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t’s a rare instance that I’m able to visit a building we’ve talked about in an article. One of those once-in-a-whatevers happened during this year’s Greenbuild show when I had the privilege of having breakfast as a guest of the SageGlass people
at the 71Above restaurant in the U.S. Bank building in downtown Los Angeles. You can learn what I knew about the restaurant by reading the article on p. 33 of the October 2016 issue and listening to the interview I did with SageGlass CEO Alan Lenaghan on our website, commercialarchitecturemagazine.com. Based on the article and the interview, I was pretty sure it was an impressive restaurant. It didn’t disappoint. However, I had one question before entering 71Above: What would the acoustics be like? What I saw from the photos was a 360-deg. glass-wall space, fitted with wood, hard-surface tables and chairs, and a carpet floor. That’s a recipe for a noisy restaurant, one of my all-time pet peeves. I can’t think of a faster way to ruin an evening than to go out to a nice restaurant with friends and find yourself immersed in a din of noise and yelling across a threefoot distance just to be heard. I never understood why, with all we know about interior design and acoustics, that people design noisy restaurants until I read our lead story this month (p. 8). Senior editor Ken Betz tells us that, once again, it’s all about the money. More noise and less talk make people drink more and turn tables faster. Noisy restaurants definitely get me to leave sooner than normal, but once I leave it’s rare that I return. Back to 71Above. The event was held for several magazine editors. 71Above is normally open for lunch and dinner, so we were the only group in the place. But it didn’t matter. The second I walked into the restaurant, I could tell that the acoustics were perfect and that, even if the restaurant was full of talkative patrons, everyone would be able to speak in a normal voice to the dining companions at their table. How could this be? With all of that wood and glass, noise from the small group of editors should be literally banging around that room. That’s when I looked up. Sure enough, it was the ceiling. A most-unusual configuration that was absolutely inhaling sound.
Top. Ample glass and hard surfaces suggest that 71Above will be a noisy restaurant, but that ceiling is a game changer.
At breakfast, I sat next to Mandi Rafaty, co-founder of Tag Front, the West Hollywood firm that designed the restaurant. I asked him about the ceiling and learned that it is manufactured by Arktura Inc., Los Angeles. Acoustics were a critical factor for restaurateur Emil Eyvazoff and he and Rafaty explored a number of ceilings and ceiling materials before deciding on the Arktura product. According to Rafaty, the covering is a felt material and the geometric design delivered the acoustics they
Above. The Arktura design, enhanced with some geometric artwork, makes a beautiful ceiling that inhales unwanted sound.
wanted while also allowing them to configure the ceiling to fit the circular shape of the restaurant. I’m no acoustics expert (you can hear what experts have to say about acoustics on p. 8), but I know irritating restaurant noise when I hear it and it doesn’t exist at 71Above. The next time you’re in the City of Angels, make an effort to dine at that restaurant in the sky. The SageGlass windows will give you a stunning view of the city and surroundings, the food will be fantastic, and the ceiling will make it possible to talk to your significant other without using your stadium voice.
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Nurturing Schools For Compassionate Communities Much more went into the new Sandy Hook Elementary School than creative architecture and rock-solid security. Julia McFadden, AIA Associate Principal, Svigals+Partners
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Far left. The undulating wood exterior creates a warm backdrop to the rain garden in front of the Sandy Hook school. Students cross three metaphoric bridges into the school. All photos: Robert Benson Photography, courtesy Svigals+Partners Middle. One of the most essential gestures is the lightfilled main central lobby with a colorful view through a two-story wall of clear and colored glass opening to the courtyard. Above. On one wall of the lobby, fiberglass relief sculptures, by architect and sculptor Barry Svigals, call to mind the site’s resident duck population.
ollaboration, community, and creativity: Those
the school. Security concerns were carefully analyzed and
dynamic leaf installation by sculptor Tim Prentice, made
are the three watchwords and guideposts of to-
were seamlessly integrated into the architecture.
of shimmering and gently moving metal slips.
day’s K-12 school architecture. For independent
Several compelling themes surfaced during discus-
Art and nature converge at Sandy Hook school today.
and public institutions, a design philosophy that links
sions of Newtown and Sandy Hook qualities. One was
Students are welcomed every weekday morning into a
broad community goals in an engaging, productive pro-
the view of the town from a distance, buildings and spires
nurturing, comforting environment that also meets new
cess always helps achieve the most fruitful, effective, and
appearing above an undulating horizon of trees. The oth-
state standards for safety and security. Architecture and
lasting outcomes.
er was the geology of watercourses creating the “sandy
art come together as an expression of the community’s
hook” for which the area was named.
wishes, hopes, and dreams. CA
This has been the case for Svigals+Partners, New Haven, CT, in the many schools we have designed, in-
Inside, a gently curving “Main Street” organizes elec-
cluding the new replacement school created for the Sandy
tive and administrative programs along the school’s north
Hook area in Newtown, CT. A closely watched project
side, with the classroom wings radiating to the south, to-
and process, the experience confirmed what we’ve always
ward the woods and the views of trees and nature. The
believed: Schools are an essential community resource,
cafeteria, performance platform, and gymnasium are
not only offering a vibrant and nurturing environment
grouped together at the west end for ease of access after
for children to learn, but also places for civic engagement
school hours and their proximity to playing fields. An
and activities of all kinds.
ample library balances out the east end with another
Julia McFadden, AIA, is an associate principal at Svigals+Partners, New Haven, CT. As facilitator and leader for user and community programming workshops, she steers the process toward well-defined construction priorities even as she identifies design opportunities. As project manager, McFadden led this process for the new Sandy Hook school in Newtown, CT.
Given this mission, we joined arms with the people
destination and anchor. The three classroom wings, two
of Newtown and considered the need and the opportu-
of which are two stories tall, radiate out from the Main
nity to create a facility that truly emerges from the very
Street corridor like side streets. The classrooms are distin-
See more views of the Sandy Hook
particular time, place, and spirit of its community. In cre-
guished with sunny yellow “porch” roofs and memorable
school by enjoying the slide show at
ating the new Sandy Hook Elementary School, this aim
welcome mats in bio-based tile flooring.
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was realized through an actively engaging process with
One of the most essential gestures is the light-filled
the broad array of constituencies the school serves. The
central lobby connecting to the main corridor at a hub
collective belief was, “The more inclusive the process can
of activity. From the main entry, everyone has a colorful
be, the more meaningful the architecture can become.”
view through a two-story wall of clear and colored glass
More Views
Interview With Julia McFadden
With all the core stakeholders and the design/con-
opening to the courtyard as they enter the space invig-
struction team of Svigals+Partners and Consigli Con-
orated by converging activity from the school offices,
struction, Milford, MA, the architects led a series of
flanking stairs to upper classrooms, and a corridor bridge
Learn more about the roles collaboration,
workshops with engaging activities, resulting in a shared
overhead. On one wall, fiberglass relief sculptures, by ar-
community, and creativity played in the Sandy Hook
voice for the project. Directions emerged for site design,
chitect and sculptor Barry Svigals, call to mind the site’s
design in our interview with Julia McFadden at
architecture and interiors, and the overall expression of
resident duck population, soaring south. Nearby hangs a
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Good Acoustics Are Crucial Good or bad acoustics have a significant impact on productivity, employee satisfaction, and health. Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor
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nwanted sound, or noise, is a major consider-
or bad acoustics affect 90% of a company’s resources
of the staff, uncontrolled noise can increase stress levels,
ation in workplaces where employees function
62% of the time.
heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and muscle
in close proximity, often with different expec-
tations and needs regarding the acoustics of the space.
“Occupant noise from inside and environmental
tension. Under these physiological conditions, they are
noise from outside the building can make it hard to con-
more aggressive, impatient, nervous, and less likely to help others.”
Dr. Gary Madaras, acoustic specialist, Rockfon, Chi-
centrate,” he continued. “From the company’s perspec-
cago, pointed out that 90% of an organization’s operat-
tive, the effects of noise are: decreased productivity, er-
Sound isn’t the problem per se. Not all sounds are
ing costs are staff related. At the same time, 62% of the
rors, inefficient use of resources, and ultimately,
distracting. Speech noise is the most distracting com-
time people need to do quiet work. In other words, good
worsened financial performance. From the perspective
monly encountered form of sound in the workplace,
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mainly because someone else speaking interferes with one’s own internal monologue. When speech is intelligible it’s very difficult to ignore. The main negative effects of uncontrolled speech noise are worker dissatisfaction, decreased employee productivity, and compromised personal and company security, Justin Stout, director of market development, Cambridge Sound Management, Waltham, MA, observed. Stout also noted that insufficient speech privacy is the number one driver of employee dissatisfaction, according to recent studies. Additionally, employees waste at least an average of 21.5 minutes a day due to speech distractions, which is equivalent to roughly 4% of an 8-hour workday. In terms of personal and company security, a whopping 53% of employees report having overheard confidential company information at the office. The lack of speech privacy can result in compliance and legal concerns when workers are discussing private customer information such as finance or healthcare records, he warned. Disruption of employee workflow also is cited by James Johnson, commercial segment manager, Armstrong Flooring, Lancaster, PA, as one of the most significant impacts of uncontrolled sound. “According to Univ. of CA Irvine research, employees are interrupted on average every 11 minutes. This adds up financially as unproductive time for businesses,” he said. Uncontrolled sound in the workplace could be the very reason employees look for employment elsewhere, commented Robert Marshall, technical services manager, CertainTeed Ceilings, Malvern, PA. “People tend to feel tired and stressed in noisy environments, which can lead to higher rates of absence. We should no more design and build office environments where acoustics are poorly controlled or left to chance than we should allow temperature, lighting, or any other indoor environmental quality to go unaddressed,” said Niklas Moeller, K.R. Moeller Associates Ltd., Burlington, Ontario. Just as some acoustics experts make a distinction between sound and noise, the latter being unwanted sound, Moeller makes a distinction between quiet and silent. “Though many people tend to use these words interchangeably, there’s a subtle difference that provides key insight into acoustic design. A silent space is one that has low or no sound at all, whereas a quiet space is one with little or no unwanted sound. In many cases, project teams
Opposite page. The Saint Gobain and CertainTeed North America headquarters in Malvern, PA, has been dubbed the Living Laboratory because the building was built with, around, and throughout with CertainTeed’s products and allows employees to live with and learn from their products as they experience them. Photo: CertainTeed Ceilings Above. The Listening Lounge is a virtual demonstration sound-modeling tool located at CertainTeed’s new headquarters. The lounge enables visitors to hear how important a room configuration is when it comes to sound-control strategies, along with ceiling treatments. The auralization lets people sit in the acoustically simulated conference room and listen to conversations while changing the performance level of the ceilings, including the worst performance level there is, i.e., no sound absorption whatsoever. When wall panels are on two adjacent walls in a smaller space, you realize that the placement of product can often be more important than the product itself, according to Robert Marshall, technical services manager. Photo: CertainTeed Ceilings
attempt to provide quiet by designing for silence. In other words, they try to eliminate all sound from the space.
ground sound is desirable in that it helps cover unwanted
Moeller observed. First, occupant densities tend to be
However, this goal has the unintended result of making
noises and reduces their disruptive impact,” he explained.
higher. Second, there’s little or no physical separation between employees. As a result, expectations regarding
any remaining sounds that much more disruptive to occupants. And, in a workplace, sounds will definitely re-
THE OPEN-OFFICE CHALLENGE
some aspects of acoustic performance have to be low-
main. If the goal is to design for quiet instead of silence,
Open offices reflect the current trend in office design,
ered and greater attention has to be paid to remaining
it’s easy to see that adding a comfortable level of back-
but the spaces have two major strikes against them,
details. Otherwise, employees will be “acoustically ex-
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Unwanted Sound? Mask It S
ound masking, adding a low level of unobtrusive background sound engineered to protect confidentiality and reduce distractions by reducing the intelligibility of
speech, is one of the solutions possible in open-office environments. Background sound levels are a key consideration when planning and evaluating acoustic performance, and sound masking is the only way to accurately raise and control those levels, explained Niklas Moeller of K.R. Moeller Associates, Burlington, Ontario. “Its role is well recognized by the acoustical-engineering community, acoustic design standards, government guidelines, the LEED rating system, the WELL Building Standard, and others. In other words, this technology is ‘necessary,’ not ‘nice to have,’” he said. Moeller went on to explain that a sound-masking system uses electronic components to generate a comfortable sound that most people compare to soft airflow. The sound is distributed throughout the workplace by a network of loudspeakers typically installed invisibly above the ceiling or within an open ceiling. Sound masking doesn’t absorb, block, or cancel noises, but rather interferes with an occupant’s ability to hear them, much like it’s difficult to understand someone talking to you from a distance when, for example, you have a water tap or a fan running. To perform well, the system has to be designed so that it can be tuned, Moeller continued. It should offer small control zones no larger than three loudspeakers in size. Exceeding this limit will quickly reduce the technician’s ability to adjust the masking sound, necessitating compromises between masking performance and occupant comfort. For that reason, each small zone must also provide precise volume control and third-octave equalization over the entire masking spectrum, which is typically specified between 100 and 5,000 Hz, or as high as 10,000 Hz. Post-installation,
Background sound levels are a key consideration when planning and evaluating acoustic performance, and sound masking offers a way to control those levels. Photo: K.R. Moeller Associates Ltd.
the system must be tuned. This process involves measuring the output within each control zone and adjusting it to meet the desired spectrum. Compromises in design or tuning can reduce performance by as much as 50%
So, if a worker used to be able to hear people clearly at 45 to 50 feet away in an
in unpredictable locations across a space, Moeller warned. “The challenge for the
open environment, adding masking will make it so he can only clearly hear the people
client is that it’s very difficult to subjectively assess masking performance, so it should
within 10 to15 feet and conversations at a larger distance fade into the background,”
be well specified in advance. It’s strongly advisable to require a detailed report of the
he explained.
tuning results—one that clearly indicates the desired curve has been met throughout
If a space is under-designed, the masking volume may be too intrusive and
the workplace and identifies the few areas that might remain outside spec and why,”
become an unrequested insertion of noise, Malvern, PA-based CertainTeed Ceilings’
he said.
Robert Marshall, warned. However, when the sound absorption is appropriately
Sound masking can effectively cover or mask low-level noise. “It doesn’t stop
coupled with sound masking, the system creates an acceptable level of speech
the noise; it just prevents people from hearing it, which can be equally effective,”
privacy by reducing the size for the circle of unwanted intelligibility. With properly
Chicago-based Rockfon’s Dr. Gary Madaras said.
coordinated sound masking, you can understand what someone is saying close
He explained that loudspeakers are distributed throughout open-office areas and enclosed offices (especially those adjacent to conference rooms). Sound masking
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by, but only if you want to, and as such, [masking] often improves the capability to concentrate, he explained.
is not typically used in rooms where speech intelligibility is important, such as
Marshall pointed out there are several options when it comes to sound masking.
conference rooms. A broadband, low-level (40 to 45 dBA) masking sound is played
One option is to put the generator of the masking noise in the plenum of the ceiling.
constantly through the loudspeakers. “Many people sleep with a fan on even in the
However, this may cause you to increase the output of the sound masking that may
winter. It’s not for thermal reasons. The constant sound from the fan masks the cars
be unnecessary for the occupant only because the noise is working against all the
outside, creaks in the house, and other disturbing sounds,” he said.
other elements above the ceiling. The other option is direct sound masking that is
Masking can be added to an environment through speakers, either installed in
installed within the ceiling system itself and looks like sprinkler heads. This system
the ceiling or in the plenum, and sometimes even under the floor, according to Justin
projects noise down at measured locations. Both are very effective for masking noise.
Stout of Cambridge Sound Management, Waltham, MA. “Sound masking essentially
“All in all, nothing by itself is the sole solution. A marriage of different aspects within
reduces the area where someone’s conversation is distracting by a factor of three.
a design is best in order to create a good acoustical solution,” Marshall concluded.
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posed” and perhaps begin reaching for headphones to the detriment of the intended collaboration. Moeller cited a Gensler (San Francisco) survey that shows that the facilities that rate highest for collaboration are actually those in which the individual workspaces are designed for focus work. “It makes sense,” he said, “because people typically feel far more com-
acoustics
Above. Conceived as a highly flexible research and teaching space, the Environmental Science and Chemistry Building (ESCB) at the Univ. of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus connects laboratories and academic offices around a five-story, sky-lit atrium. Throughout the atrium, boardroom, and meeting rooms, Rockfon Alaska acoustic stone-wool panels in special sizes with shiplap edge details were installed. Photo: Rockfon, Bochsler Photography Below. Rockfon’s own ceiling systems enhance its new offices in Ontario, Canada. Alaska 2 x 2-ft. panels were installed in the reception area. The active workspace serves as a showroom for the company’s complete ceiling systems. Photo: Rockfon
fortable talking when they aren’t disturbing—or being overheard by—those in a wide radius around them. In other words, impromptu conversation is supported by providing a measure of acoustic isolation. To boost performance within an open plan, designers can implement greater levels of absorption and install a high-performance sound-masking system.” Rockfon’s Madaras noted that one does not expect to achieve sound privacy in an open space with others in close proximity. “For sound privacy, one must move into a well-built enclosed room or ensure that no eavesdroppers are close by,” he said. “The acoustic goal in open office spaces is not sound privacy, but instead to attenuate distracting noises such as conversations as much a possible so that only a limited number of people are negatively affected. Strategies for limiting the propagation of noise include highly sound-absorptive ceilings.” Standards and design guidelines, such as the WELL Building Standard, require that ceilings in open offices have a minimum Noise-Reduction Coefficient of NRC 0.90. Madaras suggested adding even more sound absorption using carpeting/tiles on the floor and sound-absorbing/blocking workstation partitions to further attenuate distracting noises. “Layout of workstation partitions, if used, commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
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can also help to block direct lines of noise propagation
over one another when speech intelligibility is low.
tical ceiling tiles, in tandem with the partitions,
between workstations or between communal areas and
This can easily cascade throughout the space, disrupt-
reduce the airborne sound transmission.”
workstations. However, the use of workstation partitions
ing everyone,” he said.
is becoming a thing of the past,” he said.
The ABCs of acoustic design are absorb, block, or
OTHER OPTIONS
As design trends lead open offices toward having
cover, but with open offices, materials that block sound
Ceiling treatments seem to be the element with which
hard floors, no walls or partitions, and plenty of glass,
are deemphasized, meaning that more emphasis must be
most people are familiar when it comes to acoustic de-
the best approach is often a highly sound-absorptive
put on materials that absorb sound (such as acoustical
sign, but they’re only one aspect. “While they contribute
ceiling and electronic sound masking, Rockfon’s Mada-
ceiling tile, or clouds, and carpeting) or technology that
to a workplace’s overall performance—primarily by add-
ras suggested.
covers it up (sound masking), according to Cambridge
ing absorption—they simply can’t tick off all the required
Sound Management’s Justin Stout.
boxes. The easiest way to put together a basic checklist is
If a room contains many reflective surfaces, sound
to refer to the ABC rule,” noted Niklas Moeller.
will amplify throughout the space, disrupting produc-
“Designers can pull together a holistic solution
tivity, agreed Ryan Larkin, marketing communica-
to include acoustical ceiling tiles and partitions,”
He continued, “Absorption is needed to reduce rever-
tions coordinator, Acoustical Solutions, Richmond,
agreed Armstrong Flooring’s James Johnson. “The
beration and noise levels. Blocking is used to help stop
VA. “In reverberant rooms, people tend to talk louder
partitions reduce visual disruptions and the acous-
the spread of noise from one area to another. Cover re-
To Control Or Not To Control? S
ound control or the decision to not control it is very
definition of the potential buyer, the buying cycle, and how
music and a sense of liveliness in the space,” said Cambridge
much part of the retail sales strategy, observed Dr. Gary
sound affects the buying experience,” he said.
Sound Management’s ( Waltham, MA) Justin Stout.
Madaras of Rockfon, Chicago. “Often, food-and-beverage
But, having proper acoustics in a non-restaurant
This depends on the type of retail and the demographic
establishments consciously decide to have noisy spaces,”
retail space is a key component to improving the shopping
of the patrons he went on to explain. “There are times when
he continued. “The less people can talk, the more they drink
experience. Providing good customer service is dependent
noise buildup is a problem and the clarity of music suffers
and eat. Studies show that sips per minute increase with an
upon effective communication with the client. If the room
greatly, but it is rare that owners want to spend the money
increase of noise level. In other words, if you want to sell
is too loud or noisy, the customer may feel uncomfortable,
to add acoustically absorptive materials. In many public
more alcohol, turn up the music. As noise levels increase, so
become tired, and choose to leave or shop elsewhere. They
shopping malls and grocery stores noise buildup can be a
does the average number of table turns, so restaurants see
may also have a hard time hearing what is said. A proper
problem; however, most of the time this is neither unexpected
an increase of sales with an increase of noise levels.
acoustic environment allows conversation to take place
nor warrants any action, he said.
This strategy does not work with all types of retail settings. Conversely, when airports decrease noise levels
easily, according to Ryan Larkin of Acoustical Solutions, Richmond, VA.
Stout added, “We do find that there are many retail environments where sound masking can add a benefit.
in concourses, retails sales increase. People decide to
On the other hand, not all shoppers want or need a
Cambridge Sound Management has done some installs
linger longer, have a shoulder massage, have dinner, and
tranquil environment. “In retail environments and large, big-
at mobile-phone stores, retail banks, pharmacies, and
buy some gifts instead of running immediately for ground
box stores, we don’t often find sound control to be an issue
even car dealerships, adding masking in areas to protect
transportation. Each retail setting is different and requires
as the store owners and patrons alike both want background
speech privacy where confidential customer information is discussed. We also have our product in many hotels and spas to help cover up unwanted noise and help guests relax.” Sound-control needs vary greatly, depending on the goals of the establishment. Restaurants that are primarily focused on high turnover won’t need to create a warm acoustic environment. Retail environments are usually more focused on the volume within the space rather than creating a design-centric location with sound control, CertainTeed’s (Malvern, PA) Robert Marshall commented. “However,” he said, “there could be alternative goals within each of these spaces that pose more of an acoustical need. If a grocery store has a coffee bar that encourages conversation and/ or a quiet space in which one can work peacefully, then acoustics could be taken into greater consideration within that designated space.”
WhisperWave ceiling clouds were installed in a furniture store to reduce noise and create a comfortable retail space. Photo: Acoustical Solutions
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acoustics
fers to installing a sound-masking system, which controls the workplace’s background sound level. If a project team
Ken’s V I E W
only uses one strategy or solution, they might believe they’ve
Diodes and Artisanally Distressed Cellphones
placed a checkmark next to ‘acoustic performance,’ but in reality they’ve only addressed one aspect of it and, in doing so, may in fact have made other aspects worse. Each element of the ABC rule is necessary to meet speech-privacy needs and control noise, but insufficient on its own.” Ceiling treatments work well because they can be used to create pseudo partitions around a desk space, work area, or in an open retail space, according to Ryan Larkin of Acoustical Solutions. These treatments can include ceiling clouds that hang horizontally, baffles hung vertically, or materials, such as acoustical foam and fabric-wrapped panels, mounted directly to a ceiling. In addition, Larkin suggested that wall panels can help reduce the sound throughout a room by eliminating wall reflections in the areas they are installed. They may be customized to provide an absorptive desk partition, tack board, or hung as art with printed images. He also noted that desktop sound masking is often used in open-office environments to camouflage conversation by decreasing speech intelligibility. However, this only covers up or masks the speech. It does not improve the sound quality within the space, he added. Justin Stout of Cambridge Sound Management, suggested providing isolation booths, often called huddle rooms, team rooms, phone rooms, or focus rooms. The idea is simply to provide a space where employees can retreat for focus work, private meetings, or phone calls. CertainTeed Ceiling’s Marshall mentioned the availability of acoustical gypsum. “An entire wall can be constructed of acoustical drywall and every square inch becomes a sound absorber rather than the limited placement options for wall panels,” he said. “There are many products and options, but most renovation decisions depend on how involved or disruptive the project can be. With new construction or major renovations, everything is in a bag of available tools to use,” Marshall concluded. Sound experts would urge designers to use all of those tools. CA
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I
t was encouraging to note what may be a subtle shift to
technical, mechanical one—because technology often
emphasize human factors—not just energy savings—at
fails or those pesky humans find a way to mess with and
the recent Greenbuild conference and expo. One education seminar in particular featured a story
subvert it. In other words, ignore the human factor in your design at your own risk.
of two Colorado schools—one a spanking new LEED-
That suggests another point: If you’re going to
certified building and the other an older building without all
introduce changes, technological or otherwise, into
the green bells and whistles. Guess what? The older school
spaces occupied by humans, then a little education and
performed better energy-wise than the LEED school.
orientation may be in order. Don’t just build it, and when
We’ve all heard critical stories about energy-
they come, leave them to figure it out.
efficient buildings that failed to live up to their projected
Young children are drilled from day one how to behave
energy-saving potential. What happened? Apparently,
in school. Line up single file, no running, shouting, pushing,
people happened. At the older school, a “charismatic”
etc. Or at least they used to be. With new open-office
custodian with a decidedly green bent got other members
spaces, perhaps the same sort of indoctrination is in order.
of the school community to buy into his vision of energy
Some people seem to talk as though they were at home in
saving and environmental responsibility. According
their living rooms, loudly carrying on private conversations
to the story, he was even invited to sit on the schools
that no one wants to hear. The other half, wanting more
“green” committee, otherwise comprising teachers and
privacy and not wanting to disturb colleagues, will talk less,
administrators. Generating community involvement and
thus subverting the intended collaborative atmosphere.
enthusiasm apparently made more difference than green
Some have even suggested that open offices tend to make
technology alone.
people less social. Imagine that.
Perhaps in a related shift, there were a number of
Another interesting learning situation was the
seminars that focused on the health and wellness aspects
elevators at my L.A. hotel. They had a new-fangled card
of green design and not just cost and energy saving. One
reader outside the elevator where you swiped your card
presenter commented that one wouldn’t have seen this
and selected your floor before stepping into the elevator.
emphasis a few years ago. There were even sessions on
Visitors could select public floors, too, without swiping a
biophilic design, circadian rhythms, mindful design, and
keycard. Instructions were thoughtfully posted for hotel
cognitive design, side by side with discussions of the
guests, but no advice was provided for visitors to public
Internet of Things (IoT).
areas. The result was that visitors would step onto the
I know, it sounds a bit New Agey but, after all, this was
elevators and be stymied by the lack of floor buttons to
California, where you can get an “artisanally distressed
push. The look of consternation on their faces was amusing
cellphone” among other things. Nevertheless, I think
the first time, but it became an irritation to guests who
health and wellness have always been a subtext of the
knew the drill and had to shove the visitors off the elevator
green movement, but they seem to be moving more to the
and into the arms of hotel personnel assigned to explain
fore in recent years.
the whole thing. Improved signage would have helped,
In other areas, green assumptions are being turned
even though some people never read signs. But some do.
on their heads as well—by technology. One educational
The assumption seems to have been that everyone knows
session was provocatively titled, “Diodes and the Death
how anything as common as an elevator works. But that’s
of Daylighting as an ECM.” It turns out the presenters
clearly not the case any longer—because elevators have
predicted no such thing. Not exactly, anyway. Daylight,
changed while we weren’t looking.
they contended, would be not so much an energy-
I’m not suggesting that change is always unwelcome,
conserving measure due to the low energy use of LEDs, but
but maybe those so enamored of disruptive technology
it would continue to be practiced for other reasons, namely
could be, well, less disruptive and devote a little more
It's a Matter of Balance: New Understandings in Open Plan Acoustics
the health and wellness benefits of light and view.
thought to explaining their game-changing gizmos to the
Inspired by You: A Collection of Interior Acoustic Design
initiatives, one of the conference presenters said he
Burden of Disease from Environmental Noise, World Health Organization (WHO)
favored a passive daylighting approach rather than a
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exteriors A three-dimensional zig-zag façade of horizontally sliding solar-protection elements is made of metallic fabric from GKD Metal Fabrics.
3-D Façade Uses Movable Mesh Panels Swiss university encourages iconic architecture and benefits from solar protection.
T
he Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne,
the panels can be adjusted on a room-by-room basis ac-
chosen for the entrance area. The delicate, lateral bars and
Lausanne, Switzerland, places an emphasis on
cording to room usage and time of year. Thanks to the
thin, round supports upon which the frame is mounted
iconic design in order to develop the architec-
protection from undesired heating through the sun in
on one side also carry enormous loads at the canopy. In
tural charisma it needs to prevail in the globally com-
summer and the use of heat generated by sunlight enter-
order to allow the snow load that is typical of the region,
petitive university sector. The exterior renovation of the
ing the building in winter, the fabric supports energy-effi-
additional central-fastening fixtures were added to the
existing Institute for Mechanical Engineering building,
cient climate management throughout the building.
panels at the overhang and fixed to the fabric using special
now known as the Pôle de Bio-Ingénierie, is the latest evidence of this strategy.
For Perrault, however, the decisive factor in the choice
brackets. Although the complexity of the façade geometry
of material was its special visual appearance. Its spirals,
and the size of the partially motorized individual ele-
Designed by Dominique Perrault Architecture, Paris,
each measuring 7-mm wide and 150-mm long, reflect sun-
ments place tough demands upon the bearing structure,
the renovated exterior owes its unique appearance to a
light particularly intensively and lend the panels a Medi-
Perrault made a conscious decision to go without rear an-
three-dimensional zig-zag façade consisting of 630 hori-
terranean lightness despite the solid nature of the materi-
choring of the panels. Instead, his design envisages a
zontally sliding solar-protection elements made of metal-
al. This effect makes them the perfect means with which
frame structure that carries the entire load of the frame
lic fabric from GKD Metal Fabrics, Cambridge, MD.
to express Perrault’s intention to create a building without
and fabric. Because the building is situated in a mountain-
State-of-the-art offices, seminar rooms, and laborato-
visible walls. Even their subtle presence transforms a place
ous region in the immediate vicinity of Lake Geneva, it
ries make up the more than 32,000- sq.-ft. building used
without dominating it, while engaging in permanent ex-
was important to take increased wind and snow, as well as
for interdisciplinary research. Perrault designed the
change with their surroundings. This makes the building
freezing temperatures into account for the static calcula-
four-story façade as part of his urban reorganization of the
a backdrop and the star of the show–and exactly this ef-
tions. In order to verify the static planning, Perrault sub-
campus, which underlines the new dynamic of the center.
fect is the reason why Perrault has already used this fabric
jected three prototypes of these elements to real condi-
The individual panels form a vertical and horizontal zig-
type in many of his projects.
tions for one year.
zag pattern spanning the entire building like awnings.
For the ground floor of the Pôle de Bio-Ingénierie, Per-
Thanks to its visually subtle fastening means, the fin-
Panels are alternately affixed at the top and bottom, and
rault chose the Escale 7 x 2 fabric, whose 2-mm-thick flat
ished façade reminds a viewer of a fragile house of cards.
are made of natural-colored, anodized Escale aluminum
wire offers greater protection from vandalism. He opted
This experimental character is a stark contrast to the tech-
fabric, which is fixed in place by means of a stable frame
for Escale 7 x 1 for the three upper stories–the same mesh
nically sophisticated feel of the metallic shell. CA
construction using clip bolts.
type that was used in another building just a stone’s throw
The panels are arranged in groups of three, with two of
away. The entrance in the middle of the elongated con-
each group being motorized and moving on rails behind
struction faces toward the Rolex Learning Center, visually
the fixed element in a telescopic manner. When they are
breaking the bidirectional zig-zag structure of the panels
closed, the panels guarantee efficient solar protection, free
in three vertical rows through an enlarged projection an-
workplaces from the glare of the sun, and grant unhin-
gle. The groups of three elements in this area appear to
dered views of the outside surroundings. Yet the open
have been pushed upward by the hand of a giant, an im-
structure of the fabric also allows natural daylight into
pression further strengthened by the lowest three groups
rooms and enables natural ventilation, thus making the
of panels fixed at different angles. This produces an over-
building a pleasant environment for employees. This, in
hanging canopy divided into three parts seemingly hover-
turn, increases productivity and minimizes energy re-
ing over the entrance and underlining the light and airy
quirements for artificial light and air conditioning.
feel of the façade.
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Piping For The Future FirstMerit Tower gets an efficient closed-loop cooling system to reduce water waste.
A
fter a skyscraper has been
Marley cooling tower to accompany the
around for a few years, it can
two existing cooling towers, four Arm-
begin to fade into the skyline.
strong pump assemblies with Danfoss
After a few decades, when buildings be-
VFDs, three additional Danfoss VFDs for
gin to wear around the edges, we may
the cooling-tower fans, Armstrong tri-
barely notice some of the once-majestic
ple-duty balance valves, a heat exchanger,
structures. It can be easy to forget that
and an Armstrong air separator. The con-
some of these institutions aren’t simply
tractor also had to choose a piping solu-
boring office buildings—they are perfect
tion that could match the efficiency of the
examples of influential architecture.
closed-loop system’s design. Although the
The centerpiece of downtown Akron,
project originally was specified with
OH, the 27-story FirstMerit Tower, was
Schedule 40 grooved steel, Harner Plumb-
completed in 1931, when Art Deco was at
ing installers had been working and hav-
the height of its popularity in the United
ing success with a type of polypropyl-
States. After undergoing a facelift and res-
ene-random (PP-R) pressure piping called
toration, the tower is listed on the Nation-
Aquatherm. Because installers had used
al Register of Historic Places. As part of
Lindon, UT-based Aquatherm systems for
continuing interior updates, the building
more than three years on a variety of proj-
needed a larger-capacity cooling tower,
ects, they were able to select the PP-R pip-
energy-efficient variable-frequency-drive
ing again with confidence. By switching
(VFD) pump assemblies, and associated
from steel to PP-R piping systems, the
piping for its HVAC system.
project saved $18,000.
Originally, an open-loop piping sys-
Additionally, there was a problem with
tem, consisting solely of supply lines, was
a 150-ft. run of 8-in. Schedule 40 pipe
used to cool the lower floors—floors 12
during the project. The piping system was
and below. On floors above 12, city water
shut down while the new PP-R piping was
was being run once through an air-condi-
installed. “When the Schedule 40 piping
tioning unit, and then dumped down a
system was reenergized, the whole system
drain. Now, after the recent renovation,
basically blew up. Even though the system
the open-loop system continues to feed
was rated for the little bit of extra pressure
cooling-tower water to the lower floors,
we added, it had rusted out enough that
while a new closed-loop system recircu-
even just a small bit of extra pressure
lates cooling-tower water for the upper
caused the whole seam to break,” Kind-
floors using supply and return lines.
bom said. “That was a nice little emergen-
The old system was, “highly inefficient
A cornerstone of the Akron, OH, skyline, the 27-story FirstMerit Tower was completed when Art Deco was at the height of its popularity in the U.S. in 1931. The historical building recently received an HVAC upgrade featuring new mechanical equipment and piping systems.
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cy at the end of the job.”
and wasteful,” said Kevin Kindbom, vice
The SDR 17.6 Aquatherm Blue Pipe
president and co-owner of consulting en-
used on the project is extremely light-
gineering firm Bandwen Williams Kind-
weight; just 2.93 lb./linear ft. of 6-in. pipe.
bom, Akron. “The building was dumping
Comparatively, Schedule 40 steel weighs
about 500 gpm of water down the drain
close to 19 lb./ft. “On the labor,
on the hottest day of the year.”
Aquatherm gave us a big advantage,” said
Automatically controlled, the new
Harner Plumbing owner Ray Harner.
closed-loop system saves approximately
“The labor savings really helped; the
$150,000 each year in utility costs.
Aquatherm was easy to lift and move.”
Contractor Harner Plumbing, Man-
Heat-fusing the piping systems re-
tua, OH, chose for the project a 200-ton
quired less labor than trying to groove the
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hvac Left. Using a cramped mechanical chase, installers ran Aquatherm 6-in. supply and return risers in a vertical shaft from the 12th floor to the 26th to tie into the cooling tower. Doing so with steel would have been impossible.
Right. Installers fabricate Aquatherm Blue Pipe on a fifth-floor roof of the FirstMerit Tower. Thanks to the light weight of the polypropylene pipe relative to metal, workers were able to more easily maneuver the pipe and also fabricate on the ground and then lift it into position for installation.
LEED v4 credits. The piping systems use steel pipe. Easy to handle and put in place,
reliable heat fusion to form connections.
the PP-R piping saved the project another
Heat fusion bonds both sides of a joint
$20,000 or more in labor.
into a single, homogeneous material without the use of chemicals, adhesives, or
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
mechanical connections, which elimi-
To construct the closed-loop system, Har-
nates systematic weaknesses and potential
ner Plumbing used 500 ft. of 1-in., 500 ft.
fail points in the pipe. The seamless
of 1 1/4-in., 300 ft. of 1 1/2-in., almost
heat-fusion connections, combined with
1,000 ft. of 6-in., and 300 ft. of 8-in.-dia.
the piping’s resistance to corrosion and
Aquatherm Blue Pipe. Fully recyclable, the
abrasion, help ease leakage concerns.
piping was developed for hydronic heating,
Although “the project originally was
chilled water, geothermal, and industrial
specified to be welded, we couldn’t do
applications. The PP-R piping systems offer
that in this kind of bank environment,”
exceptional chemical purity and a flexible physical strength that differs from other piping
Harner said. The perfect solution for a sensitive project, heat fusion eliminates toxic mate-
systems. They are non-corroding, so they won’t break down, weaken, or scale like metallic
rials, glues, and resins as well as fumes and gases and open flames from the piping installa-
piping systems. A uniquely stable material, Aquatherm PP-R won’t react with water, is
tion process.
highly resistant to most chemicals, and doesn’t require chemical maintenance. The piping systems’ 10-yr. warranty and third-party-certified environmental product declaration (EPD) means all Aquatherm PP-R piping systems can directly contribute to
Because of their light weight and sturdy connections, in addition to all of heat fusion’s benefits, the PP-R piping systems lend themselves well to off- and on-site fabrication. For this project, the company’s Design & Fabrication Services team fabricated some segmented fittings at Aquatherm’s Utah headquarters, but the contractor fabricated even more of the closed-loop piping system at the jobsite.
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Workers fit 600 ft. of 6-in. pipe in 9-ft. lengths onto an elevator and carried the pipe down a narrow hallway on the 12th floor to position for installation. Doing so with steel would have been impossible. The installers extended a mechanical chase, running the 6-in. supply and return risers in a vertical shaft from the 12th floor to the 26th. Schedule 40 steel often has to be rigged. On this project, the PP-R piping’s light weight
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pipe branches and heat-fusion welds, not one drop of water was seen.
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floor and lower the piping in 60- to 80-ft. sections without having to move. The PP-R piping’s lighter weight and flat edges reduced the risk of injury. “The owner was very impressed with the Aquatherm,” Kindbom said. “They could see the joints were good just by looking at them.” The installers followed all of the company’s testing procedures, and the piping project experienced zero leaks. Out of all of the various “This project changed the way I think about Aquatherm,” Kindbom said. “In the past, we’ve used Aquatherm when we’ve had a hydronic piping project underground, and we never tried using it on a large scale, inside the building as a hydronic system before. We saw some of the intangibles: the less impact Aquatherm makes on a building struc-
Reduced lighting costs
ture because it’s lighter, which also makes it easier to lift or monkey into small existing
Diffused lighting without hot spots
spaces; no welding; no odors—all of these things make Aquatherm a great application that
Ideal for existing buildings or new construction
we hadn’t thought about in the past but certainly will in the future.” CA
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plumbing Left, two photos below. SurePods modular bathrooms are built in a factory setting specific to each project’s specifications–floor plan, size (typically 40 to 125 sq. ft.), and elegance of finish. Everything is pre-installed and ready to operate, including sinks, toilets, mirrors, lighting, and wallcoverings.
Modular Bathrooms Clean Up Construction Hassles Seattle luxury hotel and NYC public-housing projects use pre-fab bathroom pods.
I
n most hospitality and multi-unit residential
and going in a confined area, there is substantial
projects, the bathrooms are a key schedule driver.
damage risk to previously completed work. Bath-
“The bathroom is the most complex part of a
room rework accounts for about 60% of the punch
hotel room,” said Seattle-based developer, Greg
list in most multi-housing projects, and can cause
Steinhaeur, president of American Life. “You have
weeks of schedule delays.
many different trade professionals working in a
As with other parts of a building, another con-
small space, plus lots of materials having to go up
founding factor with bathroom construction is the
the lift to build them.”
shortage of skilled labor in many U.S. markets.
“Historically, the number of trades and amount
These were challenges Steinhaeur and Bluestone
of coordination required in a bathroom exceeds
faced when developing two very different projects–
pretty much any other area in a building,” noted Les
an Embassy Suites by Hilton luxury hotel in down-
Bluestone, partner, Blue Sea Development Co., New
town Seattle, and a public- and low-income tax-cred-
York City.
it housing project in a revitalization of a
From luxury hotels to public housing, building a
neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY.
typical bathroom requires sequencing ten or more construction trades–including electrical, plumbing,
THE HOTEL PROJECT
and finishing work ranging from drywall and paint-
Seattle’s construction and real estate market is hot,
ing to mirror hanging–all working in an area of
as evidenced by dozens of cranes throughout the
about 50 to 100 sq. ft. With many trades coming
downtown core and the phenomenal office growth
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Directly above. Installed in New York City’s Prospect Plaza housing project, the prefab pods look no different than site-built bathrooms. Photo: Ben Tanner Photography
PROJECT of companies such as Amazon.com.
plumbing
high-quality bathrooms, the Blue Sea team also
One of the projects is a new 282-room,
chose the SurePods. “Anything that can reduce the
23-story Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in
bottleneck of bathroom construction is helpful for
the city’s historic Pioneer Square neighbor-
completing a high-quality project on time and on
hood. Adjacent to CenturyLink Field–home
budget,” said Bluestone. “The bathroom pods also
of the NFL Seattle Seahawks–the downtown
passed the airtightness requirement better than any-
hotel anchors the east half of the Stadium
thing that could have been field constructed, and
Place development, said to be the largest tran-
people are generally impressed when they see the
sit-oriented development in the Northwest
quality of the bathrooms.”
United States. WORKING WITH PODS
For a similar-sized hotel project in Los Angeles, developer American Life chose to
Modular bathrooms are built in a factory setting
install pre-fabricated modular bathroom
specific to each project’s specifications–floor plan,
pods from Oldcastle SurePods, Orlando, FL,
size (typically 40 to 125 sq. ft.), and elegance of
to address the logistical, scheduling, and la-
finish. Everything is pre-installed and ready to op-
bor-shortage difficulties of building bathrooms on site. With modular bathrooms, “the flow of the job went faster and smoother,” said Dan Medeiros, designer and detailer for
Above. Crews use a hand truck to maneuver a bathroom pod into place. Photo: Jeff Beck Photography Below. Pods await final placement at the Seattle Embassy Suites hotel. Photo: Jeff Beck Photography
erate, including sinks, toilets, mirrors, lighting, and wallcoverings. After being trucked to a job site, construction crews crane the pods to the appropriate floor, and
Pan Pacific Mechanical, Fountain Valley, CA,
then slide them into the structure while the build-
the mechanical contractor for the Los Angeles
ing façade is still open. A two- or three-person crew
project. “The framer was able to get the walls
maneuvers each pre-fab bathroom into place, an-
built faster, and we were able to move to the
chors it, and connects the electrical systems, hot-
next floor level much quicker.”
and-cold-water hookups, and wastewater disposal. Exterior drywall is installed on the pod as part of
In contrast to traditional-bathroom con-
finishing the rest of the hotel room or apartment.
struction methods, pre-fabricated bathroom pods consolidate more than ten construction
Although developers like American Life and
trades into one factory-built unit. The modu-
Blue Sea chose prefabricated bathrooms in order to
lar bathroom pods are easy to lift, place, and
obtain multiple benefits, the pods are better suited
connect. Pre-fabricated bathrooms are saving
for certain types of projects than others. Projects for
American Life about 32,000 labor hours on
which pre-fab bathrooms make sense are ones in
the Seattle project, which allows the develop-
which:
er to re-deploy those workers to other parts of
• bathroom count is greater than 100
the building to speed overall construction, which Stein-
Development faced the same bathroom construction
haeur predicts will cut the construction schedule by eight
challenges. Like downtown Seattle, the Brooklyn project
weeks.
site posed the logistical challenges of staging thousands of
American Life specified modular bathrooms to the Hilton-brand standard level of finish. To accommodate
individual bathroom materials–toilets to sinks to mirrors–
• bathrooms have a repetitive layout • building completion on a fixed schedule is important • skilled local subcontractor labor is expensive or unavailable. Developers naturally wonder about the costs of modu-
in a dense urban area. One concern not present in the Seattle project was the
lar bathrooms compared to building on site. Modular
Prospect Plaza development team’s pursuit of several
bathrooms are cost neutral in an average construction-cost
green-building designations (Energy Star, National Green
market, such as where the RS Means index is around 100.
MULTI-FAMILY USE
Building Standard, and LEED). To meet the energy-effi-
In markets where the cost of construction is above that,
On the East Coast, 2,500 mi. from Seattle, Blue Sea De-
ciency standards imposed by the programs, Blue Sea
bathroom pods typically cost less than traditional con-
velopment Co. also served as the lead entity in a devel-
needed to meet airtightness requirements between indi-
struction. The challenge is to properly spec the pods and
opment partnership for New York City’s Prospect Plaza
vidual apartments and the exterior.
find receptive subcontractors to bid their work in a way
the layout of guest rooms in different parts of the hotel, the team ordered five different bathroom floor plans.
housing.
To streamline construction, while ensuring airtight,
that accounts for on-site labor savings. CA
The multi-phase Prospect Plaza project, developed on behalf of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and NYC Housing Preservation & Development, is transforming 4 1/2 acres in Brooklyn’s Oceanhill-Brownsville neighborhood into 394 housing units, including 80 units of NYCHA public housing and 310 affordable-housing apartments, retail space, a community center, and a public park. Although the public- and low-income tax-credit hous-
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Self-cleaning hood system
Model GWAE self-cleaning Auto Scrubber hood system cleans both sides of the filters in place along with the inside of the exhaust plenum, eliminating the need for daily removal and cleaning. The unit can be used with baffle, Grease X-Tractor, Grease Grabber, spark arrestor, or energy recovery filters. A 2-in. gravity drain captures grease and a control panel controls multiple hood sections or duct sumps. Greenheck, Schofield, WI Circle 78 greenheck.com
Brass transition fittings
ProPEX brass transition fittings for hydronic heating and cooling systems are available in sizes form 1/2 to 2 in. The line is manufactured from C36000 brass and includes 31 transition fittings that convert ProPEX connections to male thread, female thread, copper tubing sweat, copper fitting sweat, and copper fitting press. They are not for potable applications. Uponor North America, Apple Valley, MN Circle 79 uponor.com
High-efficiency combi-boiler AquaBalance: • Combination boiler for smaller spaces • 155,000 BTUH input • Streamlined installation
AquaBalance combination boiler uses hydronic technology for smaller-space applications. With a capacity of 155,000 BTUH input, the unit produces a constant supply of hot water with as many as 4 gpm at 70 F. With 94.4% AFUE energy efficiency and a stainless-steel, titanium-infused heat exchanger, the combi-boiler is Energy Star rated. Applications include retrofits or new construction apartments and condominiums. The installation process is streamlined without having to install a separate boiler and hot-water tank. Unit features include low NOx rating, Honeywell boiler controls with digital display, 3-in-1 vent adapter that accepts PVC, CPVC, stainless-steel or polypropylene vent materials, and removable sides for service access. Weil-McLain, Burr Ridge, IL
Freestanding bath
Essencia Design freestanding bath provides comfort and luxury. With a streamlined silhouette, the tub measures 72 x 36 x 24 in. and includes a heated backrest, air jets, and a control pad. BainUltra, Quebec Circle 80 bainultra.com
Toe space heaters
Berko brand QTS series toe space heaters are designed for installation in small spaces where traditional heaters won’t fit. Four models offer slim designs. Units have an automatic over-temperature protector and thermal fuse that guard against overheating.
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Seismic/wind-load-rated curbs
Seismic/wind-load-rated curbs are available in insulated, non-insulated, and vibration-isolated models of various heights for sloped or flat roofs. Wood nailers are provided for attachment of roofing material. Curb walls are of heavygage galvanized steel and appropriate wall thickness is determined by project-specific analysis. Thybar Corp., Addison, IL Circle 82 thybar.com
Rooftop replacement
Luxaire Eclipse rooftop replacement solution offers 10-ton XX packaged heat pumps and 3- to 5-ton ZQ SEER air-conditioning units. The units feature an exact-fit replacement design. Simplicity Smart Equipment is said to make system setup, optimization, and monitoring easier. Johnson Controls, Milwaukee Circle 84 luxaire.com
Heat-pump system
VRP (variable refrigerant packaged) heat-pump system is a total HVAC solution that incorporates make-up air and humidity control. The system uses a Precision Inverter compressor for reported exceptional performance and reduced sound. In combines variable refrigerant flow and simple design for a closet-mounted, single packaged unit. Applications for the all-in-one solution include hospitality and multi-family. Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., San Antonio Circle 83 friedrich.com
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Flushometers
Disinfection system for healthcare
ESDS environmental surface disinfection system is a stationary ceiling-mounted UV light system for irradiating potential healthcare-associated infections (HAI) pathogens on high-touch surfaces. The no-touch-disinfection system has no moving parts and no maintenance needs other than lamp replacement. The system is said to be less susceptible to shadowing and requires no technician or training. Features include a programmable time for activation only during unoccupied periods.
The G2/Ecos line of battery-operated flushometers has a six-year battery life. A self-adaptive sensor adjusts to the building environment and an infrared sensor improves the ability to ignore optical noise. Sloan, Franklin Park, IL Circle 86 sloan.com
Fresh-Aire UV, Jupiter, FL Circle 85 freshaireuv.com
Water-efficient urinal
Pintbrook one-pint urinal is made of vitreous china. The wall-mount unit meets 2016 California water-restriction regulations, including CalGreen and CEC compliance. Said to use 87% less water than a standard fixture, it is WaterSense-certified when used with a 0.125 or 0.5 gpf flush valve. American Standard, Piscataway, NJ Circle 87 americanstandard.com
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Above. Prescolite’s MC10LED Megalum cylinder, designed for ceiling heights from 20 to 60 ft., allowed each luminaire to be spaced further apart than normal. Right. A unique challenge included the “floating ceiling clouds” in the main auditorium, which dictated luminaires be spaced further apart than typically done in auditoriums of this size.
Lighting Takes Center Stage
Sustainability goals integrate with sophisticated lighting system.
A
ny development or construction endeavor
• Maintenance. The lighting solution had to prove it
Engineering, Bartlett, TN; and Spectrum Lighting &
within the Marion School District in Mar-
would reduce the time and effort needed from mainte-
Controls, Germantown, TN, compiled a selection of
ion, AR, begins with a rigorous sustainabili-
nance operations.
lighting products that would achieve the light-manage-
ty investigation to ensure the project will adhere to the
ment, performance, and flexibility needs of the center.
district’s strict 30-yr.-outlook strategy, a benchmark to
SUSTAINABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
ensure that any commissioned project sustain itself for at
When it opened in January 2016, the Performing Arts
ment of the center would be critical, and the team select-
least 30 yr. Their motto: “Do it right the first time, make
Center, a 916-seat, 8,000-sq-ft. building with a 45-ft. stage
ed specific lighting products that would complement the
it last, and leave a sustainable legacy.”
Blending in naturally with the architectural environ-
and professional-grade sound system, was christened a
creative design ambitions while meeting strict sustain-
The school district has been recognized for using sus-
success. It is a stunning facility that makes a statement
ability goals.
tainable technologies such as geothermal heating and
from the inside and the outside. It can be seen from
One of these unique challenges included the “floating
cooling. When it came time to plan for the development
highway I55, making it a beacon for the city. While it is
ceiling clouds” in the main auditorium, which dictated
of the Marion Performing Arts Center, it was no surprise
on the grounds of Marion Junior High School, it serves
the luminaires be spaced further apart than typically
that the indoor and outdoor lighting design would find
as a primary destination for the community and school
done in auditoriums of this size. To minimize any dis-
itself center stage.
district at large, playing host to various music acts, Broad-
traction from the design, the team chose to use Presco-
way shows, and dance performances.
lite’s MC10LED Megalum cylinder, designed for ceiling
The lighting-design team faced three challenges:
• Environmental. An Energy-Star rating was a non-negotiable factor.
The school is Energy-Star certified. Even though the Performing Arts Center called for a more sophisticated
heights from 20 to 60 ft. and allowing the team to space each luminaire further apart than normal.
• Performance. The nature of the facility demanded a
lighting solution, sustainability goals were not compro-
The Megalum is a high-lumen LED product, available
high-lumen package that would offer precise control of
mised. The lighting team of Hubbell Lighting, Green-
in downlights and cylinders with an array of mounting
LED lighting throughout the entire building.
ville, SC; PKM Architects, West Memphis, AR; Canup
options. This was the first time it was used in a large-scale
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auditorium application. The performance of the Megalum ensured the proper 30-footcandle level could be achieved. To complement the 12,000-lumen Megalum’s work in the main seating area, the team decided to continue with the spacing advantage it offered and used the 6,000-lumen fixture in the perimeter and rear auditorium aisles. The ability to dim with precision was another design criteria. Since this is an auditorium, the fixtures were specified with the 2DM Lutron 2-wire, 1% dimming option. Megalum has simplified control by offering dimming systems compatible with a variety of architectural control systems and/or entertainment consoles for new
While it is on the grounds of Marion Junior High School, the performing arts center serves as a primary destination for the community and school district at large, playing host to various music acts, Broadway shows, and dance performances.
construction and retrofit applications. sacrifice to the strict sustainability goals.
• The solution features reliable luminaires that are de-
BENEFITS
The lighting solution provided a range of benefits to the
signed to increase the safety and security of the pa-
new Marion Performing Arts Center including:
trons that visit the facility.
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• The quality of the light is enhanced through performance and control. The operator has precise control to
• Every luminaire specified in the project is an ener-
use light where, how, and when he wants it, inside and
bor and maintenance costs, will provide the center
outside of the building.
with a significant return on investment. The complete
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• All of the luminaires in the solution complement,
lighting solution will reduce energy use and lifetime
Download an MC10LED spec sheet.
rather than compete with, the macro-architectural de-
cost of ownership, a critical component to meeting the
Download an LF6LED Spec sheet.
sign of the facility. This was accomplished without any
30-yr. sustainability objective of the district. CA
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Line voltage LED system Infina: • Hardwired linear LED lighting; interior or exterior • Uses no LED drivers • Run length of 150 ft.
Infina outdoor hardwired linear LED lighting operates directly from 120line voltage. No LED drivers or additional power source is needed. LEDs are embedded within a flexible, optically clear thermoplastic jacket said to provide 50,000 hr. with 70% or greater lumen maintenance. Measuring 3/4-in. wide x 1/4-in. high, the product has a cut length in 4-in. increments, with a maximum run length of 150 ft. Available in 2,700, 3,000, and 4,000 K, the system is rated for interior and exterior applications and is dimmable. Jesco Lighting Group, Port Washington, NY Circle 57 jescolighting.com
Post-top LEDs
LED flat panel
A line of LED flat-panel lighting fixtures has a low-profile design and is said to provide smooth, even lighting. Available in 2 x 4, 2 x 2, and 1 x 4-ft. sizes with color temperatures of 3,500, 4,000, and 5,000 K, the products provide a CRI of 80+. Forest Lighting, Atlanta Circle 58 forestlighting.com
Two post-top streetlight fixtures are additions to the Razar Generation LED series. Model PT-1 uses a reverse-triangle, single-arm design that connects the tenon hub to the housing. Model PT2 has a twin arm post-top mount that separates the electrical compartment/mounting hub from the optical housing. Both have 40- or 80-PLED optical modules with a choice of ten light distribution patterns. Voltages range from 120 to 480. U.S. Architectural Lighting, Palmdale, CA Circle 59 usaltg.com
Highbay/lowbay for severe duty
Outdoor lantern
The Hawthorne outdoor lantern collection takes a modern approach to the Prairie design style. Luminaires are available in antique bronze with amber seeded glass or black with etched seeded glass.
Triple H LED highbay/lowbay fixture provides 148 lumens/W with a scalable light output from 15,000 to 60,000 lumens. Built to operate in temperatures to 149 F, the luminaire is designed for hot or wet installations. It can be pendant or cable mounted. Hubbell Lighting Inc., Greenville, SC Circle 61 hubbelllighting.com
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lighting & electrical Wall-wash LED luminaire
Uncompromised Quality
• • • • •
Omegalux outdoor linear LED luminaires provide low-profile, above-ground, wall- or surface-mounted performance. A 4 1/ 2- x 3 3/4-in. footprint allows the product to be concealed behind architectural features. Light is focused forward and upward, providing direct asymmetric or flood distribution for exterior walls, building facades, or vertical support columns. Individual lengths from 1- to 8-ft. provide row lengths to 24 ft. Orgatech, Azusa, CA Circle 62 orgatechomegalux.com
Surface wrap
An addition to the Essentia line is LED surface wrap. The wrap is said to provide clean white light with a low-profile and attractive arc-lens design that mounts easily on ceilings or walls. The product comes standard with 0 to 10-V dimming to 5% and is available with an emergency backup option. A field-installed occupancy sensor is also available. Cree Inc., Durham, NC Circle 63 cree.com
Decorative-design interior luminaire
Necky is a whimsical ceiling- and wall-mount luminaire that uses simple illusion tricks for unusual lighting effects. Inspired by the Necker Cube, the fixture is in the shape of a cube with only three of the six sides visible, creating an optical illusion. Used individually or as part of a modular group, light is filtered through an elasticized fabric over a metal frame. The fabric is removable and washable. The fixture measures approximately 35-in. wide x 39-in. deep x 6-in. high and is available in a variety of light sources including LED. Axo Light, Danbury, CT Circle 64 axolightusa.com
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The entrance to JWB restaurant is directly off the Hollywood Beach Resort lobby. A white-shuttered wall divides the bar from the hotel lobby seating area. All photos: Eileen Escarda
Seaside History Inspires Upscale Concept The newest Margaritaville restaurant reflects area history along with a beach vibe.
T
o take a casual brand beloved for its laid-back,
dining experience that blends seamlessly with the
upscale–did not lack the vibrancy and fun-loving na-
island-inspired atmosphere and reinterpret it
beachy Margaritaville brand that guests around the
ture that define Margaritaville and help make it a suc-
as a sophisticated, upscale steakhouse is no
world have come to love. As the first-ever translation
cess. The McBride Co. team embraced the challenge
easy feat. Yet that was the challenge Margaritaville
of Margaritaville’s carefree ethos into a sophisticated
to explore the various elements of the Margaritaville
Holdings, Orlando, FL, presented to The McBride
dining space, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood was de-
brand in a new light, and prove that it can demonstrate
Co., a hospitality design-and-concept firm based in
signed to give customers a new lens through which to
a level of chic without losing its essence.
Manchester Center, VT. What’s more, this restaurant
view the brand. THE INSPIRATION
concept would need to thrive as part of the brand’s
As Margaritaville’s first venture into the upscale
new resort located in Hollywood Beach, FL. Having
dining segment, JWB offers a level of service and am-
The company’s inspiration came from the seafood
also led the overall design of the resort, the McBride
biance that stand out from the company’s other restau-
canneries that were once numerous along the Florida
team responded to the challenge by creating a refined
rants. It was important that this new concept–albeit
coast. The design team envisioned JWB as one of the
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interiors local cafés that coexisted alongside the canneries, serving fresh, exquisite seafood dishes. This storyline provided a thematic framework around which the designers could build an authentic look and feel, plus, it referenced the restaurant’s location and aligned with the nautical themes so closely entwined with Margaritaville. Carefully selected colors and materials to reflect the concept’s inspirational storyline included feature walls in handpicked reclaimed brick, with special attention given to the thickness and consistency of the mortar joints to convey oldworld craftsmanship; aged hardwood floors; and elegant deep-ocean-blue fabric drapes to soften the space. The restaurant’s deep-oceanblue signature color is reinforced elsewhere with blue Venetian-plaster walls and European glass mosaic. The restaurant’s lobby bar offers craft cocktails in a space where every design detail exudes casual sophistication. With the bygone coastal canneries as the conceptual foundation, The McBride Co. began to weave in splashes of inspiration rooted in the Margaritaville brand. “JWB,” after all, is Jimmy Buffett’s initials. The interior designers sourced antique parrot cages to display spirits behind the bar, and the custom barstools feature rum labels from shuttered dis-
Above. Antique parrot cages display spirits behind the bar, and custom barstools feature rum labels from shuttered distilleries in the Caribbean. Below. Inside a smaller private dining room, the high ceilings are replaced with a more personal space, accented with wood walls and atmospheric string lights.
tilleries in the Caribbean. The entrance to JWB is directly off the Hollywood Beach Resort lobby. Because the restaurant and bar operate on a late-afternoon and evening schedule, the designers gave careful consideration to how the entrance is viewed from the resort lobby during the hours when JWB is closed. A white-shuttered wall divides the bar from the hotel lobby seating area. In addition to alleviating the darkened appearance of a closed facility, the shutter detail creates a little excitement: prior to opening, the shutters are tilted open, so guests begin to get a peek of the restaurant coming to life. JWB is designed to transition from one type of space to the next–from the bar to the main dining room to a more private dining room for special groups, events, or meetings. Because JWB changes as one navigates through the space, it provides diners with more than one impression and creates a more dynamic experience. From the bar, guests enter the main dining room, where the focal point is a 30-ft.-wide, colorful original mural inspired by the lore of the local spear fishermen (the supposed purveyors of the restaurant’s “catch of the day”). Hanging above the restaurant’s open kitchen, the mural is part of a custom art program coordinated by the
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Above. Hanging above the restaurant’s open kitchen, a mural is part of a custom art program coordinated exclusively for JWB. Throughout the restaurant, and the entire resort, original artwork and commissioned pieces lend the venue a special sophistication. Right. The restaurant’s deep-ocean-blue signature color is reinforced elsewhere with blue Venetian-plaster walls and European glass mosaic.
designers exclusively for JWB. Throughout the restaurant, and the entire resort, original artwork and commissioned pieces lend the venue a special cultural sophistication. The entry to the private dining room is just off the main room, through a sliding barn door. A large, weatherworn image of a parrot looms large over the entry, serving as a subtle splash of graffiti art on the heavy, masonry walls. Once inside this smaller private dining room, the high ceilings are replaced with a more personal space, accented with wood walls and atmospheric string lights. Since its opening, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort has earned its position among the brand’s collection of successful restaurant concepts, holding its own alongside the likes of 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill and LandShark Bar & Grill, both also designed by The McBride Co.
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Interlocking wood panels Interlock Eco-Panels: • Made of recycled wood • Interlocking installation • Four maple shades
Interlock Eco-Panels use recycled wood and seamless interlocking installation to add contrast and depth to a variety of settings. Panels are backed with birch and finished with a low-sheen, UV varnish with thickness ranging from 11/32 to 13/32 in. The collection of streamlined patterns provides artistic color washes in four contemporary shades of maple. Architectural Systems Inc., New York Circle 88 archsystems.com
Modular planters
Kaskad planters are free-standing, modular planters available in five shapes and three heights. Planters can be used individually or in combination to create decorative groupings. Shapes include rectangular, square, and a parallelogram model. Finishes include anodized silver, mineral bronze, and textured white RAL 9010. Products have adjustable glides and removable internal liners. Magnuson Group, Woodridge, IL Circle 89 magnusongroup.com
Textured finish for rail system
Textured Black powder-coat finish for the company’s DesignRail aluminum railing system has a slightly raised, uniformly textured surface. For interior and exterior applications, it offers a natural tone while concealing fingerprints and minor scratches. Feeney Inc., Oakland, CA Circle 90 feeneyinc.com
Living wall biofilter
A living wall biofilter can cover multiple sides and incorporate items such as water features. The biofilter is a working element of a building’s mechanical system. The wall draws in dirty air, removes pollutants, and returns clear air to the space. The wall also contributes to the humidity levels of the facility. Nedlaw Living Walls, Breslau, Ontario Circle 91 nedlaw.ca
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Laminates for larger areas
The MirroFlex Structures laminate line includes 4 x 10-ft. sizes in 39 patterns. Most panels use the BIO (Built In Overlap) seam system said to create less visible seams. Applications include areas with non-standard or high ceiling heights. ATI Decorative Laminates, Greensboro, NC Circle 94 atilaminates.com
Ceiling system
QuickSpan locking drywall grid system provides long, unsupported spans for flat drywall for reported faster and easier installation in hallway and corridor applications. A locking system uses solid cross tees that audibly click into place. A double-stitched web provides strength and stability. A locking channel includes locking tabs every 8 in. on center. The locking tab also prevents lateral and upward movement or deflection. CertainTeed Ceilings, Malvern, PA Circle 92 certainteed.com
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Trendline profiles for tile-edge protection are available in a variety of colors. Profile shapes include flat, rounded, and square, and are made of color-coated aluminum with a textured finish. Finishes complement tiles made from natural materials or porcelain that is finished to look natural.
A large Nashville hotel used Aquatherm Blue Pipe® for a chiller retrofit, and when it was time for domestic water replacement in 2014 they selected Green Pipe®. Reliability, stable pricing, industry-leading support, and fast installation times — just what they needed.
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Renewed Life For New England’s Mills Window replication and renovation in historical structures means sourcing appropriate materials.
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f the 801 mills in the United States in 1831,
The mill buildings have not gone unnoticed by de-
are attached to that aid, and it helps to know what to
more than 500 were located in the six New
velopers who aim to breathe new life into these histor-
expect. Window replication plays a vital role in ob-
England states. In 1837, Worcester County,
ical structures and bring new energy to what often
taining the blessing of historical review boards. York,
MA, had 55 towns, 26 with at least one woolen mill
have become neglected areas. City fathers encourage
PA-based Graham Architectural Products’ Bill Homer,
and 24 with at least one cotton mill. Throughout the
the investment, and local, state, and federal agencies
a New England-area representative, and Bill Wilder,
1800s and into the 1900s, life revolved and communi-
often help facilitate the activity with financial assis-
the company’s director of technical sales, have more
ties grew up around these mills. Many of them were
tance in the form of tax credits and grants. But strings
than 40 years between them in the historical-win-
beautiful buildings, standing tall and proud at the cen-
dow-replication arena. They offer this information on
ter of town, and many of them still stand today.
sourcing appropriate windows. CA
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Knowledge is Power Know what you’re trying to replicate. If you’re seeking
as to fenestration design. Will the windows be fixed, or must
solar-heat-gain coefficient. As for design, a fixed window
approval from historic review boards, make sure you
they be operable? If the latter, does ADA compliance come
(one that does not open) is inherently more thermally efficient
determine up front exactly what you are trying to replicate.
into play? All of this adds to the challenge of replicating what
than, say, a double-hung window, where both sashes operate.
Do you want to go back to the original windows, or do you
often, by definition, were large and inefficient windows with
So sometimes if the code has stringent requirements for
simply want to upgrade the existing windows? Is that going to
large and efficient windows. Knowing the building’s purpose
thermal performance, you may not be able to achieve that
be acceptable to the review boards? Usually–but not always–
early in the process can save time, headaches, and money.
performance with a double-hung window. Fortunately, some
when historical requirements are involved, the review boards
Know your timeline. National Park Service tax credits are
companies, including Graham, can create fixed windows that
want to go back to the original construction of the building.
tied to a timeline: Your building must be occupied by a certain
simulate double-hung windows, increasing the chances of
This can involve forensic work, such as combing the archives
deadline in order to qualify. The clock is ticking and time is
meeting code requirements and passing historic review.
to find photographs, or locating remnants of an original
truly money. So it pays to have experience in your corner.
Know what you plan to do with the original window.
window system long since covered by a retrofit system. At
Know the code requirements. Does the regional code
Replacing a window while using the existing frame increases
York, PA-based Graham Architectural Products, we typically
specify thermal performance? Do you have to meet a certain
the degree of difficulty in a historic replication job. In
perform this work in conjunction with the architect and the
U-value? Does the code demand a certain amount of fresh
attempting to squeeze the window inside the old frame, you
historical consultant.
air? Does it insist upon hurricane-impact standards? With
basically have to lap overtop of the frame with the window.
Know your review board(s). Not all boards see a project
the designs of some historical windows, you can only build
That adds bulk to the sightline and can impact the likelihood
in the same way. Local historic review boards can sometimes
so much efficiency into the replicated window, but review
of approval. That’s where the review board subjectivity
be more demanding than state boards or the National Park
boards aren’t particularly interested in your excuses. Ideally,
comes in. Sometimes it will pass. Sometimes you will be told
Service. A window that passed review in one instance may
the window consultant is involved from the beginning.
to remove the existing frame. And yet other times, if you are
not be approved under similar circumstances elsewhere.
Just as important are detailed requirements from the
able to articulate a compelling reason as to why you can’t
Experience makes historic-window-replication specialists key
architect and specifier. Here’s an example: The windows
remove them e.g., they’re embedded into the concrete or
allies. This is also why the specialists prefer to meet with the
might have to meet a certain U-value, because by calculating
some other reason that would stop the job, the review board
owner/developer early in the process to design a product that
how much heat transfer is going to go through that window,
may reconsider.
will not only meet the historic criteria, but all the other project
the mechanical engineers can determine the size of the HVAC
The bottom line is, the National Park Service and the state
criteria. By knowing the standards early on, drawings can
system. Energy efficiency is based on two key parameters:
want to save buildings and see them restored and reused. So if
be submitted to the historical consultant who’s helping them
the glass component–how energy efficient is the glass–
a task is cost prohibitive to the point that it prevents a building
through that process of getting approved by the local and
and the window design. With a southern exposure, you will
from being saved, they will take that into consideration. Local
state boards, and park service. This can expedite approvals.
likely want a glazing material that has a low solar-heat-gain
review boards, on the other hand, do not always do so.
Know the building’s intended use. Retail? Office space?
coefficient, so the glass can restrict some of the heat from
Give your project its best chance to succeed by making
Condos? Mixed use? Senior housing? Very often, that kind of
entering the building. On the northern side, where the sun
sure you have experienced, knowledgeable historic-window-
information allows a window consultant to offer suggestions
is less of a factor, you’re likely to want glazing with a higher
replication specialists on your team.
Cable Mills Williamstown, MA Cable Mills is an adaptive reuse of the one-time Water Street Mill, built in 1873 in Williamstown, MA. Three historical mill buildings were renovated to accommodate 61 apartment homes in a dramatic transformation from the buildings’ roots as factories making twine in the post-Civil War era and wire and cable in the 20th century. The apartments feature spectacular views of the nearby Green River and the Berkshire Mountains, thanks to York, PA-based-Graham Architectural’s SR6700 series windows and its 2200H series single-hung windows. Although different Graham windows were initially bid, the company worked with the National Park Service to accommodate the specific sightlines requested.
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Loom City, Rockville, CT Loom City Lofts now occupies the former Roosevelt Mill, built in 1906 as one of the first buildings in New England to be constructed entirely of reinforced concrete. It is an industrial-themed apartment building with 61 rental units, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. The building also has commercial space available for lease. Graham Architectural provided more than 360 2200H series single-hung windows, as well as a handful of 1400H series fixed windows and 6800 series awning windows. Despite the windows’ size–56 in. wide and 110 in. high–the building achieved the National Green Building Standard for energy efficiency.
Massachusetts Mills Picker Building, Lowell, MA Developers are bringing new life to the five-story Picker Building, previously described in a newspaper account as, “a dangerous, dilapidated, and once-majestic riverfront mill.” Constructed in Lowell, MA, in the early 20th century, the neglected building had trees growing through its roof, yet developers still saw its potential. The building is expected to reopen by the end of 2016 with 70 apartment units and more than 600 of Graham Architectural’s 6700 series fixed and projected windows. Through those windows, residents on higher floors will be able to view the city and the Merrimack River.
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Worcester Loomworks, Worcester, MA Developers converted an abandoned mill complex in Worcester, MA, into The Lofts at Loomworks, a low- to middle-income residential building with 94 affordable one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Built in 1890, the structure most recently served as headquarters for textile machinery maker Crompton and Knowles Loom Works. Graham Architectural provided 850 windows, the majority of which were the company’s 2000H series single hung. The remainder were 1200H series fixed windows. The first residents moved in during September of 2015.
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Circle 6 on the Reader Service Card. Get information on historical replication projects. Information on the 1200H series fixed window. Information on the 2200H single-hung window. Information on the 6800 series awning window.
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Sliding-door system Oden sliding-door system: • No visible fasteners • 400 lb. panel capacity • Tru-Level adjustment
Oden sliding-door hardware system is available in brushed stainless-steel and black stainless-steel finishes with a custom-extruded track. Sidestepping visible fasteners, the track is said to appear to float along a wall. The trolleys use the company’s exposed bearings as wheels. The system’s high weight capacity allows design freedom from solid wood door panels to oversized frameless glass to panels weighing 400 lb. The system includes Tru-Level that allows a 1/2-in. adjustment across the trolley and each mounting point, even after installation. A field-modifiable track and adjustable door stops also are included. Krownlab, Portland, OR Circle 65 krownlab.com
Push plates
Series 106 push plates are an actuator product for use where building codes require a door-control release. Large push plates mounted on a back plate with smooth, beveled edges are joined from the back with concealed screws. Marine-type aluminum is standard. Units are also available in stainless steel and architectural bronze. Narrow recessed models are offered, along with custom color and engraving. DeltrexUSA, Bronx, NY Circle 66 deltrexusa.com
Storefront system
An addition to the ProTek line, the YHS 50 FS/FI impact-resistant and blast-mitigation storefront system provides a solution for installations that normally would require curtain wall. The system is inside glazed, allowing specification in areas that would typically be restricted due to glazing requirements, including muddy jobsites or upper floors of a building. Built for hurricane-prone markets, the system used approved hinging and locking hardware in entries. Rated for Wind Zone 3, the system is also qualified for Missile Level E. YKK AP America Inc., Austell, GA Circle 67 ykkap.com
Built-in security sensors
Insynctive smart solutions include the option of building security sensor into the company’s Designer series windows and patio doors and Architect series and Pella entry doors. A status indicator monitors window and door security and can be accessed with a smart device. Pella Corp., Pella, IA Circle 68 pella.com
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Full-frame R10 window
The Zenith series ZR10 double-film fixed window provides a .10 U-factor. The company’s window packages are said to insulate like walls, and offer full-frame performance, integrate advanced glazing technology, and afford a wide range of design options. Alpen High Performance Products, Niwot, CO Circle 69 thinkalpen.com
Energy-Star replacement windows
The company’s model 1650 double-hung windows are Energy-Star qualified in the Northern zone and can be upgraded with HP low-e glass to meet requirements for the Southern zone. Beveled sashes and eight exterior color options are available, with options including insulated dual-pane glass and heavy-duty weather stripping. MI Windows and Doors, Gratz, PA Circle 71 miwindows.com
Fire-door operator
The RSX fire-door operator includes fully integrated door release capability and provides 24-hr. battery backup. No manual intervention is required to reset the operator after a fire alarm or drop test. The door may be motor operated normally upon reset of the firealarm signal and test-key switch. It is Factory Mutual approved. Overhead Door Corp., Dallas Circle 70 overheaddoor.com
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PRODUCTS Training simulators
EDITORS’ CHOICE
Training simulators allow operations and maintenance personnel to train on the automatic and manual operation of the company’s power-control systems in an office environment. Mimicking the actual operation and performance of the user’s switchgear/system, the simulators help personnel familiarize themselves with the system and its operation; accurately diagnose a range of utility, generator, and breaker problems; and assess the impact of changes to programmable logic controller setpoints such as kW values and time delays by seeing how the system responds. Simulators are available in two versions: one for training on the automatic operation of switchgear, and an advanced model for training on automatic and manual operation of the switchgear. Systems consist of a PC, and industrial-grade PLC, and two or three touchscreen monitors. Russelectric, Hingham, MA Circle 73 russelectric.com
Fault detection, diagnostics
The WebCTRL system has an expanded Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) library to pinpoint more than 100 proven faults in typical HVAC equipment, including VAV systems, air handlers, fan coils, unit ventilators, water-source heat pumps, and air-source heat pumps. Pre-programmed FDD algorithms are a standard feature of the BAS and alert users of potential equipment issues, help them identify the cause, and provide a visual display of preventive solutions. Automated Logic Corp., Kennesaw, GA Circle 74 automatedlogic.com
Asset control
AssetWatcher solution uses RFID technology to track assets that are placed in or removed from lockers. Applications include schools, universities, hospitals, and other high-security facilities. The system uses non-contact wireless radio links to recognize tagged assets. It is compatible with multiple types of RFID tags for use with different types of assets, and features an audible confirmation when a tag has been read. It can track all types of tagged assets, including electronics and metal objects. The product includes a 7-in. touchscreen and incorporates the MorphoTrak optical fingerprint reader for strong security. Lockers are sized for small laptops, tablets, and phones. Each system is designed to be freestanding and can be mounted to a wall or the floor for convenience and stability. Morse Watchmans Inc., Oxford, CT Circle 75 morsewatchmans.com
Fire-protection panels Palusol SW: • Sandwich panels that meet fire door listing requirements • Panels provide fire and smoke protection with heat insulation • 1 3/4-in. thick door construction
Wireless access control
The nexTouch wireless access solution offers flexible and scalable lock management and is tailored for small business needs. The product is a keypad access lock for interior and exterior applications and can be paired with a ZigBee or Z-Wave system for integration into new and existing alarm and automation platforms. Lock features may vary based on the chosen integration system, but typically include accommodation of as many as 500 users, real-time notifications, audit trail, scheduling of access rights, and remote access. Yale Locks & Hardware, New Haven, CT Circle 76 yalelocks.com
Palusol SW sandwich panels meet fire-door listings requirements issued by the Quality Auditing Institute. The listings include the door cores, edge-sealing systems and hardware, and confirm 20 to 90 min. fire resistance for wooden fire-door slabs and frames. The panels provide a combination of fire and smoke protection with insulation against heat, a low response temperature at 212 F and short response time to heat, and thin door construction at 1 3/4 in. A variety of aesthetic designs is possible by varying the visible surface. A glazing surface range from 83 to 2,656 sq. in. includes a clip system that simplifies the insertion of glazing. BASF, Wyandotte, MI Circle 72 basf.com
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