Museum Doors Open To Learning

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

The material is fully encapsulated in scrim-reinforced foil (FSP). The insulation is rated for 2,100 F.

Morgan Advanced Materials, Wood-Ridge, NJ

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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

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

Boiler line FTXL fi re-tube boiler line includes fi ve models ranging from 399,999 to 850,000 Btu/hr. The line provides as much as 10:1 turndown and 98% thermal effi ciency. 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

Grinder system

Sanicubic 1 grinder system is a pre-assembled simplex grinder for wastewater and sewage streams from multiple plumbing fi xtures 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

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.

Greenheck, Schofi eld, WI Circle 75

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.

Visit www.mbci.com/experience for more information.

Heat pump/recovery system Multi V Water IV water source unit is a fl exible VRF system available in heat-pump and heat-recovery confi gurations. 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 offi ces, hotels, schools, and retrofi ts.

LG Electronics USA, Englewood Cliffs, NJ Circle 77

Project: experience life church Location: lubbock, Texas architect: aDc inc. contractor: Dane construction PaneL ProFiLe: 7.2, fW-120 (Silver metallic)

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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 Oppenheimer, San Francisco’s Exploratorium is a living museum dedicated to teaching science through interactive experiences. The museum’s mission is to, “change the way the world learns.” Outgrowing its original home at the Palace of Fine

Arts, the museum moved to Pier 15, a renovated historical landmark that has been on the San Francisco Bay shore for more than 80 years. The move offers greater public access and 330,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Merging the traditional bones of the waterfront with the modernity and spirit of a scientific institution presented a challenge.

Environmental sustainability was a priority from project conception to completion. Many museum exhibits demonstrate the vital role that nature plays in scientific discovery and the fundamental human experience. The Exploratorium earned LEED-Platinum certification and is seeking the designation of largest netzero energy museum in the United States.

SEEING THE LIGHT The best place to see green-minded design at work is in the building’s entrance, just yards from the pier edge. Charged with fusing the pier’s existing structures and the museum’s 21st-century aesthetic, architect EHDD, San Francisco, focused on energy efficiency and sustainability. To take advantage of the waterfront location’s natural light, the team restored the grand entrance’s two-story stucco façade to feature a large, arched window above the doors.

Flanking the central archway to the left of the building, aluminum panels clad an alternate entrance. Chosen for its recyclability

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 fi nish. 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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Download brochures on a range of Ellison doors.

View a series of videos on the company’s balanced doors.

Top. Several door units include the company’s PowerNow power operation, providing optimal access for all users.

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