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Data Centers With Patients The medical community faces many fundamental challenges, not the least of which is a data explosion.

Interiors

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Exteriors

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Entrances at the 500 Lake Shore Drive luxury apartment building had to address Lake Michigan wind and several design specifications, in addition to providing the type of entrances expected in buildings of this status. Turn to p. 32 to learn how Dorma products met the need.

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18 Science Lab Renovation From The Floor Up

23 Permeable Pavement Replaces Tree Grates

32 Entrances Meet Tough Luxury Apartment Specs

Safety, stain resistance, durability, and comfort were important considerations in flooring choice.

Michigan city makes its downtown sidewalks safer and streetscapes more attractive with paved tree surrounds.

Entrances and two different doors meet non-standard design specs and fight Lake Michgan winds in a Chicago luxury apartment complex.

25 Limestone Replicates Classic Ecclesiastical Style

35 Fast Doors For Fast-Food Distributor

HVAC & Plumbing

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Indiana limestone realizes congregation’s dream for Missouri church.

Rytec high-performance doors ensure every doorway is ready to handle high-volume, 24/7 traffic for a major food distributor.

Lighting & Electrical

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38 VRF Maximizes Tight Space, Saves Energy

44 Charlotte Park Illuminates Memory Of Native Son

52 Critical-Power Nightmares Erased

Historical apartment building for seniors is upgraded with the help of compact HVAC components, resulting in 40% energy savings.

Landscape architecture and lighting combine to commemorate the life and artistic achievements of Romare Bearden.

Power-management system takes hassle out of testing and automates compliance reporting.

40 Colorado Capitol Is Beacon Of Sustainability A geothermal heat-pump retrofit project at the Colorado state capitol cuts energy costs, earns LEED recognition. cbpmagazine.com

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company profile

Integrated Project Delivery With Global Perspective Growing firm JMA offers design-build, architecture, and construction management.

W

Images courtesy JMA.

hile Jorge Mastropietro Architects

“These are skills that must be present on any proj-

was founded relatively recently–in

ect team, and I believe they are essential to great archi-

2007–the firm benefits from varied

tecture, which we define as rational, economical, and

experience and challenging building projects on two

geometric, which means the designs are harmonious

continents. The founder and design principal, Jorge

in terms of proportion and the rules of the universe,”

Mastropietro, AIA, is a native of Argentina, where he

said Mastropietro. The firm, which goes by JMA to

completed multifamily and commercial projects large

clients and friends, also has a special competency in

and small. He moved to New York City and worked

passive-design principles, which are focused on high-

with the renowned firm Rafael Viñoly Architects on

ly energy-efficient and sustainable solutions. Many

large-scale projects, including the Cleveland Museum

of the projects are built to the standards of the Pas-

of Art and Carrasco International Airport in Mon-

sive House Institute US (PHIUS), Chicago, which in

tevideo, Uruguay. Now, with a bustling office in the

March released a new national standard for certifying

city’s Soho neighborhood, Mastropietro insists on

these super-energy-saving projects.

maintaining a practice that offers not only design and

With a combination of these project techniques

construction services but project-development exper-

and a close eye on trends driving the commer-

tise honed in competitive markets from Buenos Aires

cial-buildings market, JMA offers solutions for urban

to Manhattan.

mixed-use buildings, high-end residential, institution-

“Any building professional who has gained experi-

al and education projects, retail settings, restaurants

ence in every project phase realizes the benefits of in-

and hospitality venues, corporate workplaces, airports,

tegrated project delivery, such as design-build, and in-

and other commercial works. The firm recently an-

house engineering expertise,” said Mastropietro. “Add

nounced several new hires that expand its knowledge

to this the challenge of being the project’s developer

base—as well as its international profile. The well-re-

and having your own skin in the game. That’s what

garded construction executive Bernard (Aldo) Cam-

gives you a truly 360-degree view of the best project

paniolo has joined as vice president of construction,

solutions.”

and Patricia Ramallo, AIA, LEED AP BD+C/Homes,

Similar to professionals like San Diego’s Jonathan

came on as senior architect and project director with

Segal, FAIA, Mastropietro has promoted the perhaps

experience in Kentucky and Argentina. Another proj-

unlikely image of being a high-design architectural

ect architect, Clayton Feurer, has worked in his native

Top. Experience with architectural design and construction-management services have helped JMA innovate with projects, such as the wood cladding of this multifamily project, while also ensuring economic and durable solutions.

practice and a hands-on builder and “self-developer,”

Kansas City, MO, as well as with firms in Paris.

Above. For an international design competition for museums to be built in Budapest’s City Park, JMA developed a striking, modernist building clad entirely in reclaimed wood.

with in-house construction management and even

Clearly, having a “global perspective” on project

market-savvy development services ranging from the

delivery comes in two ways: from experience in ev-

pro-forma financials at the front end to the marketing

ery phase of design, construction, and development—

and broker relationships that drive success in sales and

but also by amassing valuable experience around the

leasing.

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FEATURE

healthcare data centers

Data Centers With Patients The medical community faces many fundamental challenges, not the least of which is an explosion of data.

Kenneth W. Betz, Senior Editor

Data-center customers each have a private cage, custom built to meet their uptime and compliance needs, with deference given to the customer’s end-equipment vendor preferences. Photo: Lifeline Data Centers

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ealthcare today is a data-driven business, comprising a

MA, states, “by 2017 it will be unthinkable for a healthcare company

complex system of providers, payers, suppliers, research

to plan for a new data center.”

organizations, and patients, all of whom must be digitally

Certainly, existing healthcare data centers, representing millions

linked. Whether those data are housed on-site, co-located, or in the

of dollars in investment, will not disappear tomorrow, but ever-in-

cloud is an important decision healthcare administrators must face

creasing data demands will make expanding them a challenge and

moving forward.

will likely cause hospitals to have second thoughts about the invest-

It wasn’t so long ago that major healthcare organizations almost universally believed that information systems were best handled in

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ment and limits of on-site expansion. Costs to build a data center are in the thousands of dollars for each square foot.

house. Today, some hospital data centers are being co-located, and

On the other hand, cloud-based solutions make many adminis-

cloud-based platforms are being considered. So pronounced has

trators nervous. Some data-security experts dismiss the cloud as a

been the change in philosophy that Forrester Research, Cambridge,

“data exfiltration tool.” Regulations concerning the security and

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FEATURE confidentiality of electronic health records so far have slowed any largescale exodus to the cloud.

What is not in question is the centrality of data to all phases of healthcare. “Healthcare facilities have become data centers with patients,” said Bhavesh Patel, vice president, Global Marketing, ASCO Power Technologies, Florham Park, NJ. “Data digitization rules. Hospitals need to capture, manage, store, and protect more and more data. Patient histories, diagnoses, and prescriptions are examples. At the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in Washington State, patients may see an oncologist, get medications from the pharmacy, and perhaps undergo an MRI or CAT scan during a single visit. All the data must be captured,” he said.

“Also, the business-end of healthcare facilities relies on data centers for capturing costs and revenue, maintaining employee records and payroll, and storing back-up data from personal computers, e-mails, and other electronic communication. Hospitals are at different stages of achieving all of that, of course, but all of them need to get there because it’s mandated by law,” Patel added.

“As the healthcare industry evolves and strengthens its focus on preventive care, and as health organizations become more distributed in nature— with large campuses and regional networks—IT infrastructure is critical for the centralized management and storage of patient data. What used to be a paper-only industry is now completely paperless,” said Justin Carron, global healthcare segment manager at Eaton, Cleveland, OH. “The data center is critical to the success of modern hospitals and to what Gartner Research, Stamford, CT, analysts call real-time healthcare systems (RTHS),” agreed James Cerwinski, director at Raritan Inc., Somerset, NJ. “Hospitals use hundreds of applications, ranging from the typical ones found in most businesses—e-mail, online portals, back-office applications, HR, and financials—to applications supporting the work done in labs, ERs, hospital floors, clinics, radiology, and in just about every corner of a hospital,” Cerwinski explained. “According to one of Raritan’s customers, Florida-based UF Health Shands, its most important application, out of more than 200, is the hospital-information system that supports all patient caregivers. Each day the system gathers information on caregiver-patient encounters, medical records, and every work order, such as lab work, in all of Shands’ locations.”

MAJOR CONCERNS

Security, reliability, and uptime are the major concerns facing hospital data centers, regardless of whether they are traditional onsite installations, co-located, or cloud based.

“Energy efficiency is important, of course, and an inefficient data center will get someone’s wrist slapped. Poor reliability and power availability, however, will get someone fired. It’s that black and white,” said Patel.

“Mark Hungerford, the operating engineer at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA, told us, ‘It’s all about reliability. Everything, especially our data centers, is built to never go down,’” Patel related.

“That’s because the center’s campus operations scream ‘mission critical!’ Data centers totaling 18,000 sq. ft. store colossal volumes of information produced by more than 200 research labs and advanced imaging facilities, cell monitoring and manufacturing operations, and specialized tools

Top. A technician tracks operation of a facility’s power system with the ASCO PowerQuest power and monitoring control system. Photo: ASCO

that analyze and sequence DNA and RNA,” he explained.

According to ASCO’s Patel, “Data centers for healthcare networks are particularly sensitive to interruptions. Data-center downtime costs more than $5,000 per minute and on average $500,000 per incident, according

Above. A critical power management system (CPMS) helps management comply with healthcare data-center requirements by capturing data and producing automated reports for inspection. Photo: ASCO cbpmagazine.com

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healthcare data centers to a 2011 Ponemon Institute, Traverse City, MI, study of U.S.based data centers. For healthcare facilities that rely on IT systems to support critical applications, such as electronic patient data, the highest cost of a single event in the study topped $1 million, or more than $11,000 per minute. In healthcare facilities, power problems can result in losses more significant than financial costs—loss of human life.”

Security competes with reliability as a matter of crucial importance because of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA), and other requirements, Patel commented.

“It’s one thing if someone’s credit card information is hacked from a national department store chain’s data base,” he said. “It’s another thing entirely if someone’s medical history, prescriptions, and even genetic predisposition to certain diseases are hacked.

That’s a nightmare that might be causing sleepless nights for healthcare facility executives. It’s a real problem because the frequency of serious security breaches during the past year seems to be increasing and, unfortunately, people appear to becoming numb to them.”

“Healthcare organizations face very severe penalties for data breaches and must choose very wisely when deciding to outsource services or implement internal IT programs,” Carron added.

“Storage is also a key factor,” he continued. “Some U.S. health organizations have data records far more extensive than the Library of Congress. The sheer amount of data is immense, and healthcare organizations need to be able to plan and predict not only for capacity requirements, but also for electrical infrastructure upgrades to support and protect expansive storage hardware.”

The physical resources to support all those data are of equal concern. “Uptime can be impacted if you run out of resources supporting your data-center operations,” Raritan’s Cerwinski warned. “Some of the top resource concerns and major pain points are: Does your data center have enough power to support all operations? Do you have enough cooling? Do you have enough space to place servers? Do you have enough network and power connections?”

“DCIM (data center infrastructure management) has made server moves, adds, and changes more efficient because it tells us exactly where a server and its supporting infrastructure are located. If someone moves a server, an alert is sent,” he said.

Cerwinski continued, “By using DCIM tools, managers know where each piece of equipment is located and their relationships with other systems; how much power capacity is available; if there are any harmful hotspots or wasteful over-cooled areas—and DCIM tools give suggestions on the optimal place to install a new server. These tools are essential to delivering high availability and keeping costs down by eliminating over-provisioning and wasted Top. The computer room air handlers at Lifeline’s data center deliver cold air to the front of the computers and networking gear. The units were custom built when Lifeline found units available on the open market were unsuitable. Photo: Lifeline Data Centers

resources. They also support security by tracking equipment moves and personnel entering the data center.”

STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

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On one level, the requirements for hospital data centers are similar to any other data center. The major difference comes in physically securing them. “A data center in the Midwest that’s dedicated to maintaining healthcare records for hospitals across the country

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has layers of security, including a barrier that can stop a truck.

Inside, an elaborate, multi-layer system helps ensure only authorized access to servers, Patel said.

He added, “Healthcare facilities need to comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, 99, and 110 requirements, as well as Joint Commission, Medicaid, and National Electrical Code (NEC) 220.87 reporting mandates to

An Alternative To On-Site Data Centers F

ortunately, there are alternatives to on-site hospital

of 60-year-old buildings, just isn’t going to get it

data centers. One of them is co-location, a choice

done,” he said. “They don’t want to make the capital

system (CPMS) helps management comply with the require-

in which Rich Banta and Alex Carroll, co-owners of

investment in a second generator, a second UPS

ments by capturing data and producing automated reports for

Lifeline Data Centers in Indianapolis, firmly believe.

system, a completely redundant HVAC system, or any

maintain proper accreditation. A critical power management

inspection.”

The cost for a hospital to build a data center

of the other availability requirements that the industry

“A critical power management system at Bryan Medical

from the ground up is $1,200 to $1,500/sq. ft., not

Center in Lincoln, NE, for example, produces automated re-

including maintenance and overall cost of ownership,

“Once you get into these levels of availability, a

ports that Joint Commission inspectors and the local fire mar-

according to Carroll. By contrast, Lifeline offers co-

retrofit is not the answer. It’s a total redo, and that is

shal prefer to review,” Patel noted.

location services for about $150/sq. ft., including all

really capital intensive—we can attest to that—and

the certifications, upkeep, maintenance, and critical

that’s not capital they want to spend,” Banta said.

“For co-location data centers responsible for healthcare information, a CPMS enables them to report on any downtime

functions such as power uptime, he said.

is pushing towards.”

Banta emphasized that co-location is not the

as part of its service level agreement (SLA). For instance, the

The cost/sq. ft. to build from the ground up includes

same as the cloud, and he personally doesn’t see

report may show that even when downtime occurred, health-

the cost of the physical building: chillers, generators,

hospitals going the cloud route. “A co-located data

care data management was back up and running instantly, or,

UPSs, power infrastructure, cabling infrastructure, and

center is shared infrastructure in terms of power and

say, in exactly three seconds,” he said.

physical security considerations. It does not include

cooling; the cloud is shared infrastructure in terms of

ongoing equipment maintenance, physical building and

computing power and in terms of security. Everything

ON SITE OR OFF?

exterior maintenance, security retrofit, uptime retrofit,

[in the cloud] shares a security model and shares

The explosion of healthcare data poses a significant question

and facility operations, Carroll said.

vulnerability, so if another resident of the cloud is

for hospitals: on or off site? “Many hospitals are no longer

Comparing the numbers, Banta agreed that the

severely compromised, you’re at risk yourself. That

one-location entities, but are multi-site campuses, so data cen-

prediction hospitals will not be planning new data

is currently an unacceptable level of risk for anybody

ters tend to be multi-sited as well, even though they may not

centers in the near future is on target.

who is liable for protecting patient information,” he

be at every campus. A Midwest data center, at which we have

The cost of building a data center is not unlike

power switching and controls systems, has two sites, but their

building out a radiology wing, and hospitals have all

In a co-location model, hospitals or other clients

service is cloud-based for their healthcare clients. Large hos-

kinds of standards and experts to do that, Banta said.

own the hardware and equipment. “We are simply

pital chains with numerous facilities probably have their own

A data center is an entirely different set of disciplines.

a high-tech landlord with compliance built in. It’s

cloud,” Patel said.

What hospitals learned building out a radiological area

their servers, their storage equipment, and they

doesn’t apply, he added.

own the software licenses. We provide the space,

Obviously, a solution for one organization may not be a

said.

good fit for another. “Some organizations have large main cam-

“Hospitals are used to buying MRI machines and

power, cooling, physical security, and access to

puses with available property to construct a data center as well

other radiological modalities, so high prices aren’t new.

telecommunication carriers,” Banta said. “We are

as satellite branches where disaster-recovery facilities can be

Nevertheless, the cost of a data center is eye-popping,

a carrier hotel with 22 telecommunication carriers

constructed in order to avoid having all assets in one place. In

even to them,” Banta observed. “It’s on their balance

resident in our facility at the disposal of clients to use

these instances, it can be more cost effective to construct your

sheet, and they don’t want it there.”

to connect to their data. We are also responsible for

own data center network,” Eaton’s Carron said.

“With hospitals going filmless and paperless, if IT

evidence, artifacts, and preparation for audits of power

“For smaller organizations without spare real estate and re-

systems are down, patient care is affected, and lives

gional dispersion, it may make more sense to seek out an ac-

could hang in the balance,” he said. “Hospitals with

and cooling availability and physical security.”

Lifeline provides another interesting take on data

credited co-location provider with robust disaster recovery in-

savvy risk managers are looking to transfer that risk

centers. The company’s data center is located in a

frastructure. Or, we’ve seen many smaller or independent

and the associated capital expenditures as quickly as

former shopping center in Indianapolis and another

healthcare systems, such as TriRivers Health Partners, collabo-

they can.”

is planned in a former big-box retail store in Fort

The amount of medical data generated, and that

Wayne, IN, a trend that is being seen in other parts

needs to be readily available, is increasing at a rapid

of the country as well. The shopping center occupied

TriRivers has a 33,000 sq.-ft. hosting data center in Rock-

pace. “It is orders of magnitude,” Banta said. “In the

by Lifeline was built during the Cold War era and

ford, IL, and a backup facility at FHN Memorial Hospital in

area of digitized radiology, the old standard for CT

was designated as a fallout shelter. “The shell of the

Freeport, IL.

scanners was 64 slices. Now they have gone to 128, and

building can take an EF5 tornado straight on,” Banta

“As far as the cloud goes, a hybrid strategy allows healthcare

that chews through a lot of storage space. A radiologist

said. “That’s all part of the hardening and security

organizations to get the best of both worlds—with the flexibility

pulling up your data in an emergency doesn’t need a

features that make data centers so expensive. Other

of an outsourced cloud infrastructure and the security benefits

subset of your information, he needs every bit of it.”

limitations in siting a data center include its proximity

rate for the construction of data centers, which allows them to share expenses,” he added.

of a brick-and-mortar data center that allows them to actually ‘own’ the patient records internally,” Carron said.

“That’s

where

the

existing

data-center

infrastructure of hospitals, some of them in basements

to major railroads, highways, bodies of water, flood plains, and other potential hazards,” he explained.

Raritan’s Cerwinski concurs that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. “Our customers have owner-operated data centers and cbpmagazine.com

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co-located data centers. Some customers use a hybrid approach, using the co-located center to augment capacity needs of their data center,” he said.

“One of Raritan’s customers is a healthcare co-location provider.

They use our intelligent energy-management solutions to monitor the energy usage of the customers residing in its data center to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. They also use the Raritan DCIM monitoring software to readily share energy reports and SLA updates with its clientele, so that customers can remotely monitor the energy they are using and purchasing. The co-location data center also meets a number of standards, including HIPAA, and is audited annually against SSAE-16 SOC 2 standards,” Cerwinski said.

GROWING PAINS

Expanding existing hospital data centers is no easy task because hospital administrators may not have anticipated the scope of data they would need to store.

“Twenty or more years ago, healthcare facilities were not construct-

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Top. Lifeline’s data center has many 500-kVA uninterruptible power supply systems servicing customer equipment. The center’s power delivery systems are TIA-942 Rated 4 compliant, meaning they provide isolated parallel redundant or fully compartmentalized diverse-path power delivery. A catastrophic failure in one delivery path, e.g., a generator failing to start during a utility power outage, will not affect customer equipment operation. Photo: Lifeline Data Centers

ed under the assumption that they would need the massive IT infra-

Above. Shown is one of many stepdown/isolation transformers that comprise Lifeline’s 2N isolated parallel redundant-power delivery systems. Photo: Lifeline Data Centers

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ton’s Carron observed.

“Luckily, if modernization cannot meet the immediate

Ken’s V I E W

needs of healthcare facilities, the industry can also rely on a

Where Lost Socks Go

number of accredited co-location providers and cloud services that allow temporary data-center services while internal resources are constructed, ensuring that capacity needs are always met in a reliable and compliant manner,” said Carron.

“Planning for infrastructure growth, such as for a data center, is a conundrum faced by facilities managers and engineers all too often,” ASCO’s Patel observed. “Should an infrastructure larger than needed in the near term be built for anticipated long-term growth? Or, should it be built to satisfy only near-term demand, with more infrastructure added later as needed?”

“Mark Hungerford has wrestled with the conundrum for 15 years as the operating engineer for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. The center has grown sixfold since 1991 and now covers 15 acres and employs 4,000 people,” he reported.

“They generally followed the model they used for the first new building—they started with a basic, robust infrastructure of high-quality equipment that would accommodate expansion and grew out from there,” Patel said. “This approach has served the campus well. Today, it’s recognized for its reliable and right-sized infrastructure.”

On the positive side, Patel noted, “even though the square footage [a hospital] has allotted for additional data-center capability may be small, it still may be sufficient because power density, or the kW rate for a given server rack, has increased. While older data centers may have a power density of 5 kW per rack, new-build facilities can achieve 20 kW. Higher densities allow a smaller building, fewer racks, and fewer rack power distribution units (PDUs).”

Hospital data centers are no longer confined to a broom closet converted to a computer room. They’re an integral, if largely unseen, part of the healthcare infrastructure, one that will continue to evolve as healthcare changes. CBP

(IoT), the cloud. Does anyone really know what

those terms mean? Or how to capitalize them?

Big data, you see, is nothing new.

Neither is the potato shortage. The former Soviet Union still doesn’t have a handle on its potato supply.

What is big data? Is there someplace I can get

Even as I write this, Potato News Today (I’m not making

some small data? Aren’t all those 1s and Os, the binary

this up), an online source for all the dirt on tubers,

bits that compose data, the same size, or do they come,

reports a Russian potato shortage is looming. Not 50

for example, in tall, grande, venti, or trenta?

years ago. Today. So much for big data.

Sorry if I’m confused, but naming simple, everyday

The proliferation of data and what to do with it is

things shouldn’t be this hard. Venti is Italian for 20, and

not new either. In 1941 Jorge Luis Borges wrote a short

a venti at a certain ubiquitous coffee chain is said to be

story, “The Library of Babel,” in which the library of the

20 oz. So far so good, but why then is a grande, which is

title contained every bit of knowledge about everything,

claimed to be 16 oz., not a sedici (Italian for 16)? There’s

far beyond the capacity of anyone to process. The

also a trenta, said by some self-proclaimed experts

frustrated souls searching for meaning in this overkill

on the Internet to be 31 oz. So why isn’t it called a

of data, “…disputed in the narrow corridors, proffered

trentuno? And tall makes no sense at all now that short

dark curses, strangled each other on the divine

is no longer officially on the menu. By the way, these

stairways, flung the deceptive books into the air shafts,

measures may vary, depending on whether they are

met their death cast down in a similar fashion by the

applied to hot or cold drinks—or what Internet sources

inhabitants of remote regions. Others went mad...”

one consults.

Sounds like another day at the office. Or the Internet.

When it comes to more complicated concepts,

Let’s hope a more amicable approach can be

naming doesn’t get any better. I’m pretty sure there is

found. I attended a couple of educational sessions that

no data stored in the clouds outside my window, but I’ve

discussed the Internet of Things at AHR in Chicago

read about new sealed hard drives filled with helium.

recently and, while I’m still convinced IoT is a silly

At one-seventh the density of air, helium produces less

name and an incorrectly capitalized acronym, I began

drag on the moving parts, using less power and running

to see the utility of it, more so on a commercial and

cooler. If you put enough of them together would they

industrial level (the IIoT, to confuse matters further)

float skyward? Would that be the cloud? On the other

than on a consumer one. I don’t care if my smart toaster

hand, I’ve heard the cloud likened to the place where

tells my smart watch the toast is done so it can text my

lost socks go, so maybe that’s the real cloud.

smart phone to alert me to that fact. Given a choice, I’d

But not to quibble. I’ll accept there’s a lot of data out

rather toast my bread on a stick over an open flame.

there—somewhere. What to do with it? Why, optimize

Obviously, much work is yet to be done before the

it, stupid. Unfortunately, optimize is yet another

IoT becomes truly useful. A recent e-newsletter from

buzzword—the next big thing which, in the end, isn’t

Harbor Research, a Boulder, CO-based research and

so new after all.

consulting firm, sums it up: “Some things that look easy

“Comrades, let’s optimize,” exhorts author Francis

turn out to be hard. That’s part of the strange saga of

Spufford on the website promoting his novel/history/

the Internet of Things and its perpetual attempts to get

fantasy Red Plenty, which tells, among other things,

itself off the ground. But some things that should be kept

The Uptime Institute https://uptimeinstitute.com/

of the Soviet potato optimization program back in the

simple are allowed to get unnecessarily complex, and

HiTrust Alliance https://hitrustalliance.net/

shoe-thumping-we-will-bury-you1960s. Lurking behind

that’s the other part of the story. The drive to develop

this potato-optimization, market-control scheme was

technology can inspire grandiose visions that make

a Large Electronically Computing Machine (the literal

simple thinking seem somehow embarrassing or not

translation of Bolshaya Elektronno-Schetnaya Mashina,

worthwhile. That’s understandable in science fiction.

or BESM, which is not a fictional invention, by the way).

But it’s not a good thing when defining and deploying

The BESM, which the Soviets cobbled together because

real-world technology.”

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IBM wouldn’t sell them computers in those Cold-War

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must fling some data into

days, number-crunched thousands of variables in a bid

the air shaft—and search for those lost socks.

to make potatoes abundantly available to the masses.

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rban streetscapes are a challenging en-

rous Pave Inc., Grant, MI. Porous Pave XL is a

vironment for trees, and no trees are

hard, durable material made from 50% recycled

as challenged as street trees planted in

rubber chips and 50% stone aggregate, with a

small openings in hardscapes such as sidewalks.

moisture-cured urethane binding agent. Porous

These openings can be as small as 15 to 25 sq.

Pave is engineered with 29% void space.

ft. yet they are the only way water and oxygen

Independent testing indicates that the mate-

can reach the tree roots. Metal tree grates are

rial allows as many as 6,300 gal./hr./sq. ft. of

the traditional solution for maintaining these

water to drain directly through its surface, per-

openings. Pedestrians can walk on metal grates.

meate into a compacted aggregate base, and

Wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles can roll over

then slowly filter into the ground below.

them. The grates protect trees and the soil from

Porous Pave is most commonly used to estab-

traffic while allowing water and air to reach the

lish areas of permeable pavement that infiltrate

tree roots.

stormwater on site; decrease the volume and

However, tree grates present problems on

slow the velocity of rainwater runoff into streets,

commercial, public, and institutional proper-

storm drains, and storm sewers; improve water

ties. Grates are expensive and are supposed to

quality by reducing erosion and filtering out

suppress weed growth and limit trash accumula-

pollutants; and recharge groundwater. The ma-

tion. Without routine maintenance, however,

terial’s porosity, permeability, and slip resis-

the opposite happens. Over time, iron grates

tance make it a good option for tree surrounds.

rust. With freeze-thaw cycles, tree growth, and

The city had installed a limited number of

the expansion of root systems, grates buckle and

Porous Pave tree surrounds in 2011. According

break. Rusted, broken grates are unsightly and

to Joe Sulak, city forester, City of Grand Rapids,

an unsafe tripping hazard.

the material proved it could work for the full-

exteriors

Permeable Pavement Replaces Tree Grates Michigan city makes its downtown sidewalks safer and streetscapes more attractive with paved tree surrounds.

scale replacement project. “Rainwater and air go PREPARING FOR A CROWD

right through Porous Pave and down to the tree

Grand Rapids, MI, hosts the annual ArtPrize

roots,” said Mark DeClercq, PE, city engineer.

event, an independently organized interna-

“With its high rubber content and textured sur-

tional art competition that transforms three

face, it is slip resistant and safer when wet than

square miles of the city’s downtown area into an

traditional metal tree grates.”

open-air arts scene with more than 150 venues.

According to Dave Ouwinga, Porous Pave

During its annual 19-day run, ArtPrize attracts

president and CEO, the material is ADA com-

as many as 440,000 visitors. With so many peo-

pliant. In addition to making paved permeable

ple strolling the sidewalks, the city wanted to

surfaces slip resistant, the recycled rubber gives

improve the safety of tree openings.

it flexibility, helping it to withstand freeze-thaw

Grand Rapids had conventional square and

cycles without heaving, cracking, or breaking.

round metal tree grates with four sections con-

When trees grow, their girths increase. The

nected to each other with bolts and to a metal

flexibility of Porous Pave enables the surface to

frame cemented into the sides of the sidewalk

expand. As tree girth requires more space, the

openings. In 2014, the city inspected the grates

opening in the paved surface at the base of trees

in the downtown area to locate those that were

can be widened. “Installers thin the material

rusted, broken, or had cracked or missing bolts.

around the base of trees,” said Ouwinga. “That

The city identified and marked 750 such grates.

makes it easier to cut rings out as trees grow.”

The count included 250 that rated greatest-trip-

Moreover, because the permeable surface is

ping-hazard status, defined as those with miss-

solid, it is much easier to maintain. Trash and

ing sections or more than a 3/4-in. difference in

falling leaves stay on the surface and can be

height between the level of the sidewalk and

swept by maintenance workers, rather than get-

broken grate sections. It was decided to replace

ting stuck in the grates.

those 250 grates, before ArtPrize started in Sep-

The product is poured in place at thicknesses

tember 2014, with something other than new

of 1 to 2 in. atop a compacted aggregate base of

metal grates.

2, 4, or 6 in., depending on the application and required compressive strength. The aggregate is

PERMEABLE-PAVEMENT SOLUTION

1/4- to 3/8-in. nominal size. For the Grand Rap-

The grate alternative they chose was Porous

ids tree surrounds, 2 in. of Porous Pave XL was

Pave XL tree surrounds, manufactured by Po-

poured on an aggregate base of 2 to 4 in., in-

Above. For the Grand Rapids tree surrounds, 2 in. of Porous Pave XL was poured on an aggregate base of 2 to 4 in., installed atop the tree root balls.

Right. When trees grow, their girths increase. The flexibility of Porous Pave enables the surface to expand.

As tree girth requires more space, the opening in the paved surface at the base of trees can be widened.

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stalled atop the tree root balls.

The material is available in eight standard colors.

The city administrators selected brown.

abled a six-man crew to move quickly from one site to

tree surrounds are installed, the grate-replacement

the next.

project will have used rubber recycled from more than

The project was a three-day process. The crew first removed the metal grates, which the city saves, recy-

5,600 scrap tires, which otherwise could have ended up in landfills.

RAPID INSTALLATION

cles, and sells. They then cleaned up trash and other

The permeable tree surrounds are also cost effec-

The city issued the work permit for the first phase

debris. Once the area around a tree was clean, they

tive. According to Wesley Steer, landscape architect

of the project on September 2, 2014. With ArtPrize

added and compacted the crushed aggregate. The fol-

with the firm of O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock and Associ-

scheduled to start on September 24, rapid installation

lowing day, the crew prepared and poured the Porous

ates, Kalamazoo, MI, depending on size, style, and

was essential.

Pave material and placed safety barricades around the

volume purchased, metal grates costs can range from

“The material we selected offered a key advantage

completed surrounds. Porous Pave cures in 24 hr., so

$800 to $1,200. Porous Pave surrounds cost between

for making the installation process easier, quicker, and

the crew returned the day after installation to pick up

$400 and $600 for each tree, installed. CBP

less costly. Porous Pave bonds to metal. We could in-

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placed the 250 grates by September 22, 2014—two days

openings,” said Karie M. Enriquez, PE, assistant proj-

before ArtPrize opened. The remaining 500 grates will

ect manager in the Grand Rapids engineering dept.

be replaced by July 2015.

“That saved a great deal of time, effort, and expense.

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selecting green building materials is a priority.

materials. The size of the required equipment mini-

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mized disruption of street and sidewalk traffic and en-

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All Saints Anglican Church, Springfield, MO, embodies historical elements in its design and in the use of actual stone.

Limestone Replicates Classic Ecclesiastical Style Indiana limestone realizes congregation’s dream for Missouri church.

W

hen All Saints Anglican Church, Spring-

BACKGROUND AND PLANNING

and found land for a church of their own in Springfield.

field, MO, began the process of creating

Development and realization of the project were made

They initially purchased a 17-acre estate, then another contiguous 5-acre parcel.

a new house of worship, the congregation

possible by the contributions of generous donors. Con-

had a clear vision. The members hoped for a strong and

struction is being carried out in three main segments.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new

beautiful structure that would express spirituality and

Phase one was the erection of the actual church, parish

structure in December 2011. Phase one, with more than

provide a connection with ecclesiastical architectural

hall, and kitchen. Ongoing second and third phases in-

12,000 sq. ft. under roof, embraces the sanctuary, with

history.

clude construction of an educational wing and a colum-

day chapel and narthex, as well as a kitchen-equipped

Exterior limestone, quarried in Indiana, was chosen

barium. An integral part of this continuing work is a

parish hall, administrative areas, sacristy, and priest’s

to impart these elements to the new church, essential

colonnade connection between the school section and

office. Less than half that size, Phase two includes a sub-

considerations for both the congregation and the build-

the church.

stantial education section and an arched stone colon-

ing’s architects. These and other principles guided the

John Simmons, chairman of the church’s building

selection of stone from Indiana Limestone Co., located

committee, said the project has been years in the mak-

Still to be completed at this writing are a columbari-

in Oolitic, IN.

ing. The need for a church of its own became clear not

um—an area for the respectful retention of cremation

long after the founders brought the congregation to-

urns—and a patio area off the parish hall. Another un-

gether in 2003.

usual detail is a quiet area with a gated portal reserved

The church, designed by Marshall Waters Woody Architects and built by Brian Beckers Construction,

nade to the parking lot.

both of Springfield, carries forward traditional con-

“We had rented space in a Lutheran church for five

struction in its graceful presentation and in the use of

years,” Simmons said. When the growing congregation

In addition to the architectural firm and Brian Beck-

real stone.

outpaced the room available for them there, they sought

ers Construction as general contractor, other Missouri

for personal contemplation and reflection.

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PROJECT

exteriors

Above. Among the most impressive elements at All Saints is this colonnade, which provides a connection that’s protected and beautiful between the church proper and the Christian-education area.

Below. Details such as this arched door carry forward the traditional design that the congregation of All Saints sought for their new church.

Indiana limestone used throughout the church exterior imparts a sense of permanence and spirituality that the architect and builders intended to create.

companies were chosen to handle essential

construction of such iconic American struc-

phases of the project. John M. Gill Masonry

tures as Yankee Stadium, the Pentagon, the

Co., also of Springfield, was the masonry con-

National Cathedral, and the Empire State

tractor. Earthworks Inc., of Perryville, MO,

Building.

fabricated and supplied the project stone.

For All Saints Church, the Indiana lime-

As the original quarry provider of stone for

stone known as Full Color Blend was selected.

the project, Indiana Limestone Co. offered

In the finished building, texture is important.

technical support and information that saved

The rough face of limestone in the walls devel-

time, helped restrain costs, and contributed to

ops substantial variation and shadowing; its

superlative results.

visual complexity means that the look of the walls changes throughout the day with the

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WRITTEN IN STONE

movement of the sun. “Every part of the

The stone specified for the project was quar-

building is slightly different,” said Bill Woody,

ried in south-central Indiana, an area known

principal at Marshall Waters Woody. Con-

for one of the world’s richest deposits of this

trasting smooth surfaces appear on surrounds

highly regarded building material. Stone from

at windows and doors, an arrangement that

Indiana Limestone Co. has routinely been

adds further visual interest.

chosen for the nation’s most famous build-

Stone flooring from another source was

ings. The company’s stone was used in the

chosen for the church narthex, which is the

PROJECT

exteriors

entrance or lobby area of the sanctuary. The design here

Subsequent schematics and preliminary design

vised to include the bell tower in place of the steeple.

includes a baptismal font centered in the entrance area,

sketches were prepared in September and October 2011.

Programming for the education building was completed

with an attractive pattern extending out from it in the

Construction drawings were completed for permitting

in September 2013, and construction drawings for the

stone of the floor. Pavers are also being applied in the

and bidding in March 2012. With the project under

education building were completed in November 2013.

floor of the columbarium and the adjoining walkway.

construction in October of that year, drawings were re-

The essential work of designing the foundation and

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES

Woody said an early part of his tensive research regarding the use of buttressing and arched windows.

“We sought to be as true to a period Anglican church as we could,” Woody said.

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ing spirituality and sacred contemplation. “Natural stone brings a character not seen in other materials,” Woody said. “Stone is solidity, speaking to a strong structure with real peace of mind.”

At the start of the design process, church members provided the architect with books that showed photos of English Anglican churches. Many had materials other than stone on the outside, including wood siding and brick.

An initial, relatively contemporary design incorporated less stone and more brick than the one eventually built. The subsequently revised design featured an exterior with stone throughout, reflecting more closely the preferences of the congregation. The final design also features a handsome bell tower in place of a steeple.

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wall and roof framing was carried out by J.S. Smith Con-

was highly detailed, he said, and the contractor firm pro-

sulting Engineers LLC, Joplin, MO, which provided

vided, “great attention to detail. They had a personal

structural-engineering services throughout.

feeling for what was wanted here.”

Metal-frame and heavy-timber trusses beneath the

This care extended to the exterior as well. “We would

stone provide an extremely strong supporting frame-

never put fake stone in a church like this that’s meant to

work. Standard wood trusses are incorporated into the

have a 1600s look,” said Brian Beckers, president of the

construction of the administration and parish hall sec-

general contracting firm. “Indiana limestone chips nice-

tions of the church.

ly for this kind of exterior treatment, so you get a great

In accomplishing all of this, Woody said, the Beckers

appearance.” The use of five different sizes of stone piec-

company was, “a godsend.” Much of the interior work

es in the exterior walls, he said, “gives you a really nice

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“It’s been very fulfilling to work on this project,” Woody said. “This use of stone has had quite an impact—it’s meant that a lot of people have commented on it. We are pleased that the project has turned out the way we and the congregation had envisioned.” CBP

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LathNet provides drainage and ventilation between the metal lath and substrate in adhered-masonry veneer installations. The product combines a 2 1/2-lb. G-60 galvanized, expanded-steel lath with a polyester-mesh drainage plane in one engineered and tested system. The material installs like regular lath and reportedly cuts installation time, compared with installing drainage and lath separately, while reducing wall penetrations. It provides a 1-in. minimum overlap to assist with code compliance, conforms to ASTM C847, and allows rapid drainage and drying behind the veneer.

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Roofing system

FiberTite Brite, with Kynar fluoropolymer top finish, is a roofing solution for high-profile projects that require long-lasting aesthetics and tough protection. Five standard colors and custom solid-color options and pattern designs, along with a flexible membrane, allow infinite design possibilities. In addition to the standard warranty, the material has a 10yr., limited colorfast warranty and meets ASTM D4434 specifications.

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Acoustic louver

T9106MD stationary acoustic louver is Florida Building Code approved and Miami-Dade qualified.

With a 6-in.-deep parallelogram blade, the louver is said to restrict transmission of high and low frequency sounds generated by mechanical equipment and to act as an exterior weather louver.

Wall app

Build My Wall app for the company’s metal wall products is a comprehensive, searchable database for wall panels and systems where users can view 3-D renderings and obtain technical, installation, and fastening details. Information includes the Enverge cavity wall system. The free app is available for iPad and Android tablets.

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Urban Ledgestone emulates quarried stone. The natural, ledgestone-style product is available in long, sleek lengths in three sizes and two colors, Dusk and Frost. Designed for installation in a coursed pattern, a more traditional ashlar pattern can also be used.

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Wall systems

Platinum CI and Platinum CI Stucco wall systems use Neopor rigid insulation board. The continuous-insulation systems use a high-density board to optimize thermal performance and improve impact resistance. Boards are available in R-5, R-7.5, and R-10.

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Concrete coatings

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Window-flashing tape

Three of the company’s window-flashing tapes comply with AAMA 711-07.

WindowWrap PSX-20, PowerBond, and WindowWrap White are 25 mil nominal thickness, self-adhering, and self-sealing around fasteners. Compatible with most building and window materials, the tapes are said to prevent water infiltration and air and noise penetration into a structure. PowerBond has an adhesive system that reportedly adheres in temperatures as low as 25 F. MFM Building Products Corp., Coshocton, OH Circle 66 mfmbp.com

Recycled-content pavers

Resurfacing paver profiles include 4 x 4-in. and 8 x 8-in. options. Made from as much as 95% recycled content, pavers fit into a 16 x 16-in. grid that aligns and spaces the pavers and is applied over an existing substrate. Combined height of pavers and grid is 1 3/4 in.

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Powder coatings

A 12-page color card describes 199 colors for Envirocron and Enviracryl powder coatings. Organized by five standard resin-chemistry formulations, epoxy-, polyester-, polyester/epoxy hybrid-, polyester/urethane-, and acrylic-based coatings, the brochure highlights specialty finishes including transparent, starlight, cracked ice, texture, and crinkle.

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PROJECT

entrances

Entrances Meet Tough Luxury Apartment Specs Entrances and two different doors meet nonstandard design specs and fight Lake Michigan winds in a Chicago luxury apartment complex.

T

he 500 Lake Shore Drive apartment

A SOPHISTICATED SOLUTION

complex in Chicago is a sight to be-

Dorma workers began by building a secure sub-

hold. At 57 stories, the 62,000-sq.-ft.

frame assembly to which they clad the metal

building offers tenants two club rooms, a movie

used in the building. That maintained the spe-

room, a library, a rooftop pool with a fire pit,

cific subway-tile design, while meeting all other

and a landscaped terrace. It provides not only

requirements. “Because it was on a radius wall

five-star service, but also captivating views.

rather than a flat wall, each piece had to be indi-

Each unit, from compact studio apartments

vidually cut and rolled,” MacMillan said.

to spacious penthouses, is equipped with floor-

For the custom vestibule entrance on the

to-ceiling windows and open floor plans to ex-

west side, the architect wanted minimal metal in

pand the versatility of smaller spaces. As the

the door area, so they decided on Dorma’s ESA

complex was designed, every feature and com-

Fine Frame with an ESA400 automatic sliding

ponent was carefully considered so they would

door. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, this

be an aesthetic and functional fit.

combination provides excellent weather-sealing

Developer Related Midwest, Chicago, and

qualities.

architectural firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz,

“The architect wanted the header and carrier

Chicago, selected Dorma Americas, Ream-

for the sliding doors to be concealed within the

Above. On the west side of the building, the minimal metal specification was achieved by combining Dorma’s ESA Fine Frame with an ESA400 automatic sliding door.

stown, PA, to provide and install the main doors

solid-metal vestibule structure, so we designed

for the project. Dorma had the product line to

this entrance to conceal the headers and create

meet the design requirements and the expertise

access panels that would allow for installation

to fabricate the custom east and west entrances.

and service of the doors,” explained MacMillan.

Right. The east side of the building faces Lake Michigan and wind is a factor.

To minimize air infiltration, a manual revolving door was used.

A HIGH-END CHALLENGE

trance allow residents to enter and exit the build-

According to Angus MacMillan, Dorma na-

ing with ease when carrying luggage, toting gro-

tional sales manager, “The primary design chal-

ceries, or walking their pets.

The automatic sliding doors on the west en-

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At the east entrance, the Crane 4000 series

need for a complex solid-metal entrance and

manual revolving door was selected. With the

vestibule on the west entrance—an area with

east side of the building facing Lake Michigan,

vertical walls that have a slight radius/bowing

it’s prone to a lot of wind. The Crane 4000 pro-

on each side.”

vides easy access with minimal air infiltration.

“The metal that Solomon Cordwell Buenz

“Both the aesthetic and functional aspects of

specified for the east and west entry areas neces-

the entrances were of the utmost importance on

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sitated something more than a standard solu-

the 500 Lake Shore Drive project,” said MacMil-

View the web page for the Dorma ESA400 Fine Frame automatic sliding doors.

tion,” explained MacMillan. “Dorma couldn’t

lan. “With the ESA Fine Frame, the Crane 4000

readily form and weld parts together to make it

revolving door, and custom fabrication and in-

work.”

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In addition, the west and east entrances have

uphold the sophistication of the complex while

a specific subway-tile pattern that needed to be

providing ease of use and convenience to resi-

carried through in the solution.

dents and guests.” CBP

windows & doors

PROJECT To serve more than 460 McDonald’s restaurants throughout northern Illinois and Indiana, GSF recently opened a 152,670-sq.-ft. regional headquarters and logistics center in McCook, IL.

Fast Doors For Fast-Food Distributor

Rytec high-performance doors ensure every doorway is ready to handle high-volume, 24/7 traffic for a major food distributor.

T

o serve more than 460 McDonald’s restaurants

and consists of a two-story, 17,550-sq.-ft. office compo-

40-yr.-old operation at Lemont, IL, 40 mi. to the west.

throughout northern Illinois and Indiana, GSF

nent with a 135,120-sq.-ft. warehouse/distribution space.

Masts at 15 ft. high on forklifts reach the highest shelves,

recently opened a 152,670-sq.-ft. regional head-

The company maximizes this building footprint by tak-

and each of the Rytec high-traffic doors have 16-ft.-tall

quarters and logistics center in McCook, IL. The com-

ing the ceiling height to 40 ft. and by setting up a cross-

panels to handle the traffic.

plex replaces an older facility in the area. Ware Malcomb

dock, flow-through handling pattern.

The ceiling height offers the GSF Chicago operation

Architects, Oak Brook, IL, with McShane Construction,

The distribution space breaks out to 54,000 sq. ft. of

benefits and challenges. This high-rise storage enables

Rosemont, IL, overseeing the project, designed the mas-

dry storage. The building’s cascade refrigeration system

shorter aisles to make the cross-dock approach even more

sive build-to-suit facility.

maintains 14,040 sq. ft. of cooler space at 34 F and 23,400

efficient when it comes to product access.

To handle the large volume of product that flows

sq. ft. of freezer storage at 10 F to handle the bulk of the

Nevertheless, compacting the footprint means less

through the facility, the freezer storage is equipped with

quick-service restaurant (QSR) offerings, which include

wall space for cutting doorways into the walls, which is

six Rytec Corp., Jackson, WI, Turbo-Seal Insulated doors,

meat, french fries, produce and, more recently, coffee

why the facility has just three doors going into and three

and the fresh-food cooler is accessed through three Rytec

drinks. This all passes through the building across 28,080

going out of this high-volume freezer. With traffic stream-

Turbo-Seal SR self-repairing doors.

sq. ft. of cooler dock staging at 34 F.

ing into and out of the building through 47 dock doors,

More than the typical big-box distribution facility, the

Thanks in part to the 40-ft.-high ceiling enabling racks

losing a single high-traffic door would severely jeopardize

McCook building features a stylish, contemporary design

five levels high, storage capacity here is triple that of their

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CREATING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE PEOPLE CAN SHINE ™

PROJECT

windows & doors The doors at the GSF facility provide the height to allow tall-mast forklifts to access the freezer storage room.

generates 10,000 to 15,000 cycles/month. Inventory for

stand pressure differentials and horizontally flexible to

each account cycles every six days. Turns in the cooler

accommodate high-speed operation. The panel provides

happen twice a day, and in the freezer, inventory turns

a non-porous, moisture-proof barrier for uniform perfor-

every day and a half.

mance. It teams up with the total thermal barriers built

“If the door is down, or won’t come down, that could be detrimental to our operation,” said warehouse manag-

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Essentially, cold air in the freezer has no way to es-

Marines points out that if one door becomes disabled

cape. Quad Seals in the side columns provide double

they lose 30% of their shipping capacity. Distribution

seals on the front and back of each panel. Double brush

centers are hard on a lot of their equipment. Traffic doors

seals, combined with the idler barrel, seal at the top of

take a large part of the abuse.

the door.

In an operation this busy, door speed is key to prod-

Along the bottom, pneumatic chambers compress to

uct flow and avoiding forklift/door collisions. For both

hug the floor. These features of the 10 x 16-ft. Rytec doors

Rytec door styles operating at a rapid speed of more than

enable them to effectively contain the cold air in the

100 in./sec., the 16-ft. door panels open fully in less than

low-temperature areas.

2 sec. With the high number of cycles in the operation

The high-performance doors’ high speed and the

and the 24 F temperature differential between the freezer

tight, full perimeter seal minimize air infiltration, while

and docks, the door’s high speed significantly reduces

the Turbo-Seal Insulated door’s thick panel reduces heat

cold-air infiltration.

transmission. This combination helps the facility save

Fast door speed also makes panel collisions with the

40% of its energy usage, reduce operating time on its re-

tall-mast forklifts almost impossible. But, if a collision

frigeration system, and ensures the system’s health well

were to occur, the self-repairing system on both door

into the building’s planned 30- to 40-yr. life span. CBP

styles automatically resets the panel back into its guide and instantly restores door operation without human intervention.

The Chicago operation is one of the few LEED Gold-certified distribution centers in the country, and this certification fits with the company’s program to consumption, and waste.

The high-performance doors contribute to GSF’s sustainability mission. Marines acknowledges that the high-speed doors help maintain temperatures in the

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Etched glass

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Sizes to 90 x 124 in. are available.

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Ventilated casements

Colt Kameleon casement-window ventilators provide low-level air or high-level extract ventilation, along with daylight. The product installs into the vertical structural opening or curtainwall and has built-in controls for automated day-to-day and smoke ventilation. Single-, double-, and triple-glazed designs are available. Control options include electric or pneumatic actuators that can be visible or hidden.

Historically accurate windows

Custom Window line includes historical windows, swinging terrace door inserts, and accessories to achieve modern performance while preserving the look of landmark buildings. Products reportedly can replicate nearly any historical sightline in a true divided-lite window. Custom profiles can be designed for panning, perimeter framing or muntins, including panning systems with T mullions to echo existing profiles.

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Fahnestock House is situated in a historical area in downtown Gettysburg, PA, home to several Civil War-era buildings. Installation of a VRF HVAC system eliminated unsightly window air conditioners.

VRF Maximizes Tight Space, Saves Energy Historical apartment building for seniors is upgraded with the help of compact HVAC components, resulting in 40% energy savings.

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Inset. With conventional systems, running copper lines from the second floor to the roof was too far a run, a problem solved by the Mitsubishi VRF system.

ew problems create as much of a challenge in

abilities. PICPI applied for tax credits to revamp the

said Adams. The long line sets also created an issue.

HVAC design as small spaces. Equipment must

building, covering everything from HVAC to kitchens to

“With conventional systems, running copper lines from

be minimized and designs get creative. This chal-

bathrooms to flooring. With the green light, PICPI called

the second floor to the roof was too far of a run.”

lenge became familiar to all involved in the renovation

in Ken Adams Mechanical Inc., New Oxford, PA. Ken

Henry “JR” Crushong, senior administrator, PICPI,

of Fahnestock House, Gettysburg, PA. The four-story fa-

Adams, president, was tasked with replacing the old

explained, “It was really hard to find space in these units

cility has 26 apartments ranging from 420 to 600 sq. ft.

HVAC system, which consisted of electric baseboards for

for HVAC. Even standard heat pumps would not work.

These tight spaces required a minimal air handler, while

heating and window units for cooling.

Where to place the outdoor units was also an issue.”

the building design meant long runs for copper lines.

Adams noted that apartment size averages 500 sq. ft.

There was a separate issue of aesthetics, resulting from

Fahnestock House, run by the Pennsylvania Inter-

“The room between the ceiling and floor joists was min-

the old HVAC system’s bulky window units. Fahnestock

faith Community Programs Inc. (PICPI), Gettysburg,

imal, so we needed a low-profile air handler. We tried

is situated in downtown Gettysburg, home to several Civ-

offers housing to elderly individuals and people with dis-

conventional systems but couldn’t get them to work,”

il War-era buildings. “This is a historical building in a

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Above. Pennsylvania Interfaith Community Programs Inc., which operates Fahnestock House, applied for tax credits to revamp the building, covering everything from HVAC to kitchens to bathrooms to flooring.

Right. The room between the ceiling and floor joists was minimal, so a low-profile air handler was needed.

historical area. We wanted to clean up the look so there weren’t window units hanging out. The window units also created a safety issue,” said Crushong.

Adams offered a solution to these challenges: Variable-refrigerant-flow (VRF) zoning from Mitsubishi Electric U.S. Inc., Cooling & Heating Div., Suwanee, GA. “The air handler is just 8 in. in height,” solving the issue of minimal ceiling space, “and we could go up to 100 ft. for line sets,” solving the issue of copper lines. The aesthetics piece was solved

by VRF’s combination of cooling and heating in one unit. “Of all the companies, this is the only one I could get to work. The configurations just fit perfectly.”

Throughout the renovation, six units were kept vacant. Tenants were moved into these units while updates were made to their own apartments. On average, each apartment

The experience since installation has satisfied everyone, especially when it comes to energy savings. “I knew that going from an electric baseboard system to the VRF system, they’d get big savings,” said Adams. Big savings are exactly what Fahnestock has achieved.

A comparison of each unit’s pre- and post-installation energy expenditure shows that costs have gone down 40%. Crushong said PICPI is also pleased with the new system’s discrete look and operation. “We’ve seen a huge improvement in the aesthetics of the building. Now all you see is windows. It’s awesome to not see window units hanging out.

And the [indoor] units are tucked up behind the drop ceiling; you can’t hear them; you can’t even see them.”

PICPI is so happy with the equipment that they want to use it on their next project.

Crushong said, “We’re looking to revamp a 36-unit building in Gettysburg that currently has a boiler system. VRF worked and fit great in Fahnestock, so we plan to use it again.” CBP

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PROJECT

The HVAC retrofit at the Colorado state capitol building, Denver, uses a hybrid mechanical system, including a more than 200-ton geothermal heat-pump system, to supply heating and cooling throughout the building.

Colorado Capitol Is Beacon Of Sustainability A geothermal heat-pump retrofit project at the Colorado state capitol cuts energy costs, earns LEED recognition.

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ommitted to advancing renewable energy and

the late 1800s to early 1900s, the complex was slated for

water-conservation measures, building-envelope retrofits,

energy efficiency, the state of Colorado has

a major renovation and restoration by the Colorado De-

removal of outdated equipment, and asbestos abatement

been a pioneer in the adoption of energy-saving

partment of Personnel and Administration (DPA), includ-

also were included.

solutions. Home to the National Renewable Energy Lab-

ing its antiquated mechanical system.

The updates would be applied across the Colorado

oratory, the Rocky Mountain Institute, and several other

“Some of the HVAC infrastructure in the complex

capitol complex, including the governor’s residence, Col-

sustainability focused organizations, Colorado has main-

was more than 80 years old, and the system was overdue

orado Dept. of Revenue building, and the state capitol

tained its leadership in “walking the walk” of green build-

for an upgrade,” said Lance Shepherd, manager of design

building.

ing and striving to do more to reduce carbon emissions.

and construction programs for the DPA’s Office of the

For the state capitol building, the team designed a hy-

This effort has been reflected in the retrofit of several

State Architect. According to Shepherd, the state also

brid mechanical system, including a more than 200-ton

state buildings—including historical landmarks construct-

aimed to increase the energy efficiency of the complex’s

geothermal heat-pump system, to supply heating and

ed in the late 1800s and early 1900s—with cutting-edge

buildings, while also incorporating the use of renew-

cooling. This integrates with a 10-kW solar photovoltaic

technologies that have elevated them to the most energy

able-energy solutions.

system, as well as new and existing HVAC equipment

efficient of their kind in the U.S. One of Colorado’s first

“Under the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), Col-

efforts, the installation of a geothermal HVAC system at

orado requires the use of 30% renewable energy by 2020,”

The state capitol building’s new HVAC system speci-

the governor’s residence in Denver, resulted in the reduc-

Shepherd said. “The mechanical system upgrade needed

fied a total of nine water-to-air and water-to-water heat-

tion of natural gas usage by 70% and electricity consump-

to reflect this.”

pump units from ClimateMaster, Oklahoma City, includ-

tion by 15%.

such as boilers and air-handling units.

Shepherd and his team at the DPA worked with Chev-

ing four (1 1/2- to 5-ton) horizontal and vertical

ron Energy Solutions (CES), now known as OpTerra En-

Tranquility 16 Compact (TC) series units, four (3- to

PAVING THE WAY

ergy Services, San Francisco, to develop a multi-phase se-

5-ton) horizontal and vertical Tranquility 30 Two-Stage

The success of the project paved the way for other ener-

ries of approximately $30 million in upgrades and

(TT) series units, and one (3-ton) Tranquility Modular

gy-efficiency projects across the state, most recently the

improvements. In addition to the HVAC system updates,

Water-to-Water (TMW) series unit, all with environmen-

Colorado capitol complex in Denver. Constructed from

energy-efficient lighting, energy-management systems,

tally sound EarthPure HFC-410A refrigerant. Working

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within the new mechanical design at-large, the 23-ton Cli-

ty-bill savings was achieved, and savings are estimated to

mateMaster heat-pump system provides heating and cool-

increase at 3% annually to $165,000/yr. by 2029. Payback

ing throughout the building, including the delivery of air

on the state’s investment in the Colorado capitol complex is

conditioning to the House and Senate chambers for the

estimated to be 19 yr., with a return-on-investment for the

first time in the building’s history.

state capitol building’s geothermal system itself calculated at 10 yr.

A NETWORK OF PUMPS

Beyond serving as an example for achieving notable

To complete the system, the network of heat pumps inte-

government overhead cost reductions, the project speaks to

grate with an open-loop geothermal system that uses the

the viability of geothermal energy as a retrofit solution in

Arapahoe Aquifer located approximately 900 ft. below the

landmark and historical buildings, even those located in

state capitol building.

dense urban settings.

The first phase of the new mechanical system’s installa-

According to former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter,

tion began in the fall of 2010, when 900-ft. supply and re-

who is the current director of the Center for the New Ener-

turn boreholes were drilled into the aquifer. Water, mov-

gy Economy at Colorado State Univ., Boulder, the capitol

ing through stainless-steel piping set in the borehole, is

project highlighted the “significant potential” for making

pumped between the building and the aquifer at 350 gpm

use of geothermal energy in Colorado.

at maximum flow.

“By tapping into the steady temperatures below the

“The ground side of the geothermal system pumps water drawn from the aquifer, piping it through a heat ex-

The basement of the capitol contains part of the geothermal loop system.

Heat pumps from ClimateMaster make up part of the system.

changer and then returning it to the aquifer,” said Lou

earth’s surface, we were able to heat and cool the capitol building with a reliable and clean source of renewable energy at a reduced cost to the people of Colorado,” said Ritter.

Grounds, sales engineer for Ace Mechanical Equipment, Golden, CO, which supplied the

Added Jeff Holland, owner of Ace Mechanical Equipment, “This project is a terrific

heat-pump units for the project. “This results in consistent indoor temperatures of 65 de-

example of how ClimateMaster geothermal heat-pump equipment can help engineers and

grees through the HVAC system by either heating the source water–which is coming from

owners convert a historic, high-profile building with an old, antiquated HVAC system into

the building–in the winter, or cooling it in the summer.”

a modern, high-efficiency, comfortably conditioned building—while achieving LEED

Once drilling was completed, CES oversaw installation of the high-efficiency heat-

points in the process.” CBP

pump units throughout the capitol building. The pumps replaced existing split units and other outdated HVAC equipment. A new pumping system was installed in the building’s sub-basement to serve the network of heat pumps.

According to Grounds, the ClimateMaster heat-pump units were installed quickly and seamlessly, even considering some of the retrofit challenges of the project.

“When you’re negotiating historic spaces, especially with newer equipment, it’s not al-

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ways a guarantee that things will go smoothly,” Grounds said. “The ClimateMaster units were extremely easy to install and were tested and up and running very quickly.”

From submittal preparation, review, and approval through installation and startup, the project timeline totaled approximately 12 months, and continued even during the state’s legislative sessions. In addition to being one of only a few such structures to incorporate geothermal heating and cooling, the Colorado state capitol building was successful in securing LEED for Existing Buildings certification from the USGBC, making it the first LEED-certified state capitol in the country, as well as the first facility to receive the LEEDEB certification.

Total project costs were calculated at $6 million, with $4.6 million coming from a U.S. Department of Energy grant under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The state funded the remaining $1.4 million through certificates of participation and a lease-purchase agreement with CES/OpTerra Energy Services.

Since coming online in the summer of 2013, the geothermal heat-pump system has generated substantial savings for the state. In the first year of operation, $95,000 in utili-

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High-speed hand dryer

VERDEdri all-in-one high-speed hand dryer uses only 950 W to provide a reported 12-sec. drying time. A HEPA filtration system and Steritouch antimicrobial technology reduce airborne contaminates. The surface-mounted unit is ADA compliant. An adjustable motor speed controls dry time and sound level.

World Dryer Corp., Berkeley, IL Circle 70 worlddryer.com

Hot-water recirculation pumps DHWR pumps: • Conserve water • Reduce hot-water delivery time to outlet fi xtures • Products for new construction or retrofi t

A line of domestic hot water recirculation (DHWR) pumps conserves water and reduces delivery time of hot water to outlet fixtures. Products for new-construction piping with a dedicated return line include Plumb n’ Plug that periodically recirculates hot water with low power consumption. Optional 24-hr. analog or 7-day digital programmable clock timers can be set for peak use hours or continuous operation. SmartPlus automatic timer needs no programming. When set to smart mode, the circulator records each time hot water is called for during a week, then duplicates the pattern. It is available in a range of sizes and system connection options. Hot-Link provides instant hot water as a retrofit using existing plumbing. TacoGenie under-cabinet pump recirculates cool water back to the water heater through the cold-water line. The device can also be installed in dedicated return line systems.

Taco Inc., Cranston, RI Circle 69 taco-hvac.com

ZOE lavatory-faucet and shower-valve collection includes lavatory options for single-lever, two-handle, and widespread basin-mounted models, as well as a single-lever, wall-mounted unit. The comfortable, contemporary look is said to integrate smoothly into a wide variety of decors. A bathtub spout and a choice of four shower-valve trim kits also are available.

Brass valves

ProPEX lead-free brass ball valves are code-listed, PEX-to-PEX, full-port valves in sizes from 1/2 to 2 in. Valves have blowout-proof stems. Stem extension kits for insulated piping applications accommodating as much as 2 in. of insulation are available. The valves are listed to ASTM F1960, NSF 14/61, NSF 359, and the UPC. Uponor Inc., Apple Valley, MN Circle 72 uponor.com

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Hand-washing system

York LX series packaged units are reportedly 29% more efficient, earning a 14 SEER rating and exceeding DOE efficiency standards. Units feature single-cabinet design, Exact-fit gas/electric hookups, and a compact cabinet to fit most roof frames or slabs. A slide-out evaporator coil provides easy cleaning. The 2- to 5-ton units are available in a coolingwith-gas-heat configuration. Additional configurations will be phased in.

Ribbon hand-washing system includes three distinct but complementary deck-mounted products: a sensor tap, a sensor soap dispenser, and a dryer. Designed to sit and work together, the products minimize splashing across a washroom. The dryer operating volume is said to be 10 dB lower than an average hand dryer.

Lovair, Los Angeles Circle 74 lovair.com

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Load-reduction solution

HLR system is a load-reduction solution said to significantly reduce HVAC energy consumption and deliver double-digit cost savings, while maintaining building air quality. Intelligent scrubbers remove molecular contaminants from indoor air including CO2 and VOCs. An automatic self-cleaning process releases captured-gas contaminants. The system can be retrofitted to existing units. Several models, for a range of building types, are available.

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PROJECT

The 5.4-acre Romare Bearden Park covers an entire city block, former home to a city bus parking lot, yet it has the functionality of larger public spaces. It is designed with several distinct areas, each inspired by facets of its namesake artist’s life.

Charlotte Park Illuminates Memory Of Native Son Landscape architecture and lighting combine to commemorate the life and artistic achievements of Romare Bearden.

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istinctive landscape architecture and lighting

and experience individual park vignettes as they walk.

ment to Bearden’s lifelong artistic sensibilities and his

characterize a city park in Charlotte, NC, that

The park was designed by landscape architecture com-

evolved appreciation for lasting good design in the cre-

honors locally born Romare Bearden, an inter-

pany LandDesign, Charlotte and Washington, following

ative, artistic sense. Ordinary pole-mounted street light-

nationally known creator of original oil and watercolor

its corporate philosophy of, “. . . honoring the land and

ing would simply not do.

paintings, drawings, and abstract-art collages. Many of

allowing it to accommodate a vision for a special place.”

Given the park’s exquisite overall design and architec-

his collages and watercolors drew on his childhood mem-

This sensitivity to place ensured that, “people and land

ture, all of the outdoor area lighting had to appeal to the

ories of Charlotte. Bearden died in 1988.

were brought together in a manner that provided a power-

same artistic sensibilities and be recognizable throughout

ful, encompassing personal experience,” LandDesign not-

the park as a whole and characteristic of Bearden.

The 5.4-acre Romare Bearden Park covers an entire city block, former home to a city bus parking lot, yet it has

ed, “much as Bearden himself had throughout his life.”

Burkett selected HessAmerica, Gaffney, SC, a manu-

the functionality of larger public spaces. It is designed

Working with LandDesign was lighting designer, Ran-

facturer of architectural outdoor lighting. The company’s

with several distinct areas, each inspired by facets of the

dy Burkett, founder and principal of Randy Burkett Light-

Fiora and Riva pole-mounted luminaires, on inverted ta-

artist’s life and his acclaim, which grew steadily over de-

ing Design, St. Louis.

per poles selected by Burkett, are primary components of

cades. A main pathway, known as The Evocative Spine,

Burkett and LandDesign mutually agreed that lighting

the park, integral to its overall design and function. The

runs diagonally through the site, allowing visitors to see

for Romare Bearden Park should subtly serve as a comple-

lighting played an important role in establishing visual

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Right. Orientation and wayfinding are reinforced by insightful arrangements of lighting equipment with respect to the park’s various activity nodes.

hierarchy and scale for the park’s pedestrian pathways. Orientation and wayfinding are reinforced by insightful arrangements of lighting equipment with respect to the various activity nodes.

LandDesign’s master plan for the park evokes Bearden and his artistic use of his own memory for what he termed “triggers” for key inspirational points when he was designing and executing artwork. Bearden’s influence resulted in an

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eclectic mix of urban park elements that include two adjacent multi-acre gardens and greens with adjoining courtyards.

Movable in-park tables and chairs evoke visions of Paris, where Bearden lived for a year. Courtyards are shaded by substantial canopies of indigenous trees throughout the park and on sides of adjoining city streets.

A large formal event common, known as Big Moon Green, transitions into an open area for informal children’s activities and structured events for people of all ages. Gardens named Madeline’s and Maudell’s recall previously articulated Bearden memories of his mother’s and grandmother’s gardens, which inspired several of his artworks. The park also has interactive digital chimes and waterfalls. The park’s charm and thoughtful use of architectural lighting invites people to walk through and enjoy the venue’s design and amenities. CBP

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

Quadrilateral designs

Shatter is a line of seven distinctive, related models of larger-scale ceiling-mount, pendant, and surface-mount luminaires. All are polygon quadrilateral shapes, comprising four-sided planes. The fixtures emit evenly distributed low-glare white light.

Axo Light USA Inc., Danbury, CT Circle 87 axolightusa.com

Mini LED luminaires Aphos Mini LED: • 39-W provides 3,000 lumens • IP65-rated optics • 4,000 or 5,000 K

Aphos Mini 39-W LED luminaires provide 3,000 lumens in Type II, IIA, III, and V configurations. With IP65-rated optics and an IP67-rated driver for protection against water, insects, and dirt, color temperatures include 4,000 or 5,000 K with 70 CRI. Five powder-coat color finishes are available. Applications include ceiling, wall, and area mounting for parking garages, canopies, and facades. The luminaires use a dynamic airflow thermal design that draws heat away from the LED array, allowing cool operation and long life. The units are ETL listed and many models are DLC qualified.

EYE Lighting International, Mentor, OH Circle 86 eyelighting.com

LED troffers

R1L/R2L series recessed LED troffers are said to provide high-quality volumetric lighting and superior glare control. The luminaires have a ribbed frosted-acrylic diffuser. Aluminum reflectors have a white matte finish with 91% reflectivity. The fixtures are available in multiple lumen outputs and color temperatures with standard CRI greater than 80.

Track lighting

Trac-Lites 10-W LED R600L series track fixtures provide a designer look. Luminaire output is said to approximate that of 50-W MR16 halogen lamps. Available in a variety of color temperatures with a minimum 80 CRI, optional high CRI versions are also available.

Finishes include white, black, bronze, and silver.

Juno Lighting Group, Des Plaines, IL Circle 89 junolightinggroup.com

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PRODUCTS

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Bollard with LED option

Tornado bollard is available in two styles with an LED option. Model TNA has a ribbed access panel. Also available in high-pressure sodium, pulse-start metal halide, and CFL, the LED version includes 24 or 28 modules in neutral white, 4,000 K. U.S. Architectural Lighting, Palmdale, CA Circle 90 usaltg.com

Wet Cove LED

Graze your facade with even linear lighting,

Sculptural lighting

Modernist fixture combines traditional lines with sculptural forms.

Made of iron and stainless steel, the design features a group of abstract, vertical shards finished in silver and gold leaf, surrounded by double ivory shades that conceal the source of illumination. Three pendant sizes and two sconces are available.

Corbett Lighting, City of Industry, CA Circle 91 corbettlighting.com

while illuminating the grounds below,

LED fixture

Cerro LED fixture is less than 3 in. in height and available as a 180-mm-wide ring of light using a diffused-glass lens.

The fixture is said to provide broad symmetrical distribution, high efficiency, and reduced wattage options.

Selux Corp., Highland, NY Circle 92 selux.us

using Wet Cove.

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Metal wall plates

Adorne collection metal wall plates coordinate with metals and finishes in Hubbardton Forge’s line of luminaires, including lamps, pendants, sconces, and chandeliers. Six wall plates are available in a variety of finishes and include touch-sensitive technology.

Legrand, West Hartford, CT Circle 93 legrand.us

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lighting & electrical LED lighting strips

LiniLED Top Power 2,700 K and 3,000 K flexible LED light strips, for indoor and outdoor use, provide architectural and decorative warmwhite lighting. Applications include display cabinets, coves, interior/ exterior building columns, and indoor/outdoor signage. The units are 1/2-in. wide, 1/4-in. high, and have a bend radius of 1 1/4 in.

They can be specified in runs to 33 ft. with seven LEDs/cut section or eleven/ft. The strips are field cuttable every 8 in.

Organic Lighting Systems, Azusa, CA Circle 94 organiclighting.com

ATFP Blast Doors MIL-SAMIT Part 1 & 2 Doors .30 cal 7.62 NATO M80 or AP UL-752 NIJ

SCIF/Tempest Doors Historic Preservation and UFC Security Standards in One Door For over 75 years, security experts have turned to Krieger Specialty Products to develop custom doors and windows which achieve UFC standards and comply with the National Historic Preservation Act. If your project requires blast, bullet, SCIF/Tempest or radio frequency shielding, call on Krieger to create a door that matches the historic design and is engineered for today’s security ratings.

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Rural outdoor lighting

LED RUL (rural utility light) series, for residential roadways, security, and loading areas, uses the SC5 Technology platform to reportedly outperform HPS and MV technology. Said to provide 110 lumens/W efficacy, the unit has tool-less entry and a 4,000 K color temperature.

Cree Inc., Durham, NC Circle 95 cree.com

USB charger/receptacle

A USB charger/tamper-resistant duplex receptacle provides two USB ports with 3.6 A and two 15-A or 20-A/125-V tamper-resistant receptacles. The USB ports are Type A, 2.0 and incorporate a smart chip that recognizes the charging power of the connected device. The unit fits in a standard wall box, uses a standard wall plate, and can be multi-ganged with the company’s standard wiring devices.

Leviton, Melville, NY Circle 96 leviton.com

LED downlights

Eco-Downlight LEDs are said to be high-performance, energy-efficient, specification-grade fixtures available in remodel, new construction, and IC adjustable airtight versions. All models, 1-in., 3-in., and 5-in., have been upgraded. A variety of optics is available. The units have aluminum heat sinks with black anodized finishes.

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Slender-profile luminaire

Litecontrol’s Liteweave linear LED luminaire has a slender profile to provide an unobtrusive solution. LEDs reduce the luminaire size to provide an aesthetic that is neutral from a distance and visually interesting up close. With no visible frame or border, the product uses a light diffuser to provide a 30/70 indirect/direct distribution.

Seamless connections allow uninterrupted rows.

Hubbell Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 98 hubbelllighting.com

Forest Lighting Atlanta 800.994.2143 forestlighting.com

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Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI ESA300 Automatic Sliding Doors

ENABLING BETTER BUILDINGS ™

Opening & Closing

Securing

Dividing

Service

DORMA has been a market leader of innovative access solutions for more than 100 years. The DORMA portfolio includes architectural hardware, glass door and wall systems, door automation systems, operable wall systems, and electronic access control systems.

Premium Access Solutions and Services DORMA products combine convenience with security and life safety needs, meeting ADA requirements and allowing for movement of personnel, patients, and equipment in demanding environments.

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A Barrier to Fire.

Not Inspiration.

Fire-Rated Aluminum Window And Door Systems For beauty, the best in safety and design flexibility look to Aluflam. Built to blend effortlessly with non-rated storefront and curtain wall systems, our virtually limitless portfolio includes true extruded aluminum vision doors, windows and glazed walls fire-rated for up to 120 minutes. You’ll see why we’ve become the favorite of architects and installers alike. Aluflam gives you a barrier to fire, not inspiration.

Linear, LED fluorescent

Noventa is an LED or linear-fluorescent luminaire that turns corners to provide two-sided, 90-deg. illumination. A suspended diamond model provides a wide swath of direct illumination with each side. A suspended L model provides wall-washing and direct illumination. Wall mount allows corner illumination. A recessed model can be installed inside a wall corner.

The luminaire provides as much as 86 lm/W and is available in several color temperatures, Tunable White LED, and color-changing RGB LED. Architectural Lighting Works, Hayward, CA Circle 99 alwusa.com

Low-watt outdoor floodlight

WLED-10 and WLED-20 outdoor surface-mount LED floodlights are driverless AC units that provide high color rendition. Said to operate in all weather and in all climates, the units can be aimed in four directions.

Magnaray International, Sarasota, FL Circle 100 magnaray.com

Parking garage solution

XNPG LED parking-garage fixture meets IES RP20, G-1 for most mounting heights and spacing. The unit provides as much as 7,853 lumens at 79 W and may be direct or pendant mounted.

Aluflam USA Phone 562-926-9520 | Fax 562-404-1394 Email info@aluflam-usa.com www.aluflam-usa.com

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test

Outdoor security lighting

Cimarron LED outdoor area fixture is available with integrated surveillance, communication, and control. The luminaire is an Ethernet-controlled fixture with 360-deg. hemispheric camera and communications platform. The system performs several surveillance and analytic functions, based on user needs. An Active Deterrence system flashes lights and broadcasts audible messages or alerts when occupancy is detected. The fixture is available in 3,000, 4,000, or 5,000 K. Spaulding Lighting, Greenville, SC Circle 102 spauldinglighting.com

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Selection? Check. Schools are diverse environments of classrooms, hallways, labs, fitness areas and more, and FLEXCOÂŽ offers a variety rubber and vinyl flooring to pass the tests for design and functionality.

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building technology Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN, has 426 beds, more than 3,200 employees, and about 950 staff physicians.

Critical-Power Nightmares Erased Power-management system takes hassle out of testing and automates compliance reporting.

I

t’s a nightmare that facility operations teams dread.

ple, required transferring one automatic-transfer switch

continuity and emergency preparedness, solving the

They are three and a half hours into a four-hour man-

at a time from utility to emergency sources.

problem of making decisions based on too little data,

datory test of a critical-power system when the moni-

toring-and-control system freezes. Real load falls below

and doing more as budgets shrink.

THE WAITING GAME SATISFYING THE MUST HAVES

the required 30%. The team takes control manually and

“We would wait and wait. And wait,” said Bill Tester,

works through a time-consuming reboot. Their only re-

facilities manager. Getting all the hospital’s 34 automat-

To say the team had a critical eye when they evaluated

course: reschedule the entire test.

ic-transfer switches on line took 15 to 20 min. The oper-

a new critical-power-management system is a bit of an

ations team scheduled an hour on a Wednesday evening

understatement. Their list of must haves for a new sys-

each month from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. for testing.

tem included a proven track record of managing critical

Seared into the team’s memory, the experience is one example of a power-monitoring and control system

“The team would hope to complete it in an hour, but

that is past its prime.

power for a multi-building campus, thus providing true, interconnected facility management.

“Its operational deficiencies included logging itself

often couldn’t because of rebooting,” Liedman ex-

off, ‘losing’ a group of automatic-transfer switches from

plained. The process took so long they had to reconfig-

Not surprisingly, other must haves were the ability to

its database, and operating very slowly due to its serial

ure time delays or manually transfer each of the 34

better manage multiple automatic-transfer switches, the

communications,” said Chris Liedman, operations

transfer switches one at a time—twice.

speed to quickly manage the volumes of data generated

manager of engineering and maintenance at Park Nicol-

“It was a very big hassle to conduct monthly tests,” Liedman said. “And four-hour tests became nearly im-

let Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN. The 426-bed hospital, with more than 3,200 employ-

possible with the system.”

during tests, and automatically producing compliance reports.

Technically, system performance would need to in-

ees and about 950 staff physicians, is part of HealthPart-

That’s when the operations team decided to bring its

clude distributed processing, prioritized and dynamic

ners, the nation’s largest, consumer-governed, nonprofit

critical-power-management process into the digital rev-

data updating, dynamic throttling, diagnostic logging,

integrated healthcare and financing organization.

olution with the help of Emerson Network Power’s

and 1,000-Mbps Ethernet. In fact, the system needed to

HealthPartners serves more than 1.4 million medical

ASCO Power business, Columbus, OH. The revolution

be able to monitor a range of critical-power equipment

and dental members and about a million patients, pri-

is combining advanced electronics and wireless technol-

and components, such as automatic-transfer switches,

marily in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

ogies in ways that are changing facilities management.

paralleling control switchgear, gen-sets, multiple brands

Although recognized for its patient care, its testing

It’s helping manage the increasing complexity of

of critical power was an issue. Monthly tests, for exam-

buildings, enhancing their efficiency, ensuring business

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of circuit breakers, bus bars, and other devices from different manufacturers.

building technology

PROJECT Compounding the monitoring challenge were the equipment’s varying ages and

“The one thing to remember is that modern critical-power management makes our

capabilities for sharing operational information and the different platforms used by

regular duty easier,” Tester explained. “It’s more reliable and secure.” In fact, it’s protect-

equipment vendors.

ed with 128-bit AES encryption, the same encryption used by National Aeronautics

System performance also would need power-quality analytics to evaluate and diag-

and Space Administration (NASA). The rule of thumb about data security is that if it

nose data so the team could make real-time decisions on day-to-day system operation.

has value, it should be encrypted.

ISSUES A THING OF THE PAST

ment is part of the team’s effort to support hospital operation.

Transitioning to fuller, faster, and more accurate and capable critical-power manageThat was about a year ago. Today, Liedman and Tester report that problems with testing

“It’s all about competing pressures on the provision of healthcare,” Liedman said.

and managing critical power day to day are a thing of the past. The new system the

“It’s a very competitive healthcare environment here.” Although patients don’t see the

hospital installed, the ASCO 5750 PowerQuest Critical Power Management System,

critical power infrastructure, it has to ensure hospital operations don’t miss a beat

meets the list of must haves.

should the utility source go down. No more nightmares, just sweet dreams. CBP

What they like best about it is, as Tester said, “It works!”

Liedman said, “It responds instantaneously. The big win for us is automated reporting and trending, which was all new to us. Before, everything was handwritten. Now, we generate reports that are tailored to meet the requirements of healthcare facilities so they’re perfect for our monthly run report. That hits the mark for us.”

Trending shows them power demand history so they know where they have adequate capacity and, more importantly, where they don’t. They overlay that with future construction plans, which help them project critical-power-system scaling to keep it in lock step with hospital growth and kilowatt demand.

While they still manually enter some data, their confidence in digitally managing critical power continues to build and, at some point, they see themselves relying exclusively on auto-generated data. They also can produce reports on bypass status, critical power settings, diagnostics, alarming, and historical logs.

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Download a brochure about ASCO’s PowerQuest critical-power management system.

Read about power monitoring and control.

Learn about factors to consider in the selection and application of automatic-transfer switches.

Download a brochure about ASCO 7000 series power-transfer switches.

Watch a video about ASCO power technologies.

MANAGING THE POWER INFRASTRUCTURE

They manage the hospital campus’ entire power-distribution system, beginning at the true dual 13.8-kV back-to-back utility source feeds.

The on-site power feed design is a main-tie-main configuration with six pairs of downstream, end-to-end substations. Transformers step down power to 480 V. The central power plant comprises three 480-V, 1,000-kW gen-sets. They provide N+1 pow-

Varco Pruden’s Innovative Daylighting Solution

PRISMAX SL™

PrisMAX SL provides more light for longer periods of the day, enhancing a wide variety of indoor activities for customers, employees and visitors in your facility. These durable skylights use prismatic lens technology to deliver optimal daylight performance. PrisMAX SL was developed in conjunction with Sunoptics™ and when used as part of a sensored-controlled lighting package reduces the need for electrical lighting.

er redundancy as the total load on the gen-sets is about 1,500 kW. “Reliability is a big concern of ours, of course,” said Tester, “so the redundancy helps ensure power will be there when it’s needed.” Ensuring reliability also is why they are about to replace the system’s 25-yr.-old generator paralleling control switchgear that synchronizes and manages the gen-sets.

Thirty-four automatic-transfer switches help power loads and range from 150 to 1,200 A, with most rated between 400 and 800 A. They are a variety of bypass-isolation,

Designed to work on Varco Pruden’s SSR™ or HWR™ roof systems, PrisMAX SL’s unique “self-curbing” structure uses a patented water-diverter and seam-mounted aluminum framing to create a long term, weathertight seal for years of maintenance-free performance.

closed-transition transfer, open-transition transfer, and delayed-transition transfer modes of operation to satisfy the demands of varying types of loads—from data center computer equipment to motors.

Liedman said, “With the dual feeds, power generation, and transfer capacity and

With Varco Pruden’s PrisMAX SL, you can expect:

new critical-power management capabilities, we have a power infrastructure that’s hard

Reduced lighting costs

to beat.”

Diffused lighting without hot spots Ideal for existing buildings or new construction

They conduct tests with real loads, which include life safety and critical branches,

Environmentally friendly, low maintenance performance

clinical equipment such as MRIs, some business-occupancy spaces, and a data center

Build Smart,

with a 125-kVA uninterruptible power system used as a ride through.

Build Green

“We’re transparent with staff when we conduct a test,” Liedman said. “We notify

With Varco Pruden Buildings

them as a courtesy, but they almost never realize there’s a difference in the power source.”

DYNAMIC VISUALIZATION

Monitoring critical power 24/7 is a given, of course, so overnight the boiler operator relies on the power-management system’s dynamic visualization to present information in an easily understandable format.

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EDITORS’ CHOICE

SNP-6320RH Spider camera with 32X optical zoom captures low-light images at distances to 500 ft. The 2MP full-HD network IR PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) is said to provide superior wide-area surveillance performance under a variety of conditions. The camera’s 16X digital zoom provides a combined optical and digital zoom of 512X. A built-in defog function improves images in poor weather or dusty conditions.

Samsung Techwin America, Ridgefield Park, NJ Circle 77 samsung-security.com

Load-bank control system

Rapid emergencyresponse system

Avtron Sigma 2 load-bank control system daisy chains as many as 14 portable load banks to test, set up, and adjust gen-sets and UPSs. A single technician reportedly can control, meter, and network multiple load banks with the control system’s three-phase instrumentation. Raw data are processed with high-speed sampling to provide full measurements and high update rates.

Emerson Network Power, Florham Park, NJ Circle 78 emersonnetworkpower.com

RERS: • Rapid Emergency Response System

Touch panels

• Notifies local fire/police/responders

L-VIS line of touch panels includes 7- and 15-in. models. A capacitive touch sensor allows operation reportedly without any pressure on the surface. The surface has no corners or edges for applications including clean rooms, care facilities, and hospitals.

• Communicates internal information to those in facility

Rapid Emergency Response System (RERS) is said to speed the response times of law enforcement/ first responders and notify building occupants when life-threatening incidents occur within a facility. Similar to a standard fire alarm, occupants can activate the system at a pull station. The system also communicates internally to initiate emergency-management protocols including public-address systems, phone systems and mobile phones, and blue strobe lights inside and outside a building. Text and/or e-mail notifications and voice calls are sent. The system also establishes a two-way communications flow between a central command group and building occupants.

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Loytec Americas Inc., Pewaukee, WI Circle 79 loytec-americas.com

Remote programming

XT remote-programming device allows system administrators to manage user access rights and schedules in XT keys using an Internet connection.

Keys can be programmed, key expirations scheduled, and keys audited without having to recall the key. An LCD screen provides user feedback that can include unique messages for key holders.

Medeco, Salem, VA Circle 80 medeco.com

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FLOOD BARRIER SHIELDS FOR DOORS

QID Quick Intruder Deadbolt classroom lock provides instant activation and deadbolt protection to a classroom door. The lock has a red button that, when pushed, activates the deadbolt and locks the outside lever handle. A visual indicator shows the door is secured. The door can be unlocked by key from the outside, allowing access by first responders and authorized individuals. Single-action egress is possible from inside the room. The lock exceeds safe-school government standards.

Securitech, New York Circle 81 securitech.com

Simple to install and remove, water-tight barrier for residential or commercial use.

Available in widths for jamb or wall mounting, and in stock heights of 10”, 20”, 24”, 30” and 36”- or to specific heights needed, and widths are made to order. The USA made, aluminum shield requires no tools to install into pre-mounted vertical channels when needed. The unit complies with FEMA and FIA regulations, for doors.

The key to the shields impermeability is the use of neoprene rubber that lines the sides and the bottom to ensure a water-tight seal and also compensates for any gaps at the threshold or sill.

Access control

Products for multi-family and small businesses are said to provide flexible, scalable lock management and include nexTouch access-control lock, Real Living digital deadbolts, and cloud-based software. The business model also integrates with burglar alarm systems.

Yale Locks & Hardware, New Haven, CT Circle 82 yalelocks.com

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Video-management software

Ocularis v5.0 video-management software provides comprehensive system management and workload simplification. The system is based on a recorder that accommodates a significantly higher density of cameras/recorder while maximizing HDD storage without the need for user configuration. It uses automatic load balancing to manage recordings across system servers, which is said to yield as much as an 80% increase in throughput.

It also allows multiple recorders to be combined under the same base with centralized user and event management.

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OnSSI, Pearl River, NY Circle 83 onssi.com

Prefab power-management solutions

Prefabricated power solutions for data centers provide an integrated power-management platform said to speed installation time and lower TCO. The products can be customized to meet most data center technical requirements and minimize the risk of unplanned downtime through proper coordination of power-protective devices. Solutions are available in connected, centralized, and contained platforms.

Eaton, Raleigh, NC Circle 84 eaton.com

Connect with Uponor.

Connect with confidence.

Connectivity platform

Using Engage connectivity platform technology, Schlage NDE series wireless locks combine the lock, credential reader, door-position sensor, and request-to-exit switch in one unit.

The series is said to be compatible with most proximity and smart cards including aptiQ and aptiQmobile.

Allegion, Carmel, IN Circle 85 allegion.com

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The PAVE-EL® Pedestal System • Transforms flat roofs into attractive, maintenance-free, landscaped paver stone terraces.

• Elevates paver stones for perfect drainage.

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Alcoa Architectural Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Aluflam N.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Centria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 DORMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Duro-Last Roofing Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

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Envirospec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 FC Lighting/Solid State Luminaires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

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FiberTite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Stephen B. Donohue Donald R. Berry Regional Sales Managers Northeast 609.760.0702 973.570.0559 cell MagazineXperts LLC sdonohue@cbpmagazine.com dberry@cbpmagazine.com

Firestone Building Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Flex-Ability Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Flexco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Forbo Flooring Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 IEC/International Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Scott Cunningham Regional Sales Manager Southeast, Mid-South 770.913.0115 678.576.1487 cell scunningham@cbpmagazine.com Esther McCulloch Regional Sales Manager West Coast 310.774.1610 emcculloch@cbpmagazine.com

Jim Morrissey Regional Sales Manager Midwest 847.274.6482 APM Media Group jmorrissey@cbpmagazine.com

Marga Parr Production Manager 847.382.8100 ext. 115 mparr@cbpmagazine.com Ellen Sandkam List Rental Services 847.382.8100 ext. 110 esandkam@atplists.com

Kawneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Krieger Specialty Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Laticrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 LiveRoof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Major Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

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MBCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Education

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

HVAC

Mortar Net Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Energy & Backup Systems

Musson Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219, 234

Lighting

Nora Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

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Norton Door Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Rehab/Retrofit Construction

Patcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Restroom Fixtures

Petersen Aluminum Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Door Hardware/Bldg Security

Savannah Trims Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Wall Products

Springs Window Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 The Airolite Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Jill Kaletha Foster Reprint Service 866.879.9144 ext. 168 jillk@fosterprinting.com

Thybar Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Tjernlund Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231, 237 Trim-Tex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Uponor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Glen Gudino, President/CEO Applied Technology Media ggudino@atpnetwork.com

Varco Pruden Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Arthur L. Rice, Chairman Applied Technology Media

World Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Wooster Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

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Zero International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

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dominant feature of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, NC, is the fourth-floor gallery that dramatically cantilevers out from the building, supported by a swelling column rising from the plaza below. Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, the building also features a soaring glass atrium that extends through the museum’s core and diffuses natural light throughout the building. Inside, a palette of materials that includes steel, glass, terra cotta, black granite, polished concrete, and wood creates an atmosphere of elegant simplicity.

Botta also designed the San Francisco Museum of Art. Architect of record is Wagner Murray Architects P.A., Charlotte. Photo: Courtesy of Christian Scully, Design Imaging Studios, New England/New York State, designimagingstudios.com

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