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DEPARTMENTS 6 47 49 50

The Green Angle Showcases Index Portfolio

About The Cover

The lobby of the Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, OK, is a testament to the restoration efforts that revived the 1925 landmark. When the Snyder family purchased the hotel for $250,000, much of the original detail had been lost. Turn to p. 8 to see how the Mayo and other vintage structures from the same era were restored or reinvented .

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Vintage Hotels Stay The Course Longevity and reinvention sustain hotels that date from the early 20th century.

Lighting & Electrical

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16 Induction Lighting Revives Parking Lot

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26 MCT Cuts Kentucky School Costs

Lighting exceeds specifications and saves energy for an Indianapolis shopping center.

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30 School Goes Tankless, Saves $70k Annually Replacing a 2,300-gal. electric water heater with a tankless system resulted in a two-month ROI and significant annual energy savings.

18 Wireless Controls Meet Energy Goals

Wireless lighting controls contribute to a university’s sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, while cutting installation and energy costs.

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35 Jail Windows Provide Daylight, Security

39 Sunshade Façade Delivers Energy Savings

44 Energy Management Aids Conservation

Two types of detention-grade windows add daylight, aesthetics, and security to a Chicago jail addition.

A circular, dome-style, stainless-steel sunshade provides a striking architectural element and energy efficiency.

An Alerton energy-management system links critical building areas at a Phoenix hotel.

41 Multi-Purpose Center Slated For Sustainability

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Flight Delayed, Enjoy The Airport I

f you’ve traveled by air very much in recent months, you’ve become one with flight delays. I know because I have and I am. At some point during longer delays, when

you’ve read all you can stand, are tired of doing work, and have napped so much you won’t sleep for a week, your mind starts to want things to do.

In one recent trip to frequently visited Las Vegas [not because I love casinos ( I don’t), but because that’s where they hold so many trade shows], my mind wanted to think about the challenge of designing/decorating airport interiors. If you want to be at all creative, it has to be a tough task, primarily because any creativity you introduce into the interior has to be tempered with concerns about people movement, security, and the need for retail and food options.

If your job is to design the interiors of large/heavily used airports, the task seems to be quite simple. Once you decide where ticket counters, security, gates, restaurants, and kiosks go, you’re pretty much finished. Take my home airport, Chicago’s O’Hare, for example. Ain’t nothing fancy about it, but you wouldn’t notice if there was any interesting interior design, because people are always in the way.

Then I started thinking about the not-so-busy airports and realized that it is in those airports that you start to see a little style. Granted, a lot of it is hanging from the ceilings, but it’s there. The typical thing is some sort of flying-related design, such as this airplane made of butterflies hanging in an airport that escapes my memory.

One of my favorite interior treatments is a series of

Colorful fish nets and skylight portals inject coziness in the San Francisco airport.

fishing-net designs in the San Francisco airport. They have skylight portals feeding daylight down through the

This cracked turtle reminds you that you’re in the desert air of Vegas.

center of each net design and the nets add an overall coziness to what would normally be a typical airport “cavern.”

Flying “art” planes and other mobile-type objects are commonly hung from airport ceilings.

But my all-time favorite is the effect created by cracked-mud animal sculptures that are placed throughout the Las Vegas airport. Combined with the floor designs, the sculptures are an excellent “you’re in the desert” counter to the sometimes overwhelming glitz/glamour/gambling elements that are an essential part of that airport’s décor and retail shops.

I’m sure there are a million factors that dictate what can and what cannot be done in airport interiors, and I don’t even want to think about the politics that are surely involved. But, when airport interiors are done well, they make flight delays slightly more tolerable.

P.S.: I count three images in this editorial. In my view, that means I don’t have to come up with images for the next two issues. TAKE THAT magazine-designer person! CBP

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the green angle Jay Egg, EggGeothermal

Slash Geothermal Costs With Free Money Couple inherent energy cost savings with incentive dollars to make a huge dent in the cost of a geothermal system.

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HVAC system are not solely reliant on paying notable

PACE.pdf ) is a federal program, currently available in 31 states

upfront costs and then counting on energy cost savings

(pacenow.org/pace-programs/) and designed for residential and

to recoup those costs in the first few years of operation. In fact,

commercial consumers. The program works best for commercial

much of the upfront costs can be quickly offset by taking advan-

customers in participating areas. PACE is arranged by local gov-

tage of a variety of available incentives.

ernment and pays for 100% of the project’s costs.

he economics of purchasing and operating a geothermal

“

“

incentives/benefits

Electrical service providers have made energy-efficiency retro-

that are available to residential and commercial consumers. Resi-

fits available to consumers for years. The utility companies use

dential options are included for comparison purposes. Here is a

their reserves or third-party capital providers to cover the cost of

list of the most readily available options:

the efficiency upgrade projects. Consumers/businesses are then

Residential:

obliged to pay the costs back over a period of 20 yr.

HVAC system or retrofit/improvements to an HVAC system.

30% federal tax credit, uncapped

Geothermal Utility Services is a promising program that has

Commercial:

been party to a market penetration of almost 40% of heating sys-

• •

10% federal tax credit, uncapped

tem replacements in Canada in 2011, according to the Canadian

Maximum Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS); ben-

GeoExchange Coalition, Montreal. Geothermal utility services,

efit as high as 38%, uncapped

such as Canadian-based GeoTility, Kelowna, British Columbia,

Commercial and residential:

and its U. S. sister company, OrcaEnergy, Redmond, WA, cover the

•

cost of the exterior geothermal ground heat exchanger/well system.

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) funding funds entire

geothermal HVAC projects for property taxpayers.

The consumer pays a one-time connection fee and a predetermined

• • •

State and local incentives (dsireusa.org/), varies by region

monthly utility charge to the geothermal utility. The consumer is

Utility incentives and funding (On-Bill financing)

then only concerned with the cost of the geothermal heat pump/

Geothermal utility services (ORCA Energy).

chiller upgrade and is still eligible for many other programs.

Many of the incentives/benefits cover the entire cost of a new

But how much more do geothermal HVAC systems cost than

geothermal HVAC system or retrofit/improvements to an HVAC

standard HVAC systems? That subject is covered in CBP’s Com-

system. Federal incentives for geothermal HVAC systems that are

mercial Conversation podcast, “Breaking New Ground With

currently in effect through the year 2016 include different criteria

Geothermal,” at commercialconversation.com

for commercial and residential.

cover the entire cost of a new geothermal

(pacenow.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/What-is-

To start the discussion, let’s simply list the various incentives

•

Many of the

PACE

Briefly, standard HVAC systems may cost about $3,000/ton,

If the project is residential, all that is required is that the client

compared with geothermal HVAC systems that may cost $5,000

be a taxpayer and fill out IRS Form 5695 (www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/

to $6,000/ton at the lower range tonnage (less than 500 tons). As

f5695.pdf). The customer will realize 30% of the entire cost of the

the tonnage goes up, the cost/ton goes down until, in many cases,

geothermal HVAC system in direct tax credits. The credits can be

a geothermal HVAC system can have a competitive first cost com-

rolled over from year-to-year until the full incentive is earned.

parable to a standard HVAC system.

The reason I included residential is for comparison. If the custom-

In other words, when a commercial entity takes advantage of

er is a commercial entity who owns the commercial property, that

federal incentives for geothermal HVAC systems, they are realiz-

entity receives a 10% federal tax credit. That doesn’t appear to be fa-

ing essentially a 48% cost-reduction benefit on the entire mechan-

vorable until the rest of the story is considered. When MACRS is

ical system.

applied, the geothermal HVAC system is depreciated in an accelerat-

We are clearly in a favorable market with many incentives for

ed manner from 27 yr. to an abbreviated 5 yr. A 50% bonus depreci-

the implementation of commercial geothermal HVAC technologies.

ation is also applied to the first year.

It does take a little legwork on the part of the contractor, engineer,

By taking advantage of the commercial/corporate geothermal

and consumer, but the benefits are worth the effort. CBP

HVAC tax credits and incentives, an expenditure of $1 million for a geothermal HVAC system will net tax incentives amounting to

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$480,000 over 5 yr. (www.fhp-mfg.com/files/download/Tax-

Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner of EggGeothermal,

CreditCommercialBrochure.pdf ) under current program guide-

Kissimmee, FL. He has co-authored two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems

lines. A 48% tax incentive for corporate clients is clearly favorable

published by McGraw-Hill Professional and is a regular blog columnist at

to the 30% tax credit for residential clients.

cbpmagazine.com/blog.

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Slight changes were made to the exterior of the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, including a new front awning that, because of the history, had to be the same length as the original. Uplighting was added around the exterior to highlight the historical architecture and give a sense of arrival.

Photo: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Vintage Hotels Stay The Course Longevity and reinvention sustain hotels that date from the early 20th century.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

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he four hotels featured in the following pages share one thing: they date from the first third of the 20th century, before the Great Depression and prior to World War II. Beyond that, their current reinventions or restorations, as the

case may be, are poles apart. Nevertheless, they are designed to appeal to each hotel’s target clientele and keep the properties viable in today’s competitive market.

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Above right. The black-and-white-themed corridors of the Philadelphia Radisson Blu reflect a contemporary European aesthetic. Black-and-white photographs of historic Philadelphia landmarks were selected to add local context and highlight the opposing walls. Color is introduced with a custom-designed carpet using multi-colored stripes on a black background. LED lighting is used to highlight artwork and create patterns of varying intensity for visual interest. Photo: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

The Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel 

Above. Graven Images (Glasgow) designer Jim Hamilton looked to create a design for the hotel’s public spaces that, “speaks to the landscape and culture of the city, ensuring it is relevant and tells a tale while keeping in mind the brand’s edgy and upper-upscale characteristics.” The word walls in the hotel lobby are a, “minor representation of the hotel's view of individuality and the brand's necessity to have a distinct sense of place.” Each wall tells the same story through the eyes of two brothers born at the same time. Photo: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

The Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia opened in 1926 as the Warwick Hotel. An addition for Below. The “Urban” room style is featured in the Philadelphia Radisson Blu and includes Philadelphia-centric art that is displayed in the corridors and on the headboards in each guestroom, giving the hotel a sense of place. The rooms also feature chairs designed by the architect Mies van der Rohe. Designed in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition, the chairs give the room “an instant international recognition of timeless quality.” Photo: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

extended-stay apartments was begun in 1928 and was ultimately completed, in spite of the stock market crash of 1929.

The Warwick became a destination for out-of-town guests and locals alike, serving as the headquarters for a number of local clubs, as well as offering a four-star dining experience that continued to thrive after World War II. The latest chapter in the Warwick's life began in 2004 when Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Minnetonka, MN, assumed complete ownership of the property. The following year, the top eight floors of the hotel were converted to luxury condominiums. The conversion reduced the number of hotel rooms from 545 to 301, while adding 109 condominiums. In 2007, Carlson Rezidor renovated the hotel to add modern amenities.

On November 1, 2013, the hotel completed a $20 million renovation and conversion to the now Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel Philadelphia, making it the third Radisson Blu in the United States.

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The Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles 

The Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles didn’t start out as a hotel in 1927, but it was part of that era’s anything-is-possible climate. It was conceived as the United Artists Building, built for the maverick film studio

Above left. Ace partnered with restaurateur Jud Mongell, owner of Brooklyn's Five Leaves, to open LA Chapter, the inhouse restaurant at the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles.

The restaurant is seen as a “communal gathering place” for locals and travellers. The LA Chapter staff also handles the food and drink options at Upstairs, the rooftop pool and bar area. Photo: Spencer Lowell

founded by Mary Pickford, D.W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, and Douglas Fairbanks. The property consisted of an ornate theater, an interpretation of the Spanish Gothic style, and an office tower that first served as offices for the Texaco oil company.

In 2011, Atelier Ace, Portland, an in-house creative services firm providing interior and graphic design as well as public relations and marketing services for Ace Hotels,

Above right. Built in the Spanish Gothic style, the United Artists Theater’s original murals and intricate plasterwork were restored and the seats reclaimed and re-upholstered.

Part of the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles project, the theater seats 1,600 and offers 2,300 sq. ft. of lobby space with a 35-ft. ceiling. Thousands of tiny mirrors were installed in the original vaulted ceilings. Photo: Spencer Lowell

worked with local collective Commune Design, Los Angeles, to restore the theater and convert the office building to a hotel. The project is described as an “interpretive” restoration, asking “What would the building have looked like if it had been a hotel, restaurant, and theatre in the heyday of the Broadway Theatre District?”

Today, it is part of a downtown Los Angeles renaissance that has seen a revival of nearby theaters and an influx of trendy shops that is in some ways a reflection of

Center. The Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles occupies the historical United Artists Building and Theater, built in 1927 by what was then a maverick film studio founded by Mary Pickford and other stars of the era. The exterior was approached as an interpretive restoration, while the interior design encompasses a variety of architectural and design styles. Photo: Spencer Lowell

the unconventional exuberance of the 1920s era that is its heritage. The hotel is seen by some as a gathering place for hipsters and those of a similar mind, although hotel cofounder Alex Calderwood, who died in 2013, probably would have rejected the hipster tag. Nevertheless, the hipster hotel image has stuck in LA as well as other Ace locations, including New York, Seattle, and London.

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Bottom. For the guest rooms in the Ace Downtown LA, Commune Design, Los Angeles, drew inspiration from Rudolf Schindler's residence in West Hollywood, called by some the birthplace of Southern California modernism. In the Ace, original concrete ceilings were maintained, with Homasote boards on the walls for sound absorption and warmth. The bathrooms, equipped with unlacquered brass fixtures, are separated from sleep and living spaces with steel and glass windows. Select rooms include C.F. Martin & Co. guitars and Ace x Rega RP1 turntables. Photo: Laure Joliet

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The Mayo Hotel 

The Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, OK, was the product of an oil boom and the vision of brothers Cass A. Mayo and John D. Mayo, who imagined a first-class hotel that would exceed the expectations of the most discriminating clientele. That dream became the Mayo Hotel, which opened in downtown Tulsa in 1925. Designed by architect George

Above left. The original marble floor was all that remained of the Mayo Hotel’s lobby. All the other details had to be replicated from photographs. A historic tax credit tied to the project, and the fact that the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, meant the public spaces had to be restored to as near their original appearance as possible.

Winkler, who was influenced by Sullivan and the Chicago School of Architecture, it boasted such amenities as ceiling fans in each room and running ice water.

The Mayo was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, but several renovation attempts failed, and the building was abandoned for nearly two decades. When the Snyder family purchased it for $250,000, much of the original detail had been lost, leaving only old black-and-white photos and the memory of Margery Mayo, John Mayo’s daughter, then in her nine-

Above right. The original Mayo had 600 guest rooms. Today, there are 102 hotel rooms and 76 residential apartments on the upper floors. Like many cities, Tulsa has seen a rise in downtown living and activity during non-business hours.

Renovation of the city’s convention center and construction of the BOK Center (Bank of Oklahoma) have attracted visitors as well.

ties, as a guide for replicating the lost details of the hotel.

Center. The Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, built in 1925, closed its doors in 1982 and remained vacant until the Snyder family purchased it in 2001 for $250,000. Several renovation and condominium projects had left the building gutted with few original details remaining. Initially, the first two floors were restored for events, and the full $42 million restoration began in 2007.

Bottom. The Mayo has nine different banquet and meeting spaces, such as the Parlor Room shown here. The largest space is the Crystal Ballroom on the 16th floor. The ballroom restoration alone carried a price tag of $1.2 million. Because the ballroom was on a higher floor there had been water damage from roof leakage.

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The Churchill Embassy Row Hotel 

The Churchill Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, D.C., near DuPont Circle, was built in 1906 as an upscale, Beaux-Arts apartment building and converted to a hotel in 1955. Perhaps in keeping with its guest list of diplomats, dignitaries, and politicians and its fashionable address, the Churchill’s history has been less tu-

Above left and right. Churchill Hotel owner Ashford Hospitality Trust, Dallas, and Remington Hospitality Services, Dallas, sought to create a communal space in which guests could interact and entertain in comfort, as well as encouraging more local clientele into the Churchill. With a nod to the past and a look to the future, Leo A. Daly designers, Omaha, NE, reinvented the classic structure by opening up the lobby, dining, and lounge spaces to accommodate the trend for a seamless flow through eat, work, and play functions. Photo: Tony Secker, Loriant

multuous than the other hotels shown here. The designers of the hotel’s current look, Leo A. Daly, Omaha, NE, were inspired to maintain that decorum by creating a luxurious residential ambience that reflects the building’s past as a luxury pre-war apartment building with an exclusive address. CBP Left. The existing dark-wood finishes in the lobby inspired the use of vibrant colors throughout the space. The warm jewel tones create an upscale, comfortable gathering space for locals and hotel guests. Leo A. Daly designers made use of ruby red and peridot jewel tones throughout the public area’s fabrics and artwork to create a rich, residential feel.

Photo: Tony Secker, Loriant

Bottom left. The Churchill’s original millwork and paneling is an elegant backdrop to frame one-of-a-kind, hand-painted art pieces incorporating the property’s signature accent colors. All art used within the project was carefully selected and specially lit to offer guests the feeling of viewing a personal art collection in a residential home. Photo: Tony Secker, Loriant 14

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Ken’s View H

otels in the United States evolved from humble

As part of the built environment, hotels are a note-

shadowed silhouette inset with the amber portholes of

beginnings. Today they’re often taken for granted,

worthy presence in many communities. They’ve never

her rooms; a grand queen of former times, still grand,

but they’ve played an important part in economic and

been just for travellers but places for locals to gather

still queen.” The description is the opening sentence

social history, being shaped by events and perhaps

for celebrations and meetings as well as a source of

of Heat from Another Sun by David Lindsey, published

shaping them. Famous people are always said to have

civic pride and bragging rights. Not a few were built

in 1984, three years before the hotel—grand or not—

stayed at the more well-known venues, from George

by persons with outsized egos and are an expression

was torn down.

Washington on early presidential tours to super celeb-

of those personalities and those times. Hotels vied for

I wouldn’t count the Shamrock as one of the great

rities such as George Clooney. Following Washington’s

superlatives and touted features calculated to elicit

hotels, but it did epitomize the oil-fueled, outsized ambi-

footsteps, many presidents have visited hotels, and

wonderment and awe among would-be guests, such

tion of Houston in the 1950s, and it did leave an impres-

more than one was shot there—Theodore Roosevelt

as electric lighting, fi reproof construction, or being the

sion. Heat from Another Sun may not qualify as great

in Milwaukee and Ronald Reagan in Washington. Both

tallest or having the most rooms in the region.

literature either, but it does eloquently illustrate the

survived. Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy did not; he was assassinated in a hotel kitchen.

The 1920s and 1930s especially were boom times

impact a hotel has on its surroundings and the imagina-

for hotels. Hotels were often glamorous places where

tions of townsfolk, especially novelists.

Early inns in the United States, such as those visited

people went to see and be seen. Think of the movies

The buildings in this month’s feature, all but one of

by Washington, were quite dismal but quickly became

of the period, where hotel lobbies were the scenes of

which were conceived as hotels, are a good example of

large and elegant hotels, perhaps in part due to the at-

romance and intrigue, with dubious characters hiding

the diversity of taste to which the hotel industry must

tention brought by the chief executive, according to Ho-

behind a newspaper or a potted palm.

cater and anticipate. That ever-changing diversity also

tel: An American History (Yale University Press, 2008),

Hotels often play prominent roles in literature and

often requires hoteliers to take risks. Each of the build-

by A. K. Sandoval-Strausz, an associate professor of

fi lm. Writers either set their stories there or gravitat-

ings dates roughly to the same era—pre-Depression,

history at the University of New Mexico. Hotels were

ed toward hotels. Think of the Algonquin Round Table

pre-war World War II United States—but each is an

places, a preview of the book suggests, “in which politi-

in New York, Stephen King’s Overlook Hotel in The

interpretation of what the owners hope will appeal to

cians and prostitutes, tourists and tramps, convention-

Shining, Alfred Hitchcock’s Bates Motel in Psycho, or,

a specific market demographic, knowing that one size

eers and confidence men, celebrities and salesmen all

more recently, West Anderson’s The Grand Budapest

doesn’t fi t all and that one needn’t necessarily please

rub elbows.” Among topics covered in the book are the

Hotel.

all of the people all of the time. Although hotels today

role of hotels in the Civil Rights movement and a Con-

One of my favorite literary references is to the less-

perhaps are more sedate than many lodging places

federate plot to burn down 13 New York Hotels during

er known Shamrock Hilton in Houston: “The old Sham-

in the tumultuous past, accommodations still may be

the Civil War. From early in U.S. history, hotels, in one

rock Hilton loomed broad and heavy into the hazy night

found that seize the imagination of guests and deliver

way or another, were in the thick of social, political, and

sky like an aging mammoth ocean liner, the soft green

distinctive and memorable stays.

economic events—both positive and negative.

sheen of her lighted facade fading toward the top to a

— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor, CBP

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Induction Lighting Revives Parking Lot Lighting exceeds specifications and saves energy for an Indianapolis shopping center.

W

ashington Market, a Sandor Develop-

tive lighting solution. The EverLast 300-W induction

ment-owned property located in In-

shoebox fixture uses enhanced optics, improving fix-

dianapolis, across from Washington

ture efficiency by 30% and increasing overall light dis-

Square Mall, recently partnered with Cherry Logis-

Above top. Washington Market replaced all of their 1,000-W highpressure-sodium fixtures with EverLast induction 300-W shoebox fixtures that produce an equivalent light output.

Photo credit: Brenda Staples Photography

The preliminary design analysis for the Sandor De-

Jackson, MI, to reduce their energy consumption and

velopment project indicated a savings of more than

upgrade their parking-lot lighting.

50% with a 15% increase in illumination in the park-

“Sandor Development currently owns and manages

ing-lot area. The 300-W induction shoebox fixture in-

more than 8 million sq. ft. of commercial retail space in

stallation replaced all of the 1,000-W HPS fixtures

25 states and continues to grow. When we partnered

and, in addition, Sandor Development received a re-

with Sandor, they asked us to provide a solution for a

bate from Indianapolis Power and Light. The local

property in need of a substantial lighting upgrade,” ex-

utility’s rebate program provided a return of $200/

plained Tom Cashman, representative of the Commer-

fixture. Federal, state, and local tax incentives are cur-

cial Construction Services Division of Cherry Logis-

rently being offered to offset the cost of implementing

tics. “Cherry had completed similar lighting projects

energy-efficient lighting. “The federal tax incentive for

and, with the help of KSA Lighting, Hanover Park, IL,

installing induction lights is 60 cents per square foot,”

and EverLast Lighting, we quickly had the proper solu-

explained Bryan Schultz, West Coast regional sales

tions sized and ordered for this application.”

manager at EverLast Lighting. “A number of utility

Washington Market replaced all of their 1,000-W Above right. The design analysis for the project indicated a savings of more than 50% with a 15% increase in illumination in the parking lot area, as a result of using the Everlast fixtures.

Above bottom. Compared with metal-halide fixtures, the service life of induction lighting fixtures makes them virtually maintenance free for as long as 15 years.

tribution by 35%, according to the company.

tics, North Aurora, IL, and EverLast Lighting Inc.,

high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures with EverLast in-

companies are offering incentives, such as credits and rebates, for energy-efficiency upgrades.”

duction 300-W shoebox fixtures that produce an

“All feedback regarding the installation of the new

equivalent light output, allowing the owner to achieve

fixtures has been positive and the elimination of the

maximum savings.

HPS haze was welcome. I was very pleased with the

Induction fixtures were chosen because they are said to provide 100,000-hr. lamp life, versus 50,000 hr.

look of the property during our night audit of the performance,” commented Cashman. CBP

for LEDs, at considerably lower luminaire prices. In addition, according to EverLast, induction luminaires can be easily re-lamped, while many LED fixtures do not have easily replaceable modules. Induction tech-

The Lighting Landscape: Errigo, Ford, and Leonard

nology also has better lumen maintenance over the lifetime of the fixture and does not have the harsh

Lighting is one of the largest energy consumers in the commercial-facility world. Led by LEDs, the lighting landscape has changed dramatically in the past three or four years. In this Commercial Conversation, a panel of experts talks about lighting technology, how it’s changed, how it will change, and the overall impact of this change on energy usage and lighting quality.

glare of directional LED light sources because of its spherical light source and visually comfortable color rendering, ranging between 2,700 K and 6,000 K. Furthermore, induction light fixtures offer a virtually maintenance free 100,000-hr. lamp life with a 2- to 4-year return on investment, making induction technology an extremely energy-efficient and cost-effec-

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Since 1972, when Pepperdine University first introduced its water-reclamation program, the university has embraced sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.

Wireless Controls Meet Energy Goals Wireless lighting controls contribute to a university’s sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, while cutting installation and energy costs.

O

n the beautiful Pepperdine University

less controls to maximize energy efficiency while en-

ergy-efficient measures to permanently reduce their

campus in Malibu, CA, sustainable de-

suring that Pepperdine remained a comfortable, pro-

electricity usage. The program implementer, FCI

sign is not a new idea. Since 1972, when

ductive place for faculty, students, and staff.

Management Inc., Long Beach, CA, performed pre-

the school first introduced its water-reclamation pro-

Working with Southern California Edison’s (SCE)

liminary program services to identify Pepperdine as a

gram, the university has embraced sustainable prac-

Private Schools and Colleges Audit and Retrofit Pro-

qualifying customer, including an energy survey and a

tices and environmental stewardship. A testament to

gram and its contractors, Thomas implemented a

summary of the identified energy-efficiency measures

the university’s commitment, it was recently named

wireless-control solution designed to reduce labor

for the school.

one of The Top Green Colleges in North America for

and installation costs. By complying with program

the second time by the Princeton Review, a publisher

guidelines, the costs were 100% covered by available

of college- and test-preparation guides.

SCE incentives.

In addition to a fixture retrofit, two control opportunities were identified:

• Install occupancy sensors to turn off lights in unoccupied offices and classrooms

When the opportunity arose to implement a major lighting retrofit on the university’s Drescher Graduate

CHALLENGE

• Reduce HVAC costs in unoccupied classrooms by

Campus, Les Thomas, manager of energy services,

SCE’s Private School Program provides private insti-

leveraging the lighting occupancy sensors in a cost-ef-

used Lutron Electronics Co., Coopersburg, PA, wire-

tutions with services to implement cost-effective, en-

fective way.

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The original plan anticipated installation of a wired system, but the installation and material costs exceeded budget requirements and did not ensure satisfactory results.

Thomas tested samples of Lutron Energi TriPak wireless-sensor solutions against other occupancy-sensor options and determined that the Lutron products were flexible and easy to install. He also knew a wireless solution would reduce labor and material costs, and could be implemented within the university’s aggressive time frame.

SOLUTION

Working with FCI, Thomas proposed a lighting-control solution that included Lutron wireless occupancy sensors, switches, and relay modules in each area to ensure lights are turned off when the space is empty.

In many rooms, the company’s wireless wall switches provide three-way control with no additional wiring required.

He also recognized the opportunity to reduce energy used by the HVAC system. To capture this opportunity, wireless contact closure modules (CCOs) were installed with the remote VAV (variable air volume) boxes that regulate air supply in each classroom. The CCO modules communicate directly with the same wireless occupancy sensors that control lighting.

Now, when the classrooms become unoccupied, lighting and cooling loads turn off automatically. The wireless CCO modules communicate with the wireless occupancy sensors through ceilings and walls, making it possible for the contractor to deliver an integrated solution within budget.

FCI turned to Positive Energy, Glendora, CA, a company with 20 years of experience with Lutron products, to install the wireless-control solutions. Positive Energy was able to install the entire retrofit project, including all the controls, over two weekends, minimizing disruption to campus operations.

“Tasks that add time, like hunting down junction boxes, add cost and eat up budget allocation. They can be job killers, but wireless controls solved that problem,” said Rob Pieroth from Positive Energy.

Positive Energy’s Steven Yamasaki explained that the wireless sensors also provided greater flexibility during the installation, “Depending on how each room was configured, we were able to choose between a wall-mount or a ceiling-mount sensor, with the same functionality and setup.”

RESULTS

Encouraged by the results, Pepperdine is already working on a proposal for the school’s lower campus. Project stakeholders estimate that the occupancy controls throughout the retrofit are reducing lighting energy

Top. A ceiling-mounted occupancy sensor detects a person’s presence as soon as he or she enters the public area.

Bottom. Occupancy sensors in classrooms turn air-conditioning units and lights off when the room is empty, reducing HVAC costs by 14%.

Inset. The lighting-control solution included Lutron wireless occupancy sensors, both ceiling and wall-mounted, switches, and relay modules in each area to ensure lights are turned off when a space is empty.

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The Lighting Landscape: Errigo, Ford, and Leonard

Lighting is one of the largest energy consumers in the com-

mercial Conversation, a panel of experts talks about lighting tech-

VAV boxes wirelessly to the occupan-

mercial-facility world. Led by LEDs, the lighting landscape has

nology, how it’s changed, how it will change, and the overall impact

changed dramatically in the past three or four years. In this Com-

of this change on energy usage and lighting quality.

cy sensors, the solution is reducing overall HVAC energy usage in the classrooms by an additional 14%.

“Following established best-practices, SCE computes the cost-effectiveness of all energy-efficiency programs. The results of our cost-benefit analysis confirm that the Pepperdine project is cost-effective,” reported Fiela Gutierrez of Solaris Technical, Monrovia, CA, a program-management firm that helps SCE administer the Private School Program by

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analyzing proposals to determine whether the installation will meet program criteria.

Thomas also emphasized the importance of the energy retrofit: “Pepperdine’s

centralized

build-

ing-management system allows us to easily evaluate when lights are on and off and where the HVAC use is affected. The occupancy sensors are doing their job to lower costs and reduce energy waste.”

He also knows the systems are maintaining a comfortable work/ study environment, “Generally, if I’m not getting any negative feedback, I know everyone is happy. If the lights were turning off when people were in the space, or students were cold in the classrooms, I would definitely know. Any time we can strike the perfect balance, we know we’ve made the best choice.” CBP

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

ProPoint small floodlight and PermaLED area light outdoor low-profile luminaires are DLC qualified. ProPoint SFL has applications in lighting building facades, security, signage, and landscapes. Available in 15- and 30-W versions, the luminaire has an efficacy of 90 lumens/W. For applications including parking lots, street lighting, and pathway lighting, the PermaLED is available in 90, 140, and 200 W with either a photosensor or a motion and photocontrol sensor. The area light is available in 4,000 and 5,000 K.

Touchscreen lighting control

Osram Sylvania, Danvers, MA Circle 81

Fresco touchscreen: • Provides intuitive lighting control • Manages as many as 36 zones or connects to manage 288 zones • Bluetooth equipped

LED floodlights with interchangeable optics

Varieta series LED floodlights for exterior applications have interchangeable optics. The line is available in output from 2,100 to 19,100 lumens; 12 beam distributions using interchangeable optics; five sizes; three color temperatures; and a variety of media options. All optics and media are concealed inside the fixture to keep exterior graze, wash, highlight, or accent lighting unaffected by weather or outdoor debris. LED modules are completely sealed between the primary optics and the heat sink.

Zero- to 10-V dimming is standard. Finishes include black, green, classic bronze, and white. Options include wall mount, pole mount, and ground plate.

Amerlux, Fairfi eld NJ Circle 82

Fresco touchscreen provides intuitive control of traditional, color-changing, tunable-white, and moving fixtures to create visual impact in high-performance spaces. Users manage key lighting aspects including intensity, color, color temperature energy, and position. The unit manages as many as 36 zones or connects to as many as seven additional stations to control as many as 288 zones. Bluetooth equipped, the controller provides a reported seamless experience on mobile devices, allowing control from anywhere in a room. Fresco controls lighting through traditional line-voltage dimmed circuits, switching, 0 to 10 V, DALI, nLight technology, and DMX/RDM. Available dimming and switching cabinets and DMX/RDM networking equipment can be used to manage digital and traditional sources.

Axion Controls, Acuity Brands Inc., Atlanta

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Crinkle fused glass pendants are crafted with hot glass, sculpted into contemporary lighting designs. An inverted pendant in aquamarine features a tropical-island hue. Innovative shapes evoke a lofty look of flight in mid-air. Wall fixtures and ceiling pendants are available.

Custom styles, sizes, colors, and energy-efficient lamping options are also available.

Meyda Custom Lighting, Yorkville, NY Circle 83

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Nova T 0- to 10-V dimmer is available with direct control of ballasts and drivers without a separate power pack. A “no visible heat sink” design is said to offer improved performance. Other controls available include the Maestro Wireless C-L dimmer for lamps and mixed loads on the same circuit; PowPak dimming module for the Energi TriPak control system; and Hi-lume A series UL-listed driver provided on a junction box for installation.

Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg, PA Circle 84

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LED trim

AC LED 6-in. trim has a 120-V AC source and uses an integrated board without any electronics. The modular approach provides an encapsulated fixture that is said to unite performance, cost, and safety benefits. The unit is dimmable to 10% and has a 3,000-K color temperature.

Mini-CFL lamps

Neolite miniature CFL lamps have T2 glass spiral tops and micro ballasts. Available as replacements for 40-, 60-, 75-, and 100-W incandescents, the lamps are as much as 8% shorter than previous versions. Available Kelvin temperatures include 2,700, 4,100, and 5,000.

Progress Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 86

Litetronics, Alsip, IL Circle 85

Surface-mount spotlight

TR700 S spotlight is a surface-mountable LED that provides illumination without a track or cut-out. A mounting place and flying lead flex allow installation and wiring onto surfaces including marble, stone, concrete, and composites. The 10 1/2-W light has a brightness of 720 lumens.

Brightgreen, Collingwood, Australia Circle 87

Sculptured sconce

Sensu sconce is an art-glass wall luminaire shaped as a traditional Japanese folding fan. Measuring 16in. wide, 12-in. high, and 4-in. deep, it accommodates as much as 100 W using incandescent, halogen, CFL, or LED lamps.

More than 40 colors are available.

Derek Marshall Lighting, Sandwich, NH Circle 88

Recessed TV boxes

Pass & Seymour recessed TV boxes are said to provide snug-to-wall placement for a range of applications. Used with flat-screen TVs, the units reduce clutter associated with a variety of cabling. The steel electrical boxes accept conduit and all products reportedly fit in a standard 2x4 wall cavity. Model TV2MW has a bracket that allows face or side mounting.

Legrand, Syracuse, NY Circle 89

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Motor-control products

MS-T series contactors and motor-control products from 10 to 32 A are made of thermo-plastic material and comply with RoHS regulations. The series now includes a terminal cover as standard. Smart wiring provides optional streamline terminals for reported improved wiring and workability.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc., Vernon Hills, IL Circle 90

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MCT Cuts Kentucky School Costs Sustainable, maintenance-free flooring dramatically reduces costs and upkeep for two green Kentucky schools.

Above left. Turkey Foot Middle School uses Marmoleum flooring for a sustainable, maintenance-free environment.

Above right. In addition to covering classroom floors, such as in this science lab, Forbo Marmoleum was also used as wainscoting to protect walls in stairwells, hallways, and gymnasiums.

C

aywood Elementary School and Turkey Foot Middle

leum f looring was ready for high-traffic use the day after it

School are the newest educational facilities in the

was installed.

Kenton County (KY) School District and are rated

VCT floors were also taxing tight operating budgets with the

nationwide in terms of environmental sustainability. This ac-

cost of strippers and floor finishes, which are not necessary with

complishment is topped by an even more impressive distinc-

Marmoleum. “We were bringing in stripping agents and floor fin-

tion: both were built for the same price as an average school

ish by the semi-truck load. It was a tremendous cost in material as

building in the state. The schools are unique from top to bot-

well as labor,” Haney said, adding that the burden was multiplied

tom, from a solar roof on one to Hazleton, PA-based Forbo

by the difficulty connected with the safe disposal of spent floor-

Flooring Systems environmentally friendly Marmoleum floors

care chemicals.

in the hallways. The schools’ sustainable innovation extends

The extensive use of the Marmoleum sheet and MCT compo-

deep beneath the earth with geothermal wells to supply heat-

sition tile was prompted by the designers at PCA Architecture,

ing and cooling.

Covington, KY, who routinely recommend MCT over VCT in their education projects. PCA designed both of the high-perfor-

BRIGHT AND MAINTENANCE FREE

mance schools. “In education, striving for the healthiest possible

Bright-colored Marmoleum f loor coverings enhance the nat-

environment is a given,” said Andrew Piaskowy, AIA, PCA Archi-

ural light that f loods classroom spaces, helping to minimize

tecture. In addition to Marmoleum’s status as a 100% biobased,

lighting costs. The f loors also lighten the workload of the dis-

completely recyclable material, the firm preferred it for its natural

trict’s maintenance staff, which once spent countless hours

antimicrobial properties. “It’s ideal for use in a setting where the

on f loor maintenance. “When I started at Kenton County,

spread of colds, flu, and other infections needs to be kept to a

we were slaves to the f loors,” said Rob Haney, the district’s

minimum,” Piaskowy added.

executive director of support operations. “Our staff was strip-

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ping and reapplying seven coats of wax, year in and year out.

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We were getting practically nothing else done all summer. We

The flooring was one of many innovative building solutions

even ended up working on the f loors during the winter break.”

that made Caywood and Turkey Foot exceptional in cost con-

Unlike the vinyl composition tile (VCT) f loors that typically

tainment and environmental stewardship. Both schools are

occupied Kenton County hallways, the new schools’ Marmo-

equipped with geothermal heat pumps. The roof at Turkey Foot

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Te n R e a s o n s To C h o o s e M C T O v e r V C T Marmoleum composition tile outperforms vinyl composition tile in some notable ways: 1. Cost savings: MCT costs less to own. The advantages continue for decades through significantly lower maintenance costs.

2. Reduced maintenance: MCT is ready for occupancy immediately after installation and eliminates stripping and application of floor finishes.

3. Anti-static: MCT is naturally resistant to static buildup so dust and dirt won’t linger.

4. Antimicrobial: MCT naturally resists bacterial growth.

5. Repairable: Scratches, stains, gouges, and cuts are removable and repairable in house.

6. No shrinkage: MCT has excellent size stability over decades of use.

7. Quiet: MCT is quieter underfoot than VCT, causing less hallway noise and minimizing the disruption of foot traffic through public spaces.

8. 100% biobased and recyclable: Created from linseed oil, pine rosin, wood flour, and other natural ingredients, MCT is naturally biodegradable and safe for landfills.

9. Resists indentation: MCT is said to be ten times more indentation resistant than VCT. 10. Healthier for occupants: MCT is free of environmental toxins.

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Marmoleum was also used to create wainscots that protect walls in stairwells, hallways, and gymnasiums from marks or stains that might be difficult to remove from painted walls or brick. “It looks as good today as the day when we opened the school, and it will always look good,” Haney said. “It’s an application that we’ll definitely use again.”

The innovations in Kenton County were successful in delivering the outcome that is every school district’s bottom line: the satisfaction of the students, teachers, and parents who use the schools. “I’m an accountant, which means I’m a numbers guy,” added Haney. “I’m excited about all the ways this process has paid off for our district, for the parents, and the kids as well as for the staff and the community.” CBP

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Natural-stone composite

Sustainability-initiative carpet

KanaStone is a natural-stone composite panel that combines a marble or granite sheet with a backing panel to provide a lightweight material for design flexibility.

The material is said to have high water resistance, a high non-combustible rating, and is resistant to impact and flexing. Available in more than 50 colors and patterns with trim options, applications include countertops, wall panels, and floors.

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• Recycles nylon fi shing nets into carpet fi ber • Design reminiscent of swirling currents

Net Effect modular carpet collection is inspired by the ocean’s power and its plight—marine life and habitats endangered by humans and climate change. The carpet is a result of Net-Works, a global business and conservation association between the company and the Zoological Society of London. The effort addresses the growing problem of discarded fishing nets and the problem of finding a legitimate waste stream for the company’s post-consumer nylon recycling goals. Working with Aquafil, an Interface supplier that has refined technology to recycle nylon waste into new nylon carpet fiber, the effort is advancing the company’s goal of closed-loop manufacturing.

The Net Effect collection provides a visual reminder of the sea with a design reminiscent of swirling currents. The three 50-cm square tiles evoke the sea with a texture that references the moment when waves wash over land. The tiles, neutral ground, transition, and textural, can combine to create continuous transitions, borders, and inset area rugs. Three 25-cm x 1-m skinny-plank styles capture the fluidity of water and pair with the square tiles.

Interface Inc., LaGrange, GA Circle 50

Flooring-installation system

Rapid Weld flooring-installation system uses a chemical-welding process that is said to dry fast and allow installation and welding on the same day.

Used with the company’s flooring, the product is said to reduce flooring seams by 80%.

Protect-All Flooring, Oscoda, MI Circle 52

Modern, abstract carpet patterns

Atsia is an addition to the étage series carpet collection. It includes 16 modern and abstract patterns that can be layered for a custom design. The collection features a kit-parts approach that allows designers to create a custom floor covering while using existing product patterns. The carpet is available in modular tile.

Milliken, Spartanburg, SC Circle 53

Floor warming

Ditra-Heat electric floor-warming system uses uncoupling technology to provide heated floors that are reportedly not susceptible to cracking. Heating cables are snapped into place on top of an uncoupling mat with no clips or fasteners. Held within the mat, there is no need to use self-leveling compounds to encapsulate the cables.

Matting is available in rolls and sheets with heating cables available for 120 and 240 V. A digital thermostat controls floor temperature.

Schluter-Systems, Plattsburgh, NY Circle 54

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Concrete rejuvenation

Wood-look vinyl flooring

Sakrete Inc., Cincinnati Circle 57

Altro Floors, Wilmington, MA Circle 58

Flo-Coat is a flowable product designed to rejuvenate concrete surfaces. It is said to be easy to apply with a lightweight squeegee and is polymer modified for bonding strength.

Reclaimed-wood tabletops

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Wood collection has a 40-color range of classic and trendy wood-look sheet vinyl flooring. The flooring contains 14% bio-based content, no phthalates, and is low VOC. Products include Wood Safety, Wood Smooth, and Wood Smooth Acoustic. The products share a combination of classic, contemporary classic, and on-trend designs that allow versatility across applications.

Reclaimed-wood tabletops in Jakarta Market Blend (indoor and outdoor versions), Douglas-fir beam, gym bleacher, and white oak are available. Available in standard desk, restaurant sizes, and rounds, custom sizes also are available.

Tabletops can contribute to LEED credits.

Viridian Reclaimed Wood, Portland, OR Circle 55

Classroom chairs

Caper stacking chairs provide fixed-seating in bright colors.

The chairs have a contoured, flexible seat and back to evenly distribute weight and minimize pressure points. Mirra 2 is a lightweight, ergonomic chair that moves with the user. A Butterfly Back provides dynamic support and proper body alignment.

Herman Miller Education, Zeeland, MI Circle 56

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School Goes Tankless, Saves $70k Annually Replacing a 2,300-gal. electric water heater with a tankless system resulted in a two-month ROI and significant annual energy savings.

Because the wait time for hot water could be substantial in a large school facility, one of the tankless water heaters is on a recirculation system, which moves hot water in a loop close to fixtures, so there is less of a hot-water wait.

The new tankless water heaters also feature unit redundancy, which means that if one, two, or more units require maintenance, the remaining units seamlessly continue to provide on-demand hot-water service to the school. Therefore, even if one unit shuts down, the system still operates with approximately 80% to 90% coverage.

“Redundancy was another major reason the school decided to go with a tankless system,” said Palmer. “If one unit wasn’t working or needed maintenance, the school would still have hot water. You could just work on the unit that needed to be worked on without shut-

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ocated in Overton County, Livingston Acade-

more effective that new system would be at meeting

my High School in Livingston, TN, is a public

the school’s hot water needs and reducing energy costs.

The whole project took about six months, includ-

school with approximately 900 students. Op-

In fact, throughout 2012, the school saved $65,000 to

ing specifying equipment, developing a plan, and

erating the school’s 1970s electric water heater had

$70,000 in energy costs as a result of installing a Rin-

completing installation during summer vacation.

been draining the school’s funds for a while. It was

nai tankless water-heating system. Rinnai America

“Once we had everything figured out, it went very

time for a change.

Corp. is located in Peachtree City, GA.

fast,” said Palmer. “Rinnai experts helped us specify

ting down the hot-water supply.”

In 2011, the school took steps to replace the old

The school’s maintenance staff began working with

the right number of units for the school’s hot-water

water heater with a more efficient water-heating solu-

Jim Palmer, territory sales manager for C.C. Dickson

demands. They gave us good advice and direction and

tion. What wasn’t known at the time was how much

Co., Wilson, NC, one of the largest wholesale distrib-

what they recommended is providing fantastic results.”

utors of HVAC/R equipment in the Southeast, to design a new, more energy-efficient system.

“We never imagined how much money it would save,” said Palmer. “The system paid for itself in two

Palmer had seen the benefits of tankless water heat-

months. The school is still amazed at how well the new

ers in other applications, but had not yet been involved

system is working—that something that compact could

with such a project. After much consideration, Palmer

deliver the hot water they need. They have no com-

and school administrators collectively decided that

plaints. Not one.”

Rinnai Ultra Series condensing tankless water heaters

Overton County School System decisionmakers

would offer the school optimal energy savings and ef-

are planning to gradually switch to Rinnai condensing

fectively meet its hot-water needs.

tankless water heaters in all schools. Additionally,

Removal of the older, 2,300-gal. electric water-heat-

when the Overton County Sheriff ’s Department

er tank from the school’s mechanical room proved to

heard about the energy savings experienced at Living-

be a challenge. “The old tank was the size of a car. It

ston Academy, it contacted Palmer for information.

took up half the room and we had to cut it at the bolt

“We are looking for more and more opportunities to

forces to get it out the door. The tankless units are only

use tankless water heaters. People see the value of them

one-third the size and are a much more powerful sys-

and the results speak for themselves,” Palmer said. CBP

tem. It’s quite impressive,” said Palmer.

The project’s team worked with Rinnai engineering in the design and installation of a sophisticated rack system

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for the mechanical room. Collectively, the school needed seven Rinnai condensing tankless units—approximately 1.4 million Btu—to adequately supply hot water to its five mop sinks, 75 regular sinks, and 46 showers. Each unit is individually vented through the building’s roof. An existing gas line in the mechanical room allowed the team to Top. When the Livingston Academy school replaced its 2,300-gal. electric water heater with a tankless system, the school realized a $70,000 annual energy savings.

Above. The seven tankless units have a 1.7-million-Btu capacity and the system paid for itself in two months.

easily make the switch from electric to gas.

Condensing units were selected because they capture latent heat before it escapes into the vent system and transfer it to the water being heated. This improves energy efficiency. Condensing units offer an energy factor rating as high as 0.95, compared with 0.82 with non-condensing tankless units.

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Download a manual for designing tankless-water-heating systems at http://www.rinnai.us/documentation/downloads/R-TRWH-E-02_ Rev_D.pdf.

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

High-efficiency chiller AquaSnap 30RB chiller: • Uses Greenspeed intelligence for high effi ciency • Variable-speed condenser fans provide optimal airfl ow • Software constantly calculates head pressure

AquaSnap 30RB chiller has Greenspeed intelligence, reported to enable high efficiency and optimum performance. The unit has enhanced scroll compressors and variable-speed condenser fans to provide an operating sequence for optimal airflow across the condenser. The condenser supports higher efficiency when running at part-load conditions. Software optimizes use of compressors, fans, and circuits. The software constantly calculates the most efficient head pressure from the load and ambient conditions and controls to this pressure through infinite feedback steps and adjustment.

Carrier, Syracuse, NY Circle 91

Utility fan

High-efficiency floor-mounted system

Model SWD direct-drive, backward-inclined utility fan has a Vari-Green motor. The unit is said to achieve the performance of the SWB belt-drive centrifugal utility fan. Available in sizes 7 through 18 with capacities from 100 to 5,860 cfm, applications include ducted exhaust and supply and return air.

VertiCool Aurora provides a versatile design in a floor-mounted air-conditioning system. Cabinets can be placed next to walls or in closets or mechanical rooms. Systems are available as air-cooled, water-cooled, or water-source heat pump configurations. Multiple airpath configurations provide additional flexibility to reportedly handle most application requirements as ducted or free blow.

United CoolAir, York, PA Circle 92

Greenheck, Schofi eld, WI Circle 93

Square shower drains

1404hvac04p MR A line of 5-in. x 5-in. drains have designer grate styles and inset trays that accept porcelain or glass mosaic tiles or natural stone materials to 3/4 in.

The drains create the appearance of uninterrupted tile design and the illusion of vanishing water.

Luxe Linear Drains, Atlanta Circle 94

UL-listed fans

AirVolution and AirSpan fan lines are UL listed. The entire fan unit, including motor, gearbox, variable-frequency drives, switches, and wires, is included. The company’s AirViz uses specifications from a potential installation space to produce a 3-D motion video that predicts airflow, temperatures, and cooling/heating effects from a fan.

MacroAir, San Bernardino, CA Circle 95

Expanded diffuser line

Additional sizes for the company’s suction diffuser line include 4 x 2 ½ in., 5 x 3 in., and 8 x 5 in. The diffusers are flow-straightening devices that are said to provide maximum flow efficiency at the suction inlet of a pump while at the same time reducing space and fitting requirements. They also eliminate the need for an equivalent length of ten pipe diameters of straight run on the suction side of the pump. Devices are available for 125- or 250-psi working pressures with flanged or grooved-flange connections.

Aquatherm Pipe Lindon, UT 801.805.6657 aquatherm.com

Taco Inc., Cranston, RI Circle 96

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hvac & plumbing Lavatory package

Segmented boiler

An ADA-compliant, hands-free lavatory package offers single-source reliability. Each unit includes a stainless-steel lavatory; an adjustable, sensor-activated faucet; an automatic hand-dryer system; sensor-activated soap dispenser; lavatory drain with overflow; thermostatic mixing valve; P-trap with cleanout; and vandal-resistant enclosure. The package uses the Integra-Flow system said to prevent overflow.

Patterson-Kelley P-K Sonic boiler has a stainless-steel heat exchanger with segments designed to work together for optimum efficiency and improved reliability. The design is said to allow the boiler to operate at 96% efficiency with ultra-low emissions. The unit also has a small footprint.

Just Manufacturing, Franklin Park, IL Circle 100

Harsco Corp., Camp Hill, PA Circle 97

Hydronic boiler

Endura hydronic boiler is reported to have ultra-high efficiencies. The unit has a duplex stainless-steel heat exchanger, high turndown capabilities, low NOx emissions, and is designed for primary variable-flow applications.

Fourth-generation unit

Multi V IV is the fourth generation in the company’s Multi V series that uses VRF technology to deliver reported improved energy-efficiency by allowing occupants to choose whether to heat or cool only the zones in use. The unit has a more compact footprint and is AHRI 1230 certified.

Compressor design and an optimized heat exchanger provide efficiency as high as 28.2 IEER.

Fulton, Pulaski, NY Circle 98

LG Electronics USA, Alpharetta, GA Circle 99

Floor-heating thermostat

Signature thermostat is a WiFi-enabled floor-heating device that allows users to control the unit from an app on a smartphone. With seven-day programmability, the device also reports outdoor temperature and weather forecast information.

Nuheat Industries, Vancouver, British Columbia Circle 101

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Jail Windows Provide Daylight, Security Two types of detention-grade windows add daylight, aesthetics, and security to a Chicago jail addition.

The Cook County Department of Corrections, Chicago, installed Hope’s steel detention windows in the newest addition to its campus.

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he latest addition to the Chicago Cook County Jail’s

using new and existing underground tunnels connected to court

sprawling 96-acre campus in the city’s southwest corri-

buildings and other related facilities.

dor is a $90 million, five-story, 290,000-sq.-ft. Residential

“With all of this movement of inmates, it was critical to the

Treatment Unit (RTU) and Reception Classification Diagnostic

Department of Corrections that all of the facility’s spaces meet

Center (RCDC). The addition serves multiple functions for the

the highest security standards,” said Paul Reich, project manager

Cook County Department of Corrections. It also meets LEED Sil-

for Roula Associates Architects Chtd., Chicago, the firm that de-

ver certification, as must all new Cook County facilities.

signed the facility

The RTU contains approximately 1,000 beds to provide in-

Daylight is an important component in any facility, but usual-

mates with medical care and specialized psychiatric treatment.

ly not difficult to accomplish with conventional commercial win-

The RCDC serves as the jail’s central intake/discharge space,

dows. Windows in a correctional facility become a much different

designed to process 300 to 400 pretrial male and female detain-

challenge for a variety of obvious reasons. To meet the stringent

ees into the jail system each day, discharge a roughly equal num-

requirements of this design, the architects specified SA30 series

ber, and hold and transfer about 1,500 detainees from other sites

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steel fixed thermal-break detention windows, manu-

ed at the corners and are back welded for superior

blows at each impact location, 1,200 total blows/frame

factured by Hope’s Windows Inc., Jamestown, NY.

strength and water tightness. The tool-resistant steel

without a rail bar, and 1,800 total blows/frame with a

meets or exceeds ASTM A627-03.

rail bar.

The SA30 windows incorporate an interior secure steel frame with an exterior thermally broken alumi-

The exterior frame is constructed with 6063-T5 alloy

The STB30 series windows feature a vinyl ther-

num glazing frame. These window assemblies are de-

aluminum, that is filled and has a de-bridged thermal

mal-break sandwich between the interior and exterior

signed for extreme weather climates.

break. Exterior frames are screwed, gusseted, and sealed.

frame. As with the SA30 windows, the interior frame

Hope offers unlimited glass options.

is custom formed 12-gauge 302/304 -grade tool-resis-

The interior frames are custom formed using 12-gauge 302/304 stainless steel. They are designed

The SA30 windows are impact tested to meet or

with exterior and interior sub-frames that eliminate

exceed ASTM F1592-01. The standard requires that

removable covers. The interior frames are fusion weld-

the windows be able withstand a minimum of 600

tant stainless steel that meets or exceeds ASTM A627-03.

The frames are designed with exterior and interior sub-frames that eliminate removable covers. The sub-frames are separated by a 1/4-in. rigid-vinyl separator for thermal enhancement. The windows meet the same impact specifications as the SA30 units.

Arnold & O’Sheridan, Brookfield, WI, a full-service engineering consulting firm, handled the deten-

The windows provide daylight to this LEED Silver facility while meeting all correctional-facility standards for tool and impact resistance.

tion/security design for the facility, including the specifications for the windows. “This is a highly so-

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SunGuard SNX 51/23 from Guardian is a glass industry first — the first product on the market with visible light above 50% and a solar heat gain coefficient below 0.25. Along with low reflectivity and a neutral blue color, it represents a breakthrough combination of light, appearance and solar control that meets increasingly strict energy codes.

For complete performance data — and other ways to Build With Light — visit SunGuardGlass.com. Or call 1-866-GuardSG (482-7374).

Pronschinske, CSI, CDT, director of security engineering for Arnold & O’Sheridan. “Specifying Hope’s is easy as they have a 50-year track record in the correctional market and we know their product meets or exceeds our requirements and expectations.” CBP

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Enhanced wood acoustic doors Wood acoustic doors: • STC ratings of 43 through 46 • Available in FSC and non FSC • Lead-, asbestos-, and added urea-formaldehyde-free

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The company’s wood acoustic doors include 1 3/4-in.thick models with STC ratings of 43 through 46. Available tested features on specific models include dual glazed vision lights, level swing hinges with fully mortised automatic door bottoms, or Cam-Lift hinges with Super H door bottoms. Doors are available in FSC and non-FSC traditional and exotic wood veneers, factory finished in a wide variety of colors. Sound-control products are lead-, asbestos-, and added urea-formaldehyde-free, including UL fire-rated and non-fire-rated wood acoustic door systems.

Overly Door Co., Greenburg, PA Circle 65

Partition systems

Series 487 office partition systems use premium doors and frames in stock and custom configurations to wrap 4 7/8-in. walls for single and double doors, sidelites, clerestory lites, borrowed lites, and continuous glass walls. Fire-rated door frames for 20 and 90 min. are also available. Sliding-door kits provide another option. Systems can contribute to LEED credits.

C.R. Laurence Co., Los Angeles Circle 66

Finger protection

BioWall antibacterial finger protection for doors is a non-toxic infused rubber that inhibits growth of mold and microorganisms. The extrusion technology is said to be resistant to abrasion, cleaning chemicals, and UV exposure. The material can also be extruded to add antimicrobial properties to door gaskets.

Slim strike plate

Zero International, Bronx, NY Circle 67

Model 0563 Rim Strike is a slim, adjustable 1/2-in. plate for tight-fitting installations. The surface-mount strike needs no frame cutting for installation and works with Pullman latch-rim exit devices and reportedly most doorframe materials. The low-energy, auto-sensing device runs cool and includes two 1/8-in. spacers to create two additional sizes, 5/8 and 3/4 in. Made of stainless steel, a field-selectable, dual-mode feature allows installers to select fail-safe or fail-secure modes. The plate works with right- and left-hand doors.

Rutherford Controls, a DORMA Company, Cambridge, Ontario Circle 68

Expanded color line Fire-rated glass ceramic

Keralite Select fire-resistant glass combines surface-polishing technology and advanced composition to create what is said to be the sharpest, most accurate color-viewing glass ceramic in its class. With a CRI of 97.1 and a low-haze value of 0.5%, the surface does not have the orange-peel effect common with standard fire-rated glass ceramics.

The glass is available in 20-, 45-, 60-, 90-, and 180-min. fire ratings.

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, Valley Forge, PA Circle 69

VistaLuxe collection and Ultra series exterior aluminum-clad products include 13 mica finishes. Colors include Cashmere Pearl, Driftwood, Hazelnut, Autumn Spice, Galaxy Silver, and Night Sky. The fluoropolymer finishes resist chemicals, abrasion, corrosion, chalking, and erosion. The coating’s 70% PVDF composition maintains film integrity and retains color and gloss.

Kolbe Windows & Doors, Wausau, WI Circle 70

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Security window film

Safety and security window films combine film technology, coating, and adhesives to provide a wide range of films designed to contain broken glass fragments within a window or door frame. This creates a strong barrier, reduces the chance of injury, and helps impede entry into a building.

Daylighting amplifier

SkyVault series M74 DS, with amplifier, is an extension of the company’s line for daylight delivery in high-bay and high-ceiling applications. Using 36 reflective facets made of Spectralight Infinity material, the cone-shaped amplifier reorients daylight so it strikes the diffuser at a steeper, straighter angle, allowing a more efficient light transfer to a space. Applications include projects with floor-to-diffuser heights of 26 ft. and higher.

3M, St. Paul, MN Circle 72

Multi-slide doors for large openings

Multi-slide and a full range of swing doors are available for large-opening doors. Custom-engineered rolling hardware and AAMA-certified wheels provide a uniform, symmetrical, low-profile bottom rail. Multi-slide products offer weather-resistant and flush-sill options, a one-piece handle and lock, and an advanced seal system.

Solatube International, Vista, CA Circle 71

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The University of Florida Research and Academic Center at Lake Nona Medical City features an immense sunshade in a circular dome-style made of AISI Type 316 stainless steel.

Sunshade Façade Delivers Energy Savings A circular, dome-style, stainless-steel sunshade provides a striking architectural element and energy efficiency.

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he University of Florida Research and Aca-

rection metal fabric that is made of AISI Type 316 stain-

demic Center at Lake Nona Medical City, a

less steel. The fabric was used to create a high-perfor-

GKD had the panels effectively wrap the exterior

master-planned community near Orlando, de-

mance sun-shading façade, but may also be used for

and hug intermediate supports. The panels are attached

interior applications such as partitions and walls.

with flats-with-clevis system components designed and

signed by St. Louis-based HOK, in collaboration with

transparency, adding to employee productivity.

Menomonee Falls, WI-based Novum Structures, enables

“The new facility gains numerous benefits from the

fabricated by GKD. The flats-with-clevis system enables

the university to more directly connect with other of

sunshade, outside of its striking appearance. This form of

both ends of the fabric to be clamped by flat bars. This

Lake Nona’s top scientists and research organizations.

solar management reduces the use of mechanical cool-

attachment assists in delivering safety and security due

ing,” said Andy Franks, technical sales director at GKD.

to the tensioning created by the turnbuckles. Addition-

“The result is an elegant, energy-efficient building.”

ally, a center area cuts away to reveal a glass curtainwall.

The 100,000-sq.-ft. facility is poised to make great strides in the research field, but its exterior metal-fabric façade has already made high grades as a result of the

Novum Structures required some key criteria for the

The curtainwall helps protect the building, a design

unique HOK design concept. One of the most significant

project, such as a very tough pre-tension load for the met-

requirement driven by the variable Florida weather

exterior elements is an immense sunshade, in a circular

al fabric to meet Florida’s strict building-code require-

conditions. This additional feature is critical to the

dome shape, made of GKD Metal Fabric’s (Cambridge,

ments. This testing ensured the safety of the trapezoidal

safety and security of the structure and its occupants.

MD) Escale 7 x 1 weave. Escale 7 x 1 is a flexible, one-di-

panels. A 50% open-air requirement allows exceptional

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Left. The panels effectively wrap the exterior and hug intermediate supports; they are attached with GKD-designed and -fabricated system components.

Below. The mega sunscreen mitigates heat gain caused from direct sunlight, contributing to lower facility cooling costs and making the building more comfortable and environmentally neutral.

designed and manufactured to comply with State of

Metal Fabric sun-shading solutions can reduce total

clinical settings. The center also will give the universi-

Florida hurricane code. As such, they can withstand

solar heat gain by 20% to 50%. The combination of

ty a strong presence in the growing medical complex at

sustained-wind conditions simulated to 150 mph.

building siting, angle of the sunscreens, and density of

Lake Nona, which includes the UCF College of Medi-

GKD Metal Fabrics are woven from stainless steel,

the metal fabrics contributes to the ability of sun-shad-

cine and Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, the

containing 35% post-industrial and 25% post-consum-

ing solutions to have a positive influence on building

Nemours Children’s Hospital, the Sanford-Burnham

er recycled material. Since stainless steel does not need

cooling and comfort.

Medical Research Institute, the Orlando Veterans Af-

a surface coating or require maintenance with hazard-

“Our sun-shading products have been found to re-

ous cleaning products, it is a low-maintenance and

duce the temperature of the exterior of the building by

eco-friendly material that contributes to Leadership in

about 20%,” said Tom Bialk, solar engineer and LEED

Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits.

consultant at GKD Metal Fabrics, “due to the open

The engineering team at GKD Metal Fabrics deter-

area, depth, and unique geometry of the fabric used.”

mines what features and benefits would create the best

Further research is being done by Bialk to determine

solution for a problem an architect has presented.

future uses of the metal fabrics with sun shading such

When recommending a fabric, the team considers the

as the Escale 7 x 1 weave.

function of the fabric, the design, and form.

Covering a large glass curtainwall with a transpar-

The new University of Florida facility gains numer-

ent material, such as metal mesh, doesn’t interfere with

ous benefits from the sunshade exterior facade, outside

interior-out transparency. Occupants will still enjoy

of its striking appearance. The massive sunscreen mit-

natural lighting and unobstructed views through the

igates heat gain caused from direct sunlight, contribut-

transparent metal fabrics.

ing to reduced facility-cooling costs and making the

The goal of University of Florida Lake Nona cam-

building more comfortable and environmentally neu-

pus is to make fundamental medical research in can-

tral. Depending on the location of a building, GKD

cer, diabetes, and other diseases available to patients in

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Multi-Purpose Center Slated For Sustainability Polymer slate tiles provide a sustainable roof while retaining the lodge look that LeConte Center administrators desired.

The LeConte Center roof uses slate polymer roofing tiles that complement its Smoky Mountain setting.

Photo credit: Merit Construction Inc.

he city-owned, multi-purpose LeConte Center in Pi-

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The single-width tiles resemble the classic traditional slate

geon Forge, TN, includes 232,000 sq. ft. of meeting and

tiles found on upscale projects throughout the world. Available

exhibit space in a sprawling, lodge-type setting. Topping

in 12-in. widths, the 1/2-in.-thick tiles are twice the thickness

the impressive structure are 965 squares of Valoré Slate polymer

of most other synthetic slates. The tiles are available in a full

roofing tiles from DaVinci Roofscapes, Kansas City, KS. In the

spectrum of authentic slate colors and are made of pure virgin

Verde blend of light and dark green, the tiles complement the

resins to guarantee a sustainable product. The 100% recyclable

facility’s Smoky Mountain setting.

tiles resist impact, fire, hail, insects, and algae.

“The size of this complex, plus the building-code limitations,

Built over two years by Merit Construction Inc., Knoxville, TN,

made it impossible for us to specify weighty, expensive real slate for

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the roof,” said Michael Smelcer, principal with SRA Architects Inc.,

multi-purpose rooms of varying sizes; pre-function and kitchen space;

Pigeon Forge. “After researching our options, we selected the DaVin-

loading docks; and spacious lobbies. Outdoor patios overlook the Lit-

ci Valoré Slate product because of aesthetics, weight, and Class A fire

tle Pigeon River with views of Mount LeConte from many angles.

classification. The owners of the center were very open to using this

“Because of the close proximity to Little Pigeon River, our

particular polymer slate roofing because it gave them the mountain

site design had to be low impact,” said Smelcer. “This included

lodge look they desired.”

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roofing The facility affords sweeping views of the Little Pigeon River and Mount LeConte. Roof tiles are 100% recyclable and resist impact, fire, hail, insects, and algae.

meable pavers. We’ve provided similar architectural work for other large facilities, so our firm was confident in our ability to meet the design needs of this exciting project.”

The center’s roof was installed by Detail Slate and Tile, Greenville, SC. “We install several DaVinci roofs each year on residential and commercial projects,” said Joe Whitmore, vice president of operations. “This was the largest project we’ve had the opportunity to install polymer roofing material and it went very smoothly.

The result is a roof that blends in with its natural setting, is very durable, requires virtually no maintenance, and will last for decades to come.” CBP

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Roof cover boards DEXcell roof boards: • Includes glass mat, FA glass mat, cement products • Mold resistant • Cement type provides fire and thermal barriers

DEXcell line of high-performance roof cover boards includes a glass mat product, an FA glass mat product for fully adhered membrane systems, and a cement roof product. The cement board is lightweight and is said to withstand prolonged exposure to moisture. The glass-mat products are mold resistant and available in 1/4-, 1/2-, and 5/8-in. thicknesses and 4 ft. wide in 4- and 8-ft. lengths. The cement roof board provides fire and thermal barriers in a 7/16-in. thickness.

National Gypsum, Charlotte, NC Circle 74

Metal trim panels

Alucobond Axcent flat panels are painted aluminum panels for building trim. Colors match the company’s most popular stocked colors. The 0.04-in.-thick panels have application as fascia, flashing, and roof caps.

3A Composites, Statesville, NC Circle 76

Transparent media façade

Transparent media façade systems include Mediamesh and Illumesh. Rows of LEDs, woven into stainless-steel mesh, transform large façade areas into communication platforms day and night.

Mediamesh is available with six LEDs/pixel and with RGB SMD LEDs for outdoor applications.

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Ridge vent

Shark Vent XLP is an externally baffled ridge vent available in 25-ft. rolls. The nail-gunnable product provides continuous airflow along the attic ridge. Xtra, a filtered option, is available for extreme weather areas.

Benjamin Obdyke Inc., Horsham, PA Circle 75

McNichols Co. 18 Service Centers Nationwide 800.237.3820 mcnichols.com Circle 231

Antimicrobial roof coating

Clear-Shield Rx coating is a clear-acrylic, non-toxic technology that provides rooftops with at least 12 months of antimicrobial roof protection. The coating is reported to resist bacterial and fungal growth to reduce the rate at which the roof surface will discolor or deteriorate.

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Composite acoustical roof decks

The company’s panels are used as the substrate for its roof deck systems. The panels use Dow Styrofoam or EPS for insulation and an OSB board for a nailable surface and to reduce noise within a space.

Tectum Inc., Newark, OH Circle 79

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Energy Management Aids Conservation An Alerton energy-management system links critical building areas at a Phoenix hotel.

The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown hotel uses an Alerton building-management system that provides energy efficiency and monitoring of a variety of building systems.

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he Sheraton Phoenix Downtown hotel, a Starwood Ho-

Alerton Inc., Redmond, WA, installed by Climatec Building

tel and Resorts Worldwide Inc. property, is designed

Technologies Group, Phoenix.

and built from the ground up to be a model of water

The biggest challenge for Dan Abel, director of engineering for

and energy conservation, while providing maximum guest com-

the hotel, was getting to know a new energy-management system

fort. With 1,000 guest rooms and suites and 80,000 sq. ft. of

(EMS) and how best to use and maximize its capabilities. “To re-

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ally maximize the system’s capabilities, we worked with Climatec

meeting rooms, the hotel is the largest in Arizona.

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approximately 80 refrigeration units within the hotel,” Abel said.

ing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; water; and lighting.

Climatec installed Alerton Building Suite front-end software

To effectively monitor the building’s systems for optimal energy

to manage the hotel’s HVAC system and to integrate a number of

savings, hotel management chose a BACnet-based solution from

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building automation

demand,” said Abel. “I can show quantifiable savings.”

cy-based HVAC control, scheduling, and notification. The Sher-

“If you can think it, you really can create it,” he continued.

aton Phoenix project also includes chill and hot water systems,

“The scalability—the ‘buildability’—is endless. That’s what I like

air-handling units, refrigeration units, VAV (variable air volume)

about Alerton.”

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For Abel, the key to the success of the hotel’s energy-conservation

The system monitors the electrical demand for four power me-

efforts is BACnet compatibility and the flexibility and openness that

ters located in the hotel’s electrical room at ground level. Abel

communication protocol provides. “I’ve worked with other systems

and his staff are already working on integrating auto-demand

that are proprietary and you are simply restricted in expansion capa-

load-shedding programming in the EMS that will allow even

bilities,” said Abel. “When I work with other vendors, the first ques-

more effective energy conservation for the property.

tion I ask is, ‘Is your system BACnet compatible?’” CBP

Refrigeration units are monitored by the Alerton EMS through VisualLogic unitary controllers. The custom-built, walk-in refrigeration units store food and beverages for the hotel, including dining, room service, and event banquets. Sensors provide Abel and his staff with temperatures every five minutes. Programmed notifications let the staff know if a refrigeration unit is running temperatures that are too high or too low. Adjustments are then made so the unit is operating at maximum energy efficiency. “We create log files on all our Alerton-monitored equipment—even our refrigeration units,” Abel said.

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Nightly schedules program the hotel’s cooling for the following

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Building-automation systems/ controls are a critical part of any energy-efficient facility.

Learn more in our Commercial Conversation podcast with Kevin Callahan, Alerton Inc., Redmond, WA. Click on the microphone in the digital edition or visit commercialconversation.com.

day. Schedules are also used to request fan cooling or heating in the meeting spaces. Flexible scheduling within the sysbefore the system returns to pre-set parameters.

For example, if a ballroom is scheduled to turn on its heating or cooling at 8:00 a.m., but a potential customer would like to tour the area at 7:00 a.m., the staff can override the schedule and energize the ballroom for a set period of time, for example, 30 min. After the default run time, the ballroom shuts down until its regularly scheduled start-up time. One of Abel’s next projects is to integrate the lighting into the EMS as well, and time it with the heating and cooling.

Currently, Abel’s staff uses Admiral cell phones from Motorola Solutions Inc., Schaumburg, IL, to communicate with the Alerton system. Climatec created a number of custom graphics for the phones that allow viewing and response to the most common critical issues. Building technicians use the phones to view and adjust setpoints and receive and respond to notifications. The phone system even allows one engineer to help another without both having to be at the problem site or at a console.

With the system in place, Abel doesn’t yet have a baseline to compare year-to-year energy savings, but he looks forward to the possibilities. One work already in progress is the auto-demand, load-shedding interface that will allow staff to shed electrical loads when the demand reaches a pre-determined level.

“I can tell you that once we put the load shedding in, I can review the past year and find out, for example,

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Paperless inspection

Security-camera enclosures

A line of traditional, general-purpose, and fortified camera-enclosure systems provides connectivity in harsh environments. The EH14 series is made of polycarbonate and provides CE-rated protection for camera/ lens systems. EH16 series offers built-in POE camera power supplies and ultra-clear megapixel-optimized front windows. The fortified series enclosures are available as fully assembled, tested, and certified camera systems including the camera, lens, enclosure, mount, power supply, and optional fiber-media converters. High-temperature, low-temperature, and humid-environment enclosures also are available.

i-Safe 3.1 app: • Platform to improve operational efficiencies • Supports 3.0 Intelligent Safety System • Creates custom checklists

Pelco by Schneider Electric, Clovis, CA Circle 60

Mobile security management

A mobile security-management system allows users to manage security systems from remote locations using any web-enabled device. Users can employ a virtual keypad to control systems while off site and arm and disarm the system to allow personnel access. The system allows users to access real-time video wherever they are.

Tyco Integrated Security, Boca Raton, FL Circle 61

3-D surveillance models

Axis Camera Families is a collection of 3-D surveillance camera models used with Autodesk Revit software. It includes detailed metadata required for BIM, such as power requirements and mounting accessories, and the camera models allow designers to interactively visualize camera coverage for optimum system layout.

Axis Communications, Chelmsford, MA Circle 62

Mezzanine safety gate I-Safe 3.1 app provides a user-friendly platform that is said to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and shift focus from paper-based activities. The app supports the 3.0 Intelligent Safety System, an RFID system for fall-protection equipment and inspection tracking. The system provides web-enabled intelligent technology to allow a user to record and access inspection, inventory, and purchase information.

The program allows users to create their own checklists from a library. It links mobile devices, software, and web portals, providing access to data and reports.

Capital Safety, Red Wing, MN Circle 59

GateKeeper mezzanine safety gate is a reciprocating barrier that creates a controlled-access area in which workers can safely load and unload from the edge of a mezzanine, pick module, or other elevated work platform. When the outer gate opens, the inner gate automatically closes. A link-bar design ensures the gates work in unison. A Saf-T-Latch prevents a worker from raising the outer gate while inside the work zone.

Rite-Hite, Milwaukee Circle 63

Power-transfer switch

ASCO 300 series power-transfer switch for mid-range installations is rated at 30 to 3,000 A and is available to 600 VAC, singleor three-phase. Features include a compact, modular design and a single-solenoid transfer mechanism that allows transfers in less than 100 msec. The design requires no motors, gears, or complicated mechanisms and is said to prevent contacting both sources at the same time or connecting to a dead source. Configurations include wall- or floor-mounted enclosures and an available service entrance with circuit breaker and NEMA 3R enclosure.

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enovation of the Westin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, began with the redesign of the main lobby that had been dominated by tiers of escalators and a bell-shaped chandelier, elements that were dated and unattractive. A 14-ft. wide fireplace, clad in backlit alabaster and sculpted walnut and suspended 33 ft. from the third-floor ceiling slab, and custom chandeliers evoking fireworks provide new focal points for the atrium. Public spaces abutting the atrium were given recessed low-voltage lighting, finishes, and furniture featuring warm woods and rich colors to integrate the 15,000 sq. ft. of the three-level lobby into a dramatic but more intimate whole.

Architect: Ronnette Riley Architect, New York. Photo: Brandon Barrè.

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