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Company Profile Showcases Index Portfolio

About The Cover 10

Check-In Time For Smart Rooms Hotel-room automation is reaching the tipping point as energy concerns and guest expectations mount.

Lighting & Electrical

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Interiors

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Lighting designer Rosemarie Allaire, IALD, MIES, Dana Point, CA, used a variety of lighting techniques and products to make the relatively small Obagi Skin Health Institute facility in Laguna Beach, CA, look large and open and to meet the various lighting needs required for the facility’s many services. Learn more on p. 18.

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18 Keeping It Light, California Style

28 “Bugs” Infest Facility Ceiling

38 Partitions Add Aesthetics, Durability To Science Center

Interior, exterior lighting plays crucial role in tour de force beachfront building’s architecture and interiors.

Acoustical ceiling clouds in fun bug shapes transform a Ronald McDonald House.

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22 Parking Garage Lights Up For Safety

30 Ceilings Control Sound, Resist Thrown Balls

Cree LEDs provide bright light and an increased sense of safety for a hospital parking garage.

Acoustical ceiling panels provide clean appearance and impact strength as part of Chicago Boys & Girls Club renovation.

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43 ACM Wraps Winery Tasting Room

50 Curtainwall Captures Daylight

52 Learning Center Brings Collaboration To The Fore

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Storefront and curtainwall shed new light on a high school building addition.

William Jewell College’s Pryor Learning Commons is supported by reliable, flexible technology.

45 Shelter Provides Aid In Sustainable Surroundings South Carolina facility offers housing, healthcare, and much more in a mindfully designed building. cbpmagazine.com

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What’s Your Inspiration?

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ot too long ago the subject of inspiration entered my head through some unremembered pathway. It’s not the first time that’s happened and it’s not painful, for those who are concerned. I frequently wonder what inspires people to do the things that they do. Even

more interesting is how inspiration manifests itself.

As we work with commercial construction, I think we all are constantly either being inspired or wondering about the inspiration that results in the designs created by others. I’m not sure it’s always a conscious process, either. Once you start to attach the inspiration question to things you see, it becomes more apparent how often the answer to that question, in one form or another, is part of your thought stream.

When I was attacked by the inspiration thought this time, I decided to learn a little bit more about what it is that drives/affects people. My “research” was simply to ask people to answer the question: What inspires you? in one word and without a lot of thought.

The first person I asked was one of my favorite PR people, Katie Whitmore, PR and Social Media account supervisor at CBD Marketing in Chicago. Katie’s inspiration: Autonomy. Knowing a little about Katie’s life outside of her day job, what’s behind that word is a very positive motivation to help others, particularly women, stand on their own two feet and do good things with their lives.

I think my favorite, and most unexpected, answer to the question came from a young lady working at a Schlotzky’s Deli restaurant in Phoenix. She barely hesitatYou’ll have to read my editorial to learn why the structure of these Nephthea coral polyps illustrates my answer to the What inspires you? question.

ed and answered: Family. I just about hugged her for not being a world-revolvesaround-me teenager.

Noel Abbott, vp, director of marketing and PR at multi-faceted architectural firm Epstein Chicago answered: Honesty. I say Bravo! Honesty is a game changer.

Gregg Maedo, principal at Gregg Maedo and Associates, Orange, CA: Happiness. So many ways to view that one, and all are uplifting.

I also heard from Ingrid Mattsson, director of brand management at Uponor, Apple Valley, MN. Her inspiration: Courage. Ingrid gave some context for her word and I found it moving: “I’m inspired by those who are courageous to stand up to wrongs and make an effort to change things and to make a difference. I’m inspired by the courage of our soldiers who willingly sign up for duty and danger.

I’m inspired by those who show courage in getting up and going each day when they are hampered by disability, or depression, or by exhausting responsibility. I’m inspired by the discipline that courage requires—to achieve great or even small things; to work hard each day; to do the right thing; to keep putting one foot in front of the other in uncertainty. Courage can be big or small. Either way, it still inspires.”

My word? Symmetry. I’m inspired by symmetry because, if it exists in things, that means there is balance, order, and a foundation. Once you have those things in place, the creative process has a starting point and that’s when differences are made.

I’m sure, by now, you’ve asked the question of yourself and may have been surprised at the answer.

Ask others. I’m confident you’ll learn, gain insight, and have some interesting discussions. CBP

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DEPARTMENT

company profile

Design Partnership: Explorers And Storytellers

LHSA+DP designed the Aileron campus, Tipp City, OH, to meet LEED requirements, while integrating form and function into an “interpretive experience.”

Photo by Alan Karchmer, courtesy Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership

A firm specializing in cultural and education projects for children and families immerses occupants in its designs.

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n architect is a storyteller. So says Lee Skolnick, FAIA, founding principal of NYbased Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + De-

sign Partnership (LHSA+DP). “Through design we create meaningful experiences that connect people with their culture and community,” said Skolnick.

The interior and environmental graphics for the Children’s Library Discovery Center at New York’s Queens Library’s main branch were designed by the firm. The project was named Best of Competition winner in the 2014 Library Interior Design Awards. Photo by Michael Moran, courtesy Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership

“It’s what architects have done throughout history.”

His fi rm has built its reputation of late in the specialized area of architecture for cultural institutions, including libraries, museums, and exhibitions—many for children and families—and all of which involve

Summit Elementary School, Casper, WY, enjoys ample daylight and exterior views throughout the facility. The multipurpose room serves as lunchroom, motor-skills room, auditorium, off-hours meeting room, and a space for informal learning. Photo by Fred Fuhrmeister, courtesy Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership

immersive and interactive elements.

LHSA+DP began in 1980. Skolnick amassed a

History Museum for the New York Historical Society.

cludes Aileron, a LEED-Gold campus of 70,000 built

portfolio of residential projects, as well as museum

Exhibits encourage the development of research skills

sq. ft. on 114 acres in Tipp City, OH, designed to ful-

and exhibition designs. Partner Paul Alter joined the

and interest in exploration for visitors, typically ages

fill a non-profit mission of training and to inspire cur-

firm in 1986. A year later, museum educator Jo Ann

8 to 12.

rent and future business leaders.

Secor (and Skolnick’s wife) joined the firm to helm the Museum Services Division.

Skolnick and his team employed the power of inter-

The firm’s reputation for museum work precedes it,

activity and immersion in libraries and museums, es-

even to other continents. LHSA+DP is currently

As the firm grew to its current size of 35 employees,

pecially in the New York region. LHSA+DP’s design

building Muzeiko in Sofia, Bulgaria, a children’s sci-

the partners recognized that Skolnick’s philosophy se-

of the Children’s Library Discovery Center for the

ence discovery center and the first of its kind in

cured new footholds and unexpected occasions to

main branch of the Queens Library involved working

post-Soviet Eastern Europe. “Children’s museums are

flourish. Opportunities arose to take sweeping views

in concert with partners to develop interactive exhibit

a fundamentally American invention,” said Skolnick,

of client missions and goals, and to work with them to

stations.

“so the Muzeiko project represents an American ex-

It is not only museums and libraries that the firm

port of our expertise.” The firm, careful not to build

designs. A few years ago a school administrator in Wy-

an American museum overseas, developed ways for

oming met Skolnick at a museum-industry event while

the people the museum serves to make the project

CULTURE AS CATALYST

looking for new ways to build schools. That resulted in

uniquely theirs.

1995 saw the completion of the Creative Discovery

Summit Elementary School, located outside Casper, a

“We believe in culture as catalyst,” said Skolnick.

Museum in Chattanooga, TN, a 42,000-sq.-ft. chil-

unique and highly sustainable school designed with

“We tell our client’s story, not our own. So we want

dren’s museum on the city’s riverfront. Closer to

principles of interactive learning and facility-as-teach-

their purpose, their message, and meaning to come

home, the firm designed the DiMenna Children’s

er in mind. The firm’s corporate portfolio also in-

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guestroom automation

Check-In Time For Smart Rooms Hotel-room automation is reaching the tipping point as energy concerns and guest expectations mount.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

The most common application of room automation in the U.S. currently tends to cover temperature control and energy-saving setbacks, but automation can encompass a wide range of functions. Photo: Telkonet

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otel guests hoping to check in to an automated room

gies at home than they are bound to find in many hotels. Hotels,

with interactive features and an overall technological

however, are now under pressure to catch up. Most guests are

“wow” factor may not have much longer to wait; the

showing up with two to three mobile devices and expect to have

movement toward eco-friendly, technologically savvy lodging

decent Internet connectivity as well as a baseline of automation

clearly is gaining momentum.

in the rooms, such as a welcome lighting scene, automated tem-

“At one time, two to three decades ago, hotels were in the

perature control, or guest-service request annunciation,” ob-

forefront of introducing technologies that the public did not

served John M. Tavares, director business development, INN-

have at home. Today, most guests have more advanced technolo-

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guestroom automation

Above. A properly designed room-automation system can save energy while enhancing the guest experience. Temperature setbacks should be done in a manner that doesn’t make the guest uncomfortable when they return to the room. Photo: INNCOM

Right. Hotel guests today typically bring with them a number of personal mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. They expect connectivity in their rooms and, increasingly, a degree of control over room functions from those devices. Photo: Telkonet

Indeed, the guestroom energy-management systems (GREMS) market, in spite of a slow start, has reached a tipping point and the energy savings and return-on-investment opportunities are generally understood and accepted, according to Navigant Research, Chicago.

GR-EMSs are relatively new, having been introduced in the late 1990s, which, along with a stagnant economy, perhaps accounts for a low rate of implementation. Unfortunately, even the most basic automation features—control of HVAC and lighting— have not been a priority for most hotels in recent years, even though energy costs for hotels are second only to labor. Only about 20% of the market has chosen to employ guestroom energy-management systems to reduce consumption, according to Navigant.

For those properties that have implemented some form of energy management, the most common form has been in-room, closed-loop, and stand-alone smart thermostats, the Navigant report said. The market-research firm predicts a transition from these room-centric solutions to “property- and portfolio-wide incbpmagazine.com

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guestroom automation

HVAC control may be a first step in hotel-room automation, but implementation may be achieved in a phased or layered approach. Door locks, thermostats, lights, and window curtains can later be integrated and controlled to create different scenes. Photo: Telkonet

tegrated energy monitoring, control, and management.” It is ex-

cycle of renovation and upgrade, often as part of ownership

pected the market will advance from hardware-based solutions to

changes, opportunities to introduce energy-efficiency measures

include software and services to complement the hardware. Reve-

during such changes are increased by this factor.

nue for energy-management software is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2% from 2012 to

WHAT IS GUESTROOM AUTOMATION?

2020 and the services segment to grow at 13.4%.

Going beyond basic temperature and lighting control, “gues-

Consumer demand for eco-conscious green hotels provides

troom automation can cover a wide range of functionality and,

innkeepers with another incentive to differentiate themselves

depending on global regions, can be minimal or all encompass-

from competing brands by promoting their commitment to ener-

ing,” said Tavares.

gy efficiency. Deloitte, New York, reported that 95% of business

“The most common application of room automation in the

travellers surveyed thought the hotel industry should be under-

Americas tends to cover temperature control and energy-saving

taking green initiatives.

temperature setbacks that can be applied when the rooms are un-

In addition, hospitality managers increasingly appear to be on board. “Our interviews with hospitality executives confirm that

But, “any powered device in a guestroom can be automated,”

sustainability is no longer considered primarily a marketing issue

Tavares continued. “The key to a successful room-automation de-

and is now increasingly seen as a prominent factor in decision

sign is to make it intuitive for the guest and make it part of a

making, although it is yet to be fully embedded into business

positive guest experience. As an example, some hotels want to

thinking,” the Deloitte report said.

emphasize modern technology and will install a number of touch

Another factor that may have slowed adoption of guestroom

screens, mobile devices, or vast arrays of switches that tend to

energy management is the ownership structure of most hotels,

confound many guests. There is a great divide between a compre-

suggested Gerrit J. Reinders, executive vice president, Telkonet

hensive home-automation system and a well-designed ho-

Inc., Waukesha, WI. Typically, there are several stakeholders that

tel-room-automation system. A homeowner will invest the time to

may play a role in implementing GR-EMSs: the owner, which may

learn how to use his or her system. The hotel guest will only be

be a real estate investment trust (REIT) or private-equity fund;

using the room for a few days and will be annoyed if there is a

the operating and management company; the hotel brand; and

learning curve associated with using the controls in the room.”

the franchisee. All need to be on the same page when it comes to adopting and operating an energy-management system.

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Guestroom automation shouldn’t simply benefit the hotel’s energy bottom line. It should also enhance the guest experience, Tavares said. “A properly designed room-automation system

guestroom automation

FEATURE should always do both but be primarily focused on improving or enhancing the guest experience. Superior hotel operational performance is quickly negated by an increase in guest complaints. As a prime example, tempera-

Guestroom Automation À La Carte

ture setbacks to achieve energy savings should always be done in a manner that does not make the guest uncomfortable when they return to the room.

Systems should be designed with the flexibility to be programmed to adapt to different requirements and also to be quickly adjusted to the individual guest’s demands.”

“We strive to make our system simple to operate,” Reinders said, “and work under the belief that as much as possible should be performed in the experience then it should be visible. For example, the lock-to-thermostat

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communication all happens in the background, whereas the ability to

according to Gerrit J. Reinders, executive

change lighting levels should be left to the guest. The ability to request

vice president, Telkonet Inc., Waukesha,

NETWORKED

service through prominently placed buttons in the room gives guests lots

WI. Following is an example of how he sees

The next layers involve installing a network

of opportunities to engage with the property and its staff.”

layering might work.

that allows the thermostats and all of the

background, but where the technology has the ability to enhance the guest

uestroom automation solutions can be

with local annunciation, perhaps with an LED

applied in a phased or layered approach,

mounted outside the room.

“Giving guests a truly memorable in-room experience is about provid-

devices connected to it be monitored and

ing the practicalities they expect, while enabling them to create their own

STANDALONE

controlled from any web-connected device.

environment according to their preferences, from lighting and temperature

It can start with a thermostat and integrated

Once the network is installed, it enables

adjustments to the latest in-room entertainment facilities or a do-not-dis-

occupancy sensor that controls the HVAC unit

several interesting options.

turb signal, all the while providing a safe and secure feeling,” he added.

LEVELS OF AUTOMATION VARY

The level of guestroom automation, where it has been implemented at all, varies by hotel brand and geographic location. “Some brand stan-

and uses a different profile for when rooms are

For example, the hotel can communicate

occupied and when they’re vacant. If spaces

with the door locks through the network. This

are unoccupied for an extended period the

way keys can be reprogrammed over the

profile can switch to a deeper setback.

air, reports can be created about the people

The next layer might add the lights—

who’ve accessed any room, or a key can

lighting, and guest-messaging technologies, whereas other brands focus

switched lights and plugloads such as lamps

instantaneously be deactivated across all

on HVAC control and don’t bother with other automation because they

and media centers. Different lighting scenes

locks in a property. Alternatively, if a guest

don’t know how to spec it or bid it. Much depends on the owner, the

can be created with smart switches, TV

requested service or pressed the do-not-

brand, and the strength of the design and the design team,” Reinders

interfaces, and other means.

disturb button, the message can be sent to all

dards always include integrated solutions that include HVAC, lock,

said.

The next layer might include integration

those who need to know. The thermostat can

“In Asia, most hotels have some level of automation,” Tavares com-

with drapes and curtains, closing them when

even be populated with a guest’s preferred

mented. “In Europe and the Middle East, most luxury hotels have a de-

rooms are vacant to reduce heat gain from

setpoints. There are many other benefits that

cent amount of automation.”

solar load.

accrue to staff with improved data about

“Asia was one of the first regions to introduce guestroom automation, starting in the early ‘80s. This was likely driven because the few hotels

Integration of the door locks might come

what’s going in each of the guestrooms.

next, so thermostats and lights or curtains, if

Special features can be enacted. For

controlled, can create different scenes. For

example, one feature allows signals to be

example, if a guest presents his/her key the first

sent to room service to notify them when

time, the hotel might want to create a “wow”

guests have left used room-service trays in

effect with a welcome scene that turns on the

the hallway, allowing them to get those trays

lights and TV, opens the curtains, and allows

before other guests trip over them or get

Reinders observed a similar trend. “Upscale hotels are the ones most

the guest to adjust the thermostat to whatever

annoyed by the appearance.

likely to install the largest amounts of automation, and these technolo-

temperature he/she likes (within limits set by

Networking makes it easy to switch the

gies are most easily deployed during new construction—and most of the

the hotel). Subsequent entries would not have

thermostats from summer mode to winter

new construction in the hospitality sector in the past five years, especial-

the same fanfare. If staff members present the

mode with a few clicks on a web-based

ly of higher-end hotels, has been abroad.”

key, the thermostat can be locked out and only

interface from any smart device. Similarly, a

those outlets needed for the staff member to

group of rooms can be taken out of service

WIRED OR WIRELESS?

do their jobs are energized. The objective is to

for maintenance or remodeling. Work-order

Guestroom automation may either be wired or wireless. “Often if we

maximize energy savings and minimize staff

management systems can create work orders

distractions from TVs.

to change filters based on runtimes or alert

that existed then tended to be luxury properties where automation or some perceived level of sophistication was expected. This trend then became more acceptable in Europe and the U.S. as adoption of the technology took place. It became easier to adopt in existing hotels with the development of wireless communication using infrared pulses and then radio-frequency communication,” Tavares explained.

are installing into an existing building, we will use wireless thermostats because they allow the flexibility of installing the device in the optimal location—where the on-board occupancy sensor can see the bed and is a representative location to measure temperature, humidity, and light lev-

Yet another layer might include a guestmessaging system (do not disturb/service)

housekeeping to batteries that need to be replaced.

els. If the property had an existing thermostat; if it’s in a good location; and if there are at least six conductors connecting the thermostat to the cbpmagazine.com

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guestroom automation

A network allows the thermostat and all devices connected to it to be monitored and controlled from any web-connected device. Once the network is installed, much more can be achieved with the technology. Photo: Telkonet

HVAC unit, then we will generally use the hardwired thermo-

or EnOcean, all with individual nuances that make them unique,”

stat,” Reinders said.

he said.

He continued, “In new construction, it’s often easier and less

There are many proprietary systems and some common plat-

expensive to pull wires, so we often use hardwired thermostats,

forms that can be shared by systems, Tavares agreed. “There is an

but not always. Often it’s cheaper to use wireless, and people like

organization, Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG), Scha-

that its future proof. When the room gets remodeled and the

umburg, IL, that actively promotes the development of standards

designers want to put a piece of furniture where the thermostat

among technology suppliers for the benefit of hotel technology

is now, they can just move the thermostat to another location—

buyers,” said Tavares.

no hassle.”

In general, guestroom automation can integrate with existing

“Devices that can communicate wirelessly tend to be preferred

building and security systems, Reinders related. In the case of

because they avoid the cost of having to run additional wiring and

locks, in some instances all that needs to be done is to pair the

are, of course, the choice for operating hotels since running addi-

lock to the thermostat. In others, a special radio must be installed

tional wiring in an operating hotel is very expensive and disrup-

in the thermostat, and in still others, a redundant set of network

tive to operations,” Tavares agreed.

coordinators needs to be installed to communicate with the locks.

“Over time this will simplify and harmonize,” he said.

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“With building-automation systems (BAS), we typically inte-

Like most automation technology, standards that impact com-

grate through a BACnet interface, something almost all BAS

patibility between devices can be an issue. Reinders is not a fan

manufacturers support,” Reinders said. “This integration is espe-

of proprietary standards. “Everything we do is about transpar-

cially true in large, full-service hotels, where our equipment is

ency, integrity, and open standards. For guestroom automation,

installed to control the unitary HVAC equipment found in the

the most robust, secure, and well-accepted open-standards-based

guestrooms, and a BAS system with direct digital controls

protocol is ZigBee. It’s been adopted by global manufacturers

(DDC) is used for the air handling units (often VAV) serving the

and has hundreds of products available, including locks, lights,

conference facilities and the make-up air units serving common

curtains, do-not-disturb/service indicators, safes, minibars, and

areas like hallways and lobbies. The BACnet interface provides

entertainment centers. There are other protocols such as ZWave

data to the BAS system to help optimize the central utility plant,

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as well as operational performance of the equipment in the guestrooms,” he added.

JUST SCRATCHING THE SURFACE

GR-EMSs can be an effective differentiator when catering to affluent guests who expect a level of automation similar to that they have at home,” Reinders said.

“We have only just scratched the surface of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the value of all the data inherent in that. We are actively analyzing that data to determine ways to help clients optimize their operations and proactively manage the property to ensure a happy guest,” he added.

“We expect constant innovation to become the new normal as more and more systems become integrated to deliver a seamless and, hopefully, a memorable guest experience. We will see lots of innovation coming as a derivative of data analytics to drive more guest-friendly services, as well as operational efficiencies. Imagine that, based on how the guest interacted with devices in the room during their last stay, we could have predictive control so lights will be on to the level they selected on a previous visit and the temperature will be at a perfect 73 degrees when they get to the room,” Tavares said.

Tavares sees advances in two particular areas: systems

Ken’s V I E W

The Experience Economy Meets The IoT O

ne hears a lot about experience these days: the

Not to be denied its nickel, the lock advises our

patient experience, the guest experience, the

protagonist to read his service contract, reacting

shopping experience, the dining experience, and so

smugly when the leading man finds that payment is

on. Academics from big-time institutions seriously

indeed mandatory according to the agreement.

talk about the experience economy; that is, selling not goods, not services, but experiences.

There is even a five-day Experience Economy Expert Certification course. Tuition is $14,000. Seriously.

I am not making this up.

Someone wrote, “Experiences are the highest form of modern economic progress.” The writer was, I gather, a “scholar” whose tuition evidently was being paid by a major hotel chain. I will think of that quote the next time I stay at one of that hotel’s properties—where the “highest form of modern economic progress” is akin to being locked in an Ikea store after closing.

THE SINGULARITY Talkative deadbolts aside, anxiety about malevolent appliances predates smartphones or smart anythings.

Years ago, comedian Woody Allen talked about his troubled relationship with mechanical things. When he beats up on his misbehaving television set, he gets his comeuppance for this act of appliance abuse from a vindictive elevator, which rudely dumps him in the basement after a wild ride. Long before the singularity hypothesis (when artificial intelligence outstrips human intellectual proficiency some time around 2030, according to the Mayan calendar or some such

HORSEHEAD GUY

portent), Allen imagined his appliances were talking to

integration and the ability to control devices using guests’

Of course, hoteliers aren’t entirely wrong. I’m not

each other and plotting against him.

mobile devices (smartphones or tablets). The millennial

about to pooh-pooh the experience component of

Now, I haven’t abused any appliances lately,

guest expects that at least some control, if not all, will be

hotel stays. But, hotels and those who market to them

so maybe it’s just my imagination, but I sometimes

available through their mobile devices, he said.

may want to carefully consider the kind of experience

suspect the keycard locks encountered on my recent

Travellers in the near future likely will arrive at their

they aim to provide. An unsettling YouTube video

hotel stays are messing with me. They routinely make

hotels armed with fully charged, app-loaded cell phones

from one automation-products manufacturer shows

me insert the card multiple times before grudgingly

and expectations of comfort and convenience undreamed

a guy wearing a business suit—and a horse’s head.

granting admittance to my room. Do I have the wrong

of by their parents. Odds are they’ll find it. CBP

He’s poking at some kind of electronic tablet to open

room? Is the card upside down or backwards? Have I

and close the blinds of a hotel room, create lighting

unwittingly done something to offend the latches? No,

“scenes,” and otherwise acting really creepy.

none of the above.

OK, I know about the horsehead meme. I don’t

When recently I was bumped from one of the

necessarily get it, but I know about it. My frame of

economy brands of a certain major hotel chain to a

reference involving horse heads no longer attached to

more upscale property, I found the keycard worked the

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which explains why I find horse-head guy creepy.

linked to an occupancy sensor, delivered the desired

Obviously, I’m not the demographic the manufacturer

temperature on demand. So many other things worked

had in mind.

well about the hotel that it might be said my stay was

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an experience.

So, yes, the experience economy is real. That is,

like fun but can make some people uneasy. Science-

one’s experience is proportional to how much one

fiction writer Philip K. Dick, in his 1969 existential horror

pays—and there’s nothing new about that.

tale, Ubik, was eerily prescient. Anthropomorphic locks

Perhaps some of you may be having similar

in his fictional world require a nickel to operate. (OK,

thoughts about this column. For those who thought it

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he wasn’t so prescient about electronic payment.) The

short on facts or otherwise inadequate, remember, it’s

protagonist, wanting to exit his lodgings, finds he has

all about the reading experience. Please insert a nickel,

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no change but promises to pay the next day. No deal,

or enter your credit-card number, if you desire more

the lock says. The protagonist then tries reasoning with

substance. But be sure to read the service agreement

the stubborn mechanism: The nickel isn’t a payment,

first.

but a gratuity, and therefore not strictly required.

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Keeping It Light, California Style Interior, exterior lighting plays crucial role in tour de force beachfront building’s architecture and interiors.

The façade has flush-mounted lighting fixtures to illuminate the Silver Travertine fins, signage, glass sculpture, interior stairs, and parking lot. The choice of materials reflects the client’s and designers’ interest in sustainability as a modern design statement. Photos by: Steve Lerum

he design team for the newest Obagi Skin Health Insti-

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With available land-parcel size and local zoning dictating site

tute facility in Laguna Beach, CA, paid special attention

constraints, interior design and lighting challenges involved mak-

to lighting, both natural and artificial. The building over-

ing the new building’s interior spaces feel large, open, and not con-

looks the Pacific Ocean and daylight enters spaces throughout the

fining―in just 1,661 total sq. ft. Design flexibility was essential for

building. Artificial light is subtle and used sparingly.

client-accessible interior spaces; for procedures such as facial, head/

Lighting designer Rosemarie Allaire, IALD, MIES, Dana Point,

neck and bodily skin exams; skin laser treatments; and highly spe-

CA, in concert with Horst Architects and Aria Design Inc., both of

cific skin-product applications under multiple, dimmable, glare-

Laguna Beach, created a comfort-inducing continuous “dance” of

free lighting sources. The latter accurately define each person’s pres-

light in interior spaces, with designed shadows throughout the day.

ent skin colors and conditions, as they appear daytime or evenings.

General contractor for the third and newest Obagi location in

Overall, artificial lighting is minimal, subtle, highly energy effi-

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cient, and requires negligible maintenance. It quietly highlights the

PROJECT

lighting

Left. The second level features a custom ameba-shaped direct/ indirect ceiling luminaire. It provides dimmable, warm ambient compact-fluorescent illumination and is adjacent to a skylight that filters cooler daylight naturally and dims sunlight with additional electric shade control when needed.

Below Top. Lighting fixture designs employ multiple LED or fluorescent light sources, controlled by a dimming system that allows programmed light-level adjustments using keypads, according to tasks or client needs, daytime or evening hours.

Below Bottom. The building’s design team paid special attention to lighting, both natural and artificial. Natural daylight enters spaces throughout the building, and artificial light is subtle and used sparingly.

replenished (and replenishable) Silver Travertine limestone, recycled into a building theme for most exterior and interior walls and used on cabinets and counter surfaces for design continuity. The Travertine, with Allaire’s designed-in “dancing” shadows of light, are prominent features of the Obagi architectural environment inside and out, seen by patrons as well as passersby, day or night.

Long-life LED, CFL, linear fluorescent, and other location-specific lighting solutions are integral with architectural elements throughout the building, such as the straight or curved structural walls. They further integrate with backlit signage at the entry and with “floating” display shelves at windows adjacent to the entry.

Obagi Blue (the firm’s signature color) low-energy, long-life illuminated staircase squares highlight individual retail skin-care products. Each display is used in combination with controlled natural daylight and low-energy artificial light in an effective organization of public spaces, exam rooms, and office. Each public space provides views of the beach, boardwalk, and the Pacific Ocean. Each window employs electronic shade control. Interiors are uniformly glare-free environments, without veiling reflections. Yet, they are designed for effective use of changing daylight and early-evening shadows.

At night, the building is softly bathed in warm exterior LED light to enhance the Silver Travertine limestone material as an architectural statement and for subtle uplighting on the side-garden custom-glass sculpture. The largely open-plan interior design makes the modest-sized building appear large and unconfined. Custom, suspended floor-to-ceiling “floating” LED lights illuminate shelf displays at the interior front.

Integral custom cabinetry combines with LED-illuminated panels.

At a staircase to the second floor, the aforementioned Obagi Blue backlit cubes highlight an Obagi skin-care line. Access to a maintenance and storage area is out of sight, under the stairs.

except for CMH lamps. This cost-effective, energy-efficient lighting design provides

Lighting-fixture designs employ multiple LED or fluorescent light sources, con-

ample interior and exterior illumination, yet uniformly exceeds strict State of Califor-

trolled by a dimming system that allows keypad control of programmed light-level ad-

nia Title 24 energy-code requirements, consuming not more than 1.1 W/sq. ft. It serves

justments to meet task or client needs during daytime or evening hours.

as an object lesson for other states and for other designers.

Lighting sources, in sum, are combinations of low-energy, long-life T5 linear fluores-

Complementing the lighting design, the building’s architecture is bold and sleek,

cent, compact fluorescent, low-wattage PAR 20 ceramic metal halide, LED linear strips,

making a design statement in the beach community where it is located. The building

LED illuminated panels, and MR-16 low-watt halogen. All are individually dimmable

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ertine limestone, recycled from mineral-spring deposits.

environment. The highly energy-efficient, high-skin-col-

Most other building exterior and interior walls are rect-

or-rendition indoor/outdoor lighting design appears

angular, some angled, also in recycled Silver Travertine.

overall as minimal and subtle. It is juxtaposed, in partic-

A contemporary illuminated glass sculpture, mandated

ular, to a custom ameba shaped downlight fixture on

by local zoning, is in a street-level entry garden, visible

the second level, employing energy-saving, long-life

from street side or boardwalk.

combination direct/indirect CFL lighting.

The structure has rear windows on two floors facing

Just as light is essential to skin-care applications, it

directly on highly regulated, environmentally preserved

enhances and complements the architectural environ-

Laguna Beach. The building makes prominent use of

ment, a fact well demonstrated at Obagi Skin Health

recycled/recyclable materials for the client/employee

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alight, Oceanside, CA, alights.com, Circle 13 • Recessed fluorescents with 54-W T5-HO lamps in exam rooms for direct light and in “Area 1” as a wall washer.

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• Suspended indirect fluorescent with 54-W T5HO lamp in office, for general illumination.

Bartco, Huntington Beach, CA, bartcolighting.com, Circle 14 • IST5S 28W T5 fluorescent strip at door headers in elevator equipment, trash, AC, and storage rooms.

Edge Lighting, Chicago, edgelighting.com, Circle 15 • Recessed in millwork under cabinet LED LCMW12V channel with lens; 2.3 W/ft. for task lighting.

Eureka Lighting, Montreal, Quebec, eurekalighting.com, Circle 16 • Recessed multiple adjustable HID accent light with (2) 20-W CMH PAR 20 NFL 25° lamps for accent and general illumination.

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• Recessed multiple adjustable low-voltage accent light with (2) 37-W MR16/IR/NFL 25° lamps in facial room (dimmable).

Evo-Lite, Denver, evo-lite.com, Circle 17 • Lumi-Sheet LED panel for indirect product display areas and illuminated suspendedshelf light in front entry window.

Hevi Lite, Chatsworth, CA, hevilite.com, Circle 18 • Recessed in-grade LED uplight with 8-W warm white LED for indirect illumination at exterior building façade.

Leucos, Edison, NJ, usa.leucos.com/home, Circle 19 • Block P29 wall sconce at exam room and bathrooms with (2) 60-W G29 lamps for illumination at face and soft light.

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• Ameba suspended decorative compact fluorescent with dimmable 18-W PL-T triples as second level general illumination.

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Above. Cree VG series parking structure and Edge area LED luminaires provide improved visibility in the parking garage.

Right. With a 24/7 visitation policy, the parking garage at Presence Saint Francis Hospital needs to be well lit for staff and visitor safety.

Parking Garage Lights Up For Safety Cree LEDs provide bright light and an increased sense of safety for a hospital parking garage.

A

s an award-winning Level 1 trauma center,

staffer to monitor the garage traffic while the electrician

employees, and to me. I want our staff and visitors to feel

Presence Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston,

was working above.”

safe when they come here,” Stark continued.

IL, encourages family involvement in the pa-

After evaluating lighting options and looking initial-

The Cree VG series parking structure and Edge area

tient-healing process through an open-visitation policy.

ly at retrofitting the existing fixtures with an LED lamp,

LED luminaires not only provide optimal light quality,

With 24/7 visitation, the hospital’s parking facility has a

Stark was disappointed with the look of the fixtures and

instilling a greater sense of security to hospital staff and

steady flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The garage

the quality of the light. “Nothing looked good until we

visitors, but reduce operations costs and deliver energy

is always open but has not always been well lit. The inad-

put in the sample VG series pendant-mount LED lumi-

savings as well. Light maintenance in the garage has

equate lighting reduced visibility in many areas and did

naire from Cree. The light output, the fixture itself, the

gone from ongoing to minimal, which has freed up the

not convey to visitors or staff members the feeling of a

different coloration of the lumens–it was completely dif-

maintenance staff for other projects and improved oper-

safe environment.

ferent, from yellow to white.”

ational efficiency.

Joe Stark, regional director of support services for

“As the replacement was happening level by level,

Hospital utility costs also benefit from the energy ef-

Presence Saint Francis and Saint Joseph Hospitals,

you could clearly see that Cree had the right fixture for

ficiency of the multi-level sensor chosen for the VG se-

worked with a team to find the best lighting solution for

the right application,” said Stark. “The most important

ries LED luminaires, which lowers light output from

the garage. VG series parking structure and Edge area

thing for other healthcare institutions to know about

100% to 25% after 7 min. of no-occupancy detection.

LED luminaires from Cree Inc., Durham, NC, provided

converting to LED lighting–and this is critical–you have

This qualified the project for a large utility rebate. CBP

optimal light quality, instilling a greater sense of security

to find the right LED light for the right application.”

for hospital staff and visitors, and delivered reduced maintenance and operations costs.

The Cree LED lighting solution provided excellent color rendering and illumination. Stark heard right away

The Presence Saint Francis parking garage originally

from the Saint Francis security manager that security

had yellow high-pressure sodium fixtures, which did not

camera footage was much clearer. The new white light

provide adequate lighting. “When you go into a parking

made reading license-plate numbers and viewing other

garage, yellow light does not give a sense of safety and

details around the garage easier. Staff remarked upon the

security to people. I’m a huge advocate of bright, day-

improved visibility as well.

light-like light and the sense of safety it gives to people,” said Stark.

“The Presence Network News, the corporate newsletter, did a segment on the parking garage. They inter-

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“The HPS fixtures also required ongoing mainte-

viewed one of the hospital employees who indicated she

nance to keep up with bulb and ballast replacements.

felt much safer with the new lighting as she walked from

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The maintenance costs included replacement products

her car during second and third shifts. A sense of securi-

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as well as the electrician’s time and an on-the-ground

ty in the parking garage is very important to the hospital

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Wireless energy-management system Encelium: • Wireless energy-management system • Provides lighting control • Uses Polaris 3D software

Encelium wireless energy-management system expands lighting control to hard-toreach locations. The scalable system is based on the ZigBee Pro network stack and includes wireless managers, sensors, control modules for attaching to light fixtures, and wallstations. Integrating with wireless and wired Encelium devices, the line’s Polaris 3D lighting-management software is the core that facilitates the commissioning, usage, and data analysis of the lighting installation. Components have a low-profile, sleek design that offers a silent-ceiling look.

Osram Sylvania, Danvers, MA Circle 50, sylvania.com

Fixture-mount sensor

Motion-sensor spotlights

EvoKit fixture-mount sensor for retrofit applications installs into an LED fixture cavity, leaving only the sensor face visible.

The 18 AWG copper wiring between the sensor and a Philips Xitanium SR LED driver is said to simplify installation and provide plug-and-play capabilities. The device has a wireless antenna, digital motion, ambient light and temperature sensing, and distributed intelligence.

Mr. Beams LED spotlights use NetBright technology with radio-frequency connectivity to link multiple spotlights on one network. When one light detects motion, it illuminates and sends a signal to other spotlights in the network, triggering them to turn on. The last unit to detect motion turns off after 30 sec. of inactivity and sends an off command to other units. Each light reportedly provides 200 lumens, with each set of three D-cell batteries providing as many as 5,000 activations.

Enlighted Inc., Sunnyvale, CA Circle 51, enlightedinc.com

Wireless Environment, Cleveland Circle 52, wirelessenv.com

Low-voltage with dimming

LVPC-DIM low-voltage control interface with dimming module adds dimming capability of two lighting loads using low-voltage momentary contact switches. Applications include classrooms, conference rooms, and patient rooms using bedside single-button controls. Press and release the button to turn lights on and off; press and hold the button to dim up or down. LED or fluorescent loads can be dimmed when used with 0- to 10-V dimming LED drivers or fluorescent ballasts.

Oldenburg Electronics, Milwaukee Circle 53, oldenburgelectronics.com

Wall box

PWB-353 wall box has an open-faced design with a white interior and white extended trim ring. It is said to facilitate quick access to cables and connectors without cover removal. The box has multiple knockouts for power and openings for as many as six single IPS connector plates. At 3-in. deep, it is designed for use in 3- or 4-in. stud walls.

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Decorative LED system

PrisMatrix LED system combines the benefits of LED lighting with a cone of traditional, transitional, and contemporary fixtures. The system offers interchangeable bulb envelopes and reportedly provides the color quality of incandescent lighting.

Wilshire Mfg, Taunton, MA Circle 55, wilshiremfg.com

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Fairy LED ceiling and wall-mount fixtures include eleven designs with combination clear- and diffused-glass light heads, characterized by facets that create interesting plays of light. Diffusers are arranged asymmetrically to provide an open composition. The fixtures have chromed aluminum frames and diffusers in transparent, amber, and smoke gray.

Axo Light USA Inc., Danbury, CT Circle 57, axolightusa.com

Perimeter uplight/downlight

Muralux-T fixture has uplight/ downlight beams in either HID or LED light sources. Surface mountable in interior or exterior uses, applications include over doorways or along walkways and corridors. With mounting heights from 10 to 20 ft., the product is also UL-listed for wet locations.

U.S. Architectural Lighting, Palmdale, CA Circle 56, usaltg.com

LED suspended luminaire

Corelite RZL LED suspended-luminaire continuous-row system provides a lighting solution for large, open-ceiling environments.

The luminaire has an industrial style with five shielding variations. Five light levels from 3,000 to more than 8,000 lumens provide flexibility. The product can be suspended by aircraft cables or by a rigid pendant, or can be surface mounted.

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Premium Access Solutions and Services The hospitality industry demands entrance and door systems that ensure safe, secure, and easy traffic flow while aesthetically enhancing the guest’s experience. DORMA provides customized solutions that perfectly match requirements in both form and function.

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lighting & electrical

Small, powerful fixture

SSLGR16 series is small but powerful. Designed for the 5- and 7 1/2-W SORAA MR16 LED lamps, the line-voltage fixture has a GU10 base. Four beam spreads are available.

Wet Cove LED

Lighting Services Inc., Stony Point, NY Circle 59, lightingservicesinc.com

Graze your facade with even linear lighting,

LED collections

Balance and Beyond collections have a modern, clean design. Balance can be wall or ceiling mounted. Beyond close-to-ceiling fixture is available in round or square styles with textured glass, metal overlays, or geometric acrylic diffusers.

Progress Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 60, progresslighting.com

Shallow LED housing

while illuminating the grounds below,

BeveLED Flat 2.0 has a thin housing that integrates with ductwork, building infrastructure, and electrical in a plenum space. Measuring less than 4-in. tall from top to bottom with a 2 3/4-in. housing height, multiple trim options are available.

USAI Lighting, New Windsor, NY Circle 61, usailighting.com

LED retrofit kit

A 2-ft. x 2-ft. LED retrofit kit converts conventional T8 or T12 U-shape fluorescent ceiling troffers to LED. Installation is said to take less than 5 min. After removing lamps, ballast cover, and ballast, the one-piece housing fits into the existing troffer housing. The retrofit unit is available for 3,500 K, 4,000 K, or 5,000 K.

using Wet Cove.

Litetronics, Harvey, IL Circle 62, litetronics.com

LINEAR OUTDOOR at SolidStateLuminaires.com

Lay-in LED panel

Micro-T lay-in LED panel has MicroCell louvers and architectural styling. The product is said to consume less energy and offer higher candlepower than traditional direct-lit or edge-lit flat panels. All models exceed 90 lumens/W. MaxLite, West Caldwell, NJ Circle 63, maxlite.com CIRCLE 212

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“Bugs” Infest Facility Ceiling Acoustical ceiling clouds in fun bug shapes transform a Ronald McDonald House.

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hildren and their families entering the main

sulting service comprised of architects and engineers

dining area of the Ronald McDonald House,

whose mission is to help with the implementation of

Memphis, TN, aren’t overly concerned when

signature ceilings.

they see the swarm of giant bugs that have nested on

Four giant acoustical bugs were created to absorb

the ceiling. The bugs are actually acoustical ceiling

sound in the dining area—a ladybug, bumblebee, drag-

clouds that help control sound in the room.

onfly, and butterfly—each measuring approximately 10

The dining area is quite large and originally had a

ft. x 11 ft. edge to edge. “We liked the idea of the big,

lingering echo that all but rendered the space useless for

colorful bugs because we could disguise the science

certain activities. “As the room filled up, the noise

behind their giant smiling faces,” Fleskes said.

would just become too loud, even reaching the point of

Each of the bugs consists of multiple, cus-

painful for some,” said Sherri Maxey, director of house

tom-shaped pieces assembled, connected, and installed

operations. “Really loud events like our Breakfast With

by Acoustics & Specialties, Memphis, TN.

Santa were unbearable for some of our guests.”

To install the clouds, the design of each bug was

John Fleskes, a Ronald McDonald House board mem-

laid out on the floor and then the mounting frame-

ber with a background in acoustics, analyzed the problem

work built to connect all of the shapes. Once the

and said, “The room is big, and being a hospital-grade

ground-level preparation was completed, short suspen-

food facility, is bare of most dust-causing and sound-ab-

sion cables were dropped from the existing drywall

sorbing materials. Since we couldn’t just add big fluffy

ceiling. The framework for each bug was attached to

things to soak up the echo, we had to look up. The ceiling

the cables and the individual shapes to the framework.

is vaulted and at such an angle to create a perfect triangle

Among the installation challenges was the need to

that bounced the echo around the room. Our decision

square the framework for each bug so all connections

was to break up the echo by using acoustical clouds.”

hit the framework properly. Other challenges included installing the clouds on a severely sloped, rather than

ONE-OF-A KIND CLOUDS

flat, ceiling, and overlapping some of the shapes to cre-

While conventional ceiling clouds were a possibili-

ate a 3-D effect.

ty, Fleskes decided to take advantage of the custom

Following installation of the ceiling clouds, the

SoundScapes Shapes offered by Armstrong Ceilings,

acoustic environment of the space improved signifi-

Lancaster, PA, to create eye-catching, one-of-a-kind

cantly. Reverberation time decreased an average of

acoustical clouds that would be child friendly.

28%. According to Fleskes, the room is much more

Designed for areas that require spot acoustics, SoundScapes Shapes install easily and adjust to de-

comfortable and quiet and being used in ways never before possible, even if there are bugs in it. CBP

sired hanging heights and angles. They can attach directly to a drywall ceiling or be suspended from a drywall ceiling, an existing suspended ceiling, or the deck of an exposed structure.

Top. Each of the big, colorful bugs consists of multiple, custom-shaped pieces.

Center. SoundScapes Shapes acoustical ceiling clouds from Armstrong have taken up residence on a dining hall ceiling.

Bottom. Mounting framework connects the shapes that make up the individual bugs. Suspension cables connect the framework to the ceiling.

The clouds are engineered for use in seismic zones, have a Class A fire rating, and a recycled content of as much as 82%. They are also recyclable in the company’s ceiling-recycling program at end of life.

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Photos: The Apple Group, Bill Gnech Above. Rockfon’s high-impact, stone-wool acoustic ceiling panels and perimeter trim were used in a major facility upgrade at the Union League Boys & Girls Club.

Left. Ceiling panels used in the gym stand up to impact. Panels can be easily replaced if needed.

Ceilings Control Sound, Resist Thrown Balls Acoustic ceiling panels provide clean appearance and impact strength as part of Chicago Boys & Girls Club renovation. he Union League Boys & Girls Clubs of Chi-

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Panels integrate with Chicago Metallic’s (Chicago)

structure, we [have] a fully functional, accessible, and

cago recently received a facility upgrade, the

suspension systems and Rockfon InfinityZ razor-edge pe-

ADA-compliant building to continue our service of being

fi rst in 90 yr., on its historical Club One fa-

rimeter trim to give ceilings the appearance of zero depth.

a beacon of light and a place of refuge for the youth of

cility in the Pilsen neighborhood. The multi-phase,

“This combination of panels helped create a very durable

Pilsen where we’ve been changing lives and building fu-

$4.2-million renovation and expansion nearly dou-

ceiling, which is acoustically tuned enough to allow the

tures for thousands of young people for more than nine

bled the facility’s original size and showcases Impact

space to double as an auditorium,” said Cory Nevins,

decades,” said Michael Chioros, trustee with the Union

ceiling panels from Rockfon, Chicago. The high-im-

Rockfon’s director of marketing for North America.

League Boys & Girls Club and chair of the renovation

pact, stone-wool acoustic ceiling panels are used

Impact ceiling panels provide Noise Reduction Coef-

throughout Europe, but had not been introduced in

ficients of 0.85 and have a high light reflectance of 0.86.

the United States prior to 2013.

The panels also contain as much as 39% recycled content.

project. CBP

Rockfon’s team provided multiple ceiling-suspension

“The Rockfon system was exactly what was needed for

systems, panels, and perimeter trim to accommodate the

the Union League’s gymnasiums. Without [their team],

varied purposes of Club One’s classrooms, offices, lob-

we wouldn’t have even known about it,” said Clark Chris-

bies, corridors, and activity areas. The most challenging

tensen, Antunovich Associates, Chicago, project archi-

applications were in the gymnasiums. For these areas,

tect. “[They] went above and beyond to provide the best

products were used to create a durable ceiling system that

solution. It’s a robust system with a high missile-impact

maintains a clean appearance, offers exceptional acoustic

rating so we know it can stand up to balls hitting it. When

Download a ceiling-design brochure.

performance, and withstands regular impact from errant

necessary, the panels can be replaced easily.”

Access specifications for Impact ceiling panels.

balls and other daily athletic activities.

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EcoVantage® 1.1 gpf

EZCarryTM

One Choice. One Zurn.

Evacuates waste nearly twice as far.

Zurn is the only manufacturer to offer a high efficiency carrier and a 1.1 gpf wall bowl system, providing a complete solution with labor savings and added performance from rough-in through finish trim installation.

This high efficiency restroom solution achieves industry leading line carry that no other manufacturer can provide.

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PRODUCTS

interiors EDITORS’ CHOICE

Carpet for education

Lyceum carpet features two patterns inspired by the original educators: Aristotle and Plato. Designed for educational settings, bright colors and textures encourage student imagination. Accent options can incorporate school colors. A wide variety of colors is available.

Milliken, Spartanburg, SC Circle 65, millikencarpet.com

Hexagonal tile

Victoria Metal Mosaic series includes Mini Hexy 1 1/4 x 1 1/2-in. hexagonal tiles on sheets. Produced using 98% post-consumer recycled aluminum, each tile is 8-mm thick with a recessed backing that makes it lighter than other metal mosaics. The metals also may be installed vertically in exterior frost-free areas.

Maniscalco, San Carlos, CA Circle 66, maniscalcostone.com

Natural, sustainable tile flooring

Minimal-aesthetic chair

Nima chair, designed by Giancarlo Piretti, offers comfort with a minimalistic aesthetic. Ergonomic seating pairs with easy stacking and mobile functionality.

Marmoleum Modular:

American Seating, Grand Rapids, MI Circle 67, americanseating.com

• Flooring tile collection • Expanded to include 15 designs • 100% bio-based, antimicrobial, antistatic

Marmoleum Modular tile collection expands to include 15 harmonized, linear designs in planks and tiles. Colors optimize design possibilities and deliver a modern dimension to traditional wood-look floors. Available in 10 x 40-in. planks, 20 x 20-in. tiles, and a selection of 10 x 20-in. crosscut planks, Striato creates durable, cost-efficient floors. The collection is USDA Bio-Preferred Certified 100% bio-based.

Made from natural, renewable ingredients, the flooring has inherent antimicrobial and antistatic properties said to improve indoor air quality and resist bacteria growth. Topshield 2 finish provides occupancy-ready installation and protection against soiling, staining, scratching, and scuffing.

Forbo Flooring Systems, Hazleton, PA Circle 64, forboflooringna.com

Metallic/glass solid vinyl tile

Johnsonite GemStone solid-vinyl tile uses shimmering metal or glass-look mottle chips to add depth in a natural stone-like appearance. The tile is available in 12 colors. The 16 x 16-in. tiles handle heavy traffic.

Tarkett, Chagrin Falls, OH Circle 68, tarkett.com

Modular plank flooring

Kinetex Umbra and Umbra Stripe modular plank textile-composite flooring are available in 18 x 36-in. units. Lines of varying breadth and width, sometimes in darkness, sometimes with bright streaks, are seen fainter and correspond to intensified lines. Umbra includes varying dusky shades of neutrals and deep hues. Umbra Stripe features a bright contrasting linear element that complements Umbra.

J+J Flooring Group, Dalton, GA Circle 69, jjflooringgroup.com

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interiors Sports floors

Action Aero NR and HL anchored fixed resilient wood sports-floor systems use factory-assembled panels with natural rubber pads that permit air circulation throughout the subfloor. NR allows incremental movement as a system when the floor expands or contracts. HL is for applications with added loads of tall bleachers.

Action Floor Systems, Mercer, WI Circle 70, actionfloors.com

ADD DAYLIGHT -

Seating, cushions

Whimsy seating is available in static and mobile options in varied sizes and shapes.

It can move easily from area to area.

Wedges and cushions provide resting support for leaning and sitting.

National Office Furniture, Jasper, IN Circle 71, nationalofficefurniture.com

NOT GLARE & HOT-SPOTS From custom and pre-engineered skylights to translucent wall systems and retrofit-ready translucent adapter panels that fit into existing curtainwall framing, Major has an energy-saving daylighting solution that fits both your needs and budget.

Wood flooring

The Essentials collection engineered wood flooring uses infused acrylic technology for high-traffic durability.

The product uses Baltic Birch plywood, UV-cured ceramic urethane, and acrylic infusion for water resistance.

The flooring is formaldehyde free and FloorScore certified.

Nydree Flooring, Forest, VA Circle 72, nydreeflooring.com

Sound, privacy barrier

Eco Sound Barrier is made from 25% recycled material and is 100% recyclable.

Available in a standard length of 14 ft., panels provide an STC rating as high as 26 and are available in numerous print coatings and custom colors. The baked-on finish needs no maintenance.

Centria, Moon Township, PA Circle 73, centria.com

Whiteboard finish

MAJORSKYLIGHTS.COM

Whiteboard finishes are an addition to the company’s Di-Noc architectural finishes and Fasara glass finishes. The Whiteboard finishes are said to be durable, lightweight, and easy to install on a range of surfaces, including glass. The film reportedly nearly eliminates ghosting, leaving a clean, mark-free board after many rounds of erasing.

7120 STEWART AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401

3M, St. Paul, MN Circle 74, 3m.com

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Stainless-steel bins

RIGA collection features stainless-steel waste-recycling bins, umbrella stands, and smokers’ receptacles for public spaces, reception areas, and other workspaces. Rectangular units are available in a variety of heights and capacities.

Magnuson Group, Woodridge, IL Circle 75, magnusongroup.com

Think fan coil replacement is difficult?

We’d like to clear the air.

The IEC ReStoraMOD™ fan coil is designed for fast, easy, minimally invasive installations, often in as little as one day or less. Its intelligent design allows for a unit to be isolated and replaced without affecting units in neighboring spaces. ReStoraMOD’s innovative wall panel covers the rough opening, eliminating the need for finish work. Easy to install. Easy to operate. Easy to service. ReStoraMOD makes fan coil replacement easy. Does that clear the air?

For more information, please visit iec-okc.com/restoramod or email marketing@iecokc.com.

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Partitions Add Aesthetics, Durability To Science Center

Easy-to-clean HDPE partitions have the look of stainless steel, contribute LEED points, and reduce maintenance time and costs.

A Above. HDPE, designed to look like metallic or wood finishes, is becoming popular among aesthetic-minded designers and maintenance managers who oversee cleaning staffs.

lthough Lake Forest Academy in Lake For-

the contemporary design of the new science center,” said

est, IL, has a long history, construction of

Mede. “Their sleek, modern look is exactly what we were

a new science center gave Kelly Mede, di-

going for.”

rector of facilities, an opportunity to specify build-

Cleaning can be a problem with wood or metal parti-

ing materials from the ground up. “Since this was a

tions, especially with mars in surfaces that can harbor

science center, our goal was to create a learning en-

bacteria or that are prone to graffiti. That is why HDPE,

vironment that was clean and modern looking,” said

designed to look like metallic or wood finishes, is becom-

Mede. “The plan was to have natural stone, concrete,

ing popular among aesthetic-minded designers and main-

and steel/chrome accents throughout the structure,

tenance managers who oversee cleaning staffs. Lake For-

as well as an atrium in the center.”

est Academy is fortunate not to have the vandalism issues

Selection of the bathroom partitions for the new sci-

that occur at many other schools and high-traffic facili-

ence center was easy; Mede knew exactly what had worked

ties, but the EX finish that was chosen offers an additional

in other buildings. “We’ve done several renovations here

layer of protection against scratching, markers, and other

on the campus and, for the bathroom partitions, we had

forms of vandalism.

started to move away from traditional metal to HDPE, a

From a cleanliness point of view, the partitions pro-

material that is much more durable and easier to main-

vide the academy with another substantial benefit. The

tain,” said Mede, who oversees the repairs and mainte-

non-porous surface of HDPE is naturally resistant to bac-

nance of all the buildings on the campus. “The metal

teria, odors, mold, and mildew. HDPE won’t retain germs,

partitions had rust problems and required a lot of mainte-

and the surface is easy to clean. Graffiti also wipes off

nance. Hinges need to be replaced frequently and the par-

easily with most non-abrasive cleaners. The partitions can

titions peeled, so they often required repainting.”

be power washed and steam cleaned without the worry of

With the help of their architectural specialties vendor,

rust eventually forming.

Prestige Distribution Inc., Northbrook, IL, Mede and the

Today, according to Mede, the partitions have proven

facilities team chose Scranton Products, Scranton, PA,

to be low maintenance. “We’ve had virtually no mainte-

Hiny Hiders solid-plastic bathroom partitions because

nance issues in any of the restroom stalls, and they look as

they found them to be a durable product that would also

good today as when we first installed them. We simply

alleviate many of the maintenance and cleanliness issues

wash them down from time to time and they look virtu-

associated with the metal partitions. Constructed from

ally brand new after almost a year of use.”

HDPE, they also offer a sustainable solution for restroom stall partitions.

Mede suggested to the science building committee that they continue to use the Scranton partitions, and

The partitions are Greenguard Gold certified for improved indoor air quality, especially important in schools.

They also contribute points toward LEED certification, another factor in Mede’s selection of the product. CBP

they concurred, choosing the Metallic collection’s stainless color with EX texture. The texture has a pattern of Top. The panels have a pattern of raised dots with a ridged texture.

Though they are manufactured of solid plastic, the partitions have a metallic look without the cost of stainless steel.

raised dots with a ridged texture. Though they are manufactured of solid plastic, the partitions feature a bold, metallic look without the high cost of stainless steel. Seven partitions were furnished and installed by Prestige Distri-

Above. The goal for the new Science Center at Lake Forest Academy was to create a learning environment that was clean and modern looking, with natural stone, concrete, and steel/chrome accents throughout the structure.

bution in the science center—three in the men’s bathroom and four in the women’s bathroom.

“The key to this project was finding an alternative to expensive stainless-steel restroom partitions. The color and texture look just like stainless steel and are perfect for

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Design + Dining: Shackstaurants

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Tours: Porsche HQ ATL City Guide: High Museum of Art

Inspiring Speakers

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hvac & plumbing EDITORS’ CHOICE

Multi-user lavatory Express ELX: • Single-bowl, multi-user lavatory system • Uses Terreon solid-surface material • ADA compliant

Express ELX series lavatory system is said to be a contemporary alternative to china sinks and laminate countertops for commercial restrooms. Its single bowl, multi-user design provides contoured styling and personal hand-washing space. The streamlined system accommodates three users at one time.

Made of Terreon solid-surface material, seamless construction is said to eliminate mold and delamination. The system uses a mounting plate for installation and requires only a single drain and supply rough-in. Available in a full line of Terreon colors, it may be specified as two or three stations with several faucet and soap options. The fixture complies with ADA and TAS for barrier-free clearances and reaches for all users.

Bradley Corp., Menomonee Falls, WI Circle 76, bradleycorp.com

Filter curbs

Universal converter

Aurora Universal Protocol Converter (UPC) is available on Versatec base, Versatec Ultra, and Envision2 Compact products.

The device communicates with Aurora boards and converts the Modbus protocol to BACnet MS/TP, LON, or OpenN2 protocol.

The module provides access to unit sensors, relay operations, and faults and allows individual unit configuration, all without manually accessing the heat pump. A portable touch-screen interface provides full access to equipment status, parameter values, temperatures, and humidity sensing, along with alarm and trend history.

Filter curbs are manufactured to specifications and are usually shipped fully assembled. Curbs have welded construction, factory-insulated walls, an integral filter rack, and an access door for servicing filters. Options include a built-in roof pitch, extra height or installation of sound traps beneath the unit, and a pressure-treated wood nailer.

Thybar Corp., Addison, IL Circle 78, thybar.com

Water Furnace International Inc., Fort Wayne, IN Circle 77, waterfurnace.com

Curved shower rods Geothermal heat pump

Trilogy 45 Q-Mode variable-speed geothermal heat-pump system is said to provide efficiencies of 45 EER, along with programming, monitoring, and control from any WiFi-enabled device. Q-Mode technology provides full-time, year-round water heating at 5.0 COP efficiency and provides cooling by drawing heat from a space and into the unit’s iGate Smart Tank storage tank. With variable-speed technology that provides a wide range of heating and cooling capacities, the unit delivers its full rated capacity across its entire operating range (20 to 120 F entering water temperature). It can also match loads as low as 30% of maximum.

ClimateMaster Inc., Oklahoma City Circle 79, climatemaster.com

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Curved shower rods offer an elegant look while increasing space and comfort in a shower. Permanent- or tension-mount options are available. Rods are available in a variety of finishes. They fit standard shower curtains, liners, and rings.

Moen, North Olmsted, OH Circle 80, moen.com

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PRODUCTS

Air-cooled chillers

Quantech air-cooled chillers ship from inventory, minimizing downtime. The units are said to offer as much as 50% annual energy cost savings, compared with the replaced chillers, have a low lifecycle cost, meet or exceed ASHRAE standards, and help earn LEED credit with low refrigerant charge. The line includes the QTC2 and QTC3 15- to 175-ton scroll chillers and the ATC4 160- to 210-ton screw chillers with variable-speed drives that are built to order.

Johnson Controls, Milwaukee Circle 81, johnsoncontrols.com

Energy-recovery ventilator

MiniCore energy-recovery ventilator provides preconditioned fresh outdoor air for applications from 300 to 1,000 cfm.

The total energy core is constructed of a processed hydroscopic resin material layered in a cross-flow corrugated structure that separates the supply and exhaust air, ensuring only fresh air is introduced into the indoor space.

Air-handling insulation

Atmosphere air-handing products include a duct liner, duct wrap, and duct board solutions that use glass mineral-wool insulation that is formaldehyde free and DecaBDE free. Said to provide excellent thermal and acoustical performance, the products also meet the ULe/Greenguard Gold Indoor Air Quality standard. The product is reportedly easy to fabricate and install.

Greenheck, Schofi eld, WI Circle 82, greenheck.com

Knauf Insulation, Shelbyville, IN Circle 83, knaufinsulation.us

NEW *LathNet™ Drainage Mesh and Metal Lath in One *LathNet™ panels shingle-style overlap on all vertical and horizontal joints

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Thin Stone Veneer or Stucco Finish Coat Scratch Coat Base Coat

Call or email for samples: technicalservices@mortarnet.com 800.664.6638 mortarnet.com

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exteriors

The Painted Rock Estate Winery Tasting Room is clad in two versions of Alucobond material: Formable Alucobond in the Seafoam Metallic finish and NaturAL in the Reflective finish. All photos: Carey Tarr, courtesy Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd.

ACM Wraps Winery Tasting Room Two versions of Alucobond aluminum composite material create a striking exterior for a wine-tasting and event facility.

T

he singular focus of the Painted Rock Estate

and to be a unique destination site for weddings, ban-

Winery, according to proprietor John Skin-

quets, and corporate events. “We wanted to build some-

ner, has been, “all about the wine” since 2004

thing that was worthy of the site,” said Skinner.

brand’s upscale marketing approach.

“We wanted to create a new benchmark for the property,” said Unsworth. “The building approach curtains

when he and his family purchased the 60-acre prop-

Skinner has described the view from the new tasting

the view to Skaha Lake and the vineyards to the west. The

erty that overlooks the eastern shore of Skaha Lake

room—situated atop a picturesque bluff overlooking the

eastern walls draw you into the entry and forward to the

in Penticton, British Columbia. That single-minded

vineyards and Skaha Lake, with vistas of nearby moun-

view beyond. It’s a flowing form on the site and works

emphasis has produced extraordinary results for this

tains—as, “one of the most beautiful views in the world.”

nicely against the natural setting.”

young winery—most recently named Winery of the

Cladding this contemporary building design is a total

Year in British Columbia in the 2013 InterVin Inter-

SLEEK DESIGN

of 2,400 sq. ft. of Alucobond aluminum composite mate-

national Wine Awards.

Dominic Unsworth, architectural designer, Fallow-

rial (ACM) from 3A Composites USA, Statesville, NC, in

In 2013 Skinner decided it was time to focus on his

field Design + Development, of Kaleden, British Co-

the 4-mm thickness. The cladding includes 1,800 sq. ft. of

plan to develop the estate as a wine-tasting and entertain-

lumbia, in association with Penticton-based Robert

Alucobond in the custom Seafoam Metallic color and

ment destination. The new 1,600-sq.-ft., one-story Painted

Mackenzie Architect Inc., created a sleekly contempo-

600 sq. ft. of Alucobond naturAL in the Reflect finish.

Rock Estate Winery Tasting Room opened in September

rary building design that makes the most of the natu-

Alucobond consists of two sheets of 0.020-in. alumi-

2013 to accommodate on-site retail wine tastings and sales

ral view and the surrounding area while honoring the

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The appearance of the Seafoam Metallic finish is altered as natural lighting changes throughout the day.

Wine tasters and guests enjoy a covered patio area that looks out on vineyards, the lake, and the distant mountains. The Reflect material at the entrance extends the scenic view.

vides extraordinary flatness and rigidity, excellent formability, low weight, and outstand-

project marked the company’s first opportunity to fabricate the Alucobond naturAL

ing weather resistance. Alucobond aluminum-faced panels are manufactured with a

Reflect material.

polyethylene core in a standard 4-mm thickness.

“We were very impressed with the consistency of the Reflect panel surface,” said Paul

The Alucobond panels were fabricated by Keith Panel Systems Co. Ltd. (KPS), of Van-

Dalzell, KPS operations manager. “We know how difficult it can be to work with mir-

couver, British Columbia, and installed by Laing Roofing Ltd., of Kelowna, British Co-

ror-finish products from past experience, but Alucobond Reflect was extremely easy to

lumbia, with the KPS System A Plus pressure-equalized rainscreen. Penticton-based Grey-

fabricate and produced great results.”

back Construction Ltd. served as general contractor for the project.

Dalzell believes that the Alucobond naturAL Reflect material will prove valuable in

“With Alucobond, we were able to get outstanding material tolerances,” said Unsworth.

future KPS projects, including creating accent-column covers featuring a flat, mirror-like

“KPS managers were confident that the product was suitable for this cladding application.”

surface. “The Reflect material will have a big impact—especially in our niche markets—be-

Formable Alucobond ACM played a vital role in

cause it offers the versatility and economy of Alucobond

creating the tasting room’s flowing form, not only by

with a mirrored finish. Previously, you’d have to use expen-

accommodating the design’s radius curves but also

sive, heavy-gauge stainless steel to get this type of effect.”

through its surface color.

Incorporating the Alucobond naturAL Reflect in the

“The bluish (Seafoam Metallic) Alucobond materi-

tasting room’s cladding was one of the reasons that this

al features a luster that seems to change as the natural

contemporary building design was selected for Painted

light changes,” said Skinner. “From bright sunny days

Rock Estate Winery.

to dark hazy days, the building’s appearance evolves

“The Alucobond and the Reflect materials were sug-

profoundly. One day it’s one building; the next day it’s

gested for this building design,” said Skinner. “In our con-

another. We’re very excited about it.”

text, it really works. It’s beautiful. This material brings the

The Alucobond naturAL material in the Reflect

glorious natural periphery—including the lake and the

finish was used to accent two building wing areas with

mountains—into the building. This building is really strik-

a mirror-like finish that reflects the area’s natural beau-

ing. We’ve seen the immediate appeal that it has with peo-

ty. Guests can enjoy these views in the cladding as they

ple journeying to the grounds. It’s wonderfully appropriate

walk to and from the tasting room and its open patio

for this site.” CBP

areas to the winery’s landscaped event lawn.

“The building wings are tipped with this mirrored surface that reflects the moonrise in the east and the sunset in the west,” said Unsworth. “In daylight conditions, it changes nicely and picks up a lot of the natu-

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Painted Rock visitors enjoy a view of Skaha Lake along with the surrounding mountain vistas.

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Headline Bodega Sans Deck Garamond

Shelter Provides Aid In Sustainable Surroundings South Carolina facility offers housing, healthcare, and much more in a mindfully designed building.

F

rom the outside, One80 Place, Charleston, SC,

WELCOMING FAÇADE

looks much like any new building with a pleasing,

From the outside, the facility doesn’t scream, “homeless

understated aesthetic. What can’t be immediately

shelter.” A thoughtful combination of design elements

seen is the incredible work going on inside.

and façade materials, including ample glass, brick, and

The facility is the largest service provider to the home-

concrete in largely neutral colors and earthy red accents,

less in South Carolina, providing daily meals, 70-bed emer-

keep the building fresh. The design stands on its own, yet

gency overnight housing, healthcare, employment counsel-

blends in with the existing neighborhood, which includes

ing, and veteran’s services, including transitional-housing

mixed-use buildings, low-income housing, warehouses,

beds. When an aging dormitory began to hamper outreach,

and an old milk factory.

the organization started raising funds for a more modern

“Part of reaching that design goal was the ma-

replacement. The new 30,000-sq.-ft. facility boasts a family

terials,” said Jorge Riano, president of GreenBy3,

center for women and children, a learning center where cli-

Charleston, which provides collaboration and

ents can acquire job and life skills, and a four-bedroom

coordination for clients and the project team on

transitional-housing center.

construction projects. “Brick and standing-seam

The new structure also includes an expanded medical

roofs are both prominent in Charleston. What

clinic, commercial kitchen, large dining area, and dorms

we were trying to do was see how nice we could

for emergency shelter and veteran’s housing. The facility

make the building, without it being over the top,

also offers more office and workspace for staff, along with

and still fit into the landscape.”

dramatic improvements in energy efficiency and long-term functionality.

Above. Light gray Modular and Norman bricks from CalStar Products Inc., Racine, WI, are manufactured with 37% recycled content and were used on the building exterior. Photos: CalStar Products Below. The entryway at One80 Place has a slanted overhang that serves as a focal point on the front while providing shelter and a welcoming point for those waiting to enter.

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on the front while providing shelter and a welcoming

natural light is the way to do that.”

point for those waiting to enter.

had dead-ended at a soup kitchen that sits behind the

The high-ceiling foyer, with its wood reception desk

new building. To pay homage to the original street, the

Design decisions on the exterior of the building

and modern, wide cable-rail stairway eliminates any

building is laid out so that Walnut seemingly cuts

continue into and, in some cases, influence the interior

hint of a crowded, institutional feel. Wood benches,

straight through, with in-line visibility from the entry-

spaces. Generous windows ensure that abundant natu-

handrails, stairs, and other accents also add a natural,

way through to the atrium, then out the back where

ral light reaches into the space. “We wanted it to feel

softer complement to the polished concrete floors and

the street used to lead.

airy and comfortable and alive; it’s a good thing for

white walls.

SUSTAINABLE INSIDE AND OUT

the guests to not feel like they’re in a building with no

The building’s orientation presented a challenge

windows,” said Riano. “It goes along with the program

and an opportunity for the designers. The structure

Beyond functionality and appearance, another crucial el-

that’s helping the guests turn their lives around. That

was built directly over Walnut Street, which previously

ement to the project’s design choices was the building’s overall efficiency and sustainability. Though budget considerations forced the team to abandon its goal of LEED certification, they retained many elements and products that brought energy savings, high performance, and long-

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“We wanted to help our client make the building as energy efficient as possible within their budget and help reduce the cost of operations and maintenance throughout its life,” Riano said. “We also wanted plenty of natural light to flow into the building, making it airy and comfortable for the guests.”

Efficiency begins at the building envelope, where the team made sure caulking and sealing were thorough and complete. The attention to detail throughout the envelope will save the client money and energy and maintain efficiency goals for the building.

Among the building’s sustainable attributes is Racine, WI-based CalStar Products Inc.’s light gray Modular and Norman bricks. Manufactured with 37% recycled con-

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In the end, the structure succeeds on many levels, improving the organization’s mission and providing a highly functional, practical space to help those in need. It also provides an example to the community, showing that sustainability can be achieved even with a tight budget. “It certainly provides a much better place for the staff to do what they do well,” said Riano. CBP

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Trim, siding

Thin-tile mortar

TruExterior Trim 5/8-in. profile for areas where a larger reveal is not necessary is reversible with a smooth and wood-grain textured face.

Available in 4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, and 12-in. widths, the trim installs with standard woodworking tools and is said to maintain a high level of dimensional stability.

Products are made of poly-ash material, a blend of coal-combustion byproducts and a polymer blend.

Ultralite S2 mortar for thin-tile installations is said to make the handling of large, thin tiles more controllable. The polymer-modified product has Easy Glide Technology for ease of application. Ultralite Technology is said to provide twice the per-pound coverage of a standard thin-set mortar.

Mapei, Deerfi eld Beach, FL Circle 85, mapei.com

Boral USA, Roswell, GA Circle 86, boralamerica.com

Fleeceback roofing

FiberTite fleeceback roofing system is available with CR-20 polyurethane foam adhesive for reported superior adhesion, improved aesthetics, lower VOCs, and faster installation. The adhesive is applied in a spatter pattern and is said to provide durable and versatile adhesion to insulation, DensDeck, Securock, structural concrete, and smooth-surface built-up roofs.

Seaman Corp., Wooster, OH Circle 87, fibertite.com

Vinyl fencing, gates

Panel system

Bufftech vinyl fence:

Reveal panel system provides a modern, durable panelized look. The 7/16-in.-thick panels can be applied horizontally or vertically and use fewer fasteners than conventional systems. Standard panel size is 4 x 8 ft. Available with ColorPlus technology, panels can be cut on site. Off-stud jointing solution provides design flexibility.

• Replicates look and feel of wood • Easy maintenance • Range of styles and colors

James Hardie Commercial, Mission Viejo, CA Circle 88, jameshardiecommerical.com

Terra-cotta colors

An expanded line of texture finish colors, said to mimic the look and feel of natural terra cotta, include Textured Sage, Textured Stormy Monday, and Textured Black. The finish uses a 70% PVDF resin-based coating to achieve high performance in an exterior environment.

Linetec, Wausau, WI Circle 89, linetec.com

Four curved-rail options and two curved gates are available for the Bufftech vinyl fence line. Available for the Chesterfield privacy fence style with CertaGrain texture, several colors are offered. CertaGrain replicates the look and feel of wood yet offers easy maintenance. A curved gate is available with concave or convex accents. Colors available for the Baron contemporary fence with Select Cedar texture include Frontier Blend and Natural Clay. The Post & Rail fence also includes additional colors.

CertainTeed, Valley Forge, PA Circle 84, certainteed.com

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exteriors Paver bricks

Additions to the City Line brick paver collection have a chamfered edge or straight edge with no lugs. Available in Ashberry and Black Diamond colors, pavers are available in standard size to meet ASTM C902-14 pedestrian and light-traffic specifications or as a custom option in a 2 1/4-in. thickness x 8 x 8-in.

Belden Brick Co., Canton, OH Circle 90, beldenbrick.com

Architectural wall panel

TW-12 concealed-fastener architectural metal wall panel has a trapezoid shape with shadow lines. The panel has a 12-in. coverage available in 24 and 22 gauge. Combining the natural shadow lines from the panel shape with a wide range of colors, prints, and textures provide a variety of design possibilities.

AEP Span, West Sacramento, CA Circle 91, aepspan.com

GUARDIAN SUNGUARD SNX 51/23

No other glass delivers this much light with so little heat.

SunGuard SNX 51/23 from Guardian is a glass industry first — the first product on the market with visible light above 50% and a solar heat gain coefficient below 0.25.

Along with low reflectivity and a neutral blue color, it represents a breakthrough combination of light, appearance and solar control that meets increasingly strict energy codes. For complete performance data — and other ways to Build With Light — visit SunGuardGlass.com. Or call 1-866-GuardSG (482-7374).

Terra-cotta cladding

NeaCera terra-cotta rainscreen solutions include Random Ridge and The Wave panels. Lift & Lock installation with no clips or gaskets allows fast installation. Panels include a lifetime graffiti protection that is inherent in the finish.

Avenere Cladding, Baltimore Circle 92, avenerecladding.com

MBCI Houston, TX 877.713.6224 mbci.com

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Exterior panels

The Meteon line of exterior panels adds six gray wood tones. The colors combine a natural wood appearance with a durable panel.

Panels have a closed surface structure, providing a smooth and easy-to-clean surface.

The gray panels have a tactile matt surface with a grained effect that mimics wood.

Color-matched panels

Color-matched extrusions are available for the Designer series’ ACM panels colors and finishes.

Natural-looking wood-grain and stone facades for interior and exterior use are available.

Laminators Inc., Hatfi eld, PA Circle 94, laminatorsinc.com

Trespa, New York Circle 93, trespa.com

Petersen Aluminum Elk Grove Village, IL 800.PAC.CLAD pac-clad.com

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windows & doors

Left. South Intermediate High School’s single-story, modern architecture provided a palette for Tubelite storefront and curtainwall.

Bottom. T14000-series storefront, 400-series curtainwall, and seven wide-stile doors were used in the facility makeover.

Curtainwall Captures Daylight Storefront and curtainwall shed new light on a high school building addition.

S

outh Intermediate High School, Broken Ar-

courtyard provides deep overhangs to block the western

and entrance system’s aluminum framing complement

row, OK, underwent an extensive makeover

and southern sun, while allowing eastern morning light to

the existing architecture.

that includes a new performing-arts facility

enter the new art room. The art room is part of a 33,700-sq.-

“This project was a joint effort between the architects

and academic wing. Designed by Perkins + Will, Dal-

ft. multi-faceted performing-arts addition. Along with the

who brought their design skills to the table for conversa-

las, and assisted by Selser Schaefer Architects, Tulsa,

art room, the addition houses a centralized theater, media

tions with the teachers and other end users of the facility,”

OK, the project reinvented the school’s single-story

center, art gallery, band hall, orchestra room, and choir

said Michelle Bergwall, chief operation officer for opera-

modern architecture and used T14000-series store-

rehearsal hall.

tional services for Broken Arrow Public Schools. “The re-

front, 400-series curtainwall, and seven wide-stile doors from Tubelite, Walker, MI.

Oklahoma limestone, topped with a metal-panel eye-

sult is a building that is both beautiful and practical for

brow and canopy, denotes the performing-arts center’s

daily operations.” The Tubelite products enhance the building while providing daylight. CBP

Architectural Glass and Metal Inc., Alma, AR, in-

entry. According to Glenn, Tubelite products were used

stalled more than 390 linear ft. of Tubelite’s products. The

extensively throughout the addition. He noted, “Layering

1,400-student high school remained open throughout the

a sequence of spaces—outdoor to indoor and protected to

project’s completion.

open—promotes a hierarchy of arrival and gathering. The

A simple planning strategy was used to integrate the

design provides a transparent wrapper crafting an indoor/

school’s existing structures with the expansion. The de-

outdoor destination and concentration for arts and the

sign created a courtyard that can be used for impromptu

community. The pre-function lobby provides openness

outdoor theatrical plays, as a pre-function space for bas-

and transparency to the courtyard, while becoming a bea-

ketball games, a space for art projects, or for all-school as-

con for evening community events.”

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semblies. “The courtyard gives the school a new identity.

In the new academic wing, large amounts of clear glaz-

Visual and layered connections between arts and athletics

ing continue to promote transparency from indoor to

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facilitate a blended approach to community and educa-

outdoor space. The space includes six science classrooms,

Access material on storefronts.

tion,” said Patrick Glenn, AIA, REFP, LEED AP, and Per-

computer labs, administration areas, and a teacher plan-

kins + Will’s principal and K-12 regional practice leader.

ning area. Brick masonry, light-colored exterior plaster,

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Storefront system T14000: • Storefront system • U factor of 0.34 • Accommodates glass or panels to 1-in. thick

T14000 series storefront system has a U factor of 0.34 for thermal transmittance and a frame condensation resistance factor of 62. With the flexibility of inside or outside glazing, installation time and labor costs are said to be minimized. The flushed-glazed system has a poured-and-debridged thermal barrier system or a thermal strut system. Its 2 x 4 1/2-in. profiles can accommodate glass or panels to 1-in. thick. Extra-heavy intermediate verticals are available for high performance against strong wind loads. Assembled using screw spline or clip joinery, the aluminum framing is compatible with the company’s standard or thermally broken doors.

Tubelite Inc., Walker, MI Circle 95, tubeliteinc.com

Flood barrier

A flood barrier for openings larger than 48 in. has marine-grade aluminum mounting channels and heavy-duty shields with neoprene seals on the sides and bottom. Channels mount inside or outside the frame or wall and can be stacked for additional height.

Zero International, Bronx, NY Circle 96, zerointernational.com

Triple-hung windows

Old World Classic and Ultra Series Sterling triple-hung windows expand the vertical space for greater views, increased daylight, and natural airflow. The window’s precise architectural details are customized to match traditional and historical buildings. Old World models use a chain-and-pulley system. Ultra Series use wood on the interior and aluminum and durable finishes on the exterior.

Kolbe Windows & Doors, Wausau, WI Circle 98, kolbe-kolbe.com

Hurricane-resistant windows

INvent-HP-XLT series windows are hurricane-impact resistant. The fixed, awning, and project-out casement window units meet ASTM E 1996 requirements for large D missile impact testing for Wind Zones 1 to 3 and E missile impact testing in Wind Zones 3 to 4 for facilities such as hospitals. Frames use 24-mm XLT polyamide thermal barriers.

Wausau Window and Wall, Wausau, WI Circle 97, wausauwindow.com

Multi-slide door

A multi-slide door system uses the company’s EnergyCore door panels with a track system, available in two-, three-, and four-track options.

The system has an LC-25 performance rating and allows openings to 16 ft. The door can be pocketed, providing a 16-ft. clear opening with no visible panels. The system uses a Slide Works’ frame. Tempered, low-e glass is standard.

MI Windows and Doors, Prescott Valley, AZ Circle 99, miwd.com

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PROJECT

Left. Jewell College’s learning center features several collaboration tables, each of which includes a 40-in. flat-screen display, seating for four students, multiple wireless Crestron AirMedia connections, one wired input to the display, and a 5-in. touch screen that controls input selection. Photos courtesy of William Jewell College.

Below. Classrooms have two 80-in. touch-sensitive displays at the front, set up to work as interactive whiteboards, plus three continuous walls of glass marker boards, four 55-in. flat screens on the side walls, as well as a document camera, Blu-ray player, sound system, and a 24-in.

Crestron touch screen with annotation capability.

Learning Center Brings Collaboration To The Fore William Jewell College’s Pryor Learning Commons is supported by reliable, flexible technology.

A

fter more than five years of planning, William Jewell College in Liberty,

LEARNING INNOVATIONS

MO, opened a new facility where students can learn together and where

Among the innovations in the learning center are collaborative workstations and

professors can try out the latest teaching methods, find out what really

classrooms using Crestron’s (Rockleigh, NJ) AirMedia presentation gateway to facilitate the sharing of ideas and information.

works, and propagate it across campus.

William Jewell is a logical place for this kind of experiment, since the college has always

Visitors to the commons are greeted by a welcome display and a touch-screen kiosk

emphasized instruction. It’s a place where there are only 11 students for every faculty

with information about the campus. Once inside, there is a large, open common area with

member, where the largest room on campus seats only 48, and the average undergraduate

comfortable seating and three collaboration tables, each of which includes a 40-in. flat-

class size is just 16. It’s a place where the controversial flipped-classroom teaching method

screen display, seating for four students, multiple wireless Crestron AirMedia connections,

that emphasizes discussion and dialog rather than lecture is not controversial at all.

one wired input to the display, and a 5-in. touch screen that controls input selection.

“We wanted a place that would be the intellectual center of our campus, where students

“We emphasized access to information, interactivity, and collaboration in designing

have access to information in an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration,

the technology for this building,” explains Joe Nickell, principal of AV plus Design Inc.,

and active learning,” said Dr. Anne Dema, provost, describing the school’s new Pryor

Shawnee Mission, KS. A large classroom has two 80-in. touch-sensitive displays at the front, set up to work as

Learning Commons.

“We’ve always encouraged personal interaction with our faculty, but we’ve come to

interactive whiteboards, plus three continuous walls of glass marker boards, four 55-in. flat

realize that our students don’t need their professors for information—they have Google for

screens on the side walls, as well as a document camera, Blu-ray player, sound system, and

that,” added Elise Fisher, director of instructional technology. “They need to learn the

a 24-in. Crestron touch screen with annotation capability.

skills of thinking, understanding, and solving problems.”

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Students work in groups of six at eight star-shaped tables, each with a hardwired com-

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PROJECT puter input plus wireless AirMedia inputs, so that students can use their own laptops or mobile devices, sending images to the wall-mounted displays, to others in the group, or to the entire class. The tabletops also have whiteboard surfaces, so that students can draw on them with dry-erase pens.

A second Innovation Studio includes four student collaborative worktables and an 80in. touch-sensitive interactive display, plus five additional 40-in. displays, a document camera, Blu-ray player, 24-in. Crestron touch screen with annotation, and a sound system.

One of the interesting pieces of technology in the Innovation Studio is a Crestron Capture HD recording device tied to a video conferencing system and its PTZ cameras.

The school uses this combined system in three ways. First, they can bring in guest speakers to address classes or other groups from distant sites without the need to travel to the campus. Second, they can record student presentations. Third, they can record the way students interact in class, so instructors can fine-tune their collaborative teaching methods.

The ground floor also includes five media studios, each focused on an aspect of video or audio production. “Students can use these rooms to explore the digital tools they will use in the real world,” Nickell explains, “For example, they can make a YouTube video and narrate it, practice job interviews, or create a presentation for a class project.”

Visitors to the Pryor Learning Commons are greeted by a welcome display and a touch-screen kiosk with information about the campus. Once inside, there is a large, open common area with comfortable seating.

BUILDING AS MEDIA STUDIO

In a way, the whole building is a media studio. It’s open 24/7 to anyone with a stu-

and difficult to mount, while the AirMedia receiver would tuck behind the flat-panel dis-

dent ID, and the classrooms are never locked. The technology is always available for

play. The other system required its own wireless network, while AirMedia tied into the

student use.

Wi-Fi network already installed on campus. And finally, it would have cost almost three

The middle floor includes a large open common area for meetings and study, three offices, and two group study rooms, each of which includes a collaborative workstation.

There’s also a faculty commons with AirMedia collaborative capabilities.

times as much. “From a technology and cost basis, it was a win-win to make the change,” Nickell said.

Some universities use a product that includes file sharing as part of the collaborative

The top floor, or quad level, features an entrance from the campus quadrangle, also

package. Dema said they did not even consider that option. “Our students don’t need me

with an interactive greeting kiosk, a cafe for students, an open common area, and three

to tell them what system they should use for file sharing. Google Drive is the norm here,

group study rooms, each with a collaborative workstation.

but DropBox is pervasive on this campus, and we have our own open source sharing site

The two classrooms and a building-wide CATV system are united by a Crestron Digi-

called Jewell Commons.” She said that the collaborative systems cannot work without a

talMedia network with two matrix switchers, allowing users to switch any source device to

robust infrastructure, including a high-bandwidth Wi-Fi network, the large screen dis-

any combination of displays.

plays, and a means to send images to those displays, but the students know best what de-

“All of the technology in this building is very scalable,” said Nickell. “Students can

vices and software applications to choose.

share ideas within their group on a single display, or they can share them with the entire

The technology team used extensive input from faculty and made a number of visits to

class. You can combine the classrooms, common areas, and other spaces for a meeting or

other campuses in designing this facility; they also created five pilot classrooms prior to

event on one floor or throughout the facility.”

finalizing their designs.

To help students best take advantage of these resources, the classrooms, studios, and

“We ran a faculty workshop about learning environments to introduce a grant program

collaborative study rooms are tied into an Outlook calendar using Crestron Fusion RV and

where they could write a proposal to change their teaching spaces,” Dema explains. “One

scheduling panels mounted outside each door. Students and staff can reserve these rooms

of the rooms we rebuilt has whiteboard tables and multiple screens; one emphasizes en-

using the panels or their computers and other devices, and they can tell at a glance which

hanced visuals and sound; two have multiple projection systems where they can project

spaces are available at any given time.

from up to three devices at once,” Fisher added. All of these rooms were operational while

“We’re not saying we know how every device and every space will be used,” said Dema.

“We have found that our students and our staff are always one step ahead of us, asking ‘Why can’t we do this?’ Our intention was to make this facility as flexible as possible, then see what good things happen.”

the Pryor Learning Commons was under construction, and what the team learned from them went into the final technology designs.

According to Dema and Fisher, the results of all this effort have been well worthwhile.

“The day we opened this new building our students filled it–and it’s been in constant use ever since,” Dema said. “They’re excited about it, and they’re embracing it. I think we got

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Dema said AV plus Design and the technology committee had several criteria in mind when designing the collaborative systems. “We knew we wanted an environment where our students could talk to each other easily and see what everyone was doing. It had to be wireless, because that’s the way our students work. We also know that most of them have multiple devices, including laptops, tablets, and smart phones, and they want to be able to use whatever they happen to have in hand at a given moment.”

AirMedia fit all of these requirements.

Nickell said the team had looked at another screen-sharing system, and while it could have worked, it had several downsides. First, it required a USB puck-shaped transmitter to

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Video-management software

EDITORS’ CHOICE

Ocularis open-platform video-management software addresses complex, multi-server installations and single installations. A Mix & Match feature allows use of different camera license types in the same system without additional fees. Critical Camera Failover is said to ensure not losing sight by switching to a failover camera in as little as 2 sec. if the primary camera connection is compromised.

OnSSI, Suffern, NY Circle 101, onssi.com

Thermal camera

SightSensor XA thermal camera is said to protect areas with a single camera where as many as four cameras may otherwise have been required. The unit has a wide-angle lens and a 640 x 480 imager to detect intruders with reported high accuracy and low nuisance alerts over larger outdoor areas.

Miniature 360-deg. surveillance camera

SightLogix, Princeton, NJ Circle 102, sightlogix.com

Evolution Mini 360:

System software

• 360-deg. indoor surveillance camera

Galaxy software interfaces with all legacy hardware and infrastructure. With active directory support for real-time identity management, individualized identity-based door access, and audit reports for each screen view or credential holder, data can be shared with a variety of devices.

• 4 1/4-in. dia.

• 5-megapixel sensor, no moving parts

Evolution Mini 360-deg. indoor surveillance camera has a diameter of 4 1/4 in. Suitable for ceiling, wall, or table-mounted applications, the IP camera has a 5-megapixel sensor and no moving parts. The unit is designed for quick and easy indoor installations where a small enclosure is required. The surface-mount design supports IEEE802.3af Class 2 Power-over-Ethernet.

With user-side de-warping and retrospective analysis, users can go back to view a total scene in its original form and then pan, tilt, and/or zoom within the 360-deg. image.

Pelco by Schneider Electric, Clovis, CA Circle 100, pelco.com

Galaxy Control Systems, Walkersville, MD Circle 103, galaxysys.com

Mobile app

The Software-as-a-Service company detects IP video failure, diagnoses problems, and alerts users with information reportedly to repair any issue. Information refreshes every 20 min. A mobile app brings information to users’ smartphone screens. Users can capture performance metrics and eliminate missing video.

Viakoo Inc., Mountain View, CA Circle 104, viakoo.com

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Key control, management

KeyWatcher Touch key-control and management system has onscreen icons, a large touchscreen, and user-intuitive interface. A SmartKey reader allows a user to add and remove SmartKeys from the system from a PC rather than at the cabinet.

WEBB CHEMICAL USES AQUATHERM BLUE PIPE AND GREEN PIPE.

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Morse Watchman, Oxford, CT Circle 105, morsewatchman.com

Product catalog

The 2015 product catalog describes thousands of products for IP, CCTV, access control, intrusion, fire, structured cabling, sound, data communications, and hardware.

Tri-Ed, Woodbury, NY Circle 106, tri-ed.com

801.805.6657 www.aquatherm.com CIRCLE 225

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

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

Contractor portal

SAFE contractor-management portal allows facility administrators to streamline the physical access and provisioning activities of their contractors. The portal provides a self-service contractor website. Including storing and maintaining the expiration dates for documents and certifications such as background checks, training certification, insurance requirements, and details for a specific industry, the portal tracks approvals with the customer.

Quantum Secure, San Jose, CA Circle 107, quantumsecure.com

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AIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Alcoa Architectural Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Anne Thull Fine Art Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Aquatherm Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Chem Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 DORMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Engineered Lighting Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

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Jim Morrissey Regional Sales Manager Midwest 847.274.6482 APM Media Group jmorrissey@cbpmagazine.com

Excel Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 FC Lighting/Solid State Luminaires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Firestone Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Flex-Ability Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Flexco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Forbo Flooring Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Forest Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Guardian SunGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 IEC/International Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Intense Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Lightfair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 LiveRoof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Mortar Net Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 NeoCon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Nora Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Ellen Sandkam List Rental Services 847.382.8100 ext. 110 esandkam@atplists.com Jill Kaletha Foster Reprint Service 866.879.9144 ext. 168 jillk@fosterprinting.com

Healthcare Interior Surfaces Building Envelope Windows, Doors, Entrances

MFM Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Marga Parr Production Manager 847.382.8100 ext. 115 mparr@cbpmagazine.com

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Petersen Aluminum Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Savannah Trims Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Springs Window Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Stonhard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Thybar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229, 235

Glen Gudino, President/CEO Applied Technology Media ggudino@atpnetwork.com Arthur L. Rice, Chairman Applied Technology Media

Trim-Tex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Uponor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Wooster Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

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PORTFOLIO ▲

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he new children’s reading room expansion of Long Island, NY’s, East Hampton Library attracts visitors ranging from toddlers to tweens with its whimsical maritime theme evoking the region’s nautical heritage. Highlights of the 4,000-sq.-ft. addition’s interiors by Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership, New York, include a boat-shaped information desk, a windmill with shelves and seating, and tall, blinking lighthouses. The expansive spaces (in a historically accurate building by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, New York) added 10,000 books; ample seating, including builtin window seats; and iPad stations designed for convenient access. The team also designed custom light fixtures that resemble open books and seagulls in flight, as well as a custom map rug to anchor the central lounge space. Photo by Francis Dzikowski, courtesy Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership

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