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Struggling To Hear Poor classroom acoustics have a negative impact on student comprehension.

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Panel finish adds variable hints of the rosy hues seen in the desert sky at dawn while drawing attention to Las Vegas airport pedestrian bridge locations.

Woven wire mesh provides privacy with uninterrupted views at a Baltimore waterfront hotel.

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Pentaglas panels, lit by LEDs, cover a hospital garage. Child patients can change panel colors from their rooms.

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The Joy Of Silence

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ilence is an amazing thing. I first experienced it during a trip to Zion National Park several years ago. I was in the canyon much before sunrise to photograph the light as it lit up the rock formations. Photographing at sunrise is kind of a hurry-up-and-wait adventure. You

force yourself out of bed, hurry to get to your location while it’s still dark, and set up your gear. Once you have the gear set up, you can relax and wait for that first light of the day.

It was at that point that everything stopped for me. Silence hit me like a ton of bricks. I was in the middle of this massive, impressive creation of nature and there was no sound. No cars. No people. No appliance motors. No HVAC air. No phones. No e-mail notifications. Just dead, still, silence. I found a rock, sat down, and soaked it up like a sponge.

I had the same experience during a recent trip to the Arizona desert. I hiked to my location in the dark, using a flashlight to avoid cactus spines. This time I knew I was about to be enveloped in silence, so I hurried to set up the gear, then stopped to enjoy the complete relaxation and head clearing that happen when there is no ambient noise.

It wasn’t long before the first bird chirped, light appeared over the horizon, and the desert came to life. As I was making images that morning, I started to connect the silence I’d experienced with why I like to get up early in the morning to enjoy a brief period of quiet and clear thought before the day starts. That led me to contemplate our lead feature about acoustics in schools and the impact sound has on young ears (p. 8). No matter your age, it takes a lot of energy to filter out ambient noise and distractions so you can focus on the job at hand, and that applies to everyone, including children with their young ears. One of the surprises for me when I read the story is that those young ears don’t necessarily hear as well as we think.

I’m encouraged that there is a concerted effort these days to address acoustics when designing commercial spaces. While the desire for green certification is helping push acoustics to the top of the list, there are a boatload of schools in the country that were built with no regard for acoustics. I once taught in one of those schools and experienced first hand how difficult it was for the students. And, yes, I found myself talking louder than normal to compensate.

Acoustics aren’t limited to schools. We addressed acoustics in healthcare settings in our Jan/Feb

Few things are more relaxing than the silence of the Arizona desert at sunrise. While desert silence isn’t the goal in schools, better acoustics will make a big difference in student performance.

2014 feature and in a Commercial Conversation podcast with acoustics expert Gary Madaras. The overriding message in all three offerings is that controlling acoustics is critical if you want the occupants to have a positive experience. The good news is that achieving optimal acoustics is getting easier as we better understand the impact sound has on people and as manufacturers develop products that are designed to help achieve better sound control in space designs.

We can’t eliminate ambient sound in buildings and, in many cases, probably don’t want to. So even if I’m not able to experience the relaxing total silence I experienced in the Arizona desert, the next school, medical facility, or workplace I visit promises to be a little more peaceful and a little less acoustically tiresome. It may not be perfect, but it’s a start. CBP

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company profile

The Architectural Team Reinvigorates Cities Architecture and master-planning firm transforms neighborhoods and historical structures with a community-oriented mindset.

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esign firms must evolve to endure. But what separates leading architects and planners from the rest is their commitment to founding principles. In the case of The

Architectural Team Inc., those core principles include safeguarding architectural legacies, revitalizing communities, and nurturing longstanding client relationships. A little loyalty to the firm’s hometown of Boston hasn’t hurt them either.

Above. Apartments at Boott Mills, one of The Architectural Team’s mill conversions, have reinvigorated the struggling gateway city of Lowell, MA, turning the textiles campus into a major mixedincome, mixed-use development. Photo: Bruce T. Martin Right. The Architectural Team recently completed The Kensington, a LEED Gold market-rate luxury residential tower located at the confluence of Boston’s Chinatown, theater district, and financial district. Photo: Peter Vanderwarker

Originally founded in 1971 as Boston Architectural Team Inc., the firm then consisted of four founding partners, including man-

a mixed-use facility and design of new buildings such as the $80-million Harbor

aging principal Bob Verrier, FAIA. The nascent design firm made news the very next

Place development in the gateway city of Haverhill, MA.

year, taking on the rehabilitation of 25 contiguous nineteenth-century bow-front buildings on the city’s South End. Just two years later, “the Team” completed the first

CREATING COMMUNITIES

of what would ultimately number more than 250 adaptive-reuse projects: Chauncy

A perfect example of industrial decline in the Northeast, the Baker Chocolate Facto-

House, a downtown Boston high-rise that the firm repurposed as popular apart-

ry in the Lower Mills section of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood had been central

ments.

to the lives of those who lived nearby. Even those who did not work there were dev-

The firm continued building a vaunted portfolio of market-rate and affordable

astated by the economic impact of its closing. The Architectural Team took on the

housing, many as part of adaptive-reuse projects, as well as thousands of units of se-

design and planning aspects of the project, with the goals of restoring eight buildings

nior housing and assisted-living facilities. The firm became synonymous with the

on the campus as affordable housing, live-work artist lofts, an assisted-living facility,

conversion of historical mills and lofts for this purpose, often restoring iconic struc-

and as market-rate apartments. The project won accolades from none other than

tures that serve as touchstones for their neighborhood residents.

then-President Ronald Reagan when it opened its first phases, and it made The Archi-

At the same time, the firm expanded its practice from regional to national, and

tectural Team practically synonymous with historical mill conversions.

built its expertise in healthcare, commercial mixed-use, and hospitality projects. Ma-

The firm’s leadership, which now includes partners Michael Liu, AIA, and Mi-

jor skyline-changing projects and downtown revitalizations came from the firm’s

chael Binette, AIA, believes that it is not enough to reuse a structure; it must be re-

headquarters inside the historic Naval Commandant’s Quarters in the Admiral’s Hill

used in a way that restores or rebuilds what the surrounding community has lost.

area of Chelsea, MA, which, of course, the firm itself adapted for offices with metic-

They now seek and identify opportunities to restore community and enliven neigh-

ulous attention to original historical detail. In 1985, the firm changed its name to

borhoods wherever they work. “It’s important that the fabric of a community re-

The Architectural Team, reflecting its increasingly national scope and award-wining

mains intact,” said Verrier. “Our designs and master planning focus on creating liv-

commissions.

able, walkable, workable, playable communities. We’ve seen these projects transform

Along the way, the firm quietly transformed decommissioned treasures: a defunct

districts that were largely written off.”

Washington department store became a mix of apartments and commercial space,

The Architectural Team’s leadership now commands a design staff of 80-plus, all

and a former trolley-car garage was turned into a senior residence. Current projects

working to further the founding principles: preserving structures of worth for new

include conversion of the Sibley Department Store in downtown Rochester, NY, into

uses, and creating new buildings that enliven communities everywhere. CBP

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The acoustical ceiling installed in the earth studies room of Springmill Learning Center in Mansfield, OH, does more than control acoustics. Featuring a full-color image of the earth, the Armstrong Ultima Create! ceiling also serves as a teaching tool.

Design: Splashmakers LLC, Mansfield, OH.

Struggling To Hear, Learn, And Teach Poor classroom acoustics have a negative impact on student comprehension, engagement, and learning.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

H

earing difficulties are most often associat-

is not that bad. However, children do not have the

ognition,” said Samantha Gustafson, AuD, CCC-A,

ed with persons of advanced age, so it may

hearing or comprehension maturity of adults. In class-

FAAA, project coordinator, Listening & Learning Lab,

come as a surprise that many schoolchil-

rooms you have to consider the population that are

Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN.

dren face serious hearing challenges. Classrooms in

not native language speakers and that as much as 25%

“Therefore, the speech intelligibility rating of a

the United States typically have speech intelligibility

of the students have ear infections. This can result in

classroom will be highly influenced by the age of its

ratings of 75% or less, meaning every fourth spoken

decreased levels of concentration, comprehension, and

occupants. Because buildings are not often construct-

word is not understood, according to an often-quoted

stress,” said Sean Browne, principal scientist, Global

ed keeping in mind the age of occupants in each room,

study.

Acoustics, Armstrong Commercial Ceiling Systems,

we are missing the mark on providing learning envi-

Lancaster, PA.

ronments that offer optimal opportunity for speech

“The problem is that classrooms are designed, built, and financed by normal-hearing, native-speak-

“We know that children under the age of 15 years

ing adults but are occupied and used mostly by chil-

require more favorable acoustic environments than

“Classroom acoustics are also important for teach-

dren. For adults, a speech intelligibility rating of 75%

older children to achieve similar levels of speech rec-

ers, who might be at increased risk for voice problems

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due to high levels of noise. It is well understood that a speaker naturally increases the level of their voice in the presence of increased ambient noise levels; this is called the Lombard Effect. Recently, it has been reported that teachers in highly reverberant environments report lower job satisfaction, reduced energy, and increased interest in leaving their job,” Gustafson said.

LACK OF AWARENESS?

Industry insiders are divided about why so many classrooms have poor acoustics. Were designers simply not aware of acoustical issues or was it a lack of funds that resulted in classrooms that limited the learning capacity of students simply because of poor acoustics?

Browne doesn’t think it’s a lack of awareness. “Acoustics in the classroom are pushed heavily in the industry. All of the material manufacturers push this message as does the Acoustical Society of America, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the U.S. Access Board. There is an ANSI standard that focuses on classroom acoustics, and there are LEED points available for acoustics in classrooms. There are many older buildings that were constructed when different standards were in place. As they outlive their utility and new modern buildings go up in their place, I believe current classroom acoustics standards will be utilized,” he said.

Scott Riedel, president, Scott R. Riedel & Associates Ltd., an acoustics consultant based in Milwaukee, disagrees: “Most often it seems that a poor acoustic learning environment is caused by a lack of awareness. Acoustic factors are difficult to remember or imagine in a design planning stage; such factors are not always visibly apparent at the drafting board or screen.

An out-of-sight-out-of-mind approach often is the reality during design.”

As far as cost is concerned, “while acoustic design service may have a cost, acoustic design implementation can be quite inexpensive,” Riedel said. “For example, a classroom must have a ceiling. Whether that ceiling is made of sound reflective, sound absorbing, or sound diffusing materials, the cost difference might be modest, but the difference in acoustic results can be vast. The cost, measured in poor educational results, from a poorly designed educational space, can be far greater than the cost, measured in dollars, for either a design service or materials selection.”

The age of school buildings and, consequently, the prevailing standards when they were built, is another explanation for the poor acoustical performance of some classrooms. “The average age of school buildings in the U.S. is 42 years. Almost half of our existing school buildings were built hurriedly between 1950 and 1969, when the Baby Boomer population surge hit our nation’s education system,” said Gary Madaras, Ph.D., Assoc. AIA, an acoustics specialist with Rockfon, Chicago.

“Since then, there have also been a couple of bad building phases where people thought open plan schools were a good idea. So, the problem is that too many bad sounding schools, built before the current awareness of the importance of classroom acoustics, are still being used,” he said.

“About 15 years ago, the acoustics industry got together and developed a standard: ANSI S12.60 (2002) Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools. That was a huge step in that it defined for educators and designers how to build classrooms with good acoustics for efficient and accurate communication. This standard is also referenced now by LEED when designing schools and CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools, Sacramento, CA),” Madaras explained.

Robert Marshall, manager of marketing technical services, CertainTeed Ceilings, Valley Forge, PA, sees a similar progression in classroom acoustics and particularly credits LEED with increased attention to the acoustic per-

Installed on the wall of the cafeteria at Clover Hill High School in Midlothian, VA, Armstrong SoundScapes Shapes acoustical clouds reduce noise levels and enhance speech intelligibility in the large, open space. Architect: BCWH, Richmond, VA.

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classroom acoustics construction phases, the value placed on this often gets pushed aside or minimized in order to meet other drivers, such as cost.”

CAUSES

Poor classroom acoustics generally can be attributed to a handful of recurring and generally recognized factors. One of these is signal-to-noise ratio and the other is reverberation. Noise from outside or from mechanical systems factors into the signal-to-noise ratio.

“The signal is the teacher’s voice—the sound that is good and needs to be heard. The noise part of the ratio is anything that can interfere with the signal, and there are a lot of sounds that can do that: traffic noise or plane flyovers transmitting through the windows, heating and air conditioning equipment located inside the classrooms, and occupant noise transmitting through the door to the corridor,” explained Rokfon’s Madaras.

“One other type of noise that is often overlooked, but interferes with the teacher’s voice, is reverberation. When the teacher speaks, the first sounds that arrive at the students’ ears are very useful and important. They are the necessary signal. But, if the room has a lot of sound reflective surfaces, the teacher’s voice bounces around inside the room, interfering with the intelligibility of the subsequent words,” Madaras said.

The geometric form of the room also is a factor in classroom acoustics. “Is sound energy evenly distributed in a space, or are there ‘hot’ and ‘dead’ spots?” asked Scott Riedel. “Interior finish materials are important. The ratio of sound-reflective to sound-absorbing materials is important, as is their placement to achieve clear and even sound distribution,” he added.

SOLUTIONS

“An acoustical ceiling with high NRC (noise reduction coefficient) and high CAC (ceiling attenuation class) will provide absorption to reduce the reverberation and blocking to reduce the intrusion of sound from mechanical equipment and neighboring activity. In addition, wall treatments can be used to further reduce Top. This multi-purpose meeting room and cafeteria features sound-absorbing treatments to reduce ambient and background sound. At the same time, some sound-reflective and -diffusing treatments support and distribute speech and music during activities and presentations. Photo: Scott R. Riedel and Associates.

Above. High background noise or too much reverberation degrade communication between students and make it difficult for them to clearly understand the teacher, especially for those students who may have hearing impairments, learning disorders, or speak English as a second language. Photo: USG.

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into the classroom in the 1960s were arguably better than the ex-

the reverberation in the space,” offered Armstrong’s Browne.

posed plaster that predated them, which has almost no acoustical

Other things to watch out for are door and window seals, door

value, but the degree of acoustic value provided by the new ceil-

sweeps, and penetrations in walls. “There are solutions that fit al-

ings was not really an issue at that point, according to Marshall.

most any construction situation and any budget. Existing facili-

Attitudes toward acoustics changed with the introduction of

ties do present some access challenges, but there are acoustical

the USGBC LEED point system, which recognizes and awards

ceilings that can fit tight to structure and there are free hanging

points for classroom acoustical design, he observed. “It wasn’t

baffles, clouds, and canopies that can be used to absorb sound.

just that they [USGBC] said it was a good idea. They said you

Also, HVAC contractors can tune noisy equipment or add noise

cannot get any LEED certification for schools unless you address

suppression accessories to deal with mechanical noise at the

the acoustic quality of classrooms,” he said.

source,” Browne added.

“All of a sudden, school boards were asking architects if they

“Ensuring that classrooms have enough sound absorption in

could design their school or renovation according to the LEED

them so that reverberation time does not exceed 0.6 seconds (per

protocol, and it opened the door that had been shut for many

ANSI S12.60) just involves some preliminary calculations to de-

decades,” Marshall said.

termine how much material is needed and then installation of

Mark Kemerling, product manager, acoustical panels, USG,

lightweight materials overhead. The metric for quantifying a ma-

Chicago, commented, “It may not specifically be a lack of aware-

terial’s ability to absorb noise is noise reduction coefficient

ness; it is more a lack of appreciation. Most architects, designers,

(NRC). It varies between 0.0 (low sound absorption) and 1.00

and school officials understand the concepts at a very high level.

(high sound absorption). If you use lower-performing materials

Most also can easily understand the remedies needed to facilitate

(NRC 0.70 or lower), you have to buy and install a lot more of the

that improvement. However, during the budgetary, design, and

material to reach the goal reverberation time of 0.6 seconds. The

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One other type of noise that is often overlooked, but interferes with the teacher’s voice, is reverberation. If the room has a lot of sound-reflective surfaces, the teacher’s voice bounces around inside the room, interfering with the intelligibility of the subsequent words. Photo: Rockfon.

higher the NRC of the material, the faster you decrease reverberation,” Rockfon’s Madaras said.

He continued, “Older schools may have suspended acoustic ceiling tile, but there’s a good chance that they still don’t reach the goal reverberation time because the older ceiling tiles have very low NRC values of 0.60, 0.50 or less. It’s relatively easy to bring a classroom into compliance with the maximum reverberation time criterion in ANSI S12.60 by swapping the existing ceiling tiles with high-performing ceiling panels of NRC 0.90 or higher. The suspension grid can be reused.”

“Depending on the problem or deficiency, it is always more challenging to remedy the situation after the fact, and usually more costly,” USG’s Mark Kemerling said. “First and foremost, if a school finds itself in this situation, they should consult a professional ac-

Ensuring that classrooms have enough sound absorption in them so that reverberation time does not exceed 0.60 sec. (per ANSI S12.60) involves some preliminary calculations to determine how much material is needed and then installation of lightweight materials overhead. Photo: Rockfon.

oustician. In a typical U.S. classroom, subtle and lower-cost solutions would include enhancing the ceiling panels by selecting products that absorb or block

should include one area of dead space, e.g., a storage

However, the frequency of the sound to be con-

sound more or less than what is currently installed.

area, between high-noise sources and classroom learn-

trolled is important in the selection of sound-absorp-

Which one is used depends on the type of problem the

ing environments. If relocation is not an option, dou-

tive materials, Gustafson cautioned. “Many materials

school is experiencing. Other options would include

ble walls on the interior and/or well-fitted and sealed

used for absorption of sound are much more efficient

introducing reflectors to redirect unwanted sound, or

doorways to hallways might be considered. Absorptive

at absorbing high-frequency sounds, compared to

even possibly the introduction of sound-masking sys-

surfaces like carpeting, drapes, and acoustic ceiling

low-frequency sounds. This is ironic, as low-frequency

tems. These systems generate a white noise which, in

tile can also be used in hallways, which can contribute

noise in the classroom has a greater effect on speech

some cases, may be what is prescribed,” he said.

significantly to the level of competing noise entering

perception than high-frequency noise. Therefore, mea-

a classroom from other areas inside the school build-

suring the reverberation time in multiple frequency

ing,” Vanderbilt’s Gustafson said.

ranges may be useful when evaluating the effect of

OTHER OPTIONS

While acoustic ceiling tiles solve many noise prob-

“To address the reverberation problem, absorptive

lems, other solutions may be useful as well. “For noise

surfaces like carpeting, drapes, and acoustic ceiling tile

sources originating from inside the school building,

can combat reverberation in rooms with highly reflec-

schools seem to be moving away from absorptive ma-

it is generally most cost-effective to relocate the class-

tive surfaces,” Gustafson added. “Portable corkboards

terials in classrooms and toward more hard surfaces

room to a quieter area of the building, e.g., not adjacent

can also be hung on the walls and are more effective at

(concrete or wood floors, fully windowed walls). While

to high-noise areas such as a gymnasium. Developers

combating reverberation if hung at an angle.”

this trend may be more aesthetically appealing and

acoustic modifications in classrooms,” she said.

“Unfortunately,”

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easier to maintain, the consequences of these reflective surfaces are often not addressed and may prove harmful to the educa-

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tion of students and the well-being of teachers.”

Quiet classrooms are much more necessary for students that have learning or developmental disabilities, students who have had ear buds in their ears for too long and have lost hearing that nobody should lose at that age, and students who, on any given day, may have an ear infection or a cold that limits their hearing by 20% to 25%. All of these kids are mainstreamed into a single classroom where the normal-hearing student is sometimes a minority. “The people occupying these seats are not just those students in need of a quiet classroom; they’re students with needs beyond those of a normal-hearing person,” CertainTeed’s Marshall said.

“In the end, it seems to always be about tradeoffs. In today’s environment of tight budgets and compressed design and construction schedules, the ‘acoustic lobby’ gets overshadowed by other things. Like many other important design rules, until it is in the code in a quantifiable and measurable performance metric, it will continue to get minimized. One way to guarantee better acoustics would be to build post-occupancy acoustic performance metrics. Essentially, setting minimum standards for acoustic performance based on the functionality of each space and linking this performance to the government funds would help support these schools. This would drive change,” said USG’s Mark Kemerling.

While progress has been made toward quiet classrooms where speech intelligibility levels meet the needs of all students, not just normal-hearing individuals, and where teachers do not have to raise their voices to be heard, architects, designers, and school officials need to join together to make classroom acoustics a universal priority, not an afterthought or a tradeoff. CBP

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See more insights and photos from the acoustics experts quoted in this article.

Download the Acoustics in Schools white paper from the Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association.

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oise, if you haven’t heard, is a big deal these

ambient TV. Never mind what I call it.

days. Not that there hasn’t always been

Noise, television or otherwise, is not benign. It

noise. However, prior to the dawn of the Industrial

can cause people to be irritable and anxious—and as

Revolution, cows and horses were reasonably

a nation we’re irritable and anxious enough as it is.

quiet and agreeable components of the rural lives

We seem to have grown accustomed to second-hand

most people lived. Save for inconsiderate roosters,

noise, even though, according to the Environmental

chickens clucked quietly to themselves and rabbits

Protection Agency, problems related to noise include

had little to say. Power tools, lawnmowers, airplanes,

stress-related illnesses, high blood pressure, speech

and automobiles hadn’t been invented. Mechanical

interference, hearing loss, sleep disruption, and lost

clanking and roaring was kept to a minimum.

productivity.

The key word here is noise. Noise is a judgmental

So why, then, are automakers seemingly

word that usually means sound we don’t want to

conspiring to make automobiles noisier? Perhaps

hear, such as music favored by a generation younger

because some cars today are too quiet. Electric cars,

than your own or unselfconscious cell-phone

and even hybrids, creep up, unnoticed, on unwary

conversations in public. Sound itself can be useful, as

pedestrians. Car makers are said to be seeking a

when informing the neighbors their house is on fire.

solution.

But allowed to run amuck, sound becomes noise.

But they’re also trying to make cars noisier

Still, it comes as a something of a surprise that

in another, one might say dishonest, way. Seems

acoustics and noise are big concerns in classrooms

that some drivers still want their rides to sound like

today, even those that aren’t directly under the

muscle cars instead of wimpy sewing machines, and

final approach path of an airport. I don’t remember

auto makers have taken to supplementing the quiet

not being able to hear the teacher when I was in

hum of today’s vehicles with fake engine noises that

school—back when there were wooden floors, high

emulate yesterday’s authentic V8s. They don’t always

plaster ceilings, blackboards with screeching chalk,

tell customers the throaty roar isn’t coming entirely

and large windows.

from their engines.

But kids those days didn’t have hearing

Imagine that these sound generators somehow

deficiencies, weren’t allergic to peanuts or cats,

got out of sync, as gizmos often do, and started making

and didn’t suffer from attention deficiency or

engine noises when there should be none? Don’t think

other disorders—at least we weren’t aware of

it couldn’t happen. It’s a given that electronic gizmos

the problems. We probably didn’t even know what

behave badly sooner or later. Chicago’s Union Station,

acoustics were. Above all, it was a time and place

for example, has an automated announcement

where all of the women were strong, all of the men

system that, when I recently passed through said

were good looking, and all of the children had above-

transportation hub, was stuck in a loop, repeating the

average hearing—with apologies to Garrison Keillor

same nonsensical phrase over and over again. More

and the inhabitants of his make-believe Minnesota

noise.

village.

Some years ago, someone invented a remote-

Well, times have changed, and so has noise.

control device call TV-B-Gone that could turn off

There’s a lot more of it. And it’s irritating and counter

televisions in public places. Apparently now there’s

productive. Not just in schools. Noise is one of

an app for that (of course there is). Wonder if it would

the biggest complaints in hospitals, and uninvited

work on that disembodied Union Station voice?

chatter is one of the reasons open offices fail to thrill everyone who works in them.

Somewhere

there’s

an

eighth-grade

geek

dreaming of inventing a Teacher-B-Gone app.

Then, too, there are the ubiquitous TV screens that

Perhaps he or she already has devised one, judging

Download the Architectural Acoustics document from the American Institute of Architects.

have crept into public spaces—airports, restaurants,

from the test scores of some students. My advice:

Learn more about classroom acoustics at the Acoustical Society of America website.

doctors’ waiting rooms, hotel lobbies, you name it.

Don’t do it, kid. Listen to the 75% of what you can hear

They blather on about this or that terrible thing that

your teacher saying. Maybe you’ll learn something

Download the Guidelines for Addressing Acoustics in Educational Settings document from the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association.

may befall viewers if they don’t stay tuned to the next

interesting and be able to share it in more than 140

story—coming up after this word from the sponsor

characters.

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of the moment. Some call it TV pollution, some call it

— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor, CBP

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exteriors

Color-Shifting Cladding Greets Travellers Panel finish adds variable hints of the rosy hues seen in the desert sky at dawn while drawing attention to Las Vegas airport pedestrian bridge locations.

One of the first things travellers see as they traverse the McCarran International Airport complex in Las Vegas is the parking garage, designed to serve the facility’s Terminal 3 complex.

O

ne of the first things travellers see as they traverse the McCarran International Airport complex in Las

“The Rose Champagne colorway complements the gray-to-

Vegas is the gargantuan parking garage designed to

earthtone palette selected for the structure, which responds very

serve the facility’s new Terminal 3 complex. Clad with a des-

closely to the materials used in the Terminal 3 design,” said

ert neutral pairing of Reynobond aluminum composite mate-

George Rosado, commercial director for Alcoa Architectural

rial (ACM) with a Bright Silver Metallic Colorweld 500 finish

Products, Eastman, GA. “As the sun moves across the building,

and sand-colored concrete, the 1,024-ft.-long, eight-level parking

the finish adds variable hints of the rosy hues seen in the desert

structure encompasses 2.3 million sq. ft.

sky at dawn while drawing attention to the terminal pedestrian

A custom Rose Champagne PrismFX color-shifting finish was

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Las Vegas, served as the general contractor.

bridge locations.”

used on the panels to accentuate the locations of the terminal

PGAL LLC, Las Vegas, served as the design architect, in coop-

pedestrian bridges that connect to the new parking garage. One of

eration with Walker Parking Consultants, Los Angeles. “The own-

the largest parking facilities in the United States, the parking ga-

ers really liked the color-shifting finishes,” said Gerri Guslar, se-

rage was designed to support and to aesthetically complement the

nior associate at PGAL, “and elected to use one for the panels

new Terminal 3 complex. McCarthy Building Companies Inc.,

above the terminal pedestrian bridges to give them hierarchy.”

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Shaffner Heaney Associates Inc., of South Bend, IN, fabricated 6,000 sq. ft. of Reynobond ACM, 4-mm, fire-resistant core with a Rose Champagne PrismFX coating for the accent walls, and 125,000 sq. ft. with a Bright Silver Metallic Colorweld 500 finish for the façade. Some 4,200 metal-composite panels were installed in an open-joint rainscreen system specified by the design team.

According to Justin Klatt, national sales representative for Shaffner Heaney Associates, there were several interesting aspects to the project. The panels moved both along the uphill angle of the parking garage and curved to follow it, which is unusual. Translating the field conditions into dimensions to build the panels Above. A custom Rose Champagne PrismFX color-shifting finish was used on the panels to accentuate the locations of the terminal pedestrian bridges connecting to the new parking garage.

created a challenging fit.

“When we received the initial project drawings,” said Klatt, “they showed the panel system over the top of sub-girts in many locations. To alleviate the need for the sub-girts, we engineered and cut a new system depth specifically for the project. We then engineered and cut dies for a new extrusion set that allowed us to

Left. Clad with a desert-neutral pairing of Reynobond aluminum-composite material (ACM) with a Bright Silver Metallic Colorweld 500 finish and sand-colored concrete, the 1,024-ft.-long, eight-level parking structure

fabricate panels to a deeper system so that the installer did not have to provide or install additional sub-girts behind the panels.” The cost difference for this extra system depth was very minimal compared to buying

encompasses 2.3 million sq. ft.

and installing sub-girts prior to installing the panel system.

The $121.7 million, eight-level, double-threaded helix parking structure spans 270 ft. by 1,024 ft. and has the capacity for almost 6,000 cars. It provides ample room for employee, valet, and short- and long-term parking for travellers passing through the airport’s Terminal 3. The garage is served by an 11,275-sq.-ft. tilt-wall-constructed parking administration building housing the revenue, security, operations, and information technology needs for the garage, as well as a toll plaza.

With its sensitivity to the desert setting, the Termi-

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Modular rainscreen cladding system MEG 1500 line: • Prefabricated rainscreen panels • Fast delivery • Panels withstand temperature shifts, harsh environments

MEG 1500 line of fully fabricated, modular rainscreen cladding uses a variety of prefabricated panel sizes with attachment profiles and color-matched screws. Said to deliver a complete cladding system in approximately 4 to 6 weeks, applications include light-commercial projects, modular builds, or economical projects needing fast turnaround and quick material delivery.

Six popular exterior colors are stocked with custom colors available. Panels reportedly withstand rapid temperature shifts and harsh environments, including prolonged exposure to direct sun, rain, and sea salt. The product does not warp, splinter, crack, peel, or delaminate and is easy to maintain.

Materials Exterior Grade Inc., Abet Laminati Group, Englewood, NJ Circle 50

Green roof

FiberTite Green green-roof technology uses high-performance, single-ply roofing membrane to provide a vegetative roof technology based on sustainable functions. The roof is said to manage the quality and quantity of storm water, increase energy savings, and reduce air and water pollution. The system is available in a tray or multilayer version.

Dispersible pigment grout

Permacolor Select dispersible pigment grout is said to provide the largest, most consistent color range in a cementitious system. The grout comes in two parts, a Color Kit and a Select Base powder. When added to water, the Color Kit’s dispersible pigment packets dissolve; the neutral-color base is added, forming a grout that does not require sealing.

Laticrete, Bethany, CT Circle 53

Seaman Corp., Wooster, OH Circle 51

Asphalt roofing shingle

Insulation blanket

Patriot metric asphalt roofing shingle combines intricate color blends with intermittent shadow lines for a rich, aesthetic appeal. Available in a six-color palette, including Shadow Black, Weathered Wood, Driftwood, and Colonial Slate, the shingle can be used on steep-slope applications and has a 30-yr. limited, transferable warranty.

HPI-1000 building insulation blanket reportedly provides an insulating value of R 9.8hr.-ft2-F/Btu/in. The blanket has a thin profile, high flexibility, and compression resistance that allow thermal protection in hard-to-insulate spaces. The gray-colored product can be cut and conformed to complex shapes and tight curvatures. The 10-mm-thick blanket is fire resistant, hydrophobic, and said not to settle over time. Applications include sealing connection points in building envelopes, such as where glazing systems meet cavity walls, where below-grade systems meet above-grade systems, at slab edge, and where parapets meet roofs.

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PROJECT

interiors

The contemporary design of Apropoe’s, the new restaurant at Baltimore’s Marriott Waterfront, combines dining, lounge, meeting, and bar areas in one great-room-style space, divided into semi-private alcoves by wire mesh.

Weave Contemporary Design With History Woven-wire mesh provides privacy with uninterrupted views at a Baltimore waterfront hotel.

T

he Marriott Waterfront is located in the

rant and bar are now combined into one space. Mar-

plan led designers to integrate semi-private enclaves

heart of Baltimore. Situated along the water-

riott hotels began adopting the great-room style lobby

into the space, which would allow intimate and more

front of the Inner Harbor, it offers guests ac-

designs that inspired this design in 2007. At that time,

formal dining experiences without interrupting its flu-

cess to many of the city’s landmarks. Attracting those

hospitality trends started to favor more fluid, open de-

idity. To meet their aesthetic and performance goals,

travelling for business and pleasure, it has more than

signs. Combining the intimacy of a restaurant and the

designers opted to create dining pavilions. Each pavil-

80,000 sq. ft. of high-tech meeting rooms and event

relaxed atmosphere of a bar into a single room present-

ion was to house its own seating space and table, creat-

space. Beyond offering accommodations, the hotel

ed a design challenge at the hotel.

ing a sense of privacy within the large room. However,

serves as a venue for events such as cocktail receptions, trade shows, and banquets.

Designers also wanted to take advantage of the restau-

the pavilions could not interrupt the open flow of the

rant’s waterfront location. Not only are its name and its

space, so needed to be partially transparent. Apropoe’s

The hotel is the tallest building in Baltimore and has

menu, created from local ingredients, homages to the city,

designer, EDG, San Rafael, CA, and the subcontrac-

been an integral part of Harbor East’s skyline since 2001.

but its view also shows off the beauty of its surroundings.

tor, Interwood Enterprises, Woodbine, MD, worked

In 2014, it underwent a $5 million renovation—the first-ev-

Ensuring that visitors could take advantage of the stun-

together to find a solution.

er revamp of its food-and-beverage section. The renova-

ning views of the Baltimore harbor presented an addition-

tion transformed its lobby restaurant and bar from Grill

al design challenge.

EDG and Interwood Enterprises had worked with Banker Wire, Mukwonago, WI, woven-wire mesh prior to

700 and Kozmo’s Lounge into a single space, Apropoe’s.

Underlying all of these design considerations, as with

beginning work at Apropoe’s. They determined that pavil-

The name Apropoe’s is a nod to one of Baltimore’s most

any public space, was the need to adhere to current safety

ions comprised of woven-wire mesh would provide their

famous former residents, Edgar Allan Poe. Although Ed-

codes. Design elements could not interfere with the

guests with privacy if desired, while allowing uninterrupt-

gar Allan Poe is known for setting grim scenes, Apropoe’s

restaurant’s sprinkler system. Because of fire-safety con-

ed views of the waterfront and aligning with the great-

is anything but macabre. The new restaurant provides ho-

siderations, the material that comprised the semi-private

room-style design.

tel guests and locals a welcoming, yet sophisticated, place

dining and meeting areas needed to offer at least 70%

to relax, eat, and imbibe.

openness.

UNITY, PRIVACY, PRIDE, AND SAFETY

WEAVING A SOLUTION

The Marriott Waterfront’s previously separate restau-

Marrying the need for intimacy with an open floor

“The architect and designer had an ambitious vision, and the Banker Wire mesh allowed them to achieve their vision and meet the requirements of the space,” said Tad

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Brooks of Interwood Enterprises Inc. Because Banker Wire offers several design possibilities,

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PROJECT

Pavilions, created with woven wire mesh, provide guests with privacy, while allowing uninterrupted views of the waterfront and aligning with the great-room-style design.

The plain-steel woven-wire mesh and frame were coated in a coffee-colored patina, prior to installation, to evoke cane or bamboo and play off a decorative cabana and other wooden design elements.

the design team was able to find a weave perfectly suited for their vision. The M44-2 metal

Like many of today’s hotels, the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront strives to be part of the

mesh selected features groups of four wires that intersect in a plaid-like pattern, creating

local community and to become a neighborhood hangout. More than 30 plasma TVs and

contemporary, highly defined partitions that match the restaurant’s sophisticated, yet com-

plenty of lounge seating make it a comfortable place to watch an evening’s game. However,

fortable, ambiance.

its muted lighting, sophisticated design elements, and contemporary menu also make it a

M44-2 offers a delicate appearance because the wire that comprises the pattern is just

great location for a date or cocktail hour.

0.255 in. thick. It offers a 77.4% open area, which exceeds fire-safety requirements and

In any of the Apropoe’s many nooks, diners can enjoy Baltimore-inspired dishes, creat-

helps the pavilions align with the open-design plan. The mesh material provides the perfect

ed from ingredients from the hotel’s rooftop garden and local farms. It also offers a global

combination of mass to establish intimacy and openness to foster fluidity.

wine list, local and regional beers, and a full menu of artisanal cocktails. Above all, Apro-

To form the intricate pavilions, the mesh required a strong perimeter and a seamless

poe’s offers comfort and warmth, on its menu and through its design. CBP

visual and functional interface. Banker Wire’s U-Edge frame provided the solution. Its symmetrical design produces the same appearance on both sides of each wire-mesh panel, so the pavilions have a consistent appearance from within and without. The frame has a finished look, as well as the strength required to create the large pavilions. Its uniform, defined edges maintain a sleek aesthetic that matches Apropoe’s refined design.

The plain-steel, woven-wire mesh and frame were coated in a coffee-colored patina. The color coating and the M44-2 weave evoke cane or bamboo and play off a decorative cabana

SMPLCTY

and other wooden design elements throughout the restaurant space. Banker Wire staff guided the design-build team through the powder-coating process to ensure that the finished product met their expectations.

“The project went very smoothly, thanks to Banker Wire’s responsiveness,” said Brooks.

“They were a key resource for us throughout the design and fabrication process.”

CONTEMPORARY COMFORT

The coffee-colored woven-wire mesh aligns with the soft brown hues and muted lighting to create a comfortable and sophisticated dining and lounge space at Apropoe’s.

The space contains a formal dining area, a bar, community high tables, and comfortable couches and lounge chairs. Within the dining room, a library-like space, called The Poet’s Corner, provides a place for customers to relax away from the restaurant’s bustle.

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Seamless baffles are available in lengths to 20 ft. with an extensive selection of paint, anodized, and wood-look veneer finishes. Applications include masking infrastructure.

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Hunter Douglas Ceilings, Norcross, GA Circle 75

Ceiling panels

Koral stone-wool acoustic ceiling panels have a lightly textured, painted white surface, high light reflectance, and fire and humidity resistance.

Applications include modular designs such as openplan offices, retail centers, long corridors, and large classrooms. Available with either a square tegular, square tegular narrow, or square lay-in edge, sizes are 2 x 2 and 2 x 4 ft.

Rockfon, Chicago Circle 76

Cement board

Plank, tile collection

HardieBacker cement board is a mold-resistant substrate that is said to protect the integrity of tile installation in floors, walls, counters, and wet areas. Composed of Portland cement and sand, cellulose fibers, and selected additives, the board is workable and fire resistant.

HardieBacker 500 has recessed fastener indications said to eliminate the need to overdrive a nail or screw and an EZ Grid recessed pattern for scoring guidance.

PURline Elements: • Botanol, plant-based flooring line • Planks and tiles with realistic stone and wood looks

James Hardie Building Products, Chicago Circle 77

• Emission free, GreenGuard Gold Certified

Elements is the latest addition to the PURline botanol plant-based flooring line. The collection features planks and tiles with contemporary and realistic stone and wood looks in 26 plank and 14 tile colors. The flooring is suited for high-traffic environments such as hospitals, retail, and education settings. The plant-based flooring is said to be extremely durable with a molecular surface structure that is stain- and wear-resistant and easy to clean and maintain. The material is odorless, emission free, and GreenGuard Gold Certified.

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Planter pots

Greencloud planters include suspended and freestanding floor or surface-mounted pots for indoor use or outdoors under cover. The drumshape planters are available in three diameters and heights.

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Corner finishing

Bumper Bead System for interior finishing is a floor-to-ceiling flush corner protector said to blend seamlessly into interior décor. The system uses rigid vinyl to provide impact protection.

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Linoleum line

LinoArt linoleum line includes six collections and more than 110 colors, including Granette modular tile and Rhythmics sheet. The natural flooring line is said to coordinate with existing interiors and finishes for total design flexibility. The flooring is BioBased Certified.

Armstrong Commercial Flooring, Lancaster, PA Circle 83

Geometric-pattern carpet

Education’s top pick for acoustical movable glass partitions

Clean lines and geometric patterns combine in Invision’s Tone and Tempo neutral carpet. Available in nine colorways, the carpet is available in broadloom and a 24 x 24-in. modular option. The products contain recycled content and are NSF 140 Gold certified.

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Range-of-motion ladder

Podium ladder is a heavy-duty Type IAA model with a load capacity of 375 lb. Said to provide four times the work zone, the ladder allows users to face any direction and has an extra-large platform with an extended guardrail that wraps around the work zone. The ladder is available in heights from 9 to 14 ft.

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Hufcor glass wall...the sound choice Hufcor offers a full line of interior movable glass walls for optimal space division and daylighting functionality. Divide rooms without floor tracks using time tested, top-hung folding and sliding glass partitions. Achieve up to 44 STC rated acoustical separation to create private spaces that still allow natural light to shine brightly within your classrooms. A rugged frame provides the durability needed within school environments.

With new acoustical sound absorption materials, Hufcor systems can also achieve industry-leading NRC ratings up to a 0.65 NRC. To learn more about how Hufcor can transform your classroom space, visit www.hufcor.com/glasswall.

Privacy mini blinds

SWFcontract offers Bali S3000 aluminum mini blinds. With an integrated headrail system, the blinds do not require a separate valance and are installed using hidden top-mount brackets for a clean aesthetic. A NoHoles features uses special route holes on the slats with 18-mm ladder spacing. When the slats are tilted in the down position, the slat overlap hides route holes, providing privacy and light control.

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building technology

Feds Upgrade Denver Digs State-of-the-art security solution and LEED designation renew federal office building.

T

he extensive renovation of the César E.

To achieve the security goals set forth by the FPS, Di-

tively transformed it into a state-of-the-art,

dier designed and installed a complete security and sur-

high-performing green facility and earned the prop-

veillance solution from Panasonic, Secaucus, NJ, includ-

erty a Leadership in Energy and Environmental De-

ing a network of 46 indoor and outdoor i-PRO HD 720p

sign (LEED) Gold certification.

security cameras. The fixed-dome i-PRO cameras capture

The sustainable design strategies secured the building

more frames/sec. with a wider range than the previous

a 75-yr. lifespan, made use of locally available materials

analog cameras. The cameras also feature day and night

and recycled steel, and projected a 32% reduction in water

modes, face detection, auto back focus, fog and high-light

use and a 30% reduction in energy costs. In addition to

compensation, and high-profile streams for simultaneous

building improvements and sustainable-design strategies,

real-time monitoring.

a key priority of the renovation was a complete overhaul

To maximize the cameras’ capabilities, Didier also in-

of the building’s existing security and surveillance system.

stalled four i-PRO NV200 SmartHD network disk record-

The building is a ten-story, 180,000-sq.-ft. facility that

ers in the command-and-control room, where the video

is home to seven federal agencies and acts as a gateway to

from the HD cameras is channeled, displayed in real time

Denver’s Civic and Justice Center—the largest saturation

on four 47-in. monitors, and stored for playback when

of federal buildings outside of Washington. The federal

necessary and for archiving purposes. The network disk

agencies in residence provide a variety of services to city,

recorders use real-time face-matching technology and can

county, state, and national communities, supporting

simultaneously display live images from as many as 16

more than 400 employees and nearly 100 visitors each

cameras, allowing all cameras to be monitored at the same

day. Originally constructed in 1984, the building was due

time in the command center.

for architectural and security renovations to better accomTop. The César E. Chávez Memorial Building is a ten-story, 180,000-sq.ft. facility that is home to seven federal agencies and acts as a gateway to Denver’s Civic and Justice Center.

Above. Camera improvements allow a security team to control and monitor the entire building from one secure location.

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Visit the i-PRO series product page.

Download the Panasonic Video Surveillance Reference Guide.

Download the Panasonic Video Surveillance Catalog.

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Rocks Amphitheatre, and other projects with the FPS.

Chávez Memorial Building, Denver, effec-

modate and protect employees and visitors.

Due to these improvements, the command center allows easy access for a limited security team to control and

A security systems officer with the Federal Protective

monitor the entire building from one secure location. The

Service (FPS), a federal law enforcement agency that pro-

system’s flexible design enabled the team to leverage exist-

vides integrated security and law-enforcement services to

ing power lines to reduce installation costs, and the hous-

federally owned and leased buildings, facilities, and

ings were specifically chosen to ensure cameras could be

properties, commissioned the work. His primary goal

taken out of their enclosures quickly and easily for any

was replacing the existing, aging analog system with a

necessary adjustments or repairs.

new, IP-based surveillance system to better protect the

“Because the system was end-to-end Panasonic, it

people, building, and property, and provide more ad-

made things easy for us because everything just works to-

vanced perimeter surveillance around the exterior of the

gether seamlessly and is easy to deploy,” said Didier.

building. While analog security systems are quite effec-

The security-systems officer with FPS and the local

tive, it was decided that a building of this size would be

security team at the César E. Chávez Memorial Building

better served with an IP-based surveillance system, elim-

were pleased with the results. Since the system deployed,

inating the existence of additional cords and wiring and

it has brought reliability and consistency, delivering clear

creating easier viewing of live feeds from all cameras in

HD images of the interior and exterior of the building

one central location.

with no equipment failures or other issues.

Steve Didier of Didier Denver was brought in to com-

The security solution created a reliable system that

plete the security overhaul. Didier Denver’s portfolio in-

delivers complete coverage and recording for the entire

cludes the installation of the Postal Inspectors’ camera

building. The integrated network runs smoothly and ef-

system that has been implemented in Post Offices

ficiently to supply full visual access and secure video

throughout Colorado, the Denver Bronco’s stadium, Red

storage. CBP

building technology

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Propane generator Ecopower cogeneration system: • Uses propane generator • 90% electric and thermal effi ciency • Emits less CO 2 than traditional power plant

Data-analysis software

The company’s Intelligent Equipment platform uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

Developed in collaboration with Intel and Wind River, the technology allows building owners to reportedly harness large volumes of data for analysis, moving the industry toward intelligent building systems that intuitively know what building occupants need in terms of comfort, service, and efficiency.

Daikin Applied, Minneapolis Circle 71

Security cameras

Enhancements to the Sarix Professional Range IP camera include edge storage, increased compatibility, and versatile camera options. Features include ONVIF profile G compliance, Lenel integration, and additional mounts and options. Edge storage ensures storage of video, audio, and metadata to an SD card directly in the camera for uninterrupted monitoring if the connection to the VMS is lost. Smoked domes are also available.

Pelco by Schneider Electric, Clovis, CA Circle 72

The ecopower micro cogeneration system (microCHP) uses a propane generator.

The unit produces as much as 4.7 kW with as much as 90% total electric and thermal efficiency. It reportedly serves as a reliable heating and electricity source in locations compromised by the absence of gas mains and reliable power grids.

The system is said to emit significantly less carbon dioxide than a traditional power plant. Waste heat is recovered through the system and recycled. The unit is said to be no louder than a refrigerator. Applications include schools, daycare centers, and hotels.

Marathon Engine Systems, East Troy, WI Circle 70

Varco Pruden’s Innovative Daylighting Solution

PRISMAX SL

™

PrisMAX SL provides more light for longer periods of the day, enhancing a wide variety of indoor activities for customers, employees and visitors in your facility. These durable skylights use prismatic lens technology to deliver optimal daylight performance. PrisMAX SL was developed in conjunction with Sunoptics™ and when used as part of a sensored-controlled lighting package reduces the need for electrical lighting.

Uninterruptible power system

An enhanced model 93PM UPS is said to provide 50 kW of internal redundancy at full load. The unit provides efficiency to 99% through the company’s EES energy saver system mode and 97% in double-conversion mode. With a compact physical footprint, the system reportedly delivers true modular redundancy, negating the need to purchase a second model for paralleled reliability in most applications. With thermal-management options that accommodate in-row, wall, or aisle installations, the unit is said to be easy to configure and deploy with line and match accessory cabinets that have a wide range of distribution options.

Designed to work on Varco Pruden’s SSR™ or HWR™ roof systems, PrisMAX SL’s unique “self-curbing” structure uses a patented water-diverter and seam-mounted aluminum framing to create a long term, weathertight seal for years of maintenance-free performance.

Eaton, Raleigh, NC Circle 73

With Varco Pruden’s PrisMAX SL, you can expect: Reduced lighting costs Diffused lighting without hot spots Ideal for existing buildings or new construction Environmentally friendly, low maintenance performance Build Smart, Build Green With Varco Pruden Buildings

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PROJECT

Above. Free spanning from floor to floor, most of the panels are one continuous length, providing a seamless, flush look around the four-sided parking structure.

Left. Patients in common areas and those with a window view from their rooms are given iPads with controls to change the color of the panels on the Akron Children’s Hospital parking garage.

Patients Change Parking Garage Colors Pentaglas panels, lit by LEDs, cover a hospital garage.

Child patients can change panel colors from their rooms.

U

sing LED light boxes to illuminate 14,500-sq.-ft. of CPI Daylighting’s (Lake

chitects and contractors worked closely with CPI Daylighting. “The hospital wanted

Forest, IL) Pentaglas panels, covering a new five-story parking garage, the

to know that the installation would look right, so CPI sent out panels and we did a

Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH, hopes to heal through color. Pa-

full-scale mockup on the floor before we installed them,” said Marz.

tients in the adjacent children’s critical-care tower common areas and those with a

Built to serve multiple hospital facilities, the parking garage has become a local

window view from their rooms are given iPads with controls to change the color of the

attraction. “The panels have helped make the parking deck a real landmark in town,”

panels as they see fit, creating an interactive mural of light.

said Marz. “The first night they were operational, the president of the hospital was

“We were looking for something that could be illuminated and that would help punch the color from the LEDs out,” said architect Michael Marz of Akron-based

getting calls from people in the hospital and others in town saying it was really neat that the colors changed.” CBP

GPD Group. “The ability of the Pentaglas panels to transmit the light uniformly and help diffuse it so we didn’t have a single-point source of light was what we were looking for. Blending nicely from top to bottom, we don’t get any hot spots.”

Free spanning from floor to floor, most of the panels are one continuous length, providing a seamless, flush look around the four-sided parking structure. Specified in ice white, the single-panel system was installed in two custom sizes: 50-ft. tall by 12-ft.

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long and 32-ft. tall by 12-ft. long.

Featuring CPI Daylighting’s Nano-Cell technology, which promotes long-term re-

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sistance to impact and wind loading due to its small cell structure and tightly spaced rib supports, the panels are made with an internal flexibility that absorbs thermal expansion across the panel and in all directions. Most significantly, though, the panels offer light-diffusion capabilities that ensure excellent quality of natural light. Also, they are 100% recyclable, making them ideal for any LEED project. The panels are made with heavy-duty co-extruded UV protection Due to the collaborative nature of the design-build project at the hospital, the ar24

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Take an AIA-approved course on translucent daylighting.

Learn more about CPI Daylighting’s single-panel translucent wall cladding.

Download brochures on other daylighting systems.

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Hurricane-resistant doors Protek 35HL/50HL: • Impact-resistant entrances • Medium and wide stile • Large- and small-missile impact to 50 psf

Additions to the Protek line include 35HL/50HL impact-resistant entrances. The medium and wide stile doors provide a variety of sizes and options that meet large- and small-missile impact to 50 psf.

With low-maintenance single-point hook locks, the doors also meet standards for Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Miami Dade and Broward counties. Doors use the company’s VersaJamb design, a reinforced tubular door frame that allows side-lite glazing without shear clips while maintaining the structural integrity of transom frames. Entrances with low-e insulating glass meet 2012 IECC for all climate zones.

YKK AP America, Austell, GA Circle 84

Decorative glass rainscreen system

Partnered with Langle of Austria, the company introduces a decorative glass rainscreen system that changes the look of a building while offering a range of benefits, including bird-friendly options. Using compression fittings, the system requires no cutouts or holes in the glass. Individual glass panels can be replaced without having to deglaze surrounding panels.

A range of decorative options is available.

Bendheim Wall Systems, New York Circle 87

Ventilated façade

Colt’s Coltlite natural louvered ventilator installs in a building façade. The dual-purpose product provides buildings with day-to-day ventilation and smoke control in event of a fire. Several louver and control options are available, including double-pane louvers and aluminum louvers that can be powder coated to match the façade.

The Bilco Co., New Haven, CT Circle 85

Wireless locks

Schlage NDE wireless locks with Engage technology are said to streamline the transition from mechanical keys to electronic credentials.

Users gain access using mobile credentials on a compatible smart phone or existing building ID cards. Cloud-based web and mobile apps reportedly make it simple to manage credentials.

The locks fit standard cylindrical door preps, allowing upgrades without having to replace doors or modify frames.

Allegion, Carmel, IN Circle 86

Wood windows, doors

Epic custom wood windows are large window styles that use thick stiles and rails and large hardware. An operable double-hung window as large as 120 in. tall and a non-operable version to 15 ft. are available. Custom wood doors including curved pivot doors, Dutch doors, and door sidelites and windows that tilt and turn are available.

Jeld-Wen, Charlotte, NC Circle 88

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windows & doors Folding glass wall

The SL80/81 folding series glass wall has an ultra-thin profile and high thermal performance. With virtually unlimited configuration options, including inward or outward opening, the frame profiles are 1 7/8 in. Individual panels as tall as 10 ft. and more than 3-ft. wide are available. The series has a triple-insulated core, providing energy efficiency. The system rolls on stainless-steel wheels on a stainless-steel track.

NanaWall Systems, San Francisco Circle 89

Making the Grade Designing a school that would appeal to children and their families while achieving a playful, engaging architecture that would endure for decades were key goals of the Silver Crest Elementary project. Metal roofing panels fit the bill perfectly, providing durability as well as appealing, bright colors, all at an exceptional price point.

Window wall

MetroView FG 501T window wall has a slab-to-slab aluminum frame with an integrated edge to replicate the appearance of a true curtain wall. With a 2 1/4-in. sightline and standard 5-in. depth, the unit has shallow, horizontal cross members with the glass set to the front to maximize interior space. Corner members for 90- or 135-deg. applications provide design flexibility.

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

Kawneer Co. Inc., Norcross, GA Circle 90

Fire-rating restoration

521FS intumescent sill protection is tested for use on 90-min. fire-rated doors with excessive undercut to 1 1/4 in. The material is tested under UL10C, UBC 43-2, and NFPA 252 Standards. Applications include doors cut too short, those with alignment problems, or clearances that do not comply with standards.

Zero International, Bronx, NY Circle 91

Ultra-neutral glass

Optigray glass is an ultra-neutral, warm, light-gray glass said to maximize light transmittance and clarity. The glass works with Solarban coated, solar control, low-e glasses to enhance solar-control performance. The tint is said to eliminate the green in conventional clear glass.

Scan the QR code for detailed product information.

PPG Industries, Pittsburgh Circle 92

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Above. Univ. of Vermont students have rated the Redstone Lofts apartments a “best of” place to live while studying at the university. Photo: Charles Parker/Images Plus Photography for Laars Heating Systems Right. Following strict LEED guidelines, the two new buildings that comprise the Univ. of Vermont’s Redstone Lofts were heavily insulated and provide each living unit with its own HVAC system. Photo: Charles Parker/Images Plus Photography for Laars Heating Systems

Student Housing Weathers The Storm Water-source heat-pump systems provide efficient zone-controlled heating and cooling for LEED Silver rating.

P

reparing 144 college apartments for the rigors

one to four bedrooms in size. They also feature abundant

ing or cooling load. During zone heating, they extract

of winter in Vermont is no easy task. Achiev-

natural light, which helps to reduce electricity costs (sepa-

needed heat (thermal energy) from the common water

ing it while also meeting the needs for a LEED

rately monitored so that occupants pay utility costs for

loop. During zone cooling, heat is rejected into the water

Silver rating adds to the challenge. Now, in their sec-

their living unit), and low-e windows, which are said to

loop where it can then be shared with all other heat pumps

ond winter at the Univ. of Vermont’s Redstone Lofts,

further reduce energy consumption by as much as 24%.

throughout the building. It’s in this way that rejected heat,

students have rated the apartments a “best of ” place

which is wasted to the outdoors in many HVAC systems,

to live while studying there. The university is located

THERMAL-ENERGY TRANSFER

is fully utilized before any new energy source is used to

in Burlington, VT.

Water-source heat-pump systems provide highly effi-

heat or cool the building.

In 2012, DEW Construction Corp., Williston, VT,

cient zone-controlled heating and cooling throughout

All buildings contain year-round sources of thermal

the construction manager, broke ground on two new,

each building by circulating water in a closed-loop

energy, or internal heat gains, that can be recovered and

state-of-the-art, on-campus student apartment buildings,

piping system to move and exchange thermal energy.

recycled by a thermal-energy-transfer system, such as

called Redstone Lofts, on land leased from the university.

The many separate heat pumps in each building are

lighting (typically, 1 to 4 W/sq. ft.); people, (300 to 500

The most challenging facet of the design was the integrat-

connected to transfer BTUs with great efficiency.

BTU/hr.); equipment (computers, printers, copiers,

Compared with traditional two-pipe, central chiller-

pumps, and motors); and solar gain. Perimeter zones with

Following strict LEED guidelines, both new buildings

and boiler-based building systems, the installation of wa-

large, sun-exposed areas may require daytime cooling,

were heavily insulated and each living unit equipped with

ter-sourced equipment often saves 10% to 15% in initial

even during cold weather.

its own HVAC system. The buildings also have high-albe-

costs, or as much as 20% to 30% of the installed cost,

do roofs, designed to reflect sunlight and heat, reducing

when compared with a four-pipe system.

ed, super-efficient heating and cooling systems.

roof temperatures.

All 144 living units are fully furnished and range from

The heat-pump systems also operate very efficiently under part-load conditions, such as when a small portion

Individual heat pumps add or remove heat from the

of the building remains occupied after hours. Only the

air within each zone as required to meet its unique heat-

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hvac Each heat pump has its own compressor with a reversing valve, making the pumps the sole providers for heating and cooling needs in each apartment.

According to Gordon, each living unit has exhaust and fresh air furnished by a Renew Aire, Madison, WI, energy-recovery ventilator, which exhausts air from the bathrooms and kitchens and supplies fresh air. It conditions the fresh air by transferring energy from the exhaust air to the fresh air through an energy exhaust core.

The fresh air never comes in contact with the exhaust air.

In each of the mechanical rooms are six, 120-gal. indirect water heaters to meet Above. Steve Moruzzi, Laars territory service manager, tests operating efficiency of a Laars Heating Systems NeoTherm boiler. Photo: Charles Parker/Images Plus Photography for Laars Heating Systems

domestic hot water demand for each building. The boilers serve these as priority zones. “There’s a readily available source of domestic hot water at all times, which is

Top Left. At Redstone Lofts, the south building’s mechanical room includes Taco FI series loop water system pumps, the glycol reserve tank and its expansion tank, the large plateand-frame heat exchanger, and cooling loop tower pumps. Photo: Charles Parker/Images Plus Photography for Laars Heating Systems

extremely important during the winter

Lower Left. Tod Hebert, Laars regional sales manager, foreground, and Matt Blair, Redstone Lofts maintenance manager, adjust the Laars M4 boiler control. The control automates interaction between individual boilers. The Taco iWorx controls (right) monitor all pump operations. Photo: Charles Parker/Images Plus Photography for Laars Heating Systems

flat-plate heat exchanger that heats system

conditions we experience,” said Blair.

For system heat, as needed during the winter months, hot water is injected into a fluids, then circulates them to individual heat pumps. The temperature of the boiler water is reset according to the outdoor air temperature. “This works seamlessly,” said Blair. “When system fluids hit 50 to 55 de-

Loft’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering

grees, sensors activate the boiler. A Taco

firm. “The boilers are connected to an outdoor reset con-

(Cranston, RI) circulator then moves the BTUs out to any

trol, which monitors outdoor temperatures during the

zones calling for heat.”

winter months to determine firing rates and frequency.”

“What we like about the NeoTherms is the ease of operation. They have an advanced, intuitive control with

capacity in order to serve a small portion of the load.

serve’ operation of the heat pumps as warmth or cooling is needed within the zone they serve,” explained Blair.

touchscreen right on the face of the boiler that tells users

The heat pump loop is the key source of constantly

all about system operation and conditions within the

circulating BTUs. Loop water temperature ranges from 55

buildings,” said David Cohen, territory manager of

F (winter) to 90 F during summer months.

Stoughton, MA-based rep firm, Sales Marketing & Sermust keep a large central plant in operation at scaled-back

“The circulation and control systems permit ‘self-

vice Inc.

Each heat pump has its own zone valve that opens and closes to either pick up or reject heat into the main loop.

“Paired with the Laars M4 controller mounted on the

When heat pumps are not calling for heating or cooling

wall next to each boiler, the heating and hot water opera-

the zone valve closes and the VFD-controlled Taco pump

EFFICIENT OPERATION

tions in the building are performed almost automatically.

slows down, saving building energy.

“Each building’s mechanical room is equipped with

Very little has to be done to keep them going,” explained

two 95%-efficient, 1-million BTU Laars Heating Sys-

Steve Moruzzi, Laars territory service manager.

“The boilers interact with the loop water to keep the temperature in the required operating range for the heat

tems Co. (Rochester, NH) NeoTherm boilers which

“I’m the only full-time maintenance tech, and with

pumps,” added Blair. “Each heat pump operates as its own

serve as the main source of heat for fully-integrated

over 400 tenants, the automated systems are a huge help,”

zone, drawing-in or rejecting BTUs from the loop, as

water-sourced heat-pump systems,” explained Tod He-

added Matt Blair, Redstone Lofts maintenance manager.

needed.”

bert, Laars regional sales manager.

“Every apartment and all of the common areas has its

Another loop runs through a heat exchanger to one of

Large cooling towers from Baltimore Air Coil, Jessup,

own McQuay (Minneapolis) water-source heat pump,”

two cooling towers in the parking lot when cooling is re-

MD, serve as the source of heat rejection during warmer

explained Dan Gordon, foreman at Thomas Mechanical

quired. Each building is served by a separate Baltimore

months to cool the heat-pump loop and provide air con-

Inc., South Burlington, VT, plumbing and mechanical

Aircoil cooling tower.

ditioning.

contracting company for the Redstone Lofts. There are a

According to Blair, each of the Baltimore Aircoil cool-

“One of the more interesting facets of the mechanicals

total of 156 heat pumps, ranging in size from 1 1/2 to 2

ing towers can provide a 13-deg. cooling capacity of 145

is the hydronic system,” said Ed Pearson, president of

tons, for the apartments and as large as 6 tons for com-

gal./min. (with a 71-deg. wet bulb temperature).

Pearson and Associates Inc., Stowe, VT, the Redstone

mon areas.

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The total building BTUs for conditioned space

PROJECT amounts to an approximate 22 BTU/sq. ft. for heating,

aspects of mechanical system operation,” he added.

and 20 BTU/sq. ft. for cooling, though this does not in-

“iWorx makes maintaining and monitoring the me-

clude some interior spaces such as stair towers and me-

chanical systems a simple task. I can log in online with an

chanical rooms.

IP address and see how each mechanical system is run-

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In each mechanical room, four Taco 1900-series

ning,” explained Blair. “I don’t even have to step into the

pumps, each dedicated to a boiler, circulate system fluids.

mechanical room to make changes to heat pump opera-

A 1 1/2-hp Taco KV-series pump governs domestic hot

tion. I can be in my office working or out in the field; if

water circulation. Taco 2400-series circulators were in-

anything goes wrong—a pump shuts off, there’s higher

13 Taco pumps and systems

stalled as backups for the hot water circulation pumps.

static pressure that may indicate the need to replace a fil-

14 Laars boilers

The loop system and cooling system pumps are Taco FI

ter, or a sensor goes above a set point—I receive an email

series pumps.

alarm that goes directly to my phone.”

In such cases, Blair can log in on his smart phone, turn

CONTROLS: THE SYSTEM BACKBONE

pumps on or off, raise or lower temperatures, or perform

Eight Taco iWorx controllers act as the backbone for

a series of diagnostic procedures immediately. “In most

each building’s mechanical system, controlling the

instances, we learn about problems before there’s any no-

automation for all pumps and allowing the system to

ticeable change of conditions within the living spaces—be-

operate fluidly as a whole.

fore they’re real problems,” he said.

“Each controller manages different components of the

Although the polar vortex wreaked havoc across the

HVAC system, whether it’s the air handlers, pumps,

U.S. in 2014, student tenants at Redstone Lofts had luxu-

thermistors, you name it,” said Todd Daniels, Emerson

rious comfort, thanks to state-of-the-art technology.

Swan Distribution , Randolph, MA, sales rep for the state of Vermont.

hvac

“Not once have we received a complaint about loss of heat or hot water,” said Matt Blair. “Even though last win-

“Taco’s modular iWorx controls give each mechanical

ter was one of the coldest we’ve seen in a long time, the

component a module of its own, making it possible for the

systems kept up with the heating and hot water demands

technician to easily program, diagnose, and schedule all

effortlessly.” CBP

Circle the following numbers on the Reader Service Card for more information:

15 Baltimore Air Coil cooling towers 16 Renew Aire energy recovery systems Read about Laars NeoTherm boilers/volume water heaters.

Learn about Baltimore Air Coil cooling towers.

Download a Laars M4 boiler control manual.

Download a Renew Aire energy-recovery catalog.

Learn about Taco 1900 series pumps.

Explore Taco KV pumps.

Read about the Taco iWorX control platform.

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hvac & plumbing Custom-fit pipe insulation EDITORS’ CHOICE

Fiberglas pipe insulation from Owens Corning Insulating Systems provides a custom fit for Aquatherm’s polypropylene pipe for use in pressurized plumbing and mechanical systems. AQ Fiberglas insulation in, more than nine sizes and 22 SKUs covering pipe as large as 4-in. dia., provides a custom-fit solution that matches the outer dimensions of the German-manufactured, metric-sized piping systems.

Aquatherm, Lindon, UT Circle 94

Radiator

Integration controller, customer service

Tetra radiator joins individual heating masts to form a single heating unit. Said to easily mount on a wall, the heater’s square heating elements and clean lines provide a contemporary design and increased surface area for optimized heating output. Mounted with or without a towel bar, the unit is available in a variety of colors, including sandblasted gray, brown, and black.

Jaga Climate Systems, Vancouver, British Columbia Circle 95

Diamond Controls Solutions, DC-600E: • Product-services package for integration control • Uses DC-600E integration controller • Allows control of multiple sites

Germicidal UV-C fixture Diamond Controls Solutions and the DC-600E integration controller provide building managers and owners a product-services package that pairs complete building controls with customer service from the company’s Professional Solutions Group (PSG). PSG is involved in each step of the integration process, including design, programming, installation, training, and follow up. Offering a single, integrated solution, the DC-600E integration controller improves the speed of the integration process and reduces the risk of integration mishaps. Diamond Controls Solutions allows building managers to control multiple tenant spaces within the same building, multiple buildings on a site, and multiple sites. The controlled systems can come from any manufacturer.

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Suwanee, GA Circle 93

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GLO (germicidal light overhead) upper-air germicidal UV fixture is said to provide the industry’s greatest amount of ultraviolet-C energy dosage, without the use of additional power, heat, or special UV lamps. The unit reportedly provides 350% more irradiance than conventional systems. The wall-mounted unit installs in a variety of areas to destroy airborne viruses, bacteria, and mold spores.

UV Resources, Santa Clarita, CA Circle 96

PRODUCTS Vanity collection

Viva collection is a sleek, contemporary vanity available in three finishes with tone-on-tone glass or solid-surface tops. Available in Glossy White, Matte Titanium, and Glossy Graphite, the units measure 27 1/2-in. and 35 3/8-in. wide. Vanities are made in and imported from Italy.

Hastings Tile & Bath, New York Circle 97

hvac & plumbing

Laser-cut rooftop curb adapters

Retro-mate laser-cut, all-welded-construction adapters replace rooftop HVAC units. The product is installed on top of the existing curb to adapt it to the new unit. Factory prefabricated of heavygauge galvanized or Galvalume steel, the unit includes 1 1/2-in. to 3 lb. insulation, transitions, baffles, and structural supports that connect the new unit to the existing curb and ductwork.

Thybar Corp., Addison, IL Circle 98

Heat pump

The 7 Series 700A11 variable-capacity geothermal unit uses variable-speed technology, a soft-start compressor, ECM blower, and variable-speed loop pumps.

This allows the unit to scale output to the needed level rather than the high or low speeds found in conventional systems. The unit reportedly ramps to 20% of normal operation or to130% output using SuperBoost for periods when extra cooling is needed. It also uses an Aurora logic board to continuously monitor and optimize operation.

WaterFurnace International Inc., Fort Wayne, IN Circle 99

Energy-management motor starter

Model MSEM energy-management motor starter adapts to user needs. Available for single-phase (to 15 hp) or three-phase (to 300 hp) applications, the unit has a hand/ off/auto keypad with LCD display to adjust settings. The starter has five control inputs including two separate inputs for auto run, permissive input, and emergency shutdown and fireman’s override.

INTRODUCING GUARDIAN SUNGUARD SNX 51/23 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).

Greenheck, Schofi eld, WI Circle 100

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Chiller, rooftop lines

Modular chillers are available in 15- through 85-ton-capacity modules and can be configured to 1,000 ton/bank. The systems provide application flexibility across air-cooled/water-cooled (cooling only), heat recovery, geothermal heat pump, and simultaneous heating and cooling (SHC) heat pump/heat recovery projects. The units have an independent electrical feed and dual independent refrigeration circuits on each module. Rooftop systems from 40- to 90-ton capacities provide a green solution for dehumidification, heat-recovery, and air-quality applications. The systems integrate plenum supply and exhaust fan assemblies.

ClimaCool Corp., Oklahoma City Circle 101

Condensate pump

PlenumPlus condensate pump removes condensate formed in venting and air ducts. Made of fire-resistant materials, the unit has enhanced pumping capacity and three levels of motor-bearing protection from steam and water splash. A large reservoir and serviceable check valves with standard provisions for low-level inlets facilitate an array of installation options and easy maintenance.

Hartell, Ivyland, PA Circle 102

NSF-listed tank lines

Vibro-Curb...

Seismic/Wind-Load Isolation Curb

The company’s line of CA (full-acceptance bladder) expansion tanks includes a broad range of vessels for potable water that meet NSF61G requirements. The tanks can be used in potable-water systems in all 50 U.S. states. Tanks range from 23.78 to 2,641.72 gal.

(90 to 10,000 liters) and have stainless-steel connections. All parts of the tanks are NSF compliant.

Taco Inc., Cranston, RI Circle 103

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PROJECT

lighting

New Light At The Museum San Diego History Center retrofit improves lighting, cuts costs, and helps protect priceless exhibits.

T

he existing lighting at the San Diego History Center

to achieve the primary goals of the retrofit project, including

(SDHC), in the city’s Balboa Park, consisted of a mix of

improving the quality of light in the halls and reducing overall

technologies and lamp types, including halogen PAR and

energy consumption, while fulfilling the requirements for fund-

MR16 lamps and incandescent R20 lamps from 50 to 75 W, creat-

ing from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by its

ing color inconsistency across the facility and exhibits while also

deadline.

driving up maintenance costs associated with stocking lamps.

Because many of the historical items in the History Center are

SDHC wanted a new way to illuminate its galleries, shops, foy-

textile, paper, or oil-based, concern about deterioration from con-

er, and public common areas that would save on its energy bill

stant, focused halogen lighting was keeping display cycles quite

without compromising the appearance of the space. Of particular

short. Using a method called the British Blue Wool Test, SDHC

importance was the impact of lighting on the displays that were

and Nixon and Christophers confirmed that the susceptible color-

especially susceptible to deterioration and damage. After a lengthy

ing of the materials on display degraded much slower with LED

research and evaluation process, with the help of Travis Nixon of

illumination versus the previous halogen and incandescent light-

Nixon & Christophers Lighting Design, San Diego, the History

ing. The new lighting system potentially extends the life of the

Center chose to retrofit its lighting with a complete system of LED

museum’s precious artifacts and the exhibit cycles, allowing the

lamps from Osram Sylvania, Danvers, MA.

History Center to provide guests with the full experience for lon-

By installing 250 Sylvania Ultra PAR30 10-W and 175 Ultra HD Professional PAR30 15-W LED lamps, the museum was able

The San Diego History Center wanted a new way to illuminate its galleries, shops, foyer, and public common areas that would reduce its energy bill without compromising the appearance of the space.

ger than was possible with the old lighting.

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Project Highlights • LED lighting sources emit radiation in only the visible spectrum, which creates a gentler environment for delicate artifacts.

• The lighting system (sources and controls) reduces energy demand by 20 kW/ hr., with an estimated additional 6 kW/hr. in space cooling mitigated seasonally.

• The lighting system automatically dims gallery lighting when galleries are unoccupied, adding another level of energy savings and irreplaceable artifact protection.

• A central lighting control allows the staff to easily change the facility-wide time clock, occupancy, or intensity settings from any internet-connected device.

across the space with a high color-rendering index (CRI) of 85 to 95, ensuring the History Center’s attractions are viewed in the best light possible.

The Sylvania Ultra LED lamps use LED technology to provide energy-efficient alternatives to traditional lighting technologies. Designed to be a direct replacement for standard incandescent, halogen, and compact-fluorescent lamps, the Ultra series of lamps offers increased lumen output, dimming functionality, attractive styling, and the flexibility of indoor and outdoor use.

While achieving the goals of preservation and improved illumination, the LED lamps also reduced the center’s lighting energy consumption by 61,500 kWh annually, a roughly 80% reduction from the previous system, resulting in an annual energy cost savings of $9,840. Additionally, the LED lamps have a 50,000-hr. lamp life, 25 times longer than the incandescent lamps they replaced, resulting in $2,656 in annual maintenance cost savings.

“Our lighting system is simple to use. It’s perfect for a museum as far as function, maintenance, artifact care, and the visitor experience. We enjoy using it both for regular operations and special events. We plan to carry this retrofit even further in the future for the archive/library level,” Oscar Urruita, facilities manager, SDHC, stated on the museum’s web site. CBP

Above. Of particular importance in choosing replacement luminaires was the impact of lighting on the textiles, paper, and oil-based displays.

Right. The newly installed LED lamps reduced SDHC’s energy consumption from lighting by 61,500 kWh annually, a roughly 80% reduction.

Want more information? The resources below are linked in our digital magazine at cbpmagazine.com/digital/mar2015.

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Listen to the Commercial Conversation podcast, “The Lighting Landscape.”

Watch a video on Nixon & Christophers’ work with Balboa Park Cultural Partnership on multiple museum lighting retrofits.

Download a data sheet on Ultra Pro and Ultra Pro HD LED PAR Lamps.

Watch a video about the Ultra Pro lamps.

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

T8 LED integrated lamps T8 LED linear lamps: • Connect to 20 ft.

• Can be surface mounted • 70+ CRI T8 LED integrated linear lamps allow multiple lamps to connect to lengths of 20 ft. Applications include replacing fluorescent, halogen, and low-voltage lamps in retrofit and new construction. The lamps have an integrated universal driver, are self-supporting, and can be surface mounted. Available in 2- and 4-ft. lengths, they provide 70+ CRI and 100 lumens/W. Color temperatures include 3,500 to 5,000 K. All models are UL listed and DesignLights Consortium Qualified.

Forest Lighting, Atlanta Circle 55

LED downlight

LRD3 retrofit downlight luminaire reportedly allows any downlight to be upgraded to LED technology. Cree LMH02 modules and drivers provide 1,000 to 8,000-lumen packages and feature high CRI, high R9, multiple Kelvin temperatures, and the option of sunset dimming.

LumenOptix, Montgomeryville, PA Circle 60

Exterior LEDs

Syrios exterior LED luminaires have a cylindrical design.

Available in wall, pendant, or surface-ceiling configurations in 3-, 6-, and 8-in. diameters, the luminaires offer downlight or up/down light, depending on the model.

The LEDs provide an 80 CRI, are available in several temperatures, and are fully dimmable.

Parking garage fixture

DLC-listed LED Vapor-Tight fixtures include models for parking garages. The 50-W luminaires are said to replace fluorescent strip lights with uniform, low-glare illumination.

Standard length is 4 ft. with a one-piece, non-corrosive polycarbonate body.

Luminis, Montreal Circle 56

MaxLite, West Caldwell, NJ Circle 58

LED track lights

Lumination TS series LED accent lights have flood and spot versions, multiple beam options, and three color temperatures.

Said to provide 90 lumens/W, the luminaires have CRIs of 80 or 90.

GE Lighting, Cleveland, OH Circle 57

Fluorescent vapor-tight fixtures

Ironclad model fluorescent vapor-tight fixtures are NSF certified. The fixtures withstand extreme conditions in harsh environments where moisture, dust, dirt, or humidity is present.

In addition, they are rated NEMA 4X, NEMA 5, IP-66, UL, cUL, and are USDA and UL Wet Location approved. Applications include industrial, bridges, parking garages, clean rooms, and construction sites.

Shat-R-Shield, Salisbury, NC Circle 59

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LED retrofit kit

An LED retrofit kit converts 2- x 4-ft. T8 or T12 linear-fluorescent troffers to linear LEDs. After removing the ballast and ballast cover, the kit is fit into the troffer housing and held in place with the company’s magnetized system. The kit is available in 3,500 K, 4,000 K, or 5,000 K. Litetronics, Harvey, IL Circle 62

Surface-mount cylinder series

LED downlighting control

Color Select technology provides independent control of LED color temperature and intensity. Users tune white light over a broad color-temperature range and control intensity from 100% to 0.1% using either standard room-side dimmers or programmable control systems.

The technology is available with the company’s BeveLED 2.0 fixtures.

USAI Lighting, New Windsor, NY Circle 61

Mini 45-W and 85-W are additions to the Cylinder series surface-mounted downlights. The fixtures provide as much as 8,500-lumen output at 100 lumens/W for a wide variety of applications, including atriums, auditoriums, corridors, foyers, lobbies, and retail spaces.

Meteor LED, Rowland Heights, CA Circle 63

Off-the-grid solar luminaire

Sepco SolarSlide outdoor lighting offers multiple LED lamp options along with interchangeable shades, domes, and poles. Units are 100% solar powered, self-storing, and self-charging. The products are said to produce high-performance white light with low-glare beam projections and aiming capability on various models. Fixture wattages range from 15 to 60 and can be specified with various light-distribution patterns. Poles are available in aluminum, composite fiberglass, or steel, with heights from 10 to 35 ft.

Solar Electric Power Co., Stuart, FL Circle 64

Daylighting device

LightFlex daylighting device delivers natural light into suspended-ceiling applications for areas with no direct access to a roof. The system captures, transports, controls, and distributes daylight into a space. The system contributes to LEED credits.

Sunoptics, an Acuity Brand, Atlanta Circle 65

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Recessed LED lighting

A recessed mount system for the company’s Plexineon LED lighting provides three fixture positions: exposed, semi-recessed, and fully recessed (flush). Said to be adaptable for drywall, stone, marble, and concrete, the system’s recessed housing channel is aluminum with a black anodized finish and can be used for continuous runs. iLight Technologies, Chicago Circle 66

Color-enhancing LED technology

Xi24 LED fixtures use the company’s VioLight color-enhancing technology.

The technology provides color saturation and broadens the recognized color palette under the color spectrum, registering primary colors and pastels.

Available in 17-W/1,450-lumen, 22-W/1,850-lumen, and other versions, the fixtures also use Luxiance active-cooling technology.

Solais Lighting Inc., Stamford, CT Circle 67

Cable tray

A cable tray conveys, aims, and isolates RF, security, and signal cables in one system for transit and rail tunnels. The tray accommodates multiple tiers of cable pathway and includes a separated pathway that isolates and aims the RF cable for optimal signal strength.

Snake Tray, Bay Shore, NY Circle 68

LED high/low bay

XLHB LED linear high/low bay fixtures are a retrofit for T5 and T8 fluorescents. Available in two sizes and eight lumen packages, the luminaires provide as much as 48,000 lumens. An uplight version is available.

Options include multiple mountings, dimming, and diffused lens.

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Chem Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

ClimateMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Phil Saran Vice President, Sales Applied Technology Media 708.557.1021 psaran@atpnetwork.com

Envirospec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

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

Flex-Ability Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Firestone Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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Forbo Flooring Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Guardian SunGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Hufcor Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Scott Cunningham Regional Sales Manager Southeast, Mid-South 770.913.0115 678.576.1487 cell scunningham@cbpmagazine.com Jon Heng Patricia Heng Regional Sales Managers West Coast 626.799.3610 jheng@cbpmagazine.com pheng@cbpmagazine.com

LiveRoof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

MBCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

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Nora Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Petersen Aluminum Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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Seaman Corp./FiberTite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

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Stonhard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Thybar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219, 221

Trim-Tex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Glen Gudino, President/CEO Applied Technology Media ggudino@atpnetwork.com Arthur L. Rice, Chairman Applied Technology Media

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riginally built more than a century ago, the administration building for the Walter Baker Chocolate Factory, Dorchester, Lower Mills, MA, went mostly unused after the company relocated in 1965. As part of a multi-phase, 25-plus-yr.-long historic adaptive reuse project, The Architectural Team Inc., Chelsea, MA, converted the Georgian Revival-style structure into artist live/ work loft apartments, community, and gallery spaces. This three-story central atrium, now serving as gallery space, retained the original marble sweetheart staircase and skylight. Photo by Bruce T. Martin, courtesy The Architectural Team Inc.

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