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Tornado-Devastated Alabama Town Rebuilds With Brick
The new structure combines historic details with modern touches. Windows from the original offi ce were reused as well as harvested wood doors from other demolished buildings. Photo: Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds Association (AMA) racer, a vintage Ducati single-cylinder motorcycle is suspended over the stairway.
“Our company thrives on the challenge of meeting job-specific needs such as this one,” said Cherokee Brick & Tile president Mike Peavy. “There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to produce something that can meet the specific needs of your customer. We’re glad to be just a small part of the rebuilding process in Cullman after such a devastating event,” he said.
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Using brick masonry with a reinforced concrete core created a building designed to withstand future tornadoes. According to BIA tests, fired clay brick exceeds the 34-mph impact-resistance requirement for high-velocity hurricane zones in the Florida building code. Brick offers tested moisture resistance and can meet a one-hr. minimum fire resistance rating by itself. In 2009, a brick seismic study funded by the National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, showed that buildings built with clay brick veneer can resist earthquakes above the Maximum Considered Earthquake for Seismic Design Category D without collapse.
“Combined with a proper design, installation, and maintenance, brick is an essential element of strong, safe buildings,” said BIA president and CEO Ray Leonhard. “As a sustainable building product made from natural abundant resources, fired clay brick exteriors can reduce property damage and increase survival odds.”
CCR’s Carnaggio said the masons were especially empowered by this project, offering a showcase for their abilities as well as encouraging options other than a running bond. He said the replacement building testifies to the significance of brick, and provides meaning through attention to texture and quality. CBP
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Conformance with current animal-shelter standards and making it as energy efficient as possible were priorities in the renovation of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Photo: Hoachlander Davis Photography
Shelter Upgrade Exceeds Expectations
Animal shelter renovation incorporates the latest animal-care standards and aims for LEED Gold.
Structurally and aesthetically, upgrades were urgently needed at the 30-yr.-old Fairfax County Animal Shelter, Fairfax, VA. Keeping it in conformance with contemporary animal shelter standards and making it as energy efficient as possible were priorities. In fact, initial LEED Silver goals were exceeded and the project is on track for LEED Gold.
With Fairfax County’s population more than doubling in the past 40 yr., there has been congruent growth of pet ownership, along with the number of stray animals and homeless pets. “This upgraded facility provides new and improved features ranging from dedicated space for treating injuries and infectious diseases to animal rehabilitation and adoption rooms where pets and potential owners have a chance to meet and bond,” said Tawny Hammond, Fairfax County Animal Shelter director, who has managed a variety of facilities and programs for the Fairfax County Park Authority.
Working with shelter officials, Alexandria, VA, architect Cole & Denny’s $8-million, four-phase development plan allowed continued operation of animal-care services throughout the construction period. “We renovated 11,000 sq. ft. of existing space and added approximately 15,000 sq. ft. of new construction,” Cole & Denny principal John Cole said. “Our ultimate goal was creating a new and appealing environment for staff, visitors, and the animals in their care, while working with the contractor to maintain a seamless flow of services throughout each project phase.”
Collaboration and advanced planning were key throughout this process as Cole & Denny; the Bacon Group Inc., of Clearwater, FL, specialists in animal care facilities; Potomac Energy Group, mechanical engineers, Falls Church, VA; and Keller Brothers Inc., general contractor, Mount Airy, MD, worked toward LEED Silver certification. Because of better-than-expected energy savings—34% instead of 10%—the animal shelter is now on track for LEED Gold.
LASTING CONNECTIONS “Renovated space will provide more natural light and more areas for specialized treatment and visitation,” said Cole. “The creation of a separate adoption lobby is another investment designed to increase opportunities to place as many animals as possible in good homes. Every detail of this upgraded facility is about creating meaningful and lasting connections between people and pets.”
“We are not the stereotypical dog pound of times past, but rather a multi-purpose animal-solutions center. This new design will create a physical and programmatic transformation toward animal shelter industry best practices,” Hammond said.
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row, metal tubes draw in and disburse shafts of solar light through prismatic lenses, greatly reducing reliance on electrical power lighting from dawn to dusk. • Reduced-flow washroom fixtures and flow-rate adjusters for sinks that provide significant consumption savings. • Five 100% outside-air energy-recovery units (ERUs) for the facility, meeting ventilation standards as recommended by the Humane Society of the United States, earned LEED points. The ERUs cool, heat, and dehumidify recirculated air. Operating similar to air handlers, ERUs mix used air with fresh ambient air, creating stable interior temperature levels for people and pets with less reliance on HVAC units and the energy they consume. • 26,000 sq. ft. of white PVC and metal roofing reduce the building’s heat-island effects. • A dedicated 122-sq.-ft. recycling room and recycling dumpster provide efficient and compliant handling of waste.
“Animal holding facilities have higher ventilation and volumetric air-exchange requirements than typical commercial buildings,” said Detomo. “These air-exchange systems will help control and contain air-
Natural light and natural materials accent the adoption lobby at Fairfax County Animal Shelter and contribute to the shelter’s LEED Gold goal. Photo: Hoachlander Davis Photography
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