation and
a network of interconnecting buildings and utilities able to
the right tasks. For instance, 35% of electric draw is from
transmission to that structure, thus oversizing its operations.
reduce community peak load when demand for electricity is
peak periods due largely to demand for air-conditioning, so a
These utilities-installed assets are underutilized, as the utility
high. Energy storage in building design also improves tenant
significant portion of thermal energy should be stored.
is required to purchase excess renewable on-site generation.
satisfaction through lower operating costs while providing
To minimize peak demand and its impact, energy storage can
tremendous benefits to the surrounding grid. Additionally,
store surplus renewable energy that would otherwise be lost.
controls for thermal energy storage technologies have
3. Storage helps to better use renewable energy sources and grid infrastructure:
become smarter and easier to operate, while storage devices
5. Energy storage prepares a building for the future:
require minimal maintenance and have a long lifespan, often
In order for renewables to replace stored energy, energy
The current energy landscape is changing, but it is clear
create towers of glass. Now it’s time to put the mass back into
storage must be added to the system.
that energy storage will play a big part in the future. As the
the buildings. Thermal storage in buildings is vital for lower
“smart grid” develops, utilities can send signals to customers
operating costs and better using renewable resources. More
storing energy at the building makes the best use of transmis-
and smart meters can detect peak load and also provide
than a perk, it should be viewed as a necessity—a technology
sion and distribution infrastructure. If the energy is stored at
signals. In fact, it won’t be long until there are smart cities:
that can provide benefits today, tomorrow and every day after.
Fossil fuels are not just a form of energy; they are a form of stored energy. Renewables, on the other hand, are energy.
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Noteworthy Apply for a competitive fellowship at Project Drawdown, a San Francisco Bay Area-based 501c3 non-profit, at www.drawdown.org/fellows. Syska Hennessy Group will work together with KaTO, a non-profit design/build studio that engages new students of architecture, engineering, and building construction to design and construct schools in developing countries. Professional team members from Syska Hennessy will engage students construction of a primary school for underprivileged children.
WORK PLACE, SHOWCASE
AIANY and the Center for Architecture named David Burney,
Sauter’s 9000 sq. ft. facility fabricates cross-laminated timber (CLT)—it is built entirely from CLT and glulam.
FAIA, interim executive director.
Images courtesy of Sauter Timber
from KaTO to discuss and learn about the design and
Aliza Skolnik, senior associate at ESD (Environmental Systems Design) earned a provisional WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) credential through the International WELL Building Institute. Guardian now offers Health Product Declaration (HPD) information for its flat glass and coated glass products. Also,
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NEWS:
Timber Gains Traction
the company has named Thomas B. Highley President
Since AP’s October 2013 feature on cross-laminated
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timber [CLT] and timber tower studies, heavy timber
bon dioxide conversation.”
construction continues to evolve. Early attempts at timber
Sauter’s own building
Adam Burrows has joined Ware Malcomb as Senior Designer
construction were stalled, but now codes, products and
is a 9,000 sq. ft. CLT
based in the Irvine, Calif. headquarters.
state-of-the-art fabrication equipment stand ready for
fabrication and produc-
CLT and heavy timber construction to progress rapidly.
tion facility constructed
Precast Prestressed Concrete Institute is now accepting
“One of the most important things is that CLT in the
entirely out of CLT and
entries for the 53rd Annual Design Awards Competition at
building code is now recognized,” says Reinhard Sauter
glulam. There, prefabrica-
www.pci.org/designawards.
of Sauter Timber. Interest in CLT has spiked, he reports.
tion of CLT can drasti-
Currently, the Tenn.-based company is working on three
cally reduce construction
MAPEI participated in the construction of a new maternity ward
projects: a location in Alaska, one in North Carolina, and
timelines. The company’s
at St. Boniface Hospital on the island of Haiti. The group is
a seven-story building in Minneapolis, Minn. designed
milling machine, imported
training Haitian workers in construction skills so that they can
by Michael Green that begins construction this month.
from German company
continue the restoration of buildings on the island.
“Right now we have 130 truckloads of just material. It’s
Hundegger, is the only
amazing,” says Sauter.
one like it in the U.S. CLT
Panasonic’s WhisperGreen Select Ventilation Fans were
Green is an architect and one-man advocate for inno-
panels are pre-milled,
vation in wood design; he is not alone in his wood activism.
pre-cut and pre-drilled, so a CLT building is installed about
A team at SOM led by Benton Johnson presented at AIA
three to four times faster than steel and concrete. “When
Tandus Centiva will now be representing and servicing Desso
to illustrate the feasibility of mass timber towers at heights
it comes to the jobsite, it is easy to assemble,” says Sauter,
modular carpet products in North America.
of at least 40 stories; a study by Arup confirms the engi-
“and that helps—especially where you have a short build-
neering and cost feasibility. In April, Perkins+Will’s Peter
ing season.”
awarded the ENERGY STAR 2015 Most Efficient designation.
Leo A. Daly was honored by the Preservation Assn. of Lincoln
Busby presented the material at the Living Future Uncon-
with the 2015 Commercial/Institutional Rehabilitation award
ference as a method for drawing down carbon emissions,
insulation panels affixed to pre-fabricated CLT panels? It
for the restoration of Brace Hall, a historic 1905 laboratory
saying: “Wood is two-thirds carbon by weight: it’s a great
is happening already in Europe, where timber construction
building at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
carbon sequestration method.”
took hold about a decade ago, but Sauter doesn’t expect to
Sauter agrees with Busby’s assessment, but adds that
Could construction go even faster with continuous
see that product iteration on the North American market for
Greenscreen has completed a third-party verified Health
timber construction goes beyond people’s climate change
another five years. He predicts that it will emerge from the
Product Declaration for green facade products. Summary
beliefs to include renewable energy: “To me, climate
Northeast region at Benson Woodworking, a pioneer in tim-
Disclosure Notes state that there was no residual content
change doesn’t even matter,” says Sauter. “We’re all look-
ber framing panelized homes and modular building: “I could
identified at 1000 and 10,000 ppm with any of the ingredi-
ing for how to get energy from solar and renewables: the
see him doing it first, because he’s ahead of the industry in
ents present.
sun made this tree over the last 80 years—it’s quite simple
timber construction.” Circle
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GLAZING:
The Office Grill Gensler created this custom-designed grill to represent a stylized version of the Haynes Boone company’s HB logo. The custom ornamental metal fabrication by Eventscape required six different shapes individually welded from 0.5-in. × 0.5-in. solid square steel stock. Five-hundred HB logos were rotated in a 90-degree pattern, layered and assembled according to a color-coded template. The arched entrance design received a Washington Building Congress’ Craftsmanship Award in the Ornamental Metals category, to recognize the exceptional work of subcontractors and craftsmen in the field. Circle
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LIGHTING:
LED Style Strikes Again London-based Buster+Punch set-out to replace the
achieved by a single bulb before, says the company. Visit
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“throwback” bulbs that have been challenging the adoption of more efficient lighting schemes in bars, clubs and hospitality venues with this new array of attractive, retro-looking LED bulbs. A patented resin light pipe allows the bulb to provide ambient lighting in a room while throwing focused spot light onto tables and surfaces below—a feat never
Available in three glass colors—warm gold, smoked gray or bright crystal— the bulbs look good off and on.
WOOD ALTERNATIVES:
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biocomposites, which promise to perform as well as, or superior to, MDF—without harsh chemicals. Dubbed Myco Board, the new engineered wood alternative is made with natural, rapidly renewable mycelium technology. Myco Board starts as Myco Foam and uses mycelium to bind loose agricultural plant particles
These high performance biomaterials are grown from mycelium and agricultural waste.
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SURFACES:
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This artful re-imagining of a classic NYC water tower is not only beautiful but durable, constructed of Acrylite and steel.
cake-topper. The artful interpretation of the city’s classic water tower is designed by Brooklyn-based artist Tom Fruin, an architect known for his use of recycled materials in sculptural compositions. The artist cut individual pieces of Evonik Acrylite with a CNC router and sandwiched them between two pieces of steel. The water tower installation also demonstrates the weatherfastness, light transmission and optical clarity of the Acrylite construction. “My first watertower survived Superstorm Sandy without any damage,” reports Fruin. Visit www.evonik.com or Circle
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FURNISHINGS:
Inside Information These colorful glass cubes from GlasItalia are dramatically lit by a discrete LED light source, while from the outside a crackled glass finish creates a shimmering effect. The occasional tables are available in four low, boxy shapes in pink, orange, yellow, white, blue, light blue,
The light emanates through the glass, diffusing color and increasing the intensity of the shattered mirror effect.
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TILE:
Mirror Mosaic Creating an antiqued look for this feature wall involved
metal and alloys to the most delicate fine glass and mir-
the innovative application of water jet technology from
rors. Designed by C2, the waterjet helped to create this
C2 Resource Studio. The company intended the water
custom mirror mosaic for the Baccarat Hotel in New York
jet machine for use with stone and stained glass, but dur-
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by Megan Mazzocco, senior editor NEWS:
Bathroom Fixtures Ready to Tackle Water [and Energy] As renewables slowly draw down the carbon footprint
work with creative-driven designers: they know design, but
associated with energy consumption, sustainability’s
manufacturers know the market. When you’re very far ahead,
myopic focus is blurring into double vision—water is
sometimes it’s not the time for it,” says Grohe. “In another
emerging as an equally valuable resource. Population
fi ve to eight years the demand [for this product] will be
growth, coupled with more prevalent and pervasive
there, because the issue of energy and water will be more
droughts, have AEC professionals cross-eyed over
on the table.”
the issue of water conservation. California’s water use
Not all Hansgrohe products and technologies are cur-
legislation (enacted with urgency only a skosh shy of
rently available to the North American architectural market,
a declared state of emergency) foreshadows drastic
but knowing that its efficient technologies have been refined
reductions in water usage coming to all major regions of
to the core of aesthetics and functionality proves the firm as
the United States.
a water conservation expert and a reliable resource when
Designers preparing for more stringent codes should
codes and legislation for stricter water usage arrive in the U.S.
be as well-versed in water-conserving plumbing fixtures
In the current ranking of the International Forum Design (iF)
as lighting designers are in solid state sources. To keep
of the world’s best enterprises in the field of design, Hans-
readers on the cutting edge of this product frontier, AP
grohe SE ranks 17th among 2000 companies, outshining even
visited top bathroom fittings manufacturer Hansgrohe at
Volkswagen, Hewlett Packard and Adidas.
their headquarters in Schiltach, Germany. CEO Richard
“That’s what it’s like when you work with creative-driven designers: they know design, but manufacturers know the market. When you’re very far ahead, sometimes it’s not the time for (a new product.)” CEO Richard Grohe, Hansgrohe, Germany
“There’s no magic recipe; in the end, everything you don’t
Grohe’s insights describe the latest research and devel-
need you must leave aside. Keeping things simple is a good
opment efforts surrounding water conservation with
solution,” concludes Grohe. For more thoughts from Hans-
comfort. In this AP exclusive, Grohe shares the immedi-
grohe, see the sidebar in this month’s Trend Lines (p. 38).
ate future of bathroom design and cutting edge fixtures that embody aesthetics coupled with efficiency. “A long-term trend is water conservation,” says Grohe. “It’s also about energy conservation because
A COOL START TO ENERGY CONSERVATION
warm water costs energy.”
“Warm water costs energy,” notes Hansgrohe CEO Richard Grohe. The company’s CoolStart technology lets users decide how much hot water to add to the flow; in the neutral (center) position, no hot water is provided to the pipes, conserving energy.
In passive houses, warm water can become 30% of the energy costs and usage, “so there’s opportunity for innovation in this area,” according to Grohe. He sees more and more regulations coming to the U.S. and other countries. Guided by new regulations, the company is positioned to use its water conservation technologies “to make the best of the situation.” Following are some of the innovations Hansgrohe is developing:
Product Solutions: • EcoSmart Technology: A special aerator that limits flow rates to around five liters per minute. • CoolStart technology: a lavatory faucet that, in the standard position, will not trigger water heaters to provide warm water to the pipes. CoolStart technology is available in Metris, Talis and Focus models.
METRIS
One of three models available with Hangrohe’s CoolStart technology.
• AXOR Stark Organic fixture: This product separates flow controls from temperature controls to make the user more conscientious about flow and adjusting temperature. The flow control is immediately at the faucet’s opening, “to not waste even a drop of water flowing from the fixture,” says the product description. • Pontos gray-water collector/heat-recovery system.
AXOR STARK ORGANIC
Regarding the latter, the company actually developed
A flow control located immediately at the faucet’s opening helps conserve water.
the technology for commercial applications back in 2004. The Pontos technology is proven; however, in the experience of eight European commercial market users, it required relatively more service than a conventional water system, which made it difficult to sell and get approved outside the EU; it was put on the backburner due to low demand. “That’s what it’s like when you
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raising the ceiling From open plenum designs to dropped elements to improved acoustical products, manufacturers continue to improve fifth plane performance and aesthetics.
While architects and building owners are still specifying smooth, monolithic white ceilings for a large percentage of commercial projects, interest in the ceiling plane as an aesthetic element is increasing. “Overall, there’s greater desire to use the ceiling as a central aspect of interior design, making it more of a blank canvas for artistic expression,” observes Heather Wilmot, CSI, IIDA, CertainTeed Ceilings, Philadelphia. “The challenge has become marrying interesting visual appeal with the level of acoustical control and sustainability.” For example, specifi ers are moving away from standard 2 × 2 and 2 × 4 ceiling panels and requesting larger, smaller and custom panel sizes to create more visual interest. “Specialty ceilings are the biggest trend in the industry today,” agrees Steve Udolph, marketing manager, Tectum, Columbus, Ohio. “Many specifications that we see are using our products in new and inventive ways.”
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Open vs. Closed Another big trend finds designers more likely to consider open ceilings—particularly for retail, office and educational spaces—to expose the beams and piping as architectural elements. By using less material, open ceilings score well in the sustainability department, not to mention easing maintenance access to the ceiling’s M/E/P systems. “Suspended ceilings typically do a decent job absorbing sound and they certainly hide all the mechanicals in the ceiling; however, it is the same old boring look,” observes Joerg Hutmacher, business unit manager, Pinta Acoustic, Minneapolis. “Open ceilings can look more playful if baffles or clouds are used, and they make rooms appear more open and larger.” In fact, Wilmot sees floating ceiling clouds as more popular than ever. “Products like Ecophon Solo high-density fiberglass panels allow designers to create ceilings with different shapes and sizes, without the constraints of a traditional grid system. These panels can also be layered to create a dimensional look or hung directly on walls for additional design options.” Of course, acoustics is still the Achilles’ heel of open plenum ceilings; architects after that “exposed” look must carefully address the issue of sound control. Failing to do so can create problems with speech privacy, speech intelligibility and occupants’ ability to concentrate. “It’s really a matter of picking the correct products for the
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Stone Wool
amount of lights and wattage used per square foot.
space,” says Nathan Baxter, associate marketing manager, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Penn. For example, architects can specify beam assemblies that use deep sections to create large, open modules. “These systems allow completely free circulation of air, with creative placement of light fixtures and other features,” explains Chris Marshall, Rockfon, vice president-marketing and business development, who works out of the Chicago-based company’s Toronto office. “They are effective in defining a ceiling plane without a solid ceiling and letting displays define the space.” Another more affordable option is a subset of beams called open-cell systems. According to Marshall, open-cell systems use a standard metal suspension grid, which can be painted 360 degrees, along with a panel; the systems do a great job of plenum masking. “For a linear look, baffle systems also can be used in open plenum ceiling designs to mask the structure above it,” he adds.
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Among the assorted material choices available to designers when specifying a ceiling system, stone wool is a compelling option.
Project: Fort Snelling Dining Hall Location: St. Paul, Minn. Architect: Barbara O’Brien Client: Minnesota Natl. Guard Photos: Rockfon
Thanks to its volcanic origins, stone wool is capable of handling extremely high temperatures of up to 2150°F. “It is non-combustible, will not develop toxic smoke and does not contribute to the development and spread of fire even when directly exposed to fire,” explains Chris Marshall, Rockfon, vice president–marketing and business development, Toronto. As a hydrophobic material that neither absorbs water nor holds moisture, stone wool can also handle high humidity levels—up to 100% relative humidity in temperatures ranging between 32°F and 104°F. “The material is dimensionally stable and does not warp, curl, cup, rot or erode,” says Marshall. “Further, its characteristics remain unaltered over time, maintaining its dimensions and physical characteristics throughout a building’s lifecycle.”
PRODUCT SPECS Product: Magna T-Cell Material: Aluminum, Steel Texture: Smooth Shape: Open Squares Color: Wood-look
ON THE GRID Rockfon’s Magna T-Cell open plenum metal ceiling panels help break up the space by creating quieter dining and study areas inside Minnesota National Guard’s Fort Snelling Dining Hall in St. Paul, Minn.
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Unlike other building materials, stone wool has no nutritional value and therefore offers no sustenance to feeding micro-organisms. As a result, the ecofriendly material offers enhanced indoor air quality. Some products, such as Rockfon’s stone wool ceiling panels, can be specified with UL Environment’s GreenGuard Gold Certification for low-emitting products. Certification is only given to products compliant with the associated requirements, which among others, “include stringent limits on emissions of more than 360 volatile organic compounds,” explains Marshall.
NO MOLD HERE For designers concerned about product transparency and sustainability, mineral wool has no nutritional value, meaning it offers no sustenance to microorganisms, meaning better indoor air quality.
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Aiming for Good Acoustics While open ceilings require more attention to acoustics, the issue is still a major aspect for conventional, lay-in ceilings. Numerous studies have proven the negative effects of poor acoustics on building occupants. For example, a 20 dB increase in classroom noise has been shown to delay a student’s reading level by up to eight months, as documented by a 2006 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. In the workplace, a 1998 study published in the British Journal of Psychology discovered a 66% drop in productivity for workers who could overhear conversations while in the process of reading or writing. In contrast, The Sound Agency, a U.K.-based acoustic consultancy, found that when sound masking technology was added to an office space, employees’ ability to concentrate increased by 46%, and their short-term memory accuracy jumped by 10%. “Installing an acoustical ceiling is one of the most powerful tools an architect or designer has to positively affect the overall comfort of a space and alleviate these types of concerns,” Wilmot says. Acoustical ceilings can also be a very effective solution for renovations where redesigning the noisy HVAC elements is not an option. There is an important distinction between sound insulation and sound absorption strategies, Marshall explains. The former is used to prevent sounds from traveling from space to space. While a full-height wall is the most common technique, high sound-insulating ceilings or ceilings combined with sound barriers in the plenum, installed
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directly above the partition walls, are also options. As for sound absorption, “applying porous treatments to the surfaces within a space will absorb sounds from people and equipment,” he says. “Absorption reduces reverberation time and noise levels, and increases speech intelligibility. This creates a double effect: when the noise level is low, people talk more quietly. As a result less noise is transferred to the adjacent rooms.” Rockfon is one of the manufacturers offering ceiling panels with both high sound insulation and high sound absorption properties in one product. In this case, the front side absorbs sound from its source while the back of the panel insulates the space from sounds coming from the plenum. Taking things a step further, Armstrong is focusing some R&D on creating ceiling panels that can both absorb sounds and block sound very effectively. “We’ve talked about it a lot, but it’s something we’re planning to move toward within the next couple of years,” says Baxter. Another trend in the acoustics arena is the increasing level of involvement that acoustical consultants have in the design process. In the past, these professionals were typically brought in for specialty project such as auditoriums or lecture halls. Nowadays, acoustical consultants are more frequently being recruited for more typical projects such as classrooms, offices and conference rooms. “I think this is an encouraging sign that the industry is beginning to understand the profound role of acoustics in a building’s design,” Wilmot observes.
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A 20 dB increase in classroom noise has been shown to delay a student’s reading level by up to eight months. —2006 study, American Journal of Epidemiology
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There was a 66% drop in productivity for workers who could overhear conversations while in the process of reading or writing. —1998 study, British Journal of Psychology
When sound masking technology was added to an office space, employees’ ability to concentrate increased by 46%, and their short-term memory accuracy jumped by 10%. —The Sound Agency, a U.K.-based acoustic consultancy
SPOT ON! At Walton High School in the U.K., highly acoustical floating panels provide a nonconventional design, while still allowing access to maintenance areas.
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Pop of Color Another option available to designers is the use of color. Granted, white is by far the most popular when it comes to lay-in ceilings, and does offer longevity and low maintenance. At the same time, manufacturers offer a wide palette of color choices, because customers request them frequently enough. Helping specifiers wade through a wide array of options, from bold to pastel, Marshall explains that brighter colors convey a sense of energy while paler colors tend to have a calming effect. Yellow and green are associated with health and wellbeing, while strategically applied splashes of color can help with wayfinding. “We recently started providing the option to customize to any color, not just standard colors,” says Baxter. In addition to the ceiling tiles, specifiers can also apply color to the perimeter trim and/or suspension system for even more artistic creativity. Armstrong also offers the option of printing on its acoustical tiles, thereby giving end-users the ability to customize their ceiling products to an even greater extent. Other artistic elements include patterns, textures, perforations and lines. For instance, Rockfon’s panels can be made with holes up to 0.59 in. in diameter. They can be round, square, placed in close proximity or spread out, and can have lineal, diagonal or staggered patterns. “Detailed, custom patterns also can be created for corporate logos, university mascots and other pixelated graphic reproductions,” says Marshall. The ceiling line can also make a noted impact on perception of the space, in addition to creating focal points to show direction, outline an object or divide a large space into more comfortable zones. “Horizontal lines convey stability, grounding and direction,” he explains. “Vertical lines, on the other hand, also communicate stability, as well as pillar-like attributes of strength and balance. Diagonal lines are perceived as dynamic and transformational with overtones of freedom, while curves are considered playful, organic and soothing.” With so many options to choose from, Marshall is seeing more designers really mix it up by combining linear and curved lines or metal and acoustic panels, in addition to mixing sizes, directions and colors. “Intricate floor designs can be reflected in the ceiling design. Brickwork wall patterns can be replicated with staggered ceiling panel sizes. And the serpentine shape of a riverbed viewed through the window can inspire the ceiling’s curvilinear undulations.”
AIRPORT: SCHIPHOL To help create a sense of privacy and structure inside The Netherlands’ Schiphol airport, black Rockfon Color-all charcoal tiles line the ceiling while white vertical Contour baffles create flowing lines at the Air France/KLM lounge. Product: Color-all Tiles Material: Stone Wool Shape: Rectangular Color: Black ceiling, White baffles Rockfon www.rockfon.com
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SCHOOL: SPRINGMILL LEARNING CENTER Using Armstrong’s Ultima Create! custom design feature, the Earth Studies room at Springmill Learning Center in Mansfield, Ohio features a 24-ft × 32-ft full color world map on acoustical ceiling panels. Product: Ultima Create! Material: Mineral Fiber Shape: Rectangular Color: Custom Design Armstrong Ceilings www.armstrong.com
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Brighter colors convey a sense of energy while paler colors tend to have a calming effect. Strategically applied splashes of color can even help with wayfinding.
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REFLECTING LIGHT Ceiling panels with high light-reflectance capabilities— as pictured here at Cameron 8 West Centre in Houston—can help to maximize lighting elements, distribute natural light throughout a space, help reduce electric consumption and contribute to LEED and other sustainable building programs.
Normal Operational Levels Typical Indoor Comfort Standards state a temperature range of 20ºC - 27ºC (68ºF - 81ºF), and a relative humidity of less than 60%. These would be considered as normal operational levels. Note: The information provided in this Data Sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. However, we reserve the right to make changes when necessary without further notification. Suggested applications may need to be modified to conform with local building codes and conditions. We cannot accept responsibility for products that are not used, or installed to our specifications. Please refer to our website for most current data. Note: Only handle panels wearing clean, lightweight, white gloves during installation. Follow manufacturer's printed instructions for installation as well as field cutting of panels.
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Reflective Ceilings For projects seeking LEED certification or simply looking to improve their energy use profile, reflective ceilings can play an important role. “The ability of a ceiling to maximize lighting elements and distribute natural light efficiently throughout a space is paramount to occupant comfort and use of the building,” confirms Heather Wilmot, CSI, IIDA, CertainTeed Ceilings, Philadelphia. This is particularly the case in large, open spaces such as lobbies and open-plan offices. In fact, white ceilings that reflect 85% or more of the room’s available light can deliver high light reflectance value (LRV). Beyond daylighting, ceiling panels with a high light reflectance levels can also help maximize the effectiveness of the room’s electrical lighting systems. According to Nancy Mercolino with Ceilings Plus, if designers integrate ceilings and lighting the right way, they can reduce a space’s watts per sq. ft. by 15% to 20%.
SHAPING UP Breaking away from standard sized panels, designers are opting for different shapes and sizes for a more creative look, as shown here at the Time Warner Center/AOL Cafeteria in New York City. Photo courtesy: CertainTeed
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In addition to reflectivity, diffusion should also be high in order to limit hot spots and glare for better occupant comfort. Ceilings Plus has taken this principle to heart with their alternative—and certainly softer—Blanco Mat/Illusions system which diffuses light (as shown on p. 26), and effectively eliminates glare. “It really can help you achieve a high LRV [93-95] but with a very calming effect,” says Mercolino.
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hands off Today’s advanced hands-free toilets, faucets and hand dryers help owners meet the needs of increasingly hygiene-conscious employees and customers, while helping cut maintenance and water costs.
In the past, one would be able to think of no space more utilitarian than a commercial restroom. A toilet, a sink and some way to dry your hands was about as far as any customer or employer would expect a building owner to go. Today, it’s a different story, with customers and employees more concerned about cleanliness—and about getting through the bathroom “experience” while using their hands as little as possible. As a result, the last decade has seen big changes in bathroom design, with touchless technology taking over and social media making a bathroom’s condition common fodder for Facebook and Twitter feeds. To mitigate the potential for becoming an Instagram sensation for all the wrong reasons without added maintenance hassles, owners are asking architects for designs and products that meet users’ hygiene demands but don’t add to their cleaning crews’ duties. “Over the last 10 years there’s been much more attention to making the experience pleasant,” says Rob Green, senior design engineer with Dyson, the vacuum cleaner manufacturer that has, more recently, made a name for itself in commercial hand dryers. The company now is making a foray into plumbing, with a new fixture that combines a touch-free faucet with its own hand-drying unit. “It’s an area that had been previously forgotten about,” he says.
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Touch-free devices relieve user from the fear that they will pick up germs from a previous patron and, with fewer moving parts, they also can help simplify the job of cleanup crews.
Don’t flush away your reputation The importance of the bathroom experience to a business’s broader reputation is underscored in the results of this year’s Healthy Hand Washing Survey conducted by Bradley Corp. (and covering much more than hand washing.) Some 69% of respondents said that an unclean restroom indicates poor management, 67% said it lowered their opinion of the company and 63% said it signifies the company “doesn’t care about their customers.” “When we asked about the single-most important improvement they would like to see in restrooms, ‘cleanliness’ topped the list,” says Jon Dommisse, Bradley’s director of global marketing and strategic development. “Restroom hygiene is a real hot button with consumers—85% say they hurry to exit a restroom when the conditions are unpleasant.” Of course, it’s not just messy—and possibly smelly— aesthetics that are raising bathroom-users’ concerns. An unclean bathroom translates directly to an impression of the space as a germ-filled disease incubator, and can
spark fears related to increased news coverage of Ebola outbreaks and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. “The knowledge of transmitting germs has been around for a long time,” says Jason Gonzales, director of commercial sales for Delta Faucet. “With the appearance of larger pandemics and different diseases, people have become much more aware of cross-contamination in commercial restrooms, especially in places like airports and malls.”
Touch-free takes over Technology to address both the hygiene concerns of customers and employees—and the maintenance required to address those worries—has developed rapidly in recent years, in the form of touch-free toilets, faucets and dryers. The devices relieve users from the fear they’ll pick up germs from a previous patron and, with fewer moving parts, they also can help simplify the job of cleanup crews. “Definitely anything without flushers or faucet handles
scores high; more and more people are wanting handsfree,” says Dommisse on Bradley’s most recent survey results on the topic. “Every year we do this, it seems more important.” While the earliest generation of hands-free faucets and flushometers could have problems with batteries wearing out and sensors just not sensing, manufacturers say today’s offerings have overcome these problems. Many systems now are hardwired, eliminating batteries altogether. Infrared sensors are becoming more accurate, and some products have done away with IR technology in favor of capacitors. This is the approach Delta has taken with its new Proximity Sensing Technology, which, Gonzales says, “transforms the entire faucet into a sensor, automatically responding when approached.”
STOP GUESSING NEW DRYING IDEAS ON TAP Looking more like an abstract sculpture than a highly functional fi xture, the Airblade Tap combines a hands-free faucet in its central stem and two highpower hand dryers in spokelike extensions to either side. It promises a 14-second dry time and incorporates a HEPA fi lter to help ensure air used to dry hands is cleaner than that produced by standard units.
The 81T Series Electronic Flush Valve features an external battery-strength indicator, giving maintenance staff a heads-up when batteries need replacing with the push of a button. Plus, H2Optics technology offers an upgrade over standard infrared sensing that can sense the distance of an object within a set proximity, which reduces the chances of the valve operating unnecessarily. Delta Commercial www.deltacommercialfaucets.com
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MAINTENANCE EASE The monolithic construction is especially easy to clean, and the two hands-free faucets share a single drain, for easier maintenance.
Even the prosaic hand dryer has seen significant upgrades. Owners can be sold on the fact of dryers replacing paper towels, which can create a maintenance nightmare. Towel stocks can require frequent re-filling and lead to overflowing trash cans and plumbing malfunctions if the towels end up in toilets or sinks. In the past, though, many electric dryers simply haven’t done their job very well, and their heating units have been energy hogs. Dyson has led the charge toward a new style of hand dryer, which scrapes water off a user’s hands as they pass through a strong blast of highly directed—and unheated—air. To minimize the distance users must travel from the tap to the dryer (and reduce the slip hazard that dripping wet hands can create), manufacturers are looking at ways to incorporate hand dryers into sinks and even faucets. Bradley’s new Advocate fixture, for example, integrates a touch-free faucet and soap dispenser, along with a built-in hand dryer. And last year Dyson introduced the Airblade Tap, with a central faucet and two tubular dryer units protruding on either side, a bit like bicycle spokes.
HIGH STYLE ARRIVING IN TERMINAL 2 Travellers’ first impressions of a new city can be made as soon as they head to a restroom after deboarding, so designers of those spaces need to be equally focused on style and functionality. Plumbing designers PDC Engineers found both in the Verge L-Series Lavatory System they specified for a men’s restroom just off the main lobby at Johnston County Airport in Smithfield, N.C. The smooth, streamlined appearance offers aeronautical flair, while the monolithic construction is especially easy to clean. The two hands-free faucets share a single drain, for easier maintenance. Bradley Corp. www.bradleycorp.com
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BACK TO SCHOOL Roughly half of New Orleans’ Benjamin Franklin High School was damaged in Hurricane Katrina, and portions of the school remained unrestored in 2014. That’s when the newly formed Louisiana Green School Challenge selected the school for its first Green School Showcase, and architect Erin Ryerson with VergesRome Architects began making plans and soliciting donations. Among the green products offered were SOLIS flushometers, which helped the school achieve significant water savings. Toilet water use has been cut by 54% and urinal water use by 83%. Sloan www.sloanvalve.com
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Taking on water
Addressing the fears of germ-phobic bathroom users is only one of the tasks faced by today’s bathroom designers. Dommisse notes that, in many cases, such as in sports stadiums and movie theaters, there’s also the need to establish traffic patterns and encourage efficient movement through a restroom space. Unlike a commercial-office facility, these environments must be able to handle a large number of users in a short period of time. “Those two are very different dynamics,” Dommisse explains. With high-traffic designs, “fixtures are dispersed a little bit to keep that traffic moving.” Designs for high-traffic spaces also need closer attention to maintenance concerns. This can mean a bigger interest in monolithic sink/counter designs made with materials that can stand up to heavy cleaning and other abuse. Bradley’s Verge series can be specified in sizes created for one, two or three lavatory stations, fabricated from any of several different engineered-quartz-based options. Going forward, higher efficiency and even greater technology improvements are forecast. “Expect to see new technologies in sensing and usability,” says Delta’s Gonzales, who added that some equipment could start learning usage patterns to power down during slow periods. “Reduction in energy usage might also lead to new power sources to create better performing products and even easier system maintenance.” Dommisse anticipates air circulation also will become an increasingly important priority for both owners and restroom users, as attention moves on to include more than just what such a space looks like. “Smell is very important to people,” he says. “And that’s something manufacturers and specifiers are a lot more aware of these days.”
Showerheads, medicine cabinets and even toilets equipped with Bluetooth technology have promised to transform the bathroom into an interactive living space. Increasingly, in both home and office spaces, lines are being blurred between functional spaces; this is a particularly strong trend with kitchens, says Richard Grohe, CEO of German bathroom fittings company Hansgrohe. The open floor plan has become ubiquitous, and with it, the living space is taking on water. In other words, the bathroom is expanding; however, it takes more than smart phone connectivity to make a bathroom as comfortable and pleasing as a living space, says Grohe. Minimalist trends have been successful, and the pendulum is swinging to the other side with the exploration of more classical forms and opulent materials. “We participated in the language of minimalism in design and I think this has reached its pinnacle,” says Grohe. One indicator of that shift is that finishes are becoming richer; Hansgrohe’s brand offers 14 special finishes in addition to chrome to fulfill the new luxury aesthetic, which “is becoming more individualized, and more customer-specific,” says Grohe. To showcase the current array of choices in lengths, heights, sprays and fi nishes, the Aquademie in Schiltach and the New York showroom design center give potential customers insight into the brand. For customers not within convenient distance of those locations, the company makes its systems simple to install and specify with iSpecify [ispecify.hansgrohe.com], an app for architects and planners that makes them aware of specifics surrounding the myriad options, says Grohe. “It will tell you ‘remember, if you do this, then you need this.’” Standardization is helping to assure that components are easy to install; the company does tests with people and installers and innovates with the idea of keeping fixtures as simple as possible. The interface design department continues to make controls universal, and easy to install and operate, says Grohe. Microapartments and prefab building are thriving in countries like Japan and South Korea, creating demand for construction-ready bathroom modules. “On a more global scale, a trend we see coming is that of standardization: premounted, complete bathrooms,” observes Grohe. A high level of standardization is far off, because the industry is so fragmented; but the day that a shower mixer can also be used as a lavatory mixer will help to streamline operations and construction of modular pre-fabricated bathroom cubicles. Will the bathroom really become a living space? “We are showing spaces with a bed and a shower,” says Grohe in all seriousness. In the end it is up to architects to employ the technical solutions provided by advances in materials and finishes to integrate water into the living space. Because the building lifecycle takes a long time, we might not see it for some time, says Grohe, who likes to think of it from a long-term perspective: “If you time-travel through bathrooms, we still have a lot of work to do to make it enjoyable.”
NOT JUST SMART – IT’S EUROSMART The popular Eurosmart line of faucets has been redesigned, with an emphasis on user accessibility and water efficiency. Lever handles now are easier to reach and the faucet’s new angle offers more space to users’ hands below the spout. An integrated temperature limiter sets how far the handle swivels toward the hot end of the spectrum, lessening both scalding risks and energy use. Plus, water consumption has been limited to 5.7 liters per minute. Grohe www.grohe.com
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One luxury product fi nish is made of clear cast glass; however, Vortex is not approved in the U.S. or Singapore because of code restrictions. “If you did everything to get approval from codes it would be gray and square,” says Grohe. Hansgrohe www.hansgrohe.com
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According to Bradley Corp.’s 2015 Healthy Hand Washing Survey, many bathroom users go to great lengths to avoid touching fixtures with their hands—and some of their strategies could have maintenance implications. For example, building owners facing frequent repair bills for manually operated flushometers may be dealing with occupants who fall among the 57% of survey respondents who use their feet to flush the toilet. And half of all respondents use a paper towel to avoid touching door handles, so it could be wise to position a trashcan near the exit door. Given all that germphobic foot fl ushing, it might be surprising that survey results reveal washing hands isn’t always a priority for bathroom visitors.
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ACTIONS TAKEN IN PUBLIC RESTROOMS TO AVOID TOUCHING ANYTHING
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Owners are asking for high style with low maintenance. For instance, these single-piece Aqua-FIT faucet units feature a universal mount, so spouts can be easily switched out in future upgrade projects.
FLOWING WITH OPTIONS Aqua-FIT Sensor Faucet System lets owners set water flow rates to each tenant’s wishes, down to 0.35 gpm. Zurn Industries
Dommisse says “regular” hand-washers represent 73% of women and only 52% of men who responded to the survey, and the gender difference is no surprise to him. “It doesn’t seem like that number ever goes up,” he says. “And 3% say they just never wash their hands.”
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CARING CONVENIENCE At Albert Einstein Regional Medical Center, Perkins+Will set up nursing stations just outside the patient rooms to enhance staff efficiencies.
By Barbara Horwitz-Bennett, contributing writer
Making the Case for
Evidence-Based Design Many variables continue to drive the evolution of evidence-based design, which is no longer a mere trend, but a widely accepted principal of good practice.
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FAMILY STYLE Patient rooms were also designed with sleeper sofas for family members, entertainment systems and family access to room service.
With its humble beginnings as a scientific journal article penned by Dr. Roger Ulrich, who examined the way window views boosted recovery for post-surgical patients, evidence-based design (EBD) is no longer just a trend—it is an expected aspect of good design with a sufficient body of research establishing its authenticity. While the healthcare design community has long embraced EBD, it has now reached a point where a critical mass of healthcare owners acknowledge its value.
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“Healthcare industry decision makers see the benefits to patients and staff and understand that EBD can be leveraged for positive economic impact,” says Rick Gannon, AIA, LEED AP Healthcare, principal, Treanor Architects, Lawrence, Kansas. “The use of existing research can lead to reduced length of stays, better outcomes and improved patient and staff satisfaction.” Furthermore, healthcare providers looking to improve their Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Services score are seriously considering improvements to the built environment, says Laurie Waggener, RRT, IIDA, AAHID, EDAC, research and evidence-based design director with WHR Architects, Houston. Changes in Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement—both healthcare reform-driven and in response to a long-term exploitation of federal funds and services—have also influenced institutions’ interest in EBD to better qualify for reimbursement. “More than ever, we see a shift in priorities regarding design elements and interior materials at pre–design meetings and visioning sessions,” observes Waggener.
Healthcare providers looking to improve their Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Services score are seriously considering improvements to the built environment.
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Project: Ocean Medical Center Location: Brick, N.J. Architect: WHR Architects Client: Meridian Health, N.J. Photos: WHR
Popular Strategies While there are literally hundreds of evidencebased design strategies that healthcare designers can consider, certain approaches are more frequently applied, particularly those that have become integrated into the building codes. These include finishes that reduce contamination, HEPA filters, visible sinks and hand sanitizers, and private rooms. Waggener has observed that three EBD approaches are consistently employed. The first, as previously noted, involves strategies that improve hand-washing compliance; the second approach seeks to improve communication between healthcare practitioners and patients; and the third approach explores strategies that facilitate a good night’s sleep
for patients, plus family interaction to support family-centered care. Adding to that list, Brenda Byrd, IIDA, LEED AP, senior healthcare planner, Perkins+Will, New York, lists decentralization of care to boost patient care quality and safety; and daylighting, outdoor views and outdoor spaces. As Gannon explains, “access to natural daylight and views of nature are some of the most popular EBD strategies, while calming places of respite away from the bustle of high traffic areas have shown to be valuable through EBD as well.”
VISIBLE HEALTH Making visible sinks and hand sanitizers part of the facility design is a proven healthcare strategy that has been incorporated into the building code.
OCEANS OF HEALING After conducing a survey to capture better efficiencies for Ocean Medical Center’s new emergency department in Brick, N.J., WHR incorporated corridor skylights, clerestory windows in exam rooms, comfortable waiting areas and easily accessible equipment and supplies to improve healthcare delivery and reduce stress.
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Proving the Case In order to ensure that EBD strategies are performing as expected, many firms regularly conduct pre- and postoccupancy evaluations. Gannon was involved with such a post-occupancy evaluation for Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital in Carthage, Mo., at his previous firm, HMN Architects, Overland Park, Kansas. The resulting data were impressive. “The results for the completed hospital showed that improvements in patient care reduced the average length of stay by more than 24%, the use of medication in the geriatric psychiatric unit decreased by 50%, and overall slip and fall incidents were reduced by more than 35% from the previous facility,” he relates. “Since completion of the new facility, both patient and outpatient procedure volumes have increased.” Gannon points out that, while the design process and application of EBD is aimed at facilitating the staff ’s ability to deliver better healthcare, ultimately, it is all about quality human interaction. Taking another example, once the Univ. of Minnesota’s new Masonic Children’s Hospital was up and running,
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TK&A worked closely with the hospital to develop three surveys to collect information from doctors, nurses, patients and their families. “Many of our goals in using EBD and lean planning to create a welcoming, efficient environment were effective; however, we came away with some great lessons learned to improve specific parts of the program,” Frederick says. For instance, TK&A planned for shared touch-down, write-up space for post docs and medical students; however, the survey discovered that these folks were more comfortable “camping out” in temporary, shared spaces. Similarly, physicians who had their own dedicated, private offices elsewhere on campus were also parking themselves in these convenient spaces. “Sometimes a design driver that does not also address the need for clearly communicating a deliberate cultural/behavioral/organizational change can result in confusion and misuse of space,” says Frederick.
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Project: Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital Location: Carthage, Mo. Architect: HMN Architects Client: Mercy Health System Photos: Steve Swalwell
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HEALING RAYS Raising the bar for sunlight penetration, patient rooms, exam rooms and even the operating rooms at Palomar Medical Center, Escondido, Calif., provide beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and planted courtyards to enhance healing and patient care. Additional EBD strategies that CO Architects implemented include distributed nursing stations and same-handed design for patient rooms as well as for diagnostic, treatment and operating spaces.
Applying EBD often requires a major cultural shift, which can be difficult to achieve unless there is support among leadership and staff.
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Project: Palomar Medical Center Location: Escondido, Calif. Architect: CO Architects Client: Palomar Health Photos: Tom Bonner/CO Architects
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FAMILY-CENTERED CARE While the application of EBD is aimed at facilitating the staff ’s ability to deliver better healthcare, ultimately, it’s all about quality human interaction; designs that support family-centered care aid healing by increasing patient comfort.
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While EBD has come a long way since Dr. Ulrich’s groundbreaking 1984 study, a number of obstacles still stand in its path. One such roadblock is the fact that some construction companies and developers have been hesitant to embrace this new way of doing things. “It is amazing to observe the lack of knowledge regarding the use of interior materials as vital elements in facilitating owner goals,” says Waggener. “Owners do not always have the time to challenge pricing methodologies and materials that are continually used by the builder to meet the project budget. As a result, we have hospitals that are too noisy to concentrate or ensure sleep quality for patients, and lighting that is inadequate for the tasks at hand.” Ultimately, applying EBD often requires a major cultural shift, which can be difficult to achieve unless there is support among leadership and staff, according to Frances T. Moore, AIA, LEED AP, associate principal,
CO Architects, Los Angeles. “This can only occur through visionary thinking and open-mindedness.” Furthermore, Gannon points to the challenge of isolating the cost of improvements/results based on a single concept. In other words, it can be very difficult to determine which variable is responsible for a given outcome in order to justify its use. “Some design features do not have enough evidence to support incorporating them into a broad range of projects,” agrees Byrd. “Some ‘good ideas’ are simply based on anecdotal evidence rather than solid research.” For example, Byrd classifies carpeting as a polarizing topic when it comes to EBD. From a maintenance and infection control standpoint, it is controversial; on the other hand, research shows that families stay for longer periods of time with patients if the room is carpeted, thereby reducing patient recovery time. The solution? Byrd suggests that the pros and cons of the most con-
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Tapping into EBD troversial design strategies be more thoroughly analyzed via extensive environmental studies. Another issue, says Moore, is that the majority of healthcare construction is occurring within existing facilities. These projects can be limited by infrastructure constraints, making it more challenging to freely apply EBD. Frederick believes the word “based” in “evidencebased design” can be misleading, particularly with all the complexities and nuances in the healthcare industry— “not to mention that the variation among institutions, or even within an institution, has made it difficult to develop criteria and obtain metrics that can be universally accepted.” Considering this lack of guidelines and standardization for EBD, Frederick prefers the term “evidence-supported design.” “This allows us not only to look at both quantifiable and qualitative information, but also to truly focus on what would be the best applicable practices for the institution,” she says.
Regardless of semantics, healthcare designers essentially agree that evidence-based design is here to stay. “With the Affordable Care Act’s pressure on effi ciency and improved outcomes, it’s imperative for medical facilities to support caregivers and patients in their healing process,” explains Moore. EBD seems to be an effective way to achieve this. Furthermore, “data around this design strategy shows that it makes good business sense and there’s a healthy return on the initial capital investment,” she concludes.
Frederick believes the word ‘based’ in ‘evidence-based design’ can be misleading, especially considering the healthcare industry’s complexity; she prefers the term ‘evidence-supported design.’
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NATURAL BEAUTY Beautiful gardens, daylighting and views to nature are among the EBD features that Perkins+Will selected for Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center and Sheikh Zayed Tower in Baltimore.
Project: Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center Location: Baltimore, Md. Architect: Perkins+Will Client: Johns Hopkins Health System Photos: Eduard Hueber/archphoto
Several resources can help design professionals catch up with the latest studies, news and building projects related to evidence-based design. The Center for Health Design offers a plethora of EBD-based resources on its website, www.healthdesign.org. The Center is affiliated with Health Environments Research and Design Journal and its mission to disseminate knowledge about EBD via the latest research and by bridging the gap from research to practice. Other on-line resources include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the FGI Guidelines. “I also like to access other websites such as Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Nursing Knowledge and the Journal of the American Medical Assn. to see what our customers feel are significant issues,” state Jocelyn Frederick, principal at Tsoi/Kobus & Assocs., Boston. As a baseline, WHR’s Laurie Waggener recommends that younger architects familiarize themselves with landmark papers authored by Dr. Roger Ulrich and Craig Zimring, as well as texts by Kirk Hamilton and Jain Malkin. Designers are also encouraged to take advantage of industry conferences such as the Healthcare Design Conference and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering.
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Described as one of the greenest hospitals in the nation, Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, Calif. features Solarban 60 and 70XL glazing inside a steel structural reinforcement system for high transparency and minimal framing. Solarban 60 delivers a light-to-solar gain ratio of 1.79, and the 70XL glazing supports an LSG of 2.37—allowing controlled daylighting into patient rooms, nurses’ stations and waiting rooms. Visit www.ppg.com or Circle 503
DISCREETLY LIGHTING THE GREAT OUTDOORS These visor pathway fixtures can be wall or bollard-mounted and offer uniform light distribution without spill above the horizontal plane, making them Dark Sky friendly. While drawing only 6W, the fixtures can be placed up to 18 ft. apart. ERCO www.erco.com
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DROP-DOWN CEILING TILES MetalWorks TorsionSpan Ceiling System by Armstrong offers accessible panels that span the entire width of corridors. Available in custom lengths up to 10-ft., the 2-ft.-wide panels provide 100% swing-down accessibility, making them ideal for corridors where frequent plenum access is required. The large-size panels provide excellent noise reduction due to the fiberglass infill in select perforation patterns; seven different perforation options are available. Armstrong www.armstrong.com
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“Match existing” was the charge given to designers with Houstonbased FKS Architects for a major expansion to Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. When the existing native limestone proved too costly, the design team found a solution combining cast stone and architectural precast concrete, with a finish specially formulated to match the original cladding. The new addition blends right in with the standing hospital structure.
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GREETINGS! Patients arriving at the new Orthopaedic Center of Central Virginia in Lynchburg, Va. receive a warm welcome thanks to the translucent canopy installed over the building’s entryway. Medical Design International designed the facility. The panels used in the canopy system weigh onethird less than glass, enabling longer spans with reduced structural support.
SLEEK JANITORIAL FAUCET Expanding its line of janitorial sink faucets, new Chicago Faucets models feature in-line check valves for both the hot and cold supply arms to prevent crossflow. Available in polished chrome and rough chrome, the unit is made from durable brass with an 8-in. body and adjustable arms. Chicago Faucets www.chicagofaucets.com
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Uncovering Coverings And a Look at Lightfair Ceramic tiles and lighting have shown significant strides in applications at two recent trade shows Ceramic tiles and lighting have shown significant strides in application at two recent trade shows—too recently, in fact, to have them included in this issue except for this introduction. Coverings proved that Italian and Spanish companies lead the world in ceramic tile trends and technology. They boast sophisticated aesthetics and unique physical properties such as thickness, malleability and shape. Innovations in installation technologies consistently originate from the region; for instance, the Prodeso underfloor heat system from Progress Profiles SpA acts as an underlayment membrane and radiant floor in one. Lightfair showcased luminaires that display efficient functionality and stunning looks whether the light source is on or off—Delray, Alva, Birchwood—to name a few. Networked controls like Wattstopper respond to Wi-Fi enabled lightsources. “Guys, this is the future of #lightingcontrol,” tweeted SDA lighting designer @jamesbedell from the show floor. I recently chatted with Bedell on an episode of the Lighting Guy Podcast, we covered some of these compelling innovations, including sophisticated, but easyto-use controls interfaces that make artistic and efficient lighting design accessible to designers, property managers—even end-users. I predict that those who have not yet specified LED will be moved by the ease and simplicity of new app-like controls.
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NOT YOUR FATHER’S STOREFRONT Lending a completely new look to the standard storefront system, CRL-U.S. Aluminum’s Entice Series is sure to turn heads. Its “floating on air” design brings elegance to the traditional glass door spread with narrow door stile widths and shallow depths. The system still meets AAMA performance standards and ASHRAE 90.1 air infiltration and thermal performance standards.
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Kinetex has a soft textile aesthetic with the durability of hard surface flooring. Patterns Umbra and Umbra Stripe are well suited to the tile’s 18-in. × 36-in. dimension. The textile composite flooring’s ombre, in neutral tones with bright streaks, creates dramatic looks and tailored patterns.
The Opera sconce is among the last of a long line of product designs created by the late Michael Graves, and it features both the grace and slight over-the-top’ness for which many of his products are known. The fixture’s undulating opalescent glass diffuser sits atop a base of either brushed or polished nickel.
The Wiremold furniture feed poke-thru device is perfect for feeding power, communication and audio/video services to modular furniture systems in an open-space, above-grade environment. With a 0.75-in. opening for power and a larger 1.5-in. opening for cabling, the device now offers more capacity.
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Acczent heterogeneous sheet product now features 25 woods, 6 concrete, 4 Zen and 4 Tisse patterns in a matte finish. The wood and concrete visuals provide design continuity between sheet and tile on the same project.
Make a ceremony of turning on lights—or dimming them—with the adorne collection of light plate switch panels. Legrand teamed up with Hubbardton Forge to create wall plates that coordinate with light fixture collections.
The Linetik LED luminaire’s newly designed reflector provides both direct task lighting and indirect, glare-free up-lighting; lighting elements can be controlled independently, and the unit features an integrated motion sensor.
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Below: This LED pendant’s curvilinear shape mimics a Russian Matryoshka doll.
AROUND THE CLOCK Taking inspiration from Arne Jacobsen’s famous National Bank of Denmark clock, the Vola 060 round shower collection from Hastings Tile & Bath mimics the elegant clock face. Both the shower and hand sprayers feature a spherical shape and narrow ring, subtly hiding the unit’s technical apparatus from view.
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WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE NESTING With a shape based on the outline of a traditional Russian Matryoshka nesting doll, Fedora LED pendants pair a metallic upper diffuser (in metallic bronze or rose gold finish) with a faceted, transparent glass shade. The fixtures can be ordered as individual units or in multiples of three, six, seven or 12 arranged in varying patterns. Axo Light www.axolightusa.com
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Street Art’s colorful spray-paint designs are hand-applied.
Kai is inspired by mid-century American surfer culture but meets today’s demand for carbon-neutral carpeting.
HIT THE STREETS Street Art pendants and sconces shine a new light on graffiti art. The hand-worked wrought iron features a galvanized finish, and the graffiti-inspired spray-paint designs are all hand-applied. Troy Lighting www.troy-lighting.com
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A new carbon-neutral floor covering collection comes in the form of Kai, a modular carpet inspired by mid-century American surfer culture. Tapa, Nalu and Fin are abstract interpretations of iconic symbols in a range of scale and texture.
Vector modular seating is easily compatible with challenging layouts and offers great design options, such as integrated LED accent lighting below bench seats and side panels in stainless steel or VividGlass. Seven interchangeable modules include two 120° angled benches and a 2-ft., 14-gallon planter.
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The Calming Nature of Wood Ceilings By Nathan Baxter
FROM CLASSIC TO MODERN Waiting Area, Florida Hospital Oceanside
Lobbies and waiting areas play an important role in healthcare settings because they can either accentuate or help to alleviate the stress and anxiety that often accompany a visit to the hospital. When purposely designed to put patients and visitors alike at ease, these areas can help relieve some of the apprehension caused by a hospital visit or stay. Wood ceilings are often a good choice for these areas because they impart a warm ambiance to a space and are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and finishes, ranging from maple and cherry to beech and bamboo. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, wood ceiling panels and planks can also provide a high level of acoustical performance, including both sound absorption and sound blocking. However, in order to achieve this, the panels must be perforated and backed with an infill panel. When used with an acoustical infill panel, perforated wood panels can provide a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of up to 0.70, meaning they absorb 70 percent of the sound that strikes them. They also have a Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC) of 28, which helps block the intrusion of unwanted sound into adjacent areas. The combination of NRC and CAC enables wood ceilings to deliver a balanced acoustical design that keeps noise down in hospital lobbies and waiting areas and prevents it from intruding into nearby exam rooms and doctor’s offices.
Spanning the spectrum from modern to classic, Ginger introduces its Cayden and Eavon bathroom accessory collections. Cayden’s concave pyramid base with horizontal bars and elements appeals to contemporary tastes; the Eavon lends a traditional look with its circular base, hexagonal-patterned fitting supports and rounded post. Ginger www.gingerco.com
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SUSPENDED ILLUMINATION Edge-lit LED panel fixtures are most often installed flush with the ceiling plane, but now specifiers have the option of suspending the units from the ceiling by up to eight feet. These Edge-Lit LED luminaires provide ambient illumination while also projecting light to the work surface; they feature an opalescent lens to create a soft, non-glare glow.
Connection to Nature As a case in point, when designing the interior of Florida Hospital Oceanside in Ormond Beach, FL, the design team chose an Armstrong® WoodWorks® Tegular ceiling system with a custom cherry-quartered finish for the reception and waiting areas in the lobby. The wood veneer panels are perforated and backed with an infill panel for acoustical control. The wood ceiling is evocative of nature and helps transform the interior of the building into a warm and welcoming place where patients and their families can interact quietly in a relaxed setting. With its wide assortment of standard and custom designs, finishes, and perforation patterns, the Armstrong® Commercial Ceilings line of WoodWorks® panels and planks combines the natural beauty of wood with great acoustics to help provide a quieter, calmer environment. For more information on WoodWorks wood ceiling systems, visit www.armstrong.com/woodworks. Circle 58
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Keep the boardroom from becoming a bored room, says Focal Upright, proponents of the “Upright Revolution.” Confluence, its height-adjustable conference table, promises to make meetings briefer and more productive. With the addition of Mobis’ semi-seated posture, the office furniture promotes attendees to actively embody the ideas they are sharing, taking creative energy to a whole new level. Specify black laminate, white laminate or capture ideas and sketch on a dry-erase finish.
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New Pendants, With A Twist New pendant shades in spun aluminum and mouth-blown glass are oversized both in dimension and visual impact. From left to right, Classic (aluminum, in red and ivory), Bobo 3, Cassini and Captain shades all can be used with the new Slide-n-Lock Edison-base socket. This hardware allows lamps to be positioned at the precise height desired within the shade. Bruck Lighting www.brucklighting.com
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High performance meets historic style in Wausau’s INvent Retro windows and terrace doors.
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YESTERYEAR Paying homage to pre-World War II architecture, the new 135 East 79th street luxury apartment tower takes on a historic look, enhanced by Wausau’s INvent Retro windows and terrace doors. With a narrow, beveled exterior face, the units mimic the look of classic steel and wood windows while delivering high performance with Viracon low-E insulated glass. Wausau Window and Wall Systems www.wausauwindows.com
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Glen-Gery cut this fullsize LaSalle brick to suit its thin-brick system to meet project specs.
SOUND CONTROL – Where quiet areas are important for healing and privacy, Acousti-Mat Superior Sound Control Systems offer comprehensive sound control. DURABILITY – Topped with Level-Right Self-Leveling Underlayment, Maxxon provides a strong, smooth floor system able to receive virtually any finished floor good. PEACE OF MIND – GREENGUARD Gold Certified Maxxon products are safe for all environments, even the most critical.
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THICK OR THIN Full-size bricks can be cut to suit the company’s Thin Brick system in order to meet project specifications—for example requiring the same brick on the interior and exterior walls. Thin brick is available in extruded, molded or handmade units. Glen-Gery Corp. www.glengery.com
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Accent on Style Individual panels used in the Alphaton Terracotta Rainscreen Façade system can be arranged in either horizontal or vertical alignments. Panels can be specified in any of 18 standard colors, with custom glazes and finishes available. Designers with Little Diversified Architecture specified Oxide Red for the system installed on the new headquarters for Adventist Health Systems in Orlando, Fla. Shildan Terracotta www.shildan.com
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Versatile Lighting From Any Angle Specifically designed for sloped ceilings, Halo ALLSLOPE downlights include an adjustment mechanism that allows LED lamp modules to be aimed straight down when installed in ceilings with pitch ranging from 10 degrees to 45 degrees. Designers can choose from a range of color temperatures and trims, and the color rendering index of 90 meets California’s Title 24 requirements. Photo courtesy: Paul Warchol
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The Adventist Health Systems headquarters project was awarded LEED Silver and received an AIA Charlotte 2013 Design Award Citation.
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SCANDINAVIAN FOR WARM? A combination fireplace and pizza oven provides some cozy builtin benches for patrons of Arcadia Ale’s 30,000-sq.-ft. brewery and tasting room in Kalamazoo, Mich. The soapstone fireplace is centrally located to provide heating in winter months alongside 180-degree views of the adjacent Kalamazoo River. The custom TTLU2700/5 fireplace, complete with a side oven, custom veneer and benches, provides warmth and comfort in an already inviting space. Tulikivi www.tulikivi.com
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CRISP, WHITE FINISH Armstrong Ceiling Systems added a white-painted finish to its line of WoodWorks Grille Ceiling Systems, giving architects and designers the flexibility to brighten a space with a linear grille visual. Prefinished, laminated, tongue and groove planks are an economical alternative to the upscale, natural visual of wood. WoodWorks Grille and WoodWorks Solid Linear are now available in five finish selections, including: maple, light cherry, dark cherry, walnut and white. Lineage has Class C fire performance. Installation clips are included. Custom finishes are available.
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SMALL-SPACE SOLUTION With compact dimensions— 2.75 in. high × 4-in. wide— CLM Series LED cove lights can squeeze into very small coves, while providing performance that matches T5HO fluorescent fixtures. Available in four color temperatures, the fixtures also can be ordered in a wall-mount style that features a smooth outer housing without visible knock-outs or openings. Engineered Lighting Products
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FLOORED ABOUT ART For the lobby of Park Hyatt New York, five pieces in the Glow design from Creative Matters Inc.’s Aerial Collection were customized for the hotel in both pattern and color. Produced in a hardwearing, handtufted low tight loop pile (with 30% tip shearing) in a wool blend, the silk creates a glowing effect with organic orbs. For the quieter courtyard, interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg selected a custom-designed area rug using 14 colors with 18 blends in the same wool-silk combination, but crafted in a handtufted cut pile quality. Creative Matters Inc. www.creativemattersinc.com 466
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BRIDGING THE GLASS ThinkGlass thick glass material is composed of layers of glass fused together by extreme heat, resulting in a strong, durable block of pure glass. The end result is a surface able to withstand more than 300% the required weight. Lightly textured to prevent slipping, these slabs of glass can be suitable for bridges or walkways. Enhanced with LED lights, the glass bridge becomes a showpiece. Available in Aqua, a greenish glass; or Crystal, an almost colorless glass perfect for glass art and LED additions. ThinkGlass www.thinkglass.com
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SPLISH, SPLASH ATI Decorative laminates added four patterns to its popular MirroFlex Backsplash lineup, bringing the program to 24 patterns total. Subway, the classic tile pattern made popular in turn-ofthe-century transit station walls, is one of the four additions. MirroFlex is ATI’s cornerstone product, created in 1979, and the most enduring thermoplastic laminate on the market. From wall panels to wainscoting, ceilings, backsplashes and tub and shower surrounds, it’s an all-in-one surface. ATI www.atilaminates.com
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Regional Stone
Storefront System
Structural Timber
Regional Class 1 Sandstone Blend—Loveland Buff
2650 Series Thermally Broken Offset
Cross Laminated Timber —CLT 5 and CLT 7—SPF/ CLT Crosslam
“It’s an aesthetic material choice for the campus,” says Marc Snyder, 4240 Architecture. The sandstone blend ties it to the campus and acts as thermal mass for the building, to sync and regulate the interior temperatures. Aesthetics weren’t the only benefit; the material performs double duty as a double veneer stone wall with CMU core and a layer of insulation between the core and veneer. “Because of the extreme winters, we needed to maintain the insulation in the wall,” says Snyder.
Since the economics of nanogel and triple pane windows didn’t pan out with ROI, the project uses an aluminum storefront system that has tuned glazing according to the orientation of the building, says Snyder. “We used glass with different solar heat gain co-efficients, which helps balance between [heat and light] transmission and thermal massing.” The windows are thermally broken units with thermally insulated glass and some fritted areas to help control winter heat gain on the first floor.
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CLT runs horizontally for the floor deck and the roof structure with glulam beams holding up the CLT. This photo shows that the exterior overhang is actually the floor deck; in the interior image, the material on the underside of the second floor is revealed. “It’s a teaching tool for the college of natural sciences and construction sciences,” says Snyder.
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The Pavilion
Colorado State University Natural Wood
Bi-Fold Exterior Doors
Evaporative Cooling
Acetylated Radiata Pine
Renlita S-2000, Hingeway Type Doors
High Pressure Mist Evaporative Cooling System, Fog pump unit FM-060-B230
Accoya wood is used in the wet applications in the top of the cooling tower, which also captures dry air in prevailing winds. The inverted diamond tower topper piece is very low-maintenance and carries a notable 50-year warranty. “We also used Accoya for all the exterior benches on the roof and by the ski slope,” adds Snyder.
“The bi-fold operable doors make it like the front porch of the space,” describes Snyder. The doors open up about 20-ft. of the wall, making an indoor-outdoor space. “The bi-fold pivots in the middle and creates this awning condition,” says Snyder. The bi-fold doors are motorized and controlled by students running the front desk.
Almost as prominent as the building’s built-in ski hill, another calling card of the project is its bell tower-like structure. Lighting it with LEDs draws attention to the cooling tower built for the MEEFOG passive cooling system. “It’s kind of like the town clock tower; we wanted it to become this beacon to symbolize the center of the campus village,” says Snyder.
In October 2014, Colorado State University opened a multi-resource student building as part of larger residential learning community. Called The Pavilion, the two-story building is about 11,500 sq. ft. and features the first passive Katabatic Cooling Tower in Colorado, which is uniquely paired with a trombe parapet. The trombe parapet, with south facing glass and integrated phase change mats, facilitates cool air movement through the building by creating a stack effect; it also becomes a heat collector/supplier in the winter. Other features include 30%-50% reduction in lighting energy demand due to integrated daylighting, efficient fixtures, exterior LED and occupancy controls. Ventilation fans are turned off between 60-85°F ambient air conditions (due to the Katabatic Tower). Destratification fans are used in the winter to re-circulate the risen hot air to the first floor. It kind of makes you want to go back to school when you realize that the building is also home to the first on-campus, on-building ski slope in the country.
Since earning his masters in architecture, Marc Snyder has worked for several large firms. Now at 4240 Architecture in Denver, Col., his voice narrates— from the design architect’s perspective—how the team arrived at the material and product choices.
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Snyder listed myriad reasons for the flooring choice: the sustainability of the material, its recycled content, the adhesive-free installation, ease-of-maintenance and durability, and the carpet tile’s demure good looks. “The pattern was more neutral, which helped to transition from concrete well, and it speaks to a natural theme.”
A few choice LED fixtures were used throughout the project. Linear strip fixtures define the exterior of building, decorative pendants differentiate the EcoLeaders office space, and suspended fixtures maintain the horizontal rhythm of the design. The lighting was mostly passive and functional with the exception of the color-changing LEDs in the cooling tower, says Snyder. “It’s a conversation starter about the sustainable aspects of the project,” says Snyder. “Whether they agree with it or not, it gets people to ask why.”
Typical Field—24-in. × 24-in. Style: A Premonition Color: Supernatural Accent—24-in. × 24-in. Style: It’s a Sign Color: Supernatural Mohawk Group www.mohawkgroup.com
Reclaimed Wood
Decorative drop pendant: Pendant Model No. S2531
The wood used for the sliding barn door of the EcoLeaders program is sourced from a company only 30 mi. from Ft. Collins. It tells a sustainable story while its patina gives a rich visual and tactile aesthetic. “It really was a piece that spoke a lot about what they’re trying to do here,” says Snyder.
Scott Architectural Lighting www.scottarchlighting.com
Reclaimed snow fence interior paneling—straight edge cut
Suspended horizontal fixtures: Birchwood Collin 325 Profile
Centennial Woods www.centennialwoods.com
Birchwood Lighting www.birchwoodlighting.com
“It was an organic process of what we were designing and who we were designing for. As a community resource building for an academic learning village we wanted it to be a center for energy that activates academic programs, student life and the village. —Marc Snyder, 4240 Architecture
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The design team used computational fluid dynamics to help size louvers and grills and determine the right locations. The long, horizontal vents were a standard item in the mechanical engineer’s arsenal that met throw and volume characteristics to ensure comfort in the passively heated and cooled building. To create that perfect aesthetic, linear grills extend slightly beyond the actual open area. “It extends the look and keeps a crisp line,” says Snyder.
A four-sided green wall in the vestibule engages students visually and physically. It greets students on axis to the entrance and encourages them to use the staircase as opposed to the elevator, says Snyder. It is also a two-story point-of-reference that helps with circulation and wayfinding throughout the building.
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achieving LEED Located along the Minnesota-Canadian border, the Warroad Land Port of Entry is a 40,108-sq.-ft. facility that supports the mission-driven demands of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The station primarily processes recreational vehicles, local privately-owned vehicle traffic and commercial trucks carrying open beds of logs, peat and propane. The project is a replacement of the current 1960s-era port building, which was outdated and no longer provided infrastructural support for current security protocols and technologies.
PROJECT SPECS Project: United States Land Port of Entry Location: Warroad, Minn. Client/Owner: United States General Services Administration (GSA) Architect: Snow Kreilich Architects, Minneapolis, Minn. General Contractor: Kraus-Anderson Construction LEED AP: Snow Kreilich Architects, Minneapolis, Minn. Size: 40,108 (25,483 Enclosed) Total Cost: $33 Million Date Started: Feb. 2006 Date Completed: Feb. 2009 Photography: Paul Crosby Architectural Photography Additional Photos: Frank Ooms Photography
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UNITED STATES LAND PORT OF ENTRY: PRODUCTS Product/Mfr./Brand: Roofing: Genflex Model: TPO Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyolefin The project includes almost 38,000 sq. ft. of roofing having an SRI greater than 78. Doors: Northern Door and Hardware Model: Steelcraft Hollow Metal Doors
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The land surrounding the station is extremely open and flat— providing expansive views in the summer and extremely harsh conditions during the winter. In response, the design sought to provide a strong marker in the distant horizon and a welcoming warm threshold for vehicles as they passed through the port. 3
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The facility reduces potable water use through low-flow fixtures, as well as by using a rainwater reclamation system. The project uses dual flush toilets in all restrooms. Sink aerators and flow restrictions on shower heads help to reduce flow usage. 13 Energy
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Maximizing solar gain in the cooler months while minimizing heat gain in summer was critical. The inspection canopies stretched over southern glazed areas double as solar shading for the windows. Additional energy reducing strategies include water recovery systems, automated HVAC and lighting controls and wind power purchase agreements with the local energy cooperative. 5
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The office portion is finished with resilient flooring and acoustically rated wood ceilings. Painted wallboard and glass partitions frame the Custom and Border Protection (CBP) officers’ workspaces. Designers selected wood as a primary exterior material due to the extensive pine forests in the area. A darker stain is used on the building exterior with a contrasting natural stain under the canopies, echoing the composition of tree bark and heartwood. 10 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
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Due to strict security requirements, operable windows were not allowed and all spaces were required to be negatively pressurized. To assure indoor air quality, air-to-air heat exchangers capture the heat of rejected relief air and temper the incoming ventilation air. The main building uses a dedicated outside air unit that provides pre-conditioned ventilation air to constant-volume heat pump units. 4
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SECURING BORDERS A Land Port of Entry is the facility that provides for the controlled entry into or departure from the United States for persons and materials arriving as commercial, non-commercial, pedestrian, or rail traffic. It is a primary line of defense to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States. The facility houses CBP and other Federal Investigative Services (FIS) agencies responsible for the enforcement of federal laws pertaining to the movement of people, commerce, plants and animals at the United States borders. The walls of the facility are typically concrete masonry construction supporting the back-ventilated wood cladding.
To protect the building below 3-ft. from vehicular damage, composite concrete panels are also used. The canopies span the inspection lanes and are constructed of long-span metal joists. To achieve a continuous façade, the building’s canopy and overhang areas use a metal stud backup wall behind the back-ventilated wood cladding. Mechanical equipment is shielded from view with at-grade and on-roof wood screens that match the cladding of the main facility, creating a unified threshold through which vehicular traffic will enter the United States.
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UNITED STATES LAND PORT OF ENTRY: PRODUCTS LEED Credit:
Product/Mfr./Brand: Adhesives: DAP Model: Dynaflex 230 The build team used minimal amounts of adhesives and sealants. This project had no wall coverings, there was no painter’s caulk used on this project, the ductwork was not lined, and all of the signage and mirrors were mechanically fastened. Skylights: Solatube Model: Skylights
EQ 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants
EQ 8.1 Daylighting & Views: Daylight 75% of Spaces
Tubular skylights helped the design team reach a 96% daylight factor throughout the building. Paint: Sherwin-Williams Model: Harmony Interior Latex
EQ 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings
Low-VOC paints protect the lunghealth of occupants as well as applicators.
Wood was an important element in the project, both as a sustainable material and as connective tissue to the area which is surrounded by heavy pine forests. The office portion is finished with resilient flooring and acoustically rated ceilings.
Nearly 99% of the wood used on the project—both for interior and exterior use—was FSC certified. A darker stain is used on the exterior in contrast to the lighter wood under the canopies to echo the composition of tree bark and heartwood.
HVAC: Nystrom Building Products (formerly Arden Architectural Services) Model: SS-38G Stainless Steel Grates and Air Grilles In the salt- and sand-treated driving environment of Northern Minnesota and Canada, a permanent pollutantcapture system is critical for people’s health. Flooring: ECORE Commercial Flooring Model: Eco Surfaces Resilient Flooring eto II 26 Carpet Tile
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Restrooms: Sloan Valve Co. Model: 8111 Dual Flush Water Closets This facility seeks to reduce its potable water use both through low-flow fixtures, as well as by using a rainwater reclaim system. Carpeting: Shaw Contract Group Model: Tile Carpeting
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Carpeting: Shaw Contract Group Model: tru colours Tile No. 59368 Low-VOC carpet systems protect the lung-health of occupants as well as applicators.
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SAFETY AND BEAUTY In order to oversee all security aspects of the building, the inflections in the Port of Entry plan grew from both traffic flow around the building and maximizing the surveillance capability of officers from the main work area to all areas of the site. Building circulation was based on the small port prototype, programmatic relationships, and the need to give officers the most immediate access to all aspects of the port. This is
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critical at this port, since only a few officers will be working in the evening shifts. Public, officer and secure areas are clearly separated and do not force any cross circulation patterns. Designers selected wood as a primary exterior material due to the area’s pine forests. The dark stain on the building exterior contrasts with a natural stain under the canopies, echoing the composition of tree bark and heartwood.
Surfaces: Weekes Forest Products. weekesforest.com or Circle 447 Adhesives: DAP. dap.com or Circle 446
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Paint: Sherwin-Williams. sherwin-williams.com or Circle 444 HVAC: Nystrom Building Products. nystrom.com or Circle 443 Flooring: ECORE Commercial Flooring. ecorecommercialflooring.com or Circle 442 Doors: Cornell Iron Works. cornelliron.com or Circle 441 Restrooms: Sloan Valve Co. sloanvalve.com or Circle 440 Carpeting: Shaw Contract Group. shawcontractgroup. com or Circle 439
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Yulman Stadium, Tulane University, New Orleans
CHALLENGE: When constructing its new LEED-certified football stadium, Tulane University wanted to beat the legendary New Orleans heat and humidity with an efficient alternative to air conditioning. INFLUENCE: Tulane worked to design a layout that brought clubhouse-caliber comfort to all the stadium’s visitors. The school’s goal, and the key aspect of planning any stadium project, was maximizing every inch of usable space. CRITERIA: To achieve LEED certification, the design included sustainable materials, onsite water retention and energy-efficient products and equipment. The completed project is now the subject of continuing education for the regional U.S. Green Building Council chapter. SOLUTION: When Tulane’s famous Green Wave of supporters entered the newly constructed Yulman Stadium on opening day, they were met with a wave of a different type: air movement. The stadium installed nearly 40 Big Ass Fans Essence fans, measuring 8 to 10 ft. in diameter, to create airflow along the concourse and open-air terrace where spectators enter and exit.
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The Big Ass team of application engineers also worked with the athletic trainers to create an outdoor haven for players, who are at the most risk in extreme heat. Along the field, eight Yellow Jacket fans equipped with misters create an ultra-fine mist to cool players without soaking the sidelines. A crowd favorite is the Tulane Fan Cooling Zone, equipped with four AirGo fans. The 8-ft. portable upright fans deliver airflow half the length of a football field and are encased in a heavy-duty steel cage to ensure crowd safety. Big Ass’ Yellow Jacket fans with misters
“Every stadium in the South should have Big Ass Fans. We’re looking at them for other buildings and projects.”
HELPING PLAYERS KEEP THEIR COOL Along the field, eight Big Ass Yellow Jacket fans with misters create an ultra-fine mist to cool players, who are most at risk in extreme heat. The misters lower outdoor air temperatures by as much as 25°F, helping athletes stay safe in the summer heat.
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Historic Track Gets Modern Updates CHALLENGE: A large-scale modernization project at California’s Santa Anita Park is designed to revitalize horse racing at the landmark racetrack. Since 1934, Santa Anita Park has been a major American landmark and prominent location for horse racing including the Santa Anita Derby, Santa Anita Handicap, and select Breeders’ Cup World Championship events. INFLUENCE: Situated in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Arcadia, Calif., Santa Anita Park has recently increased its efforts to attract a new generation of fans to the sport of horse racing. CRITERIA: The historic track was able to jump start this initiative through an impressive 13-week, $15 million renovation project completed by Shawmut Design and Construction in partnership with design firm AvroKO and Liberty Glass & Metal. The design team renovated a total of 68,500 sq. ft. of the storied property including the Chandelier, Americana, and Director’s Rooms; Eddie Logan Suite; VIP Entry and inner mezzanines; press and executive boxes; and grandstand. SOLUTION: For this large-scale undertaking, the design team turned to C.R. Laurence to supply glass railings, glass partitions, and architectural glass wall systems. CRLU.S. Aluminum Monterey Bi-Folding Glass Door and Wall Systems were installed in new executive offices to create fluid, transformative environments with precision engineering that allows the window, wall and door panels to slide smoothly and provide protection against undesirable weather conditions.
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The design team specified CRL SPS Stacking Partition Systems to give the new luxury suites unobstructed views of the home stretch in a quality design that is easy to operate and maintain. Both systems create spectacular views of the racetrack, making them dynamic architectural systems for sports venue applications. In addition, CRL’s patented GRS TAPER-LOC Glass Railing Systems provide improved safety and protection for guests in the newly renovated grandstand while maintaining a modern, transparent aesthetic. Visit www.crl-arch.com or Circle 437
VIEW TO A WIN CRL SPS Stacking Partition Systems give guests in the new luxury suites unobstructed views of the home stretch action.
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After examining many options, the team focused on a colorized stainless steel from McNICHOLS Designer Textured Metals that, in the natural light, resembles the iridescent quality of fish scales. The product comes in many textured patterns and color finishes, all in full sheets that are cut to fit. They chose Green Granex finish in 22-gauge steel trimmed into 16 × 16-in.-sq. tiles.
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In varying angles of light, the iridescent tiles shift colors from aquamarine to fuchsia to sea green—perfect for an aquarium.
Applied like roof shingles, the tiles overlap one another at their corners. “The material slides in, one under the other, and interlocks, so only about 9 × 9 in. of the material are exposed,” said Mike Tippy of Cutler Assocs. of Tampa, general contractor for the project who worked with Morrell Architectural Sheet Metal of Tampa for the fabricating. The tiles are attached above and below the row of windows, and are connected by stainless steel screws to a wall assembly that incorporates membranes and the fire retardant plywood. The tiles are finished along the edge with a gutter frame of the same green textured stainless steel. With its rich marine theme, the fish scale look is apropos to more than just the aquarium building, said John Muller, Florida Aquarium operations vice president. “It blends in with the overall theme of the entire district, so the response has been overwhelmingly positive,” Muller says.
BUILT TO SCALE: Applied like roof shingles, the tiles overlap one another at their corners, and were applied in a pattern reminiscent of fish scales. The product comes in many textured patterns and color finishes, all in full sheets that are cut to fit.
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Bottled wine is proof that glass and cork are a natural fit. CorkCork is a new substrate that enhances natural cork texture. Protected by glass, the six different patterns suit as surfaces for tabletop, magnetic marker board or simple wall application. The one-sided material can be applied to walls, floors or ceilings. Pulp Studio www.pulpstudio.com
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Being raised in a barn could be an enriching experience, especially when your barn door looks like this custom-designed glass artwork. This Kolman mixed-media artisan glass composition is 40.25-in. high and spans 85 in. with just a 0.375-in. profile. Open or closed, the rolling barn door is a stunning work of art in both rooms. Kolman Artisan Glass www.kolmanartisanglass.com
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Inspired by vintage Hollywood, the Silver Screen Collection features Flashing Lights, Oscar Worthy and So Vintage. The collection offers products with show-stopping constructions to create movement, using large scale, organic patterning and random structuring. The series is available in a variety of neutral colors in broadloom and three carpet tile sizes: 18-in. × 36-in., 24-in. × 24-in. and 36-in. × 36-in.
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Clean, crisp and classy, this newest collection from The Good Design Studio has a timeless square shape. The studio’s variety of complementary levers, pulls, stops and hinges enhances the design of commercial interiors. Elements in the suite include the square barrel hinge from McKinney, which makes a bold statement when paired with decorative levers and square trim set from Corbin Russwin and SARGENT. Square pulls from Rockwood are now complemented by the addition of recently released square accessories: a square coat hook, floor stop and wall stop. ASSA ABLOY www.assaabloy.com
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Schweiss Doors one-piece hydraulic side-mounted container door comes with single or 3-phase electrical components. Easy to read psi pressure, service filter and fluid temp gauges let users know that the door is always working properly and at full capacity. Doors are custom-made to any size, for any type of new or existing building. The lift straps take the place of aircraft cables to raise and lower the door, making it fast, safe and simple. Schweiss Safety Advantages allow the door to lock up and down or safely lower or raise the door in case of electrical failure. Schweiss Doors www.bifold.com
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Contemporary Clad doors offer a clean aesthetic that complements both contemporary and traditional architectural style in folding, multi slide and swing door systems. This new material option features a 2.9375-in. narrow stile and rail profile to maximize glass and light. With 2.25-in. thick panels made of LVL core construction and high quality extruded aluminum, the Contemporary Clad System provides greater thermal performance, improved structural integrity and low maintenance exteriors. In-stock color options include white and bronze paint, and clear and bronze anodized exterior cladding. LaCantina Doors www.lacantinadoors.com
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Sylvia Smith’s leadership at FXFOWLE in New York City was recognized recently by the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s Built by Women campaign. The program aims to reframe the context of great projects around the city to show they’ve been led by talented women architects who often don’t get enough recognition. My conversation with her is like an odyssey: after every question, Smith weaves a hero’s adventure, with champions and unexpected turns. As a youngster, Smith constantly sketched, fixed, disassembled and reassembled things to make design improvements. “My mother wasn’t thrilled that I wanted a tool belt,” she recalls. A graduate of Dickinson College with a Fine Arts degree, she did not know she wanted to be an architect until Michael Graves—one of her first champions— mistook her for a graduate architecture student when he spoke at University of Virginia, where she worked as a visual archivist. “It was [finally] clear that all the things I love come together in architecture: activism, engaging the public realm, my love of inert materials put together to create space for habitation—plus the art and science of it all.” Smith earned her first two commissions locally in Charlottesville—houses that she designed and built as part of the construction crew, an extremely beneficial experience, says Smith. Even the challenging economy of the early ’80s could not halt her pursuit of a career in the Big Apple. She says Graves, with whom she had worked, made calls to get her interviews; when the interview came up at FXFOWLE, the principal hired her on the spot, with a caveat. “The partner who hired me was not the one who did the hiring, but he needed someone on a project,” she says. When Bruce Fowle returned, Smith interviewed
ALICE TULLY HALL, LINCOLN CENTER, NEW YORK CITY The design, created in collaboration with Diller Scofidio + Renfro, called for Swiss Pearl cementitious board to be mounted to the façade in an unconventional shape and pattern. It continues from the exterior soffit into the lobby. Design team: Sylvia Smith, Heidi Blau, Elizabeth Diller Photo: Iwan Baan
again, and was offered a permanent position. Since then, Smith has developed the firm’s Cultural/Educational Studio. It’s a challenge to create interesting, inventive designs that are respectful of clients’ construction, operation and maintenance budgets, she says. “Excellence in design
“I worked on (a building crew) because I wanted to understand the materials. It made me sensitive to proportion, the physical aspect of space, and how things change through the evolution of design.”
for me is not about a large budget or expensive materials; it’s defining space, light, proportion and scale and views.” A strategy for making it all work, says Smith, is to navigate a strong design intent by re-imagining innovative uses and applications for otherwise mundane materials that resonate with clients, end-users and the general public. “We allocate time in the beginning for discovery to apply an inspired logic to things so at the end there’s a certain quality that says ‘yes, this grew out of that idea,’” Smith advises. Smith’s passion extends to fostering the next generation of women architects. Her work in this area is a testament to the legacy of another champion, Beverly Willis. A conversation with Willis explored the importance of women leaders in the profession, and crystallized the difference between mentor-
OLD IS NEW AGAIN Smith loves to re-imagine uses for mundane materials. Stairs, removed in the reconstruction of the Lion House at the Bronx Zoo (above), were used for a feature wall in the new conference area of the Center for Global Conservation, also located at the zoo.
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