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DEPARTMENTS 6 55 57 58

The Green Angle Showcases Index Portfolio

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Time Waits For No Building Renovation is all but inevitable and success depends on sensitivity.

HVAC & Plumbing

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Windows & Doors

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Epstein, Chicago, provided design-build services for the renovation of an existing industrial building in Bolingbrook, IL. The design acknowledges that the facility plays an important role in branding as well as corporate culture. It includes a product demonstration area that serves as a marketing tool and, at the same time, a training ground for employees. See p. 8.

Exteriors

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16 Shower Heads, Valves Boost University’s Green Mission

26 Museum Doors Open To Learning

30 Metal Roof Dramatizes Education Center

A retrofit of locker-room plumbing fixtures helps Sonoma State Univ. achieve its conservation and sustainability goals.

Balanced doors from Ellison Bronze weather the oceanfront climate at San Francisco’s Exploratorium.

The owner wanted a look no one in the region had seen before.

18 Fan Coils Restore Comfort To Philly Apartments

35 Terra Cotta Scores At Big Ten Headquarters

Historical Philadelphia apartment building combines vintage charm with an energyefficient heating-and-cooling upgrade.

A terra-cotta rainscreen and continuous exterior insulation make the athletic conference’s headquarters a winner.

Interiors

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Lighting & Electrical

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Building Technology

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42 Color Brightens Special Needs School

48 Sub-Metering Organizes Market Power

52 Video System Monitors Students

Three hub colors define environmental themes for students with learning challenges.

Sub-metering system cleans up wiring, equalizes power distribution, and simplifies billing at the York Central Market.

Campus surveillance-system upgrade to digital technology provides efficient control and management.

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eaders of this magazine may or may not know that we can’t print and mail each issue without advertising support from the many manufacturers whose products are men-

tioned in one way or another in pages of CBP. Of course, manufacturers keep advertising/ supporting this magazine because readers inquire about and specify the products they offer to the commercial-construction marketplace.

The people who make those advertising sales happen are our dedicated sales representatives who spend countless hours tromping around trade shows, sending e-mails, and talking on the phone. Jack Curley is one of those people and he is ending his illustrious sales career with this issue.

Jack has been with CBP from the beginning and I would venture that, in many ways, the magazine wouldn’t be what it is today if it weren’t for his involvement. Jack had a lengthy career prior to joining CBP and it’s that experience that has been a difference maker time and time again.

I’ve known and worked with a lot of sales people in my many years in this business, but nobody gets in a league with Jack. I’m convinced he knows just about everyone who has ever manufactured a building product and just about everyone knows him. He has worked tirelessly to make sure advertisers receive maximum benefit for their advertising dollars and to help make sure CBP is the best magazine that it can be.

For me, he’s been a friend, mentor, and sounding board throughout the years. He also

Thanks to Jack Curley for many years of dedicated service to the commercial-construction market and CBP. Enjoy your retirement.

never hesitated to give me a jab in the side when he thought a course correction was needed. I have to say, a majority of the time, he was right.

I’ll miss the almost daily phone calls with Jack, the miles of trade-show-floor walking and talking, and the dinners afterward, always with wine. I know nothing about wine and he knows everything. I enjoy a good white wine and have always been smart enough to let him make the choice. He only missed once and knew it when he took the first sip. The only other time the wine choice didn’t work out was when a waiter brought a bottle of red wine and it was chilled.

I won’t forget that moment and neither will the waiter. If he didn’t get the message from Jack, the tip helped him remember the proper temperature for the red version of fermented grape juice.

I’m sure that retirement for Jack is a welcome moment. For those of us at CBP, and particularly me, it’s a very sad time that will leave an unfilled void in the days. We’ll keep publishing magazines and his replacement will keep serving his, now former, clients, but it will never be the same.

Jack, all I can do is extend a very heartfelt thanks to you from all of us at CBP and on behalf of all of the advertisers you’ve served so well. May you have many fun-filled years relaxing on the Jersey shore. CBP

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the green angle Kim Bliss, Uponor Inc.

Does Sustainability Side With PEX Or Copper?

Independent research suggests that the petroleum-based option may be the sustainability winner.

ith the shift to environmental building design,

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PEX pipe, on the other hand, is a much more durable and

professionals are now tasked with the challenge of

longer-lasting building product. PEX will not pit, scale, or corrode

creating a structure that is sustainable, cost effec-

like copper. Due to its extreme flexibility, PEX is even highly re-

tive, and performs at a high level. That is no easy feat. However,

sistant to damage from frozen water because the pipe can expand

new technologies offer alternatives to help professionals find that

to three times its diameter and then contract to its original size.

perfect balance of saving green while staying green.

Take PEX piping, for example. PEX is an acronym for cross-

Additionally, long-term testing programs on PEX have shown that it

linked polyethylene, which is a flexible, durable, plastic-piping product predominantly used in the plumbing and radiant heating

TIME IS ON PEX’S SIDE

and cooling markets.

Some may question how a plastic product, such as PEX, that uses

With PEX now being offered in sizes as large as 4 in., its use in

a raw material derived from nonrenewable resources, such as nat-

commercial applications, such as plumbing, radiant heating/cooling,

ural gas or crude oil, can be a good choice for the environment.

hydronic-distribution piping, and underground pre-insulated piping

Consider this: When taking into account all the alternative uses for

systems, is gaining popularity, challenging the traditional copper, steel,

crude oil and natural gas, it is obvious that such “feed stocks” are

and CPVC materials that have dominated the commercial-building

far better off employed for the manufacture of durable goods (such

industry for the past century. With the focus on sustainable building,

as pipe) rather than being consumed in combustion engines.

questions arise about which material is best from a sustainability, costeffectiveness, and performance perspective.

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PEX’s thicker walls and low thermal conductivity mean it

has a potential lifespan of more than 100 yr.

PEX piping systems, whether for plumbing, hydronic-distribution piping, radiant heating and cooling, or fire safety, are all sustainable solutions in their own right. A flexible PEX plumbing system, for ex-

THIRD-PARTY RESEARCH

ample, can bend around corners with each change of direction instead

The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA), Glen Ellyn, IL,

of having to add a connection. This reduces materials inside a build-

and The European Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (TEPPFA),

ing and can also improve water flow for better performance.

Brussels, Belgium, which represent the key manufacturers of plastic

Additionally, PEX’s thicker walls and low thermal conductiv-

pipe systems in North America and Europe, respectively, each com-

ity mean it can help keep water hotter longer and be more resis-

missioned third-party research to determine whether PEX or copper

tant to condensation on cold-water lines than a copper system.

piping is more sustainable over the life of a system.

Hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems that use PEX un-

The data took into account factors such as exhaustion of natural

der floors or in walls or ceilings to transport warm or cool water to

resources, emissions from manufacturing processes, over-fertilization

condition an interior space are also highly sustainable systems. Ra-

of water and soil, global warming, ozone-layer depletion, and photo-

diant heating and cooling systems are known to increase indoor

hotter longer and

chemical oxidation to formulate the Life Cycle Impact on the envi-

environmental quality and minimize the need for traditional

ronment. The results indicated that the impact of plastic-pipe systems

HVAC systems that require greater energy to operate. Plus, radiant

be more resistant

on the environment is smaller than that of traditional materials.

systems work very well with renewable energy sources such as geo-

to condensation.

products are expected to have less environmental impact during

After careful consideration and looking at all the different as-

manufacturing, compared with copper, because lighter-weight

pects of a building product, it is easy to see that there are several

products (PEX) reduce manufacturing, transportation, and dis-

factors that can contribute to a product’s sustainability perfor-

posal burdens. The report also found that the energy consumed

mance. Simply looking at one factor can be misleading and can

and overall impact from manufacturing plastic pipe using com-

limit one’s options for finding that delicate balance of sustainabil-

mon, low-temperature extrusion processes are but a small fraction

ity, cost effectiveness, and performance when designing and

of the already minimal environmental impact of plastic pipe.

building a structure. CBP

can help keep water

Specifically, the report stated that lightweight plastic-piping

thermal and solar, making them even more sustainable.

The process by which copper is mined, refined, transformed into end products, and then used— such as pipe—is very energy-intensive, using a great deal of nonrenewable energy during its life-

To learn more about plastic piping products, refer to the PPFA website at ppfahome.org or to the Plastics Pipe Institute at plasticpipe.org.

time. Copper-piping systems also have a much shorter lifespan,

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compared with PEX, because of the corrosion and pinhole leaks

Kim Bliss is the senior writer of technical communications at Uponor Inc.,

that can happen with harsh water systems.

Apple Valley, MN.

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renovation Epstein, a Chicago-based architectural, interiors, engineering, and construction company, provided design and engineering services for the conversion of a 1970s-era industrial building in Chicago’s West Loop into a 15,000-sq.-ft. glass-blowing studio. Photo: Mark Ballogg, Ballogg Photography

Time Waits For No Building Renovation is all but inevitable and its success depends on sensitivity to the past, present, and future.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

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f you build it, they will change it—they being current

often applied to them. The “high road” buildings are,

markable 1970s office buildings. They’ve moved into

and subsequent owners, tenants, and developers who

“durable and independent buildings that steadily ac-

more than 3 million sq. ft. of existing office and indus-

take control once a building has left the drawing board.

cumulate experience and become in time wiser than

trial space, according to the New York Times. It’s about

That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but while all

their inhabitants.” The “low road” buildings experi-

real estate and costs, of course, but also about charac-

buildings change with time, not all improve, according

ence quick-and-dirty renovations, most often accom-

ter, authenticity, and other buzzwords that are near

to Stewart Brand in “How Buildings Learn: What

plished with a sledgehammer and a reciprocating saw.

and dear to the hearts of young and hip entrepreneurs.

Happens After They’re Built.” “From the first draw-

Brand sees some charm, if not architectural diligence,

A study by National Trust for Historic Preservation,

ings to the final demolition, buildings are shaped and

in the latter. These buildings, he says, are, “unrespect-

Washington, confirms that younger people love old

reshaped by changing cultural currents, changing real-

able, mercurial, and street smart.”

buildings.

estate values, and changing usage,” he writes. As a re-

Today, there are plenty of opportunities to observe

Likewise, in New York City, developers are busily

sult, buildings are dynamic, not static; they are never

the process at work. Renovation of older buildings is

creating new apartments from schools, churches, ga-

finished, Brand contends.

hardly remarked upon in some cities. Tech companies

rages, office buildings, and industrial buildings. A

In his take on how buildings change, Brand identi-

in San Francisco, for example, have moved into former

similar movement can be seen in smaller communities

fies two types of buildings and the renovations most

auto body shops, Victorian mansions, and even unre-

around the country.

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Design-build services were provided by Epstein, Chicago, for G&W Electric’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in suburban Bolingbrook, IL. The design includes breaking up the long and uniform north façade, thus creating a new public “face” for the building that is more in tune with the company’s desired forward-looking, high-tech image. Photo: Mark Ballogg, Ballogg Photography

Above. Much of the existing shell of the industrial building that now houses The Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago’s West Loop was reused and renovated, and a new event space was added. The studio also features an outdoor garden, rooftop deck, and conference room. Photo: Mark Ballogg, Ballogg Photography

Above. G&W Electric’s LEED NC Gold headquarters building features a new, landscaped public-entry court, a new auto drop-off zone, and a new canopycovered entry vestibule to present a fitting corporate image to arriving visitors.

Photo: Mark Ballogg, Ballogg Photography Left. The intent of the lobby space at the American Society of Clinical Pathology’s, Washington, headquarters was to make a visual connection to ASCP as soon as one exits the elevator. The concept was to set a tone of quiet elegance with a rich color palette and materials. Epstein was also the interior designer for ASCP’s corporate headquarters in Chicago. Photo: Epstein

NOT A LOT OF EMPTY SPACE

In Denver, however, Taber Sweet, director of devel-

Lincoln Center or the Javits Center,” he said.

There is good reason for the repurposing of older

opment for McWhinney, a real estate developer, said,

For his part, Ennis expects to see more new construc-

buildings in major cities. “There’s not a lot of empty

“There is currently a noticeable trend favoring new

tion in the housing market, rather than in office build-

space [in New York] to build new,” David Ennis 2, RA,

construction. When looking at today’s capitalization

ings. “That’s because of the speculative nature of the mar-

principal designer, Epstein, New York, said.

rates and cost per square footage, new buildings tend

ket right now. If you can get some new apartments to

to command a higher profitability.”

market right now, you’re probably going to make a profit.”

In addition, Ennis has observed a reluctance to make capital expenditures over the past couple of years, and

Sweet, however, does see a significant amount of of-

He noted that, in New York City, there are several

that has led more and more to reuse of existing struc-

fice re-use. “We have noticed quite a bit of industrial

locations, such as Hudson Yards and the World Trade

tures rather than tearing them down and building new.

and residential properties that are being renovated into

Center area, that are seeing considerable new office

He sees commercial-construction projects trending

office facilities,” he said.

square footage coming on line.

slightly more toward renovation than new construction.

Ennis observes an emphasis on renovation or ex-

“I think it’s more of trying to make do with what you

pansion of public or cultural buildings. “I think

WHY RENOVATE?

have in uncertain times. You tend to take a little more care

that goes from the smallest one-f loor renovation at

There are many reasons and motivations for renovation.

of what you have when times are a little tough,” he said.

a Port Authority office all the way up to things like

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renovation

Right. The design concept for the office and conference areas of ASCP’s Washington headquarters incorporated the materials, colors, and subdued lighting of the lobby and reception areas, creating a warm, professional environment.

Photo: Epstein

Far right. Boiler access doors from the Western Electric plant celebrate the original building in the @4240 transformation into a state-of-the-art research facility designed by HOK. General contractor was Tarlton Corp., St. Louis.

The @4240 lab and research facility in St. Louis’ Cortex Innovation Community is a USGBC LEED Platinum-certified facility located in a former Western Electric Telephone Co. plant built in 1949. The facility was developed by Wexford Science and Technology, Baltimore. Architect was HOK, St. Louis.

the existing site to meet superior sustainability stan-

that is almost 1 1/2 times larger than would be allowed

dards, while also maintaining the historical integrity

under current zoning. Several floors are being renovated

In other words, renovation can be selective and

of the original building and surrounding community.

for new retail; a new curtain wall and signage are being

flexible. Ennis related that recent work on the Javits

Re-envisioning existing land and the urban core is a key

installed. “The value of the property is enormous, so it

Center in New York City began as a renovation and

component to a metropolitan area’s future growth as a

just makes a lot of sense to spend a significant amount of

expansion, with renovation a minor component, but

green, economically viable city,” said Sweet.

money to build out the spaces,” he said.

when the economy changed, the scope of the project

ing and rebuild it just to have new retail,” Ennis said.

One of the major factors that favors renovation in

Another factor that makes renovation an attractive

shifted and renovation made more economic sense. A

New York City is zoning considerations, Ennis said. “You

choice for owners is that they are not always looking to

smaller expansion space was built from the ground up

have a lot of buildings that were built prior to the current

renovate or rebuild the entire space. “If you have a

and served as a flex space while the roof was converted

zoning laws; they are overbuilt by current zoning, so if

38-story building and you only want to do new retail on

to a green roof and other renovations were carried out.

you tore them down, you wouldn’t be able to build back

the lower floors, it makes a lot more sense to do a reno-

This space allowed shows to be relocated as spaces

as much as is currently there.” He cited a current project

vation. You’re not going to tear down the whole build-

needed to be closed off for renovation.

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“Three factors determine whether a building is a

One Part Sleuthing, Two Parts Solution

prime candidate for renovation: location, original construction type, and historic relevance,” Sweet offered.

“Naturally, if the building has historic relevance and

Barry R. Fries, CEO, B.R. Fries & Associates LLC

character, or if it is within the downtown core, investment in renovation is favored. Also, if the building includes concrete, masonry block, or brick, these materials provide a structure with a long lifespan, as opposed to wood-frame structures. Older buildings develop a patina, which adds character and beauty that is difficult to recreate in new-construction projects.”

OBSTACLES TO RENOVATION

Despite the considerations that make renovation an attractive choice, there are obstacles. Building codes, “can make renovation projects incredibly difficult due to the inherent limitations of the existing building.

Today’s codes regarding fire- and life-safety issues, firewall separation requirements, or Americans with Disabilities Act access requirements, for example, have long been updated since the original building’s design,” Sweet said. “The existing facility was likely not built with these considerations in mind, so a number of code upgrades must be also integrated into the building’s design. Including new elements, such as fire sprinkler systems, can be a costly and time-consuming process.”

“Updating the facility to comply with current building code is certainly not an impossible task, but can be more difficult than many owners realize,” he added.

Other obstacles may include whether the building has any historical provenance that might generate public outcry if the building is substantially changed, Ennis suggested. The recently proposed New York Public Library renovation is the, “poster child for people getting upset,” he said. Plans were altered after much public outcry.

Another obstacle to renovation is simply the inertia of an owner who feels a property is doing well enough and sees no incentive to spend money on it. “I have to applaud forward-thinking clients who realize that renovation could not only maximize the current value of the building but could also enhance its future value by making it more appealing to a different type of tenant or clientele,” Ennis said.

REMOVING OBSTACLES

On the plus side of the equation, technology has removed some of the obstacles to renovation. “Updating energy standards can be relatively painless in a full renovation project simply because modernized insulation can be more easily integrated into the process when working with a brick or concrete building. When working with an existing wood-frame structure, it can be quite difficult to achieve energy-efficiency criteria, from an insulation standpoint,” said Sweet.

T

he basic toolkit for rehabilitating older and histori-

construction phase should employ new technologies

cal building stock is fairly well known, since many

such as building-information modeling and computer-

of the construction approaches are as old as some of

numeric-controlled milling, for example, to speed the

us on the project team. Yet there are new tricks for

process while ensuring accuracy. For example, new

old dogs, too—and many of them unlock productivity,

millwork and glazed partitions demand careful over-

precision, and performance for today’s renovation proj-

sight and control. The digital output can feed laser-

ects. Here’s a top-fi ve list of key tools and techniques:

guided tools for aligning geometries and full-scale

• Sleuth the systems. Understanding how the origi-

digital templates for key details and assemblies.

nal structures and building systems were designed

• Mix historic techniques with novel materials and

is challenging but integral to project planning. Limit-

methods. The age-old craft of building well will nev-

ing the number of surprises throughout the discovery

er die. But occasionally there are valuable product

process and budgeting for unplanned changes helps

tweaks that improve on the tried-and-true. Examples

mitigate the impact. To do so, the project team needs

include roof techniques such as low-albedo porous

to be spry and probe, probe, probe.

pavings and low-emissivity light-colored replacement

Two techniques today help speed this process

membranes, which improve performance and contrib-

while limiting project team error: Digital video sur-

ute to LEED ratings. The use of glass-fiber-reinforced

veys and photogrammetric software provide a rapid

concrete or aerated autoclaved concrete can match

means for effective data collection of existing dimen-

historic masonry profiles and colors with less weight

sional conditions or to create an as-built drawing set.

and enhanced durability. Low-e glazings are avail-

They can also assess material conditions, according

able to effectively match even historic glass textures.

to the Historic American Buildings Survey. For be-

Low-flow water fixtures and even foam soap dispens-

hind-the-wall conditions, a number of nondestructive

ers will help reduce water use in washrooms.

testing technologies can be integrated into the auto-

These are just a handful from a world of effective

mated digital-data collection.

rehab and renovation solutions. The choice is often

•

Start at the top—literally. The biggest impact on

dictated by cost and suitability, but the more you know

project success is often identifying the biggest sys-

about the existing building and the anticipated new

temic building problems early. Many times these start

uses, the more effective the chosen techniques.

at or near the roof plane, where leaks and water damage often start. Other key areas to investigate early include the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and any structural and flooring components.

Most likely some rehabilitation or new systems will be needed, but the team will have to dig some holes and probe to find out. The top-level questions: Is it functioning the way it’s designed to function? Will it work for the new occupancy’s needs?

• Review for sustainability and health. Nothing kills a perfectly good rehab project like discovering a major health issue that requires heavy-duty remediation. It helps to assume any turn-of-the-twentieth-century building and most pre-1950s facilities will have some toxics or carcinogens on site, such as hidden mold, lead paint, mastic glue, or asbestos in insulation, roof, or fl oor assemblies. Go beyond regulatory mandates and proactively inspect, starting with any construction assemblies the team expects will be demolished or cut.

• Prep and install new systems with digital precision. Even in the oldest historical properties, the re-

Above. When The Gateway Schools, New York, decided to consolidate two of their schools for students with learning disabilities into one facility, they called on B.R. Fries to retrofit an Upper West Side industrial facility. The resulting school features state-of-the-art technology that provides an effective learning environment. Photo: B.R. Fries & Associates

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For Building Decisions, Time Is Money Barry R. Fries, CEO, B.R. Fries & Associates LLC

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n the commercial building world, project teams must

flow chart listing the project’s myriad goals, including

at which new fl oor space can be designed and built.

often make tough decisions on whether to invest in

use of space, the ideal budget range, aesthetic needs,

renovating an existing building or space versus de-

and the benefits of existing assets, among others. Sit-

GETTING STARTED: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

veloping new construction. The choice is driven by a

ting in the driver’s seat for the go-no-go decision is the

As is often the case, the pros and cons of rehabilita-

variety of factors—and more often than not, the most

owner, who must communicate how the facility will be

tion and new construction will bear heavily on where

prominent driver is cost.

used and for how long, and how they see their brand

the project is located—literally. Vacant lots are hard to

and business proposition aligning with the facility’s at-

come by in urban areas. Instead, land is often chock full

tributes.

of landmark buildings loaded with architectural charm

It’s not just construction costs, either: For building owners and developers, it’s critical that real estate come online in the shortest amount of time to start

and style. Often there is significant goodwill in retaining

earning revenue. So time to completion plays a large

REHAB, RETROFIT, OR BUILD NEW?

role in the analysis.

The architectural team and construction manager then

For certain uses, existing, and historical structures

Where to begin with this significant decision? Savvy

overlay the owner’s values on the physical condition

present serious problems such as adequate clear fl oor

project teams start with a checklist or decision-making

and needs for an existing property. If it’s clearly in

space, column placement, egress capacity, and life-safe-

need of significant rehabilitation—or when the plan is

ty features. Yet, they may have better bones, so to speak,

to adapt it for an entirely different use, such as from

than competitive newer buildings. What the CM and de-

warehouse to retail—it should quickly become clear if

sign team must analyze best are the close calls, where—

the property is even worth touching.

with careful planning—the older building’s spaces can be

Usually the first analysis includes basic financial aspects such as assumed rents and per-unit construction

the existing building—or at least its prominent façades.

reworked relatively quickly to accommodate a variety of needs for less money than the new build.

costs, as well as property optimization based on local

The rehab or retrofit project is generally quicker

zoning laws and the assumed aesthetics of restoring

than new construction and can even find its way

the structure and preserving its architectural style and

through building-department inspections faster to get

character (as compared with the look of new construc-

approvals sooner and start generating revenue for the

tion). This is a highly analytic process, and there’s nev-

investors sooner, too.

er a single right answer for every project circumstance.

Above. B.R. Fries transformed two floors of a classic 1920s office tower in Manhattan to create technically sophisticated corporate offices for Pandora Media. The offices feature craft-oriented creative solutions including extensive glass partitions and wood millwork. Photos: Durston Saylor, courtesy B.R. Fries & Associates/ABA Studio

Many considerations unique to the owner, the property,

Barry Fries founded B.R. Fries & Associates, New York,

and economic conditions surrounding the project will

in 1979 after working for civil engineering firms and serv-

influence the outcome.

ing as vice president of operations for the Eastern region

A second analysis is comparing total demolition and

of a large national construction firm. He brings more

replacement cost—and schedule— against full renova-

than 30 years of experience in new construction and

tion costs for the existing structure with all key modifi -

renovation projects for retail, institutional, industrial,

cations. This is a construction-cost estimating exercise,

commercial, and residential clients including Pandora

and the outcome is valuable and provides for good binary

Media, The Home Depot, Coca Cola, Hertz, Xerox, Mack-

decision making. In short, it comes down to the unit price

lowe Properties, Vornado, and Macy’s.

ing] high energy standards in renovations is the fact

of products such as low volatile-organic-compound

Ennis always recommends that renovation clients

that the team is typically removing the HVAC systems

paints and carpets or recycled materials used in wood

consider upgrading mechanical systems at the time of

and installing new, high-efficiency products, such as

or countertops. LED and low-voltage lights are also

the renovation for two reasons: “They may be able to

boilers and control systems. With the latest technolo-

now installed fairly easily as they do not require the

recapture some useable space and upgrading provides

gy available, installing energy-efficient systems is usu-

conduit as typical electrical work does.”

an opportunity to control operating expenses by have

ally the most logical decision,” he added.

Ennis cites the renovation of New York’s Pan Am

a more efficient system,” he said.

In addition, “Updating the interior to include

building, now the MetLife building, as an example of how

New technology and materials also give owners and

green, sustainable products adds an interesting design

upgrading systems can benefit a renovation. The Pan Am

architects the opportunity to add value to the building as

element,” Sweet continued. “There can be a beautiful

building had a mechanical floor about two-thirds of the

part of a renovation. “New exterior insulation and a new

contrast between the utilization of green materials in-

way up. “It turned out that with a new skin on the build-

rainscreen not only help control operating expenses,” En-

side an older, historic structure. New sustainable tech-

ing, tighter windows, more thermally broken systems, and

nis commented, “but can give the building a new look at

nologies and products are a great option, allowing for

more efficient HVAC, they actually regained most, if not

the same time. A green roof is no longer avant garde, if not

minimally invasive renovation. The marketplace is full

all, of the mechanical floor as usable space, he related.

yet an entirely conventional choice, but it can help reduce

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the energy load of the building,” he said.

“The bottom line is that it’s all a system, and if you

Ken’s View

analyze what you have and what you’re trying to achieve, along with new materials and techniques, you have an opportunity to achieve several objectives. It’s always a goal for me as an architect to have one solution solve many different things,” Ennis said.

The fact that buildings grow and change, “provides for a natural and sustainable future,” said Sweet. In addition, “Renovation tends to foster ingenuity from the redesign team, as changes to the building can demand creative solutions. However, it is important to be honest about the realistic timeline on the building’s life. For some buildings, such as a wood-framed apartment building, it may not be appropriate to make those renovation-friendly decisions, as it is unlikely the building will remain for more than 100 years. If creating a commercial building with a more permanent structure of concrete or steel, it could prove beneficial to consider the future when designing entrances and exits, or elevator and stair cores, for example.”

Ennis agrees that buildings evolve. “I always think about the static versus dynamic aspects of any building. I look at the stair and the elevator cores as the static portion, although a lot of people think of them as dynamic because people move up and down them. But to me, those are the static pieces because those are the things that just don’t change,” he said.

“The real challenge that we as an industry have to be aware of is not making a change we regret later,” Ennis said. The demolition of New York City’s Penn Station, (the one designed by McKim, Mead, and White, that is) is one example. At the time of its demise, a decrease in rail travel and related retail seemed to justify the decision.

“Fast forward to today,” Ennis said, “and everyone bemoans the fact we don’t have a really good commuter rail station with decent retail in it. Look at Grand Central with all the retail there but with a very limited number of trains coming in and out. Why can’t we have that at Penn Station? Oops, we did once.”

Miscalculations and successes notwithstanding, “There is never going to be a time when the city is finished,” Ennis said. “There won’t be a time when everybody says, ‘OK, we’re done, let’s go to the next city.’

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uildings change—and those that don’t often

York City’s Penn Station—the one designed by McKim,

vanish without a trace. Well, that’s not entirely

Mead, and White, and not the disagreeable underground

true. Those that don’t just quickly and quietly cease

series of passageways that is today’s Penn Station.

to exist often refuse to fade away gracefully. A multi-

But what should have been done with the old sta-

tude of buildings in the U.S. have been left to decay in

tion? Chicago’s Union Station exemplifies just that

silence. Cities can’t afford to tear them down. Some

dilemma; the grand waiting room was spared demo-

call it demolition by neglect.

lition, but no one waits there much any more. Most

Detroit most likely would win, hands down, any

of the benches have been removed, and it’s a vast,

tally of the most abandoned buildings in a once-thriv-

empty space. The newsstands and restaurants and

ing city, but there are plenty of other forsaken build-

the people have all gone, stuffed into a couple of

ings, moldering in cities and small towns alike, useful

basement-like concourses that supplanted the origi-

assets for post-apocalyptic zombie movies, perhaps,

nal passenger concourse.

but for little else.

Outside the station one recent afternoon, a side-

Photographer Seth Lawless, a pseudonym, lately

walk proselytizer harangued homeward-bound com-

has been traveling the country documenting aban-

muters as they boarded escalators to carry them to

doned and derelict shopping malls, which he remem-

the lower depths of the station, warning that they

bers with great nostalgia.

were descending into hell. While he may have thought

Others wax less nostalgic. Fifty years ago the rise of

he was referring to some sort of biblical or suburban

the shopping malls precipitated the demise of business

hell, his prophecy might have been seen as an unin-

districts in many small and not-so-small towns. While

tentional reflection on their shoulder-to-shoulder de-

Lawless is sentimental about the demise of the malls,

scent to traverse, if not hell, a torment of cinder-block

those who remember going “downtown” may view the

and concrete passageways, before boarding their

collapse of malls with a degree of grim satisfaction.

air-conditioned rides to the wicked suburbs.

Malls were, in retrospect, temporary structures

A few blocks from Union Station is the former

thrown up to pander to passing economic and social

home of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chi-

trends, and now those fads seem destined to follow

cago. It was hardly derelict, but its faded and dole-

the course of all trends. Downtowns are gone, pre-

ful countenance was enough to cause an involuntary

sumably forever, and shopping malls are dying. Fifty

shudder in those who notice such things. It now

percent of malls currently operating will close in

houses a mid-level chain hotel. It’s not magazine

10 years, according to a CBS News report. In most

architecture—something that’s flashy and photo-

cases they won’t be renovated. They aren’t worth it.

graphs well but loses points on function—but, rath-

Perhaps the dissolution of institutions and the so-

er, an example of practical re-use and adaptation.

cial fabric they represent is a misfortune that might

Some renovations work better than others.

have been avoided by timely renovation. But was that

When it comes to buildings, mistakes can be

all it would have taken to reverse major economic

made, at times permanently. With luck, however,

and social trends? Probably not. It wasn’t in the case

renovation gives architects, contractors, and own-

of large and small downtowns across the country.

ers a second opportunity to get it right. Sometimes,

Saving bits of the past and finding new uses for them isn’t easy, of course. Many lament the loss of New

the results are even gratifying.

— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor, CBP

It’s always going to be evolving and changing.” CBP

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Shower Heads, Valves Boost University’s Green Mission A retrofit of locker-room plumbing fixtures helps Sonoma State Univ. achieve its conservation and sustainability goals.

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ocated 40 mi. north of San Francisco, Sonoma

In addition, on an as-needed basis, the university is

State Univ. has more than 9,000 students, 1,500

swapping out worn, leaking plastic shower-valve car-

employees, and more than 2 million sq. ft. of ed-

tridges with more than 1,000 heavy-duty brass replace-

ucational and residential buildings. Located in the heart

ment cartridges across all of the student-housing com-

of California’s wine country, the university’s rural setting

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The vandal-resistant showerheads boast a highly

tion with conservation and sustainability. These two mis-

reflective chrome finish and feature a design that uses

sions are major reasons why the university—recognized by

less water without sacrificing performance. Water

Princeton Review as having one of the nation’s 12 most

flows through an engineered-polymer channel for in-

green campuses—has opted to upgrade plumbing hard-

stant, consistent flow, and the spray pattern is designed

ware in its shower rooms.

to maximize force while saving water. The valves were

Original plumbing hardware in the locker and shower rooms in the 65,985-sq.-ft. physical-education

fitted with lever handles that match the brushed stainless-steel enclosure.

building needed replacement, and the SSU facilities

In addition to the shower retrofits, Moen’s heavy-du-

management plumbing shop was looking for a cost-ef-

ty brass cartridges are being added as needed through-

fective yet high-quality retrofit. The campus was expe-

out the campus to replace leaking plastic cartridges. The

riencing significant water loss due to leaks from the

leaks mainly are a consequence of well water that con-

40-yr.-old column showers with their inefficient show-

tains high levels of calcium, magnesium, and silica.

erheads and worn-out valves.

Over time, this hard water wears down plastic. The

Kevin Davis, SSU lead plumber, proposed researching and developing a time and materials cost-savings plan for less-steel hexagonal enclosure that would retrofit the exist-

campus is excellent, it does contain measurable

ing column showers and equip them with six valves/col-

amounts of calcium and silica which, in combination,

umn. Davis turned to Moen, North Olmsted, OH, to

pose challenges to the wetted surfaces of all plumbing

discuss the proposed retrofit and ultimately chose the

fixtures,” explained Davis. “We are very pleased with

firm’s vandal-resistant showerheads.

the performance of the new cartridges with their ro-

Campus decision makers added 32 Moen Commer-

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Sonoma State Univ., where there are hundreds of

along with 18 Commercial M-Dura chrome shower-

shower valves that must perform effectively and effi-

heads, in the center’s men’s and women’s locker rooms.

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Fan Coils Restore Comfort To Philly Apartments Historical Philadelphia apartment building combines vintage charm with an energy-efficient heating-and-cooling upgrade.

Mixing historic Philadelphia architecture with modern amenities, the Touraine Apartments provide a unique city-living experience.

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ixing the artistry of historic Philadelphia architecture

“When we took over management of the Touraine in the late

with a modern style that appeals to today’s metro-

1980s, we inherited some features that weren’t exactly ideal,” said

politan dwellers, the Touraine Apartments provide

Giuliano Pignataro of Reinhold Residential. “Over the years we

a unique city-living experience near Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse

had great support in maintaining the building and elements like

Square and the Avenue of the Arts. The 13-story apartment build-

its mechanical system for optimal operation, but with goals to

ing, originally designed as a hotel in 1917 by architect Frederick

improve the sustainability and indoor comfort of the property, it

Weber, stands today among a mix of old and new as an exemplar of

was time for a more substantial change.”

the city’s sturdy, yet exceptionally elegant, structural roots.

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According to Pignataro, Reinhold Residential’s holistic prop-

Owner’s-representative company Reinhold Residential, Phila-

erty-management philosophy emphasizes the tenets of sustain-

delphia, which acquired the Touraine in 1987, recently earmarked

ability. The company specializes in transforming historical archi-

the property for extensive capital improvements to enhance the

tectural

comfort of its tenants and the energy efficiency of the building.

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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

“Using existing building stock in fresh and creative ways is the ultimate method to reduce, reuse, and recycle,” said Pignataro. “In addition, bringing new life to buildings like the Touraine, which just wouldn’t be constructed this way today, means that we can offer a unique, enriched living experience that is full of character and very different from the shiny new cookie-cutter buildings going up around town.”

In addition to focusing on building renovations versus new construction, Reinhold Residential strives to incorporate the latest green building innovations, from non-toxic paints, finishes, and cleaning products, to locally sourced and reclaimed materials, to highly efficient lighting and HVAC systems. These were all elements included in the Touraine’s capital-improvement plan, which was put into motion in 2011.

With a goal of substantially increasing energy efficiency, Reinhold Residential enlisted the services of regional HVAC/R service company Elliott-Lewis Corp., Philadelphia, to identify improvements to the building’s mechanical system that would make the greatest impact.

“Our company has been operating in this area since 1905, which means we have a history with a lot of older buildings here,” said Gene Zak, director of service at Elliott-Lewis. According to Zak, Elliott-Lewis has been a longstanding provider of mechanical-system service for the Touraine building.

“We’d worked on several components of the mechanical system over the years, including the 15-ton natural-gas-fired engines that supply energy to the building’s 300-ton chiller,” said Zak. “We also specified and installed two new 100-ton boilers and have supported ongoing maintenance of the individual fan-coil units in the apartments.”

For the building-wide HVAC system upgrade, Zak collaborated with regional manufacturers’ representative Energy Transfer Solutions, Kennet Square, PA, to specify replacement fan-coil units for all 131 apartments in the Touraine. After more than three decades in operation, the original fan-coil units had reached the end of their useful life.

BEHIND THE WALLS

“When we opened up the walls and saw that the unit was made by someone still in the business, we were excited,” Pignataro said.

“Then it became about evaluating what the best replacement solution would be.”

The manufacturer, International Environmental Corp. (IEC), Oklahoma City, had recently released its ReStoraMOD modular high-rise replacement fan-coil series, which seemed like an ideal fit for the Touraine project.

“Our goal was to minimize disturbance to the existing infrastructure of the apartment, particularly because the building is fully occupied, and we wanted the job done as quickly as possible in each unit,” Zak said. “We also wanted to reduce the amount of reconstruction work that would be necessary by a general contractor to further streamline the project and save on cost.”

Top. Owner’s representative company Reinhold Residential earmarked the Touraine Apartments for extensive capital improvements to enhance the comfort of its tenants and the building’s energy efficiency.

In response to these needs, Energy Transfer Solutions recommended the new fan-coil product for several reasons.

“With nearly 250 fan-coil units to replace, including a wide

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hvac figurations, this was a big job,” said Casey Younkins, P.E., sales engineer at Energy Transfer Solutions.

“The new unit seemed to come along just at the right time, and we were excited about the fact that it is designed for this very type of application.”

According to Darren Mounts, product manager at IEC, the new unit was designed for fast and minimally invasive installation that does not have an impact on neighboring spaces and can be completed on a room-by-room basis. Its three-step installation process includes: removal of existing surface components and trim drywall, removal of the existing unit’s internal components and trim cabinet edges, and setting the new unit into the existing cavity and hooking it up to the existing infrastructure.

Compatible with most modular high-rise units, including IEC and competitive models, the fan-coil units are available in 300-, 400-, and 600-cfm capacities. They provide energy savings and indoor air quality, with a variety of options including closed-

Left. Fan-coil units for all 131 apartments in the Touraine were replaced. After more than three decades in operation, the original units had reached the end of their useful life.

cell insulation, an ECM motor, antimicrobial coatings, and advanced humidity control.

Energy Transfer Solutions worked with El-

Right. The new fan-coil units were designed for fast and minimally invasive installation that did not have an impact on neighboring spaces and could be completed on a room-by-room basis.

liott-Lewis to install a preliminary mock-up unit in the spring of 2012, after which the team worked with IEC on some slight modifications to the cabinet sizing to ensure an ideal fit.

“For this application, Elliott-Lewis and IEC realized that reusing a portion of the existing supply-air plenum would expedite installation while reducing project costs,” Mounts said. “To enable the unit to accommodate these elements, IEC shortened the unit’s standard height, which was achieved without impacting its performance or service access.”

Upon formally selecting the units for the 243unit replacement project at the Touraine, the project team worked with Reinhold Residential to develop a three-phase installation plan.

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“With this additional electric component, the new units will provide the tenants with more control

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many successful installations in the city.”

really be replaced,” Younkins said. “The replacement

“At the end of the day it’s all about improving the

The first of three phases of installation began in the

units offer an efficient, reliable way to do this with-

experience of our tenants,” Pignataro said, “and we’re

spring of 2013 and was completed by the summer.

out making huge capital investments, particularly in

also glad to be saving on energy and bringing this his-

Phase-two installation began and was completed in the

reconstruction work. We expect this to be the first of

toric gem of a building back up to shining status.” CBP

fall of 2013.

“The tiered installation process has been beneficial for us on numerous levels,” Pignataro said.

“We’ve been able to minimize the impact on our tenants by isolating

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replacements according to the orientation of the risers, which means construction is only happening in specific areas of the building. In addition, IEC has provided us with just-in-time delivery of the units only as we need them, which means we’re able to more ideally finance the project, and we don’t have to worry about storing units until they’re installed.”

“After our initial experience with the units, we would definitely recommend them for similar retrofit jobs,” Zak said. “The units worked out very well for us, and I’d say we probably cut the job time in half, compared to what it would have taken using another

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Compressor series

VTT compressor line is a variable twin-turbo group with capacity from 200 to 350 tons for voltage applications between 380 to 460 V and 575 V. Applications include water-cooled or evaporative-cooled chillers. Units are oil-free, variable-speed, magnetic bearing centrifugal compressors that use IntraFlow technology for improved efficiency and an extended stable operating range.

Danfoss Turbocor Compressors Inc., Tallahassee, FL Circle 63

Boiler control

Energy-saving faucet

Heatronic 4000 boiler control produces and maintains a set target temperature for as many as four boilers. The device controls and monitors condensing and non-condensing units with modulating, single-stage, two-stage, and dual-fuel burners. The BacNet- and Modbus-compatible burner controller is said to allow a flexible, cost-effective mixed-boiler plant solution. The unit has pre-programmed parameters for almost 40 Bosch-Buderus boilers.

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KWC AVA: • Single-lever basin faucet • Coolfi x technology aids in saving energy • Aerator reduces water fl ow

KWC AVA single-lever basin faucet uses Coolfix technology to aid in saving energy. The standard setting of an operating lever is usually straight ahead in the “six o’clock” position. Coolfix designates that position as “full cold” so no hot water is delivered in that setting.

To draw warm water, a user rotates the lever clockwise and away from the middle position. The unit uses a Neoperi Cache aerator that reduces water flow to 1 1/2-gal./min.

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Frosted restroom mirrors

A line of acid-etched frosted mirrors adds a contemporary flair and finish to restrooms. Available in three sizes in solid or plaid border styles, the mirrors are made of 1/4-in. float glass and have a frameless design.

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AM series boilers and water heaters are said to have efficiencies as high as 98%.

With a turndown of as much as 20:1, the units minimize cycling and match loads to eliminate over firing. Each independent module has its own gas valve, blower, burner, and combustion controls and safeties, along with a small footprint.

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PEX adapter

A PEX compression adapter made of PP-R and lead-free brass provides transition between the company’s piping systems and PEX in potable water and radiant systems. The adapter contains no lead and is manufactured to ASTM F1960. A male-end design allows installers to fuse directly into fusion outlets. The device is available in 1/2-in., 3/4-in., and 1-in. dia.

Aquatherm, Lindon, UT Circle 69

Designer sinks

A 16-page, full-color reference guide to the company’s sink line describes benefits, applications, and configurations for its Designer series, SloanStone, and Bio-Deck models.

The sinks are available with sensor-activated faucets and soap-dispensing systems. Stainless-steel sink systems are also described.

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Public-restroom lighting system

Tooshlights restroom lighting system uses fixtures above restroom stalls to indicate availability. The system uses wireless technology with a sensor and the stall’s dimensions to trigger an LED light to change to a red or green color, signaling occupancy. Applicable for regular and handicapped stalls, light colors can be changed to indicate out-of-order usage.

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Duct wrap

FireMaster DryerWrap is a thin, light, flexible wrap for routing dryer exhausts out of buildings. The wrap is tested and UL-listed for 1-hr. fire resistance on lightgage construction to 7-in. dia. or 10 x 4 in. rectangular duct-penetrating 1-hr.-rated wood-joist gypsum floor.

The material is fully encapsulated in scrim-reinforced foil (FSP). The insulation is rated for 2,100 F. Morgan Advanced Materials, Wood-Ridge, NJ Circle 70

Boiler line

FTXL fire-tube boiler line includes five models ranging from 399,999 to 850,000 Btu/hr. The line provides as much as 10:1 turndown and 98% thermal efficiency. Enabled for Con-X-Us remote connect capability, the boilers offer complete remote control. The line uses the company’s all-in-one Smart System control technology that integrates into a building-automation system through Modbus or BACnet.

Lochinvar, Lebanon, TN Circle 71

HVLS fan

AirVolution-D high-volume, low-speed fan has a D-Drive compact electric motor said to handle the consistent torque requirements of a 24-ft.-dia. fan. D-Drive eliminates the need for a large gearbox, eliminating 45% of the unit’s weight and numerous moving parts. Fans are available in sizes from 6 to 24 ft.

MacroAir, San Bernardino, CA Circle 72

Grinder system

Sanicubic 1 grinder system is a pre-assembled simplex grinder for wastewater and sewage streams from multiple plumbing fixtures in new construction and renovation. The unit is said to pump as much as 50 gal./min. A 1-hp motor pumps a slurry as high as 36 ft. vertically or 328 ft. horizontally through a 1 1/2-in. rigid pipe.

SFA Sanifl o Inc., Edison, NJ Circle 73

Rooftop units

York Prestige rooftop units are said to match the footprints of other manufactured units. The design reduces installation complexities and eliminates the need for a curb adapter. The 3- to 12 1/2-ton units include features such as microprocessor control with an LCD display, a programmable USB interface, and digital diagnostic readouts.

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee Circle 74

Ceiling exhaust fans

Models SP-80 and SP-110 ceiling exhaust fans have an adjustable, low cfm setting that allows precise adjustment to prevent over ventilating.

An adjustable time delay sets how long the fan runs on high speed before returning to a continuous lower speed. Performance ranges from 30 to 110 cfm.

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Rooftop line

WeatherExpert rooftop series includes six additional models from 75 to 150 tons for a total model line ranging from 3 to 150 tons. The line has IEER ratings to 21.0 and meets or exceeds current ASHRAE 90.1-2010 end Energy Star requirements, with some models reportedly exceeding standards by more than 84%.

Carrier, Syracuse, NY Circle 76

Uplifting Design The Experience Life Church features metal panels both inside and out to create a truly beautiful and uplifting aesthetic. Sleek and modern, the space invites, excites, and inspires. Above all, however, it provides a welcoming space for everyone.

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Heat pump/recovery system

Multi V Water IV water source unit is a flexible VRF system available in heat-pump and heat-recovery configurations. The systems accommodate as many as 64 thermal zones and reach distant building areas. Units have smaller space requirements and reduced piping needs, compared with typical chilled-water or water-source heat-pump systems.

Operating at low sound levels and current inverter technology, applications include offices, hotels, schools, and retrofits.

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Museum Doors Open To Learning Balanced doors from Ellison Bronze weather the oceanfront climate at San Francisco’s Exploratorium.

Taking advantage of the waterfront location’s natural light, the museum’s two-story, grand-entrance stucco façade features a large, arched window above Ellison doors.

F

ounded in 1969 by physicist and educator Frank Oppen-

mental human experience. The Exploratorium earned LEED-Plat-

heimer, San Francisco’s Exploratorium is a living mu-

inum certification and is seeking the designation of largest net-

seum dedicated to teaching science through interactive

zero energy museum in the United States.

experiences. The museum’s mission is to, “change the way the world learns.” Outgrowing its original home at the Palace of Fine

SEEING THE LIGHT

Arts, the museum moved to Pier 15, a renovated historical land-

The best place to see green-minded design at work is in the build-

mark that has been on the San Francisco Bay shore for more

ing’s entrance, just yards from the pier edge. Charged with fusing

than 80 years. The move offers greater public access and 330,000

the pier’s existing structures and the museum’s 21st-century aes-

sq. ft. of exhibit space. Merging the traditional bones of the wa-

thetic, architect EHDD, San Francisco, focused on energy efficien-

terfront with the modernity and spirit of a scientific institution

cy and sustainability. To take advantage of the waterfront location’s

presented a challenge.

natural light, the team restored the grand entrance’s two-story stuc-

Environmental sustainability was a priority from project con-

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co façade to feature a large, arched window above the doors.

ception to completion. Many museum exhibits demonstrate the

Flanking the central archway to the left of the building, alumi-

vital role that nature plays in scientific discovery and the funda-

num panels clad an alternate entrance. Chosen for its recyclability

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and energy-efficient properties, the aluminum bounces light away from the building and helps reduce cooling costs. The alternate entrance directs guests to the observatory, a glass enclosure that features an interactive 3-D topography map. Visitors can observe weather and water conditions outside the glass walls while manipulating the map’s models of weather patterns and the Bay’s tides in real time. A portion of the observatory’s glass is engineered to reduce reflection, allowing birds to identify the observatory as a solid body and fly past the structure unharmed.

The walkway that connects the alternate entrance to the main museum is sheathed in fritted glass that limits heat retention and allows air circulation.

MAKING AN ENTRANCE

Aluminum and glass extend into seven pairs of Ellison Bronze, Falconer, NY, balanced doors, three at the arched entrance to the lobby and four at the alternate entrance. Custom doors were needed to offset weather conditions and the nature of the oceanic climate. While weathering storms and the steady salt abrasion, the doors have to accommodate the museum’s 550,000 annual visitors. The doors feature stile-and-rail construction with an appropriate Enduring Bronze painted finish. Several door units include the company’s PowerNow power operation, providing optimal access for all users.

The doors open with ease and feature an inset pivot point at two-thirds the width of the door, creating a balance that distributes the weight so the door requires little force to open, even against the winds of San Francisco Bay and the building’s internal pressure.

“The Ellison doors are the most appropriate choice for the Exploratorium, given our functional and design needs,” said Rick Feldman, AIA, LEED BD+C, project manager and associate principal at EHDD. “With the museum located directly on the waterfront, we needed a door system that could stand up to heavy traffic in a corrosive marine environment. The custom doors set the tone for the museum and fit the character of the historic building.”

Unlike conventional entry doors, an Ellison aluminum door is constructed from heavy wall extrusions made for the company and designed to work in conjunction with its balanced-hardware system. Known for durability, long lifespan, and full warranties, the company’s doors are well suited to the Exploratorium’s future.

The Exploratorium is a hands-on learning laboratory. The museum’s architectural details, from glass to custom doors, add to the guest experience. CBP

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Above. San Francisco’s Exploratorium museum is located at Pier 15. Ellison Bronze doors provide an impressive entrance and protection from the ocean climate.

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Glass façade coating system SunGuard Spandrel HT: • High opacity • Smooth, matte fi nish • Creates seamless façade look

SunGuard Spandrel HT for building façade spandrel applications is said to improve uniformity and appearance to spandrel glass with a higher opacity and less potential for streaking. The coating provides a smooth, matte finish and is available in white, warm gray, and black, and in two stock sheet sizes, 96 x 130 in. and 100 x 144 in. Applications include creating a seamless and aesthetically pleasing look to a façade and as a way to conceal interior views from the outside. The coating is permanently fused to the glass surface and has the characteristics of a ceramic frit.

Guardian Industries, Auburn Hills, MI Circle 78

Slim sightline curtain wall

The 1620/1620 SSG (structural silicone glazed) curtain-wall system has a 2-in. profile to provide a narrow sightline. The system is engineered with a thermal break and accommodates double-pane insulating glass. A fiberglass pressure-plate option provides additional thermal performance.

Kawneer Co. Inc., Norcross, GA Circle 81

Wood door with inset hardware

True Wood door systems have inset fire-rated hardware. The doors have a conventional woodcore construction. Model D3976 Rite door has a fire-rated, concealed, vertical-rod exit device with a top-latching mechanism that interlocks the door to the frame. The doors are available in a wide variety of grain patterns and may contribute to LEED credits.

Adams Rite, Phoenix Circle 79

Fire-rated glass ceramic

Keralite Select fire-resistant glass combines surface-polishing technology with advanced composition to create what is said to be the sharpest, most accurate color-viewing glass ceramic in its class. With a CRI of 97.1, the material has a low haze value at 0.5%. It is available in 3/16-in. and 5/16in. thicknesses in a range of fire ratings.

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Locking pull system

A square locking pull system in the GeoMetek style is available for swinging or sliding glass doors. The system provides a clean look for glass, aluminum, hollow metal, or wood doors. The pull has multiple locking options at the floor, head, or both.

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Dual door-control system

The 43211-CB communicating bathroom system provides power to operate most low-voltage locking mechanisms including maglocks, strikes, and electrified locksets. Applications include a twodoor restroom facility such as those in dormitories or healthcare facilities. Either privacy push buttons will energize door locks for both doors and illuminate the ‘occupied’ LED indicators outside the bathroom. Both doors must be closed to activate the privacy locks.

The system includes a fire-alarm interface to unlock both doors.

Dortronics Systems Inc., Sag Harbor, NY Circle 84

Over-projected window system

Folding-wall system

G605 window system has an advanced weep system design and a slide-in grid. The system is said to reduce heat flow and air leakage and has a thermal strip that allows a narrow sightline of 1 1/4 in. Using the company’s dry-glazed system, the window is ADA compatible and features a whitebronze multi-point locking hardware design that mimics previously used hardware for historical applications.

Aluminum Breeze panel is a lightweight, flexible, and corrosion-resistant folding-wall system. For building openings as wide as 32 ft., each panel can be as large as 4-ft. wide and 10-ft. high, providing flexibility and dimension to large-scale openings. Four tracks are available with multi-point locks for sealing and security. Panels are available with R-11 triple glazing.

Peerless Architectural Windows and Doors, Ft. Scott, KS Circle 83

Zola Windows, Steamboat Springs, CO Circle 85

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Metal Roof Dramatizes Education Center The owner wanted a look no one in the region had seen before.

Designed using flowing organic curves silhouetted against blue sky and green park spaces, the Discovery Center architecture takes on many playful and mysterious connotations that suggest a place filled with adventure and exploration.

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he recently opened Discovery Park of America is a strik-

T

The centerpiece of the 50-acre park is the 100,000-sq.-ft. Dis-

ing, new multi-million dollar education center and tourist

covery Center. The center, which has been described as a

attraction in Union City, TN, a small town of approxi-

“mini-Smithsonian,” houses ten exhibit areas: Energy, Children’s

mately 11,000 people located in the rural, western area of the state.

Exploration, Enlightenment, Military, Native Americans, Natural

The ambitious $100-million project was primarily financed by the

History, Regional History, Science/Space/Technology, and Trans-

Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Foundation and fulfills a personal

portation. The tenth area is for traveling exhibits. Signature ex-

vision of Robert Kirkland. Kirkland is a retired businessman and

hibits include an earthquake simulator, an interactive starship,

investor and a native son of Union City. “This area was a wonderful

and a giant climb-through human body.

place to grow up,” he said. “My family’s focus on education and

Designed using flowing, organic curves silhouetted against the

hard work provided the foundation for my success. It was my goal

blue sky and green park spaces, the architecture takes on many

to build a permanent venue to enhance education for children as

playful and mysterious connotations that suggest a place filled

well as adults and to do it in an entertaining way for all ages.”

with adventure and exploration.

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The Discovery Center comprises two main areas, the Grand Hall and South Hall, and includes 60,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space The roofs of both halls feature a dramatically curved design and are clad with approximately 33,000 sq. ft. of PAC-CLAD 0.032 silver metallic Tite-Loc and Snap-On standing-seam panels from Petersen Aluminum Corp., Elk Grove Village, IL. In addition, 11,000 sq. ft. of PAC-CLAD flat stock, in silver metallic and bone white, was used for soffits, flashings, and detailing.

Installation of the Petersen material was done by Ralph Jones Sheet Metal Inc., Arlington, TN. “This was one of the more complex jobs we’ve done in our 35-year history,” said Gordon Jones, president and project manager. “On the Grand Hall, the deck slopes in three different directions—almost like a football shape. There are about 400 panels on the roof and no two are exactly alike.”

According to Petersen sales representative Clay Snyder at the Tyler, TX, plant, “This is a flagship job for Ralph Jones. The Grand Hall ‘football roof ’ required exceptional craftsmanship.”

Architectural design for the Discovery Center was provided by Verner Johnson Inc. The Boston firm specializes in planning and designing museums and science centers and has completed more than 200 projects throughout the world. According to Verner Johnson principal Louis Sirianni, “Mr. Kirkland wanted the building to look like something no one in that region had seen before. He wanted the design and the exhibits to educate and elevate the aspirations of young people and the community.”

Budget was definitely an issue for such a challenging assignment. “We created a pretty good looking building with some pretty exciting spaces for $300 per square foot,” Sirianni said. “I had to pull out all of the stops on every trick I knew.”

“The design concept started with the idea of expressive, curving roof forms,” according to Sirianni. “We wanted the building to be futuristic and uplifting and exuberant—that was a big part of the way the building was to be expressed. From the very beginning, the owner liked the idea of the curving forms. So once that was resolved, the metal standing-seam roof was an obvious choice. I’ve used a similar concept on other museum projects. It’s economical, which was a factor given the tight budget we had on this job.”

“Once the design forms were set, the choice of the material and the way it was applied was pretty standard. I’ve always liked that look,” Sirianni said. “I like the texture and the rhythm and the shiny, metallic appearance. So whenever I get a chance to use it, I do.

The forms on this project were not standard, but the material and the application were pretty straight-forward.”

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Above. The roofs of both halls feature a dramatically curved design and are clad with approximately 33,000 sq. ft. of PAC-CLAD standing-seam panels.

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Jones Sheet Metal. “We had a good installer—they were terrific. We had a lot of conversations about the installation of the panels on the Grand Hall in particular. They had to be very thoughtful about it,” he said.

In addition to Discovery Center, the 50-acre site includes an amphitheater, train depot with fully operating steam engines, log cabins, one-room schoolhouse, 1800-era church, three different gardens, and walkways through beautiful settings complete with water features. A 200-ft. observation tower offers a unique perspective from within the Center to the world beyond, inspiring visitors to look beyond the constraints of their own lives to what is possible.

With the multi-story atriums filled with fascinating exhibits and educational displays, families feel welcomed and engaged. CBP

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Terra Cotta Scores At Big Ten Headquarters A terra-cotta rainscreen and continuous exterior insulation make the athletic conference’s headquarters a winner.

Above. The façade of the 50,000-sq.-ft.

Big Ten headquarters building features a terra-cotta rainscreen wall system.

Above, inset. The two large, round columns at the front entrance to the Big Ten building are also clad in terra cotta.

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he façade of the new Big Ten headquarters building

LEED-certified building by using a terra-cotta rainscreen wall sys-

needed to accomplish several things. First, it had to

tem for the 50,000-sq.-ft., three-story building.

reflect the professionalism of the athletic conference

RATIO architect Jeff Milliken selected 12 x 48-in. modules of

while connecting with its collegiate base. Second, while creating

bright red-orange color, smooth-finish Zéphir Evolution ter-

a new image for the Big Ten, it needed to stand out from its

ra-cotta panels by Terreal North America, New Lexington, OH,

neighbors in the MB Financial Park in Rosemont, IL. Finally,

for the project’s façade. “It has a rich, vibrant color to it that al-

since the ground floor of the building would house an interac-

lows the Big Ten building to stand out,” Milliken said. He

tive Big Ten Experience museum and a Fogo de Chao Brazilian

worked with Terreal product representative RAM North Ameri-

steakhouse, the entrance needed to present an inviting vibe to

ca, Arcadia, IN, to furnish the panels. The use of terra cotta pays

welcome the general public.

tribute to Chicago’s tradition of brick or terra-cotta-clad steel

Indianapolis-based RATIO Architects fulfilled all of those goals while designing an energy-efficient and economical

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Above. The use of terra cotta on the new athletic conference building pays tribute to Chicago’s tradition of brick or terra-cotta-clad steel buildings.

Right. The Big Ten building used continuous insulation that covers all structural elements, with the exception of windows, doors, and fasteners, greatly improving energy efficiency.

A MODERN TAKE

Milliken had used terra cotta in previous projects, but the Big Ten headquarters was the first project in the world to use Terreal’s Zéphir Evolution system, an enhanced version of the original Zéphir. The new version comes in large-panel modules in 15 standard through-body colors in six surface textures and 15 additional standard glazed colors.

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façade,” said Rob Wehr, general manager for Terreal North America.

Milliken suggests architects obtain several samples of a single color so they can see the color variations. He also recommended they explore the different textures of the tile. “I’m intrigued to study the use of the various textures available in future projects,” he said.

From a construction viewpoint, the unique feature of Zéphir Evolution is the extruded clay cleats on each piece of tile. These self-supporting cleats eliminate the need for metal support clips during the installation process, which reduces installation costs and speeds the construction process. Shiplap detailing along its horizontal edges gives it a contemporary appearance while enhancing the system’s overall performance.

Terra-cotta rainscreen systems have been popular in Europe for 25 years, but Wehr stated that interest in using the systems has increased throughout the United States in recent years.

With an open-joint rainscreen system, the pressure is equalized in the space between two exterior wall components so weather elements don’t reach the inner wall (rainscreen), which contains the moisture barrier and other critical components.

The building is mold and mildew resistant.

“It’s a technology that produces a better-performing wall system,” Milliken said.

“There’s virtually no maintenance required over time.”

Terreal partners with RAM North America Inc., which provides custom-fabri-

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cated components for Terreal’s exterior terra-cotta wall systems and sunshades for installations around the U.S. For the Big Ten, RAM furnished the insulation, designed the sunscreen installation system, and fabricated all of the custom, painted reveals and trims installed on the façade.

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

Currently, few terra-cotta rainscreen systems have been built in the Chicago area, so it was no surprise that the Big Ten project’s construction manager, Hoffman Estates, IL-based Leopardo Cos. wasn’t familiar with the process. That created some initial challenges.

“We worked with RAM to find other projects that had been done with this product to get a better understanding of what it would look like, how it would come to-

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gether, and who were the trades that would be best-suited for installation,” said Leigh McMillen, Leopardo vice president and principal in charge of the project.

“We also worked with RAM to find the appropriate subcontractors that were trained and experienced in installing these systems.”

The exterior cold-formed metal framing, which had to support the rainscreen system to resist the wind and snow loads for the Chicago area, posed another series of challenges. How should the carpentry contractor engineer the framing to support the rainscreen system? And how would the framing integrate with the rainscreen system?

Now that the Big Ten building is completed, would McMillen entertain working with terra cotta again? “Absolutely,” she said. “It has a beautiful look to it. And once everyone understands how the systems come together and it’s coordinated, it all goes together very quickly. It created a very attractive building that stands out as the centerpiece of the Rosemont entertainment district.”

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sions, so Terreal reengineered and fabricated the sub-framing system to accommodate the newer 48-in. panels. “Our design had lots of strong, horizontal lines, so the 4-ft.-long tiles fit the look nicely.” Milliken said. Their solution was to run the aluminum rainscreen girts on a 45-deg. angle. “It was a smart way to do it,” said RAM senior project manager Jim Yeary. “It eliminated a layer of metal, which

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ment. It makes a really strong building.”

ity Interiors did an excellent job of lasering out the building, and

The Big Ten building used commercial-grade insulation from

the window manufacturers and everyone else worked together to

Portland, ME-based Hunter Panels that had just been introduced

make sure the penetrations were in the right spots, because this

on the market—Xci Class A exterior continuous insulation. The in-

coordination produces a quality building with terra cotta.”

sulation used on the Big Ten building was manufactured at the lo-

Once the aluminum support rail was in place, it was simply a

cal Hunter plant in Chicago. Hunter Panels entered the vertical

matter of fitting the panels into place. “Zéphir Evolution is easy to

wall market with an extensive library of NFPA 285-approved assem-

install, and the labor rate to install it is typically lower than other

blies, and has more than 80 different wall assemblies that are light-

terra-cotta systems that use aluminum clips that have to be

weight and easy to cut and install. “We wanted to use this one be-

screwed to the support framing,” Wehr said.

cause it’s made for rainscreen systems,” Yeary said.

FINISHING TOUCHES AND TRIMS

Using continuous insulation that covers all structural elements, with the exception of windows, doors, and fasteners, great-

The two large, round columns at the front entrance to the Big Ten

ly improves energy efficiency. Xci Class A, a polyisocyanurate

building are also clad in terra cotta. “The round columns support a

foam-board insulation with embossed foil facers on both sides,

canopy that provides a dramatic and welcoming entrance,” Millik-

offers R-values from 6.3 to 19.5 in a single layer. “In a similar

en said. Custom radius panels with double walls and hollow cores

thickness, polyiso has a higher R-value than most competitors’

were designed and manufactured to cover the columns.

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Terreal Shamal sunshades in red-orange color serve a function-

products,” said Jim De Francisco, area manufacturer’s representa-

al and a decorative purpose. “It’s a nice detail to take the material

tive for Hunter. “And at a competitive price.”

used for the wall cladding and use it in the sunshade,” Milliken

RAM fabricated the diagonal framing components and India-

said. “It adds another dimension to the façade.”

napolis-based Quality Interiors Inc., a company RAM had worked with on other projects, installed it. “There was a lot of preplan-

It took less than six months to install the terra-cotta façade and

ning and scheduling with suppliers,” Yeary said. “The way the

McMillen said the comments have all been, “extremely positive.

modules were laid out, everything had to line up perfectly. Qual-

People enjoy the color and the scale of the terra cotta tiles.” CBP

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Terra-cotta façade system NBK Terrart: • Terra-cotta façade system • Reduced weight/unit area • Small and medium formats; range of colors and profiles

Metal roofing

Snap-Clad metal roofing panels are produced in continuous lengths and are corrective leveled for superior flatness. The panels have a 1 3/4-in. leg height and continuous interlock for improved structural performance and wind resistance.

A concealed-fastener clip system allows thermal expansion/ contraction. Factory eave notching is available.

Petersen Aluminum, Elk Grove Village, IL Circle 87

Cementitious base coat NBK Terrart Light terra-cotta façade system has reduced weight/unit area and uses a clip-and-hold affixing system. Designed as ventilated curtain-wall/rainscreen solution, the system is made from clay-based materials and is available in small and medium formats. An extensive range of colors, textures, and profiles allows a variety of applications. All products are weather and frost resistant. Tiles aid visual effects with profiled surface grooves and textures and are available in natural, grooved, wire struck, and ribbed finishes. Engobe finishes, available in matte and semi-gloss, have white or colored clay slip coating. Custom finishes are also available.

Hunter Douglas Contract, Marblehead, MA

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Browse more information on the Terrart Light website.

Chisel-face stone

CI-Base crack isolation base is a dry blend, polymer-modified, Portland cement-based material for use as a base coat for embedding mesh in the company’s crack-isolation system. It can be applied over substrates including one-coat stucco, brown coat, masonry, poured-in-place, and/or tilt-up concrete.

CalStar Products, Racine, WI Circle 88

Omega Products International, Corona, CA Circle 89

A 24-in.long cast-stone unit has a chiseled appearance that emulates natural, cut limestone. The units have a bed depth of 4 in. and are available in heights of 4, 8, 12, and 16 in. The cast product uses molds mastered from real stone, contributing to an authentic look.

Pre-engineered products

Prostock provides a standard selection of previously engineered products including translucent polycarbonate exterior and interior solutions. Registered users receive training and technical support on products, including product drawings, fabrication/ installation instructions, and material-performance specifications. Products include prime glazing and retrofit, bike and site shelters, canopies, skylights, and decorative panels.

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exteriors Cantilever coping

Painted terra-cotta finish

Perma-Tite Gold cantilever coping for use with EIFS, brick, or panels that often do not allow traditional anchoring, does not require face fastening. A snap-on design and support brackets are said to ensure stability and long-term roof attachment.

A paint finish mimics the look and feel of natural terra cotta. The finish uses a 70% PVDF resin-based coating to achieve high performance and a texture additive replicates the natural feel. The paint is available in four colors.

Metal-Era Inc., Waukesha, WI Circle 91

Linetec, Wausau, WI Circle 92

Roof-mount system

PowerGrip Plus roof-mount system is said to be a watertight structural attachment system to secure ballasted solar racks and other equipment to roofs covered with TPO and PVC membranes. Designed with wind performance in mind, the system provides a tensile strength of 2,000 lbf and shear strength of 1,075 lbf. A wide membrane skirt aids welding in place, and a 1/2-in.-tall mount aids in securing brackets or struts. The system works with other roof-mounted items.

Architectural aesthetics

Crete-Lease 20-VOC-Xtra release agent is an emulsion of vegetable and mineral oils in water that contains no waxes, silicones, or carcinogens. The release agent is non-toxic, non-flammable, solvent free, and low odor, meeting OSHA, EPA, and local VOC regulations. The material allows stain-free removal of forms and form liners from hardened concrete while reducing surface bug holes.

OMG Roofi ng Products, Agawam, MA Circle 94

Cresset Chemical Co., Weston, OH Circle 93

CHEM LINK offers a family of high-performance polyether sealants and adhesives for practically every application throughout the building envelope whether for hospitals, schools, offices or homes. CHEM LINK sealants are solvent-free and contain virtually no VOCs, eliminating toxic risk to contractors and building occupants, ensuring Indoor Air Quality and easing liability worries for building owners. And they deliver the highest levels of performance in strength, adhesion, and flexibility.

For more information, contact us at 800-826-1681 or visit us at www.chemlink.com.

Thin-cut limestone

Adair marble overlay is thin limestone units. Part of the company’s thin-clad collection and suitable for interior or exterior applications, the material is said to be easy to install. Slender, random lengths create a dry-stack design in horizontal or vertical patterns. Adhered to a solid substrate, the material does not require mortar.

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Shared activity space connects the gym, multi-purpose room, and media center and combines design elements from the three unique color palettes.

Color Brightens Special Needs School Three hub colors define environmental themes for students with learning challenges.

S

pecial-education students at Clark County

room, and media center, combines design elements

School District’s (CCSD) Variety School in

from the three unique color palettes.

itive connection to the community.

The design team at KGA was tasked with finding a

Las Vegas have a colorful new building to

The colors used throughout also had to provide a

flooring solution that was cost-effective and aestheti-

better serve their needs. The 80,600-sq.-ft. special-ed-

calming and positive environment for the design. Be-

cally pleasing, all while meeting CCSD’s stringent en-

ucation school serves students, ages 5 to 22, who have

cause of the special needs of these students, color was

ergy-efficiency targets and use of environmentally

autism and behavioral and emotional challenges.

a large factor in the decision-making process. Colors

friendly materials throughout the school. The design-

Opened in January 2013, the facility was completed

couldn’t be so bold and bright that they disrupted the

ers turned to the Houston-based Azrock VCT collec-

by the design-build team of Martin-Harris Construc-

learning of each student, and the space also had to

tion to turn the Variety School into a comfortable,

tion and KGA Architecture, both of Las Vegas.

provide a functional environment that made it easier

safe learning environment for the students. The many

for teachers to do difficult jobs on a daily basis.

different palettes, with their vibrant options, enabled

Classrooms within the school are organized in three hubs, each catering to a different special need. Each of

A vocational training center prepares students for jobs

the hubs has a color scheme connected with an environ-

in hospitality, food service, office work, and recycling. A

In addition, the flooring has low TVOC (total

mental theme, including the desert (orange–for the stu-

simulated residential unit helps students practice daily life

volatile-organic-compound) emissions and is pro-

dents with emotional challenges), forest (green–for stu-

skills, and outdoor spaces include play areas, courtyards

duced using natural limestone, which is a readily

dents with behavioral challenges), and ocean (blue–for

for outdoor learning, and a student-run garden. The site

available natural material. Azrock VCT contains

students with autism). Each of the color schemes pro-

strategy of placing the building on the street with entranc-

pre- and post-consumer recycled content, which met

vides distinct identity and wayfinding. The shared ac-

es focused inward eliminated the need for a perimeter

the environmentally friendly criteria for which the

tivity space, which connects the gym, multi-purpose

fence and a fire lane, while strengthening the school’s pos-

school was looking. Further, the flooring is recycla-

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Above, left. Each of the three hubs has a color scheme connected with an environmental theme, including the desert (orange), which is for students with emotional challenges.

Above, right. The ocean (blue) hub is for autistic students. The flooring contains pre- and post-consumer recycled content, which met the one of the school’s environmental goals.

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• Contains recycled materials

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ble, allowing used materials to be brought back into the production process.

The building was also constructed with special attention to indoor air quality (IAQ ). The IAQ plan provided a clean building upon completion, including flushing the building prior to occupancy, protecting all ductwork from contamination prior to service, and use of materials containing low VOCs. The building was also designed to meet CCSD’s aggressive low targets for energy consumption. CBP

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Laminate custom tooling MirroFlex custom tooling:

Jet Towel mini is a compact version of the company’s high-speed hand dryer that uses an air jet to dry hands in a reported 10 sec.

Users insert hands horizontally across a 9-in.-deep drying surface. The smaller size allows applications such as above countertop mounting. The unit operates at 890 W with heater and 600 W without heater. Operation is rated at 64 dB. Separate air and water ducts avoid cross contamination.

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Suwanee, GA Circle 97

• Decorative thermoplastic panels • Three-dimensional; textures • Can mimic wood and metal

Repair tapes

A line of repair tapes provides an alternative to duct tape. Three types, all-purpose, all-weather, and heavy-duty all-leak tapes provide solutions for repairs, sealing, and waterproofing. The all-weather version works in temperatures from –30 F to 200 F. ECHOtape, Chino, CA Circle 98

Contemporary seating

Marcay side chair stackable series is made of injection-molded resin and can be used indoors or outdoors. Five bright colors are available, with a playful polka-dot pattern on the seat contrasting the smooth chair back.

Source Contract, Miami Circle 99

MirroFlex custom tooling produces a decorative thermoplastic panel created in three dimensions. Deeply textured patterns offer an alternative to paint and other wall coverings. The laminate can mimic wood grain, patinas, and metal. Branded solutions can incorporate designs and logos into the material for use on walls and ceilings.

ATI Decorative Laminates, Greensboro, NC Circle 96

Uncoupling mat

Strata_Mat uncoupling mat replaces traditional underlayments for ceramic tile and stone installations. The mat is said to provide an enhanced mechanical bond for mortar and a faster drying time, allowing faster grouting. For use with modified and unmodified mortars, the material allows the proper adhesive mortar to be used with porcelain or large-format tiles and stone.

Laticrete, Bethany, CT Circle 100

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No-heat hand dryer

XLERATOReco hand dryer uses no-heat technology to dry hands in a reported 15 sec. using only 500 W. Units draw 4 1/2 amps or less, so multiple units can be installed on one circuit. A noise-reduction nozzle and a HEPA filtration system are options.

Excel Dryer Inc., East Longmeadow, MA Circle 101

Stella™ PANEL ©2014 modularArts, Inc.

High Quality, Glass Reinforced Gypsum Panels with steel-reinforced joints precisely interlock for seamless wall surfaces of any size.

Molded chairs

The classic Eames shell chair, with a recyclable fiberglass shell, has a textural, slightly glossy finish, much like the original when it was introduced in 1950. Available as arm and side chairs in nine colors, options include a choice of wire, dowel leg, stacking, rocker, and four-leg bases with or without upholstery.

Herman Miller, Zeeland, MI Circle 102

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Sculptural screen wall blocks stack up to create fully dimensional, double-sided, rock walls.

The block is back!

Cast-stone panels

Cast-stone dimensional wall panels are made from 90% recycled quarried stone. Class A fire rated, they can be used for interior or exterior applications.

Architectural Systems Inc., New York Circle 103

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Floor-warming mats

The company’s line of decorative-metal wall art and mirrors includes those made with heavy-gauge steel with a powder-coat finish in standard finishes of cocoa spice, platinum, or black ridge. Custom colors and sizes are available.

EasyHeat Warm Tiles Elite floor-warming mats are less than 1/8-in. thick to result in almost no floor-height buildup. Available in standard rectangular sizes and custom layouts ranging from 6 to 138 sq. ft., the mats are 120 or 240 V, providing as much as 15-W/sq. ft. The mats install under most surfaces.

Mariano Metal Décor, Chicago Circle 104

Emerson Industrial Automation, St. Louis Circle 107

Seismic joint clip

Chicago Metallic 1494 SSC seismic separation joint clip for ceiling suspension systems is said to provide a clean appearance on a finished ceiling. The clip sits on top of ceiling grid members, hidden from view. The one-piece design reportedly works on all applications. Minimal screw attachments are needed and the clips can be placed anywhere along the main runner.

Rockfon, Chicago Circle 105

Lightweight gypsum board

Easi-Lite lightweight gypsum board line includes a fire-resistant option. Easi-Lite 30 is said to be 30% lighter than standard 5/8-in. Type X board.

It has a 30-min. fire rating and can be used in interior ceilings.

CertainTeed Gypsum, Tampa, FL Circle 108

Graffiti-resistant coatings

Swivel chair

Mold-killing primer

Zinsser water-based mold-killing primer is said to kill mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria while priming a surface.

The fungicidal protective coating can be applied directly over problem areas without extensive surface preparation and contains an antimicrobial agent to prevent growth on paint film. The primer can be used on non-porous interior and exterior surfaces, dries to bright white in 30 min., and can be top coated after 1 hr.

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Rival chair, designed

by Konstantin Grcic, has an eye toward those who work from home. The chair has solid birch legs, laminated birch arms and back, and birch in the circular geometry of the seat. A swivel feature provides function. High and low-back versions are available, as is an upholstered seat.

Artek, New York Circle 111

Duranar GR and Coraflon GR coatings have a clear, graffiti-resistant barrier over the pigmented color layer. If the coating is spray painted or otherwise marred, it can be cleaned by applying the company’s Duraprep Prep 400. Most stains are said to be removed in 10 min. or less.

PPG Industries, Pittsburgh Circle 109

Spray-foam insulation

Classic Plus spray-foam insulation meets the requirements of the 2012 ICC IBC. The open-cell product is said to provide a value of R4/in., allowing users to achieve R-22 in a 2x6 wall assembly.

The product reportedly offers excellent adhesion on a broad range of substrates.

Icynene, Mississauga, Ontario Circle 110

Reclaimed-wood paneling

The Good Neighbor paneling line is made from reclaimed cedar and redwood fencing. Available in weathered redwood, fresh-sawn redwood, and multi-toned varieties, the paneling is lightweight.

All material is kiln dried and can be milled for installation. Paneling is 1/2-in. thick with a 5-in. face, in lengths of 12 to 70 in.

Viridian Reclaimed Wood, Portland, OR Circle 112

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Polyiso foam sheathing

CI Max White insulation is a high-efficiency polyiso foam sheathing for exposed interior applications.

Approved for use without a thermal barrier, it is said to provide an attractive and durable interior finish for wall or ceiling applications. The material provides a continuous-insulation layer to reduce thermal bridging.

Johns Manville, Denver Circle 113

Minimalist seating

Nima chair line, designed by Giancarlo Piretti, offers comfort through a minimalistic aesthetic.

An articulating back movement provides a reported comfortable and ergonomic seating experience.

Chairs are stackable.

American Seating, Grand Rapids, MI Circle 114

Workplace seating

Endorse collection includes task seating, lounge seating, and occasional tables for the workplace. Chairs have adjustment controls and sculpted lumbar support.

Single, two-, and three-seat lounge furniture offers multiple configurations. Table finishes include woodgrain and laminate.

The Hon Co., Muscatine, IA Circle 115

New-form table Porcelain tile

Rayas and Reverie are high-definition porcelain-tile collections. Rayas is based on the look of ancient Roman travertine, containing weathering and deliberate imperfections.

Available colors include Clouds, Sands, Rains, and Shadows. Reverie pattern evokes an ancient, waxed terra-cotta floor. The tiles have a rotoscreen-applied raised glaze and are finished with a semi polish. Colors include Ivory, Bone, Rhino, and Walnut. Both collections are available in a variety of sizes.

Bellavita Tile, Carrollton, TX Circle 116

Analog table by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon takes its form from the classic shapes of square, circle, and oval and brings them together in a new form. The table is available in two sizes, seating 6 or 8, with tops in white laminate, oak, and walnut veneer.

Solid wood legs are finished in black colored oak, oak, and walnut.

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A significant renovation of the York Central Market, York, PA, involved installing a sub-metering system that greatly simplified power distribution and improved energy conservation. (Inset) Covering almost a city block, the market is one of the oldest farm-to-market operations in the country.

Sub-Metering Organizes Market Power Sub-metering system cleans up wiring, equalizes power distribution, and simplifies billing at the York Central Market.

M

ore than a century old, the York Central

updated the interior with a new lighting system, ener-

The electrical infrastructure also posed an accounting

Market, York, PA, occupies nearly a sprawl-

gy-efficient boiler, overhead fans, ADA-compliant

headache for management. Some vendor kiosks were util-

ing city block of downtown real estate and

push-button wooden doors, fire-suppression sprinkler

ity-company-metered while others weren’t. The patch-

is one of the oldest farm-to-market operations in the

system, and upgraded electrical-distribution system

work system created an inequitable situation among ven-

country. Located in the heart of York County and listed

that included Leviton's VerifEye sub-metering system.

dors. Some paid the utility company directly for their

in the National Register of Historic Places, the market is

Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. is located in Melville,

usage. Others were billed by property management based

the bustling commercial home to a range of fresh pro-

NY. Today, the system helps management get a handle

on allocated usage. This disparity made it difficult for

duce, seafood, meat, deli products, and specialty vendors,

on the market’s electrical costs and provides a way to

management to get a handle on its

many of whom operate seasonal businesses and move in

accurately invoice tenants for their electrical usage.

electrical consumption or imple-

and out as their sales cycles change. With more than 50

ment

energy-conservation

vendors, preparing everything from subs, sandwiches,

THE OLD

and paninis, to those selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and

Prior to the reconstruction, vendor kiosks were powered

other delicacies, the market serves the community as an

by a jumble of wires that ran overhead to electrical me-

THE NEW

iconic gathering place enjoyed by locals and tourists.

ters mounted on the walls behind vendor stations. The

Upgrading the electrical-distri-

measures.

As part of a $1.9-million revitalization project to

exposed wires were not only unsightly, but created an

bution system was a key element

modernize the market’s farmstand-fresh appeal, prop-

electrically unsound condition and potential liability for

in modernizing the market’s

erty managers at the two-story, 35,000-sq.-ft. complex

property managers.

décor and creating a more ap-

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pealing and eco-friendly environment for vendors and visitors. Leer Electric Inc., Dillsburg, PA, the market’s electrical contractor, brought Leviton representatives in on the ground floor to collaborate on the design, construction, and installation of the new electrical-distribution system and provide comprehensive training to property managers on how to use its powerful features.

Leviton and Leer designed a plan to eliminate the exposed wiring and increase tenant-space marketability. All wiring was run beneath the flooring and terminated at sub-meters tucked away in utility closets off the sales floor. VerifEye Series 2000 sub-meters were retrofit into pre-wired Leviton Multiple Meter Unit (MMU) enclosures, each capable of accommodating as many as 19 sub-meters.

The sub-meters were connected to the system’s high-density pulse modules and communications system, which included Leviton’s energy-monitoring hub and energy-manager data center. “The ease of installation of the Leviton VerifEye sub-meters made fast work of the project. They wired up quickly and their contractor-friendly MMUs truly simplified the job,”

Above. Prior to the renovation, power delivery to the various vendors was a mixed bag. A VerifEye system cleaned up the wiring and made it possible to properly charge vendors for the power that they use.

said Brett Keeney, project manager for Leer Electric.

THE NOW

The new VerifEye sub-metering and communications system provides the market with a robust energy-management platform that enables easy tracking, monitoring, and verification of real-time energy usage in monthly, daily, and 15-min. time intervals for each vendor. The icing on the cake: The system seamlessly integrates with Leviton’s BillSuite software, which automatically generates monthly electrical bills for each vendor, based on actual usage.

The new electrical-distribution system and tenant-billing platform hit the “sweet spot” for property management and tenants. “By replacing our old patchwork system with Leviton’s VerifEye solution, we can monitor our energy use and invoice tenants for the electricity they actually use. Our billing process is streamlined and we’re able to run a more energy-efficient operation,” said Casi Babinchak, the market’s chief operating officer. CBP

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Download a brochure that describes Leviton’s BillSuite software.

Watch a video about the York Central Market installation.

Watch a general video about the York Central Market.

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Low-profile, linear LEDs BoxRail LED 907: • Slim luminaire for cove, perimeter, wall applications • Standard lengths from 2 to 6 ft.

• Square profile measures 1.14 in. x 1.14 in

BoxRail LED 907 is a slim lighting solution for general and small cove, perimeter, and wall applications. The modular system has flexible mounting solutions and system layouts, and is said to deliver as much as 80 lumens/W at 4,000 K. Applications include corporate, hospitality, entertainment, or institutional settings with cove, perimeter slot, or wall lighting, providing a minimalistic design aesthetic. Available in standard lengths from 2 to 6 ft., the square profile measures 1.14 in. x 1.14 in.

Remote drivers can be located as far as 72 ft.

Vode Lighting, Sonoma, CA Circle 50

LED floodlights

Mini LED multiple recessed spots

Mini LED multiple recessed spots are complete units including housing and trim. Available as one-, two-, and three-light configurations, each spot is individually adjustable and provides a 30-deg. visual cutoff. The luminaires are said to deliver as much as 755 lumens/light using 11 W. WAC Lighting, Port Washington, NY Circle 51

Varieta series weatherproof LED floodlights are available in output ranging from 2,100 to 19,100 lumens and 12 beam distributions. All optics and media are concealed inside the fixture. The fixtures have a tempered-glass external lens and sealed LED modules that contain an array of 16 Rebel LEDs, available in a number of symmetric or asymmetric axial-beam spread patterns with integrated optics. Options include wall and pole mount.

Amerlux, Fairfield, NJ Circle 52

LED T8 replacement

LED T8 series linear fluorescent replacement tubes are said to provide a 30% energy savings with near-universal driver compatibility. Using TrueWhite technology, the luminaires provide high color quality and accuracy in 3,500 and 4,000 K color temperatures. The oval-shaped design allows more uplight, creating a uniform light output.

Cree Inc., Durham, NC Circle 53

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LED luminaires

Aculux 2-in. and 3 1/4-in. LED luminaires are said to deliver precision lighting. The 2-in. model is available in round and square apertures in a variety of trims, colors, and finishes. The larger model is a recessed luminaire that has black-body dimming and tunable white technology.

Juno Lighting Group, Des Plaines, IL Circle 54

Harsh-environment luminaires

T5 and T8 fluorescent vapor-tight lighting fixtures protect the light source from the elements in harsh environments. Constructed with full-length polycarbonate lenses and housings and stainless-steel closure hardware, the luminaires mount close to the surface on ceiling or walls. The fixtures are wet-listed with hermetic sealing for outdoor and indoor use and have instant-start and thermally protected electronic ballasts.

MaxLite, West Caldwell, NJ Circle 56

Indirect lighting

Acanthus1 is a linear indirect, suspended luminaire said to deliver high lumen output and nonglare ambient/accent uplighting using LED or T5 fluorescent. Measuring 2-in. wide by 5-in. high, units can be single stainless-steel aircraft cable, pendant/stem, or partial-span mounted. They can be juxtaposed at right angles, abutted to a wall or column, formed into rows or patterns, and provide numerous combinations. Lengths include 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 9-, and 12-ft./unit or hairline-seamed rows of unlimited length.

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Motor controller

MMP-T32 motor controller integrates low-voltage circuit breakers and thermal overload relays to reportedly protect motor branch circuits from overload or phase loss during short-circuit conditions. The device can also be used as an IEC circuit breaker.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc., Vernon Hills, IL Circle 58

LED step lights

LED brick step lights operate at 3 W for interior and exterior applications.

Features include a high-impact and weather-resistant polycarbonate diffusion lens. Available in LED warm white or amber, faceplates include horizontal louver and visor.

ConTech Lighting, Northbrook, IL Circle 57

Ultra-thin LED troffer

SLT-2232 ultra-thin LED troffer for grid-ceiling downlighting has a 3 3/16-in.-deep housing. Available in 3,000, 4,000, or 5,500 K, the luminaire has an efficacy of more than 70 lumens/W. A universal input driver allows either 0 to 10 V or Triac dimming.

Jesco Lighting Group, Glendale, NY Circle 59

Roadway, security LED luminaires

Autobahn series ATBS LED roadway and security luminaires replace 50- to 150-W high-pressure sodium, 100-W metal-halide, and 175-W mercury-vapor fixtures. The fixtures have IP66-rated borosilicate glass optics and are available with Type II, Type III, or Type V roadway distributions.

American Electric Lighting, an Acuity Brand, Granville, OH Circle 60

Emergency/exit combination fixture

EESLA-LED emergency/exit combination light has two fully adjustable LED lamp heads. A back-up battery provides 90 min. of operation. Housing and faceplate are available in aluminum, white, and black. Letter colors are red or green.

Orbit Industries, Los Angeles Circle 61

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Video System Monitors Students Campus-surveillance system upgrade to digital technology provides efficient control and management.

The video wall in the public-safety dispatch center has eight 55-in. monitors and four 32-in. monitors, with two 19-in. monitors. Video can be pushed back and forth between the monitor wall and the operator consoles to track specific activities of interest.

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rotecting the collective 30,000-plus students, faculty,

the university’s domestic campuses, with approximately 4,000

and staff at the various Missouri State Univ. campuses

students living in university housing and approximately 4,000

is a daunting job that requires the best in personnel

faculty and staff members.

and technology. From its founding in 1905 to its distinctive

One of the most recent enhancements to the university’s

mission and identity in public affairs today, the university has

safety program occurred when the video-surveillance and secu-

spread across four physical campus locations, including the

rity system was upgraded from an analog to a digital platform.

main campus in Springfield, MO; a satellite campus in West

The new video-surveillance system has been initially deployed

Plains, MO, that offers two-year associate degrees; and a sat-

at the main campus in Springfield, where a centralized pub-

ellite campus in Mountain Grove, MO, that focuses on fruit

lic-safety dispatch center was installed. At the heart of the pub-

science and agricultural research. The fourth campus is located

lic-safety dispatch center is a video wall that displays feeds

in Dalian, China, in partnership with Liaoning Normal Univ.

from the more than 500 constant and motion-activated camer-

A total of 23,838 students are enrolled in Missouri State in

as located throughout the 225-acre campus. To efficiently con-

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trol, manage, and record the large number of camer-

security under one umbrella for improved control and

as deployed in the system, the university installed

access. The system is also highly scalable and will en-

OnSSI’s, Pearl River, NY, Ocularis video manage-

able MSU to continue adding IP and/or analog camer-

ment system (VMS).

as as needed, without having to incur substantial costs

“Much of the credit for MSU moving toward OnS-

for cabling, power, or installation. Once all of the cam-

SI rests with our own university telecommunication

puses on are the network, any of the cameras at any of

specialists,” said Jay L. Huff, assistant director, Depart-

the locations will be accessible to authorized person-

ment of Safety and Transportation, MSU. “Their tech-

nel through a web browser.

nical knowledge and assistance has been instrumental in making this transition happen.”

The university’s cameras are monitored live on a

Ocularis Mobile. The mobile client allows real-time wireless streaming in HD of as many as 16 cameras

the public-safety dispatch center has eight 55-in. mon-

simultaneously onto an iPad or iPhone. Mobile

itors and four 32-in. monitors, with two 19-in. moni-

apps can be used for security at special events or in

tors. Video can be pushed back and forth between the

emergency-response programs. The video is record-

monitor wall and the operator consoles to track specif-

ed live and sent to the server with the capability for

ic activities.

reviewing footage captured as many as 20 min. pri-

ease in pulling up individual camera feeds to specific monitors in our dispatch center,” said Huff.

Currently, video footage from the system is used

by MSU for a number of purposes including promot-

Live feeds are directed to the public-safety dispatch

ing and publicizing the school’s extensive security measures. For instance, the communications person-

itors on both dispatch consoles. Satellite monitoring

nel in the dispatch center often observe suspicious

stations are located in various academic buildings, al-

activity in parking lots that leads them to dispatch

lowing campus security and/or administration person-

field officers to investigate. In another case, video

nel to view cameras locally as well as from the pub-

footage captured by the university’s video-surveil-

lic-safety dispatch center.

lance system was instrumental in providing evidence

“Compared to the older analog-matrix switching

about a work-related accident. According to Welch,

system we were using, the new digital architecture

when a security officer fell on an ice-covered parking

and video-management platform is very user friendly

deck, the incident was captured by their video-sur-

and much more efficient,” said Jacob Welch, radio

veillance system and the footage helped to substanti-

communications supervisor, MSU. “We can now eas-

ate his claim.

ily scan through the live or recorded video, or move

“We are excited about all the potential and con-

it from the monitor wall to a console monitor for up-

tinuing improvements that OnSSI provides,” said

close viewing.”

Huff. “I feel that we are moving from an older stan-

ital is an on-going process that started more than two

dard system to a more modern, advanced system that will enhance our campus-safety platform.”

years ago and is being handled by Netwatch Inc.,

Universities today are facing challenges that range

Springfield, MO, a systems integrator. To date, more

from safety and security to financial and academic

than 300 of the 500 video-surveillance cameras have

misconduct. The vision and integrity of Missouri State

been converted to IP (Internet protocol) technology.

Univ. have put the school on a solid track to keep these

Future plans include integrating the video-surveillance

issues at bay, and the video-management platform is

system with other security systems around the cam-

playing an important role in the process. CBP

pus, such as the blue-light and emergency phones, as well as the access-control system. The system will also eventually be expanded to include the additional satellite campuses using the IP architecture and video-management system.

“Our goal is to have less infrastructure and more security,” added Welch. “IP surveillance with the Ocularis video-management software is a cost-effective and efficient solution to achieve this goal.”

The Ocularis video-management platform is designed with open architecture to optimize and ease

Below. Communications personnel in the dispatch center often observe suspicious activity that leads them to dispatch field officers to further investigate.

or to an incident.

center, where they can be viewed on two desktop mon-

Conversion of the video-surveillance system to dig-

building technology

When ready, the university will also be able to deploy the system as a mobile application using

24/7 basis and recorded to a server. The video wall in

“One of the things that really intrigued us was the

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Above. Conversion of the video-surveillance system to digital is an on-going process that started more than two years ago. To date, more than 300 of the 500 video-surveillance cameras have been converted to IP technology.

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Enterprise browser-based, embedded-network appliance and access-control system offers remote management, a reported low total cost of ownership, and a path to VMS integration. The system uses a remote-management console, an embedded secure remote connectivity technology that allows offsite management without a cloud server.

EDITORS’ CHOICE

Fire panel for small/mid-sized applications

Linear, Carlsbad, CA Circle 119

Room-scheduling touchscreen

Simplex 4007ES: • Fire-alarm panel for small/mid-sized applications • Touchscreen display • Remote diagnostics

TSS-752 room-scheduling touchscreen has a 7-in.-wide color display that indicates room availability from afar and a touchscreen interface with at-a-glance information. SmartGraphics provides a gesture-driven user experience. The device uses Fusion software for integration with popular scheduling applications. A ‘find’ function directs users to an available nearby space.

Crestron Electronics Inc., Rockleigh, NJ Circle 120

Roof hatch

Type GS roof hatch provides the security and convenience of a roof hatch with the added benefit of a skylight. The clear polycarbonate dome does not require a fall-protection screen and is coated for UV resistance. Hatches have aluminum construction, full gasketing, and lift assistance for one-hand operation.

The Bilco Co., West Haven, CT Circle 121

Simplex 4007ES fire-alarm panel is an expandable panel for small- and mid-sized applications. Available in two models and with a 4.3-in. color touchscreen display, the unit provides a range of fire- and life-safety needs. The addressable panel uses TrueInsight remote diagnostics and TrueAlert ES addressable notification. The remote service alerts company technicians to system issues and maintenance needs. The hybrid panel combines conventional and addressable technology and is said to be ideal for upgrades and retrofit projects.

It allows users to connect the panel to a conventional, hardwired alarm system.

Tyco SimplexGrinnell, Westminster, MA Circle 118

Rack power distribution

Customizable ePDU G3 platform for rack power distribution is said to provide fast turnaround of outlet and cord plug configuration, providing flexibility for data centers and co-location facilities to address power-distribution needs. The unit has an aluminum chassis. Units can daisy chain so that four devices can share one network port and IP address.

Eaton, Raleigh, NC Circle 122

Large-scale design

iPlan Table is a wide-format viewing workstation that incorporates large, touchscreen monitors and functional viewing angles. The Windows-based product supports design, construction, and facilities-management viewing and is available in a variety of configurations. Applications include blueprints, BIM files, and 3D to 5D animations. Said to be compatible with all Windows-based software, the unit can be configured with a laptop, tablet, and phone docking station. iPlan Tables, Cheyenne, WY Circle 123

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The harness integrates the seatbelt. The harness is available in suspension and vest styles.

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STI-V6400WIR4 wireless exit stopper with 4-channel voice receiver helps prevent unauthorized exits and entries of fire or emergency doors. An ear-piercing alarm (95 or 105 dB) is emitted for 30 sec., 3 min., or continuously and transmits a signal to the receiver. The voice receiver speaks ten tones/tunes and 53 words in English or Spanish.

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Access-control software

APE 3.0 access-control software for small and medium enterprises includes integrated map viewer support and flexible enrollment options. The integrated map viewer increases situational awareness surrounding alarms and can be combined with video surveillance. The software supports navigation between floor plans and photo views using hyperlinks. The highly scalable system supports as many as 10,000 cardholders and 128 readers.

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Patented technology activates to drop the seal with a scissors-like motion when the door closes, and retract when opened.

A smooth drop, without drag for a tight seal against the saddle or floor. Many models to choose from: for sound ratings, fire-ratings, lead lining, surfaced mounted, semi or full mortised, both regular or heavy duty models - All USA made.

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Acoustiblok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Aquatherm Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Carlisle SynTec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Centria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

DORMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Duo-Gard Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

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Petersen Aluminum Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Ellen Sandkam List Rental Services 847.382.8100 ext. 110 esandkam@atplists.com

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Samsung Techwin America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Special-Lite Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Thybar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . .219, 224 Trim-Tex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Uponor Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Zero International Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Zurn Plumbing Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 www.cbpmagazine.com

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ocated in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley Hall, the world’s largest Tiffany dome was restored to the highest conservation standards, and the cast-iron frame was cleaned and restored to its original gilded finish. The original glass of the outer dome had been replaced with concrete panels in 1935.

A new skylight restored natural light to illuminate the Tiffany glass. Super Sky Products Enterprises, Mequon, WI, provided the 43-ft.-dia. custom dome with aluminum framing painted by Linetec, Wausau, WI. The project, handled by Chicago architectural firm Holabird & Root, received several honors including the AIA Illinois Chapter’s Crombie Taylor Award, which recognizes a project that, through preservation and restoration, has enhanced the natural and built environment.

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The XLERATOR® high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer offers a 95% cost savings over paper towels, completely eliminating their inventory and maintenance costs, while creating a more hygienic restroom environment.

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