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APRIL 2019 Vol. 17 No. 3 DEPARTMENTS 6 The Architects 48 Showcase 49 Index 50 Portfolio

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Restaurants Compete For Diverse Diners Eateries cater to a mixed set of cuisine-conscious clientele.

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ABOUT THE COVER The outdoor patios at the Cactus Club Cafe in Toronto are just one example of the innovative design features that architects are incorporating in today’s restaurants to add versatility and attract a diverse crowd of customers. Learn more on p. 8.

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A Peek At Perkins+Will Technology Efforts

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recent conversation about how architects are using augmented/virtual-reality had me poking around looking for other ways technology is changing how

structures are designed. One of my discoveries was an article on the Autodesk/Redshift site (San Rafael, CA, autodesk. com/redshift/technology-architecture/) written by Matt Alderton. The article, “5 Technology Innovations Can Help Your Architecture Practice Work Smarter,” describes how the folks at Perkins+Will (perkinswill.com) are changing their approach.

Before we get to those five innovations, I have to call your attention to a quote in the article from Nick Cameron, director of digital practice at Perkins+Will, because it applies to much more than implementing technology: “Our mantra is, ‘Why and how?’ As in: Why are we doing things this way? and: How can we do things better?” That’s worth putting on the whiteboard in your meeting room.

Now, a heavily paraphrased taste of those five innovations:

Perkins+Will’s Boston office. To implement MR, they use

• Big data: Your early warning system. At any one time,

a Microsoft HoloLens headset to see a 3D model superim-

Perkins+Will is managing more than 700 active projects,

posed on the actual space. They combined BIM models

each of which can be mined for information to help archi-

with the HoloLens and used a video-game approach to

tects work more effectively and efficiently. Making sure

create an immersive tour of a space.

teams can find and extract that information was key to a

• Augmented reality on a smartphone. To experience exte-

big-data project. The firm created an app that combs Revit

riors as they do interiors with MR, the Perkins+Will folks

models for designated metrics—large file sizes, long syn-

use their smartphones and augmented-reality developer

chronization times, and large numbers of simultaneous

Perkins+Will is working to maximize technology implementation.

Learn what they’re doing in an article on the Autodesk site.

kits such as Apple’s ARKit and Android’s ARCore.

users—that can indicate teams in distress. Using a visual

• AI technology for architectural freedom. The firm

dashboard, managers can see, in real time, which projects

worked with Autodesk to develop generative-, or computa-

need extra attention.

tional-, design technology. Generative design uses artificial

• Social VR: Learning from multiplayer gaming. When

intelligence to create computer-generated design options.

using virtual reality (VR), rather than having one person

Architects use machine-learning algorithms to define

wear the headset and the rest of the people in the room

design goals, parameters, and constraints. They then enter

watch a screen and miss out on the experience, Iffat Mai,

the information into a computer that uses machine-learn-

firm-wide development manager, turned to online video

ing algorithms to process them. The result is a menu of

games. The result was a “social-VR” solution based on mul-

design options for consideration.

tiplayer games that unites teams inside virtual workspaces.

I only had room to share some teaser information about

• Mixed reality: Ditch the drawings. Mixed reality (MR) is

the Perkins+Will efforts. If you’re at all interested in imple-

an excellent option for exploring spaces that already exist.

menting these technologies, or simply learning more, it’s

“Mixed reality is literally mixing interactive virtual objects

worth your time to read the article and explore all of the

onto a physical area,” stated Michael Shyu, an architect in

additional linked information. CA

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Right. Collaborating with Arup on their new workplace in Boston, Dyer Brown used a blend of lounge furniture and bar-height tables to completely transform the work experience. Photos: Darrin Hunter, courtesy Dyer Brown Below. Workspace flexibility helps employees stay focused and invigorated, while providing an opportunity to take a break and reset when needed.

For Better Architecture, Think Active Wellness is the goal in today’s offices and active designs will deliver.

Ashley L. Dunn, AIA, Dyer Brown

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rawing strongly on the larger societal move-

and spaces that best suit their moods or tasks. In office

encourage occupant movement is to strategically exploit

ment toward a culture of wellness, active-office

settings, this is called activity-based working (ABW),

windows and sunlight. Harvard Business Review recently

design is changing the way employees interact

where employees don’t just sit at a desk but shift locations

reported on a convincing study of hundreds of U.S. work-

with their environment by merging and prioritizing their

based on function. This approach fosters employee well-

ers by consultant Future Workplace (“The #1 Office

personal, physical, and emotional needs, along with

ness, improves space utilization, and enhances occupant

Perk? Natural Light,” by Jeanne C. Meister, 9-3-18), con-

the productivity and functionality of their work. This

experience.

cluding the number-one feature of an effective workplace

comprehensive approach to employee well being in the

• Variety is the spice of life. By expanding occupant

is availability of natural light and outdoor views. Use

workplace also benefits companies and managers. A

choice for locations, spaces, and furnishings, architects

those two elements to prioritize destinations that boost

recent, influential study by the Global Wellness Institute,

maximize opportunities for physical activity throughout

circulation in any building typology.

Miami (globalwellnessinstitute.org) found that managers

the day. Collaborating with Arup on their new workplace

When some facility owners hear the term active

who value employee health and happiness saw decreased

in Boston, Dyer Brown used a blend of lounge furniture

design, they immediately think of product solutions,

absenteeism and significant increases in productivity.

and bar-height tables to completely transform the experi-

such as sit-stand desks. It’s the architects’ opportunity to

Meeting the millennial generation’s wellness needs

ence of daily work, regular meetings, and informal hud-

encourage clients to go beyond those easy (and valuable)

through active design is becoming a necessary and

dles. The various postures, heights, and movements help

concepts and think about how architectural elements

effective investment in workplaces and in schools, hotels,

employees stay focused and invigorated, while providing

that anchor the space can completely transform activity

multifamily properties, and any industries where goals

an opportunity to take a break and reset when needed.

patterns and movement inside their buildings.

include fostering healthy and welcoming facilities. It also

• Destination spaces encourage active work. Successful

That’s the fun part, too: Reimagining architecture to

challenges architects to incorporate wellness activities

case studies demonstrate that destination spaces are

meet wellness and lifestyle aspirations of emerging gen-

directly into their design solutions from the beginning.

favored by building occupants who move around. Sunny

erations while also serving the health needs of an aging

Inventive, functional, and individualized active

windows by the stairs and open-air terraces, for example,

workforce. CA

design can be integrated at any organizational level, cre-

are delightful places to visit. So is the lobby café. Where

ating spaces that add a healthy twist to the increasingly

the traditional office model would allocate prime spaces

Ashley L. Dunn, AIA, is director of workplace for Dyer Brown,

true notion that people will be living where they work and

to rarely used boardrooms or C-suite offices, architects

Boston (dyerbrown.com). She has completed projects ranging from

working where they live. Consider these ideas:

instead can encourage occupant travel—enough to have a

4,000 to 400,000 sq. ft., taught at the Boston Architectural College

• Rethink how spaces are used. By strategically laying

positive impact on health—by organizing the plan to

as an adjunct faculty member, and is a committee member with the

out programmatic areas based on activities, architects

locate communal or free-address spaces in those desirable

Boston Society of Architects. A graduate of the Univ. of Tennessee,

encourage building occupants to walk, climb stairs, and

spots.

Dunn has been with Dyer Brown for almost 15 years and is the

move more, all day long. Occupants choose the places

• Follow the sun. Studies indicate that the best way to

youngest director in the firm’s 50-yr. history.

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Restaurants Compete For Diverse Diners Eateries cater to a mixed set of lifestyle-focused, design, and cuisine-conscious clientele.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

Above. CetraRuddy collaborated with the international hospitality group D&D London to create a New York outpost of their London brasserie, Bluebird. The concept centers on a celebration of British 60s pop culture. Photo: Will Stanley, courtesy CetraRuddy Right. In Manchester, UK, CetraRuddy worked with D&D London to create 20 Stories, a “garden in the sky” atop the city’s tallest downtown tower at the time. Inspired by Manchester’s landscape and ever-changing skyline with a nod to the British love of gardens, 20 Stories offers an expansive terrace and rooftop garden with 360-degree views and a series of intimate, all-weather gathering spaces. Photo: James French, courtesy CetraRuddy

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n the United States and around the globe, the restaurant market is highly competitive. To stand apart, a successful restaurant concept needs to create an

authentic, experiential, and immersive hospitality destination, according to Nancy Ruddy, cofounding principal and executive director of interior design, CetraRuddy, New York.

“We find that integrating compelling and unique

design touches with innovative programming choices is crucial. This approach helps to form destinations that feel crafted while offering flexibility. This flexibility can be through a mix of different dining and social experiences. By activating a variety of spaces within the same property, restaurants cater to a more diverse set of lifestyle-focused, design, and cuisine-conscious audiences,” she said.

In New York, CetraRuddy recently collaborated with the international hospitality group D&D London to create a local outpost of their London brasserie, Bluebird.

“The concept centers on a celebration of British 60s pop culture,” Ruddy said, “and our team activated the restaurant with a thematic mix of art and design that draws patrons through a number of different experiences.

“At the entrance, a casual café becomes a wine bar at night,” she continued. “A vibrant cocktail lounge with a sculptural bar and curated artwork also offers space for a DJ and dancing on weekends; an elegant sunken dining room overlooks Central Park; and a chic private room offers a more intimate experience for small parties or groups. Each section offers a unique environment that allows moments of discovery. People appreciate the ability to choose how they want to experience the restaurant at a given time, and the flexible design allows Bluebird to function as a true all-day hospitality hub,” she said.

AL FRESCO DINING

More than just a trend, Ruddy sees outdoor dining as an important part of the restaurant experience. “Especially in urban settings, a well-designed outdoor environment helps to cultivate a feeling of authenticity and offers patrons a sense of place and connection to the city scene.

This approach works well at the street level, as with our recent Sugarcane raw-bar grill in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood, where a 2,000-sq.-ft. patio is set up to offer sweeping waterfront views of the Brooklyn Bridge,” she explained.

“Rooftop settings are also an ideal basis for a successful outdoor dining experience, because they offer a feeling of connectivity to the cityscape and a sense of place at a larger urban scale,” Ruddy observed. “In Manchester,

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Casa Caña Celebrates Cuban Culture

Upon stepping outside Casa Caña into the 5,600-sq.-ft. courtyard, guests will find an additional 106 seats, fire pits, whimsical twinkle lighting, and secondary bar, perfect for al fresco dining and drinking. Photo: Christine Gatti, courtesy Dyer Brown

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asa Caña, a nuevo Latina kitchen and rum bar

bring to life a space that illustrates the vibrant culture,

outside into the 5,600-sq.-ft. courtyard, guests will find

from Lyons Group, Boston, opened August 2018

beautiful landscapes, and weathered architecture

an additional 106 seats, fire pits, whimsical twinkle

inside the new art-inspired, experiential boutique hotel,

of Havana, Cuba. The tropical climate drives the

lighting, and secondary bar, perfect for al fresco dining

Studio Allston, Boston. Dyer Brown, Boston, designed

bright blue-and-green color scheme, supported by

and drinking.

the hotel for The Davis Companies, Boston, and Casa

a secondary palette of raw woods and deep tobacco

Inside the main dining area, a soft-focus,

Caña for Lyons Group.

tones drawn from cultural elements of cigar boxes and

tropical-landscape mural serves as a backdrop, and

its precious contents.

handcrafted, woven-wicker pendant fixtures scattered

Located adjacent to the hotel lobby, Casa Caña boasts a 3,000-sq.-ft., 74-seat interior that includes

Patrons entering Casa Caña first encounter

throughout contribute a playful glow. Statement details

a private dining space and expansive 5,600-sq.-ft.

non-uniform decorative Cuban floor tiles emphasized by

such as leather strapping on the banquette cushions

courtyard that offers an additional 106 seats as well as

the contrast with the raw concrete floor. Drawn toward

add warmth and personality. The semi-enclosed private

a secondary bar. Additional private and semi-private

the main bar area and the courtyard beyond, diners

dining room is bounded by two small decorative wing

space is also available for larger groups, special

discover elements of patinaed metal and reclaimed

walls and features a large-scale botanical mural that

events, and private parties.

wood forming the bar, illuminated from above by mid-

creates an immersive experience, a sought-after spot

century-inspired pendant lighting. Upon stepping

from which to see and be seen.

Dyer Brown worked with the restaurant team to

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UK, for example, we worked with D&D London to

offers an expansive terrace and rooftop garden with

Ruddy continued, “The overall design approach for

create 20 Stories, a ‘garden in the sky’ on top of the

360-degree views and a series of intimate, all-weather

20 Stories merges indoor and outdoor spaces as a seam-

city’s tallest downtown tower at the time. Inspired by

gathering spaces that emphasize the feeling of being in

less experience, showcasing the stunning views while

Manchester’s landscape and ever-changing skyline

nature and complement the design and programming

creating a harmonious dialogue between interior and

with a nod to the British love of gardens, 20 Stories

of the restaurant’s interior environments,” she said.

exterior. Carefully thought-out design features are

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Nikkei Cuisine Finds A Home in Boston D

iscriminating diners in Boston’s Back Bay district now enjoy creative nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) cuisine

amid soaring arches in a double-height venue that merges historic architectural detail and a tropical vibe. The muchanticipated new restaurant is Nahita, conceived by Turkish designer Zeynep Fadillioglu of ZF Design, Istanbul, Turkey, in partnership with architecture and interiors firm Dyer Brown, Boston, as architect of record. The arresting venue graces the first floor of the historic Boston Gas Co. building at 100 Arlington Street, now a high-end apartment building known as The Arlington.

Recently awarded Design of the Year by foodie-centric website Eater Boston, Nahita merges historic character defined by original stone columns and plaster ceilings with custom-print wallpaper and Italian marble. Ms. Fadillioglu relied on Dyer Brown to draw on the firm’s experience in hospitality design, adaptive reuse, and property repositioning —attributes which make them able to provide input on specialty finishes and key preservation approvals. For work on a building in a neighborhood eligible for status on the National Register of Historic Places, such input is critical for project success. Dyer Brown drew on local sources for globally inspired materials to assist Fadillioglu in creating an unrivaled dining environment.

Adding metal arches to the former building lobby and celebrating its high ceilings, the upscale but approachable interiors offer a light, airy feel complemented by ruddy wall finishes and chic pendant lighting. Tile accents and a mix of furnishings in rich brown leather add to the cozy, speakeasy vibe. Nahita’s patrons relax in a mix of formal and loungestyle seating that feels worlds away from Boston’s hustle and bustle. Off the main dining area, diners find a marble-wrapped bar as well as a cozy private dining room lined in rich, dark wood and marble over ceramic tile floors.

Nahita, conceived by Turkish designer Zeynep Fadillioglu of ZF Design, in partnership with architecture and interiors firm Dyer Brown, the restaurant merges historic character defined by original stone columns and plaster ceilings with custom print wallpaper and Italian marble. Photo: Jared Kuzia, courtesy Dyer Brown

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Freezing Temps No Match for All-Season Patio T

he all-season rooftop patio at the Cactus Club Café in the Sherway Gardens Mall, Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario, has

become a defining feature of the restaurant.

Guests can escape harsh Canadian winters into a bright and sunny space even in freezing temperatures. To accomplish this, Assembledge+ architects, Los Angeles, used a combination of overhead heating arrays, fully operable slide-and-stack glass windscreens, and a retractable canopy system.

The patio measures 3,180 sq. ft., divided into a 70-seat dining patio that can be rented out to large parties and a 120-seat bar and lounge patio. The building dramatically cantilevers its roof to envelop the patio. As a result, the entire infrastructure is integrated into the 12-ft.-tall ceilings. The Brazilian-slate floor tiles in a custom repeating mosaic are paired with teak booths and tables. The walls and ceilings are clad in western-red-cedar boards, backed with insulation engineered for optimal acoustics. Synthetic green walls, torches, and the signature yellow umbrellas provide texture and animation, so the space always feels alive.

The central component to a successful year-round patio is the Kubo retractable canopies by Corradi USA, Carrollton, TX, and Horizon sunshades, also by Corradi, adapted by Assembledge+ to be completely integrated into the building’s structure and form. The system has become the standard due to its versatility and customization, combined with superior water collection and drainage in a turnkey solution. Assembledge+ worked closely with the manufacturer and distributor to develop custom installation and attachment details to ensure complete coordination and integration across multiple trades.

As a fully exterior space, the patio is quite susceptible to the swings in temperature and humidity of Toronto weather. In the summer, an array of large Haiku fans by BAF, Lexington, KY, are paired with an HVAC system to circulate cool, dry air and exhaust the warm, humid air that leads to guest discomfort. In the dead of winter, the more than 50 electric WD-series infrared heaters by Infratech, Gardena, CA, are capable of delivering more than 1 million Btu. This heat, along with heat tracing, prevents any deleterious snow buildup in the canopies. The frameless glass windscreens, PRSAS series by SlideClear, Surrey, British Columbia, are designed to minimally obstruct views in the winter and be completely retracted in the summer.

Each of these elements helps provide an improved patio experience for guests, but their installation is often an afterthought and can result in unsightly pipes, conduits, and structure that can take away from the look of a restaurant, according to the architect.

With careful planning and close discussions with all manufacturers and installers, Assembledge+ was able to create a seamless design that incorporates the functionality of the infrastructure without sacrificing the high-design aesthetics for which the brand is known.

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Guests can escape harsh Canadian winters into a bright and sunny space at the Cactus Club Café in the Toronto area. Assembledge+ used a combination of overhead heating arrays, fully operable slide-and-stack glass windscreens, and a retractable canopy system to accomplish this goal. Photos: Michael Weschler, courtesy Assemblage+

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Queensyard Comes To Hudson Yards Set in an 11,142 sq. ft. space designed by CetraRuddy, queensyard’s interior blends the warm environment of a contemporary English home with the sleek feel of a New York penthouse. The space balances crafted wood and metal textures inspired by the original Hudson Rail Yard tracks with a warm and inviting environment of curated furnishings. Photo: Courtesy D&D London

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ueensyard, a new restaurant, bar, and café within

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Gunewardena. “With thousands expected to work, live,

environment of curated furnishings. The restaurant’s

aims to bring a flavor of London to New York, blending

and visit this area, we know one thing to be true: food

British influence is portrayed with artwork referencing

classic English cooking with more modern dishes reflect-

brings people together, and that is our main focus with

modern UK icons as well as two murals of the Thames

ing the international food scene in the UK today. Each

queensyard. We’re building a beautiful environment

River, hand painted on the north and south walls by

dining space is inspired by the entertaining rooms of a

where residents and visitors will be comfortable, with a

American artist, Sarah Moore. At the entrance, an elegant

traditional home: a relaxed Kitchen for casual meals, a

menu of from-scratch dishes that ensures they will eat

private dining room encircled by glowing wine storage

more sophisticated Dining Room for formal dining, a mod-

well.”

maintains the vibrancy of the main dining room with a

ern Cocktail Bar, and a daytime grab-and-go Café which

Set in an 11,142-sq.-ft. space designed by CetraRuddy,

touch of added intimacy.

New York, queensyard’s interior blends the warm

Located on the fourth floor of The Shops & Restau-

“To match the scale and boldness of Hudson Yards,

environment of a contemporary English home with the

rants at Hudson Yards, queensyard also features views of

we wanted to create a flagship restaurant that embod-

sleek feel of a New York penthouse. The space balances

Thomas Heatherwick’s Vessel, the Shed Arts Center, and

ies the neighborhood in which it will thrive,” said UK

crafted wood and metal textures inspired by the original

the Hudson River.

turns into an evening Wine Bar.

instrumental to success at 20 Stories: the terrace’s

ates a focal point for the garden. An undulating con-

Diners expect more than just food from restau-

al fresco fireplaces are set amid a lush installation of

crete bar frames the dynamic indoor-outdoor atmo-

rants today. They want experience, ambiance, and a

native plantings, under a canopy of silver birch trees

sphere set against the backdrop of Manchester’s

unique environment—to name just a few of their

with dramatic lighting. Reinforcing the connection to

skyline, and echoes the form of the restaurant’s cen-

demands. Putting together just the right combination

nature and the sky, an installation by British sculptor

terpiece, a dramatic indoor bar with a shimmering,

of those elements is an ever-changing task for archi-

Jon Bickley depicts a flock of ascending birds and cre-

illuminated canopy.”

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Ken’s V I E W

Thousands Of Commuters Squashed F

irst they restored the Great Hall at Chicago’s Union

I was relieved to learn the squash court is tempo-

will ride trains? And why stop there? Why not build

Station, as reported here last month, and then they

rary, set up for The World Squash Championship. But

a squash court in the middle of a TSA checkpoint at

built a squash court in it. I’m not kidding. A four-walled,

why Union Station? Isn’t it unusual for a train station to

O’Hare? On any given day those look pretty much

glass court surrounded by bleachers.

host a sporting event?

like Union Station in the midst of a system-wide sig-

I learned this rather alarming fact while reading a

Not so atypical, argued a spokesperson for Amtrak,

nal failure anyway. And airports seem to be trending

news story about yet another meltdown of the signal

which owns Union Station and was responsible for the

toward the amusement-park model already, so why

system that controls rail traffic in and out of the sta-

server fiasco. Apparently the Professional Squash As-

not? Airfields from Los Angeles to Singapore, for

tion—which this time stranded an estimated 60,000

sociation, based in the UK, has hosted similar tourna-

example, have installed elaborate media features—in

commuters throughout an entire day. Thousands were

ments in Vanderbilt Hall at New York City’s Grand Cen-

addition to those tiresome TV monitors at every gate

herded into the Great Hall because of dangerous over-

tral Station (or Grand Central Terminal as some purists

(see Commercial Architecture, July 2018).

crowding in the concourses and on the platforms.

would have it). Vanderbilt Hall, which used to be the

There’s no question that the restoration of the

Once in the Great Hall, it was reported they had diffi-

station’s main waiting room, now is actively promoted

Great Hall is significant. Chicago architects Goettsch

culty hearing announcements—which on a good day

as an event space. Are passengers even allowed any

Partners, and particularly the design team led by

are unintelligible at best—because of the noise from

longer? Weddings, for one thing, aren’t permitted, the

Leonard Koroski, FAIA, LEED, should be congratu-

the squash court.

venue’s website takes pains to point out.

lated. Amtrak even deserves credit for going ahead

I say “yet another meltdown” because it predict-

Amtrak, for its part, seems quite happy with rev-

with the restoration—if not applause for other of its

ably happens several times a year. I know because

enue earned by renting out parts of Union Station to

decisions. But attention ultimately must be paid to the

I’ve been there for several such system collapses.

help pay the $22-million cost of restoring the Great

falling concrete and the dirty stormwater that drizzles

Usually it’s blamed on frozen switches, but this time

Hall. Amtrak, by definition, seems only reluctantly

down from the plazas and office buildings constructed

it was reported that a worker “fell on a circuit board”

involved in the commuter rail business at all. Which is

on air rights above the boarding platforms. And don’t

while upgrading a server. Well, at least it’s a novel

perhaps why it should be no surprise that the Amtrak

forget that rat’s nest of low-ceilinged, claustrophobic

excuse.

spokesman tried to explain away the lack of progress

passageways that replaced the Grand Concourse. Not

So many questions. Who upgrades a critical server

on the commuter side of the station by saying it was a

so grand these days, I must say.

during peak hours? How does a person fall on a circuit

“work in progress.” It’s been a work in progress for as

board? If this is a pervasive hazard, shouldn’t OSHA

along as I can remember.

be mandating fall protection for computer geeks? And

Here’s a question: Should historic train stations

who would install a squash court in an historic train

that have miraculously escaped demolition become

station?

amusement parks for people who probably never

Finally, can we just let train stations and airports be train stations and airports as they were intended and not entertainment districts? Isn’t that what smartphones are for?

— Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

Sources listed below are linked at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/1904restaurants.

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• CetraRuddy, cetraruddy.com

• Lyons Group, lyonsgroup.com

• Corradi USA, corradiusa.com

• D&D London, danddlondon.com

• ZF Design, zfdesign.com

• BAF, bigassfans.com

• Dyer Brown, dyerbrown.com

• Eater Boston, boston.eater.com

• Infratech, infratech-usa.com

• Casa Caña, casacanaboston.com

• Queensyard, queensyardnyc.com

• SlideClear, slideclear.com

• Studio Allston Hotel, hotelstudioallston.com

• Assemblage+, assembledge.com

• The Davis Companies, thedaviscompanies.com

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A New Model For Healthcare Delivery Koman Outpatient Pavilion offers multi-disciplinary specialists and comprehensive services for convenient patient care in one facility.

U

niting previously disparate facilities within the heart of the Univ. of California, San Diego Health Sciences Campus in La Jolla, CA, the Koman Family

Outpatient Pavilion establishes a new model for healthcare delivery within an academic setting. CO Architects, Los Angeles, served as the architect and interior designer for the project, which is the culmination of a multi-year expansion and development for the campus.

The 156,000-sq.-ft., four-story, $140-million facility is an infill building that supports the adjacent Jacobs Medical Center. It comprises two masses connected by a public spine. Each mass is split by three-story light wells, resulting in an overall composition of four bars measuring approximately 40- to 50ft. wide. Illuminated by skylights, the wells respond to the campus’ existing pedestrian pathways and contain public spaces, including patient reception and waiting areas.

The Pavilion is targeting LEED Gold certification and is expected to outperform the stringent California Energy Code by more than 30%. The building is designed to minimize energy consumption by maximizing daylight, Southern California’s most abundant resource. The light penetrates deeply into the floor plates through high-performance glass in each wing, thereby reducing artificial lighting loads, otherwise accommodated by efficient LED fixtures.

As with many academic campus buildings, there is no “back façade.” A courtyard frames the main entry to the Pavilion, and other sides of the building respond to their adjacent

PROJECT FACTS ARCHITECT/INTERIOR DESIGNER CO Architects, Los Angeles Tom Chessum, FAIA, principal/principal-in-charge Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, associate principal/project architect Ed Martinez, senior associate/construction administrator Fallon Lebedowicz, project coordinator SIZE: 156,000 sq. ft.; 4 floors BUDGET: $140 million

The building is designed to minimize energy consumption by maximizing daylight, Southern California’s most abundant resource. Light penetrates deeply into the floor plates through high-performance glass in each wing, thereby reducing artificial lighting loads, otherwise accommodated by efficient LED fixtures.

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Uniting previously disparate facilities within the heart of the Univ. of California, San Diego Health Sciences Campus in La Jolla, the Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion establishes a new model for healthcare delivery within an academic setting. Photos: Tom Bonner, courtesy CO Architects

contexts. Selected to mimic La Jolla’s landscape of sandy bluffs and former farmlands, exterior materials, such as vertically oriented corrugated metal panels, maintain an off-the-shelf, agrarian feeling.

In order to minimize excessive heat gain and glare, the east and west façades were designed to be more solid and feature strategic punched openings.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Following an “all-in-one” approach, the Pavilion offers multi-disciplinary specialists and comprehensive services for convenient patient care in one facility. CO Architects examined extensive data to define a flexible, right-sized interior program that considers the whole patient, delivers a continuum of care, and enhances and streamlines the visitor experience from arrival to departure.

The floors are efficiently stacked to centralize and integrate outpatient services, from surgical and interventional components to diagnostics and physical therapy. The pavilion houses an ambula-

The 156,000-sq.-ft., four-story, $140-million facility is an infill building that supports the adjacent Jacobs Medical Center. It comprises two masses connected by a public spine. Each mass is split by three-story light wells, resulting in an overall composition of four bars.

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radiology center serving the entire campus, rehabilitation facilities, and a pharmacy. It also contains a variety of centers focusing on specialties such as musculoskeletal health, breast health, urology, pain, apheresis, stem-cell transplants, and a range of related imaging services.

Throughout, clinics are organized as modules and typically contain 12 exam-room pods with separate patient and staff circulation zones to allow a more personal treatment experience. By dividing “onstage” and “offstage” tasks, the pods operate as well-oiled machines. The exam rooms are designed to be adaptable depending on schedules and specialties. Support and treatment areas are often shared between two clinics, significantly reducing the building’s square footage while encouraging interdisciplinary interaction.

CO Architects conceived each floor with a distinct identity to aid in wayfinding. The designers integrated signage and incorporated intuitive color cues that reference natural elements, from grass green in the basement to sunny shades on upper floors. Other interior finishes lend texture and softness—such as patterned wall tiles, neutral terrazzo floors, and carpet-like floor tiles—while meeting the durability requirements of a healthcare environAbove. Interior finishes lend texture and softness—such as patterned wall tiles, neutral terrazzo floors, and carpet-like floor tiles—while meeting the durability requirements of a healthcare environment. Furnishings were selected to accommodate seating for a variety of users and promote activity as needed.

ment. Furnishings were selected to accommodate seating for a variety of users and promote activity as needed.

Below. Clinics are organized as modules and typically contain 12 exam-room pods with separate patient and staff circulation zones to allow a more personal treatment experience.

The designs of the faculty and staff workplaces within the Pavilion had to not only bring together personnel from several different specialties and generations, but also create an environment that promotes cross-pollination. CO Architects conceived open work areas in which staff can choose from a variety of seating heights. They also integrated informal lounges and hoteling zones throughout the building.

According to the architect, the design is nimble in order to balance diverse needs, while accommodating cutting-edge technologies and new models of working and thinking. CA

Sources listed below are linked at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/ 1904koman.

• CO Architects, coarchitects.com • Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion, health.ucsd. edu/locations/Pages/outpatient-pavilion.aspx

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Human-centric lighting (HCL) uses smart-controllable LED lighting systems to simulate the characteristics of natural daylight, giving something back to us that we often lack indoors. Field studies show that all age groups can benefit from HCL solutions.

Why Human-Centric Lighting Matters Today’s LED and lighting-control technologies are making it possible to do much more with lighting than illuminate a space.

Alberto Pierotti, LEDVANCE

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“

uman-centric lighting” is an emerging best

consequence, lighting systems were fixed in light output

• Scientists discovered the presence of photoreceptors in

practice in lighting design that leverages the

and color once installed, and lighting design focused illu-

the eye that connect to the body’s circadian system,

full capabilities of the LED light source to

mination on horizontal work surfaces.

which regulates bodily functions—such as the sleep-wake

serve occupant needs in terms of visual and non-visual

Then everything changed:

cycle—based on 24-hour cycles, or circadian rhythms.

word but, in reality, it is founded on solid science, action-

• LED systems offered easy and cost-effective dimming in addition to the ability to adjust shades of white light,

human-centric lighting (HCL), which LightingEurope,

able, and shown to produce tangible positive outcomes.

emit saturated colors, and even produce unique spectral

Brussels, and the International Association of Lighting

In short, it is a revolution in how lighting systems are

recipes for special applications.

Designers, Chicago, jointly defined as lighting that “sup-

designed to serve people.

• Lighting-design best practices recognized the importance of vertical illumination to creating bright, open,

ports health, well-being, and performance of humans by

and visually comfortable spaces.

light.”

well being. It may have the ring of a marketing buzz-

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This has given rise to the unified concept of

combining visual, biological, and emotional benefits of

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Visual benefits include the industry’s traditional focus on good visi-

These approaches provide a range of capability from limited adjust-

bility, visual comfort, safety, and orientation. Biological benefits in-

ment of correlated color temperature across a set of channels to produc-

clude alertness, concentration, cognitive performance, and stable sleep.

ing any shade of white light (from very cool/bluish to very warm/red-

Emotional benefits include improved mood, increased energy, better

dish), plus a virtually limitless range of saturated colors.

relaxation, and impulse control.

Various general lighting products are now available that provide

LightingEurope quantified the economic value of these benefits for

manual and programmable color tuning, imitate the warm color of

various building types in a landmark 2015 study conducted by A.T.

incandescent lamps while being dimmed, and/or offer precise color

Kearney, Chicago, in which HCL was estimated to offer significant

matching between LED products and calibrate to maintain constant

potential cost savings related to enhanced worker productivity and few-

color output over their life. What all of this has in common is that how

er errors, absences, and accidents.

a space appears depends on how it’s lighted. Change the color quality of the light source, and you change how the space appears, with associated

ENABLERS

What makes HCL possible is technology properly applied to spaces through design best practices that, in turn, are promoted by standards.

First, let’s look at technology. Traditionally, aside from special appli-

The A.T. Kearney 2015 study shows a number of micro and macro benefits for the medical sector. For a hospital with 1,000 beds and 1,500 employees, the study indicates that human-centric lighting can increase capacity utilization through higher attractiveness for new patients and can cut treatment costs through reduced treatment times. In addition, sick leave taken by care staff could go down, and employee satisfaction, and therefore staff retention, could go up.

effects on visual rendering, perception, and mood.

Now let’s switch to application and design. These capabilities could be applied in many ways, ranging from the cosmetic to utility:

• changing color output to accommodate changing retail displays and

cations such as boardrooms, lighting systems were installed as static

to ensure merchandise appears visually vibrant and appealing

light producers. After installation, light output and color quality more or less remained fixed. Aside from changing failed lamps, lighting was

• signaling time for different activities in a classroom • using saturated color to indicate occupancy and availability of private

largely forgotten.

office users

With LED technology, this has changed.

• changing color, or CCT (correlated color temperature) to adapt light-

Most LED luminaires are either dimmable as a standard feature or a

ing to different situations for the medical environment, e.g., examina-

standard option, with a negligible cost premium. This dimming pro-

| lighting & electrical

tion rooms versus reducing patient stress in a hospital

vides inherent flexibility in adjusting light levels in response to daylight

• tuning color to saturated colors to transform a functional space into

or occupant needs. Further, it allows control of the luminaire’s color

an entertainment venue

output through:

• altering color output to precisely match space decor after final mate-

• separately dimmable arrays of warm- or cool-white LEDs • color-mixing arrays of red, green, blue, and amber LEDs

rials and furnishings are installed in a hospitality space, with future

• adding separately dimmable LEDs to white LEDs.

• adjusting white-light temperature to adapt a restaurant space based

retuning available if new furnishings are installed

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| lighting & electrical For circadian lighting, WELL establishes four types of environments and requires a minimum level of light capable of producing circadian stimulation. Measured at the eye level, this light is measured as equivalent melanopic lux, an alternative metric to footcandles/lux that is weighted to non-visual photoreceptors.

A key enabler for HCL strategies is lighting controls, a segment of the lighting industry undergoing its own digital revolution. These are the sensors, controllers, apps and programs, and communication technologies that enable manual and automatic control of light and color output.

Because LED lamps and luminaires are already electronically controlled, they are inherently compatible with intelligent systems capable of sophisticated control and data collection from sensors. Using this data, operators can optimize energy cost savings while gaining valuable insights into user lighting preferences and satisfaction.

REALIZING HCL

What does this mean for designers? Rather than a fixed utility used to produce the commodity of light, lighting has become an asset offering far greater value. There is According to the “SSL-erate” European Union project, exposure to light similar to natural daylight at the right time can help improve the mood of residents in retirement and care homes as well as patients in hospitals, helping prevent depression and reducing anxiety in patients in the early stages of dementia.

no single lighting solution that is ideal for every client and application. What leading commercial architects and designers are doing is looking beyond traditional design thinking and changing the conversation they’re having

on time of day, such as cool during business luncheons to warm during evening dining.

In HCL, the greatest value of dimming and color con-

Daylight is ideal, though it is not always available, and the electric-lighting system can work with daylight for an optimal solution.

with their clients.

This requires education that, in turn, will fuel a different conversation about lighting—not one limited to light

trol may be found in circadian lighting design. Scientific

Finally, this brings us to standards. Best practices for

levels and watts, but one that incorporates all of lighting’s

research has shown that specialized photoreceptor cells in

circadian lighting are still emerging, such as International

current possibilities and best practices. From color tuning

the eye are connected to circadian functions, and has

Standard DIS 026/E:2018, which is being considered by

and dimming, to more effective ways to light spaces, to

identified spectra, quantity of light, duration, and timing

the International Commission on Illumination, Vienna,

data collection, today’s lighting technology, application,

capable of producing circadian stimuli. From this under-

Austria. This standard would define spectral sensitivity,

and thinking has taken the category far beyond its static

standing came actionable approaches to design, with

quantities, and metrics to describe light radiation for its

traditions, with more value on the table than simple

good circadian design typically focused on:

ability to stimulate each of the five types of photoreceptor

vision. CA

• Spectral distribution, or saturation of specific wavelengths in the visible-light spectrum that we typically as-

cells in the eye that produce non-visual effects in humans.

One standard that is oriented toward application and

Alberto Pierotti is head of R&D and Smart, USC at LED-

sociate with the light being warm or cool in appearance.

actionable today is WELL, a rating system focused on

VANCE, Beverly, MA, makers of Sylvania general light-

Circadian regulation is most responsive to short-wave-

evaluating how effectively a building supports human

ing products in the U. S. and Canada. He is leveraging the

length light (460 nm), which is in the blue range of the

health and wellness. Launched in 2013 by the Internation-

company’s century of expertise in light to chart the path

visible spectrum).

al WELL Building Institute, New York, this rating system

into the intelligent, distributed-lighting systems of the fu-

• Spatial distribution, which defines where the light emitted by a luminaire falls in the observer’s field of view

awards points for various building features and practices.

ture. For more than 20 yr., Pierotti has been involved in

This includes lighting, notably circadian lighting, visual

every step of the product-development process in fields

(FoV). For circadian response we want a sufficient quanti-

comfort, glare control, color quality, automatic dimming

spanning medical devices to capital equipment, and from

ty of light on the upper quadrant of the environment for

and shading, and daylighting.

wearable consumer electronics to architectural lighting.

sufficient periods of time during the day. Equate this to the outdoors, where the sky occupies the top section of our FoV. This requires vertical illumination (uplighting walls and ceilings, or workstation luminaires), in addition to the standard work-surface-targeted lighting devices.

• Temporal distribution, which simply means the right light (in terms of CCT and intensity) at the right time of

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day. A circadian lighting solution ideally exposes users to

• LightingEurope, lightingeurope.org

• International Commission on Illumination, cie.co.at

high-intensity, short-wavelength-heavy light in the morn-

• International Association of Lighting Designers, iald.org

• International WELL Building Institute, wellcertified.co

ing, which can taper to lower light levels of long-wave-

• A.T. Kearney, atkearney.com

length light in the afternoon.

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Lighting The Path To Artistic Inspiration Hubbell Lighting’s interior and exterior brands come together to inspire the next generation of artists.

Largent from Architectural Area Lighting illuminates the building’s iconic front entrance. The luminaire’s geometric design and illumination capabilities ensure safety, project a sense of scale, and align with the design of the façade.

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ighting was an integral part of the plan when the District

studies, instrumental or vocal music, theatre, technical design and

of Columbia Public Schools embarked on a multi-million

production, and visual arts are offered.

dollar renovation of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Architects Cox Graae + Spack, Washington, wanted to retain the

in Georgetown. The project to modernize the facility and expand it

historic nature of the unique facility. MCLA Architectural Lighting

from 171,000 to 271,000 sq. ft. included the renovation and addition

Design, Washington, was the lead on selecting the lighting used on

of classrooms, dance and art studios, common areas, a media cen-

the project, in collaboration with manufacturer’s representative One

ter, and a 300-seat performance hall. The school occupies a building

Source Associates, Columbia, MD. To support the architects’ vision,

originally built in 1898 as Western High School.

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Above. The 6-in. LightFrame (LC6) downlight from Prescolite illuminates the entire Ellington Gallery. The glare-free optical control of the luminaire supports the preference for a sleek, minimalist aesthetic that doesn’t bring unwanted attention to the light source. The Ellington Gallery serves as the main gathering area for receptions, book signings, and art exhibitions.

Below. In the 300-seat performance hall, the Megalum MC10LED cylinder from Prescolite was selected to strategically space the fixtures while ensuring proper footcandles were achieved. The Megalum features a 2DM Lutron 2-wire, 1% dimming option, which is suited for this performance area where the goal is for the lighting to dim when needed and contribute to the drama for recitals and readings.

Above. LCAT from Columbia Lighting adds quiet elegance to the 2D and 3D Art Studios with simplicity and modularity in a popular form. The visual comfort of students and faculty was a driving factor in the selection of the luminaire for these studios. The acrylic center lens features linear prisms for performance without LED pixelation, contributing to the visual comfort of the room without sacrifice to quality of light.

Below. In the vocal studio, theatre/drama studio, media center, and math classrooms the 65L-P Stance from Litecontrol provides a crisp visual texture where a strategic mix of uplight and downlight is needed. The Design Lights Consortium (DLC), Medford, MA, qualified product contributed to energy-code compliance.

intended experience of the space, meet precise light levels in certain areas, perform as advertised, and contribute to building-code compliance. All the products selected are brands of Hubbell Lighting Inc., Greenville, SC. The collective product suite complements the architects’ desired aesthetic with a selection of luminaires that contribute to the visual comfort of each area and minimize distraction from the design.

The end result is a building that stands as a tribute to the great musician Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, and combines an historic past with a celebration of

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Sources listed below are linked at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/ 1904hubbell.

• Cox, Graae + Spack Architects, cgsarchitects.com

• One Source Associates, onesa.com

• MCLA Architectural Lighting Design, mcla-inc.com

• Design Lights Consortium, designlights.org

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The Linear EXT LED line includes three wall-mounted models. With six distribution patterns, the LXT wall mounts use the company’s PLED optical modules that are field replaceable and rotatable. The luminaires are available in three sizes from 20 to 60 LEDs with 4,000 K CCT. U.S. Architectural Lighting, Palmdale, CA Circle 51 usaltg.com

Linear LED fixtures L-Line LED linear fixtures in 2-, 4-, and 8-ft. lengths have surface- or pendant-mount options. A sleek aluminum housing provides a modern appearance. A diffused polycarbonate lens creates symmetrical light distribution.

Fixtures provide 1,050 lumens/ft. and are available in a range of color temperatures.

Lengths can be joined with connectors.

LED round high bay for high ceilings

Nora Lighting, Commerce, CA Circle 52 noralighting.com

LED PL fixture: • High-ceiling applications • Three models to 240 W • IP69K, IK10 rated

LED round high bay PL fixture for abroad range of high-ceiling application has a polycarbonate prismatic lens said to distribute even illumination while minimizing glare. The luminaire reportedly enhances visual acuity in applications including warehouse and storage settings in industrial and manufacturing facilities, sports facilities/gyms, and retail centers.

Using a die-cast aluminum heat sink that optimizes air flow for improved efficiency and available in 115-, 175, and 240-W models, output ranges from 16,100 to 33,600 lumens. The luminaire is IP69K-rated to resist the ingress of dust, high-temperature steam, or high-pressure water, IK10-rated to withstand external mechanical impacts, and operable in extreme temperatures from -10 F to 115 F. Litetronics, Bedford Park, IL Circle 50 litetronics.com

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Work-area airflow Pivot 2.0 fan has a direct-drive motor and steel cage. With a 6-ft. dia., the fan provides cooling air to 120 ft. Installation includes ceiling, beam, and column mounting options. Variable-speed control and 73 airflow positions direct air where it’s needed. The fan is Intertek/ETL-certified to UL 507 and CSA C22.2 No. 113.

Big Ass Fans, Lexington, KY Circle 53 bigassfans.com

Compact LED emergency light The Dual-Lite EV4D-02WAL compact LED emergency light is suitable for indoor and damp locations. The wide-area lens provides 50-ft. multiple spacing in long hallway applications such as conference centers, hotels, and oversized open spaces when mounted at 7 1/2 ft. to ensure a superior path of egress.

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BEST Cylinder luminaires Scout cylindrical luminaires have a simple, clean aesthetic with no visible seams or hardware. Available in three lengths (6 1/4, 10 1/2, and 18 in.), and two diameters (2 3/4 and 4 1/2 in.), standard colors include pale green, gray, navy blue, black, and white. Products can be wall mounted, suspended with a wider beam for general illumination, or with a narrow beam to provide focus, and ceiling surface mounted.

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Eureka Lighting, Montreal Circle 55 eurekalighting.com

Night light Crescent LED night light illuminates dark rooms at a comfortable level. The luminaire can be controlled by a switch or activated automatically by sensor in low-light conditions, bringing an even, low-level light distribution to any room or hallway. Available in 2700 K, 3000 K, and 3500 K, and amber and blue colors, the device has a low-profile faceplate.

Waldmann Lighting, Wheeling, IL Circle 56 waldmannlighting.com

Edge-lit troffer Vora 50L architectural recessed troffer uses edge-lit technology. Through laser-etched, acrylic light guides, illumination is provided in a uniform manner across the entire surface of the fixture.

With efficacies to 120 lumens/W and outputs to 8,000 lumens, a center mixing chamber uses the excess light exiting the opposite end of the light guides and recycles that light uniformly within the center chamber.

Litecontrol, Greenville, SC Circle 57 litecontrol.com

Energy-code update tool The Wattstopper LMCS software Sequence of Operation design tool for configuring its Digital Lighting Management (DLM) system, provides commissioning documentation including LEED projects. The tool, as part of a cloud-enabled lighting-controls platform, is said to add convenience and simplify code compliance by pre-populating documents such as room diagrams and bill of materials (BOM), and generating sequences of operation based on the specific energy code chosen. New templates are automatically updated from the Wattstopper online library of code templates as new code changes are introduced.

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Finding The Ideal Vegetative Roof Here are factors to consider when specifying planted-roof systems.

The functional design of a rooftop makes a difference not only in the sort of materials used to construct the space, but in the types of plants installed. For example, will a patio, garden, or other usable space be incorporated?

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egetative roofs are not a new concept, but it is new to many

runoff during storms but can remove as much as 95% of heavy metals

architects and designers who are approaching their first

in rainwater.

planted-roofing project. These green roofs are progressively

• Urban heat islands, where cities become especially hot when sun-

catching on with building owners, as they offer a variety of benefits.

light is absorbed into hard, dark surfaces, are another long-standing

Here are several reasons to pursue a vegetative roof.

problem. Planted roofs alleviate this by absorbing sunlight instead of reflecting is as happens with nonporous surfaces. Vegetative roofs typ-

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MANDATED/EXTERNAL REASONS

ically emit a temperature of only 95 F on a 90 F day. A traditional roof

Various cities, such as Toronto and San Francisco, require or heavily

might exceed 160 F.

incentivize vegetative roofs to deal with larger problems affecting the

• Green roofs can also help combat CO2 and smog levels, actively

area, such as excessive stormwater runoff or urban heat-island effects.

converting CO2 to O2 to improve air quality.

• Stormwater runoff is a major issue in municipalities where aging sewer systems can be overwhelmed and chemicals/waste can end up in

BUILDING-SPECIFIC REASONS

waterways. Some sewer districts tax stormwater runoff as a result, and

In other cases, a building owner might choose a green roof because of

cities sometimes require new buildings to have water-retaining roofs to

the benefits such a system grants to the owner.

mitigate the problem. Vegetative roofing not only slows the rate of

• A vegetative roof can help save energy by absorbing sunlight that

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Work with a landscape architect to determine which plants are best based on the desired use, the climate, and how much time and resources can be dedicated to upkeep.

would otherwise raise the temperature in the building

upkeep. Then, select the correct type of planted-roofing

and tax the HVAC system, which is part of why its inclu-

system to meet the requirements of those plants and the

sion in a design can contribute points toward LEED

needs of the mixed-use design.

credentials.

• If a building has solar panels on the roof, green roofing can help the panels perform more efficiently.

What value is to be received from the planted roof?

If you simply want the rooftop to look attractive,

• Vegetative rooftops also protect the roofing mem-

that is one thing. But if you want to derive more utility

brane from UV radiation, heat aging, extreme tempera-

from the roof design (for instance, carbon dioxide/

ture fluctuation, and physical damage.

greenhouse-gas management or stormwater manage-

• Planted roofs simply look good, making them attractive in situations where the rooftop is visible to occu-

ment), that can affect vegetation choice and construc-

pants or is an occupied space featuring useful overburden, such as pavers, flanked by plant life.

tion decisions.

Using a green roof for stormwater management is partially influenced not only by the ability of plants to soak up water through their roots, but also by structural

ASK CORRECT QUESTIONS

factors below the soil layer of a planted rooftop.

There are a number of factors to consider when

Is storage space needed that allows water to collect

determining the proper design and construction of a

below the soil level, minimizing the amount flowing off

planted roof. The following questions offer informa-

the roof during heavy rains? The construction of the

tion to aid in the selection of a vegetative-roofing solu-

drainage layer and choice of moisture-retention mats

tion for a variety of needs.

will depend on the answer to this question.

What is the intended use of a vegetative rooftop?

Based on the performance expected from the roof, is

Is the rooftop going to be a generally unoccupied space, chiefly designed to absorb rain and solar rays, or will it have visitors? Will a patio, garden, or other usable space be incorporated?

a traditional vegetative-roof construction or a traybased system needed?

Traditional vegetative roofs have various layers installed as part of their design, and the composition of

The functional design of the rooftop makes a differ-

those layers depends on the performance one is seeking,

ence in the materials used to construct the space and in

the weight-carrying capability of the roof, and other fac-

the types of plants installed.

tors. Traditional vegetative-roofing constructions typi-

Work with a landscape architect to determine which

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| exteriors time and labor savings but are less customizable and do not fit every application.

How extensive/intensive a green- roof system is planned?

If a tray-based system is chosen, there are fewer decisions to make.

A contractor simply installs what was purchased. If the roof is a traditional approach with a built-in-place system, the consideration process is more complex. What type of system will be created?

• An extensive system is designed for projects requiring lightweight vegetative roofing. This typically includes sedum, herbs, or other low-maintenance plants that may not require an irrigation system and are installed more for utility than aesthetics.

• A semi-intensive system allows more plant diversity, including small shrubs, grasses, and flowers. This design means more maintenance and irrigation is needed than an extensive system but provides better stormwater retention.

• An intensive system requires the most maintenance and irrigation, but allows the creation of on-structure landscapes with deep soil profiles that can sustain large shrubs and small trees. These systems are often used to facilitate rooftop vegetable gardens or park-like spaces for multifamily residential buildings. This sort of system can retain the largest quantity of stormwater.

What is the real cost of the project?

Material choice is one factor influencing vegetative-roofing costs, based on the intensity of the project and which material options are chosen for each layer. Maintenance is another consideration, as certain plants require more care than others, especially when diverse, intensive plantscapes are designed.

Also consider what government incentives and tax abatements may be available. These can vary from city to city and state to state, and there could also be federal incentives for implementing green-roofing options. One can begin by reviewing some of the current offers listed at the following link to get an idea of how net costs of implementing a planted rooftop may be lower than anticipated. (http:// blog.soprema.us/vegetated-roofing-tax-incentives) DON’T FEAR COMPLEXITY

Vegetative roofing is, by nature, a complex topic, and there are many resources available to ensure the correct decision is made. Begin by considering the questions presented above, and then reach out to professionals who can help with the details. From roofing-material suppliers to landscape architects to contractors who have carried out planted-roofing projects, know that the expertise is available for a sucTop. Traditional vegetative roofs have various layers installed as part of their design, and the composition of those layers depends on the performance sought, the weight-carrying capability of the roof, and other factors.

• A drainage layer with water-retention mats underneath to let plants absorb the needed amount of water • An insulation layer under the drainage layer to insulate the building against the elements

• A root barrier designed to prevent penetration of roots into the waterproofing membrane

Above. Planted roofs help save energy by absorbing sunlight that would otherwise raise the temperature within buildings and tax the HVAC system, which is part of why their inclusion in a design can contribute points toward LEED credentials.

• A waterproofing-membrane system to protect the building.

Tray systems can be used for smaller, multifunction spaces where water retention is less of a priority and vegetation is installed around patios, pavers, or designated garden areas. These reportedly easy-toinstall systems, such as the Sopranature modular tray system from Soprema Inc., Wadsworth, OH, are all-in-one systems that include a drainage layer, filter fabric, and pre-installed vegetation. They offer

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Wood-look siding A 17 7/8 x 71 9/16-in. panel size is an addition to the VintageWood siding series. The material provides the rich and warm look of wood. The panel length is said to eliminate the need for sealants and flange backer every 10 ft., speeding installation time. Panels are available in Bark, Cedar, Redwood, and Ash colors.

Nichiha USA Inc., Atlanta Circle 60 nichiha.com

Animal-proof waste receptacles Constructed of galvanized steel, durable waste and recycling receptacles are said to keep out raccoons, birds, squirrels, and even bears. Model BPLR1, is a single, 32-gal. unit, or BPLR2, a 64-gal. model, provide dual streams that allow users to separate garbage from recycling, organics from plastics, or even pet waste from general waste.

Paris Site Furnishings, Princeton, Ontario Circle 61 peml.com

Continuous wall insulation EnergyShield CGF Pro: • Continuous wall insulation • Uses Class A fi re-rated foam core • Custom sizes available

Stone, brick profile colors Five color palettes are additions to the company’s line of stone and brick profiles. Hand-painted color applications and color layering add dimension to the products. Profiles include Whitecap LedgeCutt33, inspired by crashing waves and pristine sand; Dawnwood and Stratuswood Vintage Ranch; Grand Banks Limestone; and Osso RomaBrick, a blonde brick that uses ivory tones.

Eldorado Stone, San Diego Circle 62 eldoradostone.com

EnergyShield CGF Pro (formerly Rboard Pro) is composed of a Class A fire-rated closed cell polyisocyanurate (polyiso) foam core faced with a high-performance coated glass facer on the front and back.

The product combines high R-value, Class A durable glass facers, and water-resistive barrier attributes in a high-performance rigid insulation board. Panel sizes are 4 x 8 ft. or 4 x 9 ft. and can be supplied in nominal 16- or 24-in. widths for use in cavity wall applications. Custom sizes are also available.

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Colors for composite decking

Weatherization for open siding The UV-rated open-joint cladding system includes InvisiWrap UV, HydroFlash UV+, and Batten UV. InvisiWrap UV is an unprinted, high-performance black nonwoven building wrap. The product is matte black to avoid competing with other visual elements of open-joint architecture. It reportedly provides superior water hold out, ideal vapor permeability, and durability. InvisiWrap UV can be used with siding openings of as much as 2 in. and has a UV of rating to 12 mo. before siding installation. HydroFlash UV+ self-adhered flashing uses an aggressive acrylic adhesive for extreme environmental conditions. The product can be used for keeping penetration flashing and covering furring strips invisible behind open joints. Batten UV creates a 3/8-in. rainscreen gap for optimum drainage and drying.

MoistureShield CoolDeck technology reportedly minimizes heat absorption as much as 35% versus traditional capped composite boards, providing a more comfortable deck surface. Available in a variety of colors, Mochaccino and Cathedral Stone are now part of the Vision line with the CoolDeck option.

Vision provides a modern, variegated appearance, resembling interior hardwoods. Baords are available in 12-, 16-, and 20-ft. lengths.

Oldcastle APG, Atlanta Circle 65 moistureshield.com

Benjamin Obdyke Inc., Horsham, PA Circle 63 benjaminobdyke.com

Pressure-sensitive cover strip

Aluminum siding, soffit Alumaboard is an aluminum siding and soffit product said to look like real wood but without the maintenance. A wide variety of profiles and colors are available. Batten profiles provide decorative elements, sunshades, and privacy screening. The material is non-combustible, environmentally friendly, and reportedly easy to install.

RollFab Metal Products, Phoenix Circle 64 rollfabmetal.com

MANAGEMENT PROMOTIONS The board of directors of Belden Holding & Acquisition Inc., the parent company of The Belden Brick Co., Canton, OH, announced three management promotions for Bradley H. Belden (left), Robert T. Belden (right), and Brian S. Belden (middle) at Belden Holding & Acquisition Inc. and The Belden Brick Co. LLC, Redland Brick Inc., and Belcap Inc., respectively. Effective January 1, 2019, the changes were recommended by the company’s succession planning committee as part of the orderly transition to fifth-generation leadership.

“These appointments are a reflection of the confidence the board of directors of Belden Holding & Acquisition Inc. has in these three leaders from the fifth generation of the Belden family,” said Robert F. Belden, on behalf of the board of directors. “All three have been effective in their primary areas of responsibility and are dedicated to the success of all the companies under the Belden Holding & Acquisition Inc. umbrella. The board feels that these appointments give the company the proper structure to meet the immediate challenges it faces. I am confident that you will join me in supporting Brad, Bob, and Brian as they accept these new responsibilities.”

The Belden Brick Co. is the largest family-owned and managed brick company in the United States. It currently is operating five brick plants and a sawing facility and has more than 180 active oil and gas wells that it operates and maintains.

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Sure-Flex PVC Pressure-Sensitive (PS) cover strip for stripping-in flat metal edging reportedly eliminates the need for PVC-coated metal or two-piece clip-on edge metal. The product is compatible with a variety of metal finishes and needs no welding to install. PVC Step 1 Activator is applied, followed by PVC Step 2 Primer, then the cover strip is installed.

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Awning Shields 19th Floor Event Space A retractable awning, installed on the Kimpton boutique hotel in Charlotte, NC, allows year-round use of outdoor space.

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harlotte, NC’s, first boutique hotel by Kimpton Hotels

horizon. Thanks to the stunning views, the space is casually referred

& Restaurants, San Francisco, is the Kimpton Tryon Park

to as “Charlotte’s front porch.” It was also important to maximize

Hotel. It features an outdoor event space at the building’s

these views and specify and install a system that allowed the setting to

rooftop. The building team, consisting of general contractor, Balfour

speak for itself.

Beatty Construction, Dallas; installer, Southeastern Architectural

The team determined that an En-Fold stadium-grade retract-

Systems, Charlotte; and architect, Cooper Carry, Atlanta, requested

able-awning system would be the best solution. The pre-engineered,

a retractable canopy that would protect patrons from sun and rain

fully automated, retractable fabric system is manufactured by Uni-

and withstand the high winds that swirl around the 20-story tower.

Systems LLC, Minneapolis.

The rooftop lawn, on the 19th floor, is frequently used for weddings

The system installed at the hotel is on a smaller scale than major

and other celebratory gatherings, and it was imperative that the space

stadiums and event spaces and was designed to cover more than 1,500

feature an architecturally pleasing canopy that would ensure contin-

sq. ft. of outdoor space at the rooftop level when deployed. Due to its

ued use of the venue, regardless of the weather.

strength and engineering, the awning can remain open in winds as

The event lawn is closed on three sides by a rooftop-restaurant structure and is open to a glass railing on the fourth side, presenting a spectacular view of a nearby park, baseball stadium, and the Western

The retractable En-Fold awning withstands wind and weather on Charlotte’s front porch.

high as 90 mph and handle snow loads as high as 30 psf, allowing it to meet the weather-resistance requirements.

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| windows & doors event space,” stated T. Jack Bagby, associate

ically cantilever 6 ft. beyond the 66-ft.-long

principal with Cooper Carry. “When

transfer beam from which they hang on the

deployed, the system is able to shade the

opposite side. Seven aluminum extrusions

space during the hottest portion of the day

support the Sefar Architecture Tenara 4T40

and it provides some insurance and security

fabric that provides weather protection.

for events against mild inclement weather.

The major components of the system

When closed, it doesn’t detract from the

were delivered to the site while the tower

overall aesthetic.”

crane was still in place, then protected and

The awning complements the space and

stored on the rooftop for slightly more than

the overall hotel design, which is elegant

a year until construction of the surrounding

and fluid, echoing the nearby cosmopolitan

areas could be completed. Due to the fact

area and neighboring structure, and nod-

that awning was to be installed on a windy,

ding to the sweeping form of [neighboring]

19th-floor site, it had to be delivered before

Romare Bearden Park. “We worked with

the crane was removed. Coordination and

The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry to cre-

schedule sequencing from all parties made

ate a warm and inviting space that focused

this possible.

on the incredible surrounding views,” Bagby added.

Above. When the weather is clear, the awning retracts and disappears, allowing patrons to enjoy the open-air space.

Below. The canopy has an extension of 26 ft. 9 in. and is 63-ft. wide. It uses Sefar Architecture Tenara 4T40 fabric to provide weather protection.

When construction reached a point that installation was possible, installers from

The En-Fold stadium-grade retractable

Southeastern Architectural Systems, Char-

awnings are available in a wide range of sizes

lotte, set the drive beams and other major

and configurations to achieve a specific aes-

components into place. Six months later,

thetic and to accommodate various site con-

construction on the building was far enough

ditions and sizes. Its versatility means that it

along that a Uni-Systems technician was

can be retrofitted or sequenced with new

able to return to the site and oversee the

construction into virtually any outdoor

completion of the project. “The Uni-Sys-

open space. The system can be designed

tems team ensured everything went smooth-

with extensions to 100 ft. and nearly unlim-

ly from design through installation,” stated

ited widths.

Bagby.

In terms of operation, the awnings are

The awning system is the result of the

deployed and retracted quietly at the push

company’s 40+ years of experience design-

of a button that activates 3/4-hp drive

ing, engineering, and integrating innovative

motors that are securely fastened to the sys-

large-scale kinetic structures. Uni-Systems

tem’s high-strength aluminum drive beams.

has designed, fabricated, and installed the

The sensor-based and synchronized drive

mechanization components for several

system applies a precise level of biaxial pre-

retractable stadium roofs, including Reliant

tension to the fabric membrane to ensure

Stadium, Minute Maid Park, Univ. of Phoe-

that deployment is smooth and seamless.

nix Stadium, Lucas Oil Stadium, Cowboys

The system offers unimpeded views to the

Stadium, and Marlins Ballpark.

sky, when retracted, thanks to its wide drivebeam configuration.

This expertise made possible the smaller, lightweight, high-performance, and adapt-

The En-Fold canopy at the Kimpton has

able En-Fold system which as been used at

an extension of 26 ft. 9 in. and is 63-ft. wide.

several upscale restaurants, shopping malls,

The four aluminum drive beams are

hotels, resorts, and entertainment and event

attached to the wall at one end and dramat-

venues. CA

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• Cooper Carry architects, coopercarry.com • Southeastern Architectural Systems, seas-tr.com • Balfour Beatty Construction, balfourbeattyus.com • Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, ihg.com/kimptonhotels

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Dynamic Glass Integral Part Of Smart Building The Millennium Center in Crissier, Switzerland, is designed to make maximum use of buildingmanagement technology.

Fashioned as a tech incubator, Millennium Center in Crissier, Switzerland, is designed for progressive tenants who desire connectivity, sustainability, and state-of-the-art amenities.

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uilding-automation systems and integration with occupant technology needs is an approach that is gaining significant momentum. An excellent example of that is the Millennium Center in Crissier, Switzerland. It is set to become one of

the world’s most advanced and IoT-(Internet of Things) enabled structures. Millennium Center designers are motivated by a very bold goal: Empower occupants by providing them with the best place to create, share, and live their lives and work. Everything at Millennium will be connected to a cloud system and managed with smartphone apps.

Harmony dynamic glass delivers a gradual in-pane tint transition from fully clear to fully tinted, providing a seamless connection with the outdoors and optimized daylight.

Additional technology-oriented amenities include a dedicated secure data center with ultra-high-speed fiber-optic internet service, facility-wide wi-fi availability, and a safe room to store valuable information and assets. Fashioned as a tech incubator, Millennium is designed for progressive tenants who desire connectivity, sustainability, and stateof-the-art amenities.

OCCUPANT COMFORT

Occupant comfort is a top priority in any building and even more so in a technology-based structure such as the Millennium. Extensive use of exterior glass, while delivering desired natural light, presents challenges in terms of controlling that daylight. To meet the challenge, the building will use approximately 52,000 sq. ft. of dynamic glass to provide all 1,500 workplaces with sweeping views of the Geneva lakeside along its curved façade.

The dynamic glass specified for the project is the Harmony product, recently introduced by SageGlass, Faribault, MN. Harmony is designed to enhance the occupant experience by maximizing visual and thermal comfort while maintaining a seamless connection to the outdoors. The glass delivers a gradual in-pane tint transition from fully clear to fully tinted, providing a seamless connection to the outdoors and optimized daylight, color rendering, and heat and glare control. The glass can be controlled automatically as an integral function of the building-management system or through manual override by occupants and building staff using wall switches. The Millennium building is expected to open in 2020. CA

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• Millennium Center, millenniumcenter.com

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Oversized doors Monster Doors: • Oversized doors • Variety of woods • Interior or exterior use

Monster Doors are oversized doors as large as 12 ft. tall and 10 ft. wide. Reportedly available in any wood species and design, they can mount on alternative hardware, such as barn track or contemporary pivot swing. For interior and exterior applications, the handcrafted doors act as more than space dividers, adding an artistic aesthetic to a space.

Simpson Door Co., McCleary, WA Circle 67 simpsondoor.com

Retractable casement screen A retractable-screen option is available for casement windows in the Contemporary Collection and Premium Series lines. Using one-touch retraction with balanced operation the screen provides a seamless appearance with no visible track system or exposed screen canister. Components recess into the side jamb and head of the unit, maximizing total viewing area.

Weather Shield Windows & Doors, Medford, WI Circle 68 weathershield.com

Surface-mount barn-door lock Installed with discrete screws affixing it to the doorjamb, a surface-mount barn-door lock uses a locking mechanism with a 1-in. bolt. The bolt is activated by a one-touch thumb lever, including an ADA option, and can be locked from inside a room. A dust-proof strike is installed on the barn door to eliminate dust and debris from collecting. For emergencies, the lock also features a concealed release button on the outside of the door for occupants incapable of opening the door from the inside.

INOX, Sacramento, CA Circle 69 inoxproducts.com

Flood barriers A line of door flood barriers use 1/4-in. marine-grade aluminum alloy shields that slip into aluminum brackets, either interior or exterior pre-installed, and lock in place. The brackets have compression seals of closed-cell rubber sides and bottom. The 30- x 48-in. shields are stackable, with interlocking posts available to extend width for large openings.

Custom sizes are offered.

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The building includes more than 300 lineal feet of Ruskin 9 1/2-in.high EME520DD louvers that protect ventilation openings from wind-driven rain penetration.

Louvers Combine Performance, Beauty Wind-driven, rain-resistant louvers protect openings while supporting building’s aesthetic.

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rchitectural products from Ruskin, Grandview, MO, are doing double duty at a new customer center, providing performance features while supporting the architect’s aesthetic concept. The center, which serves a large insurance com-

pany, is part of a larger campus-style project that includes four office towers and approximately 2-million sq. ft. of floor space. In addition to the insurance company, the complex will house residential, health, and retail businesses.

Ruskin architectural representative Steve Bryan, with ADW Corp., Carrollton, TX, worked closely with Armetco Systems (a Justin, TX, installer of exterior cladding and curtainwall systems), building architects, the building owner, and Ruskin engineers to secure orders for Ruskin EME520DD wind-driven rain-resistant louvers and hinged doors and EV811AB horizontal screen louvers.

“The project posed many challenges for engineering and manufacturing,” said Bryan.

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design a 45-ft.-high picture-frame screen to withstand an elevated 57-psf wind load. The

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building includes more than 300 lineal feet of 9 1/2-in.-high EME520DD louvers that

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installation of the large, hinged EME520DD louver doors,” said Bryan. “The building has K

three sets of double doors, the largest roughly measuring 17 ft. 6 in. wide by 8 ft. 6 in. high.”

Each hinged leaf of the double door weighs approximately 500 lb. and uses special heavyduty hinges and rolling casters to help support its weight. CA

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• ADW Corp., adwcorp.com

• Armetco Systems, armetco.com

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Individual Temperature Control Cuts Utility Costs Independent room controls prevent energy waste from overheating or overcooling.

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n recent years, average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood has skyrocketed to more than $3,000 a month, excluding utilities. That’s why New York City’s Depart-

ment of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council (RBSCC) came together to develop Knickerbocker Commons.

RBSCC also wanted to radically cut tenant utility costs without compromising comfort. So, they enlisted Chris Benedict, R.A., New York, to design an ultra-low-energy building. Henry Gifford, who works for Chris Benedict, designed the mechanical systems for the building. The team combined several technologies, such as continuous exterior insulation, energy-recovery ventilators, sealed-combustion boilers, and individual room-thermostat controls, including Baltimore-based Danfoss’, thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs). According to Gifford, the result is 90% lower energy consumption than comparable buildings—and heating costs below $50/apartment/year.

“The 803 Knickerbocker Avenue building was completed in 2014,” said Gifford. “We used proven building-science concepts that could be applied to any high-performance building. No energy-efficiency rebates defrayed the cost of the low-energy technology we used. In fact, we delivered an extreme level of efficiency and comfort without adding to the construction cost.”

Known for his life-long passion for building science, Henry Gif-

ford attended the first class in the U.S. on ultra-low-energy building principles known as “Passive House.” According to Gifford, who recently published the book, Buildings Don’t Lie: Better Buildings by

Understanding Basic Building Science, “If you understand the underlying science, you’ll have the tools to improve buildings from the start.”

The Passive House principles use a continuous air barrier and exterior insulation. These construction techniques eliminate thermal bridging, creating an interior space that can maintain a comfortable temperature. Natural light and human activities keep the space generally warm. Mechanical systems handle domestic hot-water production and extreme hot and cold conditions.

When energy prices in Europe more than quintupled in the early 2000s, the “Passivhaus” idea took off—with more than 25,000 buildings on the continent meeting the voluntary, ultra-low-energy building standard by 2010.

In the United States, energy-cost hikes were not that extreme, but rising. In 2011, Gifford and Benedict were presented with two projects ideal for the unique design approach, one of which was Knickerbocker Commons.

Proven building-science concepts were used in the Knickerbocker Commons building to deliver an extreme level of efficiency and comfort without adding to the construction cost.

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“It’s not merely about meeting a standard, but simply implementing the smartest possible building-science principles,” said Gifford. “That means integrating all building systems (insulation, water, lighting, and heating, cooling, and ventilating) into a cost-effective, holistic solution. That’s why a device like the Danfoss thermostatic radiator valve plays a big role in creating a comfortable, energy-efficient building.”

A THERMOSTAT FOR EACH ROOM

One of Gifford’s design principles is that each room should have its own thermostat.

Gifford explained, “If a simple building with only two rooms is located where the sun shines from one direction and the wind blows from another direction, the heating and cooling loads will vary between rooms.

Putting a single thermostat in one room will keep that room warm, but leave the other too hot or cold. Plus, internal loads will vary depending on cooking, showering, computers, and lighting. The temperature imbal-

To avoid balance problems, each room was provided with a radiator controlled by its own Danfoss RA2000 thermostatic radiator valve (TRV).

ance becomes very noticeable if the building is well insulated. People will run space heaters in winter to heat the cold room, and/or open windows in a hot room. That’s

“Psychological studies show that when people have

than 55 F, serving the entire building. The Danfoss

a huge waste of energy, and it makes the air dry and

control over room temperature, they tend to be more

valves on each radiator control flow through the radiator.

unhealthy.”

satisfied with their environment,” he noted. “That’s par-

The bottom line for the Passive House design: The

To avoid balance problems, Gifford specified each

ticularly valuable in mild weather when controlling tem-

space heating cost for each apartment averages about

room at 803 Knickerbocker with a radiator controlled by

perature is difficult and a lot of energy is wasted due to

$44/yr. in a building constructed for the same cost/sq. ft.

its own individual thermostat.

overheating.”

as any other NYC affordable-housing facility.

control makes the whole apartment comfortable without

REWARDING ENERGY SAVINGS

aesthetics of 803 Knickerbocker have been widely recog-

wasting energy by overheating or overcooling. This

Using room thermostat control in the integrated build-

nized. It was the first midsized apartment building in the

allows the system to be downsized, which saves enough

ing design has produced extraordinary energy savings.

United States to be certified to the Passive House stan-

money to more than pay for the additional thermostats.”

Despite its 34,581 sq. ft., the property’s peak heating load

dard, and was recognized in New York City Mayor Bill

is only 127,000 Btu/hr.

de Blasio’s One City Built To Last program as an innova-

Gifford observed that, “individual-room temperature

To regulate the flow of hot water through the radia-

The ultra-low energy performance, comfort, and

tors, Danfoss RA2000 TRVs with a tamper-resistant

“This is an incredibly low heat load for a building of

non-electric operator were used. The RA2000 TRV is

this size,” said Gifford. “But, just because the load for

The building is further proof that an integrated,

designed for hot water or low-pressure steam. In this case,

space heating goes down doesn’t mean the domestic hot

holistic approach to design is practical. It also has helped

the valves were installed on wall-mounted baseboard

water load is reduced. We put two small, sealed-combus-

spur changes in NYC building code and zoning regula-

radiators to avoid coordination difficulties between

tion gas boilers in a mechanical room on the roof. The

tions to enable construction of more ultra-low-energy

flooring installers and plumbers.

boiler capacity is primarily used to make domestic hot

buildings.

tive approach to reducing the city’s carbon footprint.

The TRV regulates hot-water flow by using an inte-

water and, secondarily, heat the building, which is oppo-

grated thermostat and valve assembly. A white knob con-

site from the responsibility of most boilers in other

taining a sealed capsule filled with a heat-sensitive vapor

buildings. We have four storage tanks for the domestic

Gifford noted, “Since 803 Knickerbocker opened in

charge functions as the thermostat. If the room is too

hot water, and we use the smallest, most efficient pumps

2014, there have been zero tenant complaints about

warm, the rise of temperature increases the vapor pres-

possible to circulate water in the hydronic loop.”

heating. When you can make both tenants and property

sure in the bellows, closing the valve. If cold, the pressure

A 1/8-hp pump supplies a two-pipe hot-water system,

decreases, opening the valve. In typical operation, the

which runs whenever the outdoor temperature is lower

However, most important to Gifford is the legacy of comfortable tenants and property owners.

owners happy in Brooklyn, it shows using thermostatic radiator valves for every room really works.” CA

valve is not either fully opened or closed. Rather, it modulates between open, closed, or partly open based on a proportional difference between actual and desired temperatures.

With the TRV, controlling space temperature is easy.

The apartment resident turns the knob to the desired temperature. The dial is scaled in five increments about 5-deg. F apart, ranging from 57 F to 79 F. Gifford set the upper temperature limit to 73 F, but residents can lower

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• New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development, nyc.gov/hpd

• Chris Benedict, R.A., linkedin.com/in/chris-benedict-2abb8bb/

• Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, riseboro.org

• One City Built to Last, www1.nyc.gov/site/builttolast

the temperature setting, if desired.

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Beer Hall Engages The Senses

Above. A 10-ft. x 60-ft. skylight is a show-stopping feature of Nolita Hall, giving guests an experience that they can’t get elsewhere.

Below. Nolita Hall lies under a flight path into San Diego International Airport. When a plane flies over, a split-flap display shows the flight origin and number in real time on the retro-inspired display.

Blurring the lines between interior and exterior, Nolita Hall fuses modern fare and retro technology.

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would admit I am somewhat obsessed with design,” said Doug Hamm, founder of Black Swan Hospitality, Los Angeles, and owner of San Diego’s newest beer hall, Nolita Hall, located in the city’s Little Italy neighborhood.

Pursuing his passion for ambience, Hamm’s first owned-and-operated bar and restaurant

presents the atmosphere of a European beer hall with Italian design flourishes, elevated cocktails, and a select menu of gourmet pizzas and salads.

According to co-collaborator David Michael, principal at San Diego design firm Tecture Inc., “We strove to go beyond the notion of a traditional bar, and build a place where people can have their own experiences. We like to blur lines, and that’s how we approached the design of Nolita Hall—which has evolved into an esteemed eatery where people come to play

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San Diego’s newest beer hall, Nolita Hall, located in the city’s Little Italy neighborhood, presents the atmosphere of a European beer hall with Italian design flourishes.

shuffleboard, drink cocktails, and eat good food.”

Working with Tecture, Hamm succeeded in creating an engag-

To keep interest piqued, the display is constantly updated with

pays homage to San Diego’s outdoor culture, and incorporates

food and beer specials, clever quotes, and any other information

design elements reminiscent of the neighborhood’s namesake.

that Hamm or the managers choose to share.

“San Diego has one of the best climates in the country,”

“We build things that you can’t find off the shelf,” Oat Found-

Michael continued. “When designing this space, we wanted to

ry co-founder and CEO Mark Kuhn IV said. “The split-flap dis-

capitalize on that and truly blend the indoors and outdoors with

play is the perfect addition to the Nolita Hall experience.”

In November 2017, Hamm purchased the 6,500-sq.-ft. proper-

built out the largest mechanized glass doors in Little Italy, creating four disparate systems made up of a quad-fold system, normal

vation he added an enormous 10-ft. x 60-ft. skylight, which has

large pivot doors, a counter-weighted door, and horizontal slider

become the space’s show-stopping feature.

doors in all different locations.

“I put in this ridiculously big window at the top of the build-

Now a defining characteristic of the restaurant, the door

ing, and it wasn’t until later that I realized it could be used to give

installation proved to be a challenging feat for the team. “You can

guests an experience that they cannot get at any other restaurant,

design things really well on a computer, but until you get to the

anywhere,” Hamm explained.

project site it’s all trial and error,” Michael said. “It’s a technical

The team quickly came to realize that Nolita Hall lies right

• Black Swan Hospitality, blackswanhospitality.com • Nolita Hall, nolitahall.com • Oat Foundry, oatfoundry.com • San Diego Architectural Foundation, sdarchitecture.org

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Adding to the blending of the indoors and outdoors, Tecture

ty and gutted it to create an open environment. During the reno-

underneath a flight path into San Diego International Airport, so

Sources listed below are linked at commercialarchitecturemagazine. com/1904tecture.

totally unique to us,” Hamm commented.

ing environment that effortlessly blends interior and exterior,

key architectural and design elements.”

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“We are really able to delight guests and generate conversations

puzzle. But we enjoy doing things differently, and in this case, it paid off.”

much so that planes fly overhead only a few hundred feet above

Tecture also added big communal tables (an elevated take on

the ground. When they came to terms with the fact that sound

the classic picnic table), acrylic light transmitters, and a cus-

proofing the building wasn’t possible, they decided on the next

tom-wood bar and kitchen window to differentiate it from other

best thing: to fully embrace it.

restaurants in the area. “We chose calming materials that created

Hamm turned to Oat Foundry, a Philadelphia-based engineer-

the ambiance we were going for,” Michael said.

ing and design firm that specializes in classic train station-style

Nolita Hall opened in April 2018 to great reviews, and quickly

split-flap displays, to create a new, engaging experience that makes

earned a 2018 Orchids & Onions Design Award from the San

the eatery’s location a draw. Hamm asked the Oat Foundry engi-

Diego Architectural Foundation. “Every project and property I

neering team to program their retro split-flap display with a cus-

acquire starts with the underlying belief that regardless of loca-

tom Flight Tracker API that delivers real-time flight information

tion, use, or financial underwriting, it should have potential to

for airplanes as they pass overhead flying to or from the

become something special and provide a certain ‘wow factor’

airport.

with aesthetics and design,” Hamm said. “This can be done suc-

When a plane flies loudly over Nolita Hall, the split flap

cessfully in a number of different ways. It can be simple and sub-

begins clacking, and guests turn their heads in anticipation to see

tle, or unexpected and bold. Often times, and I think in this case,

the flight origin and number appear on the display in real time.

it’s the perfect combination of both.” CA

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