NOVEMBER 2017
Historical Buildings
Acoustic Auralization
HVAC Redirects Resources SERVING ARCHITECTS, CONTRACTORS, AND OWNERS IN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
NOVEMBER 2017
Vol. 15
No. 10
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
Vol. 15
No. 10 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
D M X
ARIA
Wireless DMX Transceiver System
M OORISh C LOCk T OwER P hOTO G uAyAquIL , E CuADOR M IGuEL S ALAMON
CIRCLE 200
DYNA ACCENT
IP Rated, RGBW or WHITE
acclaimlighting . com
SOLID STATE SOLID PERFORMANCE
with our wireless control & lighting solutions.
REACH HIGHER & FURTHER
W I R E L E S S
CONTENTS
Building Focus: Historic Buildings
..............
8
inside
NOVEMBER 2017 Vol. 15 No. 10
DEPARTMENTS
8
6 64 65 66
Preserve Or Restore? Working with historic buildings involves choices, challenges, and rewards.
The Architects Showcase Index Portfolio
About The Cover Before a facility is constructed, an acoustical-auralization system facilitates decision making for architects and their clients, optimizes the design process, and effectively communicates project outcome. The system can simulate exterior and HVAC noise and the effects of different interior materials and glazing. Learn more on p. 6.
16
Adaptive Reuse Historic mill gets new life.
Interiors
.............................
22
22 Light, Sound Contribute To Comforting Experience
HVAC & Plumbing
...........
35
36 HVAC System Redirects Convent Resources
Lighting & Electrical
....
41
41 Lighting Complements ‘Study Cascade’ Design
24 Access Flooring Saves Energy, Improves IAQ
43 Assembly-Plant Lighting Retrofit
26 Green Walls Welcome Restaurant Guests
44 Brewing Up Lighting
28 High-Profile Ceilings
Exteriors
............................
48
48 Have It All: Quality, Comfort, Efficiency, Cost Savings
Windows & Doors
.........
54
54 Translucent Facade Highlights Learning
Building Technology
.....
61
61 Most-Wired Hospital Saves Big
56 Historical Details, High-Performance Windows 58 Protecting And Enlightening History commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
1
▲
CONTENTS
online editorial products NOVEMBER 2017
New Online
VOLUME 15, NO. 10
• Commercial-construction economics. Uponor’s Dale Stroud looks at 2018 commercial-construction growth in a new video. • 3D-imaging laser scanning. Matt Wheelis of Leica Geosystems discusses 3D-imaging laser scanning technology. • Cloud-based building automation. Alerton’s Kevin Callahan outlines the benefits of cloud-based BASs. • EPDs and product specs. Mark Thimons, Steel Market Development Institute, sheds light on EPDs in a Commercial Conversation podcast.
535 Plainfield Road, Suite A Willowbrook, IL 60527 630.325.2497 fax: 847.620.2570 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
EDITORIAL
The Architects As part of our variety of online editorial products, Commercial Architecture presents podcasts to accompany each of our “The Architects” columns. Podcast discussions provide greater insight into that month’s topic, along with application stories. To listen to the podcasts for the article in this issue and for previous issues, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects.
Virtual Reality: Lynn Brotman, Katherine Berger
Acoustical Simulation: Victoria J. Cerami, Matthew Rosenthal
Lynn Brotman, NCIDQ, IIDA, and Katherine Berger, NCIDQ, of Svigals + Partners, New Haven, CT, share their experiences with a virtual-reality program that is paying dividends.
Victoria J. Cerami, CEO, and Matthew Rosenthal, CSI, CDT, and acoustical engineer, Cerami & Associates, New York, discuss their acoustical-simulation system and its impact on space design.
Corporate Design For School Offices: Rachel Woodhouse
Multidimensional Branding: Brian Koshley
Rachel Woodhouse, NCIDQ, LEED AP, and principal and director of operations at Dyer Brown Architects, Boston, explores how universities are changing the design and function of their back-office spaces to better fit the needs of today’s workers and business activities.
Brian Koshley, AIA, and global director, interior architecture for Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, San Diego, reveals how his firm is using an integrated approach to the concept of multidimensional branding to provide a more-engaging and successful design experience for their clients.
Experience our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com. Be sure to visit our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com.
Gary L. Parr Editorial Director
847.702.8877 gparr@commarchmag.com
Kenneth W. Betz Senior Editor
331.276.4682 kbetz@commarchmag.com
Marga Parr Associate Editor
847.207.5974 mparr@commarchmag.com
Frances Jerman Creative Director
586.899.9463 fjerman@commarchmag.com
Greg Pietras Managing Ed./Digital
630.325.2497 gpietras@commarchmag.com
ADVERTISING SALES 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A Willowbrook, IL 60527 708.557.1021 Fax: 847.620.2570 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
SUBSCRIPTIONS For subscription inquiries or change of address, go to our website or email subscriptions@cds1976.com Phone: 630.739.0900 Fax: 630.739.7648
WEBSITE commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
• Read about the latest products for commercial buildings in each of our six product sections
• Ongoing coverage of industry news, technology, and economics • Blog columns from a variety of industry experts, covering a wide range of technical topics
• Regular podcasts with editorial director Gary L. Parr and industry experts provide information that keeps you abreast of the latest developments in the commercial-construction industry
• Access to our digital magazine, including active links to Data Cache items that provide you with additional information about products, technology, and projects
• Opportunity
to subscribe to our e-newsletters, including specialty
coverage in our six product areas.
2
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE (USPS 23077) is published eleven times/year in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December by Applied Technology Media, 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A, Willowbrook, IL 60527 (Phone: 630.325.2497). Periodicals postage paid at Willowbrook, IL, and additional offices. Entire contents copyright 2017 by Applied Technology Media. All rights reserved. SUBSCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE is mailed free to major users of commercial building products across several industries. Non-qualified subscriptions in the United States are $24 for one year. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE, Creative Data, 440 Quadrangle Dr., Suite E, Bolingbrook, IL 60440-9719. For other circulation information, phone 630-739-0900.
Commercial Architecture Applied Technology Media 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A Willowbrook, IL 60527
CIRCLE 201
STRENGTH OR ELEGANCE? MOTHER NATURE SAYS YOU CAN HAVE BOTH. At Tectura Designs, we’ve been innovators in precast concrete and terrazzo technology for almost 70 years, but we’re not afraid to get a little inspiration from other sources. It’s why we’re able to help you realize your vision with solutions that are as beautiful as they are lasting. And that means you can bring your vision to life without compromise.
T EC TUR ADE SIG NS.COM © Abstract Photography, Inc
CIRCLE 202
EDITOR’S
notebook
When You’ve Finished Reading
E
ach month we enjoy assembling and sharing the material that fills the pages of Commercial Architecture,
but we don’t stop at ink on paper. Lately we’ve had
opportunity to provide a number of podcasts and videos that might be worth a little of your ear and eye time. Our latest video comes from Dale Stroud, senior business advisor at Uponor Inc., Apple Valley, MN. In the video, Stroud shares his annual look at various aspects of the construction economy and what lies ahead. If you’re a charts and graphs person and/or simply want to know where the economy is at, you’ll find this video to be valuable. Stroud’s 2018 prediction: 3.6% overall growth in the non-residential market. See the video at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1710uponor. A couple of months ago I received a standard press release about the Leica Geosystems BLK360 3D-imaging laser scanner. I tend to like electronic “toys,” so this one caught my eye and
Among the number of podcasts and videos available at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com is a discussion about using virtual-reality technology in design at Svigals + Partners.
got a little more of my attention than usual. As I learned more about the product, it became clear that I needed to know more
system uses a BIM model to produce an “immersive audio sim-
about the technology. That led to a podcast with Leica’s Matt
ulation.” It can also simulate the acoustics with added or re-
Wheelis, who is the company’s North American Segment Man-
duced exterior noise for different times of the day, or with dif-
ager. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with Matt and
ferent exterior glazing options, along with interior conditions
learned a good deal about how this powerful technology can
such as variance in occupancy or HVAC systems under differ-
help architects, particularly in retrofit/renovation projects.
ent loads, based on the season. Cerami and Rosenthal share
Hear it at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1710leica.
more about the technology in our latest podcast conversation
Speaking of electronic “toys,” virtual-reality technology is rapidly becoming a primary tool in the design process. The
at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects. Other recent podcasts you might find interesting:
power it provides by allowing designers and clients to experi-
• Cloud-based building-automation system technology with
ence a space and subsequent modifications is significant. The
Kevin Callahan, Alerton, Lynnwood, WA, at commercialar-
podcast conversation I had with Lynn Brotman and Katherine
chitecturemagazine.com/put-bas-cloud/
Berger of Svigals + Partners, New Haven, CT, told quite a story
• Environmental product declarations, what they are and aren’t,
about how that firm, which is always looking for new ways to
and their role in designing/specifying commercial-construc-
design, did a little experimenting with a virtual-reality system
tion products at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/pod-
and ended up with a difference-making tool. Hear the podcast
cast-mark-thimons-discusses-epds/
at
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/vr-delivers-new-lev-
el-design. In this month’s “The Architects” column, p. 6, we explore another technology tool with Victoria Cerami and Matthew
• Multidimensional branding concepts and how they help retain employees and reinforce innovation at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/integrated-design-delivers-branded-workplaces/.
Rosenthal of Cerami & Associates, New York. Their Cerami
When you’re finished reading this issue, break out the ear-
Immersive system adds a whole new dimension to design by
buds and give one or two of these videos/podcasts a try. I’m
making it possible to experience the acoustics of a space. The
confident you’ll encounter information you can use. CA
Gary L. Parr Editorial Director
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
5
DEPARTMENT
the architects
Simulate Sound Before You Build Acoustical auralization system facilitates decision making for architects and their clients, optimizes the design process, and effectively communicates project outcomes.
Above. Post-construction adjustment of spaces such as this can be expensive and not always effective. The Cerami Immersive system simulates acoustics in a variety of conditions, resulting in a facility that meets performance expectations.
Victoria Cerami and Matthew Rosenthal Left. A fully realized BIM model generates the best possible auralization. The resulting immersive audio simulation is experienced in the Cerami sound booth.
Cerami & Associates, New York
A
rchitectural renderings, building-performance calculations, energy modeling and, of late, evaluations of impact on occupant wellness
simulate the sound of the environment with added or
are all essential components of the planning and design processes. Often missing from these studies is the val-
reduced exterior noise for different times of the day, or and disruptive, and may alter the architectural design.
with different exterior glazing options, along with interi-
ue of acoustical design which, ultimately, is essentially
The system curates the project’s acoustical signature
invisible. The costs of acoustical solutions are typically
or environment, offering an opportunity to associate val-
imbedded in a design budget, and most clients assume
ue with previously “invisible” elements, helping manage
Cerami Immersive empowers an owner or end user to
the project team will achieve the best possible acoustical
expectations among project stakeholders. Our consul-
communicate their expectations, creating clear parame-
outcome.
or conditions such as variance in occupancy or HVAC systems under different loads, based on season.
tants still provide written recommendations based on
ters for the project team. Immersive simulations can even
Because “acoustical renderings” are not common in-
our acoustical analysis. But what we experience through
be used to communicate base-building design criteria to
dustry practice, architects and their clients cannot be au-
our ears is not always easily captured in words. Simula-
prospective tenants, aiding owners in lease negotiations
tomatically confident about how a built project will
tions are agnostic and “speak” for themselves, providing
before or after occupancy. Architects may also find im-
sound. A project’s acoustical signature can have an enor-
an accurate depiction of the end result and a basis for
mersive auralizations to be a reasonable substitute for
mous impact on occupant comfort, therefore also poten-
well-informed decisions.
certain kinds of mock-ups, offering a path to cost savings
tially affecting tenant satisfaction and owner revenue. As
To generate an auralization, we’re able to work with
just one example, 60% of office workers responding to a
any architectural model as a source. A set of two-dimen-
survey from researchers with the Center for the Built En-
sional schematics will suffice, though a fully realized
Victoria J. Cerami is CEO of Cerami & Associates Inc., a 100-per-
vironment said that they believed they would be more
BIM model may help produce a more-accurate result. We
son global provider of outcome-focused building solutions for
productive in an environment with either reduced overall
also engage in programmatic discussions with the archi-
high-profile projects, with offices in New York, Philadelphia, and
noise levels or more privacy, or both (cbe.berkeley.edu/
tect and end user to get an idea of how a space will be
Washington. Matthew Rosenthal, CSI, CDT, is an acoustical engi-
research/acoustic_poe.htm).
used. The result is an immersive audio simulation, which
neer with Cerami & Associates Inc. His focus is currently in acous-
we typically conduct in a dedicated “sound booth” in our
tical and VR modeling and auralizations.
For just these reasons, our firm has created a design tool called Cerami Immersive that adds the acoustical
and optimized design and construction timelines. CA
offices.
dimension to a person’s experience of an as-yet-unbuilt
The auralizations can include multiple architectural
project. The system produces immersive auralization, es-
scenarios for comparison, providing a listening experi-
sentially an acoustical rendering that translates building
ence that varies greatly, based on design elements, finish-
information data into a simulation of what a space will
es, and programmatic possibilities. The system also offers
sound like. Architects and their clients are immersed au-
a tool for reverse engineering a desired acoustical out-
Interview With Matthew Rosenthal
rally in a design, and use their experience to establish
come. By changing the elements of design and layering
Learn more about the Cerami Immersive system
design benchmarks for the project outcome. This is far
them into the model—then immersing the architect or
and acoustics in general in our interview with
preferable to the alternative—experiencing the quality of
client in several auralizations based on differing configu-
Victoria Cerami and Matthew Rosenthal at
sound only after the project is completed, at which point
rations—we can assist with determining how to achieve
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects.
interventions to improve acoustics are likely to be costly
the stated design objectives. For example, the system can
6
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Design for Security. Design with Simplicity.
When your plans require cutting-edge video surveillance and access control, Vicon delivers simplified comprehensive solutions that meet your client’s security needs. We make it easy to specify end-to-end security solutions for any building design with dedicated A&E support, including ARCAT® SpecWizard® and BIM models that do the work for you.
Vicon’s free A&E tools make it simple to specify:
Vicon’s Valerus VMS
VAX Access Control
NEW H.256 Cameras
Your next security plans are only a few clicks away. Our A&E support team can show you how! Call 1-800-645-9116 or www.vicon-security.com/ae to learn more. www.vicon-security.com
CIRCLE 203
FEATURE
historic buildings
Preserve, Rehab, Restore, Or Reconstruct? Working with historic buildings involves choices, challenges, and rewards. 8
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Kenneth W. Betz Senior Editor
FEATURE
W
historic buildings
hen it comes to historic buildings, the U.S. De-
the ambiance of the engine room, its paneled and tin ceiling, and
partment of the Interior, National Park Service,
the fire pole linking to the floor above—while introducing new fea-
suggests there is more than one approach. In fact,
tures to this 1928 monument in downtown Los Angeles,” he said.
Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties enumerates four:
preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction.
Philip B. Chen, AIA, LEED AP, president, Ann Beha Architects, Boston, agreed that the categories may overlap. “We refer to the
“Fundamental to the question is integrity, significance, and eco-
Secretary of Interior’s Standards For The Treatment Of Historic
nomic viability,” said David Bell, FAIA, LEED AP, BD+C, Bell
Properties a lot in our work. We use those guidelines even in private
Architects PC, Washington, relating how the guidelines apply to his
projects where the state historic preservation officer may not be in-
firm’s work.
volved. That’s simply because these guidelines, which were really
“Preservation is most viable when there is a great deal of integri-
issued first in the 70s, have become really tried, tested, and have
ty, continuous use that is consistent with the historical use, and
become standard for a lot of historic commissions and people who
limited increase or change in economic demands,” he said.
are interested in preservation of projects,” he said.
“Rehabilitation is the approach most applicable to our practice,”
The clues to determining which approach is most appropriate are
Bell continued. “Much of our work is related to modernizing sys-
in the guidelines themselves, Chen observed. “How historic is the
tems and enclosures in historic buildings to meet current demands
building; what is its level of significance? These are questions archi-
for energy efficiency, comfort, life safety, and accessibility. While
tects must ask. If something historic happened there, or the building
rehabilitation can have some areas or elements that are restored, this
is such a quintessential example of a certain style or a certain work
approach allows for some flexibility to incorporate new systems and
by an architect, then it falls into the preservation/restoration catego-
change spatial configurations; it is suited to adaptive reuse. There
ries,” Chen commented.
are federal rehabilitation tax credits applicable to this approach— which are also available for restoration projects as well.” “Restoration is more of an academic approach, requiring rigor in research and application,” Bell explained. “It is often related to a use
“Much of our current work,” Chen observed, “mostly falls into the category of rehabilitation. “That is determined by the proposed use of the building. Clients are often looking for a new use—adaptive reuse.
similar to the period of significance. It’s not uncommon for histor-
“We’ve found for a lot of historic buildings, their original use
ic-house museums to fall into this category. Sometimes these will be
may not be viable any longer, or their owners may not be able to
eligible for grants with associated conservation easements.”
continue maintaining and sustaining their buildings,” he said. “We
Finally, most reconstruction work generally is done when the
do a lot of higher-education work; we do a lot of public work or
historic resource is largely gone, Bell commented. “It is probably the
cultural work. A lot of our clients often are able to step in and take
least common of the approaches. This can be a tricky approach,
on the maintenance of these buildings, and sometimes they’re the
while it is hard to avoid conjecture without having a great deal of
only ones that are able to; they have the resources to do it and do it
documentation. One of the most well-known examples is Colonial
properly. For a college or university or a public institution, or a cul-
Williamsburg.”
tural institution to come in and actually use a building, that’s going
“At STIR Architecture, we consider many factors when deter-
to, I think, ensure its preservation and maintenance over time.”
mining the right approach, as the order of importance of the con-
Above. The Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC (c. 1932) was rehabilitated for continued use by Bell Architects. Interior and exterior improvements were completed. The project obtained LEED Silver status, an EUI (Energy Use Intensity) of 76, and ADA access was provided. Photo: Bell Architects
cepts can shift these depending on the intended use and the source
INCREASED INTEREST
of funding,” said James C. Auld, AIA, CDP, partner, STIR Architec-
There is increased interest in preserving and restoring historic prop-
ture, Los Angeles.
erties throughout the United States.
“Budget and funding sources, project location, the building and
David Bell of Bell Architects commented, “The Washington,
site condition, the context and the future intended use, if different
DC, area has a strong interest in historic properties. Many historic
than the historic use, as well as the intended outcome of a project,
districts and individual landmarks can be found in places such as
influence our choice of approach. We may borrow from all four
Washington; Alexandria and Middleburg, VA; Frederick, Annapo-
approaches—especially when the historic use is being replaced with
lis, and Prince Georges County, MD. In my opinion, there is a desire
a newer one. When the project will remain in its original use, we
to retain and enhance the sense of place, so that cities retain their
may only employ a preservation approach to stabilize the structure,
cultural heritage and identity. As globalization becomes more pro-
make it safe, and more resilient to damage from earthquake, fire, or
nounced, authenticity becomes more valued and also more difficult
wind,” Auld said.
to retain/achieve.”
“Our work to date with historic buildings has focused on a com-
“There is a growing interest in reusing historic places, buildings,
bination of approaches, which results in the greatest benefit relative
and interiors and not just in older cities with large stocks of build-
to the cost. For example, at Los Angeles Engine Co. 28, we added an
ings 200 years old and older,” agreed James Auld.
additional office level on top of the main roof, behind an existing
“In areas of the U.S. that developed largely after WWII, like Los
parapet. The parapet fronts the only significant façade and allowed
Angeles, buildings of some age and specific character are enjoying a
a change of use from firehouse to creative office on levels above
renaissance. In fact, there is recent interest in buildings that are not
ground and a ground-level restaurant. Our work retained all of the
necessarily listed in local or historic registers, but have unique, rele-
significant features—the brick, stone, tile façade, great massive doors,
vant, and adaptable features that can be a key part of the redesign in commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
9
FEATURE
historic buildings
Detroit Fire Department Headquarters, Detroit H
istoric preservation and renovation of the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and adjacent Pontchartrain Wine Cellars building resulted
in a new 100-key boutique hotel featuring ground-level restaurant, private dining room, chef’s table, bar, lounge, retail, two business meeting rooms, and a podcast studio. The Foundation Hotel includes a fitness center and a new modern building addition to the fifth floor to host banquets and parties for as many as 160 guests. McIntosh Poris Associates, Detroit, worked with Aparium Hotel Group and Simeone Deary Design Group, both of Chicago, to repurpose the former fire department headquarters and the adjacent building. The $28-million project embraces a “Detroit State of Mind” to welcome visitors and locals with an
Above left. McIntosh Poris Associates worked with Aparium Hotel Group and Simeone Deary Design Group, both of Chicago, to repurpose the former Detroit fire department headquarters and the adjacent building. Photo: Michelle and Chris Gerard, courtesy McIntosh Poris Above. Historic preservation and renovation of the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and adjacent Pontchartrain Wine Cellars building resulted in a new 100-key boutique hotel featuring ground-level restaurant, private dining room, chef’s table, bar, lounge, retail, two business meeting rooms, and a podcast studio. Photo: Jason Keen, courtesy McIntosh Poris
authentic sense of place. The existing red-sandstone and masonry building façade was repaired and restored to maintain the building’s character. Decorative terra cotta
an adaptive reuse. Underutilized commercial, office, warehouses, and department stores from
panels sporting firehouse themes, such as busts of firefighters, griffins at a
the turn of the century in downtowns, along with the larger structures built in suburban loca-
fire hydrant, and winged serpent-tailed figures flanking a shield proclaiming
tions, have become available and desirable for reuse,” he said.
“DFD,” were repaired, cleaned, and maintained. The original fire-engine-red
“These structures are interesting to developers of office, residential, and retail for a number
doors were restored and reused. The building’s origins are used to great
of reasons. In downtowns, there are usually highly utilized at the street level for retail, but sit
advantage in the ground-floor 150-seat restaurant and bar situated in the
unused above ground. Such buildings are largely not listed on local or national historic regis-
former fire-engine hall and private dining room in the historic lounge.
ters, and that is helpful given the perception that it is difficult to deal with the Secretary of the
“The apparatus room was an amazing space, and we wanted that to be the hub of the hotel,” said Michael Poris, AIA, principal, McIntosh Poris
Interior’s Standards. Without the listing, the Standards can be treated as they were intended— guiding concepts, versus rules to be obeyed,” Auld added.
Associates. We wanted to keep that space intact. That meant keeping the tile and keeping the columns, but then making it into a space, obviously, much
AVOIDING MISTAKES
different than what it ever was when it had fire trucks in it.
However, preserving, rehabilitating, restoring, or reconstructing historic buildings involves
“We were joining two buildings together, one was built in the 1880s and one
myriad decisions, and mistakes can be made.
in 1929, and the floors didn’t line up at all. They were five feet different between
“Making decisions in a piecemeal way without understanding the property is something
the two buildings. There were two elevators in the fire department but to make
that should be avoided,” said David Bell. “We encourage people to understand not only the
the two buildings accessible, we had to put in a third elevator and a third stair
significance of the property, but also building science. One should not treat a symptom, with-
in the other building,” Poris said.
out understanding the underlying cause(s) of deterioration and distress. Blindly introducing air conditioning and thermal upgrades, for example, can have unintended consequences on the
10
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
FEATURE
Right. The trendy and chic St. Joseph Brewery and Public House in Indianapolis emerged from an abandoned 1880s Catholic Church. The building had been empty for nearly 30 years. Photo: courtesy Schmidt Associates
St. Joseph Brewery And Public House, Indianapolis
Above. The sanctuary is now home to a 3,000-sq.-ft. establishment with dining space for about 125. The former altar was reconstructed from the original timber framing to support the weight of the brewing operations—now fully in view of the dining area. Photo: courtesy Schmidt Associates
building fabric, causing accelerated deterioration in masonry and wood.” “Often, in an effort to improve energy efficiency and sustainability, people will replace windows and furr-out original plaster walls with added insulation. We
historic buildings
T
he trendy and chic St. Joseph Brewery and Public House in Indianapolis emerged from an abandoned 1880s Catholic Church. The building had been empty for nearly 30 years.
The church, however, is located in one of the oldest historic areas of the city. The area now
has a lot of foot traffic and a lot of restaurants and destination points.
have documented evidence for projects that have retained original single-glazed
For Wayne Schmidt, FAIA, principal, Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates architects and
wood windows while still meeting aggressive energy-efficiency performance tar-
engineers, the building was a good candidate for reuse. “Buildings that aren’t good candidates
gets,” he said.
are probably the ones that were never good buildings to begin with. They weren’t well designed
“Analyzing the configuration of the building and defining treatment zones
in the beginning, they’re sort of pseudo-historic, and no one cares whether they’re saved or not.
(hierarchy of significance) should be done in order to make informed decisions
Whereas a building like St. Joe, it was always significant. It was well done in the beginning, and
about alterations and modernizations,” Bell continued. “For example, many his-
everyone wants to keep buildings like that around longer.”
toric 19th century and early-mid 20th century buildings are not configured with
The reuse celebrates the facility’s original design. The sanctuary is now home to a 3,000-sq.-
ceiling plenums. Trying to utilize HVAC systems with horizontal ducts and pip-
ft. establishment with dining space for about 125. The former altar was reconstructed from the
ing distribution may be incompatible and result in lower ceilings, hiding charac-
original timber framing to support the weight of the brewing operations—now fully in view of the
ter-defining interior features and conflicting with windows,” he noted.
dining area. The bar construction includes reclaimed wood from the original church construction.
Philip B. Chen of Ann Beha Architects agreed on the importance of under-
Light fixtures were added that keep with lighting that would have been in the original church.
standing the building itself. Not understanding the context, the significance, and
The kitchen—along with other brewing support spaces—is located in the lower level of the
what it is that makes a building significant are mistakes. “All our projects begin
church to minimize the disruption of the sanctuary space. Finishing the space, a new stair was
with a rigorous research phase, so we can really understand the context, under-
constructed to access the original choir loft overlooking the dining areas below. The balcony
stand the building, both physical and cultural, really what is it that makes that
includes private dining spaces for groups and events. The renovation cost was approximately
piece of architecture important. With that understanding, then I think you can
$1.5 million.
decide how you can adapt, modify, or add on to that building without sacrificing its character,” he said. “Then, I think, moving from there, some of the mistakes may be disrupting
The reuse did require new mechanical and electrical, but the roof was sound and not contributing to water damage, Schmidt commented. “Had that been the case, it would have been much more expensive to restore,” he said.
that character, whether it’s the scale. You could add an addition that overwhelms
The challenge becomes maintaining the original design integrity of the building, using new
that historic building or changes the context so radically that the building no
systems that the building was never designed to have in the first place,” added Phil Medley, an
longer has the same relationship to the context and the setting. Very simply, you
architect and engineer with Schmidt Associates.
could make the mistake of removing or damaging the character, removing too much fabric, removing something that really was significant. Then even more in
“I think the designer has to be humble and understand that the building is far more important than making a contemporary statement,” Schmidt said.
an abstract way, you don’t want to create a false sense of history, to mislead people commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
11
FEATURE
historic buildings
After an eight-year closure, the Felipe de Neve Branch Library in the Los Angeles Lafayette Park neighborhood reopened its doors following an historic restoration, seismic upgrade, and expansion. The library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photo: courtesy STIR Architects
into thinking that something which is not historical is historical,”
mance-based code compliance and achieve equivalent life-safety
Chen commented.
standards,” Bell said. On the other hand, “As far as accessibility is concerned, many of
CHALLENGES
these historic buildings are significantly deficient in accommodating
Making historic properties energy efficient, sustainable, accessible,
mobility impairments. These can be especially challenging to respect
and compliant with current building codes can be challenging, but
the historic setting and retain the main entry, because the main level
“there are numerous strategies, techniques, technologies, and ap-
is often multiple steps above grade and there is no elevator,” Bell said.
proaches that skilled design, engineering, construction, or governing
“Definitely, I think access is a challenge to a lot of these build-
agencies can approve, accept, and implement to improve and some-
ings,” agreed Philip Chen. “Some of the more historic buildings were
times meet or exceed codes,” observed James C. Auld of STIR.
built at a time when they were trying to exude monumentality, au-
“In the event that the explicit code can’t be met in the most literal
thority, and power. That may have meant having to walk up several
sense, the Department of the Interior Standards gives local building
flights of steps to get to the main entrance, that they were very
officials some leeway on issues that aren’t related to life/safety. Since
opaque, or they might have had walls encircling them. I think a lot of
improvements can be made in many areas—accessibility, energy effi-
our clients are looking to make these buildings more accessible, not
ciency, water use, and user responsiveness—a building owner’s liabili-
only physically accessible, but also just more transparent. They are
ty is greatly reduced. It continues to be more affordable to make such
trying to welcome people, rather than keep them out, so that’s some-
improvements as new products come online and are embraced by the
thing that is a challenge, but I think it’s one of the interesting things
design and construction community,” he said.
about adapting these old buildings, making them available to new
Mid-to-late 20th Century buildings may have more challenges
12
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
publics, diverse publics,” he said.
than some older buildings, according to David Bell. “Historic build-
“Older buildings were not built for the types of systems that we
ings, especially those built before the advent of air conditioning, are
have today, for duct work and power and lighting,” Chen noted. “Be-
fairly well suited to sustainability because they were originally de-
ing able to integrate all of that into historic buildings and making
signed for passive strategies and basic physics. They may have ther-
them energy efficient and sustainable is a challenge, but it’s worth
mal-mass walls, passive ventilation, orientation to solar and wind,
doing,” he said.
and other climate-responsiveness. While not complying with pre-
“One of the things that we found as we were doing energy model-
scriptive building codes, many older buildings can meet perfor-
ing for a project at the University of Chicago is that the single most
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
DISTINGUISHED — ON AND BEHIND THE WALL Design and technology from Viega We’re delighted by each and every design award that we receive. What delights us even more is the praise we get from specialised craftsmen for the quality of over 17,000 products, our client-oriented behaviour and our in-depth knowledge of the challenges within the industry. We’re not only “connected in quality” but connected to the whole industry sector. Viega. Connected in quality.
viega.us/About-us CIRCLE 204
FEATURE
historic buildings
impactful move you could make was to deal with the windows,” he related. “It had original steel-sash windows, and every one of those were leaded glass,
Ken’s V I E W
so every window unit was like having 16 windows. Just the energy loss from infiltration and solar gain was dramatic. We were able to replace those steel-sash
Town Squares, Genius Groves, And Bodegas
windows with energy-efficient units that were able to reduce the heating and cooling loads by 40% in the building. We found that was going to be the biggest impact, even more so than dealing with insulating the masonry walls. The windows were going to get us the most efficiency for the effort,” Chen said. BENEFITS
Preserving, rehabilitating, restoring, or reconstructing historic buildings can be well worth the effort.
I
s nothing sacred? Apple now thinks it
for “restoring” a historic building.
owns the town square. There’s a plot
If Apple has set its sights on town
long as the proposed uses are compatible,” said David Bell. “There is potentially
afoot to replace bodegas with vending
squares and Carnegie libraries, some ex-
a perception of increased value, since a property may convey meaning and be
machines. Let me explain. Apple stores
Googlers are reported to have hatched
more timeless and seem less like a commodity. Capturing the embodied energy
have gone—or will be going—the way
a plan to put bodegas—neighborhood
and infrastructure of existing buildings makes it one of the most sustainable
of the headphone jack. Disappearing.
corner
approaches to development.
Not literally, of course. Apple just doesn’t
replacing them with vending machines.
call them stores any longer. They’re town
Internet-connected vending machines.
in places becoming more and more alike,” he added. “Chain restaurants, air-
squares
Gives new meaning to the Internet of
ports, building enclosures are all looking the same. Their designs are often based
places for the 500-million people who visit
on market studies, trends, fashion, and what manufacturers currently are selling.
us every year,” an Apple spokesperson is
It’s important for cities to retain their identity, grow organically, and respond to
reported to have said.
“There can be economic benefit to rehabilitating an existing structure, as
“As globalization and commodification expands, the zeitgeist often results
“because
they’re
gathering
stores—out
of
business
by
Things, doesn’t it? The new startup is ironically named Bodega, and users must use an app that
problems and opportunities iteratively. Some of the hubris of planners and de-
No kidding. I think at least a million
is linked to their credit card. “Eventually,
signers of the 20th century has resulted in dehumanizing, inhospitable, and
of those people were at the Apple store
centralized shopping locations won’t be
unhealthy places.”
I went to some time back to replace a
necessary, because there will be 100,000
“Among the economic benefits of working with an existing structure are
power adapter that failed because of
Bodegas spread out, with one always 100
lower impacts to the environment with energy stored and saved, shorter sched-
design flaw. (I see some of you nodding;
feet away from you,” one of the founders
ules and saving on the demolition, recycling, and construction. More difficult
you know exactly what design flaw I’m
is reported to have bragged. That’s great,
to measure in dollars are the invaluable benefits to the community of connect-
talking about.) Never having been to an
provided you have a $1,000 smart phone
ing with our history and culture through these preserved, restored, or adaptive
Apple shrine, I was amazed to learn that
you purchased at a town-square genius
places, buildings and artifacts,” commented STIR’s James Auld.
you couldn’t just buy the thing off the
grove, a data plan, and a credit card. I can
“When the time is right, and the market is right, it is right time to act,” con-
shelf. You had to make an appointment
hardly wait.
tinued Auld. “The wise decision is to leave historic structures, places, or artifacts
with a “genius” for a “consultation” and
The announcement caused a ruckus
alone, until such time as funding can be secured, interest increases, and the de-
mill about with those other one-million
among bodega fans, so much so the
mand creates the right conditions for a solid move forward when an owner with
people while awaiting a text message that
founder was forced to issue an apology
a business plan and design and construction approach allow the standards to be
announced the “genius would see you
and claim his intention was not to replace
deployed for the highest and best results.”
now.” At Radio Shack, you could just buy
bodegas but to make the “shopping
the gizmo and be on your way.
experience” available to those without
Judging from the increased interest in the new urbanist approach to restoring urban neighborhoods throughout the country, the time just may be right. CA
access to a real, live bodega. All of this has relevance to those who
sell you a $1,000 phone, and a town square
would preserve, rehabilitate, restore, or
belongs to the public—who have already
reconstruct historic structures: Don’t
paid for it. The town square, I mean.
get too cute or try to be quirky. As
Word has it that Apple has plans to
Wayne Schmidt of Schmidt Associates,
restore Washington’s Carnegie Library.
Indianapolis, said, “I think the designer
In place of the books, Apple plans a
has to be humble and understand that
“Genius Grove,” which is described as
the building is far more important than
a tree-lined sales floor. Wait a minute.
making a contemporary statement.”
University of Chicago, Ann Beha Architects
Sales floor? I’m confused; I thought this
You mean like turning a library into a
Felipe de Neve Branch Library, STIR Architects
was the new town square. This isn’t what
genius grove or a bodega into a vending
Andrew Carnegie had in mind. By the
machine?
way, I’ll bet Apple is getting a tax break
— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711historic
More photos of featured projects are linked below: Foundation Hotel, McIntosh Poris
St. Joseph Brewery & Public House, Schmidt Associates Northeast Neighborhood Library, Bell Architects
14
But let’s get something straight: A store belongs to a company that wants to
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
LACKING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT TO HIT YOUR GOAL?
Let Fujitsu give your sales a kick with an assist from our all-star network of reps, distributors and internal staff. • Take advantage of a wide range of support, including online tools, marketing programs and advertising • Deliver a positive customer experience — from pre-sale to post installation — through exceptional contractor tools, training and programs • Rely on outstanding call center support with highly-trained technicians, available from 8am – 8pm EST • Discover the many benefits of becoming an Elite Contractor…extended warranties, consumer leads, loyalty rewards and priority ranking on the online Contractor Locator • Align your business with the best distributors in North America Fujitsu...outperforming for you
FujitsuGeneral.com Over 40 Years of Heating and Cooling Solutions CIRCLE 205
INFINITE COMFORT
FEATURE
historic renovation
The Architectural Team’s (TAT) overarching goal was to use the appealing characteristics of the original building to create a vibrant, mixed-income residential community, financed in large part through federal and state historic and lowincome-housing tax credits. Photo: Andy Ryan, courtesy TAT
Adaptive Reuse Reknits Community Historic Massachusetts textile mill gets new life as vibrant, mixed-income riverfront residences.
L
ooking over the Nashua River in the city of Fitch-
tile industry and kept the local economy afloat through
from the city center, was an obvious choice for a residen-
burg, MA, the Fitchburg Yarn Co.’s 182,500-sq.-
the Great Depression.
tial conversion.
ft., three-story brick mill building churned out
As textile production shifted out of New England,
To handle the renovation, the City of Fitchburg
more than 3.5-million miles of yarn each week from
though, the mill was forced to close its doors in the 1970s.
brought in an experienced design and development team,
1907 through the 1970s. One of 16 textile manufacturers
Like many similar structures throughout the northeast, it
led by Boston-based WinnDevelopment and longtime
whose operations formed a vital thread in the economy
went through a variety of other uses before eventually
partners The Architectural Team Inc. (TAT), Chelsea,
of this northern Massachusetts industrial city, the build-
sitting vacant. When Fitchburg mayor Stephen DiNatale
MA. The project team’s overarching goal was to use the
ing’s 95,000 spindles were also among the first in the U.S.
began a new revitalization effort in 2015, aimed at im-
appealing characteristics of the original building to create
to spin Rayon. This and other innovations placed the
proving infrastructure and bringing more residents into
a vibrant, mixed-income residential community, fi-
Fitchburg Yarn mill at the forefront of the American tex-
the downtown, this massive building, less than a mile
nanced in large part through federal and state historic
16
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
FEATURE
historic renovation
and low-income-housing tax credits. TAT founder and partner Robert J. Verrier, FAIA, NCARB, pointed out that these tax-credit programs are crucial, “because from a municipality’s or developer’s perspective, the availability of tax incentives makes preserving local architectural legacies an economically attractive path.” With a 45-year record of adaptive reuse and historic preservation projects throughout the northeast—many of those carried out in conjunction with Winn—TAT’s experience with design solutions, planning challenges, and tax-credit incentives gave firm leaders a clear understanding of the historical renovation process and its benefits. “Innovative conversions of decommissioned industrial buildings continue to be among the best ways for cities to leverage existing physical resources for new housing, mixed-use, and commercial purposes,” said Verrier. “These structures are often located close to central business districts, and their large floor plates and number of windows lend themselves to attractive unit layouts, retail uses, and collaborative spaces.” MEETING THE GUIDELINES
In this instance, the development team would have been hard pressed to find a better site or building. Located within Fitchburg’s downtown, about a mile from the town square, the project, now called Yarn Works, is within walking distance of public transit, including a commuter rail line. It is also near several local parks and only half a mile from the Fitchburg Art Museum. According to Adam Stein, senior vice president at WinnDevelopment, “We’ve found that
Originally built in 1907, the Yarn Works building was constructed over the course of just five months using a unique wood-and-steel I-beam configuration. TAT project manager Scott Maenpaa noted that it is one of the largest mill buildings he’s helped renovate. Photo: Andy Ryan, courtesy TAT Outside of the individual units, a primary goal for the design and development team was the creation of spaces that would encourage residents to interact with each other and help foster a sense of community. Photo: Andy Ryan, courtesy TAT
people really latch onto these residential conversions because they appreciate the combination of historical character with modern features and convenient downtown locations.” For WinnDevelopment, he said, taking on the Yarn Works project was particularly appealing, since “the building is a symbol of the community, and restoring, converting it, and making it viable again offers a connection to the past, to the people who lived and worked during Fitchburg’s industrial heritage.” Originally built in 1907, the Yarn Works building was constructed over the course of just five months using a unique wood-and-steel I-beam configuration. TAT project manager Scott Maenpaa noted that it’s one of the largest mill buildings he’s helped to renovate, and the facts bear him out: its structure includes 2-million bricks, 1-million board feet of lumber, 500 tons of steel, and 7,000 tons of granite, according to archival materials. Overall, Maenpaa says, “the building was clean and in great shape. Because it had remained heated for much of its lifetime, there was little structural damage from the harsh New England winters.” Hoping to use historic tax credit incentives (HTCs), the development team submitted the building to the National Park Service (NPS) for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This, of course, meant staying within strict NPS guidelines during the renovation and conversion process. For the exterior renovation, the project team carefully repointed the brick façade and carried out other masonry commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
17
FEATURE
historic renovation repairs, including those to the large chimneystack. The original builtup tar roof also required structural reinforcement. Since NPS guidelines allow the addition of contextual canopies and storefront systems, the design team created a custom steel entry, matching the character of cast-iron and steel beams used throughout the original structure. One of the building’s most notable and distinctive features is its nearly 300 8-ft. x 10-ft. windows, which flood the interior with natural light. In order to meet NPS standards, the design team replaced original combinations of steel sash and wood frames with new, thermally broken aluminum frames featuring historically matched muntins and divided-lite windows. Here again the original structure proved distinctive, as the original window frames were black rather than the green typically found in local mill buildings. This of course meant the new frames would be black, too, which Maenpaa noted creates smoother visual transitions between window, frame, and façade, lending the building a much sleeker look than it would have had with green frames. SITE WORK, UNEXPECTED FINDS
The scenic riverfront location and low-lying 7 1/2-acre site meant that flood mitigation had to be a central concern for the design team—not least because FEMA’s recently updated insurance maps placed the building’s first floor within a floodplain. To address the dangers of potential storm surges, TAT and the project team removed the floor, This 25-ft.-tall space has exposed flat Pratt trusses with vertical wrought-iron tension rods and 17-ft.-tall windows; residents can take advantage of a warming kitchen, pool tables, TV and workspace areas, and a variety of different seating arrangements. Photo: Andy Ryan, courtesy TAT The design team used an architectural insertion to transform this area, cutting a 30- by 20-ft. hole in the floor and creating a central atrium with a new stair tower. Original beams were kept in place to highlight the historic structure, and large, lantern-like chandeliers, selected by the interior designer, provide illumination. Photo: Gregg Shupe, courtesy TAT
subbing in additional structural steel, and rebuilt it 27-in. higher on a composite concrete-slab deck above the 100-year floodplain. To prevent moisture from infiltrating into residential units, new spray-foam insulation now creates a gas and vapor barrier. As a design benefit, the re-alignment brought the floor up to the bottom of the sill, essentially creating a floor-to-ceiling window and an even brighter, more open feel for the ground-level interior spaces. All of this work near the building’s foundation also unearthed a surprise that Maenpaa calls “an early architectural solution for flood mitigatio,n unlike anything we’d ever seen before.” The original mill design featured an under-building wet crawlspace, with a series of equally spaced holes set in the foundation at 20-ft. intervals. By allowing river water to flow through this partial-earthen basement, the holes absorb flood surges and guide the water back out again as it recedes. The existence of these channels meant that the design team needed to carefully balance the removal and addition of soil as they raised the floor to keep this site-specific flood-mitigation system working correctly. By creating a retention pond elsewhere on the grounds, Maenpaa and his colleagues were able to compensate for necessary changes to the foundation. SETTING THE PROGRAM
When it came time to tackle interiors, the unique shape of the building also presented challenges that the designers rarely encounter in conversions of mills and factories. Usually, noted Maenpaa, “these structures are long and narrow, often 60 to 70 ft. wide.” But at 500ft. long and 110-ft. wide, “this one is nearly twice the typical width, so a central challenge for this project was the remarkable amount of space within the building—how could we utilize it in the best way possible?” He said the design team went back and forth on how interior space could be best distributed. “We ran through a number 18
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
WE’D LIKE TO SAY WE ARE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO FLOORS, WE DON’T HAVE BOUNDARIES.
ENDLESS PERFORMANCE. ENDLESS DESIGN.
Manufactured and installed, we bring you proven seamless floor solutions. Sterile, stain-resistant, weldless floors for healthcare environments. From corridors to critical care, we take full responsibility for products and installation.
THE STONHARD GROUP FLOORS FOR EVERY ENVIRONMENT
800.257.7953 | thestonhardgroup.com 100 0 East Park Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 USA
®
CIRCLE 206
© 2017, The Stonhard Group
FEATURE
historic renovation
of different ideas—do we make standard-sized
the building, which is already 50% leased
units with larger hallways that feel more open,
after just a few months of availability. Ac-
or add square footage to the units?”
cording to WinnDevelopment’s Stein, “we’re
Ultimately the design team chose to make
leasing units at a greater-than-expected pace,
the units larger. While the hallways remain siz-
and Yarn Works is actually setting the local
able at 10 ft. in width, homes are now between
market in terms of rent. This success is a true
45- and 50-ft. deep, rather than the 30 ft. ini-
testament to the design team’s innovative ap-
tially planned. This decision enabled the inclu-
proach to unit layouts, amenity spaces, and
sion of extra rooms—such as dens and separate
the unique features only offered in a historic
kitchen and dining areas—that aren’t often
mill conversion. We’re by far the best product
found in homes at this price level, greatly in-
on the market.”
creasing their appeal and value proposition.
Now officially listed on the National Reg-
According to Maenpaa, “those extra feet and
ister of Historic Places, the $24-million Yarn
additional rooms make a huge difference in
Works project also fills an important need in
how expansive the units feel, which really
the community, providing high-quality
broadens the appeal to people who might be
housing for a range of income levels. Of its 39
downsizing from larger homes.”
affordable units, 29 are reserved for those
The final unit mix ranges from one- to
earning 60% or less of the area median in-
three-bedroom loft homes, with 29 one-bed-
come (AMI) with the remaining 10 set aside
room, 58 two-bedroom, and nine three-bed-
for those earning 30% or less of AMI.
room apartments. Out of the 96 total units, 39
The design-and-development team be-
are affordable; all feature attractive details such
lieve this project, along with several other
as wood-plank ceilings and floors, exposed
historic renovations now underway through-
brick and original metal beams, and ceilings
out the city, will act as a catalyst for a new era
that are among the tallest Maenpaa has ever
for formerly struggling neighborhoods in
seen. “Most of the mill conversions we’ve done
Fitchburg. “Historic renovations like Yarn
have a 12-ft. ceiling height,” he noted. ”This
Works really benefit their communities,” said
structure has an average of 15-ft.-high ceilings.”
Stein. “They provide quality, stable housing, and contribute to meaningful economic
SOLUTIONS AND INTERACTION
growth.”
Outside of the individual units, a primary
According to TAT’s Verrier, adding new
goal for the design-and-development team was
housing that attracts young professionals and
the creation of spaces that would encourage residents to interact with each other and that would help foster a sense of community. One of
One of the building’s most notable features is its nearly 300 8-ft. x 10-ft. windows, which flood the interior with natural light. To meet NPS standards, the design team replaced original combinations of steel sash and wood frames with new, thermally broken aluminum frames featuring historically matched muntins and divided-lite windows. Photo: Andy Ryan, courtesy TAT
the highlights is a large, 3,000-sq.-ft. common
older folks downsizing from elsewhere, and that allows current Fitchburg residents to remain in the city, will in turn help to attract and keep restaurants, retail operations, and other
room, housed in the building’s former boiler
businesses. Local leaders agree. “It’s just a mag-
house. “We tried to make this the hub or the core
to the programming goals, and required creative design
nificent building,” Fitchburg Mayor DiNatale
of the amenity space,” said Maenpaa, “with everything
solutions to activate. At the main entrance, for example,
said of Yarn Works at a public event earlier this year.
else built around it.” The 25-ft.-tall space has exposed
the entry sequence led to an interior dead space. The
“They’ve transformed that whole area, and we couldn’t
flat Pratt trusses with vertical wrought-iron tension rods
design team used an architectural insertion to transform
be happier.” CA
and 17-ft.-tall windows. Residents can take advantage of
the area, cutting a 30- x 20-ft. hole in the floor and creat-
a warming kitchen, pool tables, TV, and workspace ar-
ing a central atrium with a new stair tower.
eas, and a variety of different seating arrangements.
Original beams were kept in place to highlight the
Closer to the building’s core, the design team pro-
historic structure, and large, lantern-like chandeliers, se-
grammed amenities that didn’t require as much natural
lected by the interior designer, provide illumination and
light. Across the hall from the bright and open commu-
contribute to the sense of historic character. According
nity room, for example, a 2,000-sq.-ft. space now houses
to Maenpaa, this atrium forms a new focal point for the
a fitness center and dedicated yoga studio, whose tall
center of the buildin, and creates a venue for the sort of
ceilings create an airy feel despite the lack of windows.
incidental resident interaction that helps people get to
The building also offers an indoor bike-storage room,
know their neighbors.
complete with a small workshop area. Other spaces were configured as storage and work areas for the mainte-
IT’S HIP TO BE NEAR THE SQUARE
nance crew.
Despite provision for on-site parking, the walkable and
Some areas didn’t lend themselves quite so naturally 20
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
transit-oriented location has become a selling point for
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/ 1711archteam
The Architectural Team (TAT) WinnDevelopment City of Fitchburg
More finishes for more design freedom. Select Sloan products are now available in-stock for polished brass, brushed nickel and brushed stainless special finishes. Visit sloan.com/specialfinishes to see a full range of products available with special finishes. Call 800.982.5839 to speak to a Sloan representative.
CIRCLE 207
PROJECT
interiors
Light, Sound Contribute To Comforting Experience Duke Cancer Institute’s Quiet Room serves as an oasis, addressing users’ physical and emotional needs.
T
he Quiet Room at the Duke Cancer Institute’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Durham, NC, is a meditative oasis for individuals, families, and staff facing emotional, life-altering
events. Set within, and in contrast to, the rectilinear lines and the hubbub of the cancer-treatment facility, the Quiet Room’s curved walls and textured surfaces, awash in soothing sound, light, and color, provide a calming sensory experience amid the Cancer Center’s institutional atmosphere. The Cancer Center administrators wanted a self-contained oasis that would serve its users’ differing emotional and physical needs. The designated site was located incongruously across from a wig shop and pharmacy, near elevators, and beneath public restrooms. There was no access to skylights or daylighting. Further, regulations prohibit water features in hospitals, which presented an obstacle to the Quiet Room’s desire for a meditative focal point. “Time is an essential part of both treatment and healing, so I want-
ed the room’s experience to transcend and echo the passage of time,” explained Turan Duda, FAIA, founding principal, DudaPaine Architects of Durham. “I wanted a place to lose yourself in.” Driven by the desire to accommodate a range of human emotions, Duda created three rooms within one. Labyrinthine rings of paths, walls, seating, and canopies lead to and encircle a central sculptural feature. This configuration of spaces presents opportunities for varied, intimate activities from private conversations to guided meditation and yoga. The single room provides contemplative space for one to a dozen people. Though water features aren’t permitted, Duda nonetheless sought to provide a fountain-like focal point for the space that would offer the calming influence of water. He commissioned a layered glass installation from glass artist Ken von Roenn (Kaiser/von Roenn Studio
Above. The Quiet Room at the Duke Cancer Institute’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is a meditative oasis for individuals, families, and staff. Photos: Courtesy DudaPaine Right. Through simple references to nature and subtle manipulations of light and sound, the Quiet Room’s small space provides a gently shifting experience and a soothing, meditative oasis.
22
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
PROJECT
interiors
Programmable lighting gradually shifts the room’s ambient color and mood. Light seeps through the edges of recessed niches, washes the convex ceiling, and emanates from within the “fountain.”
Group, Louisville, KY) that would evoke water’s constantly
mimic the changing light across
changing nature and mystery. This 5-ft.-dia. “glass fountain”
days and seasons.
glows at the heart of the room’s rings and its surface ripples to simulate water.
The pattern, surface, structure, and craft of interior elements relate
Architectural strategies, such as screening and translucence,
directly to the scale of the human
apertures and lighting, layering and multiplication magnify a
body. Through simple references to
sense of spaciousness and inspire the imagination by fully engag-
nature and subtle manipulations of
ing occupants’ senses. Programmable lighting gradually shifts
light and sound, the Quiet Room’s
the room’s ambient color and mood. Light seeps through the
small space provides a gently shift-
edges of recessed niches, washes the convex ceiling, and ema-
ing experience and a soothing, med-
nates from within the “fountain.” Reflections play off the
itative oasis in the heart of the can-
stone-mosaic floor’s uneven surface and animate the room’s in-
cer center, a sanctuary amid the active world of care that
herent stillness. Subtly changing sounds mask background noise
surrounds it. The layered quality of the Quiet Room addresses
while providing a neutral atmosphere for contemplation. Con-
the spectrum of emotional and physical needs that come with
trasting textures of wood, glass, and fabric invite touch.
cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Lighting designer Francesca Bettridge of Cline Bettridge Ber-
The Quiet Room’s success in part lies in the dialog and inter-
nstein Lighting Design, New York, used programmable LED
play between architecture and art. The collaboration and contri-
technology to infuse light into the room’s architecture and pro-
butions of these two disciplines engage occupants at every level—
vide a sense of shifting time. Hidden fabric-wrapped acoustical
visually and acoustically—in an envelope that is calming and
panels, bench upholstery, a curved ceiling, and acoustical treat-
uplifting. The room’s experience is complete, whether inhabited
ments within the surrounding structure insulate the room from
alone or with others, yet allows occupants choice in a situation
outside distractions and envelop visitors in sounds tailored to
where much is beyond their control. For the patients, families,
align with the lighting programs. Variations of light and sound,
and staff of Duke Cancer Center, the effect is comforting, reflec-
which visitors can easily select from a panel by the entrance,
tive, and rejuvenating. CA commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine. com/1711duda
Circle 2 on the Reader Service Card. Watch a video. Visit DudaPaine Architects.
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
23
flooring
PROJECT
Teak plank wood and multi-piece porcelain flooring contribute to the free-flowing conceptual design used in the top four floors of the building. Placing utilities under the floor increased floor-to-ceiling height, resulting in taller windows and more daylight.
Access Flooring Saves Energy, Improves IAQ Additional daylighting and delivery of 100% filtered outside air are two benefits of placing utilities under a raised-floor system.
A
t 30 stories and 450,000 sq. ft. of com-
RAISED-FLOOR FLEXIBILITY
end professional feel while maintaining the access-floor
mercial office space, 350 Mission Street
Designing the project with an access-floor system from
benefits. To achieve this, architecture firm Mark Cavag-
is situated at the corner of Mission and
Tate Inc., Jessup, MD, made it possible to place multiple
nero Associates, San Francisco, developed a free-flow-
Fremont Streets, directly across the street from the
services, including cables, piping, and ductwork, under
ing conceptual design with specific material require-
new Transbay Transit Center in downtown San Fran-
the floor. Moving services under the floor allowed the
ments, including teak plank wood and multi-piece
cisco. While not the tallest building in the city sky-
building’s concrete ceilings to remain exposed, creating
porcelain. Vendors then used custom engineering and
line, it’s defi nitely one of the most ambitious. The
an 11-ft. floor-to-ceiling height, which increased over-
manufacturing capabilities to produce a factory-lami-
fi rst LEED-Platinum-certified highrise in the city,
head space for employees and provided room for larger
nated hybrid panel solution that features a curved tran-
350 Mission Street was designed with sustainabili-
windows to improve daylighting. Additionally, using
sition. The hybrid panels arrived ready for installation
ty at the forefront of every decision. In fact, Chris
an under-floor air-distribution (UFAD) system allowed
and provide a seamless transition from one finish to the
Heimburger, senior vice president of development
100% filtered outside air to be brought into the building
other on a single panel without sacrificing any accessi-
for Kilroy Realty Corporation & Management, San
and distributed in an energy-efficient manner.
bility to the under-floor services. CA
Francisco, described the project goal as the creation
Saied Nazeri, principal-in-charge for engineering firm
of a “high-performance work environment” in every
WSP, Montreal, said, “In addition to sustainability con-
aspect, from employee performance to optimized op-
cerns, it was important to provide flexible office space.
erating costs.
Under-floor air is a great way to meet both demands.”
While several sustainable strategies were used in the design, including high-performance insulated
UFAD, combined with other energy-conservation strategies, is expected to reduce energy costs by about a third.
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711tate
Circle 5 on the Reader Service Card.
glass as part of the building’s cladding, rainwater har-
In addition to helping achieve sustainability and en-
vesting, and gray-water recycling for non-potable
ergy-efficiency goals, the access-floor system fit seam-
Learn more about the 350 Mission Street project.
uses, it was the access floors that provided several of
lessly into the aesthetic vision for the building interior.
Download the Tate Signature Style Finishes brochure.
the keys to creating a truly modern and sustainable
The top four floors comprise a group of executive suites and meeting spaces that needed to convey a high-
facility. 24
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Learn about the benefits of high-end finishes.
CIRCLE 208
PROJECT
interiors
Green Walls Welcome R Restaurant Guests
LiveWall green walls at Brome Burgers & Shakes express the brand and bring its sustainability commitment to life.
estaurants, hotels, and resorts are
maintains the LiveWall green walls. In con-
finding that green walls can boost
junction with the project, the business won a
their brands and help build busi-
Gold Award for Creative Landscape-Green
ness. Brome Burgers & Shakes in Dearborn,
Initiatives from the Michigan Green Indus-
MI, is a case in point.
try Association.
“We are all about sustainability, green liv-
“We got into green-wall installation and
ing, wholesome food, and self-awareness
maintenance as a way to grow our business,”
about the environmental impact of our
said Marcy Bell, president, Bell’s Landscape
choices,” said Sam Abbas, the business’
Services Inc. “I did our research on the mar-
founder. “We want everyone who visits our
ket for living architecture and on various
restaurant to experience the core values of
green-wall systems. We decided to go with
our brand in every aspect of our operations.”
LiveWall (St. Nunica, MI). It is the most
Brome’s commitment is evident in the
complete system, the best engineered, and
restaurant’s location. Abbas chose to refur-
the most hospitable to plants.”
bish a corner building that was constructed
Mike Bell, chief executive officer, Bell’s
as a retail store. “Every decision we made
Landscape Services, commented that the
about the project reflects our responsibility
system is well designed and assembles part
to the environment,” he said. “We hope to
by part in a logical fashion, following the in-
inspire our customers, suppliers, competi-
stallation process explained in the installa-
tors, and contractors to appreciate the values
tion guide and schematics. The first step is
that inspire us and express them in the ways
installation of vertical strips that mount to
they live, do business, cultivate food, and
the building wall and to which the other
enjoy it.”
components are attached. The vertical strips
An adaptive re-use design developed by
also establish the necessary air space between
the Hallarsan Group, Detroit, renovated the
the wall and the system. Next, horizontal
long-vacant 3,700-sq.-ft. space and created a
aluminum rails, with conduits for the tubes
modern, open, light-filled restaurant. The
that deliver water to the integrated irrigation
sustainable design preserved the cedar truss-
system, are mounted to the vertical strips.
es of the original 15-ft.-high ceilings. During
For indoor installations, LiveWall uses drip-
construction, the original concrete floors
stake assemblies that inject water into the
were revealed and refurbished. Tables were
growing medium. Molded-plastic modular
custom fabricated out of reclaimed wood
planter boxes fit into place on the rails. Final-
from dilapidated structures in Detroit, and
ly, separate liner inserts that have been
much of the furniture was sourced locally.
pre-planted slide into the planter boxes.
The idea of using green walls as a focal point
“Maintenance is straightforward,” said
of the interior was developed during a design
Mike Bell. “Every six weeks, we clean out
brainstorming session.
any die-back, trim the plants (especially the ones in the lower rows of the modular plant-
Top. Brome’s commitment to sustainability, green living, wholesome food, and self-awareness about the environmental impact of choices is evident in the restaurant’s location. The owner chose to refurbish a corner building that was constructed as a retail store.
NOVEMBER 2017
The green-wall installation is one of the most
adjust irrigation.”
prominent design elements in the restaurant.
“The green walls propel our brand for-
The green wall took a large, blank wall area
ward,” said Abbas. “They create an atmo-
that would have otherwise been painted or
sphere in which it becomes more than serv-
wallpapered and brought it to life.
ing and enjoying great burgers and shakes
in two sections each 16-ft. long by 9-ft. 10-in.
but also about making a positive impact on everyone’s lives.” CA
high. A mix of six tropical plants, selected because they thrive indoors, grows on the wall. The plant palette features Pothos, Epimedium, and Tradescantia Red. In addition to the featured green walls, the interior includes a front window planter.
Right. In addition to the featured green walls, the interior includes a front window planter with greenery reflected in the glass top of the adjoining counter. COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
ers), check soil moisture, and inspect and
The installation totals 309 sq. ft., divided
Above. The Brome Burgers & Shakes green-wall installation is one of the most prominent design elements in the restaurant.
26
GREEN WALLS STAND OUT
Its greenery is reflected in the glass top of the
Circle 3 on the Reader Service Card.
adjoining counter.
Watch a video.
Bell’s Landscape Services Inc., Wixom, MI, recommended, sold, installed, and commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine. com/1711livewall
Learn more about LiveWall.
Meet The SR6700.
Authenticity, Reliability and Strength.
YOUR VISION. OUR EXPERIENCE.
Steel windows from the early 20th century were big, with true divided lites and single pane glass. Accurately reproducing them means incorporating modern materials and insulating glass to create a contemporary version of this classic design. Graham’s innovative SR6700 meets the challenge. This authentic look is achieved with large openings, minimal sightlines, applied grids and even a floating vent. So authentic that we have helped numerous projects attain National Park Service historic approval. Bring your vision to life. Call Graham.
Learn more about Graham’s SR6700: grahamwindows.com/CA67 CIRCLE 209
GRAHAM ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS
grahamwindows.com 800-755-6274 Architectural Windows
Window Wall
Curtain Wall
Doors
Kreider Commons, Lebanon, PA
PROJECT
interiors
Sammamish High School, Bellevue, WA, is ornamental as well as functional, and features Rockfon stone-wool acoustic ceiling systems throughout the high-profile facility. Photos: Lara Swimmer Photography
High-Profile Ceilings School features ornamental and functional Rockfon systems.
S
ammamish High School’s new Bellevue, WA,
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
campus replaced an existing one-story building
According to the Integrus team, the school’s replacement
computer access for engineering and drawing, as well as
with a three-story, state-of-the-art educational
and modernization project involved multiple phases
“dirty” spaces for active, creative fabrication. PBL also
facility spanning 320,000 sq. ft. and serving almost 1,000
through four years. The new high school integrated an
places high demand on spaces for teamwork and collabo-
students in grades 9 to 12. Designed by Integrus Archi-
existing performing-arts facility into the first phase of
ration, as well as areas for performance and work display.
tecture, Seattle, the school is the last of Bellevue School
construction. In addition, a new two-story athletic build-
According to McLeod, “Flexibility is still really one of
District’s high schools to be modernized. According to
ing, glass-arts facility, and concession/ticket booth are
the key elements.” The building is designed with the fu-
Jack McLeod, director of facilities and operations for the
sited to work with existing fields.
ture in mind. The idea is for the building to be able to
school district, “Sammamish will be the crown jewel.”
Central to the school’s design is a curriculum empha-
Assignments include a need for “clean” spaces, with
adapt to teaching needs as the years pass.
Ornamental and functional, the high school features
sizing Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and STEM pro-
Partnering with Integrus Architecture, the school’s
Rockfon, Chicago, stone-wool acoustic ceiling systems
grams. STEM is the educational acronym for science,
design team helped determine the vision and must-haves
throughout the high-profile facility. In total, distributor
technology, engineering, and math. Sammamish also
for the new building. “The amount of collaboration that
Valhalla Construction Products, Silverdale, WA, provid-
adds arts and robotics to the curriculum. Students are
went into the project was unprecedented. The architect,
ed more than 250,000 sq. ft. of Rockfon ceiling systems
taught to develop critical-thinking skills in PBL assign-
school district, principal, teachers, and students collabo-
to installing contractor Forrest Sound Products, Red-
ments by identifying the problem, then designing, engi-
rated to create a school that focused on making a positive
mond, WA.
neering, and fabricating appropriate solutions.
impact for the natural environment and student learning
28
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Sundara Drift Double Basin in White paired with the Nachi Series™ Sensor Faucet and Soap Dispenser
THE S U N DAR A ™ H A N DWAS H I N G SYST E M Behold the Balance of Brawn, Brains & Beauty
Influenced by architects and crafted by audacious industrial designers, we’ve unified seamless countertops, basins, faucets, and soap dispensers for a modern concept that elevates the restroom experience. And with Zurn One, a system that streamlines the restroom ecosystem through a single-source manufacturer, we’ve reduced installation time, increased effectiveness, while maintaining reliability. Learn more at zurn.com/sundara
CIRCLE 210
PROJECT
interiors
Above. With the library above the vocational-education fabrication area, noise control was a challenge. Sound isolation in the floor-ceiling assembly was needed. Right. With a fiber structure, stone wool’s high-performing, sound-absorptive properties provide ceilings with excellent noise-reduction capabilities that also reduce reverberation and improve speech intelligibility.
environment,” summarized Ben Pedersen, Rockfon dis-
praised Forrest Sound Products’ president, Doug Bixel.
stone-wool ceiling panels contain as much as 42% recy-
trict sales manager for the Pacific Northwest. “The goal
“One just needs to walk through this school to see and
cled materials and are primarily made from abundantly
was to create the high school of the future–for sustain-
feel the difference.”
available basalt rock.
ability, learning environment, community outreach, and safety.”
Madaras continued, “Due to its fiber structure, stone
Additional sustainability strategies used for the school
wool’s high-performing, sound-absorptive properties
included facilitating an eco-charrette with district and
Located within the heart of the facility, vocational-ed-
provide Rockfon ceilings with excellent noise-reduction
school staff, developing a daylighting model to explore
ucation fabrication areas are a resource for all students,
capabilities. This also reduces reverberation and improves
options, and specifying high-efficiency mechanical
but a challenge for noise control. The library is directly
speech intelligibility.”
units, plumbing fixtures, LED lighting with intelligent
above the fabrication studios and needed sound isolation in the floor-ceiling assembly. “Creating a good acoustic experience improves learning and understanding. Every student should have the
Pedersen added, “Sammamish High School was the
lighting-control systems, and solar panels.
first in the Northwest to use Rockfon Alaska and Sonar
In classrooms, corridors, and common areas, the
acoustic stone-wool ceiling panels with high fire perfor-
white surface of Rockfon ceilings reflects as much as 86%
mance and the best sound absorption.
of available light. This better distribution of natural light
same opportunity to hear and understand what is being
helps facilities lower electric lighting loads and reduces
said whether they are learning to weld in a noisy shop or
SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY
reading Latin in the library,” explained Rockfon acoustic
Along with optimizing acoustics for concentration and
The ceiling panels also present a neat, clean edge. Ped-
specialist Gary Madaras.
comfort, the ceilings also support the newest educational
ersen concluded, “Rockfon ceiling panels helped the de-
cooling costs, saving energy and associated expenditures.
The architecture team worked with acoustical-design
building codes and regulations,” emphasized Pedersen.
signers create amazing, beautiful spaces and also protect
consultant, Sparling, Lynnwood, WA, to understand
“Providing a great line of defense against indoor health
the space with their unique qualities.” CA
baseline acoustics for high school classrooms and other
hazards, our Rockfon stone-wool ceiling panels are re-
environments. “We worked to identify the most suitable
sistant to mold, bacteria, and humidity, and are Green-
materials and systems to meet the needs of each of the
Guard Gold Certified for low VOCs. This stringent certi-
specific users—administrative offices, gym, common ar-
fication process considers safety factors that may impact
eas, typical classroom, music room, [and other areas.]”
people who are more vulnerable, such as children.”
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711rockfon
As the ceiling-installation contractor, Forrest Sound
Complementing the panels, the company’s Chicago
Products’ senior project manager, Charles Roetcisoender,
Metallic suspension systems also have no reportable
helped to specify the correct acoustical products for the
VOCs in the finished product. Chicago Metallic 4000
Circle 4 on the Reader Service Card.
specification. “His understanding of the acoustical signif-
Tempra 9/16-in. and 1200 Seismic 15/16-in. suspension
Download ceiling solutions for education.
icance of placing Rockfon tiles throughout [the project],
systems were installed to meet the project’s seismic-de-
Access suspension-systems product guide.
along with meeting Integrus’ visual requirements, not
sign category requirements. The suspension systems con-
only produced a beautiful looking school, but created an
tain as much as 90% recycled content and are 100% recy-
education space that is performing at a peak level,”
clable at the end of their useful lifecycle. Rockfon
30
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Download an acoustic ceiling catalog.
PRODUCTS
interiors
EDITORS’ CHOICE
Real-wood-look tile Epic collection: • Textured, matte-finish tile • Replicates natural wood • 6 x 36-in. planks, three colors
Epic collection tile has a slightly textured, matte finish that replicates the natural look and warmth of real wood. Tiles are printed with wide-ranging visual diversity, resulting in an authentic look. The non-glossy finish makes the product less slippery than glazed or polished tiles, allowing placement in high foot-traffic areas. Available in 6 x 36-in. porcelain planks, colors available include white, anthracite, and brown. Ege Seramik America, Norcross, GA Circle 50 egeseramik.com
Shelf bracket
A shelf support bracket uses aluminum and a distinct triangular shape for a unique footprint. With a satin stainless-steel finish, the bracket supports 20 lb. Doug Mockett & Co., Manhattan Beach, CA Circle 51 mockett.com
Urethane cement
Spartacote urethane cement is a durable, high-performance coating system said to withstand thermal shock, heavy traffic, and harsh impact. A two-step installation process provides enhanced workability and can be applied on new or existing concrete after mechanical profile to a CSP 4/5. After mixing, the material can be placed using a cam rake. Flex Pure Clinical Plus topcoat offers silver-ion antimicrobial technology embedded within the coating. Available in light gray, dark gray, red, green, black, and tan, the cement is used in conjunction with the line’s topcoats for additional protection and UV-stable properties. Laticrete, Bethany, CT Circle 52 laticrete.com
Carpet collection
Outskirts carpet collection includes rich, textural patterns with a range of colors that span from luxurious, edgy neutrals to vibrant hues. Outlier uses bold geometrics with metallic lines and insets. Ritual is a twist on organic botanicals and has the aesthetic of textured high-end wool. Coexist is designed to mix with other styles and uses no specific linear direction. All styles are made with Antron Lumena Type 6,6 solution-dyed nylon. Bentley Mills Inc., Los Angeles Circle 53 bentleymills.com
Wood-wool walls, panels
Envirocoustic wood-wool acoustical wall and ceiling panels are available in several variations and feature square corners and consistent thickness. Offering NRC-rated sound absorption, panels are available in natural and white finishes and are paintable using SonoKote colors. Class a fired rated with low VOCs, products are made using wood fiber, cement, and water. Acoustical Surfaces Inc., Chaska, MN Circle 54 acousticalsurfaces.com
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
31
PRODUCTS
interiors Coat trees
The Slide line of tubular-shaped, contemporary-design coat trees and wall-mounted coat strips is made of white powder-coated steel with plastic hooks. Freestanding coat trees have weighted metal bases. Coat strips mount with base plates. Magnuson Group, Woodridge, IL Circle 56 magnusongroup.com
Rainforest-inspired flooring
Inspired by the lush, tropical foliage of the rainforest, Ivy Walk is a 6-ft.-wide heterogeneous sheet flooring with an organic pinnate motif. With colors as found in nature, the product coordinates with the company’s Vinings resilient tile. For high-traffic areas, Ivy Walk can be flash coved and is polish optional. Floorescore Certified, the flooring contributes to LEED certification and has a 20-mil wear layer with ExoGuard quartz-enhanced urethane. Patcraft, Cartersville, GA Circle 55 patcraft.com
Plenum barrier board
Plenum barrier board improves sound isolation and privacy between rooms. The foil-faced, stone-wool barrier installs above interior partitions. Placed vertically in the plenum above the ceiling along interior walls that stop at ceiling height, the lightweight material is easy to cut and conforms around pipes and ducts. Rockfon, Chicago Circle 57 rockfon.com
Moisture control
Planiseal MSP and Planiseal PMB are additions to the line of moisture-control products for floor-covering installations. MSP is a moisture-control membrane, adhesive isolator, sealer, pH blocker, and primer. It protects flooring installations against subfloor moisture and pH in concrete slabs with moisture vapor emission rates to 15 lb. PMB is a one-component, polyurethane moisture barrier and bonding agent. It provides moisture vapor emission protection for wood and bamboo flooring on damp concrete substrates and serves as bonding agent and moisture barrier for self-leveling underlayments when applied in a double-coat method with dry sand. Mapei, Deerfi eld Beach, FL Circle 58 mapei.com
Linear ceiling systems
MetalWorks linear panels include 2-in. and 10-in. widths. Applications include interior and exterior. A universal suspension system provides a wide range of opportunities to mix and match panel widths for a variety of visuals. The Blades Classics line now includes 24-in. and 48-in. blades for a range of design options. Users can modify product shapes and sizes or create custom designs through the You Inspire Solutions Center. Armstrong Ceilings, Lancaster, PA Circle 59 armstrongceilings.com
32
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Light-conducting concrete
Terrazzo Lumina concrete substrate combines light and stone into an elegant building material. A hidden LED source transmits light through channels embedded in the solid concrete, resulting in myriad light points emanating from the surface. Customizable and containing postconsumer recycled material for LEED credits, the material is available in pre-cast slabs or tiles and can be custom cast. Sensitile Systems, Ypsilanti, MI Circle 60 sensitile.com
PROJECT
hvac
HVAC System Redirects Convent Resources Complete insulation and weatherization, coupled with a 120-ton HVAC system, results in 60% energy savings.
F
ounded in 1878, the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt is a
the mentally ill and chemically addicted, and healthcare services
religious congregation based in Blauvelt, NY, a northern
for the poor.
suburb of New York City. The more than 150 professed
To achieve so much, the Sisters run every element of the orga-
Sisters and associate members serve throughout six states, active-
nization like a well-oiled machine. Their way of life is to waste
ly involved in education at all levels.
not, want not; conserve resources; and apply their efforts and
Their ministries include social-service programs for the devel-
funding where it will best serve the Lord.
opmentally disabled, services for children in foster care, shelters
While their 100-year-old convent is absolutely pivotal to their
for homeless, housing for persons with HIV/AIDS, programs for
existence and operation, its energy consumption had been a concommercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Considerable effort went into the system design. Particular care was involved in the chapel to determine where and how evaporators were installed to protect molding, gold leaf, paintings, and stained glass.
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
35
PROJECT
hvac site-specific technical assistance and analysis to inform the implementation of clean-energy technologies. This helped determine what kind of energy conservation measures could be taken to reduce energy bills and minimize the convent’s carbon footprint. Flatley also referred Green Star Energy Solutions LLC, to complete the building improvements and HVAC retrofit at the convent. Green Star is a building-performance contractor based in Brookfield, CT. Their work, which is often in NYC, is aimed at providing “holistic efficiency.” “We combine Fujitsu General Airstage VRF (variable refrigerant flow) heating and cooling technology with drastic building-envelope improvements,” said Joe Novella, Green Star’s founder. “Windows, doors, weatherization, and insulation are often an integral part of our turnkey solution. This allows us to increase building performance, comfort, and longevity while also lowering the upfront and operating costs of the new HVAC system.” Fujitsu General America Inc. is located in Fairfield, NJ. “NYSERDA looks for 10 to 15% energy savings,” said Tom Esposito, director of business development at Green Star. “But we strive for 40 to 70%, and routinely achieve it.” After lengthy discussions with Reeves and the Sisters’ leadership team, the project was broken into three phases: insulation, engineering and permitting, and installation. SHELL IMPROVEMENTS
Aside from the obvious shortfalls of an old steam system and irregular window AC units, Green Star’s assessment of the building made the need for envelope improvements painfully clear. Other than small amounts of fiberglass batt stuffed ineffectively around several skylights, there was no insulation in the entire facility. During the summer of 2015, Green Star completely insulated the building. Nearly 1,200 bags of loose-fill insulation were blown The 100-yr.-old Convent of St. Dominic, Blauvelt, NY, was heated with a steam system and cooled with window units. The 100,000-sq.-ft. facility is now heated and cooled with 14 VRF condensers mounted on a small roof between the convent’s main building and the chapel.
cern for a number of years. The congregation knew that maintain-
into attic spaces and exterior wall cavities, and dense packed in
ing and fueling the existing heating and cooling systems were
other areas. Insulation board was installed wherever possible, win-
draining funds that could and should be applied elsewhere.
dow and skylight penetrations were sealed, and mineral wool was
The Convent of St. Dominic is the headquarters for the Sisters’
used to fill gaps of various sizes.
housing, administrative offices, a convalescent wing, and a large
“Exterior walls were brought up to R-30 and the attics are now
chapel. The 100,000-sq.-ft., five-story brick building was heated
R-60,” said Esposito. “Immediately, the air conditioning units
with an archaic steam system. In addition to the operating ex-
started cycling, instead of running non-stop all day. It was a night-
pense, the lack of heating-system control was a problem, especial-
and-day difference, especially in the building’s upper levels.”
ly in the hospital and living quarters. Only 40% of the facility was air conditioned by window units.
When insulation work was nearing completion, Green Star entered the engineering and permitting phase. Novella and Esposito
“We needed to make a change,” said Sister Catherine Howard.
were busy determining how to avoid or navigate the challenges
“There was a lot of potential to better serve the community, in-
that would soon come with the installation of state-of the-art
crease comfort, and become better stewards of the planet.”
HVAC equipment in an occupied historical building. They learned that the building would require 120 total tons (1,440,000
SEEKING IMPROVEMENT
In early 2015, with a charge to make major building improve-
“The convalescent floor and residence areas are always occu-
ments, the convent’s director of property management, David
pied,” said Novella. “The beautiful, sacred chapel is used daily. To
Reeves, approached Steven Winter Associates Inc. (SWA). The
avoid problems with the building’s molding, gold leaf, paintings,
building-performance consultants have offices in New York City,
and stained glass, we had to be very specific about where and how
Washington, and Norwalk, CT.
the system’s evaporators would be installed.”
Michael Flatley, senior engineer and director of commercial projects at SWA, completed the New York State Energy Research
36
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
Btus) of heating and cooling capacity.
The outside of the massive brick building was no different. The large VRF condensing units had to be hidden from view.
and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Flexible Technical As-
Before the installation phase began, Valentine Electric, Blau-
sistance Program (FlexTECH). FlexTech provides objective,
velt, NY, designed the service upgrade that would be needed when
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
PROJECT
hvac
the building was switched from natural gas-fired steam to an elec-
LIVE, WORK, AND WORSHIP
Left. Conference areas, offices, and bed-
trically driven heat-pump system.
“The respect that Green Star had for us is absolutely second to
rooms are served by wall-hung units of various sizes.
none,” said Sister Bridget Mary Troy. They worked around us at FLEXIBILITY AND VARIETY
all times and did nothing to mar this sacred space.” Green Star
A contract for the installation phase was signed in February of
worked around worship services in the chapel. In the residences
2016 and work began immediately.
and the convalescent wing, work was isolated to very small areas
All 14 Fujitsu General Airstage VRF condensing units were in-
to allow everyday life to continue as usual. Work areas were kept
stalled on an access roof between the main building and the chapel.
very small and isolated with dust-barrier systems. As rooms were
Because the small, flat rooftop is sandwiched behind and between
completed, units were powered up to immediately provide con-
two taller portions of the convent, it’s difficult to spot from the
ditioning.
ground.
“One advantage of VRF equipment is the ability to install and
The electric-service upgrade was also simplified because all of
commission systems incrementally,” explained Novella. “Some of
the outdoor units were concentrated in one, easily accessible area.
the units on the residential floor were up and running while we
The system includes a variety of 8- and 10-ton condensing
Above. Throughout the chapel, steam radiators were removed from the oak casework and replaced with 18,000-Btu vertically mounted slim-duct units that are completely concealed.
were still installing others right down the hall.”
units, which are paired into seven refrigeration circuits between
Green Star estimates that the project will yield 60% savings,
16 and 20 ton each. Inside the building, 144 units serve spaces
while also providing air conditioning to portions of the building
large and small.
that weren’t cooled before. “This project not only allows us to
Throughout the chapel, steam radiators were removed from
better serve our ministries, but also increase our sustainability,”
the oak casework and replaced with 18,000-Btu slim-duct units.
explained Sister Howard. “By bringing cost-effective and conser-
The vertically mounted evaporators are completely concealed and
vation-minded equipment to our building, we’re keeping with
provide heating and cooling to the sacred space. Other smaller
Pope Francis’ call to care for the Earth and care for all that has
slim-duct units are installed in bedrooms and hallways.
been given to us.” CA
Conference areas, offices, and bedrooms are served by wallhung units of various sizes. Ceiling units are also used in several hallways. On the fourth floor—the only area with existing ductwork— high-static air handlers were used to replace the existing ducted air handlers. Installing units in every area of a building whose nature is commercial, residential, institutional, and religious, was easier said than done. Much care was needed to minimize disturbance
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711fujitsu
Circle 13 on the Reader Service Card.
Download the Fujitsu Airstage VRF catalog.
Watch a video about the project.
throughout the entire project. commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
37
PRODUCTS
hvac & plumbing Vertical air handling
An expanded line of vertical air-handling units feature four-way installation capabilities for design flexibility. The units can be installed vertically, horizontally from the left and right, or inverted with a down-flow conversion kit. Also Wi-Fi capable, the units allow air-conditioning system control using the SmartThinQ app. The line includes 18, 24, 36, 42, and 48 Btu/hr. capacities in one-to-one configurations with the 18, 24, and 36 options also compatible as part of a multi-system with the company’s Multi F and Multi F Max outdoor units.
EDITORS’ CHOICE
LG Electronics USA, Alpharetta, GA Circle 62 lghvac.com
Combination boiler/water heater
The Mascot FT is a condensing combination boiler and water heater with an Energy Star rating of 95% AFUE. The natural gas or LPfired unit is available in a range of sizes and configurations: 120, 140, and 199 MBH combi boiler and water heater, or as an 80, 100, 120, 140, and 199 MBH heating only boiler. Combi models include an integrated mini-indirect tank for reported superior DHW performance by minimizing temperature fluctuations and providing endless hot water quickly. Laars Heating Systems Co., Rochester, NY Circle 63 laars.com
Common-venting tankless water heater
Drain pump for heavy-duty use
The 1-hp Sanicom 1 simplex drain pump is resistant to high water temperatures, handling water to 194 F. Applications include commercial kitchens and high-efficiency washing-machine installations. Gray water enters through one of two side inlets before being pumped into a drain line. The system includes a rubber discharge elbow that adapts to the discharge pipe and rotates 360 deg. The unit discharges gray water 25 ft. vertically, 250 ft. horizontally, or a combination.
NCC199CDV: • Condensing tankless water heater • 98% thermal efficiency • Common venting for six units
NCC199CDV commercial condensing tankless water heater has a 98% thermal efficiency rating and is approved for common venting for as many as six units. It has a maximum flow rate of 11.1 gpm. With a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approval for common venting in Canada and the United States, the unit offers greater flexibility and ease-of-installation. Noritz Tankless Water Heaters, Fountain Valley, CA Circle 61 noritz.com
SFA Saniflo Inc., Edison, NJ Circle 64 saniflo.com
AMCA-licensed backdraft dampers
The company’s BD series, ES-10, and ES-30 series are AMCA licensed for air leakage and air performance. Designed to allow airflow in one direction and prevent reverse airflow, the units can be used as exhaust or intake dampers. BD series has a galvanized steel frame and are available in horizontal- or vertical-mount configurations with velocities to 1,500 fpm. With an extruded aluminum frame and an adjustable internal counterbalance, the ES series is available in horizontal- and vertical-mount configurations with velocities to 2,000 fpm. Greenheck, Schofield, WI Circle 65 greenheck.com
38
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
FOR DESIGNERS. BY DESIGN. Introducing the D|13 Sink System, featuring the new XLERATORsyncTM Hand Dryer, the future of commercial restrooms. Created in collaboration with a world-renowned design firm and Excel Dryer, the deck-mounted XLERATORsync creates the ultimate user experience by seamlessly joining the soap dispenser and faucet, allowing you to wash, rinse and dry in one place. The customizable options of the sink deck and enclosure can completely transform the aesthetic of the restroom. The D|13 Sink System is also the most hygienic, sustainable and cost-effective way to wash and dry hands.
Design Your Custom Sink System Today!
8 7 7. 7 9 0 . 0 6 4 1 d 1 3 g r o u p . c o m
CIRCLE 211
PRODUCTS
hvac & plumbing Bottle-filler retrofit
VersaFiller bottle-filler retrofit turns an existing water cooler into a bottle-filling station. An adaptor gasket allows installation on most common water coolers. The PWSBF model provides mechanical activation that works without electricity. The PWEBF has an electronic sensor for touch-free activation. Both models have antimicrobial components infused with Freshield to prevent degradation and bacteria growth. The self-draining design does not require additional plumbing. Oasis International, Columbus, OH Circle 66 oasiscoolers.com
High-efficiency urinal
Pintbrook urinal is a one-pint capable urinal constructed of vitreous china. The wall-mount unit operates in the range of 0.125 to 0.5 gpf and meets all 2016 California water restriction regulations, including CalGreen and CEC compliance. It uses as much as 87% less water than a standard 1.0 gpf urinal, while still meeting optimum flushing performance standards, and is WaterSense-certified when used with a 0.125 or 0.5 gpf flush valve. American Standard, Piscataway, NJ Circle 67 americanstandard.com
Heat-transfer solutions
A Nashville hotel liked Aquatherm so much the first time in 2008, they used it again six years later.
The eco-Air series of dry and adiabatic products provides flexibility in a wide range of capacities, footprints, motor types, and controls. Products are designed to meet the water and energy requirements for any project. The series includes dry coolers, air-cooled condensers, adiabatic coolers, and condensers. Evapco Inc., Westminster, MD Circle 68 evapco.com
we’ve got a pipe for that A large Nashville hotel used Aquatherm Blue Pipe® for a chiller retrofit, and when it was time for domestic water replacement in 2014 they selected Green Pipe®. Reliability, stable pricing, industry-leading support, and fast installation times — just what they needed.
801.805.6657
40
aquatherm.com
CIRCLE 212
Light-commercial split systems
York LX series includes 14 SEER THE split-system heat pumps and TCD air conditioners to support 3-phase, 230/460-V light-commercial applications. Available in 2 1/2- to 5-ton models, the units use R-410A refrigerant and condenser coils constructed from copper tubing and enhanced aluminum fins for optimal heat transfer. Post-painted steel coil guards with extruded louvers eliminate sharp edges while protecting coils from external damage. The entire cabinet exterior is post-painted using long-lasting automotive grade powder-coat paint for protection from corrosion and fading. Johnson Controls, Milwaukee Circle 69 johnsoncontrols.com
PROJECT
lighting
Lighting Complements ‘Study Cascade’ Design A 14-story staircase showpiece is brought to life with a lighting design that doesn’t intrude on surrounding residences.
T
he Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center is a state-of-the-art medical and graduate education building in New York City. The
100,000-sq.-ft., 14-story glass tower represents a new approach to education, featuring technologically advanced classrooms and collaboration spaces. The design’s centerpiece is the Study Cascade, an exposed vertical staircase that connects the entire height of the building. The exposed nature of the Study Cascade’s design on the southern side of the building presented a unique challenge for the lighting team of Suzan Tillotson, Scott Baillie-Hinojosa, and Christopher Cheap, Tillotson Design Associates, New York City. The lighting had to be precise and powerful but, because the building is located in one of New York City’s residential districts, the team wanted a conscientious lighting strategy that would not intrude on residents, drivers, and pedestrians. Additionally, the vertical orientation of the building called for a lighting solution that would complement the architect’s design ambition. Luminaires would be
The Study Cascade staircase connects all 14 stories of the 100,000 sq. ft. Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center a state-of-the-art medical and graduate education building in New York City. All photos: John Muggenborg commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
41
PROJECT
lighting
Study lounges are one of many functions provided by and connected to the Study Cascade. The entire Cascade is lit with Prescolite 2-in. LED luminaires driven by the Xicato light engine.
This view from the Study Cascade shows several of the areas that are connected to the stairs and how the lighting design enhances the spaces.
strategically placed in wood and canted ceilings to effec-
housing, which simplified installation. This feature also
enhances the architect’s vision. According to Tillotson’s
tively deliver appropriate light levels and coverage for the
afforded the design team flexibility during the construc-
Scott Baillie-Hinojosa, “The attributes of Prescolite’s
variety of programs that connect to the Cascade.
tion phase that ensured the fixtures were placed in opti-
A2LED and D2LED presented the team with options
mal positions.
that other products at the time were not able to offer. The
THE LED SYSTEM
small apertures and degree of adjustability all worked in
With custom optics designed around the precision Xica-
LIGHTING PAYOFF
our favor to complement the complex geometries of the
to light engine, Prescolite’s, Greenville, SC, D2LED and
The building itself is nothing short of stunning and is
architecture while at the same time minimizing glare and
A2LED luminaires were selected to satisfy the need for
likely to change the paradigm of how medical-training
delivering comfortable light levels throughout. The fin-
clean ceilings with minimal obtrusiveness. The Xicato
facilities are designed.
ished product is stunning.” CA
LED module also guarantees color longevity. The lumi-
By using a 2-in.-dia. luminaire, the team was able to
naires, which deliver as much as 1,200 lumens with a va-
avoid the “Swiss cheese” effect and instead feature a sleek
riety of beam options, are powerful and flexible enough
look throughout.
for use in the Cascade’s ceilings, especially in areas that
The custom optic around the source discourages the human eye from being drawn into the fixture, ensuring
reach 20 to 30 ft.
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711hubbell
The intelligent design of the A2LED was developed
minimal glare, complementing the design ambitions of
specifically for sloped ceilings. It features a smooth 35-
the architect, and satisfying the needs of the external
deg. optical pattern that can be adjusted and locked as
stakeholders. Consistency of color quality helps achieve
much as 30 deg. from a vertical plane. It can also be ad-
the minimalistic aesthetic throughout the vertical incline
Download the D2LED downlight spec sheet.
justed 360 deg. rotationally, providing maximum aiming
of the facility.
Download the A2LED spec sheet.
These products complement the space and the angles
flexibility. In addition, the install-from-below features of the A2
without interfering or overpowering the architectural at-
and D2 eliminated the need for a traditional downlight
mosphere they create. In this application, the lighting
42
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Circle 10 on the Reader Service Card.
Download the Prescolite 2-in. LED lighting system brochure.
PROJECT
lighting
Assembly-Plant Lighting Retrofit TLEDs save more than $300,000 annually in energy and maintenance.
A
s energy optimization leader at the
to tubular LED in the body shop and through-
4.7-million-sq.-ft. General Motors’
out general assembly, material storage, kitting,
Orion Assembly plant in Lake Ori-
paint shop, final assembly, trim shop, mainte-
on, MI, Edward Fish is responsible for driving
nance areas, and administratio- building office
and supporting corporate energy conserva-
areas,” Fish explained.
tion initiatives in GM’s manufacturing and non-manufacturing facilities.
Contactors on the energy-management system serve as master controls for large banks of
The facility was built in 1983 and is where
lighting fixtures throughout the plant. Some
the Chevrolet Sonic and the Chevrolet Bolt
areas use occupancy sensors on individual fix-
EV are assembled. It is the first GM facility to
tures for improved control, which provide ad-
receive the Clean Corporate Citizen designa-
ditional energy savings.
tion by the state. In addition, it received a U.S.
Starco lamps were installed in retrofitted
Environmental Protection Agency’s Green
TCP Elite six-lamp fixtures in the manufactur-
Power Leadership Award for 2016.
ing space. Starco lamps were also fitted to two-
With linear fluorescent lamps from various
lamp open-task line lights used for line light-
manufacturers approaching end of life, Fish
ing.
and his team performed an extensive evalua-
accomplished in 2 x 2 and 2 x 4-ft. troffers.
Office
lighting
retrofitting
was
tion of various tubular LED (TLED) product
The only issue with the project was employ-
manufacturers. The company performed a
ee feedback that 18-W lamps initially installed
technical review, followed by an on-site prod-
in the office areas were too bright. These areas
uct evaluation to assess performance. After the
were re-lamped with 15-W lamps to achieve a
studies, Fish selected products from Starco
more comfortable light level.
Lighting, Buffalo, NY.
Overall, light levels with the LED lamps
“The business case for the corporate ener-
were consistent with linear fluorescent. Later
gy-conservation project was based on engineer-
phases of the project used an improved-tech-
ing calculations, which demonstrated a simple
nology Starco lamp with increased lumen out-
two-year payback from energy savings,” Fish
put and higher efficacy. This increased initial
stated.
light levels from 29 footcandles to 34 footcan-
Starco’s extensive line of 2-, 3-, 4-, and 8-ft.
dles and assured that lighting intensities re-
product lengths and wattages, ranging from 9
main adequate even at the end of the lamp’s
W in a 2-ft. tube to 36 W in an 8-ft. tube, was
life.
first tested at the GM Components Holdings facility in Grand Rapids, MI.
“The Starco lamp results in a 40% reduc-
DES Electrical Services of Detroit was
spaces, and a 54% reduction in office areas,” Fish said. “We expect to save just over $300,000
cess to some areas without having an impact on
annually in energy and maintenance costs
production required good communication,
from this lighting change.”
planning, and coordination with tech support
The tubes are backed with an uncondition-
teams, specifically above the robotic welding
al 8-year warranty. The shatterproof lamps are
cells in the body shop.
designed for the challenges of energy reduction
Work was done in various phases. Ceiling
and industrial safety compliance. The polycar-
heights ranged from 12 ft. in office areas to ap-
bonate circular lensing is shatterproof and
proximately 24 ft. in manufacturing areas. The
doesn’t require any extra protection. Starco’s
retrofitting process was accomplished primari-
LED driver system withstands extensive surge
ly during non-production hours, but some
voltage and high ambient temperatures and
work was performed during normal business
works seamlessly with the Fast-Fuse socket kit.
“We upgraded areas from linear fluorescent
Below. The Orion plant is where the Chevrolet Sonic and the Chevrolet Bolt EV are assembled. It is the first GM facility to receive the Clean Corporate Citizen designation by the State of Michigan.
tion in energy consumption in manufacturing
brought in to perform the retrofit. Gaining ac-
hours.
Above. Starco lamps were installed in retrofitted TCP Elite six-lamp fixtures in the manufacturing space at GM’s Orion Assembly plant. Lamps were also fitted to two-lamp open-task line lights used for assembly-line lighting.
Starco products have been used to retrofit
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711starco
Circle 11 on the Reader Service Card.
Learn more about the FastFuse socket kit.
Learn more about Starco TLEDs.
17 General Motors plants in the U.S. CA commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
43
lighting
PROJECT
Brewing Up Lighting Functional and aesthetic, lighting sets the tone for a craft brewery.
F
irestone Walker Brewing Co., a craft brewery based in Paso Robles, CA, has experienced significant success, gaining recognition with a number of international awards for its beers. It now operates three facilities–the others in the California
cities of Buellton and Venice. The brewery’s growth required the addition of a 10,000-sq.-ft. brew house at its Paso Robles headquarters to meet a steep increase in product demand. The new space was designed with the goal of increasing production capacity. The space has a turn-of-thecentury iron-works style. Galvanized metal and exposed bolts combine with tile and concrete floors. As well as being a fully functional brewery, the location also offers visitor tours and, after an eight-month construction period, the new addition opened to the public in May 2017. Lighting the space was an important piece of the design. The lighting had to be functional as well as fit aesthetically with the design intent of the space. Luminis, Montreal, products were chosen as the solution. Twelve Torx TR2450 pendants were selected to illuminate the brew deck. The luminaires are decorative and functional ceiling pendants with a frosted acrylic refractor and an LED light source and deliver more than 12,000 lumens each. To carry the aesthetic throughout the facility, two additional pendants were included in the visitor center.
The Firestone Walker Brewing Co. facility uses galvanized metal and exposed bolts, combined with tiling and concrete floors, to achieve a retro look with a tech edge. Torx TR2450 ceiling pendants, with a frosted acrylic refractor and an LED light source, illuminate the brew deck.
Four Aramis AR148 pendants were used for additional illumination, while thirteen wall-mounted AR148 luminaires were positioned around the room’s perimeter. Most of the wall-mounted sconces are in pairs–one as an uplight, one as a downlight–providing a striking accent. The 6-in. cylindrical luminaires have an LED light source and deliver 2,050 lumens. Outside of the building, Luminis’ Syrios SY602 products, complete with LED light source and integral tilting mechanism deliver precise directional aiming. Used primarily to illuminate the Firestone Walker signage and accent the curved roof, the products are eye catching. Finally, Eclipse Mini EC612 products illuminate the exterior of the main entrance providing the complete lighting experience from outside to inside. The Eclipse Mini EC612 models, durable and designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, are mounted to the wall on either side of the front door and on the columns supporting the covered entry. All of the interior lighting is on a dimming channel, enabling adjustment depending on the time of day. During the night, brew-house lighting is adjusted to deliver 100 footcandles of light at floor level to assist with nightly cleaning. In the daytime, the lighting is scaled back to deliver 45 to 55 footcandles at floor level for standard use. CA
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711luminis
Circle 9 on the Reader Service Card.
44
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
Get more product information.
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Eclipse Mini EC612 luminaires withstand extreme weather conditions and are mounted to the wall on either side of the front door and on the columns supporting the covered entry.
PRODUCTS
lighting & electrical
EDITORS’ CHOICE
LED downlight additions Thin Line downlights: • Recessed and surface mount • Edge-lit technology • Accommodates shallow ceiling plenums
The Thin Line downlight line now includes square recessed 4- and 6-in. fixtures with a round mounting base for ease of installation. Square and round surface recessed fixtures are available in 6-, 8-, 10-, and 12-in. models, 3000 K or 4000 K, and a variety of finishes. The luminaires use edge-lit technology to eliminate hot spots and are cETLus listed for wet locations. The line accommodates shallow ceiling plenums since no IC can or box is required above the fixture. National Specialty Lighting, Tonawanda, NY Circle 70 nslusa.com
Wire management
MM3 series solid-brass grommets are available in four sizes and seven finishes. Providing a wire-management solution, applications include desks, conference table, and computer stations. Doug Mockett & Co., Manhattan Beach, CA Circle 71 mockett.com
LED high-bay retrofit
Appleton Baymaster LED high-bay luminaire has a Quick-Mount pendant system for installation and is a replacement for 175- to 1500-W lamps. According to the company, one electrician using standard tools can pre-wire the mounting hood, align arrows, and lock the unit into place. The product provides aisle, narrow, medium, or wide beam spreads with six lumen output levels. Emerson, St. Louis Circle 72 emerson.com
Bath, vanity fixture
Arch LED is a series of acrylic LED wall sconces. A screen-printed lens in fabric or nature-inspired patterns can be inserted for a unique effect. A perforated metal-mesh end cap diffuses light above and below the fixture to provide even illumination. Progress Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 73 progresslighting.com
Linear high-bay LEDs
The LHB001 series DLC-listed linear high-bay LED lights are available in 1- to 5-ft. lengths. The 3-, 4-, and 5-ft. versions are dimmable and have an oval beam; the 1- and 2-ft. versions have a round beam. The luminaires consume from 50 to 240 W to replace 200 to 1,000 W metal-halide/HPS lamps. LEDtronics, Torrance, CA Circle 74 ledtronics.com
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
45
PRODUCTS
lighting & electrical Linear wall-mount system
SIZE LED wall-mount linear interior lighting consists of architectural luminaires mounted individually or in continuous rows to provide indirect illumination for a range of environments. Comprising a linear anodized-aluminum fascia that shields an acrylic housing, light is distributed through the top and bottom, creating the illusion of a floating panel on the wall. Available in five lengths from approximately 3 ft. to 5 1/2 ft., wattages range from 19 to 47. Connectors are used to form continuous rows. Nordeon USA, Gaffney, SC Circle 75 nordeon-usa.com
LED track lighting
LED L519-L and L519-S wall wash/ flood line voltage, aimable, high-output, 3-Step MacAdam track luminaires for single- and two-circuit H, L, and J track have a built-in matte lens for a uniform beam spread. Optional louvers provide additional light shielding and glare reduction. The units adjust 175 deg. vertically using aim indicators marked every 15 deg. for exact positioning.
Flicker-free lamps
Flicker-free LED T8 lamps retrofit linear fixtures with standard G13 (medium bipin) sockets using a simple ballast bypass. The UL Type B products operate with a dedicated internal driver and are DesignLights Consortium listed. Outputs of 1,800 and 2,200 lumens are available with a choice of 3500, 4000, and 5000 K.
Jesco Lighting Group, Port Washington, NY Circle 77 jescolighting.com
MaxLite, West Caldwell, NJ Circle 76 maxlite.com
Snap-in mounting accessory
Wattstopper high-bay passive infrared (PIR) occupancy sensors have an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed snap-in mounting accessory. The snap-in design, standard on all HBP-100 series installation products as well as the extender modules, is said to allow quicker and safer installation. The HBP-100 series provides automatic control of individual LED and fluorescent lighting fixtures in applications such as warehouses, distribution centers, parking garages, and other indoor and low-bay spaces.
LED tape light
LED tape lights in 100-ft. continuous rolls are available for standard damp label, Hy-Brite damp label, and high-output damp label with snap-on connectors for installation. The lights are dimmable and provide 90+ CRI. Each roll includes power-line connectors, is field cuttable, and has adhesive backing.
Legrand, San Jose, CA Circle 79 legrand.us
Nora Lighting, Commerce, CA Circle 78 noralighting.com
46
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
lighting & electrical
PRODUCTS Blue-spectrum suppression high bay
SpectraLoc LED blue-spectrum suppression high bay converts harmful blue light less than 500 nm to green and yellow light. Industry applications include dairies, breweries, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor producers. The product uses the Stokes Shift process to convert blue light to nondestructive wavelengths. Hubbell Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 80 hubbelllighting.com
LED flat-panel fixtures
A line of LED flat-panel fixtures has a removable driver and easy-access splice box for reported simple and tool-free wiring separate from installation. Available in 2 x 4-, 2 x 2-, and 1 x 4-ft. versions, applications include drop ceilings with compact plenums. Litetronics, Bedford Park, IL Circle 81 litetronics.com
STRONG SAFE QUIET & TESTED
You’ll be happy to have us underfoot A complete line of underlayments and sound control mats: • Used for fire ratings, floor leveling, and sound control in all types of construction • Ideal for multifamily, single family, commercial or renovation projects • More than 100 UL Fire Ratings • Specifications available for every Maxxon system
Integrated lighting-control systems
Connected Solutions is a program that enables dozens of luminaires to interface with industry-leading control solutions. The smart luminaires integrate with building lighting-management systems through wired and wireless networks allowing occupants to control lighting for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. The intelligent luminaires go beyond controlled illumination and support strategies such as daylight harvesting, occupancy sensing, HVAC system control, and individual control. Focal Point, Chicago Circle 82 focalpointlights.com
To learn more: 800-356-7887 info@maxxon.com • www.MaxxonCorporation.com © 2017 Maxxon® Corporation, all rights reserved.
CIRCLE 213
47
exteriors
PROJECT
An administrative wing added to the Sunshine Health Facilities nursing home is actually a combination of three distinct buildings, all of which are certified by Passive House Institute U.S.
Have It All: Quality, Comfort, Efficiency, Cost Savings An architect’s journey through high-performance design as told through two buildings.
W
hen it was time to build a new adminis-
Founded in 1949, Sunshine Health Facilities was
cropped up as the company has grown: chiefly, office
tration building at Sunshine Health Fa-
built on the site of one of Spokane’s first universities,
space, commercial kitchen space, and a commercial laundry facility.
cilities, Spokane, WA, the construction
Spokane Univ., which closed in 1933. The historical
choice was a no-brainer: PHIUS+ certification through
campus brought with it significant challenges, including
The architect of the project, Sam Rodell, and his
the Passive House Institute U.S., Chicago. Not because
aging housing susceptible to temperature extremes, a
partner, Calla Kirkwood, of Sam Rodell Architects AIA,
the CEO of Sunshine Health Facilities is a tree-hugger,
problem for medically fragile residents. The campus in-
Spokane, have a long history with Sunshine Health, hav-
but because of experience on a 58-bed PHIUS+ certified
cludes a nursing home, a boarding home, and several
ing built, remodeled, or added to all of the buildings over
addition to a state licensed boarding home a few years
cottages.
a span of three decades. But until the boarding house
earlier. It was cheaper to build, cheaper to operate, and
The new administrative building, which shares a
it delivered superior comfort and healthy indoor air to
common atmosphere with the nursing home, is designed
the occupants.
to solve an interesting mix of requirements that have
48
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
addition, design and construction were the old-fashioned way: build to code. After dipping his toe—and eventually jumping—into
PROJECT
the passive building pool, Rodell suggested modeling the boarding
as possible—both initial construction and operating costs over time.
house with 3D energy software that can work side by side with Au-
Additionally, “The company is very mission driven,” Rodell re-
todesk Revit software. “Revit has been transformational to our shop,
marked. “There is more involved than just finances; there are quali-
and being able to put the PHIUS software on top of it really puts a lot
ty-of-life issues at play.” Sunshine has a history of investing in inno-
of power in your hands as a designer.”
vative quality-of-life enhancements, so Rodell was not surprised
Because Sunshine Health Facilities’ business model is based on
Rodell didn’t oversell it initially, to manage expectations. The de-
penses represents their best opportunity to affect the bottom line.
sign team modeled a building in WUFI passive-energy modeling
The four-story, 58-bed, 25,000-sq.-ft. boarding home—if built to code
software and then modeled it built-to-code to show the owner the
minimum—would spend more than $120,000 more each year on util-
differences. Passive House Institute U.S. provided a cost-benefit anal-
ity costs. Building a Net Zero facility represented tremendous
ysis spreadsheet to paint a more sophisticated financial portrait of the
low-hanging fruit because it could be done using current construc-
savings over time. In addition to the hard costs of construction and
tion technology, so Sunshine went for it. The building is pre-wired
daily operations, the analysis accounted for inflation, interest rates,
for solar panels on the roof, which the owner plans to install as fund-
and rate of change in the cost of energy over time (in Spokane, it is
ing becomes available. At that point, they could easily have a net-pos-
about 2% annually). “We look at bracketed scenarios, worst-case to best-case, and they
More surprising was what it cost to get there: just $134/sq. ft., in-
can see without needing to have a crystal ball, what the range of
cluding soft costs. PHIUS+ construction costs less to build than
possibilities look like,” Rodell explained. The predicted savings were
comparable mainstream construction.
in the six-figures, and the project has delivered more than promised.
Beyond the financial benefits and energy savings, passive-house
After getting so much building for their construction budget, af-
construction improves the quality of care and living conditions for
ter not paying utility bills for the building, and after experiencing the
the people who live there. Passive-house elements “make a much
comfort and indoor environmental quality of the facility, when it
more comfortable, quieter building...with purified air that eases respi-
came time to build the administration building, there was never a
ratory problems for our clients,” reported Dr. Nathan Dikes, CEO of
question as to how they’d design it: PHIUS+.
Sunshine Health Services.
Sunshine Health Facilities’ resident building has 15-in.-thick walls and can produce more energy than it uses.
when they embraced passive building.
fixed reimbursements, squeezing utility and value out of capital ex-
itive building.
exteriors
Passive House construction added costs to the building envelope, in the form of thicker walls, better windows, and meticulous detail-
THE BUSINESS CASE
ing, but it lowered other expenses moving forward,particularly with
Despite the superior comfort and indoor air quality, the project’s de-
things such as firewalls.
sign process was primarily cost driven. Sunshine Health’s income
Despite the tradeoffs, the finished cost of the project was lower
potential is limited and established mainly by outside agencies. Profit
than a comparable built-to-code building would be because once the
margins are extremely narrow, so the design must be as economical
building envelope was completed, the remainder of the project went commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
49
PROJECT
exteriors cial kitchens are afterburners for energy use—primarily because of the exhaust hoods—but commercial laundry facilities are even worse. The solution for the kitchen exhaust is dedicated makeup-air fans calibrated to the exhaust fans. Maintaining consistent pressure and controlling the airflow is a key to passive building. In the laundry, ozone cold-water washers eliminate heating water from the process and also remove the chemicals from the waste stream. Another big challenge was that the new administration building had to share a common atmosphere with the nursing home. There’s no way in the world it can ever be made airtight,” Rodell said. The solution was to compartmentalize the air barrier. Three different buildings were built under a single roof. “We let the corridors, the circulation systems, and the stairwells become part of the common atmosphere of the nursing home. You don’t know it, but when you step from the hall into the administrative offices, you are actually stepping into a different environment,” he said. The kitchen and laundry facilities are a self-contained building;
Above. Commercial kitchens are “afterburners” for energy use. A lot of heat and moisture is generated that must be exhausted, and these extreme exhaust hoods require calibrated makeup air. Below. Ozone cold-water washers eliminate water heating and chemical detergents at Sunshine Health Facilities.
the administrative offices are another. Additional office space for a home-health business is the third building under the common roof. All three share a thermal envelope and a roof, but the interior buildings are compartmentalized with an air-barrier system. “That allowed us to add a passive-house facility onto a non-passive house facility,” Rodell said CURVE BALL
Rodell uses a design scenario from this building that serves as an excellent example of not knowing what you don’t know and the deeply ingrained inertia that litters the path to the high-performance building. In the basement of the boarding home is space where heat pumps use warm air to heat water with cool air as a byproduct. In an adjacent space, computer servers are humming, heating the area and using extra energy to power their internal cooling fans. The design team initially missed the synergy because “...it is hard to acclimate yourself to understanding how significant little things are inside a high-performance building. Like how the distribution of water lines can challenge you with cooling—or help you with heating.” Intuition, Rodell says, can act as a mask “...before you recognize that those computers can be heating the water, and those showers can be cooling the computers.” “As an architect, to suddenly learn that everything I knew was wrong,” was surprising, Rodell said. “You can’t unlearn this stuff, and once you’re aware of it, everything around you seems—negligent.” He doesn’t blame negligence on people who don’t know what they don’t faster than usual due to simplified interior mechanical systems,
know but notes it seems negligent that within the design-and-con-
ductwork, and fire dampers.
struction sector, passive building is so foreign to so many. CA
One of the first questions asked by architects and designers about this kind of construction relates to payback or return on investment (ROI). But ROI presumes an initial investment. Because there was no additional investment beyond what was in the budget, the ROI is either spectacular or irrelevant. “This particular company is not a non-profit, but they act like it,” Rodell said. “So, that wash of funding has allowed them to improve the services they offer their residents.” DESIGN CHALLENGES
The main design challenges for the administration building were the commercial kitchen and the commercial laundry facility. Commer50
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine. com/1711sunshine
Circle 12 on the Reader Service Card.
Get information on WUFI Passive 3.0 software.
Visit the Passive House Institute U.S.
Learn about Autodesk Revit software.
COM E M EET T HE CO M PA N I E S WH O A RE IN VEN T IN G
THE FUTURE OF HVACR Register for free † ahrexpo.com
CHICAGO
McCORMICK PLACE
• JAN 22-24, 2018
65,000+ 2,000+ Industry Professionals
Manufacturers & Suppliers CIRCLE 214
† See Thousands of New Products † Attend Seminars & ASHRAE Winter Conference † Earn Professional Credits
PRODUCTS
exteriors EDITORS’ CHOICE
Greenguard Gold certification Certification: • Greenguard Gold • For PIR products and QuadCore foam technology • Low-VOC products
The company’s products have been certified Greenguard Gold for all current polyisocyanurate foam core insulation (PIR) product sets in addition to products using QuadCore foam technology. Formerly known as Greenguard Children & Schools Certification, the Gold level ensures with the strictest standard of testing that products have low emissions of volatile organic compounds. The certification can be applied to any structure, but has proven particularly important for healthcare facilities and schools where the quality of indoor air is vital to the health of vulnerable occupants. Kingspan Insulated Panels, DeLand, FL Circle 83 kingspan.com
Waterproofing membrane
Clay-Tite Bentonite waterproofing membrane is a dual-layer product for below-grade use. For vertical and horizontal applications, the material self seals under hydrostatic environments and can be installed in all weather conditions on green or damp surfaces. W. R. Meadows, Hampshire, IL Circle 84 wrmeadows.com
Self-adhered underlayment
Clad-Gard SA-FR with CoreGard technology is a self-adhered, UL Class A, waterproof underlayment for metal roofing assemblies. The skid-resistant surface aids installers when working on a sloped roof. With only one-layer application required, there is no primer required to install the product above 40 F. Firestone Building Products, Indianapolis Circle 85 firestonebpco.com
Exterior design systems
Aspyre collection combines the company’s Reveal panel system with its Artisan siding. The collection aids design vision across the spectrum of architectural styles from traditional to contemporary and modern. As part of the collection, four siding profiles have been added: Bevel Channel, Square Channel, Shiplap, and Beaded Lap. Reveal is a customizable system of panel, trim, and fastener products. James Hardie Building Products Inc., Chicago Circle 86 jameshardie.com
800.PAC.CLAD pac-clad.com Circle 250
52
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Rubber + Vinyl Flooring Systems Made in the U.S.A.
flexcofloors.com • 1.800.633.3151
CIRCLE 215
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION Publication Title: COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
Extent and nature of circulation:
Publication Number: 0230-77 Filing Date: September 30, 2017 Number of Issues Published Annually: 11 Annual Subscription Price: $24 Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Contact Person: Glen Gudino, President/CEO; Telephone: 630-325-2497 Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: Applied Technology Media, 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Phil Saran, Publisher; Gary L. Parr, Editor; 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Owner: Glen Gudino; Applied Technology Media, 535 Plainfield Road, Suite A, Willowbrook, IL 60527 Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None Issue data for circulation data below: September 2017
Total no. copies Paid and/or requested circulation (1) Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541 (2) Paid In-County Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541 (3) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution (4) Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS Total paid and/or requested circulation Free distribution by mail (1) Outside-County as stated on Form 3541 (2) In-County as Stated on Form 3541 (3) Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS Free distribution outside the mail Total free distribution Total distribution Copies not distributed Total Percent paid and/or requested circulation Requested and Paid Electronic Copies Total Requested and Paid Print Copies + Requested Paid Electronic Copies Total Requested Copy Distribution + Requested/Paid Electronic Copies Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (Both Print & Electronic Copies)
Avg. no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months 43,797
No. copies of single issue published nearest filing date 43,980
31,003 0
30,889 0
0 0 31,003
0 0 30,889
11,404 0 0 223 11,627 42,630 1,167 43,797 72.73% 5,739 36,742 48,146 76.31%
11,208 0 0 400 11,608 42,497 1,483 43,980 72.69% 5,449 36,338 47,946 75.79%
I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). (signed) Glen Gudino, Owner
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
53
PROJECT
daylighting
Translucent Façade Highlights Learning Educational facilities emphasize daylighting, openness, and collaboration.
S
et within a 38-acre educational campus in Casper, WY, Roosevelt High School and the Pathways Innovation Center (PIC) share 126,000 sq. ft. of learning space. Designed by Cuningham Group Ar-
chitecture, Minneapolis, with Casper-based partner MOA Architecture, the facilities emphasize daylighting, openness, transparency, and collaboration. Exemplifying these objectives with a translucent façade, Exterior Technologies Inc. (EXTECH), Pittsburgh, supplied Overhead Door Company of Casper Inc., with more than 3,000 sq. ft. of its Lightwall 3440 polycarbonate translucent wall system. Along with its standard wall system, the company created a dual-wall construction to provide high thermal performance and customized vertical sunscreens for aesthetic accents and light diffusion. Beyond the need for new and updated school buildings, the Natrona County School District’s overall goal was to provide an environment that allows the advanced technology necessary to “prepare children for success in a world we cannot yet imagine,” said Scott Krenner, the project’s design lead and senior associate at Cuningham Group. “Rather than follow a traditional vocational approach, this high school presents new pathways to success; a way to shine that may not be found in standardized tests. Here, [students’] inventive thinking and new skills are much more visible.” As many as 500 students arrive daily at PIC from three area schools, including the adjacent Roosevelt High School. “Early on, the school district realized it wanted to increase engagement with the kids in a different way, not just add more classrooms,” explained Krenner. “Many of PIC’s students are looking at a future beyond high school that won’t necessarily include a fouryear degree. This is a place where they can learn by doing and by creating. The district worked with local industry leaders to ensure PIC teaches the skills and tools that the trades are using right now.” Defining PIC’s interactive style also influenced its structure. Krenner added, “It’s not a typical brick building. It has a different look and format, too. There wasn’t a model for us to follow, so we looked outside the educational system to find our ‘ah-ha’ moment.” The architects discovered their inspiration in private-sector facilities, such as Boeing in Washington State, where engineering and design teams work under one roof.
Top right. Meeting objectives by use of a translucent façade, a Casper, WY, educational facility emphasizes daylighting, openness, transparency, and collaboration. Right. Set within a 38-acre educational campus, Roosevelt High School and the Pathways Innovation Center (PIC) share 126,000 sq. ft. of learning space. 54
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
PROJECT
daylighting
The building team considered the sun’s path throughout the day when designing a two-story common space surrounded by cutting-edge laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment.
Similarly, Fabrication Hall is positioned at the core of
R.A., EXTECH director of Product Application and De-
constructed in 1900 as an elementary school. Nearly 120
PIC’s 83,835-sq.-ft. building where a traditional school
velopment. “We worked with the architects throughout
years later, the structure continues to be reimagined to
design may place the lunchroom or commons area. PIC’s
the design process to meet the exact specifications. Not
benefit future generations.
academies share the Hall, where space fosters inspired
only did the resulting shading devices perform as intend-
The updated school’s main entry welcomes all with a
thinking and hands-on learning.
ed and withstand the Wyoming winds, they added a sig-
two-story sunlit atrium featuring Lightwall 3440 wall sys-
nature design detail to PIC’s exterior aesthetic.”
tems. Strengthening the community within these win-
FABRICATION HALL
Daylight extends deeply through the interior of Fabri-
dow-lined walls, Roosevelt’s students and staff gather as a
Fabrication Hall offers a 5,000-sq.-ft., two-story common
cation Hall. The sunscreens and the dual-wall system
whole school every day. Krenner elaborated, “They eat
space surrounded by cutting-edge laboratories and state-
help diffuse natural light and reduce solar heat gain into
breakfast together as staff and students. Throughout the
of-the-art equipment. The 30-ft.-high exterior wall facing
the building envelope. This lessens dependence on elec-
day, they take five-minute breaks where they do five exer-
north incorporates the fabricated wall systems, selected
tric lighting and the associated utility costs. Krenner ob-
cises for one minute each to re-energize. They champion
for their contribution to daylighting and energy efficien-
served, “We get lots of daylight. Other than early morn-
the idea of a healthy body and a healthy mind. Mentor-
cy. “It gets cold in the winter,” explained Krenner. “We
ing or in the evening, we don’t even need the electric
ship also is a central part of their program.”
wanted a material that performed better than glass. With
light.”
Natrona County School District superintendent
EXTECH’s systems, we saw three times the best thermal
He continued, “Sustainability is very important. Al-
Steve Hopkins is excited about the opportunities PIC
performance that insulating glass could provide.” The
though the project didn’t go for LEED, every aspect of
and Roosevelt are providing county students through en-
dual wall system’s polycarbonate panels provide insulat-
the design was considered with intention, and sustainable
gaging programs that will not only help boost graduation
ing values to R8.2.
principles and materials integrated throughout. The ther-
rates, but also prepare them for their future. CA
On the west elevation, the wall cantilevers, which
mal envelope is above code. There are no VOCs to off
Krenner compared to “reaching out to the community.”
gas. There is no concern for ‘sick building syndrome.’
In contrast to schools that historically delegated industri-
Green design is an everyday part of work for us. This is a
al and engineering classes to windowless lower levels, he
unique space that you don’t see at other schools. It is sun
emphasized, “how important transparency is within, as
filled and large enough to build homes and solar-powered
well as without in connecting with each other and con-
airplanes. It is the heart of the school. Everything else
necting with the community. This is not some dark base-
revolves around it and supports it. Here, [student] work is
ment. The students enjoy great views and access to light.”
visible and so is their potential.”
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711extech.
Circle 6 on the Reader Service Card.
Anticipating the students’ experience within the hall,
Watch time-lapse construction.
the building team considered the sun’s path throughout
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
the day. Low-sun angles in the afternoon would generate
Although Roosevelt High School is called “alternative,”
See a virtual-reality 3D model.
unwanted glare on work surfaces and computer screens.
it features a more traditional learning space than PIC.
Read about framing systems.
“To manage glare without sacrificing views or transparen-
It serves a significantly smaller student body and is the
cy, we custom-fabricated vertical sunscreens with 1
smaller of the two facilities at 42,240 sq. ft. Prior to its
1/2-inch-thick cellular polycarbonate,” said Kevin Smith,
renovation and expansion, the previous building was commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Get rules for daylighting.
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
55
windows
PROJECT
Historical Details, High-Performance Windows Retrofit windows offer sweeping NYC views and modern-day performance.
N
ew York City’s iconic Woolworth Tower Residences’ top 30 floors underwent extensive renovations. With sweeping views of
the city, each residence showcases new, historically inspired, high-performance windows and terrace doors
The top 30 floors of New York’s Woolworth Tower Residences underwent extensive renovations. Each unit showcases new, historically inspired, high-performance windows and terrace doors from Wausau Window and Wall Systems. Photo: Tameo12-Shutterstock
from Wausau Window and Wall Systems, Wausau, WI. The 33 luxury condominiums at 2 Park Place range from one to four bedrooms with amenities including a private garage, fitness facility, and 55-ft.long lap pool, plus wine storage for each unit and a tasting room. Residents have access to an exclusive entertainment lounge aptly named The Gilbert Lounge in honor of Cass Gilbert, the renowned architect who designed the building in 1913. Guided by developer Alchemy Properties Inc., the architectural vision of SLCE Architects, and The Office of Thierry W Despont Ltd, all of New York, the tower residences’ interiors display Calacatta marble, Dada cabinetry, elevated ceilings, and herringbone-patterned oak floors. The exteriors’ polychromatic terra-cotta surrounds have been restored to their former grandeur. Wausau’s oversized windows provide the connection between outside and in with breathtaking views. Together with general contractor CNY Group, New York, and window contractor, Kilroy Architectural Windows Inc., Bronx, NY, Wausau’s windows and terrace doors were confirmed as the best choice to maintain the prestigious property’s historic detailing, while delivering modern-day performance and easy operation. Working with the Apogee Building Retrofit Strategy Team, Minneapolis, the window company provided Kilroy Windows with more than 630 units of 4250i INvent series simulated double-hung projected windows for the Woolworth project. “As their name indicates, simulated double-hung projected windows look like double-hung windows, but actually project from the plane of the wall, either inward or outward,” said Apogee team member Kevin Robbins. “Offset glass planes and narrow meeting-rail profiles replicated the appearance of existing windows.” CAREFUL INSTALLATION
Drawing from its 71-yr. history of commercial and landmark window replacement, Kilroy worked closely with Wausau as supported by Apogee Building 56
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
PROJECT
windows
More than 630 units of 4250i INvent series simulated double-hung projected windows were installed. The windows look like double-hung windows, but actually project from the plane of the wall, either inward or outward. Photo: Oleg March
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine. com/1711wausau
Circle 7 on the Reader Service Card. Watch a video. Get information on: terrace doors INvent windows Simulated doublehung windows. Understand NFRC U-Factors.
Retrofit Strategy Team leaders for a smooth and accurate installation. Floor-byf loor, the team carefully removed the existing double-hung units. These had been manufactured using non-thermal framing and 1-in. insulating glass without the low-e coatings available today. After removing the previous units, the rough openings were prepared using pre-assembled, extruded aluminum “panning” trim to help ensure the new windows were installed plumb and square. To ensure smooth installation and performance as specified, the projected windows and terrace doors were fabricated under controlled conditions in Wausau’s LEED-certified manufacturing center. Along with using low-e, insulating glass, the company relied on its finishing partner, Linetec, also of Wausau, to provide polyamide thermal barriers within the aluminum frame of the windows and doors. Wausau INvent series windows can achieve thermal performance NFRC U-Factors as low as 0.34, a Condensation Resistance Factor as high as 65, and acoustic performance Sound Transmission Class ratings of 31 to 42. “The combination of these high-performance components–aided by the 4 1/2-inch-deep systems, as well as Wausau’s experienced engineering and quality fabrication–allow minimal solar heat gain and better air infiltration performance, which supports energy efficiency and comfort,” explained Robbins. He continued, “In addition to helping maintain the desired interior temperature of each unit, the windows and doors also reduce unwanted noise when
WhiteWalls
®
Magnetic Whiteboard Steel Wall Panels
Turn your room, office, or hallway into a creative hot-spot. WhiteWalls® provide the vital avenue your team needs to:
closed. When the residents prefer to open their windows for natural ventilation, projected windows are easier to open than hung windows and eliminate
See the big picture
balances, which require continual maintenance, especially in large sizes with
Show what's happening
heavy glass.” Complementing the buildings’ historic aesthetic, Linetec also finished the
Work through complex problems
windows’ exteriors in a color called Dark as Night using a two-coat 70% PVDF resin-based coating. The coatings help extend the window-systems’ lifespan and reduce future maintenance. CA
WhiteWalls.com | 800-624-4154 CIRCLE 216
57
windows
PROJECT
Right. XD Clutch FlexShades from Draper Inc. have a 1% openness factor, coordinate with the wall color, and complement the exhibits and historical character at the Coffin House historic site. Below. Shades avoid readability issues from light spilling in behind the exhibits. Windows from the original 1836 structure use shades with extended valances to span gaps left by the shade headers.
Protecting And Enlightening History Draper shades provide sun/glare control for museum exhibits. “
T
he story of Levi and Catharine Coffin is
for Synthesis Inc., Indianapolis, sought a shading solu-
and objects. The shades will also be instrumental in as-
one of the best documented in the Unit-
tion to combat the heat buildup and glare and to pre-
sisting the building to maintain a consistent tempera-
ed States when it comes to Underground
serve the exhibits. “Our shade design goal was to not
ture without impacting our guests or exhibition.”
Railroad history in Indiana,” said Joanna Hahn, man-
detract from the historical character of the building or
In addition to the glare and heat buildup issues on
ager of the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic
exhibits,” said Anderson. “We wanted to provide sun
the southern exposure, windows located behind exhib-
Site. The Underground Railroad, a secret network of
and glare control for exhibits, patrons, and staff. The
its on the west side of the building created a problem. To
abolitionists and safe houses used by escaping African
shade design is very clean and non-obtrusive.”
avoid readability issues from light spilling in behind the
American slaves trying to make their way to Canada or
Draper Inc., Spiceland, IN, wanted to ensure the
free states, by 1850 had transported as many as 100,000
tools used to tell the Coffin’s story were preserved, and
escaped slaves to freedom. To better tell the Coffin’s
that visitors would have a memorable experience while
“Some of the windows were salvaged from the orig-
story, in December 2016 the State of Indiana opened a
touring the museum. The company was chosen to pro-
inal 1836 home and others built to match the original
new interpretive center on the existing historic proper-
vide the necessary window shades.
windows, which had side casings,” Anderson said. “We
exhibits, shades had to be in the windows and there was another possible problem.
ty. “The interpretive center serves as a way to help put
Since the window shades do not need to be operated
specified an extended valance to span gaps left by the
the story of Levi and Catharine Coffin in perspective
often, Draper’s heavy-duty XD Clutch FlexShades were
shade header, which was mounted close to the win-
to the much larger history related to the Underground
used. Anderson chose an alabaster color to coordinate
dow.”
Railroad in the United States,” Hahn said.
with the wall color, which also complemented the ex-
The Coffin house in Fountain City, IN—then called
hibits and the historical character of the building.
Draper delivered, creating a uniform and cohesive shade design. “The shades blend well with the aesthetic
Newport—was a main stop along one of the secret Un-
According to Hahn, the shades—which have a 1%
of the architecture, which blends historical details with
derground routes, and the historic site is designed to
openness factor—control the light levels and offer the
modern touches,” Hahn said. “The shades are easy to
give a picture of what that experience would have been.
right solution.
operate and seem very durable. A site like ours depends
As “conductors,” the Coffins helped more than 1,000 freedom seekers find their way to safety.
“The shades allow us to use our lighting system more effectively to properly showcase the exhibition panels
on durable materials that will last for years and we expect the window shades will only be a benefit.” CA
The interpretive center includes an exhibit area and store on the building’s southern exposure, with a lot of natural light entering through the windows. “Light can be an enemy for any museum,” Hahn explained, “especially those that contain artifacts that can degrade due
Circle 8 on the Reader Service Card.
to too much light exposure.” With this in mind, Lynda Anderson, R.I.D., LEEDAP, an interior designer of architectural design solutions 58
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711draper
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Get more information on Draper products.
Learn more about the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site.
PRODUCTS
windows & doors
EDITORS’ CHOICE
Updated shade fabric E Screen with Koolblack: • Sun Control Textile • Designer colors • 1%, 3%, 5% openness
Part of the Sun Control Textiles line, E Screen with Koolblack technology shade fabric now includes designer colors and a tightened 1% openness for a seamless exterior and interior design appearance. The technology incorporates reflective properties into dark-color fabrics by increasing their ability to reflect near-infrared heat from the sun. Applications include use on buildings’ heavily exposed south and west facades, while standard E Screen is used on north and east exposures. Available in charcoal/gray, charcoal/gray-stone, charcoal/charcoal, charcoal/cocoa, and charcoal/apricot, the fabric is also available in 3% and 5% openness in 98-in. and 122-in. widths. Mermet Corp., Cowpens, SC Circle 87 mermetusa.com
Standard door/barn door conversion
Storm-impact sliding-glass door
DesignGlide barn-door hardware gives a new or salvaged door the function and style of a barn door. The system provides accent rails that attach to the top and bottom of any standard-sized (80 in.) interior door. Installed with a matching, soft-close rail and hardware, the door is now the proper length to cover a typical interior-door opening. Available in satin nickel and matte black finishes, the hardware blends into most any décor.
The aluminum 100 series sliding-glass door is available with the StormArmor impact-resistant package. Available in white, bronze, and clay with raised pull handles, the line also includes 1620 single-hung and 1630 single-slider vinyl windows and 185 single-hung and 188 single-slider aluminum windows. Tested under AAMA criteria, StormArmor products can withstand projectile impact in excess of 35 mph. The 100 series door is available in 2-, 3-, and 4-track configurations as large as 16-ft. wide x 8-ft. tall.
Jeld-Wen, Charlotte, NC Circle 89 jeld-wen.com
MI Windows and Doors, Gratz, PA Circle 88 miwindows.com
Vandal-resistant switch
The #149 vandal-resistant switch has a flush surface for use where tampering may be a concern. Made of marine-type aluminum, the unit is made for all standard electrical-mounting boxes and said to withstand dust and rain. Color, lettering, and logo engraving is optional. DeltrexUSA, Bronx, NY Circle 90 deltrexusa.com
Smart locks
Schlage Control smart-lock series uses Engage technology to provide flexible control and integration with an alliance software partner to manage wide spectrum of facility needs. In multi-family applications, clients can use a smartphone and/or smart credentials to open doors. The no-cylinder design reportedly makes the locks pick and bump proof. Allegion, Indianapolis Circle 91 schlage.com
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
59
PRODUCTS
windows & doors Pre-glazed curtainwall system
The 5600 PG curtainwall system for low- to mid-rise buildings can be pre-glazed and offers factory fabrication/assembly options. Single-, multi-span, and anti-bulking clips reportedly aid installation. An optional Duracast pressure plate, using Pella Corp.’s fiberglass pultrusion, provides enhanced thermal performance. The system is impact capable and uses vinyl gaskets for an improved thermal barrier. EFCO Corp., Monett, MO Circle 92 efcocorp.com
Steel windows, doors
Jamestown 175 series fixed and casement windows and 5000 series swing doors aid in the historical preservation for a range of applications. With a wide variety of shapes and sizes, a coating process provides longevity in extreme environmental conditions. Hope’s Windows Inc., Jamestown, NY Circle 93 hopeswindows.com
Weather-resistant opening glass wall
ClimaCLEAR frameless all-glass individual-panel sliding system is engineered for transparent weather protection. The system uses transparent vertical weather seals between the panels that seal the wall against wind-driven rain and reduce air infiltration. When the system is closed, the seals are said to virtually disappear from sight, allowing maximum transparency with no vertical stiles. A recessed, low-profile saddle sill is ADA compliant and provides a water-management system. NanaWall Systems, San Francisco Circle 94 nanawall.com
ADVERTISE your products, services, training programs, and career opportunities in Commercial Architecture’s Showcase section.
GET RESULTS Put your message in front of qualified decision makers in the commercial-construction marketplace with Commercial Architecture’s Showcase advertising.
Reach Your Audience CALL NOW FOR DETAILS: Julie Okon Phone: 317-690-6757 | Email: jokon@atpnetwork.com
CA_ShowcaseAd.indd 1
60
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
8/18/17 4:32 PM
NOVEMBER 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
PROJECT
building technology
Ranked among the Top 100 “Most Wired Hospitals in America,” Major Health Partners Medical Center, Shelbyville, IN, relies on state-of-the-art technology to provide quality care. Photo: Tony Frederick Photography
Most-Wired Hospital Saves Big Major Health Partners medical center saves $360,000 annually.
R
anked three times in the Top 100 “Most Wired
to $360,000 in energy costs annually while providing a
included using conventional heating and cooling sys-
Hospitals in America” with the most advanced
comfortable indoor environment.
tems in unconventional ways for significant energy-effi-
computer systems, according to Hospitals
The new MHP Medical Center—opened in January
ciency gains. To this end, the project team targeted an
and Health Networks magazine, Major Health Part-
2017—replaces the 59-year-old Major Hospital in Shel-
aggressive Energy Star goal of 95 or higher. “It will be
ners (MHP), Shelbyville, IN, relies on state-of-the-art
byville. The full-service, replacement hospital occupies
one of the more efficient hospitals in Indiana,” said
technology to provide quality care. This commitment
305,000 sq. ft. and houses 55 inpatient beds and 38 out-
Douglas R. Hundley, Jr., PE, principal with CMTA
to technology for patient well-being extends to the
patient rooms, along with operating rooms and medical
Consulting Engineers, Louisville, KY. Hundley predicts
healthcare provider’s choice of building controls for
office suites. Located outside Indianapolis, the hospital
the facility will use 53% less energy than the national
its MHP Medical Center. Lynnwood, WA—based Aler-
serves patients from throughout southeast Indiana and
average for hospitals (125 kBtu/sq.ft./year vs. 266 kBtu/
ton’s Ascent building-management system, along with
beyond.
sq.ft./year).
other building design features, helps MHP save close
MHP’s design objectives for the new medical center
One of the key challenges in meeting the project’s
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
61
PROJECT
building technology
Above. Upgrades were added to help improve the system efficiency at the existing cancer center, and Btu metering was added in the hot- and chilled-water mains feeding the cancer center. Right. Alerton controls help MHP Medical Center save a projected $360,000 in annual energy costs.
energy-saving goals is the new building connects to an existing
software, and Microset 4 wall units. “Ascent’s features and ease-of-
46,000-sq.ft. cancer center. Because the existing building was de-
use were the perfect fit for a sophisticated building owner operating
signed as a more conventional system, and energy was not a signifi-
a critical facility,” said Ed Ransom, vice president of operations for
cant consideration when it was built, the new hospital central plant
the Envelop Group’s, Indianapolis, Open Control Systems (OCS)
had the challenge of back feeding the existing heating and cooling
division. Of particular benefit to the hospital is Compass software’s
systems. “Some minimal upgrades were added to help improve the
alarm management, scheduling, and trending capabilities, noted
system efficiency at the existing cancer center, and Btu metering
Ransom.
was added in the hot- and chilled-water mains feeding the cancer
“We couldn’t have achieved the energy targets we set for this
center, so we could monitor energy usage and inform the owner if
building without a sophisticated building-management system,”
additional system adjustments need to be made,” said Hundley.
said Jeff Williams, vice president of facility operations for Major
CMTA recommended numerous control strategies to help
Health Partners. “This is a critical facility that will be used around
achieve the energy-savings goal for the new medical center. Among
the clock, and we wanted to ensure energy savings and comfort
these was integrating operating-room occupancy sensors with the
throughout—from the ORs to patient rooms to physician offices.”
supply and return air terminals in those spaces to allow the airflow
Commenting on the power of the product suite, Hundley not-
to be reduced while maintaining a positive pressure. The project
ed, “Recently, I was on site helping the owner evaluate a system
team also specified a heat-recovery chiller to reclaim waste heat gen-
deficiency, and using the controls, we were able to quickly diagnose
erated from chilled-water production and provide the hot water for
the problem and fix it in a matter of hours. Typically, we would
all summertime reheat.
have had to have the controls contractor, mechanical contractor,
To help cost-effectively optimize building operations for energy
and T&B contractor on site to correct this problem. With just some
savings, the project team chose the Ascent building-management
phone support, we were able to make the adjustments needed and
system. The system includes Ascent control modules, Compass
address the problem.” CA
Want more information? To download the information listed below, visit commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1711alerton
62
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
Circle 14 on the Reader Service Card.
Learn more about the Ascent BAS.
Read about the hospital opening.
Learn about the Energy Star Commercial Buildings Program.
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
PRODUCTS
building technology
EDITORS’ CHOICE
Smart lighting control E100 gateway: • Wireless device • Provides local and IoT-based lighting control • Compact
E100 gateway is a compact, Zigbee-based wireless device that provides local and IoT-based control for a wide range of lighting devices, accessories, fixtures, controllers, and switches for small- or medium-scale facilities. With a range of 328 ft., the network supports 130 devices in 30 different rooms. The unit supports code-compliant requirements for task scheduling, occupancy sensing, and daylight harvesting. Software supports as many as four daily programmable schedules with two-day groupings. The gateway measures about 2 x 2 x 1 in. Cortet by CEL, Santa Clara, CA Circle 95 cortet.com
Building-automation system
Metasys 9.0 building-automation system includes two IP/Ethernet-based controllers and user interface features. BAC-net IP field equipment controllers communicate on Ethernet IP networks and support increased network performance and bandwidth. The enhanced UI includes a Building Network feature that provides access to all objects defined under the system’s component hierarchy for familiar navigation and status. The building network view requires no configuration. Johnson Controls, Milwaukee Circle 96 johnsoncontrols.com
Enhanced IP cameras
Sarix enhanced IP cameras with SureVision 3.0 technology have wide dynamic range (WDR) to deliver high-quality images in challenging lighting environments where highly contrasted lighting sources exist within the same scene. The cameras have an enhanced WDR of 130 dB, low-light performance with full color to 0.05 lux, anti-bloom technology, 3D noise filtering, and enhanced tone mapping for color accuracy. Pelco by Schneider Electric, Clovis, CA Circle 97 pelco.com
Built-in camera intelligence
The Autodome IP line of pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) cameras allow users to manually keep track of persons of interest as they move, even at speed, far beyond a fixed camera’s field of view. Built-in essential video analytics enable the cameras to understand what they are seeing. They generate metadata to add sense and structure to the video footage, instead of just capturing and storing video images. They not only detect objects, they deliver associated data like size, speed, shape, direction, and color, and automatically distinguish between the object types such as person, car, bike, motorcycle, or truck. The line includes the 4000i is for indoor use; the 5000i is for indoor/outdoor applications with a larger surveillance area. Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, NY Circle 98 boschsecurity.us
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
63
ADVERTISING
showcase Turn your roof tops into beautiful, useful decks
The PAVE-EL® Pedestal System • Transforms flat roofs into attractive, maintenance-free, landscaped paver stone terraces. • Elevates paver stones for perfect drainage. • Levels paver and ensures their uniform spacing for an ideal roof terrace surface. • Ideal for laying paver walkways in roof gardens.
ENVIROSPEC INCORPORATED
1-905-271-3441 • www.envirospecinc.com
Greenbuild booth 1032
Greenbuild booth 1217
Circle 217
Circle 218
Circle 219
Save Energy with Compact, High Velocity
Stopped Progress?! Keep Working With Easy To Use
VISIBLY
Fans
Flex-C Trac
Greenbuild Greenbuild
Greenbuild Booth 4565N
SUPERIOR
AD Hideaway
■ Compact design vs ceiling fans for installation flexibility ■ Swivel mount for directed air delivery ■ Energy efficient 30 watt, 540 CFM delivery ■ Ultra-quiet, 1.5 sone operation ■ White & black models
Your
Interior Finishing Solutions
Reduce ceiling to floor temp differentials by at least 50%. Reduce heating costs while increasing floor level comfort.
Should Be Here
093V
Frustrated by stopped progress because only one guy on your crew can curve your framing? Flex-C Trac will keep you working!
Features:
Perfect for:
Warehouses, Gyms, Factories, Automotive Repair, Grocery, Big Box Stores, Wet Entry-Way Floors
Tjernlund Products, Inc. 800-255-4208 ● tjernlund.com
www.flexabilityconcepts.com
Toll Free 866.443.FLEX (3539)
HIDEAWAY EXPANSION A low profile alternative to 093V. The soft center “W” flexes for a full ⅜” in controlled movement. Request a sample at www.trim-tex.com
CALL NOW FOR DETAILS:
Julie Okon Phone: 317-690-6757 Email: jokon@atpnetwork.com
The Curved Wall People™ MAD E I N T H E U S A
Greenbuild booth #939
Greenbuild booth 2854
Circle 221
Circle 222
Greenbuild booth 644 Circle 223 CA_ShowcaseAd.indd 2
64
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER 2017
booth 2947 Booth 4565N
Circle 220
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
8/18/17 4:33 PM
Page number
SUPPLIER
Circle number
index
Acclaim Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
535 Plainfield Road, Suite A Willowbrook, IL 60527 630.325.2497 fax: 847.620.2570 commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
AHR Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Aquatherm Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Envirospec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Phil Saran Vice President, Group Publisher Applied Technology Media 708.557.1021 psaran@commarchmag.com Jim Morrissey Vice President, Sales 847.274.6482 jmorrissey@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 Patrick Keefe Regional Sales Manager Midwest 847.494.7044 pkeefe@atpnetwork.com Julie Okon Showcase Sales, Special Projects 317.690.6757 jokon@atpnetwork.com Brian Clotworthy List Services 800.529.9020 brian@inforefinery.com
Excel Dryer Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
COMING
in future issues
Flex-Ability Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Flexco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Fujitsu General America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Georgia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Graham Architectural Products . . . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Magnatag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 Maxxon Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 NanaWall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Sloan Global Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Stonhard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Tate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
DECEMBER Products Of The Year HVAC Building Envelope
JANUARY 2018 Mixed-Use Facilities HVAC Roofing
The R.C. Musson Rubber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Flooring
Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217, 221 Maria LeMaire Electronic Marketing Manager 815.919.4638 mlemaire@commarchmag.com
Trim-Tex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Vicon Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Viega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Wausau Tile Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Glen Gudino, President/CEO Applied Technology Media ggudino@commarchmag.com
Zurn Plumbing Products Group . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
PLEASE RECYCLE
NOVEMBER 2017
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
65
PORTFOLIO â–˛
L
ocated in Sarasota, FL, the Nathan Benderson Park Finish Tower is the celebration point of the 2017 World Rowing Championships. The 25,745-sq.-ft., six-story building, with an accessible rooftop, provides a 360deg. view of the park. The tower was designed by Guy Peterson, in conjunction with architect of record Fawley Bryant Architecture, Sarasota. It features YHC 300 OG hurricane-impact curtainwall and Model 35H impact-resistant entrance products, manufactured by YKK AP America Inc., Austell, GA. Glass was supplied by Viracon, Owatonna, MN. Photo: Ryan Gamma
66
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
NOVEMBER NOVEMBER2017 2017
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
Commercial Architecture WHEREVER, WHENEVER
3 Simple Steps to stay abreast of the latest product information, in a format that works for you.
SEPTEMBER 2017
Healthy Hospitals
n Capitol Marble Restoratio tes Aluminum Facade Upda
SERVING ARCHITECT S, CONTRACTO RS,
AND OWNERS IN COMMERCI AL CONSTRUCT
ION
SEPTEMBER 2017
Vol. 15
1.
No. 8
SEPTEMBER 2017
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTUR
Healthy Hospitals
Capitol Marble Restoration
E
Aluminum Facade Updates SERVING ARCHITECTS, CONTRACTORS, AND OWNERS IN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
SEPTEMBER 2017
Vol. 15
2.
No. 8
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
Vol. 15 Vol. 15
No. 8
zine.com commercialarchitecturemaga No. 8
8/21/17 9:56 AM CA1709coverFINAL.indd 1
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
8/21/17 9:56 AM
d 1
CA1709coverFINAL.ind
3.
Introducing the Commercial Architecture app for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, and Kindle. Download each month’s edition in a clear, readable format, optimized for your mobile devices, and browse the archives to catch up on products and product-information stories you may have missed.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
ON THE GO
For more information and to download, visit
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/apps
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Opening Glass Walls that Completely Disappear Text CPNANA to 62622 to see a project video
Panels remove from view
Shadows on the Hudson Restaurant, Poughkeepsie NY • Architect: Marshall Rosenblum Architects • NanaWall Single Track HSW60 with incorporated swing door
NanaWall Single Track Systems
Design around structural obstacles with the flexibility to park panels anywhere.
All the same performance qualities as NanaWall Folding Systems: Wind & Water
Resistant
Energy Efficient
Highly Secure
Easy Operation & Durable
Showrooms Nationwide Visit NanaWall.com 800 873 5673
By participating, you consent to receive recurring autodialed SMS/MMS marketing msgs. No purchase required. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms & conditions/privacy policy apply www.62622-info.com.
CIRCLE 224
