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PROJECTS 26 Community Center, Girdwood, AK 28 Univ. of Louisiana at Monroe

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35 Independent School District, DeSoto, TX About The Cover

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42 Latin School of Chicago 46 Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX

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It’s not every day that a renovation project involves specifying and building triangular windows that fit in hand-peeled logs. The windows, built using non-rip paper templates, provide a spectacular view of the Alaskan landscape for users of the Our Lady of the Snows church and community center.

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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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Fit Solutions To Fitness-Flooring Challenges, p. 12: Regupol Aktiv sports flooring brochure.

Geo Works In Small Buildings, Too, p. 16: Collection of videos from Modine Mfg Inc. Building Power: Modernize Vintage Data Centers, p. 20: UPS and Power Management Fundamentals Handbook.

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.

Making Labs Work For Today’s Research: Jay Brotman Jay Brotman, AIA, and a partner with Svigals & Partners, New Haven, CT, is a leading expert in laboratory design. In our ninth podcast, he discusses the latest trends in laboratory design, the impact of sustainable construction, and the challenges of renovation projects.

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Eyes In The Sky “Big Brother is watching you.” That statement, and the concept behind it, is locked into the minds of anyone who has read (and many who haven’t) George Orwell’s classic Nineteen Eighty-Four. From the time the novel was published in 1949 until the year 1984 actually arrived, most who were at all aware of the world around them were very watchful of technology, government, and just how much and how often our personal lives were being monitored.

In the big picture, the actual year came and went without much notice and we certainly didn’t feel as if every breath was being watched and recorded. In fact, most would say that very little of Orwell’s fictional world actually existed in 1984.

Today, when it comes to being watched, we find that Orwell was right. He just undershot the time period by about 30 years.

This really hit me when my wife and I were talking at lunch after we had finished proofing the article “University Puts IP On Thefts” (p. 28). She commented about the Genetec system described in the story and how “Big Brother truly is watching, down to the student who leaves trash in the hallway.”

Back in 1984 we would have been appalled at the thought of our activities being monitored and recorded at that level. We also would have assumed that it would be some evil aspect of government doing the monitoring.

The reality is that, other than inside our homes, we can safely assume that we are being viewed by some kind of camera lens all day, every day. The differences are that, for the most part, the government isn’t doing the watching and, more significant, we seem to welcome having our activities recorded. I should clarify: Those of us who are not breaking any laws welcome the monitoring.

In light of the tragedies we’ve experienced in recent years, if you’re a parent sending a child off to college, you want the comfort of knowing that everything is being done to keep that child safe. If you’re attending a movie, you want to sit in that seat with your soda and bucket of popcorn (How do people eat so much popcorn during a 2-hr. movie?), confident that the only gunfire you hear that day will be coming from the theater speakers. And you definitely want the only sounds that reach your ears to be panting and loud cheering at the end of a marathon.

Video-surveillance systems are everywhere and being installed at a blinding rate, simply because we want to know what’s going on when we’re not looking.

Companies want to protect themselves from criminals and people who will sue them for anything. The rest of us are glad to have the monitoring in place because it greatly reduces the number of times we have to look over our shoulders. I’m rather confident that we would be amazed at the number of video and still images the authorities had at their disposal after the Boston Marathon tragedy. While many of the images came from “government” cameras, I’m quite sure an equal number came from smart phones and were gladly made available.

Orwell was right. In the future he saw, we were going to be watched just about all of the time. The difference is that the watching isn’t being done by an evil government. We’re watching ourselves and glad to be doing so.

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Survive The Transition To LED Lighting Rapid changes in LED technology mean more versatility, longevity—and questions about the best time to switch.

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ven if you haven’t been to a lighting showroom lately, you probably know that the transition to LEDs has begun. Prices for these lamps have been falling for years, even as dramatic improvements have been made in efficiency and quality.

That combination has already made LEDs the lighting type of choice for certain applications, such as cold-storage facilities, where the benefits from efficiency are doubled thanks to reduced demand for cooling energy, and in art museums where the concerns of color quality and UV emissions are paramount.

As prices continue to fall and quality improves, LED lighting will become the best choice for more and more applications. Our report, Energy Efficient Lighting for Commercial Markets, Navigant Research, Boulder, CO, forecasts that by 2021, 63% of the lamps used in commercial retrofit projects will be LEDs. By that point, this lighting technology will touch every end use.

Are you, as an architect, contractor, or building owner, ready for this transition? Here are four things you need to know to survive and thrive through the rapid turnover that has already begun.

Standards, standards, standards With revenue from LED-lamp sales forecast to grow at an average of 23% every year for the next eight years, it’s not surprising that a large number of companies have scrambled to get in on the game. Not all of their products, however, meet the high quality and lifespan requirements that customers demand. If you don’t have time to test each lamp yourself, consider consulting with one of the organizations that tests them for you. The DesignLights Consortium, Lexington, MA, for example, maintains a public list of qualified products that meet certain minimum standards of efficacy, color rendering, lifespan, warranty, and more. Another option is EPA’s Energy Star program, which published a specification for luminaires in April 2012 and is in the process of finalizing an updated lamp specification that will apply to LEDs. In addition to issues of quality, purchasers should also be aware that the lighting industry is going through a period of consolidation. Many smaller and startup companies are being acquired, but many others are simply going out of business. It may not be possible to guess which companies will be around for the full life of your lighting system, but you can go a long way toward future-proofing your

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purchase by ensuring that products meet as many interoperability standards as possible. For example, the Zhaga Consortium, Piscataway, NJ, publishes a set of specifications that allow interchangeability between various LED components. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Arlington, VA, also publishes specifications for various LED components. Purchasing products that meet as many of these specifications as possible will limit the risk of being unable to find suitable replacement parts down the road.

The decision to convert a retail facility to LED lighting relies heavily on long-term ROI. To realize the full investment benefit, use sources that help you standardize your specifications. Image courtesy of Acuity Brands.

Controls, even if you don’t think you need them One significant advantage of LED lighting over older technologies is superior controllability. LED lamps can dim much more than fluorescents and can be turned on and off repeatedly without diminishing life expectancy. The semiconductors at the core of LED lamps naturally lend themselves to digital control. The ease of integrating controls is quickly reducing the cost premium for lamps and luminaires that have control capabilities.

At the 2013 Lightfair conference, held in Philadelphia, components manufacturer Marvell Semiconductor Inc., Santa Clara, CA, introduced an LED driver with the built-in abilities of dimming and wireless communication. The current cost premium for these control features is only a couple of dollars/unit and the company expects to bring that premium down to a matter of cents in the coming years.

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quite low, the cost to add dimming or wireless control at a later date will continue to be high.

The LED revolution will lead to more buildings using networked control and techniques such as daylight dimming. Buyers of long-lasting LED luminaires purchased today will expect to plug them in to those systems in the future, so paying the small premium for controllability up front will save money in the long run, even if those capabilities will not be needed immediately.

Color tuning While older lamp technologies all came in fixed color temperatures, LED-light color can be adjusted from a warmer white to a cooler white with a number of techniques. Color tuning is picking up steam in Europe and is expected to reach North America in the near future. Studies show that the color temperature of indoor lighting affects attitudes and productivity, and that there are different optimal color temperatures in the morning and in the afternoon. Offices may want to take advantage of this by adjusting lights throughout the course of the day. Restaurants will enjoy the ability to set one mood for customers and another during prep and cleanup. As with dimming and wireless control, color tuning can be built into drivers. Again, buyers would be wise to seek this capability even if they do not intend to use it right away.

Deciding when to upgrade An ever-present dilemma for purchasers in the rapidly changing lighting market is deciding when to replace older lights with LEDs. While the economics are already starting to lean in favor of adopting this new technology, it is certainly true that waiting one, three, or five years would allow a much broader set of choices and lower prices. However, there is no reason to think that advances in lighting products and services will be any slower five years from now than they are today. If a reliable product can be found that performs better than your installed base and provides a reasonable return on investment through energy savings, it is advisable to move forward with all due haste.

Jesse Foote, LEED AP, is a research analyst contributing to Navigant Research’s, Boulder, CO, Smart Buildings program with a focus on energy-efficient lighting technologies.

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feature EDUCATION Accommodating furnishing options allow planned or impromptu learning.

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n a world of online learning, where students can fulfill degree requirements from almost anywhere on or off campus, a classroom is no longer just a space for learning. It’s an opportunity to collaborate with peers, engage with faculty, build community, and ultimately refine interactive skills that will be needed in the corporate world—skills that can’t be acquired behind a screen alone.

Yet a more traditional approach to classroom design rarely accommodates this opportunity, presenting students with a number of challenges, including: • Limited engagement among peers and faculty due to “traditional” configurations (rows of desks or chairs) or barriers (such as professor lecterns) prohibiting interaction and lacking post-class meeting areas • Little comfort and variety, two critical factors 8

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Today’s classrooms must be flexible enough to meet tomorrow’s changes.

Jeff Vredevoogd, Herman Miller Education that contribute to poor learning retention • Restricted flexibility, inhibiting the ability to use learning spaces in different ways or with new technologies.

How can key campus decision makers overcome such obstacles and ensure that a learning space captures the voices of stakeholders, including students, faculty, and the maintenance staff, to work smarter for

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them in the long term? Enter the Learning Spaces Research Program (LSRP), Zeeland, MI. Established in 2007, the LSRP is an ongoing, strategic research partnership between Herman Miller, also based in Zeeland, and education institutions across North America to distinguish between meaningful and short-lived space designs. Through research with more than 30 institutions, including the comments of more than 3,000 faculty and students, LSRP uncovered key insights that offer a framework for making informed decisions about campus solutions to meet the evolving needs of students and faculty today and well into the future.

Designing for change Education has a rapidly changing landscape, especially as new workplace demands and diverse student backgrounds shift the dynamic

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Flexible furnishings, such as Herman Miller’s Everywhere tables, easily adapt to various learning and teaching styles. Students and faculty can simply roll the tables wherever they’re needed.

Flexible design facilitates the five learning modes featured at Colorado State Univ.: social cafes, collaborative lounges, design studios, a research library, and technological interfaces.

pedagogical methods and learning styles. After gathering data and insights from faculty and students, the team created a responsive design for a learning studio that capitalized on already existing space.

Today, students and faculty easily can move learning-studio furnishings to create interactive, custom configurations. Laptop carts provide students with ready access to technology that complements learning styles already implemented. Multiple projection areas allow professors to freely walk the room, untethering them from the lectern and encouraging students to actively engage in the learning process.

Coupled with advancements, such as lecturerecording technology and integration of tablets, this flexible, future-forward design allows learning space to meet pedagogical needs without anchoring students and faculty to an outlet. And end-users have noticed: Professors agreed there was a difference in student engagement as a result of the new layout.

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▲ The Learning Spaces Research Program is an ongoing, strategic research partnership between Herman Miller and education institutions across North America to evaluate new approaches to learning spaces, such as classrooms designed for flexibility and collaboration.

of learning from a four-year experience to a lifelong journey. Despite ongoing change, many learning spaces have remained the same, forcing faculty and students—who must share the same classroom with multiple faculty, departments, and disciplines—to adapt to a space rather than having the space adapt to their own teaching and learning styles.

Spaces designed with change in mind are better equipped to support evolving teaching and learning modes. Planners should consider using a smart kit of parts within their learning spaces, enabling multiple layout options and allowing the space to bend and flex with end-users’ needs. The result can transform a traditional classroom into a space that anticipates change.

Consider the planners of Howard Community College in Columbia, MD, who

partnered with the LSRP to make decisions about their learning studio, a multipurpose space that’s larger than a traditional classroom and intended to support cross-disciplinary learning.

In the wake of a community-college enrollment boom, which jumped more than 20% between 2007 and 2010, according to the 2011 American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, planners were prompted to invest more in technology to meet the expectations of students and support the expanded workload of a larger student population.

Through their partnership with the LSRP, the planners worked with design experts to evaluate new approaches to learning spaces on a small scale before investing in large-scale solutions. The process included students and faculty testing ways to design a space and experiment with new layouts to align with their

LSRP participants have indicated learning-space configurations that are flexible and collaborative have been the highlight of their learning experience. Additional configuration options include: • Mobile design, which permits traditional layouts while also meeting the need for collaboration and group work • Open design, which features stackable or foldable furnishings to create wider spaces for discussion and presentations • Connective design, which supports video conferencing and technology to foster idea exchange.

All of these layouts ensure a collaborative, flexible environment that meets the needs of various departments and disciplines.

As students increasingly shift from pen and paper to laptops and tablets, projection screens to monitors, and face-to-face conversations to video conferencing, learning spaces should be able to keep pace. Doing so requires technological solutions that flex as much as the furniture within the space. Mobile monitors that are independent of the environment, for example, can easily be integrated into groups or one-on-one collaborations, and can just as easily—and cost effectively—be upgraded when newer, better technology inevitably comes to light. The result is a classroom that more closely aligns students and faculty with tools they are already using in their daily lives and that is ready for change when they are.

A venti serving of learning MOOCs (massive open online courses), flipped courses, and the need for increased collaboration continue to drive education leaders to

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think differently about what a learning space can (or should) be. Through research, manufacturers found that successful learning spaces allow learning to happen everywhere, in the classroom and within “lingering” spaces such as coffee shops that connect faculty and students outside scheduled classes.

Decision makers at Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO, recently collaborated with the LSRP to renovate the university’s student design studio. They saw the benefit of merging learning spaces with the experience of a local coffee shop to encourage connectivity and creativity among students and faculty outside the classroom. This social café is one of the university’s five learning modes that support pedagogy while breaking the mold of traditional classrooms. The other modes are a collaborative lounge, design studio, research library, and technological interface.

Beyond promoting learning outside the classroom, innovative approaches to learning-space design help change perceptions of what a traditional classroom can be. According to research garnered from the LSRP, these unique, collaboration-oriented designs allow students to feel more relaxed, comfortable, and confident learning from and interacting with peers and faculty, reinforcing social skills vital to post-graduation success.

For example, interactive design in the learning studio of St. Louis Univ. (SLU), St. Louis, features an open floor plan that encourages instructors to walk around the classroom and engage with students. As a result, students seem more willing to ask questions and learn from peers, not just faculty. Alternatively, flexible design layouts integrate informal and formal learning areas through a mix of soft seating and collaborative spaces. Focused design puts greater emphasis on dividers to allow group privacy while also accommodating short lectures. The informal design creates a relaxed environment through a casual mix of furniture to spark interaction.

A learning space that’s not comfortable enough to encourage endusers to sit and engage for more than an hour defeats the ultimate goal.

Accommodating options, such as relaxing, configurable soft seating, and ready access to technology, creates learning zones that adjust to every type of education experience, whether planned or impromptu.

Building community It’s clear that larger spaces, such as lecture halls and auditoriums, have their proper place on campus. It’s also clear these spaces do not eliminate students’ need for smaller, engaging learning experiences to help them feel more connected to the content.

At the same time, there are often learning spaces, such as case rooms or auditoriums, that are sized somewhere between a learning space and a lecture hall and designed to support a larger number of end-users. Through thoughtful design, these spaces can easily do “double duty,” supporting large and more intimate group collaborations across disciplines to build community during and after class. Such configurations include: • Accommodating design that supports larger numbers through traditional rows facing the front of a classroom and breakout tables for one-on-one discussions • Adaptive design featuring a variety of learning pods to nurture the needs of large and small groups • Tiered design that integrates furniture of varying heights—from lounge to seating—to create a clear line of sight for end users • Versatile design that transforms storage into work surfaces, providing facilities with a resourceful way to make use of the larger space while still offering students the tools to collaborate.

The LSRP research demonstrates how flexible, collaborative environments allow students to feel more comfortable asking questions than in traditional classrooms or lecture halls—and feel significantly more valued as a result. One finding also indicates that students often identified

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the grade level of their peers in a traditional classroom setting; however, once learning spaces were transformed into collaborative environments, groups unanimously felt there was no difference in grade levels. Students felt more connected to their peers.

At the core of these designs are furnishings that allow easy flow between large- and small-group configurations. At SLU, for example, moveable tables accommodate necessary transitions, while a mixture of ergonomic and soft seating presents students and faculty with various options to organize a customized learning session. Other multipurpose solutions within SLU’s learning studio, such as acoustical boards and sliding whiteboards, serve as collaborative tools and dividers to make the learning space more private for end users.

By supporting transitions from large to small groups, St. Louis Univ. can organize a customized learning session.

Connecting design and ideas Designing for change and taking a different approach to higher-education design organically complements a learning space’s goal of building community. Creating various touch points inside and outside the classroom, such as the five learning modes Colorado State implemented for its student design studio, allows students and faculty to better work together to solve, create, and achieve an environment that fits their personal learning and teaching styles.

Similarly, flexibility allows learning spaces to adapt to lesson plans, technology, and evolving student demographics and learning styles while letting students make a space their own. Flexibility also enables students and faculty the opportunity to re-imagine new uses for a learning space, transforming it into a community center to host movie nights, alumni events, or simply convene with friends.

Ultimately, decision makers should create spaces that students want to use, empowering them to build communities—and confidence—while ensuring the most effective learning experience possible.

It’s an exciting time in learning-space design. New technologies, new approaches to teaching and learning, and increased pressures to make the most of available space continue to affect short- and long-term decisions.

To ensure these places remain relevant for today’s and tomorrow’s students and faculty, decision makers should work with trusted partners to design an effective learning space that can easily adapt to changes on the horizon.

Through future-proofing this environment, one will preserve the appeal of a campus while also preserving the endless possibilities that arise through in-person collaboration.

Jeff Vredevoogd, director, Herman Miller Education, Zeeland, MI, focuses on higher-education trends and their impact on teaching and learning.

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rom the pounding feet of a speeding sprinter to the slow intensity of a weightlifter, athletic flooring is chosen to provide the best performance for multiple activities. Since its inception in the 1950s, the world of athletic flooring has grown rapidly, offering advancements that benefit—and even alter—sports as we know them. Modern athletic flooring provides numerous options that address concerns about biomechanics, wear, cost, and even aesthetics.

Today, architects and contractors have access to more flooring choices than ever. With so many possibilities, why should a specifier choose one type of floor over another?

Functionality is key Flooring for sports facilities should be attractive as well as functional. A subtle, spotted effect adds visual interest, while the material (rubber) is resilient and easy to maintain.

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Flooring specification begins with determining the function. From multi-purpose areas to singleuse spaces, factors such as the level of shock absorption, durability, maintenance, acoustics, aesthetics, and sustainability are crucial for performance, but the intended function is key. Specifiers must also consider the wear and tear of the space and choose a surface that provides the best biomechanics and minimizes athletic injuries.

For all types of flooring, installation requires a deep understanding of a variety of factors, including moisture prevention and vapor emissions. Installers must do thorough testing of an area to ensure that adhesives can stick to clean concrete, which will minimize maintenance problems in the future. Health codes require that flooring must be kept clean and moisture-free; dampness can present problems in health and efficiency.

Sustainability and environmental concerns are becoming a standard part of the specification process. In a large space, such as a sports facility, this becomes even more important. Maintaining health codes and toxicity standards are key concerns for administrators.

Though their initial costs may be higher, the benefit of choosing a sustainable product such as recycled-rubber flooring is ten-fold: You receive increased wear and longevity for your surface without polluting the environment or introducing damaging chemicals into the space.

Designers, architects, contractors, and specifiers have many questions to ask themselves before making a purchase: 1. What is the budget of the project? How much of the budget can be dedicated to flooring costs?

2. Is sustainability an important factor?

3. Is the project new construction or refurbishment?

4. What are the primary and secondary uses? Is it a single-use floor or multipurpose?

5. According to its use, what are the most important floor properties—shock absorption, energy return, floor deformation, ball rebound?

6. What are the aesthetic goals for the space? Is it an ideal location to promote brand recognition?

Flooring and safety Since the 1970s, sports injuries have been a major concern for flooring specifiers and manufacturers. Research has shown that increased energy rebound minimizes muscular issues by providing a more efficient step. For runners, optimized, supportive tracks reduce the power required to push off, creating a more stable surface and better body mechanics. Interior spaces, such as gymnastic areas and weight rooms, use even more cushioning. Qualities such as shock absorption reduce the risk of weights bouncing back at athletes.

While it is difficult to measure the benefits of each type of high-performance flooring, experts are united that responsibly designed flooring can minimize sports injuries and provide a more enjoyable experience. Standardization of safety rulings, such as the standards set by Germanybased DIN (Deutsches Institut fur Normung, Berlin), can aid specifiers in choosing the right surface. Specific testing guarantees that sportsflooring requirements are met.

DIN standards measure a variety of performance characteristics for building products. In the case of sports flooring, typical demands on a floor are simulated mechanically.

The ranges of acceptability are generally divided by wood, synthetic, and a combination. The testing includes shock absorption, vertical deflection, deflective indentation, ball bounce, friction, and rolling load.

Similarly ASTM uses three mechanical tests to measure a synthetic material’s performance and suitability: tensile strength, elongation, and tear strength.

A plethora of options Within the key sports-flooring categories—vinyl, rubber, wood, and polyurethane—there are many divisions and price points. Whether the project is new or a refurbishment also plays a role in the appropriate selection.

The activity has to match the floor covering, Specifying the right sports flooring has a lot to do with the intended use and how it will benefit the athletes.

Vinyl flooring, most frequently selected for its low cost, is a resilient surface that offers similar performance to that of hardwood flooring. Vinyl provides about 10 years of service and offers many different looks, including the option to print a wood-grain pattern on the vinyl.

Cost and other benefits have solidified vinyl’s place in the athletic-flooring world, where it is often the choice for multi-purpose courts, institutional centers, gyms, and yoga studios.

Rubber flooring—a great option for hard and cushioned surfaces—comes in virgin sheet rubber and recycled rubber, which address issues of sustainability and cost. Virgin sheet rubber has one of the highest price points, but

With so much physical activity going on in sports facilities, safety is a major concern. The rubber flooring in this weight room helps prevent dropped weights from rebounding and injuring an athlete.

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feature FLOORING wood flooring is engineered and designed for performance.

Sustainability, aesthetics, and acoustics

Flooring surfaces can even motivate players by instilling pride through the use of logos, such as this one for Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA.

also offers very high performance, durability, and aesthetics. Recycled rubber, made of 100% postconsumer content, is exceptionally customizable and provides aesthetic flexibility, varied color palettes, and an appearance that promotes brand recognition.

Colleges often want team logos in a floor, while athletic clubs like to proudly display their brand. Prefabricated for precision in density and thickness, rubber flooring’s modular possibilities provide a wide range of functions.

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attached. Where previously a specifier might use carpeting (in a weight room, for example) recycled-rubber flooring is now a realistic option. The benefits of using rubber instead of carpeting are significant, as cleanliness is a concern for areas that have heavy use. Instead of anticipating frequent, heavy-duty carpet cleaning, administrators can now specify recycled rubber and know their upkeep costs will be lower.

For a hard surface, wood flooring is a traditional choice, but its challenges include high maintenance costs and less flexibility.

Specified by grade, thickness, and width,

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Products meeting the standards set by the USGBC, Washington, can earn LEED points for a project. Wooden flooring may qualify for credits such as certified wood, recycled content, or regional materials. The high recycled content of rubber flooring also qualifies for LEED points while improving indoor air quality. Traditionally long lifespans of recycled-rubber flooring means fewer replacements, as well. Raw materials in vinyl flooring can be considered low emitting and therefore earn LEED points.

As branding, team spirit, and loyalty become paramount, athletic directors and facility managers are looking to incorporate team logos and colors into a design. Vinyl, rubber, and wood each offer specific benefits there, with vinyl and rubber coming out ahead.

The hard surface of vinyl offers many possibilities, from painting to special printed effects.

Recycled rubber also has many customization and color options, ranging from standard black to a spectrum of vibrant colors.

Acoustics are another concern for heavily used areas. Vinyl and wood do little to filter sound. Recycled rubber, however, is a material that cuts acoustic output and produces a quieter space. For areas that must limit noise, recycled rubber is a great fit.

For sports and athletic flooring, functionality is understandably the goal.

While budget may drive some choices, there are options on the market that allow high performance without too large a budget commitment. Recycled rubber performs well in all aspects of an athletic facility, from cardio areas to weight rooms, spinning rooms, entryways, and corridors.

John P. Aten is vice president of sales and marketing for Regupol America LLC, Lebanon, PA. The company uses recycled rubber to manufacture multi-purpose surfaces, underlayment, and sound-absorption products that can be used in a variety of applications.

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In situations with little access to wide-open spaces or lakes for drilling, holes can be bored into the ground directly under a new building in progress.

Geo Works T In Small Buildings, Too Contrary to what many think, geothermal systems are an excellent choice for smaller buildings and are not difficult to install in settings with limited surrounding space.

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here’s little question that geothermal systems, which harvest abundant renewable energy just below the earth’s surface, are among the most efficient and earth-friendly heating and cooling technologies for commercial buildings today. The mechanical systems are versatile, easily exchanging BTUs for what we need within enclosed spaces. Geo technology uses our planet’s relatively constant temperature to provide heating, cooling, and hot water for buildings of all sizes and varieties.

But many building professionals still are surprised to learn that small commercial structures are, in most instances, better-suited for geo than larger ones. Another revelation is that large outdoor areas (fields, campus spaces, or lakes) aren’t necessary for proper geoexchange and that the mechanical systems are relatively simple.

In fact, new technology and techniques continue to improve the efficiency of geoexchange, even when there’s no space to harvest BTUs except for the soil below the building. Today, geo technology has pushed operational efficiencies into the 400% to 600% range: For every unit of energy used to operate equipment, four to six units of energy are returned. (A 5:1 ratio is called the COP or coefficient of performance and can be equated to a 500% efficiency level).

Now that’s efficient.

“When you can track and prove energy efficiency at those levels, with ROI numbers that support the value of front-end investment in the technology and the work required to achieve geo-

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exchange, you have the attention of design engineers, building owners, and bond committees,” said Dick Burhans, president of Truro, IA-based ReBearth Products Inc., a wholesale distributor of geothermal/construction and drilling supplies.

Subterranean riches Geothermal heat pumps harvest (and shed) thermal energy through contact with the earth’s thermal mass at year-round, deep-earth temperatures. This geoexchange permits easy extraction of cooler fluid temperatures in the summer while also heat-sinking unwanted BTUs into the soil. During the winter months, the systems tap warmth from deep underground.

“Geothermal equipment is amazingly efficient and offers the benefit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” explained Robert Roop, CPD, LEED AP, and principal at Troy, MI-based Peter Basso Associates, a consulting engineering firm that specializes in sustainable and high-performance mechanical/electrical systems.

According to Roop, the latest geothermal technology offers a 30% to 50% savings in operating costs when compared with conventional HVAC equipment. “Another big advantage is that, with geo equipment, very little maintenance is required,” he added.

Ground-source systems are categorized as closed or open loop. But, for the sake of simplicity, and because the vast majority of systems are of the closed-loop variety, we’ll focus on those. Closed loops are installed horizontally (requiring sufficient

Trenches protect the geo lines heading into a building from a geoexchange field.

space), vertically (with boreholes and tubes that can be located directly below a new building and permanently sealed), or in a body of water.

The type chosen depends on the available land area and the soil and rock type at the installation site. These factors help determine the most economical choice for installation of the geoexchange loop. For closed-loop systems, water or antifreeze solution typically circulates through high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe buried beneath the earth’s surface. Heat is extracted from or discharged into the building through a standard vapor-compression refrigeration system. During the winter, the fluid collects heat from the earth and carries it through the system and into the building. In the summer, the system reverses itself to cool the facility by pulling heat from the building, carrying it through the system and placing it in the ground. This process, when coupled with a ground-source heat pump with a recovery condenser coil or desuperheater, can create free hot water in the summer and substantial hot-water savings during the winter months.

Suitability for smaller buildings “Geothermal technology is ideally suited to smaller commercial structures,” explained Richard Boothman, director, North American sales for Modine Manufacturing Co., Racine, WI. “Naturally, it favors those facilities where building owners are looking at long-term operating cost and are willing to invest in a typically five- to eightyear ROI for the geoexchange field—really the

only cost difference between geo and traditional HVAC technology.”

“There are many advantages to geothermal systems,” Boothman added. “Most are familiar with the extreme efficiency of the systems, with operating costs that reward owners quickly. What many don’t know about is another big factor in their favor: that all of the equipment is indoors, protected from the weather and exposure to the sun, vandalism, and accidents. That’s especially important in cities, or where property maintenance near the units can cause problems, or where there are extreme swings in weather conditions. For instance, how often do you see installations of cooling equipment on flat rooftops that get griddle-hot during summer months, or heat pumps on the ground covered with ice and snow?”

Most geothermal equipment is installed inside a facility, typically in protected mechanical rooms. For schools and similar facilities, Boothman designs and specifies Airedale, Racine, WI, SchoolMate geothermal systems, which have another distinct advantage: self-containment. The units supply outdoor-air ventilation and offer optional heat recovery for improved efficiency. They can be discreetly installed in classrooms, sized specifically for that space, and are easily accessible for routine maintenance. The systems quietly perform all of the functions of geothermal energy transfer within the cabinet and provide air conditioning or heating with simple ductwork or free-blow plenums as the means of air distribution.

Many other geothermal manufacturers make equipment that similarly places all of the key operational components within an enclosure, from which they send warmed or cooled air through ducts. Or, in the case of water-to-water systems, the equipment transports liquid as the medium of exchange to fan coils, baseboard radiators, or into floor-warming, radiant-heat tubing embedded into floors.

“We install equipment in small commercial facilities,” said Burhans. “With geothermal systems, there’s great flexibility in how space conditioning is applied. That becomes another advantage for the technology, too.”

that heats water for distribution to a network of radiant-heat lines embedded in the floor,” explained Burhans. “The other areas are heated with a 4-ton [48,000 BTU] water-to-air geothermal heat pump that also provides cooling for the entire addition.”

“We field a lot of questions about how wellsuited geothermal technology is for buildings in urban settings,” said Jesse Robbennolt, EIT, product manager for Modine, who focuses much of his attention on geothermal technology. “Of course, a retrofit with geo is more challenging than with a newly constructed building. That’s because of the challenges of heating and cooling a facility with preexisting interior walls and obstacles. It’s a little different than planning for installations for traditional HVAC.” According to Robbennolt, the determining variable is access to proper geoexchange.

He reported that owners of existing buildings with parking lots are often surprised to learn that deep geothermal boreholes can be drilled directly under the parking areas. “But if there’s no parking space, another option is directional drilling,” he explained. “That’s always dependent on a site visit to see if the geo-field would provide sufficient exchange capacity for all or partial heating and cooling.”

Down and dirty Burhans and his group have substantial experience enabling geothermal solutions for urban structures. He agrees with Robbennolt: Working a new construction site is easier. “But retrofits aren’t

Small winery goes geo Burhans speaks from experience. A Duke Univ.trained geologist, Burhans began his career as a driller in Colorado while sharpening his keen interest in all things that make and improve the way mechanical systems work. He recently helped design a geo system for a small winery in Iowa: a mechanical system for the winery’s 3,500-sq.-ft. slab-on-grade addition designed for simplicity with one geoexchange field and one flow center (a set of pumps that manages the flow for all ground-loop-system fluids).

“About one-third of the addition is served with a 3-ton (36,000 BTU) water-to-water unit

SchoolMate geothermal units from Airedale, Racine, WI, supply outdoor-air ventilation and can be installed in classrooms or other small spaces.

The systems quietly perform all of the geothermalenergy transfer functions inside the cabinet.

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feature HVAC impossible, and some are really not too challenging at all. If drilling rigs can get into the jobsite [if roads and alleyways aren’t too tight or if neighboring buildings aren’t too close], and there’s sufficient space to drill boreholes for geoexchange, that’s one big hurdle overcome,” said Burhans.

“Today drillers also look at the need to contain muddy runoff, a byproduct of the process of drilling,” he continued. “The slurry made when drilling can be ‘containerized.’ Large vacuum trucks are built for this task. The mud can even be cleaned and recycled for use at all boreholes to minimize the amount of mud created.”

The key thing to know is that, even in urban environments where there may not be access to any property other than what’s below a building, geoexchange is possible without great difficulty. A bare lot that awaits construction of a building is best, but it’s not necessarily a prerequisite to the harvesting of subterranean BTUs. “Once boreholes are drilled and the tubing and thermal grout is inserted into the holes and thoroughly tested, it’s pretty much a done deal,” said Burhans. “The foundation can go in, and construction of the building can begin directly on top of it and the geoexchange field below.

There’s no need to access the actual exchange field once it’s in. If a building sits on top of the

Compact, light-commercial water-to-water systems, such as this Geofinity unit from Modine, Racine, WI, require very little space or maintenance.

field, the only access that’s required is the need to quality-check transfer fluids. Glycol and alcohol mix solutions degrade over time.”

A known pH range is used for these fluids.

If they begin to drift out of that range, supplements can be added to balance fluid quality.

Typically, the fluids are checked every few years.

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Keeping it simple Another factor to consider, especially when building owners or system designers are crunching numbers, is the need to compare the simplicity of geothermal systems with the designs of traditional systems. According to Roop, with geothermal on the cooling side, you get the performance of a water-cooled chiller without the complexities of a cooling tower and condenser water system with attendant chemical treatment and a second set of pumps. After all, during the cooling season, heat removed from a facility must be discarded.

“In the heating season, geothermal technology provides operational efficiency in the 400%, 500%, and 600% range, much higher than the most efficient modulating-condensing boiler, which comes in at 97% or 98% efficiency at best,” continued Roop. “With efficiencies like that, providing 25% to 50% energy savings, it’s easy to see why there’s a lot of talk about geothermal energy for commercial facilities. Add in the value of much lower maintenance needed by these systems, and geo shines even more brightly.”

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though: Rock formations below the city are ideal for geoexchange. “Many parts of Chicago provide superb geothermal transfer,” continued Burhans.

“Geothermal heat transfer is measured on a conductivity scale with some of the underground rock there providing transfer at the highest end of the scale because of the density of the formations.

This also means that less drilling may be required, and that translates to fewer dollars spent.

“In Chicago, where conductivity rates may be in the 2.0 to 2.5 range [very high], it’s possible to achieve 6 to 8 tons [72,000 to 96,000 BTUs] with some of the latest tube technology that we offer for deep-well thermal transfer, assuming boreholes in the 500- to 600-foot-depth range,” added Burhans. “With numbers like those, that may mean one or two fewer boreholes, which results in substantial up-front savings, and less real estate needed, which in Chicago comes at a premium.”

Robbennolt noted that few people realize that the only key uniqueness to geothermal technology is the geo field. “It’s in the underground field where abundant BTUs are harvested. That’s where the additional investment is made above and beyond what may be spent on a more traditional HVAC approach.”

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Employing a hot aisle/cold aisle rack-orientation configuration in which only hot-air exhausts or cool-air intakes face each other in a given row of server racks, marginally improves efficiency by generating convection currents that produce a cooling, continuous air flow.

Modernize M Vintage Data Centers Implementing power- and cooling-system upgrades improves the reliability and efficiency of older computing facilities.

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ost companies hope to get 20 years or more of dependable service from their data centers. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles to achieving that length of service. In particular, some of the key mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) components on which data centers rely are not designed to last that long. In addition, rapidly changing data-processing requirements demand that data centers remain flexible and support greater rack densities.

Moreover, climbing energy prices, increasingly strict government environmental regulations, and growing concern over issues such as global warming and pollution have turned efficiency and sustainability into major priorities for businesses of every description. Older data centers are usually ill-equipped to handle these trends. Here are a few reasons why: • Aging equipment. In a vintage data center, core mechanical and electrical components such as uninterruptible power systems (UPSs) and static transfer switches (STSs) are often nearing the end of their recommended service life, becoming less reliable and more expensive to maintain.

• Low-efficiency power and cooling equipment.

Older mechanical and electrical systems also tend to deliver less energy efficiency than newer, more modern products, further increasing operating costs.

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• Regulatory compliance issues. Weak power and cooling efficiency can make complying with environmental regulations exceedingly difficult, if not impossible.

• Insufficient cooling capacity or ineffective cooling. The cooling systems used in most vintage data centers date back to an era of significantly lower power densities. As a result, they often struggle to cope with the intense heat generated by today’s power-hungry IT equipment.

• Complex cabling. Many older data centers feature intricate subfloor cabling schemes that impede airflow and complicate management.

• Lack of flexibility and scalability. Integration of newer IT technologies requires that the MEP infrastructure be adapted to changes and load demands to meet future business drivers while minimizing future capital expenditures. Virtualization and cloud environments can cause roaming hot spots in a data center due to dynamic shifting of workloads.

Recommended infrastructure upgrades To address the previously listed concerns, organizations with a data center 10 years of age or older have several options: Build a new data center, move applications to a public cloud, lease space in a co-location facility, or modernize their existing data centers.

Many companies looking to make the most of previ-

ous investments choose the last option. It is more cost-effective than the others and yields significant improvements in reliability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Addressing a facility modernization can be overwhelming, but following the cost-effective, practical, modernization measures below will help make the job more manageable: 1. Deliver higher AC voltages to the rack.

Providing higher AC voltages to the rack can increase efficiency in several ways. Delivering 400 V or 480 V instead of 208 V enables data-center managers to decrease losses in distribution cabling and remove transformers from the power-distribution unit (PDU). This change can deliver efficiency improvements between 1% and 3% in most data-center configurations. It also, however, introduces heightened arc-flash risks.

2. Replace UPS hardware. Replacing older UPSs with newer models is a low-risk, relatively low-cost way to boost reliability. Furthermore, it can slash energy waste too. While late-model UPSs are often as little as 80% to 82% efficient under standard load conditions, newer models routinely achieve 92% to 95% efficiency. The latest, most advanced UPSs, meanwhile, deliver 99% efficiency, even at light loads.

3. Update power-distribution systems. Installing modern rack PDUs equips older data centers to reliably and efficiently support higher power densities. In particular, 30-amp, 3-phase PDUs generally supply more than enough power for highdensity racks without producing excessive amounts of heat. When larger, 50-amp rack PDUs are used, the high power density of the IT equipment inside often raises rack operating temperatures above the capacity of conventional cooling systems, forcing companies to invest in expensive liquid-based cooling solutions.

Updating an older data center’s power-distribution scheme from the PDU to the rack also provides an excellent opportunity to reposition subfloor cable runs above the server racks, where they’re easier to service and less likely to weaken cooling efficiency.

4. Implement rack or aisle containment systems. Many vintage data centers employ cooling schemes based on so-called “chaos” air-distribution methodologies, in which computer-room air-conditioning (CRAC) units around the perimeter of the white space pump out chilled air that cools IT equipment and pushes hot server exhaust toward the facility’s return-air ducts. By allowing air to move freely throughout the data center, however, such techniques permit exhaust air to find its way back into server air intakes and cool supply air to join the return air stream, reducing cooling efficiency.

Using a hot aisle/cold aisle rack orientation— only hot-air exhausts or cool-air intakes face each other in a given row of server racks—marginally improves efficiency by generating convection currents that produce a cooling, continuous air flow. The most effective cooling schemes, however, use server-rack containment technologies. Designed to organize and

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control air streams, containment solutions enclose server racks in sealed structures that capture hot exhaust air, vent it to the CRAC units, and then deliver chilled air directly to the server equipment’s air intakes. The end results include enhanced efficiency, better reliability, and lower energy bills.

5. Update components in electrical switching or distribution systems. The switching equipment used in many vintage data centers is designed to provide as many as 20 years of service. However, organizations can improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of their switches by servicing them regularly and updating circuit breakers and relay schemes after 10 to 12 years. Additionally, as electrical systems evolve and/or equipment needs to be replaced, new solutions in existing electrical rooms and space requirements can better support system uptime and efficiency.

For example, new panel-board and switchboard designs include a combination of draw-out main breakers, group-mounted molded-case circuit breakers, and even withdrawable molded-case breakers.

This equipment is designed for mission-critical industries that require high-density, space-saving design with front accessibility and connections. This new design makes maintenance easier and faster and reduces downtime.

Additionally, automatic transfer switches are critical components of electrical-distribution systems

and include contactor, breaker, and bypass isolation transfer-switch options to meet emergency-power requirements. Today’s automatic transfer switches (and other electrical-distribution equipment) provide advanced monitoring, reporting, and transfercontrol operation that was not available 20 years ago and allow integration into a building-management system (BMS). The data provided help to identify overstressed equipment and can help avoid downtime and equipment damage. They also qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits.

6. Install or upgrade monitoring and management systems. Many older data centers do not properly monitor resource usage, and those that do often use outdated monitoring and management hardware and software platforms. Installing or upgrading power- and energy-metering devices and electrical powermanagement systems (EPMSs) permits management, analysis, and trending of electrical availability and power usage. EPMSs provide a dashboard view across an enterprise for the intelligence required to achieve cost savings, prevent equipment downtime, and support sustainability initiatives. New EPMSs are designed to make it easy to see what is happening within a power system. They allow data-center managers to collect and archive enterprise-wide power-usage data that can be used to fine-tune energy-management practices, calculate PUE ratios, and prevent system or equipment failures. Further, EPMSs can assist with operational tasks such as moves, adds, changes, and capacity planning.

7. Deploy a redundant electrical architecture. Data centers with a dual-bus architecture contain two UPSs (or sets of UPSs), each with its own power path to the server racks. This approach allows critical workloads to remain operational even if one UPS fails or requires maintenance. While adding dual buses dramatically improves redundancy and availability, it also drives up capital and operational spending, making it an advisable option only for facilities that place an especially high premium on maintaining uptime.

Managing modernization projects

Modern panelboard and switchboard designs include a combination of drawout main breakers, and group-mounted, molded-case circuit breakers, and even withdrawable molded-case breakers, as seen in the image above.

Despite their many benefits, data-center upgrades pose a variety of significant planning and operational challenges, including funding, addressing downtime, updating facility documentation, and meeting code compliance. The process can be a complex undertaking that defies easy summarization. Working with a skilled, experienced vendor or consultant will streamline the process, which consists of the following critical stages: Assembling a project team. The project team for a data-center upgrade should include all relevant stakeholders from within the organization, as well as a complete set of appropriate vendor partners. Internal stakeholders should be in agreement with respect to goals and objectives for the project, and there should be no organizational silos between the IT and facilities departments. Make sure that vendor partners

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production workloads during upgrades, assuming the data center must remain operational throughout that process.

• List potential issues that could arise while work is underway and define contingency measures for addressing them. What will you do if an electrician accidentally severs the building’s main circuit, for example, or your entire facility temporarily loses Internet connectivity? Finding solutions to such problems before they arise can save precious time later.

Executing the plan. To ensure quality results, businesses should work only with contractors that have exceptional project-management abilities and a demonstrated history of completing similarly ambitious efforts on time and under budget.

It is also important to make certain that the project manager holds meetings at regular intervals to ensure that the project is following the agreed-upon schedule and that any issues are promptly addressed.

Updating blueprints. Though a largely administrative step in the retrofit process, updating the data center’s blueprints is an important best practice that will make life significantly easier for future IT and facilities managers. To ensure that revised drawings are as accurate as possible, organizations should hire an engineer or draftsman to assist them.

Conducting tests. The commissioning process for an upgraded data center should include careful testing of any system that has been changed, added, or replaced. Such tests should assess modified components individually and collectively. For example, if an organization updated its UPS hardware, deployed new PDUs, and installed aisle- or rack-containment cooling, it should confirm that each of those systems functions properly on its own and then verify that they also work correctly together by subjecting them to various simulated workloads.

Validating results. Before putting their upgraded data center into production, companies should return to the goals and objectives they defined earlier and make sure that they’ve achieved all of them. This should be a rigorous and objective evaluation of the modernized facility’s real-world performance and capabilities, executed with the assistance of a knowledgeable vendor consultant.

Performing an arc-flash hazard analysis. If a data-center retrofit included electrical changes, checking the revised infrastructure for compliance with current arc-flash safety codes is critical. An arc-flash hazard analysis can identify potential arc-flash risks and appropriate mitigation strategies. Data centers should always conduct hazard studies in partnership with a qualified power-systems engineer.

Preparing for the future The world of technology has seen plenty of change in recent years. To keep up with it, organizations with data centers that are 10 years of age or older should seriously consider modernizing those facilities.

Upgrading a vintage data center’s mechanical and electrical infrastructure can boost reliability, efficiency, flexibility, and scalability while simultaneously reducing operational spending. It can also save companies the considerable expense of building entirely new facilities. Moreover, there are a number of frequently overlooked benefits, including the improved safety levels, increased serviceability, and enhanced customer perception, that come along with adding new infrastructure components.

Though upgrading a vintage data center isn’t simple, careful planning and skilled execution can dramatically streamline the process and strengthen return on investment. Above all, organizations contemplating a retrofit of an older data center’s MEP infrastructure should seek assistance from a skilled vendor with deep and relevant experience. BP AUTHOR John Collins, global segment director, data centers, for Eaton, Raleigh, NC, has more than 20 years of experience in the data-center industry.

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he small town of Girdwood, AK, has a tradition of shared facilities. In an unusual collaboration, the local Catholic parish, a ski resort, the city of Girdwood Community Center, and the Latter-Day Saints came together to bring to life a chateau-inspired log chapel called Our Lady of the Snows.

As different in theology as the Catholics and Latter-Day Saints may be, they have similar needs for a physical space that is conducive to quiet contemplation. Space for congregational gatherings and secular community gatherings and events is a factor of communal life.

Light is important to Alaskan life, especially so because in Girdwood winter daylight amounts to roughly nine hours a day. Alaska’s culture is an outdoor one, and windows are a way to bring in the outdoors. The window placement in the chapel was important for taking advantage of natural light and for letting in the sweeping views of mountains and skyline.

Developers wanted natural light for the chapel, and also wanted to emphasize natural, rustic logs that characterize the rugged outdoors.

One of the first things visitors notice about the chapel is the steep pitch, which echoes a mountain’s shape. Other prominent features are the log trusses and the windows glazed within them.

The exterior and interior log trusses were placed in scissor formation with glazing between the logs to produce almost a web of glass triangles at the apex. Viewed from the exterior, they provide a focal point for the structure. From

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A steeply pitched roof echoes the mountain landscape and provides a framework for the custom windows at Our Lady of the Snows.

inside the chapel looking out, congregants can watch the landscape change with the seasons.

Inside the chapel, the glazed scissor truss allows light to pass through but keeps noise out. An interior window installation divides the narthex (vestibule) and nave (sanctuary) and also provides a sound barrier. Windows from Jeld-Wen, Klamath Falls, OR, allow light to penetrate and enhance the feeling of open space throughout the interior while limiting noise. The windows are made with the company’s AuraLast wood that provides a 20-year guarantee against rot.

Consistency and variety The three scissor trusses in the structure have the same formation, but each log has its own size and shape, basically tall and cylindrical and tapered toward the top. Logs may appear to be round, but in fact the hand-peeled logs that form the chapel’s beams are irregularly shaped. As a result, every window slated for installation in the web of trusses, interior and exterior, was also different. To make the geometry even more interesting, the windows were essentially triangles that needed to fit into a 4-inch-by-4-inch dado trench cut into the logs. The trench forms a channel in which the windows float so that they can withstand the weight and stress of rooftop snow.

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Because of the angles within the webs of log trusses, accurate measurements were extremely difficult to make. Representatives from Jeld-Wen’s manufacturing facility in Bend, OR, began with field measurements taken in Girdwood and made full-sized, non-rip paper templates. The paperwindow templates were rolled up and shipped from Bend to the jobsite in Girdwood, and puzzled into the web trusses to determine proper fit. At the jobsite, builders made corrections and adjustments and shipped the paper templates back to Bend. After several adjustments in angles and corrections in field measurements, the plans were finally—and finely—tuned. The Jeld-Wen facility built the actual custom wood windows, confident that they would fit exactly.

And they did. Today, Our Lady of the Snows is home to Catholics and Latter-Day Saints, and to the community of Girdwood.

Whether attendees arrive to worship or attend a community event, they have a chance to enjoy the natural surroundings, views, and light through well-made, beautiful windows.

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project SECURITY The campus of the Univ. of Louisiana at Monroe is going through an extensive overhaul of its security system, adding 850 cameras and 300 access-control systems.

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he Univ. of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) has a history almost as rich and beautiful as the bayou that winds through its 238-acre campus.

While ULM police are vigilant in ensuring campus security and safety, crime does occur, as it does in any small community. ULM smart classrooms, which are equipped with computers, projectors, and other technologies, have been compromised in the past. Several departments, such as the university police department (UPD) and the propertycontrol division, made every effort to prevent thefts.

However, without concrete evidence, ULM was unable to properly track the thefts and apprehend the suspects. It became clear to the university’s computing-center team—those responsible for overseeing all technological installations on campus— that security technology would help better protect university assets and safeguard students from potential threats.

Some of the on-campus residence halls already had analog-based digital video recorders (DVRs), but when computing-center staff surveyed the technology, they deemed it restrictive and obsolete. ULM initially opted for a network video recorder (NVR) to secure its smart classrooms.

The new system helped deter theft, but its limitations became obvious when requests for additional cameras began flooding the computing center. With limited storage, the NVR could not accommodate growth beyond 64 cameras.

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Careful planning leads to an upgradeable videosurveillance system that raises the level of security at Univ. of Louisiana at Monroe.

Furthermore, the existing coax-based access-control system used too many resources, causing recurring maintenance issues. Managing two separate security systems was also becoming a burden.

With a growing need to protect more buildings on campus and a resource-constrained access-control system, ULM explored options for a more robust campus-wide security platform.

Chance Eppinette, interim director for the computing center, and his colleagues Adam Taylor, a video- and wireless-network technician, and David Calloway, an IT tech-support analyst, directed the initial phases of the project. They eventually enlisted the help of United Automation, West Monroe, LA, certified integrators for systems from Genetec Inc., Montreal, to deploy

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an enterprise-level security platform that would secure more than 40 buildings across the campus.

Security needs First and foremost, ULM wanted an IP-based security system. According to Taylor, “There were a lot of DVR-based solutions on the market when we first started looking at our options. Vendors would tell us that we could hook the DVRs to the network, but that’s not exactly an IP-based solution. It’s a cobbled-together solution. We wanted to make sure that whatever we were doing was future-proof, and since the marketplace was moving toward the IP route, that’s where we wanted to go.”

The network architecture would also allow upgrading the system to high camera counts without the limitations of isolated deployments or a small number of cameras. Similarly, the university required the flexibility from a highly scalable system. Due to limited funding and the likelihood that campus-wide deployment would span several years, the ability to add cameras in increments—as funds became available—was a feasible option.

In fact, ULM required a system that would maximize its financial investment. “Funding was kind of piece-meal from different departments,” explained Eppinette. “For new facilities like our intermodal transit facility, security-system costs were built into the budget. However, the broader, campus-wide deployment came from a capital

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project SECURITY outlay initiative that addressed security in general.”

In that respect, ULM also needed an open-architecture system that would allow the migration of existing cameras and take advantage of newer technology as it emerged into the market. Cost savings would result from an intuitive system because less training would be required for day-to-day users. Finally, the ideal platform would have video surveillance and access control combined in one unified solution to help ULM efficiently manage all aspects of campus security.

Equipped with the list of technology and financial requirements, the computing-center team made their final recommendation. “We researched IP-based solutions for both video and access control, and we paid a visit to neighboring Grambling State Univ. After some internal testing, we found that Genetec’s solutions met our university’s needs,” confirmed Eppinette.

The right solution ULM installed Genetec’s video-surveillance system, Omnicast, and later the unified security platform Security Center, which includes the Synergis accesscontrol system. The process spanned several years.

The flexibility of Genetec’s solutions was evident from the onset, allowing the use of varied budget approvals to advance the system.

ULM started the implementation in manageable increments, adding one camera in each classroom, and migrating the old analog system to the new video-surveillance system. The next move was a successful pilot project for the unified platform, which included Synergis access control in the residence halls. “Residential life was very happy with the system,” Taylor said, “so we started phasing out our old access-control system, and we worked closely with United Automation to complete the implementation of our campus-wide system.”

Today, Security Center’s scalability has proven to be the system’s most pivotal feature. “We realized that the system was going to get extremely large after a while, but the Genetec solution helped us easily and gradually grow the system,” said Taylor.

Omnicast is managing almost 850 cameras, and Synergis is managing more than 300 secure card-access doors in the most critical areas, such as classrooms, computer labs, the activity center, residence halls, and all main entrances and corridors. Axis Communications, Lund, Sweden, provided most of the network cameras: AXIS P3343 fixed-dome, AXIS 225 fixed-dome, and AXIS P1344 network cameras. Thanks to Security Center’s open architecture, ULM was able to defer upgrade costs by preserving other networked cameras from the initial IP-based deployment.

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“We didn’t want a hodge-podge of different cameras on campus, and the Axis cameras worked really well in the residence halls,” said Taylor. “We could use the same model families for indoor and outdoor surveillance, and they were resistant to vandalism. The dome cameras also allowed easy installation for whatever ceiling structure existed, whether it was internal sheetrock or exterior stucco.”

An investigative tool The IP-based nature of Security Center has allowed ULM to leverage the campus network to maximize its coverage. The computing-center team set up a star-topology architecture that transmits data and video over a dedicated, private VLAN to the central data facility, where 100 TB of storage is available. The university also uses a Metro ethernet connection to pull video and data from cameras in the pharmacy building located three miles away from the core campus.

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project SECURITY able to use Omnicast to set video compression and streaming at 5 fps in MPEG-4, reducing the network load and minimizing storage costs while enabling two-week retention periods.

Although the university police department monitors doors and the most critical video feeds, Security Center is primarily used during investigations. “Dispatch operators are usually monitoring as many entry doors as they can on their 52-inch screens at one time. To help responding police officers, dispatchers can access cameras in a specific location when someone calls with an issue,” said Eppinette. Dispatch operators use building names and camera-tree lists in Security Center to quickly retrieve archived video.

On the access-control side, UPD is responsible for manually locking and unlocking doors on a case-by-case basis, such as after-hour entry, usually corroborated by video. The computing-center team has given the Warhawk ID Services (WIDS) and residential-life offices access to Security Center, defining user-access privileges to boost system security and simplify the user experience.

The WIDS office uses Synergis to input and maintain all student and faculty ID cards, and the residential-life office then manages buildingaccess privileges for residential students. When a card is missing, both departments can issue tem-

A monitor at the security desk in a residence hall allows a user to observe several areas at the same time.

porary cards and deactivate the old cards to prevent possible security breaches. The residentiallife office also can manually unlock doors for big move-in and move-out dates, so students are not constantly swiping cards in residence buildings.

The benefits Since deploying the unified security platform, the UPD and other user departments have experienced tremendous advantages. First and foremost, Security Center has helped minimize theft and improve response to claims.

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the campus was reported. UPD was able to export time-stamped video of a suspect and burn the video onto a DVD for local authorities. “Most recently we had a theft in one of our buildings, and UPD did a tremendous job using the video system,” said Tresea Buckhaults, director of residential life.

ULM’s residential-life office is even pulling video from Omnicast to handle disputes of vandalism and better manage residence-hall regulations. “The new system has really helped make our job a little bit easier,” said Buckhaults. “We have policies, procedures, and rules to uphold.

If a student complains, we survey the videosurveillance system and find out what happened.

Even in cases where a student leaves trash in the hallways, we are able to identify that student.”

A testament to Security Center’s intuitive interface is ULM operators’ ability to easily retrieve the archived video for investigations. Once dispatchers know about an incident and its time frame, they can run a search to find the video they are seeking.

The campus-wide security platform also serves as a marketing tool when prospective students and their parents tour the campus. “Parents are extremely impressed with our cameras and operating system,” said ULM acting-director of police Lt. Steven Mahon. “When touring a

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ULM has been able to leverage the openness of the security platform to develop four custom applications within Synergis, thanks to the help of United Automation and Genetec’s custom-development team. The first unique application was a toggle feature in Synergis that allows

professors to unlock and lock classroom doors before and after classes with a swipe of their card.

Another custom integration in Synergis was with a car counter installed in the parking garage. Once the counter reaches the garage’s maximum capacity of 250 cars, the barrier gates close. If the count goes below 250, the gates re-open, allowing more students to use the facility.

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Safety under control Security Center also has been integrated with the university’s lighting system, Adam Taylor explained. “At specified times during the night, if motion sensors installed in classrooms detect movement, it triggers an output in Security Center to turn on the lights. There is never a dark area. As soon as motion is detected, an operator can see what’s happening.�

The residence halls have been equipped with a new campus alert system, which was developed in response to state fire marshals’ concern that locks on shared bathroom doors could be a safety hazard. According to Brian Smith from United Automation, “We’ve helped ULM install an input device in dorm bathrooms that triggers an alarm in the system saying ‘assistance needed in dorm 104.’ So instead of having the student call into the dispatch center, they would pull a switch on the wall and a UPD operator would be able to dispatch a police officer to help the student.�

In terms of security, Security Center deployment has made ULM a flagship organization in Louisiana, drawing other security directors from nearby hospitals, universities, and K-12 school districts to observe the platform’s capabilities first hand. As more funding becomes available, ULM plans to swap out older technology for more Axis Communications IP cameras, invest in more storage, and upgrade to the latest version of Security Center to benefit from the most current enterprise-level features. The system has given university administrators peace of mind knowing that their security investment is protected and they can continue growing at their own pace.

In the meantime, ULM continues to strive for a safer campus. “Our staff works hard, and they take pride in the job they perform,�

Mahon said. “The new security platform is a powerful crime-fighting tool and enhances our ability to make this campus safer.�

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eSoto Independent School District, DeSoto, TX, changed its approach to secondary education and wanted the transformation felt in all aspects of the learning environment. This meant rethinking how curriculum was structured, along with the classrooms in which it was taught.

In their effort to improve the district’s percentage of college-ready students, administrators created five learning academies within the high school. Called College and Career Academies, each unit focuses on a different field of study—from arts and performance to law and criminal justice. Similar to magnet schools, students take classes that explore potential careers and earn college credit.

The program’s success hinged, in part, on the classroom designs that would be part of the building expansion for the academies. District decision makers selected Smith System, Plano, TX, to specify furniture for 60 new classrooms.

Company representatives customized a solution providing a flexible, collaborative, and effective learning environment.

A new learning experience “We needed furniture that could create learning environments outside of traditional classrooms,” said Sharon Price, the district’s chief operations officer at the time. “The furniture needed to function and look different, not like the past. We wanted teachers and students to know that the teaching style had changed.”

The new furniture needed a design to enable collaborative learning, durability to withstand heavy use from teenagers, flexibility to allow learning anytime and anywhere, and a

DeSoto High School’s lab furniture gives the room an appearance similar to that of higher-education settings and aids a variety of learning styles.

professional look to set a mature tone.

Smith System’s UXL tables were selected for the academies’ computer labs. Flex computer stations allow students to work individually or in pairs. Teachers wanted more instructing flexibility, and customized Cascade lectern carts combined teaching tool and podium. Arc desks matched individual and collaborative learning goals with their curved surfaces providing more work room. The design of Intuit chairs encouraged student attention and provided ergonomic support, with built-in handholds for portability. All selected tables and desks feature gray- or cherry-colored laminate tops with platinum-colored frames. Coupled with black

chairs, the furniture provides a modern vibe reflective of a university setting.

“We chose Smith System furniture because it is easier to navigate around the classroom for a small group, individual one-to-one instruction, or even the whole class,” said Michelle Butler, life-skills teacher for grades 9 through 12. “The furniture no longer limits what we can do in the classroom. Instead, it enables more real-world teaching opportunities.”

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project EXTERIORS The new Morgan St. station just west of downtown Chicago glows like a jewel at night. Photos by Kate Joyce Studios.

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lthough it is barely a year old, the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Morgan St. station has become a landmark that symbolizes the city’s commitment to mass-transit momentum and its progressive architectural attitude.

Replacing an ornate Queen Anne structure erected in 1893 and closed in 1948, the new station is another addition to the revitalization of an area formerly occupied by industry and now home to a widening array of residential and commercial structures. Often referred to as the gateway to the Loop and the center of the resurgent Fulton Market area, the station sits among an eclectic mix of warehouses, boutiques, restaurants, and industrial conversions.

The station’s designers faced the challenge of creating a structure that would effectively support multiple functions in a small space. Developing an environment that surrounded riders with comfort, convenience, and protection—especially on the platforms where passengers wait for their trains—was a paramount goal.

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Multi-wall, translucent polycarbonate material creates a pleasant day and night environment for Chicago’s CTA train passengers. are stepping onto the platform of a new elevated station. When they do, two long, translucent canopies provide protection from the weather, allow diffused sunlight by day, and serve as an illuminated landmark by night.

Designed by the Chicago firm of Ross Barney Architects, the CTA Morgan St. station’s most impressive feature is the canopies, engineered and fabricated by Duo-Gard Industries Inc., Canton, MI.

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The architects opted for translucent canopies to create a feeling of openness. More than 320-feet long, the structures combine aluminum framing and high-performance, multiwall polycarbonate glazing in a standing-seam configuration. A soft, sage-green tint enhances the station’s aesthetics. Two slabs, each 40-feet tall and sheathed in glass and perforated stainlesssteel panels, hold the station houses and stairs leading to the platforms under the canopies.

“The station’s translucent canopies are a predominant part of the design,” said project manager Ryan Giblin, AIA, LEED AP. “Historically, canopies are solid and dark.

Morgan St.’s canopies are a major expression of the station’s platform, the place where people spend their time waiting. The translucent polycarbonate glazing lets in a lot of diffused daylight, plus the material is durable and easily maintained.”

A new standard Morgan St. is the third collaboration for DuoGard and Ross Barney Architects, following

project EXTERIORS station projects at the CTA’s Fullerton and Belmont stops. However, Giblin said this is his first experience with multi-wall polycarbonate. “I like it.

The firm has worked with it several times, and I can rely on our good experiences. In fact, the polycarbonate has been well-received and has become something of a standard for CTA designs.” Duo-Gard also fabricated the station’s 65-foot-long stairwell and 47-foot bridge canopies.

The material integrates with the station’s other elements of steel, glass, metal mesh, concrete, and cast iron. Giblin said the six-wall, 20-mm-thick polycarbonate has the advantage of being much lighter in weight than glass, significantly reducing the need for structural support. He also cited the Duo-Gard system’s ease of maintenance. Repair—a major consideration for the CTA—simply involves removal and replacement of a damaged panel. Cleaning occurs every time it rains.

Morgan St.’s canopies are one example of the latest in the current generation of multi-wall polycarbonates that integrate design flexibility with aesthetics in textures and tints, as well as high performance

The high-performance polycarbonate panels provide shelter from rain and sun while allowing plenty of light onto the platform.

in structure, insulating qualities, and shading coefficients. With 10 times the impact strength of acrylic and 200 times that of glass, the material is virtually shatterproof at a sixth the weight. Because it is self-extinguishing, it doesn’t support combustion, adding a fire-safety advantage. Protection against weathering and UV discoloration is coextruded right into the sheet.

Sustainability was also a factor in the decision to use the canopies. The polycarbonate contributes with recycled content, and it’s completely recyclable. The canopies were engineered to meet Chicago codes, as well as the CTA’s requirement that they accommodate any need to walk on them.

Morgan St.’s design uses Duo-Gard’s series 2500 system, a proprietary, engineered-framing profile designed for long expanses with minimal mullions and structural support. One of Duo-Gard’s standard systems, it can be field-fabricated for installation ease, a necessity for working around the canopies’ expansion joints.

“Working with a system that could be field-fabricated was a significant advantage,” said Pat Whited, project manager for installation contractors Whited Brothers Inc., South Holland, IL. “There was an easy learning curve, and the polycarbonate material was easy to handle and maneuver.”

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The project was honored with an AIA Chicago 2012 Distinguished Building Award Citation of Merit and garnered a Patron of the Year honor from the Chicago Architecture Foundation for the Chicago Dept. of Transportation.

The passengers who use the station seem to be duly impressed.

“When the CTA planned for this station, they projected probable usage,” Giblin said. “It’s already broken those initial projections.

That’s a good indication of its success.”

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Contributing not only to the interior design of the facility but also to earthquakesafety codes, ceilings at the Marian Regional Medical Center are anchored with seismic perimeter clips.

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“As a design element, the ceiling system is rather minimalist in appearance, but it’s complex in its performance,” said Chicago Metallic district manager, Tom Prukop. “Our 15/16-inch 1200 seismic ceiling-suspension systems are the industry standard for suspended ceilings. For Marian, this heavy-duty grid system is used throughout the building. Everywhere you look, you’ll see our ceiling suspension system. What you won’t see is the 1496 seismic perimeter clip. This essential component works behind the scenes to meet the International Code Council (ICC) seismic performance 40

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Chicago Metallic’s seismic perimeter clip provides invisible support and added safety for an acoustic grid ceiling.

requirements and to provide a clean, sleek look.”

Tony Ingratta, an engineer with Chicago Metallic who worked extensively on the Marian project, added, “During a seismic event, the structural integrity of the ceiling’s perimeter may be compromised. Under certain vibration conditions experienced in an earthquake, ceiling motion can increase and lead to near total failure of the acoustical ceiling.”

According to Ingratta, the code-prescribed method for seismic ceiling-perimeter treatment requires a 2-inch wall angle, suspended with perimeter support wire, within 8 inches of the wall. The perimeter components must be tied together to prevent spreading. When the suspension members spread the perimeter, the ceiling panels may become dislodged from the suspension system and fall. A typical solution to meet the code requirement is to install spacer bars between tees to stabilize the ceiling and to keep the runners from spreading.

As an approved alternative-construction method for all seismic design categories (SDCs), the company’s 1496 seismic perimeter clip attaches to a wall angle, main runner, and crosstees that support ceiling tiles. For the SDC-D category associated with the medical center,

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ollowing the 1994 Northridge, CA, earthquake during which 11 hospitals were damaged, California passed a law requiring higher seismic standards established by the Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development (OSHPD) and the California Building Code.

Aiming to meet the most stringent of the seismic criteria, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, CA, built a $210-million, four-story, acute-care facility. Doubling the size of the previous hospital, the 191-bed facility covers almost 240,000 sq. ft. It is one of the first California hospitals to use the Model 1496 seismic perimeter clip from Chicago Metallic Corp., Chicago, to anchor the suspended ceilings used throughout.

Martin Integrated, Orange, CA, installed the approved clip, along with Chicago Metallic’s Model 1200 seismic suspension system, throughout the facility. The system provided a significant savings in cost and labor compared with the code-prescribed method for seismic ceiling-perimeter treatment.

use of the ICC Evaluation Service-recognized perimeter clip replaces the 2-inch wall angle with a 15/16-inch wall angle and eliminates the need for spacer bars. Use of the clip and suspension system proved a cost savings across the board.

“To assure OSHPD that our system met the highest seismic design-categories’ criteria, our engineering team provided supporting documentation and technical information,” said Paul Ihn, Chicago Metallic’s director of engineering and new-product development.

Contributing to ongoing safety, the facility and its site have been fitted with seismic instrumentation that sends real-time data to the California Geological Survey, with the goals of providing early-warning earthquake detection and optimizing buildings for the next generation.

“Although our contribution to the project is largely invisible, it serves a critical function,” says Prukop. “We are doing our part to mitigate the risk by maintaining the integrity of the ceiling perimeter during an earthquake.”

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The colorful flooring in this science center complements the blue walls and grounds the spheres hanging from the ceiling. Everywhere students look, there’s something to stimulate their imaginations.

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reat design inspires and stimulates the mind. At the Latin School of Chicago, flooring—a crucial design element in any space—took on a new role in the plans for its Interactive Science Forum. This über-creative project is evidence that building materials can serve dual purposes where function and form meet. Perhaps the best testament about the project’s creativity and design came from a student who stated very simply: “This place makes me want to learn!”

The Interactive Science Forum is in an 80,000-sq.-ft. building that also houses the fifth and sixth grade suite, as well as the new upperschool science center. The forum leads into the physics, chemistry, biology, and independentstudy laboratories, as well as the lounge for breakout study, tutoring, or small-group problem solving. The space fuses the creative processes of science and art.

Architecture Is Fun Inc., Chicago, specified flooring from Gerflor, Bensenville, IL, in a 2,200-sq.-ft. space in the forum. The design was created in collaboration with students, cross-discipline teachers, facility managers,

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administration, and representatives of the Latin School. Nagle Hartray Architecture, Chicago, architects of record, were responsible for the master design plan and specified Gerflor’s Taralay Compact Premium flooring for 30,000 sq. ft. of laboratory and science offices on the third and fourth floors of the science center.

Hands-on underfoot Hands-on learning has proven to increase student performance, so using building materials, including the flooring, to enhance the educational experience was paramount.

The flooring’s bold color range, patterns, and water-jet cut-in designs delineate real-time science elements, making the flooring itself a learning tool.

The design becomes a 4D textbook, supporting the school curriculum in science and math. Embedded grids and scales allow students to record, measure, and test thoughts and hypotheses. Ultramarine welding rods set precisely one meter apart create a base floor grid, reminiscent of graph paper and allow

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The square designs in the flooring resemble graph paper, while the pattern leads the way through the area.

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budding scientists to experiment with laws of motion and inertia.

In addition, flooring imagery and patterns function as wayfinding elements to draw students into the lounge for quiet study or brainstorming with classmates. Neon particle trails, the curving paths of subatomic particles, were water-jet-cut into the flooring to intentionally collide with the public space, which further creates an environment of innovation, interaction, investigation, and inquiry.

Since the Interactive Science Forum also acts as a public space, durability, sound abatement, stain and chemical resistance, sustainability, and maintenance were considered for the flooring specification.

Gerflor’s brilliant color palette, combined with the performance characteristics, made it an appropriate choice for the project.

Day-to-day activities in the Interactive Science Forum can best be described as enriching with hands-on experiences. The entire space functions as a curiosity cabinet, and every surface, including the flooring, builds off the others. Just as scientists make many discoveries while in the field, the Interactive Science Forum encourages students to engage beyond the

classroom where they can literally touch and feel what they’re working on—and walking on—during the day.

Sharon Exley, MAAE and president of Architecture Is Fun, said that the flooring supports school curriculum in an active way by bringing to life information in science and math books. “Children want to live up to the vibrant, interactive space, and thus the design stimulates learning and sharing information.”

There is no question the students like the result, with one defining the area as “the best science facility ever.”

Today’s school design must incorporate form and function to promote learning and discovery. Flooring is perhaps one of the biggest design elements in a space and should provide a proven solution that is durable yet aesthetically pleasing. The Latin School of Chicago made the grade when considering how flooring can become a part of the school’s academic environment while providing a great product that will perform well for years to come.

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project EXTERIORS The Liberal Arts and Humanities building at Texas A&M Univ. is the first campus building built specifically for those particular studies.

It also is the first A&M building to feature DuPont’s Tyvek fluid-applied weatherbarrier system. Photo by Mike McCormick.

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n December 2010, Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, broke ground on the $46-million Liberal Arts and Humanities building that serves as home to the departments of English and performing arts, as well as the initiative in digital humanities, media, and culture, which is a highlight of the university’s academic master plan. The 125,000-sq.-ft., five-story building is the first on campus designed specifically for instruction and scholarship in the arts and humanities.

It is also the first building on the historic campus to feature a weather barrier that uses the Tyvek fluid-applied system from DuPont, Wilmington, DE. Appropriately for its use on a performing-arts building, the system delivers high performance as a continuous air and water barrier.

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Architects at Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW), also of College Station, decided that the Tyvek system would best meet the specifications for the project. “The exterior of this building features cut limestone on the first floor, brick veneer on the upper floors, cast-stone trim work, and perforated-metal panels in some areas as accent pieces,” said Andrew Evertson, senior associate and project manager at BRW. “One of the big challenges we have here in Texas, especially behind metal panels, is extremely high temperatures.

The temperature rating for the Tyvek system could get us the performance we needed. It also could stand up to prolonged UV exposure before the skin could be applied, which was an important consideration for this project.”

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project EXTERIORS No substrate too tough Evertson noted that the team worked with a variety of substrates, including concrete masonry units, metal studs, gypsum-board sheathing, and a multi-story curtain wall. “One of the things we really liked about the fluid-applied system is that it works so well with all kinds of substrates,” he said.

“I must admit, as the owner-representative, I was concerned about using a fluid-applied weather barrier because I had no experience with it,” said Rene Ramirez, construction project manager at Texas A&M. “After all, this building is expected to still be in use 75 to 100 years from now. My concern was, will it last?”

During Ramirez’s tenure at the university,

he has overseen construction of several campus buildings that used other DuPont Tyvek weatherization products. “I know firsthand that Tyvek CommercialWrap is an excellent air and moisture barrier,” Ramirez explained. “And I know that DuPont has great product quality and stands behind its products. I was just a bit hesitant because this product was new to me.”

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However an examination of two 15-feet by 25-feet wall mock-ups erased his doubts.

“For me, seeing is believing,” said Ramirez. “The mock-ups gave me great comfort because I could see how Tyvek fluid-applied WB covers up the imperfections in the materials below, and I could touch and feel it.”

“Tyvek (fluid-applied WB) is working very well for us,” said Evertson. “It’s been a very durable membrane that seals really well and takes the abuses of construction. And, unlike other products that start to degrade after only a month or two of UV exposure, it continues to look good and retain its elastomeric-polymer quality with no brittleness for as long as nine months of exposure.”

Weather barrier as productivity booster For Jon Winkles, senior project manager at Houston-based Cham-

project EXTERIORS berlin Roofing and Waterproofing, this project off in rain while curing.

As a result, the building will be as energywas more than just another job. “Texas A&M is “But the real benefit of choosing this efficient and have the same, safe indoor-air my alma mater,” explained Winkles. “I’m very product is that it will provide a high-performance, quality for future graduates as this year’s class. proud to be involved with this project and was continuous barrier against air and water happy that the architects specified the DuPont infiltration,” noted Evertson. “That means that or free information, CIRCLE 18 Tyvek fluid-applied system.” this new showcase building will be more energyand visit our digital magazine at Winkles and his crew had just completed efficient and won’t be threatened by leaks that can www.cbpmagazine.com/digital/jun2013 and click on the icon. a hotel project with the system before starting lead to mold formation.” work at Texas A&M and quickly saw the advantages of the air- and water-barrier solution.

“One of the great advantages is its UV stability,” said Winkles.

“With other membranes, the brick must be applied within 30 days or the membrane starts to degrade.”

Winkles also appreciates the white color of the system. “In Texas, heat is a major concern. It can reach 140 F on the west façade of a building in the afternoon, which means productivity plummets,” explained Winkles.

“Because Tyvek fluid-applied WB is a white material instead of black or dark gray, it helps reduce heat stress, which helps increase productivity. I like the fact that all the components we needed for this project—from joint compound to flashing—are part of one system,” he added. “Each component is great by itself, and it’s a definite Use our unique LED luminaires to create exceptionally distinctive spaces. plus that they are designed to work well together.”

Winkles also liked the technical support that he received from DuPont. “We had a pre-job meeting with all the key players and discussed job-site inspection,” said Winkles. “We did our own quality control, and the general contractor did his quality control, but it was nice to have the Tyvek specialist verify that the installation was done correctly. It was also nice to be able to call the specialist with questions.”

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project LIGHTING LED lighting replaced HID in the parking garage at The Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts.

LEDs Illuminate Safety A Texas performingarts-center parking garage is brighter and safer thanks to controllable LEDs.

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il wells, longhorns, and football stadiums create an incomplete picture of Texas. A full view includes museums, theaters, and galleries that are a testimony to the state’s longrunning commitment to the arts. Just north of Dallas, the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts is a vibrant and successful example of how a community is enriched when residents have access to a world-class venue to attend plays, musical performances, and exhibitions. Built and operated by the city of Richardson, the Center has three halls, including a 1,563-seat theater.

The facility requires ample parking, and an adjacent seven-level parking garage provides space for 1,000 vehicles. “When Eisemann opened more than ten years ago, the HID lighting was fine, but in the past few years it became clear we needed to upgrade the lighting and, we hoped, reduce our energy costs,” said

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Jeff Savage, supervisor of building facilities for the city of Richardson. “We took a look at several options, and after consulting with our project partners, we selected Aphos LED luminaires made by EYE Lighting [Mentor, OH]. It turned out to be a great choice.”

“Our Aphos LED brand was a perfect fit for the Eisemann Center parking garage,” said Rob Freitag, EYE vice president of marketing.

“The fixture is rugged, reliable, and the custom LED optics provide superior light distribution.

And Aphos is designed for ceiling, wall, and pole mounting, all of which were needed on the Eisemann project.”

The project also took advantage of the fact that the luminaire is photo-control compatible. The garage uses photocell sensors for rooftop and outside perimeter units to provide additional energy savings during daylight hours without sacrificing light levels

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within the structure. With bright, white light and full, even coverage on every garage floor, user safety is improved.

City of Richardson administrators anticipate saving approximately 400,000 kWh annually and, in conjunction with utility and federal rebates, the project was in a positive cash-flow position from day one. “We know there are many LED companies out there, but it was important for us to partner with an established company like EYE Lighting and an established brand like Aphos,” said Corey Boothe, project manager at Facility Solutions Group, Dallas, a partner in the project. “All of the savings would be washed away if we didn’t work with a company who would stand behind their product over the long term.”

Boothe continued, “We got great results with Aphos luminaires, and we would look to EYE Lighting again for our next project. We reduced energy use, have better-quality light, and the maintenance phone doesn’t ring. We made a good decision.”

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Renovate!

This sitting area is one result of converting two apartments into an open kitchen, dining room, and living room for memory-care patients.

Handle Senior-Occupied Projects With Special Care Renovators had to meet the regulations for a memory-care unit and maintain a construction budget—all while the facility was occupied.

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enovating an entire wing of a fully occupied senior community presents several challenges, the chief of which is minimizing the disruption to daily living of the facility’s staff and a mix of elderly and infirm residents.

Demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, and finishes have to be completed in the midst of a functioning facility. One analogy used to describe construction in an occupied senior environment is that it is “like trying to paint the lines on the highway while the road is open.”

South Coast Improvement Co., Marion, MA, recently completed construction on a new memory-care neighborhood at Atria Bay Spring Village in West Barrington, RI. The memory-care neighborhood was designed to help individuals with dementia achieve a better quality of life.

Atria managers wanted to create more memorycare units to meet increasing demand within their assisted-living facility. South Coast Improvement worked with Atria on pre-construction services such as preliminary design and budgets.

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room, and living room. South Coast’s challenge was to meet the regulations for a memory-care unit in terms of space and usage while maintaining a construction budget—and they had to complete it while the facility was occupied.

Teamwork As general contractor, South Coast partnered with Atria in the renovation. “We sought valuable input from the entire project team: owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors, and designers,” said Tom Quinlan, founder and CEO of South Coast. “Renovation and construction in an occupied and operational environment is always extremely complicated. We wanted to ensure that Atria Bay Spring’s Life Guidance Memorycare Neighborhood exceeded rigorous state and federal quality standards.”

Quinlan added that the primary consideration during renovation and construction is always the safety of the senior residents and patients. Temporary walls were erected when possible, as well as fireproof zip walls, cones, and yellow caution tape. “It’s imperative to evaluate high-traffic times, such as meal time, as a time when all hall construction must be halted,” he explained. “Tradesmen were prohibited from leaving ladders or tools unattended

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at any time. A ‘traffic cop’ or two [our crew members] directed floor traffic at busy times.”

The construction team had to avoid noisy activities—trenching, core-drilling concrete, or shooting fasteners into concrete—in the evenings as well as certain other times, such as patient medication administration or quiet/rest time. Quinlan’s crew continuously communicated with the Atria staff to minimize disruptions.

Sticking to a plan Quinlan believes that the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Matrix of Precautions for Construction and Renovation (download the matrix from the digital magazine at www.cbpmagazine.com/ digital/jun2013), which was developed primarily for a hospital setting, should be used in the construction and renovation of long- and short-term care and senior-care facilities.

“The ICRA matrix is a multidisciplinary, organizational, documented process for construction and renovation,” he said, noting that it considers a facility’s patient population and program, including the following: • Impact of disrupting essential services to patients and employees • Determination of the specific hazards and protection levels for each • Assessment of external as well as internal construction activities • Locations and handling of known hazards.

“Essentially the matrix calls for more precautions and better clean-up practices, depending on what work is being done, where in the facility it is being done, and who is affected,” Quinlan said.

“By using the ICRA matrix in long- and short-term care and senior-living environments, we, as the general contractor, can provide maximum protection against infection to sensitive clientele.”

The memory-care neighborhood at Atria Bay Spring Village consists of thoughtfully designed spaces that flow well and provide an intimate, but structured, environment. South Coast successfully completed the conversion of Atria Bay Spring’s traditional assisted-living space into memory-care apartments in the contracted 24 months.

“Experience and knowledge of sensitive, occupied environments are critical in renovation and construction such as Atria Bay Spring,” Quinlan said. “The general contractor must work with facility staff to create a plan and a phasing schedule to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget, while also ensuring the safety and health of the facility’s population.”

And, of course, without causing undue stress on the facility’s residents.

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Architectural wall solutions InterlockingRock is a collection of innovative products that create graceful architectural features with natural gypsum components. All edges and joints interlock for quick, accurate alignment, and panel joints are steel-reinforced for joint stability. Blocks are designed with concealed stud cavities. All products (blocks, panels, and tiles) can be painted. Repeating modules accommodate areas of any size and can be trimmed on site. Low-VOC installation kits ensure the use of responsible, tested materials. Components are designed for less crating waste, superior fire safety, indoor air quality, and ease of handling and installation. Designs include Clark, a patterned interplay of shell-like forms and voids for wall features.

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edge options are available. Panels can be installed in 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch grid systems in sizes from 2-feet by 2-feet to 2-feet by 8-feet. The product has an Akutex T white finish with 0.84 light reflectance and is said to be scratch-resistant and easily washable. Panels are also mold- and mildew-resistant and have a Class A fire rating.

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surface provides comfort, eases maintenance, and reduces noise. Applications include healthcare and education environments.

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Crayola recycled glass-tile collection includes 36 solid colors in two finishes and nine blends. SCS certified containing 99% recycled glass, the product can contribute to LEED credits.

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Porcelain tile High-performance flooring Fiberglass ceiling panels Ecophon Gedina acoustical fiberglass ceiling panels offer sound absorption with an NRC of 0.90 and contain 71% recycled content. Multiple sizes and

Norament Satura floor covering has a flexible color palette that includes an array of neutrals and saturated accent colors in a tone-on-tone design. With a hammer-blow surface and granule effect, the flooring complements the line’s Grano, along with Noraplan Environcare and Sentica products. A slip-resistant

The Galaxy Collection is a through-color porcelain tile produced using high-definition graphics to create the look of natural stone. Available in Nero, Nutmeg, Grigio, Hazelnut, Silver, and Beige, all colors use 20% recycled content, except Nero, which contains 40%.

Several sizes are available, along with trim pieces.

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Stone-look flooring Chit Chat flooring is inspired by the look of natural stone. The vinyl flooring’s textural design uses a woven pattern to provide a non-directional effect for versatility. Ranging in color from soft tan and blue to warm charcoal and brown, the flooring is available in six colors including Cordial, Flirt, Gossip, Secret, Warm, and Whisper, in a 12-inch by 24-inch tile.

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MetalWorks Torsion Spring ceilings are available with Purewood real-wood veneers. The product provides a clean, monolithic visual in a concealed-grid system that provides 100% downward accessibility to the plenum.

Available in five standard sizes including large-sized panels, the ceilings are offered in three finishes: Natural Variations Maple, Light Cherry, and Dark Cherry. Six standard perforation patterns enhance design aesthetics and acoustical performance. Made from aluminum, the panels are said to not sag or warp. Panels contain as much as 98% recycled content and are approved for seismic locations D, E, and F. Armstrong Ceilings Lancaster, PA Free information: Circle 56

Porcelain tile Bayside porcelain tile uses Dynamic HD Imaging inkjet technology to replicate cement and stone graphics. Available in 12-inch by 24-inch and 8-inch by 48-inch tiles, colors include Camel, Pearl, Pewter, and Tobacco.

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Assisted-living chairs A line of chairs for senior living meets the needs of assisted-living residents with style. Dimensions promote comfortable seating. Applications include lobbies, dining rooms, and apartments. Johanna combines a horizontal slat back, curved arms, and stitch detailing on an upholstered back. Sylvia has a feminine aesthetic with rolled arms and classic style. An all-over foliage print complements the chair’s flowing line. Randall, Stella, Morgan, and Lorraine complete the collection.

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Wave-texture glass tile Outdoor seating Miami armchair is an outdoor/indoor stacking armchair. With a powder-coated aluminum frame and resin wicker seat and back, the chair is UV resistant and can be stacked six high. Dimensions are 22-inches wide, 24-inches deep, and 35-inches high. Special finishes are available.

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Dune collection glass tile is available in 3-inch by 16-inch and 8-inch by 16-inch formats. The tile has a subtle wave texture that is said to lend a calming effect to the environments in which it is used. Colors include Bianco, Nebbia, River Sand, and Grigio.

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Gecko wall system is a three-dimensional floating wall system with no exposed fasteners. Several colors, shapes, and sizes are available. The individually demountable panels are reported to be water-, impact-, scratch-, and graffiti-resistant. Military-grade aluminum and a 3M dual-lock attachment system are standard. The panels are non-porous, non-microbial, Greenguard-certified, and can contribute to LEED credits. Logos or text can be routered into the surface using the company’s CNC technology. A wide variety of patterns and woodgrains is available.

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LED bead LED Bead is a rigid-vinyl product that installs directly to drywall. With an angled leg, it accommodates lowprofile, 3/8-inch-wide LED strips and creates a crisp line and accent shadow. A mud leg allows the product to blend into the drywall. Applications include hallways, elevator lobbies, and decorative soffits.

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Video-surveillance series iPOLiS series 2.4 video-surveillance cameras use the company’s WiseNet III technology. The 2.4 megapixel, 1,080-pixel cameras include a wide range of models with intelligent-imaging technology.

Camera features include a 60-fps recording rate, 100-dB wide dynamic range, a defog capability, lowlight recording, multi-crop streaming, and region-of-interest facial recognition. Models include SNB-6003 and SNB-6004 box cameras, SND-6083 and SND-6084 dome cameras, SND-6084R infrared dome camera, SNO-6084R weatherproof infrared camera, and SNV-6084R vandal-resistant infrared dome camera. WiseNet III technology is said to provide exceptional image quality with reduced motion blur and image detail in scenes that contain very bright and very dark areas. Applications include small systems using edge storage as a recording solution, SmartViewer CMS for management, and iPOLiS mobile for smartphone monitoring. For larger system implementations, hardware/software NVRs can be used for large-scale recording.

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iPOLiS video surveillance: • 2.4 megapixel cameras • Wide range of models • Use WiseNet III technology

and re-tunes the imaging settings to ensure highly detailed video. An intuitive user interface allows fast configuration.

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Overhead lifeline system Light-sensitive HD cameras Dinion and Flexidome starlight HD cameras perform in extreme low-light conditions. With high sensitivity in color and monochrome modes, the cameras work with minimal ambient light to provide clear images in a multitude of applications. A 60-frames/second rate captures fast-moving objects. Content-based imaging technology automatically detects important objects

LED emergency lighting Emergi-Lite Lux-Ray LED emergency light illuminates a 40- to 70-foot path of egress with a wide beam and is said to consume less than 5 W in stand-by mode.

Optional dual-mode illumination provides lighting during power outages and in normal conditions. The product uses a compact, lead- and cadmium-free battery.

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KeeLine overhead lifeline system provides fall protection and support for one or two workers at elevated heights. The personal-protection equipment mounts directly above a worker and uses 6/16-inch 316 stainless-steel wire and electro-polished brackets with two permanently attached wheeled travelers.

The brackets are installed into a suitable structure, including steel or concrete, and allow the traveler to run smoothly over those placed immediately along the wire. The travel line allows single or multiple spans of as much as 78 feet between supports.

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products BUILDING TECHNOLOGY electronic locks and programmable keys. Users can assign key access schedules, set expirations, add new cylinders to the system, monitor access, and generate audit trails.

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Browser-based access control LED hi-fi speakers Wheelock’s Exceder LED series speakers produce high-fidelity sound in a low-profile design for indoor wall-mount applications. With a frequency-response range of 300 to 8,000 Hz, the products are said to provide intelligibility with crisp, clear voice messages and tone signaling for emergency communications, mass notification, and voice evacuation. The series includes dual voltage, five field-selectable tap settings, four field-selectable candela settings, and mounting options for new and retrofit construction.

Cooper Notification Long Branch, NJ Free information: Circle 68

Mobile app iTools gives users access to a broad range of data, including calculators, design tools, ClipExpress Navigation, LEED request forms, and product literature. Also available are direct links to the company’s product pages, instructional videos, and SubmittalPro, where contractors can view technical data sheets and generate submittals. The app also includes access to the company’s iProStud interior walls and ceilings design tool.

ClarkDietrich Building Systems West Chester, OH Free information: Circle 69

eMerge Essential and eMerge Essential Plus embedded browser-based controllers provide one-door/ two-reader access and out-of-the-box expansion to grow the system to four-doors/eight-readers with no additional hardware required. The series’ systems use the Linux operating system. Once installed, remote management enables system status access and updates with any browser on any operating system using the Internet. A dashboard includes floor plans and event logs, offering full-system status at a glance, and optimized viewing on computer monitors, iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and other mobile products.

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Access-control software CyberAudit Professional 3.0 software provides reporting and notification capabilities, compatibility with CyberKey Vaults and Flex system input and output devices, and provides activation for the Flex-system door and I/O module relay device.

The software is part of a smart-key solution using

Tablet-sized UPS touchscreen A touchscreen metering and management display is available for models of the Power Xpert 9395 UPS. The 10-inch LCD shares graphical energy data to help data center and facility managers better manage power consumption and costs.

The intuitive color interface allows users to view system conditions and operating statistics, including kWh energy consumption and savings information, in real-time graphical form. Users also have navigation access to event, data, and service logs for a detailed system history. The system works with the internal modularity features of the 9395 to retrieve information at the local UPA level, for the individual modules located within a single UPS, or for an entire system of paralleled UPSs. Eaton Raleigh, NC Free information: Circle 73

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Concealed fire sprinkler Rapid Response flat-plate concealed sprinkler can be matched to any color palette. The cover plate’s flat profile provides an aesthetically appealing design.

The design provides a 1/2-inch vertical adjustment for flexibility when cutting fixed-sprinkler drops.

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Emergency roof patch

Glass-block system

Sealing solution Zip System liquid flash is a liquidapplied flashing membrane for sealing irregular, curved, or hard-to-flash areas.

The system complements the product’s tape.

The liquid flash is available in a 20-ounce sausage tube or 29-ounce cartridge and spreads with a system spreader or gun. The product seals difficult areas, rough openings, and wall or roof penetrations. The material is said to bond and cure in wet weather and on damp substrates.

Huber Engineered Woods Charlotte, NC Free information: Circle 107

Gridlock glass-block system uses nearly unbreakable 2-inch-thick glass blocks that snap into place without sealants or adhesives. Designed for ease of installation and maintenance, the blocks fit into prefabricated aluminum frames without exposed fasteners. With no ledges to collect dirt and debris, and reportedly superior graffiti resistance, cleaning requires only a simple pressure wash. Joints are said to not deteriorate, effloresce, collect dirt, or discolor.

Framing adapts to various opening sizes, including long structural spans. Block options include etched or back screened (painted.)

ExTech Pittsburgh Free information: Circle 108

Kemperol Roofpatch is a readyto-use patch kit said to reliably stop leaks and cover cracks and damaged areas. The kit is packaged in a flat, aluminum pouch that includes rubber gloves and a reinforcement fleece pre-saturated in a single-component, solventfree and odor-free Kemperol 1K-SF waterproofing resin. The reinforced membrane is pre-cut to approximately 10 inches by 18 inches. Patches can be overlapped to cover larger areas. The patch is said to adhere, without a primer, to bitumen sheets, PVC roofing sheets, concrete, wood, and metal. The resin is water resistant in 60 minutes and can be walked on after 12 hours.

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Zip System: • Liquid-applied flashing membrane • Seals irregular, curved, or hard-toflash areas

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Hurricane-zone spray foam InsulStar spray-foam adhesive has Miami-Dade product approval for cladding and wood connectors. When added to the underside of a roof deck, the product is said to enhance the connection strength of the existing roof system, which mitigates the effects of wind-uplift pressure. The product has a wind-upliftpressure score of 142.5 psf.

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Air, vapor barrier The company’s 725TR air and vapor barrier has a woven, polypropylene facer film that replaces the white summer-grade and black winter-grade films.

The new woven film is gray and can be applied in warm and cold temperatures. The film, also said to provide increased dimensional stability, has a nonskid surface and can be used as a temporary roof for as long as 120 days.

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products EXTERIORS Product brochure The company’s Metal Architectural Systems brochure provides system overviews of concealed-fastened flush-face wall, standing-seam roof, exposed-fastener roof, and wall-panel options. Project examples aid users in envisioning the possibilities of metal panels used for bold design. Technical information and 2and 3-D drawings also are included.

Metal Sales Mfg Corp.

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Cement roof board Securock cement roof board is said to be a durable, sustainable, high-performance roof board for low-slope roofing systems. As a cover board, the lightweight product can be used with a variety of membranes and systems including fully adhered and mechanically attached systems, liquid-applied membranes, and cold-mastic modified bitumen. With a cement base, the product provides compressive strength, water durability, and mold resistance, and also meets Class A fire ratings.

USG Corp.

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Column wraps Made of cellular PVC, a line of column wraps uses three connected panels with press-fit lock seams that, when folded together, wrap around a structural support. A fourth panel locks into place and creates a secure enclosure around the structural post. Available in white matte or smooth, traditional finish, the wrap is available in sizes to cover posts measuring 4 by 4, 6 by 6, and 8 by 8. The product is also available in 10-foot lengths to custom fit an application. The wraps can be painted.

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Insulated metal wall panel Tuff-Cast insulated metal wall panel combines the masonry look of finished, precast concrete with the thermal efficiency of an insulated wall panel. The product’s exterior surface, called Tuff-Cote, is a factory-applied, hard aggregated, fiber-reinforced polymer coating available in seven standard colors.

The impact- and abrasion-resistant coating is said to withstand severe weather.

Metl-Span Lewisville, TX Free information: Circle 114

Foundation flood vent

Paver spikes

Smart Vent flood-protection vent automatically opens when floodwater levels rise. Temperature-controlled louvers control airflow in and out of a crawlspace without electricity. In operation, the unit equalizes floodwater pressure and allows debris to pass through the opening. Models available include dual function, insulated, and garage door. The product is certified by ICC-ES and FEMA. Each standard vent is certified for 200 sq. ft. of flood coverage and has stainless-steel construction. Powder-coat painted options are available.

Smart Vent Products Inc. Pitman, NJ Free information: Circle 115

Paver-edging spikes are said to strengthen paver installations. The product has an angled tip that deflects away from an installation as it is hammered into a base. As the head of the spike is tilted, this tightens the edge against the brick. Changing seasons are said to not affect the spikes’ holding power.

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Updated VRF systems The company’s variable-refrigerant-flow zoning R2 series and Y series cooling and heating systems have a smaller footprint and improved heating startup than earlier versions. The enhanced R2 model features simultaneous cooling and heating to 14 F ambient conditions, quiet operation, and support of an extended set-point range. The Y series includes cooling and heating of as many as 50 zones through one outdoor unit, quiet operation, cooling to –10 F with an optional low-ambient kit, and extended pipe length to 98-foot vertical height between indoor units. Both can be connected using the G-50A/GB50A controllers and monitored through the City Multi controls network.

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VRF systems: • R2 and Y series enhanced versions • Small footprint • Improved heating startup

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installation. A rigid mount eliminates the need for support wires, providing a streamlined profile. Available in custom colors. Sizes range in diameter from 8 to 20 feet.

MacroAir San Bernardino, CA Free information: Circle 87

Geothermal heat pump FHP LV compact water-source heat pump is a singlestage unit available in 1/2 to 6 tons. The unit exceeds ASRAE 90.1 efficiency and is suitable for water-loop or geothermal applications. Available in horizontal or vertical configurations, the pump has a sound package that reduces vibration transmission to the cabinet and decreases noise in occupied space. The product has a Ring standard multi-speed PSC blower motor with removable housing. A copper coaxial heat exchanger is standard.

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High-performance fan AirElite high-performance fan uses the company’s 6ixBlade HVLS technology in an aluminum power-unit housing for a minimalist industrial design. The all-inone unit has on-board electronics with a high carrier frequency for reported quiet operation and ease of 60

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Tankless rack system

AF series foil tapes are said to form airtight bonds on joints and seams even when temperature conditions fluctuate. The tapes are lined and use an acrylic adhesive. They can be applied at temperatures from –20 to 260 F for a variety of applications. The line includes AF 100, a UL 181A-P/B-FX printed aluminum for fiberglass duct board and Class 1 Flex Duct; AF984 CT maximum-strength foil/scrim/kraft tape for sealing seams in scrim-reinforced duct insulation; and AF 990 CT all-service jacket tape for cold and dual-temperature systems.

Shurtape Hickory, NC Free information: Circle 88

The company’s tankless rack system is available in freestanding or wall-mounted versions for indoor or outdoor applications. It can be shipped fully assembled, including gas and water manifolds.

Individual racks can hold between two and six of the company’s 199,000-BTU condensing units. For larger systems, multiple racks can be banked for as many as 25 units and almost 5-million BTU input. The freestanding version, fully assembled and with attached water heaters, is said to fit through a standard 32inch doorway.

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products HVAC & PLUMBING the straw. The system reduces cross contamination and has a 1 1/2-liter capacity.

Kimberly-Clark Professional Roswell, GA Free information: Circle 92

Sensor flush valves The ZTR6203 sensor flush valve for urinals is a topmounted, battery-powered unit equipped with chloramine-resistant internal seals.

When used with the company’s companion fixtures, the unit is said to deliver a repeatable flushing system with unsurpassed water savings.

Zurn Industries Erie, PA Free information: Circle 90

Seismic/windload-rated curbs The company’s seismic/windload-rated roof curbs resist the effects of site-specific forces, as determined by Int’l Building Code requirements or other applicable codes.

Curb walls are made of heavy-gauge galvanized steel, and appropriate wall thickness is determined by project-specific analysis.

Curbs are available in insulated, non-insulated, and vibration-isolated styles of various heights for sloped or flat roofs. Wood nailers are provided.

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ments, and have NSF approval. The Smart Connect feature allows installers to spot unpressed connections during pressure testing by allowing water to flow past the fitting on a missed connection. The system is molded from 100% Radel-R plastic.

Viega Wichita, KS Free information: Circle 94

Air conditioner, heat pump Armstrong Air models 4SCU13LB air conditioner and 4SHP13LB heat pump replace earlier versions and include horizontal louvers for increased coil protection and easy-to-remove panels for maintenance. The units have a 13SEER rating, with the heat pump also having a 7.7-HSPF rating. The products use the company’s MHT technology to reportedly deliver maximum heat transfer and performance. The AC unit has a high-pressure switch. The heat pump has high- and low-pressure switches, to protect against adverse system pressures, and Quiet Shift technology that allows the units to quietly begin and end defrost mode. Additional features on both include a single-stage scroll compressor and Microban protection on the coil.

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Larger fittings Touchless skin-care system A touchless, counter-mount skin-care system delivers a shot of foam soap. Smart Shot dispensing technology provides three customized dispenser settings. An adjustable sensor eliminates misfires while a vacuum feature draws any remaining drops of foam back into

Fittings for the company’s PEX Press polymer fitting system are available in sizes as large as 2 inches and include the Smart Connect feature for joining cross-linked tubing. The system is suitable for potable water and radiant applications. The fittings provide corrosion resistance, comply with Zero Lead requireFor free information, circle 231

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Lavatory system Verge lavatory system has a sleek, modern design with an elongated basin and a hidden drain. With an individual-user configuration, the product provides personal hand-washing space. ADA compliant, the system is available in 15 nature-inspired colors. Made with the company’s Evero natural-quartz material, the system handles high traffic and everyday use. Evero does not require sealing, buffing, or reconditioning, and is repairable.

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The company has expanded its Atherion packagedventilation line with the 7- to 15-ton B-cabinet. The units meet ASHRAE 189.1 and 62.1 standards for IEER efficiency and indoor air quality, and feature optional high-efficiency gas heating and MERV16 air filtration.

An ERM option is said to make the product a highefficiency, 100% dedicated outside-air unit. With an airflow range of 1,111 to 6,000 cfm, the line includes 7-, 10-, 13-, and 15-ton sizes. Condenser fans include VFD motors.

Modine Mfg Co. Racine, WI Free information: Circle 96

Recycled/reclaimed water piping The company’s Lilac piping for applications such as toilet/drain water, rainwater collection, laundry/cleaning, and irrigation uses a durable and corrosion-resistant polypropylene material. The fully recyclable material is installed without the use of any toxic materials, glues, resins, or open flames. Lilac uses a heat-fusion connection, meets ASTM F2389 standards, and can contribute to LEED credits. It is available in pipe dimensions from 3/8 inch to 12 inches.

Aquatherm Pipe Inc. Orem, UT Free information: Circle 97

Mini radiator Mini Canal radiator provides a solution for multiple stories or areas with limited space. The unit’s simple and compact under-floor design allows only the grille to be visible. Under the grill is a low-H 2 0 element that is reported to conserve energy while emitting maximum heat. Grilles are available in various materials and colors. The product is also available with the company’s DBE dynamic-boosteffect technology.

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products HVAC & PLUMBING Replacement program

Filter-clog detector

Traditional-style faucet line Staffordshire collection of traditional-style faucets features easy-to-use vintage-styled handles and a classically designed spout that coordinates with the company’s freestanding traditional baths and basins.

Available as a deck- or wall-mounted version, the faucets are available in chrome or brushed nickel.

Victoria + Albert North Charleston, SC Free information: Circle 99

Filterscan air-filter clog detector provides visual, audible, and remote alerts that a filter needs servicing by monitoring changes in differential pressure in an HVAC system. The unit automatically compensates for changes in system blower speed; can be installed upstream, downstream, or differentially across a filter; and works with single-speed, multi-speed, and most VAV systems.

It measures 6 inches by 4 5/8 inches by 1 1/2 inches.

Wireless models, including a wall-mounted receiver, can be positioned as much as 100 feet away from a system.

CleanAlert LLC Oberlin, OH Free information: Circle 101

Rapid Replacement program is said to increase speed and availability of HVAC products to the industry.

Replacement units are available to 98% of North America within 24 to 48 hours through the company’s local facilities. Rush delivery is also available.

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Available in a variety of sizes and five tile patterns, system colors include soft white, linen, aurora, and beach sand. Tile patterns include diamond, subway, square, and smooth. Bases have an integral trench drain and are available with low and zero thresholds.

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tor. Both offer three-way, multi-position capabilities (upflow, horizontal left or right) and require a fieldinstalled thermal-expansion valve to provide optimum performance and refrigerant control.

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Finally, a chilled beam that’s not over your head.

Tate’s new In-Floor Active Chilled Beam offers benefits you can really stand on. Increased energy efficiency, improved perimeter aesthetics, less equipment and ductwork and easy access for maintenance. It provides all the benefits and savings of an overhead system without the threat of damage from condensation or leaking water lines. Our in-floor beam works with underfloor air distribution to provide an efficient perimeter solution while maintaining the benefits of stratified airflow and personal comfort control. And to top it all off, it looks good doing it.

Multi-purpose tank The company’s MPT multi-purpose tank line combines features of the company’s buffer tank, 5900, and standard in-line air separator lines. Tanks, ranging from 50 to 1,050 gallons across 16 model sizes, with nozzle connections varying between 2 and 10 inches, are available. Each unit includes four flanged nozzles, a 2-inch full-port blow down valve, and factory-installed air vent. Each tank is designed for 125 psi at 240 F. Available in un-insulated, Armaflex wrapped, or wound fiberglass insulation, optional 3/4-inch temperature/pressure sensing ports are available on each nozzle.

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Tekleen ABW automatic backwash filters are said to eliminate contamination caused by airborne dust, sand, pollen, algae, and pipe scale. The self-cleaning filters operate on line pressure. The cleaning process is triggered by a pressure differential and is said to be accomplished in seconds without interrupting the main flow. Filters are stainless steel. Applications include cooling towers.

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Low-profile fans

Air handlers York air handlers include LX and Latitude models. Part of the LX series, the AHE provides a high-efficiency brushless, X-13-style DC ECM, while the AHR expands the Latitude line with a PSC permanent-split capacitor mo-

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LoProfile fans are designed for retrofit applications and multi-family new construction and install between 2x4 wall studs. The fan includes a 4-inch oval duct connector and a transition for 4-inch oval to 3-inch round ducts. Operating at 80 cfm, the fans are quiet at 1.1 Sones. The fans are HVI-certified to move at least 50 cfm at 0.25-inches of static pressure, exceeding the ASHRAE 62.2 minimum.

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Architectural low-e glass Solarban 67 glass uses a virtually imperceptible coating that transmits and reflects true ambient color and light. The solarcontrol, low-emissivity glass uses a doublesilver, magnetron-sputtered, vacuum-deposition coating to reportedly reflect accurate light and color. The coating also provides solar-control performance not typically associated with highly transparent glass. The material can be specified with clear glass or with blue, green, and earth-toned glasses such as Atlantica, Azuria, Optiblue, Pacifica, Solarblue, or Solargray on the second or third surface of an insulating-glass unit. Solarban 67 has a VLT of 54% and a solar heat-gain coefficient of 0.29.

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Skylights

Sundolier daylight harvester actively tracks the sun from sunrise to sunset, reportedly delivering 100,000 lumens. The unit concentrates and collimates sunlight to deliver it deep into the core of a building. A 2-foot roof penetration accommodates retrofit installations.

Once inside, daylight is indirectly distributed to large areas, reportedly without hot spots or glare, using the company’s in-room fixtures. Custom options are available, including modular LED lighting and integration of photovoltaic panels for a completely selfpowered solution.

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EcoSky and EcoSky3 unit skylights are reportedly glare-free and offer superior thermal performance.

Both are NFRC-tested and -certified. EcoSky is designed for use in warm climates and has an Acrylite SatinSky coating that is impact-modified, has infrared blocking, diffuses light, and is 100% haze white.

EcoSky3 uses Lumira aerogel for enhanced thermal performance.

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Aluminum/glass flood door Glass flood doors offer flood protection without a heavy panel barrier. Available in standard sizes and tested to 60 inches of water depth, the doors are also hurricane-rated.

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Window-dressing app The Art of Window Dressing iPad app allows users to see how different window treatments look in place on their windows. Features include a virtual showroom of the company’s line of custom window treatments.

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Sill protection Flo-Option door sweeps and bottoms allow air to flow while blocking light. With notched and overlapped neoprene rubber or brush seals in aluminum housings, the line is available for wood or metal doors.

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Finish app The company offers six stain options, including honey, wheat, hazelnut, cabernet, espresso, and leather, which are factory-applied to pine, white oak, cherry, Douglas fir, mahogany, and vertical-grain Douglas fir windows. An app allows users to build and preview products with any of these options.

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products WINDOWS & DOORS Motorized shades

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Fiberglass doors

Tinted, solar-control glass Graphite Blue is a light blue-gray tint for solar-control glass. With high daylight transmittance and energy absorption, the color is said to be suitable for a range of applications. To achieve additional thermal insulation, the tint can be combined with the company’s Energy Advantage low-e glass in an insulating glass unit. Graphite Blue is available in 6-, 8-, and 10-mm thicknesses.

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A range of fiberglass doors includes additional species and panel designs in a greater array of widths and heights. Six Smooth-Pro models are available in 7-foot heights, and seven models are available in 8-foot heights. The textured Design-Pro line includes fir and textured white-oak wood grains. The Architectural collection matches the true look of wood grains in detail and features mahogany and fir styles, along with walnut.

Raised mouldings and hardwood edge bands provide an authentic look. Styles from Old World to Craftsman are available.

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The company’s power screen adds flexible, usable space through conversion of an outdoor area into a more private space. The exterior system transforms a patio, deck, veranda, or balcony into a comfortable, pest-free environment. Available in 10 frame colors, screen widths from 4 to 25 feet and drops from 3 to 20 feet are available. When mounted during construction, archways and custom openings can be accommodated. The products use aluminum and nylon components and technology that ensures fire-retardant properties and puncture, tear, and mildew resistance.

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Switchable glass Reveal glass uses switchable technology to bring versatility to interior and architectural design. The glass transitions from transparent clarity to privacy in a single click. Turn on the product for clear, bright view. Turn it off, and a gentle opacity conceals all but the simplest of forms. Applications include privacy for interior walls and doors in settings such as healthcare, retail, hospitality, and offices.

The glass is available in a broad range of colors, tints, patterns, and textures.

It also can contribute to LEED credits, being energy-efficient and pulling daylighting deeper into an interior.

The product uses a float glass, laminated with a liquid-crystal film and PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. A current renders the glass transparent and can be controlled with a switch, motion detector, daylight sensor, or other device.

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LED downlighting

Gotham’s Incito LED open downlights are available with a 4-inch aperture. Said to provide solid-state efficiency with precise beam spreads, multiple lumen outputs, and dependable color consistency, the luminaire provides a wide range of lighting scenarios. Additions to the line include 4-inch round, square, and cylinder luminaires; recessed 4- and 6-inch adjustable accent luminaires; and 4-inch round and square flangeless luminaires.

The adjustable versions feature continuous tilt from 0 to 40 degrees. The flangeless models provide a flush-mount appearance, creating a visually quiet ceiling. The series also provides adjustable and instantaneous dimming, color quality, high efficacy, and a variety of lumen packages, allowing configurations for ceilings from 12 to 100 feet.

EDITORS’ The luminaires are digitally addressable using a CHOICE range of controls.

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Gotham Incito: • LED open downlights • Variety of 4- and 6-inch apertures • Dimmable and adjustable luminaire by as much as 15% over earlier models and delivers 108 lumens/W. The luminaire has a dimmable, modular, and upgradeable LED light engine and is said to achieve uniform color consistency within 2.5 MacAdam ellipses and delivering L80 performance for 50,000 hours.

Peerless, an Acuity Brand Atlanta Free information: Circle 121

Edge-lit LED panels

LEDs Lumenbeam Grande is a line of luminaires for indoor and outdoor lighting. Grande Pendant is designed for high-ceiling applications. Grande provides 326,433 candelas using 100 W. Available in a choice of color temperatures including RGB, RGBW, and Dynamic White, optics range from 6 to 60 degrees. The luminaire is compatible with DMX, DALI, and 0 to 10 V, as well as the company’s Lumentalk system.

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Edge-Lit LED panels from N Spec Architectural Lighting are ceiling-mounted fixtures that are said to uniformly illuminate workspaces without the glare of LED diodes. The panels have an opalescent lens.

Fixtures are 120/277 V with a range of wattages, lumens, and Kelvin temperatures. They are also dimmable. Panels are 2 feet by 2 feet and 2 feet by 4 feet and said to install in most grid ceilings. With a 2-inch-deep back box, overall depth is less than 3 inches.

Nora Lighting Commerce, CA Free information: Circle 120

Direct ambient LEDs Mino direct ambient LEDs include a 1-foot by 4-foot recessed luminaire and 1-foot by 1-foot recessed, surface/wall and pendant models. The line uses a hightransmission lens and is available in 3,000-K warm white. The lens emits soft, uniform, and glare-fee light to minimize eyestrain and fatigue. The lens is also said to contribute to the energy efficiency of the

LED sconce Eclipse LED sconce is made of extruded aluminum and uses a 6-W, 3,000-K LED module placed out of direct view. The module reflects off the fixture to provide an even light distribution on either side of the open-loop housing. The luminaire mounts vertically or horizontally and is available in black with gold inner finish or brushed sliver with a white inner finish.

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Pedestrian-scaled luminaire Cimarron LED area site light is available in model LED CL1S for mounting heights of 12 to 20 feet. Applications include municipal, park, educational, and healthcare campuses. The fixture is IP65 and UL1598 listed and meets Lighting Facts, DLC, and Dark Sky requirements. The luminaire mounts to 3- or 4-inch square or round poles or can be wall mounted and is available in seven standard finishes with custom colors offered.

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Dual-loop photosensor Lighting controls, management PerfectSense occupancy sensors use integrated daylight sensors, walk-through mode, and SmartSense auto-adapting technology that continuously analyze surrounding conditions and adapt to changing conditions. The line includes ceiling- and wall-mount models and a power pack. The PSDTC24 model is a ceiling-mounted, 24-V sensor that provides a 1,000-sq.-ft. detection area, using PIR and Ultrasonic detection. Used with a PS-PP20 power pack, a single sensor or multiple sensors can expand detection areas. Building-management systems provide a lighting-control panel interface. The company’s Bseries panels use a BACnet controller.

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LMLS-600 dual-loop photosensor provides automatic daylighting control for applications with skylights.

The device includes an open-loop sensor to detect daylight contribution and a closed-loop sensor to read the ambient light level. The sensor features automatic commissioning, including self-calibration and establishment of setpoints. It recalibrates itself every night to adapt to reflectance changes in a space.

Using the company’s digital-lighting management, the sensor can provide switching or dimming control.

WattStopper Santa Clara, CA Free information: Circle 126

Explosion-proof LED lighting SLXP, SLX, and DLX LED fixtures replace HID and INC floodlights and use 39 W. The fixtures are ETL/ cETL certified, conforming to UL 1598 Ordinary Locations, 1598A Marine Outside Type, 844 Hazardous Locations, CSA, and Nema 4X for a wide variety of applications. SLXP is a portable fixture, while the SLX is available with a harp to mount to a stationary object. DLX has a hard-wired arm for explosion-proof task lighting.

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T5HD series tube guard dissipates lamp heat. The device’s diameter and vented end caps allow a layer of air to act as an insulator to absorb heat from a T5HO lamp and cool it before making contact with the inside wall of the tube guard. The guard provides a reported 25 F temperature reduction.

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Video-conference lighting VT, VTTB, and VTS series luminaires for video conferencing are available with LED. The indirect, 2-foot by 2-foot fixtures are said to provide even vertical illumination in three directions. The indirect optical design allows energy-efficient lighting layouts that comfortably illuminate conference participants. Facial shadowing is minimized while direct light/glare is kept off of the monitor and camera. The units use four Sylvania 11-W, 3,500-K LED modules. Additional color temperatures are available. Dimming is standard and units are available for gypsum, T-bar, or surface/pendant installations.

Engineered Lighting Products El Monte, CA Free information: Circle 128

LED three-way lamp The company’s 100-W and three-way LED Alamps are available. The three-way lamp provides 300/800/1,100 lumens in 30/60/75-W equivalents.

The 100-W lamp has 4,000 K color temperature and 1,600-lumen output. The lamps use the company’s LQD Cooling System thermal-management system.

The system includes a coolant made of liquid silicone and an electronic driver.

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Interior luminaires

Contemporary table lamp

LED luminaire D700 Curve LED downlight is said to provide the brightness of a 50-W halogen lamp with 10 1/2 W. The luminaire fits existing standard-sized halogen cutouts and includes an internal driver and 240-VAC plug. Available with silver or white fascia, applications include accent lighting in a range of interiors.

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Conpeto table lamp combines Modern Art form, proportion, and rich materials in a four-sided body, square shade, and radius-corner design. With a combination brass and wood column, 26-inch height, and 11-inch base, the lamp is available in solid dark or medium cherry, ebony, honey or natural maple, or walnut. Metal finishes include antique, brushed, or polished brass; polished or satin chrome; and polished or satin nickel. The shade measures 15 1/2-inches square by 7-inches high. Lighting options include LED, CFL, or 75-W A-lamps.

Nessen Mamaroneck, NY Free information: Circle 131

Bordeaux luminaire juxtaposes the rustic look of hand-worked wrought iron with flowing lines and sparkling, ornate accents. Hand-carved wood accents in distressed gold, large and small crystals, and iron in a Parisian-bronze finish highlight the fixture. It is available as a 5-, 10-, and 15-light chandelier and a 1or 2-light sconce. Chianti features antique silver glass diffusers shaped like wine carafes. The sconce has a bronze-finished back plate. It is also available as a 6-, 5-, 4-, 3, and 1-light pendant.

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an incandescent filament. The G25 has a powerful directional light for applications in pendant fixtures.

All bulbs cam be dimmed and are available in a range of color temperatures.

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Data center airflow

Contemporary luminaires

A high-volume airflow manager is said to enhance the performance of door-mounted chiller systems in data centers to prevent equipment from overheating.

Custom designs are available.

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Fascination collection embodies artful lighting designs. Houdini is a pendant that uses open squares, tilted on a diagonal, with candelabra-style bulbs balanced inside. The hand-cast-iron textured frame is finished in sliver and gold leaf, offset by polished stainless-steel accents. It is available as a pendant and sconce. Big Bang uses a vintage sunburst design that glistens with multi-colored, cut-glass jewels.

Peppered with amethyst and clear tones, an oversized smoked-glass diffuser at the center anchors the piece, also accented with a silver-leaf finish.

Corbett Lighting City of Industry, CA Free information: Circle 138

Adjustable LED downlights Element line of specification-grade lighting includes five LED modules for its 4-inch adjustable downlights. High-low lamp positioning allows the LED to be positioned closer to the aperture for maximum light output to minimize glare and flash on the trim.

Additional adjustability allows tool-free hot aiming, including 0- to 40-degree tilt and 361-degree rotation for no dead spots. All aiming functions are lockable.

Tech Lighting Skokie, IL Free information: Circle 133

Scalable, LED area lights Evolve LED scalable area lights use reflective technology to provide vertical illumination and uniformity, reportedly minimizing glare and spill. Fixture lumens can be as high as 25,500. The fixtures are said to deliver 30% energy savings, compared with traditional HID or metal-halide lighting, and are rated for 50,000 hours.

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LED lamps

Fluorescent luminaire Aerial Wall fluorescent luminaire is available in a 1-lamp T8, T5HO, and 1- or 2-lamp T5. The fixture provides 100% downlight with two shielding options, 70

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LED Decorative C11 and CA11 candle and G25 Globe bulbs replace incandescents in a wide variety of general-lighting applications. The clear candles have an omni-directional lens that replicates the look of

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Opal-glass pendant Exterior lighting Small-aperture recessed downlight Impression is a small-aperture, LED recessed downlight for a variety of accent or wall-wash lighting applications. Light-source options include LED, MR-16, and MR-16 LED in downlight, adjustable, and wall-wash configurations. The adjustable model has a 40-degree vertical adjustment with precise centerbeam optics. Hot aiming from below the ceiling is possible. It also offers locking vertical and horizontal aiming. Housings include non-IC, airtight IC, and Chicago plenum. Multiple trims are available.

Intense Lighting Inc. Anaheim, CA Free information: Circle 139

Futura series contemporary exterior lighting has aluminum construction with a large acrylic lens.

Available in 16 powder-coated finishes, including oil-rubbed bronze and brushed aluminum, the series offers wall-mount and post-mount versions.

Special Lite Products Co. Loyalhanna, PA Free information: Circle 141

Mirabel pendant honors Victorian faceted embellishment with opal-cased glass design. With an LED light source, the luminaire operates on the company’s lowvoltage track and rail systems or as a canopy mount.

With an 85 CRI and color temperature of 3,000 K, the pendant is available with finishes including brushed nickel, chrome, and dark bronze.

WAC Lighting Port Washington, NY Free information: Circle 143

General-purpose LED lighting GTL LED troffer and LBL LED surface-mount wraparound luminaires provide general ambient light for recessed ceiling applications such as schools, offices, and hospitals. GTL has a frosted-pattern #12 lens and is available in 2-foot by 2-foot and 2-foot by 4-foot models. Applications include grid ceilings when replacing traditional two-lamp T8 fluorescents.

LBL surface-mount has a curved prismatic diffuser and linear side prism. Luminous end plates soften the fixture’s appearance. Available in 2- and 4-foot models, the fixture is said to be suitable for most surface-mount applications.

Lithonia Lighting Atlanta Free information: Circle 144

Fluorescent-fixture retrofit LED troffers AR series LED architectural troffer is said to deliver soft, high-quality light with an efficacy of 100 lumens/W. A flush-mount white housing blends into ceiling designs. The series uses TruWhite technology and is available in two models and a range of color temperatures.

Cree Inc. Durham, NC Free information: Circle 140

Zipline fluorescent retrofit solution is said to reduce installation time and eliminate wiring errors. The system uses an integrated ballast and lampholder to provide a self-contained assembly that decreases components and wiring points when retrofitting existing fixtures. The unit fits most 2x2 and 2x4 ceiling troffers and is available in two- and three-lamp configurations.

Leviton Mfg Co. Melville, NY Free information: Circle 142

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products LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL one-piece housings that are IP65 rated. They are polyester-powder-coated for durability.

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Tear-drop LED Pedestrian Tear-Drop LED series luminaire combines a classic and elegant outdoor lighting design with modern, long-life LED sources. The backwards compatibility of the luminaire is said to provide seamless transition to LED technology with minimal infrastructure disruption. The luminaires are also CSA-listed as suitable for wet locations to 86 and 104 F ambient temperature, depending on wattage. The product has a dedicated thermal-management system for source and component longevity and also has a precision optical system.

Applications include city streets, campuses, historic districts, parks, and commercial developments.

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High-lumen downlight TLS-DCA6 and TLS-DCA8 LED downlights provide a range of lumen outputs, including 2,800, 5,500, and 8,500, for applications including auditoriums, malls, atriums, and concourses. Features include low lumen depreciation and high color consistency. The luminaires provide color temperatures of 2,700, 3,000, and 4,000 K, and are said to have minimal UV or IR wavelengths.

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Architectural LED pendants A line of architectural pendants and sconces offers a variety of model choices in matchingscale that mix or match for a range of applications.

Suspension systems include rod, cord, or aircraft cable, each 10-feet long and field cuttable. Shade diameters range from 6 to 16 inches. Lamping is LED, CFL, metal halide, or incandescent. Shades are available in pressed, textured, or case glass and opaque aluminum. Bottom-light lenses can be frosted, clear with a frosted center, or clear with an open center.

Jesco Lighting Group Glendale, NY Free information: Circle 147

LED wall packs WallMax LED wall packs provide 30-, 40-, and 60-W LED fixtures that are replacements for 150-, 175-, and 250-W metal-halide fixtures. The fixtures have shatter-resistant borosilicate glass lenses and rust- and corrosion-proof, heavy-duty cast aluminum 72

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Custom-crafted lighting Black Dog Lodge lighting collection is custom-crafted.

The collection includes amber-mica pendants, ChandelAirs, and wall sconces. Each is personalized with the icon of a Labrador Retriever standing among the evergreens inside the logo. The collection features a 44-inch-wide uplights Chandel-Air with an amber-mica shade with burnished antique-copper hardware, branch and leaf accents, and pine tree silhouettes above the shade with a 30-inch fan that operates within the fixture. An inverted pendant is available and a wall sconce is highlighted with the design on an amber-mica shade also with burnished copper-finished hardware.

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Alcoa Architectural Products .................. 39 .................... 220 Aquatherm Pipe ......................................... 57 .................... 229

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ASCO ........................................................... 23 .................... 210 Carlisle HVAC Products ............................ 24 .................... 211 CertainTeed Roofing .................................. 15 .................... 206 Cleaver-Brooks .......................................... 73 .................... 242

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ClimateMaster ........................................... BC ................... 238 Cooper Lighting .......................................... 74 .................... 249

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DORMA ....................................................... 66 .................... 235 Duro-Last Roofing Inc. .............................. 38 .................... 219 Engineered Lighting Products ................. 49 .................... 225

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Envirospec Inc. .......................................... 74 .................... 253 Flex-Ability Concepts ................................ 74 .................... 248 Forbo ........................................................... 4 ...................... 202 Fujitsu General America ........................... 37 .................... 218

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