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DEPARTMENTS 8 63 65 66

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Senior Living Comes Of Age A homelike atmosphere and specialized care are top considerations today.

Interiors

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20 Carpet Reflects Jazz Heritage At Lincoln Center Floor-covering choice creates an energetic aesthetic for a NYC music venue.

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28 Hall For Innovation Is True To Its Purpose

A terra-cotta tile façade provides an insulated wall system and cuts construction costs.

Senior-living options are more numerous than ever, from traditional skilled nursing to assisted living and memory care. The proliferation has to do both with changing economics as well as a move to specialized care. Expectations of a homelike environment, in any case, are higher than ever.

For more on current trends in senior care, turn to page 10.

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31 Metal Grating Makes Statement As a design element, grating unites two dissimilar buildings and acts as a sunscreen.

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43 Powering To A New Level Of Efficiency

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62 Windows & Doors Products

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It’s A Speed Queen, It Lasts M

y wife and I recently experienced one of life’s “thrills.” We bought a new clothes washer. Yawn! But buying one wasn’t as straightforward as you might think. In the interest of green and sustainability, our first

thought was to go to the local river and use a washboard. That idea was scrapped when we realized that the river water was dirtier than our dirtiest clothes.

The river option discarded, we started researching modern-day washers. Our 20+-yr.-old Maytag had not died, but was on life support, so we had some time to evaluate our options. Note that a Maytag that old is from the days when the Maytag repairman commercials actually meant something. As you can imagine, our early research taught us that, “they don’t make ‘em like they used to.”

What we discovered is that we were faced with spending $600 to $800 for a washer that was only expected to last 7 or 8 years. Even more disturbing is that we were expected to accept that fact as today’s reality. We couldn’t pull the trigger on such a purchase and kept looking until we tripped over the Speed Queen brand. It’s made just up the road in Wisconsin and is warranted to last in excess of 15 years. The cost was a little more than the 8-yr. units, but nothing close to the $1,600 it would cost us to buy two machines in the same timeframe.

Throughout this whole process, the little voice in my head that talks too much kept asking, “What’s wrong with this picture? In this day of sustainability, why are we producing workaday equipment such as a clothes washer with the expectation that it’s going to be junked in 7 or 8 years?” And don’t tell me about how the metal will all be recycled, so it’s sustainable. The metal in our Speed Queen will all be recycled, too. It’ll just be twice as long before that happens.

As we’re driving around looking for short-life washers, I was also reminded about how bothered I get when I see new building construction going on when, just down the road are two or three abandoned buildings of equal size.

Why aren’t those buildings being used?

I asked that question when senior editor Ken Betz and I were discussing his upcoming renovation feature. His off-the-cuff response about the abandoned buildings was, “they’re crappy buildings.” I don’t know if they all are, but I had to agree that the majority probably are cheap buildings that, like today’s clothes washers, were never destined to last very long and should simply be torn down.

Why don’t we design buildings to last? Old buildings, such as the Opera House in Woodstock, IL, are quite attractive; have been around 125 yr., in this case; and, with some upgrading, continue to function quite well and provide a great atmosphere for occupants. Do we get bored with styles and designs and, because we can, are more than willing to junk old stuff in favor of the latest trend? Are we convinced that new is always better and, therefore, must have it? Is old simply uncool?

I know these questions have been asked and discussed extensively, but we’re supposed to be in an era of sustainability and there are two sides to that coin. The side that is too often ignored is the build-it-to-last side. If it lasts, we don’t have to burn up a lot of resources to create new every 8 years. I like exciting new things as much as the next guy but, when it comes to buildings, I lean more toward the long-lasting, durable Speed Queen versions. CBP

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the green angle Cheryl Ford, OSRAM Sylvania

Ask Questions, Then Design Lighting Lighting design should be part of the initial facility design phase to ensure effective illumination and energy savings.

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he intended use for a building and the owner’s design

additional mandatory control requirements. Alterations affecting

goals not only affect the layout, finishes, and furnishings, but have a significant impact on lighting needs and

more than 50% of the lighting load must conform to the codes.

ASHRAE 90.1-2010 requires space control for enclosed

energy costs. Unfortunately, lighting often is not discussed in the

areas with at least one control step between 30% and 70% of full

early design stages for new and major renovation projects. If light-

power. Exceptions include corridors, public lobbies, restrooms,

ing is a part of the early discussions, it is much more likely that

stairwells, storage rooms, and electrical/mechanical areas.

the best possible luminaires will be chosen to fit the style of the

California Title 24 2013 has added more multi-level control

building and its intended use. Discussing lighting early will also

requirements, specified by space type for areas greater than 100

help ensure the building’s design can accommodate the desired

sq. ft. Auto-off requirements are also established for interior

luminaires and controls to achieve the lowest energy and mainte-

and exterior spaces and parking garages. There also are specific

nance cost without sacrificing lighting quality. Before specifying

requirements for daylighted zones and use of occupancy sensing.

lighting, answer the following questions.

WHEN DOES DAYLIGHTING MAKE SENSE? WHO IS THE END USER?

There is trend in commercial buildings to use more natural light

Is the building owned by a company for its own use or is the space

and provide occupants with outdoor views for health and well-be-

being leased to multiple tenants? If a building is to be occupied by

ing benefits, as well as to save energy. However, to make day-

a single company, it is easier to minimize the number of luminaire

lighting effective, the building design and window selection are

types. For leased spaces, tenants often want the space constructed to

extremely important. North/south-facing windows and windows

meet their requirements, and this includes lighting.

with the proper glazing to minimize glare need to be incorporated into the design. In new-building construction, light shelves

WHAT IS THE DESIRED STYLE OR LOOK?

and skylights improve daylight use. A window-shading system can

Aesthetically pleasing lighting can be modern, contemporary

effectively control the amount of sun that enters a space. Light

or traditional, and there is a variety of luminaires from which

sensors and 0-to-10-V dimming is the best way to reduce the lumi-

to choose. For an unobtrusive modern

naire light level in response to available daylight.

look, recessed flat-panel, recessed indi-

When lighting is discussed in the early stages of facility design, an effective, energy-efficient design results, creating a productive work environment.

rect, or architectural recessed 1x4, 2x2,

WHICH LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY?

or 2x4 luminaires can provide a very

The cost to install LED lighting instead of conventional fluorescent

clean look and uniformly lit spaces.

and high-intensity-discharge technology has decreased immensely

For a more contemporary look, single

in recent years. LED luminaire performance, controllability, and

pendant-mount luminaires can be geo-

color quality is equivalent to many fluorescent systems, so for new

metrical, adding an artistic look to the

construction LEDs may be the best choice. For retrofit projects,

space. There are also more traditional

high-efficiency, long-life fluorescents may be the least expensive op-

long linear runs of indirect/direct pen-

tion, but do not rule out LED retrofit solutions that use the existing

dant-mount luminaires with an up-light

luminaire housing. Utility rebates are available for DLC-qualified

and down-light component providing

(DesignLights Consortium, Lexington, MA) LED luminaires and

extremely low-glare lighting.

for high-efficiency and supersaver fluorescent systems.

Lighting can help shape a business and its outcomes in very

HOW WILL SPACES BE USED?

subtle ways. When done correctly, it can dazzle people, provide

How a space is to be used determines re-

comfort, and improve productivity. Quality lighting does not

quired lighting levels. In the past, however, many interiors have

need to break the budget, and it can be very energy efficient. In

been over lit. Fortunately, the Illuminating Engineering Society

evaluating lighting options, look at the total cost of ownership.

of North America (IESNA), New York, has established recom-

Hire a lighting designer to make sure the best lighting system is

mended lighting levels for specific tasks, and following these

designed for the facility. CBP

guidelines will reduce over-illumination and wasted energy.

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WHAT ARE THE LATEST ENERGY CODES?

Cheryl Ford is a marketing manager for OSRAM Sylvania, Danvers, MA. She has

ASHRAE 90.1 and California Title 24 have maximum power-den-

more than 30 years of lighting experience; has held various positions in engi-

sity requirements (W/sq. ft.) and mandatory control provisions for

neering, marketing, and sales; and is a NCQLP lighting certified professional.

interior and exterior applications. The latest versions of each have

Watch for regular lighting columns from Cheryl at cbpmagazine.com/blog.

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Senior Living Comes Of Age A homelike atmosphere and specialized care are top considerations for today’s senior accommodations.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

Designed by Chelsea, MA-based The Architectural Team, The Residences at Wingate in Needham, MA, offers several options within the continuum of care.

Forty units are built to accommodate mainstream assisted-living residents, while a separate wing is designed specifically for those suffering dementia or with other memory-care needs. Photo: Warren Jagger

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enior living isn’t what it used to be. Levels of care are

tions and definitions vary by state or are largely absent, making

shifting between various segments of the market; a new

the ongoing task of more precisely defining responsibilities and

population of elders, the baby boomers, is exerting ever

expectations an important one.

more influence; and, correspondingly, senior-care living design is evolving.

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Not even age is a hard-and-fast characterization for senior communities any longer. Young people ages 31 to 64 now make

One of the challenges is sorting out the vocabulary related to

up 14% of the nursing-home population, according to an analysis

senior care. Senior living, assisted living, independent living, con-

of federal data from the Department of Health and Human Ser-

tinuing care, skilled-nursing care, and memory care are just a few

vices (Chicago) by NPR's (National Public Radio) investigative

of the terms in use. Often, there is no clear line between one or

unit. That's up from 10% just 10 years ago.

another. Services and facilities, particularly how they’re defined,

The reason for the increase isn’t entirely clear, but an NPR

seem to overlap. With the possible exception of skilled-nursing

broadcast suggests that state funds for in-home care have become

facilities, which tend to be more narrowly defined by law, regula-

increasingly limited due to budget cuts or lack of programs, leav-

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Above. Interiors at The Residences at Wingate eschew the institutional feel common to outmoded senior-care paradigms. Gracious furnishings and an amenity-rich environment enhance the dignity of residents, making long-term care desirable and improving healthcare outcomes. Photo: Warren Jagger

Right and below right. Two dining options are offered at The Residences at Wingate. A more formal dining area is complemented by an informal café setting.

Photo: Warren Jagger

ing nursing homes as a last resort—this despite the fact that inhome care costs are less than the cost of on-site nursing care and most residents would prefer to remain at home. However, current Federal law requires states to pay for nursing homes, while community-based care is optional.

“Everything is being pushed down the [acuity level] continuum,” said Gregg Maedo, AIA, architect and principal, Gregg Maedo + Associates Inc., Orange, CA. A person may need skillednursing care, but hospitals, and insurance considerations, are pushing them into nursing homes where that level of care is available at less cost. Persons who may have been in a skilled-nursing facility are being moved down to assisted living. This refining of www.cbpmagazine.com

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healthcare care levels is blurring the distinctions between facilities. Assisted-living facilities are taking on more tasks associated with skilled-nursing facilities, making the days when assisted-living facilities were run like hotels a thing of the past, according to a recent Forbes magazine article, which cites findings from the National Center for Health Statistics, Washington.

The shifting of responsibilities from skilled-nursing facilities to assisted-living venues is a cause for concern among some senior-care experts. Catherine Hawes, director of the Program on Aging and Long-Term Care Policy at Texas A&M, College Station, TX, called it a “ticking time bomb” in a 2013 PBS Frontline interview.

She cites lack of training and regulation as reasons for her concern.

As for the hospitality sector’s involvement, despite continuing design influence, that sector’s attempt to provide senior care services appears to be waning.

As far back as 2002, Marriott International Inc., Bethesda, MD, sold its holdings in the Marriott Senior Living Services management business. Classic Residence by Hyatt, founded in 1987 by Hyatt Hotels Corp., Chicago, as a developer, owner, and operator of older-adult living communities, changed its name to Vi (pronounced vee) in 2010 and currently operates 10 continuing-care retirement communities (CCRCs) and one rental community under several brands nationwide.

Assisted-living facilities, it should be remembered, are a fairly recent development, replacing the nursinghome, custodial-care model for senior living that had been prevalent until then. One of the first was opened in 1981 in Portland, OR, perhaps explaining why this segment of the market is still maturing.

BEYOND ASSISTED LIVING

The trend, in fact, goes beyond merely assisted living, as Andrew Stebbins, AIA, senior project manager, The Architectural Team, Chelsea, MA, noted.

Continuing-care retirement communities bring together a continuum of care under one roof or on one campus—independent living, assisted living, skillednursing care, and memory care, he explained.

The movement has been toward more specialized care to fit individual residents. For example, “One thing we did in the Residences at Wingate, Needham, MA, was provide two units of memory care in the Top. For The Residences at Wingate, designers were intent on creating an upscale residential environment where people would feel as though they were walking into a home. Units have kitchenettes and private baths, are fully ADA compliant, and enjoy plentiful daylight. Photo: Warren Jagger Above. The Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Durham, NC, added a second floor and renovated sections of the facility. Flooring was a key consideration in the renovation. Not only is it a large factor in providing a comforting design aesthetic, but it also impacts the functionality of a space. Photo: Milliken

same building. One is for the early stages where people are more active, aware, and mobile. Then, as they move to a greater level of need, they move into a more secure unit where they receive more focused care,” Stebbins said.

Individual care can be fine tuned even further, Stebbins noted. Supportive independent living is one

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healthcare of the ways this is happening. “The supportive independent unit has a full kitchen, but [residents] can buy into the meal plan if they want, or they can have one or two meals. It’s more of an à la carte plan for meals, as well as for level of care, where [residents] can choose what they need—just an hour of care, somebody to check in on them, or help with medications,” Stebbins said.

“The idea is to provide the right level of care for the person as [his or her needs] change—and they’re going to change—especially with Alzheimer’s, which is a progressive disease,” he added.

Bill Blackstock, regional vice president of sales in the Americas for Milliken’s (Spartanburg, SC) global floor-covering division, agrees that senior-living facilities are becoming more specialized. “The designs of these facilities are more customized to accommodate the level of healthcare offered and provide a unique interior environment,” he said.

“This specialization is not to target demographics as much as it is to accommodate for varying degrees of assistance for residents, as well as the desire for seniors to reside in a comforting environment,” he added.

BABY BOOMERS DRIVE TRENDS

Baby boomers, it comes as no surprise, are driving current senior-care trends. They expect more and are “not as tolerant as the generation before; they’re far more demanding,” Maedo said, adding, the boomer generation, “controls a lot of the wealth of the country,” making their demands all the harder to ignore.

While this explains some of the hospitality-oriented, boutique-hotel facilities, “there are different levels of niceness. I think there is going to be an issue [of care for those] with lower and middle incomes,” Maedo said.

It’s obvious that the demand for long-term care facilities is only going to increase, Maedo related.

“The demands are even greater, even for the people who are less able to afford luxury, but they’re still looking for something better than has been available in the past.”

The creation of Medicare in 1965 resulted in a surge in the construction of senior-care facilities, but “they’re old, tired buildings now. A large part of what we do is just keeping these buildings alive,” Maedo said.

“In the ’60s the design was kind of brutal; it was just warehousing seniors. They were just building Top. The Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Durham, NC, used Milliken’s Designed for Senior Living collection to combine a full-scale healthcare facility with the comforts of home. The creative use of various patterns provides a town-square feel to public spaces, and floral patterns with rich colors offer residents an elegant environment in dining areas. Photo: Milliken

these things as cheaply as possible, with double-

Above. Arlington Gardens in Riverside, CA, designed by Gregg Maedo and Associates (GM+A), has two isolation rooms with a dedicated exhaust to remove contaminated air. Each patient bed has an oxygen, vacuum, and med-gas hook up, giving the facility flexibility in the type of care each resident can have. Photo: GM+A

ey,” he said.

loaded corridors, just to house as many people as they could to get that Medicare or Medicaid monNow, “you have 40-year-old buildings that aren’t equipped for [higher acuity care.] A large part of our work is putting in the necessary electrical, mechanical,

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View From The Inside A

s the senior-care landscape changes in terms of

ing room and a café or bistro that is a little less formal,”

vironment by using floor covering to evoke a desired

organization, expectations, and population, de-

Stebbins said.

atmosphere.”

sign philosophy and material selection likewise have been rethought.

Flooring must be durable and have smooth transitions between areas. Specific to Alzheimer’s, care

When designing for seniors, one must be very spe-

lot more earthy, warm colors. I think it’s all about the

should be taken not to have light and dark finishes next

cific about the types of materials selected for this type

environment, but there are two elements in the environ-

to one another. A person with dementia may perceive

of environment, according to Melanie Conant, director

ment. Number one are the programs; programs are key

a dark floor as a hole and won’t move past that place,

of design for interiors for The Architectural Team, Chel-

no matter what. I would like to think as an architect I

Conant said.

sea, MA.

can build something so beautiful that everyone would

Furniture in a senior-living residence must be scaled

Lighting, for example, must be given careful consid-

just exist in perfection, but we only have so much con-

specifically to the elderly. Although the furniture at the

eration. “As people age, what they are able to see well

trol. The programs have to be good and have to be en-

Residences at Wingate, a recent project in Needham,

diminishes, so you need to have a very even and well-lit

gaging. We set spaces that open on to each other and

MA, completed by The Architectural Team, looks very

space for seniors, especially for those suffering from

encourage interaction, but, really, they are only as good

residential, all the cushions are very firm so that people

Alzheimer’s disease. There is a condition called sun-

as the care being given and the program being offered.”

can get up and out of the chairs easily. The depth and

downing, where a person with dementia starts to feel

Briej observed a similar trend toward warm colors

the height of the seats is specifically designed for se-

anxious and uncomfortable when the sun goes down,

and a break from the sterility of earlier nursing homes.

niors; the seats are more narrow so people don’t sink

so you have to be able to control the light,” she said.

“It’s often about selecting finishes that promote

into them and have difficulty getting back up. All the

warmth and comfort versus cold and sterile, while re-

chairs have arms, so a seated person has something to

maining functional and on budget,” she said.

push off if they’re getting up, Conant explained.

Code requirements for senior-living facilities often specify a specific lumen output for lighting fixtures.

LEDs make compliance easier while using less energy, Conant related

“With proper planning and communication, there

“For Wingate, we’re very much trying to create a

is no reason a designer cannot select fixtures and fin-

residential and upscale environment. You want to make

Lighting is a priority, agreed Amy Briej, healthcare

ishes that promote functionality, while creating a wel-

the residence feel comfortable and make people feel as

market segment manager, Osram Americas, Danvers,

coming and sustainable environment for residents,” she

though they’re walking into a home; perhaps it’s even a

MA. “Adequate lighting is hard to find in many senior-

continued. “Both non-profit and for-profit facilities are

little nicer than the home they’re coming from. You want

care facilities, especially nursing homes,” she said.

faced with the challenge of attracting new residents.

people to feel proud to bring their families in to visit,”

“Most designers understand that the aging eye needs

In the past five years, we saw nursing homes move

Conant said. Space is designed to provide a place for

more light. Unfortunately, the result is often very cool

away from semi-private rooms, providing dignity and

family members to sit and chat and with access to a com-

light, in gross amounts. This can cause numerous prob-

less disruption to their residents. This move is becom-

puter station, TV, or refreshments for grandchildren.

lems. Too much light can make it hard for residents to

ing the standard, and those looking for a nursing home

Today, there are more products designed for the

discern corners or the depth of objects. There have

will most likely choose the one with a private room. The

senior population, so it’s not as hard as it used to be

been numerous studies showing the benefits of natural

same options are desired by those seniors looking for

to make a selection that is both practical and aestheti-

light and electric light when applied appropriately to

continuous-care facilities. Their ability to choose a fa-

cally pleasing. Where there used to be clinical looking

support Circadian rhythms. This is especially impor-

cility based on the environment, amenities, and support

vinyl materials for seating, new fibers are available

tant for those residents who suffer from dementia or

is key. Therefore, the better the facility and the designer

that can have a very residential look but with the quali-

Alzheimer’s.”

can communicate on their goals, the greater potential

ties of a contract fabric with a moisture barrier and an-

for increased number of residents, thus paying for the

timicrobial content, Conant commented.

Spaces have become more refined, less traditional, favoring a more progressive décor, according to The

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“We’ve seen senior-living facilities break away from a sterile environment,” he continued. “We’re seeing a

cost.”

The same is true for carpet, Conant related. They

Architectural Team’s Andrew Stebbins. “I wouldn’t say

Similarly, the right floor covering can help senior-

have a moisture-barrier backing so if something wet

the design is modern, but we are definitely more in tune

living facilities feel more like home to residents rather

gets on the floor, it can be hot-water extracted without

with having comfort and functionality mixed in with

than like an institution, said Milliken’s Bill Blackstock.

it seeping through to the subfloor.

style. The word we’ve been hearing and striving for is a

“We find that traditional patterns and motifs with a

The overall design trend for senior living is gener-

boutique-hotel feel, where you have a sense you are in

luxurious aesthetic resonate well with senior resi-

ally following the residential market, Conant believes.

a high-quality place.”

dents and also provide the durability facility managers

“You’re seeing more open spaces that are connected

“There are more dining choices; there are almost

require. We have worked with a number of senior-living

visually to each other. You don’t have small rooms that

always at least two levels of dining—a traditional din-

facilities to achieve a hospitality-meets-healthcare en-

are compartmentalized for function; you have larger

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spaces that connect to one another. There is a little more flexibility with the floor plan, and you are seeing a lot of big windows connecting to exterior spaces. With seniors, it sometimes difficult for them to get outside, so creating a visual connection to the outdoors is important,” she said.

“I think in terms of the design aesthetic it’s still very regional, but you’re no longer seeing traditional swag and jabot window treatments and chintz fabrics. The aesthetic is getting much more clean lined and light and airy. That heavy, traditional feeling and look is definitely gone by the wayside,” Conant continued.

The Architectural Team’s projects on the North Shore of Massachusetts have a very coastal feel, Conant noted, “but there are more urban projects than there used to be; people are responding to properties in the city where you’re able to feel part of the community.”

In addition, senior-living design has been trending toward a hospitality look. “I think it makes total sense for that to happen. The programming for hotels is actually quite similar to the programming for senior living,” Conant said. “You have a lot of the same design. You have a place to eat, a place to sleep, a place to work out. In senior-living facilities now there is a large focus In senior-living facilities, such as Arlington Gardens in Riverside, CA, the whole social dynamic takes place in the corridors, according to architect Gregg Maedo, who designed the facility.

Photo: GM+A

on amenities. So instead of having just a small beauty salon, you have a massage room, or a whirlpool spa, and they’ll bring in people to offer these services.”

“I think that, for a while, there was kind of a trend that I call the Disneyland look, where they tried to make the interior design look like a street in downtown America,” she added. “Sometimes the Alzheimer’s units would start to look a little kitschy, but now they’re more residential, looking as though you’re walking into someone’s home. I think there was a feeling you had to trick people into remembering things, when really the most important thing

and med-gas systems to support a higher-acuity per-

to the hotel industry; you’re not going to build a

is to make people feel like they’re at home.”

son,” he said. “That is what is driving a lot of the dy-

Ritz Carlton if you’re going to be reimbursed at

namics of the situation right now.”

Motel 6 rates,” he added.

The interior design process begins early for Conant as an interior designer. “The best case scenario, be-

One of the major challenges in upgrading these

Despite that comparison, Maedo doesn’t think

fore the pencil hits the paper, is to sit down with the

older buildings is compliance with ADA (Ameri-

the hospitality model works well for nursing homes.

architect and the owner and talk about what the ame-

cans with Disabilities Act) standards. Virtually

“Hotel operators thought they could come into the

nities will be and how are they going to appeal to the

none of the buildings constructed 20 to 30 years

market and dominate, but they haven’t been nearly

specific market; every region is a little different. So

before the ADA was enacted in 1990 comply with

as successful as they thought they were going to be,”

you sit down, ideally very early, and talk about the pro-

the code.

he said.

gramming, laying out the spaces, and understanding the adjacencies,” she said.

“The pressure is increasing to start bringing

“In a hotel, you wake up in the morning, and you

these buildings up to code and at the same time

go out for the whole day, but in [senior-living facili-

making them look a lot nicer,” Maedo said. The

ties, especially nursing homes] you aren’t going any-

limiting factor often is the fixed reimbursement

where; this is your home. If in a hotel someone

from Medicare and Medicaid. “I always compare it

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healthcare you’d probably think it was weird and call the police.

In [senior-living facilities] the whole social dynamic takes place in the corridors,” he said. “That is their living room.”

“A lot of [hotel chains] started in the shallow end of the pool, which would be independent senior living and assisted living,” Maedo said. “As you get to the deeper end of the pool, which is skilled nursing, it becomes much more difficult. I don’t know if they have even tried getting into the deep end yet, but even in the shallow end they ran into problems, because it’s just a different dynamic.”

For nursing homes, especially, “you almost have to start with a medical model and then overlay the hospitality model, because residents are often sick, frail, and weak,” Maedo contended.

“There’s always a learning curve, and one thing [hotels] have going for them is the aesthetics; the aesthetics part is very valid—to make it look nicer—because, if you look at older [senior-living facilities], they’re kind of decrepit, and they don’t look very nice,” he added.

AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL

An alternative to 1960s-era nursing homes and more recently constructed assisted-living facilities has tentatively emerged and that is smaller facilities with fewer residents and more personal care. One of these is The Green House Project, headquartered in Arlington, VA. More than 140 of these alternative, nonprofit nursing homes have opened in 24 states over the past decade. Residents, often fewer than a dozen, have private rooms. Proponents say although it sounds expensive, costs are at about the median for nursing homes around the country, and many residents are Medicaid recipients.

Just as one level of care isn’t for everyone, one size doesn’t fit all, either. “There are various sizes of longterm-care homes available today,” Milliken’s Blackstock said, “Each size, whether small or large, offers a different benefit, which senior residents may prefer.

Smaller facilities easily provide a cozy atmosphere that larger institutions may need to devote a significant amount of design work to achieve. However, more expansive facilities often provide residents with various activities and offer a large community environment.”

Clearly, the options for senior care are growing and Top. GM+A did the master planning of the Murrieta (CA) Healthcare Center campus in the late 1990s. At the time only the first phase was built with 99 beds. Last year the second phase with 46 beds was completed. Abundant light and a unique circulation pattern reduce anxiety and stress and promote operational functionality. Photo: GM+A Above. The design intent for the Lompoc Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc, CA, designed by GM+A, was to create an abundance of light wells and activity areas in which the residents could stroll. Photo: GM+A

being rethought. Residents, given choices, will opt for those that best provide the right level of care, a sense of community, and the best degree of comfort and aesthetics they can afford. Understanding and meeting these changing demands is both the demanding task and opportunity placed before owners and designers of tomorrow’s senior-care facilities. CBP

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Ken’s View A

ging is a topic many people feel uncomfortable

for those who don’t yet think of themselves as old but

discussing, or even thinking about, until it can

for those who actually are of a certain age—although

In addition, some pods have “smart robotic fea-

no longer be ignored. Add to that, the vocabulary is

I won’t venture to say exactly what that age would be.

tures” to monitor vital signs, filter the air, and com-

often confusing to those unfamiliar with the terri-

When does one become old? And am I even allowed

municate with the outside world. Medication remind-

tory. Is it assisted living, long-term care, or senior

to say old without being accused of being ageist?

ers are provided by computers. I’m not an expert, but

throws a towel over it or whacks it with her cane.

living? The latter are more recent terms, and, in fact,

Speaking of unflattering appellations, granny pod

fairly recent senior-living models. Case in point: The

(what, no grandpa pod?) may be this year’s most in-

first generally recognized assisted-living facility

felicitous. Oddly, even A ARP, in a recent news story,

Decide for yourself if granny pods are a good

didn’t open until 1981.

if granny’s vital signs need close monitoring, maybe she needs more than a robot to look after her.

seems to accept the sexist if not ageist term that

idea, but be warned: zoning restrictions in many ar-

Before that, nursing home was a perhaps inaccu-

brings to mind those moving-and-storage contain-

eas may put the kibosh on pods or in-law apartments,

rate blanket term for elder living, and it usually car-

ers people park in their driveways—or recollections

although Virginia has passed legislation to permit

ried with it images of custodial care in an institution-

of the pod people from the 1956 film Invasion of the

them, apparently persuaded by the Fair Housing Act,

al setting. There is little doubt that perception, and

Body Snatchers, which may give granny nightmares.

which prohibits housing discrimination against the

the reality that not every elder needs skilled-nursing

To be fair, a granny pod, not an official name and

care, was the impetus for the recent growth of alter-

likely not the name its inventor chose, is a portable-

The real significance of granny pods—and the

native models of care that promised more indepen-

housing option for seniors. Offered by several com-

unflattering name—is that the scheme reveals the

dence and dignity to older residents.

disabled. Your local zoning board may disagree.

panies with varying options, the granny pod is a

ambivalence, if not antipathy, many offspring, as well

But even assisted-living facility as a term is not

modular building that is placed in a backyard to keep

as elders, feel regarding senior care. More impor-

ideal, according to the Assisted Living Foundation

granny at arm’s length. Not a new idea, the notion of

tant, it highlights the challenge—and opportunity—

of America, Alexandria, VA. ALFA has a list of taboo

granny flats or in-law apartments has been around

those in the senior-living industry have been given

talking points, and assisted-living facility is out and

for a long while. They were more common in the days

to put together an adequate alternative to putting

assisted-living community, residence, or house is

when zoning laws were less restrictive. The appeal

granny in a box in the backyard.

preferred. Long-term care is out and senior living is

is that seniors, as well as their children, often prefer

Gregg Maedo, a California architect with whom

in. Residents, not patients, live in such communities,

to maintain a degree of independence and privacy

we spoke for the accompanying article and who has

and they are not admitted or discharged, but move

even while living in close proximity, and elders are

spent several decades designing senior-living com-

in or move out. Don’t ask to tour an assisted-living

not keen on giving up their freedom by moving into a

munities, noted that residents of such communities

community; visit it instead. A resident is not assigned

nursing home.

frequently have a great deal of wisdom they are

a bed or unit, but can be found in his or her room, apartment, or suite.

One might be tempted to call this a paradigm

Some granny pods have amenities not found in

more than willing to share if only they are asked. In

ordinary pods—or in-law apartments, granny flats,

the best situations, caregivers give to residents and

and the like, for that matter.

residents give back to caregivers by sharing those

shift, but it’s hardly that. It is, however, an evolu-

For example, there’s an ankle cam, the better to

life experiences. “It’s a great synergy,” Maedo said,

tion in senior-living preferences and desires that

surveil granny’s ankles and determine if she’s still in

“and in places like that caregivers and residents

will continue to evolve as the endlessly talked-about

an upright position. It might be creepy, but it’s handy

both are happier.” Perhaps that’s the best place to

baby boomers enter the market.

if it’s damp and cold and granny’s progeny don’t want

start—creating a new culture, not just a new design,

Reimagining senior care is just a first step in deal-

to get their feet wet by going outside to check on

for senior living.

ing with attitudes and perceptions of aging—not just

her. One wonders how long it will be before granny

— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor, CBP

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American Health Care Association http://www.ahcancal.org/

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National Center for Health Statistics: Residential Care Facilities: A Key Sector in the Spectrum of Long-term Care Providers in the United States http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db78.htm

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Long-Term Care Services in the United States: 2013 Overview http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nsltcp/long_term_care_services_2013.pdf

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Nursing Home Design – National Institute of Building Sciences http://www.wbdg.org/design/nursing_home.php

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National Center for Assisted Living http://www.ahcancal.org/ncal/Pages/index.aspx

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The Green House Project http://thegreenhouseproject.org/

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Boasting many striking patterns within the collection, Milliken’s Allumé carpeting offers the ability to identify distinct areas of a space based on chosen patterns.

Carpet Reflects Jazz Heritage At Lincoln Center Floor-covering choice creates an energetic aesthetic for a New York City music venue.

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The project highlights the work of world-renowned architecture and design firm The Rockwell Group, and Milliken Floor Covering, which joined together to renovate Jazz at Lincoln Center.

ow do you breathe new life into a space to

ter. In addition to offering a luxurious, comfortable,

reflect the personality of those who inhabit

and inviting feel, we wanted to provide an identity to

it? Jazz at Lincoln Center aimed to do just

each unique area, without forsaking durability and

this—while creating an energetic aesthetic as bold and

functionality,” said Doug Hosney, chief officer at F.P.

moving as the music played there.

Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center.

The project highlights the work of world-renowned

After evaluating multiple floor-covering options,

architecture and design firm, The Rockwell Group,

Milliken’s Allumé collection stood out as a clear

New York, and Milliken Floor Covering, Spartanburg,

choice for the project. Boasting many striking patterns

SC, which joined together in the renovation of Jazz at

within the collection, Allumé offered the ability to

Lincoln Center—a not-for-profit organization dedicated

identify distinct areas of the space based on the pat-

to inspiring and growing audiences for jazz music.

terns chosen.

Situated in the heart of New York City, Jazz at Lin-

With two floors and multiple spaces, the move-

coln Center is a much-loved venue for musicians and cul-

ment created with the light-inspired designs encourag-

tural enthusiasts alike. However, the atmosphere was not

es people to explore the venue.

a reflection of the unique events that filled the space.

Knowing how purposeful floor covering can set the

ect was completed. With a year-round schedule, events

stage for any event, The Rockwell Group came to Mil-

were simultaneously being held during the renovation,

liken for expertly designed carpet to enliven the envi-

and timing was of utmost importance. Because of this,

ronment.

the design team originally approached Milliken with a

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Moving away from the previous floor covering in muted earth tones, the goal of the renovation was to represent the vivacious identity of the organization within the facility.

The goal was to provide an identity to each unique area without forsaking durability and functionality, according to Doug Hosney, chief officer at F.P. Rose Hall.

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Select color and scale changes were needed to fit the collection into the Jazz at Lincoln Center facility, and they were made despite strict time requirements.

“We worked closely with the design firm and end user to ensure the Allumé collection transferred seamlessly to the space. At Milliken, we were able to remain true to this collection’s design intent,” said Lisa Bailey, Milliken floor-covering designer.

Moving away from the previous floor covering in muted earth tones, the goal of the renovation was to represent the vivacious identity of the organization within the facility.

Allumé patterns in Radiant and Focus are incorporated throughout the fifth and sixth floors. Large and small-scale patterns evoke intrigue and infuse personality throughout the space while providing the functionality of modular carpet tile.

The final installation has pleased everyone—from the design team to the end user—and the Jazz at Lincoln Center staff enjoys hearing the great response it receives from visitors.

“Allumé was a bold departure for Jazz at Lincoln Center and dramatically changed the space. With the outstanding end result, we wouldn’t have it any other way,” said Hosney. CBP

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Wineo Purline natural flooring uses almost 90% rapidly renewable and natural raw materials. Said to be extremely durable, along with stain and wear resistant, the product needs no finishing, waxing, buffing, or stripping. Despite a slender, 2.5-mm thickness, the product is layered, in a complex structure, with a Fleece-TEC bottom system.

Linoleum flooring

Johnsonite Harmonium xf2 linoleum flooring provides a range of colors and a matte finish. Ninety-three colors provide bright and clear choices, including natural and earth tones. Color 400 has no added pigments. The flooring includes rubber, homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl, stairwell solutions, finishing borders, and transitions. The flooring contains cork to provide acoustic properties and comfort underfoot.

Mats Inc., Stoughton, MA Circle 64

Tarkett, Chagrin Falls, OH Circle 65

Etched glass

Scrimshaw etched glass is available in 1/4-in. thickness but is highly customizable.

Patterns etched on the glass mirror are said to be available in virtually any design. The design adds an unencumbered wild and freeform look that is said to make every piece a unique element.

Pulp Studio, Los Angeles Circle 66

PVC-free products

Halo Floors luxury vinyl tile includes a PVC-free line called Halo Free. The line has 28 versions of wood and stone designs and is free of halogens, plasticizers, and chlorine. It is FloorScore certified for indoor air quality.

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Executive Hall at the University of Missouri-Kansas City was made possible by a gift from Henry W. Bloch, co-founder and chairman emeritus of tax-preparation company H&R Block. Photo: Jacia Phillips

W. Bloch School of Management welcomed students in the fall of 2013 to the new Henry W. Bloch Executive

Hall for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which stands adjacent to the Bloch School building. The Executive Hall was made possible by a gift from benefactor Henry W. Bloch, co-founder and chairman emeritus of tax-preparation company H&R Block.

Along with the vision of Bloch School dean, Teng-kee Tan, the 68,000-sq.-ft. building was brought to life by co-architects BNIM, Kansas City, and Moore Ruble Yudell, Santa Monica, CA. Inspired by travel to, and observations of, some of the world’s most innovative workspaces, the university’s leadership and architectural team’s goal was to create state-of-the-art architecture to house cutting-edge curriculum.

In addition to thermal performance, high-performance integrated design, LEED energy points—the building is LEED Gold Registered—and overall goals of sustainability and environmental stewardship, the aesthetics were of utmost importance. The building team balanced the desire to provide an innovative, contemporary structure while respecting and maintaining the university’s historical masonry vernacular. Ultimately, a terra-cotta façade was selected to blend with the dappled campus context. The unexpected wall system that supports it was key to helping the building team deliver on all project goals, including budget.

A SURPRISING SOLUTION

Multi-colored terra-cotta tile was clad into 19,200 sq. ft. of large, insulated, fully composite precast-concrete sandwich panels to provide a complete wall system. The Bloch School represents the first-ever application of terra cotta on precast at this scale in the United States. Terra cotta had been clad into smaller, non-insulated panels on a few projects, but not on large-scale, 12-ft.-wide fully insulated panels.

A five-color, random-blend terra-cotta tile pattern was installed in the precast production facility of Enterprise Precast Concrete Inc., Omaha, NE. Enterprise Precast is a member of AltusGroup, Bethlehem, PA. The precast wall system supplied a rain barrier

Hall For Innovation Is True To Its Purpose A terra-cotta tile façade provides an insulated wall system and cuts construction costs.

without the intricate fabrication of a rain-screen system. Recessing the precast joints concealed them to give the illusion and depth of a conventional rain screen. Extensive coordination between the architect, contractor, and precaster provided impressive results.

Why precast? Budget was one of the driving factors. The cladding was originally envisioned as a conventional rain-screen system with a steel frame and an air barrier. A comprehensive cost analysis concluded that in this application, an unconventional rain screen would cost considerably more than terra cotta clad into an insulated precast sandwich panel. The precast system delivered a similar appearance while providing notable cost savings of more than 25%.

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als specialist who served as senior project architect

Research and engineering by the pre-caster helped

ry tradition of the campus, but did so in an innovative

overcome potential production challenges related to

way. The theme of the building was to let design lead

the novel use of the material in an insulated panel.

to innovation. We wanted the building to do some-

From the coefficient of thermal expansion to the

thing innovative and facilitated this by the entire team

amount of precast bowing that the tiles could with-

working together. We took a traditionally clad product

stand before cracking, the optimal tile thickness, and

and used it in an innovative way, reflecting the vision

the reaction of a panel during freeze-thaw cycles was

of the dean of the university.”

explored. Full precast mock-up panels were also de-

ta pattern reflected the campus’ masonry palette in a

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appearance of a shadow on the two darker sides.

said, “In the end, this project responded to the mason-

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new way. A seemingly random pattern was applied, yet the design architect took an ambitious, hands-on ap-

BEAUTY MEETS THERMAL EFFICIENCY

proach by laying out each color of the 6-in. x 4-ft. ter-

The striking beauty of the terra-cotta exterior rests

ra-cotta tiles.

atop a precast panel that is equally innovative. Enter-

The precaster used color-coded instructions in the

prise used CarbonCast high-performance insulated

production facility to place each individual piece of tile

wall panels that use C-GRID carbon-fiber grid-shear

as directed. Ship-lap joints on the tile, combined with

truss connectors. C-GRID connects the inner and

meticulous use of sealants, kept the gray precast out of

outer wythes of concrete to create a thermally broken

view, leaving the joint as a shadow. The terra-cotta pat-

design that also offers full composite action for struc-

tern uses a higher percentage of darker colors on two

tural performance. Continuous insulation (edge to

sides of the building to complement the individual adja-

edge, top to bottom) was provided to meet ASHRAE

cent masonry buildings on each respective side of the

90.1 requirements for climate zone 4. Three inches

campus. The darker concentration of colors conveys the

of extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation were sand-

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exteriors wiched between two 4-in. layers of concrete. The wall achieved an R-value of 16.37 to 17.65 based on knowledge that XPS has an R-value of 5.0 at 75 F and 5.4 at 40 F. The project also used an under-floor radiant heating system.

Noted Sheldon, “Once the building became thermally stable, it allowed us to bridge the budgetary objective together in one solution.” CBP

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The entry to the AASU Learning Commons, with its southern exposure and glass curtain wall, required a sunscreen to reduce the solar impact in a material that would match the natural anodized finish of the curtain-wall framing material and roof fascia.

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s the student population grew at Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU), Savannah, GA, so did the need to expand the university’s

library services and technology offerings, along with the need to consolidate the campus IT services.

Searching for a solution, the planners at this growing university focused on renovating two adjacent one-story structures near the Student Union Plaza. If combined and renovated, they could provide a practical and innovative way to advance their expansion plan.

One building, constructed in 1982, previously housed a campus bookstore. The other, the Memorial Center, built in 1965, was occupied by the university’s IT services, a group that could be relocated and consolidated into a new campus facility. The vacated buildings would produce 14,500 sq. ft. of reusable space.

The planners’ foresight paid off, as it paved the way for the design and construction of what is now the AASU Learning Commons. This virtual library has technology-rich learning venues for interactive group or individual study. Additionally, it has an abundance of energy efficiencies, including a sunscreen of aluminum bar grating from McNichols Co., Tampa, FL, helping it earn LEED certification.

BRIDGING THE GAP

When it came to construction and operating expense, cost efficiency was a priority, as was the need for design elements compatible with other campus buildings. Like other campus structures, the two being revamped were constructed during dissimilar decades, so the project architectural firm, Cogdell & Mendrala of Savannah, had to bridge the eras while incorporating aesthetically pleasing features appropriate to the facility’s new purpose.

Because Learning Common’s south entry faces the plaza, it would be heavily used and have a significant visual impact along the pedestrian path, a high-traffic area for the university’s 7,500 students, faculty, and visitors. Additionally, this entry, with its southern exposure and glass curtain wall, required a sunscreen to reduce the solar impact in a material that would match the natural anodized finish of the curtain-wall framing material and roof fascia.

While the sunscreen was integral to the entrance, a site condition of a different nature existed on the opposite side of the building where a working mechanical courtyard was located. The courtyard, which includes HVAC units and other equipment essential to campus opera-

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tions, was in direct view from the president’s dining room, located on the second floor of the nearby student union.

Faced with the challenge, Don Cogdell, AIA, and the Cogdell & Mendrala team, turned to a metal aluminum bar grating that would solve a functional as well as aesthetic need.

As the architect of the Learning Commons and other campus facilities, Cogdell & Mendrala was familiar with the building designs throughout the campus. They were also acquainted with McNichols aluminum bar grating. Frequently used as a flooring material, the product has evolved into creative applications for sunscreens and decorative features that conceal operating equipment.

MAKING A STATEMENT

“We wanted to make the statement that this is a current building, separate from those built in 1965 and 1982, that blends well into the campus setting” said Cogdell, who saw bar grating as a design feature that would help bridge the gap from the past to present day.

By adding the sunscreen, with the help of contractor, Garbutt Construction Co., Dublin, GA, Cogdell would achieve the objective.

Approximately 4 x 10 ft. in size, the clear anodized bar grating was installed above the entry doors. At 1 in. x 3/16 in. thick, the material has 77% open area. The material, custom cut by McNichols into various specified sizes, is secured on a metal frame that is attached to the roof by stainless-steel rods.

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A mechanical courtyard was in direct view from the president’s dining room, located on the second floor of the nearby student union. A bar grating in varying anodized finishes was the answer to transforming the industrial look into a more aesthetically pleasing environment.

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Right. The Learning Commons includes rooftop solar panels and a vegetated green roof. In addition to LEED Gold certification, the project also received a 2013 Innovation Award for Design and Technology from the University System of Georgia.

Far right. The Learning Commons is a virtual library with technology-rich learning venues for interactive group or individual study. Additionally, it has an abundance of energy-efficient features that earned it LEED Gold certification.

to transforming the industrial-look of the mechanical courtyard into a more aesthetically pleasing environment seen from the president’s dining hall. The anodized panels for this application vary from light to dark

OUR INNOVATION. YOUR INSPIRATION.

bronze to natural and were arranged creatively with function and aesthetics in mind.

The material’s open area allows air circulation necessary for the mechanical equipment to function, while the color and placement of the panels give the arrangement of metal a sculpture-like appearance when viewed from above.

“Our concept was to create dimension and shadowing,” said Cogdell, noting that the panels were placed along a structural grid that extends across the courtyard and is positioned in various angles and heights.

According to Mel Manor, AASU construction project manager, plant operations department, the bar grating is a unique feature that blends well on campus. “The majority of the campus buildings have

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structural-steel framing components, such as louvers and grating, which in some cases are exposed to view,” he said. “This is the first time bar grating has

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been utilized on campus for this application.”

PROFILE SERIES CASCADE™

The Learning Commons includes rooftop solar

METAL PANEL SYSTEM

panels and a vegetated green live roof and is a model of efficiency and design, earning LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington. The reuse project also received a 2013 Innovation Award for Design and Technology from the University System of Georgia. CBP

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design. Marked by a signature curve with a bold, flat, slope rib profile, CASCADE creates shadow relief like never before. Available in seven profiles that integrate with each other and CENTRIA’s Concept Series® panels, CASCADE offers unparalleled design flexibility.

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Concealment solutions

Una-Clad Delta concealed-fastener panels are available in perforated profiles. The series includes 11 profiles, available in seven perforated patterns with varying hole sizes in 20-gauge steel and 0.04-in. aluminum. Panels can be used on building interiors or exteriors to provide a decorative accent.

Firestone Building Products Co., Indianapolis Circle 69

Concealment solutions: • Protect and camouflage structures on buildings • Made of fi ber-reinforced polymer • Can be fabricated on site

Roof drain

RedLine AFT roof drain is a tool-free system that is said to provide maximum allowable flow for gravity-based, open-channel, roof-drainage systems.

Its mechanical seal can be hand activated. The device has a vortex breaker that allows flow without creating a pressurized flow. Installed from a rooftop, it has a one-piece seamless body and an aluminum strainer dome and clamping ring. A 10-in. long stem accommodates most conditions and can be field cut.

Custom stem lengths are available.

OMG Roofi ng Products, Agawam, MA Circle 70

The company’s architectural concealment solutions are customizable to protect and camouflage sensitive or unattractive structures on high-profile buildings. Products contain fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) that is transparent to cellular emissions and radio waves. FRP offers protection against corrosion, UV degradation, rot, impact, and electrical and thermal conductivity. The material needs no painting or maintenance. Solutions can be fabricated on site. Systems are LARR approved and meet ICBO criteria.

Strongwell, Bristol, VA

Reflective wall coating

StoCoat X-black is a heat-reflective exterior wall coating that is said to significantly reduce surface temperatures, when compared with paint of the same color. The coating minimizes color fading and can be applied on most claddings, including EIFS, stucco, concrete, wood, brick, or pre-painted surfaces and is available in more than 500 colors.

Sto Corp., Atlanta Circle 71

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Download an information sheet on architectural concealments.

Visit the company’s web page about cellular-compatible concealment.

Roofing sealant

The company’s 915 polyurethane roofing sealant meets Miami Dade TAS-132 requirements. The sealant provides elastic bonding, providing strength with the ability to flex. It also acts as a waterproofing sealant.

Bostik Inc., Wauwatosa, WI Circle 72

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Composite acoustical roof decks

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

Tectum Inc., Newark, OH Circle 73

Aluminum composite panels

Omega-Lite panels provide a decorative, durable-surface finish for exterior walls. Made of a polypropylene corrugated core between two finished aluminum sheets, the panels are said to be non-absorbent, water-resistant, and easy to maintain. The panels are available in smooth or stucco-embossed finishes in a variety of colors and are Class A fire rated.

Laminators Inc., Hatfield, PA Circle 74

Duro-Last ®; the most water, wind and worry-resistant roof in the business.

Duro-Last’s industry leading warranties are supported by prefabrication of roof panels and membrane accessories in a factory quality controlled environment. This eliminates up to 85% of field welding. Our highly trained technical field team inspects the field welded seams.

Once you put a Duro-Last roof on, you can put it out of your mind.

Waterproofing

FiberTite Green uses a high-performance, single-ply roofing membrane to provide a vegetative roof technology based on sustainable functions. The system is available in a tray form or as a multilayer system.

Hydralastic 836 is a cold-applied, solvent-free, single-component waterproofing compound that is said to not shrink. Low VOC and low odor, it reportedly will not crack in extreme cold or slump due to softening at high temperatures.

For use on interior or exterior concrete surfaces where protection from water intrusion is desired, it can be used for above-grade and below-grade applications. It bonds to concrete and asphalt and skins over in 30 min.

Seaman Corp., Wooster, OH Circle 75

W.R. Meadows, Hampshire, IL Circle 76

Green roof

New siding colors

CedarBoards insulated vinyl siding includes five additional deluxe colors, and Monogram 46 vinyl siding includes eight additional colors. The deluxe hues are part of a spectrum of siding colors ranging from deep, rich shades and semi-transparent stained blends to neutrals. All products use the PermaColor system with lifetime fade protection, impact resistance, and durability. Monogram 46 is available in three classic styles with the natural look of painted or stained cedar and is said to withstand wind-load pressures to 220 mph.

CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, PA Circle 77

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Castle Museum’s architectural features are illuminated by Lithonia Lighting LEDs.

LEDs Royally Illuminate Castle LED floodlights highlight a museum’s architecture while saving money, energy, and keeping a low profile.

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onstructed in French Renaissance Reviv-

ing an ideal opportunity to showcase the facility and

inaw Sees the Lights has illuminated 13 historically

al style in the late 19th century, the Cas-

dramatically accentuate the museum’s architectural

significant buildings in the community and identified

tle Museum in Saginaw, MI, is one of the

features.

the museum as the latest in need of a distinct night-

most recognizable buildings in the region. Formerly

With increasing visitors, growing night programs,

time presence. With the support of the organization,

a United States Post Office, the building was convert-

and a mission to keep the museum attractive and ap-

museum administrators contacted Ken David Electric,

ed to a museum in 1979. While the museum’s exhib-

pealing, the staff set out to find a way to highlight the

Saginaw.

its continue to expand, its unique architecture also

building’s architecture and make the facility a focal

draws locals and tourists.

point of Saginaw’s nighttime skyline.

Although the museum’s historical architecture

Goals for the project were to find an energy-efficient solution that would keep energy costs down, require minimal maintenance, and accentuate the muse-

gives the facility a distinct daytime presence, the

LIGHTING THE WAY

um’s architecture without drawing attention to the

building was not illuminated at night. With no exteri-

A local organization devoted to illuminating Sagi-

luminaires themselves.

or illumination, administrators knew they were miss-

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light bulbs. The inside is loaded with bulbs that we have to replace very few weeks,” said Ken Santa, the museum’s president and CEO. “Due to safety concerns, time, and difficulty, we did not want the same issue outside.”

Lithonia Lighting D-series LED flood luminaires from Acuity Brands, Atlanta, were selected. Nineteen of the floodlights were installed around the building’s exterior and, once in place, the museum held a grand opening to watch as the historical building was illuminated for the first time.

“When the switch flipped and all the lights went on, we were shocked. The castle looked completely different at night,” said Santa. “We were thrilled beyond belief. The lighting significantly enhanced the historic architecture and made it possible to view the building 24-hours a day.”

Using only 41-W/fixture, the outdoor lighting consumes less than 780 W. The museum is illuminated for approximately less than a dollar/night.

“Back when I started in the trade, a project like this would have used much larger fixtures and the wattage would be at least double,” said Ken David.

“With these luminaires, it is going to be up to 20 years before the museum has to replace the lights.

The energy savings are incredible. I am 100 percent sold on LED.” While the LEDs keep energy usage to a minimum, the compact size of the floodlights also keeps the focus on the castle’s architecture and not on the floodlights. For additional savings, the luminaires are equipped with photocells for dusk-to-dawn lighting.

They can also be controlled with a timer.

In the end, all goals for the museum’s outdoor

LED floodlights keep a low profile to make the museum the star, not the fixtures, as they highlight the French Renaissance Revival building.

The Saginaw, MI, skyline proudly boasts a variety of historically significant buildings, including the Castle Museum.

lighting were achieved.

“We are thrilled with the energy consumption—or lack thereof. There is virtually no maintenance time and the cost is minimal,” said Santa. Additionally, the fixtures are perfect because they are barely noticeable, and the real true spotlight is on the architectural features of the building.” CBP

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

LED track and recessed fixtures

Recessed downlight kits

Ultra RT4 and Ultra RT6 LED recessed downlight kits use the company’s Ultra LED lamps, said to need no warm-up time, and use instant-on with full light output and stable color. Available in 2,700 and 3,000 K and dimmable to 10%, the gimbal design provides a 30- to 35-deg. tilt with 360-deg. rotation.

Fiato: • LED high-output track and recessed fi xtures • 95 CRI

Osram Sylvania, Danvers, MA Circle 79

• Color temperatures from 2,700 to 4,000 K

Rail lighting

Iluma rail lighting uses the company’s LED Lighting Simplified connection technology to light deck and porch rails. For use with most types of railing, the 5-mm design is available in 4-, 6-, and 8-ft. lengths that contain strategically located LED strips.

I-Lighting, North East, MD Circle 80

Fiato LED passively cooled, high-output track and recessed fixtures have focused lumens and intense center-beam candlepower to ensure that crisp, white light is delivered on target, providing true color. Applications include retail, supermarket, and commercial accent and display lighting. Available in color temperatures from 2,700 to 4,000 K, the luminaire has a CRI of 95.

Luminaires are available as track mount or one-, two-, or threelight recessed multiple fixtures. Available in 27, 33, and 38 W for 120- to 277-V systems, the fixtures have a 0- to 90-deg. tilt and 360-deg. rotation.

Amerlux, Fairfi eld, NJ

LED driver

EcoSystem 5-Series LED driver provides dimming to 5%. Built on the EcoSystem platform, the digitally addressable driver provides implementation of energy codes and green building standards including automatic shut off, daylighting, and dimming for multi-level control.

Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, PA Circle 81

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Line voltage LED lighting

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Download a spec sheet for the Fiato fixture.

Link to the company’s website for additional information.

LED DL-Flex-AC linear lighting operates directly from 120 line voltage. No additional power source is required. Version AC is dimmable; version AC-ND has a higher light output but is non-dimmable. The lighting is 3/4-in. wide by 1/4-in. high with a minimum length of 6 in. and a maximum of 150 ft. It is available in 3,000, 4,000, and 5,000 K and is field cuttable.

Jesco Lighting Group, Glendale, NY Circle 82

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Square-shaped fixtures

Square is a family of LED luminaires that includes linear suspended and walland surface-mount models for a wide variety of applications in offices, hospitality, healthcare, and retail. The fixtures have a 3 1/2-in. square form and are said to provide flicker-free and glare-free illumination.

Lumen packages range from 1,200 to 6,500 with three color temperatures.

LED PAR lamps

Peerless, an Acuity Brand, Berkeley, CA Circle 85

The company’s LED PAR lamps are said to provide high-quality light. The dimmable PAR38 lamp has a CRI as high as 95, 1,300 lumens output, and is dimmable. Lamps are available in 2,700 and 3,000 K. Civilight, Cary, NC Circle 83

LED ceiling lights

The company’s LED-based 2-ft. x 2-ft. and 1-ft. x 4-ft. ceiling lights use edge-lit technology that places LEDs along one or two edges of the light guide to achieve high efficiency. The lights each use 100 LEDs. Global Lighting Technologies, Brecksville, OH Circle 84

eCoveLine XL Wet This environment-friendly exterior cove luminaire is powerful and versatile.

It’s IP67 rated housing and IP68 connectors can handle harsh conditions.

1, 4 and 6 foot lengths replace large cumbersome exterior fixtures and extra setup.

Integral power supply means no remote driver. Universal orientation installation.

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The company’s LED product line includes Knife Edge adjustable cove lighting; Xen-Flexible ultra-flex, very low watt, high-CRI linear lighting; VersaLux linear-slot lighting with pinhole apertures and flush and recessed snap-in lenses; and linear pendant and surface lighting.

Starfire Lighting, Wood-Ridge, NJ Circle 86

Recessed troffers

Indy recessed LED troffers include 2 x 2-ft., 2 x 4-ft., and 1 x 4-ft. models. Lay-in style includes two optic styles, one that creates a kaleidoscopic light effect on the lens; basket style provides indirect, low glare; and pan style provides uniform illumination and regressed LEDs for a low-glare, quiet ceiling look. The troffers are compatible with lighting controls for optimal energy savings.

Juno Lighting Group, Des Plaines, IL Circle 89

LED luminaire

E1 indirect LED linear and configuration are slender luminaires that deliver 3,107 lumens in a 2 x 2-ft. configuration. Dimming is standard.

Finelite Inc., Union City, CA Circle 87

MR16 LED lighting

LED PARfection MR16 lamps include a 12-V bi-pin, a 120-V GU10, and a medium-base JDR model. The lamps use 6 W, have a rated life of 25,000 hr., and are available in a range of color temperatures.

Litetronics, Alsip, IL Circle 88

Small-scale fixture

Exterior LED cove luminaires

The eCoveLine XL Wet is an exterior LED cove luminaire with a reinforced IP67-rated shell and IP68-rated Plug-N-Play connectors. The fixture is said to provide 555 lumens/ft. at 4,000 K. Available in 1-, 4-, and 6-ft. lengths with 7-in. connectors and 12- to 60-in. extensions, the luminaire is available in 2,700, 3,000, or 4,000 K. It is dimmable to 5%.

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BeveLED mini is an addition to the BeveLED line of downlight, adjustable, and wall-wash fixtures. The small-scale fixture is said to provide more than 1,000 lumens at 20 W from its 1 1/2-in. aperture. It delivers a 10-deg. beam, reportedly equal to an MR-16 or metal-halide source, with medium and wide (50-deg.) beams for more uniform ambient light.

Dimming options are available.

USAI Lighting, New Windsor, NY Circle 91

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LED dual-sensor luminaire

DS-LED is a dual-sensor luminaire with an optional 90-min. emergency battery pack. Part of the Occu-smart bi-level lighting line, the unit is controlled by two external IR motion sensors. Applications for the 48-in.long fixture include stairwells, corridors, conference rooms, and other areas where maximum light levels are not constantly required.

LaMar Lighting, Farmingdale, NY Circle 93

Shallow-ceiling LEDs

Killer LED series is an interior grid-ceiling LED downlight with ultra-shallow housings for retrofit and new installations. The product is said to provide non-glare, pure white light. The 2-in.-deep housing can be used vertically or horizontally along acoustical grid-ceiling panels. Luminaires are available in 2 x 2-ft. or 2 x 4-ft. models in a variety of color temperatures.

LED troffer conversion kit

TKD LED troffer conversion kit converts linear, fluorescent troffer lighting to energy-efficient LEDs. The kit fits parabolic and prismatic troffers and replaces lamps, ballast, and socket bars with a pre-wired LED light engine. The retrofit is said to provide efficacy between 93 and 101 lumens/W.

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Compact, 300-W fixture

WS 300W is an addition to the Whiz series and is reported to deliver high efficacy and lumen output in a compact-size fixture. The 300-W fixture provides 27,000 lumens. Turbo heat sink design dissipates heat and improves thermal convection by 30% compared with traditional cooling methods.

Custom mounting allows two fixtures to be attached to one bracket.

Meteor LED, Rowland Heights, CA Circle 95

Universal dimming switch

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Vizia RF+ VRMX1 universal dimming switch supports dimmable LED and CFL technologies along with incandescent and halogen bulbs using the Zensys 4.5.4 Z-Wave library. The unit supports a wide range of lighting applications including local and remote dimming control.

The device provides two-way feedback, is scene capable, and includes 49 fade rates with user pre-sets.

Leviton Security & Automation, New Orleans Circle 96

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Two-in. recessed downlight

RA2LRM is a 2-in. LED recessed downlight said to provide 1,200 lumens. The unit can be installed after a ceiling is in place, allowing accurate positioning. Models for insulated and non-insulated ceilings are available.

Reflector trims are available in a variety of finishes.

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Powering To A New Level Of Efficiency ASCO critical-power management system updates a medical center’s power distribution.

An ASCO PowerQuest 5750 critical-power management system was installed at the Bryan Medical Center.

M

ike Wiruth, master electrician at Bryan Medical

space. Facilities include a 382-bed hospital, Bryan Medical Plaza,

Center, Lincoln, NE, realized that the monitoring

Edward office building, Faulkner Medical Plaza, and a 700-stu-

and control requirements for the facility’s pow-

dent college. More than 2,100 employees depend on the center’s

er-distribution system had outgrown current capabilities. Too

emergency-power system during power outages.

much data, gathered during monthly tests, had to be entered on

Wiruth decided the CPMS for the power-distribution system,

spreadsheets and collected from multiple sources. The process

which includes six generators totaling more than 4,000 kW in rat-

took too much time and introduced opportunities for human

ed capacity, required highly automated and flexible monitoring,

error. Wiruth wanted to simplify testing procedures and cut the

control, and reporting functionalities. The system needed to cap-

time required to produce reports. He recognized that standard

ture data from the utility feeds coming into the center to 37 pow-

monitoring-and-control software would no longer support the

er-transfer switches and leads. “We bring in 12,470 volts from two

center’s very decentralized system, which was not paralleled. He

different feeds, one each from two different utility substations,”

needed a critical-power management system (CPMS).

he said. “If one substation goes down, they can throw a vacuum

The center’s East Campus relies on its emergency system to power nearly all operations spanning its 1,075,000 sq. ft. of floor

breaker to transfer us to the other substation.”

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Master electrician Mike Wiruth appreciates the updated methods of receiving reports and monitoring the facility’s power-management system.

ed throughout the medical center. One substation is dedicated to

Though the gen-sets start at the same time and are online in less

five chillers, and the remaining nine feed all other loads. The six

than 10 sec., they accept non-critical loads in a staggered, timed

gen-sets are not paralleled. “We elected not to parallel them be-

sequence. “I considered each generator and each equipment

cause they’re located throughout the campus—from a ninth-floor

branch-transfer switch,” Wiruth explained. “I then prioritized each

penthouse to a basement—rather than in one centralized plant,”

generator’s loads.” For example, an air handler for surgery comes on

he said. “The gen-sets and transfer switches were added over time

before one that supplies office space. Essentially, life-safety and

as the center needed additional emergency power.” As a result, the

critical loads come on in 10 sec. or less. Using the power-trans-

system comprises multiple busways.

fer-switch controller timer, priority-two loads come on in 20 sec.,

“To parallel the gen-sets, we would need to run a lot of common bus, making changes to existing busways costly. To be honest, we like

priority-three in 30 sec., and the next in 40 sec. “That way, we’re not dumping all the equipment loads on the generators at once.”

the multiple busways because we consider them ‘veins’ of power that

Before the gen-sets accept their loads, a series of uninterruptible

provide considerable redundancy,” Wiruth said. If one fails, for what-

power supplies (UPSs) bridges the gap between normal source failure

ever reason, it does not affect power throughout the campus.

and the time that prioritized loads transfer to gen-sets. “UPSs power computers throughout the center, and a 300-kVA UPS powers the data

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center, which serves not only the Bryan Medical Center campus, but

Redundancy is also built in with the sixth gen-set. Should normal

also sister units of Bryan Health on another campus,” said Wiruth.

sources fail, all six gen-sets start simultaneously. Five bear the 4,000-

The data center manages patient information, billing, administra-

kW load. Two are rated at 620 kW and one each at 750, 800, and

tion, and operations. The UPS input is on one generator and bypass

1,000 kW. One feeds five transfer switches as the second power

input is on another generator, each with its own transfer switches

source. The gen-sets branch to different areas of the campus, so if an

connected to different distribution panels. The 37 power-transfer

event disables part of the power system, the rest of the system contin-

switches, five of them generator to generator, manage which source

ues to thrive with the multiple buses described earlier. A 2,000-kW

feeds the variety of loads, ranging from surgery, intensive care, emer-

gen-set assumes the load of any generator that might not start or fail.

gency lighting, and X-ray and CT equipment to the data center,

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chillers, food service, and other loads. Transfer switches

to screen to screen to tell each of the 37 automatic

set load growth so I know how much load I can add to a

managing the most critical loads always have live power

transfer switches to go separately.” He doesn’t want to

given gen-set during a facility remodeling or expansion,”

on both sides. In the event of an internal outage, such as

think about how much time it would take to conduct

said Wiruth. Other gen-set information monitored in-

a breaker trip, they immediately switch to the second live

tests manually at each transfer switch. “It’s invaluable

cludes maximum, minimum, and average V, A, and Hz.

source, meaning the center is protecting itself from exter-

to do from one location, from one screen.”

nal and internal outages.

“It eliminated the need for a paper spreadsheet, and

Automatic email alerts and reports provided by the

since it’s now electronic, I can access it remotely off

All power-transfer switches used range from 260 to

ASCO system have proven to be one of the many bene-

campus from a computer or my phone, so it’s always

3,000 A and operate in the open-transition mode,

fits of the CPMS because generators and transfer switches

available,” he said. “And we continue to fine tune the

meaning they break with one power source before con-

are in parts of buildings where no one is around. “When

system.” CBP

necting with another. Because some were more than

a generator starts or a load transfers anywhere on campus,

20 years old, they were retrofitted with digital control-

I know it,” he said. “When I was on vacation, my partner

lers and power managers. The retrofit also included

did a ‘no-load’ test and I knew it got done because I got

upgrading software, replacing control panels, remov-

an email telling me it was done.”

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ing existing serial-communication cards, and chang-

Wiruth also highly customized the CPMS. “As we

ing communications medium from twisted-pair RS485

gained experience…it occurred to me that it would be

to Ethernet. The six gen-sets were also outfitted with

helpful to monitor actual load on the generators

the power managers and Ethernet cards. This helped

during tests,” he explained. “To see an actual number

Circle 5 on the Reader Service Card.

ensure that components would support the highly au-

showing the exact percentage of a gen-set’s nameplate

Link to the monitoring and controls page of ASCO’s website.

tomated CPMS that Wiruth wanted.

kW rating that is under load, in addition to the slidescale rule that’s part of the 24-in. generator screen dis-

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

play, would tell us at a glance when a test met Joint

Wiruth had specific requirements for the new system to

Commission’s 30%-of-nameplate load requirement

conduct system tests and report results. He needed to be

for a given amount of time.”

able to conduct a test of the entire decentralized emer-

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Link to a video that discusses the importance of quick identification, diagnosis, and resolution of on-site power system issues.

Link to an instructional video of the CPMS system and its operation.

“The customized capability also helps me trend gen-

gency-power system from a single computer screen. bank and get an automated report. Other capabilities that had to be part of an overall CPMS included the ability to operate the system from as many as 10 client computers; viewing historical event logs, power readings, and overall system operation; and the ability to change power-transfer switch settings from the software. He also wanted to receive emails automatically on a variety of events and reports.

Ideally, the system also should piggyback on the center’s existing VLAN Ethernet network to minimize installation time and avoid having to run a secondary RS485 twisted-pair communications structure.

The ASCO PowerQuest 5750 CPMS from Emerson Network Power, Florham Park, NJ, was chosen for the facility. The flexible CPMS connected to the existing VLAN network. The system’s security uses AES 128-bit encryption to protect the center’s emergency power system against unauthorized data access and control. Bryan’s IT department connected cable to the closest IT closets and provided IP addresses assigned to emergency power equipment through facility routers. Additionally, the CPMS remotely connected to the system to perform software upgrades and diagnostics throughout the start-up process. The system allows viewing the status and test of the emergency-power system from a single computer screen.

“Now, we highlight multiple transfer switches on one computer screen and give one command to ‘go,’” Wiruth said. “Before, we had to go from screen

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Open-platform recording, integration Ocularis Version 4.0: • Open-platform video recording • Combines recorders into single system • Provides audit logging

Ocularis Version 4.0 is said to provide new benchmarks in flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency with an open platform that allows higher levels of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) integration with industry video and access solutions. Recorder Mix and Match allows recorder models to be combined in a single system.

NVR appliances can be integrated into any existing or new 4.0 system.

Access-control framework supports integration with the Axis A1001 network door controller. Audit logging provides a history of operator actions. Critical camera failover enables a camera to automatically take over for another camera if it goes down, ensuring continuous surveillance of critical areas.

OnSSI, Pearl River, NY Circle 118

Customized controls

Smart-Sensor series products provide a communicating-sensor solution that allows connection of as many as ten configurable parameters related to a space. In addition to the onboard temperature sensor and optional CO2, humidity, and occupancy sensors, the products include an LED backlight for LCD displays, a C/F toggle switch, a setpoint slider, an override button, and up/down buttons.

Megapixel PTZ camera

VN-H557U megapixel, non-endless PTZ camera uses Super LoLux HD technology and provides HD image quality, color reproduction, and low-light performance. The unit’s two-megapixel image sensor has a 10X optical zoom and 10X digital zoom to provide 100X zoom. Features include PoE, 3-D noise reduction, 350deg. pan/tilt operation, and on-board SD recording.

Reliable Controls, Victoria, British Columbia Circle 119

JVC Professional Products Co., Wayne, NJ Circle 122

BIM condensing boiler

BIM-Revit files for the SlimFit high-efficiency condensing boiler are available.

The boiler is available in 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 MBH. The packaged boiler is on wheels and has a compact design to fit through most typical doorways. A combustion efficiency rating exceeding 96% is reported.

Weil-McLain, Burr Ridge, IL Circle 120

CO2 sensor

TR9299-Wifi is a battery-powered, communicating CO2 sensor for retrofit installations. Eliminating wiring and connection costs, energy savings from demand-controlled ventilation are said to increase. The signal from the sensor can be reported to a private website hosted by the company, integrated into a BACnet or Modbus wired system, or sent to an Internet-based device. Versions for temperature and dew point and for monitoring freezers and coolers also are available.

AirTest Technologies Inc., Delta, British Columbia Circle 121

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Smart meters

Din-Mon kWh/kW smart meters are housed in standard DIN rail-mount enclosures and integrate energy monitoring into building-automation systems, switchgear, control panels, server racks, renewable-energy systems, and other space-constrained applications. Features include four-line display, built-in RS-485 communications, and dual protocol communication.

E-Mon, Langhorne, PA Circle 123

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Locking, removable bollards

Internal-locking, removable bollards use carbon steel or stainless steel in a variety of strengths. Applications include those that require the strength of a fixed bollard with the flexibility to remove the bollard without affecting large items or equipment. The bollards are available in high-security wall thickness for extra vehicle-stopping power. A removable 8-in.-dia. shallow-mount option is available in addition to the standard internal-locking diameters, ranging from 3 to 8 in. in lengths to 48 in. and 10 to 12 in. diameters to 54 in. lengths.

Calpipe Security Bollards, Rancho Dominguez, CA Circle 124

3MP cameras

WiseNet III video-surveillance cameras include the 7000 series 3MP cameras that provide 1,080-pixel resolution with extreme bandwidth efficiency in a variety of configurations. The series includes the SND-7084 and SND-7084R indoor domes, the SNV-7084 and SNV-7084R outdoor domes, the SNO-7084R bullet camera, and the SNB-7084 box camera. The cameras provide as many as ten video streams with H.264 and Mjpeg compression.

The Clear Advantage home to state-of-the-art technology, the Swedish medical center’s exterior needed to represent the cutting-edge approach and innovative minds found inside. eco-ficienT’s Grand h and Royal panels were selected to contribute to the center’s environmentally friendly design, creating a beautiful setting for patients, families and personnel.

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Samsung Techwin America, Ridgefield Park, NJ Circle 125

Eyewash system

SEF-1801 Eyesaver eyewash system uses two separate water supplies within a single-post design. This reportedly ensures that safe, tepid water will consistently flush into a victim’s eyes, regardless if hot water is simultaneously flowing from the faucet. The unit is ANSI Z358.1 certified and uses three-hole installation.

Speakman Co., New Castle, DE Circle 126

Load bank

Avtron LPH150S portable load bank provides full-load testing of 3.75- to 150-kW-capacity gensets and uninterruptible power supplies. As many as 11 units can be daisy chained in the field and controlled with the Sigma 2 handheld terminal.

The terminal displays volts, amps, frequency, kW, phase-to-phase amps, load programming, 16-point load profile capacity, and Modbus.

Emerson Network Power, Florham Park, NJ Circle 127

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LEEDing With Geothermal ClimateMaster geothermal system saves energy and costs for a New Jersey school.

The Christina Seix Academy uses a ClimateMaster geothermal system to heat and cool the campus. Shown here is the field house containing the gym.

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T

he Christina Seix Academy, Trenton, NJ, took com-

students and incorporates on-campus student housing.

mitment to the community to great heights when the

With all buildings designed to meet or exceed ASHRAE ener-

eight-building, 64-acre campus was built with sustainable

gy-efficiency standards while achieving LEED-certification re-

materials and practices designed to meet the U.S. Green Building

quirements, the campus includes renewable-energy elements such

Council’s, Washington, LEED-certification standards. The acade-

as active and passive solar building orientations and a photovolta-

my serves underprivileged youth in the Trenton-Ewing area who

ic solar-panel array.

are living with a single-adult caregiver. The school was funded by

Administrators supported specification of a state-of-the-art

businesswoman Christina Seix, who grew up poor and was raised

mechanical system employing renewable geothermal technology.

by a single mother.

The system, from ClimateMaster, Oklahoma City, uses wa-

Working with locally based Spiezle Architectural Group,

ter-source and geothermal heat pumps, including 68 Tranquility

academy administrators designed a unique campus that pro-

20 single-stage TSH-series horizontal and vertical units, five Tran-

motes efficiency and conservation. Challenged with designing a

quility TRE rooftop-series units, and two vertical Tranquility 20

campus to meet the needs of current pre-kindergarten and pre-

single-stage TSV-series units.

school students and faculty, the firm was also required to ac-

The system was designed by Haddon Heights, NJ-based me-

count for future needs as the school adds more grade levels and

chanical engineering and design consulting firm Pennoni Asso-

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ciates Inc. The firm initially recommended a closed-loop geo-

“The mission of the Christina Seix Academy is to teach under-

thermal system to provide conditioning in all buildings. During

privileged children to pay it forward like Christina Seix herself

the value-engineering stage of the project, however, Bob Mello-

has done,” said Connor. “That means the students should under-

husky, project engineer at Pennoni Associates, changed the de-

stand these sustainable practices on a fundamental level. The

sign of the system based on the client’s needs and budget. “We

hope is that they will go back to their communities to help them

discovered that we needed to make adjustments to the borehole

build and develop in efficient ways. It’s a natural fit to educate

field design,” he explained. “Originally, there was a centralized

them on the importance of these issues—it also empowers them in

system for commercial and residential buildings. After review,

amazing ways.” CBP

we decided to use the same principle and the same equipment, but go with a decentralized system, which would separate the commercial facilities from the residential facilities, while help-

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ing with performance and reducing overall costs for the owner.”

The final design includes five individual geothermal borehole fields with a 196-ton total capacity, and a total of 106 boreholes drilled to 350 ft.

With work completed in September 2012, administrators have already observed the energy and cost-saving benefits of the ClimateMaster system. “The economic benefit was a huge motivating factor for us because it meant that we could direct more resources to our students, and in turn, serve more kids,” said Dr. Rob Connor, Seix Academy headmaster. “We are pleased that this decision is already deriving the savings we

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Top left. Buildings meet or exceed ASHRAE energy-efficiency standards while achieving LEED-certification requirements.

The central hallway links classrooms.

Top right. The geothermal hub includes intake and output pipes from the well field. The design includes five individual borehole fields with a 196-ton total capacity, and a total of 106 boreholes drilled to 350 ft.

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Circle 9 on the Reader Service Card.

Above. Seix Academy serves underprivileged youth in the Trenton-Ewing area of New Jersey living with a single adult caregiver. The campus includes class-

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rooms, offices, and student housing, all served by a ClimateMaster geothermal system. Well fields are in the foreground.

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IAQ Issues Spur Ventilation Retrofit The North Market in Columbus, OH, had a smell problem. A new ventilation system eliminated the odors and improved patron experience.

The smells and rich aromas at North Market are an important part of the sensual experience that customers, more than a million each year, have come to enjoy.

P

ete Oesterling’s a suit-and-tie guy. As an associate vice

the wide variety of vendor offerings; the colors, tastes, and tex-

president for Nationwide Insurance, complete with le-

tures commingle with the fragrance of it all.

gal staff and an office with a lofty view of Columbus,

“That mix of goodness is highly prized here,” said Rick Harrison

OH, his daily apparel is the requisite uniform. It’s because of

Wolfe, the market’s executive director. “But over the years, our venti-

that suit and tie that Oesterling, for years, was reluctant to

lation woes became something we needed to deal with.” Without a

visit one of his favorite spots for a bite to eat just a block away

doubt, the market’s indoor air quality (IAQ ) problems had to be re-

from his office. All it took was a few minutes at the North

solved if the non-profit venue and its 36 vendors were to survive.

Market to be odorously marked for the remainder of the day.

“As much as I liked going there for a lunchtime treat, smelling like the market was too great a penalty,” he said.

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Wolfe, who joined the market’s executive staff in May 2013, learned about plans to overhaul the building’s ventilation system during his very first day on the job. When he went home that

The smells and rich airborne aromas at North Market are an

evening, his girlfriend sweetly demanded that he quarantine his

important part of the sensual experience that customers, more

work clothes. “She said I smelled like a Vietnamese, Polish, and

than a million each year, have come to enjoy. The cultural mix;

German stir-fry with fish, peppers, and sourdough bread.”

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ENGINEERED SOLUTION

The science behind the market’s inadequate ventilation was the purview of trade professionals with a language foreign to the market’s everyday patrons; the experts spoke in an idiom of particulate parts per billion, IAQ , and CFMs instead of culinary parlance.

Enter Stuart Schlotterbeck, PE and IAQ linguist. Schlotterbeck is a senior mechanical engineer for Columbus-based Dynamix Engineering Ltd, the firm chosen by city managers to engineer a solution to the market’s IAQ problem. (The city of Columbus owns the market, having purchased and renovated the current site, a replacement for the previous North Market. The current site opened in 1995.)

One of the first decisions made by Schlotterbeck was to specify four, 20-ton Atherion packaged ventilation rooftop systems manufactured by Modine, Racine, WI. Next in line were the central exhaust fan, venting, and kitchen hoods. They became integral components of an engineered solution built precisely to meet the current and future needs of the expanding market.

“Of key importance was the need for make-up air,” said Schlotterbeck. Prior to the renovation, air balance tests for the building proved negative: More air was being exhausted from the building than was supplied from outside.

“Net pressurization for the building should be positive,” he said. “Tests confirmed the need for more make-up air.”

GENERAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Representatives from General Temperature Control (GTC), Canal Winchester, OH, armed with Schlotterbeck’s design, submitted the winning proposal to replace the ailing rooftop equipment and to overhaul the ducted ventilation system within the building.

GTC was a natural choice for the job, which began in August 2013 and concluded three months later. The firm’s 35-plus employees include eight sheet-metal pros, 12 pipefitters, and six service personnel. The market’s budget for the total project was $1.2 million.

GTC president Bob Billings chose Mike House, project manager, to direct the North Market’s ventilation retrofit. House, who began his career at GTC 15 years ago as a sheet-metal pre-apprentice, said that the North Market project necessitated a lot of coordination and well-defined logistics because of the need for the market and the vendors to remain operational during the entire retrofit project.

“I met with managers of the market and vendors every day during our work there,” said House. “They always needed to know where we’d be so that everyone could remain in operation. The phone was ringing all the time, and we did most of our work at night. We also had to coordinate with all of the other trades. Adding to the challenge was the inability to store our tools and materials there.”

“The market’s in an older building, so there was a lot of stuff on the ground and attached to the ceiling that had to be moved for us to complete the ventilation work,” added House. “The com-

Top. One of the first solutions in solving the IAQ problems at North Market was to specify four, 20-ton Atherion packaged ventilation rooftop systems.

mercial ductwork was a fairly specialized installation.”

GTC pros installed hundreds of feet of 14- to 36-in. Selkirk, Grand Rapids, MI, ZeroClear kitchen grease duct with a zero-clear-

Above. GTC crews installed hundreds of feet of 14- to 36-in. Selkirk ZeroClear kitchen grease duct with a zero-clearance-to-combustible rating and integral chase construction.

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hvac & plumbing separately constructed, fire-rated enclosure around the duct.

The grease duct was installed to remain fully exposed and includes dozens of access-door clean-outs.

cerned about the possibility of burns. But when it was apparent that, matched with the kitchen hoods, the ducts met code and could be touched with no risk of burn, I became a proponent of the plan.”

“I was initially concerned about the exposed duct,” admitted

Another advantage to the Selkirk duct was the ability to install

Steve Alvarez, project manager for the City of Columbus. “From a

it with minimal slope. Typically, a 10-in. fall is required for every

walkway on the second floor, the duct can be touched. I was con-

40 ft. of vent. According to House, the Selkirk material required only 1/16-in./ft.

Also installed by GTC crews were eight 10-ft., and two 8-ft.

Halton (Scottsville, KY) Capture Jet kitchen hoods, designed to efficiently eliminate heat and all emissions within the convected plume from all cooking spaces.

All of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA) Type 1 hoods, designed to remove heat, smoke, vapors, and grease, are served by a single, central fan.

Ritch Lewis, partner with the Cleveland-based manufacturer’s rep firm, Thermal Products, explained that the hoods are 30% more efficient than conventional hoods, reducing the amount of exhaust and required make-up air. Less exhaust is needed to remove the particulateand moisture-laden plume from the market’s many ovens, griddles, fry-

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ers, broilers, and wok ranges.

“When that effluent isn’t removed, which was the case before the new ventilation work was complete, it condenses and falls out of the plume, leaving smelly grease particulates everywhere, on clothing, skin, and in hair,” said Lewis.

“That’s at the very heart of why this project began in the first place.”

According to Rich Catan, Halton’s vice president of marketing and sales, the keys to efficient operation of the kitchen hoods are the demand-control infrared sensors, an exhaust-collar temperature sensor, and an ambient-space temperature sensor built into each hood and allowing independent modulation of the dampers for each hood. “The IR sensors, especially, detect changes in cooking activity,” he said.

Signals are also sent through the central control system to the new, 5 1/2-ft. square, 24,000 cfm, PennBarry,

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Left. A 90-ton crane with a 120-ft. boom was needed to lift the Atherion rooftop equipment because of the need to reach so far vertically and horizontally from just one location on the ground. The Nationwide Insurance building is visible in the distance.

able-speed fan. When combining hood damper control with adjustable fan operation, optimal evacuation and ventilation are achieved.

Another key to Schlotterbeck’s design was an integrated fire-suppression system. “If the ducting were a manifold-based system, the entire fire-suppression system would need to be discharged simultaneously,” said Schlotterbeck. “But with Type 1 hoods, fire suppression [packaged by Halton] is controlled independently at each hood.”

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“Compared to the work we did inside the building, the installation of the new rooftop equipment was quite simple,” said House. “The Modine Atherion ventilation systems are sized ideally to fit into the old Aaon, [Tulsa, OK], rooftop curbs, so there was very little prep work involved in swapping-out the old systems with the new,” he added.

The Atherion units, specified by Dynamix, are designed to meet ASHRAE 189.1 and 62.1 standards for IEER efficiency and indoor air quality. The systems can be equipped to provide high-efficiency gas heating and MERV16 air filtration. The North Market units are equipped with 80% efficient, 500 MBH furnaces with hot gas reheat and the capability for 100% outside air ventilation for greater energy savings.

According to Schlotterbeck, the Atherion’s gas burners maintain more than 80% burner efficiency and modulate down to 15% of the full rating. This allows improved efficiency while maintaining discharge air temperatures during the heating season within a few degrees of setpoint.

“The makeup air units are specifically designed to vary the amount of outside air to the inside space,” explained Schlotterbeck. “A control signal originating from the exhaust hoods and passed through the building-automation system to the makeup units ensures that they draw enough outside air while precisely tracking the amount of air evacuated by the central fan and kitchen hoods to maintain positive pressurization of the building.”

UP ON THE ROOF

some business associates. Ignoring the impulse to rush through,

Through September and October of 2013, GTC crews worked

they strolled among the vendors, quick to see that larger crowds

evenings to complete most of the interior grease-duct and kitch-

of people, many in suits and ties, were doing the same.

en-hood installations. On an overcast day in November, Mike

“Each of us ordered lunch from different vendors, and we en-

House and others from GCT arrived at North Market for the

joyed great meals—inside. We all noticed a huge difference in the

long-awaited opportunity to remove all of the old rooftop equip-

air in the market,” he said. “It felt clean and fresh, and we were in

ment and replace it with new units.

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Above. Also installed by GTC crews were eight 10-ft., and two 8-ft. Halton Capture Jet kitchen hoods, designed to efficiently eliminate heat and all emissions within the convected plume from cooking spaces.

“We had to cordon off about one-quarter of the parking lot,” he said. “A small crane arrived to unload the rooftop units, curb adapters, and all of our other material. We needed a much larger, 90-ton crane with a 120-ft. boom to lift the rooftop equipment onto the roof because of the need to reach so far from just one location on the ground.”

By 8 p.m., the big crane’s work complete, one GTC crew remained behind to activate two of the new Atherion units and the big fan for

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morning operation. When the sun rose and vendors began to arrive

Download information for various types of equipment used in the North Market ventilation system:

for the new day, the ventilation system was mostly operational. GTC

• Modine control systems product brochure

crews made quick work of the remaining installation needs.

• Modine rooftop-ventilation-unit brochures • Selkirk Zero Clear grease-duct brochure

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• Halton Capture-Jet kitchen ventilation brochure

About three months after completion of the market’s HVAC and

• PennBarry ventilation component catalog.

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Duct insulation AP Spiralflex: • Elastomeric duct liner • Provides IAQ, thermal efficiency, and sound attenuation • Available in 1-in. thickness in 48-in.-wide rolls

AP Spiralflex 100% fiber-free, elastomeric duct liner for spiral ducts is said to provide improved indoor air quality, thermal efficiency, and sound attenuation.

Made of conformable elastomeric foam, pre-laminated on a flexible backer, the material can be cut with a sharp knife. Its smooth, flexible backing fits against a duct wall, reportedly leaving no gaps. The liner eliminates the need for encapsulating films and inner metal liners. The material is available in a 1-in. thickness in 48-in.-wide rolls.

Armacell, Mebane, NC Circle 98

Scroll compressor

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Pottorff, Fort Worth, TX Circle 102

SH485 40-ton scroll compressor has an intermediate discharge valve that adapts to varying loads and ambient conditions. The compressor is said to provide 24% higher part-load efficiency in manifold configurations compared to other compressors. Applications include R410A chiller and rooftop units.

Wireless controller

Universal-design urinal

Omni-Flo urinal has an asymmetric back wall said to minimize splashback while providing sleek aesthetics. The unit accommodates multiple flow rates ranging from a pint to a gallon. When used with the company’s flush valves, the urinal is said to provide a consistent and reliable flush while reducing water consumption by 88%.

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EcoWave occupancy-based, wireless HVAC controller can be installed as a standalone or networked with the ZigBee-based EcoSmart intelligent energy-management system for total facility management. The system uses the EcoAir thermostat and EcoSource controller and operates from 12 to 277 VAC without external transformers.

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Louver impact tests

A video details AMCA Standard 540 large missile impact testing and its effect on the specification of louvers on buildings located within wind-borne debris and hurricane-prone regions. The video explains testing procedures and defines the various building types and hurricane-zone risk categories.

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Humidifier

Brune B 500 mobile humidifier and air purifier has a direct-water-supply option and is said to have a high-output capacity sufficient for areas as large as 4,200 sq. ft. No installation is required. The unit has a radial fan with five settings, an 11-gal. reserve water basin, and steerable casters. It uses a cold evaporation process, so does not produce white dust.

Swizz Style, Dover, OH Circle 104

Shower-drain video

A shower-drain product video provides information and installation techniques for the company’s products. Information is included on the 821 series tile-type drain and the DoubleDuty test plug that allows pressure and water tests. The 863 series for larger capacity applications and the StreamLine linear drain also are described.

Vertical heat pump

Airedale ClassMate single packaged vertical DX and heat-pump system is available in four capacities from 24 to 60 MBH in two cabinet sizes. The system uses a CF microchannel evaporator coil that, combined with a reduced refrigerant charge and airside pressure drop, allows extra space for multiple supplemental heat exchangers such as a hot-gas reheat coil, hot-water coil, or electric heat elements. The result is a more compact model that does not require a plenum. Optional features include factory-supplied BACnet or LonWorks controls.

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Special Purpose Doors for Every Requirement

Toolbox app

A Toolbox app contains a fan law calculator and a Ductulator to aid users in making quick calculations. Users input existing specifications into the calculator for rpm, cfm, static pressure, and horse power, and then input any one measurement to change. Remaining values are automatically calculated using standard fan laws.

The Ductulator sizes HVAC duct.

Greenheck, Schofi eld, WI Circle 107

Hulu Building—Door and Window STC 53

Acoustical & SCIF Door up to STC-55 Windows up to STC-56 SCIF Sound Group 3 & 4

Gray-water pump

Saniswift gray-water pumping system is shipped fully assembled. About the size of a small wastebasket, the compact pump is an above-floor plumbing solution where no below-floor drainage exists. The pump is said to remove as much as 24 gal./min., depending on discharge-line length, from three separate fixtures.

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SD-STD-01.01 REV. G Armor Piercing (AP) rounds

Blast & Pressure

Custom bases

Resistance levels custom engineered up to 20.0 PSI. ATFP Blast Doors

Bases for rooftop equipment mounting are made using laser technology to provide tight tolerance and exact welding. Bases are custom manufactured to user specifications. Options include a built-in roof pitch, extra height for installation of sound traps beneath the unit, and a pressure-treated wood nailer.

Radio Frequency

Thybar Corp., Addison, IL Circle 109

Range of 400 MHz to 18 GHz ADA Compliant IEEE 299 Standard

Thermal Barrier U-Value .504 & R-Value 2.0 True Thermal Break including: door, frame, and hardware

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Radiant heating, cooling

Climate Mat for radiant heating and cooling applications is available in 12-in.-on-center mat configurations along with 6 in. and 9 in. in a range of lengths. Part of the ProRadiant line, the matting comes in a pre-engineered, pre-assembled, and pre-pressurized roll with temporary test headers and slab penetration sleeves. Reportedly, a three-person crew can install 20,000 sq. ft. in a day.

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Water-source units

Minimalist lavatory

Aston Compact water-source unit is available in capacities from 0.75 to 6 tons and provides 3.7 to 4.8 COP and 18.0 to 30.0 EER. The unit uses the Aurora generation of communicating controls and has a variety of options, including a factory-installed 24-V motorized on/off water valve for VFD pumping with automatic internal water-flow control.

Verge L-series lavatory system has a minimalist aesthetic and clean lines. The seamless basin is made from Evero natural-quartz surface. The basin shape funnels water to the drain. The series features an optional 0.38-gpm water-conserving faucet. The unit is ADA compliant and available in one-, two-, or three-station lengths.

GeoStar, Fort Wayne, IN Circle 111

Bradley Corp., Menomonee Falls, WI Circle 114

VRF heat pump

ECOi EX series includes combined two-way VRF heat pumps. Applications include large-capacity installations. The series offers multiple applications and installation configurations. To reduce air resistance, a single-surface fan guard is used instead of a three-dimensional guard with five surfaces.

A curved bell mouth provides smooth exhaust flow. Both technologies are said to prevent swirling and provide an increased flow rate.

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PrisMAX SL provides more light for longer periods of the day, enhancing a wide variety of indoor activities for customers, employees and visitors in your facility. These durable skylights use prismatic lens technology to deliver optimal daylight performance. PrisMAX SL was developed in conjunction with Sunoptics™ and when used as part of a sensored-controlled lighting package reduces the need for electrical lighting.

Panasonic Corp, Newark, NJ Circle 112

Designed to work on Varco Pruden’s SSR™ or HWR™ roof systems, PrisMAX SL’s unique “self-curbing” structure uses a patented water-diverter and seam-mounted aluminum framing to create a long term, weathertight seal for years of maintenance-free performance.

With Varco Pruden’s PrisMAX SL, you can expect: Reduced lighting costs Diffused lighting without hot spots Ideal for existing buildings or new construction Environmentally friendly, low maintenance performance

Five-ton air conditioner

The AirEase 4SCU14LE159 is a single-stage, 5-ton air conditioner said to produce efficiency levels from 14 to 16 SEER. The unit has MHT technology and a heat-transfer system that reportedly delivers maximum heat transfer and performance. Other features include high- and low-pressure switches and a heavy-duty sound blanket for quiet operation.

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Manual flush valves

M-Dura heavy-duty manual flush valves use AccuSet piston technology. A stainless-steel, self-cleaning filter protects the piston against clogs and damage. The piston is said to operate at pressures as low as 15 psi.

Moen Commercial, North Olmsted, OH Circle 115

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Draft, ventilation products

A 16-page brochure provides product descriptions, selection guidance, and basic specifications for the company’s line of residential and commercial products including exhaust, ventilation, transfer, and booster fans. Indoor-air-quality products include UnderAire crawl-space fans. Duct Booster fans, side-wall power vents, and In-Forcer combustion air intakes also are described.

Tjernlund Products Inc., White Bear Lake, MN Circle 116

Fabric duct for low clearance

OvalSox fabric duct for low-clearance HVAC ventilation ranges from 11- to 22-in. high and 47- to 93-in.-wide. It is said to save 13 to 27 in. of headroom versus round fabric and metal-duct alternatives. Applications include data centers with high-rising security cages or low-hung ceilings in office and commercial areas. The fabric duct reportedly retains an inflated shape during idle air-handling periods. Six 3/16-in.-dia. ropes are sewn into the fabric interior at 9- to 14-in. increments and also provide an aesthetic pleated effect. The product can be combined with traditional round fabric duct using a transition fitting.

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Louvered façade ventilators

Weather-resistant coating

Kynar Aquatec CRX latex waterborne polymer dispersion is said to produce highly weatherable waterborne, air-dry paints and coatings.

Applications include those where weather resistance is required, particularly color fade and chalk resistance, along with a high level of scratch resistance and resistance to organic solvents.

Arkema, King of Prussia, PA Circle 129

Coltlite natural louvered ventilator: • Installs in building façade • Day-to-day ventilation and smoke control • Variety of models and fi nishes

Mobile app

Window InSight app provides information on the best options for new or replacement windows. Comparisons and frequently asked questions provide material for informed decisions. The app contains a buyer’s guide, toolbox, and technical library.

Guardian Industries Corp., Auburn Hills, MI Circle 130

Colt Group’s Coltlite natural louvered ventilator installs in a building façade to provide day-to-day ventilation and smoke control to aid building evacuation in the event of a fire. A variety of louver and control options complement architectural designs and meet ventilation requirements. Models are available with double-pane louvers, single-pane louvers, and aluminum louvers that can have a powder-coat finish to match a building façade.

Double-pane louvers are also available in a thermally broken design to minimize heat loss for reduced carbon emissions. In addition to standard manual operation, louvers can be specified for electric or pneumatic operation. Louvers are custom fabricated to meet virtually any size or building ventilation requirements.

Flashing tapes

WindowWrap line of window and door flashing tapes for waterproofing and weather-barrier products is a registered trademark and includes PSX-20, PowerBond, Flex, Flex PowerBond, and White.

MFM Building Products, Coshocton, OH Circle 131

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Cornell’s Extreme 1024 performance door and Cookson’s Cycle-Master 1024 performance door are steel-coiling doors said to travel at a high rate of speed. The 1024 design is operational under wind loads to 10 psf and reportedly withstands a maximum wind load of 20 psf. The doors have an inertia brake for added safety and meet UL 325-2010 entrapment protection requirements.

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Envirospec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 Everlast Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Flex-Ability Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Forbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Fujitsu General America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 Guardian SunGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Hanover Architectural Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Hunter Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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Tracy Ryle Inside Sales, Regional Sales IL, MI, WI 847.382.8100 ext. 103 tryle@cbpmagazine.com

LiveRoof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Marga Parr Production Manager 847.382.8100 ext. 115 mparr@cbpmagazine.com Ellen Sandkam List Rental Services 847.382.8100 ext. 110 esandkam@atplists.com Jill Kaletha Foster Reprint Service 866.879.9144 ext. 168 jillk@fosterprinting.com Arthur L. Rice Chairman/CEO 847.382.8100 ext. 106 arice@atpnetwork.com

Kawneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Krieger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Laticrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Laticrete SuperCap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Maxxon Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 MBCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 McNichols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Modulararts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

JUNE Education HVAC Energy & Backup Systems

Musson Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242

JULY/AUGUST

Norton Door Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

Rehab/Retrofit Construction

Patcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Restroom Fixtures

Salsbury Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Windows & Doors

Solid State Luminaires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Special-Lite Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Springs Window Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Super Stud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Tectum Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Thermafiber Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Thybar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

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Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63, 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . 234, 240 Trim-Tex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Varco Pruden Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Wooster Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Zero International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 www.cbpmagazine.com

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he culmination of students’ work in the fall 2013 Scripting and Form seminar in the Pratt Institute’s Graduate Architecture and Urban Design (GAUD) program, the Bending the Rules exhibit pieces were created with Dibond graphic display board from 3A Composites USA, Statesville, NC. Students at the Brooklyn, NY-based institute worked in teams of three to create four large-scale sculptural pavilions, each measuring approximately 20 ft. x 30 ft. x 20 ft. tall. The designs focused on the use of computer-based parametric design tools to model and simulate material behavior, specifically adaptive foldable structures. The design and conception of each project blended computational design tools as well as traditional techniques of paper folding. Photo courtesy Bending the Rules Exhibition, Pratt Institute GAUD Program

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