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Lighting Meets The IoT LEDs have opened the door to a new world of control in lighting and building automation.

Community-college expansion projects have created facilities, such as the library at California State Univ., Dominguez Hills, that meet the needs of a varied student population. Also, fresh evidence says that innovation in college residences boosts retention rates. Learn more on p. 6.

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16 Marina Roof Passes With Flying Colors

24 Floorspiration

Preserving green and white stripes that were a landmark for pilots and following environmental guildelines were just part of the challenge.

20 Concrete Masonry Units Make Chapel Fit Campus

When creative design is implemented by skilled installers, flooring can become the primary design feature in a room. Here’s some inspiration for your next project.

The Grace Chapel on the Lenoir-Rhyne Univ. campus uses concrete masonry units and exposed interior walls to complement other campus buildings.

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33 Dynamic Glass Transforms Dining Experience

37 Garden Comes To Life With Outdoor LEDs

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Path lighting from Auroralight brightens a century-old garden.

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42 School Practices What It Teaches

47 Building Technology Products

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• Dynamic glass. Gary L. Parr speaks with SageGlass CEO Alan McLenaghan about dynamic glass and it’s use at the 71Above restaurant.

• Responsive education facilities. Gary L. Parr and Ray Varela of Carrier Johnson+CULTURE talk about responsive higher-ed design.

• Adaptive reuse. In our latest podcast, Joshua Zinder of Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design discusses the benefits of adapative reuse.

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Adaptive Reuse: Joshua Zinder

Responsive Higher Ed Facilities: Ray Varela

Joshua Zinder, IIDA, and partner at Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design, Princeton, NJ discusses adaptive reuse and how an integrated design approach can inject new life into discarded buildings, help save iconic structures, and boost local economies.

Ray Varela, design principal at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, San Diego, shares what his firm has learned about today’s education needs and what it is doing to develop higher-education facilities that are responsive to student expectations for learning environments and dormitory/relaxation spaces.

Mixed-Use Design: Michael Johnson

Informal Workspaces: Christopher Bockstael

Michael Johnson, AIA and founding design principal at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, San Diego, explores the many aspects of large mixed-use developments as part of the greater movement to re-energize urban spaces that attract new businesses and residents.

Christopher Bockstael, AIA and partner and director of innovation space at Svigals+Partners, New Haven, CT, shares his thoughts about what is involved in developing and designing informal workspaces that meet today’s needs for flexibility and employee collaboration.

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n the Jan/Feb issue this year we began working with the good people at the C.C. Sullivan Content Studio in Montclair, NJ, to develop a new department called “The Architects.” The idea was to involve their stable of top-flight architect clients, on a revolving basis, to write a column for each

issue about interesting work they’re doing or trends they are experiencing. We also accompany each of the columns with a podcast designed to enhance the limited content we’re able to provide in one magazine page.

Whenever I’ve started a project such as this, as with most things, it can go one of two ways. This issue includes the eighth installment (p. 6) and I’m happy to report that this effort has gone in the positive of the two directions. The Sullivan people started with a significant advantage in that they support some very high-caliber clients. Whether you’ve been a regular reader of the department or this issue is the first time you’ve noticed the column, I trust you’ll agree that they have consistently delivered compelling information that, at the least, gets your wheels turning.

As for my part, it has been an absolute pleasure chatting with the authors as we record the podcasts. They’ve enlightened and educated me (not too tough to do) and put a lot of things in perspective as I travel around the country and observe commercial construction.

As with all things, you can read past columns and listen to the podcasts at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects. If this is the first time you’ve read about/noticed “The Architects” department, first, thanks for being among the ten people who actually read my ramblings. Second, here is a list of what has appeared in previous issues. All of these articles are available on our website, along with the podcasts: • Jan/Feb issue: “Help Hospitality Clients Deliver Healthy Spaces” by Joshua Zinder AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, and Marlyn Zucosky, IIDA, Assoc. AIA, Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design, Princeton, NJ • March: “Design for Authenticity,” Gordon Carrier, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE,

Top. Probably my favorite project so far in the series, this is a restaurant that Joshua Zinder and his team created out of an old filling station. Read about it in our September issue.

San Diego • April: “Artwork Adds Architectural Personality,” Christopher Bockstael, Svigals+Partners, New Haven, CT • May: “Design Offices for the New Workforce,” Joshua Zinder AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, and Marlyn Zucosky, IIDA, Assoc. AIA, Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design

Above. In the March issue, it was enlightening to hear how Gordon Carrier and company strive for authenticity when they design and site buildings in relation to their surroundings.

• June: “Guidelines that Energize Mixed-Use Designs,” Michael C. Johnson, AIA Carrier Johnson + CULTURE • July/Aug: “Informal Workplaces Make Play Productive,” Christopher Bockstael, Svigals+Partners • September: “Adaptive Reuse Spurs Growth,” Joshua Zinder AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design In this month’s article, Ray Varela, Design Principal, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, San Diego, talks about the ongoing community-college expansion movement and how his firm is designing facilities that better serve a diverse and value-oriented generation of students. Don’t miss it and my discussion with Ray at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects.

I’m excited about this series and hope that you find it valuable.

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Responsive Facilities Meet Higher-Ed Challenges Carefully planned additions and strategic expansions better serve a diverse and value-oriented generation of students.

Ray Varela, Design Principal Carrier Johnson + CULTURE

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The updated library at California State Univ., Dominguez Hills, accommodates 1,600 new reader stations and nearly 250 computer workstations while showcasing artwork that reflects the region’s multicultural population.

hallenges facing U.S. universities and colleges

accommodates 1,600 new reader stations and nearly

small-footprint “micro-dorms” in new or retrofitted

today are significant, ranging from issues of

250 computer workstations, as well as study rooms,

buildings, leaving extra space for shared study and

affordability and access to greater diversity

book stacks, and state-of-the-art archival storage and

lounge zones. Examples include the Univ. of British

and a push for innovation. Fewer students are finishing

research. Just as important, the facility’s events center

Columbia in Vancouver, which is building new, fur-

their college degrees, and only about four of 10 full-

and art gallery showcase works that reflect the region’s

nished student apartments smaller than 150 sq. ft.

time, first-time students nationally earn a bachelor’s de-

multicultural population.

gree in four years. Can new facilities—and better uses of existing buildings and grounds—be part of a solution?

Contrast this with the Univ. of California, San Di-

The CSU Dominguez Hills library dean said the ex-

ego, where recent residential projects for its Village at

pansion “represents so much more than the traditional

Torrey Pines offer large, apartment-style units with mod-

We’ve seen proof that they can. Community-col-

academic library. We note our tremendous diversity as

ern amenities and a sleek design aesthetic. Designed as

lege expansion projects, in recent years, have created

a signature of our campus, and we now have a building

transfer-student housing, the “eco-flats” residences are

facilities that bridge the divide between full-time and

that is an artistic showcase of our many cultures.”

competitive with area market-rate offerings, giving the

part-time students and between commuting students and those taking online courses. At public universities,

university flexibility in the face of future demographic LABS AND DORMS

shifts. Most important, the UCSD residential zone is

there’s fresh evidence that innovation in residential life,

These projects must deliver daylight, outdoor views,

with more attractive offerings for freshmen and transfer

and other ways to comfort students. Art and nature in-

students, boosts retention rates. Academic settings are

formed the approach for a science center at Point Loma

Today’s higher-education leaders continue to do

diversifying, too, helping private and public institutions

Nazarene Univ., where new labs and classrooms em-

more with less, creating innovative and magnetic new

stand out and create memorable college experiences.

infused with art, dining options, community spaces, and amenities, making it a real village.

brace a landscaped area for students to meet and relax.

learning environments that add value to today’s college

One planning strategy is merging new buildings

An iconic addition to the coastal campus, the building

experience. CA

with existing facilities to create special synergies or re-

features an elevated walkway behind a long arc of per-

inforce the school’s mission. An example can be found

forated stainless-steel panels spanning its full length,

near Los Angeles at California State Univ., Dominguez

filtering sun and shade into a common area—a subtle

Hills, which ranked second in a 2015 list of the 100 most

echo of a cathedral space, apt for the school’s religious

affordable U.S. universities. There, university leaders

mission. The feathered panels also protect the glass fa-

envisioned a new south wing of its Leo F. Cain Univer-

cades from the sun’s glare and heat.

for its science department and record of successful

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placements into medical schools.

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sity Library that would create a strikingly contemporary

Most important, new majors and collaborative re-

expansion to contrast with the 1960s-era modernist sur-

search opportunities are housed in the science complex,

roundings, yet fit in naturally and comfortably.

enhancing Point Loma Nazarene Univ.’s high rankings

Flanked by two major pedestrian walkways, the updated library anchors the academic corridor of the campus. As it doubles the capacity of the original library,

In addition to academic facilities making campus

the five-story addition also bridges the divide between

life remarkable, new ideas for residential life are spread-

old and new. Inside, a dramatic new learning space

ing across the country. At one end of the spectrum are

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Ray Varela is a leading practitioner in higher-education architecture and campus life. He is a design principal and project leader at the global firm Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, a San Diego design and strategic branding practice known for innovative building, living, and communications solutions.

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Lighting Meets The Internet of Things LEDs have opened the door to a new world of control in lighting and building automation.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

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ot so long ago LEDs were big news in com-

ing manager, building control systems, Legrand,

mercial-lighting applications. They are still

West Hartford, CT.

a big thing, but more importantly they’ve

“In retail, controls and automation can help cre-

ushered in a whole new array of control options

ate the perfect ambiance and scenes. Newer IoT tech-

along with the Internet of Things (IoT).

nologies are enabling the retailer to connect to the

Lighting and building-automation controls, gen-

customer in-store in never before thought of ways

erally thought of as most effective in large, sin-

using LiFi [faster WiFi] and RFID, for example,” he

gle-tenant facilities, have applications in smaller,

added.

mixed-use tenant spaces as well. Many newer systems

Jian Ni, chief operating officer, Forest Lighting,

don’t have the high overhead requirements of older

Marietta, GA, agreed that lighting-control applica-

automation systems and are more affordable and eas-

tions are suitable for all types of mixed-use scenarios.

ier to install. Wireless systems, in particular, are suit-

“In retail applications, a control system would allow

ed for smaller applications.

changes in overhead and accent lighting in both light

“The value of digital sensing and control varies

levels and color as store display and merchandise lo-

for each segment and space type, and we are seeing

cations and types change with the seasons and holi-

creative application of intelligent systems across all

days,” he said.

types of buildings. The IoT opportunities are exten-

“In office applications, a control system would

sive, and we expect to see widespread adoption across

allow optimum combinations of natural and artifi-

all segments,” stated Carol Jones, senior director of

cial light as time moves from morning through mid-

lighting relations, Enlighted, Sunnyvale, CA.

day and into late afternoon. It could also permit indi-

Asked if intelligent lighting is suited to smaller spaces in mixed-use facilities, Gary Trott, vice presi-

vidual control of lighting in an employee’s space,” he continued.

dent of marketing for intelligent lighting, Cree Inc.,

“In residential applications in

Durham, NC, replied, “Absolutely. Some intelligent

mix-usage buildings, dimming of

lighting platforms have what I’ll call a really high

light levels in common areas when

overhead of infrastructure that has to be pulled in,

they are unoccupied could result

but systems like ours can scale from the small spaces

in major savings in energy and util-

up to the big ones. The key is that there is not a lot of

ity expense. In individual units,

technology overhead that exists outside the lights,

light levels and light colors in each

and that’s the kind of intelligence platform that

room could be tuned to the prefer-

works in the smaller spaces.”

ence of the occupant,” Ni said.

In all cases, lighting controls help save a substan-

“Mixed-use spaces are becom-

tial amount of energy. For commercial retail and of-

ing more and more attractive to

fice spaces, lighting controls and automation help

populations looking to live and

meet energy-code requirements and sustainability

work in more walkable areas,” not-

efforts,” according to Ryan Smillie, product market-

ed Eric Lind, vice president, global

For commercial retail and office spaces, lighting controls and automation helps meet energy-code requirements and sustainability efforts. Courtesy CetraRuddy.

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Mixed-use buildings can benefit from intelligent lighting, thanks to new technology that can scale from small spaces to large ones.

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FEATURE

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specifications, Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg,

beyond that of LED luminaires alone increasingly are

owners and occupants, including asset tracking, microp-

PA. Lighting-control applications range from simple oc-

catching the attention of building owners and tenants.

ersonalization, HVAC control, space planning, all of

cupancy control in public areas and restrooms; to

“With the high visibility of the Internet of Things,

high-performance dimming and shade automation in re-

both building owners and tenants are increasingly inter-

tail, hospitality, and office areas; to smart-home control

ested in lighting-control solutions,” Jones commented.

Indeed, some employers are looking beyond energy

in residences, according to Lind.

“The traditional benefit for the building owner—increased

and cost savings. “Today’s employees demand a lot from

which ultimately enhance comfort and make workflow more efficient,” she said.

efficiency and lower energy costs—is still as relevant as

their workplace and expect to be comfortable in terms of

THE APPEAL OF LEDS

ever, with some facilities saving over 90%. However, IoT

lighting and temperature. Businesses also benefit from

Across the board, the opportunities for sophisticated

installations have demonstrated that digital sensors with-

this trend since there is considerable evidence that a com-

controls and the associated energy savings above and

in lighting fixtures can bring additional benefits for both

fortable employee is more productive,” said Derek Proud-

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In office applications, a control system would allow optimum combinations of natural and artificial light as time moves from morning through mid-day and into late afternoon. Photo: Lutron

ian, chairman, CEO, Daintree Networks, Los Altos, CA. “Lighting should be appropriate for the task and the

utilities, and energy-efficiency standards organizations, said Smillie.

“The level of engagement and adoption for lighting intelligence has been relatively low over time because the

individual but the reality is that office spaces are often

“Times are changing,” he added, “where the focus on

typical lighting-control system was complicated. It was

overlit,” he continued. “For this reason, we are seeing an

the occupant is now a priority for everyone in the light-

difficult to design, install, and use. Our goal is to make it

increase in occupants requesting control of their lighting

ing industry.”

intuitively simple because the most effective technology

as well as thermostats for their work environment. On

“With new technologies and capabilities like color

the lighting front, different jobs require different levels of

tuning and IoT, occupants will be more informed and

light. For instance, software-code writers may like lower

involved in lighting. Human-centric lighting is an area

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

office light levels while an accountant may need a higher

that has gained traction. Companies are now looking at

“The people who are entering our workforce now have

lighting level. The same goes for thermostats. Studies

what might be done to increase the benefits, e.g., produc-

only known a life where they have been hyper-connect-

show that occupants who can control lighting and tem-

tivity or mood, in applications such as healthcare, educa-

ed. They’ve been online and have had smartphones the

perature levels in their work environment deliver in-

tion, retail, and hospitality, based on the ability to change

whole time, so the expectation of this entire generation of

creased productivity. For tenants, the result is happy and

the color temperature of the fixture,” Smillie said.

workers is completely different than, say, mine or yours.

is the one that gets installed and used,” he said.

productive employees as well as significant monthly ener-

“Energy savings is why they become initially interest-

They’re looking for a workplace that is more mobile and

gy cost savings. For building owners, there is the oppor-

ed, but improving the ambiance and operational perfor-

adaptive, that allows them to be not just stuck in cubicles

tunity to charge higher rental rates because the environ-

mance of the facility are the real drivers behind imple-

but to have open collaboration spaces, and really have

ment is more pleasant,” Proudian explained.

mentation,” agreed Matt Sallee, director, business

the kind of functionality in buildings where they work

development and strategic marketing, Terralux, Long-

that is more like they experienced with the technology

mont, CO.

they’ve had all their lives,” Trott said.

In the past, the focus hasn’t been on occupants when it came to lighting and controls solutions, but that’s changing. “They just wanted the lights to work when they

“There are very few technologies that can offer the

“What’s happening now with lighting intelligence is

needed it and to have the ability to adjust lighting to their

same kind of energy saving without any kind of sacrifice,”

that if you think about lights, lights are everywhere. They

preferences. Moreover, because many commercial-build-

Cree’s Gary Trott said. “Typically, when you’re saving en-

are universally spaced throughout a building, have pow-

ing occupants do not pay the electricity bill for the build-

ergy, you have to compromise; you have to give some-

er, and are a mechanical platform for sensors. With intel-

ing they work in, the focus on the occupant has not been

thing u. But, with well-designed lighting and controls,

ligent lighting, they are being connected. Lighting is the

historically top of mind for lighting-controls providers,

you don’t have to do that.”

enabler of the Internet of Things for buildings,” he said.

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“What Internet of Things means is that different devices can learn about a space and work together to create better experiences for the people that are in them,” Trott said.

“It used to be that building intelligence was tied to the building HVAC system, but I think we’re going to see that change to where it’s quite possible that lighting could end up being the driving force of intelligence in the building—just because it is in every space, in every room, and uniformly spaced,” Trott added.

The market is becoming more aware of what control systems can do for them, explained Kaynam Hedayat, vice president of product management and marketing, Digital Lumens, Boston. Occupancy sensors can do more than turn lights on and off. With sensors you can gain a lot of insight into what’s happening in your space—when the space is used, when it’s not used, how often it’s used, how busy it is, and, based on that, you can do a lot of planning in terms of space management,” Hedayat said. “We can tie into your HVAC system to maximize energy savings, and we can tie into security and fire-safety systems as well. I would say the market requires controls. It’s no longer a nice-to-have feature.”

“LEDs are quickly becoming a default light source on many projects, due largely to their energy-saving properties and expanding op-

Above. Lighting-control applications in mixed-use facilities range from simple occupancy control in public areas and restrooms; to high-performance dimming and shade automation in retail, hospitality, and office areas; to smart-home control in residences. Courtesy Svigals & Partners, Robert Benson Photography

tions for performance, color tuning, and building integration. As customers get more familiar with the benefits LEDs offer, they also have higher expectations for light quality and performance, and a strong desire to recreate the kind of dimming performance tradition-

Below. Intelligent lighting controls also are favored for warehouse applications, where they control not only lighting but can interface with inventory-management systems. Photo: Digital Lumens

ally available with incandescent lights,” said Lutron’s Eric Lind.

COMPLIANCE

There are two aspects to lighting control today. One has to do with regulation and the other with customer needs, specifically energy savings. “On the regulatory side, there is more and more regulation coming for controls, either from municipalities, state governments, or from consortiums that are supported by utilities. For example, the DesignLights Consortium, Lexington, MA, is supported by utilities and provides guidelines to lighting manufacturers. Last year, they introduced a control standard that people don’t have to follow, but those who follow it can be eligible for utility rebates,” said Hedayat.

Lighting retrofits are often associated with code-compliance and energy-savings initiatives, both of which are critically important to a company’s bottom line, but they can also play a major role in creating a more pleasant, comfortable work environment. Smart lighting-control systems support these goals by doing double duty, helping to meet and exceed building codes while contributing to one of the most important aspects of commercial buildings—satisfied, productive building occupants. Building owners are becoming aware of the important role total light-management control systems play in creating sustainable, high-value buildings,” Lutron’s Lind said.

sent the transformation in the lighting world from analog to digital.”

“With the adoption of LEDs, lighting has become digital,” Daintree’s Proudian said. “This means lighting is now a network on which

LEDS MADE IT POSSIBLE

to attach digital devices and sensors that can be controlled. These

While a degree of control was possible with conventional lighting,

provide data/information that can be used to unlock other value-add-

LEDs have made today’s control innovations possible, opening the

ed applications and services. The wireless lighting network is now a

door for future applications as well.

platform to more easily extract lots more data out of a building that

Controls are not new, Hedayat commented. In fact, they’ve devel-

can be used for many different applications,” he said.

oped in tandem with LEDs. “LEDs and controls go hand in hand,”

“LED is extremely malleable and used as a replacement for exist-

he said. “We have never manufactured a luminaire without controls.

ing lighting and in new form factors, which opens up new doors in

LEDs have accelerated controls into the market, because LEDs repre-

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controls ily dimmable from full light to minimal light at a reasonable cost, and they have instant restrike without any waiting time or warmup time, according to Forest’s Jian Ni. “LEDs do not have the issues of requiring expensive fluorescent or HID dimming ballasts, limited operating temperature ranges, or limited dimming ranges that are found in legacy light sources,” he said.

“LEDs are quickly becoming a default light source on many projects, due largely to their energy-saving properties and expanding options for performance, color tuning, and building integration. As customers get more familiar with the benefits LEDs offer, they also have higher expectations for light quality and performance, and a strong desire to recreate the kind of dimming performance traditionally available with incandescent lights,” said Lutron’s Lind.

STANDARDS

Most control and automation systems today rely on proprietary technology, but APIs (application program interface) allow some of them to communicate with each other and with existing HVAC-control automation systems. Industry-wide standards are something that will take some time to establish.

Regarding standards, Carol Jones of Enlighted observed, “In a highly disrupted industry with an explosion of innovation, the most important criteria are interoperability and upgradability. There will be multiple standards across different types of hardware and software technologies. The early prevalence of a particular type of standard or protocol is not a predictor of what will ultimately become most common, and it’s certain that there will be parallel paths and an ongoing evolution. As the building industry evolves toward the IoT, it becomes increasingly important to have multi-disciplinary collaboration. The buildings, energy, and real estate industries should be working closely with the software industry to ensure the best outcomes for owners and occupants.”

“Daintree Networks champions the use of open standards-based protocols to enable the adoption of control technologies for commercial buildings,” Derek Proudian said. “An open standard is critical to enabling the Enterprise Internet of Things. Today, the ZigBee protocol is the most prevalent open wireless standard with over 1,500 conIn residential applications in mix-usage buildings, dimming of light levels in common areas when they are unoccupied could result in major savings in energy and utility expense. Courtesy Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design

tures, centered around life span. You reduced the life of the lamp the

nected devices, and this number continues to grow. However, other

more you switched it on and off. That’s not the case with LEDs,” said

standards and industry bodies have emerged such as Thread, TCLA,

Legrand’s Smillie.

and others, and we keep up with all of them to determine which

“In addition,” he said, “LEDs have significantly increased the

technologies, if any, we should add to our roadmap. There are also

lighting-power efficiency of fixtures so there’s less of a worry that you

stringent industry standards such as ASHRAE 90.1 and California’s

are providing enough light in a space with new stringent energy-effi-

Title 24 that require increasing use of controls and automation to

ciency requirements by energy codes. LEDs can also be dimmed eas-

create efficiencies and reduce CO2 emissions.”

ily and provide better controllability, color rendering capability, and

“The flexibility provided by the use of open-standards-based plat-

higher lumen outputs. The benefits include little to no startup delay,

forms will increase the adoption rate of control technologies and is

issues with flickering, and reduction of lamp life.”

critical as part of the Enterprise Internet of Things. As this becomes

“Control- and automation-technology has grown tremendously

more pervasive, you will see LED lighting and control technology

with the explosion of LEDs, largely enabled by wireless technologies

adoption increase at the same rate as both are merged into one prod-

and the software industry,” Carol Jones of Enlighted agreed. “This

uct and available on a common platform,” he added.

combination allows users to make their buildings truly intelligent, by

“One of the biggest challenges is how quickly new technologies

geo-locating sensored lighting fixtures in relationship to the floor

and capabilities are creating more complexity in lighting controls

plan. Virtual control and data collection becomes possible using

and automation. In some of these emerging capabilities, like color

browsers and mobile apps and the applications can be extended be-

tuning, there are no dominant codes or sequences of operations for

yond building systems into mission and business-oriented values.”

applications yet. This is also the case with incorporating lighting into

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wireless connectivity in the commercial environment.

There are many different standards that have been ad-

Ken’s V I E W

opted, but no dominant players. There is a lack of com-

The IoT, Whatever It Is, Is Here

monly agreed-upon standards and protocols on interoperability (how devices communicate with each other) and security,” said Legrand’s Smillie.

“Standards bodies and consortiums of big technology companies like Intel and Google are working very hard to create common languages so over time a light from manufacturer A will be able to communicate directly with one from manufacturer B and be controlled by the same software application,” added Cree’s Gary Trott.

“One emerging standard that will support the useful inclusion of LEDs in control and automation systems is the ANSI C137.1 American National Standard For Lighting Systems—0-10V Dimming Interface for LED

Drivers, Fluorescent Ballasts, and Controls. This standard will allow the inclusion of a standardized 0- to 10-V dimming protocol in LED dimming systems,” observed Jian Ni of Forest Lighting.

Control standards probably will remain proprietary for the near future because, in a typical deployment, the luminaires-controls combination forms a homogeneous system. An open standard isn’t necessary, Hedayat commented.

However, an open API for integrating in the building-management and warehouse-management systems is important, he added. For example, “we have APIs that talk to BacNet. I think that is going to continue to exist and will be a requirement for every control system,” he said.

Today’s lighting technology, beginning with LEDs and developing in parallel with digital controls, can truly be said to be disruptive. As startling as developments have been, they’re no doubt only the beginning of the possibilities of the Internet of Things. CA

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geeks. Things such as lost socks, perhaps?

realms, there is something called exponential growth,

Matter of fact, that’s pretty much what the internet

sometimes referred to as Moore’s Law. Basically, it

does. It attracts all sorts of things (information), some of

predicts that the number of transistors in an integrated

it outdated, some of it wrong, some of it garbled or just

circuit will double every couple of years. There are those

plain crazy. That’s what makes one wary of the Internet

who have questioned, rightly so, whether this rate of

of Things concept. Especially when some of the initial

growth is sustainable indefinitely. Logically, one would

breathless notions made little or no sense. What is the

think not, and recent progress would seem to bear

point of having one’s household appliances talk to one

that skepticism out. Personally, I think that a slowing

another? It is completely useless to have a toaster

of growth might be good to give everyone a chance to

talking to a washer or dryer, or any other appliance,

catch their collective breath.

person, or thing. A refrigerator that beams a photo of

Nevertheless, the term seems to apply generally to

its contents to your potentially explosive smartphone is

many facets of technological and digital development.

beyond ridiculous. If you can’t plan your shopping any

In fact, the concept has been employed to describe

better than that, perhaps you need to be in some sort of

the driving force behind not only technological change

custodial-care facility.

but social change, productivity, and economic growth.

OK, these excesses may just be exuberant, out-of-

Something of that sort clearly is going on in the lighting

the-box thinking that will evolve into unimagined, useful

industry. LEDs were big news a few years ago, but at

things some day. You can’t blame people for trying stuff

the last LightFair the buzz was all about controls and

just because they can.

connectivity. It still is, but in my recent conversations

But to the point, the terms we use to describe all this

with industry insiders, the term Internet of Things came

new stuff sometimes are less than ideal. I came across

up repeatedly.

an article in a respected magazine that justly ridiculed

One problem with this exponential-growth thing

“smart devices” that “dupe” consumers. As an example,

is that we have to come up with new names—or

the writer held up a propane-tank app that connects to

acronyms—to describe all of this new stuff. One might

your smartphone to measure the contents of the tank that

say there’s been exponential growth in inexplicable and

supplies your outdoor grill. The author correctly points

misunderstood terms used to describe what are often

out that there are simpler and cheaper ways to measure

complex concepts.

the contents of that tank. While I know nothing of outdoor

I suppose this might have always been the case.

gas grilling, I tend to agree. I would ask the additional

When movable type was invented and pages were

question: Why do not the manufacturers build a simple

fastened together to form a book, were there discussions

indicator into their appliances that would measure the

about what constituted a book? Did it have to have a

fuel level? How hard would that be? Automobiles have

minimum number of pages? A hard cover? Illustrations

had such a device for years now. (Yeah, yeah, measuring

or no illustrations? Presumably all of the above. Different

a gas isn’t the same a measuring a liquid, etc.)

terminology evolved: pamphlet, comic book, hardcover,

That aside, the author’s mistake, in my mind, is saying

paperback, magazine, to name just a few. They all are

that this app exemplifies the Internet of Things. I don’t

composed of paper and bound together by different

think so. It is an example of the Internet of A Thing.

technologies, but terms have evolved to differentiate

Only one thing is connected here, and that thing isn’t

them. That’s the nature of language.

connected to anything else. Just like the refrigerator.

Computer-speak and digital dogma, being relatively

One thing. The Internet of Things, however, is about at

new, seem to be suffering the same language-based

least several things connected, sharing information, and

growing pains. Take the Internet of Things, for example.

interacting. Those things, by the way, are not random

Greening the Building and the Bottom Line

What does that even mean? What things are those?

things, but things that are related and have some logical

Building the Digital Enterprise

Everything? One imagines the internet (lower case per

reason to interact. Folks in the lighting industry seem to

the recent Associated Press edict) as an amorphous

have grasped this concept. They may be onto something.

cloud (cloud computing) that attracts things randomly by

Who knows where it will lead?

static cling or some mysterious force understood only by

— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

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he nautical expression “to pass with flying colors” is derived from when ships would come back from battle with their colors (flags) flying to indicate they were victorious. On the

Stimson Marina in Seattle this phrase has another meaning. The greenand-white-striped roof on Seattle’s largest covered freshwater marina, located on Salmon Bay, is not only the marina’s signature trademark, but it is also a geographical reference point to pilots. “If you can locate the Stimson Marina and/or the Space Needle, you know where you are,” remarked Brent Howell, facility manager at Salmon Bay Center in Seattle, who oversees the Stimson Marina.

Thus, when the C.D. Stimson Co. decided to replace the Marina’s 50-yr.-old metal roof, it wanted to make sure the new roof was able to sport the same green and white stripes as the old roof. The new roof also had to be watertight to protect the 200 boats under its five docks, and installation of the roof had to follow environmental guidelines so as not to harm the salmon run that it abuts.

WEIGHING THE OPTIONS

Howell said they considered several options for replacing the old metal roof. “My initial thought was to tear everything off and put on a new metal roof,” he explained. “But working over the boats and a myriad of environmental concerns regarding the water made that option not very feasible.”

Fortunately, building-envelope consultant Wetherholt and Associ-

Marina Roof Passes With Flying Colors

ates Inc. of Kirkland, WA, suggested two other options. One was to install a new metal retrofit roof on top of the old roof with sub-purlin framing, and the second option was to install an induction-welded thermoplastic single-ply membrane over a high-density cover board as an overlay system.

Roofing contractor Axiom Division 7 of Lynden, WA, suggested using the Wooster, OH-based FiberTite RhinoBond roofing system for the second option. FiberTite is a reinforced membrane coated with a proprietary compound, using DuPont’s Elvaloy ketone ethylene ester (KEE). FiberTite’s four-layer technology includes an adhesion coat that

Preserving green and white stripes that were a landmark for pilots and following environmental guidelines were just part of the challenge.

fully saturates the base fabric, forming a molecular bond between the back and face coat, providing maximum resistance to delamination in the event of wind uplift.

RhinoBond, designed for use with thermoplastic roofing systems, uses induction-welding technology to bond the membrane directly to specially coated plates that are used to secure the insulation to the deck, all without penetrating the roofing membrane. The result is a roofing system with improved wind performance that requires 25% to 50% fewer fasteners and plates and as many as 30% fewer membrane seams to weld on the roof.

In addition, since the fastening points are spread out across the roof deck in a grid pattern rather than concentrated in the seams of the membrane, the wind-uplift load is distributed more evenly. The result is less point loading on each fastener, enabling the system to achieve higher wind ratings with fewer fasteners.

Top. The new roof had to be watertight to protect the 200 boats under its five docks, and installation had to follow environmental guidelines so as not to harm the salmon run that it abuts.

Left. The green-and-white-striped roof is not only the marina’s signature trademark, but it is also a geographical reference point to pilots.

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er possible and also had life rings on the roof just in case,” said Jeremy Parriera, president of Axiom Division 7.

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Lining up the stripes was also tricky. “The five docks are different sizes, but we wanted the stripes to look con-

Murphy of Exterior Allied Systems LLC of Portland, OR,

“Capturing the debris was challenging because there

tinuous from one dock to the next,” Parriera said. “Align-

said. “FiberTite weighs less than a metal roof and with its

was a significant amount of deteriorated plywood under

ment of the green and white membranes from building to

hot-air welded seams has better watertight integrity,” he

the valleys that had to be replaced, and every time we cut

building was really facilitated with the system because you

stated. “The RhinoBond system allows the membrane to

a piece we had to contain it. That wasn’t always easy, espe-

could adjust the membrane before the induction weld-

be attached directly into the wood purlins under the met-

cially in a breezy location such as this.”

ing,” Murphy said. “Axiom Division 7 did a great job with

al panels and was an excellent way to meet the FM 1-90 wind-uplift requirement.”

Another challenge was installing skylights, which replaced the translucent panels in the original metal roof.

this project. They are a tremendously organized, painstaking contractor.”

Howell said there were also significant cost savings. “I

“There was some deliberation about how to frame the

Currently the roof is performing well, and nothing but

think we came in a couple of hundred-thousand dollars

curbs and install the curb-mounted skylights,” explained

smooth sailing is expected in the future. “The roof is do-

less than if we had gone with a metal roof,” he comment-

Jose Laurean, field engineer at Wetherholt and Associates

ing great, and I would definitely recommend this system

ed. “If we had done a complete tear-off we were probably

Inc. “They wanted to keep the same layout that they had

again,” said Laurean. “It is easy to install and it met the

looking at another million dollars.”

with the translucent panels, which required some careful

owner’s expectations.” CA

Finally, the membrane could replicate the green and white stripes as well as a metal roof.

framing work.”

It was the green and white stripes that probably posed the biggest challenge, however. When preparing to heat-

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weld the membrane to each of the plates using the Rhino-

The contractor faced several challenges with the instal-

Bond stand-up induction tool, it was discovered that am-

lation of the new roof, which included 1/2-in. FiberTite

bient temperature was warmer for the green membrane

HD board over the metal roof and tapered insulation in

than for the white membrane, which required some

the valleys. A major concern was working over water. Not

fine-tuning of the induction-welding machine. “Fortu-

only were there environmental rules about preventing de-

nately our OMG Roofing Products representative was

bris from entering the water, but the safety of the roofers

quickly on the scene and worked diligently with us to

also had to be considered. “We tied off the crew whenev-

come up with the proper calibration,” Parriera explained.

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Left. The 425-seat Grace Chapel on the Lenoir-Rhyne Univ. Campus in Hickory, NC, hearkens to the older campus Neo-Gothic buildings with its exterior Flemish bondbrick pattern, arched openings, cast stone, arched wood beams, and stone-like concrete masonry walls.

Below. Concrete masonry provides good acoustical performance. The space is highly reverberant and perfectly suited for choral and orchestral performances. It requires only a minimal sound system.

Concrete Masonry Units Make Chapel Fit Campus The Grace Chapel on the Lenoir-Rhyne Univ. campus uses concrete masonry units and exposed interior walls to complement other campus buildings and deliver excellent acoustics.

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race Chapel was built at the heart of the

crete-unit textures were manufactured with the same

suited for choral and orchestral performances. As a result,

Lenoir-Rhyne Univ. campus in Hickory, NC,

material mix so that all of the units would have the same

only a minimal sound system is required.

and immediately became a spiritual focal

base color and exposed aggregates. The different textures

Built as part of a $65-million campaign, the 10,000-sq.-

point for visitors to the university. The 425-seat chapel

of the concrete masonry allowed the designers to create

ft. chapel blends with its campus surroundings thanks to

serves the needs of weekly religious services, as well as

wall accents while adhering to a single concrete-masonry

the selection of concrete masonry for its structural and

music concerts and special events.

wall system. The block is made with a brown aggregate

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Additional support spaces include a pastor’s office, sacristy, and choir rehearsal space. Designed by architects

that complements the wood trim used throughout the building.

Clark Patterson Lee, Rochester, NY, the chapel design es-

One of the distinctive features of the chapel is its volu-

tablishes a physical presence to the university’s origins in

minous space. The interior ceiling is 53 ft. from the floor

the Evangelical Lutheran Church and a religious center

to the ceiling’s peak. The floorplan is arranged as a cruci-

for students, faculty, and staff.

form so that, when viewed from above, the chapel appears

The project was designed with a concrete masonry

to be a cross.

structure with exposed interior walls. Architecturally, the

While the concrete blocks are used for the building

building hearkens to the older campus Neo-Gothic build-

structure, they also provide an interior finish that elimi-

ings with its exterior Flemish bond-brick pattern, arched

nates the need for other interior finishes. The block’s du-

openings, cast stone, arched wood beams, and stone-like

rability will greatly reduce the need for maintenance and

concrete masonry walls. The chapel’s tower feature was

upkeep. In addition, the block’s fire-resistant qualities eas-

patterned after the nearby Rhyne building.

ily met local building-code fire-rating requirements.

The concrete-masonry-unit walls consist of architec-

Acoustical performance was a high priority for the de-

tural split-face, polished-face, and shot-blast units manu-

sign team. Concrete masonry was a good choice for man-

factured by Echelon Masonry, Atlanta. All three con-

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Kennedy Space Center Astronaut Encounter The Kennedy Space Center Astronaut Encounter, Merritt Island, FL, is a multimedia-presentation facility that features live appearances from astronauts who have launched, landed, lived, and worked aboard the space shuttle and/or International Space Station. The floor design for the

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grout. The Veterans Affairs Michigan Rehabilitation

lobby/holding area required installers to cut 3/4

ient flooring in a complementary pat-

Clinic in Ann Arbor, MI, is a large and varied project

in. from each side of the hexagonal tiles. LED

tern/color is usually the best solution

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lighting strips replaced the grout. To achieve this

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in most spaces. Both of these installations were done

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Veterans Affairs Michigan Rehabilitation Clinic The Veterans Affairs project in Ann Arbor, MI, involved two floors and 31,000 sq. ft. of flooring. The designers wanted to create the feeling of walking into a hotel space instead of a clinical facility. This meant converting each floor from its 80s-era look and feel to a modern, timeless design using materials that are durable and safe for patient care. Products included 1,300 sq. yd. of carpet tile from Interface Inc., LaGrange, GA, and 11 different resilient sheet-vinyl products, manufactured by Armstrong Flooring Inc., Lancaster, PA.

• Contractor: Addon/Brix, Warren, MI • INSTALL Contractor: Master Craft Floors, Plymouth, MI • Architect: Albert Kahn Architects, Detroit Top left. The Patient Education Classroom has a dividing wall. The floor uses a linear design to make the room feel large, whether divided or open. The linear design is accomplished with plank-sized carpet tiles in a striated gray palette, accentuated with pops of contrasting blue.

Bottom left. The Occupational Therapy Gym uses a large visual flooring element that fills the open space. The overall design provides a wayfinding function to connect with the Fastball Lounge that serves as a waiting area for this clinic.

Above. The Fastball Lounge, renovated with funds provided by Detroit Tiger pitcher Justin Verlander, uses alternating directional patterns and palette variations to create a sophisticated atmosphere.

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Wall graphics

Amplify wall coverings and window films provide big-impact graphics. Using substrates designed for durability and image vibrancy, the material is available in self-adhesive and pasteup options. A range of material is offered, from cost-effective Thrifty to 17-mil canvas-texture Structure, and LEED-contributor Pebble.

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Architectural coatings

Fluropon Effects Rustica coatings feature rich, saturated colors with a weathered, antique aesthetic, including some with a subtle color shift. Fluropon Pure coatings contribute to LEED version 4 certification and adhere to the Living Building Challenge’s Declare program. Available for coil and extrusion applications, both coatings are Fluropon 70% PVDF resin-based.

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Natural Creations: • Flooring uses Diamond 10 technology for durability • Wide range of colors

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Natural Creations with Diamond10 technology flooring is made with cultured diamonds to bring durability and performance to the product. Available in a wide range of colors, patterns, sizes, and themes, the line comprises three design categories. ArborArt includes more than 50 natural-wood visuals in color and design combinations such as traditional oak, tigerwood, weathered driftwood, and petrified wood looks. EarthCuts uses large-scale tiles based on beauty beneath the ground including natural stone, minerals, and metallic ore. Mystix uses textures, textiles, and hand-painted art for a palette of bright hues and a pop of color.

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Plynyl woven plank tiles in 6 x 36-in. highlight the inherent bi-directional quality of the woven textiles. The visual effect is one of strong linearity, similar to natural materials such as wood or stone. The feature highlights the joints between the planks, giving a non-monolithic appearance to the flooring.

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Applications include protection for stone and vinyl flooring, bathroom surfaces, and walls. The film is available in 1-, 2-, or 4-ft. squares.

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Monitor mounts

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The line provides a coordinated suite of laminate components that allows a custom look without custom products. Several storage products, base and leg styles, and aesthetic options are available.

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Ceiling panels

Sereno Fine Fissured acoustic ceiling panels are said to require as many as 20% fewer knife passes per cut than standard boards. Cuts reportedly provide a smooth, clean finish with minimal dust. The product has a 0.75 NRC/40+ CAC and uses 70% pre-consumer recycled content. Panels are available in white with six combinations of size and edge detail.

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Desktop tool rail

New Port tool rail and New Wave desktop accessories work together to provide flexible, private, open-plan office space.

The products keep often-used supplies, accessories, and work tools organized and readily at hand. Three tool-rail mounting heights and six lengths are available. Also offered are New Port sight-divider screens in acoustic fabric, melamine panels, opaque tempered glass, or dry-wipe glass for use with dry-erase markers.

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Rolled underlayment

KeedeRoll rolled underlayment line includes sound-deadening and crack-isolation products, as well as those for floor reinforcement. Three versions of the uncoupling mat are available—100, 300, and MT. The MT product creates a system to protect tile and reduce unwanted noise at the same time.

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Polymer-fortified adhesive mortar

Tri-Lite high-performance, tri-purpose mortar for large and heavy tile, and thin-bed and wall installations is polymer fortified. Said to have a non-sag characteristics and an ultra-creamy consistency, it can be built up to 3/4-in. thick without shrinkage.

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Signage, wayfinding

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Dynamic Glass Transforms Dining Experience SageGlass showcases 360-deg.

Los Angeles views.

L

os Angeles is known for its sunny

sign plans. They wanted to create a circular,

climate, beautiful beaches, and en-

casually chic restaurant space that would

tertainment industry. However, it is

feature views of the mountains and Long

also home to some of the country’s most

Beach harbor. Due to the height of the

celebrated restaurants. Restaurateur Emil

restaurant above ground level, as well as

Eyvazoff was drawn to the 71st floor of the

L.A.’s summer temperatures, the architects

iconic U.S. Bank Tower in the city for the

explored solutions that would reduce heat

site of his next unique dining experience.

gain and glare without compromising the

Eyvazoff is well known for his high-rise

far-reaching city views.

restaurant and nightclub Takemi Sushi and

Although blinds and shades would help

Elevate Lounge in the city’s Financial Dis-

minimize heat gain and glare, they would

trict, as well as his ability to create memora-

also obstruct the view, which was one of the

ble dining experiences.

major selling points for the restaurant in the

The U.S. Bank Tower is the tallest building in California, the thirteenth tallest in

first place. Blinds and shades would also attract dust and require constant cleaning.

the United States, and one of the 100 tallest buildings in the world. It is also one of the

DYNAMIC SOLUTION

most recognizable buildings in Los Ange-

After exploring a variety of solar-control

les, having been featured in films such as

options, Tag Front chose SageGlass, from

Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow,

Sage Electrochromics Inc., Faribault, MN,

and San Andreas.

due to its ability to optimize daylight and outdoor views, and provide comfort while

DESIGN CHALLENGE

preventing glare, fading, and overheating.

To design the space, Eyvazoff enlisted

SageGlass has a wide dynamic range from

architecture firm Tag Front, West Hol-

1% to 60%. When it is in clear mode, at

lywood, CA, which had assisted him in

60% visible light transmission, it performs

designing other restaurants. However, the

like most other low-e glass in commercial

project presented a unique design challenge

buildings. When it is fully tinted at 1%,

because Eyvazoff wanted to create a restau-

it blocks 99% of visible light, preventing

rant, 1,000 ft. in the air, that would offer

glare. On the other side of the spectrum,

360-deg. views of the city and be free from

SageGlass also has a low 0.09 solar-heat-

heat gain and glare despite the intense rays

gain coefficient, blocking most of the

of the California sun.

intense heat from the sun, which allows

Another challenge the team had to take

restaurant guests to sit next to a window

into consideration was that the U.S. Bank

and feel comfortable even when the sun is

Tower is located in busy downtown L.A.,

at its peak.

and southern California is prone to severe storms and weather.

SageGlass worked with Giroux Glass, Los Angeles, to install approximately

The architects realized that, along with

3,000-sq.-ft. of dynamic glass on the façade

the climate of the area, solar control would

of the restaurant. The installation included

also present a major challenge to their de-

24 bay windows, with each window weigh-

Top. In clear mode, at 60% visible light transmission, SageGlass performs like most other low-e glass in commercial buildings. Above. When it is fully tinted at 1%, it blocks 99% of visible light, preventing glare. It also has a low 0.09 solar-heat-gain coefficient.

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With a manual override system, the dynamic glass can alter the ambiance of the restaurant for hosting special events such as weddings or business meetings.

Along with providing a unique dining experience at L.A’.s 71Above restaurant, SageGlass also serves as a sustainable building solution aligned with California’s green-building initiatives.

ing approximately 115 lb. To meet the restaurant’s unique design challenges, the bay

engrossed in city life while simultaneously maintaining a bird’s-eye view.

windows are in four sizes. Upon completion, Giroux Glass had installed a total of 192

Logistical challenges were expected with the glass-panel installation, height of the

insulating-glass units and 48 tableside vents. The vents can be opened by diners to bring

building, its busy mid-downtown location, and predicted severe storms in Southern

in a rush of fresh air and the sounds of the city from far below, allowing them to feel

California. However, the installation, which began in January 2016, ran smoothly. The weather was not as wet as predicted, and only two days were lost due to weather—one for rain and one because of high winds.

The electrochromic glass’ manual override system, accessible by any of the 71Above restaurant staff, can be used to alter the ambiance of the restaurant for hosting special events such as weddings or business meetings.

Along with providing a unique dining experience and helping proprietor Eyvazoff realize the vision for his restaurant, SageGlass also serves as a sustainable building solution very much aligned with California’s green-building and sustainability initiatives to reduce the state’s environmental footprint through energy-efficient building design and construction.

71Above officially celebrated its grand opening on July 15, 2016, and has already received positive reviews from diners and food critics. More recently, the restaurant was nominated for L.A. Weekly’s Best New Restaurant award. Diners continue to flock to the restaurant to experience the food and the iconic views, made possible with SageGlass. CA

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Retro-look windows INvent Retro-XLT series: • Aluminum windows replicate classic steel and wood models • Narrow exterior face • Variety of styles

INvent Retro-XLT series aluminum windows replicate the look of classic steel and wood windows, while offering modern, high performance. The windows feature a narrow, exterior face in beveled, ogee, cove, and square profiles, and a 2 1/2-, 3 1/2- and 4 1/2-in. frame depths. With polyamide thermal barriers and double insulating glass, the windows provide a U-factor as low as 0.39 and a CRF as high as Frame 60/Glass 70. Available as fixed, project-out awning, project-in hopper, or casement, the windows are NFRC labeled and AAMA AW-100 Performance Class.

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LED for doors

The company’s LED lamp for garage-door openers is said to reduce or eliminate interference with the range of the opener’s remote control.

Reportedly shatter and vibration resistant, it withstands temperatures to –22 F, is damp location rated, and provides 800 lumens.

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Concealed pull handle

Classic-look double hung

Next Generation Ultimate double-hung window is said to be a classic reinvented. A keeperless hardware system, multipoint locking system, and lockable vent mode offer design flexibility. A variety of radius shapes, sizes, and lite patterns are offered in the round-top version. A wide range of wood species, interior finishes, and clad colors offer myriad combinations.

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Product guide app

Door-locking control

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Maglocks provide door-locking control with 650, 1,200, and 1,500 lb. of holding force. Locks have a housing, mag-coil, and armature said to compensate for door irregularities.

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PROJECT

lighting

Left. Inspired by a scene from Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Shakespeare Garden on the campus of Northwestern Univ. features Auroralight LED path lighting.

Above. The Maglio LMG1-90 fixture is powered by a single, 2 1/2-W, high-performance LED. Its light output allows a designer to manage direction for a glare-free presentation with the use of its rotational glare shield and dimming capabilities.

Below. The contemporary luminaire is manufactured from solid copper and brass. and offered in four finishes.

Garden Comes To Life With Outdoor LEDs Path lighting from Auroralight brightens a century-old garden.

W

ith lighting design inspired by a scene

den,” said Claudia Lane, president of The Garden Club.

With the help of Andy Siegel at Archibald & Meek, a

from Midsummer Night’s Dream, the

“To create a magical scene at night, the lighting had to

Chicago-based lighting representative, Hugh brought in

Shakespeare Garden on the campus of

create a glow, with pools of illumination playing against

samples of Auroralight’s Maglio LMG1– 90s for LED

Northwestern Univ. (NU), Evanston, IL, features LED

the mysterious shadows in the space. But during the day,

pathlight use, and created mock ups that were also shared

path lighting from Auroralight Inc., Carlsbad, CA. For

the lighting had to be unobtrusive and harmonious with

with the landscape architect, Hitchcock Design Group,

the first time in the garden’s century-old history, visitors

the subtle palette of colors in our classic English garden.

Naperville, IL.

can enjoy it after dark.

We are also a public space on the campus, so the lighting

“We let the staff at Northwestern hold the fixtures in

In 2015, The Garden Club of Evanston received a spe-

had to be durable and not require ‘babying.’ We are very

their hands so they could appreciate the quality in work-

cial gift of $100,000 from NU in honor of the club’s

happy with the choice of the beautiful solid brass and

manship and the beauty found in the use of solid copper

100th anniversary and the centennial of the garden’s cre-

copper Auroralight fixtures,” she concluded.

and brass,” explained Hugh. “They loved the look of the

ation in 1915. The garden was originally established to

Peter Hugh of Hugh Lighting Design, Oak Park, IL,

Maglio and when I talked about its outstanding perfor-

commemorate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s

drew upon his theater background for the garden’s light-

mance, use of energy-saving LED technology, and the

death in 1616. Now, 100 years later, NU’s generous gift

ing design. “I wanted to use lighting that was representa-

lifetime warranty, they were completely on board with

allowed the club to make significant improvements in the

tive of the fairies coming out at night as seen in Midsum-

our choice of Auroralight.”

garden as a multi-pronged project, including its first-ever

mer Night’s Dream,” he said. “To make this vision a

The Maglio LMG1-90 fixture is powered by a single, 2

lighting, a long-held goal.

reality, I had to get the university to rethink what value

1/2-W, high-performance LED in 2,700, 3,000, or 4,500 K

“From the moment we heard acclaimed Chicago light-

fixtures are. Real value is seen in longevity, better perfor-

(80 CRI). Its light output is profuse, yet allows the design-

ing designer Peter Hugh’s vision for the garden’s lighting

mance, and less maintenance over time versus the lowest

er to manage direction for a glare-free presentation with

plan, we knew we wanted that for the Shakespeare Gar-

upfront cost,” he explained.

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ities. The contemporary luminaire is offered in four fin-

den’s fountain and sundial. At only 3 W, the diminutive

ishes, assembled with stainless-steel hardware, and her-

luminaires provide the designer with a variety of inspired

metically sealed. It is a popular choice for path lighting

options to ensure the desired effect. The micro well lights

because of its sleek silhouette that seamlessly blends into

are available in three beam spreads—10-deg. narrow, 25-

the surrounding landscape. The luminaire is available in

deg. medium, or 40-deg. wide—and standard color tem-

standard heights of 12-, 18-, and 22 in. with a wide variety

peratures of 2700, 3000, and 4500 K (80 CRI). The

of mount options.

LMWL also can be dimmed to less than 10% and is com-

Hugh also specified four of Auroralight’s LMWL LED

patible with standard TRIAC dimming systems. Ma-

micro well lights to highlight the focal points of the gar-

chined from solid brass, it provides six faceplate selec-

H S ig h e l T f a em d h p e r in g

The 70 x 100-sq.-ft. garden features 40 path lights, 4 well lights, and an LED fixture mounted on a tree to create a moonlight effect illuminating a statue of William Shakespeare and the fountain.

tions, including brass, stainless steel, round, and square.

It’s also rated for interior and exterior use, making it possible to illuminate a diverse range of architectural features to create design continuity throughout a project.

Overall, the 70 x 100-sq.-ft. garden features 40 path lights, four well lights, and an additional LED fixture mounted on a tree by a tree strap to create a moonlight effect illuminating a statue of William Shakespeare and the fountain.

“Using Auroralight was an easy choice for me,” said Hugh. “We have peace of mind knowing that if something goes wrong, we are working with a company that will take care of it and that means a lot to us.”

Seigel also appreciated how the fixtures speak for themselves during client presentations. “Their light distribution, color temperatures, adjustability, versatility, and sustainability are all major factors in why I try and get them specified whenever I possibly can,” he commented.

Claudia Lane added, “We feel that Shakespeare himself and the original landscape architect Jens Jensen, along with the ‘ladies of the club’ who founded the gar-

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Linear LED

Baldur Solo linear LED provides a slender light line. The plug-and-play fixture is ready to install, measures 2 1/2-in. wide by 3 3/16-in. high, and is available in 44-, 66-, or 89-in. lengths. Installation options include suspension from aircraft cable or chains, and surface mounting to ceilings or T-grids.

Standard finishes are white, silver, or black.

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Outdoor solar fixture SolarPierwalk LED: • 100% solar-powered pole mount • Four designs, multiple colors

Rings-of-light luminaires

U-Light minimalist-design pendants have a U-shape metal frame joined to a ring of LED light and appear to float in space. Varied sizes can be randomly positioned or interlocked to provide custom patterns. Three cables from a ceiling canopy suspend the luminaire.

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LED wall wash Downlight

LiteBox Plus is a 6-in. entry-level LED downlight with a dimming option. Three lumen levels are comparable to 26- and 32-W CFL, while consuming 10 to 20 W. The unit uses standard torsion springs and there is only one electrical connection in the housing.

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CWW contemporary wall-wash LED luminaire has a slender profile and narrow 3-in. aperture. The optical design is said to provide excellent vertical uniformity while maintaining visual comfort. Multiple optical distributions for varying application are available along with four LED color choices and standard 80 CRI. Columbia Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 79 columbialighting.com

• Five-day autonomy

SolarPierwalk LED is a 100% solar-powered, pole-mounted LED area, roadway, parking lot, walkway, and perimeter light that provides white light completely off the grid. The unit is 100% self-storing and self-recharging. Available in four designs, housings measure 17 1/2-in. round by approximately 19-in. high. Fixture wattages range from 15 to 60 W in IES Type III and Type V full-cutoff patterns. For ocean areas, endangered-sea-turtle lighting is available. The units are dimmable and meet IP66 ingress protection standards. Solar assemblies range from 30 to 550 W with battery sizes providing a minimum of five days autonomy. Light-pole options are available by power-assembly size, local wind-load requirements, and with direct in-ground burial, anchor, and transformer base options. Powder-coated-finish colors include black, bronze, gray, green, white, or custom.

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LED retrofit downlight kit

DRVH is an LED retrofit kit for HID downlights. Said to be easy to install, the kit is an upgrade for 8- to 12-in. downlights that use vertically mounted CFL or HID bulbs.

Applications include high ceilings, atriums, and canopies. The kit is available in 2,000, 2,500, or 3,000 lumens; 3,000, 3,500, or 4,000 K; and includes built-in universal 120 to 277-V, 0 to 10-V dimming.

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Modular track system

A modular track system is available in three styles: single circuit H1, single circuit J1, and two circuit J2. Made of extruded aluminum with thermoplastic insulators and #12 AWG copper conductors, the system can be pendant mounted from the ceiling using suspension stems with lengths to 48 in. It can also be used on sloped ceilings by using adaptors.

Jesco Lighting Group, Port Washington, NY Circle 81 jescolighting.com

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Fire and Nice.

LED linear luminaires

Streamline LED pendants, surface-mount, and recessed linear-design lighting for building interiors mount individually, in rows, right angles, or patterns to form creative lighting applications. Available in widths of 1, 1 3/4, and 2 3/4 in., all are 2 3/4-in. high. Lengths are available from 1 to 8 ft. Row lengths use 4- or 8-ft. fixtures to form 12-, 16, 20, and 24-ft. luminaires.

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Fire-Rated Aluminum Window And Door Systems 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.

Ceiling zone enclosure

A passive ceiling zone enclosure installs flush within a 2 x 2-ft. drop ceiling tile space for zone cabling.

Meeting UL 2043 plenum ratings, the enclosure is lightweight for overhead installation. A hinged door uses foam gasketing to minimize vibration and accepts cut ceiling panels to blend into the surrounding ceiling.

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LED post-top lamps

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ELB Electronics, Arcadia, CA Circle 84 elbelectronics.com

An expanded line of LED post-top lamps includes higher-output models to replace 125to 175-W metal-halide sources in enclosed outdoor lighting fixtures. Using an E39 socket, and available in 3,000 and 5,000 K, the lamps are suitable for dry and damp locations with temperatures from –20 to 140 F. MaxLite, West Caldwell, NJ Circle 85 maxlite.com

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Left. Amber Trails Community School houses K-8 students and also serves as a neighborhood daycare and public library.

Below. To match its sustainable design, the building uses chilledbeam products as its primary source of air distribution.

School Practices What It Teaches Chilled-beam products are primary source of air distribution.

S

tudents at Amber Trails Community School in

ing chamber. The nozzles inject this air into the mixing

of the chilled beams aid in reducing space required for

Winnipeg, Manitoba, are being taught by a new

chamber at velocities capable of inducing room air

false ceilings.

teacher—the building itself. Prairie Architects,

through one or two coils and where it mixes with the pri-

With dedicated spaces allotted for daycare, early-child-

Winnipeg, and the Seven Oaks School division designed

mary supply air. The mixture is then discharged through

hood education, play areas, and a public library, Amber

the school to serve as a teaching tool for its students, one

the ceiling slot diffusers into the space, providing high

Trails Community School is a vital piece of the Winnipeg

that highlights the impact facilities have on their com-

cooling outputs with low amounts of primary air. The re-

community. Thanks to a sustainable design and ener-

munities. The abundance of fresh air, sustainable-design

duced volume of air leads to smaller (and less expensive)

gy-efficient HVAC system, the multipurpose space serves

elements, and natural light not only teach the students

air handlers and ducts and less energy consumption.

as a daily reminder to students, teachers, and the commu-

about sustainability but also help them study by provid-

The supplied air from the air-handling unit is tem-

ing a healthy learning environment. In addition to hous-

pered and dehumidified to handle the latent load. The

ing K-8 students, the 78,000-sq.-ft. facility also serves as a

remaining loads in the space are addressed by the chilled-

neighborhood daycare and public library.

beam’s heat exchanger. Applications with low latent cool-

To match its sustainable design, the building uses

ing loads could potentially use 100% outdoor air, allow-

chilled-beam products as its primary source of air distri-

ing a dedicated outdoor-air system with energy-recovery

bution. The beams feature the aerodynamic properties of

capabilities that would further reduce total system energy

Titus HVAC’s, Plano, TX, ceiling diffusers and benefit

consumption.

nity about how buildings can have a positive impact beyond their intended use. CA

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from the use of hydronic coils and induced air, reducing

The chilled beams used for this project can be used for

energy consumption associated with removing sensible

heating and cooling and are offered in multiple sizes—12-

Circle 10 on the Reader Service Card.

thermal loads.

and 24-in. widths and 2- to 10-ft. lengths. They can be

Learn more about Titus products.

After being discharged through nozzles located along

integrated into different grid styles within a suspended

the beams, the primary air is supplied to the beam’s mix-

ceiling or even in drywall ceilings. The low overall height

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Filter curbs for rooftop equipment Filter curbs: • Made to user specifi cations • All-welded construction • Most shipped fully assembled

The company’s filter curbs are manufactured to user specifications and most are shipped fully assembled. Laser technology provides tight tolerances and superior construction. Curbs feature all-welded construction, factory-insulated walls, an integral filter rack, and an access door for servicing filters. Options include a built-in roof pitch, extra height for installation of sound traps beneath the unit, and a pressure-treated-wood nailer.

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Rooftop replacement line

York Direct Fit rooftop replacement solution includes 10-ton XX packaged heat pumps and 3to 5-ton ZQ 14 SEER air-conditioning units. The units feature an exact-fit replacement design that matches them to footprints of other manufacturers’ units to reduce installation time, cost, and complexity. Product selection is provided with a direct replacement mobile app.

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Retrofit urinal

HYB-1000-RET hybrid retrofit urinal is said to cut water use dramatically and is an easy replacement for existing urinals, both traditional flushing and waterfree styles.

The product provides maximum LEED credits, minimal water and sewage costs, and automatic drain rinsing.

The system includes a five-part kit that uses the water supply of an existing flushing urinal to feed the Jetrinse solution technology drain-purging feature. A gooseneck tailpiece adapter mounts to the existing control stop of a flushometer.

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Electric heat-pump line

The Voltex hybrid electric heat-pump water heaters include a duct kit accessory that reportedly allows installation in limited-space applications. The kit can be used with all models, including 50-, 66-, and 80-gal. capacities. It also eliminates space requirements by allowing installers to pipe air in and exhaust air out of adjacent rooms. Voltex models have four operating modes that maximize efficiency by matching heating requirements to environmental conditions, including a vacation mode, programmable for as many as 99 days.

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Varco Pruden’s Innovative Daylighting Solution

PRISMAX SL™

PRODUCTS

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PrisMAX SL provides more light for longer periods of the day, enhancing a wide variety of indoor activities for customers, employees and visitors in your facility. These durable skylights use prismatic lens technology to deliver optimal daylight performance. PrisMAX SL was developed in conjunction with Sunoptics™ and when used as part of a sensored-controlled lighting package reduces the need for electrical lighting.

Designed to work on Varco Pruden’s SSR™ or HWR™ roof systems, PrisMAX SL’s unique “self-curbing” structure uses a patented water-diverter and seam-mounted aluminum framing to create a long term, weathertight seal for years of maintenance-free performance.

Ventilation line with low-sound fans

The company offers low-sound condenser fans as a standard option on its model RV and RVE pre-engineered packaged rooftop ventilation systems. The fans offer a sound power reduction on average of 5 to 8 decibels, resulting in perceived sound levels being reduced by as much as 50%. An optional electronically commutated motor is also available for increased system efficiency and provides additional sound power reduction at part load conditions.

With Varco Pruden’s PrisMAX SL, you can expect: Reduced lighting costs Diffused lighting without hot spots Ideal for existing buildings or new construction Environmentally friendly, low maintenance performance

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ProSpace ductless systems include six additional models for single and multi-zone applications.

The systems are said to provide precise temperature control due to the line’s capability for zone-, centralized-, and building-level control. Built on a platform that supports BACnet open standards, users can integrate existing building systems with the ductless systems. The expanded line includes circular cassette indoor units with a 360-deg. circular airwave design said to eliminate drafts and uneven temperatures through a single space.

Trane, Davidson, NC Circle 93 trane.com

Wall-mount gas-fired boilers

FS-155 FreeStyle 155k Btuh input wall-mount gasfired condensing boiler has an AFUE of 94.4% and is available in combination and heat-only models.

The combination unit provides 4 gpm of domestic hot water. The unit is designed with a single-tube, large-diameter stainless-steel heat exchanger. A digital-display control and 24-VAC thermostat relay are standard. Units provide modulating combustion with a 10 to 1 turndown ratio, allowing greater system design flexibility.

Williamson-Thermoflo, Milwaukee Circle 94 williamson-thermoflo.com

Ductless series

The enhanced Performance Series ductless multi-zone heat pump line is said to offer increased flexibility, greater energy efficiency, and improved operation than the previous version. The line provides a SEER rating to 23.8 with a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor to 10.5 while providing heating to –22 F and cooling to 122 F. To accommodate most installations, the piping length has been extended to 328 ft.

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VIBRO-CURB...

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IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES! Vibro-Curb...Seismic/Wind-Load Vibration Isolation Curb

* Combines adjustable spring isolators & a roof curb into a single unit! * Can be fabricated to match roof slope. * Airtight plenum available. * �e�ections of �”, 2”, or 3” may be provided.

Zone valves

Multi-volt zone sentry valves for hydronic heating and systems such as those with fan coils and air handlers allow one actuator to accept input voltages between 120 and 277 VAC, 50/60 Hz. The valves are available in a normally closed or normally open configuration.

Taco Comfort Solutions, East Greenwich, RI Circle 96 tacocomfort.com

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One-piece toilet

Vista II one-piece toilet has an updated design with a modern look.

Designed with a rimless wash system, two large jets at the back of the bowl and an open rim allow a significant flow of water to fall directly into the bowl with every flush for maximum washing force. Independent testing validated 1,000 g of solid-waste removal, compared with an industry average of 350 g. The units uses only 1.28 gpf.

Icera, Santa Ana, CA Circle 97 icerausa.com

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building technology

EDITORS’ CHOICE

Intrusion-control panel B6512: • Intrusion-control panel

Cable-management

An expanded and enhanced offering of Flextray accessories is said to help minimize labor and time on cable-management installations. The company has reduced the splicing hardware required to achieve UL-classified electrical grounding by as much as 50%. The Flextray system is field adaptable, reportedly making it simple to manage cables throughout most commercial and data-center cable installation projects.

Products feature a wire basket tray that can be cut and bent, allowing cable runs to be quickly adjusted on the jobsite. Accessories include a corner radius support, bottom and side drop outs, and blind ends.

Eaton, Highland, IL Circle 87 eaton.com

• For B-series solutions • Monitors 96 points and six areas

B6512 intrusion-control panel integrates with the B-series family of integrated security solutions. Besides the intrusion-alarm function, the system is UL listed for residential fire and offers four doors of access control along with the company’s IP camera and other integration possibilities. With the ability to monitor 96 points of protection and six areas, the panel is said to offer the largest capacity in the B series, making is appropriate for midsize installations. Integration with the company’s video-management system for control of security and video devices allows users to gain security with only one system to learn, install, and maintain for a low total cost of ownership. The system features on-board Ethernet and USB connections, supports IPv4 and IPv6, and uses the company’s remote connect cloud service.

Bosch Security Systems, Fairport, NY Circle 86 boschsecurity.us

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AGC Glass Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Aluflam North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A Willowbrook, IL 60527 630.325.2497 fax: 847.620.2570 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com

American Hydrotech Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 American Institute of Architects . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 AssaAbloy/ Yale Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 ClimateMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219

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DeltrexUSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Dorma Architectural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Eclipse Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Envirospec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Firestone Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Flex-Ability Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Guardian Sunguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Hendrick Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 IMETCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Jeld-Wen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Patrick Keefe Regional Sales Manager Midwest 847.494.7044 pkeefe@atpnetwork.com

Marvin Windows & Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

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Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Laticrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

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Plumbing

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Lighting Technology

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Petersen Aluminum Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

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Building Envelope

Schluter Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Smart Vent Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 The Garland Co. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Thybar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . 229, 233 Trim-Tex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Glen Gudino, President/CEO Applied Technology Media ggudino@commarchmag.com

Varco Pruden Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

Arthur L. Rice, Chairman Applied Technology Media

Wausau Tile Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Viracon Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 PLEASE RECYCLE

Wooster Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com

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ecil Baker + Partners, Philadelphia, designed the activities center at the Chestnut Hill branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, originally constructed in 1906 in a Classical Revival style by architects Cope and Stewardson. Cecil Baker + Partners distilled the core ideas of the original architects into a timely, modern addition to the rear of the existing library.

The addition was designed as the third element in a progression. The first “box” (the adult library) is richly detailed and the second “box” (the children’s library) is more sparse. The third “box” (the addition) is even less articulated and more austere. The activities center includes a partitioned meeting room, kitchen, storage, and public restrooms. Pictured is the entrance to the meeting room from the original library. Photo: Tom Bernard Photography

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