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11 | in brief Controversial fire codes; cross-industrial partnerships. 197 | trade show news Reviews of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and Lightfair International and a preview of the American Society of Landscape Architects Expo.
features
18 | sustainable skins A look at facades that shade, display, and generate plus whats next.
product specs
24 | exterior lighting 27 | roofing 28 | sun-control devices
departments
9 | editors letter 14 | product roundup 20 | case study: education The products behind a sustainable high school by Studio E Architects. 23 | profile Architect Jean Carroon, with Boston-based Goody Clancy, talks preservation and sustainability.
31 | landscape 33 | entrances
continuing education
52 | masdar institute How passive strategies helped Foster + Partners reduce energy loads at this Abu Dhabi mixed-use development. 66 | live & learn: ceu courses
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product focus
43 | Windows 47 | Walls & Wallcoverings 64 | enr cost reports 65 | regional focus: southeast A look at spec rates for storm drains, hurricane-proof glass, and more. 200 | partners in design The writing is on the wall in a new collaboration melding organic design with digital technologies.
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contributors
photographer, A History Lesson with Jean Carroon Jared Leeds is an editorial and commercial photographer focusing mainly on environmental portraits and travel. His work is included in a number of private collections, including that of the Boston Public Library. Leeds is based in Boston and lives with his fiance Tess Jenkins, an interior designer.
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writer, A New Era Allison Craig has been writing about architectural products and projects for more than 20 years. I think Ive fallen in love with every architect Ive ever interviewed, says Craig. I am endlessly fascinated with the design process. Craig earned a B.A. from Vassar College and resides happily in Woodstock, New York.
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L.A. He regularly contributes to GreenSource and Architectural Record, among other publications. He holds a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State Univ. and an M.Arch. from UCLA. His forthcoming book from Images Publishing is titled Active Envelopes.
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editors letter
editorial director cathleen m cguigan editor rita catinella orrell senior group art director francesca messina contributing editors leslie clagett allison craig russell fortmeyer chris gaudreau christina orlandi david sokol c.c. sullivan design shostak studios, mitch shostak corey kuepfer copy editor brook wilensky-lanford
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Silicon from one ton of sand used in PV solar power modules produces as much electricity as 500,000 tons of burning coal.
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new math
Survival rate for people who have fires in their homes with smoke detectors present.
source: nfpa, u.s. fire administration
99.45%
by chris sullivan
The Cambridge-based team believes its solar cell could generate power at 12%, comparable to current silicon PV types, within a decade. In France, a different transparent product from the company WYSIPS an acronym for What You See Is Photovoltaic Surface is based on lenticular optics, which can reveal different images depending on the observers position. The WYSIPS transparent PV could be applied to building exteriors as well as car windows and laptop and mobile phone screens. Another French innovation for facade design unrelated to PV comes from Clapiersbased Innobat. The company has developed a pultruded square tubular profile for window frames composed of 65% flax fibers held together with thermoset resins. The bio-based product stronger than PVC and wood, with better thermal performance than aluminum earned an Innovation Award at the JEC Composites Show in Paris earlier this year.
main event
10 years later
Already 68 stories tall as of this writing, WTC Tower 1 (still referred to as the Freedom Tower by many New Yorkers) is covered in many places with its glass facade. The 9/11 attacks have altered the glazing industrys approach to safety and security issues.
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photo credits: photo by geoffrey supran (left); david woo (right)
number of drywall complaints received by the consumer product safety commission as of september 2010 florida louisiana virginia mississippi alabama other 51 21 19 58 249 1103
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deaths could be reduced by as much as 80% if sprinklers are present. The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Commission voted unanimously to adopt the 2009 IRC, but under a cloud of controversy: In a newspaper editorial, Mark McNaughton, president of the Home Builders Association of Metro Harrisburg, points out that the NFPAs own 2008 study suggests that the survival rate for home fires when working smoke alarms are present is 99.45 percent. McNaughton suggests that the sprinkler industry may have abused the International Code Councils 2008 hearings in Minneapolis, unduly influencing the adoption of the sprinkler initiative. The result, he suggests, is a lose-lose proposition for Pennsylvanians: Although hard-wired alarm systems cost about $500, sprinkler systems add thousands to the cost of new residences and the effect may not be merely economic. Its been shown that for every $1,000 increase in the cost of a home, wrote McNaughton, 246,000 potential buyers are pushed out of the new home market and into older, less firesafe homes.
waste not: Preconsumer sanitaryware from TOTO, to be recycled into ceramics from Crossville.
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correction: In the May/June issues focus on metal cladding, the image of the Missoni store in Los Angeles on page 33 should have been credited to photographer Josh Cho.
photo credits: wally gobetz (left); courtesy toto usa (top right); miggs lives (middle)
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heart of glass
manufacturer:
VividGlass (Forms+Surfaces)
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manufacturer:
Azucena
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hive mind
manufacturer:
Foscarini
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performance:
Four colors available
performance:
Halogen- and fluorescentcompatible
performance:
ADA-compliant
performance:
Meets ASTM 1036 price range: $$$
applications:
Nearly indistinguishable from real stone, ViviStone is an architectural glass that uses a graphic interlayer between glass sheets to mimic the appearance of stone. For interior and exterior use.
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light sculpture
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record collection
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performance:
50% postconsumer content price range: $$
performance:
100% recycled materials
performance:
Halogen or CFL light source
performance:
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performance:
2"-thick suspended shelves price range: $$$
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applications:
Crossvilles Mixology line of metal tiles replicates cast-metal sculptural pieces but is made with a large portion of recycled base material. Four finishes and seven designs come in 4" and 6" squares with 10 trim options.
applications:
This Finnish manufacturer celebrates it 75th anniversary by acquiring AeroDesign Furniture and its Ilmari Tapiovaara collection, including many chairs, tables, and stools. Shown is the Trienna coffee table, available in three finishes.
applications:
This structural system designed by Christophe Pillet is lightweight but strong enough to require no backing, meaning the bookcase can be used as an elegant room divider with an optional add-on for a sliding door.
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Sir Francis Drake High School NanaWall Thermally Broken Folding System SL70 Architect: Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture
With numerous features specically designed for maximizing space in classroom learning environments, rely on NanaWalls experience and FlexSpace opening glass wall systems for your project. Outstanding sound-dampening Incorporated swing door option for easy access One lab space and storage area provided for both classrooms, reducing construction costs Flexible design allows for easy reconguration
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facades
Sustainable Skins
Facades that shade, display, and generate.
by david sokol
hinged connection to the mullions on the inner glazing. In their closed position, they visually float symmetrically between the mullions. When opened, they retract behind the mullions on the outer glazing, and seemingly disappear to a viewer on the street. While the shutters turn individually, they are synchronized in groups of 14. Movement is initiated by a linear actuator at the base of the shutters, with a CPU controlling the entire 3,000-square-foot system. During the day, the position of the shutters is directly tied to exterior light levels, with a manual override if occupants wish to change shutter position, Hoberman explains. The system was projected to reduce cooling demand by 30 percent, and a postoccupancy study to pinpoint the reduction is still forthcoming. At night, the facade takes a more dramatic turn, the shutters dancing to an LED-based lighting design by Shozo Toyohisa. Overall, the Pola project was a collaboration between Hoberman Associates and the design architect Yasuda Atelier and executive architect Nikken Sekkei, as well as the Adaptive Building Initiative, a three-year-old joint venture between Buro Happold and Hoberman Associates dedicated to developing environmentally responsive
by some estimates, envelopes are responsible for as much as half of a buildings energy consumption. Sustainability-minded designers and manufacturers are responding to envelopes significant involvement in performance by creating products and systems that can shade and ventilate building skins, and even turn them into energy generators. Whether firms are inventing such an application or adapting familiar materials to that end, these technologies promise to transform utility consumption and the marketplace.
when open,
the acrylic shutters in the Pola building in Tokyo retract behind the mullions on the outer glazing, and appear to disappear to those on street level.
Shading holds the potential not only to reduce operating load on a buildings mechanical systems but to lessen mechanical capacity altogether. For a new showroom for the Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Pola, Hoberman Associates transformed a curtain wall into a kinetic sculpture that expressly filters light. Located in Tokyos glitzy Ginza neighborhood, the 14-story building features 185 individually controlled shutter mechanisms mounted inside its double glazing. Each 1-by-3-meter acrylic sheet is curved and fritted. Studio namesake Chuck Hoberman explains that the shutters have a 18 | snap | august/september 2011 | sweets.com
building systems. For the work we do, solar shading is simply a starting point. Other systems that would benefit from momentby-moment dynamic adaptation include acoustics, water, ventilation, and lighting, says Craig Holland, director of business operations of Hoberman Associates.
tesl8 is a new product TAKTL has made using its ultrahighperformance concrete. The proprietary formula is six times stronger than traditional concrete, making the panels unexpectedly lightweight.
reinforcement, which optimizes packing density. This tight packing of particles creates stronger chemical bonds, which yields extremely high compressive, tensile, and flexural strength, Briggs says, making it six times stronger than traditional concrete. The material can be crushed and recycled, too. In August, TAKTL launched a prefabricated version of the UHPC, called TESL8. This unique wall panel system is designed to give architects and designers wide design latitude with a standard, affordable product, Briggs explains. There are eight individual panels included in the TESL8 system, and each panel includes two textures that enhance the eight patterns. An architect or designer can use any number of the panels to create a variety of subtle or prominent facade or wall patterns. Prior to ordering, architects download drawings of each 3' x 6' panel to design a pattern and determine a total number. Used either as a traditional building envelope or in a more sustainable application like a ventilated cavity, they require less substructure than their thicker, less durable predecessors. n
made to shade
The Homeostatic Facade System, by the New York City studio Decker Yeadon, also would occupy the interior of a double-skin glass facade. With little power consumption, its dielectric elastomers open and close according to interior room temperature to prevent solar gain.
photo credits: CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: PAUL RIVERA; VECTR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS; COURTESY DECKER YEADON LLC
permutate, tesl8
A building product may improve the environmental performance of a building, and be environmentally responsible in itself. That would describe TAKTL, a new ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) made by the Glenshaw, Pennsylvaniabased company of the same name (for more on TAKTL, see Product Focus on page 47). What makes the material so high-performing, says TAKTL design strategist Dee Briggs, is a formulation of cement, fine-grain sand, silica fume, optimized admixtures, and alkali-resistant glass fiber
concrete competition
In 2010, Material ConneXions best-material prize went to Carbon Negative Cement, from U.K.based Novacem. Here, magnesium silicates replace the calcium carbonates of traditional cement formulation. Using a low-temperature production process that runs on biomass fuels, the cement can absorb as much as 50 kg of carbon emissions per ton poured.
Highly Visible
problem: Fast track a highly sustainable building on a shoestring budget. solution: Use a combination of off-site modular and on-site conventional construction and incorporate best practices in compact planning, natural ventilation, and daylighting.
at high tech high Chula Vista,
visibility is everything. Indoor classrooms become outdoor classrooms by rolling up the walls and every space functions as a gallery of work, past and present. To design this fluid space, Studio E Architects broke the layout into small, interconnected parts with plenty of internal courtyards to maximize natural light and ventilation, blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, and foster a sense of community and appreciation of student work. The school has a particular learning method where everyone sees whats going on all the time just by walking through the common spaces, said Eric Naslund, design principal for the project. Everything is organized on the very simple idea of a gallery or artifactorium. The creative energy fostered by this thoughtful plan is palpable, even in the still photographs. And the project has been lauded as much for its sustainability as it has for meeting the functional needs of its customers. To date, it has received the prestigious COTE Top Ten Green Projects award (in 2010) and has been recognized as a model of good design by the United States Green Building Council, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Collaborative for High Performance Schools. Daylight is the primary lighting source for all circulation and learning areas. A photovoltaic array generates nearly 80 percent of the schools energy demands. The building utilizes extremely durable low-toxicity, low-maintenance materials such as polished concrete floors, steel framing, and fiber-cement siding; all materials were selected for their overall environmental and health performance. The 47,000-square-foot building, completed for a low-budget $11.5 million, was designed to be easily managed and maintained by teachers and staff, and has an expected service life of 100 years or more. For architecture, technology, and sustainability, the building gets an A+.
performance
Extruded aluminum alloy stiles and rails (6063-T6) with glass panes for full visibility
type
High School
product
800 Series Aluminum Doors
manufacturer
Northwest Door
Garage doors by Northwest Door allow students and staff to expand Exploratory rooms and quickly create outdoor work spaces.
in this project
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manufacturer: ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring performance: FloorScore-certified and qualified for use in high-performance schools and office buildings price range: $$ applications: Offered in 10 neutral color blends and designed to look like marble. ecosurfaces.com
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photovoltaic system
manufacturers: Mitsubishi (solar power); SatCon (inverter); Pro Solar (racking) performance: High-efficiency solar modules combined with the 96% inverter produce 172 MW hours, offsetting 230,000 pounds of CO2 per year price range: $$ applications: Flat design for minimal disruption of the roof/skyline; fits in with the unique architecture of the school. heliopower.com
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Entrances Storefronts
The YKK AP enerGfacade family of products offer energy saving solutions for the entire building envelope. From storefronts to sun controls, every element marries seamlessly for aesthetic consistency. Our newest products, designated with XT, provide best-in-class U-factors as low as 0.17, 63% better than traditional systems. Our Cradle-to-Cradle certified sunshade system, ThermaShade, is the only sun control device that features a thermal barrier to maintain the host systems thermal performance. And our unique new light shelf, Luminance, flips down effortlessly to make cleaning a snap. Thats why YKK AP is your best single source for sustainable design.
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jean carroon, faia, leed, is principal of Bostonbased Goody Clancys preservation and renovation practice. John Wiley & Sons published her book Sustainable Preservation: Greening Existing Buildings in November 2010. She has helped restore more than a dozen National Historic Landmarks and has won three National Preservation Honor Awards.
is shown in Bostons Trinity Church; she oversaw restoration and expansion of the H.H. Richardson design to completion in 2004. Trinity demonstrates extraordinary service life. It is very durable and, decade to decade, it is a low-maintenance building. Im lucky to have clients that completely get the service-life issue.
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exterior lighting
A New Era
lighting specifiers sound genuinely excited about the newest trends in exterior fixtures from the movement away from clients asking for LEDs no matter how appropriate to the application (see LEDs: Making Intelligent Choices on next page), to the ability to incorporate controls, to the use of more interesting and sustainable materials. Manufacturers are playing a big role, along with the combined efforts of the International Dark Sky Association and the Illuminating Engineering Society, whose Model Lighting Ordinance is paving the way for more intelligent fixture specification and application. On the aesthetic side, we are seeing a trend toward more modern, contemporary fixtures and the development of urban lighting furniture pole fixtures that incorporate controls, signage, and even bike racks, and benches that are also light fixtures. The goal is a more appealing pedestrian landscape and the return of the night sky. Allison Craig
syska hennessy group used io lightings LED linear Line 2.0 to connect San Diegos convention center and ballpark.
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era led
manufacturer: Kim Lighting performance: Patent-pending
MicroEmitter optic technology controls the source, creating superior uniformity. price range: $$$$$ applications: Available in two sizes, with a full range of standard IES distribution types, as well as one-way left and one-way right distributions.
roadview
manufacturer: Philips Roadway
Lighting
ecovista
manufacturer: Relume Technologies performance: With its patented Silver Circuitry thermal management technology, it operates cooler, so it will last an estimated 15 years before requiring replacement. price range: Quoted per project applications: On a traditional 14' x 48' billboard, six EcoVista fixtures consume less than 600 watts, compared to the 8901,780 watts required by traditional lighting. relume.com
(SNAP #19)
= eco-friendly attributes
kimlighting.com
(SNAP #16)
philips.com/roadwaylighting
(SNAP #17)
structura.com
(SNAP #18)
snapshots
snap back: exterior lighting
charles israel
President Lighting Design Alliance Long Beach, Calif.
new math
matt evett
Landscape Architect Conuence Kansas City, Mo.
suzan tillotson
Principal Tillotson Design Associates New York City With LEDs for exterior lighting, we are going in the right direction, but theres a lot of room for improvement. There have been a tremendous amount of problems on the manufacture and install end. And were still using metal halide for point source because we know more about the color shifts and its more predictable. But, on the other hand, LED technology is helping us do things like concealed lighting and tree uplighting and still meet the energy codes. The technology is changing weekly. Its really exciting.
number of new exterior products featured
99 percent
Percentage of people in the continental U.S. who live in areas where the night sky is affected by stray light severe enough to impede a reasonable view.
source: the world atlas of the articial night sky brightness
One of the most interesting trends in exterior is the implementation of controls. With instant-on sources (LED), we can dim the light fixtures and bring them up quickly. Controls offer a great way to save tons of energy and extend the lamp life, but provide that good perception of brightness and safety at the same time. And the really great thing is that it allows for two-way communication. When a fixture burns out, it can send a message back to the facility to let it know which one it really helps with maintenance cycles.
I see the trend of wood poles, like the ones made by Structura, becoming more prominent in the future, once people understand them in terms of maintenance and exibility. They are beautiful and will be embraced. I also see us using more modern, contemporary fixtures versus the period poles of the past. Hess makes a beautiful contemporary product.
light trespass: the lincoln center project, with lighting design by Tillotson Design Associates, is an intelligent use of LEDs with metal halide uplights and spotlights.
Light falling where it is not intended, wanted, or needed.
glare:
Excessive brightness causes visual discomfort. High levels of glare can decrease visibility.
clutter:
Bright, confusing, and excessive groupings of light sources, commonly found in overlit urban areas.
source: international dark-sky association
although lighting professionals seem to agree that LEDs will eventually become a primary exterior light source, there is also a consensus that we arent there yet. Specifiers who have often felt pressured to use LEDs on every exterior project are starting to push back, educating customers on the intelligent use of LEDs. On the plus side, LEDs are improving every day, on virtually every known lighting quality metric. They allow for smaller fixtures and, with the development of OLEDs, unparalleled design exibility. If you can imagine a shape, you can create it with an OLED. The instant-on nature of LEDs means that they can be easily controlled, creating safer, motion-sensitive environments.
On the negative side, manufacturers have a long way to go to resolve disability glare. LED fixture cutoff and shielding are still in their infancy. In exterior applications, especially in warmer climates, heat sensitivity is a big issue, and, overall, there is a need for a methodology to evaluate the true lifespan of LEDs as part of the cost-effectiveness analysis. The Department of Energy has stepped up with its Lighting Facts program, which showcases manufacturers who commit to testing LED products and reporting performance results according to industry standards (lightingfacts.com). As Magnaray Lightings Larry Leetzow notes, The bottom line is that you have to take into account color, glare, and uniformity, no matter what the source. A.C.
new math
2/3
Percentage of people in the U.S. who have lost their view of the Milky Way.
source: the world atlas of the articial night sky brightness
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Top It Off
solar bane
manufacturer: Certainteed performance: Meets California Title 24
requirements for thermal reectance and emittance; Energy Starrated price range: $$ applications: Using an innovative reective particle in its design, Landmark Solaris shingles oer cool-roof performance with the look of traditional asphalt shingles.
www.certainteed.com
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in recent years, the roof has evolved beyond a simple sheltering element to an active (well, actually passive, if youre going to get technical about it) mechanical system that can contribute to energy production or oset energy consumption. Which is not to say that aesthetic roofs are no more its just that you can have it both ways. The 31,000 square feet of standing-seam metal roof that covers the Lafayette Library and Learning Center (right) does just that. Specied by Killefer Flammang Architects not only for its durability and economy, the panels are also recyclable and have a solar reectance of .34 and a thermal emittance of .82. Leslie Clagett
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manufacturer: LiveRoof performance: 100% postindustrial
polypropylene base suitable for LEED credit; limited 10-year warranty price range: $$ applications: RoofStone 1' x 2' pavers have built-in pedestals, simplifying installation as rooftop walkways or patios. In 4" and 6" depths that integrate with the manufacturers pre-planted green roof modules, they are available in six colors.
mike manzi
Specications Manager Associate Boora Architects Portland, Ore.
liveroof.com
(SNAP #49)
Roofs consume large amounts of material and play a major role in a buildings performance. For low-slope applications from a sustainability perspective, I like a green (or garden) roof. It provides substantial membrane protection, increasing its longevity. Other pluses are improved energy performance, rainwater control, and a reduction in the heat-island eect.
Progress in green roof technologies over the last decade has led to the transformation of them from an intriguing idea to a practical and economically feasible aspect of modern design. In addition to the economic and environmental benets, green roofs have given designers the opportunity to turn once-forgotten spaces into new opportunities for public zones.
kim monroe
Partner Lake | Flato Architects San Antonio, Texas
jerry emons
Vice President ForrestPerkins Washington, D.C.
Its no surprise that light-colored, reective surfaces heat up less in the sun. That translates into less solar-generated cooling loads for buildings that have white, reective roofs. It can also mean lower ambient temperatures outside those buildings, because dark roofs and pavement heat the outdoor air, contributing to the urban heat island eect.
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pemko mfg. co. national guard products inc. 4 out of 5 zero international inc. mCkinney Number of homes roofed rixon speciality door controls with asphalt shingles.
source: page views from sweets.com 7/108/10 source: asphalt roo ng manufacturers association
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pemko mfg. co. national guard products inc. 25 percentinc. zero international mCkinney The typical percentage of recycled-materialrixon speciality door controls content of metal roofs.
source: page views from sweets.com 7/108/10 source: metal roo ng alliance
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soltechenergy.com
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Amount of asphalt shingle products mCkinney manufactured annually enough to cover more rixon speciality door controls than 5 million homes every year. source: page views from sweets.com 7/108/10
source: asphalt roo ng manufacturers association
national guard products feet 2.5 billion square inc. zero international inc.
sun-control devices
key
lover or louver
manufacturer: Kawneer performance: O-the-shelf
exterior louvers in 6" to 14" depths price range: $ applications: Kawneers Versoleil lightweight shading products can be integrated into a curtainwall in either vertical or horizontal congurations, with each louver blade snapping into a common bracket type. You can further tune the blades in angles of 5-degree increments. Solvent-free powder coating is an option.
bounce back
manufacturer: LightLouver performance: 1' vertical height can
daylight a 14'' perimeter space. price range: $ applications: The LightLouver product blocks unwanted sunlight and redirects daylight deeper into buildings. Its good for spaces with smooth ceiling planes and where the product can be installed at least 7' above the nished oor. Since its akin to a venetian blind, it can be installed in existing buildings with little intrusion.
super smooth
manufacturer: Okalux (Schott) performance: Aluminum mesh
version can achieve a Solar Heat Gain Coecient between 8 and 18. price range: $$$ applications: Okaluxs Okatech product has been used on projects including the Seattle Library. It has a three-layer glazing system that includes the mesh, louver, or perforated metal panel in the outermost cavity, which blocks highangle sun and allows low-angle sun for winter solar gain without signicantly impacting view.
get energized
manufacturer: Colt Group performance: Spans of nearly 12' price range: $$$ applications: Colts line of Shadoglass
photo credit: INTRO IMAGE BY SAM KITTNER
glass louver systems oers many options, one of which includes photovoltaics laminated between two glass panels. Although a premium product, combining extruded aluminum shading devices with energy production can prove cost-eective, as the product performs double-duty.
coltinfo.co.uk/
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kawneer.com
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lightlouver.com
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okalux.de
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adam zimmerman
Zimmerman Workshop Brooklyn
new math
susi marzuola
Principal Siegel & Strain Emeryville, Calif.
carsten voecker
Principal Woods Bagot San Francisco
40 percent
Approximate percentage of a typical oce buildings energy that goes directly to electric lighting.
source: u.s. doe
For a house we recently designed outside of Toronto where the climate ranges from extremely cold winters to hot summers solar shading allows us to have three things we value: natural light, large windows, and thermal control. These devices keep direct solar radiation o a surface or window while simultaneously bouncing light deep into the interior. The same device also allows direct sunlight to hit the house at lower angles during winter months, which provides a valuable source of heat.
We used FSC Alaskan yellow cedar (AYC) sunscreens on our two recent community center projects because it is an exceptionally hard, weatherresistant wood, its low maintenance, and ages beautifully. It weathers to a gray silver, giving it better reectivity, and the individual slats perform well as light shelves.
Manufacturing and modeling technologies are driving more nely tuned sunshading strategies, resulting in a more nuanced architectural expression. For the University of Western Australias Business School, two systems extruded terra-cotta sun louvers and a blind of aluminum aerofoil ns oset by a generous overhang respond to sun orientation and building program, and also contribute to a dynamic architecture.
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15 percent
Percentage of worker productivity that can be increased with good daylighting strategies.
source: u.s. doe and the usgbc
white gray
black bronze
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website watch
d-lite.org
This site from MIT allows users to search for light and sun control products based on inputs like architectural placement, desired performance, and the character of light required. Its graphically simple user interface and relative comprehensiveness provide a good starting point for any project.
the nrel team used daylighting software developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab to help simulate the use of complex fenestration systems.
photo credit: NREL IMAGE BY DENNIS SCHROEDER, COURTESY D.O.E./NREL
setting out to design a net-zero-energy building without a good daylighting strategy is a bit of a fools errand. Striking the right balance relies on experience, design nesse, and some fairly detailed computer modeling. Completed in 2010, the National Renewable Energy Laboratorys LEED Platinum-rated Research Support Facility (RSF) in Golden, Colorado, designed by Denver-based RNL Architects, included the use of LightLouver daylight redirection devices that were not easily modeled in o-the-shelf daylighting simulation software. The performance of so-called complex fenestration systems, like lightshelves, daylight-redirecting blinds, and laser-cut panels, poses a simulation challenge because determining how they operate throughout the year would take days, if not weeks, of computer time. Simulating electric lighting is relatively straightforward, as it can be done for a given time, day, year, climate, and sky condition, but daylight
quality changes constantly. And where daylight dimming systems are integrated into a net-zero-energy strategy, the contribution of daylighting to a buildings overall energy eciency goals is more critical than ever. A 2010 paper published by Rob Guglielmetti and his colleagues from NREL highlights the technical process used to marry the complex daylighting model and lighting control strategy simulation to the whole building energy model for the RSF project. The RSF project included extensive daylighting for open oce areas, relying on a dual-glazing system with a vision component at eye level and an upper daylighting plane oset by the LightLouver. The NREL team used Radiance, a daylighting software developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, to help bridge the gaps in its simulation of the LightLouvers contribution to energy demand reduction. Early monitoring results for the building have been favorable, but a full report is still forthcoming. R.F.
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Inner Landscape
sculptural seating
manufacturer: Heller performance: Made of roto-molded
polyethylene, suitable for indoor and outdoor use price range: $ applications: The Gehry Color Collection comprises a full complement of furnishings ( bench, easy chair, sofa, and end table/stool) based on the architects signature twisted, faceted forms. All pieces are available in ve vivid hues.
helleronline.com
(SNAP #24)
in the rigid environment of urban settings, the restorative power of nature is thrown into high relief. This viewing courtyard by Thomas Balsley Associates greets city-fatigued guests at the InterContinental New York Times Square with a meditative yet edgy composition of plantings and hardscape. Set at one end of a reecting pool, a scarlet resin wall is the focus of the 1,500-square-foot space, which features architecturally inspired bamboo and boxwood rising from a bed of stark white riverrock. After dark, dramatic lighting washes the elements, highlighting their texture and form. Leslie Clagett
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take cover
manufacturer: Bahama Umbrella performance: Can withstand wind speeds
of up to 80 mph and be used year-round
jack carman
President Design for Generations Medford, N.J.
bahamaumbrella.com
(SNAP #25)
We are very receptive to collaborating at the R&D level with manufacturers of hardscape materials and site furnishings. Things that are originally created as custom designs can eventually nd their way into standard catalogues. This was the case with TAKTL, whose technicians developed a molding process that would allow us to alter a product on a case-by-case basis.
louis raymond
Owner Renaissance Gardening Hopkinton, R.I. When including seating in the landscape, provide shelter to the back. Bushes, a wall, a building: anything thats at least shoulder high when youre seated. That way, there are no surprises from behind, nor any competing view that you keep thinking that you should turn around to enjoy. People dont just sit passively outdoors; they look around.
je davis
Vice President, Planning Group HOK St. Louis
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market segments for the 506 million square feet of concrete pavers sold in north america in 2009
wheels up
manufacturer: MMCITE performance: Available for four or
six bikes in one- or two-sided congurations price range: $$ applications: The Velo bicycle stand has a galvanized steel frame with a powder-coat nish. It is suitable for both portable and permanent installations. A bike-lock bar is optional.
sternberg lighting wausau tile inc. thomas steele the wagener companies aaa ribbon rack co. div.
source: page views from sweets.com
concrete pavers
pemko mfg. co. national guard products inc. 1,680 zero international inc. Number ofmCkinney bike lane miles of new rixon speciality door controls construction approved by the Los Angeles City
source: page views from sweets.com 7/108/10 Council in March 2011. source: los angeles times
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pemko mfg. co. national guard products inc. 506 million square feet zero international inc. mCkinney Total area of interlocking concrete pavers sold in rixon speciality door controls North America in 2009.
source: page views from sweets.com 7/108/10 source: 2010 icpi industry sales pro le
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residential commercial municipal industrial/port/airport source: 2010 interlocking concrete pavement institute (icip) annual report
pemko mfg. co. national guard products inc. 9,000+ zero international inc. mCkinney Number of benches in New York Citys rixon speciality door controls Central Park.
source: page views from sweets.com 7/108/10 source: central park conservancy
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mmcite.com
(SNAP #26)
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curtain calls
manufacturer: Kawneer performance: Addresses IECC and
ASHRAE/INESA 90.1, 189.1 requirements
price range: $$ applications: The 1600 UT is a stickfabricated curtain wall system for low- to midrise commercial applications where thermal performing facades are needed. To create ush and unbroken sightlines, concealed fasteners are used in the joinery construction.
kawneer.com
(SNAP #27)
window and door assemblies can be eective and economical ways to mediate physical as well as visual access to buildings. Prefabricated units save onsite installation time, reducing labor costs. Aesthetic opportunities are no longer limited to simple rectangular openings. The ability to turn tight corners and form radii large and small adds another design tool to the two-dimensional creative palette, while a range of hinged, pivoting, and accordion doors can add 3-D interest to a facade or storefront. A paintedsteel nish stands up to the climate challenges faced by this villa in Switzerland (right). The interior and exterior proles of the Forster unico framing system are separated by a material thats low in thermal conductivity. Leslie Clagett
safe + sound
manufacturer: YKK AP America performance: Florida Statewide
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johnny dagher
Construction Services + Associate api(+) Tampa
coldplay This Forster unico framework construction (distributed in the U.S. by Kawneer) uses 100% recyclable steel and contains no synthetic insulation.
ykkap.com
(SNAP #28)
Here in Florida, one of the factors we must consider when designing and selecting a storefront system for local clients is wind load. Since most areas of the state fall into a hurricane zone, designers must select a frame and glass combination that has been tested and approved for the wind speed specic to the project location.
With many of our retail clients, we must deal with a wide variety of dierent contexts, anything from a mall in Des Moines to a shop in Sohos historic cast-iron district. The challenge is to develop a design that can be consistently applied to any of these situations, and perceived from dierent vantage points, whether its pedestrian trac on the sidewalk or people driving past on a busy street.
steve tomko
Principal Tomko Woll Group Los Angeles
joseph geoghegan
Principal, Architecture RGLA Solutions Schiller Park, Illinois
Storefront glazing and curtainwall glazing are critical elements in most of our work, but there is the constant desire to violate the standard rectilinear/perpendicular orientation that is a sort of default condition for these systems. The integration of specialized glass panes, non-glass panels, and other materials into the storefront/curtainwall systems is going to continue.
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hotels education dorms public health
bamboo view
manufacturer: NanaWall Systems performance: Meets criteria for 2011
CALGreen A4.405.4; contributes to LEED price range: $$-$$$ applications: NanaWall oers the rst folding door system in the U.S. to feature custom-crafted frames of Lamboo Vue laminated bamboo. Available with the WD65wood-framed system and WA67 aluminumclad wood-framed system.
nana wall systems inc. w+w glass llc efco corporation innovative structural glass manko window systems inc.
source: page views from sweets.com
low-e glass
pemko mfg. co. national guard products inc. 1,255 zero international inc. mCkinney Number of U.S./Canadian shopping centers that rixon speciality door controls are planning a renovation or expansion.
source: page views from sweets.com 7/108/10 source: 2011 directory of major malls
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hotels
education
dorms
public
health
nanawall.com
(SNAP #29)
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No adhesives
no risk of residue or damaged carpeting
Easy to install,
reposition and reuse saves money
Protection for your next project. VELCRO Brand Carpet Protection secures
to loop carpeting with our patented hook technology. It can be installed immediately without risking carpets, schedules or reputations.
Breathable
allows carpet adhesives to cure properly
800-225-0180
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The non-woven fabric product utilizes patented VELCRO Brand hook technology to secure to and protect carpets in high-trafc job sites, meeting industry needs and solving long-standing carpet protection problems.
Velcro USA Inc., the fastening industry leader and inventor of hook and loop fasteners, has launched its latest invention: VELCRO Brand Carpet Protection. This unique product is a durable, high-quality laminate with a non-woven face and a water resistant, yet breathable lm backing that secures to loop carpeting using patented hook technology by the Velcro Companies. The patent pending VELCRO Brand Carpet Protection is ideal for use in the commercial construction industry, where loop and loop combination carpeting are the predominant ooring products.
Self engaging edges allow large areas to be covered without the need for tape (Also shown left).
Our goal was to create a product that solves problems the construction industry has faced for years, says Blaire Townsend,
Velcro USA Inc.s Director of the Construction Strategic Business Unit and leader of the team that invented VELCRO Brand Carpet Protection. As construction schedules have become more and more aggressive, design overlaps construction and trades overlap each other. This causes nish materials to be put in place and at risk of damage much sooner than most contractors would like. Yet the construction and carpet industries have been plagued by products and practices that instead of providing protection have caused a whole host of problems, leading to millions of dollars in claims and delays, adds Townsend. Protection products used on carpeting often incorporate a pressure sensitive adhesive, which if used improperly can leave behind a residue, inhibit the curing of the adhesive used to install the carpeting, and compromise the color in solution dyed yarns. For these reasons, the Carpet and Rug Institute and many carpet manufacturers guidelines now advise against the use of this type of selfadhering lm product.
Using VELCRO Brand Carpet Protection will reduce claims for damage to carpet, protect and preserve the carpets integrity and prevent carpet from having to be replaced before it even gets put into use therefore saving millions of dollars in losses and keeping millions of yards of new carpet out of landlls and eliminating the expense of using energy to recycle carpet. Thats a legitimate green aspect you can honestly sell.
- Lew Migiore, President LGM Enterprises, Flooring Industry Expert Other products used for temporary ooring protection in the industry, such as tarps, paper, masonite or homasote panels are also problematic. These systems are expensive, labor-intensive to install, adjust or relocate, fail easily, and create trip hazards. We spent 18 months developing this temporary carpet protection product with contractor and installer feedback, extensive lab testing and eld trials, and carpet manufacturer and industry experts input, explains Townsend. It has been launched to rave industry reviews. Bentley Prince Street, is one of several carpet manufacturers that has adopted and is marketing the product under their SmartCover label. We believe SmartCover is one of the most innovative new products in the industry, says Tom Mee, vice president of customer relations.
Even when high quality self-adhering lm products are used correctly, they have many restrictions on their use. Their own installation instructions typically warn against keeping the product in place for longer than 45 60 days; newly installed carpet cannot be covered until 14 days after installation so that adhesive curing will not be inhibited or adhesive transfer risked; temperature range for safe use is 40 90 degrees; use in direct sunlight can cause adhesive transfer or shorten useful life; excess trafc can cause adhesive transfer; and shelf life is limited. Self-adhering lms are also one-time use products. They cannot be repositioned or reused. VELCRO Brand Carpet Protection goes down easy, can be picked up, repositioned, relocated and reused. As such, the amount of job site waste that is generated with the VELCRO Brand product will be far less than the alternatives. The highest priority in any waste management program is to REDUCE the amount of waste generated, then REUSE and RECYCLE.
To our knowledge, SmartCover far exceeds any other carpet protection system in the marketplace.
The printable face is also a new, distinguishing feature to this product. Velcro USA Inc. will provide custom printing, allowing carpet manufacturers, installers, general contractors, or any customers the opportunity to display their logo on the product and enjoy previously unavailable exposure and advertising. Made in the USA, VELCRO Brand Carpet Protection is now available for purchase from the company, select distributors and resellers. Velcro USA, Inc. Manchester, NH velcroconstruction.com/specs
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Operable Partitions
S H A P E Y O U R S PAC E
Timber-framed Glasswall
Accordion Doors
N OW O F F E R I N G
Using space efficiently and effectively represents a tremendous challenge to corporate facility managers, commercial building owners, churches and school administrators alike. As the worlds leading manufacturer of operable, accordion and glasswall partitions, we have models for every budget and need. Naturally, a partition system must also operate easily and quickly, be durable, and block adjacent sounds. Hufcor surpasses each of these requirements with flying colors. And when it comes to service, Hufcor rises above any competition with a worldwide network of distributors who respond quickly should you ever need a repair or retrofit. For more information visit us at www.hufcor.com. For an innovative solution to dividing your space, consider Hufcors bi-fold doors that lift vertically in the opening. Visit www.hufcorbifold.com for more information.
New! Bring the outdoors in with two fantastic face finishes from Hufcor.
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Residential Garage Door Openers Commercial Door Operators Access Control Residential and Commercial Gate Operators Telephone Entry Systems liftmaster.com
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performance:
Fire-rated Class C, flame-spread index 130 price range: $$$ applications: An alternative to wood for casework, furniture, and other interior elements, Kirei Board is composed of reclaimed sorghum straw and adhesive with no added formaldehyde. Lightweight and durable, the sheets come in 6mm, 10mm, 20mm, and 30mm thicknesses.
tones of home
manufacturer:
Vermont Natural Coatings
performance:
Zero VOCs
kireiusa.com
(SNAP #30)
flooring, sustained
manufacturer: Johnsonite performance: ASTM 2047 (static
coefficient of friction) > 0.6 price range: $$ applications: Composed of 95% natural materials linseed, flax, limestone, and wood Harmonium xf linoleum has the highest rapidly renewable content in the industry. Low-maintenance and high-shine, the resilient flooring lasts 30 or 40 years.
johnsonite.com
(SNAP #31)
palm reading
manufacturer: Smith & Fong performance: ASTM D1037 Janka
hardness 1,400 lbf price range: $$$ applications: Durapalm is made from reclaimed palms past their fruit-bearing years, making them sustainable while giving interiors an exotic grain. Available in colors from dark to medium red, it can be cut and sanded using conventional tools for such applications as flooring, paneling, plywood, and veneer.
vermontnatural coatings.com
(SNAP #33)
plyboo.com
(SNAP #32)
= all products in the green product roundup have eco-friendly attributes.
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Sweet Suites
United in beauty, ASSA ABLOY presents complementary levers, pulls, stops and hinges to enhance the design of your commercial interiors. Learn more at suites3.thegooddesignstudio.com
The Good Design Studio, your resource for beautiful doors, frames, & hardware from ASSA ABLOY Group brands. Be inspired. Visit www.thegooddesignstudio.com.
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Firestone is committed to environmentally responsible products that take advantage of natural sunlight. The SkyScape Vegetative Roof System is a living roof covering that insulates and adds beauty to your building. Add decorate walkways with lightweight SkyPaver roof pavers. Brighten the inside with the innovative SunWave Daylighting System. More than a skylight, the unique design allows greater visible light transmittance and distribution, reducing the use of indoor electrical SkyScape Vegetative Roof System SunWave Daylighting System lighting by up to 70% during daylight hours.
with SkyPaver Composite Pavers
The Firestone portfolio of green roong products and accessories puts the power of the sun to work for you to reduce energy bills and make your roof a more inviting and environmentally responsible environment. Riaz Hasan, Accessories Product Manager
restonebpco.com/roong/greenroong 800-428-4442
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Along with these historic renovation case studies, we present a roundup of the latest window developments, including a new line of custom tilt-and-turn options. by rita catinella orrell
Featuring three pagoda-like towers designed to conceal grain elevators, the American Brewery Building in East Baltimore was originally erected in 1887. Abandoned for more than 30 years, the building fell into disrepair, along with the neighborhood surrounding it. A registered historic landmark, the project caught the eye of Humanim, a human services organization serving Maryland that hoped a renovation of the 60,000-square-foot building would kickstart a neighborhood revitalization. Marvin Signature Products and Services was selected to tackle the projects challenging window restoration. Created in 1997, Signature works on several hundred projects a year, ranging from very large to a single installation. For this project, it was chosen for its ability to meet goals of historic accuracy, energy efficiency, and cost. Baltimore-based architectural firm Cho Benn Holback + Associates used historic photos and the projects two remaining windows to determine how to replicate the original fenestration. As a significant number of window frames were repairable, sash replacement was a viable option. In total, Signature supplied 115 sash replacement units and 77 complete window replacement units. At least 20 different shapes of double-hung and round-top windows were involved, plus special casings, mouldings, and divided lite patterns. The variety of historic detail made it one of the more interesting projects, says Maura Williams, marketing communications project manager with Signature. A little more than a decade after the American Brewery Building went up, St. Marys Parish in Potsdam, New York, was busy with its own project carefully installing stained glass windows into its new church. Last year, that glass was removed from the original pine windows, and Signature was contracted to help replicate the decaying window frames, this time in Honduran mahogany. The project consisted of 15 exterior and interior Gothic Revival units, including a 14' x 23' rose window. Precise measurements were critical to the project, as the large-scale wood window frames had to fit both the stone openings, which had weathered and settled for more
3 than a century, and the original stained glass, which had been removed and would be replaced in the new units. Realistic planning for this kind of project is crucial, says Signature project manager Todd Dalen. All the different processes need to have a realistic time frame, starting with getting accurate measurements and part drawing files from the designer. Signature called on Halifax, Nova Scotiabased Jerry MacNeil Architects Limited to do a forensic
4 inspection of the wood windows, and then 1, 2. For the renovation of the American Brewery Building in East Baltimore, completed in 2009, measure and provide part drawings. The at least 20 different shapes of double-hung and firm used tacheometric survey software in round-top windows needed repair. One of the projcombination with rectified photography to ects more complex window sections, right. capture measurements digitally. BIM and CAD/CAM technology, cyber 3, 4. The new frame constructed for the 14' x 23' rose window in St. Marys Church in Potsdam, New models, and cutter designs downloaded York, needed to fit precisely to accommodate the directly to Signatures CNC equipment existing stone structure and stained glass units. allowed the window fabrication to be a paperless (and prayer-free) process. Signature Windows and Doors, Warroad, Minn. marvinsignature.com (SNAP #34) sweets.com | august/september 2011 | snap | 43
u-niversity factor
manufacturer: Wausau performance: AW-60; tested U-factor .31 fixed, .41 PO
casement
price range: $$$ applications: Shown with copper finishes and angled
frames at Eastern Michigan U.s remodeled freshman dorm, Wausaus 2250 Low Profile windows boast improved daylighting, wider views, and higher condensation resistance. 10-year warranty.
supersky.com
(SNAP #37)
wausauwindow.com
(SNAP #35)
bendheimartglass.com
(SNAP #39)
hopper to it
manufacturer: Jeld-Wen performance: Varies with configuration, pressure
rating of 65 possible price range: $$-$$$ applications: The tilt-and-turn custom wood windows from Jeld-Wen bring together the functionality of a casement and the superb ventilation associated with hoppers. Options include 41 colors for exterior aluminum-clad, as well as sustainably sourced wood and low-VOC finish.
lightweight champion
manufacturer: Tubelite performance: Air infiltration 0.10 CFM/Ft2 at 6.24 psf price range: $$ applications: Easy to install with special glazing pocket
adapters, the 3700 series windows from Tubelite are now made using Ecoluminum: high-recycled-content composition and a finish that reduces landfill waste by 90% compared to anodized. Available with conventional, concealed, or casement design.
triple threat
manufacturer: Kolbe Windows & Doors performance: U-factor 0.26; SHGC 0.23 price range: $$$ applications: Developed to meet U.S. and Canadian
Energy Star criteria, Kolbes triple-pane insulated glass features argon gas and Thermo-Edge stainless steel spacers between panes. Low-E coatings on the inside of both exterior panes. Available with Majesta Double Hung, Ultra EP, Windquest EP, Latitude, and Sterling windows.
tubeliteinc.com
(SNAP #38)
jeld-wen.com
(SNAP #36)
kolbe-kolbe.com
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Location: Abu Dhabi Architect: Foster + Partners
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sed, massa. Proin facilisis placerat tortor. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec pretium. Nulla lacus est, porttet, pellentesque a, elementum at, tellus. snap by sona nambiar and joann gonchar, aia et magna vel elit aliquam vulputate. Quisque tempor ante at tellus. Mauris nisl. Pellentesque habitant morbi the world even in the global financial crisis has derailed construction all overtristique senectus et 1. Masdar Institutes netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. But certain megaprojects continue to march ahead, though first 680,000 square feet, along with the with tighter budgets, more pragmatic goals, and Suspendisse nulla purus, scelerisque a, vulpuless ambitious schedules. One such project is remaining 3 million tate sit amet, tristique id, nisl. Ut rhoncus, Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi. In 2007, the government-owned Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company square feet of the chose a consortium led by London-based Fosterlibero quis cursus semper, justo magna cursus + Partners to design the master plan for the university yet to be risus, sit zero-carbon city. Originally slated 2.3-square-mile development it touted as the worlds firstamet luctus arcu velit vitae ipsum. for built, are raised 25 Aenean in ligula et educational viverra. In hac completion by 2016, Masdar included housing, cultural institutions,felis molestieand research feet above the desert floor on a podium. habitasse platea dictumst. facilities, and space for tenants focused on the development of advanced energy technologies 2. A corkscrew stair Donec about metus, porta central Abu in its plans. The developers envisioned that the city, locatedmagna 20 miles fromat, tempor ac, connects the iaculis sed, massa. Proin facilisis placerat torDhabi, would eventually have a daytime population of 90,000. podiums undercroft tor. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis However, Masdar officials have reevaluated their plans. The original $22 billion budget has been to the institutes dis 2025. Alan montes, nascetur ridiculus reduced by 15 percent and completion pushed back toparturientFrost, director of Masdar City, reception area. 3. The buildings are mus. The slowing [of construction] means we maintains that the drawn-out schedule has a silver lining.Donec pretium. Nulla lacus est, portconfigured to create can improve the project as we go along, he says. titor et, pellentesque a, elementum at, tellus. narrow, colonnaded Among the changes is a revised power-generation strategy. Initially, aliquamwas to have snap et magna vel elit Masdar vulputate. urban spaces that its own grid and depend only on renewable power generated on-site. Buttellus. Mauris nisl. Quisque tempor ante at the development are in shade for is now grid-connected. And though it includes its own 10 MW photovoltaic (PV) field that Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senecmuch of the day. 4. Photovoltaic panels generates considerably more electricity than is consumed by current operations, the city will tus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis project from the likely require power from additional renewable sources located outside thepurus, scelerisque egestas. Suspendisse nulla project boundary roofs over the edges as the population grows. Despite such adjustments, the developments core principles have a, vulputate sit amet, tristique id, nisl. Ut rhonof the courtyards and not been sacrificed, insist members of the project team. Masdar is stillsemper, justo magna cus, libero quis cursus a compact, high-density, streets, providing mixed-use development, with well-integrated public transport and a street design thatculis cursus risus, sit amet luctus arcu velit enforces shade and energy. walkable communities and neighborhoods, says Jurgen Happ, a Foster associate partner. The planning principles that Happ cites are evident in the first piece of the development 680,000 square feet of a 3.7-millionsquare-foot campus designed by Foster for the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Occupied since November, the completed portion of this graduate-level university dedicatedtempor ac, iaculis donec magna metus, to the study of sustainability comprises a laboratory, a library, and student housing. sed, massa. Proin facilisis placerat tortor. The mostly concrete-framed buildings, all under four stories, aredis Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis elevated 25 feet above the desert floor on anasceturand define narrow parturient montes, podium ridiculus mus. pedestrian streets and intimatelyest, porttet, pellentesque a, elemenulla lacus scaled courtyards. Vehicular traffic, segregated to the zone tum at,the podiumset magna velis limited to an within tellus. snap undercroft, elit aliquam electric-powered fleet of 13 driverless personal rapid transit cars, or vulputate. Quisque tempor ante at tellus. PRTs. Visitors and commuters parkPellentesque habitant morbi trisMauris nisl. their own cars at the edge of the 2 development before boarding one of thenetus et malesuada fames tique senectus et podlike, remotely controlled ac turpis egestas. Suspendisse nulla purus, scelerisque a, vulputate sit amesl. Ut rhoncus, 1 libero quis cursus semper, justo magna cursus risus, sit amet luctus arcu velit vitae ipsum. 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1. Views to park 2. Displacement cooling 3. Skylights 4. Ventilation openings 5. Shaded seating area
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1 Explain how passive strategies helped Masdars designers reduce energy loads. 2 Explain how passive strategies helped Masdars designers enhance occupant comfort. 3 Describe some of the elements drawn from vernacular architecture deployed at Masdar. 4 Discuss the goals and requirements of the Pearl Rating System. AIA/CES COURSE #K1105A
sapien ac pellentesque faucibus, metus lorem sagittis elit, at consequat nisi ipsum ut urna. sed, massa. Proin facilisis placerat tortor. so-called beyond masdar, the development designed by London-based Foster penatibus et magnis dis platinum Living Building program established by the Pellentesque consequat, justo a commodo Cum sociis natoque Cascadia Green Building Council. A five-Pearl building is one with limited + Partners for a 2.3-square-mile plot of land not far from Abu Dhabis nascetur ridiculus mus. adipiscing, purus tellus mattis magna, quis parturient montes, reliance on grid energy and utility-supplied water, explains John Madden, airport, has ambitions to become one of the worlds greenest cities. varius sapien sapien sed ipsum.Lorem ipsum ulla lacus est, porttet, pellentesque a, elemensenior planning manager on the Estidama team. However, for the first completed 680,000-square-foot piece of snap et magna vel elit aliquam dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tum at, tellus. the According to the Pearl standard is tailored to the development, and another 925,000 square feet under construction, tempor ante at tellus. its creators, ligula, facilisis et, adipiscing non, tincidunt felis vulputate. Quisque emirates climate and culture. One example is the emphasis on water officials decided not to pursue certification underMauris nisl. Pellentesque habitant morbi tris- theet, nibh. Aenean purus. Pellentesque feugiat any green building conservation, with rating systems. The clients were keen for us to take a holistic approach et malesuada fames almost 25 percent of available points geared toward the justo eget mi. Sed non libero. Mauris tristique. tique senectus et netus regionally important issue. The system, which encompasses communities, using the best of LEED and BREEAM, says Foster partner Edward Suspendisse nulla purus, Fusce ultrices. Nullam fermentum elit mollis ac turpis egestas. individual commercial and institutional buildings, and residential Garrod, referring to two of the most established assessment tools. arcu. Maecenas risus ipsum, cursus sit amet, scelerisque a, vulputate sit amesl. Ut rhoncus, construction, also encourages well-planned and walkable neighborhoods Future phases of the megaproject, slated for completion in stages by pulvinar ut, lobortis vitae, neque. Duis a magna. libero quis cursus semper, justo magna curthat make use of vernacular forms and passive design strategies. 2025, will comply with Abu Dhabis own Pearl Rating System, launched Donec varius, sapien ac pellentesque faucibus, sus risus, sit amet luctus arcu velit vitae ipsum. Certification requires an integrated design process, intended last year and now required for any project that applies for a planning or molestie viverra. In hac metus lorem sagittis elit, at consequat nisi Aenean in ligula et felis to ensure the early involvement of professionals from diverse construction permit from the emirates Urban Planning Council (UPC). ipsum ut urna. Pellentesque consequat, justo habitasse platea dictumst. disciplines. Project teams demonstrate their compliance by including The new system is a key component of the UPCs Estidama initiative, a a commodo adipiscing, purus tellus mattis program intended to guide responsible development that ipsum dolor documentation such as meeting-attendee lists as part of their project takes its name magna, quis varius sapien sapien sed ipsum. lorem submittals. The requirements goal is to help teams establish targets for from the Arabic word for sustainability. Ut pulvinar fermentum urna. Aenean Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur land use, density, synergies. Like the U.S. Green Building Councils LEED, the Pearl Rating System ligula, facilisis et, ad-and performance, and realize potentialdiam nibh, diam. Aliquam sed quam. Etiam adipiscing elit. Sed felis From the first stages of the assessment tools development, the is point-based, but instead of earning a Certified, Silver, Gold, ortincidunt et, nibh. Aenean purus. Platinum interdum id, tincidunt at, blandit et, metus. In ipiscing non, Masdar team has been providing feedback to the UPC. It continues to certification, projects earn Pearls. The minimum, one Pearl, is required hac habitasse platea dictumst. Nulla enim velit, Pellentesque feugiat justo eget mi. Sed non share information, especially in the area of sustainable building materials. for all privately funded projects, while those that dependMauris tristique. Fusce ultrices. Nullam faucibus tempor, pellentesque ut, porttitor ut, libero. on government The intent, according to Madden, is to use the information to help funds must earn at least two Pearls. The highest possible rating, five lacus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Aenean dignissim fermentum elit mollis arcu. Maecenas risus evolve the Pearl system and to ultimately transform the market. J.G. Pearls, requires a level of performance that approaches that of the amet, pulvinar ut, lobortis hendrerit mi. Quisque lobortis fringilla nibh. Ut ipsum, cursus sit semper commodo nibh. Vestibulum tristique vitae, neque. Duis a magna. Donec varius,
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simulation. Even the library, enclosed by a zinc-clad, glue-laminated structure shaped like a helmet, is the result of such sapien ac pellentesque faucibus, metus lorem investigation, rather than architectural sagittis elit, at consequat nisi ipsum ut urna. caprice, say the designers. The form is the Pellentesque consequat, justo a commodo outcome of a desire to maximize energy adipiscing, purus tellus mattis magna, quis collection from roof-mounted PVs while varius sapien sapien sed ipsum.Lorem ipsum shielding the interior from direct sun but dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed giving students a view of a linear park. felis ligula, facilisis et, adipiscing non, tincidunt Except for undulant balconies, the other et, nibh. Aenean purus. Pellentesque feugiat structures are rectilinear and set as close justo eget mi. Sed non libero. Mauris tristique. as 10 feet apart. Their ground floors step Fusce ultrices. Nullam fermentum elit mollis back under colonnades at the edge of short arcu. Maecenas risus ipsum, cursus sit amet, streets that turn and change direction. The pulvinar ut, lobortis vitae, neque. Duis a magna. configuration, common in traditional Arab Donec varius, sapien ac pellentesque faucibus, settlements, helps accelerate the movement metus lorem sagittis elit, at consequat nisi of air, explains Gerard Evenden, a Foster ipsum ut urna. Pellentesque consequat, justo senior partner. a commodo adipiscing, purus tellus mattis Other features also take cues from magna, quis varius sapien sapien sed ipsum. vernacular features, such as the glassUt pulvinar fermentum urna. Aenean reinforced concrete latticework a diam. Aliquam sed quam. Etiam diam nibh, contemporary take on a mashrabiya screen interdum id, tincidunt at, blandit et, metus. In that shades the curvy balconies. Another hac habitasse platea dictumst. Nulla enim velit, reinterpretation of the regions traditional faucibus tempor, pellentesque ut, porttitor ut, architectural devices is the 150-foot-tall lacus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Aenean dignissim steel-framed wind tower in one of the hendrerit mi. Quisque lobortis fringilla nibh. Ut courtyards. Fosters version has operable semper commodo nibh. Vestibulum tristique
top: The helmetlike form of the library roof was the result of the need to maximize PV energy production while shading an allglass wall that provides students with views of a park. On the entry side (shown here), the roof is articulated with hat-shaped openings and shields an outdoor space. left: The top floor of the library features a seating area directly under the roofs vaulted, glue-laminated structure.
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Designers documented the institutes outdoor space (1) and a central Abu Dhabi street (2) with a thermalimaging camera. The images, taken in both locations on October 1, at midday, show that the mean radiant, or felt, temperature at Masdar was 20 degrees Fahrenheit cooler.
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louvers that adjust to guide air downward, while mist is sprayed from the top of the structure. The combination of evaporative cooling and moving air helps moderate perceived temperatures at the towers base. Within the buildings, designers have treated circulation areas as climate lobbies transitional zones maintained at warmer temperatures than the regularly occupied interior spaces. The residential structures, for example, have central atria largely illuminated by daylight through skylights configured to prevent the penetration of direct sunlight and associated heat. For much of the year, the spaces are cooled by natural means, with night air drawn into the lower floors through grilles, and vented, via the stack effect, through roof-level openings. The thermal mass of the surrounding walls helps modulate the temperature over the course of the day, keeping the space at around 86 degrees. This higher set point conserves energy and, somewhat counterintuitively, also increases occupant comfort: It helps prevent the thermal shock experienced when one walks into a very cool space from intense heat, explains Garrod. In addition to energy and comfort, water is also a key issue at Masdar, as it is for the region. Strategies deployed at the completed part of the project should reduce consumption by 54 percent when compared to UAE standard practices. The buildings include low-flow fixtures, efficient appliances, and a graywater treatment system that receives condensate from cooling towers. The recycled water is used to flush toilets and for irrigation. Masdars sustainability objectives also influenced material choices. One example is the ground granulated blast-furnace slag that replaces a significant portion of the Portland cement in the structures concrete mix up to 80 percent in some places. The use of the slag, which is a by-product of steel-making, reduced the carbon footprint associated with the structure. It also improved constructability by slowing the concretes hydration and reducing the heat generated in the process, explains Albert Taylor, director of the projects structural engineer, London-based Adams Kara Taylor. In the coming months, Masdar officials expect to award the construction contract for the citys headquarters building, designed by Chicago architecture firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill. And by 2015, they estimate that about 10 million square feet, or a quarter of the city, will be completed. But the pragmatic Frost is in no hurry to prove a point. The timeframe from design and construction to completion, he says, must result in a project on the leading edge, not one on the bleeding edge. Dubai-based journalist Sona Nambiar is a former architecture editor with Emirates Business 24/7, The Big Project, and Architecture+.
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programming planning + design ......................... 54% site planning + design ........................................... 63% building design + construction systems .............. 53% structural systems ............................................... 65% building systems .................................................... 66% construction documents + services .................... 59% schematic design ..................................................... 70%
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Many architects will know the name Lapeyre Stair as the novel ladder with alternating treads an innovation recently picked up by architects in the U.S. and Europe. But the Louisiana company is also known for prefabricated commercial and industrial steel staircases, which offer benefits in integrated design and construction, with or without BIM. (Sponsored by Lapeyre Stair)
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In Abu Dhabi, a new development by Foster + Partners is a showcase of passive design strategies and vernacular building methods in a striking new building. The story behind the story includes info on the Pearl Rating System, the UAEs answer to LEED, as well as the projects 10MW photovoltaic installation. (From Architectural Record , see CEU on page 52 of this issue)
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y Sitecrafts Greenwood, a replacement for wood lumber applications, is perfect for your project and great for the environment. Benches, planters, tables, trash receptacles, and fencing.
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Environmental StoneWorks is the only national manufacturer and installer of stone veneer Over 30 years of experience means confidence and industry leadership
Maintenance-free (wash: soap and water) recycled high-density polyethylene (plastic) material Resistant to corrosive substances, oils and fuels, fungi, salt spray, and other environmental stresses
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y CalStar has revolutionized brick with an innovative manufacturing process that eliminates kiln firing and the use of Portland cement.
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y EW Gold is a dolomitic limestone in colors of gray, buff, and gold; available in natural beds and sawn heights.
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Architectural cut stone and custom natural stone carvings Natural stone veneer Natural stone hardscapes
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y Pre-Mixed, Flexible Urethane Grout: A New Grout Revolution Has Begun! Sponsored by Bostik. Characteristics of various grout types, including ANSI standard requirements. Compare positives/negatives of grout types in terms of performance/maintenance. Explain features/benefits of pre-mixed urethane grouts and usage factors. Discuss criteria for selecting proper type of grout. Go to continuingeducation.construction.com (then, select Search our courses and type Bostik) www.bostik-us.com 800.7BOSTIK | Contact: Christine Krisko
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y Rigid Corner Bead is made from rust-proof, dent-proof rigid vinyl. It features a patented I-beam nose that creates a sharp finish and makes for a super-strong corner.
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y METROBRICK Architectural Thin Brick offers the aesthetic of a full brick with the benefits of a thin brick.
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y VersaFlex formulates, manufactures, and supplies pure polyurea coatings, liners, and joint sealants for a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and maintenance environments.
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y Ecolife reduces costs and saves money, too. Less cracking, splitting, warping with fewer callbacks.
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y One of the richest, most vibrant portfolios of Cool Roof-rated, sustainable clay roofing products in the nation.
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y Dri-Design is an industry leader in dry joint architectural wall panel technology. The patented system is highly customizable to exact color and size specifications, and can be produced out of a variety of materials including painted aluminum, anodized aluminum, zinc, stainless steel, and copper, to name only a few. Featuring a onepiece design, system installation is one of the fastest and easiest on the market, requiring only the Dri-Design panel and stainless steel screws: no clips, extrusions, sealants, tapes, or gaskets. With its integral water management system, this one-piece design delivers system performance that far exceeds the AAMA 508-07 and Dade County specifications.
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Kosair Childrens Medical Center, Brownsboro, KY Columbia St. Marys Hospital, Milwaukee, WI Farley Elementary School, Topeka, KS Interior and exterior applications
Performance Data:
True dry-joint rainscreen system Available in traditional, tapered, shadow, textured, perforated, and Ombra series Available in any Kynar color in both standard and custom sizes 100% recyclable
Kosair Childrens medical Center, Brownsboro, KY
Dri-Design panels are not laminated nor a compositethey will never delaminate.
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Office/multifamily complex, Cambridge, MA Complex designed and built by: Kin Lau, AbodeZ Development, 277 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Performance Data:
Simply insert with insect barrier into Mortar Net specs Patented masonry drainage products
Ship-lapped on all four sides for a seamless look www.nichiha.com 770.805.9466 | Contact: Kim Bodily www.mortarnet.com 800.664.6638 | Contact: Jerry Combs
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ROOFiNG sYstEm
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sPECialtY PRODUCts
Roofing ballast look; single-ply performance Precision-fabricated to fit rooftop specifications www.duro-last.com 800.248.0280 | Contact: John Deal
Optimized energy consumption for reduced carbon footprint Reduced close-in time and labor www.thermaxwallsystem.com 866.583.BLUE (2583)
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Offered in a variety of colors and integrally through-colored options www.americanfibercement.com 800.688.8677 | Contact: Donna Anglada
A variety of textures and color options Clip system requires no special tools or special labor, making installation easy www.nichiha.com 770.805.9466 | Contact: Kim Bodily
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y A hybrid green roof system, LiveRoof combines the benefits of modular, plant-in-place, and carpet green roof systems. LiveRoof is instantly beautifulmodules arrive fully grown according to customer specifications. LiveRoof allows soil to unite across the entire green roof for sharing, not compartmentalization, of water, nutrients, and beneficial organisms. This allows for healthier plants and avoids hot/dry and wet spots. The subterranean modules are protected from the elements and provide a naturally beautiful, seamless green roof. Low maintenance and designed for long-term performance, LiveRoof delivers owner satisfaction.
Product application:
Toronto City Hall Podium Roof, ON Haworth Corporate HQ, Holland, MI Loyola University, Chicago, IL Portland International Airport HQ, OR
Performance Data:
Minimum 95% vegetation coverage Available in 2.5-in., 4.25-in., and 6-in. depths Nationwide network of local licensed growers Installed only by trained certified installers
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We can help you provide it. Whether its a fixed awning, retractable awning, screen enclosure system, vertical shade system or a shade platform, you can create shade systems that will not only provide comfort, but make an ordinary environment, extraordinary.
trivantage.com
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ROOFiNG, siDiNG
Thinset cementitious finishing system for EIFS and one-coat stucco, no VOCs 10-year antimicrobial protection with non-toxic Duracide; 48 standard colors, 4 textures Flexible: withstands substrate movement and vibration Meets or exceeds AC235 and AC11 ICC-ES www.TESSFinishes.com 718.267.6380 | Contact: Diane Burmeister
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sPECialtY PRODUCts
sPECialtY PRODUCts
Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver, BC, Canada California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA Macallen Building, Boston, MA
Performance Data:
Suspended ceiling and plenum insulation Radiator insulation (behind radiator) Exterior cladding insulation
Performance Data:
R-values up to R-11 for 1.5-in. panel Reective low-emittance exterior surface adds additional thermal performance www.gfpinsulation.com CMY K C M Y CM MY CY 863.965.1846 | Contact: Jan Buehler
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Hand Wipes
HealthView is an attractive modular system for dispensing standard infection control products such as wipes, hand-foam, tissues and masks. HealthView encourages the use of such products by providing a convenient, central location with simple, quick dispensing and a strong visual presence. Available in a broad range of configurations and finishes for both wall and kiosk mounting, HealthView is compatible with virtually any environment.
Hand Foam
Masks
Auto Dispensers
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A WINNING TRADITION
FLOOD BARRIERS
AND
WATERTIGHT CLOSURES
SINCE
1939
Airtight Door
Raised Hatch
Fast Delivery | Cost Effective | Designed for Any Pressure | Any Location
Contact the experts at Walz & Krenzer for all your flood barrier and watertight closure needs.
lOW-slOPE ROOFiNG
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Single-ply membranes: EPDM, TPO, PVC Self-adhering mod bit Elastomeric acrylic coatings All ame/fume-free, insurance and crew friendly Clean installation and energy efficient
Shown using optional shingle-over finish method Blends into surrounding roofing material Optional fire-, rain- and snow-resistant feature Class A fire rated Wildland Urban Interface Code compliant
www.mulehide.com 800.786.1492
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www.ohaginvent.com 800.394.3864
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y HIGH-R offers customizable revolutionary metal building insulation solutions for any budget and climate zone.
Product application:
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena, CA Ashley Hall, Charleston, SC Carousel Lanes, Story City, IA
Performance Data:
R-values from 6.5-45 Perfect for new and retrofit installation www.high-r.com 888.292.2382 | Contact: Blaine Bancks
Horizontal or vertical wide rib appearance Interlock with Berridge HR-16 wall panel Continuous lengths up to 40 ft. 8-in. or 12-in. exposure, 7/8-in. profile height Interlocking wall panel with concealed fasteners Consult Berridge for smooth panels
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Cente Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nte er o Diseas is o reventio revention v on rol ontrol n
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y SlenderWall is a 30 lb./sf award-winning architectural precast and steel-stud exterior panel system that can contribute up to 28 LEED credits.
Product application:
Westin Luxury Hotel & Res., Virginia Beach, VA Jefferson at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC Hilton Gardens, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Performance Data:
No moisture or air infiltrationguaranteed; factory-installed windows and R-42 foam insulation Durable: 360 differential movement snp.slenderwall.com 540.439.8911 | Contact: Rick Groves
Certified to the new ICF standard ASTM E2634 Exclusive third-party moisture research Online architect/engineer design guide www.rewardwalls.com 800.468.6344 | Contact: John Moylan
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Colbond, inc.
y Roofing underlayment product used in metal, protected membrane, and ballasted roofing applications where spacing of the roof provides the ventilation and drainage needed for a long service life.
Product application:
Use w/ zinc, copper, steel, alum. roofing panels Spacer between ballast and loose-laid, fully adhered, or mechanically attached roofs
Performance Data:
Reduces temperature at sheathing 22 - 43 Unrestricted ow of air and water www.cecobuildings.com 800.474.2326 | Contact: David Malone www.colbond-usa.com 800.365.7391 | Contact: Bldg Products & Sales
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Raven industries
y VaporBlock Plus VBP20 Underslab Gas & Vapor Barrier.
Product application:
800x less permeable to methane gas Meets and exceeds ASTM 1745 Class A
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Wall sOlUtiON
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CENtRia
y Introducing Smart-R, CENTRIAs newest and most efficient integrated wall system. The Smart-R wall solution seamlessly integrates panels, windows, louvers, and sunshades to provide sleek sightlines and enhanced air, moisture, and thermal performance. Smart-R combines a new 3-in.-thick Formawall Dimension Series insulated metal wall panel and a new Formavue-600 window with a Formawall IMV insulated metal vertical joint to provide superior thermal performance and defense against water intrusion. Smart-R is also available with the Formawall PE (pressure-equalized) vertical seal plate option to provide a complete metal wall system with a nearly unmatched combination of aesthetics, performance, and sustainability.
Performance Data:
Improved 3-in. FWDS-T insulated metal panel Formawall IMV protects against water intrusion FV-600 windows offer superior thermal performance All metal joinery provides unrivaled aesthetics
Formawall imV insulated metal vertical joint provides superior thermal performance.
www.CENTRIA.com 800.250.7897
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PaNEl sYstEm
KEPCO+
y Cygnus Panel System is a cost-effective, lightweight system for installing tile or stone exteriors.
Product application:
sPECialtY PRODUCts
GaF
y EverGuard Extreme TPO can handle the extreme demands of new rooftop applications, achieving exceptional weathering performance.
Performance Data:
Clearwater Center, Bountiful, UT (porcelain tile) Irvine Spectrum Lot 111, Irvine, CA (roman travertine) Rio Vista Tower, San Diego, CA (granite)
Performance Data:
Can include moisture barriers and weep systems Average weight: 12 lb./SF for 1cm tile; 18-20 lb./ SF for 2cm stone www.kepcoplus.com 801.975.0909
The first TPO membrane designed with the use of building-integrated solar in mind Designed with high reectivity and heat resistance In weathering tests, EverGuard Extreme TPO exhibits 2x the life of any other product Carries one of the best guarantees in the industry Available in 60 and 80 mil. smooth or eece-back www.gaf.com 973.628.3000
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sPECialtY PRODUCts
Profiles: ribbed, corrugated, smooth, structural panels with exposed or concealed fasteners Mix & match profiles with 30 color choices Complementing Elite Trim for crisp sightlines Perforated panels Vertical and horizontal panels
Reinforced with high-strength glass fiber nettings Fascia panels of natural granite, marble, or limestone 3/8-in. thick
www.atas.com 800.468.1441
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sPECialtY PRODUCts
Westcoat
y ALX is a decorative, protective, and waterproof deck coating designed for plywood substrates.
Product application:
Class A and one-hour fire rating ICC evaluated ESR 2201 Skid coefficient tested Field and lab tested since 1988
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. TO ENTER: Mail or fax the reader service card found in SNAP or visit sweets.com for the SNAP reader service center and select products. To submit an entry by mail, mail an index card with your name, address, email address and daytime phone number to: SNAP Reader Service Contest, Reader Service Card Processing Center, PO Box 559, Hightstown, NJ 08520-9987. There will be 5 winners for each issue drawn from entries received on or before the nal day of the issue period through December 31, 2011. Retail value of the amazon.com card is $50. View complete rules at construction.com/sweets/snap/contest/
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www.sweets.com
FiREstOP GROmmEt
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y Ready Firestop GrommetThe fast, no-sealant solution for single or multiple small cable penetrations through fire-rated walls. Ready Firestop Grommets make membrane and through-penetrations through rated gypsum board walls a snap. Just drill a hole, run your cable, snap the grommet around the cable, and press it into the wall. Use a single grommet for single-sided (membrane) penetrations, or drill a hole through both sides of the wall and install grommets back-to-back for through-penetrations. Meets ASTM E814 (UL1479) and CAN/ULC S115 standards. Great for data, security, and electrical applications.
Product application:
Single membrane or through penetrations, 1- and 2-hr-rated gypsum board walls RFG1single or multiple cables up to 0.27-in. OD RFG2single cable or multiple smaller cables with a combined max of 0.53-in. OD RFG2two typical Cat 6 cables or single RG-59/18-2 Siamese cable, or 12-2 Romex
Performance Data:
Provides up to 2-hr ratings in gypsum board/ stud wall assemblies Superior air leakage ratings; UL classified
Ready Firestop Grommets install in minutes.
the easy, no-caulk, no-sleeve solution for small cables through fire-rated walls
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Announcing
GAF scientists have developed EverGuard Extreme TPO... designed for solar and other high heat applications...
Solar panels (which are dark in color by nature) can create areas of high temperatures up to 190F on adjacent roof surfaces. Other highly reective architectural structures (such as mirrored glass) can act as solar magniers and concentrate sunlight onto nearby roof surfaces. This concentrated sunlight can be far more intense than ambient sunlight leading to premature membrane failure.
Not eligible for Well Roof Advantage Guarantee extension. See guarantee for complete coverage and restrictions
2011 GAF 2/11
EverGuard Extreme TPO is the next generation in TPO membraneswith the best guarantee in the industry!
GAF scientists have created the next generation in TPO membranes, built to handle the extreme demands that new rooftop applications can place on roong membranes. EverGuard Extreme TPO uses proprietary stabilizers and UV absorbers to achieve weathering performance far beyond current standards. That means more protection for your customers and for you.
www.gaf.com
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Whether your schools priority is appearance, functionality or cost, building with Ceco will place your project at the top of the class! School needs and designs are changing, funding is limited yet customer expectations are higher than ever. Using a Ceco custom-designed steel structure provides an economical building solution while allowing architects the freedom to make their school projects aesthetically and functionally pleasing to meet community demands. Ceco and its nationwide network of Authorized Ceco Builders are experts when it comes to school projects. We employ a No Limits design philosophy to meet wants and needs. With three regional engineering/project management ofces, 23 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and a line-up of low-maintenance, energy efcient/ green products, Ceco is the product and company of choice for your next school project..big or small. We are Ceco Steel Strong and here to help you rise to the top of the class! Learn more..call Jan at 1-800-474-2326, or visit cecobuildings.com.
Architect: Pryor & Morrow Architects, Columbus, Miss. General Contractor: West Brothers Construction, Columbus, Miss.
1-800-474-2326 cecobuildings.com
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say yes
and we'll give you the resources to build more than just an ENERGY STAR home.
GEs Homes Inspired by ecomagination program is committed to offering you a whole-home energy solution. Now you can market an energy-efcient home that homebuyers will love and cherish.
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Flexible. Adaptable. Scalable. Thats the Schlage AD-Series electronic lock. Its smart modular design f its your customers needs now and keeps their investment as safe as their facility no matter what the future holds. And, its open architecture platform, customizable options and conf igurable features will make it hard to f ind an application that it wont be perfect for.
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Explosive Illusions.com
kalwall.com
800-258-9777
skylightinfo.com
800-225-3895
Follow us on facebook.com/Kalwall
daylightmodeling.com
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Arena Stage at Mead Center, Washington, DC Calgary Court Center, Calgary, Alberta Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Performance Data:
Curved, concealed steel-reinforced 1-1/4-in.-thick seats; custom veneer core sequenced matched cabinets www.valleycity.com 905.628.2253 | Contact: Sam Arnieri (Court & Worship), Phil Grenier (Laboratory)
interior finishes
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tectum inc.
y Tectum Finale wall panels are being rediscovered for design options. Custom cuts and inkjet prints deliver unlimited design options.
Product Application:
halcyon shades
y Radiant barrier solar shades reect heat-causing bandwidths before they have a chance to heat up interior spaces.
Product Application:
Schools, theaters, and public spaces Retail, office spaces, lofts Churches and worship facilities
Performance Data:
2 Lads Winery, Traverse City, MI Springfield Armory Museum, Springfield, MA Imagine School Academy, St. Louis, MO
Performance Data:
Tectum products contribute to the LEED certification program Noise reduction coefficient of up to 1.00 www.tectum.com 888.977.9691 | Contact: Steve Udolph
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eCo by Cosentino
y ECO by Cosentino is a revolutionary new line of eco-friendly kitchen countertop and surfacing material composed of 75% recycled material, including glass, mirrors, porcelain, and stone scrap.
Performance Data:
Non-porous and mold-resistant, terrazzo contributes to improved indoor air quality Extremely durable and easily maintained, terrazzo can be expected to last the life of the building
Durable surface made of 75% recycled content composed of post-industrial or post-consumer materials and is bound by an environmentally friendly resin which comes in part from corn oil Ideal substitute for natural or engineered stone
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www.ecobycosentino.com 866.579.4ECO
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y Radianz Quartz surfaces by Samsung are comprised of natural quartz, one of the hardest minerals found in nature, resulting in a surface that is harder and more durable than granite. The three-dimensional quality of the color-controlled quartz matrix creates a naturallooking product that is uniform and color consistent. Radianz features a high-gloss finish and never requires sealing. Available in nearly 30 colors, the line-up includes Samsungs newest quartz surface innovation, the Noble Collectiona series of unique patterns and colors featuring copper-metallic accents.
Product Application:
Performance Data:
Commercial/residential warranty GREENGUARD certified NSF51 rating for food-service areas No sealing required
www.staron.com 800.795.7177
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CeiLinG-to-WALL trAnsitions
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Heartland Center
Performance Data:
Complete ceiling and wall integration Seismic tested and approved www.armstrong.com/transitions8snap 877.276.7876 www.chicagometallic.com 800.323.7164 Prompt #1 | Contact: Customer Service
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Avail. in all-wood, upholstered seats w/ wood backs or fully upholstered; variety of wood species www.newhollandwood.com 800.220.1465 | Contact: Judy Phipps
Protects the oor from dirt and scuff marks, significantly reducing maintenance and cleaning costs Long-lasting durability and low life-cycle costs, FloorScore certified
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oPerABLe PArtitions
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hufcor inc.
y Operable partitions provide additional functionality for any space. Fast, easy temporary division, sound ratings, array of finishes and models, local representation.
Product Application:
Amerock
y From the reception area to the corner office, Amerock provides quality and style with a full assortment of decorative knobs, pulls, and hinges for all of your cabinet hardware needs.
Performance Data:
ISO 9001 registered Acoustical ratings achieved in a NVLAP-certified laboratory www.hufcor.com 800.356.6968 | Contact: Steve Meyer
Wide selection of finishes to coordinate with other finish elements in a project Broad range of sizes to provide a solution for almost any commercial cabinet project application
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y Pre-fabricated, pre-finished MicroLite! soffits, clouds, fascias, canopies, bafes, trellis, decorative beams, signage, etc.avail. as a Class A or fire-retardant material and may contribute to 9 LEED credits.
Product Application:
modularArts, inc.
y InterlockingRock cast rock panels precisely interlock for seamless, sculptural surfaces of any size.
Product Application:
Commercial/residential interiors
Performance Data:
Jet Blue Terminal, JFK Intl Airport, New York, NY JPMorgan Chase Bank, branches nationwide, USA Helzberg Diamonds, stores nationwide, USA
Performance Data:
Steel-reinforced joints interlock to ensure accurate panel-to-panel alignment Cast entirely of mineral, theyre durable, safe, and healthy
Lightweight pre-fabricated, pre-finished elements install quickly and easily, saving time and money www.KMDI.net 800.474.5004 | Contact: Barry Lakey www.modulararts.com 206.788.4210 | Contact: Tyler Bosch
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Ceilings Plus
y Barz preassembles slats, struts, strips, boards, and beams into lightweight ceiling systems. Any size or spacing of elements FSC-certified veneers or aluminum finishes Optional perforations for outstanding acoustics Up to 85% recycled material content Class A surface burning characteristics Lightweight for easy install and accessibility
The only FRP wall panel with Surfaseal Factory Mutual-approved panels available
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www.ceilingsplus.com 323.724.8166
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sPeCiALtY ProDUCts
regupol America
y Regupol Kombi multipurpose sports surfaces are the perfect solution for facilities that host demanding ball sports, running, and training.
Product Application:
Levolor Blinds
y From the waiting room to the corner office, Levolor custom blinds provide quality and style for any window covering need.
Performance Data:
Wide selection of specialty finishes, including custom colors Multiple slat sizes provide a solution for any decor or window Innovative options provide the ultimate in light and privacy control Easy to clean and maintain www.levolorcontract.com Contact: contract.sales@levolor.com
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sPeCiALtY ProDUCts
Walker Display
y Walker Display provides an efficient system for exhibiting artwork anywhere.
Product Application:
Residential or commercial use Office buildings, shopping malls, airports, restaurants, hospitals, etc. Schools, libraries, museums, galleries, etc.
Performance Data:
Seasons @ Sandpoint, Sandpoint, ID Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage, CA Big Apple Development, Brooklyn, NY
Performance Data:
Versatile art hanging system, interchangeable for easy adaptation to various projects Not limited to art hanging www.WalkerDisplay.com 800.234.7614 | Contact: Richard Levey
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Bio-BAseD fLoorinG
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y Mipolam Symbioz: First U.S. homogenous sheet vinyl oor containing over 75% renewable raw materials with a bio-based plasticizer.
Product Application:
Draper, inc.
y Draper, Inc.s Clutch FlexShade XD utilizes a premium clutch designed for the most demanding applications. The XD clutch provides smooth, quiet operation even for larger window shades.
Product Application:
Hospitals, educational settings, commercial areas Easily coved for healthcare applications High-traffic areas with stain risks
Performance Data:
FloorScore certified; Everclear stain-resistant treatment; Evercare reduces water/cleanser maintenance by 55% www.gerorusa.com 877.437.3567 | Contact: info@gerorusa.com
Compatible with Drapers existing fascia, headboxes, etc.; internal rotation bearing for smooth, quiet operation www.draperinc.com 800.238.7999 | Contact: Chris Broome
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C U STO M A LU M I N U M L A D D E R S
www.okeeffes.com
888.653.3333
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Made in USA
STandard of CompariSon
Belden Brick continues to meet your needs by creating new colors, sizes, textures, and special shapes. Belden Brick manufactures more than 20 different sizes of face brick and clay pavers, more than 300 colors, 10 different textures and hundreds of special shapes.
With more than 125 years of experience the Belden Brick Company has set the standard of comparison.
Benjamin Moore
y Regal Select: Benjamin Moores most advanced technology added to a trusted classic.
Performance Data:
Bendheim
y Optichroic glass offers refined iridescent color character in an assortment of surface options, including clear, textured, etched, and etched patterns.
Product Application:
Low VOC in any color Durability in any finish Superior hide Seamless touch-up
Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Times Square Building elevators, New York, NY Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, MI
Performance Data:
www.benjaminmoore.com 866.708.9181
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www.bendheim.com 800.606.7621
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tarkett sports
y With an improved backing system, Tarkett Sports Omnisports 8.3 GreenLay is now a category 3 shock-absorbing sports oor according to the ASTM F2772 standard.
Product Application:
98% adhesive free with a moisture tolerance of up to 15 lb. or 92% relative humidity Saves time and costs associated w/ installation www.tarkettsportsindoor.com 888.364.6541 | Contact: Nathan Mason
www.armstrong.com/ssbafes8snap 877.276.7876
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stonhard
y Stonclad G2An environmentally conscious product that incorporates recycled glass and rapidly renewable materials, contributing to LEED points.
Product Application:
Designed for areas that require maximum durability and cleanability, such as kitchens Cleaner, longer-lasting solution than carpet and vinyl sheet goods
Performance Data:
Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA San Marcos High School, San Marcos, TX Edwardsville Wrestling Club, Edwardsville, IL
Performance Data:
Exceptional strength and resistance properties Impact, stain, and abrasion resistant; low VOCs www.stonhard.com 800.257.7953 | Contact: Cindy Bovino www.irwintelescopicseating.com 877.597.1122 | Contact: Doug Green or Dave Mette
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Fuller Phoenix Wall Systems have a built-in swagger factor. It encourages architects and designers to: Choose from an innite number of colors. In solid, metallic or pearl nishes. Apply to a variety of textured surfaces. Finish from a broad selection of stainless steel or brass trims. Its also responsible for refusal to age. Check the DNA: Back-painted glass surface. Tight glass fabrication tolerances. Green building product. Beautiful. Light. Solid. Strong. Easy to install, maintain or repair. Give your walls some attitude. Contact us.
fullerphoenix.com
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Ultra-tec
Contact us today to learn how easy it is to design a cable railing you and your client will be proud of.
Manufactured in the U.S. by:
Ultra-tec
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Ceilings Plus
y Angles and ovals? No problem. Now you can design with triangle, trapezoid, rhombus, pentagon, hexagon, chevron, and freeform shapes. (Squares, too, if you want.)
Performance Data:
Functional, adaptable, and particularly durable Contemporary styling with no length restrictions 18 different styles of benches and coat racks. All of their benches are made of steel construction with solid 1-1/4-in.-thick wood slats. www.binnsgof.com 802.655.7502
Unlimited perforation patterns 2D, 3D, and curved installations Acoustical and Class A rated Lightweight recycled aluminum FSC-certified wood veneer
interior finishes
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www.ceilingsplus.com 323.724.8166
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St. Charles Chapel, Carthagena, OH Brown University, Providence, RI Lambert International Airport, St. Louis, MO
Performance Data:
Removes 90% of formaldehyde in 1st year Removes 50% of formaldehyde over 10 years
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www.armstrong.com/airguard8snap 877.276.7876
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ICC-ES evaluated for seismic: ESR-2631 and ESR-2282 Intermediate duty and heavy-duty load rating designs per ASTM C635
Delivers maximum productivity with outstanding durability and excellent hide Outstanding touch-up reduces repaint costs
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sPeCiALtY ProDUCts
Quality American-made interior window coverings Distinctively designed Choice of 8- or 6-gauge premium aluminum slats UV control and helps energy efficiency Conforms to all ANSI safety standards Can apply to LEED credits
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. TO ENTER: Mail or fax the reader service card found in SNAP or visit sweets.com for the SNAP reader service center and select products. To submit an entry by mail, mail an index card with your name, address, email address and daytime phone number to: SNAP Reader Service Contest, Reader Service Card Processing Center, PO Box 559, Hightstown, NJ 08520-9987. There will be 5 winners for each issue drawn from entries received on or before the nal day of the issue period through December 31, 2011. Retail value of the amazon.com card is $50. View complete rules at construction.com/sweets/snap/contest/
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www.sweets.com
GLASBORD
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N e x t G e N e r at i o N G r e e N r e s t r o o m D e s i G N
Heres a winning formula: Water-saving, high-efciency toilets and urinals, water-saving electronic faucets, and high-speed, energy efcient hand dryers made in America by Sloan and Excel Dryer. From ExcEl The XleraTor high-speed, energy-efcient hand dryer dries hands completely in 1015 seconds and uses 80 percent less energy than conventional dryers. XLERATOR represents a 95% cost savings versus paper towels and eliminates their maintenance while improving restroom hygiene. XLERATOR is also GreenSpec Listed, helps qualify for LEED Credits and lowers the hand drying carbon footprint by 70%.
800-255-9235 www.exceldryer.com
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866-663-2289 www.sloanvalve.com
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I N T RO D U C I N G M I LG A R D E SS E N C E S E R I E S . A timeless interior of solid wood with
a durable berglass core and exterior, its the re-imagining of design and durability. Essence is backed by our Full Lifetime Warranty with Glass Breakage Coverage and available in custom sizes with short lead times. Plus, all Essence Series windows meet ENERGY STAR qualications, without costly upgrades. Its time to re-imagine the possibilities of your projects.
Follow our QR code to see the future of window technology, and register for a free color card at pro.milgard.com/essence
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SafeZone
Copyright 2010-2011, Yale Security Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company. All rights reserved.
SafeZone senses movement in the opening and holds the door open, creating a zone of safety. Extends the life of the opening by limiting unnecessary door cycles Provides energy savings, fire code compliance, and increased security Reduces damage to doors and frames To learn how, visit safezone.nortondoorcontrols.com
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Materials ................................................................................. Pgs. roofing, siding, thermal & Moisture Protection .................. Pgs. interior finishes, furnishings ................................................ Pgs. 77-82 89-98 105-113
Doors, WinDoWs
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3M Company
y 3M Window Films provide sun control, UV protection, safety, privacy, and decorative benefits for building applications.
Performance Data:
Worker comfort: reduce glare on computer screens and minimize solar hot spots Energy savings: save up to one ton of air conditioning for every 100 sq. ft. of glass exposed to the sun
www.3m.com/windowfilm
snAP 188
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Hilton Hotels, various locations Candlewood Suites, various locations Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Performance Data:
Insulated and laminated glass High-performance energy-saving coatings, self-cleaning and impact-resistant glass
www.woodfold.com 503.357.7181
snAP 189
snAP 238
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Glass fin and tension structures Structural glass canopies, skylights Custom entrances and ooring
Performance Data:
Schools, commercial, residential Retail, hotels, museum, government New construction and retrofit
Performance Data:
Designs based on performance, appearance, strength, and tolerance of the glass Highly adaptable to creative architectural designs
snAP 239
snAP 199
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
High-end custom residential Luxury high-rise condos, hotels, world-class resorts Restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs
Performance Data:
Trumbull High School, Trumbull, CT Technical Glass Products HQ, Snoqualmie, WA Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook, IL
Performance Data:
Available in aluminum, wood clad, thermally broken, and all wood Pocketing available Low-profile track at 3/16 in. above finished oor www.panda-windows.com 702.643.5700
Supports larger glazing than aluminum systems Narrower frame profiles and taller free-spans
snAP 193
snAP 236
For FREE access to GlassBuild Americas 3-Day tradeshow, go to www.GlassBuildAmerica.com, click on Registraton, create your login and password and use
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www.GlassBuildAmerica.com
SNAP 496
Doors, WinDoWs
AMBiCo Limited
y Blast-resistant steel doors and frames.
Product Application:
Won-Door Corporation
y A horizontal sliding fire door that spans unlimited widths and curves; means-of-egress compliant.
Product Application:
Pentagon, Washington, DC J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL
Performance Data:
Low-range units 15 PSF to 2 PSI, mid-range units 3 PSI to 8 PSI High-range units 9 PSI to 50 PSI
snAP 195
snAP 214
Doors, WinDoWs
samuel heath
y PERKO POWER door closers deliver aesthetic and practical benefits for the architect and specifier.
Product Application:
Doors, WinDoWs
Hilton Hotel Godolphin and Latymer School South Lodge Hotel and Spa
Performance Data:
Solid glass, wood, metal, fiberglass, and/or arched doors Elevated design for convenience, comfort, safety Eco-friendly, 110 VAC electro-mechanical operator www.tormaxusa.com 888.685.3707
www.perkopower.com 212.599.5177
snAP 197
snAP 216
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
haas Door
y Commercial and residential aluminum and glass doors for fire stations, restaurants, and other postmodern designs.
Product Application:
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV Columbus Clippers Stadium, Columbus, OH
Performance Data:
HD aluminum frame available in color anodizing or special paint colors Many glazing options available
New construction projects Remodeling projects For traditional and craftsman-style homes
Performance Data:
A durable, scratch-resistant exterior finish Meets ENERGY STAR requirements without upgrades pro.milgard.com 800.MILGARD | Contact: Maureen Faccia, Dir. of Marketing
snAP 192
snAP 208
Doors, WinDoWs
Available with DL tubular locks, 8200 mortise locks, and Harmony Series mortise access control locks 13 architectural finishes available including MicroShield antimicrobial coating
www.JELD-WEN.com/exteriordoors
snAP 201
www.sargentlock.com 800.727.5477
snAP 202
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Hotel Tryp Condal, Barcelona, Spain Terminus Condos, Vancouver, Canada Procure Health, Manhattan
Performance Data:
Substantial reduction of building footprint Door dead load supported by foundation (not building structure)
Minimum gap between fi xed and sliding glass panels to enhance privacy Smooth, effortless movement for doors up to 385 lb. www.klein-usa.com 908.994.1111 | Contact: Cristina Vila www.norcomfg.com 262.835.2600 | Contact: Jason Hoffe
snAP 233
snAP 234
Doors, WinDoWs
Retail spaces and commercial offices School, universities, and public buildings Hotels and healthcare facilities
Performance Data:
Adds up to 92% more insulating power to glazing Estimated payback time less than 3 years www.vista-films.com 314.674.1016 | Contact: Heather Gronek
One-touch programming; pre-wired; power assist and push-and-go functions Calibrates weight, latch and sweep speeds, and positioning based on ADA/ANSI Lock circuit retry, power latch, stop on stall www.nortondoorcontrols.com 800.438.1951 | Contact: Lana Kirkpatrick
snAP 205
snAP 226
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Pella Corporation
y Pella Impervia fiberglass windows and doors offer you robust design options with new installation systems for a variety of applications.
Product Application:
Receptor and subsill for multistory buildings Standard and T-subframes for window replacement Mullions and subsills for single-story storefronts
Performance Data:
High energy efficiency, condensation resistance Low-maintenance powdercoat paint finish Very durable in extreme weather conditions www.pellacommercial.com 888.628.8433
snAP 207
snAP 227
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Vetrotech saint-Gobain
y Contraam Structure 60 fire- and safety-rated clear tempered glass for use in doors, transoms, and borrowed lites with fire rating requirement of 60 minutes; with hose stream test.
Product Application:
Wieden + Kennedy office (renovation and interior), Amsterdam 60-minute fire- and safety-rated ush glazed meeting/work rooms Natural daylighting and visual transparency for the interior www.vetrotechusa.com 888.803.9533 | Contact: Laura Lepeska
Full lifetime warranty that includes parts and labor Passed thousands of hours of extreme climate testing pro.milgard.com 800.MILGARD | Contact: Customer Sales
snAP 209
snAP 228
sensitive indoor/outdoor heating on patios, decks and waiting areas. Solaira technology THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERS CHOICE converts 91% of the energy consumed into directional, comfort heating. Solaira Heaters www.solairaheaters.com achieve full output within 1 second and can also be controlled with digital variable 866-321-8373 controls, thermostatic, timer and occupancy sensors to minimize consumption. Virtually unaffected by wind In association with members of: Waterproof engineering ASHRAE Color options available to suit
Advancing HVAC&R to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world
SNAP 489
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Azon
y MLP (mechanical lock profile) and Warm-Light warm-edge spacer for insulating glassenergy efficiency and high strength for aluminum fenestration products.
Product Application:
Storefront and curtain wall applications Commercial aluminum, windows, doors, skylights Thermal barriers for framing, glazing
Performance Data:
Educational and healthcare facilities Commercial: new and retrofit applications Government and LEED
Performance Data:
Intelligent technologies reduce overall U-factor Higher CRF (condensation resistance factor) www.azonintl.com 800.788.5942
Available in both AW45 and AW70 AAMA ratings Available in XO, OX, OXO, XOX configurations www.efcocorp.com 800.221.4169 | Contact: Eric Enloe
snAP 211
snAP 212
Doors, WinDoWs
Viracon
y Complete range of high-performance architectural glass products, including insulating, laminated, silk-screened, hurricane-resistant, and high-performance coated glass.
Product Application:
Armortex, inc.
y Manufacturer of bullet, blast, and forcedentry protection windows, doors, and composite fiberglass panels; ISO 9001:2008 certified.
Performance Data:
Energy control, high-performance coatings Protective glazing, safety glazing Sustainable design/LEED
Performance Data:
Bullet resistant Blast resistant Forced-entry protection products UL, NIJ, DoS DoD, GSA certified
Triple insulating glass, low U-value High light transmittance www.viracon.com 800.533.2080 www.Armortex.com 210.661.8306
snAP 213
snAP 196
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Moving doors and walls You think it, they build it Custom-designed storefronts and more
Performance Data:
The Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA US Botanic Gardens, Washington, DC Seattle Seahawks Stadium, Seattle, WA
Performance Data:
Faster, safer operation; zero lost headroom Superior design that keeps working www.schweissdoors.com 800.746.8273 | Contact: Mike Schweiss
Custom capabilities Almost unlimited array of aluminum shapes, colors, and glazing systems
snAP 215
snAP 198
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Architects, specifiers, and glazing professionals can make their selection based on fire rating or application Also allows users to view product data, size charts, save favorites, and request information via email
Room dividers, privacy walls Swing doors, closet doors Office partitions/workstations
Performance Data:
Large selection of frame finishes and safety glass Low-profile, patented locking and roller systems Modular; recyclable www.slidingdoorco.com 888.433.1333
www.safti.com/iphone-app.html 888.653.3333
snAP 217
snAP 218
SoundLok
Improved lighting Improved door acoustics Improved fit and finish throughout
Proper absorption and diffusion of sound makes for more effective practice. Wengers VAE technology can turn the acoustics of a SoundLok room into nine different environments from a recital hall to a cathedral. Students can even upload accompaniments, record and playback their sessions.
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SNAP 458
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LiGht-DUtY PiVots
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y RIXSON light-duty pivots 173 and 176 bring high-end door control to lightweight lowfrequency doors.
Product Application:
Supervised wireless exit stopper helps solve the problem of unauthorized exits and entries of doors When activated, it emits an ear-piercing alarm and sends a radio signal to the receiver
Interior doors up to 150 lb. 173 for offset; 176 for center-hung
snAP 219
snAP 220
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Linel
y They replaced 22,000 sq. ft. of wire glass skylight at the Corcoran Gallery with minimum impact on staff and gallery traffic.
Product Application:
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Linel helped renovate the Bronx Botanical Gardens Linel replaced skylights in the Guggenheim Museum
Performance Data:
Hotels, restaurants, retail stores Airports, casinos, hospitals, college campuses Government/public buildings, commercial buildings
Performance Data:
Linel engineering matches product to any era Linel paint process is nearly unmatched www.linel.co 317.831.5314 | Contact: George Petzen
Reduces air/pollution infiltration up to 85% over sliding/swing doors Contributes to LEED EAc1 and EQc5 www.boonedam.us 800.334.5552 | Contact: Greg Schreiber
snAP 221
snAP 222
Powder Coated
Solid Plastic
globalpartitions.com
Phenolic
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
snAP 223
snAP 224
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Doors, WinDoWs
PoLYCArBonAte GLAzinG
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Rutgers University, Camden, NJ Messiah College, Grantham, PA La Porte High School, La Porte, TX
Performance Data:
Twice the life of prior polycarbonate Superior vandalism protection, insulation vs glass IBC 2606.4, Class CC1; ANSI Z97.1-2004 www.sheffieldplastics.com 800.254.1707 | Contact: Cindy Kahlstrom
Traditional pebble finish plus smooth and optical woodgrains Frames: carbon, galvannealed, and stainless steel hollow metal and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) www.overly.com 800.979.7300 | Contact: Jon Reese
snAP 225
snAP 206
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snAP 200
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PURE SUSTAINABILITY
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This Euro Twin Wall Spot is one of many Hunza luminaires that offer the latest LED options to provide the ultimate in energy efficiency, safety and longevity. At Hunza we take pride in making the finest outdoor lights in the world, engineered in New Zealand from the best materials to provide a lifetime of pure enjoyment. www.hunzausa.com Ph: +1 888 578 6005 Toll Free sales@hunzalightingusa.com
snAP 210
SNAP 422
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
LiftMaster
y The LiftMaster Model 3800 residential jackshaft opener mounts on the side of the garage door, freeing up ceiling space for extra storage. Its also perfect for oversized garage doors or cathedral ceilings, as well as low ceilings where there may not be room for a conventional opener.
Performance Data:
Security and safety for colleges and universities Safety and durability for housing authorities Protect people and valuable assets
Performance Data:
Optional EverCharge standby power system operates the opener when power is out.
Heavy-duty impact-tested screen products Extruded frame with stainless steel mesh panels www.centurionscreens.com 877.898.6308 www.liftmaster.com 630.279.3600 | Contact: Dan Nixa
snAP 229
snAP 230
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
hiGh-PerforMAnCe DAYLiGhtinG
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nanaWall systems
y Unlimited framed glass wall panels ride a single head track over a single sill and effortlessly glide into multiple stacking options.
Product Application:
One-header, one-oor track or trackless Swing doors that disappear with the panels Eliminates the need for multiple oor tracks
Performance Data:
A smart solution for a variety of applications Major offers translucent daylighting systems for a wide range of needs and budgets
Performance Data:
Interlocking profiles minimize expansion and contraction issues Entrance doors tested over 1 million cycles www.nanawall.com 800.873.5673 | Contact: James Mann
Pultruded fiberglass support members offer enhanced thermal performance Unique snap-to-lock installation provides a clean, fastener-free look www.majorskylights.com 888.759.2678
snAP 231
snAP 232
An equal product cant deliver Benjamin Moore results. Spec only Benjamin Moore - and accept nothing less.
www.benjaminmoore.com/equal
2011 Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin Moore and the triangle M symbol are registered trademarks licensed to Benjamin Moore & Co.
SNAP 450
SNAP 414
Doors, WinDoWs
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eliason Corporation
y RMR-1500 built Eliason tough.
Product Application:
NASA Research Center @ Langley, Hampton, VA Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA MaineHealth, Portland, ME
Performance Data:
Door body: rotationally molded, monolithic door panel with CFC-free foam core Hinges: Easy Swing hinging system
Sageglass electronically tintable glass switches from clear to dark at the click of a button www.wascoskylights.com 800.388.0293 | Contact: Sara Havard www.eliasoncorp.com 800.828.3655 | Contact: Sales
snAP 203
snAP 204
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
Presray Corporation
y Presrays stackable FastLogs: revolutionary, affordable, and are suited for any larger entranceway in your building including wide industrial/ commercial openings. FastLogs will give you peace of mind.
Product Application:
Crown industrial
y Flat-track barn door hardware used for sliding doors in restaurants, hotels, and residential applications.
Product Application:
Doors, WinDoWs
P.F. Changs, Scottsdale, AZ Kenton Square Condos, San Diego, CA McCann Erickson, New York, NY
Performance Data:
Steel at-bar track, stops, and zinc-plated ballbearing hangers Finishes: stainless steel, at black, galvanized, painted bronze, and custom finishes www.Crown-Industrial.com 650.952.5150 | Contact: Beverly Morgan
snAP 235
snAP 194
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. TO ENTER: Mail or fax the reader service card found in SNAP or visit sweets.com for the SNAP reader service center and select products. To submit an entry by mail, mail an index card with your name, address, email address and daytime phone number to: SNAP Reader Service Contest, Reader Service Card Processing Center, PO Box 559, Hightstown, NJ 08520-9987. There will be 5 winners for each issue drawn from entries received on or before the nal day of the issue period through December 31, 2011. Retail value of the amazon.com card is $50. View complete rules at construction.com/sweets/snap/contest/
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SNAP 416
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
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Mobilflex folding Grilles and Closures inc.
y MobilFlex provides imaginative options for a wide range of storefront entrance and space delineators.
Product Application:
special-Lite, inc.
y Concealed, adjustable brush provides weathertight fit at door bottom, reducing air, light, and vermin infiltration when oors are out of level or out of position.
Product Application:
Malls, window protection, banks, schools, hospitals, airports, ships, reception desks
Performance Data:
Any layout, any radius curve Large spansup to 18 ft. high, 200 ft. wide Distinctive looks, rugged protection
snAP 237
snAP 190
Doors, WinDoWs
Doors, WinDoWs
LiGhtsheLVes
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tubelite inc.
y Save energy/money by reducing the need for electrical light in work areas by installing sunlightreecting aLuminate lightshelves on the interior of vision glass frames. Finishes to match fenestration.
Product Application:
special-Lite, inc.
y Commercial exterior door features fine-grained sandstone-textured face sheets for an aesthetically pleasing surface finish. Ideal for locations not expected to see abuse or vandalism.
Performance Data:
Doors, WinDoWs
Depths of 12 to 36 in. from the exterior wall Easily fastened to fenestration framing members
Performance Data:
Reduce electricity used for artificial lighting Natural light positively affects employee productivity www.tubeliteinc.com/product_types/ aluminate/aluminate.html 616.301.0056 | Contact: Walt Lutzke
Factory finishes eliminate painting and refinishing Corrosion resistant for humid or corrosive locations Superior thermal performance 10-year warranty GREENGUARD certified
snAP 191
www.special-lite.com 800.821.6531
snAP 240
Speed-Rail Interna-Rail ADA Railing Glass Railing Wire Mesh Inll Perforated Inll Picket Glass
800-772-8800 www.hollaender.com
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Glass or cellular polycarbonate glazing Unit windows or continuous up to 150 ft. For either windows or skylights
Performance Data:
www.extechinc.com 800.500.8083
snAP 241
Konkola Copper Mines, Zambia: 150m (pressure requirement) National Power Co. of Iceland: 202m (pr) Bogong Tunnel, Australia: 350m (pr)
Performance Data:
snAP 242
Doors, WinDoWs
ingersoll rand/schlage
y Schlage AD-Series Electronic Lock offers a mix and match of credentials as needed. Ofine, wireless, and hardwire options.
Product Application:
Finally, a beautiful, affordable floor that you and the environment can both live with.
(Who would have guessed polished concrete?)
Your choice of FGS/Permashine polished concrete puts you on the leading edge of environmental stewardship. In fact, with FGS/Permashine your facility becomes more environmentally friendly in a number of ways: The patented FGS/Permashine dry grind process completely eliminates safety, disposal and contamination concerns that may come with wet grind slurry. The materials used in the FGS system are VOC-compliant. There are no solvents, nor continued gas off that is common with carpet and tile. The remarkable durability of FGS/Permashine system delivers superb maintenance results with water and FGS Conditionerat a great savings compared with other floor types. The inherent reflective and thermal mass properties in polished concrete floors can substantially reduce energy costs for heating and lighting. The FGS system can contribute more LEED points than any other flooring choice and Indoor Air Quality credits for CHPS school projects. Go ahead. Go green. Make FGS/Permashine a part of your environmental stewardship strategy, and enjoy the added benefits of longterm savings and a great looking floor!
Polk County (Florida) school district Special Forces complex, Eglin Air Force Base, FL University of North Carolina, EPIC Center, Charlotte, NC
snAP 243
Doors, WinDoWs
Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, TN US Department of State, Washington, DC Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Performance Data:
...one of the newest, greenest, and most affordable flooring options available. BuildingGreen
SNAP 500
snAP 244
UNITY
by VISA LIGHTING
Headwall
Wall
Table Lamp
414.354.6600 www.VisaLighting.com
SNAP 499
Borland Center, Palm Beach Community Church Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Retracted Position
Dimensions change with each individual seat and back option. Contact Factory for specific measurements.
Citation
toll-free 877-597-1122
itsc-sales@irwinseating.com
www.irwinseating.com
SNAP 463
Millennium
SNAP 399
SNAP 455
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electrical, lighting
accent lighting
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SnaP 245
electrical, lighting
electrical, lighting
Pg lifelink
y Anodized aluminum service pedestals, power strips, power poles, overhead service carriers, ceiling connection plates, LED lab lights, and VersaDuct surface metal raceway.
Product application:
GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, PA Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH Bristol-Myers Squibb, New York, NY
Performance Data:
electrical, lighting
Anodized aluminum surface metal raceway Custom design applications www.wagnerarchitectural.com 888.243.6914 | contact: Carolina Calzada www.pglifelink.com 800.287.4123 | contact: Karen Dorman
SnaP 254
SnaP 247
electrical, lighting
Commercial: hospitals, schools, prisons, historical, high rises and other buildings Industrial: cooling towers, power plants, WWTP Residential and trees
Performance Data:
National standards: NFPA 780, UL96A, LPI 175 Parts listed with UL: UL96 www.ipclp.com 800.860.8388 | contact: Jan Yoder
Lightning Protection InstituteInspection Certificate; UL Master Label certification NFPA 780 compliance; complete line of UL- listed system components, manufactured in the USA www.ecle.biz 860.379.9072 | contact: Jennifer Morgan
SnaP 248
SnaP 249
electrical, lighting
electrical, lighting
PathWay light
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landscape Forms
y The Hawthorne pathway light houses an 8-watt LED luminaire sealed with thermoformed lens.
Product application:
legrand/Wiremold
y OFR Series Overfloor Raceway provides four channels of capacity in one easy-to-install, ADAcompliant raceway system.
Product application:
Four channels accept multiple services Installs over floor coverings Multiple transition options
Performance Data:
Refined design that is informed by the past and contemporary in spirit Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Designs in collaboration with Landscape Forms www.landscapeforms.com 800.521.2546 | contact: Joyce Bates
SnaP 250
SnaP 251
ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING
ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING
DESIGNER SERIES
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Bock Lighting
RLM Reector Series.
Product Application:
Prudential Ltg.
The Pulse was designed by California architects and inspired by the Pacic. Its a luminous, sculptural form thatalone or in rowscreates dynamic lighting with a subtle sense of movement.
Performance Data:
T5 and T5HO sculptural luminaire that transforms a typical rectilinear space into a dynamic environment Lantern-like luminosity creates a glow that evenly lights ceilings, oors, and walls
SNAP 252
SNAP 253
ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING
Dimmable T5HO pendant and track lights High-efciency dimmable LED lamps Daylight harvest dimming control system
Performance Data:
Up to 130 lumen per watt LED 98/99% HPF dimmable ballasts www.deeprooighting.com 718.243.9388, 718.243.1185, 718.637.6061 Contact: Jay Chen
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. TO ENTER: Mail or fax the reader service card found in SNAP or visit sweets.com for the SNAP reader service center and select products. To submit an entry by mail, mail an index card with your name, address, email address and daytime phone number to: SNAP Reader Service Contest, Reader Service Card Processing Center, PO Box 559, Hightstown, NJ 08520-9987. There will be 5 winners for each issue drawn from entries received on or before the nal day of the issue period through December 31, 2011. Retail value of the amazon.com card is $50. View complete rules at construction.com/sweets/snap/contest/
SNAP 246
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Allow E. Dillons Reectve Series to take you to a totally new level in architectural concrete masonry.
For more informaton or to locate a dealer near you, please contact us at (800) 234-8970 or visit our website www.edillon.com
SNAP 464
The Duro-Last single-ply roofing system is a Proven Performer, with over a billion square feet installed all over North America. Duro-Lasts reputation for quality stems from long-term, steady company ownership, a time-tested product formulation, and a highly-refined installation method that relies on dependable, authorized contractors.
and industrial installations with the best warranties in the industry. Our standard, comprehensive 15-year full warranty is transferable, has no exclusions for ponding water, and provides coverage against consequential damages that result from defects in the Duro-Last material and/or installation workmanship. Duro-Last also has 20-year warranties available.
800-248-0280
SNAP 446
www.duro-last.com
Follow us on Twitter @duro-last
Duro-Last, the Worlds Best Roof and Proven Performer are registered marks owned by Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.
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SNAP 400
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Steel, aluminum (including extruded), engineered polymer Flexible duct, duct accessories also available Extensive data available online and in print
Small system footprint to fit in existing structure Flexibility to condition a single zone or entire building Benefits include: energy efficiency, zoned comfort, quiet operation, system simplicity, aesthetics, lower lifecycle cost, and safety
SnaP 256
www.mitsubishipro.com
bradley corp.
y The new Verge lavatory system in Evero natural quartz material brings sophistication to the restroom.
Product application:
Liberty Island Visitor Center, New York, NY Philadelphia Community College, Philadelphia, PA The Varsity, Atlanta, GA
Performance Data:
Factory assembled, can be finished in a large variety of standard or custom ways including curving panels along the length www.aerotechmfg.com 801.292.0493
High performance; resists stains and scratches Non-porous, no seams, no sealers required
SnaP 258
SnaP 264
rite-hite Fans
y Presenting the Revolution SP from Rite-Hite Fans. All the same benefits of the original Revolution high-volume, lowspeed fan, designed for smaller spaces where aesthetics are important. With standard polished blades or painted blades to blend into your environment, the Revolution SP provides a customized style with performance. Rite-Hite fans are a simple upgrade for an existing structure and a smart, economical, green design for a new building. Benefits include helping eliminate heat stress, reducing condensation on floors and products, improving indoor air quality (IAQ), and providing comfortable, quiet airflow.
Product application:
Fitness center, Albuquerque, NM Bar/restaurant, Cincinnati, OH Grocery store, Minneapolis, MN Office atrium, Atlanta, GA Movie theater, Milwaukee, WI Auto dealer, Greensboro, NC Area coverage of 7,800 sq. ft. Available in 8-ft., 10-ft., and 12-ft. diameters Supplements existing HVAC 10 ft. - 30 ft. recommended mounting heights Custom colors available
improving comfort and decreasing energy costs at an industrial supply distributor
Performance Data:
reducing condensation and improving air flow for fitness center customers
SnaP 368
bOiler ecOnOMiZer
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ge appliances
y The GeoSpring hybrid water heater features innovative heat pump technology that reduces energy consumption and water heater operating costs.
Performance Data:
enerVeX inc.
y The EcoFlex 90+ is a packaged modulating fan-powered economizer for commercial boiler and water heater systems. Consists of an inline power venter with an integrated economizer unit.
Product application:
Consumes up to 62% less energy than a standard electric water heater Saves $320 every year in water heater expenses
Single economizer handles multiple boilers For atmospheric, fan-assisted, and forced draft boilers
Performance Data:
Always perfect boiler draft conditions Replaceable heat exchanger; natural gas or LP www.geappliances.com/geospring 502.452.5527 | contact: Gregg Holladay www.enervex.com 770.587.3238 | contact: Joey Bunnelle
SnaP 260
SnaP 255
infinity Drain
y Made to obscure centrally placed waste outlets, the TileDrain makes the drain virtually disappear with a tile-inside frame.
Product application:
Incorporate tile into the grate frame Use with traditional four-way pitched floor Any type waterproofing, including hot mop
Performance Data:
Stainless steel frame and channel Complete assembly kit in three sizes
SnaP 262
SnaP 263
The Finest Selection of Sliding Door Hardware with a Guaranteed Lowest Price
Anti-lock out ratchet designallows hose to retract freely, no need to manually rewind the hose Brass swivel on stainless shaftreduces risk of rusting, leaking, and an unuseable hose reel Impact-resistant ratcheting assemblylonger service life compared to others with plastic parts that break under stress
SnaP 259
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Hands-free washing greatly reduces the risk of cross contamination Sensor faucets conserve water Includes a water-resistant circuit control module Comes standard with the convenience of electric plug-in (AC) and battery (DC) power options Adjustable temperature control mixing valve Low battery indicator light www.tsbrass.com 800.476.4103 | contact: Eva-Marie Fox
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y Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC Systems from Mitsubishi: VRF zoning strategy provides economically precise, individual comfort control to multiple spaces. Energy efficiencyINVERTER technology can simultaneously heat and cool, virtually eliminating duct loss. Zoned comfortEach individual zone can have personalized comfort. Quiet operationIndoor and outdoor units are so quiet that they can be placed just about anywhere. System simplicityMEHVACs two-pipe system is simpler to install and service. AestheticsHVAC systems dont have to get in the way of design. Lower lifecycle costOperate with minimum energy usage.
SafetyZoned structure does not recirculate air into other zones, reducing the spread of airborne contaminants and allergens.
Performance Data:
Small system footprint provides more usable space and makes it easier to conceal units Quiet indoor and outdoor units give you more options for placement Ductless systems that allow for higher ceilings and eliminate the need for soffits Broad selection of ENERGY STAR-rated products to help meet your LEED goals
Mitsubishi electric VrF systems free up indoor and outdoor space.
www.mitsubishipro.com
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Blok-Flash delivers the surest, most cost-effective control of moisture and mold growth in exterior single-wythe CMU wall systems. Tough, lightweight, embeddable ashing system. 10x Greater Bond at exterior bed joints. NO Water Penetration rapid expulsion of moisture Use Blok-Flash at all ashing and weep vent locations - wherever ashing is necessary.
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Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood is the new pressure-treated lumber that SAVES you and your customers money.
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Ecolifes polymeric stabilizers enhance the woods dimensional stability, making Ecolife superior for load-bearing supports and deck framing.
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Permeable parking areas Trails, walkways, and sidewalks Driveways and pedestrian patios
Performance Data:
100% post-consumer recycled glass, LEED credits High-porosity system, filters stormwater, and reduces runoff www.filterpave.com 800.548.3424 | contact: Patricia Stelter
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Interior living wall systemson stands or wallmounted; exterior systems feature the thickest soil profile for difficult climates 3D trellis and new hybrid trellis systems make greenwalls affordable
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US National Arboretum, Washington, DC Aria Hotel, City Center, Las Vegas, NV Indianapolis Museum of Art and Gardens, IN
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Applicable to extreme weather environments and public places Fine cast concrete with wide range of integral pigment choices www.kornegaydesign.com 877.252.6323 | contact: Paula Kornegay
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Sitecraft, inc.
y Custom radii wooden benches in their thin slat design highlight and fit seamlessly into any site. The metal support/mounts disappear perfectly into the background with minimal disruption to your view.
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Metropolitan ceramics
y Indoor/outdoor, slip-resisting, 1/2 in. thick, unglazed paver tile with unique textures and sizing. For commercial and residential use.
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y Montage ornamental fences meet a variety of commercial and industrial fencing applications. Ameristars Montage product line is made up of five different grades, each designed to meet a specific project application for design, strength, and durability. Ameristar is a leading manufacturer of perimeter security products in the world; their extensive product lines encompass all markets, and are distributed all over the globe. Ameristar has a staff dedicated to architects and engineers. Ameristars project managers and market developers help the design community find fencing solutions for balancing perimeter security, aesthetics, and design elements for all projects.
Product application:
Schools, stadiums, parks and recreation Commercial developments, parking facilities Municipal facilities, airports, WTP, WWTP Hospitals, state facilities, apartments
Performance Data:
20-year warranty/maintenance-free finish High-strength welded steel 1-in. and 3/4-in. pickets Swing gates, roll gates, cantilever gates
Montage ii invincible 3-rail Ornamental Fencing Montage commercial Majestic 4-rail Decorative Fence
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SPecialty PrODUctS
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y Cast iron or aluminum tree grates, trench grates, and the exclusive Paver Grate System. Trench grates are available in both straight and custom radius to meet your specifications.
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Performance Data:
Pedestrian walkways
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Pentagon RDF helicopter pad, Arlington, VA Reliant Stadium parking lot, Houston, TX
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5,721 PSI compressive strength Installed in rolls for fast, easy installation
Constructed polyethylene (HDPE and MDPE) Guards against fading and cracking 11 standard colors stocked and ready to ship Easily install with exclusive GripperTabs
www.invisiblestructures.com 800.233.1510
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California Army National Guard Fred Kelly Stadium, Orange, CA Sams Club, City of Industry, CA www.xcelfence.com 866.392.0808 | contact: Cindy Zhu
Custom fabrication to meet the needs of your projects Recognized gate experts Meets all your needs for ADA-compliant and highsecurity hardware Welded construction giving optimum strength for residential, industrial, and commercial applications Multiple finish options with extended warranty
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Residential and commercial flat rooftop terraces/plazas Pedestals for roof pavers: concrete, wood Decking and landscaping on streets
Performance Data:
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Commercial-quality modular decking Pedestal range from 1/8 in. to 36 in. high www.BisonIP.com 800.333.4234
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LANDSCAPING, SITEWORK
Park & ride lots and transit centers Student housing facilities and military BEQs Employee commuter incentive and visitor parking
Performance Data:
Molded berglass composite construction in onepiece and bolt-together designs Vertical and horizontal bike parking www.ameribike.com 800.245.3723 | Contact: Ron Reynolds
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LANDSCAPING, SITEWORK
SECURITY BOLLARDS
J.C. MacElroy Company
The perfect accent for any site with historical avor, these antique-styled bollards offer perimeter security with style.
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Used for trafc ow control, security Guards buildings, airports, monuments, etc.
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Poligon provides award-winning, easily assembled, high-quality outdoor architecture shelters, gazebos, pavilions, walkway covers, transit shelters, trellises, dugout and bleacher covers.
Product Application:
Parks, recreation, schools, sports complexes Medical, amusement and aquatic parks, marinas Municipality, government, transit, urban, residential
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34 frame colorscustom colors also available www.poligon.com 616.399.1963 | Contact: Ben Judy
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Available in many styles and nishes for both Lay-in and Revealed-edge ceiling tiles
Allows stormwater to lter down into aggregate base to dissipate into the soil Helps reduce impervious surface footprint www.claypaver.com 800.334.8689 | Contact: Renee Lawson
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Think Exceptional.
To an architect, a building goes far beyond bricks and mortar. Its a creative vision, executed to a phenomenal finish. The ability to transform that vision requires exceptional products. For more than 100 years, RIXSON has helped
Electromagnetic Door/ Holder Releases Pivots and Pivot Sets Floor Closers Checkmate Stops and Holders
architects focus on the beauty of the opening, while ensuring discreet, effective and reliable door control. Our Products Support Your Vision. Think RIXSON.
1.800.457.5670 | www.rixson.com
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Pilkington Planar
The Worlds Leading Structural Glass System
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W&W Glass has been part of the design build teams behind these and many other great architectural masterpieces throughout the United States. For more information on structural glass systems call 800.452.7925 or visit us at wwglass.com
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YORK SERIES
In one key gesture the York Bench combines form and function resulting in a simple pure design. This bench is easily approachable from both sides, which makes it ideal for sidewalks, plazas, or any long areas that need easy access.
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Whether it's a trellis, decking, seating or planters, Sitecraft has the elements of style for your commercial or residential projects: rooftop gardens, poolside, atriums, plazas, and parks. Our custom-crafted furnishings and accent pieces bring your vision forth to your exacting standards of quality and beauty. In Redwood, Red Cedar, Ipe and other premium woods, theyre the centerpiece of all your sites.
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rev-a-shelf
Maximize your storage space with this fabulous and functional pullout pantry (448-TP). Available in four widths and three heights, it rides on patent-pending soft-close slide system and boasts exceptional adjustment and strength. Constructed of beautiful maple, they are CARB II compliant and feature adjustable shelves, patented door mount brackets, telescoping rear wall, and all mounting hardware. US Patent No. 7,204,569.
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Fully assembled tracks or as components Track is available as painted white or silver and is Microban certied www.mariak.com 800.562.7425
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Commercial: hospitals, schools, prisons, historical, high rises and other buildings Industrial: cooling towers, power plants, WWTP Residential and trees
performance data:
High schools, middle schools, and elementary schools Colleges and universities Health clubs and tness centers
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National standards: NFPA 780, UL96A, LPI 175 Parts listed with UL: UL96 www.ipclp.com 800.860.8388 | contact: Jan Yoder
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Bluworld of Water
Blu Box Touch Screen Control Panel for Bluworlds water features allows you to program different water effects at the push of a button. The Blu Box also performs an automatic drain, ush, and ll function that will signicantly reduce required maintenance. Having a water feature that is able to change its visual qualities adds an exciting dynamic. The Blu Box can be used in most water feature applications, and with a variety of different panel materials, such as granite, glass, tile, and many others. www.bluworldusa.com 407.426.7674 | contact: info@bluworldusa.com
tubelite inc.
Save energy and money using more daylight with MaxBlock Aluminum Sunshades, high recycledcontent aluminum sunshades. A variety of shading patterns and congurations complements building aesthetics.
performance data:
Three blade styles: airfoil, tubular, z-blade Depths of 20 to 35 in. from the exterior wall Easily fastened to fenestration framing members Reduce solar heat gain (SHG) and cooling demand Ample daylight to reduce electric lighting
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Architectural Series
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Trim-Tex
The Trim-Tex Design & Training Center is located at 3700 W. Pratt Avenue in Lincolnwood, IL. The 10,000 square foot facility showcases a variety of nished upgraded designs that feature Drywall Art. The adjoining training center has several courses available including the most important, becoming a Trim-Tex Certied Bead Technician. The Design & Training Center is open to: Contractors, Builders, Architects, Designers and Drywall Professionals.
The Design Center is open weekly, Monday Thursday from 9:30am to 3:00pm for individual viewing. Group tours are available please call ahead.
The Training Center is open weekly, Tuesday Thursday. Sessions are available by appointment only and includes the following: Introduction and discussion of products Design Center Tour Training - Durability Demo, Basic Bead Installation, Specialty Tools Intensive Bead Installation, Finishing Training Millwork Quality Details in Drywall and Drywall Art Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch Provided www.trim-tex.com | 1-800-874-2333
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Expanded metal, perforated metals, gratings for architectural applications.
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42-story high-rise, 147-unit luxury condo tower Century City, CA HKS Architects, LLP
performance data:
Non-welded with no exposed fasteners Guardrail system meets ADA, IBC, and local code requirements www.atr-technologies.com 800.423.4148 | contact: Bert Roark
AMICO products help to achieve LEED points Member US Green Building Council
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JOMY counter-balanced ladder is a xed aluminum ladder with a sliding lower section. In stock.
product application:
ExxonMobil offshore drilling platform, Tulsa, OK Southern California Edison, Kernville, CA Nacimiento Dam Spillway, Bradley, CA
performance data:
All-aluminum construction, lightweight, easy to install, and maintenance free Capable of supporting 1,000 lb. per rung; available with or without a cage www.jomy.com 800.255.2591 | contact: Michelle Gussenbauer
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rev-a-shelf
Rev-A-Shelf, an industry leader in storage and convenience items, has partnered with Blum to offer new electric assist waste containers. Available as a complete kit with a dovetail maple drawer box, patented adjustable door mounting brackets, durable polymer waste containers, plus Blums TANDEM heavy-duty full-extension concealed runners with BLUMOTION soft close and SERVODRIVE touch-to-open. Perfect for when your hands are full of messy garbage and you cant access your pullout waste container. US Patent No. 7,204,569. www.rev-a-shelf.com 502.499.5835 | contact: Customer Service
Kalwall corporation
Maximize energy efciency by simulating daylight quantity/quality.
product application:
Verify your design achieves desired light levels and energy efciency Qualify for LEED or other sustainable ratings Promote passive daylighting to meet Carbon Zero Learn the benets of proper daylighting with Kalwalls translucent fenestration, a highly insulating, diffuse-light-transmitting technology
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classicFlame pro
ClassicFlame PRO electric replaces are 100% energy efcient, require no venting, and do not compromise the building envelope. Available with a traditional or contemporary ame.
product application:
Multiple character heights, colors, congurations and extendable Custom controllers and software applications
Utilizes 100% of input energy Optional heat from 4,400 BTUs - 9,200 BTUs www.classicamepro.com 561.926.1461 | contact: Chris Mediate www.sunrisesystems.com 781.826.9706 | contact: Marissa Kiley
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Eliosolar Hybrid Shades protect from the sun and capture its energy with integrated thermal solar collectors, producing free solar hot water.
product application:
Foote School, New Haven, CT St. Augustine Zoological Park, FL Norma residence (AIA Design Awards), West Hollywood, CA
performance data:
Save up to 60% in heating energy costs Reduce up to 30% in cooling loads www.eliosolar.com 323.963.3308 | contact: Yves Lefay
Virtually unlimited graphics and text exibility Highly durable and requires less maintenance and replacement than similar products Contains pre-consumer recycled content Rugged, two-color, scratch-resistant, non-static, re retardant, washable melamine surface laminate www.bestsignsystems.com 970.249.BEST, 800.235.BEST
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specialty products
Corrosion-resistant, 6000 Series aluminum alloy extrusions High-performance powdercoated and anodized nishes, environmentally friendly www.aluminumrailing.com 800.599.2965
Citi Group Class-A headquarter buildings Government, schools, and national chains
performance data:
Qualies for LEED credits, GreenSpec listed Online CEU Resource Center; CAD/BIM/SketchUp www.exceldryer.com 800.255.9235 | contact: William Gagnon
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Pandas Lift & Slide Sliding Door System is the Industrys First Hurricane Rated Lift & Slide on the market. With Continual refinement Panda has created the finest multi-slide door system available today. These doors are designed to achieve extremely large sizes to open virtually any room to the outside world. With the Lift & Slides unique recessed track and the ability to hide in wall pockets, you can have a completely unobstructed opening. Pandas Bi-folding Door Series available in aluminum, aluminum/wood, thermally broken, and all wood.
702.643.5700 www.panda-windows.com
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specialty products
Models for overhead doors/garage doors Models for block or poured foundations Models for wood wall/ange accessories
performance data:
Lightweight, non-spark, high-strength 6063-T aluminum construction with 1-1/4-in. deeply serrated rungs for maximum grip and foot traction Maintenance free and certied to meet OSHA and ANSI standards
ICC-ES certied with 3-in. debris clearance Made in the USA out of marine-grade stainless steel www.smartvent.com 877.441.8368 | contact: info@smartvent.com www.okeeffes.com 888.653.3333 | contact: Diana San Diego
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specialty products
liftMaster
12V DC gate operators maximize cycles and draw less power on battery backup or solar power.
product application:
Rated for gates up to 800 lb. and 25 ft. in length and cycling up to 120 times per day On-board radio receiverholds up to 50 remotes
Fire rated Sound testing to achieve STC 63 www.resilmount.com 800.675.8023 www.liftmaster.com 800.282.6225 | contact: Bill Gioia
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specialty products
specialty products
Hysecurity
Highly efcient and ultra-reliable UPS backed up swing & slide gate operators that will cycle gates hundreds of times or thousands of feet after power loss. Also perfect for solar applications.
product application:
Slide: 1,500 lb. and 40-ft. gate capacity; also 2 fps model Swing: 1,300 lb. and 20-ft. gate leaf capacity
Fast food and convenience stores Gas and other service stations Commercial ofce-warehouses
performance data:
Tested to 60-in. water depth Leakage metered to less than 10 gph www.oodbarriers.net 888.640.0850 | contact: Kelley Knopick
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Master lock
ADA-compliant built-in locks for all styles of lockers. Help mainstream ADA studentslocks look like standard locks. Shown here is model 1695MKADA for Wrap-Around-Latch lockers. Master Lock ADA locks are found in over 900 facilities.
product application:
World dryer
Fast, high-efciency, and intelligent hand dryer.
product application:
Compliant with US government ADA standards Flexiblelocks function for both ADA and standard locker use; cost-effective solution www.masterlock.com/ada 888.878.9952 www.worlddryer.com 800.323.0701 | contact: Customer Services
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US Tile is the nations leading manufacturer of authentic clay tile, and offers the most extensive LEED point opportunities of any tile manufacturer in the world. Furthermore, US Tile is the only roof tile manufacturer to receive Cradle to Cradle certification.
www.ustile.com
Cradle to Cradle
100% Recyclable
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Lifetime Warranty
No Fade
specialty products
circle redmont
Premium-quality specialty pavers approved by the Historic Landmark Society available in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.
product application:
Prisons, detention centers, military Government facilities, institutions, etc. Schools, retail, commercial
performance data:
Times Square, New York, NY American Eagle Outtters Thomas Edison Museum
performance data:
ASTM: D-696, D-1529, D-2843, E-84/E-119 Specied by the Ofce of General Services, New York, Army Corps of Engineers www.securitywallproducts.com 559.452.8450
High-quality pavers, better than originals For walls, oors, stairs, skylights, etc.
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Measures up to 5 ft. in height with up to 16 ft. of uninterrupted writing space www.marshintegro.com 800.426.4244 | contact: Customer Service
Meets/exceeds ADA standards Satises AASHTO vehicle loading requirements Available in carbon/stainless steel Various nishes and slip-resistant surfaces avail. Made in the USA
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specialty products
specialty products
Florence Manufacturing
Perfect for the temporary storage of banned items, this space-saving solution is completely congurable to your project application.
product application:
New and existing classrooms Meeting facilities, training rooms Boardrooms and executive ofces
performance data:
Common in schools and universities Useful in activity centers and exercise facilities Popular in secured access areas
performance data:
GREENGUARD-certied porcelain writing surface 50-year writing surface guarantee www.claridgeproducts.com 870.743.2200 | contact: Terry McCutchen
5 locking options, 12 powdercoat colors, 5 ID options, and 2 depths; congure from 1-10 compartments high and 1-6 compartments wide
specialty products
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ClassicFlame PRO Electric Fireplaces provide the ability to offer the warmth and ambiance of a replace, while helping to maintain your goal of a sustainable, eco-friendly project. Now you can!
Stainless Steel Appliances: Granite Countertops: Bamboo Floors: Marble Baths: Fireplace:
100% Energy Efcient: Utilizes all of the input energy to operate the Flame Effect, Heat, or both Vent Free: Does not compromise the building envelope No Pollutants: No Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, or Mold All LED Technology: Leads to signicant energy savings Can be used with, or without heat: From 4,400 to 9,200 BTUs
GREEN:
www.classicflamepro.com
FOR SALES INFO: (561) 926-1461
specialty products
apco signs
APCOs InfoLock Patient Information System features user-updatable bands, concealed locking mechanism (for security), ADA compatibility, and decorative nishes.
product application:
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Med. Ctr, Lafayette, LA Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
performance data:
Education, recreation, and aquatic Government, military, and transportation Healthcare, hospitality, and retail
performance data:
Resists mold, mildew, rust, moisture Scratch and impact resistant, non-microbial, non-porous
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specialty products
specialty products
Hysecurity
K4 Anti-Ram Crash Barrier Arm: Perfect blend of high security and safety. This barrier arm protects against 15,000-lb. truck at 30 mph and passenger vehicle that otherwise would ingress under the 34-in.-high top arm. Layers of safety.
product application:
Protection against termites, fungal decay, and mold 20-year limited warranty
12 to 24-ft. openings6 to 8 seconds open/close Integrated ultra-reliable hydraulics and controls www.hysecurity.com 800.321.9947 | contact: Richard Woltjer
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specialty products
specialty products
Solaira quartz electric infrared heaters are engineered for architecturally sensitive indoor/ outdoor zones, convert 91% of the energy into instant, directional, controllable comfort heating.
product application:
Fenway Park Outdoor Suites, Boston, MA New York Palace Hotel, NY New York Presbyterian Hospital, NY
performance data:
Citizens Arena, Ontario, CA Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA Huntington Library, Pasadena, CA
performance data:
High performance, 91% radiant efciency Weatherproof, modular, controllable www.solairaheaters.com 866.321.8373, ext. 22 | contact: Joe Ponzo
Low maintenance; wont impair views Wide selection of cables and hardware; over 70% recycled content
specialty products
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Georgia-pacific professional
enMotion helps improve hygiene, increases operational efciency, and reduces environmental impact.
product application:
Commercial and residential applications Creates efcient heating and cooling of interiors Extends outdoor living spaces
performance data:
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www.trivantage.com 800.786.1876
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SHARPER IDEAS
Its an undisputed fact - a well-designed daylighting strategy lifts performance in everything from student test scores to retail sales*. But harsh direct sunlight, when left unchecked creates glare on monitors, raises room temperatures and pushes human performance downward. Translucent skylights and curtainwall from Major soften light, moderate temperatures and keep buildings and occupants alike performing at peak levels.
888-759-2678 | www.majorskylights.com
specialty products
specialty products
retractaBle aWNiNGs
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Wirecrafters llc
Safety and security enclosures by WireCrafters using Style 840 woven wire or RapidWire welded wire partition systems.
product application:
Commercial and residential applications Creates efcient sun control and cools interiors Extends outdoor living space
performance data:
Volkswagen Chattanooga Plant storage and inventory cages Procter & Gamble AS/RS machine guarding UPS warehouse and distribution security cages
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specialty products
specialty products
BarnettBates corporation
Steel or aluminum parking deck inll. Maintenance-free security without air ow restriction. Custom fabricated to your specications. Colorcoordinated to enhance overall project design.
product application:
Sports complexes: Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA Educational: Humboldt State Univ., Arcata, CA Residential: Greenwich Housing Authority
performance data:
Rigid tube framing of panels unnecessary Typical install 4 angle clips per panel
performance data:
Durable anti-slip anchor treads and nosings Meets OSHA and ADA requirements architects.surefootindustries.com 800.522.6566 | contact: Tracy Lyle
Choose from 20 aluminum or steel patterns Fast CAD approval drawings; expert fabrication Virtually unmatched 20-year powdercoat nish www.BarnettBates.com 815.726.5223 | contact: Tom Barnett
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specialty products
Commercial cabinetry, store xtures, ofces Libraries, schools, medical facilities, laboratories, hospitals; residential kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms
performance data:
Papago Gateway Center, Tempe, AZ One River Terrace, Battery Park, New York, NY New York Times Building, New York, NY
performance data:
Deters solar heat gain and lowers energy cost while providing daylighting solutions Available in a variety of materials including metal, glass, photovoltaic cells, textiles, wood, etc.
specialty products
www.accuride.com 562.903.0200
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sNap 335
specialty products
George Washington University, DC Harbor Walk Village, Destin, FL Rum Punch Villas, Anguilla, Caribbean
performance data:
Comprehensive, coordinated selection of materials, colors, and products for any structural applications unique engineering requirements www.pawling.com 800.431.3456 | contact: Customer Service
Low-maintenance, type 316 stainless steel Variety of modular components for every design
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sNap 337
saFety treads
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specialty products
Long-wearing extruded or cast stair treads plus nosings Meets OSHA and ADA requirements
CG30X45M-P4, 30-ft. x 45-ft. Craftsman rectangular gable shelter, Berry Park, Eureka, MO CQ20 S-P6, 20-ft. Craftsman square shelter, Askarben Park, Omaha, NE SQ24M-P6, 24-ft. square shelter, Garcia Bend Park, Sacramento, CA www.iconshelters.com 800.748.0985 | contact: Skip Stern
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specialty products
ruskin company
Extruded aluminum sun control creations (pictured SSRTH M&T Bank, Buffalo, NY).
product application:
Yale Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, CT Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland, CA Dayton Convention Center, Dayton, OH
performance data:
K21 Doctors Building, Warsaw, IN Green Bank, Houston, TX War Memorial Library, Daly City, CA
performance data:
Stainless steel systems up to 1-1/4-in. diameter Hot-dip galvanized systems up to 3-3/4-in. diameter
sNap 340
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disappeariNG stairWay
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Curtis High Aquatic Center, University Place, WA Saint Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY White Castle, Bronx, NY
performance data:
Moanalua Ctr, Honolulu, HI (LiteBrow sun screen) Flexible modular applications Suitable for green construction requiring LEED certication
performance data:
Heavy-duty commercial-grade aluminum folding stairway with individual tread test weights of 1,000 www.PrecisionLadders.com 800.225.7814 | contact: Andrew Combs
Tested as new after 10 years of South Florida exposure Maintenance free www.cpidaylighting.com 847.816.1060 | contact: Talia Vinograd
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specialty products
specialty products
Speculative and corporate HQ ofces Higher education, K-12, and libraries Government, military, and courthouses
performance data:
Classrooms, laboratories, ofces Use in front of shelving or closet Place in front of interactive boards
performance data:
Improves material and energy efciency Better IAQ and personal comfort
Precision counterbalanced panels move easily High-performance porcelain projectable writing surface www.aarco.com 631.924.5461
www.tateaccessoors.com 800.231.7788
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W W W. V E R S A F L E X . C O M
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If it has to do with Polyurea, We know it. We are...
VersaFlex Incorporated formulates, manufactures and supplies pure polyurea coatings, liners and joint sealants for a wide variety of industrial, commercial and maintenance environments. Our knowledge of 100% solids technology assures you state of the art product utilization and support.
ISO 9001:2008
PRESERVATION
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BRIDGE
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WardroBe locKers
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Movable compartments for various types of equipment; built-in bench on drawer base www.perfectionarch.com 800.238.7207 | contact: Rob Jones www.tifnmetal.com 800.537.0983 | contact: Andy Duffy Sr.
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specialty products
specialty products
Federal Courthouse, El Paso, TX Hagen-Dazs, locations worldwide Mercedes dealership, Stuttgart, Germany
performance data:
Zero energy consumption; zero maintenance LEED points qualied www.globritesystem.com 815.385.6650 | contact: Al Carlson
Custom manufactured to meet project requirements Short lead time, low maintenance
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sNap 349
Wasco has the technology and expertise to turn your most visionary designs into reality. Our advanced materials and engineering know-how are expanding the boundaries of whats possible with skylights in green, energy efficient daylighting systems. Maybe thats why we were chosen to help in the historic restoration of one of Buckminster Fullers most iconic structures, the 24 foot Flys Eye Dome. The future of skylights is here today, at Wasco.
www.wascoskylights.com
Archival photo: Courtesy of the Estate of Buckminster Fuller, Photo above: Ira Garber, Dome: Composite Energy Technologies, Windows: Wasco Skylights
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Regupol Aktiv goes well beyond tness for purpose! We invented the advanced manufacturing process that makes Regupol Aktiv ooring extremely dense, resilient and wear resistant. Toughness and durability now comes with exceptional good looks and color combinations. SNAP 502
Regupol AktivLok is a recycled rubber interlocking oor tile for sports and tness applications. AktivLok tiles interlock with a t so precise; its seams are virtually invisible. Toughness, durability and safety make this rubber ooring perfect for any area. SNAP 503
Regupol AktivPro is a patent-pending, modular tile that offers a unique composite structure, superior durability, brilliant color and outstanding wear resistance. With standard and custom colors and logo options, it provides a safe, secure solution for tough environments. SNAP 504
Regupol Kombi multipurpose sports surfaces are the perfect solution for facilities that host demanding ball sports, running and training. Kombi is manufactured to ensure consistent density, thickness, and resilience for uniform ball rebound, shock absorption and elasticity. SNAP 505
AktivLok
Kombi
Aktiv
Regupol Tracks offer unique composition and provide slip resistance, force reduction and shock absorption to reduce the potential for stress and injury and that meet the DIN standard and IAAF guidelines. SNAP 506
Wunderbar.
Thats wonderful in English. But you knew that. What you might not know is that, over 40 years ago, a German company invented the technology to recycle tires into sports and tness ooring. They called it Regupol. So what does working with the inventor get you? The deepest experience and expertise, for starters. Add to that the cleanest raw material, consistent color infusion, killer custom colors and custom lengths, and the best in design, durability and performance. Get to know the inventor. In no time, Regupol America will have you uent in words like wunderbar. And maybe even spektakulr. Regupol Abzorb prefabricated synthetic turf shock padding is the perfect complement to a well-constructed articial turf product. Abzorb is manufactured using a proprietary process that ensures consistent density, thickness, feel and resilience for uniform shock absorption and elasticity. SNAP 507
Running Surfaces
Turf Underlayment
33 KEySToNE DRIvE
LEBANoN, PA 17042
(F) 717-675-2199
www.regupol.com
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Regupol Acoustical Underlayment, Impacta reduces noise caused by heavy loads and foot trafc when used under screed and traditional oor coverings such as wood, ceramic tile and carpet. Combining innovation with sustainability, these products are designed to reduce impact noise in the oor-ceiling assembly. SNAP 508
NORCO
UNIVERSAL DOOR SYSTEMS
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draper, inc.
Designed for large rooms and auditoriums, Access XL screens are motorized, ceiling-recessed, and offered in a range of large sizes not previously available in Access screen models.
product application:
doors, Windows....................................................................... Pgs. 119-136 electrical, lighting .................................................................. Pgs. 141-142 Mechanical systems, HVac, plumbing .................................. Pgs. 147-151 landscaping, sitework............................................................ Pgs. 157-160 specialty products .................................................................. Pgs. 165-180
Bayou City Event Center, Houston, TX Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center, Indianapolis, IN
performance data:
Offering tab-tensioned (Access XL/Series V) and non-tensioned (Access XL/Series E) screen surfaces www.draperinc.com 800.238.7999 | contact: Chris Broome
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Miele, inc.
With self-adjusting temperature and humidity controls, Miele refrigerators and cooling systems preserve the full avor and nutritional value of your foods, while complementing your design style.
performance data:
electrolux
Induction Range EW30IS65JS.
performance data:
MasterCool locks in freshness and nutrients with the push of a button RemoteVision connects your smart refrigerator unit by WiFi to Mieles monitoring center
Instantly adjust the heat to a delicate simmer or bring it to a quick boil Extra-large 4.2-cu.-ft. main oven features 7 cooking modes and 10 cooking options 1.4-cu.-ft. lower oven to cook two different items at two different temperatures
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www.electroluxappliances.com 877.4.electrolux
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Parks and recreational areas Schools and educational facilities Camps and churches
performance data:
Tested to over 1/5 million cycles Savings of up to 100,000 gallons of water per year www.tsbrass.com 800.476.4103 | contact: Eva-Marie Fox
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Fill out the card and you are automatically entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
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*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. TO ENTER: Mail or fax the reader service card found in SNAP or visit sweets.com for the SNAP reader service center and select products. To submit an entry by mail, mail an index card with your name, address, email address and daytime phone number to: SNAP Reader Service Contest, Reader Service Card Processing Center, PO Box 559, Hightstown, NJ 08520-9987. There will be 5 winners for each issue drawn from entries received on or before the nal day of the issue period through December 31, 2011. Retail value of the amazon.com card is $50. View complete rules at construction.com/sweets/snap/contest/
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WasHer-eXtractor
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Worchester Cathedral, UK The Puck Building , New York, NY Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach, FL
performance data:
Reaches 300 Gs safely, removing consistent moisture from load to load Innovative MilTouch control allows for control over washer in real time www.milnor.com 504.467.9591 | contact: Marketing and Sales
Platform travels along the inside or outside radius of an existing stairwell Custom designed and manufactured
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www.garaventalift.com 800.663.6556
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advance lifts
If you have a concrete pad and an electrical power source, then you can simply put this lift on the pad, plug it in, and lag it down. It is as easy as that. This instant dock will service any height truck as well as provide dock-to-ground access.
performance data:
Kitchenaid
KitchenAid KUDE60SXSS and KUDS30SX dishwashers with hard water softener.
performance data:
Superba Series EQ dishwasher features best-inclass wash performance ProWash Cycle determines the appropriate cycle and makes real-time adjustments for best cleaning ProDry option takes all the guesswork out of drying dishes SatinGlide Max System utilizes premium rails as the key to smooth operation www.kitchenaid.com 800.422.1230
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64 Possibilities
With over 64 possibilities you can find the perfect combination for your facility. Pawlings Foundation Series handrails have a wide variety of shapes and materials. Choose from a round or oval handgrip in real wood or vinyl with a 4 bumper guard in real wood, vinyl, or stainless steel.
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800-431-3456
845-373-9300
http://architectural.pawling.com
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specialty products
sWFcontract
SWFcontract solar shades and window treatments are inherently green, saving energy and reducing UV damage. products featured: SWFcontract architectural binders available as a two-piece set: solar shading and window treatments
also contains:
doors, Windows....................................................................... Pgs. 119-136 electrical, lighting .................................................................. Pgs. 141-142 Mechanical systems, HVac, plumbing .................................. Pgs. 147-151 landscaping, sitework............................................................ Pgs. 157-160 specialty products .................................................................. Pgs. 165-180 equipment................................................................................ Pgs. 185-186
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www.swfcontract.com 800.327.9798
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www.americansafetytread.com 800.245.4881
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. TO ENTER: Mail or fax the reader service card found in SNAP or visit sweets.com for the SNAP reader service center and select products. To submit an entry by mail, mail an index card with your name, address, email address and daytime phone number to: SNAP Reader Service Contest, Reader Service Card Processing Center, PO Box 559, Hightstown, NJ 08520-9987. There will be 5 winners for each issue drawn from entries received on or before the nal day of the issue period through December 31, 2011. Retail value of the amazon.com card is $50. View complete rules at construction.com/sweets/snap/contest/
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www.sweets.com
Protection
1 a : to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard b : defend 1c <protect the building>
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SkyShield
LIGHT SENSITIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FULL SUN-DARKENING OPTIONS EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLINDS BY 'HELLA'
TM
SkyShieldTM systems can become 'MARQUEE ELEMENTS' by offering design and appearance flexibility to your structure. LOUVERS OF WOOD, GLASS AND ALUMINUM AIRFOILS, PERFORATIONS AND SHEET METALS
FINISHES OF KYNAR, POWDER AND REAL WOOD POWER OPERATIONS & BUILDING INTEGRATED Rice University
UC Irvine
Our GREEN 'SkyShield External Sun-Control Systems' will improved LEED ratings and REDUCE ENERGY USE with SMART SOLAR STRATEGIES.. SIGNIFICANT SKYSHILD INSTALLATIONS INCLUDE: Harvard University Galleries Brooklyn Museum of Art V W Assembly-Chattanooga MD Anderson Cancer Center Smithsonian Institute Scotts Lawn-Care Hdqtrs. University of California Magee Laboratories 1234 Howard St. San Francisco Condo Fully Operational MD Anderson Cancer Center
The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low cost is forgotten
Phone (561) 656-2556 Fax (561) 656-2599 Toll-Free (888) 640-0850
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* Bradley Corp. ..................................145 ..........64 Bradley Corp ...................................147 ........264 BRICKFORM, A Division of Solomon Colors, Inc. ..................167 ........325 Builders Fence Co., BFC Iron ...........158 ........277 CACO, Inc., Window Fashions ......... 113 ........ 154 CalStar Products ..............................79..........110 Carolina Ceramics Brick Company ................................ 80 .........115 * C ascade Coil Drapery ......................92...........65 Cascade Coil Drapery .....................180 .......349 . Ceco Building Systems ....................97......... 145 * Ceco Building Systems ...................100 ..........66 * Ceilings Plus ....................................87..... 95-99 Ceilings Plus ...................................108 ....... 169 . Ceilings Plus ................................... 113 ........ 183 * CENTRIA ....................................... 1, cov2 .......67 CENTRIA ...........................................97.........364 Centurion Security Screen Company, Ltd. .................................130 ........229 CEP Panels, Inc. .............................. 89 ........ 128 * Chamberlain Group, Inc. ................. 38 ........ 461 * Chicago Faucet Company .................62...........69 Chicago Faucet Company ................147 ........ 261 * Chicago Metallic ............................. 85 ..........70 Chicago Metallic .............................106 ........ 175 Chicago Metallic ............................. 113 ........186 Circle Redmont ...............................173 ........ 315 . Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc. ...............................173 ........ 318 ClassicFlame PRO ...........................168 .......300 . Colbond, Inc. ....................................97......... 146 * Construction Specialties .................13 ...........72 * Construction Specialties .................21 ........... 71 CPI Daylighting Inc. ........................178 ........343 Crane Composites ...........................108 ....... 168 . * Crane Composites ...........................114 ..........73 Crown Column and Millwork ...........167 ........297 Crown Industrial .............................133 ........ 194 Davis Colors .....................................77 ........ 104 . Deep Roof Lighting .........................142 .......246 . Dow Building Solutions .................. 90 ........ 132 Draper, Inc. .....................................108 ........161 . Draper, Inc. .....................................185 ........356 * Dri-Design ........................................32........... 74 Dri-Design ....................................... 89 ........365 Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. .................. 90 .........131 * Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. ..................144 ...... 446 . E. Dillon & Company ....................... 82 ........ 100 * E . Dillon & Company .......................143 ........464 Earthworks Inc. ...............................79..........112 . Easi-Set ............................................97......... 143 East Coast Lightning Equipment ....141 ........249 East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. ...........158 ........270 ECO by Cosentino ............................105 ........ 174 * ECOsurfaces ....................................187 ..........77 ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring ...........................................106 ........ 163 EcoVantage LLC ...............................77 ........ 122 . . EFCO, a Pella Company ...................124 ........ 212
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Electrolux ........................................185 ........352 Eliason Corporation ........................133 ........204 Eliosolar ..........................................168 .......302 . Endicott Clay Products Co ...............77 ........ 118 . * ENERVEX Inc. .................................. 36...........78 ENERVEX Inc. ..................................148 .......255 . Environmental StoneWorks .............79......... 105 * E xcel Dryer Inc. ............................... 115 ..........79 . Excel Dryer Inc. ...............................168 .......305 EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. ..........................136 ........ 241 . * F & F Composite Group ...................180 .......493 . * Feeney Architectural Products ........49......... 451 Feeney, Inc. (CableRail) ................175 ........327 Fi-Foil Company, Inc. .......................93......... 138 * F irestone Building Products Co. ..... 42 ..........82 * F lorence Manufacturing .................140 ........455 Florence Manufacturing .................173 ........ 319 Formulated Solutions LLC ...............93......... 129 * Fuller Phoenix Architectural Products ....................67 ..........84 . Fuller Phoenix Architectural Products ................... 111 ........366 GAF .................................................. 98 ........ 150 * G AF .................................................. 99 ..........85 * Gage Corp (The) ...............................30.........428 Gage Corp (The) ..............................167 ........294 * Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. ..................70 ..........87 . Garaventa Lifts & Elevators ............186 ....... 351 . GE Appliances .................................148 .......260 . * General Electric Monogram ............102 ..........88 * Georgia-Pacific ............................... 96 ..........89 * Georgia-Pacific Gypsum ................. 26........... 91 Georgia-Pacific Gypsum ..................79......... 108 * Georgia-Pacific Gypsum ................cov4 .......445 Georgia-Pacific Professional ..........175 ........328 * Gerbert, Ltd. ................................... 46 ..........92 Gerflor .............................................108 ....... 159 . * GlassBuild America ........................120 ........496 Glen-Gery Corporation ....................79.......... 111 * Global Partitions .............................127 ....... 442 GOF/Ltd./A.J.Binns ......................... 113 ........ 158 * Guardian Building Products ............50...........94 Guardian Building Products ........... 80 ........ 106 Haas Door .......................................121 ........ 192 Halcyon Shades ..............................105 ........ 172 Halfen Anchoring Systems .............178 ........340 * Hansen Architectural Systems, Inc.....................................73.........376 Hart & Cooley, Inc. ..........................147 ........256 HIGH-R Custom Metal Building Insulation Solutions ..........95......... 141 * Hollaender Manufacturing Co. .......135 ........452 * Hufcor, Inc. .......................................37 ........378 . Hufcor, Inc. ......................................106 .........171 * Hunza Lighting ................................128 ........ 441 HySecurity ......................................170 ........ 310 HySecurity ......................................175 ........292
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ICON Shelter Systems Inc. ..............178 ........339 Ideal Products, Inc. .........................79......... 107 . Independent Protection Company, Inc. .................................141 ....... 248 Independent Protection Company, Inc. .................................165 ........ 317 Infinity Drain ...................................148 .......263 . * Inforesight Consumer Products, Inc. ..................................123 ....... 489 * Ingersoll Rand ................................103 ........ 381 . Ingersoll Rand/Schlage ..................136 ........243 Innoplast, Inc. .................................158 ....... 268 Innovative Structural Glass, Inc. .... 119 ........239 International Cellulose Corporation ..................................... 113 ........ 184 International Door, Inc. ..................128 ........223 Invisible Structures ........................158 ........274 Ironsmith ........................................158 ........ 271 . Irwin Telescopic Seating Co ........... 111 ........ 181 . * Irwin Telescopic Seating Co ...........138 ........463 . J.C. MacElroy Company ...................160 ....... 280 * Jeld-Wen ............................................6..........383 Jeld-Wen ..........................................121 ........ 201 Jessup Manufacturing Company ....180 ...... 348 . JOMY Inc. .........................................167 ........296 * Kalwall Corporation ........................104 ........384 . Kalwall Corporation ........................168 .......299 * Kemiko Concrete Products ............. 68 ........385 Kepco+ ............................................ 98 ........ 149 * Kepco+ ............................................149 ........386 KitchenAid ......................................186 .......358 . * Klein USA, Inc. .................................72.........387 Klein USA, Inc. ................................122 ........233 KMDI ...............................................106 ........ 166 * K MDI ...............................................184 ...... 388 . Kornegay Design, LLC .....................157 ........269 Krukowski Stone Company, Inc. ..................................77 .........113 . * L &M Construction Chemicals, Inc.................................136 ........500 Landscape Forms ............................141 ........250 * L andscape Forms ............................153 ........429 Larsen Products Corp. .................... 80 ........ 103 Legrand/Wiremold .........................141 ........ 251 Levolor Blinds .................................108 ....... 164 . LiftMaster .......................................130 ........230 LiftMaster .......................................170 ........309 Linel Signature................................127 ........ 221 * Linel Signature................................159 ........430 * List Industries Inc. ..........................126 ........458 List Industries Inc. ..........................165 ........287 LiteSteel Technologies America LLC .................................... 82 ........ 109 LiveRoof, LLC .................................. 90 ........363 .
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Beautiful Pediments and Entablatures are available in a variety of styles from Perimeter Systems. These prominent building elements are manufactured from extruded aluminum mouldings offering a more refined and elegant presence. These Pediments and Entablatures may be finished in rich bronze anodized tones or powder coated in one of 56 EZ Mix High Performance Polyvinylidene Fluoride Fluropon Coatings.
Pediments, Entablatures, and Columns are manufactured as stand alone components. With several Pediments, Entablatures, and Columns available, components are easily interchanged allowing you to accent any opening, creating an element that compliments your buildings design. PEDIMENTS & ENTABLATURES FEATURE; Powder Coated Kynar 500* & Hylar 5000* Coatings Custom Matching Colors or Bronze Anodized Finishes Factory Assembled Units for Easy Field Installation Will Not Burn or Add to Combustion Excellent Weathering Characteristics Will Not Rot, Crack or Crumble Excellent Material for LEED Buildings Earth Friendly - 85% Recycled Aluminum Insect Proof
*Kynar 500 is a registered trademark of Arkema Inc. Hylar 5000 is a registered trademark of Solvay Solexis.
Modular Construction
Pediments and Entablatures feature unique concealed gussets and wall plates that allow the installer to simply hang and bolt the unit in place. No special trades or heavy framing required for these light weight assemblies.
Fax 919-775-5652
Villa Rica, GA
www.saf.com/persys
Nashville, TN Redding, CA
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Perfection Architectural Systems, Inc....................................180 .......346 . PG LifeLink ......................................141 ........247 * Pine Hall Brick Co. .......................... 83 ........ 412 . Pine Hall Brick Co. ..........................160 ........282 . Pittco Architectural Metals, Inc......124 ........ 198 * Playpower ....................................... 88 ........ 413 Poligon ............................................160 ........ 281 Precision Ladders, LLC ...................178 ........342 Presray Corporation .......................133 ........235 Presto Products Company - Geosystems ....................................157 ........279 * P rudential Lighting .........................132 ........ 414 Prudential Lighting .........................142 .......253 . * Quality Stone Veneer ...................... 151 ........ 415 Raven Industries ..............................97......... 147 * Raven Industries .............................134 ........ 416 Regupol America.............................108 ....... 170 . * Regupol America.............................182 ........ 417 Rev-A-Shelf .....................................165 ........283 Rev-A-Shelf .....................................168 .......284 . Reward Wall Systems ......................97.........144 Rite-Hite Fans .................................147 ....... 368 Rixson Specialty Door Controls......127 ........220 * Rixson Specialty Door Controls...... 161 ........ 418
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* Southern Aluminum Finishing ........191 ....... 486 * Southern Bleacher Co. ....................199 ........ 491 Spec-Rite Designs, LLC ...................175 ........323 * Spec-Rite Designs, LLC ...................193 ........433 Special-Lite, Inc. .............................135 ........ 190 Special-Lite, Inc. .............................135 ........240 * Specialty Doors, Inc........................148 .......460 . Specified Technologies Inc. ........... 98 ........362 SportMaster, A Division of ThorWorks Industries, Inc. ......... 80 ........ 120 * Springs Window Fashions ..............118 ........485 Springs Window Fashions ..............188 .......359 . Stonhard ......................................... 111 ........180 * Stonhard .........................................156 ........449 * Stuc-O-Flex International, Inc. .......142 ........454 Studco Building Systems ...............128 ........ 210 . Studco Building Systems ...............170 ....... 308 . Sunrise Systems, Inc. .....................168 ....... 301 . Super Sky Products Enterprises, LLC .............................. 119 ........ 199
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Viance ............................................. 82 .........121 * V iance .............................................154 ........453 * V iracon .............................................74 ........437 . Viracon ............................................124 ........ 213 * V isa Lighting ...................................137 ........499 Vista Window Film ..........................122 ........205 W&W Glass ..................................... 119 ........238 . * W&W Glass .....................................163 ........459 . * Wagner ............................................112 ........447 * Wagner ............................................195 . 481-483 Wagner Companies (The) ...............141 ........254 Wagner Companies (The)/ The Cable Connection .....................165 ........ 312 Walker Display ................................108 ....... 157 . * Walz & Krenzer, Inc. ........................ 94 ........497 Walz & Krenzer, Inc. ........................128 ........200 Walz & Krenzer, Inc. ........................136 ........242 Wasco Products, Inc. ......................133 ........203 * Wasco Products Inc. .......................181 ........438 * Wenger Corp. ..................................125 ....... 448 Westcoat ......................................... 98 ........ 153 Wirecrafters LLC .............................177 ........ 331 * W iremold/Legrand ..........................76.........487 Won-Door Corporation ...................121 ........ 214 Woodfold Mfg., Inc. ........................ 119 ........189 Wooster Products, Inc. ...................178 ........338 World Dryer .....................................170 ........ 313 XCEL Fence, Inc. ..............................158 ........276 * Y KK AP America Inc......................... 22.........492
* MacroAir Technologies, Inc. ............71 .........393 MacroAir Technologies, Inc. ...........148 .......262 . Major Industries, Inc. .....................130 ........232 * Major Industries, Inc. .....................176 ........ 431 Marble Institute of America .............77 ........ 361 . Mariak Industries, Inc. ...................165 ....... 298 * Marsh Industries ..............................4..........395 Marsh Industries ............................173 ........ 316 Master Lock ....................................170 ........285 * McNichols Co. .................................196 ........396 METROBRICK ................................. 80 .........101 Metropolitan Ceramics .................157 ........273 * Miele Professional ..........................155 ........397 Miele, Inc. .......................................185 ........355 * Milgard Manufacturing Inc. ............ 116 ........432 Milgard Windows & Doors ..............121 ....... 208 Milgard Windows & Doors ..............122 ........228 Milnor Laundry Systems .................186 .......350 . Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. .................................185 ........354 * Mitsubishi - Alpolic / The Ludlow Group ...........................139 ........399 * Mitsubishi Electric ..........................146 .......400 . Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating ...........................147 ........257 Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating ........................... 151 ........369 MobilFlex Folding Grilles & Closures Inc. ................................135 ........237 modularArts, Inc. ............................106 ....... 167 . Mortar Net USA, Ltd........................ 90 ........ 130 * Mortar Net USA, Ltd........................152 466-468 Mule-Hide Products Co., Inc. ..........95......... 139 . N * NanaWall Systems ...........................16 ......... 401 NanaWall Systems ..........................130 ........ 231 National Terrazzo & Mosaic Assn., Inc. .......................................105 ........ 182 NBKHunter Douglas Contract...... 89 ........ 127 New Holland Church Furniture .......106 ........ 185 * Nichiha USA, Inc. ............................ 40 ........402 Nichiha USA, Inc. ............................ 90 ........ 134 Nichiha USA, Inc. ............................ 90 ........ 135 Norco Industrial Doors ...................122 ........234 * Norco Industrial Doors ...................183 ........403 * Norton Door Controls ..................... 117 ........404 Norton Door Controls .....................122 ........226 O * OKeeffes Aluminum Ladders ........109 ........405 OKeeffes Aluminum Ladders ........170 ........307 OHagins, Inc. .................................95......... 140 Ohio Gratings, Inc. ..........................173 ....... 286 * Oldcastle Architectural.....................5 ........ 406 . Overly Door Company .....................128 ........206 Overly Door Company .....................136 ....... 244 * O verly Manufactoring Company ..... 86 ........407 Panda Windows & Doors ................ 119 ........ 193 * P anda Windows & Doors ................169 ....... 408 * P awling Corporation .......................186 ...... 409 . * P awling Corporation .......................188 ....... 410 . Pawling, Architectural Products Division ...........................177 ........336 * Pella Corporation .............................45 .........411 . Pella Corporation ............................122 ........207
Sure-Foot Industries, Corp. ............177 ........332 T T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. ......................................148 .......259 . T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. ...................................... 151 ........266 T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. ......................................185 ........353 Tarkett Sports ................................. 111 ........ 179 Tate Access Floors, Inc. ..................178 ........344 Technical Glass Products ............... 119 ........236 * Technical Glass Products ..............cov3 ...... 440 Tectum Inc. .....................................105 ........ 156 . Tepromark International, Inc. .........173 ........320 Thin Stone Systems, Inc. ................ 98 ........ 152 * Thin Stone Systems, Inc. ................ 60 ........462 3M Company ................................... 119 ........188 Tiffin Metal Products ......................180 .......347 . * T imely Industries ..............................8..........456 Timely Industries ............................122 ........227 Tormax Technologies, Inc. ..............121 ........ 216 * Tournesol Siteworks LLC .................51 ........ 488 Tournesol Siteworks LLC ................157 ........275 * Tri Vantage, LLC ...............................91 .........434 Tri Vantage, LLC ..............................175 ........329 Tri Vantage, LLC ..............................177 ........330 Trim-Tex........................................... 80 .........114 * Trim-Tex...........................................166 ........494 * Tubelite ........................................... 84 ........457 Tubelite ...........................................135 .........191 Tubelite ...........................................165 ....... 289 * Twin Star International ...................174 ........435 Universal Wire Cloth ........................79......... 123 US Tile Company ............................. 89 ........148 Valley City Manufacturing ..............105 ........ 155 . * Velcro USA Inc. ............................... 34.........443 * Velcro USA Inc. ................................35 ....... 444 . . VersaFlex, Inc. ................................ 80 .........117 * VersaFlex, Inc. ................................179 ........490 Vetrotech Saint-Gobain ..................122 ........209 * Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America ..................................61 ........ 484
Ruskin Company .............................178 ........ 341 S * S -5 ...................................................130 ........ 419 SAF Perimeter Systems ..................128 ........224 Safety Technology International, Inc. (STI) ..................127 ........ 219 * SAFTI Fire Rated Glass ................... 78.........420 . SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions............................124 ........ 217 * SageGlass .......................................2, 3 ....... 421 . Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics ........................................... 89 ........ 125 Samsung Staron, Samsung Chemical USA, Inc...........105 ........367 Samuel Heath .................................121 ........ 197 * Samuel Heath .................................129 ........422 * SARGENT Manufacturing .................41 .........423 SARGENT Manufacturing ................121 ........202 Savannah Flood Protection ............170 .........311 * Savannah Trims ..............................189 .......424 . Schweiss Doors, Moving Walls ......124 ........ 215 Security Wall Products ...................173 ........ 314 Sheffield Plastics, A Bayer MaterialScience LLC Business........128 ........225 Sherwin-Williams Company (The) .. 113 ........ 187 Sitecraft ...........................................79..........119 Sitecraft ..........................................157 ........272 * Sitecraft ..........................................164 ........425 . Sliding Door Company (The) ..........124 ........ 218 * Sliding Door Company (The) ..........150 ........465 . * Sloan Valve Co. ...............................101 ........426 Sloan Valve Co. ............................... 151 ........265 * Smart Vent Products, Inc. ...............63 ........427 . . Smart Vent Products, Inc. ..............170 ........306 . Solaira Heating Technologies ..................................175 ........326 . * Solomon Colors Inc. ........................162 . 477-480
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kbis 2011
With but a handful of appliance and cabinet manufacturers to be found among the many plumbing fixtures and fittings exhibitors, the 2011 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was a lopsided event, reflecting the stillconfused state of the U.S. housing market. The number of exhibitors registered for the April exposition was 585 down from 700 booths the previous year. In 2008, 821 manufacturers were represented. Perhaps in an optimistic reaction to the anemia of the residential construction business, a contemporary aesthetic pervaded the modest number of product introductions. Performance toilets from Kohler and Inax and touch-operating faucets from Brizo and Moen were notable for their modern lines.
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2011 ASLA Annual Meeting and Expo
6,000 attendees (projected), more than 400 exhibitors Oct. 30Nov. 3, 2011 (san diego); Sept. 28Oct. 1, 2012 (phoenix)
For technological innovation, the standout of the show was the MicroSilk hydrotherapy system from Jason International. A far cry from the roiling waters typical of jetted tubs, the system uses quiet clouds of micro-bubbles to super-oxygenate the bath water, warming it and softening its texture. For the user, the effect is soothing rather than stimulating. Among exhibitors, business hopes were being solidly pinned on the remodeling/ replacement market, with some newly courting the hospitality and commercial sectors, as well. A widespread grumble heard from attendees designers and dealers alike was the diminished role of KBIS as a resource. Over the past year, appliance manufacturers in particular have been exploring alternative ways of reaching the customer, from virtual trade expos to opening showrooms in key cities to exhibiting at other venues, such as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Attendance figures had not been announced as of press time leading to speculation that the headcount fell short of expectations (the official visitor tally for 2010 was 37,000). In light of the apparent decline, KBIS organizers might want to take a dip in that rejuvenating Jason tub. Leslie Clagett
coveted Olmsted Medal and other honors are bestowed at the Presidents Dinner, where Mueller will rub shoulders with sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts. (Also not-to-miss: the fellows dinner sponsored by Scofield Systems.) Clearly product manufacturers agree about the landscape designers importance, if not cool factor: Perennial supporters include Nemetschek Vectorworks, Playmart, Roman Fountains, Beldens Clay Pavers division, GreenScreen, Landscape Forms, IronSmith, site furnishings maker Victor Stanley Inc., and the environmental wiz-kids at ECORP Consulting Inc. Chris Sullivan
lightfair
In its 22nd consecutive year, Mays Lightfair International (LFI) Trade Show & Conference seemed to have a new vibe. It may have been the new location, the Philadelphia Convention Center; the new mobile app, which allowed conference attendees to ditch the usual piles of trade show paper for a more convenient way to track schedules and events; or it may have been the proliferation of new LED products. Whatever the reason, the energy was palpable. The larger footprint of the Philadelphia venue allowed for on-the-floor presentations by iconic lighting designers like Ingo Maurer, and special interest pavilions like the Building Integration Pavilion featured solutions and products used to create energyefficient buildings. Innovative LED products stole the show and dominated the LFI Innovation Awards presentation. Notable products included the Most Innovative Product of the Year winner, the Revel modular OLED by Acuity Brands, plus the Luxeon A LED by Philips Lumileds and the Low Voltage LED Wall Wash/ Flood from Tech Lighting Generation Brands. A special Judges Citation Award was given to the newly released 10th Edition of
photo credit: clockwise from left: courtesy asla; courtesy kbis; courtesy acuity brands
the Illuminating Engineering Societys (IESNA) Lighting Handbook. More than 70 well-attended continuing education courses were offered this year as lighting specifiers sought the latest information on design and technology. LED technology, which lately seems to morph overnight, once again dominated the discussion. Seminars ranging from Is LED the Answer? to Creating a Vision for OLED Lighting were packed. New, and interesting, was the Retrofit and Upgrade seminar track focusing on the recession-era challenges and advantages of integrating new lighting fixtures, controls, and infrastructure into existing buildings. If you missed any of this, plan to visit the 23rd annual Lightfair, which will be held May 711, 2012 in Las Vegas. Allison Craig
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partners in design
by allison craig
abbott miller
Abbott Miller is a partner in the New York oce of the international design rm Pentagram, a hybrid practice that encompasses the design of identity, branding, environments, publications, objects, and digital media. His clients include the Guggenheim Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Harley-Davidson. pentagram.com
dorothy cosonas
Dorothy Cosonas is the creative director of Knoll Textiles, and Knoll Luxe, divisions of Knoll, Inc. Her work is highly inuenced by her passion for ne art and international fashion. knolltextiles.com
the words organic and digital are not often used in the same sentence or to describe the same product, but they easily partner to describe Knoll Textiles new wall covering collection by Abbott Miller. The Ink Collection was inspired by the way ink moves organically across a page. Starting with a single drop, Miller created hundreds of studies that yielded drops, branch-like forms, and loosely formed letters. The resulting patterns Ink, Drop, and Run were then scanned, scaled, and digitally duplicated to create a collection that is at once sophisticated and freely organic. We do crave more and more the quality that comes across in handmade things, said Miller. But he was equally inspired by Knolls classic modernist legacy. In some ways, the context of Knoll historically gives what I did more depth, makes it more meaningful, he said. Produced in an array of colors, Ink is printed on RECORE, a vinyl wall covering made with 30% recycled content that is Greenguard-certied for low chemical emissions. Ink is edgy, bold, contemporary all of the same things that t into our point of view, says Dorothy Cosonas, Knoll Textiles creative director. We brought Abbott into our world and it has been a very successful partnership. Ill say this: He is the only designer I have ever worked with on a second project. (SNAP #47)
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