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D E PA R T M E N T S

8 Guestroom Design Goes Luxe Today’s hospitality designers shy away from cookie-cutter looks to create memorable stays.

14 LEDs Not The Only Option LEDs are great for increasing energy efficiency, but advances in other technologies offer other choices.

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20 Use Flooring To Define, Direct Flooring can play a significant role in defining spaces, providing direction, and generating positive emotional responses.

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24 Carpet Backing Improves Sustainability Polyolefin elastomers improve cradle-to-cradle commercial-carpet recycling.

25 Building Power: Take Control Of Lighting Costs Putting light where it’s needed is only part of the battle. Having light only when it’s necessary is the focus of many new controls.

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When architects/interior designers have an opportunity to design a hotel room that makes you want to live there, they can do amazing things. Turn to p. 8 to see several examples of what top architects have done to create stunning guest rooms. Then save your pennies so you can enjoy one of those rooms on your next trip.

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To learn more about the products mentioned in the features in this issue, visit our digital magazine at http://www.cbpmagazine.com/digital/apr2013. Turn to the article that interests you and click on the icon to download a spec sheet or watch a video. Below is a summary of this issue’s Digital Extras.

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.

Glass For Interior Spaces: Diane Turnwall Diane Turnwall, market segment director for interiors at Guardian Industries Inc., Auburn Hills, MI, offers insight into the growing trend of using glass for interior walls and to define inner work spaces. In the podcast we talk about sound, privacy, lighting, safety, wayfinding, and other glass-related factors.

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Mike Turner, vice president of marketing at YKK AP America Inc., Austell, GA, and board member of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, Schaumburg, IL, returns to discuss factors to consider when specifying fenestration for various building types. This podcast accompanies his article on p. 13 in which he discusses regional factors that affect fenestration specifications.

Sustainability And Its Future: Gale Tedhams Gale Tedhams, director of product and supply chain sustainability, Owens Corning, Columbus, OH, shares her views of current trends and the future of sustainable construction, along with the roles the LEED, IgCC, and BioPreferred programs are playing in the process.

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Does Anybody Test This Stuff? Hospitality is the focus of this issue, and senior editor Marjie O’Connor has put together a collection of images on p. 8 that show off what some top architects and designers are doing to make guest rooms an enjoyable place to go at the end of the day. Were I staying in one of those rooms, though, I’m not sure it would be a

smart place to go at the end of the day. I’m rather confident I’d never leave. When I travel, my hotel rooms are not nearly of that caliber. I have my favorite hotel chain and use them consistently because they provide a quality room at a fair price. Most important is that they provide the amenities I need when on a business trip since I spend several morning and evening hours working in my hotel room. Because I tend to make use of hotel rooms for something other than a place to sleep, I often wonder if the people who design those spaces ever spend time in them or return a year later to see how they’re holding up. My guess is no on both counts. I notice things such as “lounge” chairs that are little more than pieces of church pew covered in attractive fabric and rooms in which the only available power outlet is the one behind the bed. I frequently make the choice between having a functioning lamp or a charged phone. My favorite power story is the night I plugged my phone into the outlet at the base of a desk lamp. When I grabbed my phone the next morning, I discovered that turning off the desk lamp also turned off the outlet. Does anyone test this stuff? I also am bothered by things that will cause hotel owners significant longterm expense, particularly in the bathrooms. I’m convinced that hotels are a major market for caulk manufacturers because they must use truckloads of the stuff to repair/prevent damage caused by water pooling outside of tubs and shower stalls. At the last hotel I visited, when I walked into the bathroom, I was quite impressed with a large shower stall, the front of which was beautiful heavy glass with brushed chrome hinges and handles. At least I was impressed until I finished showering the next morning and stepped out onto a bath mat that was completely soaked. The water that had pooled beyond the mat required two bath towels to soak up. I figured that I had failed to properly close the shower door. The next morning I made sure it was closed. The post-shower mop-up was just as extensive. Basically, the striking heavy-glass door and panel leaked like a sieve. I studied the floor/shower tray joint and, yes, extra caulk had been applied. I don’t need to wonder about the eventual expense that will be required to repair the subfloor and ceiling below. Does anyone test this stuff? Hotel rooms get heavy use, particularly chains such as the one I use, which caters to the business traveler. It seems to me that interior designers would lean more toward functional, comfortable, and durable and away from pretty. If I’m a hotel owner, I’m studying and modifying the “standard room package” to make it as durable as possible without looking like an institution. I’m certainly going to take a test shower to confirm that at least 90% of the water goes down the drain.

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Plumbing Industry Takes Turn In Spotlight Not long ago the world was full of products containing lead. But now the plumbing industry can do the right thing for health, environmental, legal, and business issues. Sean Martin, Zurn Industries LLC

lumbing typically is an invisible industry. Most of our products are hidden underground or inside building walls. Even those products that people can see—such as sensor flush valves and elegant faucets—perform their functions largely unnoticed. On January 4, 2014, that will change and the spotlight will be on plumbing. That’s the date when the amended Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) mandates that any valve, fitting, or fixture coming in contact with potable water must be lead-free. Specifically, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (42 USC 300G) requires that those plumbing products have a weighted average of less than 0.25% lead content (the NSF/ANSI Standard 61-G requirement). This legislation is a crucial opportunity for the plumbing industry to shine, to demonstrate that it can coordinate a complex process of compliance, and to show that plumbing manufacturers care about customer health.

savings of as much as $53.1 million in healthcare costs in the U.S. If a plumbing manufacturer/supplier has not already begun a conversion to lead-free inventories, major problems may be ahead. When SDWA goes into effect, any product still in inventory will become obsolete and ineligible for sale. Distributors, contractors, specifiers, and other professionals could be held liable for distributing products that don’t meet the new law’s standards. We only need to look back to the experiences of California and Vermont in 2010. I recently told an audience of mechanical contractors that manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in those states tried to convert their entire inventories of metal fittings, valves, solder, and pipe too quickly. The results included problems with inventory, material acquisition, and bidding. The company where I work, Zurn Industries, Erie, PA, began its conversion and education processes early. For example, in September 2009, Zurn became the first manufacturer in the industry to provide lead-free, fully approved backflowprevention assemblies and parts to the market. By the time California implemented its lead-free law in January 2010, Zurn was producing a complete leadfree product.

In January, the spotlight will be on the plumbing industry. It’s not often that people give any thought to the “invisible” products of our hard work.

Lead is a big deal The path to lead-free plumbing products began in 1996 when the federal government limited lead content of end-point plumbing devices such as faucets and stops. In 2010, California and Vermont enacted limitations on the use of lead in plumbing fixtures that match the federal mandate taking effect for the entire country in January. Studies have demonstrated that long-term exposure to lead can pose serious health risks, particularly to children and senior citizens. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, has indicated that there is no safe threshold for blood lead levels in young children. Kids younger than age six are most at risk because that’s the time period for significant brain development. Adults can experience kidney damage, reproductive effects, high blood pressure, loss of memory, and concentration problems. Furthermore, studies conducted by the CDC and the PEW Center on the States, Washington, have shown that reducing lead in the nation’s drinking-water systems could realize an annual 6

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Change is easy if you plan ahead In addition to manufacturing products compliant with the new law, Zurn has been working on complex, behind-the-scenes action plans to make the transition as easy as possible for everyone involved. All order processing is either converted or being converted to lead-free part numbers for ease of doing business. A special program for stocking distributors provides a window of opportunity for them to exchange qualifying products for lead free when they commit to the program. Also early on, we notified engineers to update their specs (projects in the design phase will potentially be affected). Our website now provides updated, lead-free-compliant product,

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three-part specifications. Furthermore, we asked engineers to inform their clients about the new lead-free law and their potential liability. Similarly, we worked with contractors and distributors to address inventory issues and to educate staff and customers. Everyone in our industry is encouraged to take a proactive approach. We recognized that the conversion to lead free couldn’t begin soon enough. The inventory pipeline from our raw material suppliers to the contractor’s truck is long—more than a year with some products. An early 100% conversion saves money and avoids headaches from product-availability problems. If you are unsure about how your watersolutions suppliers are handling this change, contact them right away. Even with higher costs associated with lead-free alloys, you cannot afford to wait any longer to initiate the change. It wasn’t long ago when the world was full of products containing lead, including paint, gasoline, electronic components, solder, and plumbing products. But the world has changed, and it is now the plumbing industry’s opportunity to do the right thing in all 50 states—for health and environmental priorities, not to mention for legal and business reasons. In January, the spotlight will be on the entire plumbing industry. We should welcome the publicity. It’s not often that people give any thought to the “invisible” products resulting from our hard work. Sean Martin, senior director of sales at Zurn Industries LLC, Erie, PA, has been helping guide the firm’s lead-free initiative since 2008. He has been in the engineered-water-solutions industry for 19 years. visit our digital magazine at www.cbpmagazine.com/digital/apr2013 and click on the icon.

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Guestroom Design Goes Luxe Today’s hospitality designers shy away from cookie-cutter looks to create memorable stays.

Marjie O’Connor, Senior Editor

usiness travelers—the true road warriors— can be forgiven if they sometimes wake up in a hotel room and don’t immediately know where they are. After all, most of the 4.6 million guestrooms in the United States are pretty generic: a bed or two, a table or desk, neutral colors, and a large window or patio door on one side of the room. However, many architects and designers aim to create guestrooms that are hard to forget. They incorporate a variety of elements in guestrooms that are intended to turn a predictably routine business trip into a potential mini-vacation—even if it’s only for one night. Custom-made furniture, innovative room layouts, and exceptional attention to detail transform the mundane into the extraordinary. In this article, we take a look at guestrooms designed by some of the leading architecture and/or design firms serving the hospitality industry. The editors of Commercial Building Products hope you will find at least a little inspiration among them.

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Despite a neutral, almost monochromatic color palette, the variety

of patterns and shapes in this room at the Inn on Fifth, Naples, FL, keep it from being bland. The living area of a suite at the Inn on Fifth shares the same relaxing colors and features amenities to make weary travelers feel at home. Design by CVC Hospitality, Orlando, FL.

The overall design aesthetic for The Quin, New York, began with inspira-

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Visual references to movement add to the transit theme at the

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Southern hospitality shines through at the St. Regis Atlanta. This guestroom could

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Allusions to Asian design make this room a peaceful respite for the guests of the

Venetian, Las Vegas. These “high-roller” suites typically are occupied by successful businessmen from Asia, so the rooms express an Eastmeets-West design aesthetic and adhere to the principles of feng shui. The designers from Wilson Associates Dallas, which has designed and

installed more than a million guestrooms around the world, traveled deep into China for inspiration, collecting Chinese antiquities and craftsmen to create new designs. The end result is a space full of ancient charm and modern luxury. Architect: James Rimelspach, AIA, Wilson Associates Dallas Interior Designer: Wilson Associates Dallas

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feature LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY Lima, OH, changed its street and area lighting from metal halide to LEDs, which increased energy efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.

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n the past three years, the advances in LED and traditional lighting technologies have been truly remarkable, making it more difficult for specifiers to decide whether to use fluorescent, highintensity-discharge, or LED lighting. The efficacy of LED chips has doubled every year for the past three years, leading to the development of many luminaires that deliver more than 100 lumens/W, matching the performance of many fluorescent and metal-halide luminaires. Plus the demand for high-efficiency lighting systems, regardless of technology, has led to a heightened interest in LED lighting options to meet more stringent maximum lighting-power density requirements. Today, LED fixtures can be an economical solution for many general lighting applications when combined with more stringent control requirements to meet ASHRAE 90.1-2010 standards. Other considerations are the use of daylighting and energy-management systems, as well as luminaires with long-life fluorescent lamps and high-efficiency dimming ballasts. In many cases, efficient fluorescent fixtures may be as good as—or even better than—LEDs, depending on the building owner’s goals. Advances in LED lighting technologies, such as the following, are leading to bright, extremely efficient, low-cost LED solutions: • high-brightness LED chips approaching 200 lumens/W • LED module technology where no additional 14

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LEDs are great for increasing energy efficiency, but advances in other technologies offer new choices. Cheryl Ford, Osram Sylvania heating sinking is required • multichannel, programmable, constant-current power supplies reduce the number necessary in a luminaire and therefore require that an OEM purchase fewer power supplies • rapid introduction of new LED luminaires for most indoor and outdoor applications with a justifiable ROI • LED luminaires with as much as 100,000 hours of life (L70) • LED retrofit solutions for downlights and troffers using existing housings • LED lamp replacements are available with great color, closely matching halogen lamps • LED lamp replacements for as much as 90-W halogen or 24-W integrated metal-halide lamps, and 100-W incandescent lamps. Advances in traditional lighting technologies

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are mirroring the progress in LED technologies: • long-life linear-fluorescent sources that match or exceed LED life ratings—T8 lamps with an average rated life as long as 75,000 hours on instant start and 84,000 hours on programmed rapid-start ballasts at 12 hours/start, as well as T5HO lamps with an average rated life as long as 60,000 hours • high-efficiency ballasts for T5, T5HO, and T8 fluorescent in non-dimming and dimming ballasts available in bi-level, 0 to 10 V or digital addressable lighting interface (DALI) protocols • ceramic metal-halide lamps (15 to 350 watts) with 120 lumens/W and 95 CRI (color-rendering index), as well as 3,000 K and 4,000 K options • the evolution of electronic ballasts for metalhalide lamps provides energy savings as much as 17% compared with magnetic metal-halide ballasts and 10% in lamp-life improvements • indoor and outdoor electronic metal-halide and HPS dimming ballasts with 0 to 10 V and bilevel dimming to 50% • non-cycling high-pressure-sodium lamps with 80,000 hours of average rated life • pin-based compact-fluorescent lamps averaging 20,000 hours of life and energy-saver lamp versions saving 2 W/lamp for direct replacement • user-friendly energy-management systems for implementation of energy-saving control strategies and monitoring energy usage. Important factors affecting lighting decisions

are legislation and energy codes such as the Department of Energyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (DOE), Washington, 2009 general-service fluorescent-lamp standard, which went into effect on July 14, 2012, and applies to T12 and T8 lamps. Most 4-foot and 8-foot T12 lamps will be phased out; the exceptions are a few deluxe and cold-temperature types. Retrofitting existing T12 luminaires with T8 lamps and high-efficiency ballasts or an LED retrofit using the existing housing are good options to consider. Originally, the regulation would have eliminated standard 700 series T8 lamps, but the DOE has given several manufacturers a two-year reprieve to continue manufacturing these lamps due to the escalating cost of rare-earth minerals used to produce the tri-phosphors used in T8 and T5 lamp types.

Checking the options Specifiers looking for the best fluorescent 4-foot T12 retrofit options should consider energy-saver T8 lamps and longer-life T8 lamps on highefficiency T8 ballasts for the greatest energy and maintenance savings. For many installations, the payback for these retrofits can be less than a year and utility rebates are available for energy-saver lamps on high-efficiency ballasts. (See Table 1.) How will energy codes affect specifiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lighting choices? State energy codes are typically based on ASHRAE 90.1, which establishes maximum lighting-power density limits in W/ sq. ft. based on realistic modeling with available lighting technologies to meet the lighting levels recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), New York. The first version, established in 1999, was revised in 2001, 2004, 2007, and 2010. With each revision, the maximum lighting-power densities (LPDs) typically became tougher. Additional auto-controls requirements were added in the 2010 version. ASHRAE 90.1-2010 also changed the language from fixture replacements to alterations of fixtures, such as ballast and lamp replacements. Alterations affecting 10% or more of the lighting in a space must conform to the LPD and the control requirements. The previous version placed LPD compliance at a 50% fixture-replacement threshold and did not require automatic lighting controls. Today there are many controllable lamp and ballast systems, including simple occupancy-sensing, 0- to 10-V dimming, bi-level dimming, and more sophisticated control protocols. These fluorescent 4-foot T8 lamps and ballast systems provide higher efficiency than standard 700 T8 systems including control options. Energy savings can be maximized with the use of high-efficiency ballasts with controls and longer-life lamps will lead to maintenance savings. (See Table 2.) Similar solutions for T5 and T5HO lamps include longer-life lamps with an average rated life as long as 60,000 hours; high-efficiency non-

Table 1: T12 Retrofit Options p Lamp Wattage

Ballast Factor

Energy Savings

Average Rated Life on Instant Start 12 hours/start

Standard 700 T8 Standard, low-power, instant-start ballast

0.77

29%

28,000

Energy-saver T8 High-efficiency, low-power, instant-start ballast

0.78

42%

40,000

Extended life, energy-saver T8 High-efficiency, standard-power, instant-start ballast

0.88

40%

75,000

T12 Retrofi t Options

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Ballast Factor

Energy Savings

Average Rated Life (hours) 12 hours/start

Energy-saver T8 High-efficiency, programmed-start, parallel-wired ballast– ideal for use with occupancy sensors

0.88

15%

42,000

Extended life, energy-saver T8 High-efficiency, standardpower, instant-start ballast

0.88

19%

75,000

0.88

14% at full brightness plus 10% to 75% depending on controls strategy

84,000

Best T8 System Options For New Luminaires or T8 retrofit

Extended life, energy-saver T8 High-efficiency, 0- to 10-V dimming with occupancy or daylight sensors

Table 3: LED/Troffer Options p Area: 100 feet x 100 feet Ceiling height: 12 feet pC=0.80 pW=0.50 pF=0.20

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dimming ballasts; and dimming ballasts including 0- to 10-V, bi-level, and DALI versions. When planning an energy-management system for lighting, avoid any that has proprietary controllable ballasts that would limit ballast-replacement options. New LED luminaires or LED retrofits offer options for existing fluorescent troffers. Lightingpower density easily can be cut in half with an LED-luminaire or LED-retrofit solution. The latter allows reuse of the existing housing without disturbing the ceiling plenum. (See Table 3.)

Taking control of energy To comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2010, automaticcontrol devices must be manual-on or automaticon to not more than 50% of power. All spaces, except those with multi-scene control systems or 24-hour operation, require one of the following control methods: • scheduled auto shut-off for areas ≤25,000 sq. ft., based on time of day • occupancy sensors (maximum setting of 30 minutes) • other controls that indicate a space is unoccupied. 16

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In enclosed spaces, space control should have at least one control step between 30% and 70% of full power. Exceptions include corridors, public lobbies, restrooms, stairwells, storage rooms, and electrical/mechanical rooms. With either LED or fluorescent luminaires, the control requirements are as important as the lighting powerdensity requirements to meet future energy codes. The DOE has ruled that states must review their energy codes and certify that they meet or exceed 90.1-2010 by October 18, 2013. It makes sense for any new construction or major lighting-renovation projects to meet the ASHRAE 90.1-2010 standards, the goal of which is to improve building efficiency by 30% over the 2004 baseline. The DOE and ASHRAE recognize that lighting controls present a great opportunity for additional energy savings.

Something for every application No matter what kind of luminaires are in place already, specifiers can find energy-saving, longlife replacement options available for them: Downlight and track lighting. In 2009, the Department of Energy Rulemaking for Incan-

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descent (halogen) Reflector Lamps established efficiency standards that became effective July 14, 2012. For R/PAR lamps manufactured after this date, the lamps are approximately 30% more efficient, with the exception R14/PAR14 and R/PAR16 lamps. Their small size limits any improvement in efficacy. The higher-efficacy lamps are direct replacements for the less-efficient halogen lamps previously sold. Advanced infrared technology and/or improved reflector coatings achieve the efficiency. The infrared technology redirects wasted heat back into the tungsten filament, reducing the amount of power needed to generate light. New LED lamps offer as much as 80% energy savings and 10 times the life of halogen. For a more aesthetically appealing downlight, LED downlight retrofit kits are available for 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch cans with a 50,000-hour life (L70). LED PAR lamps recently helped a major Boston hotel achieve its energy-reduction goals. In 2010, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced its 30/2020 Plan, a commitment to conservation and sustainable operations with the goal of reducing energy consumption by 30% by 2020. Installing energy-efficient lighting was chosen as part of this initiative. Starwood’s Westin Boston Waterfront hotel was eager to get started on the program, which aligned well with the property’s own green goals and standards. The hotel’s previous lighting was a mix of incandescent and halogen lamps, illuminating everything from functional space to public areas and guest rooms. To maintain a warm, welcoming environment, LED PAR lamps and LED MR16s replaced the inefficient halogen lamps. Halogen 75-W PAR38 and 50-W PAR20 lamps were replaced with 18-W LED and 8-W LED lamps respectively, while 6-W LED lamps took over for the existing halogen MR16 lamps. Lighting-energy usage was reduced by 80% for annual energycost savings of nearly $50,000, as well as $6,000 savings in maintenance costs. In recent years, compact-fluorescent (CFL) lamps have been favored for downlighting because they offer energy savings and longer life, compared with halogen. There are now energy-saving versions for double- and triple-tube four-pin CFL lamps that save as much as 18% in energy over standard CFL lamps and longer lamp life (as much as 20,000 hours) compared with 12,000 hours, which is typical for standard four-pin triple CFL lamps. Many LED downlights, available for new construction or major renovation, feature modules with integrated optics for low glare, energy efficiency, and a life span as long as 50,000 hours (L70). MR16 IR lamps for track lighting also provide 30% energy savings over standard MR16 lamps. Again, the greatest energy savings is achieved with LED MR16 lamps, which are now available in a 50-W-halogen MR16 equivalent.

Energy-saving 15-W to 39-W T4/T6 ceramic metal halide, compact fluorescents, and highDanvers, MA, for more than 30 years. She metal-halide lamps have led to new track and pressure sodium—continue to improve to meet currently is the product marketing mandownlighting options, delivering a lot of light in the demands of commercial buildings. The result ager for marketing communications. a very compact light source with lumens nearly is a wide range of lighting solutions that can fill or free information, CIRCLE 4 equivalent to a 120-W halogen. specific needs and budgets, now and into the Outdoor lighting options. Many lumifuture. and visit our digital magazine at naires are available now for outdoor-lighting apwww.cbpmagazine.com/digital/apr2013 plications, using lower-cost fluorescent-induction Cheryl Ford has worked for Osram Sylvania, and click on the icon. technology, with as many as 100,000 hours life and dimmable 0- to 10-V and bi-level systems. The emergence of electronic metal-halide dimming systems offers another solution to dim the Best PVC Custom Prefabricated Duro-Guard™ EXCEPTIONAL® Metals The Industry’s Best lighting when an area is vacant. Edge Details Membranes Insulation Flashings Warranties The many outdoor LED luminaires & Accessories for roadway, street, and area lighting include cobraheads, post-top, pendants, shoebox, wall-packs, canopy, and parking-garage lighting. With life as long as 100,000 hours ( L70), these alternatives can provide energy savings of 80% over traditional metal-halide and HPS luminaires. Most LED retrofit kits for post-top luminaires, wall-pack, and shoe-box luminaires in Type III and Type V distributions provide better lighting uniformity, improving visibility and safety. However, many outdoor LED luminaires can create glare, so specifiers might consider installing a few before making a final decision on an LED luminaire. If the result is unsatisfactory, they can look at some of the other options. One city that benefited from outdoor LED lighting is Lima, OH. In 2010, the Lima city engineers wanted to improve the efficiency of the town’s street and area lighting with the use of LED lighting Duro-Last® is your single-source for complete roofing systems, technologies with a simple instalengineered to provide long-term edge to edge and deck to sky™ lation process. For post-top lumiprotection. Installed by authorized contractor, then inspected naires, they chose LED ReliaSys D6 retrofit kits from Osram Sylvania, and warranted by the industry’s largest and best-trained Danvers, MA, to replace the 175-W quality assurance team. metal-halide lamps installed in Halophane luminaires. Four hundred luminaires were retrofitted with 55-W D6 retrofit kits, lowering energy consumption by 68% for an CONTACT DURO-LAST ROOFING, INC. annual savings of $14,800 and an FOR THE “WORLD’S BEST ROOF”® additional savings of $4,400/year in reduced maintenance costs. Specifiers’ interest in the www.duro-last.com / Twitter: @durolast “Duro-Last”,”EXCEPTIONAL”, and the “World’s Best Roof” are registered marks owned by Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. benefits of LEDs is increasing, EXCEPTIONAL Metals is a division of Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. and for good reason. Meanwhile, traditional lighting—fluorescent,

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uildings are recognized or defined by characteristics that can have a lasting impact on those who visit or work in those spaces. Whether the project is a renovation or new construction, the design team should evaluate, test, and eventually select building materials based on a variety of factors. The committee specifying materials can include facility managers, architects, designers, planners, environmental-services personnel, upperlevel management, and other industry-specific job titlesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;often representing very different needs and desires. Material performance is a common and galvanizing term; materials must work together to accomplish what they are intended to do. Working hand-in-hand with performance is design, not only in terms of products chosen to complete the overall layout but also the selection of products

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that can improve workflow, communication, and wayfinding capabilities throughout facilities. Some products possess the performance and the design properties that can truly define a space, providing advantages that keep operations running smoothly while achieving high levels of overall productivity and satisfaction. For a number of markets, including healthcare, education, industrial labs, and transportation, flooring can play a major role in defining spaces. Hospitals and large hospital campuses involve a variety of departments and specialties throughout a number of facilities. In many cases, features vary from facility to facility, floor to floor, or even department to department, depending on the use of the space and the patients who frequent them. For example, pediatric areas frequently look very different from cardiac centers in terms

recognize the value that design features play throughout a medical facility, helping patients feel as if they are at home—or at least in a comforting environment—especially in facilities dedicated to treating children. Flooring, windows, ceiling panels, and other accents must work together to maximize comfort levels within each space. Whether it means natural light that brings out a particular color or flooring patterns or color schemes intended to excite a child to get out of bed or to soothe a trauma patient, selecting the right products can have a major impact on patient health and define the goals and capabilities that a particular space represents. This is especially important in an age where patients play a greater role in the healthcare market.

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Teachers have their subject matter reinforced with the Periodic Table of the Elements incorporated into the low-maintenance rubber flooring in this classroom, enhancing the learning environment. Accented by nature and a soothing wave pattern, the flooring in this hospital corridor helps absorb sound and create a comforting atmosphere for patients and staff.

of design features, but that doesn’t mean that the two areas have to use different products to achieve their specific looks. The same flooring material can provide visual cues to help patients and families navigate the facility and ease their minds as they undergo treatment or wait for loved ones.

Going with the flow Some facilities use curved design elements resembling waves and ribbons that flow down hallways to emulate particular designs or achieve a carefree, relaxing feel that is conducive to patient healing and well-being. Others incorporate specific elements, such as animals, plants, and other accents, directly into the flooring design to make a patient feel at home and comfortable. Offering performance features, as well as

attractive design elements, flooring also can contribute to maintaining productivity levels and the overall health of hospital staff. In emergency departments, for example, the choice of flooring can help staff meet strict requirements related to maintenance procedures and hygiene. The same floor can support a color scheme and design that portrays the professional atmosphere so important in this area. Flooring can affect a staff and operations by defining the way an emergency department or operating room functions and influencing the emotional state of patients within those spaces. An emergency department that is clean, hygienic, and non-threatening helps patients relax, even in the most stressful of times. While emergency departments and surgical suites often display a sterile look that may lack visual imagination, hospital administrators

At Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, now the third-largest pediatric hospital in the United States, a recent addition was predicated on achieving a healthy yet playful and comforting environment for patients. To achieve the atmosphere, the construction team installed flooring from Nora Systems Inc., Salem, NH, throughout a number of floors, not only for its acoustic and low-maintenance properties but also because the floor added design elements that worked with other finishes to create an atmosphere designed to help patients relax and recover. Some corridors feature a wave design and color scheme that echo nature and work with imagery on the walls. In a patient recovery room, small areas of color permeate the relaxed atmosphere to help patients feel more comfortable and get healthier. A rehabilitation area has numbers and other markers that help staff members work together to assist patient recovery. Overall, bright colors and soothing elements have resulted in a positive overall experience for patients and staff. Some of the same space-defining elements are useful in K-12 and highereducation markets. While the specific goals of school administrators may differ from those of hospital administrators, proper selection and use of materials can define a space and leave a lasting impression for students and staff. Ultimately the goal of school administrators is to create a positive learning environment that keeps students safe, healthy, and excited to learn and grow—an objective that can be supported with proper floor selection. At Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia, the Sustainable Urban Science Center accommodates a large number of students with a growing interest in science. Designed and constructed to meet a variety of sustainable initiatives, including stain

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resistance and low-maintenance requirements, the center includes science classrooms and laboratory spaces with flooring that supports these initiatives while offering design elements to clearly define the spaces. One example is rubber flooring cut and installed to create the Periodic Table of the Elements. This unique feature continually reinforces the lesson plans by regularly serving as a teaching tool.

The yellow brick road Other schools use flooring to create accents and landmarks that serve as wayfinding guides. Creative accents such as waves and arrows can work together to help visitors navigate through schools. Coordinating color schemes, especially in middle and high schools, may signify particular grades, wings, or academic disciplines. In addition, some flooring products offer custom colors to match school colors and design school mascots and names into the floor to increase school spirit and provide a cohesive identity. At the higher-education level, Michigan Technological Univ., Houghton, MI, renovated a small office annex, replacing flooring that had been in place for 50 years. During the planning process, university officials sought a solution that would provide durability and longevity while offering a visual aesthetic that upholds the historic character of the annex. They turned to rubber flooring to complement the natural 22

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finishes and rustic woodwork in the space while emulating the vintage charm of the campus and its rural setting. By installing rubber flooring, the university was able to capture the look they wanted while providing its students with a quiet and comfortable place to visit and hang out, whether they are studying or socializing. The renovated space has become a popular destination for students. In many cases, college campuses resemble miniature cities with a variety of buildings that meet different needs and disciplines. Flooring offers the versatility and performance features necessary to outfit a variety of areas, including chemistry and research laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, and locker rooms. While meeting the diverse needs of these spaces, flooring can tie them together with similar color schemes or design elements. In the same way, floor design can connect multiple facilities and unify a college campus.

Administrators chose rubber flooring in this neonatal intensive-care unit because it softens the noise impact and helps families relax with a serene visual aesthetic.

up to steady foot traffic and versatile enough in terms of color and design options to help hide the dirt and other elements tracked in by passengers. Graphics are also important on railcars, helping to define bicycle and wheelchair storage, drops in elevation and other transition levels, and safety and directional features that incorporate arrows and strips for the visually impaired. Inlaid into rubber flooring, these graphics stand up better to foot traffic and maintenance procedures than graphics that are painted or traced. Flooring can go a long way toward providing a productive and comfortable atmosphere in commercial spaces while also helping to define the spaces for occupants and visitors. Coupling high-performance features with graphics, wayfinding cues, and other design indicators can create a sense of cohesion, unity, and even pride for those who use the facility.

Flooring on the move Transportation markets also benefit from smart flooring decisions. Rubber is an especially good choice for rail transit, where its extreme durability and ease of maintenance support a schedule characterized by long hours, leaving little time for proper cleaning and maintenance. Additionally, railcars experience a constant cavalcade of passengers on a daily basis. As a result, the flooring needs to be durable enough to stand

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hile carpet manufacturers strive to meet consumer demands for affordable, quality carpet that provides comfort and function, they also are working to meet the growing demand for more sustainable products in terms of life cycle, durability, and recyclability. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Washington, estimates that more than 4 billion pounds of carpet enter the solid-waste stream in the United States annually. With rising concerns about the amount of old carpet discarded in landfills each year, building owners and consumers are demanding sustainable products without compromising quality. Carpet manufacturers are turning voluntarily to recyclable products and post-consumer recycled content to meet these demands. Their vendors are helping by developing solutions that show promise to help carpet manufacturers meet these demands while keeping costs down. These businesses are delivering commercial-carpet backing solutions tailored to their customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs for durability, sustainability, and quality.

Recyclable components for sustainable carpet Polyolefin elastomers have been successful when used as the basis for PVC-free, phthalate-free solutions for modular carpet-tile backing. They can tolerate the addition of significant amounts of post-consumer recycled product, which decreases the amount of material going into landfills. While polyolefins are newer to this market, research, development, and internal testing have customized formulations for durability and dimension stability. Solutions with copolymers also have allowed the replacement of bitumen-backed carpet tiles for improved cradle-to-cradle recycling. Elastomers are engineered to process like thermoplastics but are flexible and tough, making them desirable for carpet manufacturers looking to strengthen and increase the durability of their carpet. The carpet backing allows the yarn and fibers to be separated from the backing at the end of the event, creating an opportunity to recycle the tiles into new products or use them in other recycling enterprises. To show how tough and flexible they are, elastomer solutions were used in sustainable carpet tiles at Russa.Sochi.Park, an ice-skating arena opened during the London 2012 Olympic Games as part of a marketing program for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Approximately 478 square yards of recyclable tiles made with Dow Elastomersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Infuse Olefin Block Copolymers and Engage 24

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Polyolefin elastomers improve cradle-to-cradle commercial-carpet recycling. Jeff Brann, Dow Elastomers, and Enrique Millan, Dow Formulated Systems

High-traffic areas, such as airport concourses, require high-performance carpet.

polyolefins covered the entryway and the Dow Experiential Area at the high-tech park. Carpets produced with elastomer materials as the backing system have been developed to meet The Carpet and Rug Institute, Dalton, GA, Green Label Plus or low-VOC requirements while also demonstrating excellent dimensional stability over a variety of temperature and humidity conditions to avoid problems such as curling and doming. Olefin block copolymers and polyolefin elastomers are the basis for PVC-free, phthalatefree solutions for modular carpet-tile backing.

Enhancing and enforcing Enhancer technology from Dow Formulated Systems, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, was formulated to meet the unique needs of the carpet-backing manufacturer when it comes to durability, appearance, and functionality, including acoustics, installation, and maintenance, and liquid and mold barriers. The technology within the cushion allows the carpet to retain a high degree of its original appearance over a long period of time while also providing noise-canceling acoustic benefits, thermal resistance, and underfoot comfort. For commercialcarpet installations, a high-quality cushion meets comfort and appearance-retention requirements. Typically, commercial-carpet installers have used the double-glue method: A cushion is first

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adhered to the subfloor, then carpet is laid over the cushion and secured with a second layer of adhesive. The two layers of adhesive and this two-step process make the double-glue method expensive and labor-intensive. The newer technology is designed to deliver an integrated cushion in which the cushion is a component of the carpet, bonded together and ready for installation as a single composite. An advanced polymeric pre-coat of polyurethane technology encapsulates carpet fibers to improve tuft bind, edge ravel, and delamination, compared with conventional latex backing. The polymer also creates a functional liquid barrier, impeding movement of liquid to the subfloor. Coupled with other technologies, these benefits provide the ability to create product for intensive-use applications, where cushion is a luxury and serves as an integral part of carpet performance. Dow also offers Enforcer for broadloom commercial carpet used in high-traffic areas such as hospitals, schools, and casinos. This technology allows manufacturers to capture the function and performance benefits of Enhancer without the cushion. Enforcer technology extends carpet life under aggressive wear and tear with excellent adhesion to the nylon yarn, which maximizes bundle wrap around individual tufts to reduce pilling and fuzzing under intensive use. Polymers containing hydrophobic segments create a functional barrier to liquids, minimizing the amount of liquid and dirt seepage, curtailing risk of odors, and reducing wick-back staining while also allowing aggressive maintenance, such as hot-water extraction. Another advantage of the new technologies is their ability to be installed with low-VOC adhesives. Such innovations assist carpet manufacturers in addressing growing environmental demands by providing alternatives to incumbent materials such as PVC and latex. By using more sustainable products in carpet, manufacturers may also increase the life of their carpet while increasing recyclability, creating higher cradle-to-cradle performance, and meeting demands for quality, acoustics, comfort, and dimensional stability. Jeff Brann is the global strategic-marketing manager for Dow Elastomers, Midland, MI. Enrique Millan is the global business-development leader for Dow Formulated Systems, Midland.

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As municipalities make the conversion to LED technology, specifiers are discovering the power of associated control systems to greatly increase energy savings by turning lights on only when they’re needed. Photo: Don Burkett

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Take Control S Of Lighting Costs Putting light where it’s needed is only part of the battle. Having light only when it’s necessary is the focus of many new control systems. Debbie Bell, Kim Lighting Inc.

imply converting to LED lighting systems does not immediately solve many of the long-standing challenges of power management. Optimized and focused LED sources allow more finite light delivery, but that is only part of the challenge. In commercial applications, permanently installed landscape and architectural lighting is subject to energy-code regulations, which impose measurable limits on maximum lighting-power density, depending on certain environmental factors. The most recent revision of ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2010 establishes a national standard of reference that takes effect in October 2013. These benchmarks lay out a level of appropriate power density expressed as a function of population density. Simply put: The higher the population density, the higher the allowed amount of power. But perhaps more important, these regulations also expressly state a given usage standard. Compliance with the requirement dictates that landscape lighting must be powered down during hours when it is not in use, e.g., between close of business one day and beginning of activity the next. Whatever authority has jurisdiction over a given application may choose the actual parameters, but full compliance requires that a standard be established and maintained. Furthermore, locally enforced “dark sky” ordinances may represent additional limits on the operational hours of landscape and architectural illumination, particularly when it comes to up lighting. “Good neighbor” policies, which govern the level of light that spills onto adjacent properties, can also have an impact. The only caveat is that lighting units must be

non-operational between midnight and 6:00 a.m. Additionally, the Model Lighting Ordinance from the Illuminating Engineering Society, New York, and International Dark Sky Association, Tucson, AZ, includes an exemption status for public monuments and statuary, underwater lighting in swimming pools and other water features, temporary and seasonal lighting, and most low-voltage landscape lighting. But again, this exemption is contingent upon the lighting being turned off within an hour of a given site’s public closure. Traditionally there have been three main choices when it comes to using light where and when it’s needed and saving energy when it’s not: timers, lightlevel sensors, and motion-detection units. Compared with HID sources, LED technology is more amenable to dimming or switching off and on without adversely affecting the life, color, or lumen maintenance. The restrike is instant and does not require a secondary source of a safety-circuit lamp to deliver supplemental lighting. Before identifying a control option, specifiers should outline the desired performance of the control system. They must take the following into consideration: • the purpose of the control device • the application needs and user interface • any desired energy-reduction or asset-management results • light levels required and preferred for the application • the agreed-upon criteria for any deviation from that light level. In a retrofit application, specifiers also must consider existing conditions and any acceptable deviation

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A wireless lighting-control system cuts the cost of energy to operate the LED lighting in this parking lot at Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC. Staff members can remotely dim the luminaires to 50% after midnight, but the system brings them to full brightness when it detects motion. Photo courtesy of Kim Lighting.

from that original need, including any control interface currently used and any attempt to establish the effectiveness of that control.

On at dusk, off at dawn The most common outdoor lighting control is the photocontrol (PEC) device, which can be an integral individual control of a luminaire. Mounted on a luminaire with a NEMA standard-design twistlock receptacle, PECs have been used with traditional lighting systems for many years. Advances in this technology allow more granular calibration and improved sensitivity to ambient light levels that act as the trigger device for on-and-off operation. While PECs are readily available and generally inexpensive, the technology is somewhat limited in its ability to drive more innovative energy-conservation scenarios. A PEC may serve as a trigger device for a circuit-control option. In this set-up, multiple luminaires are tied together on an isolated circuit, which is then connected to a PEC that responds to ambientlight levels and operates the luminaires. Another option is a clock that can be manually programmed to control the luminaires. All of these scenarios lend themselves well to retrofit projects. If PEC devices are used, it is important to determine whether they are adequately responsive and whether the control system meets energy-consumption needs. Wireless control technology is another option. The building blocks for these systems include individual nodes or control points, one on each luminaire, and an access point or communication node, located central to the controlled luminaires. This access point (AP) allows two-way data communication and collection, typically through a cell phone directed to a backhaul device or user interface. At this level, a user can make changes to the control program, interrogate the lighting system for failure or alarm scenarios, collect power-usage data, and obtain general information about the condition of the luminaires. 26

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The access and control nodes typically communicate with each other on the reliable 900-MHz (902 to 928 MHz) ISM frequency band, giving them a longer range than 2.4-GHz-protocol devices. Propagation losses and physical obstructions, such as penetration, diffraction, and reflection, have little effect on the reliability of this type of control system. However, two drawbacks to this type of control system are the operational budget needed to cover the ongoing cellular fees and the possibility of proprietary backhaul-software interface. Currently, there is little agreement between control providers about the communication platform, and no resolution is imminent. A consortium, formed by control providers and interested stakeholders, hopes to develop “a standardization of a management software interface for outdoor lighting networks.” Their aim is “to set a globally accepted standard for management software interfaces to control and monitor for heterogeneous outdoor lighting networks and thus create interoperability between outdoor lighting networks.” (Additional details about this consortium are available on their website at www.talq-consortium.org). Including occupancy sensors for outdoor applications is one method lighting designers specify to control light levels. Currently available sensors are mostly derivatives of interior occupancy-sensor technology. Positioning a sensor integral to an LED luminaire can sometimes challenge the luminaire manufacturer, who must consider the lower-profi le LED products. As we learned in parking-garage installations, falsetrigger issues are more prevalent in outdoor applications due to multiple methods of entry and egress. With site lighting, pedestrian and driver movement must be considered when placing the sensors. For example, an improperly located sensor’s ability to communicate an operational command to a lighting system is highly dependent on the speed of an oncoming vehicle. A pedestrian walking onto the site in an area out of the sensor detection field will not

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trigger the device, thus creating a potential safety or security issue. Sometimes building redundancy into a system to compensate for these false triggers and early detection may add costs to the lighting system not anticipated during the design phase. Again, this is an important reason to create a controls narrative prior to designing a system. In new projects where power-line or grid connections will be installed, power-line carrier (PLC) control devices can offer significant versatility and compatibility for LED lighting systems. The basic building blocks of this type of system are similar to indoor-controls applications. Narrowband PLC communication is the most common option and typically operates at lower frequencies (3 to 500 kHz), low data rates, and with long range (as far as several miles). This control network can be extended using repeaters. As with the wireless networks, compatibility issues and open-protocol communication challenges exist. Control systems are quickly becoming as important and necessary to energy conservation as energyefficient LED luminaire products. Whether dictated by legislation or government ordinances, driven by the need to accelerate the return on the capital investment, or just being a considerate neighbor, the ability to control a lighting system remains paramount. Establish a baseline and gain understanding of what you want from the control system and lighting application to get on the right path to optimal selections. BP

AUTHOR Debbie Bell, national sales manager for Kim Lighting Inc., City of Industry, CA, has 35 years of experience in the lighting industry.

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Ceilings Raise Interior-Design Bar W Wood ceiling and wall panels make the entry pavilion of the new Rush Univ. Medical Center, Chicago, feel warm and welcoming. FSC-certified, quarter-cut white-oak veneer was laminated to sheet aluminum containing as much as 99% post-consumer recycled content to help the project achieve LEED Gold certification. Digital fabrication techniques were used to make the panels and to microperforate them for improved acoustical performance. Photo: Steve Hall © Hedrich Blessing 2012

Variety in ceiling statement of its own in just about any space. finishes expands as Wood finishes designers look up Perhaps the biggest trend in to the “fifth wall.” ceiling design today is wood

hile “ceiling” can mean an upper limit, there is none on design creativity. The Ceiling and Interior System Contractors Association (CISCA), Oak Brook, IL, recently honored such ingenuity in ceiling and wall systems through the 2012 Excellence in Construction Awards. Creative shapes and finishes, new materials, innovative uses of existing materials, big ideas, and attention to details characterized the winning projects, including seven fabricated by Ceilings Plus, Los Angeles. The winning projects prove that the “fifth wall” can make a

panels, made possible by using wood veneer on lightweight sheet aluminum as an alternative to the particleboard cores of older ceiling systems. For the lobby of Chicago’s Rush Univ. Medical Center, for example, architects at Perkins + Will, Chicago, envisioned natural-wood finishes, daylight, and a planted atrium to create a calming oasis. Non-combustible aluminum-cored panels provided the Class A

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project INTERIORS With the back-illuminated, day-lighted dome, the St. Katherine Drake Chapel at Xavier Univ., New Orleans, is a showcase for how lighting affects the appearance of perforated metal. Depending on the times of day and year, the wall transforms from solid to ethereal.

Architects of the U.S. courthouse in Bakersfield, CA, used folded soffit panels, reminiscent of pediments on classically inspired courthouses, to lead the eye through a glass facade to extend the wood motif onto the building’s ceiling.

▲ Temple Israel uses two new products: a super-bright white finish that is also matte and glare-free, and a panelized system of deep bars that are lightweight and could be used with the existing building’s structural limitations. Moreover, the design concept is compelling; the designers conceived the ceiling and wall panels as a tallit–a prayer shawl– embracing the congregation.

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surface-burning characteristics required by lifesafety considerations. This type of panel is light enough to be installed with torsion spring clips and is easy to remove for access to the maze of aboveceiling ductwork and pipes. To compensate for the hard-surfaced floor and window walls in the lobby, the panels provide a high noisereduction coefficient. Micro-perforations trap noises above the ceiling, yet are almost invisible from floor level. Aluminum-cored panels do not warp with humidity changes, which makes them practical for the colonnaded portico of the 28

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new Federal Courthouse, Bakersfield, CA. Architects at NBBJ, Seattle, used folded soffit panels, reminiscent of pediments on classicallyinspired courthouses, to lead a viewer’s eye through a glass facade to extend the wood motif onto the building’s ceiling. Customized perforations, used as graphic pixels, form a 5-foot-diameter Great Seal of the United States on the wall adjacent to the entry. In addition to winning CISCA awards, the hospital and courthouse won LEED Gold certifications. Wood veneers are FSC-certified, and the aluminum is nearly 100% post-consumer recycled content.

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Light as design A pair of religious buildings explore the play of light across and through ceilings. At Temple Israel, Long Beach, CA, Abrahamson Teiger Architects, Culver City, CA, renovated an existing sanctuary to fill it with daylight. A unique ceiling-and-wall system creates a textile-like surface that filters daylight and creates interplay of light and shadow. The individual bars are panelized for easy installation and, due to structural limitations of the existing building, are formed from lightweight sheet aluminum. The ceiling’s finish is brilliantly white (light reflectance value of LRV=95) and has a matte surface to control glare.

project INTERIORS The vaulted ceiling of St. Katherine Drake Chapel at Xavier Univ., New Orleans, changes appearance as daylight from overhead skylights responds to the movement of the sun, weather, and the seasons. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, based in New Haven, CT, it seems at times to dematerialize like a luminescent veil. The hours can be measured by beams of light, focused by perforations, moving across the floor and up walls. Yet internally illuminated at night, the ceiling takes on the appearance of anodized aluminum flecked with custom perforations that increase in size from bottom to top.

Houston. A collage of folded wood-finished panels was custom-perforated to create cloud-like graphics across the ceiling. Scholars can look up from their books and engage in blue-sky thinking to find their own inspiration. Award-winning projects such as these will inspire architects to continue to raise the ceiling on what can be done with overhead surfaces.

With so many options available, ceilings can become an integral—if not dominant—element of design for any space.

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The shape factor The ceiling can be the most visible surface in a room, a canvas upon which architects can manipulate geometry, color, and pattern to create meaning. Architects and designers can take widely divergent approaches to using that surface to best advantage: • At the National Nuclear Security Administration, an agency within the Department of Energy, Washington, HNTB architects, Kansas City, reflected on the order of matter by creating a 3D tessellation of pyramidal hexagons formed from rhombic panels. Facets dance in the changing light entering through a window wall at the far end of the room. • For the conference room at an international corporation’s research laboratory, Chicagobased Cannon Design aligned linear ceiling bars, air diffusers, and light fixtures to create a crisp, corporate couture, and then accessorized it with a curving glass partition that encourages breakthrough thinking. Where the glass slices through the bars, the linear elements approximate the curves, a concept from the calculus used by the scientists at the lab. • Architects at Gensler, San Francisco, found their inspiration from the 100-year-old cloud murals on the ceiling of the iconic Rose reading room of the New York Public Library. They reinterpreted the murals for the ceiling of the Quiet Hall, a study hall at the Univ. of

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project INTERIORS Bright colors and organic shapes bring some personality into an otherwise neutral dĂŠcor at the Weill Cornell oncology infusion unit in New York.

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ospitals and clinics have an image problem: the public often perceives them as cold, sterile environmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and with good reason. Traditionally healthcare facilities have taken a minimalist design approach to maintain hygienic surroundings for patients. However, that bare-bones look is starting to give way to warmer, more welcoming spaces. One of the best ways to provide color and design is with graphic imaging in glass. As a design element, glass offers designers and architects the ability to create virtually any digital graphic or photographic image in laminated glass for interior and exterior use. Glass becomes more decorative and can have additional functional attributes as well. Graphic laminated glass can be used anywhere glass is appropriate: wall partitioning or cladding, door lites, tabletops, office dividers, store fronts, handrails, curtain walls, skylights, light fixtures, elevator-cab paneling, floors, or stairs. In its factory in Los Angeles, Pulp Studio uses a variety of graphic-imaging processes to produce glass-based visual elements. Depending on, for example, exposure to direct sunlight, glass-plate size needs, installation details, image

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quality, and a host of other criteria, Pulp Studio selects the appropriate process. The result can be full color, half tone, or a single color.

Beautiful technology In addition to creating custom images, as conceived by an interior designer or architect, the company also works in exclusive collaboration with artist Amanda Weil of Weil Studio, New York. Photographer Weil specializes in developing photographic imagery and concepts in collaboration with interior designers and architects to reflect their vision. Weil Studio has particular expertise in imagery that works well with the glass translucencies and the large scale that is often necessary for architectural installations, which Pulp Studio can convert into site-specific installations as part of the interior architecture of a space. Weilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills have recently been put to use in two healthcare facilities. For the lobby/reception area of Lancaster Urgent Care Unit, Lancaster, PA, designers Eric Swanson and Kusrin Dhamawongse of Ballinger Architecture, Philadelphia, enlisted Weil and Pulp Studio to make an abstract

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Each infusion room at Weill Cornell shares four, doublesided glass panels with enormous images of beach glass which bring an element of nature into the space.

Because one room’s ﬂoor is another room’s ceiling

image that referred to nature and also connected to the locale. Using the outline of an image of a stand of trees, Weil filled them in with an aerial photograph of the Pennsylvania landscape. She manipulated the image to become more monotone and abstract. “When you look at this from afar, you see trees and what, presumably, could be bark. But when you step in closer, you discover something else entirely with a lot of very interesting detail.” The large-scale, floor-to-ceiling aspect of the image reads as a signpost to identify the facility and tie it together. The backlit glass mural is 29-feet 4-inches long by 8-feet 9-inches high. Swanson and Dhamawongse also used Weil and Pulp Studio at the Weill Cornell outpatient oncology infusion unit in New York. Again, taking a calming, abstract approach, Weil settled on a theme of beach glass, which she photographed and enlarged to architectural proportions. The results are colorful and calming. Even the sheet glass is frosted like beach glass. “Scale is very important in my work,” Weil said. “It is as fascinating to enlarge something small like beach glass into a panel six to eight feet high as it is to reduce a Pennsylvania farm field to a texture that resembles bark.” Behind the reception desk, a light box features a smaller-scale image that might be recognized for what it is, while each of the eight transfusion rooms share four, double-sided glass panels with monumentally scaled details.

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VA Medical Center Moves To Linear Fluorescents An historic facility renews outdoor lighting to increase energy efficiency and visibility.

s the Civil War neared its end, President Abraham Lincoln signed a Congressional act creating a series of regional hospitals and work camps specifically for disabled veterans. In 1866, the federal government purchased Togus Veterans Center, originally a summer resort near the city of Augusta, ME. The first veteran was admitted in November of that year and, by 1868, newly built facilities housed 3,000 vets, who lived in barracks and wore modified Army uniforms. By 1870, a 100-bed hospital was completed. In July 1930, Togus became a Veteran’s Administration facility, joining all federal agencies providing benefits to veterans and their dependents. By the end of World War II, Togus had become a full-service medical center. Most of its buildings today are post-1940s construction. In 2012, officials determined that the complex of modern buildings and roadways would be of greater benefit to patients, visitors, and employees if it upgraded its outdoor area, roadway, and walkway lighting. Members of Togus’ engineering department knew that new forms of energy-conserving light fixtures could slash the number of watts typically consumed while greatly improving visual acuity and color accuracy for motorists and pedestrians. Modern outdoor lighting would last much longer, reduce lighting-maintenance costs, and yield more-evenly distributed white

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light without hot spots or excessive glare—all while staying within Togus’ budget. This last point was also key to whether a lighting upgrade would, in fact, be able to move ahead in a time of U.S. government budget cuts. Could new, substantially improved, and more energy-efficient lighting simply be retrofitted to existing wiring connections throughout the facility grounds?

Brilliant decision Togus managers wanted energy savings as great as possible without sacrificing light output, which is a common downside to lighting retrofits. In fact, Togus wanted to upgrade “see-ability” and color rendition by doing away with the harsh glare and yellowish cast typical of high-pressure sodium lights. Togus’ engineering department sought the opinion of experts at Graybar Electric, the medical center’s electrical distributor in nearby Portland, ME. Graybar determined retrofit was possible. Still left to determine was what product would be the best choice for the job. Graybar’s consultants recommended one of the company’s premier commercial outdoorlighting lines: Magnaray International, Sarasota, FL, a company that produces its products in its own plant in Bradenton, FL. After representatives of Graybar Electric and Togus Veterans Center tested available products, they chose the Magnaray twin-tube, which offers high lighting output and state-

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of-the-art T5-type low-watt, very long-lasting, white light. The contemporary-design horizontal lightheads could be retrofitted directly onto all existing light poles, building surfaces, and ground-mount electrical connections throughout the campus. Other features include: • an instant-on lamp with a significantly longer operating life—projected to last 10 years at Togus’ burn rates • accurate color-rendition • wide availability of narrow-gauge, low-mercury, twin-tube fluorescent sources • easy installation • lamp and ballast life double that of HPS • an average 72% total energy savings over HPS • 90% maintained lumens at 90% of rated lamp life. The fixtures’ sturdy, all-weather construction can stand up to Maine winters, and they are independently certified for wet conditions. Building entrances, directional signage, parking areas, and exits are easier to see for pedestrians and drivers at dusk or evening hours under all conditions. Perhaps most importantly, the improved lighting helps keep former members of the Armed Services safe when they visit the historic facility that was built to serve them. There seems to be no doubt that Mr. Lincoln would approve.

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FilterPave: • Recycled-glass porous paving system • Manages storm water • Can contribute to LEED credits

and block the sun’s rays for energy savings. Available styles include manual and motorized retractable and fixed. Custom shapes include lean-to, concave, dome, elongated dome, and quarter round. Source Outdoor Miami Free information: Circle 71

Vegetative roof mats Xero Flor pre-vegetated green-roof mats use sedum and moss fully grown in a lightweight-aggregate growing medium on a permanent, flexible, textile carrier. Plant material and growing medium are woven together. As a result, the mats reportedly can be rolled up and rolled out like sod on rooftops. Plants are grown with regional horticultural expertise and adapted to the regional climates where the systems are installed. Xero Flor America Durham, NC Free information: Circle 73

HPCI barrier Eco-Ficient HPCI Barrier maintains a structure’s energy efficiency by eliminating the effects of thermal bridges. The barrier can be used behind any type of façade. Installation is said to be quick and easy. The panel can be completely installed outside of the structural supports of a building’s walls. MBCI Houston Free information: Circle 70

Awnings The company’s awning division designs and manufactures custom awnings for a range of areas. Awnings enhance the design and ambiance of a building or space, provide protection from outdoor elements,

Metal-line catalog A 36-page catalog provides information on the Pac-Clad line of metal standing-seam roof panels; exposed fastener panels; flush, soffit, and composite wall panels; and column covers. Information also is included on Pac Precision-series horizontal wall panels. Petersen Aluminum Corp. Elk Grove Village, IL Free information: Circle 72

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products EXTERIORS The product’s Energy Star film surface is listed with the Cool Roof Rating Council with a Solar Reflectivity of 85 and total SRI of 105. The membrane can be revitalized after years of wear using the company’s Polybrite 70 elastomeric roof coating. Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL Free information: Circle 75

Zero-VOC coatings Emerald interior and exterior paints and ColorCast Ecotoner colorants are zero-VOC. Emerald paints are said to provide exceptional durability and hiding and are self priming. Ecotoner will not add to the VOC content of any coating when tinted. Sherwin-Williams Cleveland, OH Free information: Circle 77

Composite panels MetalWrap series insulated, composite backup panel for metal, brick, terra cotta, or mixed-medium building envelopes uses the company’s ATMP advanced thermal and moisture protection. The panels provide insulation, an air and vapor barrier, and a drain plane in a single panel. Centria Moon Township, PA Free information: Circle 74

Cool roof Polyreflect Kool Roof modified-bitumen membrane is a self-adhered, white, reflective cap sheet with a surface that uses a tri-laminate film to produce a highly reflective, smooth-surfaced roofing membrane.

Wind-driven rain louver SCV660MD storm-class louver is a vertical-blade unit that is Miami-Dade qualified. The louver passed the AMCA 540 Large Missile Impact Standard and is AMCA-listed as a high-velocity, rain- and impactresistant louver. Airolite Schofield, WI Free information: Circle 76

Roof-deck systems The company’s roof-deck panels use aspen-wood fiber bonded with inorganic hydraulic cement. Panels are said to provide excellent sound absorption, abuse resistance, insulation, and a textured interior finish. A silicone treatment resists water and water migration. The panels use no urea formaldehydes or CFCs. With various edge treatments, the panels are used as the substrate for roofdeck systems. Roof-panel planks have T&G long edges and square ends and span structural supports. Tectum Inc. Newark, OH Free information: Circle 78

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DORMA introduces its design center concept—a 360-degree experience in access technology located centrally in New York City. This spacious, beautifully appointed setting is a center of gravity for architects, designers, planners, and business partners. Interactive displays exhibit the right products for every project and every location, with industry experts on hand to advise on the best possible implementation. More than just a conventional showroom, the design center features an innovative multimedia table, granting access to hassle-free technology with state of the art presentation.

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products EXTERIORS Roof-energy calculator CREST cool-roof energy and sustainability tool compares multiple roof design options, varying levels of reflectivity, and multiple thicknesses of insulation. The mobile-enabled tool has preloaded utility cost by ZIP code and allows printing of a customized report that includes images from internet-based mapping services. GAF Wayne, NJ Free information: Circle 80

Automatic roof welder Decking material Earthwood Evolutions Terrain collection makes hardwood-look decking reportedly more affordable by creating a scalloped bottom on the board that is just as strong and durable. Colors include Brown Oak and Silver Maple. The material uses HydroLock technology for moisture resistance and is available in 12-, 16-, and 20-foot lengths. TimberTech Wilmington, OH Free information: Circle 79

Uniroof E 40-mm automatic welder provides more than 2,900 W with a 13-A current. With a 1.6-inch overlap nozzle and additional weight over the contact roller, the unit is said to provide uniform welds across roof sheeting made from TPO/FPO, PVC, ECB, EPDM, and CSPE. The unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compact design works well on small roofs and areas not easily accessible with other welders. Leister Technologies AG Chicago Free information: Circle 81

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Metal fabric Escale 7x1 metal fabric is an AISI Type-316 stainless steel used in applications such as sunshades, facades, and partitions. The architectural mesh allows natural lighting, sun control, and transparency to the outside. Flexible enough to be curved into compound structures, the material also can contribute to LEED credits. GKD Metal Fabric Cambridge, MD Free information: Circle 82

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Nature-inspired porcelain tile Level concrete floors Floor-Top STG smoothes uneven, rough, or deteriorated interior concrete floors. The material is a standard traffic-grade, single-component, shrinkage-compensated, self-leveling floor topping and underlayment that may be pumped or poured. It cures to a hard surface suitable for foot and light rubber-wheeled traffic. The material is said to accept foot traffic after 4 hours, with floor covering installed in 18 hours. It can also contribute to LEED credits. W. R. Meadows Hampshire, IL Free information: Circle 84

River Rock porcelain tile blends natural stone colors found in American waterways. Using Dynamic HD Imaging, the tile bursts with rich, natural hues including Sand, Pebble, Oyster, and Forest. A range of sizes is available. Mediterreanea Doral, FL Free information: Circle 86

Ceiling-mounted deflection bead Ceiling-mounted deflection bead is mounted to a roof deck and has a 1-inch leg that hangs down to cover as much as a 3/4-inch gap between the drywall and concrete deck. Attached only to the deck, the bead slides up and down on the wall and leaves a crisp shadow line along the length of the wall. Trim-Tex Lincolnwood, IL Free information: Circle 87

Colored grout Spectralock Pro Dazzle grout includes bright additive colors such as Blue Hawaii, Tangerine Orange, Limeade, Pretty in Pink, Lemonade, Ruby Slippers, Candied Apple, and Purple Haze. Appropriate for walls and floors, the grout enhances plain tile and stone installations with a metallic look. It adds visual presence by accentuating metallic tiles, glass tiles, mosaics, and natural stone with its various color combinations. A glow-in-thedark design brings a safety component to bathrooms, hallways, and entryways. Laticrete International Inc. Bethany, CT Free information: Circle 83

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Vintage-inspired carpet So Vintage carpet is inspired by vintage fabrics of the silver-screen era and made with Ultron Color cf nylon 6,6 by Ascend. High Performance backing is standard and contains 10% post-consumer recycled content. The carpet is available as broadloom, carpet tile, and area rugs. Bentley Prince Street City of Industry, CA Free information: Circle 85

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Safety flooring Maxis Unity is 2 1/2-mm-thick, heavy-duty flooring designed to withstand high volumes of foot and wheeled traffic to 2,000 psi. Applications include hospitals, labs, corridors, healthcare facilities, and high-traffic public areas. An enhanced color palette features 18 plain and chipped options. PUR technology aids color retention. Altro Floors and Walls Wilmington, MA Free information: Circle 88

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An expanded collection of Eco-Porcelain tile includes three groups that range from monochromatic to dramatic, on-trend colors and textures, and simulations of natural stone. The collections are made from low-emitting, 100% natural materials. Many are made of recycled content. The porcelain is stain, moisture, and odor resistant and is available in matte, polished, honed, or bush hammered finishes. Architectural Systems Inc. New York Free information: Circle 89

Temporary flooring tape FloorMate temporary flooring tape is a low-adhesion tape for water-based finishes on wood floors. Also used on other hard flooring surfaces, including sheet vinyl, wood laminates, engineered hardwood, tile, marble, and granite, the tape is said to remove cleanly without damaging the finish on properly prepared floors, not tear or splinter, and not leave behind a residue when in use as long as 30 days. Shurtape Technologies Hickory, NC Free information: Circle 90

Broadloom carpet Lineal carpet collection combines contemporary colors, clean lines, and textures. Styles include Lineal, Grid, Inverse Grid, and Rib. Thirty-three colors, ranging from neutral to contemporary, are available. All products are made with Zeftron nylon, a 100% fully renewable premium nylon 6 fiber brand. Bloomsburg Carpet Bloomsburg, PA Free information: Circle 91

Acoustical fabrics SheerWeave Basic 3%, Style 2500, and Performance + Style 2500 interior sun-control fabrics control sound in environments such as office settings. The fabrics achieve NRC values to 83%. The products diffuse light, reduce glare, and control solar heat gain, along with providing good outward visibility. Fabrics use Microban antimicrobial protection. Phifer Inc. Tuscaloosa, AL Free information: Circle 92

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Light-communication system Rite-Vu light-communication system is a detection and visualmanagement warning system. Providing line-of-sight notification, the system is said to create a safer, more efficient, more productive environment. Using highly visible lights, the system alerts drivers and pedestrians when equipment is in use. Virtual filament technology reduces light pollution and allows directional light. The system uses Corner-Vu and Leveler-Vu. Rite Hite Products Milwaukee Free information: Circle 93 EDITORS’ CHOICE

Rite-Vu: • Light-communication system • Provides line-of-sight notification • Alerts when equipment is in use

Network surge protection Wiremold Perma Power surge protectors protect a 120-V line and connected computer networks. Two of the six outlets are spaced for plug-in transformers so an outlet is no longer blocked when a plug-in transformer is used. Cords have a 45-degree offset right-angle plug that hugs the wall without blocking the second outlet of a receptacle. Legrand West Hartford, CT Free information: Circle 95

Ceiling LED fixtures Color-tuning technology Warm Glow Dimming and Color Curve Dimming LED technology adjusts and changes color temperatures through the day in a space. By tuning to meet specific environmental needs, tasks, and individual preferences, the solutions reportedly create the right atmosphere to improve occupants’ performance, comfort, and overall well-being. USAI Lighting New Windsor, NY Free information: Circle 94 40

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Cove lighting Coveline cove luminaire delivers more than 70 lumens/W and 724 lumens/foot using 10 W. Available in 1-, 2-, or 4-foot lengths, it offers 2,700 K, 3,000 K, or 4,000 K with eight optical solutions. Plug ‘n Play connectors aid installation. Solid State Luminaires St. Charles, IL Free information: Circle 96

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The company’s Lumination BL series LED luminaires provide an alternative to the constraints of traditional T-grid ceiling designs. Designed for USG’s Logix ceiling system, the fixtures are compatible with most integrated ceiling systems. Lighting is contained within narrow bands running the length of a room. The fixtures allow larger, decorative acoustical panels in a layout. Fixtures are available in 4- and 5-foot lengths measuring 4- or 6-inches wide. GE Lighting East Cleveland, OH Free information: Circle 97

products LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL LED landscape lighting The company’s series of landscape-lighting products is available with LED light sources. The LED versions provide multi-voltage, high-performance solutions that minimize energy consumption. Using 3, 6, or 9 LEDs, the lamps provide an alternative to the traditional light sources in the series. Kim Lighting City of Industry, CA Free information: Circle 100

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LED lamps, fixtures X24 series LED lamps and fixtures deliver 1,600 lumens with a 3-inch aperture. Designed for track and recessed lighting applications, the products are fully dimmable and RoHS compliant. A range of field-replaceable accessories includes cross baffles, snoots, and lenses. Solais Lighting Inc. Stamford, CT Free information: Circle 98

Compared to the competition, V-Rail consumes 45% less energy and delivers over double the average foot candles on the walking surface. No other lighting product is capable of delivering this amount of beautiful uniform light; not step lights, post top lights or even bollards.

T8 LED lamp Borealis T8 LED tube is an energyefficient replacement for fluorescent fixtures. The lamp eliminates the need for ballasts and is listed on the DesignLights Consortium’s Qualified Products list. PolyBrite International Inc. Naperville, IL Free information: Circle 99

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Sleek indoor system LED downlights S9051 LED downlights have a 4-inch aperture in 15 and 21 W for new and retrofit construction. The product is Energy Star certified and uses high-efficiency Nichia LEDs. A variety of architectural trim finishes is available. ORR Lighting Toronto Free information: Circle 101

Lumenline is a sleek, slender indoor general-lighting LED system with minimal presence so it blends into an architectural space. With a 2 1/2-inch profile, the luminaire is available in 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, or 8-foot units, as well as continuous runs. Formats include pendant, surface mount, and recessed and can be configured with various colors and color temperatures. Lumenpulse Montreal Free information: Circle 102

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LED floodlight Alpha LED outdoor floodlight can be pole, surface, or ground mounted and provides crisp, white, high-colorrendition light. Six standard NEMA beam-spread options are available. Aiming range is 45 degrees down to directly up. The luminaire uses Lifeshield thermalregulation circuitry that controls driver current and reduces the current if necessary. Beacon Products Bradenton, FL Free information: Circle 103

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Outdoor, LED wall-mount TWH and TWP outdoor wall-mount luminaires use LED technology. The LED versions are identical in size to their traditional counterparts and offer a familiar, classic appearance. The fixtures are available in 10-, 20-, and 30-LED configurations and use individual primary optics that focus light on the outer lens of the luminaire to deliver a larger percentage of light. Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting Atlanta Free information: Circle 104

Occupancy sensor PS-DTC24, part of the com-pany’s Perfect Sense intelligent occupancy-sensor line, uses passive-infrared and ultrasonic detection. The ceiling-mounted, 24-V sensor provides a 1,000-sq.-ft. -ft detection area. The unit uses SmartSense auto-adapting technology that continuously analyzes surrounding conditions and adapts to meet changes. NexLight Baxter. MN Free information: Circle 105

LED floodlight MidLev series LED fixture replaces low- to mid-levelwattage HID floodlights. Using recessed optics, the fixture reduces glare while delivering as much as 4,000 lumens. The IP66-rated series uses fully potted drivers and stranded wires in a multi-driver system that allows the fixture to remain partially illuminated in the event of a driver malfunction and protects against water ingress and damage from vibration. Phoenix Products Co. Milwaukee Free information: Circle 107

LED BR series BR20, BR30, and BR40 lamps replace incandescents. The BR40 is said to generate 1,300 lumens. Each is dimmable and available in 2,700, 3,000, and 4,100 K. Litetronics International Alsip, IL Free information: Circle 108

LED ring light An LED-based ring light can be integrated into a variety of products. The optical portion of the luminaire uses two LEDs aligned on the input edge containing customdesigned optical extraction features to evenly distribute light around the ring. A diffuser plate contains a custom array of optical features. The company seamlessly integrates the ring light into a company’s custom product. Global Lighting Technologies Brecksville, OH Free information: Circle 109

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FlexClad multi-layered, flexible jacketing system protects critical duct and piping against the environment. The pre-fabricated, self-adhering waterproofing membrane is reported to resist water leaks and vapor transmission and preserve the efficiency of thermal insulation. The UV-resistant embossed-aluminum top surface reduces energy costs. Said to be easy to install and self-sealing, the product is available in four colors. It can be applied over rigid board insulation, cold pipes, plenums, storage tanks, iron, copper, steel, PVC, CPVC, and concrete. MFM Building Products Corp. Coshocton, OH Free information: Circle 56

Flex-Clad: • Flexible jacketing system • Protects duct and piping against the environment • UV-resistant surface reduces energy costs

Mini-split cable EZ-In cable is said to make installation of ductless AC units quicker and easier, while ensuring jobs meet code. The all-purpose cable meets code for interior and exterior use and is available in solid and stranded versions. Southwire Co. Carrollton, GA Free information: Circle 58

so they can be incorporated into designs. As many as 20 units can be linked together. Rheem Mfg Co. Atlanta Free information: Circle 60

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Compact-footprint boiler Benchmark 3000 boiler has stainless-steel, fire-tube design in a compact footprint. Delivering 15:1 turndown, the BMK3000 has an operating efficiency of 93.5%. Measuring 78-inches high by 28-inches wide by 56-inches deep, the unit uses the company’s Oxygen Level monitoring system, which displays the O 2 level directly on the C-More control package in real time. Aerco International Inc. Blauvelt, NY Free information: Circle 57 44

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ToughGard Ultra round duct liner is a fiberglass duct liner overlaid with a fireresistant, black-composite, air-stream surface that is scored to allow installation in spiral air ducts. The liner is said to absorb equipment and air-rush noise over a broad sound spectrum by trapping and dissipating the sound within the glass-fiber matrix. It also provides thermal-insulating properties and controls condensation. The product uses an EPA-registered antimicrobial agent to inhibit mold and microbial growth on the liner surface. CertainTeed Valley Forge, PA Free information: Circle 59

BIM water heaters The company’s line of tankless gas water heaters is available as Autodesk Revit building-informationmodeling (BIM) objects. The objects accurately reflect the physical features of the tankless models

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Analog, l electronic l t i th thermostat t t CTE-5202 thermostat is a dual-setpoint, analog electronic room controller with a digital LCD display. The unit provides two independent control loops, with heating and cooling set points, that drive two adjustable 0- to 12-VDC analog outputs for control of external devices. KMC Controls Inc. New Paris, IN Free information: Circle 61

Model QEI-L low-pressure, mixed-flow fan is available in 11 sizes for wheel diameters 12 through 36 with a performance range to 40,000 cfm. A flanged connection is standard with companion flanges available for a slip-fit connection. Applications include those requiring low sound levels and high fan efficiency. Greenheck Schofield, WI Free information: Circle 62

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Fireplace draft, safety system Intellidraft connects a chimney fan and damper with a controller that monitors the fireplace and draft in the chimney. The system is said to maintain a safe and proper minimum draft while protecting the fireplace from downdraft and spillage. The system also automatically shuts down the fireplace gas supply if unsafe conditions cannot be corrected by fan speed and closes off the chimney when the fireplace is not being used. Enervex Inc. Alpharetta, GA Free information: Circle 63 For free information, circle 217

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SunLite Strip: • Self-curbing daylighting system • For standing-seam metal roofs • Said to reduce electricity expense by 70%

SunLite Strip daylighting system is a self-curbing unit for application with the company’s MR-24 standing-seam metal roof system. Using technology from Sunoptics, an Acuity Brands company, the product, when used with a lighting management-and-controls system, is said to reduce lighting-related electricity expense by as much as 70%. The 24-inch-wide system fits on top of the seams of the MR-24 panels, using the seams for structural support to remove it from water flow. Rain or melting snow runs off the panel flat, using a single-sided, front-end diverter to the adjacent panel. Along with the metal roof system, the unit accommodates expansion and contraction induced by temperature changes. Butler Mfg Kansas City, MO Free information: Circle 50

grain models. The doors use an AMP acrylic-modified polyester face-sheet material that provides the appearance of real wood. Information on updated hardware, including the adjustable bottom brush, also is included. Special-Lite Inc. Decatur, MI Free information: Circle 52

Magnetic interior door Impression magnetic-chalkboard door has a schoolhouse-black chalkboard that doubles as a magnetic bulletin board. The large utility surface is made of steel pre-painted with chalk-ready paint. Choice of the company’s 16 interior molded facings is available on the opposite side. Jeld-Wen Klamath Falls, OR Free information: Circle 51

Flush doors A brochure detailing AMP flush doors for moderate to heavy traffic includes information on the SL-18 Colonial, SL-18S Smooth Colonial, and SL-19 wood46

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Light-shelf system BrightShelf light-shelf system uses an ogee curve to work with the sun, catching light at different points as the sun’s angle changes throughout the year. The shelf is said to capture greater amounts of light for broader periods of time than conventional light shelves. The curved design also helps diffuse light further into a room for a more ambient glow and evenly lit space. The product is made of 100% recyclable material. A bracket system brings the shelf closer to a window for a clean look. HunterDouglasContract El Monte, CA Free information: Circle 53

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Flood-barrier shield The company’s flood-barrier shield is said to be simple to install and remove. The watertight barrier protects doors from water ingress. Available in widths for inside or outside jamb mounting and heights of 10, 20, 24, 30, and 36 inches, the aluminum shield requires no tools for installation. The unit complies with FEMA and FIA standards and is also available in custom sizes. Zero International Bronx, NY Free information: Circle 54

Harsh-environment hardware Von Duprin line of door hardware for harsh environments uses rust-inhibiting coatings and those designed, tested, and certified to WS9827/9927 and 237 standards to meet FEMA 361 and 320 building codes for windstorm resistance. Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Carmel, IN Free information: Circle 55

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Power meter

Green Light power meter logs overall electricity usage in real time. Facilities managers and building owners EDITORS’ reportedly can accurately measure and CHOICE monitor all electricity coming into a building. Actual power-usage data are transferred to a Crestron control system over Ethernet where the data can be displayed on a touch screen, laptop, or Apple and Android mobile devices for viewing. This allows users to make informed energysaving decisions across a building and campus. Crestron Electronics Inc. Rockleigh, NJ Free information: Circle 64

Green Light: • Power meter logs overall electricity usage in real time • Data displays on multiple devices • Measures and monitors all incoming electricity

alarm monitoring, and system administration in an integrated video and access deployment. Available as standard, professional, and enterprise configurations, it is available as a standalone or an integrator with OnGuard. Lenel Systems International Rochester, NY Free information: Circle 66

Project-management software Spectrum project-management software is cloudbased, requires no software downloads, and is accessible from any device with a web browser. The application includes project-management functions including job-cost and progress reporting, project logging, submittal and RFI tracking, and project document storage and sharing. Dexter + Chaney Seattle Free information: Circle 68

Fire/CO detection AMCF/CO advanced multi-criteria fire/CO detector provides a solution for carbon-monoxide detection, in addition to traditional fire detection. The device works with the company’s B200S addressable sounder base that produces Temp 3 and Temp 4 patterns for fire and CO alarms, synchronized across all sounder bases. For evacuation signaling, the sounder base can act as part of the system. System Sensor St. Charles, IL Free information: Circle 65

Video-management system Prism video-management system is an open IP system that integrates with the company’s ONGuard product for event-driven monitoring. The system offers a single point-of-device configuration, event and

Non-penetrating guardrail SpiderRail temporary, non-penetrating guardrail system protects workers from fall hazards. With a base-plate weight of 30 pounds, the system is easy to transport and said to be stable and sturdy without a return or outrigger at the path ends. Built-in toeboards aid installation. Swivel clamps and interconnection features provide stability. The system exceeds OSHA fall-protection requirements. Spider, div. of SafeWorks Seattle Free information: Circle 67 Get free product information at www.cbpmagazine.com

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12,000 MBTU IN A CONDENSING BOILER. THE BAR HAS BEEN OBLITERATED. Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire®-LC (CFLC) gives large facilities a condensing boiler option up to 12,000 MBTU. The CFLC uses patented AluFer heat-transfer technology and a high-turndown burner with advanced controls to deliver peak efﬁciency and ultra-low emissions. The CFLC is a cost-effective alternative to installing multiple smaller boilers or less-efﬁcient, non-condensing boilers of similar capacity. Learn more at cleaverbrooks.com/CFLC or call 1.800.250.5883.

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A revolutionary non-toxic, antibacterial infused rubber that inhibits and suppresses bacteria, mold and microorganisms. Longlasting, proprietary extrusion technology that is resistant to abrasion, washing chemicals and UV exposure. Perfect for children’s areas in hospitals, medical offices, schools or wherever sanitary conditions and hygiene is important. BioWall can also be extruded to add antimicrobial properties to door gasketing. ZERO INTERNATIONAL 718-585-3230 zerointernational.com

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Acoustiblok ................................................. 49 .................... 232

Gary L. Parr

Acuity Brands/Sunoptics ......................... 2 ...................... 201

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AIA ............................................................... 23 .................... 207 Altro Floors & Walls Systems .................. 49 .................... 233 CertainTeed Roofing .................................. 7 ...................... 203

Jack Curley Regional Sales Manager Nor t heas t 201.569.5481 201.805.9529 cell jcur ley @ cbpmaga zine.com

Scott Cunningham

Cleaver-Brooks Inc. ................................... 49 .................... 229

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Cooper Lighting .......................................... 48 .................... 221 CPI Daylighting .......................................... 49 .................... 228 Derek Marshall Sculptural Lighting ........ 49 .................... 231 DORMA ....................................................... 34 .................... 210 Duro-Last Roofing Inc. .............................. 19 .................... 206 Eclipse Lighting .......................................... 50 .................... 238 Engineered Lighting Products ................. 29 .................... 208

Jon Heng Patricia Heng

Envirospec Inc. .......................................... 48 .................... 225

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ERG Lighting ............................................... 48 .................... 223 Flex-Ability Concepts ................................ 48 .................... 222 Forbo ........................................................... IFC .................. 200

Tracy Ryle

Hanover Architectural Products ............. 45 .................... 216

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Intense Lighting ......................................... 41 .................... 213 Kim Lighting ................................................ 13 .................... 205

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Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co....................... 37 .................... 211

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Laticrete International .............................. 42 .................... 214

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LiveRoof ...................................................... 48 .................... 224 Major Industries ........................................ 48 .................... 220

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Maxxon Corp. ............................................. 31 .................... 209 MBCI ............................................................ 49 .................... 230

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ModularArts ............................................... 39 .................... 212 Musson Rubber .......................................... 45 .................... 217

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NeoCon ....................................................... IBC.................. 218 North Star Lighting Group ........................ 48 .................... 226

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Philips Emergency Lighting ...................... 50 .................... 236

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Special-Lite Inc. ......................................... 50 .................... 239 Stonhard ..................................................... 4 ...................... 202 Tectum Inc. ................................................. BC ................... 219 Thomas & Betts ......................................... 43 .................... 215

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Tjernlund Products Inc. ............................ 50 .................... 235, 240 Trim-Tex....................................................... 50 .................... 234 Uponor Inc. ................................................. 11 .................... 204

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ancaster General Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster,

PA, needed a design that integrated an existing light sculpture in a new reception area. The sculpture, made of dichroic glass and stainless steel, provides a distinctive focal point while creating an iridescent, prismatic rainbow of color on the ceiling and adjacent surfaces. Senior associate Cassie Kennedy of Noelker and Hull Associates Inc., Chambersburg, PA, concentrated on material properties of the existing sculpture and its ability to reflect, emit, and absorb light. Artist: Stephen Knapp, Worcester, MA. General contractor: Benchmark Construction Co. Inc., Lancaster. Project managers: Joe Hancock and James Hostetter, Jr. LEED AP.

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