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Company Profile Showcases Index Portfolio

About The Cover 8

Fine Tune The Medical Office Medical office buildings play an increasing role in healthcare delivery.

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Designers are developing a true appreciation for the importance of acoustics in healthcare facilities. One area in which there has been significant development is ceiling products, particularly when used in facilities such as the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children in Birmingham, AL. Learn more about this application on p. 28.

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16 Deli’s Dryers Zap Germs

22 Back To School With Polymer Roofing

28 Acoustical Ceiling Comforts Patients

Cold Plasma Clean hand-dryer technology eliminates microbes and paper waste at Zingerman’s food specialty businesses.

Universities are turning to composite roofing products to replicate the look of shake and slate while ensuring a long life.

Sound-absorbing ceiling system makes pediatric hospital patients and their families feel at ease.

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38 Jet Noise No Match For uPVC Windows Amerimax window-system solution allows a hotel to continue operation during installation.

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44 Florida Clinic Lights Way To Efficiency Medical facility enjoys energy savings and more light from a system that pays for itself.

40 Dynamic Glass Earns Rave Review Self-tinting glass adds special effect to new theater.

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The Maestro Who Listens, Succeeds H

ow-to-manage books, as a rule, put me to sleep faster than a tranquilizer dart. In the rare, rare instances that I’ve actually finished one of those tomes, the last reaction that was in my head was to jump up and down and tell everyone

I meet that they must read what I just read. I’m not going to jump up and down in this instance (it just makes me tired), but I am going to recommend that people at all levels of the corporate ladder read Maestro,

by Roger Nierenberg.

I encountered this book when a friend in our Bible class mentioned that people in the class might enjoy and/or learn from reading the book. As a former high-school band geek and director of a church handbell choir for many years, I immediately had to know how directing an orchestra had anything to do with how a company functions.

Listening was the second factor that sucked me into the book because the subtitle is, “A surprising story about leading by listening.” I’ve also always firmly believed that the frustrations most people encounter in their lives stem from the fact that they don’t listen. As I’m sure it is for others, one of my all-time pet peeves is being asked a question and the questioner has no interest in my answer or is just using the question as a way for them to share their side of the issue. Even more galling is when they interrupt my answer because they can’t wait to have their say. I’d rather take a nap than engage in the “discussion.”

Back to the book.

Without giving much away, the premise of the book is that managers who make decisions and then encounter frustration because things aren’t working out as planned, probably made a poorly informed decision because they didn’t take the time to truly listen to all aspects of the matter. The finger doesn’t just point at managers sitting in the leather chairs in corner offices.

Listening is a factor in success or failure at all levels.

The book uses a unique approach to understand what it means to really listen and comprehend what is going on in all aspects of a situation, the amount of additional and valuable information listening provides, and how much more effective a decision is when it’s based on that new information. It’s all common sense, that rare commodity, but the author delivers the message in an engaging and enlightening way.

I won’t say any more about the book’s message. You truly must read it. I’m confident that, once you start, you will not put it down. I know that’s a strong statement for a management how-to book, but the story that is told—it is a story, not a bunch of chapter lessons—is well presented and you will want to know how it comes out.

For those of you for whom reading a book is too much like homework, stick to it. The story is only 107 pages. You can handle it.

This book is worth your time. You’ll see things in a different light. CBP

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Pepper Puts Versatility Into Projects A Chicago-based general contractor offers a wide range of services to the commercial-construction market.

Top Left. The new construction and renovation of Whirlpool’s downtown campus consists of three office buildings in Benton Harbor, MI, along with the renovation of the existing corporate headquarters building. More than 225,000 sq. ft. of new office space will support 400 employees.

Top Center. One of their first clients, Pepper has been working for Marshall Fields, now Macy’s, since 1936. The storied partnership includes renovations, new stores, and the restoration of the famed flagship store on downtown Chicago’s State Street. It also includes behind-thescenes fabrication for the magic of the wonderful, animated figures for the State Street displays.

Top Right. Pepper’s insights helped reclaim nearly two acres of Lake Michigan to create the Abbot Oceanarium at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. At 3 million gallons, it is the largest indoor marine mammal facility in the world.

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t’s rather commonplace that companies, once known as gen-

coordination, environmental remediation, and quality assurance.

eral contractors, have evolved into multi-faceted design/build

Those services are provided to more than 20 advanced and emerg-

firms. In many cases, such as this issue’s profile company, the

ing markets including commercial office, corporate headquarters,

services they offer go way beyond design/build.

Pepper Construction Group LLC, headquartered in Chicago, has a long history. In 1927, carpenter Stanley F. Pepper started the

entertainment, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial, institutional, interiors, K-12 schools, mission critical/data centers, residential, retail, senior living, wastewater, and waterworks.

firm as, no doubt many have, by doing renovation work and build-

Pepper’s vision as it looks to future growth: “A partnership,

ing home garages. His son, Richard, worked with his father from

like a building, is more than the sum of its parts. And both re-

the age of 6, learning the “ropes.” He earned a civil engineering

quire true collaboration to grow. At Pepper, we take building per-

degree from Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL, in 1953, joining his

sonally, so we’re always looking for ways to be more responsive.

father in the business that was then grossing $2 million annually.

Part of breaking ground is looking after what matters most—our

Richard’s vision was not complicated: Build on what his father

customers and their interests.” CBP

started and never quit. “When my dad died, our accountant recommended closing. I said no, I’m going to be the best. Dad had an excellent reputation and great clients. I knew I could build on that.”

Pepper Facts

He began bringing in high-profile accounts, such as Illinois Bell, and by 1957 the company had more than doubled its revenues. In

• Founded in 1927 by Stanley F. Pepper

1972, he received a call from a client who was supplying equipment

• Family owned

for the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,

• Headquarters: Chicago

which was under construction but suffering from poor manage-

• Offices in Barrington, IL; Indianapolis;

ment. Richard and his team straightened out the mess, built a fine

Columbus, OH; Cincinnati; Houston; and Katy, TX

facility and, 10 yr. later was still building in the region. The experi-

• 1,000 employees

ence prompted Pepper to expand in the U.S. and the firm now is

• $1 billion annual revenue

recognized as one of the country’s top construction companies. In

• 605 projects in 2014

2014, 605 projects, ranging from fully built structures to renovation

• Website: pepperconstruction.com

projects, generated more than $1 billion in revenue.

PEPPER’S OFFERINGS

Pepper’s 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services, including preconstruction services; safety, sustainable, and high-performance construction; and a full suite of in-house virtual-construction services including laser scanning, lean construction, MEP 6

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Want to be profiled?

We are looking for firms to profile in future issues. If you are an architect, general contractor, or owner of commercial facilities and think your firm has an interesting story to tell, write to Gary L. Parr, editorial director, at gparr@ cbpmagazine.com, and we’ll consider you for an upcoming profile story.

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NEA Baptist Clinic in Jonesboro, AR, designed by Earl Swensson Associates (ESa) Inc., architects, is connected floor-by-floor to the adjoining six-story NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. In addition to a corridor connection to and from the hospital’s main lobby, the 213,000-sq.-ft. clinic has a dedicated entrance for patient convenience.

The clinic’s multiple service lines of the large physician group are aligned with that of the hospital for high-efficiency integration. Photo: ESa

Fine Tune The Medical Office Medical office buildings play an increasing role in healthcare delivery and are evolving to meet new requirements.

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edical office buildings, once just a place for physi-

coverage are a few of the factors influencing the design and

cians to “office,” have taken on a new role in the

construction of medical office buildings.

delivery of healthcare. Just as hospitals now focus

The term medical office building is a broad concept that,

on the patient experience as much as medical outcomes, and

like nursing home, today has a variety of connotations. A med-

nursing homes have diversified to provide specific levels of care,

ical office building, as distinct from an acute-care hospital, is

so, too, have medical office buildings evolved to meet the new

generally separate from that hospital but may exist on the same

healthcare environment.

campus and be affiliated with it. Or it may be located else-

Reimbursement changes under the Affordable Care Act

where and owned by physician tenants, a joint venture, or a

(ACA), improving patient access, and expanding geographic

partnership. Healthcare architects and designers also are likely

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to distinguish between a medical office building and other facilities such as ambulatory surgical centers, which are subject to more stringent regulatory standards.

MEDICAL OFFICE GROWTH

Nevertheless, medical office buildings, in general, are being built or repurposed in increasing numbers. The aging baby-boomer population and the ACA (Affordable Care Act), expected to add 32 million persons to the healthcare market, are among factors driving the demand. ACA regulations concerning cost control, electronic recordkeeping, and patient care further influence the business models of healthcare providers, according to Colliers International, a commercial real estate firm based in Seattle.

“Many of these [medical office buildings] are integrated with other services, such as freestanding emergency departments or freestanding diagnostic services, some of which are planned to grow into full-service hospitals. Others are planned as marketoutreach facilities to bring services closer to the patients/ consumers. In almost every case, there is a focus on minimizing duplication and cost, said Todd Robinson, AIA, EDAC, principal/ executive vice president of Earl Swensson Associates Inc., Nashville, TN. Jonathan Fliege, AIA, NCARB, senior associate, senior architect, Leo A. Daly architects, Omaha, noted that medicaloffice-building construction and development is additionally influenced by the fact that the ACA incentivizes wellness and preventive measures that can best be carried out in smaller-scale clinical settings which, in the long run, may prevent more expensive in-patient hospital stays.

Fliege also sees a competitive drive among healthcare organizations, with clinics popping up to capture local markets.

“It’s really about reaching out to the suburbs to capture demographics and market areas with their clinics,” he said.

“There’s been a rapid growth in off-campus [medical office buildings],” said Deeni Taylor, Duke Realty, Indianapolis. He and other panelists at the October 2013 InterFace Healthcare Real Estate Conference in Dallas concluded, “outpatient facilities are surpassing inpatient facilities in many health systems’ portfolios because of their positive impact on providers’ margins.”

“Today it’s very important for hospitals and health systems to reduce costs, but there’s only so much you can do on the lease rate,” Taylor said.

“Due to lower reimbursement rates and the need to invest in new healthcare reform-mandated processes and systems, there have been fewer major capital expansion projects, such as bed towers, and more small-scale off-campus developments. The emphasis has been on opening new facilities in local communities where people live, providing ease of use and a retail approach, and offering flexible, hybrid designs for more multi-purpose facilities,” Taylor and the other panelists concluded.

“There is an interesting trend to push medical services out of the main in-patient environment, I think, for a number of reasons,” said Brian Garbecki, vice president and Healthcare Center of Excellence Leader, Gilbane Building Co., Boston. “One certainly is cost; it’s much more expensive to have outpatient

Top. Visual, intuitive wayfinding was designed into the NEA Baptist Clinic for ease of access and simplification. Lab services and the imaging center were placed adjacent to the clinic’s reception desk. The elevator lobby and the corridor are just beyond for easy access.

A mezzanine bridge spans the lobby as another connection to the hospital through a clinic waiting area. Photo: ESa Bottom. A connective corridor between NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital and NEA Baptist Clinic allows the convenient transport of outpatients from one to another for access to shared ancillary services. Brick and stone used in the public areas for warmth and the inclusion of natural light contribute to a healing, patient-friendly environment. Photo: ESa

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Specialty physician offices in the NEA Baptist Clinic are connected to the same floor as the related hospital service. This alignment allows a physician to see a patient in the clinic and then immediately transition them to the hospital if need be.

For example, the OB/GYN offices are on

accessibility. When you start to have large inpatient campuses

or outpatient facility can realize savings in the structural portion

with a large number of outpatient services as well, the campus

of the repurposed facility and in its exterior skin,” said Robinson.

the same floor as the Women’s Center of the hospital. Dedicated elevators allow privacy and more expedient transport.

Photo: ESa

right size everything, making sure the right level of care is

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starts to get larger and it’s difficult for patients and visitors to find

Converting an existing building to a medical office building is

their way. Patients shouldn’t have to travel to a major tertiary care

completely feasible, Fliege agreed. He recounted a recent project that

environment that has a lot of things they don’t need,” he added.

converted a restaurant into a freestanding clinic. Of the 7,000-sq.-ft.

“I think the goal and the process that we’re seeing is looking to provided in the right environment to the right patient in the right location,” Garbecki added.

building, he said, “It was in the right geographic location, the rent was affordable, and it was a lot less expensive than building new.”

“It becomes a question of the demographics of that neighborhood,” Garbecki said. “If you look at a number of retail stores that have been built in the past 20 years, they put them in

ADAPTIVE REUSE AND RENOVATION

areas that are relatively acceptable to customers, in environments

Not all activity in medical office development is new construc-

where it is easy to get in and easy to get out. If they go out of busi-

tion. Adaptive reuse and repurposing are factors as well. “We are

ness, you have an empty shell in a desirable location that is easily

seeing some medical office facilities in converted or repurposed

accessible; it’s near patient population centers with easy access.”

buildings in our area [Nashville], but perhaps not as frequently

“The only question is how much work is required to modify

as in some other parts of the country. A lot has to do with demo-

the facility. Typically the site has enough parking, so that wouldn’t

graphics and location. We’ve seen some former shopping centers

be an issue. It’s how adaptable the existing facility is. A lot of

being converted to serve medical office purposes due to location.

times it would end up being a gut renovation and installation of

In addition to the location factor, a developer of a medical office

new systems anyway, so it can be a feasible approach depending

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upon what type of services they want to put in,” he added.

Recent hospital design has put increased emphasis on the

“For example, a medical office practice typically is not licensed

patient experience, and freestanding healthcare clinics and office

and follows business-occupancy requirements. [It could be] any

buildings have followed suit. “Improving the patient experience is

building that is already set up or developed in a business-occupancy-

critical in all healthcare facilities to help alleviate stress a patient

code environment. Once you start getting into more complicated

typically experiences in such a situation. First of all, ease of access

procedures, depending on what the institution wants to do, you’re

and simplification of wayfinding are of utmost importance.

Inspired by the “concierge medicine” concept, the CHI clinic, Council Bluffs, IA, features three horseshoe-shaped wards, each with a central shared working area for staff. This improves efficiency and encourages collaboration among clinicians, while minimizing hallway traffic. Photo:

getting away from a medical office building and moving more to-

Accommodations in design for the elderly and disabled are

Kurt Johnson Photography

ward what could be called an ambulatory care building or an ambu-

equally important; many of these accommodations are mandated

latory surgery building. Once you start getting into those services,

by building codes. The incorporation of natural light and healing

they’re much more regulated,” Garbecki said.

aesthetics contribute toward putting the patient at ease. Including layers of natural and artificial lighting, calming colors in

DESIGN CHALLENGES

furnishings and finishes, and providing accommodations for

One challenge can be the creation and availability of ancillary ser-

families and visitors, all in sustainable design, will support a

vices necessary to support the physicians in decentralized medical

healing patient experience,” said Robinson.

office buildings. In many cases, a freestanding center can poten-

“Other stress relievers include a synchronization in which

tially be designed to a lesser standard than that of a hospital as a

the patient gives his or her information only once, such as

center allows a more cost-effective structure. Lack of connectivity,

during pre-registration, rather than having to repeat it again

however, can be a negative for certain types of practices. A key fac-

and again to different parties upon arrival for the appointment.

tor can be market rental rates for physicians,” said Robinson.

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Left. Several novel design features of the CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinic in Council Bluffs, IA, respond to the client’s wish to rethink how care is delivered. The design enables one clinician to serve one patient, step by step, from arrival through followup. Photo: Kurt Johnson Photography Right. Designed by Leo A. Daly architects, Omaha, the CHI clinic combines several clinics into one for increased efficiency and functionality. Photo: Kurt Johnson Photography

medical records by the nursing staff and physicians,” he

to process patients and move them through quickly is neces-

continued.

sary, but also at a premium in medical office buildings. The

“A limited waiting experience is preferred by patients. This

creation of collaborative spaces in general office areas facili-

experience can be enhanced by creating positive distractions, the

tates teamwork, which, in turn, enhances the patient experi-

availability of childcare space, and the availability of food and

ence,” Robinson said.

coffee. Efficient throughput is essential for enhancement of the patient experience,” said Robinson.

Jonathan Fliege agreed that eliminating patient stress is a high

utilized at all times, not just a few days a week. These arrangements

priority. “We’re trying to minimize the distance a patient needs to

require flexibility and adaptability for different practices and

travel within the building. Operationally, you try to provide a

equipment,” he said.

just-in-time approach where providers are ready for that particular patient,” he said.

lighting should be calming. Soft music can also contribute to a calming setting. Smell should be pleasant throughout and can

so that a patient doesn't have to go very far from the waiting area

incorporate aromatherapy. The color palette and finishes should

to get to his/her exam room. “We’re designing these buildings to

depend upon what is appropriate for the local demographics and

be very tight and efficient so that the steps patients and providers

local culture and what will make the patients comfortable. It all boils

take are far fewer than they would if they were in a large hospital

down to understanding who the market is. It’s also a matter of

with a clinic component to it. [In a large hospital] you might have

balancing technology with the warmth of the environment,”

patients walking a long way either to get to the clinic or even

Robinson said.

Explaining the concept further, Fliege described a design that wraps exam rooms around an internal provider area. Patients

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“Interior design should engage all five senses. For example,

Fliege described “clinic pods” ringing the central waiting area,

walking within the clinic,” he said.

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“Some medical office buildings are offering time-share arrangements with some physicians in order to keep the spaces

Exam rooms may not have changed a great deal, but efforts are being made to make them more patient-friendly and to accommodate technology.

enter the exam room through one door, while providers enter

“Exam rooms are being designed to include appropriate

from the interior provider workroom. “You’re not dragging the

technology and are being positioned to facilitate access of the

patient through the internal workings of the clinic. The patient

patient, physicians, and staff for a collaborative area. Technology

experience is simply coming from a nice reception area to a nice

can be oriented so that physicians and patients can view screens

waiting room and directly into the patient room without having

together for informing the patient,” Robinson said.

to see the back-of-house functions. You can have a care team

“Attempts are being made to create zones where family

made up of multiple providers who can then be working together

members can sit, space to hang coats and change clothing, and

inside this wrap of patient rooms,” he said.

privacy curtains within the exam rooms,” Fliege noted.

TODAY’S MEDICAL BUILDINGS

TRADITIONAL MEDICAL OFFICES OBSOLETE?

Many of today’s medical office buildings look and operate dif-

While healthcare business models and requirements are chang-

ferently from their predecessors. “Creating comfortable areas

ing, there is still room for more traditional medical office build-

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Ken’s View I

s there a doctor in the box? If not, is there an

ing scrubs when hanging out in the medical office?

app for that? Probably, but if this is the future of

Scrubs were originally worn by operating-room per-

healthcare, I’m not sure I’m on board.

The CHI facility includes 42 patient exam rooms and treatment spaces, pharmacy with retail, diagnostic imaging, and a laboratory. Physical therapy is incorporated into the space and shares an outdoor plaza adjacent to the citywide walking/biking trail. Photo: Kurt Johnson Photography

for contaminants to hide, easy to launder, and cheap

term, at least not according to one online definition

to replace. Outside the operating room, they either

that says it’s a “deprecating sobriquet.” Webster’s

look like pajamas or like someone wants you to think

isn’t saying one way or another, although that es-

he or she is a surgeon but isn’t. They give the illusion

teemed lexicon does assure us that “sobriquet” is

of being clean when, in fact, they can be as easily

neither a fruit-flavored dessert nor a variety of char-

contaminated as other clothing.

coal briquette. Look it up.

ings. “The traditional [medical office building] model is not obsolete. There are still some independent practices that continue to be independent. There is a higher degree, however, of spaces being designed for multiple practices for convenience, efficiency of operation, and effective use of space. St. Anthony North Health Campus, which will open in Westminster, CO, in March 2015, is a good example. The 58,000-sq.-ft., integrated physician’s office building is connected to a new 282,000-sq.-ft. hospital for full integration and alignment of outpatient services and physician practices with inpatient services and the existing facility.

The ambulatory-focused environment supports Centura Health’s ability to deliver health services across the full continuum of need,” said Robinson.

Drivers in today’s healthcare-delivery world include shifting demographics and markets, new regulations, and changing business models, but the bottom line for all scenarios is cost containment and lean design. Clearly, all of these factors will continue to influence medical office design and construction for the foreseeable future. CBP

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or whatever they’re called these days, recently was observed sporting scrubs decorated in what looked

aforementioned definition, and instead reveal under

to be a paisley pattern, making the scrubs appear all

that term a healthy number of on-demand, immedi-

the more like the aforementioned pajamas. A doctor,

ate-care clinics, usually located in established, na-

either attempting medical humor or showing off his

tional pharmacy chains. I have my reservations about

high-school biology mastery, observed that her outfit

that, too. Flu shots in aisle 10 and colonoscopies in

appeared to be decorated with paramecium—rather

aisle 9 just doesn’t seem like an agreeable idea.

to the assistant’s puzzled embarrassment, I think.

One well-known chain is taking it a step further

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Para what?

by rolling out a new “telehealth” app to give users

Another thing. Why are magazines in doctors’

access to doctors through a smartphone. So how

waiting rooms always so cheesy and old? That was

does that work? If you have a sore throat, you say,

the question posed by a recent study and reported

“ahh,” and insert your smartphone in your mouth?

in a BMJ medical journal, whose editors apparently

And if you have hemorrhoids? Never mind, I don’t

were in a jocose mood.

want to know.

The reason: patients steal the interesting ones.

Anyway, for better or worse, healthcare is be-

Copies of Time and The Economist were more or

coming more consumer centric, although consumer

less left behind, but the more “gossipy” titles disap-

centric may well turn out to be the oxymoron that

peared. However, bear in mind, the study was done

frequently describes customer service. For example,

in a single New Zealand medical office and, as we

do waiting rooms really need T V sets? Do they, in

all know, that country is said to have a large hobbit

fact, distract patients? The assumption must be that

population, so the results were perhaps skewed. I

healthcare consumers will really like hearing about

don’t know if the findings would be similar in, say,

the latest Ebola outbreak or especially love listen-

New York or Los Angeles. More research is needed.

ing to the drug commercials that enumerate pos-

As an antidote to the paucity of compelling read-

sible side effects—nausea, muscle cramps, suicidal

ing materials in waiting rooms, it has been suggested

thoughts, and maybe even death. (Hey, doc, can you

patients bring with them a book they have really, re-

write me a prescription for some of those? Why be

ally been meaning to read and settle down to enjoy

merely sick when you can be suicidal, too?)

and savor it. That way, the receptionist will surely call them in seconds, or so the theory goes.

of those commercials suggests the drugs will make

In some ways, waiting rooms with cheesy

those who ingest them live happy, ecstatic lives with

magazines are representative of, and even a warm

days filled with sunlight, scenic vistas, butterflies,

and fuzzy connection to, the healthcare system to

unicorns, over-the-top exhilaration, and perfect

which we’ve become accustomed, a remnant to

families. Really? I thought that’s what illegal hallu-

hold on to even as the medical landscape is beset by

cinogens were for.

inevitable change. And change is the only thing of

old fashioned, but what’s with everybody wear-

Information on medical office buildings and the ACA.

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Search algorithms, however, serve up no such

And how about medical dress codes? Call me

View trends in MOB development.

One medical-office worker, assistant, technician,

deprecation regarding doc-in-a-box, aside from the

If one can ignore the side effects, the imagery

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sonnel, designed to be simple, with minimal places

Now, doc-in-a-box isn’t an especially flattering

which we can be certain.

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Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, a collection of food specialty businesses in Ann Arbor, MI, recently installed Livonia, MI-based American Dryer hand dryers at several of its facilities.

Sustainability and hygiene were two important factors in the decision to upgrade hand dryers.

Deli’s Dryers Zap Germs Cold Plasma Clean hand-dryer technology eliminates microbes and paper waste at Zingerman’s food specialty businesses.

Z

ingerman’s Community of Businesses, a collec-

rope. “You don’t see paper towels in any restrooms.

tion of food specialty businesses in Ann Arbor,

There are just hand dryers everywhere,” she said. “And

MI, that grew out of the original Zingerman’s

so once you get used to that, you think, wow, why

Deli, is committed to sustainable building, energy ef-

should we be dealing with paper products? They’re

ficiency, efficient water usage, and green practices. As

left on the floor. You have to clean them up. They

part of that commitment, Zingerman’s recently in-

definitely use more resources than hand dryers. Once

stalled Livonia, MI-based American Dryer hand dryers

you get immersed in that culture, it’s hard coming

at three of its facilities. The dryers incorporate Amer-

back and seeing all that paper.”

ican Dryer’s Cold Plasma Clean (CPC) technology, which eliminates microbes while drying hands.

Zingerman’s continues to expand from its modest deli and mail-order businesses to food, travel, and business-training enterprises.

By installing hand dryers with CPC technology, customers like Zingerman’s are not only drying their patrons’ hands, they are eliminating harmful microbes in the air.

CPC’s environmental benefits align with Planet Zin-

er. By installing hand dryers with CPC technology, cus-

german’s, an initiative launched by the company in

tomers such as Zingerman’s are not only drying their pa-

2011, the company said. As part of the program, the

trons’ hands, they are eliminating harmful microbes in

company recently achieved LEED Gold status for the

the air and saving as much as 98% of paper-towel costs.

addition at the original Zingerman’s Delicatessen. The

The dryers provide a maintenance-free solution without

company’s growth plan, released in 2006, stated:

filters, chemicals, or labor.

“When we talk about great service we refer not only to

Sustainability and hygiene were two important fac-

our customers, our community, and each other, but

tors in Zingerman’s decisions to purchase and upgrade its

also to our planet; we push ourselves to go beyond

hand dryers. However, like all company decisions, they

basic compliance on environmental issues.”

were made by committee after many other consider-

Managing partner Grace Singleton first encountered

ations. Those most impacted by any decision, including

the American Dryer brand at a National Restaurant As-

staff from the kitchens or front offices, are consulted and

sociation show in Chicago. Singleton compared several

asked to share feedback. This contributes to a better over-

dryers and found the appearance, strength, flexibility,

all decision and less regret, according to Singleton. “We

and warm air of American Dryer’s hand dryers to be the

find getting more people involved up front helps us get to

most compelling choice. “Another thing that excited

a better solution,” she added.

me was that you could moderate the volume,” she said.

“The dryers also look sanitary.”

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In addition to finding a local source, Singleton found an environmentally conscious partner in American Dry-

In the spirit of ongoing improvement, Zingerman’s now has 14 hand dryers in three of its facilities, all using

The company’s initial decision to purchase and lat-

CPC technology. Cold plasma, or bipolar ionization, is

er upgrade American Dryer’s hand dryers was also in-

nature’s way of cleaning the air. High levels of ionization

fluenced by Singleton’s extensive travel through Eu-

are found throughout nature. The cold-plasma generator,

A

merican Dryer, Livonia, MI, recently turned to two microbiology labs for independent testing

of the Cold Plasma Clean (CPC) technology used in its ExtremeAir CPC hand dryers. EMSL Analytical Inc. (EMSL), Chicago, is a Centers for Disease Control certifi ed lab with American Industrial Hygiene Association accreditation in industrial hygiene and environmental microbiology. Antimicrobial Test Labs (ATL), Eagan, MN, is an EPA Good Laboratory

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available only inside select American Dryer ExtremeAir

surgical incisions and break down harmful microbes

models, uses steady-state positive and negative discharge

in the food-processing industry.

points to split water molecules in the air into oppositely

Aside from incorporating HEPA filters, convention-

charged hydrogen and oxygen ions. These ions then break

al hand dryers make a lot of noise and don’t eliminate

down gases to harmless compounds commonly found in

microbes, making them less sanitary, according to Sin-

the atmosphere, according to a company spokesperson.

gleton. “We’re concerned about the spread of disease,

Cold-plasma technology has been successfully used

and anything we can do to help ensure Zingerman’s has

to clean the air in schools, hospitals, and other com-

a sanitary environment is a really good thing,” she said,

mercial buildings since the 1930s. More recently, cold

adding that employees are very happy with the dryers

plasma has been used in the medical industry to treat

and their added benefit of improved hygiene. CBP

Practices Standards-compliant laboratory audited by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Independent studies from EMSL and ATL have shown CPC’s effectiveness against E. coli, staph, C. diff, MRSA, and salmonella with kill rates as high as 99.6%. CPC technology has also been independently tested for safety by Underwriters Laboratories, Northbrook, IL, passing the UL867 and California Resource Board standards.

In addition to its hygiene benefits, American Dryer’s ExtremeAir CPC provides universal voltage and adjustable sound and speed. An adjustment dial inside the dryer's tamper-resistant enclosure is as easy to use as the sound dial on a car radio. There is no need for a technician or special tools.

The adjustment dial allows adjustments for sound from 83 to 69 dB (the level of normal conversation) with corresponding air speeds of 19,000 to 10,000 linear ft./ min. The dryer’s universal-voltage feature configures itself to operate on any standard voltage from 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, making installation easy and preventing wiring mistakes.

Customer preferences for the precise balance between sound and speed tend to vary by setting. Facility management at sites such as hospitals and restaurants want to keep noise at a minimal level, while schools, factories, sports stadiums, and industrial settings prefer the highest speed setting.

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Lead-free brass ball valves

ProPEX lead-free brass ball valves for PEX-to-PEX connections are available in sizes from 1/2 in. to 2 in. and are listed to ASTM F1960, NSF 14/61, NSF 359, and the Uniform Plumbing Code. Valves have blow-out-proof stems and are available with stem extension kits to accommodate as much as 2 in. of insulation in insulated piping applications.

Uponor Inc., Apple Valley, MN Circle 87

Vertical, packaged heat pump RetroAire RQTH:

Gas unit heaters

• Single-package vertical heat pump • Drop-in replacement for Carrier 50QT • Applications include apartments, hotels, dorms

RetroAire RQTH single-package vertical heat pump provides cooling and heating to multiple rooms. A drop-in replacement for the Carrier 50QT discontinued in the late 1980s, the unit is installed in a closet which allows ducting to adjacent rooms. Controls, power, and drain connections are in the same general area as the 50QT. The unit has externally mounted louvers for balcony applications and internally mounted louvers for applications where external unit access is not feasible. Panel-mounted refrigerant service ports are on the indoor side. Applications include condominiums, apartments, dormitories, and hotels/motels.

ECR International Inc., Utica, NY Circle 86

Expanse gas unit heaters use a tubular heat exchanger, said to be more reliable and efficient than older clamshell-style heaters. The tubular design reportedly provides uniform, maximized heat transfer for increased efficiency and has a low-pressure drop, enabling heated air to be evenly distributed. The design is said to provide operating efficiencies to 82% for duct furnaces and to 83% for unit heaters.

Trane, Davidson, NC Circle 88

Rooftop units

York Prestige rooftop units are said to match the footprints of other manufacturers’ units. The design reportedly reduces installation complexities and saves time by eliminating the need for a curb adapter. The 3- to 12 1/2-ton units use microprocessor-control technology with an LCD display, and have a programmable USB interface and digital diagnostic readouts. Units available include 13 SEER, 15 SEER, and 11.5 to 12.2 EER. Johnson Controls, Milwaukee Circle 90

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Sensor faucet system

Z6950 Aqua-Fit faucet system retrofits a new spout onto an existing electronic base. A concealed sensor lens and aerators prevent damage from vandalism or cleaning chemicals. System electronics are located in-line with the spout shank below deck. The system is available with low-flow outlets to 0.35 gal./min. and an adjustable time-out activation.

Zurn Industries, Erie, PA Circle 89

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Custom bases

Custom bases for rooftop equipment mounting have all-welded construction and are shipped in one piece, if possible. Options include a built-in roof pitch, extra height for installation of sound traps beneath the unit, and a pressure-treated wood nailer.

Thybar Corp., Addison, IL Circle 94

FEMA-compliant louver

AFG501 louver is a 5 1/2-in.-deep, severe-duty aluminum louver that protects exterior wall penetrations on FEMA 361- or 320-compliant storm shelters or safe rooms.

Inverted V-style blades provide a high free area, resistance to water penetration, and low airflow resistance, while providing protection against extremely high wind loads and wind-borne debris. Louvers can be specified with a variety of options in a wide range of finishes.

Airolite, Schofield, WI Circle 91

Vertical two-stage geothermal system

YT multi-positional, vertical packaged geothermal system has an all-aluminum microchannel air coil, and is said to provide improved heat transfer, higher efficiencies, and less weight compared to traditional copper/aluminum tube-and-fin coils. Elastomeric compressor isolation pads separate the Copeland UltraTech two-stage scroll compressor from the unit. The pads isolate and dissipate vibration at one source.

High-density, closed-cell foam insulation is used throughout the unit. Digital controls mount on the top or side of the unit.

Enertech Global, Greenville, IL Circle 92

Undermount basins

HS-series Terreon solid-surface undermount basins are ADA compliant and have a flat-bottom design. Basins can be specified either as a seamless, prefabricated Omnideck lavatory system or basin only with solid-surface countertops for field fabrication. Basin shapes include rectangular, square, and oval in 32 colors.

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Air-cooled scroll chillers

Trailblazer line of air-cooled scroll chillers uses technology from the company’s AGZ line. With all-aluminum microchannel heat exchanger technology and proven compressor equipment, the units are said to require minimal maintenance while improving overall efficiency. The units qualify for LEED refrigerant-management credit and are available in sizes from 30 to 240 tons.

Daikin Applied, Minneapolis Circle 95

Outdoor-air estimation software

Scope automated estimation software tool for reducing energy-intensive outdoor-air requirements through ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1’s VRP and IAQP provisions calculates minimum outdoor-air allowances and return-on-investment results when applying VRP and IAQP’s sorptive air-cleaning provision. Results are exported as a full-color pdf that displays the amount of compliant outdoor-air reduction allowed, energy savings, ROI, and air-purification equipment payback. The software is a free download.

Fresh-Aire UV, Jupiter, FL Circle 96

Stainless-steel square shower drain

A stainless-steel, square wedgewire drain measures 5 x 5 in. and allows barrier-free, zero-threshold entry in showers where easy access is paramount. Drains have a universal design with welded 2-in. and 3-in. central-dia. outlets that replace the strainer and flange in standard clampdown shower floors.

Luxe Linear Drains, Atlanta Circle 97

Large fire dampers

A line of fire dampers for oversized openings includes Model DFD-210 that has a maximum size of 128 x 100 in. with a 1 1/2hr. fire-resistance rating. Model DFD-230 has a maximum size of 72 x 48 in. with a 3-hr. resistance rating. Other sizes are available.

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Back To School With Polymer Roofing Universities are turning to composite roofing products to replicate the look of shake and slate while ensuring a long life.

Above. At the Univ. of Notre Dame, polymer roofing tiles were installed on the Sara Bea Learning Center for Students with Disabilities.

Inset. Nearly 10,000 sq. ft. of roof on the Sara Bea Learning Center was covered with polymer slate tiles. The structure features copper valleys, snow guards, gutters, and downspouts.

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t the Univ. of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, the

BD&C, RRC, RRO, had other ideas.

Fighting Irish proudly boast having polymer roofi ng

“This residential-style building couldn’t support the weight of

tiles on the Sara Bea Learning Center for Students

traditional slate tiles, so I looked into polymer slates,” said Polot-

with Disabilities, a large structure that provides accommo-

to. “I reviewed many tile options but was most excited about the

dations for students with disabilities and houses the campus

DaVinci multi-width slate tiles. After the Learning Center roof

mail-distribution center and a back-up-generator system.

was completed, I found myself so impressed with the product that

For the Sara Bea Learning Center, failing asphalt shingles and roof

I installed it on my own home.

venting problems required university personnel to develop a long-

“While re-roofing my house with a polymer slate roof, dozens

term solution for the structure in 2013. While some people preferred

of people stopped to ask me what type of roof I was installing.

a natural-slate roof for the building, senior project manager for facili-

They thought it looked incredible. Now I find myself helping ed-

ties design and operations at the university, Tony Polotto, LEED AP

ucate people at the University of Notre Dame and in my neigh-

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roofing natural slate. The roof blends in perfectly with the surrounding buildings that feature real slate.”

Nearly 10,000 sq. ft. of roof on the Learning Center was covered with polymer slate tiles in the European blend of light, medium, and dark gray, along with light and dark purple. The structure features copper valleys, snow guards, gutters, and downspouts. The snow guards, in particular, help reduce the problem of potential avalanches of melting snow slipping down from the man-made roofing tiles during winter months.

Located near South Bend, IN, the Univ. of Notre Dame was founded in 1842 and sits on 1,250 acres. More than 12,000 students are currently enrolled. The campus contains 143 buildings with a total of 4.8 million sq. ft. of roofing.

“Sustainability is a large part of how we construct buildings on our campus” said Polotto, who oversees the entire roofing program at Notre Dame. “The 50-year limited warranty provided by the roofing manufacturer and recyclability of the tiles align with our goal of using long-term, environmentally-friendly products.”

DORMITORY ROOFING

Moving eastward, at the State Univ. of New York (SUNY) campus in Canton, NY, there are eight buildings that comprise the Smith and Mohawk Residences, which house 850 students. Each dormitory features a unique mansard roof of polymer slate roofing tiles in a blend of five colors that reaches from the top of the buildings down more than four stories to the lawn below.

Set in a rural area along the banks of the Grasse River, the SUNY campus has several buildings adjacent to the dormitories.

“With the extensive visibility this project has on campus, it was important for us to find a roofing color palette that closely matched the other buildings,” said Jenny Schumaker, senior designer at C&S Companies in Syracuse, NY. “In addition, many of the steep roof elevations come down near grade and are susceptible to damage from students and maintenance equipment.

“We liked everything we saw about the DaVinci product. The reinforced ribbing on the back of the product, combined with the product’s resistance to curling and insects, were all positive aspects.

Top. The Mulvane Art Museum, the oldest art museum in Kansas, located on the Washburn Univ. campus in Topeka, was the first of several campus buildings to be reroofed with DaVinci’s polymer roofing products.

Bottom. When a hailstorm struck the Washburn Univ. campus, half of the campus roofs were damaged, but the polymer roofs showed no damage.

borhood about all the attributes of composite slate tiles.”

Yet, our decision was really made when we learned of the different

Polymer roofing tiles are earning high grades from universities

width varieties and the 50 different colors available for the tiles. These

across America. “Dozens of schools are selecting low-maintenance

factors, all combined with the 50-year limited warranty, sold us on

polymer roofing tiles due to their aesthetic appeal, light weight, and

using synthetic tiles for the mansard of these residence halls,” she said.

50-year limited warranty,” said Ray Rosewall, president and CEO of

“We’re used to working on steep-slope roofs, but nothing like

DaVinci Roofscapes, Lenexa, KS, one manufacturer of polymer roof-

this,” said Michael Lucey, president of Mid-State Industries, Sche-

ing. “The slate and shake alternative roofing tiles resist fire and im-

nectady, NY, the company brought in to install the steep mansard

pact, making them ideal for all types of weather conditions through-

roof at SUNY. “This was an almost straight vertical application

out the country, plus they come in such a wide array of color options

that required us to use special scaffolding for installation. The

that educational facilities can easily choose a color or blend that will

dormitories are surrounded by steep landscaping with minimal

complement existing campus structures.”

access, which posed many challenges to our team. Fortunately the

In addition, polymer roofing tiles so authentically replicate the look of natural slate and shake that many people say they can’t tell

polymer product is lightweight and installs easily. This made the application go quickly and effortlessly.”

the difference from the real product.

On campus, Polotto worked with the Notre Dame union roofers

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to bring in Midland Engineering, South Bend, IN, to remove the old

In Topeka, KS, Washburn Univ. is the site of several polymer

decking and install the new synthetic roof. “The team at Midland

roofs on campus buildings. Originally covered with architectur-

Engineering has worked on a variety of roofing projects on our cam-

al asphalt shingles, the roofs on the Bradbury Thomas Alumni

pus,” said Polotto. “This is the first time we installed a slate alterna-

Center, Whiting Field House, and the Mulvane Art Museum now

tive on a campus building, but you can’t tell any difference from the

have polymer roofing. The art museum, which is the oldest art

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Originally covered with architectural asphalt shingles, the roofs on several of Washburn Univ.’s buildings now have polymer roofing.

museum in Kansas, was the first DaVinci re-roofing project completed on the campus in 2008. The roof features a European blend of five roofing colors including light, medium, and dark gray, combined with light and dark purple.

Nelda Gaito, RA, Washburn Univ.’s architect, has specified the polymer roofing tiles on three structures at the school. She first learned about the products when doing research for the Mulvane Art Museum re-roofing project and has stayed with the slate alternative product because of its similarity to real slate, plus the product's strength.

“The best way I can explain why our school appreciates these polymer products is to relate a storm story from May of 2011,” said Gaito. “A freak hail storm hit our campus and most of southwest Topeka. The hail was the size of a small fist. More than half the campus roofs were damaged and needed replacing. The polymer roofs showed no damage at all. To me, that’s the sign of a good product.”

Dallas Little, whose company has been involved with the re-roofing projects at Washburn Univ. for more than six years, believes strongly in the value of polymer roofing tiles for commercial projects.

“This school was started in 1865, so there are many structures that need re-roofing on an ongoing basis,” said Little, president of Danker Roofing, Manhattan, KS. “The school’s investment in composite roofing products means Washburn Univ. officials won’t have to worry about new roofs on these buildings for many decades. “After the first success of the Mulvane Art Museum re-roofing project, we were asked to tackle the Whiting Field House. For that project the Castle Gray blend of three shades of gray was used. The project also included reroofing 11 additional roofs connected with the structure where modified bitumen was installed. Then, in 2013, we completed the reroofing of the alumni center, again using the European blend.”

For Gaito, the reason to keep specifying polymer roofing products for the campus’ many structures is simple. “We expect to continue specifying simulated slate polymer roofing on additional projects on campus because this is a roofing product we believe in,” said Gaito. “And for us, the bonus is that we can proudly say these polymer slate tiles are made right here in our state of Kansas.” CBP

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View technical specifications.

Design your own blend with the Color Designer tool.

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Patterned roofing FiberTite Brite: • Custom-printed roofing patterns • Kynar fluoropolymer top finish • Create a 3D façade

FiberTite Brite roofing features custom-printed patterns with a Kynar fluoropolymer top finish, allowing roof design that complements overall building design. Using advanced and proprietary coating technology, the roofing uses multiple colors and complex patterns that create a 3D façade. It can reportedly fit even the most intricate roof.

Seaman Corp., Wooster, OH Circle 99

Low-slope roof repair

Foil-faced foam sheathing

AP (All Purpose) foil-faced foam sheathing board is a closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam core bonded on each side to a foil facer. One side has a printed foil reflective facer and the other side has a printed non-reflective foil facer. Used where high thermal efficiency is required in new and retrofit construction, applications include interior insulation behind gypsum board, exterior insulation, masonry cavity wall insulation, and behind exterior stucco or lath systems. The product is lightweight and noncorrosive.

SmartFlash EZ Patch is a single-component, high-performance, self-terminating cold liquid applied membrane that patches leaks and cracks on flat and sloping surfaces. The UV-stable, pre-saturated self-adhering product contains one part urethane and is fleece reinforced. A package contains latex gloves and a fleece patch approximately 16 x 10 1/2 in. that can be used on bitumen, single-ply membranes, concrete, wood, and metal roofing surfaces.

The patch cures in 48 hr.

Flashing and sealant

Liquidarmor CM flashing and sealant is said to provide advanced moisture and air-sealing protection. The elastomeric spray forms a tight, seamless barrier along the rough openings of windows and doors while helping to reduce labor time. Hard-to-reach gaps as wide as 1/4 in. can be sealed. The water-based coatings can be used on a range of surfaces including foam boards, steel studs, concrete masonry units, and wraps.

CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, PA Circle 102

Dow Building Solutions, Midland, MI Circle 101

Johns Manville, Denver Circle 100

Insulated wall system

StoTherm ci XPS is a high-performance insulated wall system that uses StoGuard liquid-applied air and moisture barrier and Dow Styrofoam panel core 20 insulation. Said to lower energy costs and reduce a building’s carbon footprint, the system has a wide range of decorative and protective finishes available in a variety of colors. Sto TurboStick foam adhesive attaches the insulation board and prevents thermal bridging from mechanical fasteners.

Self-leveling joint sealant

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Pourthane SL is an elastic, one-component, self-leveling polyurethane sealant for use as a multi-purpose horizontal joint sealant. Said to be resistant to aging and weathering, it seals expansion joints in concrete and cementitious slabs including sidewalks, balconies, plazas, and runways.

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Careful attention to acoustic design at Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children in Birmingham, AL, created an atmosphere that calms patients and makes them feel at ease. Photo: CertainTeed.

Acoustical Ceiling Comforts Patients Sound-absorbing ceiling system makes pediatric hospital patients and their families feel at ease.

B

efore blueprints for the Benjamin Russell

sits in close proximity. These goals were achieved,

Hospital for Children in Birmingham, AL,

and then some.

first hospital in Alabama to be LEED Gold certified.

The hospital staff uses a family-centered approach

were drawn, the intent of those involved

All told, the project is the largest single medical-fa-

to healthcare and tapped the potential of this expan-

was to erect an iconic landmark that would set a

cility expansion in the history of Alabama; in fact, the

sion to help integrate that philosophy throughout the

new standard for pediatric healthcare in Alabama.

Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children is now the

building. The design used color and structure to ap-

The state-of-the-art facility was to stand out among

third-largest pediatric hospital in the United States by

peal to children of all ages. Patients, parents, and staff

all buildings in the vicinity, particularly in contrast

square footage. It hosts 332 beds and 48 NICU bassi-

were consulted during the design ideation phase to

to the Univ. of Alabama’s sprawling campus, which

nets. The 12-story, 785,000-sq.-ft. building is also the

make sure the facility would be childlike, but not

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Left. The main corridor of the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children is a two-floor open-atrium space, 45-ft. tall from floor to ceiling. A sound-absorbing ceiling system keeps down unwanted reflected noise.

Photo: CertainTeed.

Right, top. The hospital design uses color and structure to appeal to children of all ages. The goal was to make sure the facility would be childlike, but not childish. Photo: CertainTeed.

Right, above. The hospital is the largest single medical-facility expansion in the history of Alabama, and it is the third-largest pediatric hospital in the United States by square footage. Photo: CertainTeed.

childish. After all, a 2-yr.-old girl patient should feel as

and expansive windows, while appealing to the eye,

A SOUND SOLUTION

comfortable as an 18-yr.-old boy patient.

can be less appealing to the ear.

To meet these requirements, international architecture

Designers understood that the noise that would in-

firm HKS Inc., Dallas, specified sound-absorbent Cla-

INITIAL IMPRESSIONS

evitably bounce off these reflective surfaces could not

ro ceiling panels that were to be installed in a unique

A family’s first impression of a hospital’s envi-

only negatively affect patients, but could also impact

Ceilencio suspended grid from Decoustics, the cus-

ronment is often made upon entering the facility.

medical-staff effectiveness. Poor acoustics are also no-

tom acoustic-product division of CertainTeed Ceil-

An acoustically sound space can help calm its oc-

torious for preventing private conversations from re-

ings, Valley Forge, PA.

cupants and make patients and their families feel

maining private. They certainly do not create calm

The products have a reputation for acoustic and

more at ease and cared for, ultimately increasing

environments. To counter these unwanted effects, the

aesthetic performance. However, the hospital needed

positive outcomes.

hospital and architects knew an acoustical, sound-ab-

reassurance that such custom-tailored products would

sorbing ceiling system would be the best and only op-

stand up to the rigors of a busy hospital environment.

The main corridor of the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children is a two-floor open-atrium, 45-ft. tall

tion for this space.

David Cantrell, director of engineering for the ex-

from floor to ceiling. Occupants can look over the sec-

Naturally the ceiling would also have to align aes-

pansive facility, was initially concerned that the beau-

ond-floor balcony to foot traffic on Main Street, the

thetically with the design. In this case, the ceiling was

ty of the approximately 300 custom-cut ceiling panels

name given to the first-floor hallway that lies just be-

required to work with the hospital’s curved interior

would be easily compromised by water leaks from

neath. However, the corridor’s beautiful terrazzo floor

walls.

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get leaks from different valves over time, so to prevent

tly lend an open-air appeal to the space, Cantrell said.

still provides that clean atmosphere, and it has met our

that from becoming an issue for these custom panels

These particular panels also feature exceptional

expectations for acoustics. The ceiling does quiet the

we moved the valves from this space to another room,”

light reflectance, which helps the facility play up the

he explained.

noise,” said Cantrell.

abundance of windows that allow soothing natural

The ceiling’s seamless, lightly hued design and

With this early-on decision, Cantrell was comfort-

light into the building. In fact, on a standard white

acoustical properties help Benjamin Russell Hospi-

able that the risk of water damage occurring to the

panel, Claro has a 90% light reflectance. This combi-

tal for Children achieve the goal of helping foster a

panels would be minimized and felt good about mov-

nation minimized the amount of lighting that needed

family-centered approach to care through thought-

ing forward with the specified ceiling.

to be installed in the interior.

ful design. CBP

“Once this compromise was made, these panels have turned into a good product for us,” he said.

The lovely, curving shape of the ceiling was made possible by the Ceilencio Ceiling System, which can be engi-

The ceiling helps create a calm, family-centered en-

neered into virtually any geometric pattern. It’s an acous-

vironment in the atrium by reducing echo and overall

tical-ceiling suspension system that consists of proprietary

noise transmissions from building occupants and

concealed extruded-aluminum grid and panels, with in-

equipment. “Acoustics is one of the main reasons we

dividualized butterfly clips, custom made for each appli-

went with this tile. We also wanted a smooth ceiling

cation. At the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children,

and these big panels, without many lines, give that ef-

the Ceilencio system helped architects address the chal-

fect,” said Cantrell.

lenge presented by the hospital’s curved interior walls.

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Listen to Gary Madaras talk about hospital acoustics in a Commercial Conversation podcast.

Specifically, Claro is an acoustically transparent

The system also features a unique torsion-spring mecha-

coating on acoustic panels that provides sound-absorb-

nism that enables the individual panels to be hinged

ing qualities. It has the classic appearance of drywall

down for convenient access to the plenum.

Visit a CertainTeed microsite to learn about the importance of acoustics.

paint chip. For this project, the panels’ facing and edg-

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Get more information about the company’s efforts in environmental acoustics design.

es were finished in blue and white tones that, when

“It’s been several years since the ceiling was installed,

coupled with the curvature of the custom ceiling, sub-

and it looks like the panels were installed yesterday. It

or plaster and can be custom color matched to any

Download a brochure about Claro panels.

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Floating floor

Action Excel NR is a factory-fabricated floating-floor system said to provide exceptional performance and vibration dampening. The subfloor has two layers of 12-mm sheathing and the company’s AirTech II 11-mm natural rubber pads with vertical air cells. Applications include gymnasiums, indoor running tracks, and multipurpose areas.

Action Floor Systems, Mercer, WI Circle 72

Graphic carpet

Decorative panels

Full Circle collection uses collaboration between the company’s team and artisans in Ndem, Senegal, to provide four patterns as interlayers in Varia Ecoresin panels. Panels use 40% recycled content and encapsulate translucent color, organic materials, sheer textiles, and embossed textures to create products such as walls, dividers, and sliding doors.

Kai collection: • Modular carpet

3form, Salt Lake City Circle 73

• Surf-culture inspired • Stain/soil resistant

Kai collection series graphic mid-century floorcovering pays homage to the American surf culture of the 1950s and 60s. The collection uses fluid shapes that transition from dense to dissipating. The modular carpet is available in three patterns—Tapa, Nalu, and Fin—and uses 31% total recycled content. Standard PVC-free Underscore ES cushion backing is said to increase the first life of the carpet as much as 50%. StainSmart provides stain/soil resistance.

Milliken, Spartanburg, SC Circle 71

Recycled rubber flooring

ECOsurfaces recycled rubber flooring line includes 78 patterns, 29 of which are new. Products include ECOsurfaces Classic, available in rolls, tiles, interlocking tiles, and several thicknesses; ECOrx for retail, pharmaceutical, banking, and hospitality environments where users stand for long periods; and ECOfit, a fusion-bonded solution for health and fitness applications.

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Fiberglass ceilings

Ecophon Advantage ceilings provide a fiberglass sound solution in high-square-footage applications such as classrooms and open-plan offices. The product is a Class A sound absorber and maximizes acoustics in areas where speech clarity is important. Panels have a crisp edge detail and consist of more than 70% recycled glass and plant-based binder that is VOC compliant.

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Decorative thermoplastic

DuPont Building Innovations, Wilmington, DE Circle 78

ATI Decorative Laminates, Greensboro, NC Circle 79

NEXT collection surface colors, patterns, and designs for Corian solid surfaces and Zodiaq quartz surfaces include 32 new colors.

The crisp colors, with subtle hues and lush patterns, are divided into Filtered, Deep, and Catalyst categories.

interiors

MirroFlex laminate includes eight finishes such as wood grains, linens, solids, and a metal. Ceiling tiles include a corrugated pattern that mimics the look of metal. Wall panels also are available in 4 x 8-ft. sizes.

CertainTeed Ceilings, Valley Forge, PA Circle 75

Elevated Learning Because Cameron University’s McMahon Centennial Complex serves not only students, but the community as a whole, the facility must be as durable and maintenance-free as possible. Standing seam metal roofing was a perfect choice for its modern appearance, longevity and durability.

Architectural finishes

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

Atlas series is part of the Di-Noc architectural finish collection. The series features the look of warm leathers, sleek sheet metals, crisp concretes, earthen ceramics, and rustic reclaimed and exotic woods. The films conform to curved surfaces. A range of patterns is available.

3M, St. Paul, MN Circle 76

Acoustic underlayment

LuxWalk sound-suppressing underlayment for floating or glue-down LVF is said to soothe impact sound and floor-to-ceiling noise. With a 25/1,000in. thickness and heavy-duty design, the material cushions and retards movement of LVF. The product contains 31% post-consumer recycled content and is LEED compliant.

Scan the QR code for detailed product information.

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Stool seating

Nuta is a sleek, minimalist-design line of stools for applications including office counters, tables, and restaurants.

Available in three heights of equal widths and depths, the stools use tubular, chrome-steel legs that form an A-shape. A chrome ring connects legs in the larger models, also acting as a footrest.

Magnuson Group, Woodridge, IL Circle 80

Reduce, Recycle, Reimagine.

Duro-Last® was founded on the idea of prefabrication, which greatly reduces scrap on the job site and makes roof installations much quicker. Later on, our founder, John R. Burt, created Oscoda Plastics® to make resilient flooring out of manufacturing scrap. Recycling is just as important to us today – last year alone, Duro-Last recycled 3.5 million pounds of PVC.

Rubber flooring

Triumph and Inertia rubber flooring solutions include 26 new colors. The collection is FloorScore certified. The flooring absorbs foot and rolling traffic noises and is available as 24 x 24-in. tiles. A SlideLock version installs without adhesive.

Tarkett, Chagrin Falls, OH Circle 81

Sustainability without compromise.

Visit duro-last.com or call to find out more.

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Ceramic-tile imagery

Art of Board and Bibliophile ceramic-tile collections use high-resolution imagery. Art of Board is inspired by the urban skateboarding culture and is available in 12 x 24-in. matte-finish tiles. Bibliophile is a repeating mural of 18 different 16 x 16-in. sepia-tone tiles that create a custom bookshelf look.

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Natural stone

Ascend stone collection includes two marbles— Open Horizon and Candid Heather, in honed and polished finishes—and two limestones, Honest Greige and Gray Virtue, in a honed finish. All stones feature directional veining. Sizes include a 12 x 12 in. and three linear formats. A 3 x 8-in. wall tile is also available.

American Olean, Dallas Circle 83

Column covers

Reusable panel system

Moz Designs, Oakland, CA Circle 84

ZipWall, Arlington, MA Circle 85

Architectural column covers are available in a range of colors, grains, and patterns and use heavy-gauge solid-core aluminum. Stainless steel is available, along with perforated and laser-cut aluminum. Ready to anchor to metal studs, any column height can be achieved with stacking.

ZipFast reusable barrier panels are made of opaque nylon and have heavy-duty zippers. The panels require no measuring or cutting and are said to quickly and easily zip together to form a dust barrier as high as 12 ft. Multi-packs include three 5-ft.-wide panels, one 2 1/2-ft. panel entryway, and a carry bag. A Class A flame-retardant version is available.

Forest rx wear layer

Recycled rubber backing

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Jet Noise No Match For uPVC Windows Amerimax window-system solution allows a hotel to continue operation during installation.

Renovations at the Crowne Plaza hotel near San Francisco International Airport saw more than 1,000 windows replaced without the hotel closing to travelers.

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ocated between San Francisco Internation-

REPLACE AND RENOVATE

al Airport and the 101 freeway is a Crowne

Hotel management launched the multi-million-dollar

Plaza hotel, a 325-room facility built in the

renovation project with the design and replacement of

1970s. With aging windows contributing to problems

335 punched openings with an average size of 12 x 8 ft.

including high noise levels, moisture leaks, and low

The project included the installation of 1,736 sealed,

energy efficiency, hotel owners searched for a cost-ef-

glazed insulated-glass units. Architectural Fenestra-

fective fenestration system that could be factory built

tion and Restoration, San Anselmo, CA, a longtime

and lifted into place for installation. The existing

customer of Amerimax, was chosen to manage the in-

look and structural integrity of the building needed

stallation with its expertise in large-scale projects with

to be preserved.

minimal distraction in occupied buildings.

General contractor, Amerail Systems Inc., Erie,

The 4500-series windows were chosen to provide

PA, looked to Amerimax Windows and Doors, a divi-

the best combination of high acoustical properties

sion of Euramax International Inc., Norcross, GA,

(STC 43), structural durability, environmental con-

and its 4500-series steel-reinforced uPVC window

sciousness, longevity, and price. The windows arrive

system. The window system provided a solution to

fully framed and assembled, with a fully welded joint

the moisture and noise problems and also could be

system that is moisture resistant. Glazed onsite, the

installed in sections while maintaining 97% building

installation team from AFR completed as many as

occupancy.

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windows A Barrier to Fire.

Not Inspiration.

Fire-Rated Aluminum Window And Door Systems

Amerimax Series 4500 uPVC window units were installed to reduce noise and provide energy efficiency.

This process allows a hotel to run at 100% occupan-

top-line,” said Brendan Dixon-Beckett, Crowne Pla-

cy without disruption to guestrooms.

za general manager.

The uPVC windows are used extensively in Eu-

A key issue was dealing with interior detailing and

rope and offer several benefits, when compared with

adapting the new window fixtures to the existing in-

similar-sized aluminum windows, including:

terior trim. Amerimax fabricates a 6-in.-wide, 1/2-in.-

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Fusion-welded, steel-reinforced frames

tall flat casing that could be quickly sized to dress the

Use of uPVC as a natural insulator

window interior and add to the rooms’ ambiance.

Able to be installed as large, common-frame

For beauty, the best in safety and design flexibility look to Aluflam. Built to blend effortlessly with non-rated storefront and curtain wall systems, our virtually limitless portfolio includes true extruded aluminum vision doors, windows and glazed walls fire-rated for up to 120 minutes. You’ll see why we’ve become the favorite of architects and installers alike. Aluflam gives you a barrier to fire, not inspiration.

A useful benefit is that the window glass can be com-

windows

pletely removed for cleaning in as little as 10 min. This

• • •

No degradation or fading over time

gives the maintenance team unlimited access to the en-

STC 43

tire perimeter of the window opening for spot cleaning

Wide variety of colors.

or sealant touch up should there ever be a failure.

Said Dixon-Beckett, “I continue to be amazed by the

UNEXPECTED BENEFITS

fact that I am able to install these windows in the morn-

The effects of the massive replacement project gave

ing and sell those same rooms later that same day.” CBP

hotel guests a quiet space that seems miles away from the constant stream of jet engines and cars that are literally right outside the hotel walls. Completed rooms are as much as 20% more energy efficient, helping this Crowne Plaza location take part in the brand’s Green Engage program that aims to help its worldwide hotel portfolio reduce energy usage while managing waste and water production and consumption.

“A renovation of this size is no small feat for a hospitality space because we’re a 24/7 operation so

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Download a brochure on the 4500 series.

there is no down time. Additionally, our revenue is

Watch a video about the beginning of the project.

based on occupancy so any room taken out of oper-

Watch a video about the conclusion of the project.

ation, even for one night, is a significant loss to our

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The state-of-the-art Quality 10 GDX Theater in Saginaw, MI, features high-tech sound systems and wall-to-wall screens, as well as the latest in dynamic glass technology. Photo: Paradigm Design

Dynamic Glass Earns Rave Review Self-tinting glass adds special effect to new theater.

T

he new, state-of-the-art Quality 10 GDX

on designing the lobby to enhance the movie-going

discovering the Suntuitive glass, a dynamic glass de-

Theater in Saginaw, MI, features more than

experience.

veloped by Pleotint.

high-tech sound systems and wall-to-wall

“Being a theater, visual experiences play a major

“We considered using permanently tinted win-

screens. It also features the latest in dynamic glass

role in our daily business,” Betz said. “It all starts in

dows, fritted glass, and mechanical shades, but Suntu-

technology. Looking to reduce sunlight, heat, and

our lobby, where we welcome our guests. We wanted a

itive glass offered the advantages of each without any

glare during the day, while allowing maximum vis-

glass façade so that passersby could see the architec-

compromises,” Ockaskis explained. “The glass natu-

ibility at night, Goodrich Quality Theaters, Grand

ture and activity going on inside the building, but at

rally adjusts to provide the perfect tint to counteract

Rapids, MI, which operates the theater, selected

the same time, we wanted the lobby to be a comfort-

outside conditions, while allowing the glass to be clear

self-tinting Suntuitive glass by Pleotint, Jenison, MI,

able space with abundant natural daylight.”

at night. It was the perfect solution for the glass-clad,

for the façade of its 50,000-sq.-ft. cinema.

According to Todd Ockaskis, the project’s architect

south-facing façade.”

Martin Betz, chief operating officer for Goodrich

from Paradigm Design in Grand Rapids, the main

Suntuitive glass is a thermochromic glass technolo-

Quality Theaters, said the company’s main goals were

challenge associated with designing the theater was

gy that gradually darkens in response to rising tem-

to create excitement and recapture the entertainment

configuring the glass for the south-facing façade,

peratures caused by direct sunlight, then cools as the

market in the area by replacing a 40-yr.-old multiplex

which is exposed to intense sunlight and solar heat

sun moves across the sky, returning to a clear, neutral

adjacent to the site with a new, energy-efficient build-

gain throughout the day.

state in cloudy or dark conditions. Because of its abili-

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The design team evaluated several options before

ty to passively adapt to direct sunlight, the glass opti-

mizes indoor comfort, views, and daylighting, while

happy to say the self-tinting glass has been a complete

blocking heat generated from sunlight, glare, and ul-

success, exceeding our expectations,” Betz said. “I now

traviolet light without obtrusive window shades or

understand why they call it smart glass. It not only ad-

other sun-blocking devices.

justs the tint level throughout the day; it also adapts to

The technology works by laminating a polyvinyl

each season, allowing sunlight to help warm our build-

butyral interlayer between two panes of heat-strength-

ing on the days we need it in winter, but blocking it out

ened or tempered glass, then pairing the laminate with

on summer days when we don’t. It has helped us control

a pane of low-e glass in a dual-pane insulating glass

our utility costs and added to the contemporary design

unit (IGU). Unlike other dynamic-glass technologies,

of our building.” CBP

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Watch a video demonstration of Suntuitive glass.

Download a technical brochure on Suntuitive glass.

Suntuitive glass requires no electrical or mechanical intervention, eliminating product failure caused by faulty wiring, poor electrical connections, broken circuits, or temperamental computer systems that require regular maintenance. The self-tinting glass also can be used in window or curtain-wall applications in any shape, size, or frame material, and installation is the same as any traditional glazing system.

For the Quality 10 GDX Theater’s façade, Paradigm Design specified the T1400 series storefront by Tubelite, headquartered in Walker, MI. The IGUs

Wall recessed indirect lighting fills your space with light. Shallow AK, MP and HITW Series luminaries will recess into a standard or 1 hour fire rated wall.

consist of an exterior lite of Optiblue glass, by Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries, that’s laminated with Suntuitive glass, and an interior lite of high-performance, low-e Solarban 60 glass by PPG, separated by argon gas. The glass configuration produces visible light transmittance as high as 43% in a clear state and solar heat gain coefficients as low as 0.16 in a darkened state. Because the dynamic-glass system blocks the sun’s heat in summer, prevents heat from escaping in winter, and allows natural daylight to

Dr. Rosen & Shepard, D.D.S., Westlake Village, CA

replace some artificial light most of the day, it helps reduce heating-, cooling-, and lighting-related energy costs, which together can add up to 70% of a building’s total energy consumption.

The theater, which opened in January 2014, has

Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

ELP’s CL, CLC, CLLP and CLM Series Cove Lighting provides soothing, indirect illumination.

not only been successful in bringing in audiences, but the lobby turned out better than Betz imagined.

“Suntuitive glass was new to us, but after operating the theater through winter and summer, I’m

The HITW (Hole In The Wall) Series incorporates into the wall looking like a custom built drywall light niche.

Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care, Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN

Wall recessed floor wash and amber night lights. The shallow AK, HITW, Mini and the new miniature, trimless LS Series will safely light your path.

Create comforting, patient-friendly spaces with efficient and effective LED and fluorescent lighting that illuminates your space without calling attention to the luminaire.

Suntuitive glass naturally adjusts to provide the perfect tint to counteract outside conditions, while allowing the glass to be clear at night. Photo: Paradigm Design

Call us now for more info: (626) 579-0943 Visit our website today: www.elplighting.com

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Finger guard

Daylighting retrofit

Zero International, Bronx, NY Circle 51

Butler Mfg, Kansas City, MO Circle 52

Made of flexible rubber and aluminum, a door finger guard is available in 6-in. and 8-in. widths for door openings to 180 deg. Applications include schools, hospitals, and daycare centers. Antibacterial models are available.

Thermal ventilation for curtain walls Glassvent UT windows: • Have a visually concealed vent • Integrate with curtain-wall framing system • No aluminum sightline build up

Glassvent UT windows have a visually concealed vent that provides reported seamless integration with the framing system to create an advanced thermal solution and provide fresh-air ventilation without decreasing the overall thermal rating of a façade. Designed for the company’s 1600UT System 1 curtain wall, the windows can be inserted into the company’s other captured curtain-wall and front-set storefront framing systems. One-inch and 1 3/4 in. insulating glass options are available. The windows provide a ventilation alternative without aluminum sightline build up on the exterior of a building. The frameless vents are available as a project-out or outswing casement window.

Kawneer Co. Inc., Norcross, GA

QMotion Inc., Pensacola, FL

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Motorized roller shades

QAdvanced roller shades are automated shades that allow users to manage natural and man-made light with ease. With quiet, friction-free operation, the shades have no external wires. Battery-operated motors are located inside the shade tube. The tube housing provides reported easy access for battery replacement.

Shades are available in low voltage as an alternative for wired-in models.

All models have a manual override but can be operated through a remote, smartphone, or tablet. Shades can be controlled individually or in a group.

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RetroLite daylighting system for retrofit applications to MR-24 and CMR-24 roof systems incorporates daylight into existing buildings. The system is self-curbing for weather-tight protection, provides 100% diffused light, and can tie into the splice of a Lite*Panl panel system.

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Data center ceiling system Privacy glass/whiteboard

Vista-Max Note vision panel combines privacy glass with a note-taking application used with dry-erase markers.

The product combines patient privacy with patient communication and is fully customizable.

Vistamatic, Coral Springs, FL Circle 58

Prelude XL Max : • Ceiling suspension system for data-center components • Uses load connector clips • Seismic configurations available

Prelude XL Max 15/16-in. ceiling suspension system supports single-point loads to 200 lb. for cable trays, bus bars, and other date-center components anywhere along the suspension-system face. Using 3/8-in. threaded rod connections and integrated hanging clips, the system provides flexible and reconfigurable support for overhead cable tray and electrical distribution without a separate strut channel system. Load connector clips attach to the face of the system, eliminating threaded rod penetrations through the ceiling plane. The system meets ASTM C635, C636, E580, and ICC-ES AC156 and is available in seismic configurations.

Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, PA Circle 54

Communications gateway

DTWG web server communications gateway provides access to automatic transfer-switch data from a personal computer, smartphone, tablet, or other web-enabled device. It also serves as a pass-through gateway, allowing access to the ATS through SCADA or building-automation systems.

Users can view stored information from anywhere inside or outside a facility at any time. Information is displayed on a dashboard. The product stores 30 days of historical data and can provide e-mail alerts.

Russelectric, Hingham, MA Circle 56

Three-phase UPS

Air-cooled generator

Model 14/20 kW is an air-cooled three-phase generator.

The unit is powered by a heavy-duty, commercial-grade engine for harsh weather conditions and heavy use. Said to start within 10 sec. of an outage, it can power major systems and appliances in small-business applications including HVAC, lights, security systems, and computers.

Kohler Power Systems, Kohler, WI Circle 59

Master HP UL is a UL-listed, threephase UPS for 65- to 250-kVA applications. Built with IGBT and digital-signal processing, the device uses online double-conversion technology for maximum power-supply protection and power quality with a clean sine-wave output. The unit can be run in parallel or for redundant operations.

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Riello UPS, Dayton, OH Circle 57

Wireless connection to control panel

STI-34409 wireless universal alert with single-channel slave receiver works in conjunction with a control panel. If a monitored site is tripped, the transmitter sends a wireless signal to the control panel.

Safety Technology International Inc., Waterford, MI Circle 55

Cloud-based report generation

NoteVault cloud-based mobile solution for construction and infrastructure projects is a reporting system that allows users to call in notes. Notes are transcribed and emailed, along with photos, to provide a pdf report.

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lighting Watson Clinic LLP of Lakeland, FL, is one of the largest multi-specialty medical clinics in the southeast, with more than 220 board-certified physicians representing more than 40 medical and surgical specialties.

Florida Clinic Lights Way To Efficiency Medical facility enjoys energy savings and more light from a system that pays for itself.

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hroughout the years, Watson Clinic LLP, at

Compared with the halogen lights the clinic previously

the clinic’s lobby, conference room, procedure room,

its main clinic in Lakeland, FL, and 17 other

used, LED technology offered energy savings, control-

X-ray room, and exam room.

locations in Polk, Pasco, and Hillsborough

lability, fixture efficiency, and maintenance savings due

Picklesimer chose to replace the clinic’s 75-W halo-

counties, has initiated numerous facility advancements

to the longer life of LEDs. Additionally, increased lu-

gen lamps with Cree LR6 LED downlights that deliver

to ensure the quality and affordability of the care it

mens/W is driving efficacy improvements, leading to

attractive ambient light and energy savings to improve

provides. As advanced lighting technology has become

significant operating and maintenance cost reductions.

the look of healthcare spaces, along with their bottom

more accessible and affordable, the clinic’s lighting system became a focus for improvement.

Aside from energy and costs savings, LEDs are mer-

lines. Powered by TrueWhite technology, the indoor

cury free, unlike fluorescents. Users of LEDs don’t have

LED fixtures can deliver the combination of efficacy,

According to the U.S. Energy Information Admin-

to worry about proper recycling methods or potential

90+ CRI (color-rendering index), and consistent warm

istration (EIA), Washington, 250 healthcare organiza-

fixture breakage associated with fluorescent tubes and

or cool color temperatures.

tions spend nearly $8.8 billion on energy each year to

lamps that could lead to hazardous mercury exposure.

Watson Clinic also installed Cree CR22 and CR24

meet patient needs, so it is no surprise that the energy

In addition, healthcare facilities have rigorous

troffers. The LED troffers deliver clean, crisp light, creat-

needs at Watson Clinic are significant. Founded in

lighting requirements. Doctors and nurses must have

ing flush ceilings that offer low-glare lighting for patient

1941, Watson is one of the largest multi-specialty med-

high luminosity and superior color rendering to make

and staff comfort and help reduce the operating budget.

ical clinics in the southeast with more than 220

accurate diagnoses. The patient experience is another

Also powered by TrueWhite technology, the CR22 troffer

board-certified physicians representing more than 40

factor. Appropriate lighting can mean less stressed,

provides a minimum 90 lumens/W (LPW) standard effi-

medical and surgical specialties.

more comfortable patients who have better outcomes

cacy, while the CR24 luminaire delivers as much as 5,000

and leave with a greater feeling of satisfaction.

lumens of 90+ CRI light at 90 to 110 LPW. Both fixtures

Realizing that inefficient lighting could play a significant factor in energy usage, Watson Clinic’s assis-

After carefully evaluating a number of LED op-

tant director of facilities, Gary Picklesimer, sought to

tions, Picklesimer chose Cree Inc., Durham, NC, be-

Cree also enabled Watson Clinic’s introduction of

identify a lighting solution that would meet the clinic’s

cause the company, “offered the best product from a

0-to-10-V dimming control as it rolls out daylight harvest-

growing needs. He launched a study of the main clin-

design, cost, and functional standpoint.”

ing throughout its buildings. With daylight harvesting, as

ic’s lighting infrastructure to assess how to cut costs while looking to improve operational efficiency.

Picklesimer identified LED lighting as a solution.

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are designed to last 50,000 to 75,000 hr.

Over a two-year period, Watson Clinic implement-

the sun rises the lights dim from the edge of the rooms to

ed an expansive lighting renovation that included the

the middle, saving energy and providing consistent light-

upgrade of more than 100 fixtures in areas spanning

ing throughout the day. Lighting, using the same fixture

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CR22 LED troffers illuminate waiting areas at Watson Clinic and provide a minimum 90 lumens/W standard efficacy. The fixtures are said to deliver higher-quality light, longer life, and greater energy savings than the fluorescent luminaires they replace.

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Designed to last 50,000 to 75,000 hr. and backed by a fixture warranty, Cree CR24 LED architectural troffers now illuminate Watson Clinic’s patient check-in areas.

to achieve various light levels, can also be beneficial for patients as they can control light output as needed.

While advancing its efficiency objectives, the clinic

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how much brighter and cheerier the lobby areas seem, and staff has particularly appreciated the improved lighting in the clinic’s diagnostic exam rooms. “Our doctors love this new lighting system, and our patients love it too—most particularly, our older patients, whose eyesight isn’t generally quite so good. They notice something different, without knowing what it is, and comment on how much better the lobby areas look,” said Picklesimer.

Thanks to the improved lighting, the facilities team has been able to remove eight fixtures in one lobby and 12 in another. It’s estimated that the system can pay for itself in a few years. In continuing its commit-

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.

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LED cove system

Art-glass pendant

Lilia pendant has a floral motif.

The interpretation of a lily is created with three petals of art glass. Available in more than 40 colors, the fixture uses incandescent, halogen, CFL, or LED bulbs to 60 W. Derek Marshall Lighting, Sandwich, NH Circle 62

CLC cove lighting: • High-performance reflector • Lighting to 6,900 lumens • Joined to provide continuous run

LED outdoor/roadway luminaire

Sepco SolarViper solar-powered, pole-mounted LED area, parking lot, roadway, and walkway lights are said to provide crisp white, long-lasting light. Fixtures are 100% solar powered, self-storing, and self-recharging. One fixture replaces as much as a 1,000-W metal halide or HPS lamp. Units are available in four light-distribution patterns and five mounting options.

Solar Electric Power Co., Stuart, FL Circle 63

CLC series cove lighting is available with LEDs. The wall-mount system uses decorative cast GRG (glass-fiber reinforced gypsum) cove with a high-performance reflector to provide lighting to 6,900 lumens. Systems use the Sylvania 3,500-K distributed array LED modules that are 80+ CRI. An asymmetric reflector design distributes uniform light into a space without shadowing. Dimming is standard. Eight-ft. sections are field cut, mounted, and joined to build continuous coves with no visible seams or joints. Inside and outside 90-deg. corners are also available.

Engineered Lighting Products, El Monte, CA

LED flush mounts

Six additional designs are part of the LED indoor flush-mount luminaire line. Fixtures are rated for 24-hr. operation and do not require lamps. The low-profile, transitional design mounts to ceilings or walls

Outdoor luminaire

OSQ outdoor area LED luminaire replaces HID area lights. The fixture has a thin 3 4/5-in. housing and is said to provide as much as 100 lumens/W. Available in 3,000 K, 4,000 K, and 5,700 K, the luminaire is rated at 100,000 hr.

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LED lamp series

Orios LED lamps include A-line, MR16, BR, R, and PAR lamps.

The line’s A19 lamp provides 450 and 800 lumens with 6 and 10 W and replaces 40- and 60-W incandescent lamps, respectively.

Some lamps are dimmable to 10% and are indoor/outdoor rated.

Osram Sylvania, Danvers, MA Circle 66

Flexible LED lighting

Infina is a low-scale, high-lumen, indoor/outdoor, linear LED lighting system that operates directly from 120-V line voltage. No LED drivers are needed. A single electric line powers a continuous run of 150 ft. LEDs are imbedded in a flexible, optically clear thermoplastic jacket. The product is 3/4-in. wide by 1/4-in. high. Minimum length is 4 in.; maximum is 150 ft.

Jesco Lighting Group, Port Washington, NY Circle 67

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LED linear lamps

T8 LED linear lamps are available for replacing fluorescent, halogen, and low-voltage lamps in retrofit and new-construction applications. Available in 2- and 4-ft. lengths, and an integrated design that can connect multiple units to 20 ft., an integrated T5 design in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-ft. lengths is also offered. Color temperatures from 3,500 K to 6,000 K are available.

Forest Lighting, Atlanta Circle 68

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LED roadway luminaire

Razar is an ultra-low-profile LED luminaire for roadways and public areas.

With an optical housing only 2 1/2-in. deep, the fixture is available in two sizes. Both are available in a wide range of distribution patterns.

U.S. Architectural Lighting, Palmdale, CA Circle 69

LED decorative fixtures

Forms LED fixtures are available in traditional, transitional, and contemporary styles in pendants, ceiling mounts, and sconces. An FA Optical System distributes candela where most beneficial to achieve visual uniformity and eliminate shadows, pixilation, and hot spots.

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Carlisle SynTec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Phil Saran Vice President, Sales 708.557.1021 psaran@atpnetwork.com

Chem Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Stephen B. Donohue Donald R. Berry Regional Sales Managers Northeast 609.760.0702 973.570.0559 cell MagazineXperts LLC sdonohue@cbpmagazine.com dberry@cbpmagazine.com

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Jon Heng Patricia Heng Regional Sales Managers West Coast 626.799.3610 jheng@cbpmagazine.com pheng@cbpmagazine.com Jim Morrissey Regional Sales Manager Midwest 847.274.6482 APM Media Group jmorrissey@cbpmagazine.com Marga Parr Production Manager 847.382.8100 ext. 115 mparr@cbpmagazine.com Ellen Sandkam List Rental Services 847.382.8100 ext. 110 esandkam@atplists.com

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Duro-Last Roofing Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Eclipse Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 ECORE International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Engineered Lighting Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Envirospec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Flex-Ability Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 FLEXCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Forbo Flooring Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

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Fujitsu General America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

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LiveRoof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

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APRIL Hospitality Lighting Technology Flooring Plumbing

R. C. Musson Rubber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Simplex Grinnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Jill Kaletha Foster Reprint Service 866.879.9144 ext. 168 jillk@fosterprinting.com

Stonhard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

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Wooster Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Zero International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Zurn Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 cbpmagazine.com

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he National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta depicts the struggles and triumphs of the American Civil Rights Movement, presented in exhibitions designed by the Rockwell Group, New York. Visitors can relive events such as the Greensboro lunch-counter sit-in in 1960 and the moment when Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination hit the news on April 4, 1968. Opened in 2014, the 43,000-sq.-ft. center was designed by architect Phil Freelon, FAIA, Durham, NC. Architect of record was HOK, Atlanta. Photo: Albert Vecerka-Esto/Rockwell Group.

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The Party! at the College Football Hall of Fame

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