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Student Unions Student centers take on an important campus role.

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Yes, We Need Daylight

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t a recent trade show, I was having a conversation about indoor air quality, daylighting, and the other usual today’s-buildings-are-so-

much-better-places-to-work topics. As the conversation progressed we, of course, touched on the productivity aspect. It was mentioned that much of the research about daylight and air quality and the impact each has on productivity was getting rather long in the tooth. I agreed, but thought to myself that the research must still be valid because there hasn’t been any widespread call for new studies or questioning of the established work.

A couple of weeks after that discussion I received a release from the people at View Inc., Milpitas, CA (viewglass.com), one of the manufacturers of dynamic glass.

The information described some new research they had commissioned with Alan Hedge, professor in the Dept. of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY (cornell.edu). I won’t drag you through his credentials. It’s clear he’s studied the workplace-design subject extensively.

ness benefits for office workers. Workers in daylit of-

While this was an independent project, it did compare

fice environments reported an 84% drop in combined

office workers in facilities that used dynamic glass with

eyestrain and headache symptoms, which often result

those in conventional-glass environments. Having experi-

from prolonged computer and device use at work and

enced dynamic glass from more than one manufacturer

can detract from productivity.

on sunny days, it would be hard to argue against the tech-

• More natural light translates to more-alert employees.

nology. Regardless of how your daylight is managed, did

Workers adjacent to windows that let in more natural

Hedge learn anything new? Not really. But he did confirm what we’ve accepted to be fact about daylight/indoor air quality and productivity.

light reported a 10% decrease in drowsiness.

• Enhanced individual performance is tied to natural light. Workers sitting close to a window that increased

In his summary statement, Hedge tells us, “Our study

daylight exposure reported a 2% increase in productiv-

found that increasing the amount of natural light in an

ity—the equivalent of an additional $1,000 of annual

office absolutely and significantly improves health and

value per employee, assuming an average annual salary

wellness among workers, leading to gains in productivity.

of $50,000.

As companies increasingly look to empower their employ-

Perhaps the most disturbing fact offered in the research

ees to work better and be healthier, it is clear that placing

is a statement that Americans, on average, spend approxi-

them in office spaces with abundant natural light should

mately 90% of their time indoors. 90%! That’s simply not

be one of their first considerations.”

right. As I write this, it’s 10 F in Illinois with a stiff breeze

Here are some of the research specifics: • Controlled daylight unlocks significant health and well-

Research supports research that says we need more daylight and fresh air.

out of the north, but I going to shut my machine down and go for a walk. CA

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Four Factors Lead To Urban Revitalization Brent Zeigler, AIA, IIDA Dyer Brown

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rban-revitalization success stories can be inspiring to those who love great cities, es-

Redesign of the 116 Huntington building in Boston transformed a stretch of the avenue by introducing inviting and visible retail spaces, a well-lit and appealing pedestrian arcade, and a 25-ft. glass façade that offers unimpeded views of a redesigned lobby.

pecially when the unique character of a

neighborhood or district is preserved and even celebrated. Cincinnati provides a perfect example. In

hood often resist attempts to increase population

redesign of the 116 Huntington Ave. building in

recent years, the city’s Over-the-Rhine section coun-

density. This misses the point—economic develop-

Boston introduced inviting and visible retail spaces,

tered a decades-long decline into crime and urban de-

ment goes where the people are. Communities and

a well-lit and appealing pedestrian arcade, and a 25-

cay. Development efforts reconnected the area to the

interested developers can work with architects, pres-

ft. glass façade offering unimpeded views of a rede-

neighboring business district, which encouraged new

ervationists, and other experts to determine avenues

signed lobby. The result has transformed this stretch

economic activity. Simultaneously, community and

to sensible adaptation of the existing building stock

of Huntington Avenue by making the block more

city leaders stressed social and cultural diversity and

and context-sensitive new construction.

inviting to pedestrians and retailers.

preservation of iconic buildings and Victorian-style

• Make a Main Street. Residential communities and

Of course, all cities and neighborhoods are different,

row houses. The result is a resurgent Over-the-Rhine

developers will find the notion of a new retail zone

and each presents its own challenges. But these four

that makes “hot spot” lists in real estate and lifestyle

enticing. There are proven ways to create a Main

elements will help pave the way to successful revital-

journals, and a neighborhood believed to be one of

Street feel while reducing the risk of empty store-

ization projects. CA

the largest urban historic districts to remain predomi-

fronts just a few years down the road. An important

nantly intact—almost 1,000 notable buildings on more

consideration is adjacency to those same good

Brent D. Zeigler, AIA, IIDA, is president and director

than 3,600 acres.

bones. The key is to build near existing transit hubs,

of design for architecture and interior design firm Dyer

This one example does not mean all revitalization

parks, churches, schools, markets, and cultural facil-

Brown, Boston. An active member of the Boston Society

projects will be successful. However, in our experienc-

ities that already attract visitors. For example, the

of Architects, Zeigler's experience includes the design of

es with several Boston neighborhoods, these four fac-

recently opened Tapestry restaurant, in Boston’s

a broad range of hospitality, retail, office, restaurant, residential, and mixed-use spaces.

tors played a major role in project success:

Fenway neighborhood, includes a street-front out-

• Start with good bones. To ensure a broad appeal for

door seating area that leverages nearby attractions

commercial and residential uses, the location needs

and transit offerings. Any new developments should

to have good bones, i.e., fundamentals that sustain

avoid relying on retail and restaurants to sustain

a vibrant community. Parks are one such essential,

new economic activity, however. Cities also need

as are transit options and K-12 schools. Having a

new commercial, professional, and healthcare office

solid, existing building stock helps, too, especially if

space to make Main Streets hum with activity.

Interview With Brent Zeigler

the buildings help define the local character. Less

• Offer a warm welcome. To encourage new and re-

essential—but certainly helpful—are cultural spaces

turn visits, sidewalks and street-facing buildings

urban-revitalization projects in

such as theaters, churches, symphony halls, and/or

should be well illuminated and provide visibility to

our interview with Brent Zeigler at

community centers.

Learn more about developing successful

interior spaces. The idea is to create a space for foot

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• Promote density. Residents and community organi-

traffic that is welcoming and safe, promoting a sense

architects.

zations looking to re-energize their urban neighbor-

of connection to the businesses inside. Our recent

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Student Unions As Campus Destinations Student centers have taken on an increasingly important role in campus life.

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Above. The architecture of Talley Student Union reinforces pedestrian circulation through strong visual links to surrounding buildings and to previously disconnected areas of campus. Each corner provides a prominent landmark, orienting students and visitors to interior spaces.

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tudent unions are not entirely new structures on university campuses, but their purpose and design have evolved with changing student demo-

graphics and educational goals.

Student unions as a building type were f irst construct-

ed on university campuses during the late 1950s into the early 1970s. Before that, student social spaces might have been the lobby or hallways of administrative or academic buildings or, for larger gatherings, in auditoriums and recreation centers, according to Jay Smith, AIA, LEED AP, principal and design director, Duda|Paine, Durham, NC (dudapaine.com). Those original student-center buildings are now reaching the end of their life span, he observed.

“These facilities are becoming functionally obsolete from the standpoint of servicing, infrastructure, technology, and building-envelop functionality. Historically, their internally focused planning and programming fails to address current student social, academic, and professional needs.”

Expansions of many existing student unions have occurred from the 1970s into the early 2000s, often result-

Left. The design of NC State’s Talley Student Union transforms a 1972 facility into an exciting, interactive, and interdisciplinary hub for student-life experiences and the entire campus community. The iconic Technology Tower—inspired by research at the university—marks the location of a future pedestrian bridge to North Campus. All photos: Robert Benson Photography, courtesy Duda|Paine

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Talley Student Union NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV., RALEIGH

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alley’s design transforms a 1972 facility into an exciting, interactive, and interdisciplinary hub for student-life experiences and the entire campus

community. The reconfigured building advances a new model for student centers through landmark form and an emphasis on shared and flexible spaces. The result is a welcoming, interactive, and interdisciplinary hub for the entire campus community, according to Duda|Paine Architects’ website (dudapaine.com).

The architecture reinforces pedestrian circulation through strong visual links to surrounding buildings and to previously disconnected areas of campus.

Each corner provides a prominent landmark, orienting students and visitors to interior spaces. The iconic Technology Tower—inspired by research at the university—marks the location of a future pedestrian bridge to North Campus.

The reconfigured building is open and dynamic, redefining NC State’s campus identity and advancing a new model for student-life facilities with an emphasis on shared and flexible spaces. Key amenities include diversified dining, centralized student organizations, and integrated exterior/interior environments. Among other awards, the project received the 2016 Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Facility Design Award.

SUSTAINABILITY Talley has been designated as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building at the Silver level. Sustainable features of the building include:

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open design that maximizes daylight and occupant health and productivity building materials that were sourced regionally or of recycled content low-emitting finishes and furniture that preserve indoor air quality high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and a 50,000-gal. underground cistern that harvests rainwater for use in irrigation

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landscaping with drought-tolerant plants native to the region, paved paths designed to reflect heat, and rain gardens that naturally filter and absorb stormwater

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energy-saving, high-performance mechanical systems and windows, exterior shading, and roofing material that reflects the sun

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infrastructure necessary for future installation of green roofs, which are covered by a layer of plants that reduce a building’s cooling costs and environmental impact from stormwater runoff

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during construction nearly all discarded materials were reused or recycled, and robust recycling and composting programs now exist to ensure sustainability in the building’s daily operations

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strategic proximity to public and campus transit, resulting in reduced automotive use from the building’s users.

Talley is the fourteenth university building since 2011 to earn LEED certification, bringing the total amount of LEED-certified space on campus to more than 900,000 sq. ft.

ing in conglomerate buildings that at one time accommodated incremental growth but are at odds with campus designs and the evolution of university-life programs.

“Student unions now serve as a university’s crossroads to connect the entire campus and its community in a tangible and direct way,” Smith said. “These buildings reinforce and enhance existing campus connections, spirit, and character, but also become transformative for their institutions. Student unions should provide campus social hubs and be extroverted; they must create a dialogue between inside and outside spaces that facilitate large gatherings and events, present diverse dining opportunities, and welcome people inside by showcasing active program and lounge spaces. Students want a place to connect socially, but also provide resources for academic and career success. To achieve this, student unions now house a great variety of social spaces, from small-scale quiet nooks to large, f lexible meeting and conference rooms.”

Today’s student unions serve future students and alumni in addition to current students. They are often the origin point for campus tours for prospective students, new student orientations, convocations, and alumni events.

Benchmarking of comparable institutions provides insights into important programmatic components, contemporary building character, and architectural expression. Ultimately any renovation or new building serves the current student population, but also must facilitate competitive recruitment, support student retention, and ensure alumni support, Smith commented.

According to Smith, the success of student unions relies on establishing connections to other campus academic, recreation, housing, and dining facilities. In addition, the variety and character of student amenities within the building have been evolving, and student expectations of available features and comforts have continued to escalate. “In recent years, students and universities have expressed a high level of expectation about student-center design, which is a wonderful thing for architects,” he said.

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WHO BENEFITS?

Student unions benefit the university as well as the students. “In addition to reinforcing campus cohesiveness, student unions enhance and promote a university’s character and brand,” Smith said. “Institutions

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Above left. In addition to reinforcing campus cohesiveness, Talley Student Union enhances and promotes the university’s character and brand. Institutions directly benefit from current student satisfaction, new-student recruitment and retention, alumni involvement, and increased opportunities to connect with the public.

Above. A wood feature wall at Talley Student Union honors the university mascot, a wolf.

directly benefit from current-student satisfaction, new-student recruitment and retention, alumni involvement, and increased opportunities to connect with the public. Program elements are strategic and include

Below. Student unions should provide campus social hubs and be extroverted. They must create a dialogue between inside and outside spaces that facilitate large gatherings and events, present diverse dining opportunities, and welcome people inside.

ballrooms and theaters that host campus and public events, multiple retail venues that generate revenue for the campus, diverse dining options, and traditional bookstore components.”

Student unions are primarily for students, but a variety of other constituents have input, according to Smith, “Most student unions are funded from student fees, which are separate from academic funding sources. Students, student-organization representatives, student senators, administration from student affairs, cultural curators, and dining and bookstore constituents are the primary voices in determining a facility’s programmatic makeup. Students serve as ambassadors, who convey the spirit of the building’s program and design,” he said.

Academics still play a role. “Many scholarly events are held in student centers,” Smith noted, “and students use these buildings as alternatives to the library for work and study. In fact, collaborative spaces within student-organization suites, flexible meeting rooms, and a mix of quiet lounge spaces are where academics intermix with the social aspects of student life. Other key program drivers include entertainment, relaxation, and socialization opportunities; the incorporation of technology; and openness and visual transparency to other internal spaces and the outdoors. These features come together to shape buildings that are inviting to students and mark the evolving functionality of the building type. With advancements in technology such as interactive commercialarchitecturemagazine.com

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Right. The reconfigured Talley Student Union is open and dynamic, redefining NC State’s campus identity and advancing a new model for student-life facilities with an emphasis on shared and flexible spaces. Key amenities include diversified dining, centralized student organizations, and integrated exterior/interior environments.

Below right. The Talley Student Union serves as a campus social hub and provides space outside of dorm rooms to meet or study. Student unions are often open for extended hours and thereby serve as an alternative to the socializing that in the past might have occurred in a local bar scene.

meeting and scheduling systems, digital resources and WiFi infrastructure, we see a more fundamental level of human interaction as equally essential. We’re designing buildings that perform, that meet their programmatic needs, but also provide a variety of spaces for critical interaction between individuals and larger groups.”

TECHNOLOGY IS EVERYWHERE

Technology is ubiquitous on university campuses today, and student unions have been influenced on many fronts with regards to technology and social media. Social media is used to promote and advance student support on referendums that fund building projects, advertise significant events and gatherings, and celebrate milestones in the design and construction process. Surveys distributed through social media have influenced dining choices, student lounge and meeting room sizes, and retail options, Smith commented.

“Technology has also significantly impacted transportation access,” he said. “It’s no longer necessary for students to stand for long times waiting for shuttles in a specific area.

Instead, many campuses have incorporated tracking programs and apps available on screens in the building or on student’s phones, so students are notified when their transportation will arrive. Gaming is another area that is transforming the way traditional ‘game rooms’ operate and are positioned within buildings. Gaming is now incorporated into lounges that are front and center, so students can watch or participate in groups. To accommodate this, the edges of games rooms are more open and widely dispersed.

The efficiency of meeting spaces has also been significantly impacted by technology that allows groups to reserve spaces and to collaborate and present material in new ways.”

Technology is not just about social media and gaming, however. “Building functionality and sustainability have also been greatly influenced and made possible by new technologies. Systems track composting and recycling, building energy, and water usage and make this information more accessible. There is a greater expectation that student-union design incorporates green roofs and other sustainable elements. This expectancy is good for everyone,” Smith said.

Features unheard of in student unions just a few years ago are being introduced. “We are also seeing spaces tradi12

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tionally part of student unions incorporated into other student facilities such as student health centers and

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academic buildings,” Smith said.

“Some additional, or more specific, elements in-

View From The Bunker

clude coffee bars; climbing walls; bowling alleys; many types of traditional gaming features such as billiards, pool, and ping-pong tables; scores of high-def televisions; resource centers that offer student services

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ampus life is amazing these days, at least to

Still, there was a serious undercurrent of unease.

those who remember simpler times of protests,

Many of us were enrolled in Paranoia 101. Word was

today; student newspaper, TV, and radio station offic-

tear gas, and paranoia. In typical old-fogey fashion,

it was not advisable to walk down dark alleys near

es; black-box theaters; indoor and outdoor cinemas;

they’re likely to opine that kids today have it too

campus looking like some kind of hippie or outside

fitness center/exercise rooms; interfaith prayer rooms;

easy. I recently drove through the campus of a major

agitator. Attacks on students by locals were rumored,

and spaces or elements to honor the university mascot,

Southern university and was taken aback by how

though not confirmed. Nevertheless, I made sure

such as the wood feature wall we did at NC State’s

ostentatious sorority row was. I’d read that fraternities

that the parking sticker that allowed me access to

Talley Student Union of their wolf,” he added.

and sororities were on the decline, but the word

university lots was removable for when I ventured

apparently hadn’t penetrated this particular outpost.

off campus. Too, most of the male student body, if

for international, LGBTQ , religious, and other groups that make up the diverse populations of universities

Student unions serve students who reside on campus but are also a resource for those who commute.

And then there are student unions. As Jay Smith

they let their grades slip or took a semester off to

“Most of our experiences are with universities where

of Duda|Paine Architects notes in the accompanying

“find themselves,” faced an involuntary tour of Viet

the majority of students reside on campus,” Smith

article, student unions as a building type were first

Nam. Further, we were never sure the National Guard

said, “but these institutions generally also have a signif-

constructed in the 1950s into the 1970s and later

wouldn’t be called in to punish us for tearing up the

icant commuter population. For students who live on

expanded. I attended only one university that had a

lawn.

campus, the student union serves as a campus social

building specifically called a student union. At other

In retrospect, the bunker-like ambiance of the

hub and provides space outside of their dorm rooms to

institutions, makeshift student centers tended to be

black-painted refuge secreted in the center of campus

meet or study. Student unions are often open for ex-

in basements and other cobbled-together, disused

was the perfect place to hide out. Compared to today’s

tended hours and thereby serve as an alternative to the

spaces.

light-filled, airy student unions, that pleasantly dark

socializing that in the past might have occurred via a local bar scene.

I remember one rather fondly. It was in the

basement space was remarkable in many ways. For

basement of a 1920s residence hall, with the student-

one thing, the rule was “smoke ‘em if you got ‘em.”

Commuter students use student unions as a ‘home

center part barely identified from the outside. You

Tobacco products, that is. Some students did and

away from home,’ especially when they have classes

had to know it was there. It was a time when the

some didn’t, but there was no fake coughing and hand

spaced out during the day. All students use these

Viet Nam war raged and protests against it roiled

flapping to express displeasure or alarm that one

buildings between classes and are using them more

campuses. The Rolling Stones had a song called

might die from an errant whiff of smoke. Sure, there

and more as meal plans accommodate alternative food

“Paint It Black” that expressed the era’s zeitgeist,

was second-hand smoke, but at least the room wasn’t

choices, which are typically located in unions as op-

so it was not particularly surprising that the student

saturated with EMF radiation. Truth be told, we didn’t

posed to the dining halls. Today’s student union is a

center was painted black—walls and ceiling. And the

know about either at the time.

destination, where students often spend extended peri-

administration let the students get away with the paint

The other thing that probably would shock today’s

ods of time on their own, with a study group, or sim-

job. Better, presumably, to let them express their angst

sensitive students was the jukebox, which featured

ply surrounded by their friends,” he said. CA

more or less harmlessly with paint than to let them

the vocal version of the theme from the movie

burn down the ROTC building.

M*A*S*H. Some of you may not know, but that vocal

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College students today, I’m told, crave safe places

was released as a single called “Suicide Is Painless.”

to attend to social media or whatever they do with

Today, that would merit at least a trigger warning but

their free time. Well, that black basement was our safe

more likely would be banned altogether. Good times.

place. The killings of students at Kent State (OH) and

I’m sure today’s students have plenty of other

Jackson State (MS) were fresh in our minds. When

things to worry about—repaying college loans, finding

I arrived on campus as a transfer student, some of

a decent job or any job, having an acceptable number

my fellow students were camped out on the lawn in

of friends or followers on social media, where to

front of Old Main in protest. However, being polite

charge their phones and laptops, and other important

and respectful Midwesterners, they refrained from

stuff. Indeed, I would expect more of them to be living

occupying the administration building, taking over the

in bunkers. But why would they? They have some

president’s office, and smoking his cigars and drinking

pretty pleasant and agreeable student unions to which

his cognac. They simply trampled the lawn a bit and

they can retreat—smoking and upsetting lyrics not

occasionally chanted, “Heck no, we won’t go—unless

permitted. Enjoy it while you can, kids.

you absolutely insist.”

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Facade Recalls Native Coral In Ecofriendly Envelope Building applies common sense and technical approaches to sustainable design.

Above. The multistory commons and scholar garden are spatially intermeshed and ringed with active learning spaces including a trading room, community room, break rooms, and classrooms. The trading room is cantilevered into the commons.

Right. The home for the Kate Tiedemann College of Business is designed to meet the needs of today’s business-school students. A light-filled central commons and an adjacent Scholars’ Garden support casual learning. All photos: Brad Feinknopf, courtesy v2com 16

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FEATURE

education

T

he façade of Lynn Pippenger Hall, home to the Univ. of South Florida-St. Petersburg’s Kate Tiedemann College of Business, recalls native coral in an award-winning and ecofriendly

building envelope. Pippenger Hall, certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington (usgbc.org), received accolades for its ceramic fritted façade from the A|N 2017 Best of Design Awards and has been honored by the American Institute of Architects’ Tampa Bay Chapter.

The project was designed by ikon.5 architects/Harvard Jolly Architecture, a joint venture between Harvard Jolly Architecture, St. Petersburg (harvardjolly.com), and ikon.5 architects of Princeton, NJ (ikon5architects.com).

Conceived as an athenaeum for business scholars, the three-story, 68,000-sq.-ft. building draws inspiration from its Tampa Bay setting and indigenous coral stone that lines the bay’s shores. Pippenger Hall’s formal structure and glass façade metaphorically recall the

Project Data CLIENT Univ. of South Florida-St. Petersburg

ARCHITECT ikon.5 architects/Harvard Jolly Architects Joint Venture:

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ikon.5 architects Princeton, NJ

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Harvard Jolly Architecture St. Petersburg, FL

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Weber and Tinnen, PA, St. Petersburg, FL

MEP/FP ENGINEER VoltAir Consulting Engineers, Tampa, FL

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Phil Graham Landscape Architecture, St. Petersburg, FL

CONTRACTOR Creative Contractors Inc., Clearwater, FL

COMPLETION 2017

LEED CERTIFICATION-USGBC LEED Gold Certified

SITE AREA 2.33 acres

BUILDING AREA 68,800 sq. ft.

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education

Above. Pippenger Hall’s formal structure and glass façade metaphorically recall the openings in coral stone, creating a porous vessel that allows sunlight and landscaping to penetrate deep within the structure’s core. Shown is a typical seminar room.

Left. Active learning spaces include a trading room, community room, break rooms, and classrooms.

Shown is the cantilevered computer lab.

Below. The building applies common sense and technical approaches to sustainable design, including the fabrication of furniture from live oak trees found on the site and the use of Forest Stewardship Council certified wood.

openings in coral stone, creating a porous vessel that allows sunlight and landscaping to penetrate deep within the structure’s core. Additionally, the pocked surface of these ancient stones inspired a rich, spatial interrelationship of rooms that promote collaborative learning and serendipity. Like coral stone, portions of the building are removed to reveal voids filled with light and life.

The building’s surface, like that of the stone, is made up of circular openings. The glass façade is composed of a ceramic fritted first pane that is double run with dual-toned circular patterning and a second pane that is reflective one-way-mirror glass that allows views out while reflecting the patterned ceramic coating of the first pane outward. The result is a glass surface that presents a three-dimensional quality or a shadowed depth that belies its constructive flatness.

“From the simplest of regional materials is a strong compositional organization around a commons and garden and a strikingly expressive glass façade that creates a recognizable home for the College of Business that builds identity and community,” said Joseph Tattoni, FAIA, design principal.

The home for the Kate Tiedemann College of Business is designed to meet the needs of today’s business-school students. A light-filled central commons and an adjacent Scholars’ Garden support casual learning and encourage productive collisions between students and faculty as they move through the building. The multistory commons and Scholar’s Garden are 18

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Above. Ikon.5 architects reduced solar gain significantly through modern glass technology and invented a glazing unit that supported the design intent and performed significantly better than standard glazing units.

Left. An overhead roof shades the Scholar’s Garden and is pulled away from the exterior wall to allow a naturally ventilating outdoor space, thus keeping the garden cool. This shaded, cool microclimate courtyard affects the general enclosure of the building and reduces the cooling loads on the facility.

spatially intermeshed and ringed with active learning spaces including a trading room, community room, break rooms, and classrooms.

The building applies common sense and technical approaches to sustainable design including the fabrication of furniture from live oak trees found on the site and the use of Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. A building-management system monitors energy consumption, and mechanical systems are designed to minimize energy use while providing optimal comfort control, air quality, and water efficiency. An enclosed sun-lit Scholars’ Garden brings natural daylight into the center of the building. An overhead roof shades the garden and is pulled away from the exterior wall to allow a naturally ventilating outdoor space, thus keeping the Scholar’s Garden cool. This shaded, cool microclimate courtyard affects the general enclosure of the building and reduces the cooling loads on the facility.

The challenge of creating a full-glass building in a subtropical environment is to reduce enough solar gain to minimize the cooling load, thereby reducing energy consumption and carbon byproducts. Ikon.5 architects achieved that reduction significantly through modern glass technology, and invented a glazing unit that supported the design intent and performed significantly better than standard glazing units. The firm created an insulating unit that reflected 74% of solar gain and provided 26% transparency by applying a ceramic coating on the second surface of the first side and a reflective one-way mirror surface on the third surface of the second side.

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“The LEED Gold awarded to Lynn Pippenger Hall is a testimony to the sustainable design of the building and a reaffirmation of our values and commitment to the environment,” commented Sridhar Sundaram, dean of the Kate Tiedemann

ikon.5 architects

College of Business.

Harvard Jolly Architecture Kate Tiedemann College of Business

“The work of innovative building projects such as USFSP’s Lynn Pippenger Hall is a fundamental driving force in transforming the way buildings are built, designed, and operated,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council. CA

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exteriors

Above. The ventilated façade system contributes to the building’s energy efficiency. Two tones of gray and creamwhite panels were chosen.

Left. The new science building at the German School needed an exterior to match the clean, modern look of the main building. Trespa panels provided the solution.

Smart Design For Learning Trespa panels clad a new science building for a prestigious school.

T

he German International School Washington

Renfrow Architects, Alexandria, VA (gbrarch.com), con-

Meteon panels are installed using a back-ventilation

D.C., located in Potomac, MD, serves more than

ducted a great deal of research when selecting an exterior

system. This installation option was the single most-im-

500 students from preschool through grade 12.

façade and cladding for the new building. Keeping in

portant factor in the final product selection. A ventilated

While educating German-speaking students, the school

mind that the school planned further expansion, he

façade system can contribute to a building’s energy effi-

is also devoted to offering children from all backgrounds

needed to find a durable material that could withstand

ciency. Additionally, the panels require low maintenance

the opportunity to learn using the latest technologies

time and weather, while fulfilling LEED-Gold sustain-

but offer high durability and impact resistance.

and aims to instill tolerance, respect, and cooperation.

ability along with aesthetic and budget requirements.

The new science building’s eco-friendly design is an

Beyond the curricula being German, German is spoken

Renfrow’s research pointed to ventilated façades, com-

extension of the school’s ecological philosophy with fea-

at the school and students live the German culture. The

monly used in Europe, and as a result, Meteon panels

tures such as the rain-collecting rooftop garden and the

student body comprises families from German-speaking

from Trespa, New York (trespa.com), were selected.

ventilated façade system. The panels add a modern look

countries who temporarily reside in the area for profes-

and functionality to the building, reflecting the innova-

sional reasons, and local families with or without a Ger-

COLORFUL SUSTAINABILITY

tive educational experience the German School offers its

man-speaking parent. The school needed expansion due

The panels are offered in a variety of colors, which al-

students. CA

to rising enrollment and the administration’s desire to

lowed the new construction to connect visually with the

give graduates a competitive edge with experience using

existing structure’s design and color palette. The estab-

state of-the-art science equipment and technology.

lished building featured a solid upper level and an artic-

A German architect designed the school’s main class-

ulated ground level with brilliant yellow-gold window

room building during the 1970s. The administrators

frames. In a similar fashion, the new science building

wanted a new science building with an exterior to match

showcased a solid top with an open and transparent low-

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lowing future expansion to adopt a more overall contem-

other materials used on the science building’s exterior,

porary look. They also wanted to incorporate the latest

including natural wood and glass. For the initial phase

eco-friendly technology, while keeping utility and main-

of renovation, two tones of gray and cream-white panels

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were chosen, but plans for the next phase will include

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Metal Wall Panels Renovate City Hall Interlocking panels produce a tight rainscreen to stand up to weather.

An exterior renovation of city hall in Durham, NC, used metal wall panels to bring the building into the 21st century with a durable product that allowed a variety of design options.

A

tenance-free exterior material to soften the

“The desire to have a rainscreen system where the wa-

elson-DeLuca Architects (rndpa.com), Durham. “In addi-

building’s feel while giving the structure a strong pres-

ter barrier was behind the metal panel with few caulk

tion, the Dri-Design panel, unlike its competitors, had an

ence. The design team selected metal wall panels from

joints was important to the design team,” said Rhonda

interior gutter system that kept rainwater off the face of

Dri-Design, Holland, MI (dri-design.com).

Zack, project manager and designer with Roughton-Nick-

the panels, directing flow through the gutter system to the

complete exterior and interior renovation of city hall in Durham, NC, used a main-

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PROJECT The original city hall façade was a cementitious aggregate panel. The weight of the panels caused sagging and

exteriors

composites—they are 100% metal panels, also making them non-combustible.”

open surfaces for water to penetrate the building, leading

The project has been a hit with locals and visitors. It

to leaks and water damage. The openings had been

won the People’s Choice Durham Golden Leaf Award

caulked many times, but waterfalls reportedly still oc-

and the Adaptive Re-Use Durham Golden Leaf Award.

curred inside the building.

Zack said, “The design of the new façade has brought

After the material was removed, general contractor

new attention to a building that was neglected for far too

Balfour Beatty US, Raleigh, NC, and panel installer SPS

long. The design team took the opportunity during this

Apex, NC, determined how to use the building’s original

re-design to soften up the brutalist language of the origi-

framing for the metal-wall-panel installation. Because of

nal design and add more pedestrian-friendly areas so the

40 years of leaking and sagging, the framing was out of

city hall would feel like a building for the people. The

alignment by as much as 4 in. over three stories in some

metal panels allowed us to bring the look into the 21st

areas. Framing was worked into the existing framing to

century with a durable product that allowed a variety of

create a straight panel installation.

design options.” CA

Post-painted aluminum wall panels covering 23,535 sq. ft. were installed. The primary wall color is Dorian Gray, with Agreeable Gray and Amazing Gray worked Post-painted aluminum wall panels covering 23,535 sq. ft. were installed. The primary wall color is Dorian Gray with Agreeable Gray and Amazing Gray worked into the panel layout.

into the panel layout. Dark Bronze wall panels were selected as an accent to the gray panels.

“Dri-Design panels were invented because of situations like this at the city hall,” noted Brad Zeeff, president, Dri-Design. “[The] panels do not use sealants or gaskets,

bottom of the screenwall. The panels interlocked and

eliminating maintenance and dirty streaks, and they are

made for a tight rainscreen that would stand up over

not assembled with caulk or tape. They will never delam-

time,” she explained.

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exteriors

Tile Roof Crowns Mansion Renovation Nashville’s historic Stone Hall mansion renovation involved installing a tile roof to protect the public-event facility.

Renovating the Stone Hall roof involved completely removing the existing roof, performing structural repairs, and installing 3,400 sq. ft. of a Ludowici French Terra-Cotta tile roof.

S

tone Hall, a private mansion built in 1918 in Nashville,

The 100-yr.-old Stone Hall, owned by Metro Nashville Parks

TN, overlooks the Stones River Greenway. It is listed on

and used as a public-event space, was in need of roof and façade

the National Register of Historic Places as an important

renovations. Before beginning renovations, all proposed alter-

example of Colonial Revival architecture. The Colonial Revival

ations and additions had to meet the Metro Nashville Historic

style can be identified in the stonework, symmetrical façade de-

Zoning Commission’s strict standards.

sign, entry with sidelights and transom, tile roof with hip-roof dormers, and multiple large bay windows.

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Stone Hall management called on RSS Roofing Services & Solutions, Nashville (roofingsands.com), to handle the exterior

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Left and above. Stone Hall’s Colonial Revival style can be identified in the stonework, symmetrical façade design, entry with sidelights and transom, tile roof with hip-roof dormers, and multiple large bay windows.

renovation. They completely removed the existing roof, performed structural repairs, and installed 3,400 sq. ft. of a Ludowici French Terra-Cotta tile roof with a bright green finish. The tiles are manufactured by Ludowici Roof Tiles, New Lexington, OH (ludowici.com).

The low-profile interlocking clay tile offers an array of benefits for a building.

The large size and durable material with deep locks on all four sides, plus two prominent flutes on the surface, provide a dramatic aesthetic and superior drainage.

When applied to a roof, these flutes produce a shadow effect for a highly refined, distinctive appearance.

Additionally, RSS custom fabricated and installed extensive lead-coated copper flashings. Also installed were new aluminum half-round gutters with custom-fabricated stainless-steel gutter screens to keep them functioning freely on the heavily wooded grounds. Half-round gutters require relatively low maintenance and match almost any style of architecture.

The existing tongue-and-groove soffit was completely rebuilt to match the original milled lumber that had deteriorated. Finally, scalloped slate shingles were installed for siding on the prominent front dormers. While slate enhances the look of many architectural styles, when it is cut in a scalloped shape and applied as siding, the material compliments Stone Hall’s Colonial Revival style. This subtle architectural dormer detail delivers a historic appearance. CA

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Fixtures Wash Out Light Puddles LED fixtures reduce costs and eliminate poor light distribution that made it difficult for occupants to do business.

The ArcheType X fixtures evenly illuminate the entire ceiling while delivering required footcandles to the customer and work areas.

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T

he 1st Choice Savings & Credit Union in Lethbridge, Al-

for staff to do their jobs. To rectify this issue, the maintenance team

berta, Canada, was designed to be a bright and inviting

applied a tint to the windows.

facility with an open lobby, high ceiling, and glass facades

The tinting solved the sunny-day problem but created illumina-

that allow plenty of sunlight into the building. While the architect

tion issues on overcast days. The 22 legacy 150-W indirect/direct met-

had the best of intentions, the lobby lighting was not working for

al-halide (MH) fixtures provided inadequate illumination for the

customers or employees.

lobby and many people visiting the facility were compelled to com-

One issue had to do with the physical position of the building.

ment on how dark it felt. The fixtures were doing a poor job of throw-

Because it faced north, large windows offered plenty of daylight on

ing light out across the space. Instead, light would puddle on the floor

sunny days. That amount of light is normally welcome in a commer-

and ceiling, which resulted in poor illumination levels as the teller and

cial space. In the Lethbridge building, however, it caused a tremen-

the customer were blocking the light from each side. Staff frequently

dous amount of glare during prime working hours, making it difficult

found it difficult to perform critical tasks.

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lighting

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Flexibility and light distribution made it possible to reduce the number of fixtures from 22 metal-halide luminaires to 14 LED units.

In addition, recurrent metal-halide-fixture maintenance issues were becoming cost prohibitive and 1st

lamps, which used 3,300 W. The ArcheType X fixtures operate at 1,414 W.

Choice personnel would often wait to service the fixtures

The improved light distribution has had a positive im-

knowing that another issue was destined to come up

pact on customers and staff. Feedback from staff mem-

shortly. Lamp and ballast failures were prevalent every

bers indicates the system has improved working condi-

week or two and a quick-fix upgrade to medium-base MH

tions and made them more effective at serving customers.

lamps proved to be unsuccessful when the fixture burn-

Management has been pleased with the cost savings to

outs continued.

date. In addition to using less energy, they are saving sig-

To solve the problem, the team at 1st Choice enlisted lighting-design firm Optics Lighting, Calgary, Alberta

nificant money on maintenance costs with fewer calls to the electrician.

(opticslighting.com), to evaluate a number of lighting

According to 1st Choice CEO Jason Sentes, “It’s im-

solutions. The designers concluded that LED technology

portant that our facility reflect our brand standards, be

would most certainly solve the maintenance issues but

inviting, and demonstrate a professional and trustworthy

that performance would still be challenging due to the

persona. With the ArcheType X we have an LED lumi-

unique dimensions of the room and the ceiling.

naire that blends in perfectly with the aesthetics of the

It was decided to pilot the ArcheType X luminaire,

designed space, is more energy efficient than our legacy

manufactured by KIM Lighting, an affiliate of Hubbell

fixtures, has decreased our need for on-going mainte-

Lighting Inc., City of Industry, CA (hubbell.com/kim-

nance and, most importantly, improved the quality of

lighting/en/). The luminaire makes it possible to precise-

light in the space for our members and staff. We have the

ly place light where it’s needed most with high target effi-

best, most efficient lighting where we need it, when we

ciency. In ArcheType X, LEAR (light engine adjustable

need it.” CA Photo: Nick Merrick ©Hendrich Blessing

ready) modules are individually controlled to provide custom light distribution. Each optical assembly accommodates 359-deg. of rotation and tilts between 0 and 70 deg. to provide a variety of lighting options.

The new lighting design at the credit union is significantly more efficient than the MH system, evenly illuminates the entire ceiling, and delivers the required footcandles to the floor/work areas. In fact, because of the

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PROJECT

Stadium Supports More Than The Team The video board at U.S. Bank Stadium uses structural thermal breaks to keep up with the heat of the game.

U

.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, home of the NFL’s

angles and slopes shed and disperse high volumes of Minne-

Minnesota Vikings, opened in 2016 seating 66,200,

apolis’ snow, while its transparent façade provides spectacular

and wows visitors with its striking asymmetrical

views of the city’s skyline to visitors inside the stadium and

shape, transparent roof, acres of glass, 95-ft.-high pivoting

of the action within the stadium for visitors standing outside.

glass doors, and enormous asymmetrical video board—a stun-

The city and the team wanted the stadium to foster a sense of

ning departure from the current-day idiom of sports stadi-

community among residents, visitors, and football fans.

ums. The NFL selected the stadium as the site for Super Bowl

Supporting the unconventionally large (3,000 sq. ft.) and

LII in February 2018. Beyond aesthetics, the stadium’s sharp

heavy video board in its sub-zero exterior environment, are

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Standing 53-ft.-high at its left corner, the trapezoidal-shaped external video board complements U.S. Bank Stadium’s irregular shape and acres of glass. Installing structural thermal breaks where each support penetrates the insulated building envelope minimizes heat loss through its cantilevered steel-support structure.

Inset. Schöck Isokorb Type S22 structural thermal break is a load-bearing thermal-insulation element for steel structures consisting of insulation foam held under compression with bolted stainless-steel rods between two end plates.

PROJECT structural-steel tubes cantilevered from the steel framework

the building envelope to support the

within the heated building envelope, requiring an inventive

load of the board, which is bolstered

engineering solution on the part of HKS Inc., Dallas

by horizontal and vertical girts to

(hksinc.com), the project’s architectural firm, and engineer-

provide additional support. The in-

ing firm Thornton Tomasetti, New York (thorntontomaset-

stallation entailed 34 building-enve-

ti.com). They needed to prevent the structure from forming

lope penetrations, each by a 6 x 4-in.

condensation and rust on the warm interior side of the insu-

steel tube. The tubes serve as outrig-

lated building envelope. Structural thermal breaks provided

gers that cantilever from the build-

the answer.

ing structure in a grid pattern spaced

The video board sits 150 ft. above grade on the exterior

approximately 9-ft. vertically and 8-

of the western prow and displays game schedules, ads, up-

to 17-ft. horizontally. Each tube is

coming concerts, and other events in extremely high resolu-

divided into two opposing flanged

tion. The behemoth board weighs 45,000 lb. and measures

sections fastened on opposite sides

80 ft. across its top but only 48 ft. across the bottom, with

of the STBs.

the left side at 53 ft. high and the right at 45 1/2 ft., fitting neatly within the stadium’s extremities.

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The resulting assembly reduces heat loss through the penetration by

Thornton Tomasetti engineers were charged with devis-

as much as 50%, reducing heat ener-

ing a plan for the board’s installation and overseeing the

gy costs, carbon emissions, and

process. “The geometry was extremely complex,” said Greg

heating-system

Litterick, senior associate at the firm. “We had to determine

ments accordingly. Most important-

how to precisely adjust the structural supports and attach

ly for the video-board application,

the video board so that it would integrate seamlessly with

the STBs prevent the interior side of

the wall.”

the supports from becoming cold,

capacity

require-

Adding to the challenge was the thermal conductivity of

reaching dew point, and forming

the structural steel that supports the board. The board con-

condensation that would rust, com-

nects to an exterior metal panel, behind which sits an array

promising the structure and incur-

of metal studs with an insulated waterproofing barrier—all

ring ongoing maintenance costs.

surrounded by a steel superstructure. The high thermal con-

According to Lance Evans, prin-

ductivity of steel increases thermal bridging between the

cipal and senior vice president for

sub-zero temperatures of Minnesota winters and the heated

HKS, “Our design had to address

interior of the supporting steelwork. “It was imperative to

severe Minnesota weather condi-

prevent cold exterior steel from touching warm interior steel

tions. Outside temperatures can dip

and causing a thermal bridge,” said Eric Grusenmeyer, proj-

to 20 degrees or more below zero,

ect engineer.

while the stadium has to maintain a

Creating a thermal break between the exterior and interi-

comfortable temperature for the

or sides of each steel cantilever is an Isokorb structural ther-

people inside. Preventing thermal

mal break (STB) installed precisely where each support pen-

bridging was essential to ensuring

etrates the insulated building envelope. Schöck North

the integrity and performance of the

America, Princeton, NJ (schock-na.com), supplied the Type

stadium structure. STBs provided an

S22 STBs. Each module is constructed with stainless-steel

effective barrier to accomplish that.”

bolts and a rectangular HSS within a 3 1/8-in.-thick block of

“The bolted steel plates can han-

Thermal bridging was mitigated by supporting the 3,000-sq.-ft. steel video signboard using cantilevered steel tubes, insulated from the building’s interior steel support structure using structural thermal breaks.

HCFC-free polystyrene foam insulation. The insulation re-

dle the significant structural stresses involved in securing

duces the transmission of heat and cold, thus minimizing

the video board to the building,” engineer Eric Grusenmey-

thermal bridging between the cold exterior and warm interi-

er explained. “They are specifically designed for this kind of

or sides of the bolted assembly.

application.” CA

The same approximate width as the insulated building wall, an STB is a fabricated assembly that creates a structural insulated break between the exterior portion of a structural penetration and the interior structure that supports it to minimize thermal conductivity between the two masses

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Selecting The Correct Damper There’s more to choosing a thermally efficient damper than R-value.

Rachel Larimore, Ruskin

D

epending on the application, thermally efficient dampers can reduce energy costs significantly, compared to standard dampers. Extrap-

olate that over a hundred dampers in a single building, and building owners can realize substantial savings per year versus the use of less-efficient dampers.

Thermally efficient dampers are used in air openings of buildings to control and direct airflow. This function ensures proper operation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and minimizes potential heat loss to improve overall building efficiency.

In application, thermally efficient dampers can allow airflow between interior spaces but are primarily used in exterior outdoor openings. Given the wide range of applications, dampers can be designed to fit in openings as small as 6 x 6 in. or as large as 12 x 12 ft. and beyond using multi-section assemblies.

This type of damper can be applied in many different environments, but they are especially useful in extreme hot and cold ambient conditions. Damper models are available for ambient temperatures ranging from –70 F to 200 F. In cold climates, such as Canada for example, thermal-

ly efficient dampers help reduce heating costs. In southwest U.S. locales such as Arizona and California, they can help cut cooling costs. Typical applications vary from large-area freezers in food-storage facilities to warehouses,

Above. In specifying a thermally efficient damper, it’s imperative to evaluate the design of the airfoil blades, the blade seals, and the jamb seals to ensure a high overall damper efficiency rating.

Top right. A thermally efficient damper blade requires isolation between the warm and cold sides of a damper even if the blade is insulated. Look for a thermal break placed strategically between twin-blade edge seals.

Right. Jamb seals should be made from silicone or similar durable and non-conductive material. Ruskin, for example, uses a proprietary material (Ruskiprene) that protects against condensation and heat transfer better than stainless steel.

laboratories, or any space requiring a steady temperature at all times. Applications can also include data centers,

that a precise amount of air volume is being introduced

damper based on an R-value, the same metric used to

commercial buildings, and industrial or manufacturing

into the system or space.

measure heat transfer through a building material such as insulation.

facilities desiring tight temperature control.

Installing thermally efficient dampers typically in-

MEASURING THERMAL PERFORMANCE

R-value is the measure of resistance to conductive heat

volves flange mounting the damper into an outside-air

Precise operation and thermally efficient design is critical

flow through a material, which varies by the material’s

opening. To improve thermal efficiency and lower the

to damper performance, as air leakage is a critical compo-

properties, such as thickness. The higher the R-value, the

heat transfer, all sides of the damper’s extruded aluminum

nent of the thermal-efficiency equation, combined with

better the material’s ability to resist heat transfer.

frame should be thermally broken in two locations. These

heat conduction. In winter, the damper blades need to

R-value ratings are determined by the American Soci-

breaks isolate each interior section, eliminating thermal

form a very tight seal to keep the space warm and prevent

ety for Testing and Materials (ASTM, West Conshohock-

conductivity.

cold air from entering an opening that may be used to ad-

en, PA, astm.org) ASTM C 976-90 Standard Test Method

Attachment to duct work is accomplished through a

mit outside air for ventilation during the summer. Better

for Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by

T-flange. Other flanges and damper actuators can be in-

leakage prevention is one reason why some non-thermal

Means of a Calibrated Hot Box.

stalled to meet the requirements of different openings.

dampers can outperform insulated thermal dampers that

Various mounting configurations provide the flexibility

are labeled as thermally efficient.

There are two major parts of the damper—the blades and the frame—where heat transfer through the material is of concern and where R-value is relevant. However, due to

needed to fit a wide range of needs. For example, thermally efficient dampers can be used in conjunction with ded-

R-VALUE METHOD

different materials and thicknesses used in damper con-

icated outdoor air systems (DOAS) and air-handling units

There are several methods used to measure damper

struction, R-value is only one aspect to consider in deter-

(AHU) paired with airflow-measuring devices to ensure a

performance. In the past, an engineer might specify a

mining overall thermal efficiency of the damper. In fact,

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damper manufacturers may use R-values differently depending on the performance of a single component. For example, an R-value may be promoted for the insulation

Chart 1: Leakage Classifications according to AMCA Standard 511 LEAKAGE, CFM/FT 2 (L/S/M 2 )

used in a damper blade but it does not account for the

REQUIRED RATING

thermal efficiency of other materials used in the blade or

1-IN. W.G. (0.25 KPA)

1A

3 (15.2)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Because R-value tells only part of the story, other mea-

1

4 (20.3)

8 (40.6)

11 (55.9)

14 (71.1)

surements have been developed by the Air Movement

2

10 (50.8)

20 (102)

28 (142)

35 (178)

and Control Association (AMCA, Arlington Heights,

3

40 (203)

80 (406)

112 (569)

140 (711)

the frame.

AMCA METHODS

4-IN. W.G. (1.0 KPA)

EXTENDED RANGES (OPTIONAL)

PRESSURE / CLASS

8-IN. W.G. (2.0 KPA)

12-IN. W.G. (3.0 KPA)

IL, amca.org) to determine overall damper performance.

Two relevant AMCA standards are:

• AMCA Standard 511, Certified Ratings Program Prod-

is injected into the blade where it fills the cavity without

This is a feature to look for that further minimizes the

uct Rating Manual for Air Control Devices, details

gaps and extends down the edge. Polyurethane foam

transfer of cold or heat.

procedures for participation in the AMCA Certified

has an inherently high R-value and enables a very low

Ratings Program (CRP). Manufacturers having their

heat transfer that contributes to a high thermal efficien-

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

cy ratio (E).

Although the design features just described are crucial

products tested in an AMCA-accredited laboratory, with the test results verified by the AMCA staff and

• Blade seals: A bulb blade seal is particularly effective

to improving overall thermal efficiency, it’s important to

then having obtained the proper license from AMCA,

in helping block heat transfer through the blade seal.

consider some additional factors that improve damper

can offer products bearing AMCA’s Certified Ratings

That’s because a bulb seal creates an air pocket, which

durability and thereby ensure thermal efficiency over the

Seal for Air Leakage.

is a thermal insulator in itself. As a result, a double-in-

life of the damper.

AMCA 511 also introduces damper air leakage classes. The maximum-allowable leakage rates defined

by AMCA are shown in Chart 1 (above).

sulation effect is created from the rubber blade material and the air block.

To withstand more extreme environments, aluminum damper construction transfers less heat and provides su-

• Blade jamb seals: Jamb seals should be made from sil-

perior corrosion resistance, compared with steel, thus pro-

One item to note is that air leakage, not light leak-

icone or similar durable and non-conductive material.

tecting against pitting that can compromise sealing and

age, is the critical factor. It’s a common misperception

Ruskin Co. (Grandview, MO, ruskin.com), for exam-

service life. This is especially important in high-condensa-

that light leakage indicates damper blades are not tight-

ple, uses a proprietary material (Ruskiprene) that pro-

tion environments, such as pools, or high-corrosion and

ly sealed. Damper seals can eliminate a path for airflow,

tects against condensation and heat transfer better than

critical environments, such as spark-proof laboratories.

but light may still find a transmission route.

stainless steel. Stainless-steel side seals are not ideal in

For application flexibility, components can be com-

• AMCA Standard 500-D-12, Laboratory Methods of

cold-weather environments because steel readily con-

pletely customized, including:

Testing Dampers for Rating, establishes uniform labo-

ducts heat. Moreover, metallic surfaces allow conden-

• blade materials and jamb seals for corrosion resistance

ratory test methods for dampers including factors such

sate to form and travel. In contrast, Ruskiprene seals

as air leakage, pressure drop, dynamic closure, and op-

employ a fingerling pattern along the side of the blade

erational torque. It also provides methods used to cal-

to ensure tight compression. Ruskiprene and silicone

culate a damper’s thermal efficiency ratio (E), which is

also have the advantage in humid applications by pre-

the amount of energy lost by conduction of heat

venting condensation from sliding through.

in a given temperature range

• additional anodized finishes for extra protection in corrosive or wet environments

• stainless-steel axles, bearings, and linkages in place of plated-steel linkages.

through the damper’s blades and frame. Thermal effi-

• Thermally broken blade: A thermally efficient damp-

The potential for increased energy savings makes it

ciency testing compares a complete AMCA standard

er blade requires isolation between the warm and cold

worthwhile to specify thermally efficient dampers.

reference damper assembly—including blades and jamb

sides of a damper even if the blade is insulated. Look for

However, when evaluating damper choices, be sure to

seals—with the damper being evaluated or specified. A

a thermal break that is strategically placed between

consider more than just the R-value. It’s important to look

damper with the same thermal efficiency ratio (E) as

twin-blade edge seals. Twin seals create a neutral zone

at the overall damper efficiency as well as the durability

the reference damper would have an E of 0%. A damp-

that ensures there is no thermal path. These features

factors that ensure efficiency over a longer life span. CA

er that is three times as efficient as the reference damp-

eliminate thermal transfer and reduce condensation

er would have an E of 300%.

potential.

Rachel “Ray” Larimore works for Ruskin Co., Grandview,

• Thermally broken frame: Just as with blades, a ther-

MO, as a sales application engineer and has a degree in

IMPROVE THERMAL EFFICIENCY

mally broken frame isolates the high delta-T sections

nuclear engineering from the Missouri Univ. of Science

To maximize thermal efficiency, manufacturers enhance

across the damper to improve thermal performance.

and Technology, Rolla, MO.

several key damper components. In specifying a thermally efficient damper, it’s imperative to evaluate the design of the airfoil blades, the blade seals, and the jamb seals to ensure that the assembly offers a high overall damper efficiency rating.

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ith failing boilers and increasing tenant complaints for more heat, a 32-unit apartment complex in Kingsford, MI, required

major upgrades to its heating system. High-efficiency boilers from Weil-McLain, Burr Ridge, IL, (weil-mclain.com) provided the remedy along with significant fuel savings.

“Residents of the building were contacting us occasionally about cool conditions or uneven heat from room to room,” said Anne Young, area director for the firm that manages the complex. “We were servicing the boilers at least three to four times every winter to maintain the prop-

Four Weil-McLain Eco 155 MBH wall-mounted boilers heat a Michigan apartment complex. The units have a stainless-steel fire tube heat exchanger and 95% AFUE efficiency rating.

er heating conditions, but it was becoming difficult to keep up.” Young turned to Mark Spencer, president and owner

has realized several benefits from the installation of the

of Universal Plumbing, based in Kingsford, for a solution.

boilers. Ongoing boiler maintenance is no longer re-

According to Spencer, the aging units were piped as a

quired—just annual servicing of the units. Fuel costs for the

hot-loop system on outdoor reset and would run continu-

complex have been reduced by more than 40%. CA

ously to maintain 180-deg. water temperatures 24 hr./day.

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One Eco unit was installed in each building with every

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unit configured with its own thermostats and pumps for

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each apartment and common area. The units also were set

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U.S. Steel Tower Grows Greener With Retrofit Danfoss VLT drives provide more than $1 million in energy savings.

I

n 1970, the U.S. Steel Corp. built a unique head-

which occupies 40% of the building’s space.

quarters that still stands 64 stories above the

“We’re moving a lot of water and air up, down,

Pittsburgh skyline. Built to last 100 years, the sky-

and around this building,” said Sechler. “Water is sup-

scraper, now known as the U.S. Steel Tower, is archi-

plied by two redundant water mains. In addition,

tecturally unique. It features a distinctive triangular

there are four redundant, 100-hp water pumps in the

footprint using U.S. Steel-developed Cor-Ten steel

building. Each one can serve the entire building, if

to form an external girding system that allows each

needed. There are also two boilers on the sixty-fourth

story to contain an acre of floor space. While ahead

floor and two centrifugal chillers on the sixty-third

of its time in the 1970s, the building fell behind

floor to provide redundant heating and cooling. So

with mechanical equipment that was installed when

there is a lot of pumping needed for domestic-water

kilowatts cost pennies and oil was $3 a barrel. That’s

circulation and for the chilled-water loops, all of

why Winthrop Management, Boston (winthroppgh.

which consume a lot of energy.”

com), the building’s property manager, began a series

The first drive retrofit project was in the year 2000

of retrofits using Danfoss, Baltimore (danfossdrives.

when VLT drives were applied to four 100-hp pump

com), VLT variable-frequency drives to cut energy

motors responsible for the building’s domestic water.

costs, resulting in more than $1 million in energy sav-

“The old drives were two-step drives like they

ings and a greener reputation that’s attracting tenants.

used in steel mills back in the day,” said Jim Rice,

“We have been applying Danfoss VLT drives in

owner of M&R Affiliates, Upper St. Clair, PA, the

various retrofit projects for nearly 15 years,” said Gary

Danfoss sales representative who has been working

Sechler, engineering manager for Winthrop Manage-

with Sechler since he has been in charge. “They

ment. “After every retrofit project phase, we’ve found

weren’t true variable-frequency drives. We replaced

the energy savings on pump motors and fans have

them with four Danfoss VLT model FC102 drives

been outstanding. So we would embark on another

that delivered 100 hp at 460 V and provided a true

phase. As it stands now, we’ve installed more than

soft start.”

150 VLT drives, with more to come.”

Above. Energy savings from the Danfoss drives is helping give the building a greener reputation. Seventeen of the floors have qualified for Silver LEED certification and six for Gold.

According to Sechler, the soft start eliminated a

The 841-ft. U.S. Steel Tower, once known as

lot of wear and tear on the motors—and also saved

the USX Tower, provides more than 2.3-million

energy. “We’re talking big motors to pump water to a

sq. ft. of leasable space in downtown Pittsburgh. It

300-gal. cushioning tank on the sixty-fourth floor.

is the city’s tallest skyscraper and the highest com-

From there, gravity feeds the water down fountains,

mercial building between Chicago and Philadel-

sinks, and toilets on the floors below. Only two of the

phia—with major tenants including U.S. Steel and

four pumps run at any given time in a lead-lag se-

the Univ. of Pittsburgh’s Medical Center (UPMC),

quence that alternates weekly. But the old motor speed controls were obsolete and parts were no longer available. I don’t have a record of energy savings from that time. But I do know with the soft start on VLT drives, pump motor rebuilds have been zero.”

The next retrofit opportunity presented itself after the state of Pennsylvania passed legislation in 2008 requiring Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) to reduce electricity consumption and peak demand.

In

response,

Duquesne

Electric,

Pittsburgh

(duquesnelight.com), provided a rebate program for businesses that install variable-frequency drives to replace old-style motor speed-throttling technology.

“We jumped on this program,” said Sechler. “We knew what VLT drives did for our house water pumps.

So in 2010, we looked at what they could do for our large 200- to 250-hp fan motors. These fans circulate conditioned air in large office areas at a given static pressure to satisfy the temperature setpoint. We ended up applying about 40 more FC102 drives for motors ranging from 30 hp to 250 hp.

“We were absolutely delighted with the energy Built in 1970, the U.S. Steel Corp. headquarters stands 64 stories above the Pittsburgh skyline. While ahead of its time, the mechanical equipment was installed when kilowatts cost pennies and oil was $3 a barrel. A series of retrofits using Danfoss VLT variable-frequency drives cut energy costs by more than $1 million.

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savings, because the drives cut electricity costs by $535,000 annually. And, along with those savings, we got rebates that produced a one-year payback. So nat-

PROJECT urally, we kept looking for more places to apply drives.”

M&R Affiliates’ Rice explained the astounding elec-

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trict. The Challenge commits the U.S. Steel Tower to reducing energy usage 50% by 2030.

tricity savings are derived from the physics of “affinity

“Thanks to Danfoss VLT drives, we’ve already cut en-

laws,” which state that reducing the speed of a pump or

ergy usage by 20%,” Sechler says enthusiastically. “Jim

fan motor reduces power consumption exponentially. For

Rice and SSI Inc., Cranberry Twp., PA (ssiinc.org), the

example, applying a VLT drive that can reduce pump

local Danfoss service center, has worked closely with us

speed by 20% results in potential energy savings of as

year after year to phase in the installation flawlessly. Com-

much as 50%.

bine the energy savings, robust quality, and rebates that

In 2011, Sechler embarked on Phase Two of the retrofit

reduce paybacks under one year, I couldn’t be happier.

project. Once again, the VLT drives were applied to pump

Additionally, the tenants are happy, and the building

motors—but this time for the chilled water and pre-heat

owners are delighted.” CA

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water loops.

“These pump motors are considerably smaller than those used for the domestic water pumps,” said Sechler, “but there are more of them.” For this project, VLT drives were applied to 40 pump motors ranging from 50 hp to 200 hp. And once again, the savings were astounding: annual electric costs were reduced another $138,000.

In 2012, a Phase Three project added 16 drives for 250-hp motors. Phase Four in 2013 applied about 40 VLT

Experience.

Innovation.

drives to smaller 7.5- to 60-hp pump and fan motors. After each phase, the electric savings amounted to $317,000 and $152,000 a year respectively.

“In 2009, our electric consumption averaged 65 million kilowatt hours,” said Sechler. “Now it’s down to 53 million kilowatts. Our peak demand was 16 to 17 megawatts; now it’s 12 megawatts. This is a huge savings that goes right to the bottom line. Altogether, nearly 150 Danfoss VLT drives are producing $1,142,000 in documented annual energy savings. Plus, improved energy efficiency makes the property more attractive to tenants. We’ve been up to 98% occupancy, which is really great in today’s commercial real estate market.”

To manage the installation, each drive incorporates Apogee FLN as a software-selectable communications protocol that connects with the building automation system (BAS). The pump drives are controlled using an inhouse Direct Digital Control (DDC), which measures pressure differential across the pump to regulate drive speed. The BAS logs drive performance data and energy consumption, including drive condition. Sechler’s inhouse engineering team is also able to track operational status—and they are delighted that there has been practically no drive downtime since the first one was installed nearly 15 years ago.

He also notes that the energy savings from the VLT drives is helping give the building a greener reputation.

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Instant hot-water control

The SmartPlug instant hot-water control upgrades a hot-water recirculation system to a smart system. The technology is said to make any corded circulator as much as 94% more energy efficient by learning hot-water usage patterns to deliver hot water when it is needed. It includes a pulse mode that cycles on for 5 min./off for 10 min., as well as a vacation mode that shuts the circulator off after 36 hr. of no activity.

Taco Comfort Solutions, Cranston, RI Circle 58 tacocomfort.com

Water-cooled system

The VRV T-series water-cooled condensing unit is said to provide low sound levels, advanced comfort control and zoning, and flexibility for cold-climate applications and buildings with existing water loops or geothermal applications. The single modules are available in 8-, 10-, and 12-ton sizes, and can be manifolded together, with as many as three units forming one system to 36 tons.

Daikin North America, Houston Circle 60 daikincomfort.com

Water-heater series

AeroTherm series water heaters have top water connections and convenient height and weight for replacements and installations. The units use heat-pump technology and back-up electric heating elements to heat water. An integrated smart-control panel includes detailed diagnostic information. Four user-selectable operation modes include heat pump, hybrid, electric, and vacation.

Restroom availability

A lock/light indicator makes public restrooms user-friendly by enhancing user awareness. The device visibly shows if restrooms are occupied or vacant, even if the facility is down a hall and out of sight. The unit’s light can be seen from its mount. Applications include restaurants, offices, and retail establishments.

Heads-Up Lock Co., Los Gatos, CA Circle 61 headsuplock.com

Modular boilers, volume water heaters

The Pennant line of fan-assisted modular boilers and volume water heaters is available in seven sizes from 500 to 2,000 MBH. Fueled by natural or LP gas, the units deliver efficiency levels to 85% with stage firing of as much as 4:1 and cascade with auto redundancy. The systems qualify as low-NOx emission rated, below 10 ppm. Units can be vented from the top or back, installed indoors or outdoors, and racked for as much as 4,000 MBH in a small footprint.

Bradford White, Ambler, PA Circle 59 bradfordwhite.com

Laars Heating Systems, Rochester, NH Circle 62 laars.com

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The company’s wifi module provides monitoring and control for its Halcyon heating and cooling systems and indoor conditions, using a smartphone or tablet. Functions of the free FGLair app include on/off, operation mode, fan speed, louver position, weekly timer, and error display.

The Model AER direct-drive sidewall propeller fan is said to move 30% more air compared to similar fans.

With a cast-aluminum propeller and aerodynamic drive frame, the unit offers performance to 29,000 cfm and external static pressure to 2.45 in. wg. Available in four sizes from 20 to 36, it can be specified in exhaust or supply configurations.

Heat-transfer solutions

The eco-Air series of dry and adiabatic products provide flexibility with a range of capacities, footprints, motor types, and controls.

The equipment provides a broad range of heat-transfer solutions with minimal or no water use with V-coil or flat-coil configurations. The series includes eco-Air dry coolers, air-cooled condensers, and adiabatic coolers and condensers.

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The Buderus SSB industrial boiler is available in 798 MBH and 1,024 MBH standalone units, or a 1,024 cascading unit to meet demands to 4,096 MBH. Single-platform design and a compact footprint allow reported easy startup and installation flexibility.

The unit has all key connections, including exhaust, intake, supply, return, and gas on both sides of the units. Removable panels provide accessible components.

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Going Green On The Green Window retrofit increases energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and savings.

Above left. Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ 1297 series S.E.A.L. interior accessory windows were installed from the building’s interior over existing windows.

Right. The building at 195 Church, New Haven, CT, is undergoing a $6-million energy-efficient window and lighting retrofit.

Photos: Woodruff/Brown Architectural Photography

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ocated on The Green in New Haven, CT, 195 Church

pher Vigilante, chief operating officer of Northside Development

is undergoing a $6-million energy-efficient window and

Co., the property-management company for 195 Church where

lighting retrofit. Implementing recommendations from

the business also is a tenant. Currently, the 244,000-sq.-ft., 18-sto-

Globelé Energy, New Haven (globeleenergy.com) and Apogee

ry, Class A office building is 75% occupied with 28 tenants and

Enterprises Inc.’s Building Retrofit Strategy Team, Minneapolis

340 occupants.

(apog.com), the property’s tenants already are experiencing more comfortable workspaces. The local building owners, 195 Church

IMPROVING ON HISTORY

Street Associates LLC, are also noticing significant annual energy

Built in 1974 and largely constructed of concrete, the building

savings. The building is on track to earn an estimated $589,000 re-

reflects the materials and style of the era. The original windows

bate from utility provider United Illuminating (UI), New Haven

remain functional, but were manufactured before low-e insulated

(energizect.com), through the EnergizeCT initiative.

glass and improved thermal breaks in the aluminum framing were

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In addition to the aging windows, the property’s all-electric

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er to the windows, increasing the usable floor space of the building.”

large utility bills. Seeking to improve the building’s energy efficiency, Northside

Comparing the window bays before and after the retrofit, thermal imaging shows

management worked with the Globelé Energy team to review the property according

window surface-temperature differences of nearly 20 F. Sheppy described, “The new

to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (Washington, energy.gov) benchmarking pro-

windows stand out in sharp contrast against the old windows. This indicates that the

gram and by performing a Level 1 ASHRAE energy audit.

new windows are keeping out the cold 34 F outside conditions, while keeping in the

As a regional electric-distribution company, UI provides energy-efficiency pro-

warm 72 F inside conditions.”

grams through the EnergizeCT initiative. The initiative is designed to advance the

As the lead auditor for the building, Globelé Energy’s Alfred Peterson pointed out

efficient use of energy, reduce air pollution and negative environmental impact, and

that the project’s “success is measured by sustainable reduction in energy for a single

promote economic development and energy security.

Energy Opportunity or as a Comprehensive Initiative of two or more projects as was

“UI’s energy engineer, Gary Pattavina, was instrumental in guiding us through the

bundled for 195 Church.”

plan and offered very helpful advice and guidance through a very intricate process,”

Based on this measure of analysis, the new S.E.A.L. units, in combination with

said Vigilante. “The goal was to make this building as efficient as possible, thus doing

the new LEDs, are anticipated to save 29% in annual electrical consumption. Esti-

the right thing for the environment and also producing a very good return on our

mates show a yearly electrical energy savings of $0.95/sq. ft., reducing the owner’s

investment.”

roughly $805,000 annual electric bill by $203,000. CA

Pattavina noted, “Electrically heated buildings are a great candidate for energyefficiency measures and these types of projects are exactly what we look for at UI. We recognize new energy-efficient windows are a costly investment and the incentives available to our customers help bring that up-front cost down significantly. We were very excited to work with the customer and their design team to help them achieve the energy savings on this window-replacement project.”

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To achieve the owner’s energy-reduction goals, Globelé facilitators outlined a multiphased plan. Phase I recommended replacing the old fluorescent lights with new LEDs and updating the 43-yr.-old windows. Helping Northside’s team select the op-

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timal window system, the Apogee team provided an annual energy-saving forecast showing the potential savings offered with Wausau, WI-based Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ (wausauwindow.com) 1297 series S.E.A.L. interior accessory windows.

Interior accessory windows are installed from the building’s interior over the existing windows, which were sealed closed to prevent air infiltration. For 195 Church, the S.E.A.L. units feature Viracon’s (Owatonna, MN, viracon.com) RoomSide low-e

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glass and aluminum framing members finished by Linetec (Wausau, WI, linetec. com) in Dark Bronze anodize.

TO ADMIRE

Using the eQUEST energy-modeling physics-based software tool to simulate the performance of a building on an annual basis, the Apogee team forecasted the level of energy savings that could be achieved by adding an interior accessory window with low-e glass to the existing glazing. From this data, performance predictions were

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F Channel Glass Leads Visitors To Fort

ort York, located in downtown Toronto, is a 43-acre national historic site nestled near the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Since the early 1930s, it has remained rela-

tively undisturbed, despite being surrounded by exponential urban growth. That changed with the recent completion of

The Fort York Visitor Center is a backlit glass structure that provides a captivating entrance to the historic site.

the Fort York Visitor Center with its advanced glass façade.

The building uses a thoughtful, contemporary design to bolster visitor appreciation for the heritage and character of the fort and its surrounding area.

Architects undertaking new-construction projects in historic settings typically adopt one of four strategies:

• • • •

literal replication invention with the same or a related style abstract reference intentional opposition.

The new visitor center is a contemporary structure that

adopts the abstract-reference design strategy. The linearity and composition of the building is inspired by practical concerns (site orientation and access) and symbolic factors such as the original lake shoreline the fort was built to protect.

CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Kearns Mancini Architects, Toronto (kmai.com), and Patkau Architects, Vancouver, British Columbia (patkau.ca), faced immense project challenges constructing a visitor center on a site steeped in cultural and archaeological significance. Enhancing the appeal of the fort, while preserving its originality and historic foundation, posed a particular challenge. To respect the sensitivity of the site, the architects envisioned a long, linear building form, tucked underneath the massive nearby Gardiner Expressway. Submerging the new structure into the landscape would further align it with Fort York’s topography and history.

According to Dan McNeil, project architect with Kearns Mancini Architects, “The approach to the visitor center is underneath the Gardiner Expressway, which is a very large and powerful singular architectural statement, forming an almost cathedral space underneath. Rather than competing with this grandiose structure, we conceptualized a subdued yet distinct building, which metaphorically connects with the fortifications and historic tapestry of the fort. We also decided to construct a transitional zone within the proposed building, creating an ascending viewing platform.”

THE CHANNEL-GLASS CHOICE

The original plan was to project battle-scene images on a projection/display cladding surface. That approach was not economically feasible, leading to the selection of Lamberts channel glass manufactured by Bendheim Wall Systems Inc., Wayne, NJ (bendheim.com). The material was selected for its structural capacity and light-diffusing properties and the resultant savings of more than $1 million.

McNeil remarked, “This illuminated structure seems to Channel glass, used in the Fort York visitor center design, provides a sculptural quality and allows back lighting that creates a soft glow. Photos: Riley Snelling, courtesy Bendheim

draw attention and activity to the site,” especially in conjunction with Toronto’s annual art festivities. An abstract form rising from the landscape became the inspiration for the glass-

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The visitor center is tucked underneath the nearby Gardiner Expressway. Mid-point wind clips make it possible to achieve continuous vertical spans as high as 20 ft. and eliminate the need for horizontal stack joints.

clad structure. The channel glass becomes a part of the architectural “ramp” that ascends from the common grounds to the upper level, creating a viewing platform to the fort.

According to McNeil, “The selection of the glass was to give a sense of sculptural quality to the part of the building that emerges into the main plain of the site.”

Bendheim’s frame design removes the need for vertical metal supports, allowing walls of uninterrupted channel glass, including glass-to-glass corners in a variety of angles. Tempered safety channels, pocket-set into the frame system, create the backlit façade. Highwind-load specifications required strategically positioned mid-point wind clips to achieve continuous vertical spans as high as 20 ft. and eliminate the need for horizontal stack joints. The sloped terrace of the visitor center consists of two parallel single-glazed channel-glass systems, allowing one side of the glass wall to terminate at the terrace, while seamlessly bypassing it on the opposite side. Lighting fixtures, attached to the back of the glass system, illuminate the facade at night, producing a soft glow.

The glass also contributes to sustainability. It is made with more than 60% recycled material, including an estimated 40% post-consumer content. The material is manufac-

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VISITOR EXPERIENCES

At Fort York, alliances were established, battles were fought, and cultures became united.

The new visitor center serves as the fort’s new front door, welcoming and orienting visitors.

The center contains artifacts that illustrate the history of the city, as well as educational

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of this innovative roof can offset the pollution of more than

portrays the dramatic events of the War of 1812. Once through the tunnel, guests find themselves facing the fort, leaving the visitor center through two expansive, translucent

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Speedway Improves Track Views Window film reduces heat and glare to offer race viewing.

T

he Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC, is said to be one of the best places to take in the NASCAR experience. The private club and its 57 suites offer exceptional views of

the famous racetrack through their 60-ft.-high windows.

The windows are the club’s greatest assets, but the hot sun disrupted race fan comfort during sporting events and other functions. The sun brought in a great deal of heat and, during certain times of the day, cast a terrible glare into the club. The glare interrupted race viewing and made it

Above. The Madico window film is energy efficient and blocks 99% of UV rays, alleviating sun damage.

difficult to enjoy a relaxing lunch.

The challenge was clear: get rid of the glare and heat coming through the large expanse of windows.

Below. More than 1,200 sq. ft. of window film provides balanced solar performance with the natural appearance of glass and has dramatically reduced the glare and heat inside the club at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Images: Charlotte Motor Speedway

The solution was also clear: window film.

Club management chose to professionally install film on 1,272 sq. ft. of windows to ensure member comfort regardless of the weather. Madico Window Films’, St. Petersburg, FL (madico.com), Sunscape Purelite 60 film was installed. An extremely light architectural window film that provides balanced solar performance with the natural appearance of glass, the film allows excellent solar protection and has dramatically reduced the glare and heat inside the club.

The film creates a crisp, fresh view from the inside and outside. Once the benefits were outlined, it was determined that the film would meet all the needs of the members, while maintaining the exceptional aesthetics the club has carried since its inception.

Although the club is open year-round for lunch, dinner, and events, most of the NASCAR races take place at night. Management needed to ensure their selection of Purelite 60 would also work well under the lights.

The film produces no reflection or distortion when the sun goes down.

Club members can view the afternoon trials from the climate-controlled club without any glare, as well as the evening races with the best seat in the house, reflection free.

“The new Purelite 60 film has really helped to reduce the heat coming through the windows of our Speedway Club ‘The Greatest Place to View the Race,’” said the club’s general manager George Kail. “Our fans can now look out over the World’s Greatest Speedway in even better comfort.”

Along with member comfort, the window film also provides energy efficiency and safety. Due to the reduction of heat and glare, the club’s HVAC unit works less. Blocking 99% of UV rays, the film also alleviates sun damage.

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Decorative garage-door glass

Decorative glass windows for the company’s aluminum and steel garage doors include Prairieview, Emerald, and Modern Craft designs available in four types of glass. Offered in tempered-insulated with two panes of glass, and tempered single pane, glass choices include clear, rain, aqua, and frosted for various privacy levels.

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Hurricane-resistant folding systems

The company’s SL73 hurricane-resistant folding-glass wall system uses reinforced structural posts (astragals) down each panel side, allowing the system to meet and exceed Miami-Dade AAMA certification.

The units have a multi-point locking system that secures the upper and lower frame and raised floor sills to prevent static and dynamic water penetration.

Window-covering system

NanaWall Systems, Corte Madera, CA Circle 69 nanawall.com

TZ100: • Zipper Tension window-covering system • Said to eliminate light gaps at any angle • Integrates with control systems

Fully glazed window system

The Torgard TTH600 window system is a fully glazed system UL-certified to meet critical standards for use in tornado and hurricane storm shelters mandated by the 2015 International Building Code. The system is thermally broken and has been tested for bullet resistance, meeting UL 752 levels 1-3.

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The TZ100 Zipper Tension system is an internal and external window-covering system for horizontal skylight applications designed to eliminate light gaps at any angle. Using Zip Lock technology, the fabric covering is locked into an extrusion that runs the entire span of the system. By keeping solarcontrol fabric under constant tension in top down, bottom up, sideways, and skylight applications, the fabric is prevented from blowing out of the guides while remaining taut, providing blackout design and defending against unwanted insects. The system can be automated, integrating with a variety of control systems.

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Flooring Improves Evaluations At Children’s Hospital Flooring product-performance characteristics have direct impact on healthcare safety and patient satisfaction.

Sandra Soraci and Kristin Ledet

N

emours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, recently completed a 557,000-sq.-ft. hospital expansion. The $272.8-million project included 144 single

patient rooms, 44 emergency-department exam rooms, and 200,000 sq. ft. feet of nora, Salem, NH (nora.com/us), premium rubber flooring. Since then, project-team members, including the project manager, designer, construction manager, nurse manager, and environmental services (EVS) operations manager, have used a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) to study the contributing factors and outcomes the flooring selection has had on clinical efficiency.

A POE includes collecting data and obtaining feedback on a building’s performance when it is in use. At Nemours, the evaluation used Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and

Systems (HCAHPS) scores, as well as feedback from caregivers, patients, and families. The results are proving invaluable as a reference for making informed decisions regarding the built environment.

As a structural component of the building, one that covers every square inch, flooring greatly influences the entire palette of products selected. But what influences the choice of flooring? At Nemours, a number of factors contributed to the final selection of premium rubber flooring for large portions of the hospital. Such factors included Above. Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, completed a 557,000-sq.-ft. hospital expansion. The $272.8-million project included 200,000 sq. ft. feet of nora premium rubber flooring.

Below. Factors contributing to the final selection of premium rubber flooring for the hospital included acoustics, staff fatigue and retention, health and safety concerns, operational optimization, environmental considerations, and life-cycle cost analysis.

acoustics, staff fatigue and retention, health and safety concerns, operational optimization, environmental considerations, and life-cycle cost analysis. Environmental factors, such as infection control and safety, were part of the material-selection strategy. Additionally, the ability to create zones through the use of color played an important role, particularly for the design of a children’s hospital. A “pattern with purpose” discreetly designated patient, caregiver, and family spaces within the patient rooms.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Using a mock-up, strategically located in an everyday-use location, the hospital conducted a fair evaluation of flooring products under consideration. The mock-up played a critical role in the selection process. In any project of this magnitude, a variety of stakeholders want to provide input—patients, families, nurses, design-team members, facility managers, administrators, and environmental services employees. Mock-ups provide a means for them to have a voice in the design and selection process. At Nemours, more than 250 clinicians and staff members provided feedback regarding the various flooring choices installed.

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portant in the final selection process, included warranty,

clean and buff rubber floors rapidly by applying water to

installation, price, and a true life-cycle cost analysis.

the floor with a scrubbing pad. Water is removed using a squeegee, leaving a clean, dry floor in about the same

FLOORING IMPACTS HCAHPS

amount of time it takes to mop. This process eliminates

The economic climate of the healthcare system as a

the need to use harsh chemicals. Premium rubber floors

whole influences the choice of floor coverings. For ex-

also eliminate the labor-intensive application of sealants,

ample, the HCAHPS survey reports results pertaining to

finishes, or strippers.

a patient’s experience of care. The eight domains or mea-

Reduce noise levels. For the patient, evidence-based

sures of hospital quality and patient satisfaction include:

research studies show noise has a direct, measurable, and

• • • • • • • •

communication with nurses

negative impact on healing. Noise can cause sleep dis-

communication with doctors

ruption, which affects wound healing and increases the

responsiveness of hospital staff

need for medication as well as the length of a patient’s

pain management

stay. So pervasive is the issue of noise, that question 9 on

cleanliness and quietness of hospital environment

the HCAHPS patient satisfaction survey asks, “During

communication about medicines

this hospital stay, how often was the area around your

discharge information

room quiet at night?” This question consistently receives

overall rating of hospital.

the lowest patient scores.

Flooring attributes have an actionable impact on the

At Nemours, data collected as a part of the POE not-

perception of cleanliness and quietness in the built envi-

ed that footfall sound is no longer heard with the nora

ronment, as it relates to patient care and caregiver safety.

floor, and HCAHPS scores for acoustics improved. Caregivers report the perception of quiet has greatly im-

EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN

proved, with the premium rubber floor covering absorb-

The 2001 Institute of Medicine Report, “Crossing the

ing many of the sounds associated with hospital alarms

Quality Chasm,” suggested 10 fundamental rules to el-

and equipment.

evate the quality of healthcare. Rule number five chal-

Reduce staff fatigue. Even though the new building

lenged providers to use evidence-based decision making

requires more travel distance, there is a direct correlation

and to employ that evidence in healthcare delivery.

to the floor for caregivers and members of the environ-

More than a decade later, it is well established that an ev-

mental services team, who spend most of their work day

idence-based design approach enables decision making

on their feet. Hard, unforgiving flooring surfaces can

on the same level as scientific practices for operational

cause fatigue and have a negative impact on performance

optimization and well being in the healing environment.

Keeping Classrooms Quiet and Safe

Acoustical Doors That Are Also Bullet Resistant Students and teachers both thrive in learning spaces free of unwanted noise. Krieger’s acoustical doors enhance learning by ensuring quite classrooms, and now they add safety to the classroom with an included bullet resistant rating. Plus, all Krieger doors are manufactured to your requested size, style, and finish.

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by limiting their ability to perform personal and work-re-

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Using an evidence-based design (EBD) approach,

lated activities. Musculoskeletal injuries are chronic in

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hospitals such as Nemours are finding that flooring has

nature and the result can result in reduced productivity,

an actionable impact on these performance-improve-

increased absenteeism, opportunities for errors, and

ment goals, as evidenced by a 2012 study conducted by

costs associated with worker compensation, retraining,

The Center for Health Design, “Achieving EBD Goals

and retention.

Through Flooring Selection & Design.” The goals are:

On the other hand, surface density is the foundation

Reduce slips, trips and falls. Caregivers at Nemours

of premium rubber flooring. The unique cross-linking of

found the continuous flooring surface in the new facility

materials in production ensures that “not all rubber is

minimized surface transitions and simplified the main-

created equal,” so making an informed flooring decision

tenance protocol. This new approach requires little more

is key.

than water and eliminates the need for wax. The proto-

Premium rubber supports caregiver outcomes and

col, along with the inherent slip-resistant properties of

retention and offers a comfort feature when it comes to

premium flooring, reduces the number of slips, trips, and

fatigue and aching backs, legs, and feet. Its content and

falls. Additionally, the flooring fosters health and well-

structure make the floorcovering especially resilient, eas-

ness through the use of a non-coated product. As a result,

ing the stress of walking and standing while ensuring

staff is better able to respond quickly to emergencies with

comfort underfoot and allowing nurses to concentrate

enough traction to eliminate concerns for slipping, while

on their patients.

safety is improved.

At Nemours, caregivers reported their legs do not

Reduce patient and staff injuries associated with

ache while walking on rubber flooring as they did on

falls. The environmental services staff at Nemours re-

conventional flooring, even though pedometer data in-

ports a reduction in injuries, thanks to the cleaning pro-

dicates many of them are walking greater distances in the

cedures for rubber flooring. The physicality of the clean-

new building. In fact, one caregiver noted she no longer

ing regimen provides less physical exertion and fatigue to

needs to wear compression stockings.

the musculoskeletal system. An automatic scrubber can

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interiors The absence of finishes and chemicals also means patients will not need to be moved, or large areas of a facility closed for an extended period of time, while floors are cleaned and coatings or finishes are applied and allowed to dry. This time savings is especially important for flooring that supports patient outcomes, as healthcare facilities operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Informed flooring decisions support operational optimization and clinical efficiency.

The chemical-free cleaning process also allows faster patient-room turnover. Nemours has experienced a marked decrease from 4 hours to 45 minutes to turn over a patient room and attributes much of this operational optimization to the ease of caring for rubber flooring.

Return on investment. The simpler maintenance regimen for premium rubber flooring has resulted in an 11% decrease in the annual cost of floor-cleaning supplies at Nemours. This translates to annual savings of $31,000, which goes right back to the health system. Additionally, the hospital reports a reduction in overtime hours for care and maintenance of floor coverings, and a 75% labor-efficiency increase has been realized and is attributed to nora premium rubber flooring.

Environmental factors, such as infection control and safety, were part of the material-selection strategy. Additionally, the ability to create zones through the use of color played an important role in flooring selection.

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Acquired Infection (HAI). When it comes to creating safer spaces, healthcare settings demand flooring that can be efficiently cleaned

BASIS OF DESIGN DECISIONS

and disinfected. It is important to note that the extremely dense,

During the value-engineering phase for Nemours, the contractor

closed surface of premium rubber flooring is inherently dirt repellent

made suggestions for substitutions of various interior finishes.

and does not serve as a growth medium for microorganisms. It does

The end user and architectural firm steered the hospital back to

not encourage or produce bacteria, in turn, supporting infection con-

their Basis of Design, encompassing all ofthe aforementioned perfor-

trol drivers in the built environment.

mance characteristics. The benefits of premium rubber flooring far

Caregivers at Nemours also point to minimal seaming and floor

outweighed what could have been a detriment to the life-cycle cost to

welds as a way to prevent contamination, given premium rubber is a

the facility, its intended outcomes, and safety for its patients and

dimensionally stable product. The EVS team notes that hand sanitiz-

caregivers.

er does not erode or discolor the floor finish as it did with flooring in

To make informed flooring decisions, we need to look at the true

their old building. Additionally, because they are confident the floors

cost of product de-selection. De-selection simply means that a prod-

are free of infectious materials, caregivers do not worry that family

uct, such as flooring, that is specified for a project is subject to value

members who climb into bed with patients bring infections picked

engineering (VE) due to total project costs. General contractors and

up from the floor, eliminating cross-contamination concerns.

construction-project managers tend to try and de-select or substitute

Improve the patient experience. Nemours identifies a number of

a less expensive product for the specified flooring product. It can be

things that have improved the patient experience, beginning with the

a shortsighted decision, one that many times is made without com-

floor covering’s low-luster finish. Glare can alter cognitive perception

municating with the designer or end user. It’s a decision that serves

and visual acuity, thus creating trip hazards. At the same time, the

the project budget but ultimately has an impact on operational opti-

perception of the floor’s cleanliness contributes to a positive patient

mization and clinical efficiency for the health system. It’s also a deci-

experience and played a role in the HCAHPS perception of cleanli-

sion that leads to long-term costs for the end user over the life of the

ness scores, as it pertains to question 8: “During this hospital stay,

flooring product due to maintenance protocol, potentially costing

how often were your room and bathroom kept clean?” Nemours saw

the health system millions of dollars over the life of the substitute

their score rise from the 60th to the 90th percentile for patient expe-

floor. This is the true cost of de-selection.

rience. Additionally, patterns in the floor support wayfinding and

The built environment affects outcomes and making informed

clearly define patient/caregiver/family zones, which improves care-

decisions, as hospitals such as Nemours have discovered. Flooring is

giver access to the patient and contributes to an overall positive pa-

the foundation of the healing environment and, as such, has a tre-

tient experience.

mendous impact on operational and clinical drivers for their health

Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ ). Rubber flooring’s dense, ho-

system. Although it is true that floors must still support an attractive

mogenous surface helps repel dirt. As a result, the floor tends to stay

design and adhere to budget guidelines, just as important is their

clean longer and can be maintained with regular dust mopping.

ability to improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction, along

When deeper cleaning is required, a mop and tap water is often suf-

with caregiver retention and operational efficiency. CA

ficient. Further, premium rubber floors do not require the application of coatings or waxes. The absence of finishes and other chemi-

Sandra Soraci, EDAC, LEED AP, NCIDQ , is marketing leader of

cals benefits everyone in a healthcare setting, especially those who

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might be sensitive to smells or suffer from asthma or allergies these

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Fire-rated wall, ceiling panel Decoustics Rondolo: • Fire-rated wall, ceiling panel • Appears as solid wood panel • NRC values to 0.95

Decoustics Rondolo line of micro-perforated acoustic wood panels and planks combines the look of wood with a low-flame spread rating and high sound absorption.

Appearing as a solid wood panel, micro perforations are said to virtually disappear at a distance. All panels can be custom engineered in a range of shapes and sizes. Panels are manufactured from no-added urea formaldehyde, releasing minimal VOCs and have Noise Reduction Coefficient values to 0.95.

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Porcelain tile

Notorious porcelain-tile collection is created with warm, neutral tones in the look of concrete. With a range of colors, sizes, and trims, along with unpolished and honed finishes, a range of design alternatives is possible. Six colors cover a spectrum of neutral hues.

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Lounge, table collection

The Bailey Collection lounge seating and tables offers a distinct angle on Mid-Century modern with sculptural seats and chrome-finished steel frames. The collection includes angled settees, sofas, and an ottoman.

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Acoustical flooring

AttainSilence collection includes two products used separately and together to create a dynamic acoustical system.

Attain is a luxury vinyl tile; ECOsilence is a sound-control underlayment. The combination creates a resilient flooring system in wood and texture visuals that insulates sound and vibration.

Contract textile

Shade is a flat and tight twill weave that has a unique rotation of bi-color yarns that create a subtle ombre effect in the warp. The bi-color yarns share a common color which helps produce an understated yet expressive color shift throughout the textile. It is available in three colors as wall-to-wall flooring and wall textiles, square tiles, planks, and custom-size area rugs.

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Ceiling clouds

Indirect-field light coves

Axiom indirect-field light coves are pre-engineered, extruded aluminum coves that integrate with a vertical drywall upturn to provide reported consistent, predictable lighting performance and integration with the company’s suspension systems. The coves can be cut to length in the field.

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EchoCloud ceiling cloud units absorb sound within an open space and reduce reverberation, reportedly for all ceiling types. Available in four styles, Deep Cloud, 3D Cloud, Flat Cloud, and Perforated Flat Cloud, the products enhance ceiling design and hide distracting fixtures. Twenty standard colors are available and LEED credits are possible.

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Warm floors

EasyHeat Warm Tiles floor-warming products remove the chill from tile, stone, marble, and laminate floors.

Electric cables and prefabricated mats for a low-profile system install over plywood, concrete, or cement backerboard subflooring or can be embedded in thinset or self-leveling underlayment.

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Gearless elevator package

G2-Power elevator modernization system is a complete pre-engineered package reportedly able to be installed with minimal disruption to building traffic. The gearless upgrade includes an advanced TAC32T microprocessor controller with diagnostic capabilities that reduces downtime, permanent magnet AC motor that only runs when the elevator is in use, a universal door operator, and a sustainable regenerative drive. thyssenkrupp Elevator, Frisco, TX Circle 84 thyssenkruppelevator.com

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Taralay Impression printed, resilient sheet flooring includes an updated wood collection with a variety of patterns. Inspired by colors used in contemporary fixtures, patterns use hints of metal finishes, including copper, champagne, and rose gold. Wood visuals include plank dimensions and realistic embosses.

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Pull-station protective cover Stopper II: • Pull-station protective cover • Aids in preventing false alarms • ADA compliant

Stopper II pull-station protective cover mounts directly to the wall over an existing pull station to aid in the prevention of false alarms. When the cover is lifted, a self-contained alarm sounds. When a real alarm is needed, the cover does not restrict legitimate alarms from being activated. The cover is UL/cUL listed and ADA compliant.

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The Building Efficiency System Tool (BEST) is a total commercial-building HVAC system efficiency-comparison tool. Available online and at no charge, the software compares different styles of HVAC systems, all tested to different standards, with various efficiency ratings such as EER, IEER, SEER, COP, and HSFP, as they are applied in an actual building. It uses the Building Energy Efficiency Ratio (BEER), which takes data and combines it to bridge the gap between certified equipment efficiencies and real-world building-system efficiencies.

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Door control

The company will design a custom door-control system. Doors can open or close at the same time or alternate times for traffic flow, with operation controlled from inside or outside. Most systems include an emergency call plate and fail-safe to lock or unlock doors in a system failure.

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