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Cuisine Just The Beginning Designers work to appeal to changing dining tastes.

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Study Analyzes High-Performance Buildings

T

he term high-performance buildings gets used and abused

emerging conception of buildings can be reduced to four principles.

a lot these days. If I asked ten people to define that term,

Buildings should be viewed as:

I’m rather confident there would be eight or, more likely,

• a whole, composed of integrated systems and subsystems

ten versions. Some clarity about what high-performance structures

• integrated with a larger community of buildings

are and will be was provided in a March 2017 publication authored

• integrated with electricity generation and distributions systems

by Dr. James Feihaut, professor of architectural engineering at Penn

• performing over a lifecycle within a community lifecycle.”

State Univ., State College, PA, and Lisa

All the factors and forces that will influ-

Tryson, director of communications at

ence building performance must be treated

Danfoss, Baltimore.

as integrated features of the whole building

The report, High Performance, Mak-

equation, the authors continue. “Such an

ing the Buildings-Energy Equation Sus-

approach implies a pronounced shift in em-

tainable, seeks to outline/define “practic-

phasis to a creative, problem-solving design

es, paths, and technologies available now

process applied to each building. That shift

to achieve transformative building and

obviously implies another: design costs will

energy innovation.” In the introduction,

be substantially higher. So, the design func-

the authors state, “Transformation of the

tion, by implication, assumes the task of

building-energy equation at an afford-

cutting costs elsewhere to achieve (at least)

able price is possible today. It is not pro-

cost parity while substantially improving

hibitively expensive. It is overdue. It

building energy performance over tradition-

does, however, require change on multi-

al design performance.

ple levels within industries long viewed

“Integrative design means team design.

as static.”

The factors to be integrated through the de-

But what is a high-performance build-

sign process are diverse and variable—includ-

ing? The authors offer that high perfor-

ing all the building systems and sub-sys-

mance “in terms of energy, health, comfort, and economy, might be better

A new report from Penn State Univ. and Danfoss takes a fresh look at how we define and design high-performance buildings.

tems, external community power, building, transport, water, and other systems, and the

expressed as buildings that achieve and

natural conditions under which the build-

maintain high health and comfort and

ing will operate.”

dramatically lower energy requirements at a cost low enough to be

But “if high-performance buildings need to be a collaboration,

offset by the value of energy savings. High performance would need to

each must also be a unified conception,” the authors caution. “At the

reference the full range of building and community factors that can be

center of the design process is the ‘master builder’—the architectural

integrated into building performance to reduce building energy re-

engineering function that creatively integrates the varied demands,

quirements to levels that can be supplied by non-carbon sources at

functions, conditions, systems, sub-systems, technologies, compo-

cost parity with traditional buildings (or better) and with high quality

nents, and aesthetics of the building into a synthetic whole.”

in-building health and comfort.”

This report presents an interesting view of what commercial struc-

Achieving the transformation to high-performance buildings “re-

tures need to become to provide the sustained energy efficiency and

quires shifting from component specification to integrated design.

occupant comfort that is and will be the expectation for new and

That shift has vast consequences. To be effective, integrated design

renovated buildings. The quotes presented here reveal only some of

requires a new orientation toward building delivery, maintenance, and

the high spots in the report, which also includes an assessment of what

improvement over the life of the building,” according to the authors.

some of our major cities are doing to address building design and en-

They expand on this new orientation in the “Paths, Practices, and Technologies of Transformation,” section by suggesting that, “The

ergy usage. It’s worth a read. Download it at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1704psudanfoss.

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Design For Research Breakthroughs Effective laboratory design puts a priority on occupant comfort while providing the flexibility needed to do successful work.

Robert Skolozdra, AIA, LEED AP Svigals+Partners

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Above. The hexagon-inspired elements of this reception area make a bold visual impact on visitors and staff that reinforces the firm’s culture and brand identity. Photo: Jim Fiora, courtesy Svigals+Partners

oo many in the healthcare and technology sectors find out the hard way that laboratories are not all created equal. Lab-facility owners, entre-

preneurs, and scientists all have experienced what it’s like to work in less-than-ideal conditions. To achieve inspired breakthroughs in science, research organizations demand

Left. Rolling casework and plug-and-play pods for infrastructure make this sunlit pharmacology lab eminently

more than just workbenches, bright lighting, and pow-

flexible. Photo: Robert Benson, courtesy Svigals+Partners

erful vent hoods. These clients deserve better, and they

Left bottom. Part of a soft-drink manufacturer ideation space, a “culinary lab” kitchen adds to the prestige of employment. Photo: Robert Benson, courtesy Svigals+Partners

should expect more, too.

Research space should be built around the pursuit of scientific discoveries and advancements. Stakeholders also fundamentally view research facilities as workplaces.

Because the stakes are high, competition is fierce, and the

but they may be blind to some architectural

outcomes potentially paradigm changing, application of

choices that blunt the competitive edge. For ex-

the principles of good workplace design in the research

ample, recruiting and retaining talented scien-

sector can be critical to the success of a research project

tists is usually a foremost priority, yet it’s easy to

and, by extension, of the research organization itself.

overlook the impact the research facilityhas on

Studying client work habits, we recognized years ago

recruitment efforts.

that most researchers spend long hours in the lab, making

Talented researchers know their value and, all

their offices and lab facilities effectively a home away

other factors being equal, will choose to work

from home. As a result, the design approach should deliv-

where there’s a sense of prestige. While not all

er lab buildings that are healthy, welcoming, and enjoy-

researchers view “prestige” in the same way, typi-

able places in which to live and work.

cally those in the scientific community place a

Another key aspect draws on our experience in the design of not only labs but also corporate offices, educa-

frequently to produce the unexpected avenues of thought that lead to breakthrough discoveries.

premium on exactly what one might expect: an attractive, comfortable space with desirable amenities,

tion institutions, and nonprofit organizations: That is to

The key is using the planning and design phases to

and lab facilities that boast robust systems and equipment

view research settings as productive playgrounds—envi-

explore possibilities for creating spaces that foster infor-

for their field of research. Additionally, many scientists

ronments of open participation and creative play that tru-

mal interdisciplinary or interdepartmental interaction.

perceive that sustainable-design features contribute to a

ly foster the productivity, innovation, and inspiration

Carving out a share of the facility’s footprint and design-

facility’s desirability, especially natural finishes, such as

critical to breakthrough science.

ing it to offer a space for relaxed interaction and creativity

wood; ample natural dayligh; and exterior views. Even a

is typically very cost-effective, and will likely have a negli-

recycling program and/or common areas with works of

gible impact on the organization’s goals for the facility

art, help differentiate the facility.

Consider these general principles when designing research and science facilities: Inspire greatness. Svigals+Partners has worked with

program and the project budget. Considered carefully

Use branding and artwork. Another way to create an

many different research-sector clients, and they all report

and early, the inclusion of breakout space can offer a po-

air of prestige is to capitalize on an organization’s brand

that inspiration strikes outside the lab more often than in

tential cauldron of game-changing ideas.

identity or corporate culture in visual and architectural

it. In fact, casual interaction with colleagues and others

Compete for top talent. Research organizations do

ways. Integrating branded elements can be a cost-effective

during informal discussions and collaboration seem most

not need to be reminded how competitive their sector is,

way to reinforce an organization’s identity and mission

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Several of our clients have had success with this approach in the corporate and institutional research sectors.

For two separate projects for a major soft drink and snacks company we incorporated colorful branding into reception areas, employee break spaces, and “ideation zones” designed for informal interaction. Meanwhile, for a lab renovation on Yale Univ.’s West Campus, we applied hexagonal patterns inspired by a particular research area and etched them onto their glass partitions. The resulting features offer partial privacy, as well as a branded aesthetic that reinforces the lab’s mission.

Design labs to be healthy, inspired workplaces.

Artful elements in support spaces and common areas—such as the colorful lighting in the conference room shown here and the etched design on the glass partition—can reinforce culture, inspire collaboration, and supplement a lab’s apparent prestige. Photo: Jim Fiora, courtesy Svigals+Partners

Since laboratories serve as a tool for research scientists and their place of work—in some cases, a place where they

great deal. For a Yale Medical School renovation of a leg-

tributing in small but important ways to fostering break-

spend more time than at home—applying sustainable de-

acy building’s interior, we used partial dividing walls that

through science.

sign principles is critical to their success.

brought natural daylight into 90% of the facility’s interi-

Watch the bottom line. Sustainability makes eco-

or. We also try to provide views to the outside, especially

nomic sense, too. Trying to shave design and construc-

in break rooms and other gathering areas.

tion costs could have a long-term negative impact on the

As an example, it’s important to maximize natural daylighting—which promotes occupant health and productivity in all types of workplaces—throughout the facil-

Likewise, we specify low-VOC furnishings and finish-

ities. This includes using more windows to allow daylight

es and optimize ventilation and airflow, especially in the

into laboratory zones whenever the research modes per-

laboratories. It’s another way that providing a healthy,

Working with a design team with significant lab ex-

mit. It’s an imperative in all nearby common areas and

comfortable environment supports the well-being and

pertise can help navigate the choices and find a cost-effec-

offices. Careful planning and design can accomplish a

morale of research scientists and their support staff, con-

tive balance between start-up costs and operations bud-

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gets over the long haul. The research group may find that it’s

might be costly at start-up, so the architects should consult

worth it to pay slightly more for infrastructure upgrades,

on the best balance. It’s important during the planning

low-VOC casework, LED lighting fixtures, or for high-effi-

phase to determine just how much flexible design will likely

ciency HVAC systems. Savings on life-cycle operational fac-

be needed during occupancy, and how much can be intro-

tors such as energy consumption, maintenance, and staff

duced to best support the research—and the talented people

absenteeism make a huge difference down the road. Experi-

behind it.

ence shows how this benefits owners of commercial R&D

Regardless of the lab size or function, making occupant

properties, whether they are considering renovating or build-

needs and comfort a priority in the design process can be a

ing from the ground up.

difference maker in attracting and retaining skilled research-

Focus on flexibility. Organizations know change is a

ers. Most important, people-oriented designs can remove a

constant, but few want downtime in their lab modules. Is

lot of barriers to successful research. CA

there a way to adapt to change without losing capacity? Can

Robert Skolozdra, AIA, LEED AP, is a partner and lab-design specialist with Svigals+Partners, New Haven, CT, an integrated architecture, art, master planning, and interior-design provider specializing in research and educational facilities. Skolozdra is an expert at creating lab environments that are responsive to present needs and capable of accommodating future demands.

construction crews make changes to the lab space with limited adverse impact?

Experience has led us to consult with clients in the planning phase to determine what kind of design flexibility may benefit them long-term. Improvements to rolling casework and new, modular infrastructure systems organized around

Interview With Robert Skolozdra

plug-and-play “pods” have made it possible to provide robust support for sensitive modes of research while also offering the flexibility needed to quickly adapt to new research Natural daylight; biophilic finish materials, such as wood; and outdoor views contribute to a healthy, sustainable, and inspiring workplace for researchers. Photo courtesy Svigals+Partners

modes.

Learn more about what architects and designers at Svigals+Partners do to create effective research facilities in our interview with Robert Skolozdra at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects.

In some cases, facilities staff can make the needed changes, and sometimes even the research staff themselves can rearrange the lab on a moment’s notice. Too much flexibility

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Inspired Cuisine Is Just The Beginning

Above left. DespaĂąa, a Princeton, NJ, restaurant and gourmet food shop featuring Spanish cuisine and deli, was adapted from industrial usage. The design blends Spanish materials and con-

Designers work to appeal to changing dining tastes.

Above right. La Mezzaluna, an Italian restaurant in Princeton, NJ, demonstrates the increasingly popular treatment of dining areas as light and bright spaces (often using LEDs and natural daylight) as opposed to dark rooms with illumination focused on the patrons’ plates. It also features a large-scale graphic of a flower. Photo: Michael Slack, courtesy JZA+D

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the ingredients, especially when they are paying a premium for farm-to-table or for imports. Now it seems they also want to see the architectural ingredients,” Zinder said.

This trend, he hypothesized, could have begun as a response to the economic downturn from a few years ago—exposed materials are typically a lower-cost approach to design—and was likely supported by the increase in the population of diners who are millennials.

“That demographic,” he explained, “tends to prefer authentic approaches to design, food, and more.”

Another restaurant trend that has been observed by Deborah Leigh English, IIDA, CCID, D L English Design, Pasadena, CA, is the addition of bars and eateries, sometimes multiple locations, within new and existing retail environments.

Differentiated food and beverage spaces, branded independently from the greater retail store, provide the retailer and the community several distinct benefits, English noted. “For the retailer, they act as additional revenue sources from a captive audience who comes to the location with food on their mind already, expand brand reach, and make the store more alive by providing a gathering place for the community. These spaces expand and redefine food stores from just being where locals shop for groceries to becoming where the community goes for sustenance, regardless of the delivery form,” she said.

Relaxed, casual dining in lively, well-crafted social spaces and upscale environments is increasing the preference for today’s customer. “Even in the sophisticated gastronomical mecca of Paris, dining is becoming more casual and fun, less stuffy and refined,” English observed.

“Young chefs all over are discarding fussy, formal service and rigid rules of the past and re-creating more convivial, relaxed eating and drinking places, where the food is of the highest quality, while the atmosphere is more friendly. These new chefs, in Paris, in L.A. with the recent

A

food truck scene, and elsewhere around the world, are

uthenticity, the theater of food, classic mate-

table service at night. This cuts down dramatically on

leading this rapid shift to restaurants that are more rele-

rials, close attention to lighting details, and

staffing needs and helps a newer restaurant survive and

vant to today’s rapidly changing culture—food and other-

the location of bars and eateries in retail food

adapt. I see adaptation as a strong concept that helps start-

wise. What we see is a wide variety of restaurant types

environments are just a few of the trends in evidence in

up food joints get through their beginning phase and

that fit a multitude of desires around the type of experi-

restaurant design today.

into longevity,” Aurell said.

ence a diner wants to have at that given time,” she said.

“Restaurant design is about the authenticity of mate-

Josh Zinder, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP B+C, found-

Restaurant environments are reflecting that same

rials as an expression of the authenticity of food,” said

ing principal of Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design

change and becoming more in-tune with these rapidly

Clay Aurell, AIA, Principal, AB design studio, Santa Bar-

(JZA+D), Princeton, NJ, echoed Aurell’s observation

new social norms. “Our recent projects have included de-

bara, CA.

about authenticity. “Whether the venue is casual or for-

signs that are a mashup of modern, fresh décor that also

“Many restaurants are also trying to capture the the-

mal, quick-service or high-end dining—and no matter the

stays true to the historical design origins and voice of

ater of food making,” he continued. “Likely due to the

cuisine—a growing number of designs are showcasing ex-

each community. We work with a relevant definition of

rising amount of cooking shows on television today, this

posed and raw materials. It has become not only accept-

‘local’ and of spaces that form a vital connection to the

idea of theater in restaurant design seems to be of high

able to see concrete and steel, but even fashionable, where

food offerings,” English said.

interest to restaurateurs and speaks to the authentic vibe.”

just a few years ago the focus on design had been all

“Just one of the ways this is showing up in design is

In addition, operational shifts are taking place. “The

about transporting patrons into a curated atmosphere.

the way seating is being approached,” she continued.

restaurateurs of yesterday are moving toward a more

This trend appears to be linked to an emphasis on au-

“There is a new, heightened emphasis on creating multi-

fast-casual type scene during the day while adding more

thenticity in the menu: patrons want to be able to taste

ple areas of experience within the same space by trans-

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forming sections into furnishing configurations that enable whatever interaction patrons are in the mood for. You can go to the same restaurant and have any social experience you want at the time: an intimate conversation with a pal eating at the bar or a lively, loud dinner party with friends. From banquettes and benches to counters and bar stools, to private rooms, outdoor patios, high tables, low tables, and community tables, we are meeting the public where they want to be, not trying to force them into a restaurateur’s preconceived notion of the experience they should have,” English said.

“When it comes to dining, variety seems to be the key. Community tables often get a bad rap from certain patrons despite their rising popularity, but, depending on the concept, they can be wildly successful.

However, other seating choices seem to dot the dining landscape as well. From banquet seating to creative pods, the dining experience now tries to capture a something-for-everyone modality,” AB design studio’s Aurell commented.

Classic materials are increasingly being used in low- and high-end restaurant design, Aurell related. “For example, materials such as marble and brass seem to appear more frequently, often juxtaposed with raw industrial materials, such as cold-rolled steel and concrete. I’ve noticed a mix of differing styles coming together to create a singular expression that reflects not only the food, but also the restaurateur and/ or chef. I find that successful restaurants will marry these ideas together for a dining experience that appears seamless to the customer,” he said.

“Just as jeans are out in the fashion world, the industrial look, characterized by salvaged wood and metals, is out in restaurant design,” commented Branko Potocnik, NCIDQ , associate principal, CetraRuddy, New York. “The replacement is sustainable design, to the exclusion of salvaged materials, and a more elegant and refined look.”

Deborah English likewise thinks the reclaimed wood, filament lamps, rustic, mercantile, barn, or farm look has played itself out. “The use of natural or tactile materials and finishes is still a major trend, however, as it connects directly with natural/organic, farm-to-table food sources—a long-term trend that shows no sign of abating,” she

Above. Designed by CetraRuddy, Sugarcane, Miami, is a tapas-style grill, offering a unique fusion of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine. Guests are immersed in an authentic and transformational space that evokes the Brazilian favela and features extensive use of distressed and found materials, including salvaged ironwork, aged wood floors, reclaimed shutters, multilayered paints, and vintage ceiling fans suspended from 15-ft. ceilings. Photo: Andrew Meade, courtesy CetraRuddy

Left. The design of the space and the seating at Sugarcane allows all diners to visually experience the food preparation at each of the open raw, hot, and robata bars.

The illuminated bar, accented with handmade ceramics and metalwork, furthers the atmosphere of a large communal party. Photo: Andrew Meade, courtesy CetraRuddy

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Shuffle Bar And 110 & Bellevue SHUFFLE BAR, PASADENA

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hole Foods Market hired long-time collaborators D L English Design to create a 1,200-sq.-ft. bar and

restaurant with a sidewalk patio in an underused retail location in its Pasadena, CA, store. Shuffle Bar offers a modern take on the old-world pub and sports bar to appeal to local customers who have few entertainment options close to home. Through a variety of seating areas and finishes, the environment exudes the comfortable feeling of a neighborhood hangout. The game of shuffleboard is referenced in the bar logo and signage, and triangular and geometric shapes on the ceiling, windows, and floors. A regulation-length shuffleboard table allows patrons to play the game inside the space.

A friendly invitation to “Drink & Play” is called out in neonyellow text emblazoning the ceiling and floor. Wood surfaces throughout the space add warmth. They include tabletops and bar counters, reclaimed teak applied to the walls, and porcelain tile resembling parquet. The back of a banquette appears to be weathered wood, but it turns out to be covered in wood patterned, tufted upholstery. Dark green walls recall billiard cloth and introduce a sporty ambiance. Flat-screen TVs show live games or

Shuffle Bar offers a modern take on the old-world pub and sports bar to appeal to local customers who have few entertainment options close to home. Photo: Brian English

news coverage, reflecting a growing trend among restaurants to blend food and entertainment.

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ocated on the second level of the Whole Foods Market in Pasadena, this 1,500-sq.-ft. bar and restaurant transforms an underperforming

area into a premium draw for customers from inside and outside the store. Highly visible from within the Whole Foods Market, this sophisticated environment was created by D L English Design and the Whole Foods Market Southern Pacific Regional Design Team as an intimate place for hanging out. Open and airy, the venue is treated as a modern glass-enclosed pavilion with visual connections to the “outdoor” area of the store. Seating at the bar, cozy elliptically shaped booths, and tall tables for communal dining cater to variously sized groups.

A vaulted Lamella ceiling canopy made of crisscrossing fir trusses defines the main seating area and provides a framework for ceiling and pendant light fixtures. This atmospheric lighting is intended to be in distinct contrast to the bright retail space beyond. Downlights at the bar and ceiling have a soothing glow. Rose and bronze glass globes

Located on the second level of the Whole Foods Market in Pasadena, CA, 110 & Bellevue transforms an underperforming area into a premium draw for customers from inside and outside the store. Photo: Paulo Marroquin

over tables and booths sparkle and shimmer with warmth, creating a moody space for lingering.

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restaurant trends

said. “Fast-casual restaurants are finding that a more-au-

natural and artificial lighting, but in a way that still pre-

brighter dining rooms. Dark rooms with illumination

thentic, less-corporate visual voice is achievable and de-

serves the character of a space and doesn’t contribute to a

focused on the plate seems to be a relic of the past. Again,

sirable to enhance the perception of their brand’s food

generic, sterile atmosphere. Within that lightening, more

this seems to be part of the movement toward authentic-

quality. Even a small amount of hand-crafted, authentic

stories are being told—the creation of visceral, dynamic

ity. The minimalist decor, however, will often be broken

surfaces can shift the overall feeling of the place.”

physical personas for the places.”

up with a spare pop of color or, increasingly, large-scale

English continued, “Restaurant interiors are lighten-

Josh Zinder of JZA+D agreed. “A trend toward mini-

ing up in terms of finishes and finishing, as well as with

malist decor has been accompanied by a trend toward

The Funk Zone

A

graphics covering swaths of walls, floors, or ceilings.”

“Lighting these days is all about LED,” Zinder added.

t the core of this project was the concept of

buildings were reconceived into three separate

and doors providing access to new tenants within the shell.

place making—bringing renewed life to an

buildings with new parking areas, courtyards,

all-but-abandoned area of Santa Barbara’s (CA)

and landscape that connect them. The old brick

A custom-designed rusted rebar fence encloses

Waterfront District. AB design studio was tasked with

warehouse was maintained and re-purposed to

the property and allows occasional private events.

converting a rundown block in the former warehouse

house new restaurants and bars, as well as both

Materials used are raw, galvanized, and Cor-ten steel,

district into a center for food, wine, community, and

an active wine maker and craft-beer brewery. The

corrugated roofing and siding, and large roll-up doors

relaxation on a $3.6-million budget. The renewed area

smaller building was converted into a take-out

that help open tenant spaces to the exterior. The site

along the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail is dubbed

restaurant able to also serve other tenants on the site.

includes several thousand square feet of outdoor

“The Funk Zone.”

Along the street front, a large nondescript building

patio space and new hardscape zones that reflect

was given a complete overhaul with new windows

the time when this was a railroad-centric district.

The existing fish warehouse and processing

Clockwise from top left: A rundown block in the former Santa Barbara (CA) warehouse district was converted to a center for food, wine, community, and relaxation and dubbed “The Funk Zone.” Photos by Erin Feinblatt Aptly named for the façade, which shows more than 15,000 pennies glued and grouted to the exterior walls, the Lucky Penny building was once the icebox for the Castagnola Fish Co. Coins were glued by hand onto 12-in. square plastic mesh sheets, which were applied to the building with thin-set mortar.

The Lark, a high-end restaurant, is the main attraction of The Funk Zone. All of the tables in the entire restaurant are made from a single fallen tree from Portland, OR. Most of the other items furnishing the restaurant are sourced from salvage shops.

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“The technology has progressed, offering more natural colors and good approximations of daylight with less cool or blue tones.”

Ken’s V I E W

Generation Z, Curated Experiences, And Lightbulbs

GETTING DESIGN RIGHT

What constitutes good restaurant design? “It’s important to understand the end user as well as the focus of the food. Success comes when a designer invests in the owner’s vision and goals, including who their ideal patron is. It is critical to create a team including the restaurateur, chef, and designer. An understanding of both the stated and unstated goals can only be achieved through collaboration and communication. The real excitement shows up when the visions from all parties begin to meld and transform into an aesthetic that is highly reflective of the chef’s vision and the guest experience.

Successful design deals with comfort and lighting in a way that serves aesthetic and function. It is also critical in today’s environment to design for sound.

With harder materials being used today, many designers overlook the overall noise-generation aspects of the dining experience, such as people eating, conversing, and clanking silverware,” said Clay Aurell of AB design studio.

“Restaurant design should foster the enjoyment of one’s food and company. They should not be overpowering and take away from that experience.

Visitors should feel comfortable and at ease when they enter a restaurant but not know why,” said Potocnik.

“The most important aspect, always, is to listen to the client and design to support their goals. It’s amazing how often this simple rule is broken, and the results can cause a restaurant to close its doors before it’s had a chance to find its place in the market,” Zinder said.

Finding relevance to the community and type, menu, and service level of the restaurant are the most critical aspects to creating successful projects, according to Deborah English. “We do this through purpose, story, and style— the meaningful integration of local culture into the restaurant, connecting the brand story with the community story, either literal or attitudinally. Finding common ground between the core values and goals of the brand and the community gives a visual voice to those values inside the physical space.”

Culinary tastes and the preference for fresh restaurant experiences continue to evolve. Successful restaurateurs and the designers they engage to fulfill their visions necessarily are keenly attuned to the ever-changing inclinations of patrons. CA

ey, millenials, don’t look now, but Generation

as I can tell, it sounds like organized tours to local

Z is creeping up behind you, threatening to

attractions. Seriously, what’s so special about

steal your influence and cachet. Sure, hoteliers

that? It’s just a new name for something that’s

and others in the hospitality and design industry

been around for a long while. Anyway, can people

say they’re still interested in millenials, but it’s not

no longer create their own experiences? Must

going to last forever. You’re going to get old and

they have a packaged tour? Maybe so.

irrelevant just like the generations before you, so stop feeling smug.

I confess I find this obsession with generations

Anyway, hoteliers, good luck with those millenials and Generation Zs. You certainly have your work cut out for you.

puzzling. It used to be there were old people—

In other news, Michael Siminovitch, director

parents and grandparents—who just didn’t get it.

of the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC)

And then there were young people, who listened

at the Univ. of California Davis went to Thailand

to music that was just noise, lacked manners, and

and, like Indiana Jones, visited a temple where he

were going to hell in a handbasket. Simple. For the

made an amazing discovery—incandescent and

most part, no one catered to these young people.

candle light! Apparently lost for centuries, or so it

If they got too unruly, they were just sent to reform

seems, these light sources really make stuff look

school with the rest of the juvenile delinquents.

good, the intrepid explorer discovered.

(Wow, there are some pretty dated terms

“Reds, golds, and earthtones were illuminated

in the last paragraph. Even I’m not sure what a

by candle flame and warm incandescent lights,

handbasket is, and my spellchecker isn’t sure

saturating colors to perfection,” Siminovitch said.

either. However, I’m sure you all know how Google

It was the most color-intense indoor space he’s

works.)

ever seen, he commented.

But to continue, something happened, and

Unfortunately, like many things found in

it was called marketing. It was discovered that

ancient temples, there is a curse attached to this

there was money to be made from that noise the

type of lighting. Incandescent lighting is criticized

kids called music, for example, and things just kind

for not being energy efficient, and modern candles

of escalated. There was no turning back. Nothing

not made from natural materials tend to give off

has ever been the same.

soot and toxic fumes.

It must be a difficult task to determine what

But Siminovitch was not to be deterred. He

a younger generation wants—since its usually

resolved to restore high color quality to energy-

an older generation making that determination. It

efficient lighting. Fortunately for him, he had

is said that technology has created a generation

the CLTC help in his quest. The lighting center

that expects more and craves unique experiences

formulated the California Quality Specification that

more than prior generations. I’m not sure how

was adopted by the California Energy Commission

technology has created those expectations,

in 2015. Effective early this year, new homes

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although I can appreciate how staring at banal

in California must have lighting that meets the

content on a tiny screen might lead one to crave

standard, according to a UC Davis news release.

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something more “authentic,” whatever that

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means.

I suppose it will take some time for LEDs that meet the California Quality Specification to reach

The day will come, some marketing geniuses

where I live, far from the coast. Perhaps there’s

predict, when passive experiences are no longer

one of those curated “experience” tours that

enough. Already some folks are saying that

offers a guided tour of a California lightbulb store

“curated experiences are the future of marketing”

that sells the devices. Or I could just order them

(Forbes). On its website, one Arizona hotel boldly

from Amazon. Curate that.

offers exactly that—curated experiences. As far

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The Bottleworks Loft Condominium building is an adaptive-reuse facility that uses a newly renovated geothermal heating and cooling system to condition air for the common areas and each of the residences.

All photos: Gary L. Parr

From Root Beer To Geothermal Efficiency A renovated 20-yr.-old geothermal HVAC system in the Bottleworks Loft Condominiums building is providing efficient, high-quality indoor air for its residents.

Jay Egg, Egg Geothermal

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y the time construction started on the upgrades

they had every intention of meeting that deadline.

and looks much the same today. A big draw to the building

to the geothermal heating and cooling system at

The Bottleworks Building, which is listed on the Na-

in those days was the soft-drink bottling process that took

Bottleworks Loft Condominiums in Cedar Rap-

tional Registry of Historic Places, started life as the Weaver

place on the street level of the warehouse. Wide-eyed kids

ids, IA, the Bottleworks Owners Association (BOA) mem-

Witwer Grocery warehouse and Life Beverage Bottleworks.

and adults alike were drawn to the fast-paced action going

bers and the contractor had about four months left to finish

In 1945, plans were unveiled to replace the Monroe Ele-

on inside, watching bottles of soda brands such as Life

the project before the sunset of the 30% Federal tax credits

mentary School building, which had been converted to a

Cola, Red Rock Cola, and the well-known Hires Root Beer

at the end of 2016. The BOA had a hefty sum of money

warehouse some years earlier, for the Weaver Witwer Gro-

fly by on the conveyors.

allocated to upgrading the historic mixed-use building, and

cery Co. The replacement building was completed in 1946,

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geothermal hvac

ended and the Bottleworks building was used for various purposes, including warehousing of groceries for other companies. In 1996, Osada LP, a Cedar Rapids-based low-income apartment-management company, obtained Federal backing to create 67 low-income apartments in the historic building.

Being a government-funded project, one of the requirements was to incorporate a highly efficient, long-lasting heating and cooling system. To keep maintenance to a minimum and energy efficiency at a maximum, the Osada project included installation of a distributed geothermal heat-pump system.

In early 2008, the building was targeted for another improvement. This upgrade eventually became known as the Bottleworks Loft Condominiums. Unfortunately, the upgrade was followed just a few months later by the massive 2008 Cedar Rapids flood. This event was the sixth costliest in FEMA history, flooding 10 sq. mi. of the city and displacing more than 18,000 people. Recovery was a slow and costly process for the river town’s residents.

Eventually, the floodwaters receded and, in 2009, Gail Handley was among the first dozen people to move into a Bottleworks condo. She became part of a transition group that moved the condo owners away from the developer and toward a homeowners-association management structure in 2012.

One of the dominant issues the new BOA had to deal with was the now 20-yr.-old, failing geothermal-based HVAC system. Handley, then BOA president, sent me an email in May 2015, stating that she had concerns about geothermal-system maintenance, particularly a growing number of leaks in the system’s piping.

The system was designed with about 228 ton of heat-pump capacity from 94 geothermal heat pumps (GHPs). Driving the system is a vertical closed-loop geothermal source (loop-field design) located in the grass lot south of the building. The field consists of 150 boreholes, each of them 215 ft. deep.

I was contracted to evaluate the system and make recommendations about its future. What I learned was that the only part of the system that had a future was the geothermal loop system. It had been designed and installed properly, following IGSHPA (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association, Stillwater, OK, igshpa.org) standards and was, with one exception, in prime condition after 20 years and the massive flood. The problem was the mechanicals on the roof and inside the building.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The only problem in the loop field was that the fluid chemistry was not within specifications. That was a relatively easy fix.

Elsewhere, the system needed significant help. The steel piping was springing new leaks regularly; each time the culprit appeared to be rust and corrosion. Several of the common-area GHPs were out of order and/or in varying stages of disrepair. The 100% fresh-air system was all but non-func-

Top. The residence of former BOA president Gail Handley features a bottle-cap theme in keeping with the building’s history.

Middle. The lobby and common areas on each of the five floors are served by 14 geothermal heat pumps.

Right. The ceiling height of second-floor condominiums is high enough to allow those owners to have second-story loft spaces. This residence is a corner unit.

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geothermal hvac Left. These two pumps move the glycol-water fluid through the 150-borehole field loop.

Middle. Piping from the bore field enters the building in the basement. The overall system is rated at 228 ton of heat-pump capacity and supports 94 geothermal heat pumps.

Bottom. The dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) uses an exhaust-recovery-ventilation system. Ductwork from the DOAS runs hundreds of feet across the rooftop to capture 20,000 cfm of exhaust-fan air, recovering energy that was previously wasted.

tional, providing the airflow but none of the pre-

ing downtime had to be managed to maintain

conditioning (heating and cooling) needed for

occupant comfort. That function was handled

the building. All of these elements had an effect

by BOA president Ron Lower, who acted as on-

on one another in various ways.

site construction manager. Because the DOAS

The solution involved installing:

• a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) with exhaust recovery ventilation

• Aquatherm (Lindon, UT, aquatherm.com) piping to replace the failing steel pipe

• geothermal heat pumps in the common areas • geothermal circulators with variable-frequency drives

• a control system to modulate the pumps.

was operational at this point, it was possible to maintain temperature control to some degree, even while the common-area and individual condo GHPs were disconnected. Many common and private-unit GHPs were also replaced during this stage of the project.

By November 10, most of the building’s 86 GHPs were on-line and leak checked. Pipe insulation, controls integration, and several oth-

The BOA agreed to move forward with the

er details became the focus. With the piping

proposal. Extensive due-diligence and negotiat-

replaced, circulators and VFDs installed, and

ing efforts cut the original financial estimate in

most of the GHPs in place, the upgraded build-

half and maximized Federal government and lo-

ing system was fundamentally operational.

cal utility rebates.

The next 40 days were spent adjusting and test-

Replacing the DOAS was the first step. The

ing the system and its controls. The build-

Model ERCH unit, manufactured by Greenheck

ing-compliance

Fan Corp., Schofield, WI, was also fitted with

mid-January 2017.

audit

was

performed

in

hundreds of feet of ductwork to channel the con-

As the building goes through the first year of

ditioned exhaust air through its exhaust-recovery

operation there will be plenty of opportunities

ventilation (ERV) feature. Brecke Mechanical

to increase energy efficiency by adjusting the

Contractors, Cedar Rapids, made quick work of

building-system controls. Except for the minor

the installation. Though the system was up and

tweaks for energy efficiency, the building is

running in short order, adjustments will continue

ready to serve generations of Bottleworks own-

to be made to the DOAS—which monitors every-

ers without skipping a beat.

thing from outside air conditions to CO2 concen-

One of the residents answered with a re-

trations inside the building—to optimize its per-

sounding “Yes!” when asked if she would seek

formance, energy efficiency, and air quality.

out a geothermal building again. Why? Because

Once the equipment and supplies started ar-

there was no need for outside equipment such as

riving for the upgrades (pipe, GHPs, circulators,

air-conditioning condensers or a cooling tower,

and controls), the work inside the building start-

no boiler, and no combustion heating, which

ed. That was early September 2016, leaving

means no on-site greenhouse-gas emissions. The

slightly less than four months to replace most of

only “noise” is from the super quiet GHPs that

the mechanical systems in the building. Hun-

provide heating and cooling CA

dreds of thousands of dollars in tax credits were riding on the project being operational by December 31, 2016.

The first stage of the interior work was to replace the piping. Winter was coming and build-

Jay Egg is president and founder of Egg Geothermal, Kissimmee, FL, and a consultant and designer of geothermal HVAC systems. In addition, he has authored two books and numerous articles on the subject. He can be reached at jayegg.geo@gmail.com.

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flooring

Reading HealthPlex has 24 surgical suites, including six hybrid operating rooms using noraplan eco with nora nTx flooring.

Providing Healthcare Underfoot

Rubber flooring accelerates schedules and enhances care at Reading Hospital.

I

n 2014, Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA, em-

layer that minimizes prep work and eliminates drying

tion management. “We believe that the time saved

barked on a $354-million expansion project, adding

protocols, saving time and money. The product is re-

with the application of the nora nTx floor covering was

476,000 sq. ft. to the 147-yr.-old hospital. The goal

sistant to high moisture-vapor emissions and has ex-

about two months in our construction schedule.”

was to replace and relocate operating rooms spread

tensive pH limits, which eliminates the need for mois-

Hutwelker said the selection of noraplan eco with

across four buildings and provide 150 new private pa-

ture testing and remediation before installation.

nora nTx offered two important advantages from a

tient rooms. Today, Seventh Street Tower, or Reading

Engineered to reduce installation time by as much as

construction standpoint. First, the floor significantly

HealthPlex for Advanced Surgical and Patient Care,

50% when compared with standard PVC sheet instal-

reduced installation time. “Secondly, we had one com-

as the new nine-story addition is called, welcomes

lation, linoleum, and rubber, the installation system

pany providing all of the warranty for the flooring,

patients and visitors to a facility that features priva-

lowers the total cost of a construction project. With

which is pretty much unheard of on other projects.

cy, flexibility, and the latest technology available to

the ability to be installed over existing flooring in ren-

We’re getting one warranty from one supplier on the

healthcare professionals and their patients. Running

ovation projects, further timesaving is realized.

project, which is very helpful.”

throughout most of the facility, which includes five

“Nora nTx was very important to us from a sched-

floors of private patient rooms; 24 surgical suites, in-

ule and cost standpoint, because it did not require a

EASY MAINTENANCE

cluding six hybrid operating rooms; eight minor-pro-

moisture-mitigation system to be installed prior to the

Others involved in the project point to additional ad-

cedure rooms; reception and recovery areas; and an

floor going down, which represents a savings in not

vantages the flooring offers. David Major, director of fa-

expanded trauma area; is noraplan eco with nora nTx,

only dollars, but also in time,” said Jeff Hutwelker,

cilities and construction at Reading Health System, was

both from Nora Systems Inc., Salem, NH.

project executive with LF Driscoll Co. LLC, the Bala

impressed with the floor’s simple maintenance regimen.

Cynwyd, PA-based company that provided construc-

“Maintenance of the product is greatly enhanced in the

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flooring they see a lot of shiny floors. It’s sometimes disorienting for them.”

Patient safety is front and center for Marie Keim, director of epidemiology infection control and prevention at Reading Health System. “From an infection-prevention perspective, I think flooring is very important in its durability,” she said. “The fact that this floor is very solid and dense provides an extra barrier for us, and it gives Environmental Services a floor that can be cleaned easily. The surfaces are smooth; we don’t need to be concerned about residual water, bacteria, and other items going into cracks and crevices and harboring any sort of bacteria or organisms.”

With regard to a cleaning regimen that does not require the use of chemicals and harsh cleaning products, Keim remarked, “It’s always important to reduce the need for chemicals and any sort of agents that might potentially create drug resistance on organisms.”

ADDED BONUS

She added, “I think the other positive aspect of the nora flooring is that it resists staining, so that betadine, iodine, and other agents that can be very offensive in appearance won’t be a problem. I also think the floor has a comfort and an ease for our staff who are working on it. The floor makes it much easier to stand throughout our day as we provide services to our patients.”

Looking back on the project and the selection of The flooring provides comfort for staff that is working on it, making it easier to stand throughout the day to care for patients.

noraplan eco with nora nTx, Major summed up everyone’s experience with the product. “If I was advising

fact that we do not have to un-wax or wax the floors.

“With the nora flooring, we are able to turn over pa-

someone who was selecting a flooring covering, I

The care and maintenance of the product has potentially

tient rooms very quickly—probably in half the time it

would tell them to take a very close look at a product

been the largest, greatest effect with regard to selecting

would normally take to do a floor that we have to

with regards to the overall cost and the relative cost

noraplan eco with nora nTx.”

clean and wax.”

over time versus other products, taking into consider-

According to Major, nora flooring was part of the

And, he appreciates the floor’s low-gloss finish.

ation both the use, the durability of the product, and

original specifications for the building, but it was re-

“Historically, flooring and floor surfaces were real

the amount of time and number of people required to

stricted to the operating and procedural platforms. As

shiny and glossy. What we’ve come to find is patients

maintain it. When we examined this over the duration

the building design took shape, the flooring specifica-

that make up the older population have some difficul-

of this project, we found that the nora flooring with

tion grew to include approximately 95% of the square

ty with walking and getting around a facility when

nora nTx is far superior than our other choices.” CA

footage of the building.

Tim Cole, director of environmental services for Reading Health Systems, is happy with that decision.

“It’s a lower maintenance product, requiring less labor and materials. It offers as much as 20% to 30% in labor savings related to the care and maintenance of the floor. In addition, from an environmental standpoint,

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you can clean and maintain the floor with less-caustic chemicals and cleaners as opposed to other traditional floor coverings.” Cole can make that statement because his department maintains older areas of the hospital that have a variety of floor coverings, including vinyl sheet goods, terrazzo, and VCT. In addition to maintenance benefits, Cole points to the ability to move patients through the hospital.

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Prescription For Healthcare Surfaces Extensive product testing helps replace hospital carpeting.

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oday’s healthcare providers are embracing evidence-based design (EBD) principles, based on the profound effect of the built environment on patients’ experiences and outcomes, as well as the

health and well being of the staff. Incorporating EBD has become a necessity, since it is a healthcare institution’s financial responsibility to ensure their capital investments achieve many objectives.

With this in mind, The Johns Hopkins Hospital ( JHH), formed in 1889 in Baltimore, is ahead of the curve. A national leader in patient care, medical research, and teaching, Johns Hopkins Health System ( JHHS) includes six academic and community hospitals, four suburban healthcare and surgery centers, more than 30 primary-healthcare outpatient sites, as well as programs for national and international patient activities.

When it was time to start thinking about an alternative to carpet, JHH went to work.

“We can’t keep carpet clean,” said Teri Bennett, RN, CID, CHID, IIDA, NIHD, EDAC, and lead interior designer in the Architecture and Planning Department at JHH. “Our consultants wanted us to use new products in projects that hadn’t been tested in active healthcare environments. We didn’t want to install them without testing.”

Under the direction of the hospital’s Facility Planning and Mainte-

nance Team, JHH conducted a system-wide, multi-disciplinary research flooring-testing study over a 90-day period. The test protocol and process used the 2014 FGI Guidelines Surfaces and Furnishings for performance-criteria selection guidelines. The objectives of this test were to:

• Research and develop test protocols for flooring safety, performance, and cleaning methodology.

• Implement those protocols in a coordinated comprehensive testing period, to develop flooring standards for use at JHH.

• Learn how EBD surface-material selection contributes to improved patient outcome and HCAHPS scores.

The first two challenges were to reduce the use of under-performing, environmentally harmful, expensive, and difficult surfaces to maintain and to establish a no-carpet flooring policy for all future projects. As a result, JHH tested 20 products: 11 resilient surfaces and 9 acoustic, non-carpet surfaces, more specifically: textile composite, rubber, rubber composite, vinyl rubber composite, and heterogeneous and homogenous resilient flooring.

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flooring conducted acoustic tests over all of the test products.

“You hit the granite tile, then you rolled over our resilient floor, then you hit the granite tile again, and then you rolled over the acoustic test floor,” said Hyde. “We felt the products we were testing on that side, Ecore’s (Terrain rx) included, were truly making a sound difference, as people rolled on that side of the floor. The carts rattled on the tile. Then you moved, and it would be dead—the clicking, the rolling noises, and all that stuff,” said Hyde.

Those using the JHH testing corridor also noticed when the Terrain rx was no longer there. “People commented when it left,” said Hyde. “People were not happy. The (Metro) tunnel can be quite loud.” Bennett added, “People definitely noticed it felt better under foot too.” Other test areas Terrain rx performed well in included durability, stain removal, and cleanability.

When analyzing the sheet goods, such as Terrain rx, JHH placed the seam in the middle of each testing site, using the manufacturer’s recommended weld rod.

“We were a little concerned about the rx because of the

Administrators at The Johns Hopkins Hospital had a variety of flooring options tested in active healthcare environments.

compression factor,” said Hyde. “We wondered if we would see some failure at the heavy-traffic edge. We

green, recycled products and products made from al-

underground, the weather was a factor. You really did

ternative materials,” said Andrea Hyde, AAHID, MD-

see the tracked in salt and moisture and things coming

CID, and planner/designer in the Architecture and

from people’s feet and going across it (the surfaces).”

did not; it worked great actually.”

With regard to cleaning, some products changed color with the Oxi-Clean or Oxi-Seal. “The rx product

Planning Department at JHH. “We wanted to prove to

The result: “Some of the most sustainable products

never had an issue at all,” said Bennett. “There were no

ourselves that we could try sustainable products and

failed really miserably,” said Hyde. “They needed more

issues with cleaning at all on both sides (sealed and

see how they do.”

care than we could give, or material collected soiling

unsealed). And the seam remained intact throughout the test.”

The fourth and fifth challenges for JHH were to

due to the inherent open-pore design.” JHH only had

test and establish new standard cleaning procedures

two product failures, because the surfaces didn’t wear

and protocols to comply with sustainable, low-VOC

well or changed color with the use of the Oxi-Seal. “It

surface’s

guidelines and to also meet infection control and ag-

wasn’t a dirt wear; the product got darker and darker as

(PUR) provides a low cost, polish-free maintenance re-

ing issues by eliminating the use of high-gloss surfaces,

we cleaned it,” said Bennett.

gime for the lifetime of the product.

Another benefit of specifying Terrain rx was that the cross-linked

polyurethane

reinforcement

prior to implementation—in other words, installing

One of the products that performed best was Ecore

As a result of Terrain rx’s positive performance and

products that didn’t require wax and that could be

Commercial Flooring’s Terrain rx. Ecore International

because it fulfilled JHH’s four criteria challenges, JHH

cleaned and maintained using Oxi-Clean and Oxi-

is located in Lancaster, PA. Available in 6-ft.-wide rolls,

specified and installed Forest rx for 56 inpatient rooms

Seal products.

the flooring features 5 mm of the company’s perfor-

in the JHH Meyer Neuro & Rehab facility.

mance rubber fusion bonded to a contemporary, mod-

“It was because of the success of the Terrain rx

TESTS AND RESULTS

ern heterogeneous vinyl sheet surface. This results in a

product that we made the commitment to use Forest rx

The JHH test area that was chosen for the 20 surfaces

surface that reduces the risk of injury associated with

in our Meyer renovation,” said Bennett. Forest rx is

was the corridor connecting JHH Main Campus and

falls and offers sound control and comfort underfoot.

Terrain rx’s sister product and features all of Terrain

JHOPC, including the Metro subway entrance to JHH

“The entire side that we were testing acoustics on

rx’s attributes and benefits with a different visual—

East Baltimore Campus. The area receives more than

was interesting,” said Hyde. Using rolling carts, JHH

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20,000 estimated footfalls each day. Each of the 20 product test sites measured 6 ft. by 18 ft. with 4 ft. of walking width. One direction/side of each product was sealed and the other side was unsealed. Installing an unsealed floor is not an uncommon practice at JHH, since many times this procedure cannot occur until

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Table collection

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Disruptor + Teleport carpet tile use an assortment of twisted yarns, cabled and bundled, that produce depth and movement on a floor.

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Restroom privacy partitions

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Furniture power center

Adorne furniture power center offers design possibilities for providing power built into furniture. The units are designed to blend seamlessly with or provide an accent in the space.

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Workspace collection

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Hardware collection

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Matte-finish paint

Century brand paint is available in 75 colors with Soft Touch matte finish. Colors range from midtone to dark shades to enrich interior finishes. It is available in pre-mixed gallons.

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Gypsum tile

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Concealed-space batt insulation

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Entryway modular carpet

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Nature-inspired flooring

Panorama Living Color resilient rubber flooring includes the Hummingbird mini collection. The collection features eight colors that combine vibrant hues of green and yellow with deep royal tones of blue and purple. The line provides contemporary aesthetics with the functionality of resilient rubber tile flooring. The flooring is non-vulcanized and non-laminated homogeneous color rubber tiles made with 100% post-consumer recycled rubber and EPDM rubber granules.

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After 12 years, the existing domestic hot water system was not meeting the demands of the tenants at The Caroline, a New York City rental building.

Upgraded Hot-Water System Satisfies Tenant Demands Building owners challenged with space constraints and variable loading due to changing occupancy.

A

fter 12 years, the existing domestic hot

pool, on-site laundry, fitness center, and central cli-

changing occupancy. Adding additional storage capac-

water (DHW) system was not meeting the

mate control. Built in 2000, the building was served

ity was not an option as the mechanical room was al-

demands of the tenants at The Caroline, a

by a central hot-water delivery system using three com-

ready filled to the maximum. They opted to install 17

mercial direct-fired water heaters.

Bosch (Londonderry, NH) C 1210 ES condensing gas

rental building located in New York’s Flatiron District on 23rd St. between 5th and 6th Avenues. The 20-sto-

The building owners were looking to upgrade their

tankless water heaters cascaded in parallel for a

ry building features 433 apartments with premium

DHW system but were challenged with space con-

tank-loading application. Two zones were required for

kitchen and bath amenities, a 50-ft. sky-lit swimming

straints for new equipment and variable loading due to

DHW. The lower zone has 11 C 1210 units and five

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maintenance and gives the ability to bypass certain system components in case of failure. Some design considerations for tank loading include:

• Ensure flow through each water heater is between 3.5 and 5.0 gpm.

• Isolation valves or boiler drains should be installed to facilitate descaling in applications with hard water.

• Whenever possible, plumb the system or configure the tank to draw cold supply water into the water heater during hot water use.

These condensing units capture latent heat from condensation of the exhaust gas and use it to preheat incoming cold water.

Unlike traditional non-condensing water heaters, these condensing units capture latent heat from condensation of the exhaust gas and use it to preheat the incoming cold water, making the water heaters 10% more efficient than traditional tankless water heaters, according to the manufacturer.

The building owners are pleased with the performance, energy savings, and flexibility of the water heaters, as well as the fact that not a single day of hot water supply was lost during installation. CA

storage tanks, and the upper zone has six C 1210 units and three storage tanks (each storage tank has a 240 gal. capacity).

Tankless water heaters are commonly used in residential on-demand applications.

However tankless water heaters can be applied in a commercial tank-loading application providing comfort even with variable demand. An advantage of using the Bosch tankless units was that they fit through a standard 30-in. doorway, and they function with the lower gas pressure available in the building.

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As many as 24 Bosch C 1210 gas tankless water heaters can be linked together to achieve higher flow rates than with single units—to 290 gpm. The 17-unit cascade used in The Caroline can deliver 205 gpm.

Commercial tank-loading design allows complete isolation of the system for

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Making The Grade With HVAC Upgrades K-12 schools reduce energy costs and improve student performance.

Located along Lake Michigan in Southwestern Michigan, the Lakeshore Public School District consists of three K-5 elementary buildings, one middle school, and one high school.

L

ocated along Lake Michigan in Southwestern Michigan, the Lakeshore Public School District consists of three K-5 elementary

buildings, one middle school, and one high school.

During his tenure, Nick White, director of op-

erations for Lakeshore public schools, has orchestrated many changes. His attention and management of improvements to the district’s schools include broad HVAC upgrades, which have improved student and teacher comfort and energy efficiency at each facility.

In 2013, White and the Lakeshore school board looked at options, hoping to enhance student achievement. It had been about 20 years since any of the schools had new heating equipment installed, and none of the buildings had any form of air conditioning.

“It was time to do something,” said White. “We For the five Lakeshore district schools, 132 Modine Airedale Classmate DX cooling-and-heat-pump units were specified.

would get daily complaints from teachers about the inconsistency of room heating. Students seated by

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old, under-the-window unit ventilators were either

nothing quite like a working demo in a setting not un-

demo was the noise—or better—the lack of it,” said

sweating or shivering. In the mornings, the ventilators

like the classrooms they needed to improve,” said Bol-

White. “We learned about the equipment’s impressive

would be blasting heat and late,r as the thermostat was

house. White and Morgenstern saw a variety of HVAC

sound-lab performance, but it was most impressive to

satisfied, outside air was brought in to improve indoor

equipment that day.

see and hear the equipment during our tour. We were

air quality and student health.”

After further research into equipment capable of

certain that we’d found the right technology for our

But the fresh air entering the rooms became a text-

solving problems at the school district, they chose

book lesson in thermal shock. Cold air immediately

Modine Manufacturing’s (Racine, WI) Airedale

conditioned students and teachers; the discomfort was

Classmate DX cooling-and-heat pump,” continued

CLASSROOM REPLACEMENTS

so routine that they knew to have their winter jackets

Bolhouse.

For the five schools, 132 Modine Airedale Classmate DX

nearby for use when needed.

“One of the first things that stuck out to me at the

schools.”

cooling-and-heat-pump units were specified, and two

“Another issue that we would get regular complaints about was the noise of the units,” continued White. “Teachers constantly had to yell to be heard over the incessant drone of the HVAC equipment.

Remember Charlie Brown’s teacher [with a voice like a muffled lullaby]? That’s how our teachers sounded to students before we got a new heating and cooling system; they couldn’t stay awake,” he said. “Our HVAC woes became a huge distraction.”

White contacted Scott Morgenstern, senior mechanical engineer for Kingscott Associates, an architectural and engineering firm, based in nearby Kalamazoo, MI. “Nick informed me that the school district was looking to do a significant amount of renovating and remodeling in all of the schools,” explained Morgenstern. “The bulk of work to be funded was slated to improve classroom HVAC systems, replacing old unit ventilators with new, quiet, energy-efficient ones.

“The old systems were not only noisy, but they weren’t providing sufficient air distribution,” Morgenstern added. “They were basically oversized fancoil units that sat under classroom windows with the

endless always has a solution.

sole purpose of making life miserable for students and teachers.”

Overheating and under heating were sure to affect daily classroom conditions. The discomfort was palpable. Outdoor conditions played an enormous role; another key variable was the location of a student’s chair. Teachers could move their desk, or walk around the room, but students were usually unable to make improvements. “Clearly, we needed a way to provide comfort within the schools,” said White.

Morgenstern turned to Scott Bolhouse, at Bolhouse LLC, a manufacturer’s representative based in Jenison, MI. “Scott contacted me with a need for a high volume of unit ventilators,” said Bolhouse. “He explained the troubles Lakeshore schools were experiencing. The school district needed equipment that would offer consistent temperatures year round, quietly and efficiently.”

Bolhouse took White and Morgenstern on a tour of nearby locations with unit ventilators already in-

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Modine Varsity under-the-window units were chosen

to be connected easily so that sound generated by the

In the first school year since all the new unit venti-

for the high school football locker room. The classroom

fan and the moving air is distributed throughout the

lators were installed, White said the teachers had noth-

units have super-efficient electronically commutated mo-

room. This approach effectively eliminates the sound

ing but praise for the lack of ventilator noise and the

tors (ECM) and micro-channel coils. Advanced blower

altogether.

delivery of consistent temperatures—and conditioned

and compressor technologies contribute to the decreased sound and power output.

Morgenstern said, “These types of units have been

fresh air—in the classrooms.

our preferred solution since they came on the market.

“The renovations have had a dramatic ‘ladder’ ef-

An all-in-one blower-motor system manufactured

Being able to provide ducted supply systems to the

fect. The students are happy, not distracted, and learn-

by Genteq, Fort Wayne, IN, is incorporated into each

classrooms allows better temperature control through-

ing . . . which in turn makes the teachers happy, mak-

of the cooling-and-heat-pump systems. This system

out an entire room—which was a huge win for the

ing it easier for them to inspire the student body,

combines a high-efficiency blower housing, axial flux,

Lakeshore Schools.” The two-stage cooling keeps the

which in turn makes the school board happy,” said

Blac motor, and variable speed ECM technology into

units operating in the most efficient range possible at

director of operations White. The result is an impres-

one assembly, delivering higher efficiencies, improved

all times.

sive solution for all concerned. CA

airflow, and lower maintenance costs. Additionally, the system produces an average of 2 to 3 dB less than comparable systems.

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CF coil, offering substantial improvements over existing parallel flow (PF) coil technology so prevalent in the HVAC market today.

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The all-aluminum counter-flow (CF) coils provide

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The Renwick hotel emerged from the renovation of an old building that housed famous artists and authors.

Inset. For the best guest experience, Stonehill & Taylor designers selected a luxurious multifunction rain showerhead that delivers relaxing waterflow. It is complemented by a serene, fashion-forward personal-shower set and a sleek hand shower.

Bathrooms Highlight Hotel Renovation A complete renovation of a 1928 building resulted in The Renwick Hotel and recreated the days when famous artists and authors inhabited the structure.

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want to go places and see people. I want my mind

on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, The Renwick is a prod-

To that end, The Renwick spotlights functional art

to grow. I want to live where things happen on a

uct of a partnership between Interstate Hotels & Resorts,

sourced from 19 local New York artists who were tapped

big scale.” That was the dream of F. Scott Fitzger-

Arlington, VA; hotel Asset Value Enhancement (ho-

to create exclusive pieces for the hotel. Interestingly,

ald, one-time resident of what is now The Renwick Hotel

telAVE), Providence, RI; and Meadow Partners, a New

there is no framed art.

in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Were he to return

York City-based real-estate investor and asset manager.

The hotel commissioned Brooklyn-born rising artist

today to the quaint, brick building, built in 1928 as a res-

They engaged Stonehill & Taylor to deliver a fresh, new

and “doodler” Gregory Siff, who splits his time between

idence for artists, intellectuals, and authors, Fitzgerald

focus on whimsical luxury with a modernistic approach

Los Angeles and New York, to paint the lobby mural.

could do all that and more.

designed for business travelers and leisure seekers.

Known for a graffiti-like style that blurs the lines be-

The creative spirits of Fitzgerald and other resident

“We utilized the hotel’s rich artistic legacy as a

tween Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and Street Art,

art icons and literary legends, such as John Steinbeck

springboard for the design concept,” said Kim Edwards,

Siff ’s work at The Renwick is, at once, emotional, imme-

and Thomas Mann, live on in the new Renwick, thanks

senior designer, Stonehill & Taylor. The firm wanted to

diate, and personal—a nod to the creative and conceptu-

to a thoughtful and fun design by Stonehill & Taylor

recall the artistry of the 1920s but filter it through a

al thoughts of an artist at work.

Architects, New York City.

modern lens. The genesis was the emerging modernism

That creative spirit flows through to the property’s

of that era, especially influenced by abstract expression-

173 loft-style guestrooms and suites. “We sought to cre-

ism, Italian futurism, and Constructivism.

ate guestrooms with an inviting, residential feel that

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Above. The Renwick spotlights functional art sourced from 19 local New York artists, including the lobby mural that was created by Brooklyn-born rising artist and “doodler” Gregory Siff.

Below. In the guest rooms, custom furnishings reference items found in an artist’s studio, such as easelinspired television stands, desks and vanities reminiscent of an artist’s workbench, and nightstands intended to mimic flat-file cabinets.

would meet the needs of a contemporary architect or artist, both as homage to the building’s history and as a practical solution to limited public spaces for work and relaxation,” Edwards noted.

Custom furnishings reference items found in an artist’s studio. Whimsical touches include easel-inspired television stands, desks and vanities reminiscent of an artist’s workbench, nightstands intended to mimic flat-file cabinets, and a patterned carpet that simulates paint-splattered concrete. Origami kits hang from pushpin corkboards above the desks, inviting guests to create an unofficial mascot of New York City in a paper-crafted pigeon. Guests are also encouraged to create their own art using an in-room post card, and mailing it in the original mail chute for a chance to have their piece displayed.

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While visually stimulating the senses, the guest rooms embrace comfort too, especially when it comes to the bathrooms. “The entire bathroom product is a big deal to our customers. We are focused on bringing the business traveler to our hotel and the bathroom plays a key role in having a travel director accept us into their travel program,” said Susan Richardson, director of sales and marketing for The Renwick.

Stonehill & Taylor injected a New York City urban vibe into the guest bathrooms, using white subway tiles outlined along the perimeter with black tiles, and concrete-like tile floors. The ceilings feature a custom wall covering of muted blue with pale-gray geometric line work. “This ties into the underlying concepts of art in unexpected places and 46

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PROJECT utilizing the most basic element of drawing—the line—in

nance staff love the layout and design of the new and

different ways and forms,” Edwards noted.

improved bathrooms and their fixtures,” Richardson

When it came to selecting just the right bath fixtures

noted. “They find them extremely easy to keep clean

and fittings to support the very specific “1920s meets

and, from a maintenance perspective, it is easy to get to

2015” feel of The Renwick, Stonehill & Taylor opted for

most of the mechanicals when needed. The subway tiles

DXV, the flagship luxury portfolio of decorative plumb-

are very simple to wipe down and the in-tile drains are a

ing fixture and faucet manufacturer American Standard,

great feature.”

Piscataway, NJ. The brand was a natural fit for The Ren-

Back in the lobby, scrawled on the mural is another

wick, given that its collections re-imagine the most influ-

quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald: “I hope you live a life you

ential design movements of the past 140 years.

are proud of.” The entire team that reinvented his artist

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by historically significant designs, reinterpreting them in light of today’s aesthetic and performance demands.

Each of the movements—Classic, Golden Era, Modern,

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“In this case, the fixtures were more about subtle design and function that played well with the other elements in the space,” Edwards said. “We like how the

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“The vanity is reminiscent of an artist’s workbench,” Edwards explained. It incorporates the serene and minimalist faucet highlighted with distinctively geometric lever handles. The vanity also features a rectangular, under-counter lavatory, which provides a subtly sophisticated vibe to the bathroom.

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“Style, price, and quality were equally ranking in the decision process,” Edwards said. “Touring the showroom and gaining a better understanding of the collection and company was helpful during the model room process. Quick turn-around on pricing and speedy responses were key in our time crunch. The roll-

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Automatic fan control

AirEffect climate-control system for large-diameter fans identifies and dictates the optimal operating speed and direction for each fan based on a facility’s temperature and humidity. The system measures temperature and humidity at two points, calculates the heat index, and identifies fan speed and direction. Available for all AirVolution-D models, the system can control as many as 30 fans in any combination of model and diameter.

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Vibration-isolation curb

Vibro-Curb vibration-isolation curb has vibration-dampening spring isolators said to be easily accessed. Flexible 9-in. counter flashing provides a weather seal. Units are custom sized and spaced to accommodate a rooftop unit’s weight. Deflections of 1-, 2-, or 3-in. may be provided. Vertical limit stops eliminate excessive movement caused by wind loads and seismic activity.

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Scroll compressors

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Modular chiller

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Performing Arts Centers Bolster Communities Aluminum cladding adds character to educational facilities.

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wo performing arts centers, one in Austin, TX, one in Tuscaloosa, AL, share a common use of exterior aluminum cladding.

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Arts Center has drawn rave reviews from all quarters. The 62,000-sq.-ft. facility serves all Austin ISD schools and provides a 1,200-seat auditorium that hosts concerts and theatrical performances, a 250-seat black-box theatre, and a 100-seat multipurpose room.

Two Petersen Aluminum, Elk Grove Village, IL, profiles were used in the project design. Approximately 14,000 sq. ft. of PAC-CLAD flush panels played a particularly prominent role in cladding the vertical rooftop extension of the auditorium and stage. The 24-gauge panels were finished in Burgundy, Colonial Red, and Terra Cotta, all rich colors that complement the extensive use of wood in the auditorium. In addition, approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of Petersen’s M-42 wall panels, in Galvalume Plus, were also integrated with the glazed curtainwalls on the exterior facade.

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Four years after an EF4 tornado ripped apart the Alberta Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, the reimagined and redesigned Alberta School of Performing Arts reopened on the site.

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PROJECT good solution for us because they adjusted very well to

exterior material to appear as an architectural continua-

the curves of the design.”

tion of the maple paneling. You can definitely see that at

The use of aluminum panels on the exterior also

night as the lobby is illuminated.”

played a key role in complementing the extensive use of

The decision to use metal on the rooftop extension

richly toned maple on the interior of the auditorium and

was made quite early in the process, according to Molter,

main entry lobby.

and the rich colors of the Flush Panels were carefully se-

“Because the main lobby was mostly glass that showed

lected. “We thought the metal would give us the ‘wow’

the vertical wood paneling inside, we had a strong desire

factor from a distance,” Molter said. “We first considered

that it read as if the same wood material cuts through to

using just a single color but the consensus was that we

the outside,” Molter explained. “We wanted the upper,

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both Austin firms. The project has received LEED Gold certification and also a five-star rating from Austin Energy Green Building.

The Performing Arts Center is located in a 700-acre, mixed-use development on the site of the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. The development will include 6,000 homes, 4.2 million sq. ft. of office/commercial space, and more than 750,000 sq. ft. of retail facilities. All development is LEED-certified or meets equivalent Austin sustainability requirements.

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tects project architect and principal Jessica Molter. “The design team wanted to set the tall structures away from the edge of the roof so that the extension and auditorium would read as one sculptural element,” Molter said.

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PROJECT we went with the nice three-color combination.”

Installation of the PAC-CLAD flush panels was completed by Texas Roofing Co. Inc., Round Rock, TX. The general contractor on the project was American Constructors Inc., Austin.

the original school, includes a storm-shelter wing, and

architect, “The theatre portion of the building is a sub-

meets all International Building Code and energy-code

stantial box, and the horizontal wall panels help break up

requirements.

the mass. The vast majority of my experience with Peters-

Two different Petersen profiles were selected as a key

en has been with their standing-seam metal roof prod-

part of the design. Approximately 27,000 sq. ft. of PAC-

ucts. This was one of our first forays into large-scale use

“With a facility like this one, our district will finally

CLAD Precision Series HWP wall panels and 8,000 sq.

of metal wall panels. Everyone is really pleased with the

be able to offer students and families a quality venue for

ft. of corrugated panels work in conjunction with brick

aesthetics of the building and we look forward to using

theatre, dance, music, and other fine-arts performances,”

masonry and EIFS trim to clad the façade. The corru-

these materials in the future,” Morris said.

said superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen.

gated panels were installed vertically and run as an ac-

Tuscaloosa City Schools superintendent Paul McKen-

cent band between the brick masonry and the HWP.

drick likes the looks too. “It’s a beautiful building,” McK-

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All panels were manufactured at Petersen’s Acworth,

endrick said. “I’m glad we took our time in deciding what

Meanwhile, another school dedicated to the performing

GA, plant.

we were going to put here and carefully planned every-

arts was rising two states away. Four years after an EF4

Ward Scott Architecture, Tuscaloosa, created the de-

tornado ripped apart the Alberta Elementary School in

sign for the project. According to Jordan Morris, project

thing from the design of the building to how it fits in with the community.” CA

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Hotel Roofs Frame Canadian Rockies View Concrete roof tiles on the Moose Hotel & Suites buildings meet national park requirement that large-scale developments enhance views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

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he newly completed Moose Hotel & Suites complex in picturesque Banff, Alberta, Canada, offers four-star lodging to tourists looking to experience a place known for exceptional natu-

ral beauty. It is one of the largest hotel developments to be built in the area since the Canadian federal government enacted its 1998 commercial growth cap. Devised to prevent any large-scale developments from destroying the general beauty of the national park, the growth cap requires all new projects to enhance views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The Moose Hotel & Suites does just that.

Developer Banff Caribou Properties, also located in Banff, has built and operated a number of quality hospitality facilities in the area over the years, fueled by a true appreciation for the region’s unparalleled land and views. They understood that the 174-room Moose Hotel & Suites would not only need to provide much-needed lodging for the area’s thriving tourism industry, but would also need to aesthetically complement the natural surroundings and satisfy government regulations.

Longtime Banff Caribou Properties collaborator and architect Ted Darch, owner of Calgary-based E. J. Darch Architect Ltd, envisioned a hotel-building layout that would take advantage of, and complement, the views. He designed the hotel to resemble a village with a courtyard placed in the center as a means for capturing the visual drama of the mountains.

The roofing contractor selected for the project, Brock Hanson, CEO of Banff-based Rocky Mountain Sundeck & Roof, boasts a longtime relationship with the developer, having completed many roof projects for the lodging leader over the years. Both architect and contractor worked together to ensure the roof, as a major focal point of the property, helped the hotel meet strict building guidelines. Their roof solution was also designed to withstand Canada’s subarctic weather and to provide an aesthetic worthy of gracing a large new hotel in a renowned national park.

Rocky Mountain Sundeck and Roof was key in the selection of Boral Roofing’s (Irvine, CA) Saxony Slate 900 red-tile roof for the project, and the region’s weather patterns were a paramount driver in that choice. As part of the Alberta province of Western Canada, Banff ’s climate features winters that drop as low as –40 F, with 15 to 40 in. of precipitation, primarily snow, falling each year.

The custom-manufactured concrete tile is engineered to be an endur-

ing roofing solution. Concrete tile provides high energy efficiency, while insulating spray foam helps maintain the indoor temperature of the guest rooms and amenity areas, providing better indoor comfort and reducing the hotel’s overall energy demands and costs.

Because the property is essentially located in a forest, the tile’s Class A Roofing for the Moose Hotel & Suites buildings was chosen to meet Canadian federal government commercial growth-cap regulations that require any large-scale developments to enhance views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

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The concrete tile, combined with insulating spray foam, provides high energy efficiency and a Class A fire rating that helps protect the buildings from flying embers generated by forest fires.

fire rating was also key in its selection. The tile helps

& Roof began work on the project in December 2014,

withstand flying embers that are endemic with forest

completing the roofs of single buildings after the

fires, aiding in protection of the structure from igni-

framing of each was completed. Most of the process

tion should those embers land on a roof.

was aided by good weather. However, strict deadlines

The tile was also selected to meet aesthetic goals,

required the installers to work with their supplier over

which were deemed even more important than usual

the holiday period to have the tiles delivered and

because of the government regulations. Capturing the

mocked up so that Banff Caribou Properties person-

appearance of natural slate, the roof tile complements

nel could approve the color, finish, and specification

the inherent beauty of the three-story hotel’s rustic

details. Because of the team’s diligence, complete in-

mountain-lodge style in a rich red shade.

stallation of the 93,000 sq. ft. of roofing occurred in

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the spring of 2016 as hotel construction was nearing completion.

dant geologic materials, incorporates no chemical pre-

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complex features several guest-room configurations,

the roof, and requires little maintenance.

along with a restaurant, fitness center, spa, and two

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The Hall County Sheriff’s office was designed to have a unique presence while complementing the concrete-and-glass style of other buildings in Georgia’s Hall County Government Center complex.

Masonry Delivers Sheriff’s Office Presence A combination of architectural blocks and traditional brick produce a standout design that blends well with surrounding buildings.

S

erving more than 184,000 citizens and hous-

“After looking at the renovation of existing space at

temporary look and feel that blended with the existing

ing nearly 1,200 inmates, the original Hall

numerous other locations, the Sheriff ’s Office [per-

complex, yet stood out. Given it was a municipal proj-

County Sheriff ’s Office simply ran out of

sonnel] decided the design and build of its own build-

ect paid [for] through a special-purpose sales tax, we

space, requiring a move from the old county jail to a

ing at the administrative campus was the most practi-

were extremely cognizant about meeting these require-

location on the 33-acre Government Center campus

cal

ments, while maximizing budget at every turn.”

in Gainesville, GA. The new three-story, 50,000-sq.-ft.

Straughan, a principal partner at the Hussey Gay Bell

Hussey Gay Bell began the assignment by creating

headquarters opened in 2016 at a cost of approximate-

architectural firm, Savannah, GA. “The goal was to

a look for the Sheriff ’s Office that complemented the

ly $5 million.

design a durable, low-maintenance facility with a con-

modern, concrete-and-glass style of existing Govern-

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exteriors ment Center buildings, while creating a one-stop shop of municipal services for citizens. Other considerations involved saving money by using the existing site’s infrastructure and providing the space needed for additional growth.

The architectural firm worked seamlessly with the township to combine savings with quality throughout the process. Once completed, the final price point for the facility hovered around $100/sq. ft.

Most of the structure’s cubicles and furnishings were purchased from surplus stores, while the interior labor, such as painting and framing, was supplied by inmates.

Another essential element was the choice of masonry. Hussey Gay Bell chose to include Oldcastle Architectural’s (Atlanta) Echelon brand of polished-face architectural block, multi-colored split-face block, and brick veneer.

“It really helped coming to the table with some very quality, but economical block options,” said Straughan. “We worked closely to present a wide variety of samples and options. This flexibility and creativity allowed us to produce a high-profile, terrazzo-type look at a block-type price. They [Oldcastle] assisted in the selection of grout colors that matched with the brick and the split face, and worked closely with the contractor.” He noted that the products were easily

Above. The block combination used for the three-story, 50,000-sq. ft. headquarters is carried around the backside of the structure.

Below. Masonry was also used in the interior in the form of accent walls.

integrated with a local brick manufacturer’s products.

Hussey Gay Bell started the process by showing the client masonry samples and a rendering of the finished project. This highlighted how the gray smooth and split-face masonry, with matching grout and mortar, “blended nicely” with the traditional Cherokee brick.

Full-sized samples of the Echelon blocks were shown to the client before installation to ensure approval and “so they could see for themselves how the cool, gray masonry played against the warm, red veneers.”

The Echelon masonry blocks were inserted into a wall system consisting of 6-in. metal studs, gypsum wall-board interior, and exterior gypsum sheathing.

The building features a curved-wall design in the front, along with accent walls on the corners, highlighted by two-story glass windows.

Seven-thousand pieces of black-and-gray Echelon architectural polished face block were combined with 8,500 pieces of architectural colored split-face and traditional brick to provide a multi-textural, “modern meets rough-hewn” style to the building’s design.

Infused with recycled glass, Echelon polished face block is different from conventional ground face. It is produced with a 10-head wet-grind process that starts with an 80-grit diamond and works its way to a 3,500-grit polishing wheel, giving the final finish a high luster. The split-face block is an integrally colored pre-finished block with a rough-hewn texture on one or more faces of the unit. Available in a variety of shapes and colors, the product offers as high as a 4-hr. fire rating and is suitable for interior and exterior use.

After partnering with the architect to select materials, Echelon representative Anne Olausson worked alongside the contractors

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through the end of the project. “I helped to educate the masons on how to care and clean the product,” she said. “This was a very high-profile and important job for Hall County and I wanted to do everything possible to ensure Echelon was there to help see it through. The result is beautiful and we were proud to be a part of the project. As Straughan put it, “This kind of building is not something you see very often in North Georgia. It’s quite an achievement.” CA

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Rigid thermoset insulation Kooltherm: • Fiber-free rigid insulation core • Resists moisture and water-vapor • R-value of 16

Kooltherm insulation has a fiber-free rigid thermoset phenolic insulation core that resists moisture and water-vapor ingress, and exhibits class-leading fire performance.

The material has an R-value of 16 on 2 in. It is manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential and low Global Warming Potential.

Kingspan Insulation, Atlanta Circle 55 kingspaninsulation.us AIA booth 3169

Glass-mat roof board

USG Securock brand glass-mat roof board has an UltraLight core, said to be as much as 18% lighter than competitive glass-mat boards. Available in 1/2- and 5/8in. thicknesses, the product scores and snaps cleanly, can be used in mechanically attached systems, provides protection to the roof system from hail and foot traffic, and has a moisture- and mold-resistant core and facer.

USG Corp., Chicago Circle 56 usg.com

High-performance polyiso insulation

The company’s newest formulation of polyiso insulation reportedly provides the highest R-value/in. in cold temperatures. The polyiso offering includes ISO 95+ GL insulation, RESISTA insulation, and ISOGARD HD cover board.

Firestone Building Products Co., Indianapolis Circle 57 firestonebpco.com

Architectural pavers

Stone River series of architectural pavers uses a four-color blending process, allowing creative control and one-of-a-kind gradients with custom orders. Six standard color blends are available. More than 60 standard sizes with large, thick profiles are available in a wide range of aggregate combinations.

Performance thresholds include capabilities for light and heavy vehicular traffic.

Tectura Designs, Wausau, WI Circle 58 tecturadesigns.com

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exteriors Gypsum barrier system

DensElement barrier system with AquaKOR technology integrates the WRB-AB within the gypsum core creating a consistent, performance-tested unit. No building wrap, fluid-applied membranes, or peel-and-stick membranes are needed. The 3-in1 system is said to offer significantly faster installation time and high permeability mitigating risk of cavity wall moisture buildup.

Georgia-Pacifi c Gypsum, Atlanta Circle 59 denselement.com AIA booth 3163

Extended shelf life mortar, grout

The company has doubled the shelf life of almost 20 of its bagged cement-based mortars and grouts. The two-year shelf life is a result of packaging that protects material from water and air moisture. Packaging is recyclable and offers information and instructions in three languages. Products include 254 Platinum, 255 Multimax, 125 Sound & Crack Adhesive, and 317 Floor & Wall Mortar.

Laticrete, Bethany, CT Circle 60 laticrete.com

Decorative-shade fabrics

Gutter protection

The Leaf Terminator is a gutter cover said to eliminate clogged gutters. Independently tested to handle rainfall of 22 in./hr. and withstand winds to 110 mph, it fits gutters from 5- to 14-in. wide and can install over an existing gutter system. Applications include commercial buildings.

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Part of the Decorative Shade Collection, Jacquards Avenues and Cirrus fabrics use Sunbrella fabric construction. Avenues is a Mondrian-inspired design featuring a large-scale color block. Cirrus, named for the thin, wispy cloud formation, portrays an all over cloud look. Sunbrella fabrics are known for being fade proof, easy care, and bleach cleanable.

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, Glen Raven, NC Circle 62 sunbrella.com AIA booth 2011

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Wood-grain finishes

Fourteen decorative, wood-grain finishes for architectural aluminum products are available in the company’s Gold Series palette. The high-quality appearance lends the finishes to interior surfaces, such as window frames, door panels, column covers, and shutters. Their durable performance extends to exterior applications. Finishes include American Maple, Cherry, Knotty Pine, and Oregon Douglas.

Linetec, Wausau, WI Circle 63 linetec.com AIA booth 3353

Concrete masonry system

InsulTech concrete masonry system (ICMS) provides high thermal efficiency, continuous insulation, moisture management, wind and fire resistance, and interior and exterior aesthetics in one unit. The system combines a structural concrete masonry unit, a molded insulation insert, and on the exterior, an attractive stone veneer finish in several options.

Oldcastle Architectural/Echelon Masonry, Atlanta Circle 64 echelonmasonry.com AIA booth 3803

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Composite railing system

EverNew Panorama is a co-extruded composite railing system that features the look of freshly painted wood with true architectural details. Panorama is fully wrapped with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for a weatherable finish that replicates smooth, painted wood from all angles. The railing comes as a complete system, including universal rails, top rail, balusters, crush block, post sleeve, and patented post cap and trim ring. It is available in three baluster options. The Square composite and Colonial vinyl options are available in white and almond.

A powder-coated, hot-dipped, galvanized decorative-steel baluster that creates a rustic yet customizable system approach is available in Antique Bronze and Oil-Rubbed Bronze finishes.

Outdoor fireplace

The Sherwood outdoor fireplace has an Isokern firebox interior and is customizable with stone and accessories. With a tiered design and ample hearth bench, the wood-burning unit assembles using modular components that require no additional concrete footing.

CertainTeed Corp., Malvern, PA Circle 66 certainteed.com

Eldorado Stone, San Diego Circle 65 eldoradostone.com

Single-panel sheathing system

The ZIP System R-sheathing solution is available with R-9 insulation. The system uses an engineered wood sheathing panel with built-in polyisocyanurate continuous foam insulation and includes a water-resistive barrier. Available with a variety of insulation thicknesses to meet different levels of desired R-value, the R-9 option aid in meeting requirements outlined in the 2015 IECC requirements.

Huber Engineered Woods, Charlotte, NC Circle 67 huberwood.com AIA booth 2017

Rainscreen wall systems

A brochure describes the company’s exterior rainscreen claddings and the MetalWrap insulated composite backup panel system.

Several project installations are highlighted. A wide array of aesthetic options and performance solutions are detailed.

Centria, Moon Township, PA Circle 68 centriaperformance.com

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Pathway and tree lighting transform the grounds at the Surfsong Villa Resort in the British Virgin Islands.

Light Fixtures Transform Resort Courtyard Pathway and tree fixtures play a significant role in the conversion of a small patio to a large courtyard.

W

ith panoramic views just steps from

placed lighting from Auroralight Inc., Carlsbad, CA,

the Caribbean Sea, Surfsong Villa Re-

the space experiences a beautiful transformation each

sort in the British Virgin Islands is a

evening as the sun sets.

ble location for the property’s guests,” she explained.

One of the focal points of the project is the boulder-fire feature. The lighting scheme was created to

popular choice for those looking for a private getaway.

“The project is nestled between two existing build-

highlight the landscaping and draw attention to this

To enhance its intimate charm, resort designers recent-

ings, large natural boulders, and an ocean view. Part of

element, she explained. “Lighting was also used to

ly converted a small patio just outside the reception

the efforts of the remodel were to maximize the site

highlight the pathways, boulders, and rocky areas that

area into a large, highly functional courtyard. With

features, said Annie Lilyblade, the design manager

lead to the beach. Tree lights create additional ambi-

its breathtaking ocean views, the new outdoor space

with Blue Ocean Enterprises Inc., a design group from

ance throughout the property,” she commented.

includes a wooden pavilion ideal for outdoor dining,

Ft. Collins, CO, that worked on the Surfsong court-

According to Lilyblade, CT Lighting Sales, Denver,

a dramatic rock-fire feature, and meandering pathways

yard project. “By highlighting the natural features in

was the lighting rep company that worked with Blue

that lead to the beach. With the help of strategically

the area with light, the courtyard becomes a memora-

Ocean and DTJ Design, the landscape architect firm

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located in Boulder, CO. Lighting engineering was produced by Architectural Engineering Design Group Inc., located in Denver. “With such a harsh natural environment due to the salt air along the ocean, it was critical that we find a line of luminaires that were long-lasting, featured solid brass construction, and offered high performance, combined with a solid warranty because we didn’t want to be replacing the fixtures in a couple of years,” Lilyblade stated.

“Auroralight offered everything we were looking for, including the beautiful living-bronze patina finish and

Strategically placed fixtures create the proper atmosphere for guests who want to relax in the courtyard.

Balinese stylings in the pathlights and bollards we used that perfectly complement the design aesthetic

created without a line of such high-quality products

space,” he explained. “At night, the focus is on the

we were trying to achieve.”

like those from Auroralight. We especially like having

beautiful light they create and in the daytime, the ar-

Mark Stephenson, the director of development at

the ability to control and fine tune the lighting levels

tistic stylings of the fixtures are quite pleasing to look

Blue Ocean oversaw installation of the fixtures. “We

to create just the right amount of ambiance in the

at and blend well with the landscape.” CA

worked closely with Greg White of DTJ for this project to determine what the overall layout would be for the lighting. Our team found the installation was very straightforward and so the process went very smoothly from start to finish,” he said.

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LED ceiling pendants, sconces

lighting & electrical EDITORS’ CHOICE

Madison, a line of four, three-layer fused white or black cased-glass ceiling pendants and wall sconces diffuse light through transparent seams around each glass diffuser.

The company’s AC LEDs power each model. Pendants have a 9-in. dia. and are 13 1/4-in. high, and suspend as long as 72 in.

Jesco Lighting Group, Port Washington, NY Circle 80 jescolighting.com

LED retrofits

LED rail fixture

Cylo cylindrical LED rail head provides adjustment features including full rotation aiming and two beam spreads. Available in three sizes, it can be attached anywhere along the company’s 120-V rail system for wall, cabinet, and display illumination or overall lighting.

DRV line: • LED retrofits • Replace vertically mounted

Nora Lighting, Commerce, CA Circle 81 noralighting.com Lightfair booth 2313

downlight lamps • Low- and high-output models

The DRV LED retrofit line includes models DRVL for low-output applications, the DRV, and DRVH for high-output applications. The units replace vertically mounted lamps in downlights. The DRVL replaces a single 13-W CFL bulb or a single 18-W CFL bulb, does not require connection to an external ballast or driver, and provides 800 lumens.

DRVH models replace a 100-W HID. All models are Energy Star and UL retrofit certified.

Surface-mount luminaire

Zaphir compact surface-mount luminaire uses 40 high-power LEDs in RGBW, dynamic white, or static or cool white. It offers five rotationally symmetric distributions or two elliptical beam patterns. A range of optional light-control accessories includes barn doors, glare shields, louvers, or spread diffusing film.

Griven USA, Gaffney, SC Circle 82 griven-usa.com

Terralux, Longmont, CO Circle 79 terralux.com

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Accent luminaires

Odin, Saga, and Skadi Eco LED accent luminaires use the Baldur LED light-line system. Said to install quickly into the platform without tools, and using the ClickFast system, applications include retail stores, galleries, reception areas, or where ambient and accent lighting can be combined.

Nordeon USA, Gaffney, SC Circle 84 nordeon-usa.com

Downlights

The ID+ 3 1/2-in. downlight line is designed for a shallow plenum grid and drywall ceilings. Round and square apertures with downlight, wall wash, and adjustable downlight options are available.

Focal Point, Chicago Circle 83 focalpointlights.com

Outdoor lanterns

Pier 33 outdoor hanging and wall lanterns feature coastal undertones and an industrial-design look. LED and incandescent options are available. Clear, seeded glass complements a black finish.

Progress Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 85 progresslighting.com

Project submittal, quote software Suspended luminaire

WaveMax technology is part of the LN series architectural lighting. With a modular light engine, the series is said to eliminate glare and unattractive ceiling contrasts. With SmartCast technology, the series offers extreme energy productivity and a personalized light experience.

Cree Inc., Durham, NC Circle 86 lighting.cree.com Lightfair booth 1409

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A riser diagram for the Wattstopper LMCS software for configuring digital lighting management (DLM) systems provides a detailed layout of the system showing networked and non-networked devices and connections floor by floor. The feature is said to make preparing project submittals and quotes easier and make working with larger systems more effective.

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High-power strip light

The LED eStrip and high-power eStrip are indoor/outdoor flexible light strips used as an alternative to neon. Using ultra-bright 3014type LEDs encased in PVC, the strips are field cuttable. An RGB version is also available.

National Specialty Lighting, Tonawanda, NY Circle 89 nslusa.com

Pendants

Litecontrol Inde-Pendants 32L is a line of decorative ring and cylinder fixture combinations that provide decorative pendants with LED technology. The Cylinder includes concentric layers of light with a frosted and clear glass effect. The extruded Ring highlights the minimalistic form that houses an internal flexible LED source.

Hubbell Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 88 hubbelllighting.com

Wallwashers

Pantrac wallwashers have a cubic form and install to a two-circuit track with the company’s turning adapter. Light impact is achieved without additional tilting and the cubic shape is said to blend into a space. A variety of wattages are available and brightness can be dimmed to 1%.

ERCO Lighting Inc., Edison, NJ Circle 90 erco.com

Outdoor lantern

LCKM lantern is a six-sided lantern with a variety of lenses including clear patterned, clear smooth, and opal.

LED and HID light sources are available. The lantern is available in two sizes: 40 x 20 1/2 in. and 35 1/2 x 17 in.

Sun Valley Lighting, Palmdale, CA Circle 91 usaltg.com Lightfair booth 3901

Vapor-tight fixture

LED TriMax vapor-tight fixture is a direct replacement for fluorescent linear fixtures in locations that require waterproof, dustproof, or corrosion-proof lighting. The vandal-resistant design and high efficacy has application in parking garages, stairwells, and locations that require sealed fixtures with an IP65 rating. The 4-ft.-long luminaire has a full-length polycarbonate lens and aluminum body and end caps that optimize heat dissipation. It can be surface mounted or suspended and is available in 4000 K and 5000 K. MaxLite, West Caldwell, NJ Circle 92 maxlite.com

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Taking Control At San Francisco International The airport’s new air-traffic control tower meets highperformance-design and LEED Gold criteria.

S

an Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) first-of-its-

kind airport traffic-control tower and integrated facility relies on Wausau Window and Wall Systems,’ Wausau, WI, products to meet multiple performance requirements. The new $80-million, 221-ft.-tall, torch-shaped tower has improved safety, security, and design standards, and has obtained LEED Gold status. The seismic design for the tower allows the structure to withstand a Richter magnitude 8 earthquake.

SFO’s previous air-traffic control tower was built in 1984. The new tower and integrated facility’s conceptual design was created by airport master-architecture firm HNTB, San Francisco. Fentress Architects, San Francisco, served as architect-of-record, and Hensel Phelps, San Jose, CA, led the design-build team. The collaborative approach resulted in a distinctive design that is seismically sound and meets the FAA’s strict requirements.

The “cab” at the top of the tower features

San Francisco International Airport’s 221-ft.-tall, torch-shaped tower’s façade consists of curved metal panels and a vertical glass band that is illuminated to colorfully glow at night.

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a cantilevered roof and windows to give controllers an unobstructed view of the airfield below. The tower façade consists of curved metal panels and a vertical glass band that is illuminated to colorfully glow at night.

The base of the new SFO tower includes a corridor and a secure connector between Terminals 1 and 2, FAA office space, and improvements to the Terminal 1 Boarding Area C entrance. The corridor offers a glass skyligh that provides visitors with views directly up the full height of the tower. The secure connector bridge also offers unobstructed views of the runways, a rest area with seating, and an adjoining yoga room.

Construction began in summer 2012, was ready for FAA equipment installation in summer 2015, and opened in autumn 2016. Construction manager T2 Partners, New York, selected Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA), Livermore, CA, as the glazing contractor.

AGA relied on Wausau’s systems to meet the aesthetic, acoustic, blast-hazard-mitigation (BHM), seismic, thermal, and other performance specifications of SFO’s unique facility.

AGA technicians installed more than 4,000 sq. ft. of Wausau’s four-sided, silicone-glazed curtainwall products, including SuperWall 8250 series

ence on dozens of major BHM projects, the associates at Tubelite

curtainwall, INvision 7250-UW series unitized

and Wausau applied their technical expertise to interpret the lex-

curtainwall, and 7250 series BHM curtainwall,

icon of hazard mitigation and to achieve safety, security, cost ef-

plus INvent 3250i series in-swing casement ther-

fectiveness, and timely completion. Mifflin continued, “Whether

mal windows.

building a new structure or replacing, renovating, and moderniz-

In addition, AGA installed Tubelite Inc.’s,

ing an existing facility, Tubelite’s and Wausau’s systems help de-

Walker, MI, ForceFront Blast entrance systems.

sign-build teams to create elegant, daylight-filled, energy-efficient,

All of Wausau’s BHM series products and

and safe buildings. Creating a comfortable, quiet environment

Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast products are de-

promotes concentration and productivity, which is essential to

signed for compliance with the General Services

air-traffic control.”

Administration Inter-Agency Security Commit-

Further contributing to the project’s sustainability goals, the

tee’s (GSA ISC) security design criteria and the

aluminum used to produce Wausau’s curtainwall and window sys-

Department of Defense United Facilities Crite-

tems is a high-recycled-content aluminum billet composition

ria (DoD UFC) 4-010-01 requirements.

with durable finishes by Linetec, Wausau, WI. Linetec captures

“As doors, windows, and curtainwall encoun-

the liquid paints’ volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content

ter the extreme pressures released by an explo-

using a 100% air-capture system and safely destroys the VOCs

sive mass, all elements of the assembly work to-

with a regenerative thermal oxidizer. Linetec then re-uses its

gether to withstand the blast load and dissipate

heat-energy byproduct to improve process energy efficiency. This

its energy. Instead of the historical design prac-

process of re-use is completed before the material exits the paint

tice of specifying thick windows with rigid

line.

frames, modern blast-mitigating assemblies are

For the new SFO facility, Linetec applied a Duranar Sunstorm

designed to be flexible, and absorb, rather than

Galaxy Silver color, 50% polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin

resist, blast energy,” explained Tubelite’s product

based, two-coat, liquid coating on the interior-facing aluminum

manager, Tom Mifflin.

framing members. For greater protection on the exterior, weath-

Drawing from more than a decade of experi-

The “cab” at the top of the tower features a cantilevered roof and windows to give controllers an unobstructed view of the airfield below.

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The base of the new SFO tower includes a corridor that offers a glass skylight that provides visitors with views directly up the full height of the tower.

or, 70% PVDF liquid coating was applied. Applied under Linetec’s factory-controlled processes, these finishes meet the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA, Schaumburg, IL,) 2605 industry standards, as well as minimize buildings maintenance costs and maximize long lifecycles.

Along with sustainably produced finish materials and natural daylight, the SFO facility’s other LEED-recognized features include photovoltaic panels, a roof garden, low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient HVAC systems, programmable LED lighting, and electric-vehicle charging stations.

“Our goal is to be an exceptional airport, in service to our communities,” stated airport director Ivar C. Satero. “Looking ahead, our focus is on the ongoing development of our airport infrastructure, to ensure that SFO can grow efficiently and continue to make a positive economic contribution in the Bay Area.” CA

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The Ins And Outs Of Multi-Tenant Parking High-speed doors enhance parking experience at high-end Houston complex.

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he upscale Mosaic on Hermann Park in Houston’s Museum District stands out among the many luxury residences in the

city. It is one of the largest complexes in the metro area and offers just about every amenity imaginable, including 24/7 concierge and valet services, the largest high-rise wellness center in the city, and an outdoor infinity pool. The units themselves feature private balconies, stylish chef ’s kitchens, and dramatic city views through 10-ft.-high floor-to-ceiling windows.

The building’s 30-story twin towers are topped with a luxury penthouse as well as retail at street level. One tower is for rentals; the other has condos.

A high-end complex means high-end vehicles fill the building’s four-level parking garage. According to Don Johnson, general manager, their old-style garage doors leading in and out of the parking garage meant “we had cars and motorcycles stolen.”

“After we put in the Rytec, Jackson, WI, Spiral doors all of that ceased,” Johnson said.

A collection of vehicles such as those parked at

Above. The Mosaic on Hermann Park in Houston’s Museum District stands out among the many luxury residences in the city and is one of the largest complexes in the metro area.

Below. The Rytec Spiral door operates at a high speed of more than 100 in./sec. and fully closes behind a vehicle in less than two sec.

The Mosaic posed temptation to criminals, and their invitation had been a slowly opening parking-garage door. As the door crept open, an intruder could slip into the building behind the resident’s vehicle. Since the doorway was wide-open for such a long period of time, the criminal was able to follow behind.

In contrast, the Spiral door operates at a high speed of more than 100 in./sec. It fully closes behind a vehicle in less than 2 sec. and features heavy-aluminum slat panels. Together, these discourage uninvited access and encourage the bad guys to pass by the building and the garage entrance.

The best part is that residents do not think about the kind of protection the door speed provides. As Johnson put it, “with the Rytec doors you are talking zoom up and zoom down, which has given us a better sense of security here at the property.”

While the doors might take the residents’ minds off security, most people today are also time-starved; everyone’s thoughts are on the clock. With the Spiral doors, residents appreciate that they don’t have to

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Residents keep an RFID chip in their vehicle’s visor so the door opens automatically as the vehicle approaches.

wait in a long line to get in and out of the building. Residents keep an RFID chip in their vehicle’s visor, so the door opens automatically as the vehicle approaches. The driver can pass through the doorway without stopping and the door will remain open if another resident’s vehicle is detected immediately behind the first, but will close quickly if unauthorized vehicles attempt entry.

Though the door’s rapid speed and formidable panel construction says “no unauthorized admittance,” additional door features help prevent injury to someone who happens to be walking through the doorway if the door is operating. The door has dual-photo eyes to detect pedestrian presence in the doorway, and as backup protection, a sensitive bottom bar on the door panel.

The high speed of the door offers other, perhaps less obvious, benefits. Johnson said The Mosaic has had situations with the old doors in which tenants misjudged the door opening and collided with the panel. Along with damage to the car body, the old garage doors would be left inoperable. With 800 parking spots

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serving 390 units, losing any one of the doors was very disruptive. But, because

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the doors open and close so quickly, there have been no similar incidents since

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As a result, the maintenance costs with The Mosaic’s older doors were so high that, “the money we saved on the old gate system was actually used to purchase the Spiral doors.”

Pablo Ibarra, the facilities manager for The Mosaic, further noted that the maintenance team kept back-up parts and even entire doors in an off-site storage facility in an attempt to minimize door downtime, which incurred additional costs and was a hassle for the crew. Ibarra previously worked at another location that had the Spiral doors, so he knew “they installed easily and quickly.” The doors fit into

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ment chose grated, ventilated aluminum panels with Lexan slats to give drivers a clear view past the doorway. The aluminum slats have a weather-resistant acrylic coating and can be ordered in color choices to match the building design.

In addition, Rytec has designed the door so that there is no metal-to-metal contact. This results in ultra-quiet operation and reduced panel wear.

Johnson recounted that he was introduced to the doors one day as he happened to be shopping at a local Houston business where the doors were operating nearby.

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Impressed with the door speed, he decided to look into them for The Mosaic.

Based on his experience, Johnson said he would recommend Rytec doors for all the properties he manages “because it is the most high-tech and best gate system out there right now.”

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Storefront systems

The YES 60 line of storefront products includes the FI, TU, and XT models, providing 6-in. solutions to accommodate taller and wider openings. All models use a sill flashing design that features no blind seals, a tall back leg for enhanced water resistance, and three-point attachment of end dam.

YKK AP America Inc., Austell, GA Circle 94 ykkap.com AIA booth 3103

Wireless electronic locks

Schlage NDE wireless electronic locks provide all of the electronic access-control system hardware components required at the door in a single integrated design. Said to install in minutes with only a Phillips screwdriver, the unit includes retrofit applications where electronic credentials can be used for improved visibility and control.

Modern, historical window collections

Allegion, Carmel IN Circle 95 us.allegion.com AIA booth 1717

Architect Reserve, Architect Contemporary: • Windows with historical authenticity • Windows with modern aesthetics • Range of colors and styles

The Architect series wood window and patio door line includes the Reserve and Contemporary collections. The Architect Reserve products intertwine historical authenticity with modern convenience, including putty-glaze profile grilles and sashes, archival butt joinery, and thick sash and grille profiles with authentic sightlines. The products are available in hung, casement, and awning windows, and hinged patio doors. The Architect Contemporary products feature modern aesthetics, including black interior stain prefinished from the factory, are available in more than 27 colors, use modern hardware, and have a square grille profile to create geometric patterns and shapes. They are available in casement, awning, and direct-set windows, and hinged patio doors.

Pella Corp., Pella, IA

AGC Glass North America, Alpharetta, GA Circle 96 us.agc.com AIA booth 3463

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Low-e glass

Energy Select 23 is a solar control low-e glass with a triple-silver coating on a clear substrate. Designed to deliver a solar heat-gain coefficient of 0.23, it has a high visible light transmission of 50%.

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Folding, sliding windows

The company’s sliding window is available in the Ultra series and VistaLuxe complementary, while a folding window is offered in Ultra series, Heritage series, and VistaLuxe complementary styles.

Applications include projects requiring pass-through service for indoor and outdoor entertaining.

Kolbe Windows & Doors, Wausau, WI Circle 97 kolbewindows.com AIA booth 3719

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Custom window series

The 8300 series fixed, project-in, or project-out casements; awnings; and hopper vents have true divided lites. All meet AAMA AW-100, including AAMA 910-16 lifecycle testing to 4,000 operating cycles, with supplemental thermal cycling. Floating vent and fixed floating vent configurations are offered.

What’s the Marvin difference? Local experts providing unparalleled architectural support, technical services and

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project-based solutions from concept through completion.

New construction or historic renovation, Marvin products bring unmatched quality and superior performance to every job site. Our team of Architectural Project Managers do the same. Marvin’s the name to trust for your next commercial

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The Studio Collection includes five contemporary designs for interior and exterior doors that provide a modern feel with crisp, clean lines surrounded by white space. The collection matches interior flush wood composite doors and exterior Smooth-Pro fiberglass doors.

Jeld-Wen, Charlotte, NC Circle 99 jeld-wen.com AIA booth 2615

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windows & doors Unitized curtainwall

The 2500 UT Unitwall system is a unitized curtainwall that provides ultra-thermal performance, reportedly regardless of climate or location. Its virtually seamless glass walls connect interior building spaces with the outside. The system offers reduced fabrication and assembly times due to the one-piece polyamide thermal break, eliminating the need for pressure plates and fasteners.

Kawneer Co. Inc., Norcross, GA Circle 101 kawneer.com AIA booth 1663

Sliding-door system

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MUTO manual sliding-door system provides a slim profile. Using the Dormotion damping mechanism, SoftClose, it provides power-free self-closing. A status indicator is also available and allows the door to be monitored from anywhere in the building. Particularly suitable for glass applications, the door can be adapted for wood, metal, or other solutions.

DORMA USA Inc., Reamstown, PA Circle 100 dormakaba.us AIA booth 2279

Thermal ribbon window

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The 900RW series ribbon windows have single and dual poured-and-debridged thermal options as part of the Therml=Block line. Designed for strip window applications in low-to mid-rise buildings, the windows meet energy codes and supporting LEED certification. With a U-factor of 0.30 for thermal transmittance, the units were tested according to the AAMA 1503-09 standard and achieved a frame condensation resistance factor of 72.

The 2 1/4-in.-wide framing is available in depths of 4 1/2 or 6 in.

Lightweight / Easy-to-install / Light Diffusing LightBasic™ & Guardian 275® Translucent Panel Skylights

Tubelite Inc., Walker, MI Circle 103 tubeliteinc.com AIA booth 3355

Triple-pane windows

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Thermo Alu75 is a triple-pane, thermally broken aluminum system. With R-11 glass standard and R-15 quad glass optional, the product is available in extremely large sizes. It is available as a tilt & turn or lift & slide window, and as French and entry doors.

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Connected lighting system LumaWatt Pro: • Connected lighting system • IoT capabilities • Secured software

LumaWatt Pro connected system powered by Enlighted is a broad, connected lighting system with true IoT capabilities. From within the luminaire, integrated sensors capture extensive data from the environment, offering big data analytics. Secured software covers lighting-control functions including occupancy sensing, daylight dimming, task tuning, and scheduling, along with data analytics for dashboards on a facility’s space utilization, environmental conditions, and real-time location capabilities.

Eaton, Peachtree City, GA Circle 50 eaton.com Lightfair booth 1101

Wired cabinet locking solution

The K200 cabinet lock and KS200 server cabinet lock are wired counterparts to the K100 and KS100 with wireless Aperio technology. The K200 is said to be a cost effective way to bring access control to cabinets and drawers using a single-credential solution.

Using Wiegand communication between the multi-technology reader and an existing access control system, the unit allows real-time audit capabilities and door monitoring.

Compact electric strike

AES-300 electric strike is a compact unit said to eliminate the need to cut out the dustbox, saving time during installation. The product includes the strike body and multiple faceplates to work with cylindrical locksets with 1/2-in. throw. The unit is a Grade 2 electric strike with a static strength of 1,000 lb. and dynamic strength of 50 ft.-lb.

The patented design features keeper shims for as much as 1/4-in. horizontal adjustability and installs in metal or wood frames.

Alarm Controls, Phoenix Circle 52 alarmcontrols.com

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Building-automation system

Metasys 8.1 building-automation system is optimized for mobility and uses photo-realistic graphics for better visualization and troubleshooting from users’ mobile devices. The system prevents unauthorized access with HTTPS and uses Transport Layer Security 1.2 protocol to ensure secure, encrypted communications between two communicating applications or between client and server.

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Cloud BAS

The company’s building-automation system combines its reliable system components with LocBit Inc.’s (locbit.com) cloud platform. The system focuses on energy management, business automation, and risk management.

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Acoustics First Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . none AGC Glass Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A Willowbrook, IL 60527 630.325.2497 fax: 847.620.2570 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com

AIA Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Aluflam North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 American Institute of Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Aurora Light Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Azon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Phil Saran Vice President, Group Publisher Applied Technology Media 708.557.1021 psaran@commarchmag.com Scott Cunningham Regional Sales Manager Southeast 770.913.0115 678.576.1487 cell scunningham@commarchmag.com 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

Belden Brick Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Boral Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 ClarkDietrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

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DataAire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 DORMA Architectural Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Doug Mockett & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Douglas Lighting Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Eclipse Lighting Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Envirospec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Excel Dryer Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 FC Lighting Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Flex-Ability Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Hendrick Mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Jeld-Wen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Just Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Kingspan Insulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Laticrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Lightfair International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Magnatag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

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Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Marvin Windows & Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Maxxon Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 McNichols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Morton Buildings Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

MAY Healthcare Interior Surfaces Building Envelope Windows, Doors, Entrances

NeoCon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

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Noritz Tankless Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

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Parkland Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

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Pella Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

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Petersen Aluminum Corp... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

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Polyglass U.S.A. Inc... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Rinnai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Maria LeMaire Electronic Marketing Manager 815.919.4638 mlemaire@commarchmag.com

Sage Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 The Garland Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Thybar Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241, 244 Trim-Tex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

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Uponor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 USG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Wausau Tile Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Wooster Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

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