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table of contents

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features

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Special Report by Megan Mazzocco Art in Architecture

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Trend Lines by Chuck Ross

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Deconstruction by Mindi Zissman NYU Tisch Center for Men’s Health

A New Twist on Masonry

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Zeroing in on Efficiency on the cover Reconceived. Even what’s old, is new again, thanks to technological advances that are creating whole new roles for fairly mature materials and products. Page 74.

New Frontier. ”Sustainability is here to stay,” says an architect working with the federal government, regarding the government’s embrace of aggressive sustainability goals, including net-zero initiatives.

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Achieving LEED Newport Beach Civic Center

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Product and material breakthroughs

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• Acoustics and architecture in harmony • Metal roof the right call at magnet school • Getting a grip at Levi’s Stadium • Things are looking up at medical office • Ornamental metal a nice touch at apartment complex

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Curtainwall Elevators Ceilings Lighting HVAC Cladding

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If You’re Going to Do it, Do it Right EDITORIAL

Besides the camel in the

wanted to execute due diligence in gathering key data about

GEICO commercial, does

how people were using the building, how it performed, and

anyone else dislike Wednes-

how outside factors (such as shade from neighboring build-

days? Here’s one more rea-

ings) were affecting it. The analysis revealed the western

son: the etymology of Hump

exposure of the tower was getting no shading and a signifi-

day derives from Old Eng-

cant amount of solar heat gain late in the day. A big goal of

lish—“Woden’s Day.” Woden

the project was to implement more passive energy solutions;

(or Odin, to those of us who have seen any of the Thor movies) was the head honcho of Norse deities. According to the Viking sagas, Odin plucked out his eye in exchange for information that helped cement him as the big dog—not exactly a pleasant act to associate

Just as technology and design processes are changing, Sami says it may be time to change contractual models as well.

with the middle of the week. The question for the architecthe team felt there could be an architectural approach. After

tion modeling, is what would you do to get the information

presenting data to Cutler, he came up with an extremely cool,

necessary to really make a high-performance design fly?

reed-inspired façade that is essentially a giant sun screen.

GSA ended up with an architecturally striking building that is

ment, the answer is simple: energy model, energy model,

also 55% more efficient. In the end, Brockman says, the data-

energy model. Yet according to one of the country’s fore-

driven design proved the best use of Cutler’s time and talent.

most experts on the subject, most energy modeling being

Patricia Andrasik, an assistant professor with the Catho-

done today is for naught, for a simple reason—not enough

lic University of America’s school of architecture and plan-

good information is being inputted.

ning, teaches pre-analytics in the school’s master’s program.

Vikram Sami, an associate partner with Seattle-based

She says it’s all about understanding the science—climate

Zimmer Gunsul Frasca, led a recent workshop on the sub-

data, airflow, solar potential/shading and thermals—and

ject sponsored by the Energy Center of Wisconsin (ECW),

studying how these factors will impact the building. This all

a regional sustainability organization. Sami spoke about

must be done before any energy modeling begins.

the simulation process as a whole and began by identifying

If done right, the results speak for themselves. Andra-

its major flaws. “All models are wrong,” says Sami, quoting

sik relayed an example where they modeled a hangar that

mathematician George Fox, “but some are useful. That’s

originally included skylights, but the contractor questioned

what we need to find—the useful information.”

if they were necessary. They ran the simulation, found they

Sami describes the energy modeling process as a triangle: typically it starts in design development, with infor-

weren’t, and ended up saving nearly half a million dollars.

While strategies to better use energy modeling are

mation gathering representing the rise of the triangle; feed-

well and good, one architect in the workshop pointed out

back to the design team is the descent. The problem is that

that they pretty much don’t get paid to energy model or do

feedback frequently comes back to the design team in the

analytics—so what’s the incentive? Just as technology and

middle of the construction documents phase, when Sami

design processes are changing, Sami says it may be time

says most major decisions have already been made—mean-

to change contractual models as well. ZGF’s last couple of

ing most of the modeling effort is somewhat meaningless.

projects have both been design-build-operate contracts—

Two problems contribute to this “miss.” First, Sami says,

DBO—with the O being the key ingredient. “Energy model-

the real understanding of energy modeling among project

ing can’t stop at construction. You have to follow through

managers in many firms is “staggeringly low.” Second: “we’re

with the O&M [operation and maintenance].”

also doing a bad job in schematic design.”

By that, Sami means the energy modeling team must

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tural community, in this modern age of building informa-

According to proponents of the net zero building move-

Jim Crockett

With any major change like this, there’s going to be pain—but help does exist. ECW (www.ecw.org) offers

get better, usable information much earlier in this phase.

energy modeling services and has even worked with Sami

OK, but how? The answer: pre-modeling data analytics. At

and ZGF. So pick up the receiver, and let ECW make you a

the recent NBI “Getting to Zero” forum, a panel of respected

believer. It certainly beats plucking out one’s eye.

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architects addressed this topic. Clark Brockman, a principal with Sera Architects, presented a case study of the Edith Member:

Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland. GSA wanted a deep energy retrofit of the ’70s-era office tower, but the team also brought in James Cutler to jazz it up. Cutler, known for his wood and biophilic designs, was champ-

Jim Crockett

ing at the bit to fix the non-descript façade, but the team

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resources, events & letters

resource updates

coming events

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Shaw Contract Group’s 5,500 sq. ft.

Atlanta showroom recently opened at 1555 Peachtree St.

BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group: Hot to Cold— An Odyssey of Architectural Adaptation Now-Aug. 30 National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. www.nbm.org

on-screen Morpholio Board, the moodboard and layout app for design and style ideas, now features more than 1000 fresh, curated products from interiors giants such as Knoll, Herman Miller, DalTile, Coalesse and FilzFelt.

Visit www.morpholioapps.com/board.

New Buildings Institute (NBI) 90-minute CEU course covers the content of the New Construction Guide— including traditional incremental improvements, building technology, new approaches, and flexible “performance pathways”—and dives into the new energy efficiency topics that must become a part of standard practice as codes continue to get more stringent. Contact Connie Umphress: connie@ newbuildings.org.

Coverings April 14-17 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando www.coverings.com 2015 NEBB Annual Conference April 16-18 Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Honolulu www.nebb.org/events/2015_nebb_annual_conference CaliforniaGeo’s True Zero Net Energy Seminar+Webinar April 23 San Jose City College, San Jose, Calif. www.californiageo.org

Duravit has updated its Pro Site, pro.duravit.us. Valuable new features include collaborative folders, project image uploads and custom product directories.

may

LP SmartSide Trim & Siding has launched two new websites. Visit www.lpsmartside.com.

LIGHTFAIR International May 3-7 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City www.lightfair.com

ARC Document Solutions’ Skysite lets users view, manage, distribute and collaborate on construction documents in real time with secure access on any mobile or desktop device. Visit www.skysiteproject.com.

AZEK 3D iPad Design App designs a virtual deck—swap out styles, colors and railing balusters. It also works with AZEK’s recycled pavers for patio design. Visit the app store.

PPG has posted a new video about specifying glass to accommodate wind and snow loads. Visit www.educationcenter.ppg.com.

Zurn’s ZurnSpec platform has joined GreenWizard. The platform executes its integration with MasterSpec published by ARCOM. Visit www.greenwizard.com.

Tubelite offers on-demand, free access to BIM libraries, product specifications, performance data and other information on its entrances, windows, storefront framing, curtainwall, sun shades and light shelves.

Just click on the Products menu and follow the links for either Product Types or Technical Data Index.

in person

Sculptural screen wall blocks stack up to create fully dimensional, double-sided, rock walls.

National Institute of Building Sciences and the Building Enclosure Council BEST4 Conference April 13-15 Westin Kansas City Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo. www.nibs.org/events

The Metro New York CSI offers a no-cost CDT class for the CDT Exam; contact luisrosario28@gmail.com. To learn more about the CDT exam go to: www.csinet.org.

BKLYN Designs May 8-10 Brooklyn Expo Center/St. Ann’s Warehouse/ The Mark Jupiter Showroom, New York City www.bklyndesigns.com Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference May 13-15 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas www.hdexpo.com AIA Convention May 14-16 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta convention.aia.org International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) May 16-19 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC www.icff.com

june NeoCon June 15-17 Merchandise Mart, Chicago www.neocon.com

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daylighting & flooring

By Mike Kennedy American School and University Magazine for Armstrong World Industries

Reflective Floors

Don’t Overlook the Issue of Reflectivity Schools and universities are striving to provide 21st-

bounce off the floor, helping available light to illuminate

occupy in the United States, even a slight reduction in elec-

century learning spaces for their students and staff, and

the space more efficiently. Daylighting advocates recognize

tricity consumption can make a difference in an education

the effect that facilities have on the environment is a major

the importance of the reflectivity of the interior surfaces

institution’s bottom line. High-reflectance flooring offers

factor that architects and administrators consider as they

of classrooms but tend to focus more on ceilings and walls

such an opportunity.

design, construct and renovate buildings. A key strategy in

because those surfaces provide more daylighting benefits.

Energy Efficiency

creating environmentally friendly, energy-efficient spaces is capturing abundant daylight and reducing the reliance on artificial light. Efforts to maximize daylight in schools have taken many forms as techniques have grown more sophisticated. For example, computer simulations enable planners to make precise calculations about a school’s site, the size and placement of windows, and the types of materials and equipment that will be chosen for a facility, all in an

“Most facility managers realize that the flooring can have an effect on daylighting; it’s not the primary factor, but it is something to consider.”

effort to deliver the most energy-efficient facility possible.

How much of a difference does flooring selection make in classroom lighting levels? A recent study completed at Pennsylvania State University, “Energy Saving Potential of High Reflective Flooring Material for Sustainable Interiors,” provides some answers. The research indicates that highreflectance floor material can increase classroom daylighting levels, and where daylighting is not a factor, can result in more efficient distribution of artificial light. Either outcome

For architects and administrators who have reaped the ben-

Having high ceilings enables available light to bounce off

efits of many of these strategies and are seeking even more

more surfaces throughout a classroom and provide more

A report of the findings by Penn State’s Richard G. Mis-

daylighting dividends, one consideration that some may

reflected illumination. The American Society of Heating,

trick, associate professor of architectural engineering, and

be overlooking is the reflectivity of the flooring material.

Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers’ Advanced

Ling Chen, a graduate research assistant, concludes that

“Most facility managers are just beginning to think about

Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings states that

installing higher-reflectance flooring material “can achieve

this issue,” says Amy Costello, sustainability manager for

a minimum 10-ft. ceiling height is recommended for day-

a measurable level of energy savings through reduced light-

Armstrong World Industries. “They realize that the flooring

lighted classrooms.

ing power densities for the initial design as well as increased

can have an effect on daylighting. It’s not the primary factor in daylighting, but it’s something to consider.”

“The color of the ceiling, walls, floor and furniture has

would enable education institutions to reduce energy costs.

dimming in areas where daylight integrated photocontrol is

a major impact on the effectiveness of the daylighting

applied.” In a classroom where the reflectance value of floor

strategy,” the guide says. “When considering finish surfaces,

material was raised from 20% to 60%, the electricity savings

are energy conscious, but also to financially minded admin-

install light colors [white is best] to ensure the daylight

“amounted to about 5% to 7% of the lighting energy that

istrators and academically focused educators. Why? First,

is reflected throughout the space.” The guide also recom-

would be consumed with no photocontrol,” the study found.

cost savings—by capturing daylight and using it to help illu-

mends avoiding flooring material with extremely dark

minate educational spaces, schools can use less electricity;

colors. “Darker surfaces can require more installed lighting

three conditions: the effect of high-reflectance flooring on

less power consumption can also help reduce demands on a

power to meet illuminance levels, resulting in higher costs

installed electric lighting; the effect of applying a 5-ft. strip

building’s HVAC system. Second, academic improvement—

and less effective daylighting,” the guide states.

of high-reflectance flooring material along the exterior wall

The benefits of daylighting appeal not only to those who

studies have shown that students in classrooms with effec-

The National Building Information Sciences’ “Whole

Researchers looked at high-reflectance flooring under

in a daylighted classroom with photocontrol; and the effect

tive daylighting achieve higher tests scores than students

Building Design Guide” states that it is desirable to keep

of applying high-reflectance flooring material across the

in classrooms without effective daylighting. For example, in

ceiling reflectances at more than 80%, wall reflectances at

entire floor of a daylighted classroom with photocontrol.

the Capistrano Unified District in California, students that

more than 50%, and floors at about 20%. But some school

In Part I of the study, the researchers looked at a 36- × 25-ft.,

had the most daylighting progressed 20% faster on math

planners, recognizing the potential of higher-reflectance

10-ft.-high classroom and a 40- × 6-ft., 10-ft.-high corridor.

tests and 26% faster on reading tests in one year, compared

flooring, have recommended flooring with higher reflec-

Researchers measured conditions with floor reflectance

with students in classrooms with the least daylighting.

tance levels. The Illuminating Engineering Society of North

values of 10%, 30%, 45% and 60%; wall reflectance values

America Lighting Handbook (9th Edition) calls for the floor-

of 20%, 40%, 60% and 80%; and ceiling reflectance values

Leveraging Flooring Reflectivity

ing in classrooms to have reflectance levels of between 30%

of 60% and 80%. The study found that illumination of the

In the pursuit of the greatest daylighting benefits, designers

and 50%; however, incremental high reflectance increases

spaces, measured as the Coefficient of Utilization, improves

have learned to integrate numerous strategies, including:

result in incremental energy reductions (see Figure 1).

with an increase in the reflectance of the flooring.

building orientation; placement of windows, including

The New York City School Construction Authority

“In conditions where the floor reflectance is changed

size, number and location; roof monitors—popped-up roof

(NYCSCA), responsible for building new classrooms for the

from 10% to 60%, the illuminance levels’ increase in a cor-

extensions with vertical window glazing on top of a facil-

nation’s largest public school system, aims for classroom

ridor could be as high as 30% while the magnitude in an

ity; light shelves; automatic lighting controls; the use of

floors that have a light reflectance value of 45%, according

empty classroom space could be as high as 45%,” the study

computer modeling to create simulations; and last, but not

to Arti Shah, managing architect of the NYCSCA. “We try to

found. The lighting improvement will be more substantial

least, uniformity of materials—higher surface smoothness

incorporate as much natural light as feasible into a class-

in spaces that have higher-reflectance ceilings and walls.

uniformity increases the directional ability of light reflec-

room,” Shah says. In a dense urban environment such as

The study determined that greatest increases in illuminance

tance (see Figure 2 opposite page).

New York City, available space for school facilities is hard to

occurred in spaces where the ceiling and walls had reflec-

come by, and designs for schools may not be able to incor-

tance values of 80%. The study compared a floor that has

a flooring material with higher light reflectance values.

porate the site orientation, angles and exposure to daylight

30% light reflectance with one that has 60% reflectance in

Boosting the reflectance values of flooring will enable

that can enhance energy efficiency. When one considers the

an empty space that had a ceiling with 80% reflectance and

more light—from either artificial or natural sources—to

billions of square feet of space that schools and universities

walls with 60% reflectance. “The savings are roughly 9% for

Schools can realize considerable savings by installing

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the corridor and 17% for the classroom,” the study found.

high-reflectance flooring are not as great as those that

With this same scenario, switching from a 30% to a 45%

are generated by other daylighting strategies, some

light reflectance floor results in an energy saving of roughly

schools and universities may decide that other charac-

4% for corridors and 9% for classrooms.

teristics of flooring take precedence over reflectance

Part 2 of the study measured how lighting is affected

levels. “The daylighting decisions are all integrated and

when a 5-ft. strip of high-reflectance flooring is installed

part of the decision-making tree,” says Steven Turckes,

along an exterior wall of a 900-sq.-ft. classroom (36 ft. × 25

K-12 Global Education Market Leader for the Perkins+Will

ft. and 10 ft. high) in which a photocontrol system deter-

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We look at durability, maintenance, longevity, aesthetics,

ft. wide and 6 ft. high, that were separated by 4 ft. “The dif-

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ference in energy savings improvements resulting from the

The growing sophistication of the tools that planners

5-ft. strip ... is approximately 4% to 7% in an empty south-

are using to maximize daylighting and energy-efficiency

facing room, and 2% to 4% in empty north-facing spaces,

in education facilities enables schools and universities to

compared with a space with a uniform 30% reflectance

include more factors as they determine the most effec-

floor,” the study found. “With furniture, the additional sav-

tive strategies, Turckes added. Keith Johnson, an architect

ings drop to approximately 3% [for the south-facing room]

and an associate principal at Dull Olson Weekes Architects

and 1.5% to 2% [for the north-facing room].”

in Portland, Ore., has designed environmentally friendly

Part 3 of the study looked at how installation of high-

campuses such as Sandy High School in Sandy, Ore., which

reflectance flooring across an entire classroom affected

has received LEED Gold certification for its sustainable

energy consumption. Researchers measured lighting levels

elements. But in some cases, he notes, the desires of main-

with flooring of 20% reflectance and 60% reflectance, and

tenance departments may override daylighting benefits.

used a classroom of the same size as the other testing.

Some schools may choose flooring with lower-reflectance

“With no furniture, savings from the application of a high-

levels because the workers believe it is easier to clean. Other

reflectance floor was approximately 18% to 19%,” the study

schools may shy away from lighter-colored flooring because

found. “With the furniture, the savings were reduced to only

of worries that it will result in glares that distract students.

about 12% to 14% ... This reduction is the result of light being

But Costello, the sustainability manager at Armstrong,

trapped and, therefore, having to undergo multiple reflec-

notes that glare from flooring is not related to reflectance;

tions under the desks and chairs.”

it is a characteristic of flooring materials that have a glossy finish. Flooring is available in lighter colors with a matte fin-

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Because the efficiency improvements that come from

ate a glare, Costello says.

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material advances and product breakthroughs

by Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

furnishings:

Noteworthy

The Best Posture is the Next One

GreenWizard is a sponsor for the AIA Materials Matter working group; it aims to drive awareness and education of environmental and health-related aspects of building materials.

Mohawk Group has joined the growing list of Visionary sponsors of the Health Product Declaration Collaborative.

Submit entries to Marvin Windows annual design contest at www.marvinwindows.com/architectschallenge.

PPG Industries won Readers Choice Awards from USGlass magazine for its DURANAR coatings and STARPHIRE ultraclear glass.

CalStar Products is shifting production from Racine, Wisc. to its new state-of-the-art Columbus, Mo. manufacturing plant to increase capacity.

Tandus Centiva has been honored with two GOOD DESIGN Awards in the flooring category for Thin Lines and Code Series, a Suzanne Tick design.

Jack Kalavritinos has been named president and CEO of the ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentor Program of America.

Jeff Irwin, executive vice president and general manager of Metl-Span Architectural Panel Division, received the Patrick R. Bush Award from the Metal Construction Assn.

LG Electronics has been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable corporations by the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index from Corporate Knights and the 2015 Sustainability Yearbook from RobecoSAM.

Appy to Be Here: The Stir Kinetic Desk’s built-in app and touchscreen controls help users personalize their experience; the desk’s adaptive technology adjusts over time to users’ habits. Auto login makes desk-sharing easy, and the device can even sync with a user’s third-party devices, like Fitbit.

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Juno Lighting Group donated Indy ChromaControl LED downlights to New York-based Pavarini Design, as part of Pavarini’s involvement in phase two of project design for

I like my desks stirred, not shaken … said nobody ever.

Ronald McDonald House Long Island.

Yet, the Stir Kinetic Desk presents an interesting spin on the height-adjustable work surface. The point is that

ThyssenKrupp Elevator will install 34 elevators and 16 esca-

an adjustable work surface is no good if nobody ever

lators in the iconic Cube Tower, a unique high-rise building

uses the feature to re-posture throughout the day. Stir

in Foshan, in China’s Guangdong Province.

desks are like having your own personal yoga trainer

Continually changing postures is an interruption that can stoke creativity and preserve health for otherwise sedentary office workers; the Stir Kinetic Desk

standing beside your desk all day. Users may set the Johnson Controls is extending its partnership with Building

height-adjustable work surface to ping them at pre-

Homes for Heroes into 2015.

determined intervals. Continually changing postures is an interruption that can stoke creativity and preserve

Cree has been named the number one Most Innovative

health for otherwise sedentary office workers—and it’s

Company in Energy by Fast Company and came in at #19 on

certainly a lot better for you than sitting around drink-

the magazine’s 50 Most Innovative Companies worldwide

ing martinis. Visit www.stirworks.com/stir-kinetic-

2015 list.

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Fascinating Facades Breaking up with the glass box is hard to do, especially when glass keeps getting cooler and more dynamic.

Bent glass found typically only in interior applications has adapted to exterior conditions with the help of Pulp Studio’s SentryGlas Expressions. Shown here on the Gores Group Building in Beverly Hills, Calif., the stunning glass exterior façade was created in collaboration with California Glass Bending. The façade employs SentryGlass Expressions, a product suited for exterior application. Visit www.pulpstudio.com or Circle

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Glass typically found only in interior applications has been adapted to exterior conditions

Project: Gores Group Building, Beverly Hills, Calif.

Architect: Belzberg Architects Group Photographer: Benny Chan

insulation:

Graphite Makes for a Cozy Polymer tekR Structural Thermal Envelope System gets more

allows for higher thermal performance when compared to

robust and stays durable, portable and slim with the

standard Expanded Polystyrene Insulation. Neopor Rigid

addition of Neopor graphite polystyrene from BASF. The

Thermal Insulation meets UL indoor air quality standards

material has a distinctive silver-gray color that comes

and carries the GreenGuard Gold mark. Visit http://tekr.com

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mer matrix. Graphite particles both reflect and absorb radiant energy, to significantly increase the material’s R-value. This new product enhancement leverages patented Neopor Rigid Thermal Insulation from BASF that

hvac:

It’s Alive!

MacroAir’s AirVolution-D fan contains an AirBrain that

requirements of a 24-ft. diameter HVLS fan. At the heart of

senses temperature and humidity; the smart fan tech-

AirVolution-D is a breakthrough in motor design deliver-

nology controls the fan or multiple fans in a location. The

ing 50% more mechanical horsepower and 75% more wind

company’s AirViz 3D simulation tool uses computational

power than current HVLS fans on the market. D-Drive elimi-

fluid dynamics to simulate the air-flow from a Macro Air

nates the need for a massive gearbox, making it 45% lighter

fan in a space.

and eliminating numerous moving parts.

AirVolution-D is powered by a revolutionary D-Drive

AirVolution-D fans come with a 50,000-hour warran-

System, featuring the world’s first compact electric

ty—that’s more than 24 years in a typical installation. Visit

motor capable of handling the consistent torque

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surfaces:

Staging a Write-Off 3M has translated the dry-erase whiteboard into a flexible series of films: Both 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes and 3M FASARA Glass Finishes are available with a whiteboard finish. A natural extension to these two versatile ranges of surfacing films, the whiteboard finishes are durable, lightweight and easy to install on a range of surfaces, including glass. 3M’s film was tested and developed to eliminate “ghosting,” leaving a clean, mark-free board even after many rounds back at the drawing board. Visit solutions.3m.com or Circle

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3M’s new flexible-film whiteboard finishes are durable, lightweight and easy to install on a range of surfaces, including glass.

textiles:

Be Mine E-Fabric Unveiled in January at Heimtextil by Forster Rohner

company employs a team of electrical engineers and textile

Textile Innovations, the latest innovation in textile

designers to transfer applied research into mass production

technology looks like a fabric Valentine fit for Elton John.

by Forster Rohner AG. The 3D fabric technology includes

The company’s

LEDs, crystals, or intricately creased or lacy patterns. Shown

e-broidery illumi-

here is an e-broidery fabric display (right) and a guipure

nated textiles are

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able fabrics with integrated lighting. The Swiss

tile:

A Walk in the Industrial Park An alternative to polished or even unfinished concrete,

is even recommended on ramp declines and inclines.

Dal-Tile’s Industrial Park is a gritty, sparkly limestone-

The collection includes trims and cove bases to ease

concrete hybrid inspired by terrazzo and concrete.

transitions from floor to the wall—ideal in hospital

The tile uses patent-pending StepWise Technology

and food settings. Colors include four modern-looking

to create a slip-resistant tile that stands up to high-

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traffic environments and is exceptionally easy to clean and maintain. With 0.68 DCoF, Industrial Park

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Dekton imitates the veining of natural stone surfaces:

Decked Out Dekton by Cosentino is available in five new colors: Aura, Edora, Irok, Kairos and Vegha imitate colors and patterns found in natural stone. The solid surface is composed of glass, porcelain and quartz; it is made using a proprietary process called Particle Sintering Technology (PST)—an accelerated version of the change that rocks and stone undergo in nature when subjected to heat and pressure over thousands of years. The extreme heat and pressure results in an ultra-compact surface with technical characteristics that include UV resistance; exceptional strength; high resistance to impacts, scratches and abrasion; and very low water absorption. Visit www.dekton.com or Circle

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seating:

Gas Can-Do Colin Selig’s latest collection includes benches upcycled from scrap propane tanks. This new line of benches can be custom fabricated to any length, with end supports that vary in height and inclination. Several benches can also be joined to form clusters. This versatility makes the functional artwork suitable for city sidewalks and small gardens as well as larger installations such as parks, plazas, and lobbies. Visit www.colinselig.com or Ci Circle

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TerraLUX has created the first light bulb with a brain.

The light’s temperature sensor can control HVAC systems

Dubbed LEDSense, this new generation of lighting technol-

based on weather and room occupancy. If a dangerous gas

ogy has senses of smell, sight and touch. The light not only

is detected in the air, the light can switch on an exhaust

features temperature and occupancy sensors, it sniffs out

fan. It is estimated that LEDSense can reduce energy costs

odors in the air including smoke, carbon dioxide, carbon

and usage in a building by up to 90%. The technology has

monoxide and harmful VOCs. The smart light brightens

been installed at Berkeley and Princeton and will be widely

as people enter a room and dims when the room is empty.

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by Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

process improvement:

Mohawk Targets Transparency “To me, [zero waste] is a baseline; the materials

ingredient label. Routman was intrigued and download-

transparency piece is really the most current pertinent

ed the requirements. Based on the accessibility

discussion in building products and sustainability,” says

and simplicity of a system that “gets to the heart of what

Rochelle Routman, director of sustainability at Mohawk

sustainability is really about in the built environment,”

Industries. A seasoned sustainability consultant named

she was convinced. Routman illustrated a business case

one of the top women in sustainability in 2014, Routman

to Mohawk show how red-list free products dovetail into

doesn’t tiptoe around the fact that, when it comes to

the Challenge’s program.

transparency, Mohawk supports the radical transformation of the building products industry.

Not only that, but Routman says Living Future and Declare fit perfectly with what Mohawk has already

Routman joined Mohawk in 2012 after nearly 20

accomplished in transparency as applied to its building

years’ experience helping companies like Lockheed dial

products. The company keeps its EPDs and HPDs up-to-

down waste and emissions associated with manufac-

date and available on GreenWizard, has 18 Declare labels

turing processes. This made Routman a natural fit for

and offers more than 377 red-list free products. EPDs and

Mohawk Industries, where they currently have at least

HPDs can amount to pages of documents of toxicological

20 zero-waste facilities. While many building product

data that can turn specification into a nightmare for archi-

manufacturers are struggling to get to zero, Routman

tects, says Routman, which is why Mohawk views Declare

says that the flooring giant has found its sweet spot in

as an easy-to-understand, yet compelling way to commu-

the area of net-zero operations—they’re now targeting

nicate product ingredients: “If there is a red-list ingredient

transparency. “In the last four to five years, the focus of

in there, it’s listed in red.”

sustainability has evolved from reduced environmental

Mohawk is a very R&D focused company where big

impact and recycled content to transparency. The tie-in

ideas flourish, and it is committed to creating transforma-

is healthier indoor spaces,” says Routman.

tive change in a radical way, says Routman; in that, the

Routman admits she experienced a learning curve

Future Institute’s approach to sustainability and trans-

to the sustainable products conversation, which can

parency. “We are out there working to change the whole

get bogged down in toxicological terms, acronyms for

conversation around transparency, and starting new ones.

critical product evaluations (LCA, EPD, HPD) and count-

That’s where we want to be.” In fact Mohawk recently

less third-party certification bodies clamoring for atten-

became a “Visionary” sponsor of the Health Product

tion. Knowing that architects are entrenched in the

Declaration Collaborative.

The product transparency conversation will continue

Macea, sustainability expert in the Washington D.C.

at the UnExpo in Pittsburg this Sept. 15 to 17, where

office. “Architects have a strong environmental ethic

Mohawk and a cross-section of industries will come

and understand how they can incorporate that in their

together to share areas of expertise in achieving transpar-

work,” observes Routman.

ency and avoiding red list ingredients. Visit www.living-

Their conversation led to the Living Building

—Rochelle Routman, Director of Sustainability, Mohawk Industries

company has a shared vision and mission with the Living

because material transparency added a new dimension

transparency movement, she spoke with Gensler’s Katie

“We are out there working to change the whole conversation around transparency. We have so much going on here; I refer to it as a sustainability cyclone.”

future.org/unexpo15.

Challenge—and Declare, the group’s simple product

A re-use of a former spinning production site, Mohawk’s new Flooring and Design Center features reclaimed materials from the original spinning mill, include the bricks and exposed pipes.

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Choreographer Melissa Riker and architect Lee Skolnick decided to work together after recognizing that, as choreographer and architect, they both design the way people move through space.

In exploring art and architecture, architects need to first expand their definition of art itself. Doing so, says Julie Frank, global director of design for hotelier Le Meridien, allows it into many more facets of the built environment. Furthermore, she says budget shouldn’t be limiting because, frankly, there are no budgetary constraints on innovation. “Expand your view of what artwork is; it doesn’t always have to be expensive, it has to be innovative.”

Frick Collection, depict all art forms and converge on a medallion depicting architecture, explains Skolnick, whose career has been immersed in fine art. He recently expanded his own knowledge and appreciation of another art―choreography―by acting as a consultant for a modern dance project called "Secrets and Seawalls."

This is certainly the attitude adopted by New York architect Lee Skolnick, FAIA, who defines architecture thusly: Architecture is the culmination of several great art forms and sciences. This definition is particularly inspired by an eight-panel painting by 18th-century artist Francois Boucher. The works, currently displayed in Manhattan’s

“I am passionate about all disciplines of art but when I see modern dance, I’m always a little stumped about how to take it in,” says Skolnick.

The dance is layered with movement invented from our ideas about how the body holds secrets, and pairs that with a sense of searching and vulnerability. These concepts parallel throughout the work as an equation between bodies and built structures.

With that, he offered to collaborate with choreographer Melissa Riker of Kinesis Dance Project Co. “It is less about how the physical environment is built and more about how the concept of choreography and the concept of space overlap,” says Riker. She and Skolnick approached the project from the common ground of building something together, taking into consideration how bodies move through space. “In the end, these mediums are really not that different,” says Riker. “We’re still working on the project―I’m going to try to convince her to get rid of all the props, because the dancers’ bodies can express movement, space, structures, and motion so well,” says Skolnick. u PAGE 30

SECRETS AND SEAWALLS “Secrets and Seawalls” is a modern dance by the Kinesis Dance Project Company that explores the vulnerability of the built environment after Hurricane Sandy.

Choreographer Melissa Riker and architect Lee Skolnick decided to work together on the project after recognizing that, as choreographer and architect, they both design the way people move through space.

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Visual Art For developers and owners faced with budgetary constraints, expanding the definition of art may make the difference to a potential tenant. If art is overlooked, the value of a space declines. “Bare walls without art reflect neglect― or even a company not caring about their environment or customer,” says Mitch Obsfeldt, president of i4design Procurement Services. Art in the workplace gives space a certain class or elegance.”

Psychologist and art expert Yanina Gomez from Gallery 33 agrees that art acts as a positive distraction and has the power to make people feel better about their situations, especially upon entering a space for the first time.

“A ‘wow effect’ will temporarily lessen stressors and negative thoughts by deviating attention to the visual, tactile or auditory experience,” says Gomez. An artful influence upon landing somewhere has the power to improve a business relationship, or make employees more productive. Gomez notes that outstanding lighting design can enhance the effects of art in the built environment.

Lauren Roberts, healthcare market development manager for Visa Lighting, notes a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia study that shows artwork helps patients and healing. A stand-out among its well-thought-out healthcare lighting solutions, Visa Lighting has begun to offer abstract artwork as light diffusers created by Vara Kamin, a registered nurse who for the last 20 years has been painting for the healthcare environment. Interpreted by patients, the abstract artwork acts as a visual distraction from a stressful experience, and can have a calming, healing affect. “It’s thinking outside the box of art,” says Roberts. “Light fixtures can even share a budget with artwork to distribute the costs.”

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Designed by Vara Kamin for Visa Lighting, the abstract artwork of these light diffusers acts as a visual distraction from stress and can have a calming, healing affect.

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An artful influence can improve a business relationship, or make employees more productive. Lighting design can enhance the effects of art.

“Art in the workplace gives space a certain class or elegance,” says Mitch Obsfeldt, president of i4design Procurement Services.

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Sound Architect Marc Fornes makes complex computations in sophisticated software to create unique, large scale 3D models. At some times a visual display and other times a tactile experience, Fornes’ recent installation at New York City's Storefront for Art and Architecture―dubbed Situation NY―stimulates and enhances the experience

of sound through an immersive environment that is hacked with transducers emitting engineered sounds composed by artist Jana Winderen. The structure represents a complex form―an aggregate of twenty intersecting porous spheres of incremental diameters.

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Taste Architects Aranda\Lasch’s design for a Miami park gives the community access to an edible forest in a neighborhood that is a food desert. The gardens stimulate sight through color, touch through texture and, finally, taste. The Wynwood Edible Forest is organized by courses, so complementary flavors are paired and planted side-by-side in specific gardens. Aranda\ Lasch creates architecture that, like art, can shift perspective to reveal a different angle.

“What is needed is to consider what kind of architecture can undermine our stable view of the world. We don’t see what we do as an advancement, or moving forward, but rather as a disruption,” says Benjamin Aranda of their projects.

The garden represents the five steps of a forager’s journey starting with the sense of taste: 1. Tasting at the Amuses-Bouches 2. Gathering at the Salad Dome 3. Indulging at the Fruit Platter 4. Healing at the Medicine Bench 5. Teaching and Learning at the Vegetable Patch u PAGE 34

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Art in Product Both art and architecture contribute to place-making and leave a valuable historic and cultural legacy for the community, says Skolnick. In some cases, the presence of art creates a reciprocal relationship between businesses, the arts community and the municipal community by bringing local art to the forefront for visitors. Through Le Meridien’s “Unlock Art” program, the company provides access to local art and significant local artists.

When working on the suburban Chicago location of Le Meridien brand hotels, Gensler Chicago Principal Carlos Martinez introduced the designer to the Chicago Artists’ Coalition and incorporated works from resident artist Justus Roe. Beyond Roe’s large mural in the lobby, the hotel features art on its key cards, which also gain visitors complimentary access to the Elmhurst Art Museum. “It fosters a reciprocal relationship with the local community,” says Le Meridien's global director of design, Julie Frank.

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LOCAL ART Le Meridien places local art in all of its décor, sometimes integrating art into the architecture, materials and finishes, including high-traffic wall coverings. At its Oakbrook, Ill. location, line drawings of streets and bike trails are displayed on wallcoverings in each hallway. Photography

by Angie McMonigal captures views from El platforms; the images appear on walls opposite each floor’s elevator bank.

“Graphic wall coverings are unique and deliver rich design and artwork. Its a hybrid that’s better than the two on their own,” says Frank.

UNLOCKING ART Gensler Chicago Principal Carlos Martinez introduced Le Meridien to the Chicago Artist’s Coalition; the hotel’s Oak Brook, Ill. location incorporates works from resident artist Justus Roe.

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“The idea of art in architecture conflicts with the idea of architecture as art; both are important,” says Skolnick.

With its unique sculptural quality, Italian firm Puiarch’s “White Wave,” a building for showrooms and offices, has become the symbol of Milan’s new architectural dynasty.

The northern facade acts as a window into the life of the building and displays the tenants’ activity through a large, light, transparent glass front that functions as backdrop to the pedestrian area and Gardens of Porta Nuova. The Southern facade features an exterior vertical sunshade to control daylight and glare, while a system of internal courts with colored glass windows punctuate different levels of the building.

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Art, Transformed Also active in art outreach is Architectural Products’ PIA Winner Artaic, an artistic mosaic company that creates product design in collaboration with Artists For Humanity (AFH), a Boston-based non-profit that bridges economic, racial and social divisions by providing under-resourced youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in the arts.

The two organizations’ missions to create transformative art align, and the stunning results elevate both the community and the company’s unique mosaic collection. Titled “URBN,” the diverse collection draws from the convergence of nature, construction, and street art. Visual Magnetics collaborates with Fresh Artists. The program selects local children’s artworks and enlarges them on a high-resolution wall canvas and gifts them to local businesses that support the mission of funding arts programs in the public schools. “Art and architecture communicate about what is unique and important to any given culture,” says Skolnick. This interest in, and support for, the arts will continue to grow as we expand our definition of art.

Local youth artist, Gary Chen, is inspired by graffiti, says his artist's profile featured in Artaic’s URBN catalog.

Resources • Nemetschek Vectorworks offers a resource for those looking to brush up on their classic architecture appreciation. The “Art in Architecture” continuing education webinar series focuses on architects who challenged convention to create new and unexpected solutions; the series also explores artistic projects that are responsive to people and their context. Classes include: Melnikov: Early Sparks of Russian Iconic Architecture; Small Iconic Architecture Past and Present; and Four French Architects You Should Know: Eiffel, Prouvé, Perrault and Ricciotti. Contact: info@vectorworks.net or (800) 413-0935.

• Come Together: The Rise of Cooperative Art and Design is a new book by Francesco Spampinato published by Princeton Architectural Press. The past twenty years have seen a new generation of artists working together in small groups and large collectives to explore new avenues of art, design, performance, and commerce; this book assembles an international roster of forty of today’s most exciting and influential collectives, from design studios like Project Projects and political performance artists The Yes Men, to flash mob provocateurs Improv Everywhere and the multimedia artists Assume Vivid Astro Focus.

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Garbage as Art Artists are becoming more creative and resourceful. “It is possible to adjust a project to budget limitations,” says Yanina Gomez. “A modest budget should not be equivalent to a mediocre art project; it may involve financial―but not necessarily creative and innovative―limitations.”

An example of a local art in architecture project is “Chicago’s Twelve,” an exhibition curated by 33 Contemporary Gallery Director Sergio Gomez that took place at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago. In this project, artists who work with repurposed materials were asked to respond to the architecture of the Conservatory. Each artist’s creation reflected a site-specific work that enhanced the physical environment of the conservatory. The convergence of art, nature and architecture gave viewers the opportunity to reflect upon ways in which communities can take action to develop sustainable alternatives that will make a positive impact. “This is an example of how art and architecture can enrich cultural values and stimulate action,” says Gomez.

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Classic Material Masonry―defined by Wikipedia as the construction of structures by individual units laid in and bound together by mortar―is an ancient tradition. In fact, the humble brick is considered humankind’s oldest manufactured product, according to the Masonry Construction Association of America.

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River City Rediscovery Redrawing a link to regional history was a guiding principle for the design team behind the new Mercy Health–West Hospital. The team included the Minneapolis office of AECOM, with lead designer Mic Johnson, FAIA, and architect of record Champlin Architecture. Masonry―specifically brick―was a given for the hospital’s façade from the beginning, Johnson says, “but more of a typical brick, in that pattern you see everywhere.”

Those initial plans for classic clay masonry units rapidly shifted as Johnson began researching the building history of the Cincinnati region. He discovered that the area had been a center of Ohio’s well-recognized art-pottery industry; the city once was home to eleven different art pottery factories. That history came to inform a design that’s won multiple awards, thanks in large part to its façade, which draws directly on the glazing craftsmanship for which the region was once famous.

“Why don’t we look at being able to use that [history] in an artful way?” was the question Johnson and other team members pondered as they learned more about Cincinnati’s role in ceramic arts. The resulting exploration led to the idea of brick tiles, in this case from Select Thin Brick, embedded into precast concrete panels and glazed to create a colorshifting, reflective mosaic.

The pattern, which transitions subtly from deep blues to greens, developed from a series of abstract paintings Johnson created to explore how color can shift across a field. Viewing the paintings at the prospective hospital site, he came up with the idea of slicing the paintings into

strips that slid across each other, to create a pattern that “would move across the façade like light moves across the building during the day.”

The process of actually bringing that color-shifting concept to life in thousands of brick tiles was just about as painstaking and tedious as you might imagine it would be.

The tiles were fabricated in Ohio, then shipped to Cornell, N.Y., for glazing and firing; sadly, Ohio’s industrial-scale glaziers closed their doors years ago. Once glazed, the tiles were identified by their colors and given a color name.

Shop drawings were made for the precasting facility in an upside-down fashion―because the tiles, all 167,000 of them, had to be placed face-down into the precast forms.

“It sounds complicated, but it became very straightforward once everyone understood,” Johnson says. Still, he admits some random misplacement may have been impossible to avoid. “I’ll tell you, I wouldn’t know if some of the tiles were out of place or not.”

The project was so successful that it has had an impact on how Mercy Health is branding itself, with tile skins being incorporated into plans for two other new buildings now hitting the drawing boards. To Johnson, the attention to detail and connection to history represented in the façade relate directly to messages Mercy Health wants to communicate to current and future patients.

“We care about you, we’re here to help you, we want to make this place feel good to you,” he says, translating visual experience into a possible emotional response. “We want human experience to be a part of the healing process.”

Redrawing a link to regional history was a guiding principle for the design team behind the new Mercy Health– West Hospital.

DEBRIDGED STOREFRONT In colors ranging from deep blues to greens, the tiles―all 167,000 of them―had to be placed face-down into the precast forms to achieve the artistic design that graces the hospital’s façade.

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Project: Mercy Health–West Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio Architect: Minneapolis office of AECOM Architect of Record: Champlin Architecture Photos: Dave Burk, Hedrich Blessing Photographers

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Skin in the Game A façade that plays with the very idea of a façade is key to the design Bridgeport, Conn.-based Antinozzi & Assocs. put forward for the CREC Medical Professional and Teachers Preparation Academy, a magnet school serving grades 6-12 in New Britain, Conn. Using a classic material in an unexpected, modern way was the best combination for achieving the design team’s goal.

For economy’s sake, the team chose masonry, from Mutual Materials, in the form of utility-size brick and 24-in. × 16-in. ground-faced block. Yet architect Paul Antinozzi, the design firm’s principal and founder, found a way to use the exterior brick building “skin” as a metaphor for human epidermis.

“Our idea was to actually build a white building and attach the brick to that,” he explains. This scheme plays out with a brick façade that extends past the edge of the building to create a sort of cutaway effect. “The idea is the building is split apart, exposing something like an organ of some kind.”

The white, ground-faced block was specified in three finishes―a smooth matte, polished and pebbled―that are interspersed in groupings of four to eight across the building’s curved elevation. The building’s shape, which Antinozzi says was largely dictated by its site, adds to the organic imagery. As a finishing touch of craftsmanship, the architect says he called the mason back to the site when the building neared completion to etch shallow linear patterns into the brick, “kind of like the lines in your skin.”

“The idea is the building is split apart, exposing something like an organ of some kind.”

OLD MATERIAL, NEW SKIN The brick façade extends past the edge of the building to create a cutaway effect. The bricks are etched with shallow linear patterns that emulate the texture of human skin.

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Project: CREC Medical Professional and Teachers Preparation Academy Waterbury, Conn.

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Project: Millennium Place, Downtown Crossing, Boston Architect: Handel Architects, New York City

“It is an infill project, it’s not a set-piece project. [Using brick] is like stitching the neighborhood together through the architecture in a really beautiful way.”

LEVELING UP While designers specified handset Roman brick for the groundlevel retail space, they chose precast panels with thin-brick veneer for the remainder of the building―a huge cost savings.

Fitting In Downtown Crossing is a classic urban commercial district now in the midst of transforming itself from shabby to chic.

Once the heart of Boston’s shopping and entertainment district (and sometimes known by the moniker the Combat Zone, notorious for less-legal commercial activities,) it is quickly becoming a high-rent residential area thanks to several high-profile projects. Millennium Place, a full-amenity, 15-story, 256-unit condo building, is a great example of the neighborhood’s newfound cachet: units sold out within four months of its opening in October 2013.

While Boston-area developers might be anxious to shake off the neighborhood’s historic associations as a red light district, they want architects working on new projects in the area to maintain a visual connection to buildings like the one that once housed the iconic Filene’s Department Store, designed by Daniel Burnham. This was especially challeng-

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ing for Millennium Place designers, Handel Architects of New York City, because the desirable full-block site left them no place to hide when it came to materials.

“It becomes very challenging; because every face is being looked at, there’s no opportunity to downgrade materials,” says Deborah Moellis, project architect and senior associate with Handel Architects. “The cost definitely increases when all four faces are public.”

Masonry seemed an obvious choice for designers seeking to maximize the budget while also maintaining continuity with the surrounding architecture. “Historically, in this area, brick is a very common building material, so we embraced that,” Moellis says. “We used a thin, Roman brick that also made a reference to the past.”

However, that Roman brick was only handset for the ground-level retail space. The team chose precast panels

with thin-brick veneer for the remainder. “That, for us, was a huge cost savings,” Moellis says of the veneered precast panels. “I think the building is really beautiful, and I don’t think anyone would perceive that it’s a precast building.”

Handel is working with the project’s developers, Millennium Partners, on several other high-profile projects in the area, including a nearby 60-story residential tower, Millennium Tower Boston. With this effort, though, both the client and designers sought cohesiveness, not drama, a goal the classic brick veneer helped them achieve.

“It’s an infill project, it’s not a set-piece project,” she says, describing this as a setting in which the designer’s efforts should be focused on drawing connections, rather than standing apart. “It’s like stitching the neighborhood together through the architecture in a really beautiful way.”

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The United States, a nation known for its innovation and inventiveness, continually strives to raise the bar by being a firstadopter of technologies and design strategies that help solve some of the dichotomies in the designs of courthouses, embassies and federal offices.

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investment is substantially higher than sticking to the status quo. So, how to invite progress? “We’re going to benefit even more if we stop looking at first costs segregated from long-term operating costs,” says Marvin Doster, construction executive, Mortenson Construction.

DIALING DOWN TO ZERO Is net zero the next frontier? President Obama just ordered federal agencies to cut carbon emissions 40% by 2025, and a recent GSA task force recommends that 50% of the government’s building’s dial down to net zero by 2030. The next generation of public buildings addresses adaptable, efficient, secure operations with long-term resilience to climate change. We don’t need to speculate whether net zero will come to fruition, but when.

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Architect: Fentress Architects Photos: Jason A. Knowles At the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center (CJC), the program is to design a “one-hundred-year” building―a building that will endure as a monument to the third branch of government for the citizens of Colorado.

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ROOFTOP INDOOR-OUTDOOR VENUE The Montana Federal Courthouse also features a rooftop indoor-outdoor venue that is available to be rented for private meetings and receptions.

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INVESTING TIME IN ENERGY For instance, Mortenson’s shovel-ready design-build project for a Billings, Montana courthouse opened July 2012. The project’s funding through ARRA (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act legislation―commonly called the stimulus or Recovery Act) stipulated that designs exceed national performance benchmarks by 30% for energy and water, and that 3% of calculated energy use on an annual basis had to be generated onsite. “That, right off the bat, starts to play into the total cost of ownership, vs. the first cost and long term operating cost,” says Doster,

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The four-year investment to prove the building is working the way it should is absorbed by the cost savings gained through energy efficient operations; ideally, this is how all high-performance projects should operate, says Doster. “If your goal is to save a million dollars a year [on energy], put it towards the tools, the devices and the methodology to measure the [energy] savings.”

The government’s additional investment assures the

Project: Montana Federal Courthouse Location: Billings, Mont.

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most-cost efficient operations for the life of that building and others, as they are video-documenting the training of building personnel to accompany training manuals based on what is being learned about the facility. “After we go away, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will have trained personnel, plus data to help support that training,” says Doster.

Beyond informed facility managers, Doster says tenant education will take operating efficiencies to the next level― “they’re more conscious of how they’re using the building to minimize energy and water use.”

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AUTO MONITORING Along with Seattle-based NBBJ, Mortenson designed and built the courthouse in Billings, Mont. Completed in July 2012, Mortenson is contracted to monitor and fine-tune the project’s performance until 2016.

Based on energy savings beyond what they first calculated, the GSA decided it would measure the building with even more precision, reports Doster. Building data is now automatically reported to a central location where the government studies the energy performance of its buildings and monitors them on an almost daily basis.

TRANSPARENCY Public buildings stateside are becoming more transparent, assuring that the nation’s largest holder of real estate is operating its buildings as efficiently as possible.

Mortenson Construction will monitor this building’s performance for four years post-opening in July 2012.

The project’s funding through ARRA stipulated designs exceed national performance benchmarks by 30% for energy and water, and that 3% of calculated energy use on an annual basis had to be generated onsite.

ENERGY COST TOOLS To ensure that a building is performing as expected, Marvin Doster, Mortenson Construction, suggests that the money saved in energy costs should be reinvested into the tools and devices being used to measure performance.

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BALANCING JUSTICE’S SCALES In terms of physical design, programming in courthouses is also approaching the leaner side, says Doster. “I no longer need a gilded cage for my judge. They don’t need their own toilets and conference rooms―it’s about what’s practical.”

James Simeo, AIA LEED AP, principal at CO Architects, agrees that construction budgets and funds available are tighter than they ever have been. Instead of amenities for the individual, it’s about creating a courthouse as a public amenity that boosts efficient operations.

CO Architect’s design for the LEED-Gold South County Justice Center in Porterville, Calif. a city in the San Joaquin Valley in Tulare County, features a vast courtyard that serves as a relaxed outdoor service area; inside the building it provides daylight and point of reference for wayfinding. It also leads to nine walk-up service windows where a largely poor and uneducated labor population with little access to computers or credit can arrange installments for a traffic violation or other debts to the court that may take several payments to clear. The windows also allow visitors to file a

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wide variety of documents and paperwork with the court.

The walk-up windows lessen the number of people entering the building, requiring less law enforcement personnel conducting security screenings, which reduces waiting time for those who must enter the courthouse. New ways to report for jury duty may also reduce the number of people in the building, as California and other court systems look for high-tech alternatives to conducting the voir dire jury process in person.

An obsolete jury assembly room may easily be transformed into office space or an additional courtroom, says Simeo. “The design ensures that this building will not need to be altered in severe ways to accommodate future growth.” Complex programming behind the walls will adapt spaces to the future needs of technology―whatever that may be, adds Mortenson’s Doster. “Buildings are being designed with the idea that changes will happen, so we design shaft space and raceways that will help us adapt to unknown technology as easily as possible.”

“The design ensures this building will not need to be altered in severe ways to accommodate future growth.”

PROJECT SPECS

Project: South County Justice Center Location: Porterville, Calif.

Architect: CO Architects Client: Administrative Office of the Courts, California Judicial Branch Photos: Farshid Assassi

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SUNNY DISPOSITION Amid a modern take on classic columns, this sunlit courtyard provides a point of reference and natural light inside the building.

FLEXIBLE SPACES This jury assembly room was designed to easily transform into an additional courtroom with little to no renovation.

WALK-UP COURT-YARD A light-ďŹ lled courtyard in the South County Justice Center provides access to walk-up service windows. This amenity makes routine business more accessible, minimizes the number of people entering the building, cuts waiting time and reduces the number of full-time security personnel required to monitor the main entrance.

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EDGE OF THE EVERGLADES This South Florida federal office building by Krueck + Sexton and Syska Hennessy, is a light-filled, transparent complex. It is a consolidation of three regional offices into one efficient footprint; the offices moved from Miami to Miramar, Fla.

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U.S. EMBASSY, LONDON Renderings of the KierenTimberlake-designed U.S. Embassy in London, as shared by the U.S. State Dept., depicts a return to open-door diplomacy, a sense of space and a feeling of transparency while maintaining a secure setback for occupants.

The facility is located in the former Nine Elms Industrial Zone.

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“The government is trying to be more transparent― literally, like using more glass on buildings, and in its operations costs and open book accountability, which flies in the face of their other mandates, like blast resistance or security,” notes Syska Hennessy Group’s Principal and Supervising Engineer Kenneth Schram. The government’s role is project excellence in showcasing American design and technology, but the burden is on design teams to somehow tie it all together.

The first U.S. embassies were designed to be both local and diplomatic; the buildings represented site-specific architecture and were accessibly woven into the fabric of a foreign city. A close friend who grew up in Poland remarked to this author that one of his favorite buildings in Warsaw had been the U.S. Embassy; every day he strolled through its courtyard, which led from one city block to the next―until 1983, when an attack on the American embassy in Beirut caused embassies to shutter their courtyards

and open-door diplomacy did an about-face, turning to a mission of security.

A template of thick-walled cement boxes rapidly replaced vulnerable embassy designs, until one U.S. senator remarked that the cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach did not convey the right message. At that point, the government enacted a design excellence program that takes into consideration the mission of diplomacy as well as security for embassies. The new designs are set-back from the street, which many times requires relocating to farther reaches of a city. This affords security with the illusion of openness due to a larger footprint, and the opportunity to enact more sustainable strategies, says Schram; for instance, a solar-canopy car park and rainwater cisterns in a campus setting, vs. an underground garage in the heart of a congested city.

Unfortunately, even these new, secure-yet-diplomatic designs for embassies have come under close scrutiny from

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Congress, the Senate and their constituents. They’re questioning high costs, “inexperienced” designers, and long delivery times. “The security breaches in Benghazi did not help,” relays one firm’s senior marketing coordinator, who declined an interview. She was not alone: none of the three firms solicited were authorized by the Office of the Spokesperson of the State Dept. to tell AP about their designs for embassies in London, Sri Lanka, Peru or China.

The transparency tactic seems to be more well received stateside than abroad. Schram references Krueck+Sexton’s design for the Miramar, Fla. Federal Office Building outside the Everglades, which uses a combinations of narrow bar

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massing, glass facades and light-filled atriums to project a sense of transparency and activate the site. Nestled on the edge of restored coastal marsh, critical components are raised above the 100-year flood plain. For its resilient design, the building is designated an “Essential Services” building; in other words, it can continue to function independent of the grid in the face of natural disasters like hurricanes. This gives the government a stronghold for business as usual in the face of catastrophic events that might induce panic or general disorder, making the case that half, if not all of federal facilities should soon meet net-zero― or at the very least, net-zero ready―requirements.

For its resilient design, the building is designated an “essential services” building; in other words, it can continue to function independent of the grid in the face of natural disasters like hurricanes.

FACADE The facades consist of floor-to-ceiling high-performance glass in a unitized curtainwall system in order to allow maximum daylight and views. The building now boasts an ‘essential services’ designation, which means it may operate off the grid in the case of catastrophic events, natural disasters or power failures.

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Project: Federal Office Building Location: Miramar, Fla. Design/Construction: Krueck+Sexton

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GREEN WITH [IN]EXPERIENCE As for GSA’s Design Excellence program, here and abroad, why would the government decide to enlist firms that are not well versed in those types of projects? “The design excellence program wants to bring in new designers and new ideas to add innovative approaches to solve the same problems,” explains Schram, who serves as an HVAC Design Excellence Engineer for the GSA and helped write the most recent revision to its Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (P100). Schram has participated in the peer review process incorporated into the Design Excellence program, a system that partners firms seasoned in government work to act as the client’s representative on projects being designed by otherwise talented design firms that just haven’t yet done a lot of government projects.

This cursory design review basically makes sure there are no rookie mistakes happening on the projects―such as putting the electrical room entrance in the basement, where the first flood or storm sewer pipe failure can easily wipe out the entire system―this actually happened at the Justice Dept. in Washington D.C.; all its equipment was destroyed when storm sewers backed up and water entered through a missing pipe (cleanout) plug.

Important details like these simply can’t be “lived with” for the life of the building, says Schram. “Nobody likes to be told to go back to the drawing board, but if a building is going to last 100 years, no one will remember what happened or if the cost was a bit higher,” he argues. In order to avoid design delays due to a re-do scenario, the design teams aim to perform these reviews in the schematic design phase to check-off fundamental concepts like extending elevators to roof level for ease-of-maintenance; avoiding mold and mildew; pressurization―controlling infiltration through front doors―and humidification; shedding

vampire loads, and killing those circuits at night; stairwells that use dual-level lighting; and proper energy recovery in HVAC systems, lists Schram.

Schram says the 2014 version of the GSA’s P100 is geared to be more performance-based instead of prescriptive; this allows design teams to look at the building as a system, and allocate budgets accordingly. One of the enhanced performance categories is to control the temperature of surfaces, Schram reports: “If walls, glass and desktop surfaces are cool, the air temperature can be warmer and you wouldn’t notice.” In other words, keeping surfaces cooler with efficient means will allow for a smaller HVAC system.

Schram points to the new GSA Headquarters at 1800 F Street in Washington, D.C. as an example. The building’s control system monitors real-time weather conditions to change radiant heating and cooling floor slab temperatures to avoid condensation―the cause of slip hazards.

As it takes a longer time to passively heat and cool a large lobby space, the system was designed to forecast what weather will be like in 12 hours, giving it ample time to adjust accordingly―a key to providing comfort and efficiency success. “That’s pioneering,” says Schram.

One of his favorite innovative details of the 1800 F Street design includes low-velocity displacement air units disguised as benches. Schram says this project follows in the footsteps of the super-green National Renewable Laboratory in Colorado: both projects demonstrate to the public and to private industry that this can be done in a large building with a computing center; it makes the sustainable strategies more relevant to a lot of building types, says Schram.

A favorite detail of the 1800 F Street project by its mechanical designer, includes low-velocity displacement air units disguised as benches.

PROJECT SPECS

Project: The Dept. of Homeland Security Office Location: Washington, D.C.

PLANNED FLEXIBILITY GSA realized with headquarters modernizations that spaces were very lightly used and underused; “in reality, people are on the go, not at their desks,” says Schram.

The Dept. of Homeland Security’s Washington D.C. office is now more densely occupied; the on-site population increased from 2,000 to 4,000, and the building serves as a workspace for 6,000 people―about 2,000 people technically work from that location but are usually not there. When they are in the building, they adopt hoteling enabled by IT, floating desks, and business enterprise planning; “groups will report to certain area of the building in touchdown areas,” says Schram. This planned flexibility is supported by products like lighting systems, local temperature control and voice communication with video conferencing―all the way down to the demountable partitions, says Schram, “because maybe three years from now, they will be doing business a different way.”

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GSA’S FIRST NET-ZERO BUILDING: The Wayne Aspinall Federal Building is an historic building that was designed to be GSA’s first net-zero building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Aspinall building was completed in 2013, and is expected to be certified net-zero building.

Government buildings are proving grounds and demonstration projects, reiterates Schram. “Ever since the ARRA, the GSA moved into its Green Proving Grounds for testing out strategies such as Smart Buildings, that similar to ‘the Internet of things’ it allows systems to share a common information highway to talk to each other; in doing that, they are finding greater synergies of how business operations get done.” Schram believes when buildings are set to Smart, spaces will begin to automatically adapt to different people wherever they reside in the building at any given time. “That is what a smart building is able to do with less wiring―but you need to put less emphasis on first costs to get that all in place,” says Schram.

Although funds are tighter than they have ever been, the 2014 iteration of Design Excellence guidelines may be the boost the GSA needs to go net zero: long-term operations and maintenance costs may carry greater weight over first costs, providing the agility to put net-zero ready designs in place. GSA already has one net zero project on the books: the Wayne Aspinall Federal Building in Grand Junction, Colo., by Westlake Reed Leskosky (pictured right and below).

Is net zero the next frontier? According to Curtis Fentress with Fentress Architecture, the team behind the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center featured on the opening spread, net zero is a challenge on large scale government buildings, but it is the goal for the future. “The attention to sustainability is here to stay, so going forward we will see public buildings that are much more sustainable and efficient, with greater and greater advances being made in this field,” says Fentress.

TECHNOLOGIES: • Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) for the HVAC • Geo-exchange system that will reject and extract heat to and from the building using the constant temperature of the earth • Advanced metering and building controls • High-efficient lighting systems • Thermally enhanced building envelope • Photovoltaics on the roof

The 2014 iteration of design excellence guidelines may bolster the GSA’s net zero efforts: long-term operations costs may carry greater weight over first costs.

PROJECT SPECS

Project: The Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Location: Grand Junction, Colo.

Architect of Record: The Beck Group Lead Design Architect, Integrated Engineer, Sustainable Design and Historic Preservation Consultant: Managing Principal and a Lead Designer, Westlake Reed Leskosky Occupants: U.S. Courts, U.S. Probation, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Senator Mark Udall, FBI, U.S. Attorneys, IRS and GSA Completion date: January 2013

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Enhancing the Life Aquatic Architects with Vancouver, B.C.-based Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership wanted to evoke the flow of water in their plans for a $45 million expansion at the Vancouver Aquarium. To create that image on the structure’s exterior, they turned to color-changing aluminum composite cladding that mimics fish scales in hues that range from green to pink. Panels in the Spectra Sakura finish were installed with a staggered panel-joint layout to enhance the fish-scale scheme. Circle 505

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Fantastic Flusher Combining two of its latest products—a high-performance carrier system and 1.1 gpf sensor wall bowl system—Zurn introduces the High Efficiency Toilet and Carrier System. Its hydraulically-optimized design reduces the risk of clogging; the hybrid product has been third-party tested and verified to evacuate waste more than twice as far as standard 1.28 gpf systems. Circle 504

It’s So Sensitive The Shade luminaire has a fully integrated occu-smart ultrasonic occupancy sensor that drops back lighting levels during low-occupancy periods, and instantly switches levels back to high when someone reenters the space. Specially designed shade fabric—available in several patterns— is laminated to an acrylic backer to create a contemporary appearance. The fixture can be ordered with either fluorescent or LED light sources. Circle 503

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Ecopower: The Next Generation Considered the industry’s first hydropower sensor faucet, TOTO has updated its EcoPower faucet, eliminating the need to operate the faucet daily as a way to recharge its capacitors.

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Modular Flexibility Tetriss Series high-bay fixtures are comprised of 4, 6 or 8 individual 7200-lm modules that can be combined in a single fixture to produce up to 58,000 lm. The fixtures are manufactured using aerospace welding techniques to join each heat sink, which adds structural robustness. Specifiers can choose from 3 color temperatures and 3 beam angles.

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Anticipating the Future “These huge tech companies have been hindered by their architecture,” says Archispeak’s latest podcast of Google and Apple’s new headquarters plans. “So they’re both building campus 2.0’s and they’re looking at ways to create a place for their futures and they’re doing it through architecture.” Coincidentally, this statement applies to examples of government and public buildings seen in this month’s Market of Choice (p. 50). It seems one of the world’s most notable tech companies—Google—is applying what the nation’s largest landowner knows well: the best space is the one you already have. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and Thomas Heatherwick Studios, Google’s reconfigurable spaces will be a model for designing and building easily demountable spaces that function as well on day one as they do years from now when unpredictable changes in the tech marketplace require spaces to respond to the rapid pace of workplace innovation. Products are playing an important role in this innovative way of designing and building, says Syska Hennessy VP Kenneth Schram: “lighting systems, temperature control, voice communication, video conferencing, all the way to carpet tiles and demountable partitions, need to let the building move and flow more organically, because maybe three years from now, they will be doing business a different way.” Personally, I am a huge fan of wireless lighting and building controls. Another upside to adaptability is the sustainability aspect of re-use. All things to keep in mind as you scan these New & Improved products and browse the aisles of AIA.

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Kovabond is a metal composite material that gives architects, contractors and building owners limitless options for exterior cladding and metal wall panels. Kovabond consists of two outer skins, available in aluminum, zinc, copper and stainless steel, surrounding a solid core of low-density polyethylene (and fire retardant) compound. Kovabond’s lightweight properties give it an edge over other cladding options, including ease of installation. Circle 495

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The new InvisiPro fastening system for trimboard and corner applications comprises grooved millwork that fits precisely into flanges secured directly to the wall to eliminate the need for face-nailing. The standard and J-pocket cellular PVC trimboards are available smooth or with a woodgrain texture.

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High contrast color combos such as the navy/cobalt of Blues Club (shown) brings drama to a variety of spaces. With toneon-tone treatments, Prism features 15 color selections, mixing metallics and flat inks for added dimension. Circle 493

TEC Fast-Set Deep Patch is a cement-based underlayment designed for deep fills, ramping and leveling concrete and plywood subfloors (dry areas only) from featheredge up to 1.5-in. in a single application and up to 5-in. with proper aggregate.

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Tesselle Silacrete, made from 50% recycled glass and 50% concrete, is available in a variety of finishes, including printed designs, photorealistic, murals, custom designs and solid colors. Silacrete can be installed indoors on floors or walls, and outdoors on walls. Digitally printed tiles allow an unlimited number of colors, perfect registration and thin grout lines. Made from an engineered concrete composite that contains cement, glass and polymer, the tiles are just 0.25 in. thick, and come in sizes up to 18-in. × 24-in. Circle 491

With its flexible installation technology and variety of flow options, the Aqua-FIT modular sensor faucet is aptly named.

Its electronics are tucked away into the spout shank below deck, so the spout can be easily replaced. Circle 490

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Blown Glass Sunrise Wimberly Glassworks collaborates regularly with architects to create spectacular custom blown lighting installations for office building lobbies. These installations are a great alternative to off-the-shelf fixtures and a way for architects to ensure that fixtures and finishes truly enhance their designs. Circle 489

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Above: The Ultimate Clad Multi-Slide door offers narrow stiles and a range of sizes.

Slide and Joy A show-stopper at the International Builder’s Show, the Ultimate Clad Multi-Slide Door’s standard widths of up to 50-ft. wide and 12-ft. tall allow for sweeping views and easily passable traffic from indoors to out. Narrow stiles and rails increase daylight and views. Configurations include stacked panels or pocket doors that disappear into the wall. Doors span six panels in one direction or 10 panels in a bi-directional door. Circle 488

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Protecting Against Moisture Damage HydraFlex Waterproofing Crack Isolation Membrane from TEC is a ready-to-use, flexible, mold and mildew resistant waterproofing crack isolation membrane for interior and exterior applications. The membrane forms a smooth, monolithic, watertight surface over walls, floors and ceilings, stopping in-plane cracks at the subfloor from telegraphing through to ceramic and stone tile. Ideal for residential to extra heavy commercial applications, such as the Michigan State University football locker room, pictured here. Circle 487

TEC www.tecspecialty.com Category: Flooring

Daylighting systems produced with Azon structural thermal barrier technologies—the MLP™ or Dual Cavity—for aluminum windows along with high performance glazing components for insulating glass, will yield a fenestration system capable of upholding the highest efficiency and sustainability standards.

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Low Impact Expanding its hurricane-impact Protek line, YKK AP introduces the 35HL and 50HL impact-resistant entrances. Ideal for fast food and low-rise retail projects, these new options offer a code-compliant option, tested to meet large and small missile impacts of up to 50 PSF, at a reasonable price point. Circle 485

YKK AP America www.ykkap.com Category: Curtainwall

Plug and Play Legrand plugmold outlet systems offer more USB-charging capability. New units include all-USB options, a unit with alternating USB ports and power receptacles, and one with a single dual USB module and receptacles. The systems help combat plug disparity and the growing demand for device charging in airports and other travel, hospitality or other multi-user environments. Circle 486

Legrand www.legrand.us Category: Electrical

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Lamps of a Feather In large-scale pendant and floor fixtures, the Plumage Collection by Italian product designer Vanessa Vivian features feather-like fabric diffusers in any of seven different saturated colors (and in a multicolored version, for those who just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decide). The TREVIRA CS fabric is fire-proof and can be removed from the metal frames for cleaning or replacement.

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Keep It Clean Graffiti is on trend, but not where you don’t want it. Protect buildings from unwanted ink with AEP Span metallic-coated and pre-painted architectural metal panels with an antigraffiti coating applied during manufacturing. The three-coat system prevents color gripping or shadowing of the surface.

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The exterior of the Alexander pendant features a rough, stone-like finish in crème, tangerine or red, paired with a deep inner accent color to create a dramatic, warm glow when illuminated. Low voltage, line voltage and LED light sources are available. Circle 475

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Sure to Thaw Relations Fortuitously timed to reference greater U.S.-Cuban ties, the new Havana Gold shade of Transcend composite decking features a warm, golden color that mimics the look and feel of tropical hardwood. The material can be cleaned with soap and water and is fabricated from 95% recycled content. Circle 472

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Studio Italia www.sid-usa.com Category: Lighting

The Art of Antique With its rustic, hand-crafted look, cabinet pulls such as the Bronze Bin and Seville Pull lend an antique, classy look to the bathroom vanity. Leveraging the art of ancient blacksmithing, the cabinet pulls live up to the Hardware Renaissance name.

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The Guide bollard is made of three cast aluminum panels of different heights surrounding a large glowing optical element.

Sites Delight Three new site furnishings from the 53 Collection include Signal LED light; Guide, an illuminated bollard; and the Loop bike rack. The cast aluminum luminaires of Signal hold multiple arrays of LEDs in tri-board formations; each tri-pod is covered by its own lens for replacement and repair.

The Guide bollard is made of three cast aluminum panels of different heights surrounding a large glowing optical element. The Loop bike rack is a simple, sweeping circle finished with Landscape Forms proprietary Pangard Powdercoat in colors from the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Designer Palette. Circle 467

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Sleek and Slide Sliding glass doors combine options with soft-close mechanism, telescopic followers and other unique hardware choices with a wide palette of glass and finish options.

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Diesel Powered Designed through a partnership with Diesel Living, the Gask suspension fixture is heavy on industrial imagery. The black embossed steel mount features visible brass bolts and a triple-layer handblown glass diffuser in either a transparent gray or opaque white finish. The luminaires can be hung singly, or grouped in compositions of up to nine fixtures using a multiple ceiling flange.

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Counter and Sink In One Crafted from non-porous engineered solid stone, MTI adds an integrated counter-sink to its Boutique Collection. Providing both a lavatory and counter space, the counter-sink is ideal for multiple task stations, small spaces, narrow baths and maximizing micro-spaces. Circle 463

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Built for Safety Type AFG501 aluminum louvers are designed to meet the specific needs of FEMA 361 and 320 storm shelters and safe rooms. The 5.5-in.-deep feature inverted V-style blades that resist water penetration but not airflow. A range of color options and finishes are available. Circle 462

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A Rainbow of Doors Baltimora New features a wide range of color for a bright, playful or modern look. Made of real wood, the grain creates a natural ornamental texture on the doors. Four textures with different finishes, matte and open-pore lacquering are available in 226 colors. Circle 461

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Owner: NYU Lagone Medical Center Lead Architect: Perkins+Will, New York Interiors: Perkins+Will, New York General Contractor: B.R. Fires & Assocs., New York Structural Engineers: Stratford Engineering, New York Date Opened: Jan. 2014 Size: 13,000 sq. ft.

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Robert Preston Tisch Center for Men’s Health NYU Langone Medical Center The NYU Langone Medical Center’s Robert Preston Tisch Center for Men’s Health makes dragging your favorite male in for a checkup easier than ever. The center’s premier Madison Avenue location is just one of the perks that make it both accessible and welcoming to the business professionals it serves.

Designed for a population that rarely seeks out care, the challenge was to make this facility look like a downtown office suite instead of a clinical space whose main design feature is infection control. “Medical branches like Robert Preston are branding extensions for the major hospitals in terms of exposure to targeted populations and for staff recruitment, providing an opportunity for patients and staff alike to experience a new type of healthcare,” says architect and senior designer Ted Shaw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, senior associate, Perkins+Will, New York. “Would you rather work in or be treated in a dated clinical environment, or experience a thoughtfully-designed space that offers abundant natural light and exterior views?”

With two waiting rooms, digital imaging spaces, a rehabilitation gym, physicians’ offices and functional testing facilities, the Robert Preston Tisch Center for Men’s Health seamlessly incorporates acoustical wood and felt wall coverings, large format porcelain and carpet tile flooring and even a wall covering made from recycled newspapers―all to create familiar surroundings for the male professional.

“The space feels very much like a VIP lounge in an airport―where men and their significant others can feel comfortable,” said Shaw. “It’s an orderly, elegantly-crafted space―not unlike a finely-tailored bespoke suit.”

Shaw and his team employed a few “little tricks” to maximize the clinic’s small footprint and minimize visual clutter that’s typical to traditional clinics, including specifying ceiling-high doors that lead patients into exam and procedure rooms, fritted and back-painted white glass to make the space look larger and more transparent, and soap and paper towel dispensers installed out of the patient’s view.

“We wanted to create a place that’s attractive and supports men in being proactive about their health and lifestyles,” Shaw concludes.

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Shaw Contract Group’s Ingrain Tile was specified for the Center’s waiting and office areas in Teak 39750. Backed with Shaw’s EcoWorx Tile backing, the Green Label Plus-certified carpet is made from 13% post-consumer recycled content and more than 30% pre-consumer recycled content. www.shawcontractgroup.com or Circle 459

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Rulon Aluratone acoustical wood ceiling and wall panels feature a variety of slot sizes on the panel faces, allowing sound to be absorbed into the panel core. Aluratone 950 with edgebanding was specified for the center’s wood walls in Cherry. www.rulonco.com or Circle 458

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Acoustical Optima Square tegular panels by Armstrong are washable, as well as impact, soil, sag and scratch-resistant. Ideal for open plan offices, computer rooms, corridors and auditoriums, the panels have a high light-reflective finish. Panels come with a 30-year limited warranty against visible sag, mold/mildew and bacterial growth. Installed in the Center’s public areas, the /-in. plank panels were specified in white. www.armstrong.com or Circle 457 April 2015

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Clinical Area Flooring

Forbo Flooring’s Marmoleum Striato’s retro-yet-modern linear design adds an extra dimension to tall, open spaces like the center’s clinical areas. Available in 18 colors, the flooring is 2.5 mm and was specified in Trace of Nature No. 3573. www.forbo.com or Circle 456

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Solid, homogenous rubber wear layer engineered to withstand heavy abuse, Ramflex flooring by Mondo provides protection against heavy impact because it’s glued down during installation to eliminate bacteria or mold growth.

The flooring comes with a Class 1 fire rating and features slip resistance, is ADA compliant, carries a 10+ year life expectancy and is 100% recyclable. www.mondoindoorsportusa.com or Circle 455

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Fry Reglet Corner Trim is a heavy-duty trim used to finish and protect outside corners in high traffic areas, or where walls are subject to more than normal abuse. “A fine detail that both protects every corner of the center, but also provides detail to the space,” said Project Architect and Senior Designer Ted Shaw, Perkins+Will, of the metal corner trims used to create a refined, defined look for the walls. www.fryreglet.com or Circle 454

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Privacy curtains by Carnegie come in 20 colors and are made from 100% Trevira CS Polyester.

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Wool fiber wallcovering for lobbies is made from 100% pure new wool and available in 5-ft., 11-in. widths. Feltro Basic 737 wallcovering from Ruckstuhl was specified in chocolate brown for the center’s lobby walls. www.ruckstuhl.com or Circle 452

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vehicle charging: ChargePoint Model: EV Charging Stations EV chargers placed in parking structure serve both employee and visitor electric vehicles.

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roofing: Sika Sarnafil Model: G410 PVC Roofing Membrane The membrane’s surface reflectance index reduces urban heat island effects.

1 curtainwall: Viracon Model: VE1-2M Insulating Glass Curtainwall

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building controls: Lucid Model: Building Energy Dashboard Installed in City Hall as a Kiosk and Internet option for education outreach and M&V tool.

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The existing public library was expanded to create an area for children and private reading spaces in the two-story steel moment frame addition. A large cantilevered roof teetering over a single mega-column provides a new dramatic entry into the library from the civic green.

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EQ c4.3 Low Emitting Materials Flooring

plumbing: 9Wood Model: N2912 1.25 gpm Earth Showerhead

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Linear and Tile Wood Ceilings Substantial FSC wood content.

carpet: Shaw Contract Group Model: Peto II 26 Carpet Tile NSF 140 Platinum and Cradle to Cradle Silver certified carpet tiles.

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fireproofing: Isolatek MR c4 Recycled Content and EQ c4.1 Low Emitting Materials, Adhesives and Sealants

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insulation: Thermafiber Model: Firespan Sound Batt Insulation MR c4 Recycled Content High-recycled content acoustical control mat.

sealant: Dow Corning EQ c4.1 Low Emitting Materials, Adhesives and Sealants EQ c4.1

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structural: ClarkDietrich Model: Lightweight steel studs Recycled content, sourced and manufactured within 100 miles of jobsite.

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wanted to upgrade its acoustic performance. The idea posed

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challenges that demanded a coordinated approach between

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the design, installation and acoustical teams, but the

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product installation needed to hold up to the fluctuations in

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influence: User safety and product durability were key attributes for Levi’s Stadium’s railing project.

criteria: The stadium achieved LEED Gold certification— the first U.S. professional football stadium to have done so—due to its Sustainable Development Policy, which calls for the use of environmental friendly or recycled materials whenever possible. For example, the steel products installed consisted of more than 90% recycled content (85% postconsumer, 6% pre-consumer). It also used pre-and/or postconsumer recycled content in its aluminum (75%), stainless steel (67%) and even glass (4%) components.

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Perforated Metal Adds Beauty to Apartment Safety Feature challenge: When M Station, a 150-unit affordable housing

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development, was being built in Austin, Texas, the devel-

lace, who actually lives in the M Station neighborhood.

oper, nonprofit organization Foundation Communities, wanted the residential complex to be indistinguishable from

With 14 spaces to fill, she envisioned her metal artwork,

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which is made of aluminum banding, juxtaposed against

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lace’s art when viewed at various times of the day.

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every facet of the $17 million project had to keep aesthetics

a landscape of trees, rocks and other natural features. Since

and purpose in mind, says Mathon.

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of the corridors.

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the aluminum of the art. Installers secured individual sec-

corridors, especially where the buildings switch from three

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Product: Wall Panels

Serenity Sought at State-of-the-Art Cancer Center challenge: The 82,000-sq.-ft. Alice and Carl Kirkland

The Tapered Series panels can be angled to varying depths

Cancer Center in Jackson, Tenn., is a medical facility that was

and degrees in any direction. The 0.080-in. aluminum wall

designed to help heal.

panels have Dark Champagne and Silver finishes; about 7,300 sq. ft. was installed for the project. In addition to the

The cancer center is part of West Tennessee Healthcare and

custom-engineered panels, Dri-Design supplied matching

was completed within an aggressive 13-month construction

trims and copings.

schedule. The center was built with a generous gift from Alice and Carl Kirkland; Alice is from west Tennessee and is a

The different colors allowed the architectural firm to cre-

cancer survivor. The main lobby includes a pharmacy, bou-

ate a tone-on-tone exterior with a soft intensity. This look

tique, resource center, chapel and support services. A heal-

brings a sense of balance with other building materials,

ing garden provides a quiet place for visitors and patients to

particularly the glass curtainwall. Part of the collaborative

have a moment of serenity. Added amenities include a con-

process with Dri-Design included addressing unique panel

ference room, community room, cafĂŠ and parking garage.

installation needs because of the curtainwall.

influence: The medical center comes to life thanks to

Accommodations were made for the air and water barrier

its unique exterior wall panels, which create a high-tech

and transitions with the curtainwall. SECO and Dri-Design

curb appeal, inviting patients and their families into a spa-

came up with a two-piece adjustable clip and angle system

like environment. Specified by the architectural firm Davis

that allowed installers to duplicate and segment the panels

Stokes Architects, Brentwood, Tenn., the rainscreen system

into shapes with the curtainwall and to attach them to the

was installed at the very visible north entrance, where ele-

radius structure.

gantly tapered panels extend from the building.

A factory radius transition was created that complemented

solution: Working closely with Snellville, Ga.-based SECO

the segmented curtainwall and provided a visual transition

Architectural Systems, which served as the distributor and

while ensuring there was a continuous air and water bar-

installer, Davis Stokes Architects chose Dri-Design Wall

rier for the panel system. Even though the Dri-Design prod-

Panels for Kirkland Cancer Center.

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ECO and Dri-Design devised a two-piece adjustable clip and angle system that allowed installers to duplicate and segment the panels into shapes with the curtainwall and to attach them to the radius structure.

The different colors allowed the architectural firm to create a tone-on-tone exterior with a soft intensity. This look brings a sense of balance with other building materials, particularly the glass curtainwall.

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Product: Flooring

ACOUSTICAL SYSTEMS FOR WALLS & CEILINGS

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finishing touch: Moisture issues seeping up from a concrete slab made replacing the tile in South El Monte High School’s cafeteria impractical. Instead, the school opted for a resin flooring that would be bonded directly to the concrete slab. AC Tech’s VOC-free 2170 and 2170 FC epoxies were added to reinforce fumed silica and mesh fiberglass that were used to repair a large crack discovered in the substrate.

challenge: Tiles in South El Monte High School’s

take the path of least resistance and migrate to the clos-

“cafeterium”—a 11,344-sq.-ft. multi-purpose room—were

est opening,” he says. Sunbelt began preparing the floor by

randomly popping up due to a moisture-beneath-the-sur-

mechanical means—shot blasting, grinding, etc. Next, they

face issue, meaning school maintenance staff would have to

performed a water penetration test.

replace them one by one.

To ensure the slab would be free of moisture concerns,

criteria: School officials realized they needed to replace

Sunbelt turned to AC Tech’s 2170 and 2170 FC, which fea-

the entire surface, but they wanted a solution that, down

ture the company’s Go Early Technology. The products

the road, would not put them in the same position they

are 100% reactive solids, vapor reduction epoxy that have

were in now. After 15 to 20 years of cleaning the floor, the

been tested to contain zero-VOC emissions and almost no

host of detergents and degreasers used by the various clean-

detectable odor, making it ideal for sensitive and soon-to-

ing crews, seeped into the joints of the vinyl composition

be-occupied areas.

tile and soaked them, eventually creating a layer of contami-

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nation. In fact, after calcium chloride testing the slab, it was

Sunbelt saw cut and chipped the crack, removing all

found that the existing concrete slab was reaching moisture

unsound concrete in the structural crack, then poured

levels upwards of 12 lb./sq. ft.—the average is 3 lb./sq. ft. “Just

fumed silica thickened with AC Tech 2170 into the joints in

looking at the flooring, you could tell there were numerous

the slab. This effort was reinforced with 2170 FC resin satu-

moisture issues,” says Chris Kelly, operations manager for

rated into heavy mesh fiberglass, which helps displace the

Sunbelt Flooring in Chino, Calif., the company the school called in to examine the problem. “There was a lot of contamination the moisture was pushing out of the slab. That was really a huge issue. It wasn’t dangerous or anything, but any time you’re trying to get any kind of material to bond to concrete and moisture it is an issue.”

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“It provided a solution to our moisture issues and the owner was very pleased.”

—CJ Knowland, Project Engineer, Construct 1 (School Consultant)

solution: Beyond remediating the moisture, Sunbelt

movement of the joints. Kelly says it is very important to

suggested a new flooring option, its proprietary Sunbelt

use the 2170 to fill the joints and not a standard epoxy. “If you

1100 Resinous Flooring System, directly over the existing

don’t fill the joints with the AC itself, the moisture will find

concrete substrate. According to Kelly, it is an absolute must

the joint and push out the filler, thus causing a failure, since

that the moisture be treated to not affect the integrity of

standard epoxy is not designed to withstand what this slab

the material. “In our case, we had to apply the Sunbelt 1100

had in moisture.”

system to it. Moisture is bonding’s worst enemy. Our industry (resinous flooring) is saturated with installers that do

In the end, the school was able to get back its cafeterium

not test for moisture.”

without the need to constantly keep replacing tiles.

“There is a bit of sticker shock when you need to make an

Furthermore, Kelly’s team discovered a large crack in the

investment like this,” Kelly says. “That’s why it is so impor-

slab that was compounding the issue. “When you have a

tant to use the right product.” Visit www.actamerican.net

wide open structural crack this size, the moisture tends to

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Interior designer, Joyce Wang, has elevated fine dining to a higher level, deftly weaving our exquisite Convex Squares 3D glass with beautiful stone and metal finishes.

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Curtainwall

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Finished by Linetec with a silver resin-based coating, a large geometric glass and aluminum façade fronts Kean University’s new Green Lane Academic Building at its Union, N.J., campus.

Fabricated and glazed by Graham Architectural Products–Curtain Wall Solutions, the façade features a six-story sloping glass radius curtainwall on the northeast elevation and a five-story radius curtainwall on the south side. Circle 426

EFCO www.efcocorp.com Mansfield Independent School District’s Center for Performing Arts, Mansfield, Texas

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Big stretches of radius curtainwall, lots of glass and monumental doors distinguish Mansfield Independent School District’s Center for Performing Arts in Mansfield, Texas, which features Tubelite’s 400 Series curtainwall and 14000 Series storefront. To boost thermal performance, Max/Block sun shades with 5-in. airfoil blades and tubular fascia both shade the public facility and direct wind and water away from the building. Circle 425

tied in a ribbon

EFCO’s new 600R ribbon wall system is compatible with both curtain wall and storefront applications, and is designed for low- to mid-rise hospitality, office, mixed use and multifamily residential buildings. Offering options to attach sunshade mullions and slab edge covers, as well as vent and entrance integration similar to that of a curtain wall, the ribbon wall is highly customizable. Circle 424

Tubelite www.tubelite.com

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And couples had to settle on another site for their big day.

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product focus: Elevators + Conveyance

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port pilot

To enhance its PORT destination dispatch system beyond elevators, Schindler is partnering with the Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) in San Francisco to test pilot nextgeneration PORT features. The technology can be integrated throughout a building to individually recognize each passenger and personalize service depending on their specific needs, offering unique potential for people with disabilities, such as those serviced by ILRC. The pilot installation opens doors to various rooms throughout the Center, in addition to elevators, via a smartphone app, key cards and personal ID. Circle 423

Schindler Elevator Both vertical and horizontal operations are possible with MULTI's cable-free technology.

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self-climbing elevator

After its successful implementation overseas, KONE brings its JumpLift technology to the One Bloor hi-rise condominium project in Toronto. This innovative self-climbing elevator operates as a construction elevator in a building’s permanent hoistway, powered by a mobile machine room that moves upward as construction progresses. Five times faster than the external hoist traditionally used in construction, the JumpLift operates at 4 m/sec. Circle 422

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look ma, no cables

Using groundbreaking technology, the cable-free MULTI elevator supports both vertical and horizontal, multi-car operations in a single elevator shaft. With linear motors propelling the magnetic repulsion effect combined with magnetic levitation, the system simulates how trains glide along a track and is set to revolutionize the way people move around a building. Circle 421

ThyssenKrupp www.thyssenkrupp.com

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product focus: Ceilings

C R E AT I N G E N V I R O N M E N T S W H E R E P E O P L E C A N S H I N E ™

Ceilings

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data center ceilings for maximum load

This data center ceiling system helps improve airflow management and features maximum load carrying capacity. The 15/!^-in. Prelude XL Max suspension system uses 3/*-in. threaded rod connections and integrated hanging clips, providing flexible and reconfigurable support of up to 200 pounds for overhead cable trays, bus bars and other electrical distribution pieces without a separate strut channel system. The ceiling system comes with a 30-year limited systems warranty. Custom colors available. Circle 420

Armstrong www.armstrong.com

ELIMINATE

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They’re lightweight, can be insulated for added thermal performance, provide built-in moisture management and are backed by industry-best warranties.

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high-acoustic, textured ceiling panels

With an elegant, lightly-textured white surface, the Rockfon Sonar stone wood ceiling system features an NRC of up to 0.95 and a high light reflectance of 0.85. Providing optimal design freedom thanks to a large selection of edges—including lay-in, tegular and concealed—the ceiling is available in a variety of sizes and formats, including planks. The 1-in.-thick panels are also Class A fire rated. Circle 419

Rockfon www.rockfon.com

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voc compliant and flexible

Ideal for open plan areas like waiting rooms, computer rooms, offices and libraries, the CertaSize VOC-compliant Symphony f by CertainTeed is a flexible-size ceiling system. Available in a wide range of modular panel sizes, the system features a high light reflectance of 0.90 and sound absorption of 0.95 and is moisture resistant. The surface washability exceeds 1000 cycles with sanitizing chemicals. Circle 418

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accessible, yet monolithic

Celebration torsion spring metal ceiling panels combine a monolithic look, but still feature easy access to the plenum through hinged downward-accessible panels. Featuring a Class A fire rating, the panels resist humidity, sag, abuse and moisture; are mold resistant; and are made with up to 90% recycled content. Circle 417

USG www.usg.com

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product focus: Lighting

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Based on original drawings by Danish design legend Poul Henningsen, the PH 3½-3 pendent features his classic three-shade profile, available in green, yellow and white. Reintroduced in honor of the 120th anniversary of Henningsen’s birth, the timeless design works well solo or in groups. Circle 416

Louis Poulsen www.louispoulsen.com

TWO ADVANCED SYSTEMS. SINGLE SOURCE ADVANTAGE. When looking for a high-quality finished floor, look no further than the new Maxxon/Thermal-Chem system.

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Ó to infinity and beyond The Beyond series of ceiling- or wall-mounted LED luminaires uses a single platform that can be customized with any of a range of overlays, including textured glass, geometric acrylic and metal.

Replaceable LED engines offer a color temperature of 3000K and a 90+ color rendering index. Circle 411

a graves situation

The Fete pendant is one of three recent introductions designed

by Michael Graves, bringing his signature oversized classicism to high-end lighting. Here, a drum-shaped diffuser (shiny or matte) is wrapped by a parade of metal columns in any of a number of finishes. Incandescent lamping is standard, with fluorescent and LED options available. Circle 415

ILEX Architectural Lighting www.ilexlight.com

Progress Lighting www.progresslighting.com

Learn more: 800-356-7887 info@maxxon.com • www.Maxxon.com © 2015 Maxxon® Corporation, all rights reserved.

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With the industry’s broadest portfolio of lighting and controls solutions, coupled with our experience and vision, Eaton’s Cooper Lighting business can provide you with the unparalleled guidance you need for your next project.

Visit us at LFI Booth Number 1157, AIA Booth Number 3617

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HVAC

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superior split

Two lines of floor-mounted mini-split heat pump systems feature heating that operates at ambient temperatures as low as -15°F (RLFFH line) or -5°F (RLFF line) and efficiency ratings as high as 26 SEER. The small indoor units were developed specifically for residential and light commercial retrofit applications, ideally to replace standing radiators or for any space with limited upper wall space like a kitchen or sunroom. Less than 24 in. high and 30 in. wide, the systems are available in single-zone or multi-zone configurations. Circle 410

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Duro-Last® was founded on the idea of prefabrication, which greatly reduces scrap on the job site and makes roof installations much quicker. Later on, our founder, John R. Burt, created Oscoda Plastics® to make resilient flooring out of manufacturing scrap. Recycling is just as important to us today – last year alone, Duro-Last recycled 3.5 million pounds of PVC.

Sustainability without compromise.

the right atmosphere

Atmosphere air-handling products feature a duct liner, duct wrap and duct board solution. The new line offers the only airhandling glass mineral wool insulation that is formaldehydeand DecaBDE-free, according to the maker. They meet stringent ULe/Greenguard 2824 testing as “highly resistant to mold” and the benchmark ULe GreenGuard Gold Indoor Air Quality standard, while providing excellent thermal and acoustical performance. Circle 408

Knauf Insulation www.knaufinsulation.us “Duro-Last” and the “World’s Best Roof”are registered marks owned by Duro-Last, Inc. “Oscoda Plastics” is a registered mark owned by Oscoda Plastics, Inc. Reduce-Recycle-Reimagine_SUS_9.9.14_1

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Quick-Fit ducting allows fast installation without special tools, rivets, screws or welding. The QF rolled edge on ducting components are quickly connected with the unique QuickFit clamp, cutting installation and downtime by more than 45%. The QF clamp allows easy adjustment of ducting layouts during installation as well as easy removal for cleaning, reconfiguring or relocation. Circle 409

Nordfab www.nordfab.com

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Cladding

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Rainscreen Composite Wall Panels continue into interior spaces at the new Audrey and Leonard Deering Elementary School in Pflugerville, Texas, in a design created by architects with Austin-based SHW Group. Nearly 11,000 sq. ft. of the panels in copper metallic and silver metallic finishes were used in the project, in an unusually narrow 11¾-in. width. Circle 407

Petersen Aluminum www.pac-clad.com

a porcelain complexion

Ventilated wall systems (or rain screens) open up a world of possibilities in cladding materials, including these large format porcelain stoneware tiles. Designers can specify matte, polished and glazed finishes in a range of color combinations and natural-stone looks. The tiles resist abrasion, fading and graffiti and are easily cleaned. Circle 406

Marazzi USA

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fashionable flexibility

Wrapping the curves of the Phoenix Children’s Hospital (in a design by HKS), flat, lightweight Kovabond composite metal panels show off their flexibility. The panels are available in a range of finishes and can be fabricated into curves, angles and pans, as well as into extra-long single lengths. Circle 405

Kovabond www.kovabond.com

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Belden’s new structural brick is available in: 5-5/8 x 3-5/8 x 15-5/8”; 7-5/8 x 3-5/8 x 15-5/8”; 7-5/8 x 7-5/8 x 15-5/8” (additional special shapes available) ASTM C 652-12, Grade SW and Type HBX. Belden offers them in several colors including grays, buffs, reds, browns and blacks.

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NEW Parallelogram Prest® Brick Hanover’s newest shape is the Parallelogram Prest® Brick. The Parallelogram can be used alone or in combination with Hanover’s 8” × 8” Prest® Brick to create a three dimensional effect. The Parallelogram is available is a wide range of colors and textures.

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For durable, high-quality finished floors, Maxxon’s high strength Commercial Topping underlayment sealed with Thermal-Chem creates a beautiful, durable floor ideally suited for office and retail applications. And with the myriad of finish options available through Thermal-Chem, a unique look can be created to suit any environment.

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DISTINCT FAÇADE Carlson’s design for Louis Vuitton’s Rappongi, Tokyo location features a distinct exterior façade. It is comprised of 10-cm diameter pyrex glass tubes stacked and sandwiched between extra clear glass to create a honeycomb effect.

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From Mega to Maison: Classic Case for Luxury

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For his talks to a Luxury Council in Paris, Eric Carlson has coined the term “mega maison.” He says luxury brands, and retail establishments in general, have grown too vast and have lost their cachet with clients who remember the days when fashion houses sprouted from corner stores. The mega maison, on the other hand, segments larger stores into smaller spaces; this helps retailers continue to fulfill sales forecasts based on inventory and square footage, while creating cozier spaces that feel more intimate and approachable―but also exclusive.

Carlson established CARBONDALE in Paris in 2004. An expert architect for high-end brands like Tiffany, TAG-Heuer and H Stern, he explained that luxury is not in the object or

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the material used, but in the circumstances surrounding its design and presentation; “you can’t use the material to define the brand, because then when someone else uses the material, it loses its customization.” But a chair that is designed for your bottom? Now that’s a true luxury, he quips.

So if not luxury materials, I ask Carlson, what is he putting in these spaces? He says it’s different for every client, so “what” is not the question. The key is finding the unique application of materials and space planning that feels authentic to the brand and to its followers, and will evoke strong connections through those expressions. Carlson sticks to a rigorous discovery and planning phase―two to three months during which he engages in a comprehensive

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How does sustainable design fit into the lap of luxury?

“One of the best [sustainable] things you can do is build qualitatively and that quality will be enduring,” says Carlson.

Any good architect deals with the practical issues, like passive cooling, he says; LED lighting has also made a huge impact on operations and environment that surpasses recycled material content, carbon footprints or even reusing materials from store to store. “If you can make something last one or two times longer than it would have, you’ve done a valuable thing, and I think luxury will do that.”

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