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2017 Requires a Dose of 007 Ruthlessness
As I write this, the sun has returned for the first time
diers, of course, must fight. I’m reading Anil’s book
in quite a while, helping cut down my morose out-
for insights in how to more personally commit to a
look of late—a good thing because the solar surge
call for action at a local level. A place I’m starting is
reminded me I have a 2017 mission to promote a
the whole 2030 initiative, including 2030 districts.
much larger role for PV and daylighting in the built
Regarding the latter, there are only 14 in the U.S.—
environment. And, as reminded by my colleagues,
none in the most major cities east of the Missis-
I also seem to have a mission to nest references in
sippi. That said, as I explore net zero in through our
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seen the James Bond flick Golden Eye might recall that the villain was known only as “Janus”—the dualnatured Roman god of beginnings and endings. Later, the bad guy reveals himself as a former 007 colleague, who left for dead on a failed mission, engages in a master plan of revenge. With the close of 2016, news from the Illinois
In 2015, AIA set an aggressive 2030 energy use intensity reduction goal of 70% vs. 2003 levels. In reality, it was only 38%.
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legislature revealed the Janus-like nature of an ART + DESIGN
agent of change I thought was on the side of progressive, sustainable power. That shadowy entity is
sister publication, Net Zero Buildings, I’m becoming
ComEd, the utility serving much of Northern Illinois.
a big believer in the concept of cooperative dis-
On the one hand—or face—it is a backer of numer-
tricts as the means to deliver the kinds of scale
ous sustainably minded programs and groups,
of affordable MEP infrastructure that will make a
including Seventhwave—the latter a design-assist
difference in reducing carbon emissions. Focusing
institute who recently conducted an informative
on activity at a state level is also on my radar. Mas-
seminar on developers’ perspectives toward net
sachusetts, California—even Texas, which features
zero and deep green design. ComEd is also experi-
a trio of 2030 Districts—are leading the way. Where
menting with microgrids in Chicago and seems
is everybody else?
to have a generally friendly attitude toward incor-
I’m hoping some of the content from Anil’s book
porating solar into its quiver of power production
will help, as far as how cities can start—what makes
vehicles—a rather extraordinary outlook compared
sense; what will return the investment; and how can
to most utilities. On the other hand, the utility, and
such investments be funded and justified to constit-
its nuclear offshoot, Exelon, forced the state to
uencies. Sometimes it just takes someone to point
approve a bailout to save a pair of failing nuclear
out the obvious. I recently I read about a boom of
plants, as they managed to tie funding for the failed
data centers going up in old buildings. This is great
facilities to much-needed pro-renewable legislation.
for construction, but what does it mean for power
Prior to an 11th-hour gubernatorial commutation,
consumption at a city level? For those tuned to net
which also slashed the best bits of the renewable
zero efforts, it’s a sort of parallel to the “plug load”
legislation, the voice of discontent about the bailout
dilemma in most buildings. Power consumption
plan was resounding. Alas, endings in political mat-
by these kinds of projects is only going to worsen
ters are rarely as expected... Indeed, the aforemen-
GHG/carbon-reduction goals—unless it’s done
tioned seminar occurred the day after the presiden-
intelligently. For example, if these projects were
tial election. However, rather than be deflated about
part of some kind of bigger district, why couldn’t all
the fact that the president-elect has declared fund-
the heat generated in these operations be recov-
ing for renewables dead at the federal level, speak-
ered or used for adjacent buildings?
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The time to act is now. AIA recently released
working with groups like ComEd, who have funding
news that 2030 goals are falling significantly short.
available. It’s a tough choice—do we compact with
That’s on all of us. If we don’t change that status,
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the devil, or let 2030 dreams wither on the vine? It’s
the scary GHG numbers folks like Ed Mazria are
certainly a morally ambiguous choice, but perhaps
throwing around will crush us heavier than any
we need to be more Bond-like with a steely determi-
Bond villain scheme ever could.
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CORRECTIONS: On p. 24 of the November issue, the Gensler architect quoted in the story is Bridget Abraham, not Shannon Benton. Also, in the PIA section, dPopculture, erroneously, was referenced as the firm of judge Jessica Hartwig. It’s just dPop. Finally, in the December Market of Choice feature, a photo credit to Tim Griffith was not attributed to the image of the Changi International Airport; also the image of the Toronto Pearson International Airport should have been credited to Timothy Hursley.
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BEST PRACTICES IN URBAN DESIGN ›› SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
What is Infrastructure? It Better be Smart Editor’s note: The following is the first in a series of articles addressing how cities can become smart, based on Anil Ahuja’s book, “Integration of Nature and Technology for Smart Cities.” The first installment examines infrastructure, focusing on transportation. The second installment will delve into water, waste management and energy infrastructure. The infrastructure of a city is comprised of much more than roads and highways; inter alia, it is housing, sanitation, water supply/sewage, electric power supply and distribution, transportation, waste management and communication. But as we prepare for a new administration prepared to address the topic, it is incumbent on the AEC world to communicate the need for “smart” infrastructure so cities, ultimately, can become smart. Smart infrastructure differentiates itself from the traditional urban infrastructure through its ability to respond intelligently to changes in its environment, including user demands and other infrastructure, to achieve an improved performance. Smart infrastructure provides a foundation to six key drivers in our lives: mobility, economics, living, governance, people and environment. But smart infrastructure components are context-specific and their nature is determined by the level of development of the cities, as well as by the specific developmental challenges.
Intelligent Transportation While many think improving a country’s transportation system solely means building new roads or repairing aging infrastructures, its future lies more in an increasing use of IT. The latter enables elements within systems—vehicles, roads, traffic lights, message signs—to become intelligent by embedding them with microchips and sensors and empowering them to communicate with each other through wireless technologies. Intelligent transportation systems (ITS), as experienced in some parts of the world, bring significant improvement in performance, including reduced congestion and increased safety and traveler convenience. Unfortunately, the United States lags due to a continued lack of adequate funding and the lack of the right organizational system to drive ITS in the U.S., particularly the lack of a federally led approach. ITS, however, could and should, be run as we run our trains and planes—which is generally, on time— but to do so requires city-wide centralized transportation management control centers and operation centers, such as we see in railways to control trains and airports, as well as shipping. Similarly, road
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traffic could be managed when vehicles are autonomous or equipped with wireless internet and geographical information systems. This will help cities enable adaptive signal control, integrate vehicle-tovehicle (V2V) communication and vehicle-to-individual (V2I) communication. Most vehicles, in fact, are equipped with real-time travel information, a speed map panel and journey time indicators. These things allow for the collection of a large amount of data at low cost which can be interpreted, analyzed to further control traffic on streets. Further, with the increase in electric vehicles, cities can integrate a smart power grid with vehicle charging infrastructure to manage power demand at optimum efficiency. Integrating weather condition information could also help coordinate street light dimming and surveillance cameras to maintain the right light conditions all the time. Any infrastructure upgrade should keep a foresight of future technologies. These include: selfdriving vehicles, multimodal traffic information systems, massive and robust traffic control systems, smart electric, gas and water meter systems—to forewarn on power outages, water main breaks and gas leakage. These can proactively divert traffic in advance in the case of an event. The return on such an investment is good. In fact, for every dollar it costs to build the system, drivers receive nearly $7 in benefits through saved time and gas. Smart infrastructure may have broader impacts. For example, if autonomous vehicles lead to fewer human drivers, the need for traditional roadside rest stops and hotels may subsequently decrease, and could be converted to vehicle charging stations or internet cafes. If cars are programmed to obey speed limits, stop lights and other traffic rules, congestion should decrease. Spending more on smart infrastructure should also positively employ more people in sectors not just related to road construction. For example, associated technology hardware and software companies, service center companies and command center operation workers should flourish. If utility companies switch to smart meters, their workforce needs may shift from occupations like meter readers to tech-based roles. The full economic impacts of smart infrastructure will be diffi cult to understand until these technologies become more common and widely adopted. The bottom line is that infrastructure is the foundation for the development of a smart city. We just have to be smarter about how we and others define it and capitalize on it.
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Smart infrastructure can be broadly divided into two categories: physical and digital. This includes smart physical infrastructures: u Smart Buildings u Smart Mobility and Transport u Smart Energy u Smart Water Management u Smart Waste Management Digital infrastructures emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to nature and technology in dealing with these diverse smart city infrastructure components to nature and technology in dealing with these diverse smart city infrastructure components.
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Underground Parking Ventilation Concept Reduces Costs Due to space constraints in cities, development of high-rise hotels and condominiums has meant a vast increase in underground parking garages. A European ventilation concept lowers the required parking garage height by about 4 ft. where it is used for fire and life safety. This innovative concept can increase the number of parking spaces, reduce construction, installation and running costs, as well as improve air quality. Most U.S. underground parking garages use a traditional ducted approach, with fresh air levels based on a given number of air changes per hour. They usually use supply and exhaust fans with air distribution provided by ductwork; air is extracted
Ducted systems usually do not provide fire or smoke isolation capability. About 50% of ducts extract smoke at high levels. through the ducts and the air supply is uncontrolled, resulting in poor pollution control. What’s more, the ventilation system is run constantly, even during extended periods of low, or no, traffic or ventilation requirements, resulting in high day to day running costs. In addition, ducted systems usually do not provide fire or smoke isolation capability. Only about 50% of the ducts extract smoke at high levels. The new concept replaces distribution ducting with a number of small ceiling-mounted impulse fans. Two alternative options are available—the Jet Thrust fan and the Induction Thrust fan. The basic principle is that the system uses jet thrust technology, together with the main supply and exhaust fans, and is thus capable of eliminating most of the problems associated with conventional ducted systems. The fans are properly positioned within the parking garage to control the distribution of the air within the structure. They can be used to create a flow of air at both high and low levels within the facility, resulting in a more efficient use of air than the conventional ducted systems. The units in the system act in a similar way to the traditional ducted systems, pulling air into the fan inlet (i.e., a grille/ louver) and discharging at a high level towards the exhaust locations (i.e., a duct/louver/fan). Both the supply and exhaust fans used feature direct drive for reliability and are smoke exhaust rated to NFPA-130, and UL-705 High Temperature
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rated (500°F/4 hours). The Jet Thrust fan option features small ceiling-mounted UL-certified units, with silencers, hangers, and deflectors. The smallest fan has an inner dimension (ID) of 12 in. and the largest has an ID of 16 in. The fan is rated to UL 705 temp (500°F for 4 hours). Since the NFPA standard for tunnel ventilation is 482°F for an hour, the fan exceeds the NFPA standard. The Jet Thrust option can provide 10 air changes an hour, double most ducted systems, making it ideal for smoke evacuation applications. These fans are reversible, which allows fire department personnel easy access to the fire source, and also lets patrons clearly view the exits. While this feature is currently not required in most U.S. jurisdictions, it is extremely popular in Europe and the Middle East where fire safety systems for underground parking garages are mandatory. The alternative Induction Thrust fan option features small ceiling-mounted UL-705 certified units with an even lower height profile than the Jet Thrust fan (14 in. from bottom to top). Induction Thrust fans are used for ventilation and pollutant clearance alone. Both types are controlled by a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor; when the sensor indicates the presence of pollutants, the fans are activated only as needed to meet required pollution thresholds. They push the air to an exhaust port, fan, louver, or ramp. The system can be zoned, so all fans do not have to operate at the same time.
lighter appearance, it optimizes parking garage use, providing more parking spaces, which, in turn, increases revenue. Because the system does not require clearance for duct work, it can lower the required parking garage height by about 4 ft., reducing excavation and cement costs, and lowering overall construction costs. Costs for installing ductwork are eliminated and other installation costs are also lower because there is no more need to route around ducts. The system also improves system performance due to better air distribution, and it reduces external noise levels since lower powered extract fans are used. Operational running costs are also reduced.
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DUCT-FREE FANS Not only do the duct-free Jet Thrust fans leave a more uncluttered ceiling, they can be positioned to better control air distribution within garages, and can also be used to create airflow at both high and low levels with garages, resulting in a more efficient use of air than more conventional ducted systems
The fans are placed in their optimum location based on computer fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. Engineers begin by creating a 3D computer model of the garage layout. The customer verifies the overall dimensions and general layout. Jet/Induction thrust fans are added and positioned to distribute the airflow to all areas of the garage, ensuring removal of any stagnant areas of air. Several iterations of the model may be run to get the optimum configuration.
Control System Links Components The new system includes a control system that links all components, including the supply, exhaust, and thrust fans, the carbon monoxide (CO) sensors, and the variable frequency drives (VFDs). Multiple fans can be controlled by one VFD, for example, and there might be one VFD for each garage level. VFDs and CO sensors are zoned, and the fans do not have to operate 24/7. The system has a number of benefits. In addition to its cleaner,
CFD MODELING The CFD modeling shows primary dead spots in the “before” scenario (left, circled in red), where air is stagnant. After the installation of the Jet Thrust system (below, left), the majority of the dead spots have been eliminated.
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By David Bade, Owner, Bade Roofing, St. Louis
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Have a Master Plan for Your Roof as Well None of us want to get old. We do things to delay the inevitable such as laying off sweets and working out more to help prevent serious problems. It’s better to take care of the small stuff now, rather than wait to discover serious issues later that can shorten our lifespan. Maintaining a roof is no different. Wear and tear from everyday exposure to the sun and rain, age of a roof membrane, roof foot traffic for HVAC repairs,
Every year facility managers can get out of their roof is that much more money they can spend on other things. and other environmental factors can wreak havoc on a roof and lessen its lifespan. Every extra year facility managers can get out of their roof is that much more money they can spend on other things. So how do facility managers get their roof to last as long as possible and save money over the long term? With regular check-ups in the form of routine inspections, maintenance and prompt repairs. Studies show that when roofs aren’t maintained, they only last around half of their expected service life. Many facility managers think they are safe because they have a warranty on the roof, but unfortunately a warranty doesn’t always help, especially since nearly all roofing material manufacturers specifically state in their warranties that the warranty is void if the roof is not properly maintained. To maintain the warranty and keep a roof alive as long as possible, experienced facility managers must turn to experienced commercial roofers, for routine inspections, maintenance and roofing repairs. Recent record rainfall and flooding throughout the country has facility managers concerned about how well their roofs will stand up to severe winter weather to come, followed by the next round of summer heat. It makes dollars and cents for facility managers to maintain their commercial roof properly. If the cost to install a 50,000 sq. ft. roof with a 20-year design life costs $10 per sq. ft. to install, the total installation cost is $500,000 and the cost per year of the roof is $25,000 per year. But, if the roof is not maintained and only lasts half of its design life, then the yearly cost of the roof jumps to $50,000
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per year and in 10 years you’ll need another $500,000 to replace it. On average, it costs 2% of the roof installation per year to maintain a roof. Using the same previous example, that amounts to $10,000 per year. Over 20 years, that’s $200,000. So even though you will have spent $200,000 over your roof’s service life, you save $300,000 by doing the maintenance necessary and avoid having to replace your roof prematurely. When working with a roof contractor look for someone who provides the added value of roof asset management along with cost effective inspections, maintenance and repair programs that provide roof surveys, budgeting and planning tools. Such programs helps facility managers more effectively manage their roof, maximize its value, and spend less time addressing roof problems so they can save money over the long term. With tax season right around the corner, it’s also important to remember that maintenance isn’t the only way for facility managers to get the most out of their roofs. Money spent on roofing maintenance can also be a tax deduction for your client.
When roofs aren’t maintained, they only last around half of their expected service life. To maintain the warranty and keep the roof alive as long as possible, routine inspections, proper maintenance and repair must be done.
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Noteworthy Interface was presented with a 2016 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) in Sustainable Oceans Management by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs. Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) won an R&D 100 Award from R&D Magazine for the development of Solarban 90 glass. Acuity Brands’ Vice President-Technology, Peter Y. Ngai, has received the Illuminating Engineering Society’s (IES) MEDAL in recognition of meritorious technical achievement for furthering the profession, art or knowledge of illuminating engineering. Schneider Electric was honored as Clean Energy Company of the year by the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) and the NECEC Institute for its leadership in the region’s clean energy economy. EYE Lighting International celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary event at its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Mentor, Ohio. Nora nTx was presented with a 2016 Nightingale Award during the Healthcare Design Expo and Conference. Nora product nTx won the Innovation Award in the resilient flooring category. Carmel Place, a project built with Glen-Gery Klaycoat brick, was recognized in the international category at the 40th Annual Brick Development Assn. Awards ceremony in London. Roseburg CEO, Allyn Ford, has announced plans to step aside as CEO. Company president, Grady Mulbery, will become president and CEO at that time. Ford will remain a key part of the company in his role as chairman of Roseburg’s Board of Directors.
COATINGS
Nanotech Tough as Nails Graphenstone is a brilliant product from Spain that offers nanotechnology coatings for resilient natural plasters and mortars. The company uses a highquality lime base to achieve organic paints, coatings, mortars, adhesives and insulation with graphene technology. Their formulation at a nanometric scale saves material consumption, achieves higher values of hardness, compressive and tensile strength, and elasticity. Safe enough for interiors and durable enough for exteriors, the Cradle to Cradle GoldCertified Graphenstone coatings contain no carcinogens or VOCs, and improves the surrounding air quality. Visit www.graphenstone.us or Circle 430
RENOVATIONS WITH GRAPHENE Graphenstone products were use in the interiors and on the exteriors of this renovated multi-family building. Stuki Premium protects the façade with a durable stuccolike finish that absorbs CO2. Inside, interior walls are coated with the company’s natural paints and coatings. The absence of chemicals is ideal in occupied buildings as spaces are safe to inhabit immediately after paint is applied—even with the windows closed.
McElroy Metal’s Mirage Panel, PBU Panel and U Panel have all been evaluated for use as metal roofs in compliance of the International Building Code and International Residential Code. Mark Bus, National Sales Manager of ATAS Intl., received a Metal Construction Association Triumph Award at METALCON in Baltimore as someone who demonstrates excellence in the profession.
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Graphene plus nanotechnology makes for Cradle-to-Cradle Gold coatings safe enough for interiors and durable enough for exteriors.
Oldcastle Architectural Echelon Trenwyth CMU block and InsulTech wall system has obtained an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) under ASTM C90 guidelines for loadbearing concrete masonry.
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Aaron McDonald of ADG/McDonald won in the architect category for his design called “Ingenue.”
To celebrate its 70th anniversary in bold style, Baldwin held an original design competition, and awarded the winners at its 70th Anniversary Gala in Beverly Hills. The three products embody bold originality while maintaining a classic nature of the high-end hardware. Two professionals won for their knob designs and one
AWARD WINNER: DESIGNER DIVISION
student won for an attractive shower shelf. The company does not plan to produce them; however, these
Elizabeth Scott of Elizabeth Scott Design Group won the designer category for her knob design inspired by star-like details that are prevalent in today’s design world.
photorealistic 3D renderings represent the designs and their respective metal finishes. Professionals received a $15,000 in Baldwin Hardware for the architect and
Melissa Hoerber of Bradley University in the student category won for her bathroom hardware design intended to bring beauty to the space.
designer, and the student winner received a $5000.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Ecopalooza Hits the Road Ecoprioria from Pavestone is produced with a patented interlocking joint and a microchamfered top edge profile. This design ensures optimum pavement performance coupled with a joint profile that allows surface water to infiltrate into the pavement and its sub-layers. The City of Berkeley’s first curb-to-curb permeable street in the Bay Area, Allston Way, uses Ecoprioria pavers to replace an aging stretch of roadway. The 29,000-sq.-ft. project infiltrates stormwater, filters pollutants, reduces runoff and improves the health of surrounding trees. Visit www.pavestone.com or Circle
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The marble material escapes the traditional role as a sculptural stone and results in a decorative, glowing partition.
MATERIAL INNOVATION
Lightness of Stone Ten years back, Italian stone show Marmomacc challenged architects to achieve designs of marble and stone that typically were reserved for lighter building materials. That year, architects brought natural stone innovations to the stands of exhibition halls. The designs precipitated an outpouring of innovative products from Italian stone companies like Lithos. Its latest product, Diaframmi, part of the Lithos Design Primes collection, is a fine, 3D, translucent marble membrane. The marble material escapes the traditional role as a sculptural stone in favor of this mysterious, fabrication art form resulting in a decorative partition. Visit www.ergo-online.it or Circle
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AIA helped craft a collaborative vision for sustainability and community resilience during Habitat III in Quito, Ecuador. On display during the UN Conference, a number of award-winning projects demonstrate replicable scalable sustainability. Several voices from the AIA were on hand to advise the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Development in Quito, Ecuador last October. The delegation shared its innovations in water, lighting and net-zero design with attendees of the conference dubbed Habitat III, to discuss the issues of New Urbanism faced by developed and economically challenged societies. Russell Davidson, FAIA, moderated a panel of AIA architects including Thomas V. Vonier, FAIA, 2016 AIA First Vice Presi-
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dent/2017 President. Jamie Blosser, AIA, executive director of the Santa Fe Art Institute; Mary Kell, AIA, acting chief resilience officer for the City of Tulsa; and Catherine Baker, AIA, Principal at Landon Bone Baker Architects, discussed “Building Better Environments: Resilience, Health and Design.” The conference findings were added to the New Urban Agenda, an actionable document that outlines new global standards of achievement in sustainable urban development with architects, engineers and
delegates in UN counUnited Nations Conference on Housing and tries. Organizers say Sustainable Developit is up to delegates, ment in Quito, Ecuador concerned citizens, as well as the media, to share the information from the New Urban Agenda with those countries and cities impacted by rapid urbanization. Find the New Urban Agenda document at habitat3.org/thenew-urban-agenda.
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DENSITY BIKE RACK By: Jeffery Olinger, AIA and Julia Hansen Despite its small scale, the project is able to facilitate greater bike use through making bike parking easier to use and allowing greater density. The design is attractive, easily produced and flexible.
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By: Lake | Flato Architects and H-E-B A grocery store, a building type known for highenergy consumption, reduced energy usage by 64% with H-E-B Design + Construction. It also improves natural lighting and dedicates spaces to community use.
FAYETTEVILLE 2030 FOOD CITY SCENARIO By: Univ. of Ark. Community Design Center, Fayetteville This initiative demonstrates that green and urban spaces can coexist. By bringing productive agriculture into urban contexts, the project is able to address food security and health while not having to sacrifice development.
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COMMUNITY + WATER INITIATIVE By: Christopher Mansfield A new center in La Villa de San Francisco, Honduras supports a program that builds community, provides needed resources, potentially curbs neighborhood conflict and begins the community healing process. The center is not only a replicable model, but also an immediate community element to bring neighbors together through daily interactions in the new resources being provided.
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By: Harley Ellis Devereaux This library exemplifies how civic projects can use integrated and collaborative design processes even with the limited budget of the public bid project. It is a success for the use of integrated, collaborative design process and innovative ventilation and daylighting strategies, all while serving its public mission.
By: Landon Bone Baker Landon Bone Baker Architects and Dorchester Art + Housing Collaborative (DA+HC) transformed a neglected city block and while revitalizing abandoned buildings and constructing the framework for a community-focused and artist-led creative incubator.
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Acrovyn® Wall Panels have been redefined. The collection now features new trim and panel edge options, dimensional flexibility, embedded digital imagery and a simplified mounting system. For inspirational possibilities, visit Acrovyn.com/WallPanels or call 800.233.8493.
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Clever Corporate Climate The offices of Cuningham Architecture and Design are a testing ground for passive HVAC technology, natural light and indoor air quality. Cuningham’s design for its offices in Culver City, Calif. transforms a 50-year-old tilt-up concrete warehouse building into a sustainable workplace. The 12,000-sq.-ft. project is a testing ground for passive HVAC technologies, natural light and elevated indoor air quality courtesy of an interior atrium and garden space. Outward- and inward-facing window expanses and four large skylights introduce abundant natural
light into Cuningham Group space. HVAC systems use “Trickle” vents at one end of the structure allow outside Pacific Ocean breezes to circulate through the space, mixing with ambient interior air. Carbon-dioxide monitors actuate passive exhaust vents at the opposite end of the building. A semi-circular, asymmetrically curved wooden structure spans 60 ft. throughout the office; it connects the space, as well as acts as a hub for
conference rooms. The unique crisscrossing Lamella pattern of parallel wood arches adds visual interest to the space and creates dynamic patterns of light. The lighting design throughout the office features subtle fixtures that supply illumination where it is needed with low-energy, low-maintenance electric lighting fixtures.
Project: Cuningham Architecture and Design Offices Location: Culver City, Calif. Lead Designer: Jonathan Watts Lighting Designer: Justin Horvath
PASSIVE TECH The 12,000-sq.-ft. project is a testing ground for passive HVAC technologies, natural light and elevated indoor air quality courtesy of an interior atrium and garden space. Outwardand inward-facing window expanses and four large skylights introduce abundant natural light.
LIGHTING Conference rooms use Alight’s accolade2 ceilingsuspended linear, dual-fluorescent luminaires, providing combination direct/ indirect illumination, and accolade3 luminaires with a wall-wash kicker adds subtle ambient illumination throughout the wooden structure, highlighting its uniquely 3-D Lamella wood wall pattern.
“Our new office is a perfect reflection of Cuningham Group’s culture. Its open floor plan, high ceiling and high-volume work spaces are drenched with natural light, complemented by highly energy-saving, very long-life, negligible maintenance, manmade electric light.” —Jonathan Watts, Principal, Architect and Lead Designer Photos: © Photo Poet Studios
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OFFICE CONSERVATORY Native and adapted plantings take advantage of the natural light in the space while their roots and soil purify the air and absorb excess humidity. This courtyard, a winding river of plants, provides building occupants with a direct connection to nature specific to the Southern California region.
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Seeing Through to 2017 The following are a collection of ground-breaking glass advances on the outset of their technological development. Many were presented at GlassBuild 2016 and are becoming rapidly available due to advances in research and development, testing methods and faster scaling in production. In order to facilitate new products coming to market, we present the following here.
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COLOR IN GLASS AWARD WINNER: EXTERIOR DIVISION
Project: Emporia Shopping, Malmö, Sweden Architect: Gert Wingårdh of Wingårdh arkitektkontor Glass Laminator: CRICURSA Emporia features two main entrances made out of colored curved glass, one using golden Vanceva Color interlayers and the other one in blue. Glass laminator CRICURSA manufactured 567 molds to slump the 815 curved glass panels that make up the magnificent entrances. Vanceva Color confers color to the glass while maintaining high transparency and low hazing.
Functional Glass with LED creates light accents and opens up possibilities for integrated daylighting design. Developed by insulating glass producer Okalux, the glazing product features an innovative coating and integrated LEDs. The position of the light sources are not fixed into the glass or the sealant. For design freedom, they may be integrated into a frame system after the window has been mounted to enable easy access. Designate LED colors or patterns. Visit okalux.de.
Project: Techridge Location: Austin, Texas Product: Solarban 90
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Project: Rainbow Chapel, Shanghai, China Architects: Tilman Thürmer, Manuela Mappa and Coordination Asia Design Team Glass Laminator: Eastman Eastman, manufacturer of the Vanceva Color System for laminated glass, recognizes the innovative and liberal use of colored laminated safety glass in building design with its World of Color Awards international design competition. The above projects are the interior design and exterior design winners. The Rainbow Chapel, with adjacent 1200-sq.-m. banquet hall is a colorful, round wedding space. The 390-sq.-m. interior showcases 3060 transparent and semi-transparent glass panels in 65 vibrant colors. Visit www.eastman.com.
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Airborne America San Diego features advanced bonding techniques to support activity within the skydiving tunnel. The interior is free of mechanical hardware, and the panels are affixed with high-strength silicone adhesive to produce smooth glass walls. A ‘gecko foot’ attachment system withstands the wind pressure loading and seismic events. Dow Corning offers the latest advancements in silicone structural glazing. New research and innovative use of high-performance glazing, combined with latest advancements in sealant products and construction techniques culminate in structural silicone glazing joints with remarkable resistance to wind loads. Visit dowcorning.com.
Vitro’s Solarban 90 makes glass advances at the nano-level to mitigate solar heat gain and glare while creating panoramic views. Developed with input from architects, the glass conveys a true neutral appearance similar in color and refl ectance to clear glass from both inside and outside the building. Visit www.vitroglazings.com.
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Fully Automated Movable Walls With The Touch Of A Single Button Finally, a continuously hinged movable wall system that actually provides premium acoustics and premium aesthetics all with a touch of a single modern touchscreen. The future of movable walls and space division is automation. Modernfold, Inc. is once again at the forefront with Acousti-Seal® Encore® Automated. As industry innovators, Modernfold is introducing it’s new Presto™ Package which provides users touch screen operation, consistent error-free set-up, and state-of-the-art safety systems for any space division need. Contact your local Modernfold, Inc. distributor today to learn more about movable wall automation and the new Presto™ Package.
The New Presto™ Package Touchpad Operation Consistent Error-Free Set-Up Every Time State-of-the-art Safety System
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Moss Mania Benetti Stone has finesse with natural stone and has now integrated moss to their expertise. Following the successful launch of the popular BenettiMoss, an interior stone and moss tile, the company has launched Benetti Topiaria, a playful stone and moss design that mimics the most popular styles of topiaries found in traditional European gardens, patios and streetscapes. The preserved lichen requires no maintenance, and the representative stone pots can be crafted at several thicknesses in any variety. Visit www.benettistone.com or Circle
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TRADITIONAL STYLE In the tradition of Italian stonemakers, any of the Benetti Topiaria collection may be made-to-measure in custom shapes and depths. Ideal for narrow spaces like car parks and corridors, the stone pots are crafted of four pieces of stone. Unlike a traditional topiary, Topiaria made of preserved lichens do not require a botanical expert to maintain their vitality.
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Victoria+Albert’s Kit 40 “Intelli Waste” System uses FLOOD-PROOF When a tub cannot be set in a drained and tiled area, save the hotel bathroom from flooding by using this drain. “Intelli Waste” senses rising levels of water pressure and triggers the drain to open, avoiding flooding.
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advanced magnetic technology to provide reliable flood protection in hospitality settings. Ideal for use on freestanding tubs without an overflow, it works as standard drain, but the concealed system uses water pressure to sense rising water levels. When the depth reaches 15.75-in., the patented technology triggers the plug to open, allowing water to escape and avoiding a flood. Visit vandabaths.com or Circle
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Harness The Power Of Nature. Colt Natural Ventilation products offer sustainable solutions for automated climate control and passive smoke ventilation.
Brought from Europe to North America by Bilco, Colt jalousie-style window, skylight, and casement window ventilators let you control indoor conditions through the time-tested principles of stack, cross and single-sided ventilation. Colt Natural Ventilation Products: • Offer unique design possibilities • Connect seamlessly to building management or fire protection systems • Lower building construction and operating costs • Satisfy ASHRAE, IBC and NFPA requirements and standards • Enhance or replace traditional mechanical systems • Reduce your buildings’ environmental impact • Provide occupants a healthier, more productive environment
For more information on Colt products or to learn more about the benefits of natural ventilation, visit www.bilco-colt.com or call us today.
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they use the earth’s thermal properties in conjunction with electricity to provide space conditioning and water heating to a facility, reducing energy and maintenance costs year-round. Why? Soil temperature 6 to 10 ft. below the earth’s surface is warmer than the air during the winter, and cooler than the air in the summer. Geothermal heat pumps, which have been in use since the late 1940s, take advantage of this thermal efficiency by exchanging heat with the earth, instead of the outside air temperature, through a ground heat exchanger.
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Project: Sandy Grove Middle School, Lumber Bridge, N.C. Size: 75,391-sq.-ft. Architect: SfL+a
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Geothermal In Action The 75,391-sq.-ft. Sandy Grove Middle School in Lumber Bridge, N.C., is the first government building whose construction was financed entirely from its own energy savings. Sandy Grove utilizes a closed-loop geothermal system comprised of 160 bores, 300 ft. deep. A closed-loop system consists of underground continuous piping loops filled with fluid that transfers the ground temperature to the geothermal heat pump. Engineers installed Sandy Grove’s loop vertically—as it requires less space— below the parking lot on the east side of the school.
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surfaced space with satisfactory soil characteristics. On this project, 49 two-stage Bosch Thermotechnology AP models comprise Sandy Grove’s HVAC system. A separate geothermal waterto-water heat pump provides domestic hot water, further reducing energy requirements for the school. According to Steven Daley, P.E., managing principal of Optima Engineering, which helped design the school’s HVAC system, the school is likely saving anywhere from $15,000 to $20,000 in energy costs each year, including $8,000 to $10,000 each year alone because of the geothermal system.
No Geo Tax Credit? The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) expressed extreme disappointment that the House stopgap spending bill to fund the U.S. Government does not include an extension of the Investment Tax Credit for geothermal heat pumps. The expiration of these tax credits, which apply to a range of efficiency technologies, will threaten thousands of U.S. jobs. “Geothermal heat pump technology is a critical component for meeting energy efficiency and environmental goals in the U.S.,” said Doug Dougherty, President and CEO of GEO. “In addition, the industry supports tens of thousands American workers with well-paid manufacturing and installation jobs. Inaction by Congress has put the once bright future of our industry in grave jeopardy.” “The expiration of these tax credits impacts both the residential and commercial markets, and is a punch to the gut to businesses and consumers who made energy-efficient investments,” said Dougherty. In addition, businesses will no longer be able to use bonus depreciation—a method of expensing half of the cost of purchase with the remaining half depreciated over time—for geothermal heat pump technology, and homeowners who install this efficient heating and cooling technology will see a tax increase.
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Shown below is a schematic piping layout for a radiant cooling/chilled beam, low-flow/low-temperature injection piping system.
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Ease and Comfort Although only 8000 sq.-ft. in size, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), near Anchorage, Ala., has computers and work stations for more than 100 officers. It is a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out preparedness and management at a strategic level in an emergency situation. With all the high-tech equipment inside, suffice it to say that—when under load—the underground space needs impressive cooling capacity, even during an Alaskan winter. Because chilled beams are ceiling-mounted and forgo the use of drain pans, chilled water supply temperatures must be above the ambient dew point.
As a result, dehumidification, or latent cooling, is usually handled by a separate, dedicated outdoor system (or DOAS) supplying dry, conditioned air to the space. Passive chilled beam systems supply the DOAS airflow through a separate diffuser or grille in the room. An active chilled beam supplies the DOAS airflow through the chilled beam, thereby increasing the capacity of the cooling coil through forced convection. The issue was resolved with the installation of an injection mixing system from Taco. The LOFlo products consists of a variablespeed injection circulator on the chiller side of the mixing block, and a constant-speed zone circulator on the beam side. The system reduces the electrical energy demand of an
all-air system by up to 40%. In fact, it accomplishes heat transfer with only one-third of the energy needed by chilled beam systems without injection mixing. Unlike most chilled beam applications, the use of the mixing blocks eliminates the need for a separate chiller or air conditioning system to handle the latent load. “With a LOFlo system we’re able to use one chiller,” said Greg Cunniff, engineering manager for Taco. “Water comes out of the chiller at 45°F. It supplies the DOAS coil for latent cooling, and goes to the mixing blocks where it’s mixed to the exact temperature needed in the chilled beams. Return water is generally around 60°F.” In this manner, a 20-ton chiller supplies water to 32 chilled beam fixtures.
Project: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) Size: 8000 sq. ft.
PRODUCT SPECS Product: LOFlo Function: Injection Mixing System
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The mixing system accomplishes chilled beam BTU transport at a third of the energy needed by such systems without injection mixing.
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By lowering the panel below the ceiling and making it an open coil, the capacity of the chilled panel can be increased to approximately 120 to 150 BTUh/sq. ft. This configuration has been designated a “passive chilled beam” by the industry. It resembles a beam when mounted below the ceiling. It is passive since the convective cooling component is natural convection.
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Before photo of school’s circa 1973 unit ventilators supplied by a two pipe water loop from a chiller and boiler.
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In the wake of its high school’s nationally renowned sustainable design, Clark County Public Schools, in Winchester, Ky., has improved upon its legacy, by retrofitting a 43-year-old school with chilled beams. The latter, typically part of a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), aren’t new, but Robert D. Campbell Junior High School is the world’s first building to use smart, plug-andplay controllable chilled beam pump modules (CCBPM). The latter, SEMCO’s NEUTON model, helped save hundreds of thousands of dollars in capital equipment and labor/ installation costs. The modules combine energy efficiency with pinpoint indoor air comfort temperature and humidity control. Using CCBPMs in Campbell’s two-phase retrofit saved the district $147,000 in labor installation costs vs. the alternative of VRF technology. The chilled beam/DOAS combination also saves $33,000 annually vs. the school’s former unit ventilator system. The energy savings will lower capital dollars spent on the project by $500,000, which is guaranteed by a performance contract with the
Lexington, Ky., branch of Indianapolis, Ind.based, Performance Services Inc. (PSI), an integrated design and delivery engineering contractor that led the project. The CCBPMs, which include a powered integrated direct digital controller (DDC), chilled and hot water connections, valves, variable-speed electronically commutated (EC) motor pumps and smart sensors, is superior in temperature and humidity control to the original unit ventilator design especially during season changes. Campbell’s design provides tempered conditions within a one-degree tolerance, regardless of season, because its control is based on outdoor dew point, not temperature, according to SEMCO, which supplied 46 CCBPMs, and 212 active chilled beams and its Pinnacle DOAS units. If outside air dew point is less than or equal to 45°F, the space latent load is satisfied by DOAS ventilation air, which is distributed through each chilled beam and controlled via its respective CCBPM. When the dew point surpasses 45°F, the chiller is needed to maintain space conditions.
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Trend: Radiant Heating and Cooling For those focused on more passive energy strategies, use of hydronic technology is a much more efficient way to transfer heat energy. The advantage of water-based mediums is that such systems permit very high energy carrying capacity via pipes—making them more effective than larger, less-efficient, forced-air conveyance systems. The latter, by its very nature, are less efficient because of the inherently low density of air and large ducts required to transport BTUs.
Project: Exploratorium Museum Location: San Francisco Designer: EHDD Architecture
Energy Transfer San Francisco’s Exploratorium museum project, located at Pier 15 along San Francisco’s Embarcadero employs an innovative radiant system using bay water. The renovated facility is projected to be 57% more efficient than the ASHRAE 90.1 baseline standard for a typical U.S. museum. Depending on the season, the bay will function as either a heat sink or a heat source for the radiant heating and cooling system that covers approximately 90% of the floor. The job of raising or lowering the temperature of the bay water to meet comfort demand is handled by eight, 50-ton, water-to-water heat pumps. These electric-chilled heaters feed a four-pipe system that carries either hot
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or chilled water to a 200,000-ft. network of PEX tubing which is embedded in concrete slabs on two levels and spanning 82 different heating-cooling zones. Each zone has a control valve and a thermostat to switch between heating and cooling, whatever the need. “We did not wish to sacrifice comfort for energy savings on this project, and radiant is a premium comfort system,” says Joseph Wenisch, project manager, Integral Group, the project’s MEP engineer, explaining why the technology was deemed an excellent fit for an institution dedicated to innovative thinking. In addition, almost half of the Exploratorium is open exhibit space with 30-ft. to 40-ft.high ceilings. “Radiant allows us to heat and
cool at the floor level where the people are, rather than attempting to condition such a large volume of air in those high-ceiling rooms,” says Wenisch. Radiant cooling is gaining ground in acceptance in commercial applications. According to Radiant Professional Alliance’s executive director, Mark Eatherton, the three major environmental factors that dictate human comfort are Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT), which is the average surface temperature of the surfaces surrounding our bodies, relative humidity, and air temperature. Maintaining all three of these in a radiant cooling application is different than what is required when using a conventional air conditioning system.
By lowering the mean radiant temperature, and controlling the humidity, good human comfort is achievable for cooling at air temperatures that are significantly higher than we typically see with a conventional air conditioning system. This is because the MRT is one of the primary factors that dictate’s human comfort. The air temperature and relative humidity can be perfect, but if the MRT of off in one direction or another, most people will be uncomfortable. “Control of the relative humidity in a radiantly cooled environment is not just a good idea, it is mandatory in order to avoid the production of condensation on the surfaces of the radiant panel,” says Eatherton.
BAY WATER RECIRC In colder months, the eight heat pumps use the 50°F bay water to heat the hot-water return before it returns to the PEX tubing network. In warmer months, the heat pumps function as chillers, lowering the temperature of the water before it circulates to 82 cooling zones.
PRODUCT SPECS Product: PEX-a Tubing Material: HDPE Polymer
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office environments A Need to Rediscover the Way to Halcyon Office Days: Not since 1969 and “stagflation”—recently reported the Wall Street Journal—has Corporate America experienced such a steady decline in workplace productivity. This decline has been a sobering reality check that’s pushing many corporations to address the bottom line by optimizing the health and productivity of its human capital—the most significant cost to any company’s operations. By Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor
istorically, wellbeing has been on the mind of the AEC community and its clients— although the latter sometimes has gaps in its collective memory. “In the early 19th century, most deaths were caused by infectious diseases,” says Paula McEvoy, Perkins+Will’s workplace leader. This required a redesign of the built environment. Today, she says the issue is chronic disease. This malady, warns HOK Director of WorkPlace, Kay Sargent, also a firm senior principal, will have a major negative impact on the workplace and is something companies need to take seriously. Continued on page 38
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Project: Lake Trust Credit Union Headquarters Location: Brighton, Mich. Architecture, Engineering, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Lighting Design: SmithGroupJJR Size: 100,000 sq. ft. Furnishings: Interior Environments Certification: LEED-NC Certified
FITWEL POSTULATED
A new way to consider interior design, the Fitwel Scorecard—which was just released by the Center for Active Design in January of 2016—can easily be applied. For demonstration purposes, we’re showing how it might have applied to the “un-corporate” credit union HQ project.
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The scorecard targets specific design features and assigns points: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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4.3: Locate the main entrance oriented to pedestrian traffic and transit.
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The entry lobby features a grand central stair with stadium seating that bisects a three-story atrium and anchors the entire space. Points for providing at least one accessible stairwell to regular building occupants that connects all regularly occupied building floors.
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SmithGroupJJR and The Christman Co. designed and built a so-called “un-corporate” headquarters for Lake Trust Credit Union in Brighton, Mich. The design was inspired by employee workshops lead by SmithGroupJJR. The firm dubs this pre-design activity: “Purposeful Facilities and Workplace Strategy” process.
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A two-story front porch, second-floor balcony, outdoor dining and conferencing terrace with wetland views all contribute to Lake Trust’s unconventional culture and “un-bank” vision.
TAKE THE STAIRS:
A Harvard study of men who climbed eight flights of stairs per day showed a significantly lower mortality rate than peers.
10.1 Adopt a healthy food and beverage standard at least as rigorous as the applicable HHS/GSA Guidelines.
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Lake Trust Credit Union Headquarters in Brighton, Mich. is situated on a 16-acre site with rolling topography of woodlands and wetlands. The 100%open environment capitalizes on the property’s natural beauty, blurring the lines between interior and exterior.
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Certainly the trend toward working remotely may relieve some of the stress of commuting, which compounds the impact of chronic diseases, but Sargent notes offices are not going away. In fact, she advises there’s a need to design a proverbial “Fourth Place,” similar, if you will, to “Third Places,” a term coined to describe communal spaces designed for people to be alone, but together. Alternate workplaces such as co-working spaces, home offices and conference centers all qualify as Fourth Places designed support professional productivity and should consider occupant health. “It’s the obvious next step after optimizing spaces for energy efficiency,” says Sargent. Last September, Delos—an organization bringing wellness to real estate, AIA and the American Society of Interior Designers—co-sponsored “The Drive Toward Healthier Buildings 2016,” a report noting healthier spaces are imperative as most people spend 87% of their time in buildings. AIA architects surveyed in the report noted that simple initiatives can go a long way: better lighting/ daylighting; enhanced air quality and use of products that enhance thermal comfort; spaces, in general, that enhance social interaction, but that also enhance acoustical comfort. Although these initiatives appear elementary, the survey reports that most owners are not aware how healthy building investments result in business benefits like leasing
CDC SCORECARD GSA and the Center for Disease Control’s National Center of Chronic Disease Prevention released a Health Scorecard Manual (for workplaces), a predecessor of the Fitwel standard.
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Leasing Rates: 52% increase Asset Values: 58% greater value 73% reported faster rates 62% reported higher asset values
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FITWEL STANDARD The Fitwel Scorecard, launched in late-2016, appears similar to The CDC scorecard, but the intent of the new app-based offering is to improve existing and new facilities’ health and safety quotients. Fitwel does so by ranking common-sense workplace design features and practices that have proven to result in healthier work premises based on CDC research of GSA’s implementation of specific design features in government offices. Following are further sample breakouts of some of the more notable sections as they relate to current examples of well-designed and healthy buildings. 1
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Walk Score is a large-scale, public access walkability index that assigns a numerical walkability score to every address in the United States on a 0−100 scale. A high score reflects a more walkable location, which has been shown to influence physical activity. Walk Score is a large-scale, public access walkability index that assigns a numerical walkability score to every address in the United States on a 0−100 scale. A high score reflects a more walkable location, which has been shown to influence physical activity. Walk Score is a large-scale, public access walkability index that assigns a numerical walkability score to every address in the United States on a 0−100 scale. A high score reflects a more walkable location, which has been shown to influence physical activity. Transit use is associated with an increase in physical activity. It also increases access for employees and visitors who do not drive. A direct, accessible pedestrian route from transit to the building entrance can increase safety for transit users and improve the convenience and appeal of using transit. Increased transit use is known to contribute to an increase in
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“If you are the building owner, you want to add value. But if you are human resources, you want people to be more productive.”
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Section 7.1 of the Fitwel standard directs designers to provide natural light in a majority of workspaces as access to daylight may improve mental and physical health and performance.
OCCUPANT SATISFACTION AND HEALTH 2015 VS. 2018 The numbers are metrics building owners use to gauge occupant satisfaction in the built environment. This is a representation across all markets and not specific to the office sector.
Healthier Buildings 69% 69% 47% 62%
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Interior designers on the Lake Trust Credit Union project were integrated with the design team in order to provide furniture solutions that followed the ethos of “un-corporate” design. The wide variety of settings allows employees to accomplish work by using a balance of open, collaborative and focus space, including enclaves, high-tech conference rooms, lounge conference spaces, open meeting spaces and a full-service cafe. It’s a major departure from workspaces found in the offices of conventional financial institutions.
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Project: TD Bank Project Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting: HOK Location: Toronto, Canada (23rd floor of the TorontoDominion Centre) Size: 25,826 sq. ft. Certification: WELL Gold Certification
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TD Bank’s Toronto office is the first WELL Certified project in Canada.
To promote ongoing occupant wellness programs and behaviors, health and wellness features: 1
ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS CERTIFICATION An alternative to Fitwel is the WELL Building standard. TD Bank is using this workplace renovation as a pilot project for incorporating WELL principles in future projects. The company will conduct surveys, interviews and focus group sessions to measure the impact of the project on employee health, wellness and satisfaction.
rates (52% increase) and asset values (58% greater value). However, among owners that have observed a positive effect from such design measures, 73% reported faster rates and 62% reported higher asset values. But it is not just a real estate game, it’s a public health concern, says McEvoy. “If you’re the building owner, you want to add value, but if you’re human resources you want people to be more productive.” The Affordable Care Act in 2014 forced the issue of public health in its language which noted the implementation and expansion of employer wellness programs “may offer our nation the opportunity to not only improve the health of Americans, but also help control health care spending.” This is nothing to scoff at, says McEvoy. “The CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] is seeing a huge expense from chronic diseases and it is only going to get worse and more expensive,” she says. In fact, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and CDC’s National Center of Chronic Disease Prevention, have studied this exact Continued on page 40
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Enhanced access to natural light to incorporate of circadian lighting systems.
Higher standards for air and water quality, purity, filtration and user controllability. Encouraging healthy eating through the availability of fresh food, readily accessible drinking water and comfortable social spaces. Enhanced access to natural light, careful consideration of surface and material reflectance levels, personalized control and incorporation of circadian lighting systems. A wide range of work and breakout settings to encourage social interaction and familiarity. Artwork and messaging elements linking occupants to their physical and historical context. Biophilic strategies to connect occupants with nature through use of natural materials, patterns, views and plants.
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Public plazas and promenades unite a series of disparate structures and link them with adjacent woodlands. The facility’s data center, credit union and conference facility all have access to terraced outdoor plazas.
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Views and linkages to the natural habitats around the perimeter of the site are maximized and facilitate future plans for an academic-style quad at the interior of campus. GOVERNMENT CAMPUS PILOTS FITWEL RATING Perkins+Will designed Building No. 106 at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Chamblee Campus in Atlanta as of the first government campuses to pilot the new Fitwel rating system.
issue. In 2014, the CDC issued a Health Scorecard Manual (for workplaces), which resembles the first iteration of the Center for Active Design’s Fitwel standard. Launched in late-2016, the app-based Fitwel Scorecard intends to improve existing and new facilities’ health and safety quotients. They do so by ranking common-sense workplace design features and practices that have proven to result in healthier work premises based on CDC research of GSA’s implementation of specific design features in government offices. These include: building location, access, outdoor spaces, entrances and ground floor, stairwells, indoor environments, workspaces, shared spaces, water supply, cafeteria, vending machines and snacks. Fitwel also addresses resilience, points out McEvoy, as it evaluates preparedness for emergency procedures, or if an organization is forced to shelter in place. Fitwel outlines simple things that can easily improve an existing building. “Like a water fountain that can also fill water bottles, signs reminding employees to wash hands or a defibrillator,” says McEvoy. Perkins+Will piloted the standard in
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Project: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Chamblee Campus No. 106 Location: Atlanta Completion Date: 2007 Construction Cost: $80 Million Size: 320,000 sq. ft. Fitwel Rating: 3 Stars
its Atlanta office, and is using it to guide the new construction design process for its Dallas office. McEvoy says it’s making a difference. “When designing a new building, you do have the opportunity to address things that are more involved, like whether the first thing you see is the elevator lobby or a really welcoming staircase,” says McEvoy. Equipped with empirical data, including number of sick days taken, absenteeism and other measures that can be tracked, the push for healthier building design is coming up from HR, says Sargent. “If they’re not offering these kind of health and well-being benefits to their employees, they will pay more for health insurance,” she says. HR departments also charged with winning the war for talent, will also have access to a layer of specialized knowledge which may help companies avert employee loss which can result in the “talent wars” of competitive job markets.
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Section 7.2 of the Fitwel standard suggest designers should also provide views to the outside from the majority of most work spaces, not just a select few.
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Mystery Revealed The decline in workplace productivity may remain “a mystery” for those in the business sector, but architects are poised to take the reigns of this public health and safety overhaul and transform offices into spaces that reduce chronic disease and promote well-being in the built environment. For example, a Harvard study of men who climbed eight flights of stairs per day showed a significantly lower mortality rate than their peers. Still, this is easier said than done, as greater evidence must be collected. “It’s the early days of this [movement] and to some degree the jury is still out,” says HOK’s Sargent. “Still, you can make people healthier while you have the chance.”
GOVERNMENT CAMPUS PILOTS FITWEL RATING Perkins+Will designed Building No. 110 at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), another major government facility to pilot the new Fitwel rating system.
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Project: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health Location: Atlanta, Ga. Completion Date: June 2005 Construction Cost: $90 Million Size: 145,000 sq. ft. + Central Plant Fitwel Rating: 3 Stars Awards: 2006, Best of the Best Award for Best of Green Building
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Meeting Fitwel sections 7.1 (natural light) and 7.2 (views to the outside) CDC’s outer and inner labs have clerestory windows and the walls between the labs and public corridor are glazed, allowing a visual connection and natural light as deep as the public corridor.
Architects are poised to take the reigns of this public health and safety overhaul and transform offices into spaces that reduce chronic disease and promote wellbeing in the built environment. One of the most unique features of the building is the high sloped ceiling in the open labs allowing for natural daylight to penetrate more than 30 ft. into occupied spaces.
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“Ergonomics are a given—an office providing stand-up desks and a variety of workspace settings gets people moving more, just by offering variety.”
In January 2016, the Huffington Post article, “The American Workplace is Broken: Here’s how We Can Start Fixing It,” reported on the impact of workplace burnout. That was a life-changing post for some, especially Arianna Huffington, who spent the last year devising a new online platform called “Thrive Global.” An initiative dedicated to ending stress and burnout, the program uses an integrated approach to improve wellness in life and work.
‘SURTHRIVING’ IN THE WORKPLACE The Thrive Global Pop-Up Shop offers Humanscale’s ergonomic furniture to address the physical aspects of fatigue and burnout in the workplace. Shown here is the company’s: Ballo, QuickStand, QuickStand Lite.
“Our industry needed a voice to bring attention to this in the public realm,” says Chris Gibson, who leads marketing and product management for Humanscale, a company that has addressed ergonomic health in the workplace since the 1980s. “They’re coming at it in a way that’s complementary to what we’re doing,” says Gibson. Humanscale recently became involved with Thrive Global to offer its products on Thrive’s e-commerce site and onsite at the Thrive Global pop-up shop launched last month in New York City. Gibson says people should pay attention to where they spend their waking hours. “We’re sitting at these task chairs, desks and keyboards for 55% of our day; it’s a responsibility to make these products healthy and comfortable,” says Gibson.
“Corporatality” or blending hospitality design principles into a corporate setting makes people feel more at ease. Large firm Stantec, recognized a need to incorporate “Corporatality” in its office, and designed a cozy break room environment for its employees with a residential feel.
Humanscale’s team of 16 full-time ergonomists develops custom ergonomic programs for companies based on the work their employees are doing. It assesses an entire population, articulates risks, and provides methods to prevent injury, and will train the health and safety leader within an organization to help impart the new knowledge, explains Gibson. Currently, Thrive Global pop-up shop and e-commerce website features a collection of products, services and technologies that includes ergonomic furniture from Humanscale to address the physical aspects of burnout. Gibson says Humanscale is stoked to make an impact on American workers alongside Thrive Global. “Having Arianna help tell this story is a great thing to raise public awareness about the typical work experience that may decrease their quality of life.”
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME “We’ve done a great job of bringing work into home but not the opposite,” says Kay Sargent, HOK’s Director of Workplace; she suggests that, “Corporatality” or blending hospitality design principles into a corporate setting makes people feel more at ease. Large firm Stantec, recognized a need to incorporate “Corporatality” in its office, and designed a cozy break room environment for its employees with a residential feel. Using appliances from Elmira Stove Works gave a throwback look that appealed universally to the multi-generational workplace. Elmira www.elmirastoveworks.com Circle 420
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SOUND VALUES Rockfon’s Optimized Acoustics ceiling systems can contribute to several Optimization Features detailed in the Comfort section of WELL, which seeks to “create an indoor environment that is distraction-free, productive and soothing.” The company’s Alaska, Color-All, Koral, Tropic and Sonar acoustic stone wool ceiling panels help meet shorter reverberation times and higher Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) values, even exceeding 0.90. supporting the WELL Building Standard design and construction’s goal to optimize building performance for human health and the environment by creating comfortable interior spaces. Rockfon rockfon.com Circle 420
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Let There Be Task— And Ambient Light Human-centric lighting, which, in part, addresses our bodies’ need for natural light to ensure Circadian rhythms, is one of the tenets of a healthy workplace design. Unfortunately, well-lit environments are so rare that both adults and children are experiencing deteriorating vision at younger ages due to spending so much time viewing screens under improper lighting conditions, reports Kay Wulf, SmithGroupJJR. Jake Dyson, R&D Director at Dyson, notes that offices are conventionally illuminated with an uncomfortable blanket of light from ceiling tiles. “We are challenging that.” Too much overhead “ambient” lighting tends to wash out the surrounding environment and can cause glare. At the same time, switching to a low-ambient environment with local task lighting, can create other visual issues. “You need adequate ambient lighting; otherwise, it’s a strain when you look up [from a screen], if there’s a big contrast in the light levels,” says Dyson. Working diligently toward a data-driven product, Dyson has investigated lighting studies at the laboratories of the University of California, Davis, and subscribes to a forthcoming RIBA white paper on best practices in office lighting. That research led to the development of its new office lighting system, Cu-Beam Duo, a combined task/ambient lighting fixture, and Dyson says that architects will recognize that it is what is needed to simply arrive at best lighting practices in the office environment. Dyson’s team is currently working on connected lighting, but is conservative in its approach, says Dyson. “Lighting is critical. It’s not something you can afford to fail.”
LET THERE BE LIGHT Adjustable one-touch shutters and a reflective surface, dubbed Ricochet technology, converts unwanted down light into up light, preventing light from being wasted. For up light, closing the adjustable shutters allows recovery of unwanted down light. It reflects it upward to maximize lumen output and provide very high efficacy. For down light, opening the shutters allows more lumens to go downward, to maximize downward light distribution onto the task plane.
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The Cu-Beam Duo uses a custom-engineered bubble lens to cast a wide pool of light across the ceiling, while the Cu-Beam Duo’s downlight provides focused lighting for task surfaces.
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UNLOCKING HEALTH The TELUS Garden building in Vancouver, British Columbia has garnered significant praise as one of the most environmentally conscious developments in North America. The LEED Platinum office space includes Assa Abloy’s Sargent locks and exit devices paired with Studio Collection hardware. The Aventura Series MI lever features rounded corners, which made it an attractive option for the TELUS Garden office spaces. Aventura Series MI lever www.sargentlock.com Circle 418
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Health Is in the Air EPA studies show that poor IAQ can result in sick building systems, often indicated by headaches and fatigue people notice even outside the office. SmithGroupJJR’s Wulf says this is may be an issue in spaces with old air-handling systems. “We need to address all spaces, and figure out what we can do to make them right.” Blue Air, a Scandinavian company, is on a mission to provide impeccable clean air to increase productivity, decrease sick days and increase health and well-being in all commercial spaces. “Over the past couple of years we’ve seen a huge push in North America and globally for health and wellness, like filtered water, organic food and exercise, and we questioned: why aren’t people filtering their air in so many other places (besides the home) that they are spending time during the day?” asks Robert McDonald, National Sales Manager for BlueAir’s North American Headquarters. Its ProXL air purifiers put out 800 cubic ft. of clean air per minute. Floor or wall-mounted in a central location, HEPASilent technology allows quiet operation requiring less energy than airhandling units with comparable volume, says McDonald. The unit also may be installed in concert with an air-monitoring unit that communicates with Wi-Fi-enabled units and will notify building operations should air quality become unacceptable.
GREENEST BIOME Biome is a plug-n-play greenwall. Its air-scrubbing capabilities are in the roots of its plants. Stok, a real estate company, tested Biome in a conference room where employees reported stagnant air and high levels of fatigue. Over the months following the installation, Stok collected data and reported a significant decrease in toxic CO2 levels and an increase in employee satisfaction and ability to focus. Biome achieved a 39% reduction in toxic air hours, which happened to be 15% of the working hours, according to preinstallation CO2 readings.
The design of the Blueair ProXL air filter was developed to increase energy levels, promote a clearer mental state and improve circulation through clean air, providing protection from negative consequences of indoor air pollution.
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FUND ME Koleksiyon’s Cap is an automatic haven for acoustic privacy. A cross between a desk and a phone booth, the visually and acoustically isolated work surface provides an oasis for heads down tasks that require focus.
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HISTORIC UPDATE Replacing the deteriorated singleglazed, steel-framed windows, the University of Colorado Boulder’s historic Ketchum Arts and Sciences Building is now outfitted with Wausau’s historically accurate, dual-glazed, aluminumframed windows with thermal barriers and high-performance glass. The updated windows, specified by architect Hord Coplan Macht, help optimize energy performance and thermal comfort. Fixed and operate Custom Window by Wausau 8300 Series units further leverage the benefits of natural ventilation. Wausau Window and Wall Systems www.wausauwindow.com Circle 415
ROUGHED-IN WALLS A simple solution to balancing technology in the workplace is to provide high-tech equipment with a background of recycled Appalachian wood waste wallcoverings. The authentic bark wall coverings provide natural patterns that may relieve eyestrain from focusing on a screen; their random lines and textures grant the mind some white space to wander. The restorative effects of the wall coverings may be compared to access to views of nature. Bark House wall coverings were featured in the 2016 Greenbuild Home; its exterior poplar bark wall covering is certified Cradle-to-Cradle Platinum. Bark House www.barkhouse.com Circle 414
BREEZY AND COOL IAQ Macro Air fans provide a comfortable environment and efficient HVAC operations at Champion Ranchers Construction in Hempstead, Texas. AirVolution-D 370 fans help the air conditioner keep up with stifling heat and humidity of the region. The fans had an immediate impact for a fresher, cooler work environment and Champion Ranchers Construction employees are significantly more productive while enjoying a gentle breeze that doesn’t blow paperwork onto the floor. Macro Air macroairfans.com Circle 413
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Give me a stand-up desk and a power post. I’m working from nature.
When I look at the image of the outdoor charging station, it reminds me that this month’s office feature addresses things that can make employees healthier and more productive; in fact, some of the hippest, most forward-thinking firms offer outdoor workstations, and open-air conference rooms—the latter feature touted by Lake Trust Credit Union. This power post might be a great asset to that project’s forested hiking trail, as sadly it’s probably true that some people would never leave the office without a fully
A 2012 study shows immersion in nature and disconnection from technology increased creative problem-solving by 50%. POWER-UP PIT STOP charged smart device in hand. While this ethos may be viewed as dedicated and productive, there is more to be found in nature than Vitamin D and oxygen—if you just unplug: a 2012 study of a group of hikers showed that four days of immersion in nature and the corresponding disconnection from multimedia technology increased performance on a creativity, problem-solving task by a full 50% (RA Atchley). While the Fitwel and WELL Building Standards described in the office feature aim to curb chronic disease and boost employee productivity, there is no talk yet of limiting screen time. A German engineering company I know of might have done its own study, as they routinely enforced a mandated employees break schedule three times daily. Corporate America has yet to subscribe to regimented unplugging, but I predict that as more studies like RA Atchley’s surface, we may agree as a society that media-free immersion in nature, or mandatory technology cleanses should become part of corporate wellness policy—even then, these outdoor charging stations will be an essential amenity to any landscape.
Experience the great outdoors in luxury with a power post that enables smart devices to power up used for work and for play. A collaboration from Landscape Forms and Legrand, Outdoor Power is the ideal amenity for college and corporate campuses. Circle 412
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As people become inseparable from smart devices, outdoor power bollards facilitate on-the-go charging.
Megan Mazzocco Senior Editor Outdoor charging stations support connectivity with three models: a 48.5-in.-high charging station with LED area light, a 46.5-in.-model with accent light, and a 34-in. power pedestal. All provide power in various configurations.
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Bullitt Center in Seattle, a building constructed to meet design tenets of Living Building Challenge uses 20 gauge TLC-1 wall panels with Galvalume finish.
METAL SALES, VALSPAR Fluropon Pure www.metalsales.com, www.valspar.com
Participating in every instance of product transparency, Fluropon Pure coatings ensure environmental health and safety in accordance with LEEDv4 and the Living Building Challenge.
Metal Sales was among the first to Declare its product and is now matching its colors with Valspar to offer Fluropon Pure for building projects.
CARE-FREE COATING Unveiled at the Living Product Expo, Fluropon Pure from Valspar meets emerging needs that include specifying to the highest environmental standards like the Living Building Challenge and LEED Version 4. Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp. has partnered with Valspar to offer Fluropon Pure coatings on its metal panels. Circle 411
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Sleek glass is functional and brightens up an office space, and with backpainted glass, privacy and markerboards have never looked so sophisticated. The new Carvart Contract line of architectural glass and hardware was voted best of NeoCon for its ability to transform conventional marker-boards into dazzling architectural features. The system includes a wide range of opaque and translucent colors, patterns, gradients and wood and textiles effects to delineate space, block sound, optimize daylighting, and provide privacy while encouraging collaboration. Smooth, Etch and WriteEtch writable or projectable surfaces come in a harmonious palette. Circle 410
HANG MAN A catenary mounting accessory from v2 is a robust, weatherproof solution for mounting v2 pendants and surface mount fixtures on catenary systems. It allows designers and architects to utilize high-quality LED luminaires to create ambient lighting effects while maintaining a modern, stylish look. Circle 409
Catenary mounting systems for lighting can create luminous rooms outdoors in parks, plazas and even alleys that encourage a thriving civic life in urban hubs after dark.
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SCUFF-FREE Armstrong’s Natural Creations Luxury Flooring with Diamond10 Technology debuted at NeoCon. ArborArt, EarthCuts and Mystix are designed for unlimited creative flexibility and the products meet complex budgets, sustainability and performance requirements of interior architects and their clients. Circle 408
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DXV Pop Vessel www.dxv.com
LUXE VESSEL The DXV Pop Rectangle Vessel Sink is available in chenille gray, a neutral shade that can be perfectly paired with accessories in a wide variety of colors to create a practical but sophisticated bathroom feel. Pop vessels are also available in round form with an iridescent glaze on white porcelain. Circle 407
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TWO ADVANCED SYSTEMS. SINGLE SOURCE ADVANTAGE. When looking for a high-quality finished floor, look no further than the new Maxxon/Thermal-Chem system. Using Maxxon’s high-strength Commercial Topping as the underlayment, Thermal-Chem provides a protective wear surface creating a beautiful, durable floor for many years to come. And with the myriad of finish options available through ThermalChem, a unique look can be created to suit any environment. • • • • •
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SURVEY SAYS… The four new solid colors available in the Envision Expression line of capped composite decking boards were determined through a survey of 300 key customers. Available in three shades of brown and one shade of gray, the boards all feature a low-sheen finish to better mimic natural wood. Circle 406
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Resource scarcity demands that buildings become demountable material banks. Large mechanical items will be leased and manufacturers of conveyance equipment will morph into equipment service specialists to property managers & operations engineers.
Schindler’s 5500 Machine Room-Less (MRL) elevator is the first MRL system from Schindler designed specifically for mid-rise applications. A lightweight, durable suspension traction media replaces conventional steel ropes, providing Schindler 5500 passengers with a smooth ride. Built to cover different market applications such as residential, commercial and public transportation, the system is capable of reaching speeds up to 500 fpm and can travel to a height of 350 ft. (or 33 stops). The elevator combines flexibility, performance and design, to customize for the distinct requirements of mid-rise commercial and residential buildings. An expansive array of colors, materials, lighting, mirrors, handrails and fixtures allow building owners to curate a unique elevator experience. Easily incorporate a Schindler product into a project with the Schindler Plan, an intuitive planning tool for elevators, escalators and moving walks that quickly designs and creates CAD drawings, BIM models and specifications. Circle 404
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COLOR YOUR ROOF The Infiniti line of metal shingle-style roofing was launched earlier this year, and already its color line-up has been expanded with the addition of two new solid tones and three new variegated “enhanced” finishes. But one of the product’s most popular features can’t be seen (or heard)—its “Whisper Quiet” coating helps mute outside noises, including falling rain and hail. Circle 405
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MARLEY ENGINEERED PRODUCTS Artisan SmartSeries marleymep.com
SMART AND HOT Marley Engineered Products’ Artisan SmartSeries Architectural Digital Wall Heater automatically adjusts wattage output and blower speed resulting in whisper quiet operation and energy efficiencies. The slim, stylish unit features 5-day and 2-day programmability and an easy-to-use LED touch screen thermostat. Four daily program periods respond to a variety of environment needs in commercial locations. Circle 403
THERMASOL Serenity www.thermasol.com
Koll Airport Professional Center Renovation, Irvine, CA ARCHITECT: LPA, Inc., Irvine, CA THE LOOK THAT WORKS: Clear-anodized aluminum sun controls reduce energy costs, and contribute to LEED credits.
Architects, builders and building owners across the U.S. rely on Airolite for innovative, effective product solutions that make a unique visual statement while performing critical functions. Our products ventilate, illuminate, reduce glare, prevent water penetration, save energy, provide visual screens and add security for new and renovated buildings. For well-crafted products, assembled in America and delivered on time, let’s partner on your next project.
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Combining light, sound and falling water, ThermaSol’s Serenity Light, Sound Rainhead is a multi-sensory experience. Mounted inside the ceiling, high-quality LEDs are custom programmed with gradually changing color palettes, while a high-performance trilinear subwoofer produces high-quality music. Circle 402
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RAISING THE GLASS RAILING Thanks to C.R. Laurence’s innovative Safety Seal, installed in the base shoe before the glass is inserted in a glass railing system, the extra step of rolling in the drop-side rubber seal over the railing is bypassed, thereby simplifying installation. The glass railing system itself is dry-glazed and can reduce installation time by more than 50%. Circle 278
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BY THE BOOK Created using 3D digital imaging, Cathedral Heights porcelain tile by Marazzi has its genesis in ancient beams and doors reclaimed from old European churches and mansions. With rectified edges and a wide range of faces and shades that contribute to highly random, incredibly realistic woodlike surfaces, Cathedral Heights infuses modern day rooms with an old world, traditional charm. Circle 401
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Airius introduces a quieter air circulation solution, the Q Series destratification fan.
DYNAMIC DOME Designed to maximize low sun angle performance, VELUX’s new Dynamic Dome skylight boosts lighting energy cost savings. Featuring a secure thermal seal and a wicking system that evacuates condensation to the skylight exterior, the skylight is offered in a wide variety of outer and inner dome configurations and glazing combinations. Circle 400
Designed for facilities with up to 50-foot ceilings, the Q Series is a perfect solution for churches, schools, auditoriums, libraries, galleries or any high-bay facility requiring a quieter environment.
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ODE TO POLLINATORS Nathan Allan collaborated with artist and fashion model MaryAnn Meppelink to create Honeycomb, one of the latest products in the company’s popular Convex Series. Its innovation lies in its deep cellular structures, pockets that add airy strength to an intriguing aesthetic. Honeycomb is available in Lucent, Gemstone, Metallic, Faux with two finishes and safety glass. Circle 399
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COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES Xorel’s Between the Lines is a decorative woven surface for high-traffic contract applications. Embellish environments with lines, embossing and 3-D illusions in multiple colorways. Circle 398
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IMPORTED PATINA A lime wash, mineral paint, trim paint and a range of plasters from Domingue Architectural Finishes’ Chateau Domingue collection were developed by master Belgian painters that expertly create and apply stunning, natural plasters and finishes to properties around the globe. The exquisite collection will be available in 140 hues, specially created using only natural pigments. Circle 397
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DOMINGUE ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES Chateau Domingue www.chateaudomingue.com
WALK THE PLANK Chilewich’s most recent trade collection includes Woven Plank Plynyl Tiles, which allow for ease during installation and highlight the inherent bi-directional quality of Chilewich’s woven textiles. The visual effect of the Woven Plank Tiles is one of strong linearity, similar to other natural materials, such as wood or stone. Both collections, including White with Gold and White with Silver are available in floor tiles, wall-to-wall flooring and wall textiles. All Chilewich products may be installed using BioFelt, a PVC-free floor tile backing system that can be installed without traditional adhesives. Everything in the collection of original textiles is durable, tough and easy to clean. Circle 395
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WALK THESE PLANKS Manufactured from hydraulically machinepressed concrete, plank-styled pavers feature a realistic wood-grain texture that can be ordered in any of a large number of finishes. The manufacturing process enables both greater strength and tighter tolerances. Lengths and widths also can be customspecified to fit project needs. Circle 394
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Put every square inch of floorspace to use, with WoodFold Accordion Doors. Subdivide a too-large space for multiple functions, or reduce noise from area to area in schools, daycares, churches, and group homes.
Designtex Plex is a design-savvy PVC-free building material. Its diamond pattern gives a faceted appearance, and at the same time it gives this unique nylon microfiber matrix construction high abrasion resistance, stain resistance and a superior cleaning qualities. Plex complies with the major building product chemistry guidelines including Healthier Hospitals and the Living Building Challenge Red List. Circle 393
ADA compatible, WoodFold Accordion Doors feature ease-of-use, custom materials and finishes, and durable hardware options like locks and curvable tracks.
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Roll with it Top-mounted roll-ups define public and private areas, secure customer windows or service areas at closing time, and divide rooms with the classic style of a rolltop desk. Choose from a variety of latches and locks and let it roll with manual, motorized, or crank operation. WoodFold Roll-Up Doors provide sophistication and smooth, problem-free performance, tailored to your needs. For more ideas, go to www.dividespace.com
SLATE OF HAND Cupaclad rainscreen systems bring natural slate to exterior façades. Originally developed in Denmark, the systems can be specified with visible or invisible attachment systems and in a range of standard- and randomsize patterns. The lightweight slate panels are delivered with predrilled holes to fit easily into rainscreen frames. Circle 392
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Technical Glass Products (TGP) butt-glazed, fire-rated framing system eliminates the need for colored internal spacers or vertical mullions between adjoining pieces of glass. With a narrow 5-mm vertical butt joint and available in nearly 10-ft. heights, Fireframes ClearView Systems allow extensive fire-rated walls for greater vision and transparency through hallways in commercial buildings. Circle 391
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For beauty, the best in safety and design flexibility look to Aluflam. Built to blend effortlessly with non-rated storefront and curtain wall systems, our virtually limitless portfolio includes true extruded aluminum vision doors, windows and glazed walls fire-rated for up to 120 minutes. You’ll see why we’ve become the favorite of architects and installers alike. Aluflam gives you a barrier to fire, not inspiration.
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Loft Five50, Lawrence, Mass. When three buildings burned down at the Polartec plant in Lawrence, Mass. in 1995, putting 3000 employees out of work, the manufacturer’s CEO made history by paying the salaries of the thenunemployed workers while the factory was rebuilt. It was this unprecedented care for the local community that laid the foundation for Loft Five50, a family-oriented, low income housing development that repurposed five historic buildings on the Polartec campus, otherwise known as Malden Mills. “They knew people needed to have an ownership and pride in the area,” said architect Nick Kane, senior project manager for The Architectural Team. “Having a nice common area, some outside space and indoor gathering areas really helped. Today, everyone has a good view toward the city.” Working within the requirements of the National Register of Historic Places and the Massachusetts Historic Commission standards, the project is LEEDcertifiable and features a 15,000-sq.-ft. community room with a communal kitchen and entertainment space, a fitness facility, a movie theatre, an outdoor patio and an indoor children’s play area.
Nick Kane, AIA, Senior Project Manager with The Architectural Team for 17 years is known for thoughtful design solutions and adaptive reuse expertise in multifamily, mixed-use and senior living.
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Philips Lighting’s eW Graze Powercore LED, 2, 4-ft. strips per face, 4000K. The Architectural Team received special approval from the National Register of Historic Places to properly illuminate the original clock tower. The result was two, 2-in.-wide strips of lighting installed into the granite below the clock, so as to be invisible to the naked eye.
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This 15,000-sq.-ft. community room was originally the main power plant supporting the Polartec Mill. One original belt wheel assembly is still hanging from ceiling above. “If you sandblast the surfaces just light enough, you can take the original paint off the inside of the building. Then you get this nice, rich, historic facility with original ceilings and walls,” said Kane.
Lighting
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The pendant lighting used in the community room.
Ceramic tile planks on the floor and backsplash were designed to match the original wood.
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Restorations Wood ceiling and polls are original to the facility. The staircases and other rooms have the original, reclaimed wood. Some window trims were restored and others replicated to match original. The original belt wheel assembly is still hanging from ceiling at top middle of the picture, black.
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To meet historic preservation standards, many of the old industrial buildings’ historic features were restored and preserved, including the high ceilings, large windows, exposed brick and original staircase. With 137 rooms, ranging from studios to one, two and three-bedroom apartments, Loft Five50 reached 100% occupancy within four months of opening.
“You can’t find spaces like this anymore; it’s a one of a kind space.”
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Bob Marshall, Senior Manager Technical Services for CertainTeed Ceilings, Malvern, Pa. The compnay’s “green guru,” he holds an “honorary” PhD in acoustic ceilings from more than 40 years in the field.
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Heather Whitaker, Sales Training and Support Manager for Certainteed Ceilings, Malvern, Pa. The company’s architectural liaison, she provides resources for training and project coordination.
Saint-Gobain U.S. Headquarters Malvern, Pa. With the arrival of the 21st century and return of the open office concept, acoustical control no longer can be designated a second-tier consideration. It certainly was not the case for SaintGobain when it came to designing its new North American headquarters. Being one of the world’s major suppliers of building products, including many designated for sound control, the 300-yearold company and its U.S. subsidiary, CertainTeed, took on the challenge of creating a high-tech environment
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that would not only be a next-generation workplace, but also a model for acoustic comfort. A 277,000-sq.-ft. living laboratory situated on 65 acres in an office park just outside of Philadelphia, the project involved a complete redesign and expansion of an abandoned ’60sera corporate facility. But making it quiet in this modern age was no simple task. Unlike lighting, which has a visible identity and programmable control techniques for managing its recognizable output, sound to the ultimate recipient, is
invisible. Architectural acoustics evolve from a source, a path and a receiver. Sounds from music, the birds or a pleasant conversation are typically individually selectable and controllable. In a working environment, however, when the perceived sound level can interfere with the employees’ working habits, it can affect productivity. A key performance characteristic in good acoustic design is to provide the right interior “mass” to dampen vibrations caused by
sound energy striking the environment. In this case, acoustical control techniques were analyzed for open areas where individual quiet concentration was required in spaces where conversation and collaboration would occur. SaintGobain’s product line includes 20 different wall and ceiling products and they wished to put them to the test. For the project’s designers—Bernardon on the core and shell, and Jacobs on the interior—it marked the first time they had worked on a project
using the client’s own products. “It’s not often we get to sit down and talk through the details of each solution with the architects,” says Heather Whitaker, a support manager for CertainTeed Ceilings. That may no longer be the case, however, due to one of the facilities more notable features, the on-site auralization lab, otherwise known as the “Listening Lounge.” “It is a studio that allows us to acoustically simulate the use of different ceiling products to determine the most effective solu-
tion for a given space,” says Bob Marshall, the company’s senior manager of technical services. In total, 50 of SaintGobain’s products, including SageGlass’ electrochromic glazing, were employed on the project. The building received LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council and the Groundbreaker Organizational Award from The Delaware Valley Green Building Council.
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Called to Action To manage sound in the double-height main entryway, Decoustics Claro custom ceiling panels, installed with a Ceilencio system, are paired with the company’s custom wood wall panels— acoustically absorbing products that add to the building’s “wow” factor. Sage’s electrochromic glazing, which allows for three different zones in each pane, reduces the impact of glare and solar heat gain from the glassy façade which has 17,000 sq. ft. of the specialty glazing is installed on the western and southern façades.
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Sustainable R-13 and R-19 batt insulation create an environment that is quiet, comfortable and conserves energy and resources. To help contain unwanted crosstalk, air rush, equipment noise, moisture build-up and energy loss in the building, CertainTeed ToughGard TGR Rotary Duct Liner and SoftTouch Duct Wrap insulation are used throughout all of the HVAC systems.
Some Open Office History The open office theory had been put to the test as early as the beginning of the last century. Two historically significant buildings with open office areas were both designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. While visually stunning, acoustic considerations probably did not play a major role in their design. The first was the Larkin Building of 1904 in Buffalo, where workers at rows of desks carried out their duties in a six-story-high skylit central hall. In 1939, the administration building at the headquarters for the S. C. Johnson Wax Co. opened in Racine, Wisc. Its centerpiece is the Great Workroom. Here employees at adjacent desks do their jobs beneath a series of thin white dendriform columns that rise and spread out at the ceiling. Custom furniture designed by Wright was manufactured by Steelcase. The introduction of open landscaping was hailed as the out-with-the-old and in-withthe-new rationale for modern workplace layouts. It quickly gained favor with major corporations and headquarters for municipal institutions. Design doyenne Florence Knoll became a leading proponent for its wide adoption. While it wasn’t referred to as a “disrupter” back in 1956, the Quickborner Team, then an adjunct to a Hamburg, Germany-based office furniture dealer, came up with the concept that they could sell more office furnishings if they did away with most of the private offices. They would clear the central work areas in the various departments and move the support staff into the now-open space utilizing a new type of system for work surfaces, seating and storage. The successful concept was called “open plan” and cubicles and “work stations” entered the office planning lexicon. Such “cubbies” were separated by free-standing dividers, usually no more than 6-ft. high and upholstered in fabric with sound-absorbing materials that represented the technology then available.
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Early versions of large open office layouts date from Frank Lloyd Wright's 1904 Larkin Building, followed by his Great Workroom in 1939 for the S. C. Johnson Wax Co. In 1956, the Hamburg, Germany Quickborner Team eliminated most private offices and divided worker space with free-standing upholstered panels to create work stations, a concept adapted by major companies for its inherent flexibility.
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Sound Stoppers An entryway gathering space just off the main lobby. A variety of CertainTeed’s acoustical products are featured throughout. This area features SilentFX Noise-Reducing Drywall for the walls and ceilings, while the exposed structure above features Decoustics Curved Baffles. Elsewhere with interior walls, AirRenewEssential IAQ Gypsum wallboard removes VOCs from the air, improving indoor air quality and promoting healthier living and work environments.
“We helped the design team understand that it is more than just a new building or a showroom for our products. Our main focus was the performance of our solutions and the change it would create for our employees.” —Heather Whitaker, Sales Training and Support Manager, Certainteed Ceilings
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Based on an occupant’s experience, if something isn’t jibing for a client, the sound lab allows the team to go back and make a change.
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In focal spaces like the secondary lobbies and seating areas, an assortment of Ecophon Focus Ds and Solo Hexagon ceiling tiles all work to create a quieter, more productive workplace.
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LISTENING LOUNGE Developed with architectural acoustics consultants Acentech, the auralization lab is framed with high-performance Ecophon acoustic wall panels. It can be adjusted to demonstrate the impact of various noise reduction coefficient and ceiling attenuation class levels. “It is a virtual demonstration sound modeling tool to inform specifiers how ceiling design, materials and products specifications can perform in a space,” Marshall points out. “They can actually hear how a specific design will sound like and be able to rate if for a building early in the planning process.”
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Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed are partnering with Dr. Ihab Elzeyadi, of the University of Oregon, to assess the impact of the building’s design on the occupant experience, measuring factors such as IAQ, visual, thermal and acoustic comfort. CEILING PANELS Gyptone and Gyptone BIG Quattro www.certainteed.com Circle 364
GLASS ACT
One of Saint-Gobain’s glazing products, specifically SGG STADIP, is featured in this training room. A laminated glass paired with Sekurit frameless safety glass, it offers a range of acoustic properties helping to keep the room quiet while permitting views to the outside. Gyptone and Gyptone BIG Quattro perforated panels and ceiling tiles further enhance acoustics to make this workspace more productive.
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DOUBLE TEAM
To dissipate noise in more open spaces, CertainTeed’s acoustical experts employed an innovative two-part solution offering exceptional sound absorption: Symphony f and Adagio ceiling panels.
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Wall Assemblies
Project: Kum & Go Store Location: Rock Springs, Wyo. Architect: BRR Architecture
PRODUCT SPECS: Product: Nichiha Illumination and VintageWood Material: Fiber Cement, Wood
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Convenient Stores Go Unique and Recognizable The Iowa-based convenient store chain Kum & Go wanted to differentiate its stores within the market with a unique design, and one that could be repeated.
CHALLENGE: In the competitive convenience store market, brand consistency goes a long way. So when Kum & Go set out to build 23 new stores featuring their new Marketplace design concept in 2016, they knew they needed to do two things: differentiate its stores in the market and do so with a unique look that would be readily recognizable and easily repeated.
“Everything about our new Marketplace design is different—both inside and out,” said Todd Felger, architectural design manager for Kum & Go. “We wanted to take things to the next level, so our new store designs feature contemporary exteriors with wood accents.” SOLUTION: Kum & Go already operates more than 400 stores in 11 states, so healthy growth is nothing new. But most of their previous prototypical stores featured brick exteriors. They wanted to move to a different cladding material because of the labor involved with brick. Kum & Go also wanted a material
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ing was used on all nine townhomes. By using LP FlameBlock sheathing as a code-compliant component of a U350 2-hour partition wall assembly, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County discovered a simple and safe assembly solution that their volunteers could quickly construct.
Gary Seward of Architectural Alliance wanted to use a material that would pass local fire codes for partition walls in order to keep construction schedules on track. In addition, Sean Allen, director of Construction and Real Estate for Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, wanted to use a wall assembly that could be constructed by volunteers under the guidance of trained framers. CRITERIA: Allen chose to have fire-rated sheathing installed as a part of the code-compliant U350 assembly in hopes that it would simplify the assembly process for his volunteers. He also wanted to avoid any safety hazards that a traditional shaft assembly wall may pose due to the complexity of the construction.
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IN COMPLIANCE Fire-rated sheathing needed to be installed on all nine townhomes as a code-compliant component of a U350 2-hour partition wall assembly.
Project: Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Location: Wilmington, Del. Architect: Architectural Alliance
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In total, approximately 270 sheets of LP FlameBlock sheathing were used throughout the nine townhomes. The site supervisors were able to easily instruct the volunteers on how to install the U350 assembly using LP FlameBlock sheathing. Because the LP FlameBlock U350 assembly eliminates the heavy, 1-in. thick gypsum and associated hardware that is typically required in an assembly using a shaft wall liner, the volunteers were able to build the assemblies much faster.
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Wallcoverings
Alzheimer’s Home Finds Design and Durability When the James L. West Center completely renovated its bathrooms on three floors of housing for residents with Alzheimer’s, finding the right wall treatment was a particular challenge.
A PATTERN OF UNDERSTANDING Three unique design patterns on three different floors were chosen based on the progression of Alzheimer’s in patients at the James L. West Center.
MIMICKING THE TEXAS LANDSCAPE The third floor, where Alzheimer’s has progressed in the patients and residents more prone to behavioral issues, the color palette shifts to subdued dandelion patterns, which are rooted in the Texan landscape.
CHALLENGE: The Fort Worth, Texas facility was quick to reject anything that looked institutional in favor of creating a high-end, homelike setting. However, wheelchairs, walkers and pushcarts continually damaged walls in tight spaces such as bathrooms. Designer Stacey Brimmer of Schwarz-Hanson Architects, Fort Worth, was concerned that standard wallcoverings would be marred or punctured, but found that rigid wall panels were too expensive for a 60-bathroom project and too utilitarian for the freshly renovated, well-appointed interiors. INFLUENCE: “The center’s research showed that residents had enjoyed a high level of design at home, so James L. West wanted to replicate that in their facility,” Brimmer said. “We also wanted to embrace the culture shift that has moved nursing facilities toward more patient-centered design.” CRITERIA: Finding an upscale wall treatment was hampered by durability needs. Further limiting product selection was a Texas regulation calling for nonabsorbent finishes on some of the wall surfaces. Tile was considered but was costly and did not present the welcoming aesthetic the team envisioned. SOLUTION: “We were trying to figure out how to dress up plastic wall panels when the design team presented a new durable but high-design option,”
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2 A COLD BEER AND A GREAT VIEW Thanks to a center glaze storefront system from CRLU.S. Aluminum, visitors at the Ballast Point Brewing in Long Beach, Calif., can enjoy floor-to-ceiling views of Alamitos Bay and the adjacent marina. In addition, CRL’s railing system, with minimal hardware, offers a contemporary accent to the classic tasting room’s nautical theme.
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The Future of Design Janice Wittschiebe made news recently, as only the second woman to be appointed to Stevens & Wilkinson’s Board of Directors since its inception in 1969. In her role, Wittschiebe will contribute to leadership decisions regarding strategic planning, finances and personnel for both of the firm’s offices. by Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor
“Luck is the residue of design,” quotes Janice Wittschiebe. Attributed to legendary Dodger’s manager Branch Rickey, it’s a message that’s has always resonated with her, as it certainly applies to life and to the design of buildings. “If you lay the groundwork, you can take advantage of luck, or your opportunities,” says Wittschiebe. It turns out that she had some well-designed “luck” in her journey. She was accepted to the University of Florida, but a women’s housing shortage at the formerly all-men’s school altered her course. At the suggestion of her sister, who observed Wittschiebe enjoying art and engineering classes, she opted for enrollment at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and it was there where she found her
expressing uncertainty as to whether they’ll find their calling. “The expectations have all been escalated for architecture. But you don’t have to be Frank Lloyd Wright,” she says. “There are so many different opportunities; architecture is a great education for a lot of different roles in the profession.” For example, in her time in the profession, she’s seen sustainability and resiliency come to the forefront, creating new roles for young designers. She believes higher educational settings are an incubator for developing sustainability proponents, as universities and campus architects are often on the frontier of this evolution. She says today’s architects also have to embrace real estate “with an extra layer,” a residue of design, if you will, to allow
direction architecture is going.” When asked for a piece of advice to young architects, Wittschiebe is vocal about the importance of licensure. “It’s not easy, but you’ve got to lay the groundwork.” In her experience, it allowed her to start her own firm, an opportunity that presented itself when she and business partner, Carol Richard, met at a Women in Architecture meeting. Above all, become a diverse individual, advises Wittschiebe, who leads multiple organizations, including Georgia Tech’s Foundation Board of Trustees; its College of Design Advisory Board; as well as the Emory Board of Visitors and State Licensing Board for Architects and Interior Designers. At the least, she suggests becoming an expert
calling, graduating with a Masters in Architecture. Since then, Wittschiebe has been instrumental in steering the design of educational institution buildings, and in helping steer young architects. “Nobody talked about mentorship back then, and certainly not to women, so I am more than happy to mentor,” says Wittschiebe. This is important, as she regularly sees young people considering an architectural path, but also
for unforeseen technology, climate and energy circumstances that will allow a design to remain relevant over multiple generations. Wittschiebe is always on the look-out for new products and construction ideas that will save her clients time or money, or will make their buildings more robust while using less raw material or logistics. “Manufacturers are making big leaps forward in creating products that support the
in something, “Get out there and meet all kinds of people; it’s a wonderful way to really understand how business and life work.”
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