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2016 In Review Trends coalesce around health, wellness, and green design.

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t’s the end of the year and, on a limited basis, we’re joining other media outlets to do a bit of looking back. The “true review” component of this issue is our main feature (p. 8) in which senior editor Ken Betz hits the high points of the journey he’s provided us this past year. I enjoyed re-

membering what we’ve learned from Ken and hope you do, too.

A “new review” in this issue can be found in our product pages. Each of the six sections leads off with our Products of the Year selections. These are products that have received the most interest from you, whether in print or online, in the past year. I’m confident that, somewhere in those products you’ll find something that helps with your next project.

A second “new review” is the AIA’s (American Institute of Architects, Washington, aia.org) annu-

al firm survey report, The Business of Architecture 2016, which contains good news for architects, contractors, and facility owners.

Likely the best news is that non-residential-construction has almost returned to the level we enjoyed before the great recession. Nonresidential construction was estimated to be $450 billion by the end of 2015, just $50 billion short of the $500-billion peak in 2008. Coupled with that, net architecture-firm billings reached $28.4 billion in 2015, nearly matching the 2008 peak of $28.5 billion.

Unfortunately for smaller firms, the lion’s share of billings is still held by the larger firms, defined as having 50 or more employees. Those firms represent 51.3% of billings while firms with 10 to 49 employees hold 33.3% and 1-to-9-employee firms draw 15.4%. Small firms were at 16.5% in 2005.

Those numbers are nice, but the real question is whether firms are profitable. The answer to that is, generally, yes. In 2015, 21.5% of firms were reported to be very profitable. That number was 13.4% in 2011. In 2015, 27.6% were quite profitable and 41.2% modestly profitable. The 2015 figures were 22% and 45.4% for those two groups. Probably the best news is that firms reporting a loss dropped from 19.2% in 2011 to 9.7% in 2015.

Other items of interest: • Diversity is on the rise with women as a percentage of the architectural staff increasing from 26% in 2005 to 31% in 2015. Women as a percentage of principals/partners increased from 16% to 20% in that time span. Minorities in those categories increased from 16% to 21% and 8% to 11% for 2005 and 2015, respectively.

• Multidisciplinary firms (firms offering architectural services and at least one additional de-

According to the AIA’s Firm Survey, non-residential construction has almost returned to the level we enjoyed prior to the Great Recession.

sign service) are increasing, rising from 29% in 2005 to 42% in 2015.

• Nearly a quarter (23%) of smaller firms have been founded since the Great Recession. That group is only exceeded by pre-1990 small firms (25%).

• Where is the work? The largest sector is institutional facilities, primarily healthcare and education, at 42.6%, followed by commercial/industrial at 34.5% and residential at 17.5%.

• Use of BIM for billable projects is increasing steadily for firms of all sizes: 7% (2005) to 28% (2015) for small firms, 10% to 72% for mid-sized firms, and 43% to 96% for large firms.

The report is available for purchase at aia.org. A summary report can be downloaded at no cost.

The full report is $99 for members and $165 for non-members.

I trust that you will find this issue informative, hope you have had a successful year, and look forward to serving all of you in a prosperous 2017.

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the architects

Better Service Through An Integrated Practice The 5 Independence Way in Princeton, NJ, visually pairs the building with 1 Independence Way, though the two buildings are separated by another facility. Photo by Michael Slack, courtesy JZA+D

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Integrated-design firms combine a variety of services to simplify design and construction and provide client peace of mind.

Joshua Zinder, AIA, and Ashley Servis

he shifting, expanding role of interior designers

with an integrated-design

in the delivery of built space has been welcome

team. Consider a commer-

news for building owners in recent years. Yet,

cial-properties

developer

it has created some confusion. Clients are navigating

repositioning older office

a marketplace that includes renovations of interiors in

structures to compete with

building shells in aging urban cores, while many ten-

neighboring Class A build-

ants demand higher levels of specialization. This causes

ings. For them, a recogniz-

owners to worry that they may make unfortunate deci-

able brand identity means

sions based on bad information and guesswork.

that the tenant knows im-

Above. At the recently reopened Princeton Pike Corporate Center in Lawrenceville, NJ, brise-soleils solar shading provides function and visual appeal for one of the structures. Photo by Michael Slack, courtesy JZA+D

Entering this marketplace is an innovative approach

mediately the quality of

to practice: the integrated-design firm. These firms

space and amenities, and is

combine expertise in two or more disciplines under one

likelier to pay a premium.

roof. For example, many offer architecture and interi-

Or, consider the owner who

or-design services, industrial design of products and fur-

wants to visually distin-

niture, and graphics and branding. Many commercial

guish their properties from

clients find this approach enormously valuable. Here

others on the same campus. This was the case for 1 and

become home to a gelateria, generating new traffic and

are a few reasons why.

5 Independence Way in Princeton, NJ. While another

income for the owner group, rather than the space gath-

facility separates them, the two properties are recogniz-

ering dust.

SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

able and identifiable by iconic branded entrance porti-

Commercial-building owners have their own challeng-

cos, giving them immediate curb appeal.

Left. Unimpeded collaboration with the client group at the Sands Macau resort and casino in China resulted in a relaxed-atmosphere restaurant design that visually connects the dining room and casino floor. Photo courtesy Sands Macau

Another way of thinking about integrated-design delivery is peace of mind. The client deals with one

es and are unlikely to be comfortable working separate-

For hospitality projects, integrated-practice models

contact, one group, from planning through design and

ly and simultaneously with an architect, an interior-de-

are adept at creating boutique experiences within larger

construction and into operations. In the end, the com-

sign firm, a branding specialist, and a graphic designer.

properties, giving travelers the enjoyment of a “find.” At

plicated design-and-construction process is simplified,

Working with an integrated practice, a client has a sin-

the Sands Macau resort and casino in China, the reno-

the client receives the best investment value, and their

gle point of contact and can be certain at all times that

vation of a fast-casual noodle-and-dumpling restaurant,

valuable time is spent running their businesses. CA

one firm is responsible for all output.

adjacent to the casino floor, has paid dividends. With

At the recently reopened Princeton Pike Corporate

interior design and architecture in unimpeded collab-

Center in Lawrenceville, NJ, JZA+D’s integrated-design

oration with the client group, the solution includes

team delivered a striking entrance exterior with brise-

striking circular openings inspired by the “moon gates”

soleils solar shading for one structure, and in a neigh-

that are found in Chinese gardens. The openings cre-

boring building, newly accessible entrances into a cen-

ate a relaxing dining atmosphere while simultaneously

tral lounge and dining area with a striking sculptural

providing visibility between the dining room and the

wood canopy at its center. These opportunities created

casino floor.

brand value for the owner and are the direct result of an approach that considered architecture, interior design,

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and branding together.

While working on several projects for the Las Vegas

Joshua Zinder, AIA, is founding principal of Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design (JZA+D), an architecture and interiors practice headquartered in Princeton, NJ. Ashley Servis is a senior interior designer with JZA+D. She designed the interiors for the lobby spaces at Princeton Pike Corporate Center.

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2016 in review

ealth and wellness emerges as a theme when looking

product declarations (HPDs) in the September issue contin-

back at Commercial Architecture’s feature articles

ued the focus on how the built environment contributes to

for 2016. Integration of biophilia, which emphasiz-

the health and safety of building occupants.

es myriad connections to the natural world, started off the

Environment is a key word, as the acoustics article in No-

year. The changing role of libraries as community resources

vember emphasized how the impact of environmental dis-

followed in March.

tractions might affect health and productivity.

Green schools, the subject of our June feature, are a

In the following pages, we’ll recap some of the observa-

sought-after goal in many communities, not only as a cost-

tions about the impact on the health and wellness of the built

and energy-saving measure, but as a perceived more-healthful

environment and provide highlights of some of the thoughts

environment for students.

shared with us by experts.

Similarly, in July/August, the changing face of cities such

But it’s not just about looking backward. These are themes

as Detroit reflects the New Urbanism movement toward

and concerns that have developed over time and will surely

move livable, walkable, and healthy communities.

continue to be areas of relevance and advancement in build-

Environmental product declarations (EPDs) and health

ing practice and design. CA

Back To Nature B

iophilia is a more formal and inclusive term for what architects,

even further, identifying the most compelling features for commercial

builders, and owners have been instinctively doing for a long

architecture.

time—letting daylight in, using natural materials and designs, and incorporating greenery.

Their white paper, “14 Patterns of Biophilic Design,” identified the patterns of nature with the most qualitative and quantitative research

Of course, biophilia is a great deal more complex than the

documenting their positive influence on our psycho-physiology. These

foregoing simple description. Perhaps because of its origins in

fourteen elements are classified under the three main categories of

the academic fields of psychology and sociology, the term is still

biophilic design:

somewhat unfamiliar in the business world of construction, evidence-

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nature in the space

based design, and cost management. But that is changing. There is

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nature analogues

a growing body of research that quantifies the benefits of biophilic

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nature of the space.

design, not to mention that the green movement and the well-building

Nature in space, for example, encompasses not just the obvious

concept have acknowledged the importance of a connection to

visual connection to nature but non-visual cues as well, such as

nature in their philosophies. The importance of daylight, plants, water,

auditory, haptic, olfactory, or gustatory stimuli. Thermal and airflow

and materials is evident in the evolution of healthcare design, as well

variability, the presence of water, varying intensities of light and

as the design of other aspects of the built environment, from office

shadow that mimic natural patterns, and an awareness of natural

buildings to city planning. It just may not have been called biophilic

processes are additional elements of nature in space.

design.

“The terms biophilia or biophilic design are not common in the industry yet, perhaps because they encompass a larger set of

Finally, the nature of the space is important. View, or prospect, is significant, but so is a sense of refuge. The promise of more information, or mystery, is another attribute of the nature of space.

possible design interventions,” agreed Catie Ryan, senior project

Using real materials from nature is preferred by some designers,

manager at Terrapin Bright Green, a sustainability-consulting and

but David Navarrete, director, research initiatives, The Sky Factory,

strategic-planning firm based in New York, and co-author of 14

Fairfield, IA, makes a case for nature analogues. “It depends on the

Patterns of Biophilic Design.

attribute and the context of its use. It is possible to provide an indirect

Biophilic design is a more complex and far reaching than a

connection with nature by mimicking materials, colors, shapes,

window and a potted plant in the lobby. Dr. Stephen R. Kellert,

or sequences. In the core of deep-plan buildings, where it is not

professor emeritus of Social Ecology at Yale Univ. and co-editor of the

structurally possible to create a visual connection to the exterior, it

seminal book Biophilic Design (2008), identified 71 attributes of natural

is possible to provide a visual and spatially sound experience of open

environments that have restorative benefits when incorporated into

space using biophilic illusions that engage areas of the brain involved

the built environment. Terrapin Bright Green distilled these attributes

in spatial cognition,” he said.

There is a growing body of research that quantifies the benefits of biophilic design, and the green movement and the well-building concept have acknowledged the importance of connections to nature. Architect: Gould Turner Group / Photographer: Terry Wier Photography

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2016 in review

Trends Coalesce Around Health, Wellness, And Green Design The health of buildings, not to mention the well being of their occupants, communities, and the planet, are major movements evident in this year’s coverage.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

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2016 in review

Libraries As A ‘Want-To’ Destination P

ublic libraries have been challenged by the Internet, the

meaning if you wanted a certain kind of information, you had to go

improve services they can’t just do on their own; they have gone out

smartphone, and e-books in the past decade, but most are

to the library to get it. Now you can sit in a coffee shop, at home, or

into the community and looked for like-minded, or complementary,

successfully adapting to remain relevant in a digital age, according

in transit and access the same information. Consequently, libraries

organizations, that could offer things like health services or

to those who spoke to Commercial Architecture for the March

have had to rethink of themselves as a ‘want-to’ destination—

counseling. Or they’ve teamed with schools or art centers so their

article

somewhere that has an appeal and a draw that will bring someone

resources and activities can come together and they can start

in physically to their space,” he added.

fulfilling some of those community aspects,” Jones said.

“I think they’re thriving, actually,” said Lee H. Skolnick, FAIA, Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership, New York.

“In the past, the main resource for library users was the card

“In a way, the single biggest change to libraries has been how

“Maybe as little as 10 years ago the library was not that

catalog, but today libraries are working to teach people to receive

they have evolved to become community centers,” agreed Carrier.

different than the library that you and I grew up with—book heavy

information in an efficient way, and the tools for doing that are at

“There’s also an emphasis on the value of collective societal

and with a traditional model of services—but we’ve been through

the heart of the pedagogy of public libraries now. Instead of the

spaces, and it’s not about age or ethnicities or something else.

an explosive growth of technology. Libraries are about information

library as the end point, it is more of the gateway to the rest of

It’s about presenting an architectural solution where everybody

and access, and technology has changed how that happens,” said

the world,” said Gordon Carrier, FAIA, NCARB, founding design

has equal access. After all, it’s a public library. Whatever your

Derek Jones, LEED AP, Practice Leader, Principal, Perkins + Will,

principal at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, San Diego.

persuasion, it’s a safe haven and resource,” he added.

Durham, NC.

Partnerships are one way libraries have sought to attract

“From my position, they’ve gone from ‘have-to’ institutions,

community members. “They’ve really looked at [partnerships] to

In the final analysis, libraries are far from obsolete, even as their service model evolves.

Improving The Learning Environment T

he “little red schoolhouse” used to be the traditional

issues—saving energy, resources, and money. But we

turn of phrase associated with early U.S. education

think it entails a specific teaching philosophy, too, where

facilities, but green has become the dominant color of

the design becomes a starting point to teach students about

those institutions in recent years. Green means energy

what it means to be green.”

efficiency, of course, but the term has taken on much

“There are several characterizations of what a green

broader meanings and connotations, whether it is applied

school is, depending upon what type of environment and

to K-12 facilities or college and university campuses.

where the school may be located in the world,” Theresa

“Green schools are facilities that improve the learning environment while saving energy, resources, and money,”

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M. Genovese, AIA, LEED AP, CetraRuddy, New York, commented.

said Richard Walker, manager, Business Solutions, Trane,

“However, a green school should strive to create a

Davidson, NC. “Green schools take an integrated, whole-

place which reinforces an awareness of how our actions

building approach to optimizing key building systems and

will impact our environment. We believe that one important

technologies to support the mission of the educational

fundamental principle is that the school or learning

facility, creating conditions that improve student and teacher

environment leads by example. This may be exhibited by

health, productivity, and comfort. In short, green schools

how the school teaches about the environment, operates

reduce the use of natural resources, while quantitatively and

(minimizing environmental impact), or how the school was

verifiably increasing student performance and test scores.”

constructed,” she said.

Jorge Mastropietro, Jorge Mastropietro Architects

“Additionally, learning spaces that integrate strategies

Atelier (JMA) New York City, defines green as, “an

which assist in reduction of natural resources and take

environment that’s healthy for the people who use it, as

advantage of the local climactic conditions, while instructing

well as one that considers its effect on the planet more

the students through example on how to work with the

generally. So, when it comes to design, for example, green

environment, should be paramount in conceptualizing any

would entail the careful use of natural resources in a way

new green-school project,” Genovese added.

that considers the effect on human occupants, as well as

The terms green and sustainable often are used

the effect on broader ecosystems. A green school is one

interchangeably but are subject to more nuanced

whose design emphasizes a holistic approach to these

interpretation. Most often, they share common values.

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The single biggest change to libraries is that they have evolved to become community centers with an emphasis on the value of collective societal spaces. Photo: Humphries Poli Architects, Paul Brokering

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New Urbanism In Detroit he urban landscape is changing, influenced to some

negative, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a whole host of

extent by movements such as the New Urbanism, as

issues,” said Stephen Vogel, FAIA, professor of architecture,

well as market forces.

Univ. of Detroit-Mercy.

Much has been made of what has been called a

“For architects it’s been great the past three years. If I

“renaissance” in Detroit architecture, real estate, and

look at the faculty at the school of architecture who have

development, but it’s something that can be seen in other

small practices on the side, they’re all swamped. We can’t

cities throughout the country.

graduate students fast enough to fill all the open positions,”

Each city, of course, has its own set of circumstances

he said.

and influences. “I would say Detroit has gone through a

Asked if the boom in real estate and development is

lot of renaissances, so it’s a word architects don’t like to

sustainable, Vogel observed, “There’s a wild card, and that

throw around lightly. We’ve heard those buzzwords used

wild card is Dan Gilbert [of Quicken Loans and Bedrock

multiple times, but it’s definitely an exciting place to be an

Detroit]. He seems to be in for the long haul, and he’s

architect right now,” said Melissa Dittmer, AIA, director of

spending money unbelievably. I don’t know if he’s making

architecture and design for Bedrock Detroit.

money in development; I assume he’s making money in his

“Cities grow over the years; they change; they become

mortgage business.

a city and then another city, and we’re in the process of

“But if he’s here to stay, he’s one of the big reasons

building the next Detroit,” said Mark Nickita, AIA, Archive

for the turnaround. He’s attracting money from all over the

DS (Design Studio), Detroit.

world. The Chinese, the Germans are all in town buying

“As we went through the recession and then through

buildings,” he said.

[municipal] bankruptcy, Detroit spent years as a city of

Mark Nickita doesn’t think the market is oversold

planning,” Dittmer said. “I mean, all we did was plan future

or oversaturated or that the boom in real estate and

neighborhoods and future buildings. We spent a lot of time

development is anywhere near over. “It has a long way to

thinking about the future of Detroit, but it never moved

go before that becomes a concern,” he said. “It’s a matter of

beyond the planning threshold. Now, coming out of those

having had a lot of deficiencies for a long time, so there’s a

years of planning, it’s the first time we’ve reached a moment

long way to go before we get to the point of saturation. We

of becoming a city of building,” she concluded.

lost a lot of momentum in the ‘70s and ‘80s. We are in need

“I’ve practiced in the city since the 1960s, and I’ve never seen it like this. I see that as a positive thing, not as a

of a lot of different things, and we’re just filling those voids

The pre-Depression Art Deco David Stott building was purchased by Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock Detroit in May 2015. An example of urban trends, the 38-story landmark is expected to house residential, commercial, and retail tenants, according to Bedrock’s website. Photo: Bedrock Detroit

right now.”

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Product Declarations Guide Materials Selection H

ealth and wellness are increasing concerns for building

EPDs talk about life-cycle assessment—cradle to grave,

owners and designers, piggybacking on the green

although another philosophy is to look at a product’s life cycle

movement, which encompasses those concerns, along with

in cradle-to-cradle terms. Nevertheless, environmental impact,

energy efficiency.

including greenhouse gases and carbon footprint, is the

Environmental product declarations (EPDs) and health

EPDs and HPDs, despite their similar names, are not

movement but are by no means the only ones. The tools are

necessarily similar documents. EPDs are usually third-party

evolving as to how data are collected and presented and as to

certified. UL Environment is one of the largest third-party

what information is necessary for specifiers.

certifiers in the U.S., although there are others. HPDs, on the

“An EPD is really about the environmental impact of a

The information contained in EPDs and HPDs is particularly important to healthcare facilities. Leo A Daly worked with Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, to renovate and improve the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU). Photo: Matt DeBoer

purpose of an EPD, Martel explained.

product declarations (HPDs) are the prime tools in this

other hand, can be third-party certified or self-declared.

product, whereas an HPD revolves more around ingredients

Customers may not automatically ask for EPDs, but they

and hazards attached to the ingredients,” explained Diane

may have RFPs (request for proposal) that often ask for the

Martel, vice president, Environmental Planning and Strategy

type of information that would be contained in an EPD. There

with Tarkett, Solon, OH.

might be questions on material health, manufacturing-plant

“An EPD will have a list of ingredients, including recycled materials, but it generally will not give you any kind of indication

efficiencies, the company’s commitments regarding carbon footprint issues, and so on, Martel explained.

of how the content relates to health concerns. There are a

Today’s tools regarding the environmental and health

couple of EPDs that do touch on toxicology, but the modeling is

are relatively new and are evolving and can sometimes be

so unreliable that it is meaningless,” she said.

confusing and intimidating to those not familiar with them. “We

Unwanted Sound Impacts Health And Productivity U

nwanted sound, or noise, is a major consideration in workplace

intelligible, it’s very difficult to ignore. The main negative effects of

settings where employees function in close proximity, often with

uncontrolled speech noise are worker dissatisfaction, decreased

different expectations and needs regarding the acoustics of their

employee productivity, and compromised personal and company

work environment.

security, Justin Stout, director of market development, Cambridge

Dr. Gary Madaras, acoustic specialist, Rockfon, Chicago, pointed

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Sound Management, Waltham, MA, observed.

out that 90% of an organization’s operating costs are staff related. At

Uncontrolled sound in the workplace could be the very reason

the same time, 62% of the time, people need to do quiet work. In other

employees look for employment elsewhere, commented Robert

words, good or bad acoustics affect 90% of a company’s resources

Marshall, technical services manager, CertainTeed Ceilings,

62% of the time.

Malvern, PA.

“Once again, health and wellness—along with productivity—is

“People tend to feel tired and stressed in noisy environments,

a driver in improving acoustical performance of buildings. “From

which can lead to higher rates of absence. We should no more design

the company’s perspective, the effects of noise are: decreased

and build office environments where acoustics are poorly controlled

productivity, errors, inefficient use of resources, and ultimately,

or left to chance than we should allow temperature, lighting, or any

to provide quiet by designing for silence. In other words, they try

worsened financial performance. From the perspective of the

other indoor environmental quality to go unaddressed,” said Niklas

to eliminate all sound from the space. However, this goal has the

staff, uncontrolled noise can increase stress levels, heart rate,

Moeller, K.R. Moeller Associates Ltd., Burlington, Ontario.

unintended result of making any remaining sounds that much more

blood pressure, respiration rate, and muscle tension. Under these

Just as some acoustics experts make a distinction between

disruptive to occupants. And, in a workplace, sounds will definitely

physiological conditions, they are more aggressive, impatient,

sound and noise, the latter being unwanted sound, Moeller makes

remain. If the goal is to design for quiet instead of silence, it’s easy to

nervous, and less likely to help others,” Madaras said.

a distinction between quiet and silent. “Though many people tend

see that adding a comfortable level of background sound is desirable

Sound isn’t the problem per se. Not all sounds are distracting.

to use these words interchangeably, there’s a subtle difference

in that it helps cover unwanted noises and reduces their disruptive

Speech noise is the most distracting commonly encountered form

that provides key insight into acoustic design. A silent space is one

impact,” he explained.

of sound in the workplace, mainly because someone else speaking

that has low or no sound at all, whereas a quiet space is one with

Moeller cited a Gensler (San Francisco) survey that shows that

interferes with one’s own internal monologue. When speech is

little or no unwanted sound. In many cases, project teams attempt

the facilities that rate highest for collaboration are actually those

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Ken’s V I E W are at the infancy of these tools, and there will be a lot of

Doomsday Lurks—Maybe

work to do about what is meaningful,” Martel said.

“The Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency (EPEA), Hamburg, Germany, has put together a new tool that seems to be easier to read, but it also may be subject to interpretation by whomever is reading it. It will, however, tell you if there is a risk, whether it is associated with the worker or the end user, and whether the product is recyclable, given the materials it contains,” Martel said.

EPDs are not uniformly available for all products, Martel noted, but there is good penetration in industries such as flooring and furniture, for example.

HPDs are starting to appear, but the HPDs are not the only tool that is appearing in the material-health arena. “You have Declare; you have the Material Health Certificate; you have all kinds of different tools simply because I don’t think we’ve really found the best solution,” Martel said. “I believe using cradle-to-cradle methodology and showing the ingredients, as we are doing today, is probably one of the most advanced tools but probably not the final version.”

Acoustic environments are increasingly important to tenants and building owners. The Saint Gobain and CertainTeed North America headquarters in Malvern, PA, was dubbed the Living Laboratory because the building was built with, around, and throughout with CertainTeed’s products. Photo: courtesy CertainTeed Ceilings

in which the individual workspaces are designed for

I

s it just my imagination or are the news headlines getting

to parts of the Internet by creating a flood of traffic that

scarier and scarier these days? Not necessarily the news

overwhelmed some servers. In geek-speak this is called a

but the headlines themselves. For example, consider this head:

distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. Worse, there is

The IoT Security Doomsday Is Lurking….

speculation that the attack may have been made possible

Lurking? Doomsday? Well, that’s alarming, but a reality check is in order. Anybody remember Y2K? C’mon, sure you

by wirelessly connected devices—lights, switches, locks, thermostats, etc.—commonly part of the growing IoT.

do. You probably have some vintage cans of Spam back in a

The writer of the doomsday article mentioned at the

hard-to-reach corner of your pantry, not that you’ll admit it. For

beginning of this column goes on to complain, “that we cannot

those who have blocked the memory, Y2K referred to the year

even talk about it properly” because “communication with lay

2000 and a computer “bug” of the same name.

people is all but impossible.” Clearly, letting consumers worry

It’s cute that we called a sloppy programming oversight

about the security of their own devices has failed, he said.

a bug, an adorable little bug. What was the problem? It

Say what? Today’s “devices” barely come with

seems that programmers had lazily allowed only two digits to

instructions, let alone any explanation of how they work. Why

represent the year in data files. When the year turned 2000,

should consumers be expected to know if their gizmos are

how was the computer supposed to know if ‘00 was 2000

safe? That’s why things such as the UL label were invented, to

or 1900? Or 1800 for that matter? Now, this confusion was

assure users that their toaster probably wouldn’t electrocute

supposed to cause computers to melt down. Planes would fall

them.

out of the sky, missiles would be launched, power grids and

If I buy a car, there’s an implied expectation that the wheels

communications systems would fail, and there would be social

won’t fall off. We have government standards and agencies

anarchy and lawlessness throughout the world. To be sure,

to back that up—I think. Anyway, common sense would tell

most of these things happened sooner or later, but not all at

manufacturers that it’s just not good business for products to

once on Jan. 1, 2000, not everywhere, and not because of the

be lethal or otherwise harmful, not that it’s stopped some pretty

Y2K bug.

dangerous stuff from getting to market.

Not that some people didn’t get pretty worried in advance

The writer goes on to say that security folks have been

of the millennium. Nations, the ones that could afford it, spent

warning for years about the IoT doomsday—just as it was said

billions of dollars trying to fix the problem by the impending

by Vanity Fair in 1999 that “folly and greed” had “muffled two

deadline. Time magazine put the hysteria on its cover (January

decades of warnings” about Y2K. Some things never change.

1999) with the headline, “The End of the World !?!” At least they

Is the IoT apocalypse something to worry about or is it

did leave the option of doubt open with that question mark, and

just another Y2K panic? I’m not prepared to say. I’m just one of

the cover did bear a sketchy resemblance to something Mad

those lay people who can’t be talked to.

magazine might have done. Others called it a time bomb, the Y2K nightmare, and a date with disaster.

What to do? I’d suggest not reading any article that contains the words doomsday, apocalypse, or any variation on

So, if your memory has been satisfactorily jogged, you’ll recall that on New Year’s Day 2000… not a whole lot happened.

the word Armageddon. But it couldn’t hurt to stock up on Spam and bottled water.

Now we have another digital doomsday in the offing. The

Meanwhile, after you fix the exploding phones, would you

IoT, through millions of “smart” devices connected to the

geeks please look into this doomsday thing? Just don’t talk to

Internet, is said to be making the whole system vulnerable

me about it.

to attack. Recently hackers are said to have denied access

— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

focus work. “It makes sense,” he said, “because people typically feel far more comfortable talking when they aren’t disturbing—or being overheard by—those in a wide radius around them. In other words, impromptu conversation is supported by providing a measure of acoustic isolation. To boost performance within an open plan, designers can implement greater levels of absorption and install a high-performance soundmasking system.”

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HVAC Retrofit Surpasses Expectations Building owners decided to invest in a property by using technology that gave them the best return over the life of the equipment.

T

he 17-story office structure at 615 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, was constructed in 1981, five years after America celebrated its bicentennial.

Yet the building’s declaration of energy/utility independence didn’t

happen until 33 years later when its owners agreed to sweeping improvements.

The 380,000-sq.-ft. building, just 50 yards from Independence Hall, is one of the city’s noteworthy structures and is the main Philadelphia office for some high-profile clientele, including the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and an important hub for the FBI, Secret Service, Social Security, and IRS. The original heating and cooling system, a 1,000-ton-capacity water-source heat-pump system being served by four 250-ton forced-draft cooling towers and a bank of cast-iron modular gas-fired boilers, was aging and underperforming. The need for replacement was the perfect opportunity to look at the returns for investing in new technology.

The old heating and cooling system had undergone many “patch” repairs, and most of the original water-sourced heat pumps were replaced through the years. According to Casey Younkins, PE, sales engineer with Kennett Square, PA-based manufacturer’s rep firm, Energy Transfer Solutions, building managers have phased-in gradual replacement of all remaining original heat pumps.

By Spring 2017, none of the original equipment will remain.

In general, the system functioned as originally intended. However, a steady decline in energy performance and sharp increases in water cost brought about the need to address fundamental challenges–all of which contributed to erosion of the owner’s bottom line.

According to David Parmiter, PE, Urban Engineers, Philadelphia, the orig-

inal closed-circuit cooling towers were consuming large amounts of water through evaporation. Also, even after several repairs and modifications to the coolers, the boilers were unable to maintain loop temperatures for cold morning start-ups. “This resulted in compressors tripping off,” he said.

Parmiter led the effort to engineer retrofit solutions for the facility that included options for replacing the towers, the boilers, and optimizing control of the system.

Parmiter explained that, through the years, as energy prices rose, the original cast-iron atmospheric boiler from the 1980s had lost efficiency and capacity. The annual operational efficiency (AFUE) had gradually fallen far below early performance values and, combined with rising energy prices, was causing the operating costs to increase despite efforts to curtail usage.

GAME CHANGER

Prior to beginning the project, the owners made the decision to invest in the property by using technology that gave them the best return over the life of the equipment by selecting features that would reduce water use, chemicals, power consumption, and maintenance expense.

Just 50 yards from Independence Hall, the 17-story office structure at 615 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, was constructed in 1981.

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essentials. After all, it is a substantial investment to replace large commercial boilers and 1,000 tons of evaporative cooling.

Yet, the principals at 7th and Chestnut Associates chose a different route. They recognized that the need to replace the equipment was also an opportunity for them to improve the property. “Being the original developer and long-term owners of the building, they asked us to explore ‘responsible’ ways to replace equipment,” explained Parmiter. “The owners were most receptive to solutions that provided high-efficiency operation and long equipment life expectancy.”

The facility engineer was using liquid-chemical water treatment (water-treatment materials and germicidal chemical solutions needed year round for the old evaporative coolers), which required storage of an assortment of 50-gal. drums on the roof.

“We could offer a way to greatly simplify their water treatment (and water waste), although it bore a cost,” added Younkins. “The key to accomplishing it was a bit out of the owner’s comfort zone initially, but the solution–and the advantages of reducing maintenance and saving a large volume of water–was compelling.”

INTELLIGENT DESIGN

Ultimately, the advantages of using the energy-efficient options won. The owners agreed that the retrofit

Above. The building’s original heating-and-cooling system was aging and underperforming. Principals who planned the retrofit are (l-r): Casey Younkins, sales engineer, Energy Transfer Solutions; David Parmiter, PE, Urban Engineers; and Nick Jablokov, chief operating engineer.

should provide more-efficient operation and longterm energy savings. This added new dimension to the improvements: stewardship of natural resources.

The owners also had a real appreciation for the fact that one firm, Evapco, Taneytown, MD, could avail single-source manufacturing of the cooling towers, the

Left. Two Evapco eco-ATWB-E cooling towers were specified that would provide the most tower capacity while staying within the size and weight limitations of the existing support structure.

control system, and water treatment–a combination that also offered greatly reduced water usage.

After careful review of the building’s needs, and guided by the owner’s interests in a long-term solution, Parmiter’s recommendation called for replacement of the existing forced-draft coolers with induced-draft

with Evapco’s non-chemical water treatment,

closed-circuit coolers, controls to optimize operation

facility managers were able to eliminate the

of the entire mechanical system, and water treatment.

use of chemicals for the coolers.

Parmiter and Younkins specified two eco-ATWB-E

Five different boiler manufacturers were

cooling towers that would provide maximum tower

evaluated on the basis of efficiency, turndown

capacity while staying within the size and weight lim-

smaller footprint. This allowed replacement of the fa-

ability, physical space requirements, and price.

itations of the existing support structure. The design

cility’s four existing centrifugal fan units with just two

Waverly Management, owners of the building, fol-

included minor support modifications to allow the

of the Evapco eco-ATWE units.

lowed Parmiter’s recommendation to convert to new,

towers to be positioned with full-service platforms.

To improve water and energy savings, the new cool-

fully modulating, condensing boilers, offering as

The new coolers would reduce the total connected

ers offer evaporative and dry cooling simultaneously,

fan-motor horsepower from 160 to 60–a 60% reduc-

and three modes of operation: evaporative, dry, and

tion in energy for the fans alone.

water efficient (simultaneous wet/dry). The technolo-

SMART CONTROL

much as 96% operating efficiency.

Younkins explained that the cooler’s spiral fins

gy’s simultaneous wet/dry mode allows a portion of

The building owners were pleased to learn that control

added valuable, heat-dispersing surfaces to the coils for

the heat load to be rejected through evaporative cool-

technology was developed to connect and manage all of

evaporative and dry-cooling capability, significantly

ing and dry cooling, even at high ambient tempera-

the new system’s critical functions, while also measuring

increasing thermal performance. Another noteworthy

tures–an operation mode that reduces water make-up,

and analyzing water inlet and outlet temperature with

advantage was that the new coils also required a 40%

blow-down, and chemical consumption. Combined

ambient dry-bulb monitoring.

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“The control easily interfaces with BACNET, so the

“We also discovered that connecting small air-condi-

owner was able to seamlessly integrate the Sage control

tioning units to the side of the fan-motor VFD enclo-

In addition, the Pulse-Pure water-treatment system al-

into their building-automation system,” said Younkins.

sures–rather than using ventilation fans–made a huge im-

lowed the building owners to eliminate the 50-gal. drums

provement in protecting electronics from humid, dirty

required by their previous liquid-chemical treatment sys-

air,” commented Parmiter.

tem, and most of the maintenance required by the old

Understandably, the owners were primarily focused on energy savings. Expectations were exceeded when an

the job for Parmiter’s recommendations.

energy analysis showed a dry-bulb switchover tempera-

At the beginning of construction, the customer was

ture of slightly less than 60 F. This meant that each unit

projected to save an average of 15,338 kWh every month

After completing the retrofit at the facility, Parmiter

would be able to operate in water-efficient mode 48% of

over the old evaporative coolers–improvements that

learned from facility managers, who have rigorously

the year, significantly reducing water consumption.

equate to a 75% savings in total energy use and cost after

tracked energy/utility performance, that the systems have

one year.

saved almost $25,000/year in electrical costs alone.

Finally, the owners chose to upgrade cold-water basins

technology.

to 304 stainless steel and to include Evapco’s facto-

Water savings was projected to be an average of

The final confirmation for Younkins and Parmiter was

ry-mounted Pulse-Pure water-treatment system. Not only

96,260 gal. each month, resulting in a 24% savings in

two-fold: The owners report better-than-expected water

would this provide an environmentally responsible solu-

water use and cost after one year. When factored to-

and energy savings and a mechanical recipe that becomes

tion and entirely eliminate the expense and drawbacks of

gether, the customer would save an estimated total of

popular by demand.

chemicals, but would allow system operation at higher

$24,750/year. These were the numbers–giving cre-

cycles of concentration, reducing water consumption.

dence to an investment in new technology–that won

The two engineers are now at work on a proposal that replicates the plan for another, larger facility. CA

COST SAVINGS

Following system installations, the building owners have experienced significant cost savings through improved energy and water efficiency.

“There’s been fantastic improvement in system performance,” said Nick Jablokov, the building’s chief operating engineer. “Engineering the right cooler size has allowed us

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Left. Hunter Industries wanted an HVAC solution that would align with its commitment to sustainability and its goal of LEED certification.

Below. A Trane ProSpace VRF system quietly moves heated or cooled refrigerant throughout the interior of a building using small-diameter pipes.

HVAC Solution Drives Sustainability Meeting employee comfort and energy-efficiency needs, a zone-control VRF system scores a hole-in-one.

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unter Industries was founded in 1981 by irriga-

frigerant flow (VRF) system was recommended.

tion-industry pioneer Edwin “Ed” Hunter, and

“When we learned about the Trane ProSpace VRF sys-

to keep its high-occupancy office areas and varied-occupancy workout rooms comfortable.

is a family-owned global company. Headquar-

tem, we were intrigued by the zone control we could

Hunter Industries’ corporate campus provides a sense

tered in San Marcos, CA, the company is a market lead-

achieve with the system,” said Todd Melton, plant engi-

of community among employees, and is built to work

er in a full range of water-efficient, easy-to-use irrigation

neer, Hunter Industries. “It was important to us to provide

with the ultimate in energy and material efficiency.

solutions for a variety of residential, commercial, and golf-

our employees an office space in which they could choose

The engineering-building complex plays an integral

course applications.

the temperature they wanted while still maintaining our

part in the company’s commitment to sustainability and

commitment to environmental sustainability.”

employee satisfaction. With the Trane VRF system, the

As the company began to make plans to renovate a 49,000-sq.-ft., two-building complex that would become a

The company prides itself on being innovative, and

part of its nine-building corporate campus, energy effi-

the cutting-edge VRF system provided efficiency and per-

ciency was a key priority. The joined buildings, previously

formance. Rather than moving heated or cooled air

housing low-occupancy, light-industrial workshops and

throughout the interior of a building like many traditional

storage areas were being converted to high-occupancy of-

systems, the VRF system quietly moves heated or cooled

fice space for Hunter’s engineering teams. The renovation

refrigerant throughout the interior of a building using

also included more than 10,000 sq. ft. planned for an em-

small-diameter pipes. The refrigerant then passes through

ployee workout facility. Working with its mechanical con-

coils in each room being served, and fans move air past

tractor, the company sought an HVAC solution that

the coils transferring warmed or cooled air into the rooms

would align with its commitment to sustainability, and its

for a comfortable environment.

goal of LEED certification.

The VRF system also uses high-performance vari-

The Hunter team turned to one of its long-standing

able-speed compressors, which precisely match their out-

partners, Trane, Davidson, NC, to discuss the project.

put to demand levels, providing the ability to heat or cool

Based on objectives to meet the comfort needs of employ-

rooms only when they are in use. In addition, unit con-

ees while meeting energy-efficiency goals, a variable re-

trollers set zone temperature and fan speed, allowing staff

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The company’s pre-insulated PEX pipe includes insulation thicknesses to 2 in. to comply with the ASHRAE 90.1-2013 Energy Code and the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. Included are AquaPEX pipe for potable plumbing applications and Wirsbo hePEX oxygen-barrier pipe for hydronic heating and cooling applications. Products are available in coil lengths of 50, 75, or 100 ft.

Uponor, Apple Valley, MN Circle 68 uponor-usa.com

No-heat hand dryer

XLERATOReco hand dryer uses no-heat technology to dry hands in a reported 15 sec. using only 500 W. Units draw 4 1/2 amps or less so multiple units can be installed on one circuit. A noise-reduction nozzle and a HEPA filtration system are options.

Excel Dryer Inc., East Longmeadow, MA Circle 69 exceldryer.com

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The system uses a Precision Inverter compressor said to reduce sound, and combines variable-refrigerant flow along with a simple design of a closet-mounted, single packaged unit.

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Touchless hand-washing system

Verge with WashBar technology is an all-in-one hand-washing system that integrates the Verge basin with a clean-rinse-dry function in the WashBar. All hand-washing elements are accessible in one unit, a single piece of chrome-plated stainless steel that combines soap, water, and dryer. LED lighting on the devices aids identification of bar-top icons that guide the user. The touchless fixture is ADA compliant and available in single, 2-, or 3-user models.

Bradley Corp., Menomonee Falls, WI Circle 71 bradleycorp.com

Dual-flush actuators

Sigma70 dual-flush actuators have a smooth, seamless surface and rimless design. Available in stainless-steel and glass finishes, a cover may be added. A touch on the left side flushes solids, a touch on the right, liquids.

Reversible chiller

Envision2 NXW reversible chiller includes HydroLink Aurora controls and a 10-in. color touchscreen display. The controls reportedly manage setpoint, control, staging, and the color display and communicate more than 200 point to the BAS network using BACnet, LonWorks, or through the NiagaraAX bus. Available in 10- to 50-ton capacities, the chiller provides water heating and cooling for a wide range of applications.

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Systems include Climatec for hydronic heating applications and Watertec for potable water. Each use Fibercore technology, said to minimize expansion and contraction as much as 75%. Fibercore pipe consists of three co-extruded layers that make one homogenous pipe. The middle layer is a mix of short fiberglass strands and PP-RCT, which is isolated by an inner and outer layer of solid PP-RCT. A range of fittings is available.

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hvac & plumbing Scalding prevention

NextGen Selectronic faucets use SmarTherm technology that incorporates an ASSE 107-certified thermostatic hot-water temperature limiter into the faucet. The shut-off is said to automatically protect a user from scalding due to a spike in hot-water temperature or an interruption to the cold-water flow. A separate thermostatic mixing valve is not needed. Faucet models are available without mixing, with above deck mixing (ADM), and with ADM plus SmarTherm.

American Standard, Piscataway, NJ Circle 75 americanstandard.com

Evaporative coolers

Jetstream series evaporative coolers provide airflow and cooling for a variety of environments. Available in four sizes, the units cool areas from 1, 125 to 5,625 sq. ft. Velocity ranges from 24 to 29 mph.

Portacool, Center, TX Circle 76 portacool.com

Heat pump, heat-recovery system

A 2-ton heat pump and 5-ton heat-recovery system are additions to the company’s Multi V S outdoor units. The models include a scroll compressor with an increased range of operating speed that allows the system to closely match compressor speed with demand. The 5-ton unit provides simultaneous cooling and heating and allows independent control of room temperatures for as many as 12 zones.

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exteriors

The Art Museum of West Virginia Univ. was designed to house the university’s art collection and sits in a prominent campus location.

Wall System Aligns With University’s Style Saw-stacked stone is paired with a stucco wall assembly system from Sto Corp.

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he Art Museum of West Virginia

prised of numerous modern details

Univ. on the Evansdale Campus was

combined with a semi-traditional aes-

designed to house the university’s art

thetic. One of the techniques used to

collection, which includes more than 3,000

visually tie the two buildings together

objects from Africa and Asia, as well as art

was the continuation of the existing da-

from West Virginia, the region, and the United

tum lines. These were carried over into

States. The building is situated along the main

the design of the museum allowing

vehicular thoroughfare in front of the campus

building elements such as joint lines,

and next to a historical building, designed by

window heads, and sills to align. Archi-

the late American architect Michael Graves,

tectural firm Stanley Beaman & Sears,

which formerly housed the alumni center and

Atlanta, intermixed building elements

was renovated in 2009-2010 to serve as the Mu-

with vertical articulation, resulting in a

seum Education Center (MEC).

composition inspired by the work of

The university administration recently estab-

Blanche Lazzell, one of the artists fea-

lished architectural-design guidelines and mate-

tured in the museum collection.

rial standards for the Evansdale campus that in-

Stanley Beaman & Sears is on the

clude traditional sloped roofs, stucco, and

pre-selected architectural firm list at the

stacked stone. Together, the adjacency of the Art

university, has had prior museum expe-

Museum to the Graves building and the new design guidelines presented their own set of unique challenges. The end result is a building com-

The building is situated next to a historical building designed by the late American architect Michael Graves.

That building formerly housed the alumni center and was renovated to serve as the Museum Education Center.

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Beaman & Sears, the design of the project took approxi-

and traditional designs with aspects of Frank Lloyd

mately one year. Following the design decision process,

Wright architecture.

Sto distributor, Architectural Interior Products, Fairmont, WV, delivered the system. Sharon Almond, sales

they entered into discussions on the material selection.

The campus has modern, saw-stacked stone on one of

representative for AIP, was the project liaison. “We were

The university wanted to give the campus a more residen-

its sports facilities, so the stacked stone design was paired

pleased to supply this system to the university,” said Al-

tial feel and also wanted to match the personality and

with a system from Sto Corp., Atlanta. StoPowerwall

mond. “You don’t see a lot of stucco in this area, so it’s

pitched roof of the alumni center. With the new building

DrainScreen is a stucco wall assembly with continuous air

very eye-catching, and I would recommend using StoPow-

connected to the MEC, it was important to look in sync

and moisture barrier and advanced cavity wall design. It

erwall DrainScreen in every building project.”

with that building, and also to look progressive. The mu-

combines the strength and durability of traditional stucco

Tom Steadman, project manager for Easley and Rivers

seum director wanted the outside of the building to cele-

with StoGuard moisture protection and high-perfor-

Inc., Morgantown, WV, was a little uneasy at first, as he

brate the artwork that is inside, using a mixture of modern

mance finishes.

hadn’t worked with the system before. “With what seemed to be an unconventional way of applying a conventional type of plaster system, I was concerned about cracks showing up in the finished product. We followed the manufacturers’ guidelines to the letter with expansion-joint placement and plenty of fasteners to secure the

The U l t i m ate

system,” he said. “The end result was a system that was

Protection

aesthetically pleasing and performed as Sto said it would.

The people from Sto were very helpful and I realized that my concerns were unwarranted.”

The museum comprises approximately 30% stacked stone and 70% stucco. According to Gaisie, mortar was used to fill the joints between the stone to prevent water from penetrating. Underneath the stucco, StoDrainScreen and StoGuard were used on the 22,000-sq.-ft. building. Originally the university team had considered brick; however, if was felt the exterior system chosen better matched the nearby existing buildings and was more energy efficient.

“We describe the building as having a modern feel with traditional materials,” said Gaisie. “We used modularity to establish the grid, helping to arrange lines and

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Metal roofing

Snap-Clad metal roofing panels are produced in continuous lengths and are corrective leveled for superior flatness. The panels have a 1 3/4-in. leg height and continuous interlock for improved structural performance and wind resistance. A concealed fastener clip system allows thermal expansion/contraction.

Factory eave notching is available.

Petersen Aluminum, Elk Grove Village, IL Circle 58 pac-clad.com

Outdoor-living brick

BrickScapes outdoor-living products include mailboxes, fire pits, grills, trashcans, fireplaces, and fence posts. Items are available in six stock brick colors with custom colors also available. Finished products are delivered on-site with minimal foundation requirements.

Belden Brick Co., Canton, OH Circle 59 beldenbrick.com

Outdoor surface

Stonpath TPS is a polymer-modified, UV-resistant durable surface for resurfacing outdoor areas that require an aesthetically appealing finish. Applications include entrances, drop-off areas, walkways, pathways, outdoor dining areas, and paths for walking, running, and biking.

Designed for application over concrete or asphalt, it does not require a primer. Providing the look of brick and stone, the surface is slip resistant and reportedly resistant to heat, freezing temperatures, and high traffic. Available in eight standard colors and five standard patterns, custom colors, logos, and additional patterns are available.

Exteriors Roof insulation

Duro-Guard roof-insulation products include a variety of private-labeled ISO and EPS insulation along with DensDeck roof boards. The company’s roofing line includes single-ply membranes, standing-seam systems, and metal details.

The Stonhard Group, Maple Shade, NJ Circle 60 stonhard.com

Duro-Last Roofi ng Inc., Saginaw, MI Circle 61 duro-last.com

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Exteriors Wood-look fiber cement panels

RoughSawn panels, part of the Wood series line, are fiber-cement siding panels with a rough-around-the-edges texture and earthy, weathered color. Panels are said to emulate the look and feel of aged barn wood. Available in three colors, Tobacco, Smoke, and Espresso, the 5/8-in.thick panels measure 18 in. x 10 ft., with exposed coverage of 15 sq. ft./panel.

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Simulated metal roofing

The company’s simulated metal roofing provides the look of metal with thermoplastic welded seams for added leak protection. The membrane consists of four layers for long-term protection.

Fibertite, Wooster, OH Circle 63 fibertite.com

Galvanized-metal bonder

Plexus Galvanized Bonder adhesives reportedly bond zinc, hot-dip G60 and G90, and most other galvanized metals. For bonding dissimilar substrates, the low-VOC, 1:1 ratio methacrylate adhesives require no primers and little or no surface preparation and cure at room temperature.

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PROJECT

windows

Left. A TGP Fireframes SG curtainwall provides a 1-hr. barrier to the spread of flames, smoke, and heat, and helps prevent a fire from traveling to or from neighboring buildings.

Below. Glazing figures prominently throughout the building, producing an interplay of light and shadows.

Glazing System Presents Smooth, Monolithic Appearance Office tower’s fire-rated glazing has the aesthetic of a structural silicone-glazed curtainwall.

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ocated across the world’s longest floating bridge

The building’s design “forms a distinctive ‘lantern’

The curtainwall system also uses a variety of strategi-

from Seattle, suburban Bellevue, WA, plays a

over the primary street entrance,” explained the archi-

cally insulated fire-rated glazing products, including

large role in the Puget Sound region’s technolo-

tects. Glazing figures prominently throughout the

low-e and spandrel fire-rated glazing, to respond to the

gy boom. Home to the headquarters for Expedia.com,

building, “producing a dynamic interplay of light, shad-

angle of the daylight and support balanced light trans-

T-Mobile USA, InfoSpace, and offices for 7,500 Micro-

ows, and materiality.”

fer–all part of the building’s energy-efficient design.

soft employees, Bellevue is a rapidly growing city and innovation center.

Codes required portions of the 929 Office Tower’s ground-floor exterior to provide fire protection. As light

Recently added to the mix is the 929 Office Tower in

capture was a key part of the design vision, LMN want-

downtown Bellevue, with an engineering office for an-

ed fire-rated glazing for these areas that would also have

chor tenant Salesforce.com, a provider of cloud-based

the smooth, monolithic appearance of a structural sili-

sales-and-marketing software. In addition to the tech-

cone-glazed curtainwall system.

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nology advances being developed by the building’s ten-

As a result of the vision, the tower is one of the first

ants, the structure itself showcases an innovation in

projects to use Fireframes SG curtainwall series from

glazing technology—a fire-rated curtainwall system with

Technical Glass Products (TGP), Snoqualmie, WA. In-

the aesthetic of a structural silicone-glazed curtainwall.

stalled on the southeastern ground-floor corner and side

LMN Architects, Seattle, described the LEED Gold,

of the building, the fire-rated curtainwall provides a

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19-story, Class A office tower as offering “tenants a set

1-hr. barrier to the spread of flames, smoke, and heat. As

Get information on the Fireframes SG curtainwall series.

of amenities, technology, and finishes similar to a high-

such, the glazing will help prevent a fire from traveling

end hospitality experience.” The project’s program in-

to or from neighboring buildings, given the tower’s

cludes retail, a great room, social lounges, conference

proximity to other structures on one of downtown Bel-

facilities, and a fitness center–all on the ground floor.

levue’s 600-ft.-long “superblocks.”

Watch videos of fire-rated glass testing.

Learn about the Bellevue 929 Office Tower from LMN Architects.

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Energy-efficient glass

Energy Select 23 glass has a neutral-blue reflected color, 50% visible light transmittance, and a 0.23 solar heat gain coefficient. The high-performing low-e glass lets natural light in while keeping heat out.

Window, door line

Teutonic series window and door line includes fixed and tilt-turn windows, tilt and slide doors, and outswing hinged doors. The steel-reinforced uPVC products are said to meet requirements for energy efficiency, occupant safety, and low maintenance. Applications include hospitality, multi-family, and mixed-use projects.

AGC Glass, Alpharetta, GA Circle 102 us.agc.com

Kolbe Windows and Doors, Wausau, WI Circle 101 kolbe-kolbe.com

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Contemporary, customized large windows

EpicVue wood windows provide a wide range of design opportunities by combining the latest in technology and durability with contemporary style concepts and customization options. A thick, aluminum-extruded sash provides rigid strength and stability for pane support. Options include large, expansive glass panes and 90-deg. direct-set windows in a corner to create a panoramic view. Windows are available in eight wood species and five stains. Custom-color matching and hardware in 10 finishes provide design accents. The products use AuraLast, a water-based wood treatment that protects from rot, water saturation, and termites.

Jeld-Wen, Charlotte, NC Circle 103 jeld-wen.com

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windows & doors

Entrances Dynamic glass

SageGlass provides dynamic sunlight control to optimize daylight, maintain outdoor views, and enhance occupant comfort by preventing glare and solar heat gain. In full-tint mode, the glass blocks 99% of visible light. The product is said to reduce energy consumption as much as 20% and may reduce the size of the HVAC system required for a building. LightZone provides an “in pane zoning� feature that allows as many as three tint zones within one piece of glass. Sizes to 5 x 10 ft. are available. Available shapes are continually being enhanced. The sustainable solution contributes to LEED certification.

Sage Electrochromics Inc., Faribault, MN Circle 104 sageglass.com

Flushline entrances offer attractive design aesthetics and secure hardware options for a custom look. Tested for large and small missile impact, the units are said to withstand windborne debris and hurricane forces. Designed with a flush appearance, aluminum face sheets are available in plain and embossed, with anodized or painted finishes. Wider 5-in. lock stiles offer a broad selection of standard hardware options.

Kawneer North America, Norcross, GA Circle 106 kawneer.com

Sliding-door system

MUTO manual sliding-door system has a compact, modular profile. With aluminum finishes including clear anodized, similar to satin stainless-steel anodized, and powder-coat options, doors can reportedly be matched to virtually any architectural interior. The line includes Basic and Comfort systems. In the Basic system, the roller carriers directly attach to wood door panels, while adapters allow the use of glass panels. Comfort provides roller carriers for glass and, with the appropriate adapters, can carry wood door panels. Systems feature a self-closing door with no need for a power supply. Dormotion damping device decelerates door panels as they approach the open or closed positions, taking them to a gentle stop. The system is standard wall and ceiling mounted with installation also possible in suspended ceilings.

DORMA Americas, Reamstown, PA Circle 105 dorma.com

Clear framing system

Fireframes ClearView system is a butt-glazed framing system said to eliminate the need for colored internal spacers or vertical mullions between adjoining pieces of glass. With a 5-mm vertical butt joint and available in almost 10-ft. heights, the fire-rated glazed walls provide nearly colorless transitions between glass panels for greater vision and transparency in applications such as hallways.

TGP, Snoqualmie, WA Circle 107 tgpamerica.com

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Low-energy door operators

The 5800 series Adaez low-energy and regenerative-power door operators are GreenCircle certified to provide 94% to 100% reduction in energy consumption. For moderate to high-traffic applications, the operators have a compact, door-mounted design to operate within tight spaces. The Pro model consumes no power and requires no wiring.

SageGlass is dynamic glass that tints or clears automatically to enhance productivity and occupant comfort. ®

Norton Door Controls, Monroe, NC Circle 108 nortondoorcontrols.com

SageGlass Benefits: • Blocks Glare • Controls Solar Heat • Preserve Views of the Outdoors • No Blinds or Shades Needed • Saves Energy

Smart glass

Clarity smart glass operates by the touch of a button. An on/off switch allows users to have instantaneous viewing. An electrical charge changes the glass state from opaque to clear. In its frosted state, the glass acts as an electronic blind providing privacy and security for a window or partition. The glass is available in configurations from 9.5-mm tempered to multilaminated for high-security areas.

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Vistamatic, Coral Springs, FL Circle 109 vistamatic.com

Sliding-track cushion stop

A cushion stop for the company’s W60 and W100 series stainless-steel sliding-track hardware systems is said to prevent racking and bounce back to extend the life of the track hardware. The stop catches the hanger and cushions the landing of the door, preventing racking and rebounding into the opening.

It attaches directly to the track.

Pemko, Los Angeles Circle 110 pemko.com

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interiors

Ceilings Quietly Contribute To Employee Comfort Facility noise from open workplaces to a spacious atrium is controlled with ceiling systems.

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a-Z-Boy furniture wants its customers to “Live Life Comfortably.” Judging by its new corporate headquarters, it also wants its employees to work comfortably. Located in Mon-

roe, MI, about a quarter mile from the building that functioned as its headquarters for nearly 90 years, the new three-story facility features open floor plans with flexible workspaces designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and creativity. Quiet, casual spaces are filled with plenty of La-Z-Boy furniture, including its famous recliners, and a dramatic atrium offers common space to work, gather, and celebrate achievements.

According to interior designer Dorey Fox, IIDA of The Collab-

orative, the Toledo, OH-based architectural firm responsible for the design of the building, “The new space is a stark contrast to the old facility, which was a series of renovations and additions pieced together over 85 years, with plenty of offices but very little collaboration space. As a design team, we knew we wanted to create a more modern, new-century look.”

They also knew they wanted to create a comfortable acoustic environment for the employees because of the small number of closed offices and the large amount of open workspace. To reach the goal, The Collaborative team and La-Z-Boy personnel visited other corporate offices prior to the design of the space and surveyed employees during those visits regarding workplace conditions, including acoustics.

To provide the desired noise control in open and closed spaces in the new headquarters, the design team selected Ultima High NRC ceiling panels from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, Lancaster, PA. Installed in an Armstrong Silhouette suspension system with Axiom trim, the panels feature Total Acoustics performance, meaning they provide sound absorption and sound blocking in the same ceiling panel. The panels have a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.85, indicating they absorb 85% of the sound that strikes them, and a Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC) of 35, indicating they are very effective at preventing noise from traveling into

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explained that the design team used large-sized panels in the layout Armstrong wood ceilings add warmth and texture to the atrium at the entrance of the new La-Z-Boy headquarters.

instead of more traditional sizes in a more conventional layout to minimize the amount of grid and the look of a typical acoustic-tile ceiling while still providing the necessary acoustical performance.

“Because of the amount of open workspace, we wanted a clean, open look and felt the integrated ceiling and linear-lighting system, along with the staggered joints, provided that for us,” she said.

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Right. The building houses open workspaces along with numerous glass-enclosed conference rooms, three of which feature Armstrong WoodWorks concealed ceilings in a Prelude suspension system. The ceilings impart warmth to the space, and a larger panel size provides a monolithic look.

Below. To provide the desired noise control in open and closed spaces in the new headquarters, the design team selected Ultima High NRC ceiling panels from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions.

the floor instead of in the plenum. Fox explained this

staff and provide a work/café environment while sup-

had no effect on ceiling selection, although it did

porting cross collaboration between the different

minimize the number of diffusers in the ceiling be-

work neighborhoods.

cause of the limited air distribution through it, thereby contributing to a clean look in the space.

To attain the desired look in the atrium, the design team chose WoodWorks Grille ceiling panels in

Selected for use in certain specialty areas of the

a light cherry color installed in a black Armstrong

building were Optima Vector ceiling planks, also

drywall grid system. According to Fox, the atrium

from Armstrong. Measuring 2 x 8-ft. with grid-hiding

ceiling draws its inspiration from the original La-Z-

Vector edges, the panels were installed in a Prelude

Boy wooden patio chair from 1928. “The ceiling’s

suspension system with Axiom trim. With an NRC

grille look is very similar to that of the slats of the

of 0.90, they absorb 90% of the sound that reaches

original chair,” she said. She also notes that the ceil-

them. The design team used the much larger panel

ing swoops down at the back of the atrium near the

sizes here to create an uninterrupted visual.

top of a dramatic staircase. “It’s meant to engage the occupants of the space and to break up the flat ceil-

Above. Many building services are located under the floor instead of in the plenum. This had no effect on ceiling selection, although it did minimize the number of diffusers in the ceiling because of the limited air distribution through it, thereby contributing to a clean look.

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ing. It also ties back to the movement of the original

In addition to all the open workspaces, the building

La-Z-Boy chair.”

also houses numerous glass-enclosed conference

The panels in the atrium ceiling are custom 4 x

rooms, three of which feature Armstrong Wood-

4-ft. “We wanted to use a standard grid system and

Works concealed ceilings in a Prelude suspension

still work with the scale of the space,” she noted. The

system with coordinating WoodWorks trim.

large-sized panels allowed the design team to accom-

“These rooms look down over the atrium, so we

plish both goals.

wanted them to feel a little more special and up-

Also custom is the widths of the slats. Within

scale,” Fox said. “We chose wood ceilings here to

each panel, some slats are 2-in. wide and others 3 3/4-

impart warmth to the space, and a larger panel size

in. wide. This variation not only added to the aesthet-

for a more monolithic look.”

ic appeal of each panel but also allowed the design

The design team also chose wood ceilings to add

team to incorporate 4-in.-wide light fixtures in the

warmth and texture to the atrium at the entrance of

gaps between the slats. Panels have a black acoustical

the new headquarters. The huge, open space is meant

infill behind them to absorb sound and, at the same

to function as a hub or main street for the La-Z-Boy

time, conceal the plenum.

At the headquarter’s grand-opening event held in the new atrium, Kurt L. Darrow, chairman, president, and CEO of La-Z-Boy, said the new headquarters is a

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building that he hopes will help employees be more comfortable, get to know each other better, and transform the way they think and work.

Judging by the positive employee reaction to the facility, he can take comfort in the fact that it is achieving its goal, including acoustically. CA

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The Brault administration building’s $11.4-million renovation transformed an ordinary-looking structure into one with a more magnetic appearance.

Photos: Boris Feldblyum Photography

A Model For Sustainable Reuse Renovation is part of a sustainability trend that can provide a useful prototype for academic institutions.

R

ising student enrollment at Northern Virginia

1980s structure—a building makeover that C&D project

offices and 18 new open-area workspaces featuring refur-

Community College (NOVA), the second larg-

manager Mike Detomo said retains part of its footprint

bished executive support stations.

est community college in the United States,

while increasing overall square footage, modernizing inte-

Crafting a comprehensive program analysis was also

called for full-scale renovation and expansion for the col-

rior space, transforming the exterior facade, and creating a

crucial for defining Brault’s renovation scope. A program

lege’s Brault Administration Building.

more inclusive working environment.

was launched seeking input from each administrative de-

Structural and interior upgrades to NOVA’s headquar-

Brault’s renovations presented clear objectives: a two-

partment, detailing staff positions and specific program

ters building were required to meet the increase in student

step process enhancing office and meeting space and

requirements. This defined exact needs for additional

admissions—20% since 2007. Used primarily as the cam-

modernizing the building’s technological and operational

space and operation upgrades. Cost-benefit analysis al-

pus center for governance, Brault houses college adminis-

infrastructure. C&D’s design added 21,000 sq. ft. to the

lowed the architects to economize in certain areas, while

tration and executive leadership offices, the human-re-

existing 29,300 sq. ft. for office space, conference rooms,

focusing on the client’s top priority of creating a modern-

sources department, and faculty/community event space

and other amenities—a footprint growth of 67%.

ized energy-efficient structure adaptable to NOVA’s fu-

used by all six NOVA campuses, including the main cam-

According to Bryan E. Lavie, AIA, a C&D principal,

pus—and Brault’s location—in Annandale, VA, a Washing-

“The goal was opening up and converting a non-orthogo-

ton suburb.

nal layout to a more efficient floor plan, which created

MULTI-YEAR PROCESS

easier access between rooms and departments.”

Brault’s six-year renovation process (2009 to 2015), total-

Cole & Denny Architects (C&D) of Alexandria, VA,

ture needs.

refurbished and enlarged the structure, pursuing a plan

Continuous planning and communication directly

ing $11.4 million, highlights the building’s transforma-

approved by NOVA administrators and the building’s of-

influenced Brault’s multi-phase design schedule as its di-

tion from a rather ordinary-looking structure to one with

ficial owner, the Virginia Community College System

verse functional needs presented several challenges. Chief

a more magnetic appearance, one that draws people in

(VCCS). Grunley Construction Co. Inc., Rockville, MD,

among those was a phased move out of all Brault occu-

to an operations and community center for the campus.

was the general contractor.

pants to temporary off-site quarters during renovation

C&D and the client pursued a dual-track planning/

What emerged was a successful and economical model

and construction. Upon project completion in 2015, 90

design process. Achieving this balance required establish-

of sustainable reuse, with C&D infusing new life into the

permanent occupants returned. They now use 57 private

ing clear lines of communication, identifiable areas of ex-

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Far right. Renovation objectives included enhancing the office and meeting spaces and modernizing the building’s technological and operational infrastructure.

Right. NOVA’s top priority was creating a modernized, energy-efficient structure adaptable to the college’s future needs.

pertise, and compatible objectives. One of these objectives was a green building rating, a priority for VCCS and NOVA. Thus, the use of eco-efficient and recycled materials; insulated roof; metal and glass curtainwall panels; low-VOC floor coverings, sealants, and varnishes on interior finishes; water-saving plumbing valves; light-sensor switches; land-

Conference rooms feature scene-selection lighting by Leviton, Melville, NY, a compa-

scaping with indigenous plants to Northern Virginia; and even a storm-water filtration

ny specializing in electrical wiring devices, lighting controls—and for Brault’s purposes—oc-

system that ties in to a vast Chesapeake Bay Watershed network.

cupancy dimmers and switches. These rooms also contain acoustical ceiling tiles in various

Enlarged glass and metal-frame curtainwalls depart from Brault’s former appearance

shades by Hunter-Douglas Architectural, Pearl River, NY.

that was dominated by masonry brick. The bluish glass exterior shell covers most of the

Other energy-saving components include water-flow-rate devices with an estimated

21,000 additional sq. ft. EFCO Corp., Monett, MO, installed Brault’s curtainwall struc-

40% consumption savings, LED light fixtures, and a new HVAC system. Renovation ma-

ture. The insulated glass itself was manufactured by PPG Industries, Cheswick, PA.

terials were sourced within a 250-mi. radius, while an estimated 75% of demolition debris

Brault’s roofing is 80 mil PVC membrane from GAF, Parsippany, NJ. Interior flooring consists of several carpet tile variants—Lees Strike Zone and Bigelow’s Bending Earth II Reflective Symmetry in Slate. Both Lees and Bigelow are divisions of Calhoun, GA-based Mohawk Industries.

was diverted from local landfills to recyclable recovery facilities. All of these factors resulted in LEED-Silver certification.

John Cole, RA, another C&D principal, added additional insight into Brault’s successful renovation. “In new and existing structures, space utilization directly influences design.

In order to ensure a smooth process from the start, a mutually agreeable game plan must be in place before a project gets underway,” he said.

Cole’s game plan relates to establishing a building prospectus defining design criteria, building specifications, construction timelines, mechanical and code compliance, and targeted outcomes. Key to crafting this prospectus was securing approval from NOVA’s administrative vice presidents and facilities managers, and consent from VCCS. “In the end, this prospectus directed a complex project toward successful and rewarding outcomes,” Cole added.

As a model for sustainable reuse, cost savings, and successful architect/client collaboration, the Brault building was renovated in a style pleasing to its ultimate end users. “Revitalizing a structure to meet NOVA’s and the state’s visionary goals was achieved within budget,” Cole said, adding that this project model is part of a growing trend among design professionals who recognize benefits derived from rehabilitating rather than razing existing structures—an important factor when comparing costs involved for demolition and newstart construction.

Brault’s conversion is part of this sustainability trend and could prove a useful prototype for other academic institutions—especially those whose capital budgets face pressures from state and local governments. The decision to save a portion of the Brault building, while renovating and expanding it to contemporary standards, is an investment that will be measured through decades of administrative and academic dividends for NOVA’s faculty and students. CA

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Baseboard products

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Natural, sustainable tile flooring

Marmoleum Modular tile collection expands to include 15 harmonized, linear designs in planks and tiles. Colors optimize design possibilities and deliver a modern dimension to traditional wood-look floors. Available in 10x40-in. planks, 20x20-in. tiles, and a selection of 10x20-in. cross-cut planks, Striato creates durable, cost-efficient floors. The collection is USDA Bio-Preferred Certified 100% biobased. Made from natural, renewable ingredients, the flooring has inherent antimicrobial and antistatic properties said to improve indoor air quality and resist bacteria growth. Topshield 2 finish provides occupancy-ready installation and protection against soiling, staining, scratching, and scuffing.

Interiors

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Nature-inspired rubber flooring

Noraplan valua rubber floor covering is available in plank and sheet formats and two design options for multiple applications in settings such as healthcare.

With nature-inspired texture and detail, the flooring offers 32 colors, said to capture the essence, shades, and surfaces found in nature. Simple maintenance includes little more than water and uses no waxes, sealants, or harsh cleaners. The flooring is naturally bacteriostatic and fungistatic and the dense, nonporous surface is said to repel dirt and bacteria while resisting stains.

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Ceiling-system kits

Formations Cloud Kits provide a custom look or spot acoustics using only standard components. Designs including curves, squares, planks, or staggered. Kits are available with the company’s DC FlexZone suspension system for energy-efficient lighting options, along with kits for drywall applications. Components are pre-cut and ready for installation.

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Build tables provide a flexible furniture solution with shapes that reconfigure for single or multiple users. Five tabletops, 26 laminate finishes, and height-adjustable legs provide a variety of options.

Tabletop shapes include Kite, Wisp, and Ribbon, to arrange in clusters and serpentine rows. Height adjusts from 25 to 34 in.

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Self-leveling underlayments

Self-leveling underlayments include Ultraplan LSC, a high-flow, fast-setting liquid skimcoat; Ultraplan Lite, a lightweight SLU for use on substrates not rated to carry the full weight of a traditional SLU; and Ultraplan QuickTraffic, an extremely fast-setting SLU that decreases time from surface prep to floorcovering installation.

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Metal wall baseboard

Designbase-SL is a metal top-set wall baseboard that provides durability and will not crack or shrink. Made without an anchoring leg, the product is installed after the floor and is reportedly suitable for use over any type of surface. The cove-shaped base sits on top of the floor and is attached to the wall using an adhesive. Baseboard is available in anodized aluminum with a satin finish, brushed stainless-steel appearance, and color-coated aluminum in matte white. Two heights are available.

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An addition to the Tru Collection of performance surfaces, Galaxy rx is designed for sterile applications. The product features a 2-mm vulcanized surface fusion bonded to a 5-mm recycled rubber backing. The surface is said to significantly reduce structure-borne sound. The flooring is available in 12 earth-tone colors.

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Resilient sheet flooring Acoustic underlayment

Sound Buffer acoustic underlayment is made from 100% virgin latex rubber for use under hardwood, engineered wood, laminate, and luxury vinyl flooring. It can be nailed, floated, stapled, and singleor double-glued. The product suppresses impact sound and floor-to-ceiling noise, has a thermal resistance of .0205, and is anti-microbial treated.

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TOLI Mature Select premium resilient sheet flooring is an expanded collection of rendered woodgrain and natural fleck patterns with a ClearGuard transparent, two-tier, no-wax antibacterial wear layer. Applications include high-traffic healthcare, education, and retail environments.

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Large-scale textiles

Cityscape textile collection includes 18 patterns in bold, largescale designs. The collection is said to capture the eccentric life of the big city.

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A parking garage in Fort Wayne, IN, has added a touch of color to downtown.

Skyline Garage Lives Up To Its Name Colorful, programmable LEDs brighten downtown.

I

n Fort Wayne, IN, an unexpected building has color-

Riverfront to Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne

while maintaining quality lighting for those who use it.

fully changed the city’s skyline for the better: a park-

TinCaps minor league baseball team.

This lighting had to work in the daytime and at night.

ing garage. While most parking garages only serve a

Designed by Hoch Associates and Primary Engineer-

“As we planned the structure, we recognized we had

functional need, the new Skyline Garage also provides

ing Inc., both based in Fort Wayne, the multifunctional

the unique opportunity to design a programmable light

an aesthetic appeal that brightens the city’s downtown

garage also includes a bike hub operated by the YMCA, in

scheme in Fort Wayne following in the footsteps of the

landscape with a programmable and color-filled LED

cooperation with Fort Wayne Outfitters. The hub accom-

award-winning Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Memorial

lighting scheme.

modates parking for 100 bicycles used by bike commuters

Bridge on Clinton Street,” said architect James Hoch,

Situated in the center of Indiana’s second largest city,

and residents living in the Skyline Tower. The hub con-

principal at Hoch Associates. “We believed the garage,

the $39-million, 1,100-space parking facility is attached to

nects to the Skyline YMCA facility, which bike commut-

wrapped in perforated panel with a programmable light-

the 100,000-sq.-ft. world headquarters of Ash Brokerage

ers can access for lockers and shower facilities. The garage

ing package, would offer more than 1,000 designs to cre-

Corp. The six-story garage—five stories above ground, one

offers another unique amenity for residents and visitors

ate a colorful backdrop to the city.”

below—is the city’s largest development project of its kind

who use the facility and attached spaces—a one-acre roof-

in the past 30 years. The city has considered the iconic

top garden.

structure to be an essential downtown growth component and a catalyst for continued urban revitalization.

According to Rich Hall, principal at CM Buck & Associates, Indianapolis, the perforated-metal panels bend to create a beautiful aesthetic appeal and a unique lighting

LIGHTING MAKES ITS MARK

situation.

Besides serving Ash Brokerage, the garage accommo-

Because this new structure plays such a notable role in

“While the panels’ shape provides a dramatic appear-

dates several retail shops, a regional bank, and restaurants.

the city’s skyline and redevelopment efforts, the design

ance during daylight, it did give us a few lighting challeng-

Centrally located, the Skyline Garage is within one block

and construction team knew it needed a lighting system

es at night. We had to make sure the design met the archi-

of the city center. It’s situated along the highly active Har-

that would illuminate the garage in a way that played off

tectural renderings and specifications to produce enough

rison Street Corridor, which connects the Fort Wayne

its assets and contributed to overall downtown aesthetics,

light through the perforated holes to ensure the beams

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PROJECT The lighting system provides precise colors and color-changing capabilities for intricate lighting schemes on holidays and special occasions.

lighting

covers all DynaGraze fixtures with a five-year warranty.

“It was important for the facility’s design to make a positive impression on the community at large. Flexibility was paramount. The Acclaim Lighting LED package achieved these goals,” Hoch said. “The programmable, multi-faceted LED fixtures give the city and the tenants the opportunity to theme the building for a variety of events and functions. This package allowed us to exceed expectations in the design and continue the theme of providing color to a typically drab downtown structure.”

“Each evening, you will see people standing at the garage’s base, taking family photos and selfies to share with friends and family” he said. “For most, what

offered the appropriate lumen and color levels,” said Hall.

and IP-68 watertight cabling system made the Dyna-

would be an ordinary, functional building that offers a

The team also faced the challenge of finding a lighting

Graze Exterior HO DMX a solution for the linked-fix-

few events has become an experience for the entire city

system that could be mounted inside a narrow 18-in. cav-

ture-run installations on the project. Acclaim Lighting

to come and enjoy.” CA

ity in the garage and still meet the specified light levels.

Plus, the fixtures and power supplies had to be hidden to prevent vandalism.

“We needed to find the right product that would produce nearly 45 feet of color,” Hoch explained. “We also needed to install the four-color LED fixtures vertically and program them along the stainless-steel perforated

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panel. We then had to match existing programming capabilities of the city’s various other lighting projects, including the MLK Bridge, Wells Street Bridge, and various underpasses.”

To find the lighting system, local company Schmidt Electric investigated several lighting systems. The team reviewed a lighting system that could provide precise colors and color-changing capabilities to provide intricate lighting schemes for holidays and special occasions such as Christmas, Fourth of July, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

COLORFUL SOLUTION

After a thorough investigation, the team specified Dyna Graze HO DMX fixtures from Los Angeles-based Acclaim Lighting. The product is a high-power, color-changing, outdoor linear fixture developed for dynamic architectural building lighting.

The fixture features class-leading light output, adjustable feet, a glare shield, and DMX and RDM control compatibility. The unit includes 30-deg. and 90-deg. swivel-mount options, with standard beam-angle options of 10 x 60 deg., 30 x 60 deg., or 60 x 60 deg. to fit a wide range of applications.

The fixture’s 1- and 4-ft. sections fit in the tight Skyline Garage cavities. It also gave specifiers the choice of multiple configurations, including RGB, RGBW, RGBA, and Dynamic Whit,e ranging from 2400 to 5500 K. The fixture provides 650 lumens/ft. and maintains 70% of its lumens at 150,000 hr. The IP66-rated aluminum housing, polycarbonate lens, CIRCLE 216 43

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T8 LED

UniV8 T8 LED linear lamps for direct-wire and ballast-compatible applications are 4-ft. long and available in 15 and 19 W. Four color temperatures are available: 3500, 4100, 5000, and 6000 K with a CRI of less than 80 RA. Efficacy is as high as 115 lumens/W. Forest Lighting, Atlanta Circle 90 forestlighting.com

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Wireless lighting control

Vive wireless lighting-control system uses Clear Connect wireless technology. Components include a wireless hub, dimmers, switches, and wireless controllers.

The system integrates using BACnet to connect with other building/energy-management systems. Paired with the company’s Hi-lume Premier LED drivers, the system provides reported flicker-free dimming to 0.1%.

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LED recessed/surface-mount disks

Radianz PK900 LED Slim Disk series lighting for applications including showcase and display, undercabinet, and accent downlighting offers a choice of fixed or aimable high-output white COB LEDs. Recessed or surface-mount models have a 3 1/4 in. diameter and are 9/16-in. high. Finishes include black, silver, and white, with a range of color temperatures.

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Flexible, curvable LED strips

The liniLED RGB flexible, color-changing LED light strips may be used indoors or outdoors. The curvable strips are low voltage, low wattage, low heat, dimmable, and waterproof. Stable constant-voltage technology for LED drivers provides consistent illumination levels with 0 to 100% smooth dimming.

A range of mounting options is available.

Light strips mount end to end for curvable patterns or in continuous rows. LED runs measure 1/2-in. wide, 1/4-in. high, and have a bend radius of 1 1/4 in. A single piece runs as long as 33 ft.

Outdoor light poles

Fixture poles and mounting accessories for the company’s line of area, pedestrian-scale, and parking-lot luminaires are available in square straight and round straight designs to heights of 30 ft.

Products are available in bronze, black, and white finishes.

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RSW LED street luminaires are said to deliver comfortable, uniform, and dark-sky friendly LED lighting to roadway applications. Using WaveMax technology, the series provide efficacy of as much as 115 LPW at color temperatures of 3000 or 4000 K and a CRI of 80. The series is smart-city ready, enabled by a standard NEMA 7-pin socket.

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Post-top LED retrofit LED portfolio

Contractor-series LED portfolio includes lighting solutions rated to 11,000 hr. for a variety of sockets. A19 LEDs replace 40- and 60-W traditional lamps and use 6- and 8 1/2-W respectively. Providing instant-on lighting, they are available in 2700 and 5000 K. Also included in the series are 75- and 100-W replacements and solutions for track lighting such as R20 (dimmable), MR16, PAR30, and RT5/6 LED recessed downlight kits.

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LEDioc FLX kit converts most HID post-top luminaires to LED in the field. Reportedly, a retrofit with the kit takes about eight min. The kit preserves the optics and photometric performance of the original luminaire by maintaining the existing light center length. Each kit contains the LED light source, driver, and surge protector and is available in 25, 37, and 57 W. EYE Lighting Int’l, Mentor, OH Circle 93 eyelighting.com

Outdoor sensors 100% solar street, area lighting

SolarLondon LED solar lighting system is a 100% solar-powered, full-cutoff outdoor pole-mounted system. With an early 20th century acorn-style design, all models have integral solar-power assemblies and direct-mounting hardware. Units are off-grid solar powered with no electrical hookups needed or recommended.

Assemblies range from capacities of 30 to 550 W. A compact storage battery provides a minimum of five days autonomy when fully charged. The 37-in.-high fixture is available finished in black, bronze, gray, green, or white.

SEPCO, Stuart, FL Circle 98 sepco-solarlighting.com

Five fixture-integrated sensors are an addition to the Wattstopper FSP-200 products. Choices of IP66-rated FSP sensors include the FSP-2x2 line that provides code compliance for fixtures that require the simplest code-compliant lighting controls, and the fully enclosed FSP-2x1B line. Features include a universal-voltage sensor option, four mounting options, and four color selections.

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Surface, recessed luminaire

The DL-4-9D/DL-6-15D series surface/recessed light uses a 120VAC source said to eliminate the need for a traditional LED driver.

The luminaire is wet-location listed and installs on a standard ceiling junction box or can be retrofitted to existing recessed cans.

It is dimmable to 5% and provides 90+ CRI. National Specialty Lighting, Tonawanda, NY Circle 100 nslusa.com

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Dimming room controller Megapixel cameras

WiseNet Lite IP cameras include 1.3 MP and 2 MP full HD IP cameras in a number of configurations.

The line includes indoor domes, indoor domes with IR illumination, outdoor IP66-rated vandal domes with IR, and IP66-rated bullet cameras. Cameras have 60 dB DWDR (digital wide dynamic range) that fine-tunes contrast for high-quality detail in the darkest and brightest portions of an image.

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Wattstopper LMRC-110 series digital room controllers are a 0- to 10-V line said to simplify code-mandated multi-level control requirements and building integration. Capabilities and options include knockout mounting for installation and wiring, Class 1 pigtails and Class 2 terminals for 0 to 10 V, galvanic isolation between Class 1 and 2 connections, and tie-down loop for low-voltage cable strain relief. The products are compatible with all DLM system products. The series allows integration of Wattstopper occupancy sensors, daylighting sensors, and switches and has Plug n’ Go and Push n’ Learn for automatic configuration. The product meets California Title 24 requirements and exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 (2010)/ IECC (2012) for occupancy and dimming control in commercial applications.

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Building automation

Building Technology Building security

The P2000 integrates video surveillance, fire alarms, and building-management systems, and includes Web-based alarm management, geo-location mapping, enhanced video technology, and mobile compatibility to Google Android devices.

Additional features include mobile door-locking controls, and enhanced user-identification tools for monitoring, assessing, and managing individual access to doorways and access points.

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The company’s iWorX control platform includes expanded capabilities to provide an updated graphical user experience. A tablet, PC, or smart phone now acts as the local control interface for monitoring, system diagnostics, and the new graphics.

Touchscreen control, Wi-Fi connections, and ready automatic updates using an app provide additional ease of use.

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Portable load-bank control

The Sigma LT hand-held, remote load-bank controller networks as many as 25 load banks using CAN bus communications protocol. Operators can monitor and control all networked load banks or a single unit in the network to 800 ft. The controller can vary, accept, or reject load on a single unit within the network. Single-unit control allows data centers to simulate hot zones to determine how an HVAC system reacts to temperature changes at specific server-rack locations. A 4.3-in. color touchscreen on the controller displays threephase voltage, power, current, and frequency readings, and selected load. Data logging and statistical data can be downloaded to a USB flash.

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Video-management system

The company’s Video Management System 7.0 software aids users in managing high-resolution video streams. Reportedly, users are able to keep multiple UHD cameras open without having to slow down the application. The software uses streamlining technology to automatically show optimal video resolution on the screen. To view many cameras simultaneously, the software automatically uses a lower-resolution stream. Communication between Bosch cameras and the system may be encrypted.

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Medium-voltage drive solutions Enhanced VMS

Enhancements to Ocularis video management software are said to provide greater stability, more robust security, technology integrations, and innovative features. An auto-updating feature ensures users are running the most current version. Smart Camera Driver technology provides out-of-the-box support for newly introduced cameras.

OnSSI, Pearl River, NY Circle 55 onssi.com

The SC9000 general purpose drives are designed for a wide range of OEM, water and wastewater, utility, industrial, and HVAC applications. Reportedly the enhanced design allows 10 yr. before maintenance is needed.

Drives have a low part count and are standard equipped with a redundant cooling system. Users can shift from low- to medium-voltage drives for applications at lower power ranges.

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John Clemens Regional Sales Manager West Coast 480.206.1594 C/W Publishers Reps jclemens@commarchmag.com Jim Morrissey Regional Sales Manager East Coast 847.274.6482 APM Media Group jmorrissey@commarchmag.com

Fujitsu General America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Jeld-Wen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Maxxon Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 MFM Building Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Patrick Keefe Regional Sales Manager Midwest 847.494.7044 pkeefe@atpnetwork.com Phil Saran Showcase 708.557.1021 psaran@commarchmag.com Dave Foster List Services 800.520.9020 dfoster@inforefinery.com

Noritz Tankless Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Parkland Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 SageGlass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213

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Thybar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . .218, 221

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art of a master plan developed for the Univ. of California, Irvine Medical Center clinical laboratory building in Orange is a 60,000-sq.-ft., five-story pathology laboratory and office building that provides lab services for medical institutions across Southern California. The building’s architectural skin is defined by light- and dark-brown cast-inplace concrete with punched aluminum windows and clear glass, and a copper-red cladding system of metal paneling. Photo: Costea Photography Inc., courtesy Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, San Diego, the architect for the project.

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More Light. Less Heat. Stunning Visual.

Introducing NEW Energy Select 23. Featuring a neutral blue reflected color, 50% visible light transmittance and 0.23 solar heat gain coefficient, this high-performing low-e glass lets natural light in, while keeping more heat out—for maximum energy savings and indoor comfort. AGC provides just the right solutions. For Every Code. For Every Region.

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