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SPECIAL ISSUE: The Most Requested Products of 2015

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features

Trend Lines by Stan Walerczyk

Market of Choice

Achieving LEED by John Mesenbrink

Tunable Lighting: LED advances are making human centric lighting possible.

December 2015

SPECIAL ISSUE: The Most Requested Products of 2015

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by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett Branding Healthcare: New digital media, increased competition and greater retail influences are all driving a surge of rebranding strategies among healthcare providers.

Collaborative Life Sciences Building, Portland, Ore. A model for water conservation, the project features 24,540 sq. ft. of green roofs with additional integrated flow-through planters that absorb and treat rainfall run-off.

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on the cover Clear Choices: The results are in from our annual tabulation of products that drove most requests for more information. One clear trend was for more products that connect the inside to the outside. Page 38.

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READERS’ CHOICE

Reader favorites from 2015. Through their requests for more information about products that have appeared in the magazine over the past year, we present the annual AP50. By the Architectural Products’ Staff

departments Perspective

Architectural Products Magazine, Volume 13, Number 10

Resources, Events & Letters

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Ad Index

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Specifiers’ Solutions

Dara Huang: Transplanted U.S. architect connects with London start-ups with innovative use of materials

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perspective

Don’t Glaze Over These Matters If you didn’t see last month’s issue, you missed a

30% to 35%. Nelson’s point is that transparency

lot, as we featured our annual Product Innovation

shouldn’t always be sacrificed for energy efficiency.

Awards, as well as a pretty good special report on

Rather, he warned architects to contemplate the

daylighting, if I do say so myself. Re-reading the

greater danger—ever-deepening floor plates.

issue in its printed form—still an anticipated activity

“Unfortunately, it’s the way life is going,” said Nel-

for this senescent editor—some collective nuggets

son. Daylight is only effective for about 6 meters, he

surfaced that hint at developing trends, most nota-

said; the rest of the space becomes like a being in a

bly regarding glass and its relationship with the sun

submarine: “Everything has to be supplied to you.”

and HVAC systems within buildings.

Gary Redmond

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

Tim Shea

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

EDITORIAL

Jim Crockett

Editorial Director jimc@arch-products.com

Megan Mazzocco

Senior Editor megan@arch-products.com

Jan Bottiglieri

Copy Editor jan@arch-products.com

November’s issue also had a story about com-

Let me start with the most “unique” product

mon envelope issues that frequently lead to mois-

Contributing Editors:

from this year’s PIA program: LightZone from Sage.

ture and mold problems. One major issue relates

It’s distinctive in that it not only dynamically reacts

to buildings, like hotels, that operate in hot climates

to the intensity of the sun to shade an interior, but

where air conditioning concurrently operates with

can be configured to react in different ways, includ-

operable windows that are frequently opened. In

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

Barbara Horwitz-Bennett John Mesenbrink Stan Walerczyk Kevin Willmorth

ing not only the percentage of glass tinted, but the shape of the portion of glass tinted. This December issue features AP’s annual AP50—the products that garnered the most attention from our readers over the past year. Not surprisingly, dynamic glass is on this list. Many of the other PIA winners and AP50 directly relate to glass or translucent materials—a fact that suggests natural light and/or a connection

ART + DESIGN

Many AP50 products relate to glass or translucent materials, suggesting that natural light is driving product development.

to the outside world is a major driver when it comes

Dave Pape

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Lauren Lenkowski

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to product development and architecture. At the same time, the face of glass is radically

this issue, we continue to examine envelope consid-

affecting architecture, but perhaps not in the way

erations in On Spec, where we discuss condensa-

originally envisioned. In that aforementioned daylight

tion on glazing, among other problems, in context of

report, which was based on a terrific international

how HVAC and glazing systems interact.

symposium, a prominent voice is David Nelson, Fos-

One last point on the interaction of the sun,

ter + Partners’ joint head of design. Nelson made an

glass and people: In the daylighting special report,

interesting aside in his inspiring daylight and architec-

I also wrote about LightSolve, very novel software

ture presentation: he bluntly admitted that he’s lost

developed by the Federal Institute of Technology in

his love for glass, at least for building cladding. Why?

Switzerland. The tool not only addresses technical

The focus on performance over the past few years

proficiency issues, it addresses human conditions.

has caused much of the glass used in large projects

For example, the software measures the amount

to become much darker with the deployment of vari-

of daylight people receive at different times of year

ous performance-enhancing coatings.

at different latitudes—so, from a health perspec-

Architectural flair, as a result according to Nel-

tive, designers might be able to take action to help

son, often needs to come from an emphasis on

people achieve a proper circadian cycle. One way

articulation in the curtainwall or in mullions them-

to do so is with LED lighting via a greater saturation

selves. Products like the aforementioned LightZone

of blue wavelength light in winter months. In this

certainly could change the face of buildings, to Nel-

issue, human-centric lighting expert Stan Walerczyk

son’s point, since various geometric patterns such

provides an update on what’s happening on this

as triangles or trapezoids can be programmed for

front, particularly relating to developments in color

each pane of glass.

tuning, as well as some preliminary findings relating

Nelson’s larger question, however, was this: is it “naughty” to do all-glass buildings? Nelson doesn’t

to actual HLC-based installations. What’s clear is that lots of innovations are allow-

think so. The architect pointed out that only 12%-

ing light and views into our spaces. What’s not is how

15% of a building’s energy load relates to the effi -

much we’ll seriously embrace these developments.

ciency of the curtainwall, even with floor-to-ceiling

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glass; electric lighting, on the other hand, consumes 25% of the load. One of the biggest energy hogs comes from plug loads from computers, printers, refrigerators, etc.—which consume a whopping

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ORDINARY AND E X T R AORDIN A RY.

resource updates

coming events

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ONGOING

Cinar has opened its first-ever U.S. flagship store in New York.

Chicago Architecture Biennial

ONLINE TOOLS, APPS, SOFTWARE + WEBSITES

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Roxul’s Energy Design Centre is available at www.roxul.com. Hubbell Lighting’s LitePro DLX software is available as a free download. Visit www.hubbelllighting. com/liteprodlx. A new online Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) program from Interface calculates an LCCA on hard, resilient and soft flooring choices. Visit http://us.interface.com/costanalysis.

With 18 locations nationwide, McNICHOLS® offers an extensive inventory that will please any contractor, designer, fabricator ... and artist.

Configura space-planning software now features Group Dekko and Herman Miller’s global product portfolio through its CET Designer Extension.

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JANUARY

National Institute of Building Sciences Conference & Expo Jan. 11-15 Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C. www.nibs.org

FEBRUARY

Net Positive Energy + Water Conference Feb. 18-19 Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego www.netpositiveconference.org

MARCH

mcnichols.com

Trim-Tex now offers CAD and BIM files for 3D modeling and drawing specifications. Visit www.trim-tex. com/whats-new/tips. Hy-Tech Roof Drains’ new website, features builda-drain and drain replacement functions, plus other tips. Visit www.hy-techroofdrains.com. “A Ceiling for Every Space” visual selector tool from Armstrong is available at armstrong.com/ everyspace. VMZINC-US has launched a new, user-friendly website with a redesigned home page, as well as updated Ornaments, Accessories and Project pages. Visit www.vmzinc-us.com.

APRIL

International Living Future Institute Unconference April 1-3 Sheraton Seattle, Seattle living-future.org/unconference Coverings April 18-21 McCormick Place, Chicago www.coverings.com

Lightfair International

Southern Cypress Manufacturers Assn. released a mobile-friendly website at www.cypressInfo.org.

April 24-28 San Diego Convention Center, San Diego www.lightfair.com

Pavestone launched an interactive mobile app for completing hardscape projects from start to finish. Visit the app store.

CORRECTION:

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LEDucation March 29-30 New York Hilton Midtown, New York City www.leducation.org

The Building Performance Institute and the International Code Council offer a co-branded version of the Building Science Principles Reference Guide. Bostik Smart Adhesives offers eight new brochures for the major construction markets. Visit bit.ly/BostikBrochures.

In last month’s PIA awards section, Nanawall’s SL80/81 Folding Series aluminum framed folding glass door was inadvertently excluded from the section. Please see the digital edition (p. 88) of the November issue for the corrected page. The SL80/81 also happened to be a winner in this year’s AP50 and can be seen on p. 49.

Nudura launched a new podcast series detailing the benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms. To subscribe, visit nudura.podbean.com.

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on spec By Cyrus Kangarloo, P. Eng. Jaga Climate Systems Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

BEST PRACTICES IN HEATING ›› CONVECTIVE SOLUTION

Like Peas and Carrots: Glass and Hydronic Heating Whether for daylighting or to provide views, large expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass are a reality in most buildings today. However, this architectural trend poses challenges, including condensation and an envelope that results in fluctuating energy loads.

Condensation When warm, moist air comes into contact with cooler surfaces, droplets and fog can form on windows. In colder climates especially, buildings may struggle with frost buildup on the outside of windows if perimeter heating is not installed. Also, glass does not provide insulation as effectively as walls do. Because cool air is denser than warm air, it sinks and creates cold drafts near windows. Discomfort also occurs when a person sits near a cold window because their body temperature is higher than the temperature of the window. This will cause the individual to lose heat in the direction of the window.

Fluctuating Energy Loads Buildings experience changes in energy loads as doors and windows are opened and closed, and as more people enter or leave a space. Time of day and weather conditions also lead to significant fluctuations. For instance, when the sun is out in cloudless skies, interior temperatures can rise by nearly 40°F. To cool down, occupants may open windows, which causes direct energy loss. Without the ability to offset the temperature, occupants must either relocate or suffer in the heat, ultimately reducing productivity and satisfaction. In the opposite scenario, when the sun is not present, occupants can be left too cold. To achieve sustainability and occupant comfort more designers are exploring HVAC solutions to offset these issues. One option is low-temperature hydronic heating and cooling systems, which, ideally, could be powered by renewable energy sources, such as geothermal or solar.

Why Low-Temperature Hydronic Heating? Some hydronic systems rely on water to heat the surrounding area through a process called convection. With convection, air flows from below and is forced up or naturally rises across a coil when hot water is passed through. This hot air is then expelled above the coil and dispersed throughout the room. This circular airflow has multiple benefits in mainly glass buildings. These systems can be placed discretely along floor-to-ceiling windows, solving condensation and cold zone issues

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VIEW FRIENDLY Low-profile radiant heating systems, like the Clima Canal, deal with condensation issues by employing convection.

CIRCULAR FLOW With convection, air flows from below and is forced up when hot water passes over the coil; it then disperses into the room.

because they use convection to create a curtain of warm air throughout an entire room, providing a barrier between a cold window and nearby occupants. A sleek, thin unit also ensures views are not obstructed. The same effect can’t be achieved solely through in-floor radiant heating systems and radiant panels, which rely on radiation rather than convection to warm a surrounding area from the floor upwards. Heat from radiation is concentrated on both sides of a traditional radiator’s panels, but the effect causes significant energy losses on the window side. The heating effect from the room-facing side of a radiator decreases as a person gets further away from the unit.

of the radiator needs to be as low as possible. The lower the water content and weight of the heat emitter, the lower the inertia and the more controllable it becomes. Compared to in-floor radiant solutions, radiators equipped with optimized heat exchange technology are better heat conductors and have a lower overall mass. Technology that incorporates low-H20 solutions typically contain only 10% of the water content compared to traditional radiators, allowing them to react almost immediately as external factors change. Because the units contain a lower water content, they also remain at a lower exterior temperature, increasing safety for occupants. Low-H20 solutions are also a safer choice compared to hot panel radiators near windows, because during a cold winter day, traditional radiators generate a lot of thermal stress on the glazing.

Improved Comfort and Safety Hydronic systems can also solve the issue of fluctuating energy loads, which can become a larger issue within expansive spaces that attract many visitors, such as museums. However, in order for a unit to respond rapidly to the temperature changes due to internal and external energy loads, the mass

Financial Savings Improved response to changes in temperature increases occupant comfort and reduces cost. When installed in an office or school, a hydronic

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AAMA Addresses Condensation 72°F, and experiences a downturn with temperatures above 73°F to 75°F. As building owners look to renovate older buildings with more advanced technology or build new structures, old coal and oil-fired boiler systems are being phased out and hydronic solutions are being incorporated. Using them, developers and engineers have found energy savings of up to 30% to 40% above what ASHRAE finds acceptable, as stated in Standard 90.1. They are also seeing a return on investment of less than five years with low-temperature systems.

Cooling Made Easy Similar to the dynamic heating systems, hydronic cooling options also improve occupant comfort by accommodating quick and efficient cooling. With systems that can be equipped with individual climate control units, building occupants can set the unit to their preferred temperature rather than

HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Hydronic systems require no duct work, saving space and avoiding the dust and bacteria that can collect without maintenance.

heating system provides output within minutes, generating enough energy to quickly heat the space. This is much more cost-effective and sustainable than the traditional method of starting up the heating system several hours before building occupants arrive. Conversely, on a warm day, the system can quickly reduce output during times when the building can take advantage of the natural solar and internal loads. Studies show that sunlight that suddenly enters a building through double glazing can add more than 3400 BTU/hr. per 11 sq. ft. of glass to a room. A system that is slow to adjust will cause occupants to overheat. Plus, each second that a radiator emits heat after switching off the system is a waste of energy.

Improved Productivity For businesses, proper heating can actually translate to a better bottom line. Studies have shown that improved comfort can positively impact employee productivity. According to David Pogue, national director of sustainability at CB Richard Ellis, worker performance improves with temperatures up to

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Hydronic systems—ideally, powered by renewable energy sources—can solve the issue of fluctuating energy loads. having a single thermostat control the temperature for every unit on a floor. This gives occupants more personalized control of temperature within a space, and is especially ideal for residential units on the same floor. Additional features of new energy-efficient hydronic cooling technology include extra space, better indoor air quality and a lower total cost of ownership. Forced air systems require extensive ductwork throughout the building, which takes up a lot of valuable space. With new hydronic systems, ductwork is eliminated and extra ceiling space is freed—up to one additional foot per floor. This gives architects and engineers the opportunity to add additional floors or penthouse suites in high-rise constructions compared to buildings using conventional forced air systems. A solution that delivers the “triple bottom line” of people, planet and profit, hydronic heating and cooling systems are a sustainable option that maximize energy efficiency in glass buildings and make sense for both today and tomorrow’s indoor climate needs—and for the health, comfort and morale of building occupants.

The American Architectural Manufacturers Assn. has created and released a new document laying out comparisons among three different rating systems for condensation on interior surfaces of fenestration products. While root causes vary with climate and occupancy, the formation of condensation on these surfaces in winter months is deemed problematic in almost all modern buildings. This document addresses some of the common causes and the technical issues related to condensation. It also offers a comparison of the tools available for rating fenestration systems for condensation resistance. “This new AAMA document was developed to provide a single reference source on the three common condensation rating systems for the U.S. and Canada,” says Doug Holmberg of Apogee Enterprises, co-chair of the Condensation Ratings Comparison Task Group. “It also provides information on how each rating is calculated for comparing the condensation resistance of products and the differences in the rating systems.” Steve Strawn of JELD-WEN, co-chair of the Condensation Ratings Comparison Task Group, adds that window condensation ratings can be difficult to understand; the question has been further complicated by the use of different methods to rate condensation resistance. “We have attempted to summarize through this document how each of the ratings are calculated and will remind the reader that the results are not directly comparable,” says Strawn. “When comparing products side by side, specifiers should ensure that they are comparing products that have used the same condensation rating method.” More information about AAMA and its activities can be found via the AAMA Media Relations page or on the AAMA website. Visit www.aamanet.org.

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product developments

material advances + product breakthroughs

Noteworthy Team IES’ entry for the ASHRAE LowDown Showdown won the Best Energy Use Results award. Congrats to Arup’s Ben Brannon, Integral Group’s Anna Osborne, exp’s Greg Romanczyk, TLC Engineering for Architecture’s Cory Duggin, DLR Group’s Shona O’Dea, Affiliated Engineers’ Megan Gunther, HKS’ Scott West and team coach Liam Buckley of IES. Desso carpet tile manufacturer earned Cradle-to-Cradle Gold Certification. Milliken has acquired the assets of Australia-based Ontera Modular Carpets. TOTO’s PVC-free high-efficiency toilets have earned the International Living Future Institute’s Declare label. ThyssenKrupp Elevator has begun a 44 million euro project on a 20,000 sq. m. multi-purpose elevator manufacturing facility in the Chakan Industrial Area in Pune, Maharashtra. CTBUH (Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats)

by Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

has been selected as the winner of the 2015 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction. Legrand was recognized with the Best Dimmer Award for its adorne sofTAP Tru-Universal Dimmer in the 2015

PREFAB

Lighting for Tomorrow competition.

Stairway from Heaven

Duravit USA has partnered with ACS Architectural Resources of Hawaii to provide agency representation

Italian manufacturer Fontanot has designed the

for the Hawaiian architecture and design markets.

Michelangelo of staircases for an Arata Isozakidesigned tower in Milan. The specialized staircase

Amanda Sturgeon will become CEO of the International

is 150-cm wide varnished steel with tempered glass

Living Future Institute.

panels separated by stainless steel fixtures. LEDs are integrated into the stainless steel railings; the treads

Ware Malcomb has been recognized for its national leadership in commercial real estate design by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Assn., for the fourth consecutive year. Hanson Building Products changed its name to Forterra

“Only fastened to floor and upper landing, an intermediate shelf bracket guarantees stability.”

FLOATING STAIRS The staircase is 150-cm wide varnished steel with tempered glass panels separated by stainless steel fixtures. LEDs are integrated into the stainless steel railings; the treads and staircase landings are white marble.

following the recent sale of the company. and staircase landings are in white Lasa marble. “The Building Systems Design’s (BSD) latest version of

main challenge here was the stability of the stair-

BSD LinkMan-E, a BIM linking product, has now been

case itself, since it is only fastened to the floor and

configured to permit cloud access.

the upper landing,” explains contract manager Fabio Gasperoni. “We found a solution, however, with an

Nine Hubbell Lighting LED lighting and controls prod-

intermediate shelf bracket on one side that guarantees

ucts have been recognized by the Illuminating Engi-

its structural safety.” The Isozaki Tower is part of the

neering Society (IES) Progress Committee as providing

CityLife real estate project for Milan Expo 2015. Visit

important advancements in lighting.

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product developments

SURFACES

Forever in Blue Jeans The performance and longevity associated with your favorite pair of jeans now gets a second life from TorZo Surfaces acrylic infusion process. A base construction of 80% post-industrial recycled denim fabric scraps are infused with a nontoxic acrylic resin. The unique color, depth and patterns formed in rigid panels are resistant to abrasion and scratching. Visit www.torzosurfaces.com or Circle

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BLUE'S CLUES The panels are laminated to a Baltic Birch plywood backer board for added strength. TorZo’s infusion process allows Denim to be cut, fabricated and machined with standard tooling.

COMPOSITE STONE

FURNISHINGS

Outside Source Sometimes the secret to a successful seating installa-

FROM 2D TO 3D FAST Slotted components easily fit together with no tools needed; joints are reinforced with magnets.

What’s Up, Dock? Dock 312 is a new brand of flat-pack furniture created by

tion is that it appears attractive in both occupied and

the next generation of designers at Lee Weitzman. The

unoccupied states. Grassi Pietre’s Izumi fountain and

furniture has been developed for those who appreciate efficiency and good design and also value materiality, craftsmanship, and the environment. “The goal was to

Pietranova is made of Pietra di Vicenza marble chips, white Portland cement and water.

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LED lighting can be a big energy saver over traditional fluorescent technology; often, that savings alone can justify a lighting upgrade. Yet LEDs offer value beyond their more-efficient operation, with controllability beyond anything fluorescent or incandescent light sources can provide. With that control comes new possibilities for lighting that can boost Operating 42 productivity through its ability to reinforce costs humans’ natural circadian rhythms—all while it cuts a facility’s energy bills. In the last 12 to 18 months, a number of new LED fixtures and lamps have hit the market offering “tunable” control of lighting color temperatures, Purchase 77 price measured in degrees Kelvin, or “K.” In some cases, this is a dimming-related function that produces warmer illumination as light levels are reduced. In other cases, users are able to independently adjust output levels—measured in lumens—and color temperature. Almost across the board, though, these features are being marketed for the added design freedom they provide to create various lighting scenes. A relatively recent field of study looking at “human-centric” lighting (HCL) is highlighting the actual economic value tunable LEDs can create.

Understanding Color’s Impact For some time, scientists and lighting specialists have understood the impact lighting’s color temperature can have on human alertness. Higher color temperatures—those producing what is often confusingly called “cooler” illumination—are known to suppress human production of melatonin, the hormone that helps us sleep. Similarly, lowertemperature, or “warmer,” lighting can encourage melatonin production. Interestingly, these reactions occur separately from our sense of sight; even

those who are blind will experience the impact of varying lighting color temperatures. These reactions are both important in regulating 8 our sleeping and waking cycles—otherwise known 19 as our circadian rhythms. HCL experts see great opportunity in new tunable products that can shift color temperatures with high accuracy. This capability could help boost occupants’ productivity and 122 times of the day attentiveness, especially during when both might naturally lag.

Biology 101 Lighting helps us set our daily rhythms of sleeping and wakefulness through the pathway of our intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs). These cells work independently25 of the rods and cones our eyes use to transmit visual images to our brain—which is why the effect can be equally strong in those who are otherwise blind. The ipRGCs feature a light-sensitive pigment called melanopsin, and when it senses light, production of the sleepiness-inducing hormone melatonin is suppressed. Light at a wavelength of 460 nanometers (nm) to 490 nm, in the blue portion of the visible-light spectrum, is especially effective at suppressing melatonin. That bluer light generally becomes a more prominent component of total illumination as coordinated color temperatures (CCTs) rise and, as a result, room occupants can become more alert when exposed to such light. It is this effect that is behind the recommendation that we limit our exposure to computers and tablets before heading to bed, because these devices’ screens produce light in this portion of the spectrum, which can make falling asleep more difficult soon after exposure.

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Look Up, For Health Few healthcare environments are as stressful as an intensive care unit (ICU), where patients and their families can be at their most vulnerable— and such stress can work against recovery. Recently, a German hospital explored ways that room design might help reduce this anxiety, with advanced, tunable lighting playing a large role in the effort.

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The Charité Campus Virchow Clinic in Berlin has developed two prototype ICU rooms, working closely with GRAFT architects and the ART+COM design studio, as well as experts from Philips Lighting. A central element in these rooms is a luminous ceiling developed by the lighting manufacturer incorporating a range of LEDs, including colored, warm-white and coldwhite units. Using input from a patient’s physician, a custom-designed lighting-control system uses that information (along with live weather data from the German meteorological office) to create appropriate lighting scenes. Philips has begun commercializing this system under the HealWell label, debuting the approach at this year’s Lightfair. System testing also was conducted at the cardiology department of the Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Researchers measured sleep patterns, mood and other variables for patients in rooms equipped with HealWell fixtures and compared them to those in rooms with conventional lighting. Patients in rooms with the advanced lighting fell asleep faster, stayed asleep longer and enjoyed better moods (as rated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). —Chuck Ross, contributing writer

One could even think of high-CCT light as similar to caffeine. In fact, humans exposed to illumination at a relatively high intensity and CCT over a period of 30-45 minutes can gain almost the same alertness benefits garnered from a cup of coffee. Recognizing this impact, NASA has updated the International Space Station’s lighting with LED fixtures featuring light output that can be tuned up to 6500K during astronauts’ work hours and down to 3000K before they head to sleep. Research conducted by lighting manufacturer Osram also backs up the effectiveness of high-CCT lighting in boosting alertness. The company sponsored a study at two different schools in Germany in which student performance was evaluated in two different classrooms: one using traditional illumina-

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tion and the second using high-CCT lighting meant to simulate daylight. Students in the high-CCT classroom made up to a third fewer errors on concentration tests than when completing the same tests in the traditionally lit room. Identifying benefits like these that go beyond simple energy savings is important for facility owners and managers considering a lighting upgrade— especially in schools and other settings where high efficiency T8 fluorescent fixtures already might be in use. Though LEDs may offer a significant reduction in energy use, the resulting bottom-line savings still might not be enough to justify a paybackdriven decision process. By adding HCL benefits to the savings calculations, designers can swing the decision pendulum strongly in favor of LEDs.

HEALING ILLUMINATION Below, the Healwell system in action where lighting conditions in patient rooms are altered to affect mood and sleeping behavior.

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Stay ‘tuned’ for more… In other words, a single-minded approach to payback neglects the performance benefits a human-centric lighting plan can provide. Consider refiguring payback calculations by adding dollar values to represent potential performance boosts. One example would be to incorporate a $50 annual performance benefit into each tunable fixture’s payback calculations. Granted, CCT-tunable LED lamps and fixtures are still a bit of a novelty—especially those that reach up to daylight-appearing higher temperatures—but the technology has a bright future. With the technology becoming both more available and less expensive, this is a great time for designers and other specifiers to become more familiar with the concept of human-centric lighting. Tunable LEDs could provide productivity and comfort benefits that far outweigh the dollars-andcents saved in standard lighting-efficiency upgrades.

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INFINITE POSSIBILITIES Available with downlights in the BeveLED 2.0 fixture family, Infinite Color+ technology delivers tunable white light from 1800K to 12,000+K, as well as light full of saturated colors, pastels and subtle hues. When integrated with sensors and industry-standard DMX512 controls, the systems can be commissioned to adjust lighting automatically.

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Study Time Human-centric lighting (HCL) is based on the theory that illumination at high correlated color temperatures (CCTs), incorporating wavelengths in the range of 460 nanometers (nm) to 490 nm, can help a room’s occupants stay more focused and engaged. This theory was put to the test last year in a fourth-grade California classroom, and both the students and their teacher found that high-CCT lighting improved their attentiveness and performance. Existing fl uorescent troffers were replaced with tunable fixtures from PlanLED that allow color temperature to be adjusted in a range from 2700K to 6500K. In two-week increments, the fixtures were preset to run at specifi ed temperature and dimming levels so the teacher and students could compare the settings:

ATTENTION, STUDENTS Quadrature 2 LED fixtures from Osram’s Siteco division were custom-fitted with blue and coldwhite LEDs to produce illumination similar to the color temperature of natural daylight to study the impact of such lighting on student performance at a German high school. Results showed better attention, cognitive performance speed and knowledge retention, compared to students in an adjacent classroom lit by traditional 4000K fluorescent fixtures.

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Following these two-week testing periods, the teacher and students were informed about the theory behind the lighting and allowed to adjust color temperature and dimming as they wished. They also were given control of additional LED lighting set to an even higher 10,000K. These higher-temperature fixtures were separately controlled with a 30-minute timer, for use at the school day’s start, just after lunch and at other times when attentiveness was lagging. The results were defi nitive. Once they were able to adjust lighting levels as they wished, the teacher and students opted to maintain the tunable troffers at 6500K, with no dimming, for the entire day. The fixed 10,000K units became popular not just at the day’s start, but also especially during math lessons—in fact, the students will often remind the teacher to turn on these fixtures if she forgets to do so.

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New digital media, increased competition and greater retail influences are all driving a surge of rebranding strategies among healthcare providers.

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In the past, healthcare providers may have been able to get away with slapping a logo in their facility entranceway and lobby. This type of cursory branding strategy is no longer cutting it. “In a time where arguably more transparency exists than ever before regarding the quality of healthcare at a given institution, true brand integrity is easier to spot or dispel than ever,” observes Randy Guillot, AIA LEED AP, design principal, formerly of CannonDesign, Chicago. Driven by fierce competition, many healthcare organizations have come to realize the importance of establishing a branded interior design master plan. Such a plan creates the branding message that the organization desires to broadcast to its community, and provides both guiding principles

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and overarching design concepts, which can be described as a sort of “toolkit.” “The toolkit goes well beyond furniture standards and color/finish palettes—which, over time, are inevitably discontinued and/or dated—and embraces interior architecture, forms, textures and lighting,” says Diana Kissil, AIA, principal, SmithGroupJJR, San Francisco. Looking at the bigger picture, Heather Flannery, CID, IIDA, EDAC, ASID, an associate with Hord Caplan Macht (HCM), Baltimore, explains that branding serves as the fi rst impression when patients walk through the door, aids patients along their journey through the facility and, most importantly, stays with patients once they exit the building.

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MAKING AN IMPACT To help end-users navigate this process, Ana PintoAlexander, RID, IIDA, EDAC, principal and director of health group interiors at HKS, Dallas, instructs her designers to carefully listen to—and understand— the organization’s mission, vision and goals. Once accomplished, the architects and interior designers then integrate these principles into the design elements to help the healthcare providers tell their own story. For instance, if the hospital client is a religious organization, and a feeling of spirituality is important, Alexander says designers can employ lighting and calming effects. On the other hand, if the client is more scientific and research based, the team will go with a more simplistic and timeless design with clean lines.

A number of recent projects illustrate this process. Indiana University Health, for example, acquired Clarian Health; they then rebranded to become IU Health, and its first new facility—the IU Health Neuroscience Center of Excellence in Indianapolis—became an opportunity to better define this new entity and specifically determine how the architecture could reinforce the new identity and establish the kind of experience that IU wanted to reflect. Ultimately, CannonDesign was brought in to imagine the facility. Client goals included ease of access and parking; a high-tech, high-touch environment that put patients first; a visible connection to neurological research; and a fresh, exuberant exterior image. The architects did so with a dramatic

curve to front the building, inspired by the shape of neurons, while erratic lines, worked into a metal screen on the buildings’ side elevation, are bent to resemble electroencephalograms (EEG). Interiors also incorporate geometry, color and imagery from neuroscience research, including patterns mimicking cellular forms, and blocks of color, inspired by the vibrancy of PET and fMRI scans. The firm was challenged similarly in Minneapolis,

Healthcare designers are busy helping larger companies establish a consistent brand across multiple locations.

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WIFI ENABLED Following a two-way merger, Cannon designed M Health’s Academic Care Center to include fully networked touchdown areas and amenity-rich staff spaces—somewhat like a modern airport lounge—to give waiting areas a whole new feel.

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CONNECTING THE DOTS Rebranding the merger of two organizations into IU Health, the new Neuroscience Center of Excellence reflects a high-tech design meant to create a visible connection to the neurological clinical care occurring inside, as well as implementing a fresh and exuberant exterior image. Interiors also incorporate geometry, color and imagery from neuroscience research, including patterns mimicking cellular forms, and blocks of color inspired by the vibrancy of PET and fMRI brain scans. Color-tinted windows arranged in a visually engaging pattern at the ground floor, create an inviting pedestrian-level presence.

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The project became an opportunity to define this new entity and specifically determine how architecture could reinforce this new identity.

where another project, the Academic Care Center, also involved the merger of two organizations—the University of Minnesota Physicians Group and Fairview Hospital—into a new brand: “M Health.” As a result, the new entity’s facility was designed to reflect a more corporate image with amenity-rich staff spaces, fully networked touchdown spaces, and clinical collaboration zones. “This job allowed a complete redefinition of the care experience—from a near fortress of intimidation—to an open and inviting branded environment that has much more in common with an airport lounge than a healthcare setting,” reports Guillot. For example, “waiting rooms have been replaced with technology-rich lounge environments flooded with natural light.” Beyond mergers and acquisitions, healthcare designers are also busy helping larger companies

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establish a consistent brand across multiple locations. This means creating spaces with a relatable identity and a distinguishable look so that a patient can easily recognize that they’ve entered the provider’s space, regardless of the neighborhood or city that they’re walking into. Case in point is Kaiser Permanente. HDR is currently working with the national operator to refine their outpatient delivery model. According to Abbie Clary, AIA, ACHA, regional director, healthcare with HDR Architecture, Chicago, by developing key platforms to shape the delivery system, the same concept of care delivery can be used to start the process, but can then be customized to the specific community. “This approach creates consistency across all Kaiser facilities around the country while still allowing them to connect more closely to the communities they serve,” says Clary.

RIDING THE EEG WAVE The building, and notably the north façade, was conceived using aesthetic metaphors. Bent to resemble electroencephalograms, or brain waves, the northern elevation is adorned with architectural fi ns, broadcasting a striking presence to a nearby highway while providing privacy. The west façade presents a sculptural form inspired by the shape of neurons.

Another noteworthy example, but on a smaller scale, involved Stantec’s design of three satellite outpatient primary care clinics for the Santa Clara County’s Valley Health Centers in California. Looking to create a branded experience through the standardization of a number of physical environmental features, the buildings are organized around the concept of a modular chassis with operationally identical features.“Incorporating the modular clinic, ancillary services—including pharmacy, lab, imaging, support services and the lobby—each building uses the same ‘kit of parts’ for both exterior design and interior fi nishes and aesthetic language,” explains Annie Coull, vice president, buildings, Stantec, San Francisco. “The resulting buildings express a strong branded identity with a common patient experience and a standardized operational model for caregiver effi ciency.”

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TAKING A PAGE OUT OF RETAIL In working to better home in on their brands, healthcare organizations are taking a closer look at the retail and hospitality industries’ highly successful strategies for defining and executing effective branded strategies. Just like the retail industry has become a master at knowing consumers, particularly their demographics and spending habits, healthcare providers are starting to tap into that same data to offer improved accessibility and convenience, and to better tailor their facilities to their patrons. “Many retail corporations and product development corporations use ethnography, or social science, to observe those they are trying to sell to, and then create an approach that is tailored to

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Project: Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Location: Baltimore Architect: Hord Caplan Macht

Artwork subtly picks up on the leaf in the logo and the watery blue accent becomes a recurring color theme. Photo courtesy: Hord Caplan Macht

BIOPHILIC BASE For Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, HCM’s branding strategy involved pulling in different elements to relate to, and help strengthen, the facility’s identity. For example, artwork subtly picks up on the leaf in the logo and the watery blue accent becomes a recurring color theme used throughout the clinic.

meet the needs and fill the gaps for the market they desire to serve,” relates Clary. “We are taking this approach with many of our clients.” Also observing this trend, SmithGroupJJR’s Dana Kissil is seeing a growing recognition of the importance of service, a reliance on technology to provide information and an emphasis on presenting organized, well-composed spaces. Meanwhile, Stantec’s Coull is seeing the retail infl uence express itself in the form of a more sophisticated, wide distribution of advertising in both print magazines, billboards and transit graphics, as well as TV with messages focusing on personal touch/top-notch care with better outcomes and leading edge medicine.

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THE NEW DIGITAL MEDIUM In this world of mobile devices and social media, branding is simultaneously being guided into a whole new realm, meaning tried-and-true strategies must migrate toward alternative styles and approaches. For example, with branding messages migrating into mobile environments, this is forcing brand and logo expressions to become simpler and more concise. Typography and brand names are taking secondary importance to stronger colors and clarity—and the simplicity of a well-executed mark, which creates less confusion, according to Clary. As a result, many designers are rather excited about the way in which electronic branding is spilling back into the built environment. For instance, one newer digitally influenced interiors strategy Clary is using is to work with a family of materials that lend themselves to a variety of planes where shadow and light can do much of the visual work. “The miniaturization of electronics is also opening avenues in lighting and illumination that give the designer options to create impact that can be manipulated like never before,” says Clary. Relying less on logos and brand marks, designers are turning more to finishes, lighting, written words, sculpture and artwork, and executing these ideas through a more digital approach—which, according to Clary, brings the brand to life through a sophisticated and active use of storytelling. As for the verbal message itself, healthcare providers are simplifying this into one or two taglines, sometimes referred to as the “elevator pitch.” However, these taglines or slogan must be memorable and focused; this will also make it easier to interpret the message both graphically and architectural, instructs Kissil.

COORDINATED COLORS At Medstar Franklin Square Hospital Angelos Center for Lung Diseases and Digestive Diseases, Baltimore, Creating facility-wide design guidelines for materials, building palettes, furniture, and key design elements reinforce a healthcare system’s identity and create a familiar environment for patients and visitors.

Also related to the new digital medium is the way in which healthcare consumers are more actively using their personal devices for a range of features such as scheduling appointments, accessing patient records and health information, refilling prescriptions, and referencing facility maps and wayfi nding tools. As a result, “the design of websites and interfaces are critical to reinforce the provider’s brand. This includes strong graphics, ease of navigation, and access—all of which speak to familiarity and association for the customer with the brand’s quality, service and availability,” explains Coull.

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Typography and brand names are taking secondary importance to stronger colors and clarity—and the simplicity of a well-executed mark creates less confusion.

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Project: Medstar Franklin Square Hospital Angelos Center for Lung Diseases and Digestive Diseases Location: Baltimore Architect: Hord Caplan Macht

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Project: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Location: Chicago Architect: CannonDesign

THROWING A CURVE In defining Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s new brand for its outpatient care pavilion in downtown Chicago Cannon juxtaposed an organized geometry against curving forms to create an experience that reinforces the prestigious reputation of Northwestern Medicine, while emphasizing a bright, airy and inviting environment.

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ECONOMIC AND ATTRACTIVE A healthy use of glazing combined with architectural precast helped the new facility match the colors and textures of other buildings on campus while creating a lighter aesthetic.

INSPIRATION: VERTICALITY OF EXPRESSION

GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE One last thought on branding trends: According to HCM’s Flannery, the bottom line is that strong, brand-consistent spaces, as well as tailored amenity spaces, are helping healthcare providers better address the ongoing struggle to successfully recruit and retain quality staff.

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In the end, there are many reasons why healthcare organizations should be motivated to refine and upgrade their branding strategies. Ultimately, it all boils down to the fact that it makes for good business.

BRANDED IN HISTORY Branding at Northwestern, according to Guillot, follows the architectural language of academic Gothic architecture, such as the institution’s School of Medicine pictured above. “This is all about verticality of expression,” says the architect.

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The blue tint of the glazing works in concert with metal paneling and shadow box spandrels to articulate the facade.

AWARD WINNING Toronto’s Bridgepoint Active Healthcare facility features expansive views and abundant natural light made possible, in part, by PPG’s Duranar Sunstorm agedzinc coatings and shadowbox spandrels coated with Duracron china white. Together with Sota Glazing’s Thermo-3 series curtainwall, the panels and spandrels blend in with narrow floor-to-ceiling pop-out windows, which add a dimension to the exterior while connecting patients to the outdoors. The facility received the 2015 AIA National Healthcare Design Award.

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LOOKS AND LONGEVITY SurfaceSet 2016 consists of 35 new durable laminates and includes six solid colors, 11 patterns, 12 wood grains, a reclaimed denim fiber laminate, and four new patterns created by designer Jonathan Adler.

(ALMOST) SOUNDPROOF DOORS Available in 122 configurations, VT’s acoustical doors offer high sound transmission class ratings ranging from 28 to 49. Ideal for hospitals, the door come with fitted steel frames only and features a 1.75-in. thickness.

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Precast Provides Thermally Efcient Envelope for Healthcare The University of Kentucky’s new Albert B. Chandler Hospital Pavilion had to have a high performance envelope that would improve energy efciency while harmonizing with the campus and shaving a year off the construction schedule. High performance precast concrete combined a continuous air and vapor barrier with continuous insulation into one efcient system. This provided a calculated performance R-value of R-26 and saved time, materials, and money. Precast also provided the aesthetic versatility to offer several nishes. High performance precast concrete provides the efciency you need.

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products for healthcare CURVACIOUS ADAPTABILITY The aptly named Curvano fixture features a softly curved profile that suits a range of design applications requiring direct ambient illumination. The luminaires can be suspended using aircraft cable and continuously mounted for longer runs.

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A NEW DIMENSION Longitudinal striations add rigidity as well as visual depth and rigidity to Strata metal cladding and roofing panels, allowing for thinner gauge metal and larger panel sizes. The patterning can be applied to the company’s Standing Seam, Reveal and Flatlock panel systems in a range of interior and exterior applications.

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JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED Rockfon’s Medical stone wool ceiling panels are easy to clean and disinfect. Made from basalt rock—which naturally provides 0.90 NRC, fire protection and dimensional stability at up to 100% relative humidity—the panels are available in 2-ft. × 2-ft. or 2-ft. × 4-ft. with square lay-in edges. Featuring a smooth white surface, the panels reflect as much as 86% of available light and are made with up to 42% recycled material.

ITS LIGHT WON’T TRESPASS Backlight control is combined with fieldrotatable optics to limit light-trespass and enable better light positioning from the Arceos ARA3 area luminaire. The LED fixture can replace a 1000 W HID unit to provide 50% energy savings, for use in both site and parking-lot applications.

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Loop bike rack is a simple, sweeping circle

Pedestrian Architecture? If these bike racks, bollards and streetlights are any indication, I have to declare 2015 the Year of the Pedestrian. In analyzing this year’s AP50—the products that garnered the most attention among our readers in 2015—I’ve deduced that inquiries for perforated metals, site furnishings, pavers and windows/doors the likes of Nanawall, indicate an architectural trend that supports the use of passive technologies and views to nature. Certainly, the bike rack and exterior lighting products to the right support being outside.

“‘Pedestrian’ architecture may sound as ordinary as a walk in the park, but the benefits are quite extraordinary.” For further evidence of architecture connecting to nature, look no further than the winner of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats’ annual Urban Habitat Award: the plant-laden ParkRoyal hotel in Singapore. Other vegetative towers are making news: Singapore’s CapitaGreen and Italy’s Bosco Verticale—each which feature foliage on each floor. These projects certainly reflect a scientifically savvy method of effectively creating sanctuaries in urban habitats. Recent research by the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago suggests that our bodies biologically respond to natural features; specifically, to algorithms found in the jagged lines created by foliage, trees, stones or shorelines. In fact, according to the research, it only takes a 10-minute connection to nature, 2-3 times per week to reduce stress. That said, vegetative towers delivering natural filtered light, views and fresh air to its occupants simultaneously provide restorative health benefits—even on the 37th floor. So while “pedestrian architecture” may sound as ordinary as a walk in the park, the benefits are actually quite extraordinary—the same goes for the AP50; however, in this case, you may let your fingers do the walking.

LANDSCAPE FORMS Loop www.landscapeforms.com

SITES DELIGHT Three new site furnishings from the 35 Collection include Signal LED light; Guide, an illuminated bollard; and the Loop bike rack. The cast aluminum luminaires of Signal hold multiple arrays of LEDs in tri-board formations; each is covered by its own lens for replacement and repair. The Guide bollard has three cast aluminum panels of different heights surrounding a large glowing optical element. The Loop bike rack is a simple, sweeping circle finished with Landscape Forms’ proprietary Pangard Powdercoat in rejuvenated colors. Circle 506

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Guide bollards are made of three cast aluminum panels of different heights surrounding a glowing optical element.

“The Guide illuminated bollard evokes the architecture of the twisting tower; an attractive place for the eye to rest.”

LANDSCAPE FORMS Guide www.landscapeforms.com

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LANDSCAPE FORMS Signal www.landscapeforms.com

Signal’s cast aluminum luminaires hold multiple arrays of LEDs.

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CHAR HOUSE Wood has traded its little-house-on-the-prairie look for edgy urban street fashion. The ancient Japanese wood charring/antiquing technique called Shou-sugiban gives the vibrant Chroma Wood collection a dramatic makeover of saturated hues and popping colors. Chroma Wood includes Cypress, Yellow Pine or Redwood species in random length planks. The stunning finishes are also available in custom colorations suitable for interior and exterior applications. The company introduced the collection at the Boutique Design Trade Fair New York. Circle 505

ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS Chroma Wood www.archsystems.com

“Throwbacks: Alva is LED’s answer to the popularity of filament bulbs, while Chroma Wood takes a colorful twist on a traditional Japanese wood charring technique.”

The downward-facing LED is hidden within the socket style base.

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This 3M film has been developed to eliminate ‘ghosting,’ for a clean, mark-free board.

STAGING A WRITE-OFF 3M has translated the dry-erase whiteboard into a flexible series of films: Both DI-NOC Architectural Finishes and FASARA Glass Finishes are available with a whiteboard finish. A natural extension to these two versatile ranges of surfacing films, the whiteboard finishes are durable, lightweight and easy to install on a range of surfaces, including glass. 3M’s film was tested and developed to eliminate “ghosting,” leaving a clean, mark-free board even after many rounds back at the drawing board. Circle 504

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RE-IMAGINING THE PAST The Edison-style squirrel-cage lamp—an icon of the early days of electric illumination—is reimagined in the streamlined Alva pendant. Today’s version features a downward-facing LED hidden within the socket-style banding that illuminates etched laseretched “filaments” in the exterior of the optic-crystal diffuser. The 1000-lm. fixture can be specified in color temperatures of 3000K, 2200K, or with a warm color dimming 3000K to 2200K feature. Circle 503

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Four colors of panels create a striking random pattern at Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

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HIGH-QUALITY HYDRO The Hydro Ban line of shower products includes linear and square drains, niches, benches, pre-sloped shower pans and preformed shower accessories. One component, the linear pre-sloped shower pan, is made of lightweight high-density expanded polystyrene and is 100% waterproof and ready-to-tile. Circle 501

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With the ability to support door-handle hardware on 1-in. insulating glass panels, Entice Series premium storefronts contribute to both contemporary aesthetics and energy efficiency. The entrances satisfy new energycode requirements and ASHRAE 90.1 airinfiltration specifications and can accommodate all solar- and thermalefficient glass options, including low-E coatings and tints. Circle 500

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DETAIL ORIENTED Cultured Stone veneers honor the finest details of natural stone. This attention to detail distinguishes stone and masonry installations to the level of fine art. A minimum of 54% waste stream is use in Cultured Stone veneer products. Old Country, Cobblefield and Dressed Field Stone Styles are the latest additions to the Cultured Stone veneer collection. Circle 499

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“Perforated metals and metal mesh both offer a durable option for natural ventilation, light, and views for interiors or exteriors.” Megan Mazzocco Senior Editor

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MESH FOR YOUR MEDIUM Architectural mesh from Cambridge Architectural inspires designers’ artistic vision with applications such as signage, curtains, facades and more. Metal is woven by skilled artisans from combinations of highly durable, yet readily recyclable metals, including stainless, bronze, aluminum and brass. Cambridge offers a large variety of flexible and rigid mesh patterns and some of the best-engineered attachment systems in the industry. Circle 498

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METAL COMPOSITE SYSTEM As a high end fabricated system, the Envelope 2000 Architectural Wall System is designed for exterior cladding on walls, canopies, fascia and accent bands. Applications are typically medium to high-rise buildings, such as office towers, retail complexes, educational buildings, medical facilities and more. Smooth aluminum skins and clean lines offer progressive aesthetic detail. Cladding remains stable in hot and cold thermal cycles, is durable and low maintenance. Circle 497

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RIDE THE RAILS With modular components that can be cut and assembled onsite, the DesignRail Aluminum Railing Frame System gives architects new leeway to create custom designs that don’t bust their clients’ budgets. Rails and stanchions are fabricated from high-strength 6000-series aluminum extrusions—now available in a range of new, bold colors—and other pre-engineered components simply snap and screw together. Circle 495

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“Designing eye-catching metal facades to play with both natural and artificial light offers opportunities to create iconic architecture.” Megan Mazzocco Senior Editor

NOT-SO-HEAVY METAL Perforated metal fabrications offer a creative option in designs for cladding, sunscreens, grilles and signage, to name just a short list of possible applications. Designers can choose from a range of metal materials (and even PVC and plastic), with a wealth of custom opportunities to create site-specific patterns, all with the aid of in-house engineering and design staff. Circle 496

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Hendrick’s in-house engineering and design staff can help create custom fabrications.

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RADIATING FREEDOM Strike up a conversation about passive heating with a Tetra radiator panel on the wall. The Tetra radiator is comprised of several individual heating masts that join together to form a single heating unit. Square heating elements and clean lines are a nod to contemporary design and increase surface area for optimized heating output. Available in sandblasted grey, brown or black, Tetra adds understated sophistication. Circle 494

Architects chose Accoya wood for this renovation at the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.

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ACCOYA HP Acetylated Wood www.accoya.com

WITHSTANDING WOOD Accoya high performance acetylated wood withstands water and the elements, making it ideal for exterior uses such as cladding, windows and decking. The product will be used for a renovation project of the German embassy in Washington, D.C. to restore the windows of the Egon Eirmann-designed edifice. Circle 493

Energy wise. Earth friendly. Budget brilliant. The CFR Insulated Metal Roof.

Metl-Span’s CFR insulated metal roof panel provides three key elements to meet the demands of today’s marketplace. Its superior insulation value helps leave a cleaner environment for future generations, cuts installation time compared to built-up roofs and helps lower energy costs every day for 40 years—or longer. Metl-Span’s roofs are a brilliant way to support environmental responsibility and restore budgetary harmony. For more information call 877.585.9969 or visit metlspan.com. 877.585.9969 | metlspan.com

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PRODEMA ProdEx www.prodema.com

EVERYTHING OLD… One of the world’s oldest building materials is becoming new again with today’s growing interest in wood cladding. ProdEx cladding, designed for use in ventilated and clapboard façades as well as louvers, features a thin exterior film of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride, for the chemists among you) that provides added protection from organic matter and even graffiti. Circle 492

AZEK Trim and Mouldings www.azek.com

Made from cellular PVC, the trim is impervious to damage from insects or moisture.

ENJOY THE VIEW Comprised of Type 316 stainless steel, ultra unobtrusive railing infill seems to disappear into thin air, taking the backseat to allow access to stunning views and vistas. Circle 491 ULTRA-TEC Cable Railing www.ultra-tec.com

“Modern PVC replacements for authentic wood cladding and architectural details solve the maintenance issues associated with the longevity of a traditionally styled building.” Megan Mazzocco Senior Editor

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ELEMENT-DEFYING DETAILS Trim and mouldings fabricated from cellular PVC offer the detail of fine exterior carpentry, while remaining impervious to damage from moisture and insects. Choose from a range of exterior trim-board patterns, along with 29 different moulding profiles, including newly added QuickCorner and Ready Rake designs. Circle 490

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SOUND ADVICE ON DRYWALL The SoundBook is a new publication that contains 165 sound-rated assemblies for steel and wood stud construction, as well as floor and ceiling applications, and includes acoustical terms, concepts and proper installation methods for optimal sound control. It is a companion to The Purple Book, which consists of nearly 100 pages of technical details, including fire-rated partitions, shaftwall assemblies, penetration details, head-of-wall details, fire stopping options and more related to the company’s Purple high-performance drywall products. Circle 489

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DuctSox with SkeleCore Technology is the standard for Fabric Ductwork & Diffuser Products. Whether it is the FTS or Pull-Tight system, SkeleCore tensions and supports the fabric—meaning no noise, no sagging, and no wrinkles. With SkeleCore, you also enjoy the traditional benefits of fabric ductwork, including better air dispersion and lower overall cost than metal ductwork. • Rigid. Flexible. Better. LOOKS LIKE SLATE, WEARS LIKE CONCRETE Panorama Combo Series pavers have the texture and coloration of vintage slate, but the concrete masonry units feature an absorption rate of no more than 5%, so the freeze-thaw issues slate can suffer from simply aren’t an issue. The pavers are available in six sizes and are installed using a five-piece system suitable for a range of exterior applications. Circle 488

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FRESH FORM In addition to its sleek appearance, the Hybrid urinal keeps drain lines clean, odor-free and clog-free. The fixtures are available in three designs to meet a wide range of sustainable and water-conserving applications. Circle 486

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SLIDERS PEMKO stainless steel sliding track hardware system provides a stylish and modern way to hang sliding glass or wood doors. Circle 487

“Inquiries for perforated metals, site furnishings, pavers and windows/doors, indicate an architectural trend that supports the use of passive technologies and views to nature.” Megan Mazzocco Senior Editor

IN THE ZONE The new Hardie Reveal Panel System makes chic, colorful facades that are specifically engineered to endure the climate zone where they will be installed. Circle 485 JAMES HARDIE Reveal Panel System www.jameshardie.com

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The SkyVault Series of solar collectors and amplifiers is geared toward providing as much daylighting control as possible. The series features high Color Temperature Maintenance, meaning the daylight color remains white and won’t shift, offering stable color rendition of the visible light spectrum over the course of the year. Circle 483

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MONUMENTAL SCALE In modular sizes that range up to a monumental 5-ft. Ă&#x2014; 10-ft., Plane engineered-porcelain panels can be used in interior and exterior applications thanks to their frost- and heat-proof performance and resistance to both cracks and mold. Specifiers can choose from 22 colors and patterns. Circle 480

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PANASONIC WhisperRecessed LED Ventilation Fan www.us.panasonic.com

THE ART AND DESIGN OF SPOT The WhisperRecessed LED incorporates an Energy Star-certified downlight into a powerful 80 CFM fan that exhausts indoor pollutants, allergens, and moisture from the air using only 20.5W. The adjustable recessed LED bulb helps minimize glare, and LED bulbs in general use about 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and last at least 35 times longer. Operating at exceptionally quiet noise levels as low as 0.7 sones at 0.25-in. w.g. static pressure, the WhisperRecessed LED is the industry’s quietest and most efficient Energy Starcertified recessed fan/LED light. Circle 479

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With PARTí, entire ceilings and walls become canvases for 2D and 3D surfaces by creating the illusion of depth in flat panels with LED lighting options. PARTí technology provides a comprehensive solution that includes perforation, cutout and shape pattern studies with design and integration options through parametric scripting and 3D modeling. Designers can mock up a project with fabrication options for a thorough understanding of cost and aesthetic potential. Circle 478

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Fabricoil™ architectural coiled wire fabric systems provide functional, durable and visually intriguing solutions for interior and exterior applications. Made in the USA, Fabricoil’s lower structural requirements, energy savings, and long life cycle deliver value to every project. Keep your design and your budget intact with Fabricoil. Learn more at fabricoil.com or call 800.999.2645. Salt Ultra Lounge, Scottsdale, Arizona • Fabricoil Interior Space Sculpting System • Designer: ID & Design International, Inc.

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TAKING THE RIGHT TONE Aluratone Micro Groove acoustical wood ceiling and walled veneered panels are designed to minimize the appearance of grooves on the panels. Available in 11 standard wood species, the panels are offered in tongue-and-groove monolithic format or as customsized panels with reveals. Custom stains are also available and an NRC rating of 0.85 is achievable. Circle 477

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ALL HANDS ON DECK Easy to work with, easy to install, Acoustical Roof Deck Panels provide a unique, cost-effective solution to the acoustical challenges presented by large spaces. Composite roof deck products offer all of that coupled with insulating values of up to R-45. The Tectum V roof deck panel is a composite of a 1.5 in. Tectum substrate, 0.5-in. NEOPOR GPS (Graphite Enhanced Polystyrene) insulation, 7⁄16-in. OSB sheathing, 6 in. NEOPOR GPS insulation, and 7⁄16-in. OSB sheathing with a slip-resistant surface. Circle 476

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ACOUSTICALLY ELITE Woodtrends Elite is a genuine wood veneered ceiling panel system that installs easily into a standard 15/16-in. T-grid, leaving a 3/8-in. pencil-line reveal between panels. This system is built on MDF, chipboard, or plywood core with a veneer thickness of 0.6 mm. This panel is also available using linear grooves with a perforated back side for acoustical results. Designers can also choose non-perforated reflective panels. Woodtrends shows the veneer’s natural beauty with two coats of a clear UV-polyacrylate lacquer. Circle 475

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LOOKS LIKE STONE, INSTALLS LIKE SIDING Mortarless Versetta Stone panels are fabricated from a lightweight aggregate that tips the scale at one-quarter the weight of traditional, full-thickness stone. Panels are installed using a mechanical fastening system that creates a 3/16-in. offset for moisture management. Tightcut and ledgestone patterns are available in three color mixtures. Circle 474

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Crush, part of the InterlockingRock series, is a collection of innovative products that work in multiples to create seamless, graceful architectural features.

Who says tough can’t be pretty? Duro-Tuff ® and Duro-Fleece® are known for having the thickest top weathering films in the industry. Available in both 50, 60, and 80 mil with roll widths from 21⁄2 to 10 feet wide, they are water and wind resistant. Now they come in a whole new spectrum of colors.

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BUZON PEDESTALS DPH Screwjack Pedestal www.buzonusa.us

ON A PEDESTAL Buzon screw-jack pedestals offer uninterrupted adjustability. Made from 78% recycled and 100% recyclable polypropylene, they support loads of more than 1000 kg per pedestal. They can be adjusted to compensate for up to 5% pitch, or to compensate for locally uneven sub-bases up to the same amount. Once pedestals are at the required height, their position is fixed with unique lockable keys. The pedestals and their accessories are equally suited to applications at ground or roof level. Circle 473

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PANEL CONNECTIONS MODULARARTS Crush www.modulararts.com

Crush is a new entry in the InterlockingRock series, a collection of innovative products that work in multiples to create seamless, graceful architectural features. All edges and joints interlock for quick, accurate alignment, and superior joint stability. Low-VOC installation kits ensure the use of responsible, tested materials. Components are designed for less crating waste, superior fire safety, indoor air quality, and ease of handling and installation. Circle 472

A Break from the Weather Heat

Cold

Wind Wind

Rain

Humidity

B-K LIGHTING K2 Series www.bklighting.com

TUNING COLOR The K2 Series of floodlights, with color-tuning BKSSL technology, provides the flexibility to add varying levels of saturation and hue to a chosen fixed color point off the Planckian curve. Once a CCT value is selected, the saturation function allows movement away from the black body curve toward fully saturated color in 1% increments. The hue function permits further refinement by circulating around the chosen color point in 1% increments. Circle 471

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Introducing the Thermally Broken Roof Hatch, the New Standard in Energy Efficiency Thermally broken roof hatches feature a frame and cover design that minimizes heat transfer between interior and exterior metal surfaces. The result is a product that resists harmful condensation and provides superior energy efficiency. Product Features • Thermally broken design • Aluminum construction • R-18 insulation in the cover & curb • Special gasketing for wind resistance • Optional powder coat paint finish

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COOL METAL ATAS metal roofing products redefine cool: many options are available to create roofs for commercial construction with customized components. ATAS offers roofing in aluminum, steel, zinc and copper. Metal is recyclable, strong, long lasting and weather resistant. More than 20 roofing profiles and more than 90 colors, plus custom colors and natural finishes, are available. The combination of color with shingles, tiles, curved panels, standing seam, batten seam and other profiles brings to life eye-catching urban, rural, historical, contemporary and modern designs. Circle 470

ATAS Metal Roofs www.atas.com

HANOVER ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS Woodland Pavers www.hanoverpavers.com

LUMOS SOLAR SmartPark Charging Stations www.lumossolar.com

BENDHEIM Magnetic Glass Marker Board www.bendheim.com

WIPE ON, WIPE OFF Magnetic Glass Marker Boards can serve as writing wall cladding or as opaque glass partitions in education settings, offices or even bars and restaurants. Functional, high-polish writing surfaces are durable, maintenancefriendly glass. Standard dry-erase markers and erasers make cleanup easy without ghosting or permanent staining, even from permanent markers. Available in sizes up to 60-in. × 96-in., approx. 5/16-in. thick. Circle 469

SAGEGLASS SageGlass www.sageglass.com

NO-STRESS DECK

PARK SMARTLY

INTEGRATED TINTING

Get the look of traditional wood board decking with the resilience and durability of stone. The Woodland pavers collection features a defined wood grain finish available in Brazilian Cherry, Black Forest and Dark Cedar. Circle 468

The market for solar parking canopies is booming and pairing them with electric-vehicle charging stations seems a natural evolution. SmartPark Solar EV Charging Stations are pre-engineered and pre-fabricated for easy installation and feature frameless module systems for lines as clean as the energy they produce. Circle 467

Practicing what it preaches, SageGlass’ electrochromic dynamic glazing was recently installed at the new Philadelphia-area North American headquarters of its parent company Saint-Gobain. At Greenbuild, the company announced a partnership with MechoSystems to employ the latter’s SolarTrac window management system that will allow the glass to react to real-time sky conditions for even greater performance. Circle 466

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DON’T FORGET YOUR FIBER VintageWood fiber-cement cladding combines the color and texture of wood with the performance benefits of fiber cement to create a product that looks great and won’t crack or fade over time. The 15-sq.-ft. panels are engineered to create a rain-screen system, with drained and back-vented moisture management and a clip-into-place installation system. Circle 465

NICHIHA VintageWood www.nichiha.com

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The high percentage of open area allows wind, snow and water to pass through easily.

GREAT GRILLES Architectural ventilation grilles and screens offer aesthetic appeal plus security in aluminum and carbon or stainless steel. Coating options include powder coating, galvanizing, liquid PVDF or electropolishing. All grilles and screens are available in a variety of mesh openings and depths to provide a product tailored to exact specifications. The high percentage of open area allows wind, snow and water to pass through with ease, reducing loading concerns. Circle 463

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TotalFlash,® the completely engineered masonry cavity wall flashing system (flashing membrane, drainage mat, weep tabs, termination bar and drip edge) is designed to be consistent—it works every time, all the time. Why spec pieces and parts when you can specify a proven, compatible system? Raise your expectations.

OHIO GRATINGS Grilles and Screens www.ohiogratings.com

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ROCKFON Ceilings www.rockfon.com

MORTAR NET LathNet www.mortarnet.com

NO CEILING ON AESTHETICS

SOUND STUCCO

Stone wool ceiling tiles and metal ceilings are offered in several configurations, from baffles to curved designs to islands. Acoustic performance, adaptability to any space and uniform finish are all achievable via the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wide array of ceiling styles. Circle 462

LathNet combines drainage mesh and metal lath in one. The simple installation overlaps shingle style to prevent moisture from settling behind stucco and adhered masonry installations. Circle 464

LACANTINA DOORS Multi-Slide Doors www.lacantinadoors.com

KIM LIGHTING Altitude www.kimlighting.com

POWER + PERFORMANCE Altitude balances form, engineering and superior optics for pedestrian, site or road lighting. Its low profile housing comes in six sizes to cover more outdoor environments. Die-cast components are produced from low copper alloy aluminum for strength, corrosion resistance and precise detail. Castings are internally reinforced to withstand extreme forces from wind, vibration and ice. Containment walls of the housing increase the structural integrity, separating the electrical components from the optics so that electrical components stay cool. Circle 461

INTRIGUING INSULATION InsulTech is a complete thermally broken insulated masonry system that includes a full complement of masonry units. Offering high thermal efficiency in an innovative design, InsulTech combines a preassembled structural masonry unit, molded EPS insulation insert, and a thin veneer face to provide design flexibility, easy installation and efficiency. The units are available in standard finishes as well as Trenwyth colors and textures. Circle 460

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FRESH AIR

InsulTech is a complete thermally broken insulated masonry system that includes a full complement of masonry units.

By eliminating a wall or typical patio doors, LaCantina Multi-Slide Doors blur the distinction between the indoors and outdoors, creating a healthier, more comfortable environment with natural light and open air; they can transform a space by opening up a room or connecting to the outdoors. Doors are built to perform, even in the most severe climates, with optimal thermal performance, structural integrity and protection against the elements. Circle 458

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Zebra Technologies Global HQ, Lincolnshire, Ill. Critical Products + Materials

Ingrid Christensen, IIDA, Assoc. Principal, with tvsdesign, Chicago has more than 20 years of workplace design experience and puts the client’s most important issues at the heart of her workplace strategies.

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The company recently consolidated corporate and R&D functions into a single 280,000-sq.-ft. facility. The chief goal was to enhance a unified corporate culture through architecture. “They really wanted to foster collaboration between the different groups and business entities while having all the business’ functions—headquarters, R&D and marketing—together,” says interior designer Ingrid Christensen, associate principal, IIDA, tvsdesign, Chicago. “There’s a certain synergy that makes this ideal for business.” In order to do this for Zebra , maker of the first barcode printer, the design team created café-style spaces on every floor where employees can gather, eat or collaborate. Conference rooms, break rooms and areas for spontaneous idea exchange are everywhere, and clad with writable surfaces, including Idea Paint. Employee wellness was another goal; beyond a fitness center, tvsdesign refreshed staircases with graphics to make them more appealing, while coffee stations were located in less convenient areas to encourage movement. Daylight also streams into the building, and no enclosed spaces along the perimeter allow natural light to reach just about every pocket of the five-story office building. In the end, by transforming their workplace to meet goals and growth, Christensen believes the tvsdesign team has created a real “workplace of the future” for the company.

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Surfaces

Furnishings

Flooring

Palette

Carnegie, Xorel Straie

Coalesse, Joel Lounge Chair

Chilewich, Plynyl Plank Tiles

Sherwin-Williams, Raucous Orange

One of her “favorite” products—here in black in the square wall cut-out in the center of photo—the Xorel Straie covering is virtually indestructable, according to Christensen. “I love to use this in high traffic areas.”

Green chair in the forefront. “A lot of the design is simple with punches of color, based on the contrast of the light and dark colors,” says Christensen. “Contrast, simplicity of form and punches of color create energy.”

The flooring in this more public area has the look and texture of a flat carpet, but the performance of a hard flooring. “Because it is a textured product it also helps with sound,” says Christensen.

Each floor is designated a different color. “Because the building has both east and south wings, we tried to facilitate wayfinding by keeping the east wings to blueish tints and the south wings in reddish colors, with the top floor being the darkest and the bottom floor being the lightest,” says the architect, known for her problem solving in dealing with corporate headquarters projects of all sizes and schedules.

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Ceiling Tile

Walls

Wood Veneer

The ceiling tiles have a high NRC only rating of 22, and a high AC only rating of 22. They can also help contribute to LEED credits because of their high recycled content.

The walls in the office lobby weren’t painted white or left untouched. Instead, they’re also clad in the Xorel Straie wall covering to create the fine sheen and depth of texture she was looking for. “It comes in so many colorways and textures and even looks good in white!” says Christensen.

The wood veneer backing of the Zebra corporate logo is made by “the process of fuming Eucalyptus, which makes it darker and creates a really cool depth with more of a linear graining,” says Christensen. “Part of why we chose this one is the idea of sustainability—Eucalyptus is a fast growing grass.”

Product: Xorel Straie

Product: Fumed Eucalyptus

Product: Optima Vectors Armstrong www.armstrong.com

Carpet

Lighting

Furnishings

Dashboard

Product: Cylindro Color LED with Opal Acrylic Diffuser, 6501 CW2 (in alcove).

Bench in alcove.

The system for booking conference rooms allows passersby to scroll through the schedule to see when the conference room is available. The screen appears green when the room is vacant, red when occupied.

Delray Lighting delraylighting.com Product: Edge (Lighting on the main floor is integrated with Armstrong’s Ultima Tegular ceiling system.) Pinnacle www.pinnacle-ltg.com

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Product: Together Bench Coalesse www.coalesse.com Desk chairs inside conference room. Product: Wit Chair SitOnItSeating www.sitonit.net

Product: 7-in. Room Scheduling Touch Screen Crestron www.crestron.com

The tvsdesign team specified Tandus Spun tiles for the lobby and created a pattern for installation. “In all the public places, pixilation was created to look techy,” says Christensen. “We inputted a percentage of tiles to include a few more darker than lighter ones and our drawings specified a percentage for each tile color.” Product: Spun Tandus Centiva www.tandus-centiva.com

Carnegie Fabrics carnegiefabrics.com

Architectural Veneers www.archveneers.com

Wall Panels Behind the wood veneer/ logo are decorative 3D panels from MDC. They provide a textured, impactresistant surface. It can be finished in a metallic or a paintable option. Product: Encore Collection MDC www.mdcwall.com

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01 Carpet Tandus Centiva Circle 457

02 Walls Carnegie Fabrics Circle 456

03 Wood Veneer Architectural Veneers Circle 455

04 Wall Panels MDC Circle 454

05 Ceiling Armstrong Circle 453 u Ceilings Plus Circle 452 u

06 Lighting Delray Lighting Circle 451 u Pinnacle Circle 450 u Targetti Circle 449 u Axis Circle 448 u

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Paint

Flooring

Furnishings

Lighting

Behind the large “EAT” letters in the eating area the walls are covered with Sherwin-Williams paint. The letter are backlit with LEDs.

Woven vinyl carpet tiles in the cafeteria are the same as those used in the interior hallway. “This area is an eating spot so we needed something practical for cleaning and spilling,” says the architect.

Benches are Tangent

Circular pendants provide diffused light as a direct/ indirect source; the largest version has a diameter of 150 cm.

Color: Pure White Sherwin-Williams www.sherwin-williams.com

Product: Plynyl Plank Tiles Chilewich www.chilewich.com

Product: Tangent Loewenstein www.loewensteininc.com

Product: Ercole LED Chairs are Allermuir, Mollie, same as used in interior hallway, here in different colors. Product: Allermuir, Mollie The Senator Group thesenatorgroup.com

Targetti www.targetti.com The MR16 downlights embedded in the ceiling have six optic styles; product is also available in linear options.

Axis www.axislighting.com

Ceiling

“Conference rooms are always at a premium. When a room reservation system is employed, the utilization of the conference room can be optimized.”

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09 Flooring Chilewich Circle 442

Product: Beam 4

08 Furnishings Coalesse Circle 446 u The Senator Group Circle 445 u Loewenstein Circle 444 u SitOnItSeating Circle 443 u

Aluminum with a wood veneer is lightweight and allows for preassembly in any size or spacing of slat. Product: Barz Ceilings Plus www.ceilingsplus.com

PROJECT SPECS

Project Name: Zebra Technologies Location: Libertyville, Ill. Interior Designer: tvsdesign, Chicago Project Manager/Owner’s Representative: JLL, Chicago MEP Engineers, Lighting Designers, Structural Engineers, Acoustic Consultants: KJWW Engineering Consultants, Chicago A/V Consultant: CMS AudioVisual, New York General Contractor: Leopardo, Hoffman Estates, Ill. Kitchen Consultant: Cini Little, Des Plaines, Ill. Photography: Christopher Barrett

10 Paint Sherwin-Williams Circle 441

11 Surfaces Idea Paint Circle 379

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PROJECT SPECS Project: Oregon University System and Oregon Health & Science University: Collaborative Life Sciences Building (CLSB) and Skourtes Tower Type: Allied Health, Academic and Research Building Location: Portland, Ore. Client/Owner: Oregon University System and Oregon Health & Science University Architect: SERA Architects, Portland, Ore. with CO Architects, Los Angeles, Calif. General Contractor: JE Dunn LEED AP: Lisa Petterson, SERA Architects, Portland, Ore. Size: 650,000 sq. ft. Cost: $211M Date Completed: Summer 2014 Photography: Jeremy Bittermann

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achieving LEED CLSB: PRODUCTS Product/Mfr./Brand:

LEED Credit:

Rainwater System: Brae Model: Rainset Rainwater Harvesting System A 44,505-gallon underground tank captures 700,000 gallons of rain annually. This allows pumping and collection of rainwater from the roof to the public water closets.

WEc3 Water Use Reduction

HVAC: Multistack Model: MS165 Heat Recovery Chiller Recovers heat from all portions of the building and directs heat to where it is needed.

EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance

Controls: Siemens Building Technology Model: Apogee DDC Control System Provides energy saving strategies and ties together all the equipment with the system’s web-based network to configure, command and control from any location. Construction: Oldcastle Model: Type S Concrete Block Mortar

EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance

MRc5 Regional Materials

100% regional materials.

LEED NC Rating: Platinum Awarded: Sept. 2014

80 Points Achieved

26 Sustainable Sites (SS)

Collaborative Life Sciences Building Portland, Ore.

Possible Points 110 Possible Points 26

Sustainable design strategies include transformation of an existing brownfield site, stormwater management, atrium heat recovery and low-ventilation fume hoods. 8

Water Efficiency (WE)

Possible Points 10

Greater than 60% water savings is anticipated through a dual strategy of incorporating water-conserving plumbing fixtures with a rainwater reuse system. 20 Energy

Possible Points 35

CLSB is estimated to achieve a 45% energy use reduction compared to the LEED baseline. The building’s enhanced mechanical systems also play a big role in energy savings. 7

Materials (ME)

Possible Points 14

The team selected materials that are low-maintenance, durable and low in VOCs. In many cases, the team was also able to choose products containing a high recycled content, and products sourced regionally. Innovative material re-use includes salvaging oil drilling pipes for foundation piles. 9

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Possible Points 15

Attention to indoor air quality is demonstrated through increased ventilation, pollutant source control and use of low-E materials. 6

Innovation and Design (ID)

Possible Points 6

Joining the resources of three major universities to share a single facility–versus each university creating its own—was possibly the project team’s greenest decision. 4

Regional Priority Credits

Possible Points 4

Located halfway between OHSU’s and PSU’s main campuses, the site is well-served by a streetcar line, bus lines, bike and pedestrian paths, and the aerial tram to OHSU’s main campus.

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COLLABORATION IS KEY Located on a post-industrial, remediated riverfront brownfield site, the CLSB is an innovative model of interdisciplinary health sciences education, research, and education. SERA and CO Architects collaborated on this fast-track, multi-phase project; CO Architects provided programming and design leadership and SERA was the executive architect, providing leadership in project management, BIM integration and sustainability design. The design, construction and owner teams focused on delivering a LEED Platinum project on a tight timeline with high design goals. The team relied heavily on elec-

tronic documents during design, and also used all-electronic documentation during construction; they estimate that this saved the project more than $1.5 million dollars in printing costs alone. The use of BIM by all design and construction team members allowed for careful coordination of the building systems prior to construction. Early in the design process, the team decided to join the resources of three major universities to create a single building. Since each institution’s individually proposed spaces would not have been continuously occupied, the decision to share a single facility was possibly the greenest decision the project team made.

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achieving LEED CLSB: PRODUCTS LEED Credit:

Product/Mfr./Brand: Flooring: Shaw Contract Group Model: Carpet Tile

MRc4 Recycled Content

Recycled content—11% post-consumer, 33% pre-consumer. HVAC: Uponor Model: hePEX Radiant Floor Tubing Provides highly efficient radiant floor heating and cooling in the atrium. HVAC: Aerco Model: Benchmark Boiler High-efficiency heating boilers used for space heating. HVAC: Huntair Model: FANWALL Air Handlers These save on fan energy and materials for space allocation. Equipment: Atlas-Copco Model: ZR30 Lab and Dental Air Compressors Water-cooled unit allow excess heat to be recovered and used elsewhere in the facility.

EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance

HVAC: Ebtron Model: GTC Series Air Flow Monitoring Stations Stations help balance airfl ows in the building to achieve pressure control and to verify outdoor air quantities. Paint: Sherwin-Williams Model: ProMar 200 Eggshell interior paint contains zero VOCs. Lighting: Selux Model: RSA Pole Lighting

IEQc1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring

MRc5 Regional Materials

SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction

Indirect site lighting. Lighting: Selux Model: Notch Bollard Lighting

SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction

Indirect site lighting. HVAC: Greenheck Model: Lab Heat Recovery Unit Allows heat to be recovered from laboratory fume hood exhaust.

Rainwater System: Brae. braewater.com or Circle 440 HVAC: Multistack. multistack.com or Circle 439

FOSTERING CONNECTION As part of a 20-year Facilities Master Plan, the CLSB is the first project on OHSU’s Schnitzer Campus at Portland’s South Waterfront. The adjoining Skourtes Tower houses OHSU’s School of Dentistry clinical, training, and research spaces. The two buildings together comprise approximately 650,000-sq.-ft. of new construction in twelve stories. Interior glass walls foster “research and teaching on display,” allowing occupants and pedestrians to view the activity in labs and classrooms. The atrium offers dynamic connections between program elements through connecting bridges and informal study areas for students. CLSB has a number of site design features that contribute to urban ecology, as well as to improved air

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and water quality. These features include 24,540 sq. ft. of green roofs with additional integrated flow-through planters that absorb and treat rainfall run-off. A rainwater harvesting strategy using a 44,505gallon underground tank lets CLSB capture 700,000 gallons of rain annually, which is reused to flush toilets in the north tower and central atrium. The south tower, which is primarily used for medical simulation, had water quality restrictions and instead was developed to minimize storm water runoff via a green roof. This reduces the need to transport stormwater to wastewater treatment plants, saving offsite pumping energy. The project diverted 85% of its construction waste away from landfills—more than 1000 tons of material was recycled or reused instead of being landfilled.

Controls: Siemens Building Technology. siemens.com or Circle 438

EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance

HVAC: Aerco. aerco.com or Circle 434 HVAC: Huntair. huntair. com or Circle 433 Equipment: AtlasCopco. atlascopco.us or Circle 432 HVAC: Ebtron. ebtron. com or Circle 431

Construction: Oldcastle. oldcastle.com or Circle 437

Paint: Sherwin-Williams. sherwin-williams.com or Circle 430

Flooring: Shaw Contract Group. shawcontractgroup.com or Circle 436

Lighting: Selux. selux.us or Circle 429

HVAC: Uponor. uponorpro.com or Circle 435

HVAC: Greenheck. greenheck.com or Circle 428

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ACCENT ON EFFICIENCY The team specified KS Shadowline panels in 2-in. thickness with a Driftwood finish for the building envelope; the insulated metal panels (IMPs) provide continuous insulation for energy efficiency. To accent the panels, designers used Fin panels with a Charcoal finish throughout the Sunwapta Centre.

INSULATED METAL PANELS

Form, Function—and Fins A three-building Edmonton commercial property increases energy efficiency with IMPs. CHALLENGE: Sunwapta Centre is a versatile commercial property located in an active industrial and retail sector of Edmonton’s northwest region. The Centre is made up of three buildings on 22 acres totaling 407,000 sq. ft.. It was designed to accommodate a variety of commercial needs including retail, industrial, and service providers requiring flexible spaces ranging from 5,000 to 200,000 sq. ft. INFLUENCE: For year-round energy efficiency in Edmonton’s temperate climate, it was important to create a building envelope that provides continuous insulation for each structure at the Sunwapta Centre. Metal panels provide thermal performance and airtightness, with high R-value and low thermal bridging, resulting in energy cost savings of as much as 30% over traditional multi-part built-up systems. This not only saves on operational costs but also reduces the carbon footprint for the lifespan of the buildings. Project: Sunwapta Centre Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Architect: Thermo Design Insulation

SOLUTION: The Sunwapta Centre construction team chose Kingspan’s insulated metal panels (IMPs). The team specified KS Shadowline panels in 2-in. thickness with a Driftwood finish for the building envelope. The KS Shadowline panel system gives architects and builders the design flexibility and options to create the looks they want combined with the functionality they require.

PRODUCT SPECS: Product: KS Shadowline + MF panel systems with KarrierFin accents Material: Metal Panels

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KarrierPanels combine the thermal benefits of lightweight insulated metal panels with pleasing aesthetics.

KarrierFin, another Kingspan product line, was also used in the construction of the Centre. KarrierFin is a hidden fixed architectural accent system used to achieve flat faces, sharp corners, and a variety of other shapes. The KarrierFin system integrates seamlessly with all of Kingspan’s KS Series, MF Series, and Optimo Series panels in both horizontal and vertical applications. Designers used Fin panels with a Charcoal finish throughout the Sunwapta Centre; they add both contrast and functionality, as the KarrierFins are able to sit directly in panel joints, eliminating the need for through screws in the panels.

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A Better, Safer Light in the Night LED lighting lends security to hospital parking facility.

CHALLENGE: As an award-winning Level 1 trauma

center, Presence Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Ill., encourages family involvement in the patient healing process through an open visitation policy. With 24/7 visitation, the parking facility at Presence Saint Francis has a steady flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The garage is always open but has not always been well lit.

“When you go into a parking garage, yellow light does not give a sense of safety and security.” INFLUENCE: The inadequate lighting reduced visibility in many areas and did not convey the sense of a safe environment. CRITERIA: The parking garage originally had yel-

low high-pressure sodium fixtures, which did not provide adequate lighting for visitors. “When you

go into a parking garage, yellow light does not give a sense of safety and security,” says Joe Stark, regional director of support services for Presence Saint Francis and Saint Joseph Hospitals. Stark worked with Grainger Industrial Distributors to find the best lighting solution for the garage. SOLUTION: VG Series parking structure and Edge area LED luminaires, both from Cree, provided optimal light quality, instilling a greater sense of security to hospital staff and visitors, and delivered reduced maintenance and operations costs.

“Nothing looked good until we put in the sample VG Series pendant mount LED luminaire. The light output, the fixture itself, the different coloration of the lumens—it was completely different, from yellow to white,” notes Stark.

LOW LIGHTS Edge area LED luminaires automatically lower output after seven minutes of no occupancy, saving energy.

LOW MAINTENANCE Light maintenance in the garage has gone from ongoing to minimal, improving operational efficiency and freeing the maintenance staff for other projects.

The VG Series LED luminaires lower output from 100% to 25% after seven minutes of no occupancy detection, which qualified the Presence Saint Francis project for a large rebate from ConEdison.

Project: Presence Saint Francis Hospital Location: Evanston, Ill. Contractor: Grainger Industrial Distributors

PRODUCT SPECS: Product: VG Series, Edge Material: LEDs

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Colorful, Cost-Effective Cladding Solution When URI opened three new residence halls, they didn’t need to sacrifice good looks for high performance and money-saving energy efficiency.

CHALLENGE: When the University of Rhode Island started the largest building project in its history, cost and aesthetics were important factors when choosing exterior cladding. Reinvestment of dollars saved by reduced energy costs is a practical, cost effective way to ensure a structure’s long-term efficacy.

Architect Rick Bouchard, S/L/A/M Collaborative, says “it was really a combination of aesthetics and economics—Dryvit Outsulation is much more cost efficient than traditional clay brick, and its light weight allowed us to save money on the structural elements of the buildings.”

INFLUENCE: Eddy, Garrahy and Wiley halls are the first new residence halls to open on the Kingston Campus since 1971. Giving them a fresh look was very important.

In addition, there are aesthetic benefits. “One of the main factors that lead us to select Dryvit was the color options,” says Chris Browning, general contractor for Gilbane Building Company. “The architect created numerous electronic renderings using different color combinations and also requested mockups of the finishes that we reviewed on site.”

CRITERIA: These three new buildings provide 800 new on-campus housing rooms, and represent a crucial factor in the growth of the university. It was only fitting to choose a sustainable, energy efficient and cost effective cladding for the new facilities. SOLUTION: The construction was completed in the

fall of 2006; builders used 45,000 sq. ft. of Dryvit Outsulation MD on the expansion. Dryvit Outsulation Systems can be up to 84% more energy efficient than other common claddings, including brick, glass, concrete, wood and masonry. This energy efficiency translates into annual savings that average between 20% and 30% for every year the building is occupied.

“We chose Outsulation MD for the residence halls for multiple reasons; it was really a combination of aesthetics and economics.”

The Outsulation MD system also provides three lines of defense against water intrusion: the combination of reinforced base coat and finish; the grooved expanded polystyrene (EPS) with drainage track and vent assembly; and Backstop NT, an air and waterresistive barrier. The dollars saved by using Dryvit products will compound over the typical 50-year life of the buildings and can be reinvested in technological upgrades, systematic maintenance, or in new projects.

LOOKIN’ GOOD Because Eddy, Garrahy, and Wiley Halls were the first new residence halls on the URI campus in decades, good looks were also important.

Project: University of R.I. Location: Kingston, R.I. General Contractor: Gilbane Building Company

PRODUCT SPECS: Product: Outsulation MD Material: Mixed

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COLOR CURVE The metal panels—in Cool Color Cardinal Red—also grace a curved canopy at the main entrance.

METAL PANELS

Under One Roof Curved roof creates inviting health center in Alabama.

CHALLENGE: The Western Health Center in Midfield, Ala., provides comprehensive medical care for under-served populations in Jefferson County. The two-story, 78,000-sq.-ft. center needed to consolidate three older health clinics into an attractive, more centrally located facility. The expansive site has walking and biking trails available to staff and the public; the goal was to create an aesthetically pleasing, inviting facility for the public and employees. INFLUENCE: The design was driven by the Department of Health’s desire to provide fresh, inviting health centers that are patient-focused and employee-friendly, says Tom Kidwell, Senior Associate and Project Architect, Birchfield Penuel & Assocs., Birmingham, which created the design. CRITERIA: The building’s material palette included adhered masonry veneer and precast concrete, in addition to standing seam metal roofing panels and wall panels. “The materials play together in a fun way to make the project interesting and inviting,” Kidwell says.

Project: Western Health Center Location: Midfield, Ala. Architect: Birchfield Penuel & Associates

PRODUCT SPECS: Product: Tite-Loc Material: Color: Cool Color Cardinal Red

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Nearly 140 Tite-Loc panels were installed, with the majority of them being 80 ft. long and curved; the project also used 8000 sq. ft. of Reveal panels.

SOLUTION: Highlighting the design is a contemporary, barrel vault roof that uses 10,000 sq. ft. of Petersen Aluminum’s Tite-Loc panels finished in Cool Color Cardinal Red. The mechanically seamed, 2-in. standing seam panels were installed on a selfadhered under-laying membrane on 6-in. polyisocyanurate insulation on an exposed acoustical metal deck on sloped bowstring trusses.

Builders also used Tite-Loc panels to roof a gazebo in a pecan tree grove on the site that was spared during construction, as well as on a curved canopy at the main entrance. The design team even brought the standing seam panels and masonry veneer into the interior of the two-story reception area. In addition to the roof panels, 8000 sq. ft. of Reveal panels in Sierra Tan were used to clad exterior walls.

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In transforming the former Sandpiper Restaurant in Naples, Fla., into the new Marker 36 dining establishment, designers with Dyehouse Comeriato (also of Naples) created a more permanent structure that still blends with the surrounding beach. Now, instead of a fabric awning, the roof is formed from aluminum Tite-Loc panels that meet local wind-load requirements. Finished in a cool Bone White color, the roof also will stand up to corrosive saltwater spray.

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2 PULLING RANK The Colonel, a new luxury apartment complex in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood, incorporates a 4000-sq.-ft. green roof. Designers from D.C.-based PGN Architects incorporated the roof as both a resident amenity and to help the developer qualify under city policies intended to reduce storm-water runoff. The roof is planted with a variety of drought-tolerant succulents.

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3 CHURCH SAYS ‘HAIL, YES’ TO COMPOSITE After their second copper roof was destroyed by hail in a 10-year period, leadership at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo, Texas, decided a change in material was needed. Now the 128-year-old building features an equally traditional-looking roof fabricated from a slate-look polymer that can stand up to severe weather. The Aberdeen blend of five tile colors complements the church’s stone exterior walls.

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4 TWO-IN-ONE ROOF BOARDS Soprasmart Laminated Boards combine Sopralene SBS-modified bitumen membrane and a cover board into a single installation layer.

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1 ROOF ACOUSTICS Tectum V, is a new offering in the composite roof deck line from the noise control solutions manufacturer. The company’s familiar substrate is bonded to two separate layers of OSB sheathing and a total of 6.5 in. of BASF Neopor GPS (Graphite enhanced polystyrene) insulation. The result is a composite roof deck panel that can span up to 12 ft., provides an R-value of 33 and an NRC of 0.60. The system is shown here in application at Lemberg Children’s Center at Brandeis University, achieving the span while creating an environmentally responsible atmosphere.

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2 UNLIMITED WOOD DESIGNS Armstrong has expanded the number of wood-look finishes in its MetalWorks product line. Specifiers now have more options for coordinating wood visuals across the two product lines, giving them greater flexibility when designing adjacent spaces with different performance requirements. MetalWorks Tegular, Vector and Linear are also available in Effects Cherry, Dark Cherry, Maple and Walnut for interior and exterior applications.

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3 MESH SIGNAGE Metal mesh provides schools with custom signs in custom shapes. Highly durable, yet readily recyclable metals, including stainless, bronze, aluminum and brass, are woven together to create the mesh; names and logos can be powder coated on the metal.

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4 DESIGN IS IN THE DETAILS Wilsonart’s SOLICOR Laminate Collection has a newly-expanded portfolio to include a new color and textured fi nishes, adding dimension while giving the designer the same durability, high-performance and versatility that laminate provides. The 2015 collection now includes matte, high-gloss and new sculpted wood fi nishes.

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Lighting Daedalus: The name was inspired by the fixture’s wing-like glass blades.

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Lutron Daedalus

Euler: The collection features three jellyfish-like shapes that nest (or not) to create seven configurations.

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1 SLIM PROFILE Designed to provide ambient illumination in a range of exterior and interior settings, the slim-lined Riva luminaire is offered in 8- and 10-ft. heights. Sturdy construction details include a matte-acrylic lens that’s sealed to the fixture’s housing with a closed-cell silicone gasket. The pole’s standard finish is finely textured matte-silver metallic, with custom colors available on request.

2 FITS RIGHT IN The Transit series of ceiling- and wall-mount fixtures features clean, unobtrusive lines, in three sizes and with bases available in brushed nickel and antique bronze finishes. The LED light source offers warm illumination at a color temperature of 3000K, while still providing high visual accuracy, with a color rendering index rated at 90+.

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3 VERY GLASSY The wing-like glass blades inspired the name of the pendant – Daedalus, as you might remember, was the mythological engineer behind the wings his son Icarus wore for his ill-fated flight. The fixture is available with LED or dimmable halogen lamping, and its 5-ft. length would add drama to a range of high-ceiling applications.

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4 ITALIAN DRAMA With a design originating from the Pisa, Italy design team at Cambi, Scatena, Turinia Architects Studio, Euler fixtures feature jellyfish-like shapes created by draping white elastic fabric over curved frames. Lamping options (compact fluorescent or LED) vary with model choice.

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