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Architect takes hospitality creativity to new level. see page 8

F E AT U R E S 8 Special Touches Make The Difference A gallery of international hospitality projects highlights an architect’s scope and creativity.

16 Top 10 Things You Should Know About LEDs

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If you don’t know a Kelvin from a lumen, it’s time to learn about the hottest trend in lighting.

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22 Rubber Flooring Brings Solid Benefits From healthcare to education, rubber flooring offers performance benefits and long-term value.

26 Building Power: Financing For Solar Long-term viability and use of solar technology as a standard energy-generating method depends on financing structures.

PROJECTS 29 Univ. Of Tampa Sykes Chapel, FL

32 Nathan Bishop Middle School, Providence, RI 34 Old Republic Building, Chicago

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About the Cover The Waku Ghin restaurant is an excellent example of architect Joshua Zinder’s hospitality- and restaurant-design creativity. To see more of his work, turn to the feature on p. 8. To hear his thoughts about hospitality trends, listen to the Commercial Conversation podcast at www.commercialconversation.com.

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As part of our variety of online editorial products, Commercial Building Products presents Commercial Conversation at http://www.commercialconversation.com. Commercial Conversation is a series of semi-monthly podcasts in which the editors speak with commercial-construction industry experts about issues that affect specifier decisions. Podcasts are supported by a resource page and are available for download from the website.

Match Education Technology with Education Design with Amy Stein In our fifth podcast, we talk with Amy Stein, architect at MGA Partners, Philadelphia, about the design and renovation of higher-education facilities to provide dynamic learning environments that meet current and future needs and provide flexibility as education techniques embrace electronic tools.

Make Business Noise When the Economy is Quiet with Chris Sullivan Top 10 Things You Should Know About LEDs, p. 16: When you go to the digital magazine and click on the Digital Extra icon for this article, you will be able to watch a video that outlines the many benefits of using LED fixtures in commercial applications. Rubber Flooring Brings Solid Benefits, p. 22: The Digital Extra videos that accompany this feature demonstrate various methods for maintaining rubber flooring to realize maximum life. Building Power: Financing Investments For Small, Medium Solar Installations, p. 26: This Digital Extra download will provide you with a brochure from Tecta Solar that describes the company’s solar-system design and installation capabilities.

In our fourth podcast, we talk with Chris Sullivan, principal at C.C. Sullivan Strategic Communications, Montclair, NJ. Chris tells you why it’s important to be an aggressive marketer when the economy is slow so you’ll have the best chance of earning new business and will be at the forefront when business improves.

Fenestration Codes and Trends with Mike Turner Our third Commercial Conversation is with Mike Turner, vice president of marketing at YKK AP America Inc., Austell, GA. Mike is also a board member of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), Schaumburg, IL, the TaskGroup Chairman for BIM Initiatives at AAMA, a member of the Codes and Regulatory Affairs Committee at AAMA, and a member of the International Code Council. Mike discusses new fenestration codes, fenestration technology, and what it means for commercial-construction specifiers.

Hospitality and Restaurants with Joshua Zinder Our second Commercial Conversation podcast focuses on trends in the hospitality/restaurant arena. Our guest for the podcast is Joshua B. Zinder, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, and principal at JZA&D, Princeton, NJ. His 20-year professional experience encompasses education, institutional, commercial, municipal/government, and residential design.

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Learning not changing everywhere As a former teacher, I was very excited last month (and still am) about the changes that are happening in our schools as technology plays an increasing role in education. I’m equally excited about what is happening in education facilities from an architectural and construction perspective. Classrooms are being designed with technology in mind, which means plenty of flexibility and access to power and the building network. Education projects are also focusing on improving the overall learning environment by introducing daylight, proper lighting design for people who are staring at screens and, probably most important, improved indoor air quality. In addition to the feature we offered in our March issue, be sure to listen to our Commercial Conversation podcast with Amy Stein, MGA Partners, Philadelphia, to learn more about what leading architects are doing with education-facility design. It was with the past month’s article and my conversation with Amy Stein in mind that I headed off in late March to spend a couple of days telling 7th-grade biology students about coral reefs. It was a local school built in the days when daylight in classrooms was forbidden because students might look out the window from time to time. The school in which I last taught was built in the 1930s. Every classroom had lots of operable windows, so I had no experience with teaching in a closed classroom. What a depressing learning environment! I had a break in the middle of each day and felt like sprinting for the door to get out of that dungeon. I can call it a dungeon because, in addition to not having any daylight, the indoor air quality was dreadful. It was definitely indoor air, and I’m convinced it had been indoors for years–without moving. When I left the building, the fresh air was more than welcomed by my lungs. As we all know, there have been several studies that have established that daylight and proper air are critical to effective learning. I’m not sure why money was spent on those studies. Those researchers simply needed to join me for those two days, and they would have had all of the conclusive research they needed. To flush my mind (and my lungs) of those memories, I went home and listened to the Amy Stein interview again. Changing gears competely, I encourage you to turn to page 8 of this issue. We’re very pleased to devote some pages to the hospitality/restaurant work of architect Joshua Zinder. Spend a few minutes enjoying his inspiring designs, then go to commercialconversation.com and listen to the podcast I recently recorded with him to learn more about the trends he’s seeing in hospitality design, an area that is starting to show some life as the economy slowly recovers.

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LEED Checking In For An Extended Stay Compartmentalizing hotels means better insulation and air sealing. Michelle Roberts, Owens Corning

he U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, estimates that in the United States alone, hotels represent more than 5 billion sq. ft. of space, nearly 5 million guest rooms, and close to $4 billion in annual energy use. According to the McGraw Hill 2012 Construction forecast, the commercial-building industry is projected to grow by 8% in the next year, with the lion’s share of growth coming from the hospitality sector. The opportunities to grow your business in this space can be considerable. Working within the hospitality industry, however, requires thoughtful planning and consideration. Whether for a boutique property or a national hotel chain, the materials you specify can have a long-term impact on the success of that business. Basing decisions solely on cost or time constraints, rather than quality and design, can leave future customers underwhelmed. In an industry where repeat business may be based on aesthetics and experience, every little detail counts. One of the most important elements concerning hotel construction is the proper compartmentalization of units. Most of us can remember a travel experience when a neighboring guest’s blaring television prevented a full night’s sleep or when the subtle odor of stale tobacco smoke could be detected—even if the room was labeled non-smoking. Even more disturbing are bedbugs which, in recent years, have been reported to infest entire hotels, leaving some properties vacant for days at a time while the problem is resolved. In 2010, it seemed as though the entire island of Manhattan was overrun with this pesky insect. In fact, as a partial response to this epidemic, the popular travel site Trip Advisor began ranking the dirtiest hotels, which generated national exposure for a few unfortunate hotel brands.

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Unfortunately, it’s also one step that is frequently skipped as builders try to avoid the costs of the factors—properly sealing and insulating rooms— that affect compartmentalization. However, there is a ripple effect. Inadequate insulation and air sealing can diminish the guests’ experience, jeopardizing the hotel’s future success and ultimately also the relationship (a.k.a. repeat business) between hotel owners and builders. Another important benefit of insulating and air sealing a multi-unit property is the considerable efficiencies these processes bring

and buildings that comprise hotel rentals and condominiums, its mere existence demonstrates an increasing awareness about the importance compartmentalization plays in sustainable building. As with any LEED-certified property, LEED hotels must meet specific energy-efficiency requirements. According to the USGBC, green buildings use on average 26% less energy than other buildings. Insulation and air sealing are the leading factors that drive energy efficiency. Insulation can prevent the temperature preferences of one hotel guest from affecting the t temperature of a neighboring room. Unfortunately, maximum e energy and thermal efficiency tthrough insulation and air sealing is more difficult to achieve t through retrofitting. As a result, it’s important to consider what goes between b the walls of any multi-unit building b prior to construction. A system that combines a penetrating flexible-seal technology t with batt insulation is an a economical way to seal and p provide thermal and acoustical control. c The penetrating material helps h ensure cracks and Compartmentalizing and p penetrations are sealed from floor sealing a hotel room is much easier during construction to t floor between the walls of each than as a retrofit. unit, u dramatically reducing air infiltration and also reducing the in energy consumption and prevention of transference of sounds, smells, and pests from thermal bridging. Air leakage has always been room to room. Combined with batt insulation, a consideration for LEED certification in singlethe result is a high-performance insulation and family homes, and now it is beginning to gain air-sealing system that will keep guests and hotel momentum as a LEED requirement in multi-unit managers happy. buildings. Taking advantage of the growing hospitality In 2008, the USGBC tapped into a group of industry can recharge your business and position hospitality leaders to discuss the areas in which you for long-lasting growth in the years to come. LEED certification needed further attention to Staying informed about the latest building trends the unique needs and limitations of lodging and identifying the best materials along the way developments. Working with the USGBC, this can help ensure happy clientele and translate group is modifying certain LEED requirements to into repeat business and referrals. The resulting address opportunities associated with the hotel energy efficiency will be one guest any hotel industry. manager won’t want to see check out. In the works LEED is currently testing Pilot Credit 36, the LEED requirement on compartmentalization. While this credit would apply mainly to extended-stay hotels

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rchitects design buildings, but only a relatively few architects create structures that stir the imagination and stick in the

memory. Joshua Zinder, AIA, NCARB, LEEDAP, of Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design, Princeton, NJ, is among that select number. Specializing in hospitality, Zinder has designed projects around the world, gaining recognition from his peers in architecture and from the hospitality industry itself. His design sense blends a sound commitment to traditional materials with a dedication to appropriate design, allowing every project to reflect a sense of purpose, place, and context. The following photographs are representative of his sometimes fanciful and always arresting work.

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feature HOSPITALITY Waku Ghin The knife collection of the world-famous Chef Tetsuya Wakuda served as inspiration when Zinder and his team designed Restaurant Waku Ghin in Singapore. A narrow linkage at its center complicated the unusual space. JZA+D solved the problem by manipulating the corridor walls into curving, dynamic forms, creating a sculptural centerpiece that ties the restaurant together. The Grand Hall features framed openings that highlight dinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; culinary discoveries in a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Environmentally sensible products were also important in the design. Mica panels and locally harvested woods were used, along with rich fabrics, illuminated silks, and dramatic, sculptural lighting fi xtures.

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he journey with light-emitting diode (LED) technology dates back to 1962, when GE Lighting, Fairfield, CT, scientists invented the first visible LED. Over the past decade, energy-efficient LED technology has become increasingly common in a variety of applications, such as signage, architectural lighting, display cases, parking-lot lighting, and accent and ambient lighting. As lighting moves into the digital era, energy-conscious architects, facility managers, and building owners are turning to LEDs as their single lighting source. Industry analysts generally forecast that, by 2020, 50% to 80% of all lighting products sold will be LED. If you aren’t on board with LEDs yet, here are the basics about a technology that is here to stay. 1. What is LED technology? When people hear LED, they might first think of televisions. The same technology used in the latest TVs has helped GE Lighting create energysaving lighting solutions for years. This LED technology, also known as solid-state lighting, starts with a tiny chip comprising layers of semiconducting material, where the movement of electrons is converted into light that is emitted from the small light source. In fact, some small chips can emit enough light to illuminate an entire room. Also, LED lamps have heat sinks to release the heat, maintaining optimal LED functionality and keeping the bulb cool to the touch.

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2. Is it true that LEDs have a longer life than traditional incandescent light sources? Yes, by comparison, LED solutions can enable energy savings as much as 75%, compared with traditional incandescent light sources, while lasting 25 to 50 times longer. The result is drastically reduced energy and maintenance costs. 3. What can we expect with energy efficiency and life-cycle payback? Energy Star-qualified LED lighting meets strict efficiency, quality, and lifetime criteria. These select products can help property owners lower energy costs and reduce maintenance costs due to the longer lifespan. Here are some important statistics to keep in mind as you decide whether

or not to choose an Energy Star-qualified LED system: • It uses about 75% less energy than the lamp it is replacing. • It lasts at least 15 times longer than an incandescent bulb. • The color quality is as good as or better than fluorescent lighting. • It turns on instantly. There’s no warm-up time. • Although the upfront cost is greater, LEDs often pay for themselves within the first few years and can last for 20+ years, based on 3 hours/day of operation. • Energy-Star products come with a warranty.

might prefer the lower CCT, or a warmer white, for indoor ambience to enhance skin tones, fabrics, and furniture, but higher CCT for lighting outdoor spaces. Once your eye has adapted to the light source, colors will be perceived accurately if the CRI is high, regardless of CCT. However, if CRI is LED cove lighting adds warm ambiance to a conference room.

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at least 80 for CCT between 2,700 K and 4,000 K. However, some LED products now have CRIs of more than 90, which is considerably better than fluorescent or CFL color quality and similar to incandescent or halogen color. The same goes for light-beam uniformity. Because LEDs can use mirrors inside the fixtures to precisely direct the light beams, they can provide better uniformity than high-pressure sodium, halogen, or incandescent lamps. LEDs also have more-defined cutoffs a and less glare and light pollution a than other technologies. t

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low, some colors in the light are either deficient or too strong, so those colors will be perceived differently, regardless of CCT. To get the light you want, first determine whether you prefer a warm white or a cool white and select the desired CCT for your indoor or outdoor application. Then choose the highest available CRI so that colors will be rendered accurately. Energy-Star LED lamp products have a minimum CRI requirement similar to the color of fluorescent and compact-fluorescent lamps:

7. What types of testing do LEDs typically undergo? L It depends on the manufacturer. All A of GE’s products are thoroughly tested at in-house and independent labs, analyzing the bulbs’ d performance p in various temperature and humidity environments. t For example, all new LED designs must undergo high-temperature testing at 140 F for at least 10% t of the bulb’s rated life to help o validate v performance. That’s 5,000 hours (or seven months) of 5 continuous testing under extreme c temperatures for a product with a rated life of 50,000 hours. The company also tests the various subsystems. The electronics, LED components, and all critical materials that go into LED lights and systems are subjected to similar stressors. It’s all about finding the weakest links, identifying and stressing them to make sure the overall LED lights will perform reliably for years. 8. How effective is LED lighting at reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)? Because of their high efficiency, an investment in LED lighting is one of the most cost-effective

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feature LIGHTING ways for businesses and commercial-building owners to curb GHG emissions and save money on energy. According to a 2011 McKinsey report, replacing inefficient lighting with LED lighting is “economically more attractive than any other means of CO2 abatement.”

flat-panel fixtures recess into a c ceiling and are easily installed with w existing electrical systems. In the foreseeable future, LEDs will be the most common form of lighting for nearly every e kind of application. The ttechnology has come a long way w from the weak, blue light typical t of the earliest examples. As A it continues to improve, most people p will prefer LED light to energy-hogging e incandescents a and mercury-containing fluorescent lamps. Now that you know k the ABCs of LEDs, you may w be at the forefront of that well change. c

9. Is LED considered compliant with restriction of hazardous substance (RoHS)? Unlike technologies such as fluorescent and metal halide, LEDs contain no mercury or other heavy metals. Therefore they are RoHScompliant. 10. Where can I install LEDs? Anywhere. Whether you’re looking for directional, decorative, or general lighting needs, there’s a place for LEDs. We see possibilities for LEDs in every lighting application. We now have LED lamps that fit into almost all applications and use a standard Edison base. Many of today’s LEDs are dimmable. One of the latest groundbreaking

A recessed ceiling fixture with warm-edge LED technology provides many years of light with virtually no maintenance.

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Linda Pastor is global product manager for LED replacement lamps at GE Lighting, Fairfield, CT, overseeing product evolutions of high-pressuresodium, incandescent, and LED lighting.

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feature FLOORING Lower maintenance and ergonomic benefits make rubber flooring a logical choice for highly sensitive areas in healthcare facilities where doctors, nurses, and staff need to stay healthy and on top of their game.

Rubber Flooring Brings Solid Benefits From healthcare to education, rubber flooring offers performance benefits and long-term value. Mike Simoneau, Nora Systems Inc. 22

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hen architects, designers, facility managers, project managers, and other building personnel come together to select materials for a new project, they weigh a number of performance considerations. While they work together to make sure the design supports the functionality of a space, they must also pay close attention to the financial bottom line, which is often deemed the most important factor in materials selection. But what materials can be considered cost-effective? To adequately answer that question, one must first determine a number of key points as they relate to specific projects and the benefits that particular building materials provide. When it comes to flooring for commercial markets such

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as healthcare, education, life-science labs, and transportation, rubber emerges as a sustainable option that offers performance benefits and lower life-cycle costs.

When health is critical The myriad functions throughout healthcare facilities create a variety of performance requirements for floor coverings. However one requirement holds true in every area: The flooring must promote a healthy atmosphere. With corridors, patient rooms, emergency departments, pharmacies, and laboratories in the same facility, building owners must find materials that meet the specific performance requirements of each application. Whether outfitting a stairwell or selecting a floor covering for an

intensive-care unit, it is crucial to keep areas clean and hygienic for patients and employees. By installing rubber flooring, healthcare managers provide a healthy atmosphere that takes into account the needs of patients and staff. Rubber flooring generally has a dense, durable surface that is naturally fungistatic and bacteriostatic, helping to ward off any risk of infection associated with the flooring. Because the flooring surface is so dense, some types of rubber flooring do not require waxing or sealing. The sterile environment is never exposed to the chemicals and toxins contained in those products, and harmful emissions, such as VOCs, are never released into the air. Cleanliness is critical in all areas of a facility, but it is especially important for those in which patients are recovering from illness or injury. By eliminating these potentially harmful cleaning agents from the maintenance regimen, the indoorair quality of a facility improves, providing patients with the proper breathability to recover in a timely fashion and enabling hospital staff to work and stay energized. Additionally, less exposure to chemicals may decrease the possibility of lingering illness or discomfort and reduce the number of sick days staff members take, which ultimately contributes to a smoothly run facility.

Rubber flooring has the durability to endure heavy foot traffic in public spaces such as entryways and lobbies in healthcare facilities, as well as the color options to fit into any design scheme.

Quiet, comfort, and value A space that is quiet and calm also enhances patient recuperation. Rubber flooring features exceptional acoustic properties, so installing it in corridors and patient rooms can soften the noise of foot traffic and rolling beds and machines. In fact, some rubber-flooring options reduce footfall sound by as much as 20 dB, or what amounts to a perceived 75% reduction in noise. A quiet recovery room provides a patient with an opportunity to get the uninterrupted rest necessary for a full recovery. (A patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapid recovery also helps the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottom line. The sooner hospital staff can discharge patients, the sooner they can admit new patients.) As comforting as a healthy, hygienic, and quiet area is for patients, nurses and staff tending to their needs also require a degree of comfort to perform their jobs. Hospital-staff members often spend most of their work shift on their feet, which gives them a completely different view of comfort. According to studies, the average nurse walks approximately five miles during a twelvehour shift. Some floor coverings become hard and unforgiving over time, and after standing on them for hours, nursing professionals and other staff experience fatigue, which may ultimately affect their job performance. Because rubber flooring is a durable and flexible material, though, it absorbs the pressure of footsteps in a more forgiving manner, offering all who walk across it additional comfort

A soothing, comforting design is very important for a healthcare facility designed for children to make them feel welcome and at ease. Rubber flooring achieves a more comfortable healthcare experience, with a visually appealing design scheme and its inherent comfort underfoot.

underfoot. This feature is especially beneficial late in a twelve-hour shift. Rubber flooring can help keep personnel fresh and motivated to capably accomplish their duties. Exceptional comfort underfoot is an added benefit in childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals and assisted-living facilities, where patients have a propensity to lose their balance. The forgiving structure of the flooring can limit the effect of a fall or misstep, making these incidents less dangerous than when they occur on other floor coverings. Rubber flooring offers unmatched value and long-term financial benefits to healthcare facilities in a number of ways. Most types of rubber flooring feature the durability that prevents heavy foot traffic and rolling equipment, including beds

and gurneys, from impeding the performance of the floor. Other floors may wear down more quickly or need to be rewaxed and/or refinished, but rubber requires no finishes, saving time for maintenance teams and eliminating the need to purchase costly supplies. Rubber is durable and low-maintenance, and it consistently retains its good looks. Most types of rubber flooring can be maintained with a wet mop and a pH-neutral cleaning solution. Some manufacturers even promote cleaning regimens and systems that completely eliminate cleaning products and agents, recommending only water to clean their floors. Furthermore, rubber flooring boasts a life cycle of about 30 years, which means it needs to

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feature FLOORING be replaced very infrequently. This keeps overall costs down, maximizing the value of the floor over its life cycle.

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softens the pressure of footsteps and absorbs the impact of every movement, allowing educators to stay fresh, focused, and effective. The dense, durable surface of rubber makes it an ideal choice for a variety of other education applications. Higher-education facilities have areas that require different types of flooring to match their performance needs. For example, laboratories require flooring that is easily cleaned and able to withstand harmful chemicals that have the potential to cause staining. Meanwhile, athletic workout facilities need flooring that is durable enough to hold up to heavy equipment and the intermittent dropping of free weights. Because of its resilient structure and a low-abrasion surface that helps it stay true to shape, rubber flooring is a great fit in these and other areas.

Schools of all varieties—from pre-schools to higher-education facilities—face a unique combination of challenges on a daily basis. Building and maintenance staffs are responsible for choosing the proper materials for school applications, which can vary greatly: from athletic facilities to classrooms, and laboratories to libraries. Maintenance teams have the unenviable task of continuing their regimen and keeping these areas clean. Some students, younger children especially, can be careless and messy. Older students can also be negligent and even destructive with graffiti and defacing school property. Generally, maintaining Custodial crews appreciate no-wax rubber flooring because an educational facility is an of its low-maintenance requirements, especially when uphill battle, but one that can moving furniture to clean the flooring is kept to a minimum. be made a little easier with the installation of rubber flooring. The floor’s low-maintenance features allow workers to simply mop classrooms, without having to move furniture. This is a real time-saver, enabling maintenance staff to focus on other tasks around the school. Rubber flooring also provides tangible performance benefits for students and educators in classrooms and throughout other areas of their facilities. Classrooms are where most learning happens, and it is important for students and teachers to feel No experimenting Healthcare and education markets present a comfortable in the learning environment. Rubber wide array of applications that can be outfitted flooring can provide that comfort in a number of with rubber flooring. However, the floor covering ways: Rubber fl ooring provides enhanced acoustic can also be an effective solution in commercial • properties, allowing teachers and students to market segments. The sensitive environments of communicate freely and exchange conversations industry and life-science labs are highly sterile atclearly and unmistakably. This leads to students mospheres that cannot afford any shutdowns for experiencing a better understanding of the submaintenance purposes. Some of these spaces, ject material at hand, and ultimately helps them including pharmaceutical manufacturing sites learn at a more efficient pace, which benefits the and classrooms, house sensitive products being teacher and the student. developed and/or manipulated. These sites must be efficiently maintained with neutral cleaners to • In higher-education settings, the heightened prevent any contamination that could affect test acoustic benefits can be particularly important results. in large lecture halls, where as many as 500 These spaces also require flooring with a students may attend a class. dense surface that can withstand chemical spills • While students and teachers must be comfortand maintain the integrity of the overall space. able in a classroom or lecture hall, the onus is As an added benefit, rubber flooring never needs on teachers to effectively communicate subject to be stripped or waxed, meaning that its simple material. Teachers and professors often teach on maintenance can save a lab time and money. their feet, conducting and executing the lesson plan in front of a whiteboard, chalkboard, or video screen. The physical toll on teachers and Rubber on the roll Transportation is another market in which lowprofessors can be significant. Rubber flooring 24

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maintenance, highly durable rubber flooring can pay dividends and offer benefits to passengers and operators. Rubber flooring can often be found on particular types of mass transit, such as rail transportation, subway cars, and buses, as well as other types of transportation, including marine and cruise ships. All of these transportation methods are heavily used and experience little downtime, which means properly maintaining them can be challenging. Removing a railcar or a marine vessel from its normal route can be costly in terms of lost passenger fares or operating a replacement vehicle. Rubber floorcovering can minimize downtime from a maintenance and replacement standpoint because the durable surface and structure can be cared for simply and efficiently. Its durability can withstand the constant traffic of passengers c and a staff moving through the aisles a and oft-used areas of all of o these vehicles. On cruise ships, rubber r flooring has the performance benefits and p versatility v to outfit a variety of o areas throughout the ship. It offers the durability s and a slip-resistance for foodservice s and restaurant areas, while providing the highw quality acoustics that can q help passengers and crew h members m rest easy, providing an enjoyable experience for a everyone. e Rubber flooring offers a variety of performance benefits for commercial applications. With superior slip-resistant, acoustic, and maintenance properties, the floorcovering possesses the qualities that ensure continued, high-level performance for decades. Its versatility and longevity separate rubber flooring from other floor coverings. The benefits rubber flooring brings to a variety of markets make it an environmentally responsible, cost-effective choice that can help an organization effectively achieve the long-range goals set out during the planning phase of a building. Mike Simoneau is a marketing specialist for Nora Systems Inc., a Lawrence, MA, manufacturer of high-performance rubber-flooring solutions for commercial markets including healthcare, education, industry, science, and transportation.

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Financing Investments For Small, Medium Solar Installations Long-term viability and use of solar technology as a standard energy-generating method depends on financing structures. Jay Levin, Tecta Solar

n the U.S. Solar Market Trends 2010 report issued in June 2011, Larry Sherwood of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), Latham, NY, reported, “Solar markets are booming in the United States due to strong consumer demand and financial incentives from the federal government, states, and utilities.” He cited more than 124,000 new solar installations in 2010, with a handful of states, such as California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Arizona, claiming the majority of market share for new projects. Of the 21 states that embraced solar installations in 2011, 11 of them realized growth of more than 50%. That’s a good thing. When it comes to embracing solar practices, the U.S. traditionally has lagged by about a decade behind our counterparts, especially in Europe. Germany, as Sherwood pointed out, is the top global market for photovoltaic (PV), and the gridconnected PV market in Ontario, Canada, is one of the largest North American markets. A March 2011 report from IHS iSuppli, El Segundo, CA, projected European PV installations in 2011 to reach 14.3 GW, more than two-thirds of the global level of about 20.9 GW. While the market potential for small and medium-sized PV commercial solar installations in the U.S. continues to be encouraging, there are complex inter-

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play issues between project conceptualization, financing, and feasibility that illustrate the very real challenges that continue to limit widespread U.S. adoption. The desire is there and the long-term benefits can be justified, but financial reality dictates that a large percentage of those solar projects are never built. Many in the industry, including the solar experts within Tecta America, Rosemont, IL, are trying to change that.

A bright idea Large commercial enterprises have understood solar’s benefits for decades and, for the most part, benefits of harnessing solar power are fairly widely understood among small- and medium-sized commercial operations. Solar-101 logic tells us many things: • Solar is sustainable and renewable, so we’re not dependent on fluctuating foreign-oil prices and strained relationships with oil-exporting nations. • Proven solar-panel technology reduces our reliance on public-utility companies to heat and light our homes, schools, and businesses. • Technological improvements make solar more efficient and cost effective than ever. • Solar-PV panels installed on roofs require no extra space.

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Solar energy is environmentally friendly with no CO2 emissions. There are many examples that illustrate the benefits solar provides. For instance, an installation with an area of 15,000 sq. ft. and power of 100 kWp produces an average of 120,000 kWh/year, resulting in 1,644 fewer tons CO2 going into the atmosphere over 20 years. One of Tecta’s clients, Harleysville Insurance in Harleysville, PA, has seen firsthand the positive effect a solar-PV system can have on its energy requirements. After receiving a $355,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Financing Authority, Harrisburg, PA, through a competitive application process, the company planned to install a 511.5-kWp (DC), ballasted solar-PV roof system on its headquarters building. The project comprises 1,860 275-W solar panels that cover about 47,500 sq. ft. of roof surface. It is expected to generate approximately 15% of the annual energy needs for the insurance company’s headquarters—623 MWh, which is equivalent to powering 62 average Pennsylvania homes for one year. The solution has reduced the annual total building load from 6 million kWh to 4.5 million kWh. This reduction allows the local and regional power grids to defer their

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The Harleysville Insurance project comprises 1,860 275-W solar panels that cover more than an acre of roof surface.

generated power to other customers. In addition, a significant portion of the project’s $2.8 million cost is offset by a 30% federal tax credit, combined with approximately $90,000 of value from bonus depreciation. The project also is qualified to generate solar renewable energy credits (SRECs), which Pennsylvania electric utilities and suppliers are required to purchase to meet renewable compliance standards. Another Tecta client, a big-box, home-improvement retailer in Quincy, MA, recently installed a 346kWp PV system on the rooftop of its newly completed store. The project is expected to generate 440 MWh in the first year. Because the project was registered with the Massachusetts Solar Carve-Out program, it will generate SRECs that can be sold to electric utilities. Additionally, an estimated 240 metric tons of CO2 emissions will be avoided each year as a result of the solar energy produced by the system.

Funding solar The companies cited have had success with making solar installations a reality, but what about feasibility for small- to medium-sized commercial accounts? For those companies on the solar playground, it is critical to understand solar-project financing. Finan-

nities at the end of the cial considerations term to either extend significantly affect the lease or purchase whether an installathe system at fair martion will become realket value. ity. Because of the size For a company of the initial capital with poor credit, investment, it is rarely though, a lease is not a straightforward cash E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S F O R C O M M E R C I A L B U I L D I N G S the most attractive opsale. The intertwined, tion because the intercomplex issues in a est rate will be higher than it would be for a company project include state and federal tax incentives and with better credit. A lease agreement still requires a rebates, power purchase agreements (PPAs), tax lisignificant cash outflow. Furthermore the lease transability, credit worthiness, geographical location, and fers the federal tax incentives, which can represent investor confidence. more than 30% of the system price, away from the Fundamentally, there are three basic methods to solar customer. finance a solar project: Power purchase agreements. A third option, • a cash sale or direct sale of a solar facility to the cusa PPA, is often the most desirable agreement because tomer • a lease, where the roof owner leases solar equip- it allows customers to install solar on their roofs with no capital outlay. It is complex in structure, however, ment from a bank or leasing company a PPA, in which the roof owner signs an agreement and depends heavily on the existence of the solar-in• with a third-party solar-system owner to purchase the vestment tax credit, which was extended for eight years solar power produced from the rooftop facility. under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of Each of these financing methods offers several 2008. With the passage of the American Recovery and pros and cons, so developers determining which ones Reinvestment Act of 2009, the solar-investment tax to use must consider all of the options. The main varicredit can be combined with any available tax exempables are capital expenditure, length of commitment, tions on solar purchases, significantly reducing the and the short- and long-term benefits. Installers and developers frequently present more than one financing option to customers to increase the likelihood of project completion. Cash sale. Clearly, a cash sale is the simplest way to finance a project and results in the shortest salesand-installation cycle. A customer begins by signing an engineering, procurement, and construction contract (an EPC) with a solar installer to design and build a solar-generation facility. By far, the biggest advantage of a cash sale is that the customer keeps all of the incentives and tax benefits generated by the solar array, maximizing profits from owning the system. However, a cash sale also requires a significant capital investment and the ability to take advantage of tax Harleysville Insurance, Harleysville, PA, received a grant to install a ballasted solar-PV roof system on its headquarters credits, which can make project approval difficult at building. some small- and medium-sized companies. Seen more frequently among Fortune 500 comThe installation generates enough energy to power 62 panies, a cash sale is a strong option when the cost of a average Pennsylvania homes for one year. system is only a minor burden to the owner. However, a cash sale may be necessary when a system cannot qualify for a PPA, which will be discussed below. Solar lease. Many owners want to enjoy some of the financial benefits from owning and operating a solar system but do not want to pay the full cost up front. In such a case, a customer can lease the equipment from a company that can take advantage of the federal tax incentives. The customer will have rights to incentives such as SRECs and performance-based incentives. In this scenario, customers can also reduce electric bills through net metering: The utility company compensates them for directing solar-generated power back into the grid. Leases are typically for a minimum of seven years and provide the lessee opportuGet free product information at www.cbpmagazine.com

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capital required to develop a solar project. With a PPA, a third-party developer owns, operates, and maintains a PV system, while the host customer agrees to house the system on his roof or elsewhere on the property and purchase the system’s output from the provider for a specified period of time, usually 15 to 25 years. Typically, a PPA can be put in place for well-qualified power consumers with a minimum system size of 1 MWp. While a PPA is often the least-expensive way to embrace solar technology, the customer receives the smallest financial benefit. The tax credits and solar incentives go to a third-party investor who will own and operate the system. Cheaper, fi xed-price electricity is the primary benefit to the customer. A PPA requires a customer to enter into a longterm contract with the third-party investor, but an investor may be difficult to find if the customer’s credit rating is less than stellar. Since the investor may not enter the fold until later in the development cycle, it is critical to ensure the customer is requesting fi nanceable terms in the PPA. Finally, there are also high development and transaction costs associated with executing the contracts required for a solar project.

Installers and financing Solar-equipment installers, who will design a solar system, specify the appropriate system components, and may perform the follow-up maintenance over the

life of the PV systems, play a pivotal role in the execution of financing. In order to facilitate a successful deal, they must understand the financing options available to their customers, clarify how customers and financiers will evaluate the return on solar investments, and be able to successfully relay project information to finance sources for swift and accurate pricing. One of the biggest roadblocks to the proliferation of solar projects is the desire by a majority of customers to use a PPA. Not everyone has the creditworthiness to qualify. A strong education component is key to understanding the different financial arrangements and their implications to all parties involved. Also, customers attempting to use a PPA must understand that the systems they are specifying must be considered physically and contractually bankable by potential system owners. All three financing options are not available to all customers. If a customer has a difficult time securing PPA financing, it is up to installers to do their homework and present feasible lease or cashsale options. Unlike, for instance, replacing a leaky roof or fixing a broken HVAC system, solar systems are not necessary. One wrong turn during negotiations could mean a customer will simply walk away from a deal, leaving installers and developers feeling burned and with no way of recuperating sunk costs.

The future of solar technology The long-term viability and adoption of solar technology as standard methods of generating energy for small and medium-sized commercial accounts depends on financing structures as well as many other considerations in the U.S and abroad. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Washington, solar now contributes only about 1% of our country’s energy. As fossil-fuel energy prices rise and demand for alternative sources grows, most experts agree solar power will be a renewable, cost-competitive energy source in the long run. The goal to transform solar from a niche technology to a cornerstone resource remains the commitment of many in the field and—despite some challenges—with the right approach, there is an open market for making it happen. BP

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ike cupped hands seeming to capture the Florida sunlight between them, the soaring twin arcs of The Univ. of Tampa’s Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values conjure feelings of enduring beauty and quiet spirituality. The silver-blue patina of the chapel’s metal roof echoes the stainless-steel minarets of the university’s historic Plant Hall just beyond. The facility’s design elicits spiritual, sensory, and emotional responses from building users. The play of sunlight through skylights, stained art glass, and light-scattering prisms uplift the visual senses. Rich, durable materials and textures—from polished stone, cherry wood paneling, and brick to natural boulders

and plantings of the Sykes Meditation Garden— appeal to the sense of touch. The free-floating, glue-laminated wood arches at the top of the main hall give the appearance of unobstructed openness to the sky above and express the spiritual nature of the space. The simple, curved forms of the chapel’s roof are recalled in other design elements, such as walls of the entry foyer and custom stainless-steel door pulls. The building scale is intentionally reduced at the exterior chapel elevation with an inviting brick arcade and human-scaled canopies. Masonry arcades flank the main hall, structurally bolstering the symmetrical composition.

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arrangements and orientations. The meeting rooms adjacent to the main hall can be subdivided to accommodate several functions simultaneously. Even the main hall’s pre-function space doubles as a small art gallery or informal gathering area. Part of a 1996 master plan, the 15,000-sq.-ft. chapel center, with its proposed 75-foot, 60-bell musical-sculpture bell tower, is located in the

geographical center of the UT campus. It is sited Catering to UT’s nine religious organizations, the along an east-west axis that extends through the campus at large, and the Tampa community, the center of Plant Hall, then through the landscaped Sykes Chapel accommodates a variety of activispace in front of Sykes College of Business, and ties. The main hall has no fixed seating. Its open centering on the main hall of the chapel. Placed at floor plan can host a variety of events, from an this key location, the chapel helps define a future annual concert series to UT’s Spirituality and quadrangle plaza suitable for a wide range of Film series to ceremonies with varying seating campus events and student gatherings. Environmentally sensitive design is recognized by most cultures and religious traditions and embraced by the chapel. Its The Duro-Last® single-ply roofing system is location and site plan enhance a Proven Performer®, with over a billion the pedestrian connections of the square feet installed all over North America. campus to encourage walking. Easy access to public transportation Duro-Last’s reputation for quality stems makes it a convenient destination. from long-term, steady company ownership, With design features that a time-tested product formulation, and a look ahead while respecting the past, materials and techniques highly-refined installation method that relies used in the construction of the on dependable, authorized contractors. chapel contribute to the practicality, sustainability, and aesthetic value of the design: • The landscaping around the building not only adds to its beauty and aesthetics, it also helps create a peaceful setting. At the base of the chapel’s east wall, seasonal flowers bloom in the Sunrise Garden. Benches encircling the garden offer views into the chapel. On the west • Prefabricated — Every Duro-Last roof is measured and manufactured to fit side of the building, the Sykes Mediyour project, eliminating up to 85 percent of on-site seaming and ensuring a tation Garden provides a contemplapredictable installation that delivers worry-free, leak-proof protection. tive space protected from the Florida • Durable — Our reinforced, thermoplastic membrane is resistant to fire, sun and the hurried pace of campus life. The granite and stainless-steel chemicals, grease, high winds, and punctures, and easily accommodates sculpture in the meditation garden wide temperature extremes. was designed by sculptor Clint But• Energy-efficient — Duro-Last is a leader in cool roofing solutions, and a ton. Charter Partner in the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Roof Products Program. • Selection of durable, long-term materials and their illumination • Installed quickly and safely — No disruptions, loud machinery, hazardous with natural daylight not only materials, noxious fumes, hot tar or mess. decrease the amount of artificial light needed but also echo • Warranted — Duro-Last protects the commercial and industrial building the chapel’s contribution to the owner with either a 15-year full warranty or a 20-year prorated warranty. Both sustainable future of the university. warranties are transferable, and both provide maximum protection. Both include The red-brick exterior is the same coverage for consequential damages that result from defects in the Duro-Last material used in other campus material and/or installation. buildings. • The Chapel Center is technically advanced in the integration of three seemingly separate components into a single design purpose, To find out more, call us or visit notably its use of an open-topped, www.duro-last.com/specifiers glue-laminated wood structure and request our free brochure. and the sculpting of its wood wall as reverberant acoustic diffusers. 800-248-0280 • www.duro-last.com The wood structure springs from “Duro-Last”, the “World’s Best Roof” and “Proven Performer” are registered marks owned by Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. its bolted connection to concrete foundations and gently arcs sky-

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project EXTERIORS ward to narrow the space from 42 feet wide at the floor to a 7-foot gap at the ridge skylight. The individual glue-laminated members on opposite sides of the skylight are structurally joined, but visually held apart by a steel beam bolted to the top of each connected pair of wood members. The horizontal thrust of the members with a dead load of attached metal roof, ceiling wood planking and framing, and the considerable live load of the wind is taken up by the buttress framing of the exterior colonnade of the north elevation and the same colonnade form at an interior arched gallery on the south side of the building. Impact-resistant, laminated window glazing provides hurricane protection. • Below the continuous ridge skylight that spans the space between laminated members hangs a continuous acrylic light diffuser that controls the amount of direct sunlight entering the space and prevents the light from striking and heating the pipe organ and throwing it out of tune. The diffuser also functions as an acoustic reflector, sized to reflect back to the audience the deeper, lower-frequency sound waves of the organ. • Double-shell construction around the main hall provides acoustical isolation of the interior from the sounds of traffic and campus activities. Double windows and a sound-blocking, heavy roof-deck construction keep out excess noise. The main hall’s interior wood walls are shaped with alternating convex and concave curves to acoustically disperse sound throughout the space. • The curved wood-plank panels of the walls rise the full height of the interior, while cherrymillwork valances band it horizontally. The valances contain up and down lighting, sprinkler protection, and operable acoustic-absorption banners that can be used to custom tune the room to optimize the sound of the instruments being played. The curved panels diffuse and reflect the music of a performance in rich, warm tones that surround the audience and performers. This wood structure, wall geometry and finish, and skylight design represent technically advanced integration features to support the overall design objective of creating a spiritually uplifting space.

Roof of ages Reflective roofs sheathed in titanium-zinc panels from Rheinzink, Woburn, MA, radiate heat instead of absorbing it, minimizing air-conditioning costs. With no paint or coating to wear away and a projected life of 80 to 100 years, the panels develop a beautiful patina as they age. Approximately 17,500 sq. ft. of the company’s 0.8-mm/22gauge panels clad the roof, and another 6,500 sq. ft. of 1.2-mm/18-gauge panels clad the façade and soffits of the roof’s reveal panels. Meanwhile, 3,000 sq. ft. of zinc-composite material

clads fascia and canopies above doorways. Approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of cherry-veneer millwork was installed by Millrite subcontractors of Tampa. Millrite employed a veneer fabrication process that used the volume of only four cherry trees to create all the veneer finish. Authentic Italian plaster materials made of marble, lime, and terra-cotta aggregate grace the arched gallery walls. Boldly designed glass windows in the contemporary meditation room and in the hallway entry doors are the work of Guy Kemper, a Versailles, KY, glass artist. Above and beyond the visual innovations, the architects desired to develop an acoustically superior space with a fully integrated, customdesigned tracker pipe organ built by Dobson Pipe Organ, Lake City, IA. The complex, 55-foottall, 3,184-pipe instrument is a timeless work of musical art designed to perform a wide repertoire of music and bring joy to players and listeners. Guided by Kirkegaard Associates, a Chicago-based consulting firm known for its acoustic-design accomplishments, careful detailing of the walls, floors, roof, windows, and doors isolate the chapel from outside noise. Background noise from air conditioning, heating, and lighting systems is minimized so instrumental and vocal projection are audibly

clear and crisp. Thanks to the sinuous shaping of the wood ceiling and careful selection of materials, a warm and lively acoustic environment reinforces speech and makes listening pleasant and easy. Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values was completed on time and within budget by international architecture and design firm tvsdesign, Atlanta. The architects researched places of contemplation and worship around the world. They searched the U.S. and Europe for materials and suppliers, listened to different types of organs, and explored designs for future phases of the project. “We used our global perspective to design the architecture of the chapel center to express values of faith and spirituality common to all cultures,” said Robert R. Balke, AIA, LEED AP, principal with tvsdesign. “The Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values is a unique project for the university, and we were honored to be part of the team that brought this from inspiration to reality.”

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School Gets High Marks For HVAC Energy savings and reduced operating costs make the grade at a renovated middle school.

Providence, RI, middle school dating from 1929 was reborn after sitting idle for nearly five years because of the original structure’s deterioration and the defection of many students to private schools. Then Nathan Bishop Middle School, located on the city’s historic East Side, was entirely gutted and reconstructed in a $36-million renovation project. Committed to rehabbing the building at the behest of parents who protested the school’s closing, the city and the state wanted a model school that would regain city students from private schools because of its commitment to excellence with advanced course offerings and a learning environment that provided the latest technology. Verifying that the school met Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) standards was an important part of the project. CHPS, which began in California and now extends nationwide, provides school districts free resources for attaining high-performance school design, construction, and operation. The program develops tools to make schools energywater-, and material-efficient, among other objectives. The 95,000-sq.-ft. school is one of two CHPS-verified schools in Providence. 32

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High-performance HVAC The renovated school features a very quiet HVAC system that includes advanced hydronic equipment from Taco Inc., Cranston, RI; active chilled beams from NuClimate, East Syracuse, NY; boilers from Fulton Heating Solutions, Pulaski, NY; and custom energy-recovery units by Mafna Air Technologies, Cambridge, Ontario. The system was designed by Griffith & Vary Inc., a Wareham, MA, consulting-engineering firm with extensive experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing for elementary and secondary schools. The mechanical room serving the threestory Nathan Bishop building was originally equipped with steam boilers, which were removed, along with all the rest of the old HVAC equipment, through an old coal chute. With the room completely gutted, mechanical contracting firm Delta Mechanical, Warwick, RI, installed two Fulton high-efficiency, gas-fired condensing boilers. They also put in a booster pump from Canaris Corp., Riverview, FL, for domestic hot water, since pressure from the city-water supply was not sufficient for servicing the school’s top floor. The boilers came with a control system that provides lead/lag and combustion control.

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Three modular Multistack (80 tons each) chillers along with eight variable-speed Taco KV pumps (four for the heat side and four to serve the chillers) were also part of the project.

Big results in a small place The vertical KV pumps’ small footprint was important in a busy equipment space, according to Wayne Mattson, P.E., a principal with Griffith & Vary and the engineering project manager for the project. He also noted that his firm specified only Taco pumps. Additional Taco equipment included multi-purpose valves, an expansion tank, and air separator. “We chose the Taco pumps specifically because of their flexibility,” Mattson said. “They fit the application—and the mechanical room—very well. As engineers, we’ve been specifying Taco for years now. Their products are very reliable, and we’ve never had a problem with them.” In an area off the mechanical room, Griffith & Vary specified two custom Mafna energyrecovery units. The variable-frequency-driveequipped units supply the school’s classrooms, library, workrooms, and corridors with tempered primary air. Use of active chilled beams helps

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Nathan Bishop Middle School stayed true to its 1929 design, along with adding many improvements to increase energy efficiency and enhance the learning environment. Photo courtesy of Taco Inc., Cranston, RI.

Formerly the home of antiquated boilers, the small mechanical room now boasts a variety of energy-efficient equipment for heating and cooling the school. Photo courtesy of Taco Inc., Cranston, RI.

▲ Students enjoy a modern library that features clerestory windows to admit natural light. Photo courtesy of Taco Inc., Cranston, RI.

reduce the school’s overall energy consumption. Each classroom has two chilled beams, producing even and consistent temperatures (70 F heating and 75 F cooling) throughout the rooms. “Nathan Bishop was our first use of chilled beams,” said Mattson. “They were a perfect application for a project of this kind. They’re very simple and easy to understand, there are no moving parts, and they’re very quiet in operation. Air and water temperatures are moderate, and the air supply required is a lower quantity than with a typical variable-airvolume system. All in all, they make for a very comfortable atmosphere at a lower energy cost.”

The sum of the parts On the school’s roof, six dedicated air-handling units from McQuay, Minneapolis, distribute heat and ventilation to the school’s gymnasium, cafeteria, and 400-seat auditorium. The air handlers capture heat from the building and reuse it. A direct digital-controller building-management system from Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, controls all the air-handling units, boilers, chillers, and hot water pumps and monitors supply and return temperatures for hot and chilled water. To

save energy required to heat or cool outside air, carbon-dioxide sensors allow the reduction of outside air during periods of low occupancy. Motion sensors allow closure of outdoor-air dampers when assembly areas are unoccupied. In addition to an HVAC system that saves energy and reduces operating costs, the city and state wanted a water-conservation component in the design. As a result, a 10,000-gallon underground storage tank was installed to capture rainwater from the roof. Rainwater is fed from the roof to the tank. After filtering and sanitizing the storm water through a Megatron ultraviolet water-disinfection system unit from Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp., Hauppauge, NY, it is used for flushing toilets and urinals throughout the school, as well as in the school’s cooling towers. “What’s unique about this school,” says Dave Gaudet, facility manager for Aramark Education, Philadelphia, which holds the contract for the school operations and maintenance, “is its energy-efficient equipment and systems, state-of-the-art design, and unconventional alternate-energy practices.” The alternative-energy practices at the

school include solar panels on the roof, recycled materials in the school’s carpeting and flooring, use of green chemicals for cleaning and snow melt, cast concrete for masonry, and extensive use of daylighting. Gaudet estimates that use of daylighting has cut the school’s lighting load in half. The project came in under budget for the mechanical/plumbing work and achieved its design objective of exceeding the requirements of the Rhode Island Energy-Conservation Code. In fact, the building is 40% more efficient than the code requirement. Restored beyond its original glory, Nathan Bishop has been recognized by the Rhode Island Preservation Society. The school is rebuilding its enrollment, and former private-school students are returning.

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project WINDOWS & DOORS Designers working on the renovation of the Old Republic Building specified doors that meet modern standards while maintaining a historical look.

A Chicago landmark retains its charm despite an extensive rehab.

t’s a common issue encountered on several remodel and rehabilitation projects: How can architects and contractors include modern technology while matching the original look and charm of a historical building? The Old Republic Building’s project team faced this challenge during a remodel of the 90-year-old structure in Chicago. At the time of its construction in 1924, the 23-story Old Republic Building—then known as the Bell Building—was the first high-rise in the area east of Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and Grant Park, making it visible from a great distance on all sides. Original architects K.M. Vitzthum & Co. and J.J. Burns designed the building in the Classic Revival style. After nearly a century of heavy use, however, it needed a facelift. The Old Republic Building, which achieved Chicago-landmark status during the renovation, has a steel-frame and concrete structure and rises to 264 feet, the maximum height allowed at the time by the Chicago Zoning Ordinance for a building without a setback tower. The exterior of the building is faced with light-buff terra cotta, some of which was colored to mimic the appearance of many different building materials, including stone. Additional terra cotta was used for ornamentation on the entry. The front façade of the building was set apart from surrounding structures with a threestory entry that featured rope and floral designs to highlight the marquee entrance. Above the entry doors are 3-foot by 4-foot glass panels divided by metal mullions.

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The building owner and the Commission on Chicago Landmarks insisted the original swingdoor construction be restored. Their intent was to have the new doors match the original bronze doors as closely as possible. This specification presented the challenge of replacing the original entry system with one that could withstand high volumes of traffic and the city’s lakefront winds over many years. Adding to the problem was the need to retain the classical style. The new doors also had to include some modern conveniences and technology to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Chicago city guidelines. To deal with the challenges, the team turned to a door manufacturer with a history as

project WINDOWS & DOORS deeply rooted as the Old Republic Building itself: Ellison Bronze Inc., Falconer, NY. The company, which invented the balanced door in 1927, still provides custom marquee doors to the world’s most famous addresses. Many of its doors have stood solidly since the late 1920s, making the system a perfect match for the landmark facility. The company began working on quality, balanced bronze doors that would reflect the historical charm of the building. “With respect to the historical significance of the building and its location, there was a high demand for quality for the installation team and the product itself,” said Lou Nutini, vice president of Illinois Bronze Works/MTH Industries, Hillside, IL, who served as entry-system installation manager for the project.

before it leaves the factory, allowing adjustments for perfect operation. The process also permits easy installation and is especially useful in renovations where a building must remain accessible.

outer two-thirds of the door, the pressure helps with the other third of the door opposite of the fulcrum by pushing in the opposite direction. This same principle closes the door after use.

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The Old Republic Building features two sets of three single balanced doors. To complement historical characteristics, Ellison created custom b bronze glass-stop moldings to reflect tthe building’s original p profile. A 280-alloy Muntz bronze with a satin finish and c clear lacquer coating maintains the elegant look and matches the Unhinged b bronze letters above Common entry doors have a fulcrum t the doors that identify The new doors fit seamlessly with the style of a classic on one side that is attached to the tthe building. 1924 skyscraper. frame with hinges, forcing a user to “This project is pull the entire weight of the door to a an excellent example open it. Additionally, the weight of the o of identifying a unique door leaf hangs on the a architectural need frame, constantly apa and coming up with plying force and pulling a solution,” said Mark on the hinge and the G Graves, president of door frame. Ellison. “It requires In contrast, the modern technology balanced-door design w with a traditional look. allows large, heavy Many designers are doors to be opened faced with this type of with ease. Despite a c challenge, and we are heavier door leaf, the vvery pleased with the way our system balanced hardware, is able to unify those objectives.” The doors look as which has an inset Ellison also provided detailed elegant from the interior pivot point, permits a record keeping, which is important of the building as they fluid range of motion c considering the expected lifespan do from outside. with reduced leaf o of the door. Every door is imprinted projection. A balanced w with an individual project number door pivots at two(similar to a vehicle’s VIN number) to thirds the width of ggenerally last 80 facilitate easy tracking and maintenance. Since the door, creating a yyears or more. all components are made at the Ellison factory, balance that distributes To meet ADA replacements are readily available. the weight for easier and Chicago city a “Ellison is dependable,” said installation opening. Top and sstandards, the manager Nutini. “We’ve installed many bottom arms that new doors use Ellison doors, and they are consistently of the support the door leaf replace hinges. Because an electric door opener, Ellison’s PowerNow. A highest quality. This particular set meets those weight is distributed to the bottom arm, down low-energy operator in the frame header powers expectations.” to the floor plate and ultimately to the floor an arm that opens the door only on demand, With the new balanced doors in place, itself, stress is transferred away from the reducing operator wear. Balanced doors also the Old Republic Building has kept its historical frame, eliminating problems that can plague have a concealed torsion-bar spring that closes charm and remains an outstanding example of conventional doors. the door after use and ensures it remains closed a classic 1920s skyscraper. Now the building can Door construction includes minimum 2 until the next use. go on for another 90 years, and the long-lasting 3/4-inch stiles and top rails, a 6-inch minimum Another design feature puts natural wind doors will be there every step of the way. bottom rail (10 inches is recommended for ADA pressure to work. Conventional doors require compliance), and a corner-welded internal a user to pull against wind forces from outside or free information, CIRCLE 15 subframe for rigidity. The Old Republic Building or from stack-pressure force in the interior. A and visit our digital magazine at used 3 1/2-inch stiles for extra durability. Each balanced door allows wind pressures to work www.cbpmagazine.com/digital/apr2012 and click on the icon. Ellison door is manufactured and pre-hung with the person using the door. As users pull the Typically, an entry door will last 10 years with general use. Ellison doors contain parts that are cast and machined in the factory with high-grade materials. For this reason, and because of their balanced design, the doors

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project INTERIORS The electric-red entry to the hotel’s bar hints at the fun that might be found inside.

Hotel Sparkles Its Welcome Decorative-metal finishes give a moderately priced hotel an upscale look.

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lectrifying is not the first adjective that typically comes to mind when one walks into a Hilton Garden Inn (HGI), but an electrifying atmosphere is exactly what HGI hotel developer/owner Jim Thompson of New Century Investments Hotels and Restaurants, Oklahoma City, envisioned for his popular 107-room property in midtown Oklahoma City. This particular Hilton Garden Inn, a brand of Hilton Worldwide Hotel Corp., McLean, VA, features cutting-edge architectural details that easily rival the design aura of any modern art museum. From the shimmering 12-foot, wall-weave room divider in the reception center to the kinetic waterfall-patterned bar front, complete with color-changing LEDs in the sports lounge and grill, this HGI has blazed a new direction in hotel design. “Our goal was to create a vibrant, contemporary atmosphere that would add an upgraded value to the property,” said architect Jon Crowdus, AIA, of JC Crowdus Architects, which has offices in Tulsa, OK, and Tucson, AZ. His firm worked side by side with Thompson in the design of the lobby and hotel restaurant. “Jim wanted to expand the attraction of the hotel and draw in the broader community for lunch, drinks, dinner, and banquet events,”

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said Crowdus. “We hoped to achieve this by incorporating high-profile design elements, a top-tier restaurant, and the amenities of a fullservice hotel.”

A shining example Veering away from Hilton’s standard finishes, such as painted woodwork or wood paneling, Crowdus took a different approach and integrated architectural metals from Móz Designs, Oakland, CA, into his concepts. Thompson loved the new look, and so did the Hilton in-house design team, which found the materials fresh and exciting. “I was quite pleased that Jon introduced us to the products; they are definitely a dazzling attraction for our guests and create a unique, contemporary atmosphere,” said Thompson. A bonus for the project: Because the company’s decorative metals are fabricated from 80% post-industrial recycled aluminum, the project earned LEED 2.0 MR Credits for Recycled Content—an important feature to Hilton Worldwide, which has made a corporatewide commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and conservation. Crowdus initiated a creative collaboration with Móz president Murray Sandford, who demonstrated the dynamic range of design possibilities with their surface materials. The

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The bar features a waterfall effect that changes colors with LED lighting. Behind the bar is a 10foot-tall liquor cabinet made of the same electricred aluminum used at the loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance.

demonstration was quite effective, Crowdus recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The visual value of the installations, the exceptional depth of color in the metals, the dynamic patterns, and the quality of the finished product really excited us,â&#x20AC;? he said. Thompson agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The contemporary flair gave us direction in the selection of furniture design and fabrics, as well as artwork throughout the hotel. It was a catalyst for the entire interior package.â&#x20AC;?

A faux fireplace creates the look of a cozy fire in the lobby without emitting heat. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;flamesâ&#x20AC;? are the result of the changing colors of lights shining on an aluminum insert.

three-dimensional effect. Even the HGI breakfastbuffet area received special treatment. The buffet counter is faced with a curvaceous wall weave in a clear-brushed finish that ties in with the other woven-metal elements in the entry and lounge. Public acceptance has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;spectacular,â&#x20AC;? reported Crowdus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jim Thompson went the extra mile to create a visually exciting venue,â&#x20AC;? he said. Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bold approach to hotel design has accomplished exactly what he wanted. The hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests enjoy the dĂŠcor, of course, but

The hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main entrance looks elegant and upscale. A woven room divider separates it from the bar.

the new HGI also has become an established meeting site for locals who work in nearby business parks. It also draws a steady crowd for lunch, dinner, and special events, both for the highly rated food and the dynamic visual attractions.

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Up, down, all around The first application of the metals was on the towering 18-foot columns in the reception center. The 24-inch-square columns were wrapped around the structural beams and then finished in a bamboo pattern with a Brazilian cherry tone. The result was impressive enough to inspire Crowdus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the hotel evolved, we incorporated more MĂłz details into the decorative process,â&#x20AC;? he said. An attention-grabbing wall-weave room divider separates the reception area from the lounge and is viewable from both sides. The wall has a clear-brushed finish and is also flanked with Brazilian cherry columns. The HGIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trendy 809 Sports Bar and Grill has a separate entrance that blazes with 0.05-inch-thick aluminum in electric red. MĂłz products also form the canopy above the entry. Inside, the lounge features an illuminated, curved bar faced with clear-brushed metal laminate in a waterfall pattern that changes color and mood with RGB LEDs from Lektron LED Lighting Technology, Tulsa, OK. For emphasis, two Honduran mahogany-toned wall weaves were created for the grill and finished with a horizontal coarse-grain pattern. Another special site feature is a 10-foot-tall, cylindrical liquor cabinet in the same electric red as the entry. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;fireplaceâ&#x20AC;? in the hotel entry greets guests. Entitled Firestorm, the 4-foot by 10foot kinetic wall installation is fabricated from hand-etched, 1/8-inch-thick aluminum plate that changes color with the light and provides a

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Autodesk Revit Architecture materials library allows the company’s flooring to be used in 3-D designs. Users can incorporate floor coverings, including tiles and sheet goods, into Revit projects. With more than 300 variations of rubber flooring in a wide variety of colors, styles, and textures, the application’s scalable capabilities allow multiple design options. Nora Systems Inc. Salem, NH Free information: Circle 53

Slip-resistant flooring Aquarius slip-resistant safety flooring is available for wet areas that accept either barefoot or soled-shoe traffic and are potentially wet and dry. Applications include patient-assisted bathrooms and locker rooms. Using the company’s Easyclean Maxis PUR technology, the flooring is available in a range of warm chipped and non-chipped colors. The flooring has an SCoF rating of 0.88 and is 2-mm thick. Altro Wilmington, MA Free information: Circle 50

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Sustainable tile flooring Engineered wood floor ProLength Plankfloor from Owens Flooring is a combination of long-length engineered wood planks that are pre-jointed and ready to install. According to the company, the material creates a multi-ply, ultrastable hardwood core. A variety of stains and wood species is available. Quanex Building Products Houston Free information: Circle 52

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Raffia is a Biobased Tile (BBT) that combines traditional and original visuals. The product’s 12-inch by 24-inch format offers a linear visual in tonal steps, using the company’s Continuum color and design system that uses a tonal step system and cross-connected colors with different product types to optimize color selections. The tile also contains recycled content. Armstrong Commercial Flooring Lancaster, PA Free information: Circle 54

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Magnetic floor system Magnetic-backed vinyl planks and tiles that simulate wood grains, natural stone, and carpet tiles, allow quick flooring changes. The company’s collection offers a wide variety of global-inspired, playful patterns and colors. The material is said to offer ease of maintenance and durability in high-traffic areas. Architectural Systems Inc. New York Free information: Circle 56

Odor-blocking carpet Sentir odor-blocking technology for broadloom and modular carpet is a self-renewing treatment to control or eliminate offensive odors. Not simply a deodorant, the technology is said to neutralize odor by blocking and fragmenting it into component parts over time. The technology can be added to any of the company’s standard products. J&J Industries Dalton, GA Free information: Circle 57

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products INTERIORS Mosaic series Treasure mosaic tile combines the rustic beauty of travertine with the luster of metal. The line features six metallic colors and three blends. Mosaic Blend Wealth uses all six colors of the series on one mesh. Tiles are 5/8 inch by 5/8 inch on 12-inch by 12-inch mesh. Emser Tile Los Angeles Free information: Circle 58

Light-plan carpet Reclaimed-wood look Heritage Timber hardwood flooring collection replicates the patina of reclaimed, distressed building materials with surface scrapes, nail holes, notches, and saw kerf marks. The FSC-certified line is available in Chalk, Coal, Lintel, Slat, and Trestle in 7 7/16-inchwide, tongue-and-groove planks. DuChateau Floors San Diego Free information: Circle 59

The Illumine carpet collection is a series of luminous and subtle textures that create interplay with light. The heavy-ounce weight patterns range in degree of loop and tip-shear composition. The manipulation of contrast with tonal colors and loop and tip shears allows the collection to read like a solid carpet. Installed in tile format, the effect is said to be that of a broadloom. Milliken Carpet Spartanburg, SC Free information: Circle 60

Translucent wall panels Infusions translucent wall panels are available in 41 colors and patterns that coordinate with a range of interior finishes. Manufactured with a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content, the 1/4-inchthick PETG panels are 2 feet by 8 feet, with panels as large as 4 feet by 8 feet available. Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Systems Lancaster, PA Free information: Circle 61

Resilient or sports floor Aero NR anchored, hored, resilient sports-floor ts-floor system uses a factoryassembled subfloor bfloor system with natural rubber bb pads d that h allow ll air i circulation i l i throughout the subfloor structure. The EN/DIN and FIBA certified flooring is said to allow complete movement as a system when the floor expands or contracts and exhibits uniform playability and shock absorption. Action Floor Systems Mercer, WI Free information: Circle 62

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Woven Wire Fabric Projects include multi-story wire mesh draperies for hotels, auditoriums, and casinos; curved dividers for visual merchandising; window treatments for private homes; safety & blast mitigation screening; sculptural forms for urban gardens; decorative interior/exterior wall coverings; solar shading for buildings and parking garages; aviary screening for animal habitats, and see-through appealing barriers for commercial security. Whatever the application, let us help you realize your creative vision.

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Cotton Armor sound panels measure 2 feet by 4 feet and are available in 1- and 2-inch, 3-pound density baffles. According to the company, the products have NRC ratings of 0.9 and 1.05, respectively, and SAA ratings of 0.88 and 1.04, respectively. Applications include churches, hospitals, hotels, schools, theaters, and offices. Applegate Insulation Webberville, MI Free information: Circle 63

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FF&E Specifier Water-inspired fabrics

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Versatile, green carpet With a ten-pattern selection, Fresh Observations carpet provides varying textures and mix-and-match and stand-alone designs, enhancing the collection’s aesthetic flexibility. Merging minimalism, traditionalism, and craft, patterns range from simple level-loop linear design found in Analogue to the high-end, sophisticated stria linear pattern with horizontal hatch marks found in Authentic Knack. The pattern and color variability affords designers endless opportunities to coordinate an interior masterpiece. The collection is available in as many as 24 colorways, all manufactured with Duracolor, a fiber system that offers permanent stain resistance to reduce facility dependence on cleaning chemicals, improve indoor air quality, minimize chemical deposits in the waste, and save time and financial resources. The collection is CRI Green Label Plus, its modular products are NSF 140 Gold certified, broadloom products are NSF 140 Platinum certified, and recommended adhesives meet the most stringent rules for VOC emissions. Lees Marietta, GA Free information: Circle 64

Architects and interior designers can create their own ceiling art with Ultima Create! custom-design capability. Full-color, custom ceiling art can be created from either original artwork or an original digital image. The ability to personalize a space with a unique ceiling design makes these acoustical ceilings well-suited for a wide range of retail, hospitality, healthcare, and other commercial applications. The capability is offered on 2-foot by 2-foot Vector and Health Zone tegular and lay-in ceiling panels. Custom colors for full-sized ceiling panels are also available. Armstrong Lancaster, PA Free information: Circle 65

The 2012 Back to Basics fabric collection embraces water, the most basic building block of life, in several ways. Whether it’s by using advanced green technologies to produce eco-friendly textiles, turning to manufacturers with proven water-conservation practices, or featuring natural and simple patterns in pastoral colors, all 17 textiles ask what is vital to good design. The outdoor fabrics Al Fresco, Plein Air, and Zinnia stand up to the elements while offering an array of fresh colors. Plein Air combines color and texture with an anti-bacterial finish to make the pattern ideal for outdoor café settings. Zinnia, which is 100% high-energy-dyed polyester, offers strong lightfastness and Teflon and antibacterial finishes to make it a durable outdoor print. Brentano Wheeling, IL Free information: Circle 67

Specialty veneers

Updated traditional chair The Nub collection, a line of sofas and chairs designed by Patricia Urquiola, features natural-wood structures in multiple color combinations for their structures and upholstery with a variety of bases. The pieces are the result of a sophisticated cabinet-making process, updated in a contemporary manner. The essential element is not so much the cylindrical bars but rather the pleasant widening of the bars in the backrest at the height of the lumbar region, an alternating rhythm offering materiality and a three-dimensional quality. Andreu World America Chicago Free information: Circle 66

The Vision collection offers woodgrain laminates, premium zebrawood composite, and sapele veneers, as well as three polyvinyl-chloride-free woodgrain thermofoils. The specialty veneers and finishes include sapele (in Sienna and Coco finishes) and zebrawood composite (clear coat). Wood-laminate finish options are zebrawood, maple (Brighton and Huntington), walnut (Tribeca, Midtown, and Urban), and cherry (Cordoba, Sedona, Amber, and Mocha). Available woodgrain thermofoil finishes are maple (Brighton), walnut (Midtown), and cherry (Cordoba and Mocha). The portfolio supports the company’s dedication to sustainability through the use of natural wood veneers, FSC wood options, and integration of its proprietary UV-finish. Kimball Office Jasper, IN Free information: Circle 68

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products EXTERIORS EDITORS’ CHOICE ExtraSeal is a single-component air barrier and continuousinsulation adhesive for use on vertical, above-grade concrete; concrete masonry units; and glass-mat, gypsum-sheathing wall surfaces. It can also be used as continuous insulation adhesive for EPX, XPS, or PI rigid-insulation boards on CMU and GMG. Product features include reduced energy consumption, resistance to damage by wind and stack effect, and no air leakage between substrate and air barrier. The product requires no flush CMU mortar joints. It also fills and levels rough concrete or CMU wall surfaces. Said to be fast drying in cold and wet weather, the product is made with recycled content and has no VOCs. Sto Corp. Atlanta Free information: Circle 69

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Composite panels ACM aluminum-composite material wall panels are available in a wide range of traditional concealed and thru-fastened wall-panel systems that can be installed horizontally or vertically. Applications include rainscreen systems, wet-joint systems, and dry gasket-joint systems. Accommodating a variety of geometric shapes, the panels are available in a variety of standard and custom colors, all in a Kynar 500 PVCF resin-based coating. Englert Inc. Perth Amboy, NJ Free information: Circle 70

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Fluid-applied barrier system Photovoltaic solutions The company offers two photovoltaic systems. The first is a rigid, glass-based polycrystalline silicon module for use on standing-seam metal roofs. The system uses a non-penetrating clamp that mechanically attaches to a seam. The second system is a flexible, thin film that is adhered to a metal roof panel at the factory, allowing the photovoltaic array to be installed as the roof panels are installed. MBCI Houston Free information: Circle 71 42

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Tyvek fluid-applied, air and water weather-barrier system offers protection similar to the company’s Tyvek CommercialWrap but in a fluid-applied form. According to the company, the system provides more coverage and a better combination of air and water hold out compared with other fluid-applied products. It can be applied on concrete, concrete masonry units, gypsum sheathing, and complex high-rise buildings. The system uses a weather barrier, flashing and joint compound, and sealant. Applied in one coat by spraying or power rolling, the product stretches and moves with a building, resulting in minimal cracking. DuPont Building Innovations Wilmington, DE Free information: Circle 72

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The company’s Prest brick is available with a tumbled finish. The 4-inch by 4-inch by 3-inch pavers create an Old World atmosphere with a worn-stone effect. The finish is available in four earth-toned color blends: South Mountain Sand, Gettysburg Gray, Chocolate/Tan Blend, and Salmon/Charcoal Blend. Hanover Architectural Products Hanover, PA Free information: Circle 73

Website tool The company’s Color Visualizer tool gives users a menu of real examples of various building applications for its line of metal panels. Users navigate through drop-down menus to select products and colors. Final images can be enlarged, saved, printed, emailed, or shared. Metal Sales Mfg Corp. Louisville, KY Free information: Circle 74

products EXTERIORS Tile underlayment DryRoof TU tile underlayment is a self-adhering, high-strength, polyester fabric surface with SBSmodified asphalt for use under foam-applied clay tile. It is said to reduce installation time by eliminating the need for nailing. Formulated to resist temperatures to 250 F, the materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adhesive bottom is protected with a disposable, silicone-coated release film. Available in 3-foot-wide, 61-foot-long rolls, the material can be laid out directly over a clean, dry surface with a maximum exposure time of six months. CertainTeed Corp. Valley Forge, PA Free information: Circle 75

Rainscreen substructure MTE maximum thermal-efficiency support system for the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Argeton terracotta rainscreen eliminates the continuous aluminum rails that hold rigid or semi-rigid insulation in place. The system uses a point-penetration method, allowing insulation to form around a bracket, creating a reportedly tighter and more effective thermal barrier. The design allows a rail to be placed outside of the insulation plane and not penetrate the thermal barrier. Brackets are available in a variety of depths. Telling Architectural Cranston, RI Free information: Circle 77

Wall panel Tech Four wall panel uses concealed fasteners and has an embossed finish. Available in lengths to 40 feet, a panel measures 16-inches wide with a 1/4-inch-high, 4-inch-wide, alternating fluted profile. Made of 24-gauge steel, panels are said to adapt to a variety of insulation options including batt, blanket, or rigid board. A wide color selection is available. Varco Pruden Buildings Memphis, TN Free information: Circle 78

EPDM M flashing flashing, corners FlashGard SA thru-wall flashing and pre-formed EPDM corners are said to be durable and provide outstanding expansion and contraction. The flashing reportedly remains flexible over a wide temperature range. Corners include inside, outside, and end dams. Firestone Specialty Products Indianapolis Free information: Circle 76

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Modified-bitumen membrane StressPly E modified-bitumen membrane is said to retain the capabilities of earlier versions while using environmentally responsible materials. The product can be installed using the company’s GreenLock membrane adhesive to provide a VOC-free, odor-free application. Optional Starburst mineral surfacing provides increased reflectivity. The Garland Co. Inc. Cleveland Free information: Circle 79

Roof insulation Duro-Guard roof-insulation products include a variety of private-labeled ISO and EPS insulation, along with DensDeck roof boards. The company’s roofing line includes single-ply membranes, standing-seam systems, and metal details. Duro-Last Roofing Inc. Saginaw, MI Free information: Circle 80

Masonry finishing system Air & Water Barrier is said to protect against water intrusion and the effects of extreme weather conditions. Installed behind exterior wall claddings, the material can be roller, brush, or spray applied. The low-VOC, self-curing, water-based formula also offers antimicrobial protection. The product bonds to a wide variety of substrates including concrete and brick masonry, cement plaster, oriented strand board, exterior glue plywood, cement backer board, and glass-mat gypsum exterior sheathing panels. Laticrete Int’l Inc. Bethany, CT Free information: Circle 81

PVC trellis systems PVC trellis systems are available in two sizes to accommodate single- or double-car garages. Each system kit can be modified for alternative settings, such as over entryways and freestanding garages. Systems can be painted or stained. Fypon Maumee, OH Free information: Circle 82

Bitumen membranes, roof coatings Cure Technology uses infused ceramic microspheres, ultraviolet stabilizers, and proprietary resins to provide a reportedly long lasting, environmentally friendly modified-bitumen roof membrane. Employing thin-film technology, the process uses a minimal-finishing technique that provides improved granule adhesion and enhanced overall reflectivity and emissivity. Polyglass USA Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL Free information: Circle 83 46

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Contemporary custom doors

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The company’s contemporary custom wood doors include options that add warmth and style. A variety of wood species, rich finishes, and options such as metallic inlays, glass, and stylish panel profiles provide a modern-design balance based on individual preference. Woods available for interior and exterior doors include mahogany, alder, walnut, cherry, maple, and fir, all with a variety of finishes. Jeld-Wen Klamath Falls, OR Free information: Circle 84

Contemporary custom doors • Variety of woods available • Design based on preference • Variety of finishes

INESA 90.0, 189.1; and state codes. The system uses an engineered-polymer thermal separator and accommodates either double or triple insulating glass. Kawneer Co. Inc. Norcross, GA Free information: Circle 87

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European-style products Using Veka’s 70S Euroview system, the company offers a range of European-style, steel-reinforced PVC products including tilt/turn windows and swing, fold, and slide doors. Available in white, woodgrain, and colored finishes, the products use quality hinge and locking systems. Ventana USA Export, PA Free information: Circle 85

West End collection of contemporary interior doors uses horizontal, embossed lines and bold graphics to evoke a chic and metropolitan feel. Two designs, Melrose and Berkley, are available in 80- and 84-inch heights and in a range of widths in passage and bifold doors. Twenty-minute fire-rated doors are also available. Masonite Tampa, FL Free information: Circle 86

Curtain-wall system The 1600UT Ultra-Thermal curtain-wall system integrates with other high-thermal-performing windows and doors from the company to create a complete façade solution. The system proactively addresses code requirements including the IECC; ASHRAE/

Vinyl sliding-door system K2 series vinyl sliding-door systems are available in two-, three-, and four-panel configurations in sizes to 10-feet high and 20-feet wide. The door’s vinyl extrusions are said to accept standard aluminum or steel reinforcing, providing the stiffness and stability needed in high-load applications. It can also accept multiple glazing options. Mikron Industries Houston Free information: Circle 88

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products WINDOWS & DOORS the furnace and winter sun. The glass is said to keep spaces warmer and reduces energy consumption during the coldest months of the year. PPG Industries Inc. Pittsburgh Free information: Circle 90

Sustainability tool EcoScorecard tool puts sustainability evaluations at specifiers’ fingertips, providing an evaluation of the company’s InGlass products. The third-party rating system provides metrics and certifications associated with a wide variety of products. Guardian Auburn Hills, MI Free information: Circle 89

Coated glass Sungate 600 glass has a pyrolitic coating for application on the exposed room-side surface of an IGU, reportedly optimizing its ability to trap heat from

Wireless locks Aperio wireless technology is available in a range of locking solutions, including the Sargent Profile and Incepta series, Adams Rite eForce narrow stile, Medeco eCylinders, and HES cabinet locks. According to the company, the platform provides an affordable way to connect additional openings to an existing electronic-access-control system. The system requires minimal field configuration. Assa Abloy New Haven, CT Free information: Circle 91

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Door sidelites Craftsman-style sidelites with nine glass options are available in 12 and 14 inches to complement Craftsman-style entryways. Products in the American-Style collection have a fir-grained texture for staining. Those in the Canvas collection have a smooth surface for ease of painting. Privacy glasses of Chord, Chinchilla, Rainglass, and Granite also are available Therma-Tru Corp. Maumee, OH Free information: Circle 92

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Eclipse Gold and Eclipse Sunset Gold gold-tinted solar-control glass are reported to balance good daylight transmittance with solar and glare control. The products can be used for exterior or interior glazing applications. Both can combine with the company’s Energy Advantage to improve U-factor. Pilkington Toledo, OH Free information: Circle 93

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IR LED security camera

Part of the company’s LoLux line of security cameras, the TK-T2101RU true day/night indoor, analog mini-dome camera uses integrated, infrared LEDs. The device provides 600 TV lines of resolution with a 52-dB signal-to-noise ratio. The 2.8- to 10.5-mm, variable-focal-length lens is partially surrounded by 14 IR LEDs. In low light, sensitivity is 0.05 lux for color, 0.015 lux for black and white, and 0 lux with active IR LED. The camera has four areas of motion detection and as many as eight zones of privacy masking, high-light compensation, back-light compensation, automatic gain control, and digital-noise reduction. JVC Professional Products Co. Wayne, NJ Free information: Circle 111 EDITORS’ CHOICE

TK-T2101RU camera: • True day/night, indoor mini-dome camera • Integrated infrared LEDs • 600 TV lines of resolution

direct integration increases collaboration across the entire project team and creates additional layers of accountability, accessibility, and auditability. Greengrade Des Moines, IA Free information: Circle 114

Fall-protection equipment The company’s line of fall-protection products includes a variety of anchors, connecting devices, harnesses, vertical lifelines, compliance kits, and accessories. Features include WebAlert inspectable webbing with contrasting-color fibers in the harness and lanyard structure to provide a visual indicator of wear, impact, or damage; and Inspect, a safety label/ tag system to ensure safety monitoring, maintenance, and data recording. The harness line includes the Litefit, Blue Armor 1000, and Blue Armor 2000. Werner Co. Greenville, PA Free information: Circle 112

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LT-1UL latching/timer module is said to be compatible with all UL-listed momentary Stopper Station buttons or can be used with an access momentary button. The device allows a momentary button to be used in a latching mode that can be reset with a contact closure. The unit has an auto-reset feature that helps prevent unauthorized entry into a door that has not timed out. The timing circuit can be set at 15, 30, or 45 seconds. Safety Technology International Inc. Waterford, MI Free information: Circle 113

AutoDome ome 600 series analog as cameras and the 700 series IP cameras as are said to provide highresolution imaging in a range of scene conditions. The cameras have 360-degree, high-speed continuous rotation and 28X or 36X optical zoom. Progressive-scan digital imaging provides sharp video, even when moving objects are present. A sodium-vapor, white-balance mode allows restoration of objects to their original color. The 700 series has intelligent video analysis software already enabled. Bosch Security Systems Inc. Fairport, NY Free information: Circle 115

Integrated LEED software Greengrade is a collaborative, online-management software tool that allows LEED project teams to communicate, track, and manage LEED project information from planning to submission. Integrated with USGBC’s LEED Online, in addition to streamlining the use of multiple software tools, the software’s

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Exit sign/emergency light EECLA-R fixture includes an exit sign with two adjustable emergency lights that can be positioned at the top of the sign or re-aligned to either side. The glare-free lighting heads are fully adjustable and have a test switch, status indicator, and rechargeable battery. Available in red or green with a universal single faceplate, the light includes chevron directional-indicator knockouts. Orbit Industries Los Angeles Free information: Circle 116

Solar mounting solution Systemtec mounting system for ground-mount applications uses slide-and-snap connectors and clamps. According to the company, the system’s proprietary bearing in conjunction with adjustable vertical posts eliminates inconsistencies and problems with footing. Inclination angles from 15 to 35 degrees allow mounts to adjust to the landscape. Mage Solar Projects Inc. Dublin, GA Free information: Circle 117

Occupancy sensors The WSD NGX wall-switch sensor is an addition to the company’s Sensor Switch line of occupancy sensors. The unit meets the neutral/ground wiring requirements under the 2011 National Electric Code without a dedicated unit, using either the neutral conductor or a ground connection. Acuity Brands Inc. Atlanta Free information: Circle 118

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products LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL EDITORS’ CHOICE

LED retrofit downlights

Diamond series LED retrofit, recessed downlights include 4-inch (10 W), 5-inch (12 W), and 6-inch (12 W) models. The series is Energy Star-rated and can be installed in the company’s existing housings or other standard housings as an alternative to incandescent light sources. Fixtures can be used in housings with medium-base and GU-24 sockets, are hardwire-adaptable, and are dimmable to 5%. Available in reflector or baffle models, finishes include bronze, natural aluminum, haze, copper, chrome, specular black, and white. Nora Lighting Commerce, CA Free information: Circle 94

Diamond LED retrofits: • Downlights include 4-, 5-, and 6-inch models • Use in medium-base and GU-24 sockets • Variety of finishes

Low-profile luminaire Lumenfacade Horizontal is a linear-LED luminaire with a slim, 2-inch profile. Applications include exterior floodlighting and wall grazing. The design repositions the driver chamber to hide it from view, reducing the height of the luminaire while simultaneously concealing wiring and mounting details. Available in 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-foot sections, the unit is offered in white (2,700, 3,000, and 4,000 K), static colors, and RGB. Lumenpulse Inc. Montreal Free information: Circle 97

LED replacement lamps

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E-Saver LED lamps are reported to fit most existing dock lights and ceiling fixtures. Available as a PAR38, 18-W LED lamp or a PAR30, 15-W LED lamp, the products have a 50,000-hour life. APS Resource Mequon, WI Free information: Circle 95

LED edge-lit fixture A recessed ceiling fixture is edge-lit by a light guide using 100 white LEDs spaced along one edge. Available in four color temperatures from warm white to cool white, the fixture provides a CRI greater or equal to 75%. Global Lighting Technologies Inc. Brecksville, OH Free information: Circle 96

The MaxLED line includes nine Energy Star-rated LEDs. Products include an 8-W G25 globe with an E26 medium base with a 3,000 K CCT and a 4 1/2-W MR16 with a GU 5.3 pin base with a 3,000 K CCT. Also available are dimmable products and a recessed retrofit. MaxLite West Caldwell, NJ Free information: Circle 99

LED power supply

LED floodlight ModCom series of surface-mount LED fixtures is said to replace high-watt HID floodlights. The luminaires provide as many as 25,000 lumens. The products have coated circuit boards, fully potted drivers, and stranded wires, all to protect against water ingress and vibration damage. Phoenix Products Co. Inc. Milwaukee Free information: Circle 98

Optotronic 25-W LED power supply for confined or tight LED-lighting applications is available with factory-configurable output options to power a variety of low-wattage light sources. Compatible with fluorescent 0-to-10-V dimmers, the unit can integrate LED technology into designs commonly occupied by traditional lighting technology. Osram Sylvania Danvers, MA Free information: Circle 100

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products LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL warehouses. The digital, high/low passive-infrared, sensor mounts in a lighting fixture and provides motion-based, multi-level control, combined with optional hold-off daylighting control. Parameters are adjustable using a wireless tool capable of storing and transmitting multiple sensor profiles. According to the company, the sensor can withstand high LED temperatures but also works with fluorescent lighting, including dimmable ballasts. WattStopper Santa Clara, CA Free information: Circle 103

Solar-powered LED driver LED track line MB1600, an addition to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MB track line, is said to provide a 15% wattage reduction and 30% lumen increase when compared with previous products. The luminaire has a deeply recessed LED source that provides shielding and glare control. With a 92-CRI option, the product is especially suited for high-end retail and hospitality settings. Intense Lighting Anaheim, CA Free information: Circle 101

So-Bright UCD universal-current LED driver is a programmable, constant-current driver, said to power LED engines to 100 W. The driver can connect 6 LED engines in parallel and monitors each string to ensure a safe drive current is delivered to each. SolarOne Solutions Inc. Needham, MA Free information: Circle 102

Integrated outdoor sensor FSP-211 fixture-integrated outdoor sensor-control lighting is available for areas such as parking facilities, gas stations, pedestrian pathways, and

Recessed LED downlights A line of recessed LED downlights is available in 3-, 3 1/2-, 4-, and 6-inch apertures. Housings provide general ambient lighting and mount into openings using torsion-tight springs. LEDs are available in pure white with color renditions of 3,000 K and 4,000 K. Jesco Lighting Group Glendale, NY Free information: Circle 104

LED troffers Lumination recessed LED troffers are slim fixtures that emit a crisp light, replacing fluorescent-tube fixtures. According to the company, the fixtures produce an even glow, delivering uniform light to fill a space. The 1/2-inch-thick panels fit in most T-bar ceiling grids and have a built-in, dimmable LED driver. Available in 2 feet by 2 feet and 1 foot by 4 feet formats, the products are offered in 3,000 K, 3,500 K, and 4,000 K configurations. GE Lighting Solutions East Cleveland, OH Free information: Circle 105 52

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products LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL LED downlight A 4-inch version of the company’s 6-inch Glimpse LED downlight is available. The 9 1/2-W Glimpse provides the lumen output of a 50-W incandescent or halogen lamp. Both versions adapt to most 4-, 5-, and 6-inch recessed downlight cans. Lighting Science Group Satellite Beach, FL Free information: Circle 109

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High-bay LEDs Surge protector BSP3-20K series 20-kA surge protectors are used with LED drivers to provide an additional level of protection against power transients in a variety of applications. The units also protect electronicfluorescent, electronic-HID, and induction-lighting ballasts. Models are available for 277 V and 480 V. The compact devices have three wire leads for lineground, line-neutral, and neutral-ground protection. Thomas Research Products Huntley, IL Free information: Circle 106

A 140-W model is an addition to the company’s line of high-ceiling LEDs. The product has two light engines for an output of 12,000 lumens. Designed to replace conventional incandescent and metal-halide light sources, the low-profile unit has an optional diffuser for low glare and uniform light distribution. Meteor Solar LED/ILOS Corp. Rowland Heights, CA Free information: Circle 108

LED Fixture Locator database provides updated information on thousands of LED fixtures from hundreds of manufacturers. Information is available on downlighting, track lighting, linear, commercial, and decorative products. Lighting Internet Technology Enterprises New York Free information: Circle 110

MaxLite LED RECESSED RETROFIT DOWNLIGHT

Linkable LED lighting Series 6000 linkable, linear-LED lighting uses a zinc-alloy housing, resulting in thin housing walls. According to the company, the die-cast material provides an efficient heat sink for LED lighting, with a 17% higher thermal coefficient than cast aluminum. The series uses Cree LEDs that deliver 450 lumens/ foot or more. Tempo Industries Irvine, CA Free information: Circle 107

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Fabric-duct support

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SkeleCore CTD is an in-duct cylindrical-tensioning device that is said to eliminate sagging and wrinkling of fabric ductwork to provide a visually aesthetic air-distribution system. The device aids in maintaining an inflated appearance even during idle air-handler periods and reportedly eliminates the popping sound associated with equipment startup. End caps also have a taut, flat appearance. Backbone tubes are 6-feet long and snap into the support rings and couplers. The system is available in 15 diameters from 8 to 36 inches. DuctSox Dubuque, IA Free information: Circle 119

SkeleCore CTD: • In-duct cylindrical-tensioning device • Eliminates sagging and wrinkling • Available in 15 diameters from 8 to 36 inches

room without ductwork. Available in 3/4- to 1-ton capacities, the unit has a compact footprint and a flat or sloped top. WaterFurnace International Inc. Fort Wayne, IN Free information: Circle 121

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ACT-HP-WA wrap-around dehumidification systems for use in existing or new vertical or horizontal air handlers use passive heat-pipe technology. A system can be designed with an integrated evaporator coil or fitted to an existing coil. Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc. Lancaster, PA Free information: Circle 123

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Controller for chillers Controller-AC is said to provide precise monitoring and control of steam-driven chiller functions. The device controls the central chiller plant, increasing efficiency and reducing the fuel needed to provide air conditioning throughout a building. The unit lowers building temperature to match a designated set-point based on algorithms integrating indoor-temperature readings and return-water temperatures and maintaining the building at that temperature. US Energy Group Fresh Meadows, NY Free information: Circle 122

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Solar, HVAC integration SunSource commercial energy system integrates directly with solar power. The system combines with the company’s solar-ready Energence 3- to 6-ton rooftop unit to provide efficiency levels said to be 34 SEER and above. Solar modules allow the unit to capture energy for use in heating, cooling, or general building loads, and reducing the overall carbon footprint. Lennox Industries Inc. Dallas Free information: Circle 124

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UV system for ductless units Mini UV system is a germicidal, ultra-violet light system for mini-split and other ductless air-conditioning units. Two pencil-thin UV lamps and a power supply fit inside all ductless A/C brands. The system inhibits mold and other biological growth on blower and evaporator-coil surfaces and sterilizes germs, viruses, allergens, and other pathogens. Fresh-Aire UV Jupiter, FL Free information: Circle 125

Armor X2 condensing water heater uses stainless-steel heat exchanger technology with modulating/condensing combustion to deliver thermal efficiencies reportedly as high as 96%. Available in models with 1.0-, 1.3-, and 1.5-million BTU/hr inputs, the line offers an efficient solution for a range of applications. Lochinvar Lebanon, TN Free information: Circle 126

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Acoustiblok ................................................................ 57 .......................... 247 AIA ............................................................................... 21 .......................... 210

Gary L. Parr

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Anne Thull Fine Art Designs .................................... 56 .......................... 239 Apricus ........................................................................ 31 .......................... 214 Big Ass Fans ............................................................... 20 .......................... 209

Jack Curley

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Chem Link ................................................................... 46 .......................... 219 Cleaver-Brooks Inc. .................................................. 56 .......................... 236 ClimateMaster Inc. .................................................... BC ......................... 226

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CPI Daylighting Inc. .................................................. 58 .......................... 249 Dawson Doors ............................................................ 58 .......................... 250 Derek Marshall Sculptural Lighting ........................ 58 .......................... 251 Duo-Gard Industries Inc. .......................................... 58 .......................... 253 Duro-Last Roofing Inc. ............................................. 30 .......................... 213 Eclipse Lighting ......................................................... 57 .......................... 245

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Forbo ........................................................................... 4 ............................ 202 Hanover Architectural Products ............................. IFC ........................ 200 Krieger Specialty Products...................................... 48 .......................... 220 LightDirectory.com ................................................... 57 .......................... 242

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Philips Lumec ............................................................. 39 .......................... 216

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Phoenix Products Co. Inc. ........................................ 52 .......................... 222 Polygal ........................................................................ 45 .......................... 218 Russelectric Inc. ....................................................... 58 .......................... 254 Sage Electrochromics Inc. ....................................... 57 .......................... 243

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Special-Lite Inc. ........................................................ 56 .......................... 240 Sto Corp. ..................................................................... 7 ............................ 203 Stonhard ..................................................................... IBC ........................ 225

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Taco ............................................................................. 15 .......................... 208 Tate Access Floors Inc. ............................................ 56 .......................... 237 Thermafiber ................................................................ 13 .......................... 206

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Tjernlund Products Inc. ............................................ 56, 58 .................... 238, 252 Trim-Tex ...................................................................... 56 .......................... 234

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USG Corp. ................................................................... 2 ............................ 201 Valspar Corp. .............................................................. 9 ............................ 204 Wausau Tile Inc. ........................................................ 28 .......................... 212 Weston Solutions Inc. .............................................. 55 .......................... 231

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Wooster Products ..................................................... 37 .......................... 215 Zero International ..................................................... 55 .......................... 230

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