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features Special Report by Jim Crockett

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Trend Lines by Chuck Ross

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Achieving LEED by John Mesenbrink

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Daylighting: Global perspectives are fairly universal—learn control.

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Thermal + Moisture Protection: Lessons learned to avoid litigation.

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Pitzer College, Claremont, Calif.: With Phase I, the residential complex made history by becoming the first higher education student housing project in the country to receive LEED Gold designation. For Phase Two: achieve LEED NC Platinum certification.

November 2015

on the cover A Diverse Bounty. No matter which part of a building you’re designing for, this year’s crop of Product Innovation Award winners is bound to deliver a solution to one of your needs. Page 46.

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PIA AWARDS Tastes Great; Less Filling. Like the old beer commercial, it’s a wonderful dilemma to have: a bevy of terrific products that look great and functionally deliver.

Flip forward for this year’s best. by the Architectural Products’ Staff

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• Unitized curtainwall passes at law school • Energy storage significant at Stanford • Weather barrier helps deliver net zero results • Cubs lose, but fans win with video board

Richard H. Driehaus: AIA Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award-recipient who believes architecture makes life better which led him to create the Driehaus Arts Foundation and Driehaus Architecture Prize.

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perspective

Sun, Sun, Sun, Here it Comes George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” is a feel-

edness I experienced should be replicated as often

is likable because it’s a shared experience we all

as possible via architecture. We must be better dis-

long for. In fact, I very much believe the presence—

ciples of the sun—bringing it to bear in the incorpo-

or lack thereof—the sun in our daily lives affects our

ration of more, and smarter, daylighting measures;

moods and attitudes more than we suspect.

via the greater use of solar power systems; and in

Case in point, I was fortunate enough to travel to

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What I’m getting at is that this feeling of content-

good tune that’s hard not to enjoy. Maybe the song

London (and Abbey Road studios where said song

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delivering more personally inspiring spaces.

Weeks earlier, I’d had a diametric experience at

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was recorded) to attend a symposium sponsored by

an open house while visiting my son’s history class-

Velux (see this month’s Special Report). Despite the

room. Buried in the central mass of the high school,

Contributing Editors:

“Daylight as a Driver” theme, London weather did

and illuminated by antiseptic fluorescent fixtures,

not cooperate with the agenda. And it wasn’t until I

the space exuded a sense of dread. I have to say I

got out into the English countryside on a day trip to

really felt bad for this teacher and his students. This

Bath that I realized how much I missed the big yel-

is the reality of so many spaces across our built

Vilma Barr Ellen Lampert-Greáux Chuck Ross Alan Weis Mindi Zissman

Barbara Horwitz-Bennett John Mesenbrink Stan Walerczyk Kevin Willmorth

low orb. You see, on the way to the ancient Roman ablutions center/temple, I got in a big row with my wife over confused agendas, but the sun would have none of my cantankerousness. After finally making it to the baths and having had a fascinating time, sitting at the warm edge of the historic pool in the late afternoon sun gave me a difficult-to-describe sense of peace. Hats off to the Romans, not only for their

ART + DESIGN

We must be better disciples of the sun—bringing it to bear in the incorporation of more, and better, daylighting measures.

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in this case, to seemingly engineer a sense of well-being.

environment, but it doesn’t have to be, and history

That engineered enlightenment would be one-

might be the subject to help us avoid such disas-

upped the next day when we had a chance to visit

ters. To remind me daily that not all old ideas are

Bath Abbey, which we had missed due to said fight.

obsolete I bought a pocket watch in the Portobello

Providence may have been in play, for I was blown

Road market. Sure I could just look at my phone, but

away as the intense morning sun exploded in the

sometimes old ideas make more sense and are just

space. Again, I sat in wonder and bliss, just enjoying

more practical than modern solutions. Daylighting is

the moment—a rarity for me in my chaotic everyday

one of these ideas—but doing it right means craft-

life. I confess I found a profound feeling of spiritual-

ing architecture to not only accommodate it from a

ity in both places, and it made me reflect on the

functional and programmatic perspective, but also

synergy of brilliant architecture and natural beauty.

to make it soar as it does in so many cathedrals.

About a week later, I was back in suburban Chi-

One final London analogy: In touring Churchill’s

cago and on the grounds of a former high school,

underground war rooms in Whitehall’s basement,

now an electricians’ training school, and believe it

the museum’s exhibits addressed the hardships

or not, managed to catch lighting in a bottle again.

and medical difficulties the staff endured in this

In this instance, I was touring the local IBEW/NECA

sunless realm during the Blitz. That situation had to

chapter’s new Renewable Energy Training Field (for

be borne because a madman tried to conquer the

more on this project check out the November issue

world; but in the name of space efficiency, are we

of Net Zero Buildings). My 80-year-old father, a life-

forcing our own people into subhuman conditions?

long electrician and ’70s-era solar experimenter,

I can’t accept that—not with what we know today.

taught briefly at the school, so I invited him to join

I hope a ray of light will strike all of your designs;

me on another gloriously sunny day. Afterward, as I

for how can we expect students, our staffs, or our-

drove home amid a great deal of brilliant yellow from

selves to be happy and productive when deprived

the descending western sun, I again felt a sense of

of the resource that, at a DNA level, makes us go?

serenity. Granted, it might have been the opportunity

To quote another ’60s hit: “Let the Sunshine In.”

to spend some rare weekday time with my progeni-

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tor—or even just not being on a bumper-to-bumper tollway—but the reassuring embrace of the sun reinforced, in my mind, the vast power potential of this mostly untapped resource.

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CORRECTION:

In the product development section in September, on p. 22, Jensen Architects was misidentified as the architect for Saint Gobains’ 35th anniversary Special Pavilion.

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New Tech Supports Universal Design for ADA Compliance In the United States, nearly 57 million Americans live with a disability, according to a 2010 United States Census Bureau report. In 1990, these citizens’ lives were changed with the introduction of one of the most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in mainstream American life.

Title II of ADA significantly impacts public spaces and commercial design, stating that no one can be denied access to public services due to his or her disability. New amendments, such as a revised Title II in 2010, meant that ADA-driven modifications were required for nearly every newly constructed or renovated public space.

Today, design is moving one step further, exceeding the requirements mandated by ADA to incorporate principles of Universal Design. Universal Design allows people of all abilities and ages to use the same product—offering ADA compliance without segregating areas specifically for the disabled.

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Accessible restrooms are integral for any commercial space. In addition to meeting today’s rigorous ADA standards, designers must consider factors such as sustainability, efficiency, hygiene, durability and aesthetics. Some manufactures are blending Universal Design principles with advanced technology and innovation to match style with compliance.

When designing and selecting products for public restrooms, here are a few key focus areas:

Today, sensor-operated flush valves marry technology with elements of Universal Design. A number of options provide heavy-use facilities with efficient, vandal-resistant, hygienic solutions. ElecMoen Commercial M-Power tronic flush valves benFlush Valve efit everyone, especially those with disabilities, since the toilet will flush on its own after use—eliminating the need to bend over to push down a handle. They are also more sanitary, nearly eliminating the need to touch a toilet surface.

They reduce the chances for product damage, since manual flush valve handles are often actuated by a user’s foot—leading to leaks and malfunction.

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Automatic Soap Dispensers, Hand Dryers A recent study found users of public restrooms have up to 25 times more germs on their hands after washing with soap from a contaminated refillable bulk soap dispenser.* Hands-free soap dispensers and hand dryers are more hygienic, while also offering ease of use for all users. To meet ADA guidelines, it is important that these components are mounted between 38- to 48-in. from the floor to accommodate users of all heights or in wheel

chairs, and are easily detectable for the visually impaired.

Simple Ways to Add Safety According to the National Safety Council, there are nearly 200,000 bathroom accidents per year in both commercial and residential spaces. Maneuvering around the restroom can be challenging and potentially dangerous, especially for those with disabilities, due to the hard and sometimes wet surfaces.

Toilet Stalls Grab bars help all users maintain balance—whether when lowering and raising from a seated position on the toilet or transferring from a wheelchair. Standard ADA-compliant commercial grab bars feature straight bars in lengths starting at 36 in. long; however, additional variations are now available, including L-shaped, angled or flip-up grab bars, which can be pulled down as needed and flip up and out of the way when assistance is complete or not necessary. State and local building codes offer precise descriptions of placement and heights required per region.

Shower Stalls Grab bars are equally important in shower areas.

ADA requirements for grab bars differ based on the configuration and size of the shower, as well as whether seating is provided in the stall area. As with toilet stalls, shower grab bars are now available in a variety of lengths.

Safety doesn’t end with grab bars; to enhance security throughout the bathroom—as well as improve overall design—consider other ADAcompliant options, such as motion-operated lighting options or push-button door openers. Both offer energy efficiencies and hygienic solutions for users.

Design to Make a Difference A poll conducted by the United Cerebral Palsy Assn. shortly after ADA laws were put into practice found that the new guidelines improved the lives of those living with disabilities. Designers should familiarize themselves with national, regional and local ADA building guidelines as the first step to creating an accessible commercial restroom. Manufacturers are doing their part by developing more universally designed, innovative products.

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By Elizabeth Hall, Contributing Editor BEST PRACTICES IN LEED ›› LEED V4’S LIGHTING QUALITY POINT

8 Tips for Earning LEED v4’s Lighting Quality Point When designing the lighting for a forthcoming, LEEDcompliant university residence hall, Debra Gilmore of Bethesda, Md.-based Gilmore Lighting Design, developed a series of criteria that would explain the individual elements of “lighting quality.” She created a series of eight infographics (4 pictured here) that illustrate the USGBC’s strategies to achieve the Interior Lighting Credit, or Lighting Quality point, under LEED v4. “While it may seem simple to distill, the reality is that these design strategies require a great deal of thinking, interpretation and creative collaboration to accomplish results that will enable the owner to gain the Lighting Quality point, while at the same time achieving an overall good design,” explains Gilmore.

Below are Gilmore’s eight strategies for achieving the lighting quality point.

“These design strategies require a great deal of thinking, interpretation and creative collaboration.”

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Lighten Surfaces

Balance Task to Walls

For 90% of the regularly occupied floor area, meet the following thresholds for area-weighted average surface reflectance: 85% for ceilings, 60% for walls and 25% for floors.

For 75% of the regularly occupied floor area, meet a ratio of average wall surface illuminance (excluding fenestration) to average work plane (or surface, if defined) illuminance that does not exceed 1:10.

This must also meet strategies for lightening surfaces and furniture, or demonstrate area-weighted surface reflectance of 60% for walls.

Avoid Glare For all regularly occupied spaces, use light fixtures with a luminance of less than 2500 cd/m2 between 45 and 90 degrees from nadir. Exceptions include wallwash fixtures properly aimed at walls, as specified by manufacturer’s data; indirect uplighting fixtures (provided there is no view down into these uplights from a regularly occupied space above); and any other specific applications (such as adjustable fixtures).

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For the entire project, use light sources with a CRI of 80 or higher. Exceptions include lamps or fixtures specifically designed to provide colored lighting for effect, site lighting or other special use.

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Don’t Just Downlight Use direct-only overhead lighting for 25% or less of the total connected lighting load for all regularly occupied spaces.

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Lighten Furniture

Balance Task to Ceiling

If furniture is included in the scope of work, select furniture finishes to meet the following thresholds for area-weighted average surface reflectance: 45% for work surfaces and 50% for movable partitions.

For 75% of regularly occupied floor area, meet ratio of average ceiling illuminance (excluding fenestration) to work surface illuminance that does not exceed 1:10. Must also meet strategies for lightening surfaces and furniture, or demonstrate areaweighted surface reflectance of 85% for ceilings.

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Noteworthy USGBC Board of Directors has unanimously named

“Sway” was a Best of NeoCon 2015 award

USGBC COO Mahesh Ramanujam as the incoming

winner; it employees an orbital movement

CEO of USGBC.

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NCARB has announced the first 13 accredited archi-

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tectural schools to be accepted for participation in its Integrated Path Initiative: Boston Architectural College, Boston; Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC; Drexel Univ., Philadelphia; Lawrence Technological Univ., Southfield, Mich.; NewSchool of Architecture and Design; San Diego; North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, N.C.; Portland State Univ., Portland, Ore.; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga.; Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati; Univ. of Detroit Mercy, Detroit; Univ. of North Carolina-Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C.; Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles; Woodbury Univ., Los Angeles.

Ware Malcomb expanded to a new, larger location in Vaughan, Ontario to accommodate the firm’s growing client and employee base.

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LumiFi is seeking to patent its smart lighting algorithm, which combines wireless lighting technology from multiple manufacturers for customizable lighting moods.

Not Your Grandmother’s Rocking Chair

Cerami & Assocs. has a new office at Market St. in

While some seating promotes climate control, KI has

to location allows you to better reflect and prepare for

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your next task or meeting.”

that gives literal meaning to “the daily grind.” Sway’s

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Steven VandenBussche, AIA, LEED BD+C, has joined

active design encourages a moderate level of activity

of the organization, agrees Webb; “you can use (active

Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering as the

and movement and promotes active thought and flow,

furniture) as a basis of design, which can promote

director of architecture.

says Jonathan Webb, VP of sales and marketing at KI:

movement in a very inconspicuous way.” Look to Sway,

“Mayor Bloomberg and The Center for Active Design

and forthcoming companion products, to address the

were trying to get people to lead more active lifestyles,

issue of active design, Webb says. “We’re starting to

The Loretta Building in Fargo, N.D., designed by Lee Dobrinz of JLG Architects, was recognized as the best commercial project of 2015 by Marvin Windows and Doors Architect’s Challenge.

VT Industries has acquired Capitoline Products.

identify product gaps that are out there to address

“When you’re active throughout the day, your mind is constantly stimulated by that movement.”

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Morbern USA received its ISO 9001:2008 certification verified by Intertek.

but it didn’t really help my customers who go to work and sit at a desk for 6 to 10 hours a day.” Even com-

Lutron Electronics took top honors in the Best Control

panies with health clubs on the premises do not foster

category of the 2015 Product Sprint Award from the

a culture of health nor movement throughout the day,

National Assn. of Independent Lighting Distributors

stresses Webb.

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People literally think better on their feet, says Nia Leiserawitz at Gensler. When employees must take a

The Bilco Company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to

more subtle tack, even toe-tapping can do the trick.

officially mark the company’s move back to New Haven,

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Conn., where it was founded in 1926.

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A distinct theme emerged from the collective presentations at a recent symposium: architects must carefully consider natural light, not only for practical purposes, but for its own architectural value and ability to inspire and make people feel good about experiencing a space.

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In concert with the celebration of the “International Year of Light,” skylight and roof windows manufacturer Velux conducted its biannual international daylight symposium—this time, in a completely daylighted former warehouse in London’s historic dock district. Operating under the theme of “Daylight as a Driver of Change,” the event featured some of the world’s most respected daylight experts and designers, including light artist Olafur Eliasson, whose work at the Harpa-Reykjavik Concert Hall we featured in our June Special Report on facades.

Beyond the presentation of a number of wonderful examples of daylight done right, a distinct theme emerged from the collective presentations: architects must carefully consider natural light, not only for practical purposes, but for its own architectural value and its ability to inspire and make people feel good about experiencing a space.

Designers were also urged to better understand the discipline that is daylighting in order to effectively—and comfortably—harness this powerful illumination source, which also includes mastery of how to properly control daylight in a space.

Finally, promising new electronic tools and planning methods were presented that should help designers more easily tap, exactly, the kinds of criteria—such as comfort, geography and visual delight—that they need to be met to correctly execute daylight designs.

INTERNATIONAL ENTENTE More than 300 people gathered in a solely daylight former warehouse in London for a symposium sponsored by Velux, where some of the world’s most respected daylight experts spoke, including Marilyne Andersen (center) with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Andersen demonstrated a promising daylight modeling program the school has developed.

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Daylighting can create functional and intuitive wayfinding.

Using Light David Nelson of London-based Foster + Partners set the tone of the conference by presenting a number of the firm’s projects across the globe. One of Nelson’s principle lessons was that architects need to understand how natural light must communicate with a space, beyond simply providing light. “Where does the light hit?”

Nelson asked, noting that many designers ignore how light interacts with solid surfaces, and subsequently fail to harness it as a means to create playful or dramatic effects as part of the architecture. So much potential exists, he says, for those who would only give it a healthy dose of imagination.

Nelson said designers should ask this basic question: Where does light come from?

“Above, of course,” he said; in fact, Nelson admitted a personal distaste for the practice of uplighting as he’s always felt there’s something “unnatural” about it. As with many things, he said, when employing natural light, subtlety is often best.

The joint head of design at Foster + Partners showed slides of a pyramidal hotel lobby where, at its apex, the architectural design let in only a sparse amount

WAYFINDING The Canary Wharf tube station in east London, designed by Foster + Partners, used daylight to great effect to create very functional and intuitive wayfinding. “Just look up,” noted David Nelson, the firm’s joint head of design and one of the keynote speakers at the Velux symposium. He urged architects to think more creatively about the way daylight impacts surfaces.

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Project: Canary Wharf Tube Station Location: London Architect: Foster + Partners

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of carefully oriented light—yet created some very striking visuals.

“It’s interesting that, when you reduce your palette to something as basic as this—and even use less light—how the effect changes things,” he noted.

At the new Canary Wharf tube station in east London, the Foster team used daylight to great effect, not just to establish an iconic fea-

ture, but to create very functional and intuitive wayfinding.

In the Middle East, where the firm has a number of jobs, the sun is not necessarily embraced as it is in northern Europe; Nelson said many in the region view the sun as the enemy—something to be feared and avoided. Therefore, adding daylight to spaces in such cul-

tures can be tricky. To borrow a very British descriptor, a “modicum” of daylight will often do the trick. As examples, he showed a couple of projects—one a train station in Saudi Arabia, the other the Queen Alia Airport in Jordan.

For the train station, the firm borrowed elements regularly found in the region’s familiar geometric-laced sunscreens to create a

diamond pattern on the ceiling; not only did the small apertures allow the right amount of light into the space, but their projections resulted in an artistic element on the floor that Nelson described as adding “a little delight” to an often taxing travel experience.

One of Nelson’s asides—and embarrassments—during his presentation, was that

DELIGHTFUL In this train station under construction in Saudi Arabia, Foster + Partners borrowed elements regularly found in the region—geometric-laced sunscreens—to create a diamond pattern on the ceiling; it not only allowed the right amount of light into the space, but created an artistic element on the

Daylighting can create an artistic element to add “a little delight” to an often taxing travel experience.

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Project: Train Station Location: Saudi Arabia Architect: Foster + Partners

Images: Foster + Partners

floor to add “a little delight” to the often taxing travel experience.

in nearly all his slides, electric lights were almost always on. “I find it unbelievable the effort it takes to get people to understand about turning lights off—nobody thinks about it and nobody ever notices,” said the architect.

Beyond unnecessary electric illumination, Nelson warned designers to be careful about using too much

A MODICUM WILL DUE In its treatment of Jordan’s Queen Alia Airport, Foster + Partners once again was sensitive to the

Sometimes reducing one’s daylight palette can create potent effects.

sometimes overpowering nature of the sun in the Middle East, by creating a ceiling that lets in just the right amount of daylight to maintain a connection to the outside without creating heat issues.

Images: Nigel Young, Foster + Partners

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Project: Atkins-Nelson Museum of Art Location: Kansas City Architect: Foster + Partners

ENGINEERED SOLUTION In some instances, such as art galleries, exposure to direct daylight can be a bad thing. Still, to maintain a connection to the outside for patrons in this gallery at the Atkins-Nelson Museum of Art, Foster+Partners addressed the issue by partially walling off the skylight illuminated chamber above; the architectural solution allows diffuse daylight, bounced off the walls of the chamber above, to enter the space with-

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out harming the art.

daylight, particularly where it’s not needed. Foster + Partners addressed this issue at the Atkins-Nelson Museum of Art in Kansas City. Concern about UV exposure and fading art is very real, but it doesn’t mean designers can’t add daylight to these spaces— they just need to do it in a well-calculated manner. At the museum, the firm came up with an architectural solution: skylights were mostly walled off to prevent direct daylight illumination. Instead, in the chamber above, light bounces around and becomes diffuse before making its way through a slot to bring in natural light without harming the art.

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rofit of the Free University Library in Berlin, where Foster + Partners added a translucent fabric panel inside the library’s articulated metal dome to create a more diffusely lit space. At the same time, the architects took advantage of the material’s translucence to create spectacular hot spots, or “distractions” as Nelson dubbed them, which he said gives students cool “glimpses” to the outside world. The effect speaks for itself, as Nelson noted students must get there early to claim a study spot. In fact, he said the university has to check IDs, as many non-university students try to get in.

Fellow Londoner Caroline Buckingham of HLM Architects concurred with Nelson on the impact

wonderfully conceived, naturally lit spaces can have on people—especially, in her experience, students.

Her presentation focused on educational spaces, and like Nelson, she implored fellow designers not to “blast light everywhere.” Rather, she said, it’s about how you control it.

“Daylight is free, so why don’t we use it?” said Buckingham,“but it’s not about quantity; sometimes, too much light can be detrimental.”

Buckingham addressed another major challenge in daylighting spaces: dealing with deep floor plates—and avoiding them when possible. Schools today often operate in group and cluster concepts, she said, and designing the shapes of classrooms

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ARCHITECTURAL MAGIC This idea of too much light—which often leads to glare—was ingeniously addressed in a retrofit of the Free University Library in Berlin, where Foster+Partners added a translucent fabric panel inside the library’s articulated metal dome to create a more diffusely lit and comfortable space.

At the same time, the architects took advantage of the material’s translucence to create spectacular hot spots, or “distractions” as Nelson dubbed them, which he said give students a cool “glimpse” to the outside world.

DOUBLE DOWN The double skin devised by Foster + Partners addresses solar heat gain and glare while also promoting natural ventilation through operable

Images: Nigel Young, Foster + Partners

Project: German Reichstag Parliament Location: Berlin Architect: Foster + Partners

Images: Reinhard Gorner

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nessed light from above in their design of the addition

Project: German Reichstag Parliament Location: Berlin Architect: Foster + Partners

to the German Reichstag Parliament in Berlin. The firm’s innovation was to create a vortex-like structure composed of mirrors in the center of the dome; the mirrors are aimed to catch the light from above and direct it to the chamber below avoid-

Images: Nigel Young, Foster + Partners

ing glare and heat gain.

In deep floor plans, only 16% of natural light penetrates; atriums and light wells can make a huge difference.

“Don’t try to blast light everywhere. It’s really about putting in targeted light that’s oriented to the task.”

—Caroline Buckingham, HLM Architects

and building sections to let in daylight from two— or even three—sides can work hand in glove with these teaching ideas.

When such configurations aren’t possible, or in common areas, Buckingham urges the use of atriums and light wells. In deep-plan buildings, Buckingham noted only 16% of natural light penetrates, and only at the perimeter; adding atriums and light wells, as opposed to side lighting alone, can make a huge difference. She also encouraged architects to add daylighting in circulation spaces as much as possible. Another tip: on southern exposures, employ exterior solar shading devices generously, but be sure to include a counterpart light shelf on the interior—and add color to those shades for fun.

Older buildings are much more of a challenge, but Buckingham encourages architects to add light on top whenever they can—be it skylights, clerestory windows, or some combination. This may mean physically removing part of a structure to let the sun in. “Just don’t try to blast light everywhere. It’s really about putting in targeted light that’s oriented to the task,” said Buckingham.

Dr. Song Yehao, a professor at the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University in Beijing, presented a number of interesting case studies from the other side of the globe—including a distinctly

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Chinese solution that perhaps should be given more global consideration, particularly to those exploring net zero buildings. Double skin envelopes are quite the rage among those wishing to deliver high-performance buildings. Unfortunately, they’re also not very cost effective—until now.

Yehao presented a sustainable pavilion project he was involved with in Guizhou Province in southern China. The team went “back to basics” on the net zero effort by embracing many passive principles, particularly concerning the use of natural ventilation and lighting, but it added a taste of the new by implementing a double skin. The twist is that the outer layer is composed of locally grown and fabricated natural material: woven rattan panels. Beyond serving as the building’s façade, the woven panels inexpensively double as solar shading devices.

Granted, the panels won’t last forever, Yehao said; but they can be easily re-created in a very sustainable manner that helps create jobs. It also allows for a much more practical application of this modern design technique.

Like many other speakers, Yehao preached the benefits of incorporating more light from above, and this often requires a greater degree of creativity. For example, on one university project, the plan was to incorporate many dormer-style light boxes that would double as a way to create stack ventila-

tion. Where the team got creative was in adding unusually-shaped apertures in the ceiling to let light interact with the space.

History Lesson Speaking of light from above—and about using proven techniques from our past—Professor Martin Schwartz of Lawrence Technical University in Detroit urged architects to study their history, notably Stockholm’s public library by Gunnar Asplund.

According to Schwartz, the noted Swedish architect paved to the way for adding daylighting to any space concerned about too much exposure to the sun. Asplund essentially raised the cylinder of the library’s classic Pantheon-style dome (sans oculus), and installed a ring of clerestory windows, explained Schwartz; this allowed natural light to enter the upper chamber then diffuse into the library below, allowing plenty of ambient light without endangering any of the books with UV. Foster + Partners built upon this idea in their design of the addition to the German Reichstag Parliament in Berlin. Like Asplund’s library, the new glass dome sits atop the legislative chamber below.

The firm’s innovation was to create a vortex-like structure composed of mirrors; the mirrors are aimed to catch the light from above and direct light to the chamber below.

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developed by MIT. According to Christoph Reinhart, associate professor of building technology, the model helps get a handle on four factors: 1. How buildings affect their neighborhoods; 2. How high a building in a dense population must go to deliver effective daylight; 3. Whether a building will pass strict daylighting zoning codes, such as those in Manhattan; 4. How much potential for profit can be added

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“The idea of UMI is to help designers improve their initial ideas through simulations,” Reinhart said. As for profitability, he added, “we’re talking millions.”

Another tool that appears to have amazing benefits is software developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) by Marilyne Andersen and her team of PhD students in the institute’s LIPID Lab. The software, LightSolve, not only helps determine if an architect’s daylighting design is effective, but provides feedback on three key criteria the school has identified: responsive comfort, visual delight and health implications. It can also be modified to account for geography and time of year. For example, Andersen presented the program’s capabilities by plugging in several notable daylight projects—one being Richard Meier’s Neugebauer house in Naples, Fla. Yet Andersen shifted the project’s location to Iceland to show the impact of latitude and season; in the demo, as seen in the screen captures to the right, light streams into the space over the course of the day.

The program generates “orbs” to indicate where people would turn their heads to avoid glare or other uncomfortable conditions. Obviously, this would be huge in determining where to place people and furniture and whether supplemental shading is needed and when.

On the health front, LightSolve can track how much daylight a person is getting through the course of the day, depending on the season and latitude. In the case of the Meier house in Iceland, late in the year, the program shows people fall well short of the amount of light needed to trigger a melatonin release for a proper circadian cycle.

Finally, the software is able to sort all these various factors to generate a sort of score as to whether areas are meeting the design’s overall goals, or are generating too much, or too little, light.

The event concluded with the revelation of the winners of Velux’s student design competition to create a solar-powered LED light that will be distributed to parts of the world that have no or poor electricity so that people—most notably children—can see at night to read. The winning team was Mariana Arando and Luca Fondello from the University of Buenos Aires. Velux will manufacturer 29,000 of the lamps.

Velux’s Michael Rasmussen concluded the symposium, thanking the 350 global participants and noting it took place over two days in a space that was neither mechanically cooled nor electrically illuminated. In summing up the conference, Rasmussen said his biggest takeaway was that he heard many classic ideas coming back to bear, but ideas that are also being combined with more modern technology. “It’s exciting,” he said, “but the thing that makes me the most happy is to see such a spirit of cooperation and communication.”

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Moisture-infiltration problems are not new. Two decades ago any number of newspaper articles documented massive and expensive mold outbreaks. Of course, courthouses were the buildings making headlines then, today, multifamily-style structures are at bigger risk, according to Richard Scott, AIA, one of the firm’s senior forensic architects. In fact, vacation condominiums and hotel buildings currently comprise more than half LBFG’s client list, says Scott, who adds assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, student housing, and multifamily rental-apartment buildings also can be at risk. The common thread among these occupancies is complications between HVAC and buildingenvelope design. Specifically, Scott says problems occur in instances where there is a lot of air conditioning per square foot and an envelope that includes multiple window and door openings.

The specification and placement of air barriers also continues to bedevil architects—as does the question of what, exactly, is an air, vapor or water barrier—a problem that can be compounded under today’s strict energy codes. “As buildings have to get tighter and [manufacturers explore] the use of new materials, they’re often not understood in the design community,” Scott says.

According to George DuBose, LBFG’s managing officer and vice president, there is the larger problem of plans not maintaining a continuous barrier from foundation to roof. Plus, contractors don’t always understand the ways multiple products can interface to create an effective system. “An effective air barrier is going to be a series of products that have been installed in combination,” he says—not just a single building wrap.

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In cases where continuous insulation has been executed properly, it’s often due to attention paid to details, especially the architectural details for transitions, terminations and changes in plane—the places, Scott says, a building is most vulnerable. “We rarely see failures in barrier materials,” he says. “It really is at those weak points, and those are the things that aren’t always dealt with in design details.”

One suggestion for designers from the LBFG team is to provide multiple design details for vulnerable locations, to show how individual products or transitions work and come together. Additionally, they have found that onsite 3D mock-ups that can be pulled apart and put together again can help contractors and their workers determine the best installation practices.

Steven Gleason, another of the firm’s senior forensic architects, sees promise in the growing acceptance of rain screen systems among U.S. designers and building owners. Long a common approach for European architects, rain screens allow for a huge range of cladding options while also enabling easy draining of any moisture that might penetrate the exterior cladding layer.

“With the rain screen systems, we’re going to do a good job of limiting the entry and absorption of water,” Gleason says, noting the added ability of more sophisticated, pressure-equalized designs to actually repel water entry. “Those get you a long way down the road of avoiding problems.”

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With the word “Forensics” in their corporate name, it’s not surprising to hear that LBFG has experience in diagnosing problems after the fact. Indeed, they’re frequently called in as legal experts to help settle lawsuits. Unfortunately, says DuBose, that’s the only feedback system that seems available in the design and construction industry. Beyond the obvious, he says, a greater problem is that many legal settlements require confidentiality agreements that can prevent after-the-fact insights about where HVAC and envelope design went wrong—insights that could benefit future projects. As a result, architects can’t learn from the mistakes of others and specific product shortcomings might never come to light. “The only people who get educated are the attorneys taking the depositions,” he says.

If he had his druthers, DuBose would rather enter the process earlier, where they could bring in their peer-review process while plans are still just plans. “We can’t expect architects, engineers and contractors to be experts on every aspect of the building process,” says DuBose. Peer review “inserts the subject matter expert that typically is hired when a problem occurs, so the designer has the benefit of that expertise.”

In addition to helping ensure a project’s success, over time peer review may also help build the design professions’ knowledge base. With more knowledge transfer on the proper use of barriers, rain screens and other moisture-protection strategies, designers could spend more time at the design table and less time in lawyers’ offices.

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The building’s exterior design also posed its own challenges, according to SBS architect Godfrey Gaisie, AIA. The new museum is sited adjacent to a signature Michael Graves building—originally the school’s alumni center, it was renovated in 2009 through 2010 to house the Museum Education Center. For the new museum, campus administrators were looking for something a bit more “low-key” than Graves’ playful and postmodern interpretation of college-campus classicism.

“We describe the building as having a modern feel with traditional materials,” Gaisie says of the new museum’s design. The stacked-stone cladding covering approximately 30% of the exterior draws on a similar approach used on one of the college’s sports facilities, while the stucco relates directly to the texture of the exterior insulated finishing system used on the adjacent Graves building—as do a number of the design’s modular elements, including a number of joint alignments. “We pulled horizontal lines over from the Graves building, but gave the new building a vertical articulation.”

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Product: Guardian Industries SunGuard SNX 51/23 Low E-Glass Project: Science & Technology Center Judge’s Comment: Subtly incorporated into the overall facade of Guardian’s 27,000-sq.-ft. addition to its Science & Technology Center (STC)—which itself is a demonstration for advanced glazing technologies—is a full-size working model of power-generating Net Zero Envelope. Designed and installed by Independent Glazier Connection member Bagatelos Architectural Glass Systems. The façade system, which was fabricated by independent Guardian Select fabricator Thompson I.G., is an electrically wired, full-scale curtain wall integrated with electricity-generating photovoltaic glass. According to company president Nick Bagatelos, all of the possibilities that are available today to tune a wall are available for integration onto the STC buildings.

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Product: Lumascape Project: Sydney Opera House Lighting Retrofit

An aging lighting system at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall involved regular transformer failures and decreased efficiency, as 250W lamps came to the end of their usable life. Lighting engineers and State Automation, the facility’s in-house lighting control systems contractor, approached Lumascape for their expertise with custom LED lighting solutions. A major consideration would be to adhere to the building’s strict architectural and performance heritage requirements: aesthetically, the housings were to remain intact; also, the hall itself had traditionally been warm and comfortable, an effect characteristic of dimmable incandescent lighting.

Smooth, flicker-free dimming, down to zero, was a critical feature of the lighting controls design, ensuring the concert hall would evoke the same feelings audiences have come to expect from performances. Individual LEDs of red, blue, green, white and amber, with a variety of colored phosphors, were mixed to achieve a CRI above 97; the lights also dim from bright white to a warm orange glow to black—with the same intensity and color as incandescent.

Ultimately, the team developed three types of luminaries: a lower-wattage fixture (70W replaced 250W) over the boxes; high-level house lights within the stalls, and crown lights (200W sources replaced 1000W predecessors) directly above the stage. The end result perfectly mimicked the traditional lighting aesthetic, evoking the nostalgic feeling of the original hall. Beyond the aesthetic values, benefits that maximized energy savings across the entire facility, include: • A 75% reduction in electricity consumption, with estimated savings of about $70,000 a year; • A reduced need for staff to work in confined ceiling spaces to replace lights (five times a year, before the upgrade); • Increased capacity to create ambient and specific lighting effects, without the cost of hanging additional lights.

Judge’s Comment:

“Looks great—a nice upgrade in technology that does not detract from the magnificent architecture in normal/white mode; the RGB clearly allows the facility to truly expand its theatrical and staging desires.”

Now considered a “next generation” venue, the effects and control of individual color channels make the hall an attractive site for a wider variety of performances. Circle 511

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Prodema is capable of moulding to these dreams, however impossible they may seem.

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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CAR PARK Oklahoma City, Okla.

SPECIAL CITATION Products in Application

DUO-GARD INDUSTRIES Polycarbonate Curtain Wall System www.duo-gard.com

Product: DUO-GARD Polycarbonate Curtain Wall System Project: Chesapeake Energy Corporate Campus Garage

Elliott + Assocs. Architects’ vision for a parking garage for Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Corporate campus reinvents the usual parking garage with a structure that feels like an extension of employees’ offices, according to Rand Elliott, FAIA, the firm’s principal and founder.

Car Park 3, a massive, seven-story structure, is flooded with natural light by day and encircled by luminous, multi-hued bands by night. Some 130,000 sq. ft. of translucent polycarbonate façade is the largest such expanse in North America.

Duo-Gard engineered the custom façade system to reflect the vision that the structure be architecturally compatible with adjacent buildings. 25 mm triple-wall polycarbonate glazing panels were modified to meet the company’s structural requirements and the 300-ft.-long curtainwalls were glazed in 12 ft., 6 in. grids, and framed in a new custom aluminum extrusion that supports the modified polycarbonate, yet maintains the lowprofile appearance specified by the architect. Made from the most effective materials and the most advanced technologies, the system elevates the role of polycarbonate.

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“This is cool. A very creative use of an oftenundefined material—polycarbonate panels— employed, in this case, to great effect, adding color and life to an often-mundane building element: the parking garage. I like that it’s also a cost-effective material that respects project budgets.”

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You can count on tested and proven high-performance facade systems from YKK AP. But most importantly, whether you’re searching for impact resistance, low U-values, or some fresh air with operable windows, YKK AP gives you more support and design choices to deliver on your vision.

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Judge’s Comment:

“Inertia is a real thing in the built environment— especially when it comes to upgrading lighting systems, particularly those involving LED and more advanced lighting and dimming controls. This product is a great bridge in pushing this change forward.”

SPECIAL CITATION Products in Application

Product: Daintree Networks, ControlScope Networked wireless building control for smart buildings Project: Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) wanted to significantly reduce energy use across 150,000 sq. ft. of space over four floors at its new building in Southern California in order to meet California’s Title 24 requirements and create the best environment for UMG employees.

The company found Daintree Networks’ wireless, networked smart technology the best and most costeffective solution to achieve compliance. It also offers the flexibility to meet UMG’s future needs due to its use of open standards, as Daintree Networks’ technology based on open standards supports a wide range of applications and offers scalability to easily add future service and product upgrades. Building managers can

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continue to work with the products and vendors they trust, while gaining all the benefits of networked wireless control. UMG chose a completely wireless solution; the project included installing technology for daylight harvesting, dimming, LED lighting fixtures, occupancy sensors, plug loads and signage control. For example, electronic games in the game room have been installed with plug load controls and can be automatically powered down based on schedules, and exterior signage has automatic on/off functionality based on daylight and schedule. The facility managers may make changes using the ControlScope software from a userfriendly graphical user interface.

UMG averages more than 42% energy reduction per month—easily meeting Title 24 requirements. Employees have individual control, lighting levels have been optimized, and employees have experienced higher comfort with fewer instances of headaches. Circle 509

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Sensitile® light fixtures use energy efficient LED light sources diffused through our patented light transfer panels -Spark™ and Lumina™.

Jali® panels reflect and refract light creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, movement and color – available in resin and glass.

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Special Citations In the course of evaluating all the entrants, we asked judges to score products on multiple fronts, including application within specific market segments, but also for retrofit, sustainability, and frankly, what they saw as the most unique product.

In some cases, we’ve elected to award co-winners.

SPECIAL CITATION Education

SOLATUBE SkyVault Series www.solatube.com

Judge’s Comment:

“It has broadened the options for potential daylight uses by its size and, with the shades added, gives the feeling of a traditional fixture.”

Security, Convenience The IN120 WiFi access control lock supports HID Mobile Access powered by Seos technology. With support for both iOS and Android operating systems, the IN120 offers the security and convenience of using a smart phone or tablet to open a door. This allows facilities to deploy mobile access easily with support for both iOS and Android devices using Bluetooth Smart or NFC technology. By offering simultaneous support for multiple credential types, the IN120 allows facilities to use the credentials they have today and ensure an easy migration to new credentials. The IN120 WiFi lock allows facilities to leverage their existing or planned WiFi infrastructure to expand access control coverage to more doors easily and affordably. Compatibility with a broad range of industry-leading access control systems ensures easy integration with existing systems. Available in mortise lock and cylindrical lock configurations, the IN120 comes in a choice of black or white reader, and a broad range of finishes and levers to match any decor.

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Piece of the Sky Solatube SkyVault Series M74 DS was created to daylight projects with floor-todiffuser heights of 26-ft. and higher. The SkyVault Core Unit suits a wide variety of buildings with a 29-in. diameter opening to the sky. The Core Unit provides maximum output while minimizing impact on building envelope, significantly reducing installation costs. It reduces glare and minimizes traveling hot spots. The SkyVault Amplifier reorients daylight so it strikes the diffuser at a steeper, straighter angle; and the diffuser efficiently transfers light directly to occupied space with minimal light loss. The SkyVault Collector’s specially designed vertical lens captures low-angle daylight and provides vast amounts of daylight for huge high bay/high ceiling spaces, eliminating the need for electric lighting. Circle 508

SPECIAL CITATION Office

ASSA ABLOY IN120 WiFi Lock with HID Mobile Access Support www.intelligentopenings.com/IN120

Judge’s Comment:

“A tailor-made solution for the door-and-key management for any building serious about thoughtful management and security.”

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SPECIAL CITATION Hospitality BENDHEIM Oberon Etched Glass www.bendheim.com

An Added Dimension in Beauty Bendheim’s Oberon Etched Glass is a 0.5-in. thick, ultraclear (low-iron) glass with a double-sided proprietary acid-etched pattern that adds a sense of body and depth to interior partitions and building facades, whether viewed up-close or from afar. The never- beforeseen glass, featuring a copyrighted Bendheim design created in collaboration with an emerging graphic artist, can be used to create decorative glass stair railings, balustrades, frameless doors, ceilings, and expansive glass facades in a variety of architectural applications and project types, including hospitality, retail, corporate, and healthcare settings. Oberon can be specified in sizes up to 90 in. × 124 in. (2.29 m × 3.15 m) in thickness of approximately 0.5-in. (12 mm) and in safety tempered form. Circle 506

Judge’s Comment:

“Makes a great design statement perfect for any hospitality setting!”

SPECIAL CITATION Hospitality

SENSITILE SYSTEMS Jali www.sensitile.com

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Accent on Creativity Creating a whole new genre of acrylic coverings, Jali takes backsplashes, partitions, feature walls, doors, furniture accents and light fixtures and turns them into a creative play of light, shadow and color.

Inspired by traditional Indian stone screens, this highly customizable material comes in 21 patterns, more than 100 pattern densities and endless color combinations. Circle 505

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A collection of high performance, award winning LED downlighting and cylinders

INTRODUCING GRAVITY

Offering extensive configurations of downlights & cylinders Including adjustable, slope & wall wash Learn more about Gravity™ at www.IntenseLighting.com

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SPECIAL CITATION Retrofit

MOZ DESIGNS Moz Designs Engravings Collection www.mozdesigns.com

Sky’s the Limit Lending a high level of creative freedom to designers, Moz Designs Engravings Collection transforms metal laminates into multi-dimensional graphics that can be applied on interior or exterior architectural surfaces including walls, column covers, door skins, bar areas, reception centers and elevator cabs. With an extensive choice of patterns, grains and colors, designers are afforded the opportunity to create bold interiors and create a unique sense of place. Circle 504 Judge’s Comment:

“Moz’ material is great to bring into a space to cover over existing drywall or features for a completely new look.”

Blade of Light The FIN light fixture combines the company’s Lumina material with a sleek, versatile and energy-efficient design. The fixture uses a single strip of LEDs to effortlessly extend light into a physical blade of material.

It can be mounted vertically on walls and horizontally on ceilings and comes in a multitude of customizable options. Expected life is 50,000 hours. Circle 503

SPECIAL CITATION Hospitality

SENSITILE SYSTEMS FIN www.sensitile.com

Judge’s Comment:

“Absolutely ideal in hospitality settings. So fun.”

Layer of Aluminum Chroma is a high-performance fabric designed for superior glare control, thermal comfort and visual contact. A microscopic layer of aluminum is bonded to the back of the fabric using a vacuum metalizing process; only a very fine layer of aluminum completely coats one side, with no bleed-through to the face of the fabric. It reflects up to 78% of solar radiation for heat management, blocks up to 98% of visible light and can improve the combined solar heat gain coefficient up to 29% when used with a standard insulated glass unit.

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MERMET Chroma www.mermetusa.com

Judge’s Comment:

“The recycled materials and impacts on building performance raise the bar for roller shades.”

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Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

- Steve Jobs Airius, the world standard in air destratification fan systems, is proud to be a PIA award winner for the second straight year.

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Airius now offers energy-efficient electronically commutated (EC) motors in its full line of destratification fans, servicing ceiling heights from 8 to 125 feet.

If you’re an architect, engineer or building manager, call the experts at Airius to see how our destratification fan systems not only improve your facility’s comfort but help cut overall energy costs.

The World Standard For Destratification

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CRL-U.S. ALUMINUM Entice Series Entrance System www.crl-arch.com

Enticing Entrances The common solution for producing energy-efficient glass entrance systems involves using thermally broken, fully-framed doors with handle hardware mounted onto relatively wide vertical door stiles. These doors provide great utility, but lack the high-end appearance of the frameless, all-glass entrance systems that are often specified by discerning architects and designers.

Entice was engineered specifically to fill this pressing need, combining an all-glass aesthetic with full-framed performance. Entice delivers the aesthetically pleasing qualities of a monolithic frameless glass entrance while satisfying new energy code requirements and ASHRAE 90.1 air infiltration criteria. The Entice Series Entrance system has the unique ability to support door handle hardware on insulating glass panels using proprietary through-glass fittings. This provides a streamlined appearance that is still able to handle loads imposed by emergency exit hardware during the emergency exit test required by UL. Circle 501 Judge’s Comment:

“The cleanliness in lines is equaled by the sophistication of the hardware and performance.”

SPECIAL CITATION Most Unique

SAGE GLASS LightZone www.sageglass.com

Tight-Looking Tinting LightZone with custom tinting offers the ability to configure the manufacturer’s electronically tintable dynamic glass with unique tinting patterns and shapes on windows, skylights and curtain walls. This capability will allow architects and building owners to specify a variety of geometrically shaped tinting zones on a single pane of glass—including triangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, chevrons, diamonds and other shapes. Zones can be programmed to tint automatically in response to changing light conditions; or they can be tinted on-demand using an iPhone/Android wireless app, manual switches or a building management system. Circle 500

Judge’s Comment:

“The flexibility of providing varying degrees of transparency in a single panel is unique.”

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WATCH THE DEMOS: UL.COM/PSVIDEO Our new YouTube demos show real-world result scenarios for different ways UL Product Spec™ will help you quickly find, specify and verify certified products, systems and assemblies.

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Beyond its color-tuning capabilities, the fixture has Bluetooth smart phone commissioning, and accommodates most control protocols.

SPECIAL CITATION Office JUNO LIGHTING GROUP Indy Gen2 Chroma Control Tunable White Downlights www.junolightinggroup.com

Totally Tunable The Indy ChromaControl fixture features tunable white, color tuning and black body dimming technology with increased lumen packages up to 2000 lm. It also has an increased range of color temperature adjustments that span between 1600K to 6000K. Its expanded family includes adjustables and wall washers. Circle 499

Judge’s Comment:

“We need more tunable products like this.”

SPECIAL CITATION Education ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES LinoArt www.armstrong.com

Fly Your School Colors LinoArt Linoleum from Armstrong features six collections with more than 110 colors, including the new Granette modular tile and Rhythmics sheet, to help create one-of-a-kind, sustainable space solutions in 24 × 24, 12 × 24 and 12 × 12 sizes. Neutrals, grays, black and browns complement bold artistic colors, textures, tonal qualities and embossing features to provide distinctive, long-lasting custom designs. LinoArt provides natural flooring that coordinates easily with existing interiors and finishes for total design flexibility. LinoArt’s NATURCote II high performance coating reduces the amount of cleaning, maintenance and labor costs required, as NATURCote II coating withstands scratches and scuffs while resisting soil, stains and hand sanitizers.

Armstrong linoleum is BioBased Certified, made up of organic and mineral-based raw materials, with a majority share being naturally renewable, and contains up to 35% recycled content. Circle 498 Judge’s Comment:

“The variety of colors and textures is definitely a plus when it comes to livening up the flooring in any educational facility.”

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...Bringing Fresh Choices for Creative New Possibilities SLEEKLINE is a one of a kind translucent canopy system used for interior and exterior applications. The low-profile Makrolon® polycarbonate glazed panel system is durable, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing in today’s urban landscapes.

Unique Features Include:

• Great alternative to glass at a fraction of the cost • Standard shatter-proof panel width of 24˝, lengths to 30 ft.

• Availability in three panel thicknesses • Variety of colors – CC1 fire rating

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SPECIAL CITATION Retail STANLEY ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES Express-Swing www.stanleyaccess.com

Swing Path STANLEY engineers took the large panel of a typical 3-ft. door and replaced it with two smaller and lighter synchronized panels that swing both in and out to intuitively respond to the direction of a person’s natural flow, eliminating the disruptive struggle of pulling a heavy door open. Because the two panels are synchronized, it takes 50% less force to push open.

The Express-Swing also can seamlessly transform to automation on demand with the push of a button or touchless wave sensor when extra assistance is needed. Because the panels are half the size of a conventional 3-ft. door, the Express-Swing has the fastest closing speed in the industry. Circle 497 Judge’s Comment:

“Fits well into existing door openings where circulation may have been awkward.”

SPECIAL CITATION Healthcare

LG HAUSYS Hi Macs Collection www.lg-vrf.com

Seamless, Clean, Creative LG Hausys HI-MACS Healthcare collection incorporates creativity in health and safety. The product is easy to clean, non-porous and seamless, making it ideal for applications such as hospitals and laboratories. HI-MACS may be molded into any size or 3D shape. The surface does not require a regular reapplication of sealants or waxes against natural pits and cracks to maintain its hygienic properties while it endures everyday wear and maintenance with high resistance to stains, chemical and heat. The material may also be polished to regain its original gloss level.

At the end of life, the product may be recycled as chip raw material to produce new HI-MACS. Circle 496

Project: UC San Diego Health System Headwall Fabrication: Shield Casework Material: HI-MACS Solid Surface in Alpine White

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Initially, small aperture 2” LED products were only suitable for niche or accent lighting. With output comparable to a 75w MR16 or 32w CFL, it’s now possible to experience a new dimension in lighting design for architectural applications.

Prescolite’s D2LED is also available in wall wash and adjustable options.

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3 HANSGROHE Metris S Electronic Faucet hansgrohe-usa.com

Out of Sight The Cayden Valet Hook can hold towels, bathrobes, or up to five garments at a time—but the real beauty is the accessory’s ability to fold down against the wall when not in use. The hardware is designed with durable construction. Circle 476

Low-Flow and Minimalist Design With its minimalist design and sleek, angular silhouette, the Metris S from Hansgrohe is WaterSense certified with a 1.5 gpm flow rate. The faucet comes in chrome and brushed nickel, and is designed with an infrared proximity sensor to trigger the on-off switch.

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Singular Sensation With three sink sizes and five accessory kits, the ONE Collection presents a highly individualized workstation.

Together with the magnetic sink caddy, a workstation for knives and utensils and a cutting board that fits into the sink, the highly functional system creates organized culinary and cleaning stations. Circle 475 Judge’s Comment: “This is where functionality and

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“Simple, but sleek. I like that it looks great and is low flow and WaterSense certified.”

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THE MATERIAL OF CHOICE FOR CENTURIES

The Standard of Comparison Since 1885 The Standard of Comparison since 1885 An ISO 9001 Compliant Quality Management System.

An ISO 14001 Compliant Environmental Management System.

As Belden Brick gets ready to celebrate 130 years of brick making in 2015 the family tradition continues toward providing the preeminent product in the brick industry. Belden provides more colors, textures, sizes and shapes than any other brick company in the US.

If you’re thinking about brick ... ask for Belden Brick!

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An Intelligent Look at the Weather View Glass uses “View Intelligence” technology to automatically respond to outdoor conditions, occupant preferences and building layout to optimize the indoor climate and view of the outdoors and create more comfortable, productive and energy-efficient interiors.

The latest iteration, View Intelligence 2.0, integrates with third-party data providers such as Forecast.io, creating a connected predictive intelligence that takes into account real-time weather conditions and other factors beyond the immediate vicinity. The tint level can be controlled with a mobile app. Circle 492 Judge’s Comment: “A neat company, doing interesting

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Full-Bodied Fabric Made of 100% PVC-free polyester, GreenScreen Evolve roller shading fabric contains up to 78% recycled material fibers, a combination of post-industrial and post-consumer plastic waste. It incorporates a basket-weave-type

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view and is available in four openness factors: 1%, 3%, 5% and 10%. Its balanced knit construction creates a full-bodied fabric that facilitates ease of handling and installation. Featured in nine colors, the fabrics work to control glare while serving as a natural daylighting source with clean outward visibility. Circle 491 Judge’s Comment: “A good solution for office environments for clients that value the health of their occupants as well as the planet.”

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Curve Appeal This polycarbonate panel system is engineered to provide design flexibility and high structural strength with a flatter profile and half the weight of glass—all at a cost 35% to 50% lower than glass systems. The monolithic polycarbonate glazing panels, which come in continuous end-to-end lengths up to 30 ft., require no mullions; free-flow panel ends have no channels to block water movement. At Eastern Iowa Airport (above), the Sleekline canopy has 453 ft. of sweeping curves that create rolling waves on both sides of the entrance, evoking the area’s rolling hills and agricultural heritage. Circle 490

4 YKK AP AMERICA Thermashade Sun Control System commercial.ykkap.com

Alternative Anchor Aesthetic The Thermashade Sun Control System is engineered to improve occupant comfort and lower energy consumption by decreasing solar heat gain. The expanded options maintain the functional benefit of the original ThermaShade system while offering new design flexibility. While the original design completely encloses the anchor system, leaving a finished appearance, the new exposed anchor design provides an industrial aesthetic to the completed sunshade with exposed fasteners.

Both anchor options feature a thermal barrier within the attachment anchor, ensuring that the host curtainwall’s U-factor performance remains unchanged. Architects can choose from more than 100 standard design options. Circle 489 Judge’s Comment:

“The ease of installation and thermally broken construction are very nice and should result in improved product appearance and performance.”

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Total Acoustics™ Ceiling Panels Absorb and Block Sound in a Single Panel

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To meet that challenge, Armstrong Ceiling Systems has introduced Total Acoustics™ ceiling panels, a new generation of ceiling panels that feature the ideal combination of both sound absorption and sound blocking in one ceiling panel.

By providing the ability to both absorb unwanted sound and block noise from traveling into adjacent areas, Total Acoustics ceiling panels are an ideal choice for today’s flexible workspaces where a mix of private offices, quiet concentration areas, and collaborative teaming areas often share the same floor space.

By meeting the acoustical needs of each type of workspace in a single panel, Total Acoustics ceilings also provide the ability to reconfigure the spaces without changing the ceiling while still meeting the acoustical requirements of each space.

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6 MECHOSYSTEMS SoHo Collection www.mechosystems.com

A Wide Range of Shading Topspin is a retractable fabric shading system that can be used in a building’s interior or exterior and can shade large areas of glazing; it can be manufactured to almost 10 ft., 6 in. wide and can have draws in excess of 40 ft.

Topspin can be installed on horizontal, vertical or sloped glazing and can also shade barrel-vaulted skylights.

The design of the system, comprising a series of fabric panels connected to spring rollers, means that it is wind resistant and can be used in wind speeds of up to 38 mph, even when covering large areas. Circle 488

Open and Elegant Sunlight Control SoHo shade cloth is an engineered textile designed to be used as a window treatment along with roller shades to control solar radiation in a space, manage glare, and meet the design intent for a pleasing interior. The collection consists of thin, finely woven yarns combined with designer color themes that create unique, elegant solutions for any roller shade application. The shade cloth is available in 1%, 3% and 5% openness and is woven in a 2 × 2 basketweave style with a soft hand and smooth texture. Circle 487

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a problem-solver for an overheated or over-lit atrium.”

Judge’s Comment:

“The real beauty of SoHo is that, no matter which percentage of openness you choose, it looks the same throughout the space, creating a desirable uniformity that maintains the original interior design.”

Ceiling panels featuring new Total Acoustics performance are offered in a variety of Armstrong product lines, including Ultima®, Calla™, Lyra™, Cirrus®, Fine Fissured™, Mesa™, Canyon™, and School Zone®.

To make it easier to specify the right ceiling for a space, Total Acoustics panels are rated as good, better, and best based on their combination of sound absorption as denoted by their Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) and sound blocking as denoted by their Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC).

To meet the criteria for Total Acoustics performance, ceiling panels must have an NRC of 0.60 or greater and a CAC of 35 or greater. Ceiling panels with a CAC less than 25 do not adequately contribute to sound blocking.

Easy to Specify Right Ceiling for Any Space Total Acoustics ceilings rated as “Best” have an NRC of 0.80 or higher and a CAC 35 or higher. They are ideal for high traffic spaces or multipurpose spaces where maximum sound absorption and sound blocking are needed to help keep noise levels down and prevent disruption to adjacent spaces.

“Better” ceilings have an NRC of 0.70-0.75 and a CAC 35 or higher. They are well-suited for spaces where strong sound absorption and sound blocking are needed for all-around acoustical performance.

“Good” ceilings have an NRC of 0.60-0.65 and a CAC 35 or higher. They are intended for spaces where less sound absorption is required but sound blocking is needed to maintain privacy between adjacent areas.

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THE PROJECT

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THE LOOK ...

Redesigned entrance called for curved architectural aluminum louvers. Airolite created the majestic curved appearance with more affordable straight louver sections.

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An innovative, custom-designed mounting system allowed for easy installation of the 88 flat louver sections on a curved surface.

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Stay Dry Down Below Turn the area under a deck into dry, usable space with the UnderShield Water Diversion System, which attaches to deck joists and diverts rainwater to the deck edge. The 6-in. × 5-ft. vinyl panels are installed using a concealed clip and grid system to create an attractive chamfered or beaded ceiling system.

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Airolite’s “look that works” represents a masterful balance of form and function. Acoustic, Sightproof, Combination or Storm Class louvers can be specified to meet any airflow, security, sound, water penetration or aesthetic requirement. Stationary or functional, custom or standard, and available in a wide range of blade types and limitless options, including custom colormatched paint or clear anodize to ensure maintenance-free durability and compatibility with facade elements.

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BEST BATH SYSTEMS

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

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DURAVVIT

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BRADLEY CORP.

Restroom Products 1 DURAVIT ME by Starck www.duravit.us

3 BRADLEY CORP. Express ELX-Series Lavatory www.bradleycorp.com

4 TOTO USA Carlyle II 1G www.totousa.com

Where’s the Rim? The ME by Starck collection offers aesthetics and functionality all in one. Available in six different washbasins, a slender rim creates an almost rimless appearance with a generous inner basin area. The toilets and urinals feature a slim design with rimless technology. The open, rimless style ensures a dynamic, powerful water flow that rinses the entire inner surface while supporting hygienic maintenance. Circle 485

All-in-One Ideal for highly-trafficked environments, the Express ELX-Series Lavatory is an all-in-one handwashing system accommodating up to three people at one time.

Made from Bradley’s Terreon Solid Surface Material, the unit offers superior durability and is easy to clean and repair. Also supporting a high level of hygiene is the bowl’s seamless construction. Circle 483

The Double Cyclone The Carlyle II 1G features the manufacturer’s Double Cyclone technology which harnesses gravity and centrifugal force, avoiding noisy pressure-assist technology to fully clear the bowl with only one gallon of water. The one-piece bowl and concave rim is coated with SanaGloss, TOTO’s nano-technology glaze, which works to create an ionized barrier to repel visible and invisible waste. Circle 482

Judge’s Comment: “Modern and stylish. I appreciate the rimless urinal innovation that helps water flow and water use.”

Judge’s Comment:

“1.0 gpf ultra high-efficiency toilets contribute to the crusade of water conservation.”

2 BESTBATH 90-Degree-Corner Showers With SnapJoint www.bestbath.com

Subway Tile at its Best With its subway tile and 90-degree corners, the composite shower system from Bestbath incorporates a durable gelcoat for an upscale finish, and a full plywood backing for strength. With Bestbath’s SnapJoint system, the showers are efficient and more affordable to install than traditional subway tile showers. Circle 484

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NEWPORT BRASS

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DYSON

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MOEN

The PuraVida Collection’s “joystick” lever handle allows for fingertip control of water flow and temperature.

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 2

LAUFEN

4

HANSGROHE

Restroom Products 1 NEWPORT BRASS Secant Single Hole Faucet www.newportbrass.com

3 DYSON Airblade V www.airblade.dyson.com

5 MOEN Commercial M-Dura Bath Suite www.moen.com

Flair for the Dramatic A distinctive mixing level rising above the back of the faucet in a thin cylinder shape lends Secant a unique look. The faucet itself merges a rectangular column with a dramatic, arcing, flat-curved spout for an elegant aesthetic. ADA-compliant and WaterSense certified, the low-flow fixture is furnished from solid brass construction. Circle 481

Engineering Perfection Following close to three years of intensive R+D by a team of 125 engineers and an investment of $40 million, Dyson presents the Airblade V. Using the Dyson digital motor V4, the Airblade V is 60% smaller than the original, while still drying hands in only 12 sec. The technology applies two sheets of 420 mph air, angled at 115 degrees, to scrape water off of hands. Circle 479

Heavy-Duty and Stylish M-Dura’s faucets and showerheads combine style with heavy-duty construction. They feature solid brass construction and vandal-resistant aerator and handles. Available in both standard and low-flow models, M-Dura also incorporates the Posi-Temp valve to reduce water consumption and eliminate “shower shock” due to fluctuations in water temperature and pressure. Circle 477

Judge’s Comment: “I like the brass finish and it definitely has a unique look.”

Judge’s Comment: “Dyson’s way of creating a compel-

2 LAUFEN Kartell Washbasin with Hidden Drain System www.kartellbylaufen.com

A New View for Washbasins The Kartell Washbasin’s concealed drain offers a clean look with all-new aesthetics for the powder room lavatory. It is made from Laufen’s noteworthy SaphirKeramik material, which tolerates very thin designs while maintaining a high level of durability and strength. The new concealed drain hole can be combined with an overflow collar that is also concealed. Circle 480

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lingly designed product for the sole purpose of energy savings has always been paramount. $48/year to operate is uncanny.”

4 HANSGROHE PuraVida Collection www.hansgrohe-usa.com

Judge’s Comment:

“A nice job of combining improved water efficiency technology with more stylish looks and a smaller footprint.”

Where Engineering and Beauty Design Intersect With its “joystick” lever handle for fingertip control of water flow and temperature, the PuraVida Collection incorporates AIR technology that blends air bubbles with the water stream in a three-to-one ratio for water savings for a softer, more relaxing shower. PuraVida also features the EasyClick spray selector. Circle 478

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RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

HORTON TRANSIT Platform Screen Doors from Horton provide exceptional value, efficiency, style and safety in light and heavy rail installations. Custom Horton transit door systems are installed worldwide from Beijing Capital to London Heathrow and many other major airports in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Horton’s design team develops unique transit door solutions to meet the most complex application challenges. Rely on Horton as your single source for reliable transit doors.

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LIGHTING AND VENTILATION The Neopor insulation board at the wall system’s core features graphite embedded into its polymer matrix.

BASF

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TechVent

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FIRESTONE

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

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For over 40 years, EXTECH has been a leader in translucent window, wall and skylight systems. Our TechVent top-hinged windows are available in continuous runs up to 150ft long and can be left open during normal rainfall.

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Thermal + Moisture Protection THE BILCO CO. Thermally Broken Roof Hatch www.bilco.com

2 FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS Clad-Gard SA-FR www.firestonebpco.com

Beat the Heat A thermally broken frame and cover minimizes both heat transfer and condensation with this new roof hatch. As an added benefit, the polyisocyanurate insulation integrated between interior and exterior surfaces of the hatch’s cover and frame also dampen vibration, making for improved acoustic performance. Circle 495

It’s Got Class Featuring proprietary CoreGard technology, Clad-Gard SA-FR is a self-adhered, waterproof roofing underlayment for metal roofs that also offers UL Class A fire protection—a big labor and materials saver in metal-roof projects. The material also can remain exposed to the elements up to 120 days. Circle 494

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Judge’s Comment:

“Thoughtful use of current technology and innovation over a common product.”

Judge’s Comment: “I’m a believer in the ‘easy button.’ Any

time products can be combined into a hybrid ‘system’ that facilitates design, installation and cost—I’m all in.”

3 BASF Platinum CI and Platinum CI Stucco Wall Systems www.basf.com

Fastener-Free Insulation Using an adhesive attachment so mechanical fasteners aren’t required, the continuous insulation system eliminates the chance of thermal breaks. Neopor insulation at the core of each system features graphite embedded into its polymer matrix to reflect infrared energy. Additionally, the boards incorporate a monolithic secondary air/waterresistive barrier, along with a drainage plane for directing incidental moisture out of the wall assembly. Circle 493

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MAPEI’s ShowerPerfect Installation Systems – composed of presloped panels, a patented PVC linear drain and innovative time-saving components – are complemented by industry-recognized waterproofing products. ShowerPerfect Installation Systems combine quick, easy installation with contractor labor savings, allowing jobsite fabrication to fit the sizing requirements of shower compartments. The installation systems are ideal for tub-to-shower conversions for commercial, light commercial and residential uses in hotels, hospitality facilities, institutions, dormitories, condominiums and single-family residences.

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Ornamental Metals 1 HUNTER DOUGLAS CONTRACT Woodwright Box Series Ceiling www.hunterdouglas.com

Making it Work The Woodwright Box Series combines the lowmaintenance and durability of metal with the beauty of wood, giving the appearance of wood planking; it can be applied to both exterior and interior ceiling systems.

At the Shake Shack eatery in Las Vegas, Woodwright was a great way to help match the restaurant’s FSCcertified lumber and tabletops created using wood reclaimed from bowling alleys. Early in construction, workers discovered that the ceiling was not at a level plane; Hunter Douglas was able to map out 15 different points across various elevations in the existing ceiling, charting a curve with multiple pitches across the same plane. Ultimately, the manufacturer was able to accommodate the building’s structural irregularities.

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“Very useful case study to demonstrate the product’s fire power, especially in less-than-perfect conditions. This is reality ... and this product shines.”

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THESIZE SURFACES

COSENTINO

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 4

NICHIHA USA

Building Envelope 1 THE GARLAND COMPANY OptiMax www.garlandco.com

Staying Strong OptiMax is a fully reinforced asphalt-based membrane modified with a special polyurethane resin and is designed to be the waterproofing and reinforcement layer within a modified bitumen roofing system. The membrane retains its tensile strength when exposed to UV radiation, and its thermoset urethane modifier has extremely high heat resistance. Circle 472 Judge’s Comment: “This membrane has the best of both

worlds: polyurethane and asphalt.”

2 THESIZE SURFACES Neolith StrongFix www.thesize.es

All-in-One Installation StrongFix is an all-in-one ventilated façade and installation system featuring slim, large format Neolith tiles pre-fitted with metal brackets. With anchoring supports secured on the façade, brackets pre-installed on the Neolith slabs easily hook onto the façade. The complete system creates an invisible façade without unsightly lines where sealing caulk often gets dirty and discolored. The tiles are resistant to scratching, UV

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rays, extreme temperatures, moisture and impact from objects, providing security in areas where high winds and hail are common—and graffiti is easily removed from the surface with basic household cleaners.

Circle 471 Judge’s Comment: “The tiles seem easy to install and

offer a seamless profile, and the resistance to graffiti is a nice touch.”

3 COSENTINO Dekton Ultra-Compact Surfacing www.dekton.com/usa

Battling the Elements Dekton acts as the protective skin over a building’s structural wall and serves as the primary layer in protecting critical building components from the elements; factors such as wind, rain and ultraviolet rays are mitigated with the exterior façade system. The panels can be installed as a ventilated rain screen, part of a curtainwall or even a thin-set direct to the wall. The panels can also be fabricated to custom sizes. Circle 470 Judge’s Comment: “An easy, clean, modern solution.”

4 NICHIHA USA Ultimate Clip System www.nichiha.com

Simple, Streamlined and Speedy Ultimate Clip is an installation system for the manufacturer’s line of architectural wall panels. Consisting of a starter track and a single model of clips for all applications, the system is simple and streamlined, speeding installation while increasing versatility and improving performance. The stainless steel clips feature a proprietary, corrosion-resistant coating, and with just a single model for all applications, architects no longer have to specify multiple types and sizes of installation hardware depending on location, project type, or façade layout. In addition, fewer clips are needed: the clips’ 26-in. length means that only two are required per 6-ft. cladding panel. Circle 469 Judge’s Comment:

“A clever panel solution geared toward ease of installation, involving fewer yet more robust clips.”

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Lemberg Children’s Center

TECTUM, INC.

at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass chose Tectum V for environmental and acoustic performance.

The DTT1z combats thermal bridging

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Superior Span Tectum V is a composite structural roof deck panel comprised of a Tectum substrate, Neopor GPS (graphite enhanced polystyrene) insulation and two layers of OSB. The combination delivers a span of 12 ft, an R-value of 33 and an NRC of 0.60—all in an easy-toinstall acoustical roof deck panel. The structure of the newly formulated panel enables 50% longer spans than the previous version while delivering a high level of acoustic and environmental performance. Circle 468 Judge’s Comment: “The ability to increase span length

by 50% is impressive.”

2 CERTAINTEED Presidio Metal Roofing www.certainteed.com

Masterful Mimic Certainteed makes its Presidio lines of metal roofing products with durable, deep-draw steel to achieve exceptional weather resistance, solar reflectance and noise reduction. The fade-resistant surface, which can mimic multiple materials, features a patented anti-corrosive coating with cool roof technology and

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CERTAINTEED

1 TECTUM Tectum V www.tectum.com

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can significantly lower roof temperature, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a home to reduce overall cooling demand on hot days. In addition to being Class IV impact resistance-rated, Presidio can be installed to resist winds up to 130 mph and to achieve a Class A fire rating. Circle 467 Judge’s Comment: “This metal roofing product does a good job of impersonating other materials but not their disadvantages.”

3 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE DTT1Z Deck Tension Tie www.strongtie.com

Tight Connection DTT1Z deck tension tie is designed to connect the deck joist to a framing element of the house, such as a top plate, stud or header in new or retrofit projects. The connector is load-rated as a hold-own for light-duty shear walls and braced wall panel applications, and it addresses a 2015 International Residential Code provision that allows four 750-lb. lateral connectors to be fastened to framing in the house with a lag screw. Circle 466

4 VMZINC AZENGAR www.vmzinc-us.com

Looking Great in Gray AZENGAR is the first-ever engraved rolled zinc product. Its rugged texture captures sunlight and creates beautiful, subtle shades of light gray. With notable projects in every major sector—including residential, historical, cultural, educational, municipal and others—the company offers virtually unlimited size, scale and color options. Circle 465 Judge’s Comment:

“This product shows true leadership in its field.”

Judge’s Comment: “The product does more with less

and brings the added benefit of combatting thermal bridging.”

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The J30 auditorium chair features a gravity uplift seat and well-integrated anti-panic tablet arm.

1

SEDIA SYSTEMS

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 2

HBF

3

ROYAL BOTANIA

Furnishings 1 SEDIA SYSTEMS J30 www.sediasystems.com

2 HBF Cheval Bench/Table www.hbf.com

3 ROYAL BOTANIA Wave www.royalbotania.com

Versatile and Comfortable The J30 auditorium chair delivers contemporary design and comfort with a variety of options and finishes.

Featuring a gravity uplift seat and well-integrated anti-panic tablet arm, the J30 provides versatility and comfort for auditorium and theater environments. The center-to-center seat is available in four sizes, ranging from 20-in. to 24-in, allowing for installation flexibility on flat, sloped or tiered floors. Made of non-deformable, flame-retardant, expanded polyurethane foam, the fully upholstered seat provides maximum comfort and durability. Options include seat and back cushions in a variety of fabric and coated fabric options, with side panels available in two lengths and in fabric, laminate or veneer, as well as integrated wire management and aisle lights. Circle 464

Less is More HBF’s new, flexible Cheval Series is a bench-table hybrid that provides both seating and work areas in a single, functional piece. What appears to be a bench turns out to be a side table or a coffee table in a different setting, allowing the user to define the function.

With clean, minimalist lines, this multifunctional furniture collection creates collaborative and comfortable public spaces–whether in hospitality, retail, education or the commercial office. It is made of ash wood with polished aluminum legs that add to its sleek shape and geometry. Upholstery adds an even greater transformative property to the series, with units available as wood, fully upholstered or upholstered with individual seats in four size options. The series can contribute to LEED credits.

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Durable, Stylish Comfort Standing on a single point, the Wave hammock appears to float in the air, while still withstanding wear from the elements and frequent use. The fabric is semi-transparent yet blocks 86% of the sun’s rays, simulating the feel of lying beneath a tree canopy. Composed of electropolished stainless steel and perforated fabric, Wave’s sculptural form makes it a striking decorative piece.

It’s available in white, cappuccino, black or turquoise with two base options that allow for installation in the ground or on a base. Hammock rotates 90 degrees and comfortably fits two people. Circle 462

Judge’s Comment:

Judge’s Comment: “A very unique design for a simple

element.”

Judge’s Comment: “Beautiful lines and simple detailing.”

“Contemporary, functional and streamlined, with powering up solutions to address today’s needs.”

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SunGuard SNX 51/23 glass from Guardian is an industry first — the first 1 2

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Along with a neutral blue reflected color, it represents a breakthrough combination of light transmission, appearance and solar control that meets increasingly SNX 51/23 on #2

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PRODUCT INNOVATION

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

HVAC 1 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC US, INC. COOLING & HEATING DIVISION Diamond Controls www.mitsubishipro.com

Controlled Systems

InsulTech offers high thermal efficiency in an innovative design system which includes a pre-assembled structural masonry unit available in standard finishes as well as Trenwyth colors & finishes. And InsulTech is 100% thermally broken, providing continuous insulation even in the corners!

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Diamond Controls is a single-source controller and server platform combined with a suite of professional services. It allows users to control mechanical systems within a building, within multiple buildings on a site and on multiple sites. The technology is ideal for new construction, retrofit single building applications and larger commercial projects. The controlled systems can come from any manufacturer; an HVAC system from one company can be managed alongside a lighting system from another. Allowing users to operate the systems remotely, Diamond Controls aggregates and displays information (real-time data, alerts, schedules) for all integrated systems in a single Web browser. Floor plans and building equipment are displayed in high-resolution 3D format.

Graphics can be animated and the color scheme, fonts and icons are customizable. These features provide an effective, user-friendly representation of the building(s) and the systems’ current statuses. Circle 461 Judge’s Comment: “Building owners are always looking for easy systems integration and control. They may have found it.”

2 AIRIUS Narrow Aisle Fan www.airiusfans.com

Tight Air Circulation The Narrow Aisle fan circulates air better into tightly spaced aisles and other narrow or obstructed spaces in any building; the elongated air pattern maximizes spread down the length of a narrow aisle or difficult-toreach space. The fan’s elliptical coverage can result in fewer units required for complete coverage of a specific building area, and features Airius’ new energy-efficient electronically commutated (EC) motor. Circle 460 Judge’s Comment: “The fan addresses small and difficult

areas to properly condition, a product worth looking at.”

3 LG ELECTRONICS Multi V IV Heat Recovery System www.lghvac.com

Zone Control While delivering energy savings, the LG Multi V IV enables occupants to simultaneously cool or heat only the selected zones in use. The advanced compressor design and optimized heat exchanger contribute to an enhanced AHRI-certified efficiency of up to 36.0 IEER. LG has expanded Multi V IV’s model lines. Circle 459

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The UniQuad system joins

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two translucent insulated

CPI DAYLIGHTING

panels with an interlocking structural connection.

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ZOLA WINDOWS

Contemporary Clad combines an aluminum exterior with a wood interior to create LaCantina’s most

PRODUCT INNOVATION

energy efficient system.

AWARDS 2012 2

LACANTINA DOORS

Openings, Doors + Glazing 1 ZOLA WINDOWS American Heritage SDH (Simulated Double Hung) www.zolawindows.com

2 LACANTINA DOORS Contemporary Clad Product Range www.lacantinadoors.com

Historic Style Designated for landmarked and other historically significant buildings, Zola’s American Heritage SDH features R-11 glass and triple air seals; also, it maintains the original architectural aesthetic due to its style, proportions, and the clever use of offset glass planes that create the shadow line characteristic of an historic double hung window. With its triple seals and top of the line low-iron European glass, the American Heritage SDH offers superior acoustic performance. For increased sound protection, Zola also offers the window with custom asymmetrical glazing, which provides up to 51 decibels (dB) of sound deadening performance. SDH boasts outstanding visible light transmittance of VT 0.71, allowing for maximum daylighting. Circle 458

Complementary Clad Featuring a low maintenance aluminum exterior with multiple profile options combined with the warmth of a wood interior, the Contemporary Clad complements any architectural style and window package. Perfectly proportioned, the Contemporary Clad provides a beautiful aesthetic and increased thermal performance resulting in LaCantina’s most energy efficient system. The Contemporary Clad combines the preferred features of wood clad and aluminum products. Narrow 2 15/16-in. stile and rail profiles allow for more glass, natural light, while 2 0.25-in. thick panels provide increased thermal and structural performance. With a standard LOE 272 glass option, the Contemporary Clad complies with the most stringent energy codes nationwide and is our most energy efficient system. Circle 457

Judge’s Comment: “R-11 glass in a historic-profile is

quite unique.”

Judge’s Comment: “The combination approach for the

window frame provides the much-needed resilience and warmth that all windows should aspire to.”

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Judge’s Comment:

“UniQuad represents a good mix of performance and aesthetics while balancing the need to promote daylighting, security, and maintainability... It provides maximum flexibility to make it a good tool in the designer’s playbook.”

3 CPI DAYLIGHTING UniQuad www.cpidaylighting.com

UniQue Solution The UniQuad system joins two independent translucent insulated panels with a mechanically interlocking structural connection. The result is a single, integrated, high-performance daylighting system with added durability and even light distribution due to the system’s nanocell technology. UniQuad can be configured with additional insulation, Class A fire-rated assembly, sound reduction, dynamic shading, additional structural performance and military forced-entry resistance.

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Precast Helps Parking Structures Perform Publix GreenWise, an upscale grocery in Tampa, Fla., delivers a shopping experience unlike any other. The mixed-use facility offers a cafe, full kitchen with prepared foods for curbside service, and a 200-space parking facility above the store.

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VELUX

Openings, Doors + Glazing 1 NATHAN ALLAN GLASS STUDIOS INC. Convex Glass www.nathanallan.com

2 VELUX Modular Commercial Skylights www.veluxusa.com

3 CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES Acrovyn Frame System www.c-sgroup.com

Artistic Partitioning Convex Squares panels are designed to provide an artistic partitioning of areas in any commercial or residential building. They provide a practical, functional separation of rooms or areas, while creating a spectacular wall of glass art for the viewers. Using proprietary free forming glass, Convex Glass provides a beautiful visual appeal, while also creating a light distortion and shadowing effect. This combination creates a level of privacy while allowing a high percentage of light to travel through the glass and illuminate the space. Circle 455

Beauty Inside and Out These modular commercial skylights provide energy efficient daylight and fresh air and enable automated climate control. The units can be assembled to form a large glass roof in a number of configurations. All modules—fixed or venting—look identical from the inside or the outside. The frame’s proprietary composite material made of fiberglass and polyurethane makes it stronger than wood and much more energy efficient than aluminum. Circle 454

Colorful Protection The Acrovyn Frame System keeps door openings in high-traffic environments looking like new without constant paint and repair. The system features a steel doorframe clad in Acrovyn Sheet; the material securely locks onto the frame, eliminating the need for adhesives and allowing for easy installation in the field. The Acrovyn wrap is also field-replaceable, so in the rare instance of damage, it can easily be replaced. The Acrovyn comes in 67 standard solid colors or 20 Chameleon patterns, for coordinating with any interior. Circle 453

Judge’s Comment: “Very distinctive wall material.”

Judge’s Comment:

“The modularity and small profile, even on the operable units, make it a good selection for skylight options due to consistent aesthetics and superior functionality.”

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4 KWIKSET SmartCode 915 Touchscreen Deadbolt www.kwikset.com

Coded Communique The 915 Touchscreen Deadbolt features a sleek touchscreen design with capacitive touch technology.

The deadbolt is programmable with up to 16 user codes and features a master code. The SmartCode 916 with Home Connect Technology holds up to 30 user codes and allows the lock to communicate with other wireless products in the home; users can even control the lock remotely from their smartphone. Circle 452

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Lexus of Omaha Carlson West Povondra Architects

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE

HARDWARE RENAISSANCE

Amora Royale’s finishes include a natural white bronze with a Black Jade inlay or a midnight gold patina with a stone called Panther.

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 2

VETROTECH USA 3

KOLBE

Openings, Doors + Glazing 1 HARDWARE RENAISSANCE Amora Royale www.hardwarerenaissance.com

2 VETROTECH USA Keralite Privacy www.vetrotechusa.com

3 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE Verdura www.rockymountainhardware.com

Striking Elegance Hardware Renaissance rustic door levers and handles— embellished with semi-precious stones—add modern glamour to their practical door and cabinetry hardware.

Amora Royale is elegant, with a contemporary design and a timeless basket-weave texture; finishes include a natural white bronze with a Black Jade inlay or a midnight gold patina with a stone called Panther. White Bronze is sand cast in the highest quality silicon and bronze. The process involves intensive hand chasing and cleaning, buffing and polishing for a product imbued with the heart and soul of the artisan. Circle 451

Safety Plus Daylight Keralite Privacy is a fire-rated glass ceramic that combines fire protection up to 180 minutes with a decorative opaque interlayer. The unique interlayer in this fire-rated glass ceramic product creates an obscured view of a room’s contents while still allowing daylight to enter the room. Circle 450

Aesthetics Meets Practical Verdura features bactericidal copper for healthcare, spa and wellness centers as well as educational institutions.

This highly-sustainable, 100% recyclable material is the first class of solid surfaces registered with the EPA to kill 99.9% of infectious bacteria within two hours, while still offering a homier sensibility. Circle 448

Judge’s Comment:

“Any time handcrafted production is part of the equation, the holistic picture of economy and elegance is more evident. Great to see how this product’s manufacturer has the courage to create pieces that are first and foremost about longevity and quality.”

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Judge’s Comment: “With the added security benefit towards fire and life safety concerns, this is a solid product.”

3 KOLBE WINDOWS & DOORS Ultra Series XL Sterling www.kolbe-kolbe.com

High Standards, Timeless Style The Ultra Series XL Sterling double hung offers air, water, and structural values higher than industry standards for this size product. At a size of 48 in. × 120 in., XL Sterling double hungs have LC-PG60 ratings.

Options are also available to achieve impact ratings of IPD4. The high performance design also incorporates the use of Class 5 balances for ease of operation in larger sizes. Circle 449

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Introducing…

THE ANNUAL NZB AWARDS

The elliptipar S172 large outdoor surfacemounted LED features wide lateral distribution, allowing for greater on-center spacing.

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Net Zero Buildings magazine (Architectural Products’ sister magazine) is pleased to bring you the first awards program citing: products, technology, projects, and people making high-efficiency, near net zero and net zero outcomes a reality.

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012

If you are engaged in high-efficiency design and practices in any way; as architect, manufacturer, owner, contractor, consultant or any other means, consider this awards program as an opportunity to share your abilities, products or results with the greater design and construction community.

All product entries will represent one of the “six pillars” of high-efficiency design: BUILDING ENVELOPE DAYLIGHTING  LIGHTING

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Other award categories: BEST INTEGRATED PROCESS BEST ENERGY MODELING EFFORT  BEST CONTINUOUS COMMISSIONING EFFORT  MOST PROMISING NEW TECHNOLOGY  BEST HYBRID PRODUCT PARTNERSHIP  MOST PROMISING ELECTRONIC DESIGN TOOLS  

Details and deadlines: www.nzbmagazine.com/awards

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WATTSTOPPER

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HUBBELL LIGHTING

Exterior Lighting 1 THE LIGHTING QUOTIENT elliptipar S172 www.thelightingquotient.com

A Wide Distribution

The elliptipar S172 large outdoor surface-mounted LED features wide lateral distribution, allowing for greater on-center spacing, and a Premier LED optical system that delivers light to the target while minimizing spill light and glare. The unit’s superior thermal management capability conducts heat away from the LEDs to ensure long life and lumen maintenance. Circle 447 Judge’s Comment: “I like that it’s heavy-duty and comes

with a range of high-quality CRI and color temperature options.”

2 WATTSTOPPER Wireless Exterior Lighting Controls www.wattstopper.com

Real Time Lighting Control Ideal for a wide range of commercial sites, parking pathways and roadway lighting, WattStopper Wireless Exterior Lighting Controls are scalable and feature distributed radio frequency (RF), and allow facility managers to schedule and remotely manage outdoor lighting based on real-time energy reports. The platform

includes fixture-mounted control nodes that operate independently or as part of a network. Capabilities include wireless control of lighting via self-healing IP network, WiFi and cellular networks, connectivity and voltage, current and power factor reporting. The solution delivers energy savings averaging 39% by dimming light levels throughout the evening. Circle 446 Judge’s Comment: “If we can’t have universal controls,

then having a control system like this that can control many manufacturers’ lighting products is next best.”

3 HUBBELL LIGHTING Kim Lighting ArcheType X Wall www.kimlighting.com

Project Specific Lighting The Kim Lighting ArcheType X Wall luminaire allows fixtures to be configured to any standard or custom distribution in the factory or out in the field. The optics feature 355-degree rotation with 70-degree module tilt independent of the luminaire so that lighting goes precisely where it’s wanted. If there is a problem in the field, users can simply re-aim using the AGi 32 V.16.0 Design Isolines software to receive a modified distribution. Available in lumen packages ranging from 10,500 to 30,000, the ArcheType X comes in three sizes and can be used either an uplight or downlight, based on tilt and rotation. Circle 445

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Judge’s Comment:

“By controlling and monitoring plug loads, energy saving opportunities can be identified and addressed.”

PRODUCT INNOVATION

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DAINTREE NETWORKS

Controls 1 DAINTREE NETWORKS, INC. WHS100 Wireless Sensor www.daintree.net

Whimsical Wire Management An award-winning combination: Whimsical design and high capacity wire management options.

Wireless Building Control The WHS100 Wireless Sensor provides integrated wireless connectivity and an embedded motion control sensor to LED fixtures in one package and operates with the Daintree ControlScope wireless building control solution. Daintree Networks’ WHS100 Wireless Sensor is an extremely versatile solution for a wide range of fixture types; integration of sensing with wireless connectivity provides a one-box solution that reduces the cost over two-box solutions, while the design of the sensor allows for easy installation into the fixture and optimal wireless RF performance. Circle 444

2 ENLIGHTED INC. Plug Load Controller www.enlightedinc.com

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Carry That Load This plug load controller transforms 20A circuit receptacles into controlled and metered smart receptacles.

Paired with a sensor or group of sensors in a network, the device becomes enabled with occupancy-based or schedule-based on/off plug load control. It provides reports on outlet outages, carbon reduction, energy and financial savings. Circle 443

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INTENSE LIGHTING

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ACULUX

INTENSE LIGHTING

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 1

INDY

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LUMINIS

Interior Lighting 1 JUNO LIGHTING GROUP Indy Gen3 L-Series LED Downlights www.junolightinggroup.com

3 INTENSE LIGHTING 6-in. Gravity LED Cylinder www.intenselighting.com

4 JUNO LIGHTING GROUP Aculux 2 in. Square Precision Recessed LED Multiples www.junolightinggroup.com

A Family Affair

Creative, Capable Can The new Gravity Cylinder delivers up to 99 lm/W, providing energy savings, reducing maintenance costs, and lowering the long-term costs of ownership. With packages ranging from 1000 to 7000 lm. in 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K CCTs, color consistency is ensured through two-step MacAdam binning. The fixtures’ dimming capabilities and control options include flicker-free dim to dark 0.1%, Dali and DMX 512 RDM, and they are available in pendant-, cable-, surface- and wall-mounting styles. Circle 440

Hidden Light The scoop trim effectively conceals the light source from normal viewing angles in the Aculux 2-in. LED Multiple fixtures. Each fixture includes up to three heads that can be individually aimed, with beam control provided by four field-interchangeable optics. Available in 1-, 2- or 3-head versions, Multiple fixtures deliver up to 1000 lm. per head while consuming just 15 W, boasting an efficacy up to 70 lm./W. Circle 439

The Indy Gen3 L-Series offers downlight options for almost any application, with several distribution choices, 18 available lumen packages ranging from 800 lm. to 9000 lm., and efficacies of up to 109 lm./W. With fixtures available for ceiling heights ranging from 8 ft. to more than 100 ft., the series can help designers create a consistent lighting appearance. Circle 442 Judge’s Comment: “A very strong family of LED downlights with excellent range of lumen packages.”

Judge’s Comment: “Clean, seamless luminaire with a punch of light. Great for artwork!”

Judge’s Comment: INTENSE LIGHTING MX LED Adjustable Square Accent Downlighting www.intenselighting.com 2

Precise Delivery Featuring a custom proprietary TIR optical system ranging from a 12-degree spot to 50-degree-wide flood, the MX Adjustable luminaire obtains superior beam control, efficiency and a tight center beam delivering more than 12,000 center beam candlepower (CBCP). Available in round and square configurations.

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“A simple cylinder can be a designer’s best friend.”

5 LUMINIS Syrios LED www.luminis.com

360-Degree Lighting With a timeless cylindrical design, the Syrios LED lighting family blends with traditional or contemporary architecture. Available in wall, pendant or surface ceiling mounted configurations in three diameters.

The lighting’s integral tilting mechanism allows an industry-fi rst, fully-adjustable 360-degree rotation.

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Kim Lighting is proud to announce the new LEAR™ (Light Engine Adjustable Ready) module, a concept that brings unparalleled flexibility to the lighting industry. By incorporating this latest design, Kim Lighting has developed the first outdoor luminaires with independently adjustable LED emitters. We call this concept the Type X distribution. X is whatever you want it to be.

• LED modules rotate 355 degrees with 70 degrees of tilt for maximum flexibility • Create your user defined distribution specific to your site using AGi32 v16 new feature Design Isolines • Site, flood, wall product options

Infinite adjustability…

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SORAA

DUAL-LITE

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USAI LIGHTING

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PURE LIGHTING

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 3

ECOSENSE

Interior Lighting 1 HUBBELL LIGHTING Dual-Lite EVHC LED Emergency Light www.dual-lite.com

Good in a Crisis EVHC High Lumen LED Emergency Light represents the latest in emergency lighting for warehouses, office buildings, and other facilities. With up to 83-ft. spacing, the EVHC delivers optimized multiple unit spacing and single unit coverage mounting heights from 7 to 20 ft. The coverage is provided by two integrally mounted lamp-heads each using three high-powered LEDs. Flame-rated, UV stable thermoplastic housing and a lightly textured white or black finish with fully adjustable lamp-heads provides 90 minutes of emergency lighting. Circle 437 Judge’s Comment: “We don’t often think about emer-

gency battery backup luminaires as innovative, but this one truly is.”

2 USAI LIGHTING BabyLED www.usailighting.com

Low-Profile LED BabyLED measures less than 3 in. tall from top to bottom, sports a 2-in. housing height and accommodates ceilings up to 1 in. thick. It’s available with multiple trim options, all with a 3-in. aperture, and the die-cast

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aluminum bevel is available in white, statuary bronze, black and metalized grey finishes with custom color flanges. The LED fixture delivers more than 1150 lm. in a variety of classic white color temperatures at over 53 lm./W and 900 lm. at over 64 lm./W. It is available with three dimming driver options, including low voltage 0-10V dimming, forward-phase Triac dimming and reverse-phase ELV dimming. Circle 436 Judge’s Comment: “A great solution for those shallow or ‘busy’ ceilings where there is little room for a recessed option.”

SORAA BR30 LED Lamp www.soraa.com 4

Color, Engineered Soraa’s BR30 LED lamp is a retrofit sized 12W LED BR30 that exceeds the lumen output of most incandescent 65W BR30s. The BR LED product possesses a color-rendering index (CRI) greater than 90 and red rendering (R9) greater than 90. Its Violet-Emission 3-Phosphor (VP3) LED technology makes for perfect rendering of colors and whiteness. Available in 2700K and 3000K color temperatures. Circle 434

3 ECOSENSE TROV www.ecosenselighting.com

Judge’s Comment: “I’d sure like to see perfect rendering of colors and whiteness in my installations.”

Treasure Trove TROV LED Linear Platform installs as a cove luminaire, wall washer, light grazer, asymmetric distribution luminaire or line of light installations. This can be built to suit the customer in more than 20,000 different product configurations. TROV was engineered to incorporate market leading functionality while pushing the boundaries of beautiful design for a variety of applications including healthcare, hospitality, convention, retail, transportation, schools, offices, stadiums, museum and cultural venues. Circle 435

5 PURE LIGHTING Reveal Wall Wash www.purelighting.com

Beautiful Lines Reveal Wall Wash is a plaster-in LED system that provides strong, even illumination for walls and wall hangings while maintaining a minimal aesthetic. It’s fully dimmable and contains high-quality LEDs with 95+ CRI, and is available in lengths up to 20 ft. Circle 433

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Surprise! It’s Tectum.

Tectum E Roof Deck in the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia, PA

Acoustics, LEED Credits and a Span of Up to 12'.

Tectum Acoustical Roof Deck Panels have been environmentally friendly since before there was a USGBC. All Tectum products are easy to work with and install and provide superior acoustic performance. Tectum composite roof deck products offer all of that coupled with insulating values of up to R-45.

See us at GreenBuild (Booth # 3249) to see a sample of our newest product, Tectum V and ask us how you can use Tectum V to get a 12' span on your next project.

Tectum V – Spans up to 12'

Tectum E-N – R-values up to 33

Tectum E – Tectum with EPS insulation

Tectum III & IIIP – Tectum with XPS

Tectum I – The low slope solution

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The AR111 VIVID lamp beam is customizable with Soraa’s 1

magnetic SNAP System to

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SQUARE is a flat, flexible

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UL-listed LED light sheet

SELUX

designed for architectural backlighting applications.

PRODUCT INNOVATION

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COOLEDGE LIGHTING

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INDY

Interior Lighting 1 USAI LIGHTING Infinite Color+ www.usailighting.com

3 JUNO LIGHTING GROUP Indy Designer Series LED Black Body Dimming Downlights www.junolightinggroup.com

4 SORAA AR111 VIVID 4D LED Lamp www.soraa.com

White Light Right Combining high performance white light with any color in the spectrum, Infinite Color+ ensures the creation of high quality white light (tunable from 1800K to 12,000+K), with a full spectrum of perfectly blended hues controlled by any convenient and flexible DMX512 control system.

Integrated with sensors and controls, Infinite Color+ can be commissioned to adjust lighting automatically to time of day, market setting or scene. Circle 432

High Performance, Low Energy Indy Designer Series Black body dimming perfectly simulates incandescent illumination and dimming. The color temperature starts at 2700K at 100% output and gradually lowers to a warm 1800K at 5% output.

The fixtures maintain high CRI and high R9 red color rendition throughout the complete of the range while precisely following the black body locus for a natural appearance. These luminaires produce high-performance lighting while consuming miniscule amounts of energy. Circle 430

Live Long and Prosper The 4-degree AR111 VIVID LED lamp is a retrofit sized 6W AR111 LED lamp with peak intensity, beam definition and edges; it offers a CRI of 95 and R9 of 95, and whiteness rendering. It promises flicker-free dimming and is highly compatible with a broad range of enclosed, non-ventilated, indoor, and outdoor fixtures. The lamp beam is customizable with Soraa’s magnetic SNAP System to alter beam shapes or modify color temperature. Circle 429

Judge’s Comment: “This is a best-in-class product... it can do everything from downlight, adjustable to wall wash—well.”

COOLEDGE LIGHTING Cooledge SQUARE www.cooledgelighting.com 2

Imagine the Possibilities The SQUARE is a flat, flexible UL-listed LED light sheet designed for architectural backlighting applications.

The 12-in. × 12-in. sheets require no heat sink; they snap together for a secure electrical contact. The sheets can be trimmed for an exact fit and can even be applied like wallpaper across a curved surface. Circle 431

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Judge’s Comment:

“This warm dim technology bridges the gap between aesthetic and energy efficiency, offering both the intimacy of incandescent dimming and low energy use of LEDs.”

5 SELUX M36 LED My White www.selux.us

Get in Tune M36 LED My White luminaires offer tunable LED lamping that can be adjusted to shift its color temperature within a range from 2700K to 6500K using DALI or DMX dimming. The fixtures can be specified with direct, indirect or direct/indirect lighting and with a range of mounting options. Circle 428 Judge’s Comment: “This is the first tunable suspended

indirect/direct fixture I am aware of.”

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AMERLUX

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XICATO

The XIM LED module offers very tight color

PRODUCT INNOVATION

consistency with a 5-year

AWARDS 2012

Color Consistency and Lumen Maintenance warranty.

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TEMPO INDUSTRIES

Interior Lighting 1 JUNO LIGHTING GROUP Juno 6RLC Basics Series Commercial Retrofit LED Baffle Trim www.junolightinggroup.com

with differing light distributions, intensity and color temperature. Plus, with a warrantied 10-year lifespan, the HLS makes lamp-replacement chores a thing of the past. Circle 426

Easy LED Upgrade

Judge’s Comment: “Offers versatility, control and

Thanks to a patent-pending expandable universal mounting bracket, the 900-Lumen LED Commercial Retrofit trim (aka the 6RLC Basics Series Commercial Retrofit LED Baffle Trim) installs easily in any nominal 6-in. open rough-in-style downlight, regardless of that fixture’s actual diameter. The fixture’s LED light engine is mounted directly to the castaluminum trim, with an integral white baffle and flange. Fixtures can be specified with color temperatures of 3000K and 5000K. Circle 427

2 TEMPO INDUSTRIES House Lighting System (HLS) www.tempoindustries.com

Made for the Movies House Lighting System (HLS) luminaires are designed to meet the full range of lighting scenarios movie theater operators require on a daily basis—from preview screenings to theater cleaning. The luminaires each incorporate high-uniformity and dimmable modules for house lighting and high-lumen modules for cleaning, and each module can be tailored

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reduced maintenance in cinemas and theaters.”

3 AMERLUX Murro Wall Wash LED www.amerlux.com

More Light, Fewer Fixtures The Murro LED (up to 105.7 lm./W) is a compact, passively cooled, track-mounted wall wash available in 2000 or 3000 delivered lumens. The spacing ratio of 2:1 (e.g., 4 ft. from wall, 8 ft. on center) puts more light on the wall with fewer fixtures. With unique optics, code-ready dimming capability, the fixture is available in vertical and horizontal mounting options. Circle 425 Judge’s Comment: “A lot of workhorse potential.”

4 XICATO XIM LED module www.xicato.com

Performance and Style The XIM combines controls, communications, sensors and software. Bringing critical electronics together in the LED module offers affordable, flicker-free dimming, increased lifetime surety via electrical and thermal feedback, installation savings via internal DC drivers and a contribution towards accurate building services evaluation via retrievable module performance and operational data. XIM promises smart buildings and maximum human comfort at minimum energy consumption. The module offers very tight color consistency (within 1 × 2 MacAdam Ellipses) with a 5-year Color Consistency and Lumen Maintenance Warranty.

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“This is a flexible light level tool from a well-known and respected provider.”

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INTERFACE

Surfaces 1 NORA SYSTEMS noraplan nTx www.nora.com

Self Adhesive Flooring Noraplan nTx features a pre-applied, solvent-free selfadhesive that minimizes prep work and eliminates drying time to simplify the flooring installation process. The sheet flooring cuts installation time by as much as 50% when compared to standard PVC sheet installation. With no RH or pH limits, the floor covering can be installed immediately over high-moisture concrete and nonporous concrete slabs, saving general contractors and flooring contractors valuable time and money. It is available in all noraplan roll products and designs. Circle 423 Judge’s Comment: “Unique in its installation and

application.”

2 CEILINGS PLUS Blanco Mat www.ceilingsplus.com

Opulent Light Blanco Mat surfacing creates a very low-gloss, textured finish designed to improve lighting efficiency while dispersing reflected light rays in 360-degree nondirectional diffusion patterns. The white surfacing gives the appearance of consistent light intensity from any

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angle. The material is lightweight (0.75 lb vs. drywall at 1.2 lb) and easy to clean. With Blanco Mat, the ceiling and walls become an extension of the lighting, reducing the watts per square foot by 20%, according to a white surface study. Circle 422 Judge’s Comment: “An essential energy saver . . .

excellent.”

3 CEILINGS PLUS PARTi www.ceilingsplus.com

Endless, Seamless Patterns Using complex, continuous parametric solutions, PARTi creates patterns that extend beyond the boundaries of individual ceiling and wall panels, giving depth to two-dimensional surfaces. Its acoustic and accessible qualities make it excellent for large interior facades— including airports, music theaters, conference rooms, lobbies and office spaces. Technology supports various panel sizes within a project on both two dimensional and three dimensional surfaces, including perforation types, layout density, cutout of shapes, acoustical features, and integrated LED fixtures. PARTi is sustainable, functional, acoustical, accessible and affordable. Integrated LED lighting is optional, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other building systems are readily accommodated. Circle 421

4 INTERFACE Equal Measure www.interface.com

Customize Mother Nature With a carved, irregular pattern that recalls well-worn cobblestones, the Equal Measure collection explores the transition between the great outdoors and interior environments. Skinny Plank carpet tiles that are 25-cm. × 1-m. can stand alone or combine with existing square, plank and Skinny Plank designs in the Interface portfolio. Equal Measure moves easily in four directions, end-to-end and side-to-side, and is available in eight neutral colorways. Circle 420 Judge’s Comment:

“It’s great to be able to see something new and fresh.”

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ROCKFON

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THESIZE SURFACES

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CERTAINTEED

PRODUCT INNOVATION

AWARDS 2012 2

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES

Surfaces 1 ROCKFON Sonar Stone Wool Ceiling Panels www.rockfon.com

2 ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES Natural Creations LVT with I-Set Installation www.armstrong.com

3 THESIZE SURFACES Neolith Calacatta www.neolith.com

Acoustic Stone Wood Ceilings Rockfon Sonar high-performing absorptive ceiling panels feature an NRC of 0.95 and can improve the acoustic experience in open-plan offices, classrooms, retail shops, and health care facilities, as well as in multifunctional rooms, corridors, meeting rooms, lobbies and reception areas. Available in a wide range of standard sizes, styles and formats, the ceiling panels’ lightly textured white surface delivers high light reflectance (0.85 LR) to maximize day lighting and dimensional stability at up to 100% relative humidity. Circle 419

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Livingston School Apartments Albany, N.Y.

History sometimes repeats itself—or at least it has for some former students of Phillip Livingston Junior High School in Albany, N.Y. Built during the Depression era, the 230,000-sq.-ft., four-story building served as a public middle school for the Albany community until it became vacant 2009. Now reimagined into an affordable housing residence for those 55 or older, some former students have gone back to school—this time for good.

“I’ve heard a few stories from people who were moving in that went to the school or knew someone who went to the school,” said Scott Maenpaa, project manager, The Architectural Team.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the school has been converted into a 103-unit mixedincome senior living community, with 16 units for the visually and hearing impaired. Redesigned to be LEED certifiable and the recipient of a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) tax credit, Livingston School Apartments fills a local need for affordable senior housing.

The $29M historical renovation and adaptive reuse project maintained the historic fabric of the original building. The Architectural Team used existing classrooms to dictate unit layouts, which helped minimize demolition and meet an aggressive 16-month construction schedule. Other features include a management office created by repurposing the principal’s office; a resident lounge with community kitchen, built out of the original two-story library; a fitness center; a computer center; a unique wellness facility, featuring exam rooms for visiting practitioners; soft seating areas; and common laundries.

Livingston’s centerpiece is its green tower, which can be seen from miles away. The tower retains the copper’s natural green patina; only a “clean up” was required for historical preservation.

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Windows

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Quaker Windows, T400 Series

Sun Valley Lighting, OV Series LED

Because the building is listed on the National Register for Historic Places, new windows needed to replicate the school’s original openings.

Exterior free-standing lights in a dark Bronze Finish were chosen in keeping with the original time period of the building.

Historical consultants were an integral part of product selection.

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Inground and above ground uplights: Ligman Lighting, ULI series The team specified new uplighting on the entry patio to enhance the main entrance, making it the true focal point of the building.

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Flood Lights

Ligman Lighting, UMI series While the building’s exterior features new concrete and landscaping, because of the building’s old age, all updates follow the building’s original, simple design.

Masonry Cleaner Prosoco Cleaning Products, Sure Klean Masonry cleaners brought the historic building back to life.

Scott Maenpaa, Project Manager, has been with The Architectural Team since 2006. In 2011, he was honored with the President’s Award from Boston Architectural College.

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What was once the school’s two-story library is now the building’s tenant lounge, clad with original oak trim on the entrance wall, re-stained using Minwax. Featuring back-up emergency generator service and full kitchen service, the tenant lounge was designed to accommodate all residents in the event of a snow storm or prolonged power outage.

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Wood Finish: No. 1409 Oak, Nail Head Finish: Antique Brass Kellex www.kellex.com

Paint Paint in the tenant lounge area.

Walls: Sherwin-Williams– HC-44 Lenox Tan, HC-93 Carrington Beige, HC-20 Woodstock Tan Accent: Sherwin-Williams—HC-50 Georgian Brick

Appliances New York has an Energy Program—NYSERDA. All units have Energy Star appliances and fixtures.

The kitchen features Energy Star Whirlpool appliances.

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Featuring back-up emergency generator service and full kitchen service, the tenant lounge was designed to accommodate all residents in the event of a snow storm or prolonged power outage.

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Doors The side front doors were cleaned, sanded and re-sealed with polyurethane; they only needed to be refurbished. The two doors on either side were custom replicated to match the original.

Aluminum door and sidelite to the office door: Custom color finish: Champagne Anodized by Linetec Architectural Glazing Systems, Inc. http://archglazing.com

For tenants who attended Livingston Middle School, being sent to the principal’s office now has a new twist—the school’s main and principal’s offices are now the building management office.

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The school’s main and principal’s offices have been converted to the apartment building’s management office. For those tenants who went to school here, being sent to the principal’s office now has a different twist! “After cleaning and sealing the original terrazzo tile, it was revealed to be a hidden gem,” said Maenpaa. The white columns and the interior walls only needed cleaning and painting.

“Because the ceilings are all solid concrete, we could not use any recessed lighting; yet the old fixtures were outdated,” said Maenpaa.

“By using coordinating pendant lighting and ceiling lighting we were able to update the look and go with a contemporary take on the time period.”

Wall sconces were put in, running wires behind the lobby walls, which helped meet facility requirements for life safety.

Walls: Sherwin-Williams, Painters Edge Interior Latex—HC-44 Lenox Tan Ceiling: Sherwin-Williams, Painters Edge Interior Latex—HC-93 Carrington Beige Sherwin-Williams www.sherwin-williams.com

Pendant: Progress P3930-09, Brushed nickel Wall sconces: Progress P7081-09, Brushed nickel Progress Lighting http://progresslighting.com

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Project Name: Livingston School Apartments Location: Albany, N.Y. Owner: LV Apartments Limited Partnership c/o WinnDevelopment Architect: The Architectural Team Structural Engineers: Odeh Engineers Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineers: Petersen Engineering Electrical Engineers: Engineered Building Systems Civil Engineers: Hershberg & Hershberg General Contractor: Keith Construction Historical Consultant: Epsilon Associates Energy Conservation Consultant: Steven Winters Assocs.

Photos: Christian Scully, courtesy, The Architectural Team

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Although it looks like limestone, the front of the building is the school’s original concrete. “Masonry cleaners brought the building back to life,” said Maenpaa. The process had to be reviewed with the Park Service since the building is a historical landmark.

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The Pitzer College Student Housing project is the second of three phases of the College’s environmentally-responsible housing master plan: “The Residential Life Project.” When Phase I was constructed in 2007, it was the first higher education student housing project in the country to receive LEED Gold designation. For Phase Two, both client and design team set the sustainable bar a notch higher to achieve LEED NC Platinum certification.

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Project: Pitzer College Residential Life Phase 2 Type: Student Housing Location: Claremont, Calif.

Client/Owner: Pitzer College Architect: Carrier Johnson + CULTURE General Contractor: PCL Construction Services LEED AP: John Beck, LEED AP, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, San Diego Size: 92,724 sq. ft.

Total cost: $33M Date completed: July 2012 Photography: Cris Costea, Costea Photography

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Rooftop solar-PV cells generate 118,000 kWh hours and reduce CO2 emissions by 300,000 pounds/year, providing more than 10% of the buildings’ annual energy demand.

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The green roofs filter and decrease rainwater run-off.

Green Wall: Tournesol Model: VGM Modular Living Wall System In concert with the green roof, the exterior living wall helps reduce heat island effect. Plant material in recycled plastic modules attach to a stainless steel hanging rail.

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Paving: Angelus Model: Paving Stones, Permeable Holland Stormwater percolates into the groundwater table via pervious pavers, planted detention basins and a lawn of grass pavers.

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Water Tank: SMA Model: Sunny Boy PV Inverter Solar panels reduce CO2 emissions by more than 300,000 pounds and generate 118,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy annually, supplying 10% of the buildings’ energy demand each year.

LEED NC Rating: Platinum Awarded: Oct. 2012

84 Points Achieved

25 Sustainable Sites (SS)

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Pitzer College Residential Life Phase 2 Claremont, Calif.

A central plant with energy-efficient heating/cooling is delivered through individually controlled fan-coil units in each room. Window sensors automatically shut off HVAC when students open windows. Platinum-rated boilers–the industry’s most efficient–provide hot water for showers and sinks as well as heating needs.

Possible Points 110 Possible Points 26

Green-belt areas are equal in size to the footprint and hardscape of each building; the amount of open green space and roofs exceeds zoning requirements by 68%.

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A graywater system provides all the irrigation for the project’s landscaping—up to 90,000 gallons per month. Bathrooms feature low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets.

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Rooftop solar-PV cells provide more than 10% of the buildings’ annual energy demand. Window sensors automatically shut off HVAC when students open windows. Platinum-rated boilers provide hot water for showers and sinks.

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Construction materials made from recycled content include structural steel, concrete, gypsum board, carpeting and insulation; more than 20% of materials were manufactured within 500 miles of campus.

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The single-loaded corridor format is well suited for natural ventilation strategies.

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The LEED Platinum design embodies Pitzer’s concern for the environment and its sense of social responsibility.

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The project reduces car trips to/from campus by bringing all students on-campus and supports a green bike program.

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IT TAKES A (STUDENT) VILLAGE With the completion of the mixed-use residential halls that house more than 300 students, Pitzer College comes one step closer to becoming the first college to have all Gold or higher LEED-certified residence halls— and also comes closer to achieving its goal of housing 93% of its student population. The village-like atmosphere offers a wide selection of amenities and encourages students to live all four years on campus, reducing their carbon footprint through less driving and lower fuel consumption. This lifestyle supports the College’s environmental commitment by encouraging local lifestyles.

The importance of nature preservation and appreciation of open spaces is evident throughout the student village, where the green belts encompassing the new residential halls are equal in size to the footprint and hardscape of the buildings. The diversity of the outdoor spaces—and the activities they support—is as impressive as its scale. Areas include an amphitheater for live performances; an urban plaza that serves as building gateway and informal gathering spot; recreational lawns for play, outdoor classroom space, and lounging; and the unadulterated “outback” nature preserve for education and enjoyment.

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Product/Mfr./Brand: Plumbing: American Standard Model: Cadet FloWise Right Height Pressure Assisted Toilets

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Low-flow toilets are employed to reduce water usage.

Plumbing: Moen Model: 8375EP Shower Trim Bathrooms also feature low-flow showerheads and faucets to further reduce water usage.

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Surfaces: Shaw Contract Group Model: Reed Tile, Disperse Tile, Forest Tile, Prairie Tile, 5000 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive To improve indoor air quality, all adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, flooring and wood products in the facility were selected for their environmentally friendly compounds and low levels of off-gassing.

IEQc4.1, IEQc4.4

Irrigation: Rainbird Model: RWS Root Watering System Pitzer’s drought-tolerant landscape is irrigated via a high-efficiency drip system, or via a below-grade irrigation system regulated by climatebased controllers.

WEc1, WEc3

Water Treatment: Pentair Model: Chlorinator The graywater system is designed to capture and filter up to 90,000 gallons per month. Pentair’s heavyduty, high-capacity feeders provide automatic sanitization.

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Water Treatment: Godwin Model: Sub Prime GSP electric submersible pumps Graywater is collected from showers and sinks and then processed; the result is enough water to meet the project’s irrigation needs. Godwin’s pump offers a fl ow rate of 90 gallons per minute.

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Water Treatment: Signet Model: 8550 Flow Transmitters In the gray-water system the transmitters serve to convert the signal from all flow sensors for the system’s long-distance transmission.

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BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN The LEED Platinum residences are appealing to Pitzer students who place a high value on sustainability. This newest addition to the student village was designed with more than 40 sustainable features and best design practices—ranging from green roofs and drought tolerant living walls to a high-capacity graywater system that recycles enough water to provide irrigation for all Phase II landscaping year-round.

The unique student village reinvents the collegiate lifestyle by blending living accommodations with learning opportunities. The mix of living and learning also promotes a stronger intellectual community—learning extends beyond the classroom into a wide variety of cultivated and natural landscapes, including “growing fields”

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(student-landscape areas), outdoor and indoor art galleries and visual arts studios, and a high-end exhibition kitchen for cooking classes. Also woven into the student village are traditional academic learning spaces such as the college’s media studies and study abroad programs, conference center, and core learning spaces.

The design transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces with transparency and porosity, highlighting the buildings’ connection to the landscape with views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the multi-function outdoor spaces. Natural outdoor beauty is brought into the residences though a range of design elements such as large bedroom windows with integrated seating, Dutch doors, porches for each unit along exterior walkways and access to patios or decks.

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CHALLENGE: A large university means countless energy components to manage. Those energy components can result in large costs. At Stanford University, the goal was to significantly cut water usage, and in turn, operational costs.

SOLUTION: The university contracted with Johnson Controls to build a new central energy facility (CEF) to cut the school’s water use by 15%, for projected savings of $420 million. Stanford will also make substantial progress to meet California’s statewide goal to reduce water use by 25%.

The plant operates efficiently in any weather condition, thanks to ultra-efficient building technologies, including heat recovery chillers, hot and cold water thermal energy storage, and a patented smart technology system that uses weather and electricity pricing forecasts to optimize operations. The central

plant system is a key component of the Stanford Energy System Innovations (SESI)—making the university one of the most energy-efficient research facilities in the world. “Nothing goes to waste inside this facility. We are recycling heat typically released by cooling towers and putting it to good use to keep students and staff comfortable,” says Trent Nevill, vice president and general manager, Johnson Controls Building Efficiency. “This is accomplished while helping Stanford reduce its carbon emissions by 50%compared to levels during the 1990s.”

Johnson Controls, together with Affiliated Engineers, helped Stanford engineers deliver a custom-engineered heat-recovery process that is 70% more efficient than the cogeneration process Stanford used since 1987. York heat-recovery chillers will meet more than 90% of campus heating demands by capturing almost two-thirds of the waste heat generated

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by the campus cooling system to produce hot water for the heating system.

Along with a Metasys building automation system, Johnson Controls developed the Enterprise Optimization System, a predictive control software system to optimize cost and energy use based on the 10-day weather forecast and future grid electricity prices.

The software is designed to predict hourly campus heating and cooling needs, and then determine how to best run the related equipment inside. It also will determine how much hot and cold water to store in the CEF’s water thermal storage tanks for later use.

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PRODUCT SPECS: Product: Central Energy Facility Components: York heat-recovery chillers, Enterprise Optimization System

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UNITIZED FAÇADE

Making the Grade Ingenuity safely simplifies wall assembly, installation at Arizona State College of Law.

CHALLENGE: Construction of the Arizona Center for Law and Society building—the new home for Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in Phoenix—presented a bevy of challenges concerning the design of the building’s multi-material façade. The owner and general contractor both wanted a building clad with a local stone façade that was not only code compliant and fully warrantied, but would also be durable enough to last a century. In addition, the schedule was extremely aggressive and the downtown location presented logistical challenges.

INFLUENCE: Based on experience with architectural cladding and unitized glass systems, the cladding supplier believed a traditional stone system was not a viable option, given the compressed timeframe and crowded jobsite.

SOLUTION: After a thorough evaluation of the project, Kovach Building Enclosures believed the solution was to unitize the façade system. With the go-ahead from the general contractor, Kovach engineered a wall panel system that married several products covered by a single water-tightness warranty, while meeting all code requirements and allowing design freedom.

The design team specified a traditional wall assembly that incorporated local stone, architectural fins and glazing. “We designed the exterior shell

Completing this type of project usually requires multiple tradesmen; unitizing the façade helped eliminate four trades to keep things on schedule.

and Kovach provided suggestions and a system that made it work,” says Greg Clawson, AIA, LEED BD+C, senior associate at Ennead Architects in New York. “The unitized system saved a lot of time.”

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The weight and attachment methods of traditional 2.25-in. thick stone would prevent the system from being unitized. The first challenge was to use a thinner stone, and it had to be sourced from an Arizona quarry. The team was able to source a local quarry that could cut stone down to 1-in. thick, eliminating 60% of the weight. The next challenge was designing a system that would meet thermal, fire and waterproofing code requirements. Kovach was able to incorporate an already-tested insulated metal panel into the glazing frames of a unitized curtainwall system as part of its new stone system.

The end result is a stone rainscreen, where the waterproofing is handled behind the stone. The stone framing bracket was designed to allow for varying angles of installation. Fabricated using Kovabond, the fins add a striking design element while providing critical shade from the Arizona sun.

Because the system was fabricated and assembled at the Kovach shop, the installation was safer and required a smaller crew and a smaller staging area. The eight to 12-person crew onsite was able to crane from the ground directly to the building, virtually eliminating the need for scaffolding.

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Project: Arizona Center for Law and Society Location: Phoenix, Ariz.

Architect: Ennead

PRODUCT SPECS: Product: Unitized Façade Material: Mixed

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EVERY ANGLE The stone framing bracket allows for varying angles of installation. Glazing was installed on the same plane, while the stone was designed in a saw tooth pattern.

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In addition to wind turbines, photovoltaics or solar panels and geothermal wells, which heat and cool the building, the facility is equipped with composting toilets and a rain water collection system. Copper-injected lumber was used instead of treated wood, and pipes are fabricated of high-density polyethylene. Further helping deliver energy performance is DuPont’s Tyvek Fluid Applied Weather Barrier system. “We were able to provide a highperformance air and water barrier system to meet and exceed stringent sustainability performance objectives as required by the CBF,” says Angela Strzelecki, North America business director, DuPont Building Innovations.

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Underwood was joking, of course, but he was excited to be a part of the restoration and modernization of Wrigley Field. All-American Exterior Solutions has worked on several sports facilities

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Metl-Span’s CF30 architectural panels in two colors and a smooth finish were installed on the sides, bottom and back of the video boards. The team also installed panels to enclose adjacent elevator areas.

Underwood said Metl-Span’s CF30 panels helped the Cubs save time and money. “Because the CF30 is an air and water barrier, it could be installed directly to the stud framing,” he says. “That eliminated the need for gypsum board and a separate air and water barrier. That allowed us to get everything enclosed much faster and at a significant savings.”

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When it comes to the welfare of its customers, however, park operators consider more than the jumping area when incorporating safety precautions.

The Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Newark, Del., which opened in 2014, the building and interior design are based on criteria from the corporate operation. The metal guardrails needed to be more than a decorative element reflecting corporate branding.

INFLUENCES: With interrelated trampolines incorpo-

rated within its 24,000 sq.-ft. building, The Newark Sky Zone has plenty of room for open jumping, group dodgeball and basketball high jumps and other activities. The facility needed guardrails to line the 650-ft. walkway and stairway system that leads to and around more than 125 interconnected trampolines and the mezzanine viewing area. The guardrail required roughly 135 infill panels that would be in equal parts a safety feature and a decorative element, said Eric Carr, franchise partner of the Newark park.

For access to the trampoline area, the park wanted a railing system that would be ornamental and sturdy.

Just as important, the railings required infill panels with openings small enough to prevent kids from climbing them like ladders.

panels are required to follow the turns and angles of stairs and walkways. Because the trampolines and their sloped safety walls are built above the floor level, the infill panels create an extra level of protection to prevent falls, said Carr.

SOLUTION: In cooperation with Nowland Assocs. of Newark, Del., the general contractor, and Matthew V. Piotrowski Architect of Warminster, Pa., the team chose an infill panel material by McNICHOLS.

McNICHOLS material consists of 0.75-in. opening wire mesh with 1/8 in. plain raw steel wire delivered in 40 sheets in 4 × 10-ft. lengths, and 2000 ft. of McNICHOLS 11-gauge U Edging from McNICHOLS Quality Accessories Products.

Custom fabricated by Dempsey’s Specialized Services, the wire mesh was powder coated at the shop

The railings had to be sturdy and safe, and required infill panels with openings small enough to prevent kids from climbing them. in bright orange to match the corporate color template of orange and dark blue, a color combination prevalent throughout the park’s interior.

Dempsey Specialized Services fabricated the guard railing with three horizontal runs of welded 1.5-in. schedule 40 and schedule 80 pipe, which are connected with Hollaender slip on fittings.

SAFE AND SLEEK Guardrails line the 650ft. walkway and stairway

CRITERIA: The franchises’ design guidelines allow

two styles of railing. Carr and metal fabricator Dempsey’s Specialized Services of Newark gravitated to a wire mesh infill panel option as a matter of preference and the need to meet the local code requirement.

The assimilated walkway and stairway access system secured by the guardrails are among many Sky Zone safety features, including protective padding and structured supervision. The entire guardrail assembly, which includes aluminum pipe with mill finish color, presented common challenges when infill

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Working with architectural drawings and without CAD access, Dempsey had a creative way to ensure consistency of the panel sizes and placements. “We installed the pipe (handrail) first, and then we cut the panels to size, based on the location,” said Owner Curt Dempsey, whose company also provided the steel structural work for the stairs and mezzanine.

Most of the infill panels, which are framed in U edging, measure 29 × 42 in., with some cut and installed on a diagonal to match the slant of the stairs. “The goal was to make them uniformed,” said Dempsey, noting that the stairs have varying levels and turns.

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Project: Sky Zone Trampoline Park Location: Newark, Del. Architect: Matthew V. Piotrowski Architect

PRODUCT SPECS: Product: 11-gauge U Edging Material: Infill Panels

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last detail: architectural leader

Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago, Richard H. Driehaus was a kid

The Driehaus Prize

with a paper route and a coin collection who employed ambition and will to parlay

trophy is inspired by the Choregic

successful investment firms in the world. The belief that architecture makes life

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better has led him to create the The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the

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$200,000 Richard H. Driehaus Prize at the University of Notre Dame.

Athens.

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his boyhood hobby into Driehaus Capital Management LLC, one of the most

The Driehaus Rules AIA Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Richard H. Driehaus dishes on all things Chicago: art, architecture and The Donald

Richard H. Driehaus’ joie de vivre for all things— especially investing and architecture—has culminated in the preservation of many iconic historical buildings at three Chicago addresses. It comes as no surprise that Richard Driehaus has been recognized with a lifetime achievement award from AIA Chicago. “I thought only architects could get the prize, so naturally I was surprised. I think they named me because I’ve done a lot of preservation work,” he speculates modestly.

I suggest the notable Driehaus Prize for Architecture: “We doubled the prize because I like the architects’ work, and I want to encourage others take notice,” he explains.

Driehaus remarks on the newfound success of the Landmarks Illinois events, and the creation of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation: “the public is provided with access to food, clothing, shelter, education and healthcare; but architecture is so ignored by society.” Driehaus believes every citizen is entitled to the delight of good design; he adds that even public housing designs should require at least three distinct rooflines, to create a sense of place and weave buildings into the fabric of the community.

Driehaus’ early exposure to fine art and architecture consisted of attending the “magical theaters” of the city. The ornateness of the Chicago

Theater and the Oriental Theater charmed him for life, and he wishes to spread that appreciation through his foundation’s work to make fine art and architecture accessible.

Even given all his work on the side of historic preservation, he’s clearly not opposed to the evolution of architectural styles; one of his favorite Chicago buildings is the John Ronan-designed Poetry Foundation. “I appreciate all good design,” Driehaus says; but he has high standards. Good design, he maintains, is thoughtful and respectful of people, place and history; yet too often, he sees the design world lauding boxy glass and steel additions that alienate rather than embrace their historically significant predecessors. “They have function, but not caring,” says Driehaus.

Driehaus subscribes to the adage “investigate before you invest.” Collecting coins as a boy, he quickly learned to pay attention to what collectors were seeking to buy, not what they were selling. “Too often, architects are like philosophers of the built environment: they have these big ideas, but they don’t listen—there’s no feedback loop,” he adds. He believes an open dialog with local residents and end users is the missing link in architecture: “the key is showing people and asking [them].”

Above all, you need a plan, says Driehaus,

a staunch proponent of Leon Krier’s theory of formbased building codes; “without the plan, all you have is just a bunch of buildings.” He cites the Burnham Plan as Chicago’s greatest architectural asset.

While the power of good design can increase long-term value, Driehaus understands it doesn’t come cheaply, but that developers and the city

“Every citizen is entitled to the delight of good design.” should at least strike a balance. I ask what he thinks of Donald Trump’s controversial building sign in the Loop. “It’s a beautiful building, but a little too high for the ‘Boul Mich,’” (the 2-mi. stretch of Michigan Ave. between Lake Michigan and Roosevelt Rd.) Driehaus calls New York City’s Rockefeller Center the most impressive array of buildings and public space in the country—“everything is perfectly designed, planned and proportioned,” he says. I suggest that, with all his experience in design, historical styles and theory, he could design his own Driehaus Center. “Maybe,” he replies. “I’d have to find somewhere with a sense of place. It would be difficult, because I can’t violate my own rules.”

—Megan Mazzocco, Senior Editor

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION PROJECTS

MURPHY AUDITORIUM The interior of the John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium, an historical preservation project restored by Driehaus.

HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY The newly renovated library at 25 East Erie in Chicago, the headquarters offices of Driehaus Capital Management.

The library is used as a meeting room.

NANTUCKET VICTORIAN A Driehaus-restored Victorian house in Nantucket, Mass.

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