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Wood Still A Basic Building Block Technology may dictate much hotel design, but wood still plays a major structural and aesthetic role.

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32 PEX Quickens Renovation

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his issue contains the third installment (p. 6) of our new column, “The Architects.” I call your attention to it in the event that you’ve missed the first two col-

umns. If you have, you can catch up by reading them in our digital magazines or on our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects.

We’re enjoying putting them together and I hope you find them informative and/or inspirational. The fun part is the short podcast that accompanies each column. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Joshua Zinder, AIA, about the article he co-authored with Marlyn Zucosky, IIDA. Joshua and Marlyn are partners at Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design in Princeton, NJ. In the article and accompanying podcast with Josh, we talk about what is involved in designing spaces that promote physical improvement and overall well-being. We discuss factors such as creating spaces that focus on body and spirit, use low-toxicity materials, include lots of daylight and fresh air, have an active design, and integrate several biophilic elements.

In the article, Josh and Marlyn list five factors that define these environments and why they’re important. In the podcast we talk in even more detail about what’s involved in implementing these factors. Healthy spaces are becoming an expectation and the column and podcast are a good starting point.

In March our architect was Gordon Carrier, FAIA, NCARB, of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, in San Diego. The subject was creating authentic architecture. The article and podcast talk about the approach that Carrier and his colleagues take to create facilities that are sensitive to the history of the location and fit into and complement surrounding elements. Carrier talks about three essential aspects of authentic architecture. They are designs that •

honor their heritage

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commit to living in the present

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shape the future.

In the podcast, Carrier talks about creating designs, not by looking from the outside in, but by standing in the middle of a space and looking to the surroundings for inspiration and to use as devices to orient the design and for occupants to stay oriented in the space. While the article lays an

Top. The Arlee’s Raw Blends juice-bar design, in Princeton, NJ, is an example of the types of healthy spaces Josh Zinder and Marlyn Zucosky talk about in their Jan/Feb column and podcast.

Above. The Virginia Beach (VA) library is an example of the type of authentic architecture Gordon Carrier talks about in his March column and podcast.

excellent foundation and shows examples of authentic architecture, what Carrier says in the podcast gives great clarity to the concept. It’s a 30-min. listen that will get your inspirational wheels turning.

This month’s column and podcast are focused on integrating art in the workplace. I’ll let you turn the page to learn about that subject.

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Artwork Adds Architectural Personality Integrating artwork into a project creates identity and helps build the bonds of community.

Christopher Bockstael, AIA The Continuum artwork, depicting people holding hands inside their homes against a cityscape background, has become a unifying element and is used on the exterior, in interior spaces, and as part of the healthcare-provider’s logo.

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ecent experience shows that works of art—

to a workplace that is large enough to accommodate

Continuum. In the end, this new mixed-use building

carefully and meaningfully integrated into

the staff, Continuum’s leadership felt their new head-

offers an engaging and completely original streetscape

the architectural fabric—can play a vital role

quarters should communicate two ideas: the impor-

for the bustling urban neighborhood. More than that,

in making final built outcomes more consequential,

tance of community and the very human need to have

it gives shape and form to the healthcare provider’s

more personal, and even more productive. Decades of

a home. Expressing these ideas with new artwork came

core principles. This sense of meaning doesn’t end at

experience offer useful lessons in how sculpture, mu-

naturally in project planning, starting early on with

the front door; it follows Continuum’s community,

rals, installations, and applied art can have a surpris-

the developer, Centerplan, and the design team at Svi-

wherever they are.

ingly transformative effect. Examples of public places

gals+Partners.

This story is replicable. The key is to start early in

are among the most self-evident—the famed Picasso

Using a highly collaborative, creative engagement

project planning and definition so that art will make a

sculpture in Chicago’s Daley Plaza, for example, or a

process, the team conceived of a cost-effective strategy

difference. It takes participation, active listening, imag-

few blocks away, Anish Kapoor’s “Cloud Gate” in Mil-

for integrating new artwork with original figurative mo-

ination, and true engagement.

lennium Park.

tifs. The imagery depicts people holding hands inside

Integrating artwork into workplaces can be strate-

Of course, six-figure budgets and marquee names

their homes against a cityscape background, connect-

gic, cost-effective, and inspiring. But most important,

aren’t possible for everyone and, fortunately, not even

ing the iconic homes with a more expansive notion of

it helps build the bonds of community, helping make

necessary. Modest art programs, crafted with care and

community.

them prosperous, compassionate, and full of life. CA

real meaning, can have equally profound effects.

As evocative as it is, it isn’t art for art’s sake. It was

Case studies help show how art can play such a crit-

the result of a branding process in which the architects

Christopher Bockstael, AIA, is a partner at Svigals+Partners,

ical role in creating prosperous, compassionate com-

and designers hand-drew logos for client review, chose

New Haven, CT, and director of innovation space for the firm.

munities—a theme in all Svigals+Partners, New Haven,

the best one suited for their mission, and integrated its

Bockstael approaches design through the holistic integration

CT, projects. In each case, art is integral to the location,

design throughout the building. The project team then

of client vision, culture, and sustainability to develop mean-

the project, and the client’s very mission and brand.

applied it to the group’s website, brochures, and statio-

ingful environments, weaving together the creative aspects of

Consider one example from the healthcare sector:

nery. By the project’s end, Continuum had a complete

architecture with pragmatic design solutions. He spearheads

A few years ago, the New Haven, CT-based nonprofit

branding package, which the nonprofit now uses across

quality assurance for the firm and identifies strategic business

group Continuum began working with designers and

all client touch points.

opportunities.

developers to build its new headquarters. This provid-

This includes the new artwork, now a focal point

er of in-home care services had grown quickly, thanks

of the organization’s home and brand. Neighbors and

to consistent application of a core principle: caring for

visitors see it on the façade’s band of laser-cut alumi-

challenging patients, including those who other pro-

num panels. (For cost-effectiveness, the panel surfaces

viders deem too difficult to take on.

are etched with varied textures to add dynamism and

Continuum’s unique approach, rooted in commu-

depth.) Once indoors, the theme of home is reinforced

nity-based philosophies and in-home services, was

in the entrance lobby, where a large installation, sug-

meeting the growing need with 60 in-house staff mem-

gesting a hearth, is now the centerpiece, built with

bers and 100-plus visiting nurses serving more than

stone-veneer panels on a double-height wall behind the

1,200 clients.

reception area. Elsewhere, murals and smaller branded

Their move to a new, purpose-built location became

elements echo the home-and-community motifs.

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Wood Still A Basic Building Block Technology may dictate much hotel design, but wood still plays a major structural and aesthetic role.

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he lodging industry today has many more demographics and brands than ever before. Price and amenities—how much and which ones—are fac-

tors with which to be reckoned. Technology, too, must be acknowledged and accommodated. In some cases it has changed the way designers envision the layout of guest rooms. Furniture has, in some cases, been scaled down because guests want flexibility and multiple points from which to work everywhere—from the bed, to a chaise lounge, to a chair.

Traditional check-in desks and lobbies are under redesign as well, with some properties opting to remove check-in desks entirely. Time-honored design elements, likewise, are in some cases being replaced by “mash ups” that surprise and introduce elements of whimsy.

Even youth hostels aren’t what they once were, with major chains eyeing the affordable, no-frills market. The hotel market ranges from that level to high-end accommodations that cater to more demanding clientele.

Despite a changing hospitality scene, a very traditional material—wood—remains very much a part of the hotel landscape, both in structural and design applications.

“Wood has a high strength-to-weight ratio, so partic-

Above. Designed by Oz Architecture, Denver, the Westin Verasa’s lobby was the recipient of the California Multi-Unit Wood Design Award. Photo: Oz Architecture

ularly in high-seismic areas where we’re dealing with earthquakes, that’s a large advantage because you’re able to bring the mass of the building down which therefore

Left. The Weston Verasa, Napa, CA, reflects the area’s existing vernacular and historical precedents in window bays, timbered elements, and stone and concrete accents. Photo: Oz Architecture

brings those forces that you’re designing to resist down as well,” said Karyn Beebe, P.E., LEED AP, Engineered Wood Specialist, The Engineered Wood Association (APA), Tacoma, WA. “Part of the wood advantage is just ease of construction—the shorter time frame needed to build structures and the fact that modifications in the field are easier,” she said. Even while the construction workforce was dramatically impacted by the recession, wood is still a common

The Hotel Sacacomie, St-Alexisdes-Monts, Québec, was the first Forest Stewardship Council certification awarded in Canada.

The structure is made from regionally sourced white pine, built in a forested setting overlooking Sacacomie Lake. Photo: Hotel Sacacomie

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The porte cochère at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Center in Fort McMurray, Alberta, makes dramatic use of exposed wood. Glulam beams were also used in the lobby. Photo: APA, The Engineered Wood Association.

building material, and wood-framing techniques are well known by the remaining construction labor pool, she added.

Engineered lumber, such as glulam beams, long has been used in hotel construction, for structural and aesthetic purposes. New to the arena, at least in the U.S., is cross-laminated timber, CLT, also known as mass timber construction (MTC).

A CLT panel consists of several (usually three to seven) layers of kiln-dried lumber boards stacked in alternating directions, bonded with structural adhesives, and pressed to form a solid, rectangular panel. The panels can be cut to size at the mill, including door and window openings, with state-of-the art CNC (computer numerical controlled) routers that deliver precise, complex cuts. The finished panels are said to be stiff, strong, stable, and capable of handling load transfer on all sides.

CLT was developed in Europe in the 1990s, but is relatively new to the U.S. and Canada. It’s seen as a possible alternative to concrete, masonry, or steel, especially in multi-family and commercial construction. Building-code limitations currently re-

At the other end of the spectrum from rustic, the Galleria hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, features a dramatic two-story sculptural lobby lounge that allows guests to absorb the architectural majesty of the building’s eight-story atrium. The design also includes four restaurants, a 600-person ballroom, a 500-person banquet hall, two spas, and an outdoor pool and entertainment terrace. Photo: CetraRuddy

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strict its use to low-rise buildings, but proponents are talking of taller wooden buildings, although that may be a long way off.

A four-story hotel at the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, is the first hotel in the United States built with cross-laminated timber.

Part of the military’s lodging privatization initiative, the Candlewood Suites hotel is owned by Lendlease, Nashville, TN, developer and asset manager for the Army’s lodging portfolio. InterContinental Hotels Group, UK, is the hotel operations partner.

To fully appreciate the scope of the material, floor slabs can be roughly 8 ft. wide and 50 ft. long.

“We could assemble a floor section, attach it to a crane, lift it off the truck, slide it into place every 12 to 15 min.,” said Jeff Morrow, program manager, construction, Lendlease.

Morrow related that one of the advantages of CLT is that fewer people are required to construct a building, noting that many construction workers left the industry after the 2008 recession and haven’t returned.

“We had the crew of 11, with three carpenters who were fairly well versed in construction, but then we brought in eight laborers who weren’t even traditional construction laborers. They were veterans we found through a veteran-outsourcing job-placement group of men who were willing to learn construction. A lot of those guys had never even held a tape measure in their hand, and the next thing you know we were training them to build a four-story building out of CLT,” he said.

Reclaimed wood, in this case wood products created using sunken virgin growth timber lost to Maine’s Penobscot River during the height of the logging rush, is another choice some hospitality venues may select. Photo: Maine Heritage Timber

SUSTAINABLE LODGING

Green building and sustainable construction is a recurring theme in the hospitality industry, and wood naturally fits into that area of concern.

More Hotels Going Green

“From the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) perspective, we see more hotels—and hotel chains— recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship in the way they run their businesses. While much of the focus is on energy, water, and waste, use of forest products is a growing priority,” said Brad Kahn, communications director, Forest Stewardship Council US, Minneapolis.

“The reality is that hotels use huge quantities of forest products, in everything from construction and furniture to toilet tissue and disposable coffee cups,” Kahn continued. “As customers become more aware of their own environmental impacts, they are choosing hotels that have sustainability programs. This includes simple acts such as giving

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he U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) “LEED in Motion: Hospitality” report reveals that more than 109 million sq. ft. of hotel space is currently LEED certified. “Across industries we are seeing an increase in

consumer demand toward sustainability practices, and no industry is better poised to meet these demands than hospitality. This growing sector is rapidly adopting green buildings because owners and developers want to enhance their triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit,” said Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. Hotels consume natural resources at a high rate since they are occupied 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to USGBC. With more than 5 billion sq. ft. of space in the U.S. alone, there is an enormous opportunity for the industry to transform the impact of the built environment.

According to a recent study by McGraw Hill Construction, green construction in the hospitality sector has increased by 50% from 2011 to 2013 and now represents 25% of all new construction in the sector today.

customers the option to re-use their towels. And it also includes using FSC-certified products. This is increasingly easy, with companies such as Kimberly Clark, International Paper, Staples, and Office Decommercialarchitecturemagazine.com

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Heard Of These Hotel Trends?

An indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge and restaurant with soaring ceilings and a dramatic 50-ft.-long bar offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline from the Hilton Garden Inn in New York City. Designed by CetraRuddy, a custom-designed lighting installation of glass orbs adds kinetic excitement to the space. Photo: CetraRuddy

Some hotel trends challenge the generally accepted image of the lodging industry. Will they take hold or not?

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pot offering many FSC options.”

Pop-up hotels: Citing high office-space vacancy rates in Midtown Manhattan, PinkCloud, an architecture

There are many benefits from building with wood,

collective founded in Copenhagen, has proposed a system of replicable pop-up hotel modules to fill the

but only if the forest is also protected, Kahn stressed.

void. Deployable room modules would be stacked on wood shipping pallets for easy transport, shipped

“While aesthetic tastes change, we see a strong and

in color-coded boxes, and erected on site. Options are said to range from hostel-like bunk-bed setups to

growing trend around green building. This includes

luxury suites. The firm claims to have developed not just the design but also an economic model.

the materials used in construction, both in the parts

Cheap hotels: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., McLean, VA, announced it may add a new brand that

customers see and don’t,” he said. “For example, Mar-

focuses on small, cheap hotels in large cities. “There’s potential for something that has more of an urban

riott has 80 properties either registered or certified un-

flair, more of a micro-hotel,” said chief executive officer Chris Nassetta.

der the USGBC LEED program. Starwood has stated a

The goal is to meet increasing demand from younger guests who want no-frills, affordable lodging and to

preference for using FSC-certified wood in both con-

compete with budget accommodation providers such as Airbnb Inc. Along with lower prices, the brand would offer

struction and operations. And the Hyatt at City Cen-

“hostel-like” hotels with less service.

ter in Las Vegas won FSC’s design and build award a

Millennials are the target demographic of the proposed brand. Spending by young overseas tourists around

few years back,” he said.

the world is forecast to rise to $336 billion by 2020 from $230 billion in 2014, according to Stay Wyse (Safe Travel

“In short, “Kahn continued, “we see hotels using

Accommodation for Youth), a not-for-profit industry association representing the global youth travel accommodation

more FSC-certified wood and communicating this to

market. Half of millennials spend at least 1,000 euros ($1,100) during a trip, according to a report by the company.

their customers.” Sustainability trends started in mid-

Hilton isn’t alone in pursuing the youth market. “The hostel and shared-accommodation sector is one of the most exciting areas in the hospitality industry today,” said Fredrik Korallus, chief executive officer of Generator

range and luxury properties but are spreading to economy properties, he added.

Hostels. According to the company, their accommodations “feature design-focused micro-chic guest rooms, local

In terms of preferred wood in hospitality applica-

flare, and vibrant social spaces that reflect each location’s city aesthetics and culture.” Generator currently has

tions, Kahn noted, “Wood species relate closely to aes-

more than 8,600 beds located in what it describes as the hippest areas of Dublin, London, Copenhagen, Berlin,

thetics, which vary. Some hotels want to feature deep,

Hamburg, Venice, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Rome.

rich, dark wood in their lobbies. Others want brighter, lighter woods. No one size fits all. But with a growing

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variety of FSC-certified options, hotels no longer have to choose between environmental performance and their design goals. These days,

Ken’s V I E W

everything from maple and oak to walnut and cherry is available in FSC options. In many cases, certain regional species are more available

The Hotel Blues

and hotels want to feature local wood in their properties. Using FSC-certified local wood is an excellent way to support local forest owners, demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, and create a beautiful property,” he said.

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RECLAIMED WOOD

Reclaimed wood is another choice some hospitality venues may select.

While it usually comes from old buildings, Maine Heritage Timber, located in Millinocket, ME, specializes in wood products created using sunken virgin-growth timber lost to Maine’s Penobscot River during the height of the logging rush.

“We get calls all the time from customers that are looking for something very unique,” said Tom Shafer of Maine Heritage Timber. “We still get asked for the standard walnut bars and tables, but we see our customers making different choices that they can tell a story with. Our company is about as green as one can get. We take all of our timber out of one lake in northern Maine that has been left for dead from the centuries-old river drives. So when customers find us they want to leverage our expertise in using as many of these green products as they can,” he said.

“We specialize in a very hot look now, which I like to call ‘industrial chic.’ The infusion of metal and timber is our trademark, and we have had great success with it. Our wall applications are starting to get spec’d in large hotel projects. The natural hues that we offer seem to be not just a trend but a ‘must have,’” Shafer said.

Technology and youth- and cost-driven market factors aside, wood is still a prominent player in many lodging design decisions. CA

ecently I came across a website that seems to be about home design and whether your towels match your shower curtain or something like that. It is not clear what the purpose

of said site is. Is it to sell products, inform readers on weighty issues such as linen selection, or because someone didn’t have a real job? Its name, created by mashing a couple of words together, is not helpful—although it seems to suggest a house that doesn’t smell bad.

Nevertheless, someone called Lavinia—no last name and no credentials—held forth on the fastest growing trends in hotel interior design. Was she an interior designer active in the industry, an architect, or somebody who otherwise had some sort of hotel experience? We’ll never know.

The article enumerated hotel trends to “watch out for” in the coming year—as in “watch out for that bus!” The writer continued that trendy design would be centered on providing authentic experiences. What, pray tell, is an authentic experience? If I check into a hotel and find it not at all to my liking, is that not just as authentic as arriving at a place that exceeds my expectations?

Further, the article says that luxury is about feeling, not having. So not having a restaurant in which to get a decent breakfast is OK so long as I feel something other than hunger and irritation at having to find someplace else to start my day?

Somewhat contradictorily, the article continues that luxury is about providing great service and convenience. Lack of a food venue provides neither. Check in with an electronic device, which the article breathlessly identifies as another emerging trend, might be convenient for some people but it’s not a service. The article goes on to state that every service offering is an opportunity to have a “very personal” hotel experience, so why do away with the personal check in? Perhaps the guest can have a personal experience with his or her smartphone? How memorable is that?

More wisely and to the point, another writer asks whether hotel restaurants can survive, suggesting that food is about the theatre and the social experience of dining. There’s that experience thing again. Anyway, the article isn’t sure hotel restaurants will survive, but hopes they will, since restaurants are “the beating heart of the hotel.” In that case, most of the hotels I’ve experienced lately have been DOA or close to it.

To further throw a bit of cold water on all this enthusing about the hotel experience, a recent New York Times article suggests a condition that is said to afflict frequent business travelers:

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hotel gloom, which is “an amorphous melancholy that seems to thrive in perfectly serviceable hotel rooms of the $200-a-night-and-under variety.”

For all that happy talk about experience this and authentic that, it seems that some hotels are clearly underperforming in the expectations department, although I’m sure they don’t intentionally

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cultivate gloomy guests. Fortunately, there seems to be a cure, although not one available to everyone. One person interviewed for the article revealed that the gloom magically disappeared when checking into a five-star hotel.

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Apparently there are, at least, two types of hotel guests—one who is oblivious to hotel gloom no matter the lack of amenities and the other who wishes he or she had stayed home and regrets

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not being able to afford a five-star hotel.

APA (The Engineered Wood Association)

Of course, it’s clear that no single hotel experience is going to please every guest. That’s why there are so many brands out there. I don’t want to suggest that there aren’t some great looking

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one might have. I know because I’ve seen the pictures. I just rarely get to stay in any of them.

Although I’m not remotely a salesperson, cast into the great mid-range of hoteldom, I feel like Willy Loman with a spot on my hat and shoes that need a shine.

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— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

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Sylvania Lighting Solutions designed and installed a comprehensive LED lighting-and-controls upgrade for Boston’s TD Garden.

Lighting Is The Name Of The Game An LED lighting-and-controls system reduces energy and maintenance costs at Boston’s TD Garden.

L

ocated at 100 Legends Way in Boston, TD Gar-

approximately 200 public events each year at TD Garden.

technology and best practices prompted TD Garden man-

den is the home of the Boston Bruins and Bos-

The original interior lighting consisted of fluorescent

agement to initiate an upgrade. They wanted to transition

ton Celtics, as well as events including world-re-

T8 luminaires in the administrative and concourse areas

to an LED lighting-and-control system that reduced ener-

nowned concerts, family shows, multiple sports, and ice

and 1,000-W quartz and metal-halide arena and sport

gy and maintenance costs and managed every aspect of

shows. Owned by Delaware North Companies Inc., Buf-

event lighting inside the arena. The building used a limit-

the lighting, a complex project with detailed requirements

falo, NY, the 755,000-sq.-ft. facility houses 19,600 arena

ed, old-generation lighting-control system. While the de-

that required the right solution provider.

seats and 1,100 club seats, 90 executive suites, and three

sign was considered state of the art in 1995—the year the

To evaluate and execute the upgrade, Sylvania Light-

private restaurants. More than 3.5-million people attend

facility was built—the rapid interim evolution of lighting

ing Solutions (SLS), Wilmington, MA, an Osram Ameri-

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cas (Danvers, MA) company and provider of turnkey energy-management solutions, designed and installed a comprehensive LED lighting-and-controls upgrade. SLS provided a suite of services to TD Garden with a single point of contact, including an audit and survey of the existing lighting system, project management (including rebate administration), and design, installation, and commissioning of the new energy-efficient lighting solution.

Full interior photometric designs with 3D light rendering for TD Garden were developed out of the company’s Lighting Solutions Design Center in Middletown, NY. The SLS one-source approach helped save time, money, and energy. The whole process was streamlined, helping make complex lighting and energy solutions easier to implement.

“Delaware North...[is]…committed to bringing an environmentally responsible approach to all our building projects. We wanted our renovations to also incorporate the latest and greatest technology, and Sylvania Lighting Solutions brought that with LED and associated controls aligned perfectly with our design intent,” said Hugh Lombardi, senior vice president and general manager of TD Garden. “The new LED lighting and lighting controls help the TD Garden by providing better energy efficiency, operational-cost reduction, consistent presentation, and control flexibility to address various tenant/client needs, and future opportunities to expand and evolve.”

DELIVERING THE FUTURE

A total of 166 1,000-W quartz metal-halide luminaires, which served

Above. During a concert performance, suite lighting illuminates individual bar and foodservice areas but keeps the rest of the suite dark to match the mood of the show.

Below. Any facility operator with system access can control every aspect of the building’s lighting from anywhere using a computer and an Internet connection.

as house lights for general arena lighting, were replaced with 220-W LED luminaires with Osram LEDs and Optotronic power supplies, resulting in 78% energy savings and improved lighting quality. SLS partnered with a local firm to develop an LED luminaire that would reduce wattage while maintaining light output, which enabled TD Garden to continue operation without interruption.

In the management-administrative area, 386 2- x 2-ft., 59-W T8 fluorescent luminaires were replaced with 37-W 2x2 Osram LED luminaires, generating 42% energy savings. SLS designed a complete architectural photometric layout of each space to demonstrate how the new luminaires would perform after installation. Due to improved illumination, the luminaire count was reduced from 386 to 360 luminaires as part of SLS’s redesign, generating additional cost savings.

SLS also tuned the lights appropriately for individual employees in the area, without sacrificing the overall ambient look.

In the stairwells, 412 56-W fluorescent luminaires were replaced with 36-W LED luminaires. The luminaires feature an onboard occupancy sensor that detects when the stairwell is occupied. When it is, illumination (capped at 80% of full output) is provided; when it is not, light level is reduced to 20% so that these safety lights are on at all times. The 36% reduction in power is therefore significantly enhanced with ongoing light-level reduction. Due to the challenges of retrofit installation involving new control wiring—difficult access cou-

objectives. Custom pendant LED luminaires were mounted over the

pled with a concrete envelope—the lighting controls communicate

bar for a visible upscale look, and recessed LED downlights contribute

using wireless radio signals.

most of the functional lighting. As a result, nearly 2,000 kWh of en-

A variety of other spaces, from premium meeting spaces to lavatories, were also upgraded in detail. In the Madison Square Garden

ergy savings annually was achieved by combining good design and decorative equipment with energy-efficient light sources.

room, which is used for corporate functions and meetings, TD Gar-

Overall, lighting quality was maintained or improved across the

den tasked SLS with a complete redesign of the lighting with the pri-

ten floors of the facility while dramatically reducing energy and main-

mary goal not being energy savings, but instead producing an upscale

tenance costs. TD Garden management required that all lighting be

décor. The SLS Design Center team developed a layout that met both

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Encelium light-management system as

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Once again thinking outside the box,

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The Garden had a unique situation

Using Polaris 3D, any facility opera-

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anywhere, using a computer and an In-

quirements in a single space. In the 88

ternet connection.

premium suites—box seating offering

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Florida Fountain Reborn Acclaim Lighting provides dramatic nighttime lighting of an iconic fountain.

The Florentine-style fountain at the Breakers Hotel and Spa in Palm Beach, FL, once again greets guests at the front of the hotel under dramatic lighting supplied by Acclaim Lighting.

O

ne of America’s most iconic fountains has

benches. The cost to bring the fountain back to life was

lighting system is controlled with a DMX-512 for color

been reborn. The demolition and replication

estimated at $1.2 million.

and dimming options.”

of the 548-sq.-ft. Florentine-style fountain at

Focus Lighting, based in New York City, had the mon-

The Dyna Flood QW features brightness of 1,579 lu-

the Breakers Hotel and Spa in Palm Beach, FL, once again

umental task of returning the fountain to its glory days

mens at a 20-deg. beam angle, delivering efficacy of 26.3

greets guests at the front of the hotel under dramatic light-

under the night sky. The architectural lighting design firm

lumens/W. Consuming 60 W, the units are warranted for

ing supplied by Acclaim Lighting, Thomson, GA.

carefully analyzed the fountain to properly enhance and

five yr. and retain 70% of brightness at 50,000 hr.

The fountain’s magnificent, Italian Renaissance de-

accentuate its architectural beauty with light.

For lighting around the benches, Flex Tube SE, a

sign and breathtaking setting give the Breakers its exotic

One of the contractors involved in the revitalization

side-emitting, outdoor-rated, flexible LED tube in multi-

appeal. The main fountain at the Breakers was built

of the seaside resort since 1992, Weitz Co., with offices in

ple color temperatures, was specified. It provides a 160-

during construction of the current hotel in 1926. It was

Florida, hired Kuhns Engineering Corp., Jupiter, FL, to

deg. beam angle while operating off of 24 VDC and con-

inspired by a fountain located at the entrance to the Bob-

implement the conceptual lighting scheme. David Lith-

sumes only 3.3 W/ft. Flex Tube is available in color

oli Gardens on the Pitti Palace grounds in Florence, Italy.

gow, president of Kuhns, said, “Our main criteria was

temperatures of 2,700, 3,000, 3,500, and 4,000 K in red,

The fountain was created from designs by Italian sculptor

finding a high-quality lighting system that could deliver

green, blue, and RGB. IP68-rated and submersible to 3 ft.,

Leo Lentelli.

precise colors and perform for many years in the very cor-

Flex Tube SE features a UV-coated, saltwater-resistant,

rosive salt-air environment.”

flexible silicone jacket that can bend to a diameter as small

The cast-stone fountain consists of a central sculptural feature of four nymphs supporting two tiers of basins,

Kuhns selected Lighting Dynamics Inc., Tamarac, FL,

spindles, and a finial within an octagonal pool. There are

to provide lighting products and controls that met the

eight putti holding either alligators or herons alternating

criteria. Tony Plonner, founding principal of Lighting Dy-

The lighting system was installed from June to late No-

around the basin atop the corners of the pool copings.

namics, recommended Dyna Flood QW, Flex Tube SE,

vember 2015. According to Lithgow, the lighting fixtures

The pool is raised within a stepped plaza that is centrally

and DMX controls from Acclaim Lighting.

go through a rigorous salt-bath test daily at the seaside re-

sited at the terminus of the main drive just west of the hotel entrance.

as 4.8 in. Several mounting channels allowed installers to discretely install tubes under and around the benches.

sort. Lithgow said, “We were impressed with the construcACCENTUATING CRAFTSMANSHIP

tion and performance of the lighting. More important,

Unfortunately, over time, the ocean’s salt air caused

Dyna Flood QW, a high-powered quad-color LED flood

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significant damage to the fountain’s underlying metal

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most beautiful fountains during the day and at night.” CA

structure. Cracks and pieces of the fountain fell off, in-

settings, was strategically placed around the fountain to

cluding some of the arms of the putti and nymphs. As the

highlight its architecture. Using Acclaim’s quad-color

underlying metal structure declined, it caused a failure of

technology, Dyna Flood QW has an RGB+white color

the cast stone itself.

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ments for a landmark historic site. The fountain’s opera-

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Breast Cancer Awareness, Autism Awareness, St. Patrick’s

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interiors Throughout the library, a spatially interconnected sequence allows a sense of discovery and exploration.

Photos: Jon Miller © Hedrich Blessing

Above. Having very few enclosed spaces ensures maximum flexibility—the open plan can accommodate multiple uses and a variety of furniture or fixture arrangements over time.

Below. Low shelving arcing through the children’s zone creates interactive and fun spaces for toddlers and caretakers.

New Library Anchors Community Designed for present and future flexibility, the branch boasts a host of sustainable features and is geared to inclusive community activities.

T

he new Chinatown branch library, located on

Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) jointly selected

holders, librarians, and other interested parties to envision

Chicago’s Near South Side, creates a civic, edu-

design-build team Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (de-

the goals of the Chinatown branch. As the former China-

cational, and social hub for Chinatown, provid-

sign architect), and Wight & Company (architect of re-

town library was one of the most visited of the 80 loca-

ing a much-needed public branch library geared toward

cord and construction manager), both with offices in

tions that make up the CPL system, it was of utmost im-

inclusive community activities and driven by technolo-

Chicago, to design and construct the 16,000-sq.-ft. library.

portance that the community contribute to the

Prior to engaging the design team, the PBC hosted a

design-visioning process. The results of the session com-

visioning session for a committee of community stake-

municated that today’s urban branch library is not a place

gy-based learning.

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solely visited for the purpose of accessing encyclopedic knowledge. Instead, it acts as a community anchor where citizens can connect with global resources and ideas.

The branch’s site-specific design solidifies this role.

The building sits at the key intersection of South Archer Avenue and South Wentworth Avenue—the nexus of Chicago’s historic southern and emerging northern Chinatown neighborhoods—and is adjacent to the Cermak-Chinatown CTA Red Line train stop. The soft curves of the pebble-shaped, three-sided structure respond to ancient Feng Shui principles by matching the avenues’ existing alignment without creating sharp, aggressive corners. This form allows a fluid movement of pedestrians, abundant landscaping throughout the site, and opens up view corridors so that the building can be seen on all sides.

Inside, the two-story library maximizes CPL-required program areas while minimizing the total area. Highly efficient, it is designed for present and future flexibility.

The design team worked closely with CPL officials to identify opportunities for programmatic overlap, thereby increasing the long-term utility. Like a traditional Chinese courtyard plan, all spaces connect to the central atrium room, providing clear orientation and spatial cohesion.

Throughout the library, a spatially interconnected sequence allows a sense of discovery and exploration. There are very few enclosed spaces to ensure maximum flexibility—the open plan can accommodate multiple uses and various furniture or fixture arrangements over time. The children’s zone, exhibition space, central circulation hall,

The Chinatown branch library creates a civic, educational, and social hub for Chicago’s Chinatown, providing a much-needed public branch library geared toward inclusive community activities and driven by technology-based learning.

and a community meeting area occupy the ground level.

Low shelving arcing through the children’s zone creates

then distilled these memories and observations into the

curtain wall to achieve maximum transparency with-

interactive and fun spaces for toddlers and caretakers. The

content of the work, capturing Chinatown’s personality

out compromising the building’s performance.

placement of the community space allows it to be a flexi-

with marker and paint.

The building will serve as a critical piece of architec-

ble, multipurpose room at the center of the library, capa-

Sustainability also plays a central role in the building’s

ture within the neighborhood. “The Chinatown Branch

ble of being used for lectures, tutoring, quiet reading,

design, putting it on track to achieve LEED Gold. Its nu-

recognizes the critical role that the library plays in uniting

lounge space, and special events. Acoustical curtains can

merous sustainable features include:

the Chinatown community. It creates a key community

divide the room into smaller areas, and it has a dou-

anchor and an enduring cultural asset that will serve com-

ble-door pantry that supports tea service. Because it is

• a solar-shading screen integrated into the building’s glass curtain wall. The screen reduces heat gain on the

walled in glass, the community area is fully visible to the

high-performance double glazing without compromis-

activities,” said Brian Lee, FAIA, Skidmore, Owings &

street, allowing library patrons to see out and outside pass-

ing views out to the neighborhood and reduces glare

Merrill design partner. “We hope the building creates a

ersby to see inside as day-to-day activities take place.

into the space.

memorable architectural statement that embodies 21st

munity members of all ages and accommodate diverse

A double-height hall and grand stair link the ground

• a high degree of façade light transmission and transpar-

century Chinatown. We are incredibly proud of its design

level to teen YOUmedia and adult reading rooms above.

ency so that the building is filled with soft daylighting,

and its position as a library of the future in Chicago’s ur-

Eye-height bookshelves in these areas create a sense of

reducing artificial lighting loads, and is visually open

ban fabric.” CA

openness while allowing the creation of informal collabo-

and welcoming

rative areas and intimate reading spots. A brightly colored acoustical curtain defines the teen YOUmedia zone. The spaces also include a multi-media storytelling area and are furnished with elementary school and teen homework

• a shaped green roof with native grasses that is visible from the CTA station

• permeable paving with a high infiltration rate that reduces the rate and quantity of storm-water runoff

An 8-ft.-high x 60-ft.-long mixed-media mural titled,

• low-energy LED lighting throughout the facility • comprehensive passive features, including the place-

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ment of the building core to the west so as to further

Hungerman, was painted on the second-level wall as part

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AirHush portable sound-blocking panel system keeps sound from traveling into adjacent spaces. Panels are said to be easily assembled into freestanding partitions or enclosures to allow private conversations or block disruptive noise. Constructed with an inflatable core and soundproofing materials in an aluminum frame, standard panels have an STC of 34. The barrier material is available with transparent mass-loaded vinyl. When sound blocking and absorption are needed, the product can be modified to include the company’s willtec sound-absorbing open-cell foam. Upon disassembly, panels deflate.

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Broadloom carpet

Shapeshifter carpet transforms corporate spaces while providing design flexibility with a random pattern of dual color or tone on tone. Available in broadloom and two tile sizes, using Antron Lumena Type 6,6 nylon in 14 neutral colors, the carpet is cradle-to-cradle certified.

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Tile backerboard

Durock brand UltraLight foam tile backerboard provides a strong, lightweight, waterproof, vapor-retardant tile base.

The board can be applied over wood or steel framing and does not require washers for installation.

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Fabric screens

Malva movable, room-dividing screens with woven fabric slats offer a range of design solutions. With painted aluminum frames and steel bases, screens are approximately 76-in. high and 37-in. wide. Several frame/base colors and fabric options are available.

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Waterproof panels

Waterproof panels are said to be unaffected by moisture, tough, easy to clean, and resistant to mold, mildew, and bacteria. Other applications include impact protection for wainscoting and kick plates in areas subject to abuse or heavy traffic.

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Digital-image column covers

Digital Imagery column covers use metal-surfacing material to integrate the visuals of a photograph or abstract art with the textural grains of the company’s metals for a multi-layered effect. Images are printed on solid-core or perforated aluminum and are available in round, oval, square, or racetrack shapes. Two, three, or four segments can be specified, and columns can be installed in exterior or interior applications.

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plumbing

PEX Quickens Renovation Gut-renovating 235 units on 10 floors, while the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel continued to operate, was no easy task.

A

ny large-scale, commercial-building renovation brings its own special construction challenges.

When the structure is an 87-year-old icon—the

birthplace of the Academy Awards, the one-time residence of Marilyn Monroe, and with a David Hockney painting on the floor of its swimming pool—the game inevitably jumps several notches.

“Historic renovations can be tough because of all the limita-

tions on how much you can change the existing structure, its façade, or even certain interior finishes,” commented Mark Shamim, whose Tarzana, CA-based firm, Shamim Engineering, was involved in the recently completed renovations at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles.

Beyond historical concerns, the renovations at the venerable Roosevelt added one more layer of complexity and interest; they happened while the hotel remained open for business, operating at a capacity level of around 90%—at least for those rooms that were available.

“For our engineering firm,” continued Shamim, “one of the biggest challenges of this landmark project was designing and installing a new plumbing system” as part of a piecemeal, gut renovation of an operational facility. Spanning a projected 18 months from 2013 through 2015, the work had to be done in an unobtrusive manner that would never inconvenience—or even be noticeable to—hotel visitors and guests.

This reality led to the choice of plastic piping, rather than copper, to re-pipe all 235 guest spaces. Rigid, heat-fusion welded, polypropylene-random (PP-R) piping was used for larger-diameter lines in the mechanical room and for the vertical risers from the ground level to the 10 guest floors. In the corridors and inside the guest rooms themselves, flexible cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) piping connected the toilet, sink, and tub/shower to the risers. In all, roughly 14,300 ft. of Uponor Inc., Apple Valley, MN, PEX—in six different sizes, from 1/2 through 2 in.—were installed at the Roosevelt.

The branch lines from the corridor piping were “straight runs with no line breaks and, therefore, no need for making connections that would slow the installation,” explained Andrew Valenzuela, director of field operations for the general contractor, City Constructors Inc. (CCi), Los Angeles.

“With copper, there would have been so much more cutting and soldering, which would have added significant amounts of labor and materials. Also, with PEX, relocating a run or a stub-out because of an error or miscalculation is so much faster and easier.”

Valenzuela said the decision to go with PEX significantly cut installation time on the project. “Copper has its place, but with all the tight spaces we must inevitably run our plumbing through, PEX is so much better,” he said.

DECADE OF RENOVATIONS

Originally constructed in 1927 by a group that included HollyMarilyn Monroe once resided at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which received a new plumbing system as part of piecemeal, gut renovation that took place while the facility was operational. Shown is the renovated Marilyn Monroe suite. Photos: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

wood luminaries of that era—Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Louis B. Mayer of MGM Studios—the Roosevelt Hotel is located in the heart of the entertainment district, situated on

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Spanning 18 months, the plumbing work had to be done in an unobtrusive manner that would never inconvenience, or even be noticeable to, hotel visitors and guests.

plumbing

Rigid, heat-fusion welded, poly-propylene-random (PP-R) piping was used for larger-diameter lines in the mechanical room and for the vertical risers from the ground level to the 10 guest floors.

Hollywood Boulevard across the street from Grauman’s

knew that wasn’t the right approach. So we decided to

activity finally shifted to the lower levels, floors 3 through

Chinese Theater Restaurant and the Hollywood Walk

strip it down to the bones to get everything true, square

7. Throughout these months, hotel guests stayed either in

of Fame. Now owned by Thompson Hotels, the struc-

and, ultimately, right.”

renovated rooms or in rooms yet untouched.

ture has been undergoing stem-to-stern renovations for

“Right” has multiple meanings and benefits, depend-

“At the outset, we worked on two floors at once, while

the better part of a decade, including an updating of the

ing on what is being made over. For example, the new heat

leaving a buffer floor between the parts we were tearing up

Blossom Ballroom where the inaugural Oscars ceremony

pumps will not only make the room environments more

and the floors where guests were staying,” said Valenzuela.

was staged in May 1929. (Best Picture: The World War

comfortable, but also eliminate the irritating mechanical

“But after a while, to accelerate the timetable and lower

I romance “Wings,” starring Clara Bow, Buddy Rogers,

noise of the older equipment. How bad was it? Enough

costs, we started doing ‘quiet’ work on the buffer floor.

and Richard Arlen.)

that certain rooms were rigged with sliding “barn doors”

From that point onward, we were effectively working on

several inches thick to help block the noise of the old heat

three levels at once.”

CCi, whose renovations portfolio includes historical gems such as the Rowan Lofts, the El Dorado, and

Keeping the guests all but oblivious to the construc-

pumps located in the ceilings.

the Douglas Building, all in downtown Los Angeles,

To further mute noise between guest rooms, all com-

tion happening around them took careful planning and,

has served as the construction manager and general

mon walls were rebuilt with a 1/2-in. acoustical board and

above all, close and frequent internal communications,

contractor for all the construction work at the Roos-

5/8 in.-thick drywall. In addition, an air gap between

according to Valenzuela. “At a minimum, we met twice

evelt since it commenced in 2005. The most recent

these two layers and the metal stud further dampens

daily with the building engineer Randolph Caravantes

phase consisted of a complete makeover of all the

sound between the rooms. “The layers and that gap make

and the head of guest services Ingrid Braun,” explained

guest rooms on floors 3 through 12 in the building’s

a big difference,” said Valenzuela.

Valenzuela.

T-shaped tower.

BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL

TIME FOR A CHANGE

volve getting the rooms down “almost to the bare struc-

As noted, the biggest challenge for CCi, specifying engi-

The decision to gut-renovate the Roosevelt opened the

ture,” encompassing all new walls and paint, new electri-

neer Shamim, and the various subcontractors involved

door for a full-scale replacement of the existing plumb-

cal service, and a new heat pump for heating and cooling

was “changing the tires of a moving vehicle;” that is, re-

ing infrastructure. Prior to this total rehab, chief engineer

each room. Over its previous nine decades, the hotel had

making every single room while the hotel remained open

Caravantes had been changing out the original galva-

never undergone a remodeling this extensive.

for business.

nized piping for copper piping on a piecemeal basis, but

According to CCi’s Valenzuela, the renovations in-

“Of course, the building was redecorated many times

Beginning in September 2013, the guestroom make-

with new paint, new carpet, and so forth,” said Valenzue-

overs were scheduled in five phases. Work commenced at

with less-than-happy results.

“With the old system, the copper lines frequently

la. “When we opened the walls of the guest rooms, it was

the top of the Roosevelt’s T-shaped towers on floors 11

came in contact with the electrical lines,” said Caravantes,

a little scary. And when we found three layers of tile, we

and 12. Once these rooms were done in four months, the

who explains that this contact generated an electrostatic

briefly considered simply adding onto those layers, but we

crews moved to floors 8, 9, and 10. In September 2014,

charge in the water running through the copper, causing

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plumbing tractors are familiar with PEX,” said Shamim.

Plan checkers and project inspectors are also more familiar with PEX. Building officials with the City of Los Angeles and other neighboring communities have also become more aware of—and more comfortable with—the use of PEX for commercial plumbing. This is good news for developers and general contractors, who do not relish spending long hours fighting with government officials on behalf of their buildings’ specifications.

Securing material approvals from the Building and Safety Division of the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Works is “the main job we do,” according to Shamim, who added that the use of PEX at the Roosevelt “went through in about a month without any issues, problems, or corrections. It was very smooth”—no small accomplishment, given how strictly Los Angeles enforces its codes.

This track record of success is also due, in part, to the care and attention that is paid to proper system design. When converting a system from copper to PEX, the designer must incorporate the flow characteristics of PEX into the system design and system sizing. For example, when comparing nominal pipe sizes, PEX has a slightly smaller internal diameter (ID) than copper due to the thicker pipe wall of PEX. Because PEX is not susceptible to pitting, corrosion, or scaling like copper pipe, its smooth inner wall can allow higher design velocities. Thus, each segment of pipe is resized to accommodate the friction-loss characteristics of PEX, resulting in certain PEX segments being sized differently than copper segments.

In addition, the flexible nature of PEX and the long coil lengths eliminate most couplings and elbows for runs of 1/2 to 1 in. This results in less pressure loss associated with fittings, as well as greater time and material savings. For Roosevelt’s plumbing system design and

In the corridors and inside the guest rooms themselves, flexible cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) piping connected the toilet, sink, and tub/shower to the risers.

In all, roughly 14,300 ft. of Uponor PEX in six different sizes was installed at the Roosevelt.

turbulence and, ultimately, pinhole in the pipe leaks.

system sizing, Shamim worked closely with local manufacturer’s rep-

“We have replaced certain sections of copper piping three or four

resentative Phil Valles of Keyline Sales Inc., Downey, CA, and used

times, but pinholes continue to develop,” he continued. “Those lines

the Uniform Friction Loss method. (Note that PEX pressure-loss ta-

were the first we replaced with PEX, which is not affected by contact

bles can also be found at www.uponorpro.com/calculator.)

with the electrical lines.”

PEX offers substantial savings in material and labor costs. PEX

Once the decision was made to redo all the guestroom plumbing—

pipe and fittings offer significant savings over their copper-plumbing

behind and in front of the walls—CCi studied several material options

counterparts, whether the latter involves press-type or sweat connec-

with the goal of shrinking installation time and installed costs as

tions. Factor in the reduced labor—from not having to create a connec-

much as possible. Shamim Engineering took a consultative role in the

tion every time the pipeline changes direction—and the overall sav-

research, according to Mark Shamim, “We helped them to make an

ings to the building owner is even greater.

educated decision, but the final choice was the general contractor’s.”

Shamim attributes the rising PEX trend in his locale to several

SECURING THE GUEST EXPERIENCE

factors. It is no longer difficult to find a competent installer. A half-de-

Now that the hotel is fully operational again, guests and visitors—ce-

cade ago, not enough contractors had been properly trained to install

lebrity and non-celebrity alike—are free to be enthralled by the new

PEX in the Los Angeles market. That has changed in recent years,

décor, the plush accommodations, and the many attractive amenities

thanks to the efforts of PEX manufacturers and their local sales and

of the renovated Roosevelt. And while most will appreciate the new

technical reps. “Today, the majority of Los Angeles mechanical con-

fixtures on the front side of the bathroom wall, they aren’t likely to spend much time contemplating what’s happening, out of sight, behind those walls.

You don’t need to persuade Valenzuela of the long-term value of

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this plumbing infrastructure. “When we envision the ‘guest experience,’ of course we think about all the beautiful finishes and furnishings in a hotel room,” he said, “but having that toilet always flush, having hot water immediately, having the sink and the shower drain

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even if not fully visible. Should something go wrong, that infrastruc-

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ture will become ‘visible’ to the guest quickly enough. Our goal is to

quickly and quietly—that’s also part of a quality guest experience,

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High School Is Home To Hybrid HVAC The HVAC system at an Iowa school was upgraded while classes were in session, incorporating VRF technology from LG with the geothermal system.

The building presented unique heating and cooling challenges for zoning needs.

For example, the gym required a different temperature than that of the classrooms.

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everal key structural and operational challenges were addressed during the renovation of Decorah High School, Decorah, IA.

grate seamlessly with its hybrid geothermal system.

To best meet the HVAC needs of the high school’s unique building, the installing contractor, Casper Plumbing and Heat-

First, given the project schedule, the heating, ventilation, and

ing, Decorah, along with DPT Mechanical, Urbandale, IA, were

air-conditioning (HVAC) systems had to be installed while classes

hand-selected to provide a heating and air-conditioning system

were in session, and installation had to be completed in staggered

that would allow independent, temperature-controlled environ-

phases to meet deadlines.

ments for learning and extracurricular activities. Variable-refriger-

Second, the design of the building presented unique heating

ant-flow (VRF) air-conditioning solutions from LG Electronics,

and cooling challenges for zoning needs. For example, the gym

Englewood Cliffs, NJ, were selected. In addition to the lower-re-

required a different temperature than that of the classrooms. Fi-

frigerant piping-installation costs, and the hybrid heat-recovery

nally, the Decorah renovation needed a system that could inte-

system offered, the system was able to provide simultaneous heat-

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Right. The VRF systems lend themselves well to phased installation, as they are installed and commissioned as individual systems in their respective areas of the building.

Bottom Right. The LG Multi V Water II VRF systems take advantage of the ground source while including the added benefit of a VRF system.

ing and cooling to flexibly match loads in all seasons.

The VRF systems lend themselves well to phased installation, as they are installed and commissioned as individual systems in their respective areas of the building. With school being in session, this helped in executing the renovation in phases. DPT Mechanical and LG staff conducted several onsite VRF training sessions and followed a strategic approach in working in specific areas of the school at certain phases of the renovation. This staggered process required an efficient solution to work around school being in session. The team also conducted weekly site checks and visits to assess progress and make adjustments to the process as needed over the course of the three-year installation timeframe. The team phased in a flexible installation and pipe system because of school hours and chose products that would operate more efficiently than the school’s current system.

To ensure independent, temperature-controlled, energy-efficient spaces for a variety of student activities, LG VRF technology was proposed for simultaneous heating and cooling capabilities. To help maximize efficiency, the installation of the AC Smart II central controller with BACnet gateway was also recommended. The central controller with BACnet gateway monitors the HVAC systems and allows the school to program, control, and schedule heating and cooling for each zone. Additionally, LG programmable thermostats were installed to provide custom temperature control in specific rooms, allowing teachers to adjust classroom temperature accordingly, making it ideal for personalized comfort.

In Decorah High School’s building, LG water-source heat-recovery systems used the multi-port heat-recovery units to move heat from rooms in cooling mode, and then direct it to rooms needing heat instead of returning the heat to the outdoor unit to be rejected, as done in traditional HVAC systems.

Finally, the school was looking for an HVAC solution that integrated with its hybrid geothermal system. The LG Multi V Water II VRF systems were a natural choice to take advantage of the ground source while including the added benefit of a VRF system.

These benefits include moving the compressors to the equipment room, zoned comfort controls, and an additional level of heat recovery beyond the ground loop. Ultimately, the water-source unit provided a higher level of efficiency, compared with a conventional air-conditioning system, resulting in energy cost savings year round.

After a three-year phased installation, the Decorah Community School District’s high school is now home to one of the largest hybrid heating-and-cooling systems in the nation. Additionally, the school added top-of-the-line technology to provide a more

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Light-powered digital diffuser

Helios digital diffuser is powered by ambient light and direct sunlight. The wireless variable-air-volume diffuser can be used with thermostats to provide maximum comfort. The unit does not need to connect to an outside power source and needs no cables and cords for installation. A solar cell charges the unit. Applications include office, healthcare, and education facilities.

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Heavy-duty faucets

EQ series single-hole, deck-mounted faucets have adjustable temperature control and on-demand IR detection for hands-free actuation and water savings. Available in brushed nickel or polished chrome finishes, spouts are curved or high arc. Vandal-resistant outlets with flow rates of 0.5 or 1.0 gpm are available.

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Vibration-isolation curb Vibro-Curb: • Curb for rooftop units • Integral vibration-dampening spring isolators • Custom configurations

Vibro-Curb has integral, vibration-dampening spring isolators that are said to be easy to access. The curb provides mounting for rooftop units and includes a 2 x 4 wood nailer for attaching roofing felts. Roofing may be completed at a later date without disturbing the unit. A flexible 9-in. counter-flashing provides a weather seal while permitting access to the isolators. Roofing around spring access ports is not required. The isolators are said to provide a minimum 90% efficiency. Custom sized and spaced to accommodate the unit’s weight and center of gravity for optimum dampening, the isolators can have deflections of 1, 2, or 3 in. Vertical-limit stops eliminate excessive movement caused by wind loads and seismic activity. The units can be fabricated to match a specific roof pitch or configuration.

Electric water heaters

ElectriFlex HD heavy-duty field-convertible electric water heaters join the lines’ light- and medium-duty models. The HD models are ETL Certified and can be converted on site to provide a variety of solutions. Twelve convertible wattages from 6 to 54 kW and six convertible voltages from 208 to 600 V are available.

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Curtain fire damper

VFD-10D large-size curtain fire damper measures 120 x 72 in. at 2,000 fpm.

Available in A style with curtain-style blades, B style with out-of-the-airstream and curtain-style blades, or C style with out-of-the-airstream frame and curtain-style blades, the multi-sectional vertical unit is an alternative to multi-bladed fire dampers.

Pottorff, Fort Worth, TX Circle 64 pottorff.com

Expanded-capacity chillers

YMC2 York magnetic-bearing centrifugal chillers are available in low-range capacities that extend to 165 tons/580 kW. The series offers an integrated part load value as low as 0.304 kW/ton at AHRI conditions and reported 10% better efficiency than conventional variable-speed centrifugal chillers.

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee Circle 65 johnsoncontrols.com

Contemporary bathroom fixtures

A pint urinal and wall-hung sink are additions to the Decorum collection. The products provide a sleek, modern, compact design. The urinal has a hydraulic system that operates with 0.125 gpf. The sink is 20-in. wide and 18-in. deep and has a recessed self-draining deck for minimal backsplash. Both products have an EverClean surface.

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SEISMIC/WINDLOAD RATED CUSTOM CURBS

Swivel shower arm

A swivel shower arm with integral wall elbow can be used as a traditional showerhead or a hand-held shower. With a wide range of motion, the space-saving design removes clutter from the shower wall. It is available in polished chrome or brushed nickel.

Isenberg, Irving, TX Circle 66 isenbergfaucets.com

Thybar designs and manufactures seismic/ windload rated roof curbs that resist the effects of site-speciď€ c forces determined by IBC codes. Curb walls are heavy gauge galvanized steel construction & thickness is determined by analysis of curb wall stresses caused by the rooftop unit. Calculations will be signed and sealed by PE registered in project’s state. Available in insulated, non-insulated, and vibration isolation styles.

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windows & doors

This recently constructed warehouse and distribution center uses a lighting system designed to significantly reduce energy use while improving the work environment.

Mix Of Daylight, LEDs Enhances Work Environment A holistic approach to warehouse lighting improves workplace morale and performance.

K

arndean Designflooring, an international vi-

newly constructed warehouse, the LED lighting was sup-

LIGHT SENSORS ADD TO SAVINGS

nyl-tile flooring manufacturer with U.S. head-

plemented with natural interior daylight.

While LEDs require less energy than the T8 fluorescent

quarters and warehouse near Pittsburgh, PA,

“You go into the new warehouse and the impact is

lights in their old warehouse to achieve the same light

recently constructed a new warehouse and distribution

like, ‘wow,’” said Wettling. “We never had any outside

levels, the new lighting system also uses light sensors to

center using a lighting system designed to significantly re-

light coming into the middle of our warehouse. Even

further reduce energy by dimming the LEDs based on

duce energy use while improving the work environment.

when we had our doors open, daylight very rarely made it

the amount of daylight available in the facility.

With this facility, the company moved aggressively

to the middle part of our warehouse,” he said.

Wettling reports the subtle brightening or dimming of

toward environmental stewardship and social responsibil-

The warehouse space installed Atlanta-based Sunop-

the LEDs is barely noticeable as the sunlight triggers the

ity and won “Top Workplaces” according to Workplace

tics’ Signature series prismatic skylights, along with

sensors to reduce or increase the light output of the LEDs.

Dynamics, an organization that conducts employee-en-

I-Beam IBL LED high-bay fixtures from Lithonia Light-

gagement surveys, as well as recognition from the Pitts-

ing, Conyers, GA.

burgh Post-Gazette four years in a row.

The daylighting sensors were carefully positioned and calibrated to maximize the natural interior daylight by LaFace & McGovern (Bethel Park, PA) technicians, using

“We have many SKUs in our product line. Sometimes it’s hard to tell them apart. Before, we had to actually take them outside and look at our products under natural light to tell them apart,” said Tim Mol-

an Acuity Controls (Conyers, GA) LC&D GR 2400 control system.

In total, 200 LED light fixtures and 73 skylights were installed during the construction project.

Karndean management began discussions with

nar, production manager at Karndean.

“With the skylights mixed in with the new LED

design-build-manage construction service provider

lights, it certainly makes a large difference for us,

Allen & Shariff, Columbia, MD, and architect Jim

from that ability to be able to see if there are any

Roos, senior architect with RSSC Architects, Wex-

variances, not only in the color but also in the sheen

ford, PA. “We started out saying, ‘Hey, we can make

and texture of the flooring we are shipping out,” said

the warehouse and production floor nicer.’ And we

Chris Wettling, warehouse manager.

were always going with LEDs—that was definitely in

When the lease for their rented warehouse ended,

our specs from the beginning,” said Horan.

the company decided to significantly increase the

Architect Roos explained, “We had been coming

size of their company-owned facility. In their larger,

from the vantage point of budgets, budgets, budgets.

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Above. The new lighting system uses light sensors to reduce energy by dimming the LEDs based on the amount of daylight available in the facility.

Left. Care was taken to avoid placing skylights above anticipated warehouse racking, aiming more of the daylight into the aisles.

Then, all of a sudden, they said, ‘We want skylights,’ and

area calculated a 49% savings as well, but with 33 sky-

a ceiling height of 25 ft. The new warehouse facility, an

we said, ‘Okay, that wasn’t in our original budget, but we

lights specified. The savings assumed an additional speci-

L-shaped building, totals 21,700 sq. ft. with a 35-ft. ceiling

certainly can pursue that.’”

fication of photo-cell sensors to dim the LEDs when sun-

height. A 10,000-sq.-ft. office space was included as part of the warehouse facility.

Roos said the owners understood the payback value of

light was available. The older warehouse saw an energy

daylight harvesting—reducing the electric-light load when

savings as well, where T8 fluorescent fixtures were re-

skylights and windows can make up the difference.

placed with IBL LEDs, but without any skylights.

POSITIONED FOR OPTIMAL LIGHTING

For electrical lighting, Roos specified linear LED

“I explained the sensors are a very small add-on and

Architect Roos positioned the skylight spacing for opti-

high-bay fixtures that would suspend down. He explained

showed the calculations. They were only going to achieve

mal foot candles and uniformity. To assure against leaks,

the reason he specified LEDs over fluorescent or HID was

the savings if they used daylight harvesting,” said Mckee.

Sunoptics provided metal curbs designed for the sloped

because of their long life and dimmable characteristics.

“They wanted to do it, they just needed to have the infor-

steel roof that, “integrated seamlessly into the metal

mation to back it up. It was more than what they antici-

building-specific roof profile,” said McKee.

Jason Whitfield, engineer with Allen & Shariff, determined foot-candle requirements for the three building

Roos was careful to avoid placing skylights above an-

pated saving.”

areas, and Valerie Mckee of LaFace McGovern created

Architect Jim Roos agreed with the decision. “When I

ticipated warehouse racking, aiming more of the daylight

lighting calculations based on Whitfield’s specifications.

compared Mckee’s calculations to what I specified, there

into the aisles. The LEDs and skylights needed to work

She integrated the light output from the LEDs with the

were some factors in my light transmission and diffusion

around the steel building’s structural X-bracing.

anticipated light available from the sun. Using SkyCalc, a

that weren’t quite as good. I didn’t want to cut any corners

spreadsheet tool, Mckee determined the optimum sky-

with what we were specifying,” said Roos.

lighting strategy to achieve maximum lighting and HVAC energy savings.

Encouraged by the lighting calculations provided by Mckee, Whitfield agreed with the Acuity-brand fixtures and controls that Mckee recommended.

The original specification called for clear, plastic skylight domes, which, according to Mckee, would not have

“We did a lot of homework to avoid [placing] LED lights under the skylights,” explained Roos, further clari-

According to Karndean’s Jim Horan, another big sell

fying that some sprinkler piping passed underneath a few

was that, “all the controls were compatible and from the

skylights. “That was virtually unavoidable,” he said. Al-

same manufacturer. Acuity was the whole system.”

tering sprinkler-system lines is problematic because they

The new, larger warehouse paired 73 30-in. x 50-in.

are designed to calculate pressure created by every pipe

Sunoptics Signature series skylights with 200 IBL LEDs

turn, or angle, in order to maximize the hydraulic pres-

and one GR 2400 control panel. The system also used

sure needed at the sprinkler heads.

The placement, integration, and calibration of the

three photosensors.

light sensors was the responsibility of a LaFace McGov-

provided as much usable light as the prismatic skylight

One draw for LaFace McGovern’s Tim Leonard was

technology offered by the Sunoptics skylights. A prismat-

that the IBL are DesignLights Consortium, Lexington,

ic skylight with proper diffusion will redirect light evenly

MA, listed. DLC is a non-profit with a mission to acceler-

“I think there are going to be hard savings and soft

across the daylight area. Sunoptics light transmittance is

ate energy efficiency. Another advantage, he said, was

savings,” said Bill Anderson, vice president of operations

68%, said Mckee.

that the thermal management of the IBL allowed signifi-

at Karndean. On the soft side, employee morale is higher

cant energy savings, along with system longevity.

with the improved lighting in the warehouse and, addi-

SAVINGS CALCULATED

Mckee examined the energy savings in the three building

The existing production facility, including assembly and cutting, was expanded an additional 8,700 sq. ft. with

ern field-technician team.

tionally, customers and potential vendors are impressed by the overall facility. CA

areas, comparing the lighting when Sunoptics prismatic skylights were included in the spec versus specifying the lighting with just LEDs and no skylights. LaFace & McGovern targeted 30 foot candles using just 3% of the roof space for skylights.

In the first building area, 18 skylights offered a 48% savings in the lighting load. In the second area, 30 sky-

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Custom wood barn doors

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Available in a variety of wood species, including alder, cherry, mahogany, and oak, the doors provide an unpretentious warmth. A number of design options are offered.

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Cold-climate windows Arctic windows: • Broad temperature range, including extreme cold • Quadruple glazing • R-value of 15; VLT 64%

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Roofing Plays Part In LEED Design Health facility’s design reflects Cherokee history, building materials.

T

he Vinita Health Center is a sparkling addition to the Cherokee Nation Health System, the largest tribally owned healthcare system in the United States. The architecture of the

92,000-sq.-ft. facility located in Vinita, OK, reflects Cherokee history and involves construction materials commonly used during and after the Civil War, an important era in the Cherokee Nation.

“The concept for the Vinita Center started with the idea that architecture should be familiar to the local population,” said Breck Childers, project architect, Childers Architects, Fort Smith, AR. “At the same time, it should reflect the culture and values of the people it serves.”

The design particularly references an important timeframe in Cherokee Nation history when Cherokees fought in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. The Vinita Health Center is adorned with original Cherokee art and lithographs depicting events during that period and how they affected members of the Cherokee Nation. Two significant battles were fought at nearby Cabin Creek, pitting Cherokees against Cherokees. After the war, the 1861 to 1880 timeframe became known as a time of “Fighting and Healing” when Cherokee Nation brought about reconciliation.

“The design was truly inspired by the ‘Fighting and Healing’ era,”

Above. Approximately 43,500 sq. ft. of PAC-CLAD Snap-Clad panels were installed on the Vinita Health Center’s roof.

Childers said. “The structures of that timeframe relied heavily on wood and stone construction materials. We added the metal roof because of its durability and the desire to be consistent with the standing-seam

Below. The architecture of the 92,000-sq.-ft. health center reflects Cherokee history and employs construction materials commonly used during and after the Civil War.

roofs generally used on most other Cherokee Nation buildings.”

The facility is the system’s second largest center and replaces a previous 4,000-sq.-ft. clinic. The new center is located on a 23-acre site and offers a complete range of comprehensive medical care. Approximately 43,500 sq. ft. of PAC-CLAD Snap-Clad panels were installed on the structure’s roof. The 22-gauge, 12-in.-wide panels were finished in Petersen Aluminum’s (Elk Grove Village, IL) Cool Color Granite and fabricated at the company’s Tyler, TX, plant.

The color differs from the customary dark-green color used on most other Cherokee Nation buildings. “We selected the lighter PAC-CLAD color to help us go after LEED Silver Certification,” Childers said. Certification is now in progress. Other sustainable features contributing to the LEED-Silver status include locally sourced materials, natural daylighting, low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Panel installation was completed by Harness Roofing, Tulsa, OK. “There was a lot of complicated detailing on the job,” said Harness branch manager Jason Irvin. “We field-fabricated a complex gutter design including custom downspouts and an internal gutter system on a major part of the building. The architect was very involved in the design and installation.”

“Harness Roofing did a superb job on the detailing,” Childers said.

“We also designed an inverted roof for certain areas and Harness really rose to the challenge. We worked closely with them; it was a good team.

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The company and Atlas Roofing Corp. will provide polyiso closed-cell foam insulation to reduce thermal conductivity between the interior and exterior of a building.

Products, including ACFoam-III, ACFoam Nail Base, and ACFoam CrossVent, are available. Suited for standing-seam metal-roofing systems, the material offers a wide range of LTTR insulation values.

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RoughSawn panels, part of the Wood series line, are fiber-cement siding panels with a rough-around-the-edges texture and earthy, weathered color. Panels are said to emulate the look and feel of aged barn wood. Available in three colors, Tobacco, Smoke, and Espresso, the 5/8-in.-thick panels measure 18 in. x 10 ft., with exposed coverage of 15 sq. ft./panel.

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Information on the design, development, and manufacture of architectural metal wall and roof systems for exterior retrofit projects is detailed in a brochure. The brochure illustrates several major retrofit projects completed for a variety of building types.

Before and after photos are included. Each project description reviews how the building’s thermal- and moisture-performance and sustainability goals were achieved.

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RackPack IT platform provides power management as a plug-and-play solution that integrates with major virtualization and converged infrastructure platforms, in addition to traditional IT environments, to maximize business continuity. The product is said to streamline infrastructure selection with a bundled solution. Using an enclosure, advanced power-distribution units, uninterruptible power system, and comprehensive power-management software, the product offers a complete infrastructure designed to deliver as much as 5,400 W. Eaton, Raleigh, NC Circle 52 eaton.com

WiseNet Lite IP cameras are available in a variety of styles and configurations that offer either 1.3 or 2 MP full HD resolution and feature 60 dB digital wide dynamic range and lens distortion correction. A built-in SD card slot or NAS direct recording capability allows anytime/anywhere recording. Automatic remote backup backs up and restores video from SD memory upon video loss due to network disruption. Users can also perform backup manually. A Hallway View feature provides 9:16 ratio coverage of narrow aisles and passageways.

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Ocularis 5 VMS (video-management software) fully integrates with RS2 Technologies’ Access It! Universal.

NET v5 access-control software. The integration allows the two open-source systems to communicate on the same network, reportedly giving users a more powerful and comprehensive security solution. Video playback on demand or tied to alarm/event time and data is possible, as is the ability to display cameras from graphical display maps, full PTZ camera control, live camera view on demand, and IP camera support.

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The 5170 quad-ethernet module expands the type of information facility managers can access through mobile devices regarding on-site power systems. The module is a proactive connectivity interface for communicating information on real-time power monitoring, control, and historical insight of automatic transfer switches, engine generators and their loads, and a utility power source. It expands the boundaries of information on critical power events and alarms that is available to facility mangers when they are offsite and have access only to mobile devices. A built-in HTML5 Web page application displays data in user-preferred form. The page adjusts automatically to any screen size and to portrait and landscape perspectives. The module enables total remote monitoring, control, transfer sequences, and data retrieval for testing, or otherwise exercising, on-site power.

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