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digital marketing going on, a future thing I might add, the old-fashioned business letter is still a good way to get our message right in front of the prospect. We will use our letterhead and business envelopes to avoid looking like a massproduced direct mail piece. Each letter will be signed so its personalized, and in the letter will be an offer to help them in some manner, such as a free on-site survey. If we can get in front of them we have a better chance at making a sale. It will compliment or social media campaign. Were flanking our prospects for and develops corporate advantage books that subliminally promote the firms attributes and how that firm provides an extraordinary service. Ron publishes the book and it instantly appears online at Amazon and other online bookstores ready to order. Also, any bookstore retailer can order it. We get the books for our clients and prospects at the publishers cost. The competition doesnt know how to respond. They are, in fact, stumped. It will take over a year to catch up, and meanwhile, well be able to get into a lot of companies weve never talked to. What do you think? What good would that do? responded the King. Igor and Slide looked at each other. Normally the King would be jumping up and down at these tactical promotions. Slide stepped forward. Your Majesty, if I may, it seems youre not excited at all about our promotions. Perhaps you could tell us whats missing? The King smiled. When I answered, What good would that do? I was being facetious. Anyone who says that obviously doesnt know the first thing about marketing. The point is there are managers out there that actually think this way. They are watching their business die, and they are helpless. They have no idea of what to do. There is hope for construction marketing after all. Congratulations to both of you. With the exception of an occasional guest appearance by the author, any similarity to actual events or people living or dead is purely coincidental. Ronald A. McKenzie is president of COMPASS Consultants Corp., a strategic planning and marketing company specializing in developing business growth. He is a published author and has made nationwide presentations on the subject of strategic planning and marketing. He can be reached at (630) 740-4434 or ramckenzie.compass@gmail.com. As the U.S. construction market continues to struggle out of its slump, and as our industry continues to look more to sustainable designs and an increasing number of municipalities begin mandating LEED certification, its time for delivery teams to start acknowledging that contractors dont always have to be just the strength behind a project. the best hit possible. What do you think? What good would that do? said the King. Igor looked at Slide Rule, completely baffled by the Kings response. Slide jumped into action. Your Majesty, I have another one to consider. We know from our research that direct mail is not dead. In fact, we know, statistically speaking, that we can expect about a 2 percent response to our effort. This number excites us because it means we can increase our business opportunity by using direct mail correctly. So, were looking at doing a wave mailing of four oversized color postcards. Were acquiring a list that is targeted and were using a printing company that will personalize the mailing. The same card will go out three times in a row every two weeks. The fourth card is going to look the same, but its going to have an offer to save them money. They will be encouraged to pick up the phone and contact us. What do you think? What good would that do? said the King. Slide and Igor looked at each other again. They couldnt understand why these marketing promotions were not exciting the King who has been lecturing about these in his Master Class series for the last year. Igor stepped forward. Your Majesty, I have another promotion for you to consider. Very well. Proceed. Well, the biggest problem in this economy is developing reasons why a prospect should use our services as opposed to our competition. If one can identify a true competitive advantage, and market it successfully, then one will be in a position to win more business. Igor stopped, waiting for a response from the King. Nothing. So, Igor continued. We have identified an author who develops books for construction companies. Ron McKenzie (shameless self promotion) goes into a company razor-thin margins, impossible schedules, cutthroat competition and unreasonable contract terms are all topics we hear discussed in our markets, and still project teams often overlook one participant in the delivery of a project that could be an ally and resource in resolving these issuesthe contractor. when faced with all of these external stressors, it seems logical for an owner, developer or designer to capitalize on the combined strength of the entire team and leverage the collective knowledge of each team member. but, many delivery teams often write off the contractors as being just the muscle behind a project instead of realizing how valuable their knowledge and input could be. part of the completed project. The list of participants can be short: owner, architect, engineer, builder; or it could be more inclusive, adding the community code officials, facility managers and end users. The size of the delivery team matters little when compared to the importance of the inclusion of the entire team. suit, that even when a project team appears eager to include a contractor early on in the process, it doesnt always necessarily mean they will embrace the contractors involvement. The owner of this particular project decided to invite the contractor to be a member of the team early in the design process, and the contractors price was to be determined based on the fees that each contractor would charge on the previously established budget. The project goals included achieving a Platinum level LEED certification, a firm budget and a tight delivery schedule. At the pre-bid meeting, the owner gave an impassioned speech relating to the importance of teamwork. The architects echoed those comments and stated that they enjoyed working with contractors and looked for ways to capitalize on good ideas no matter where they came from. Several contractors went through an extensive pre-qualification process and eventually, four qualified contractors were asked to submit proposals. Two of the four approached the project using their LEED experience as their key differentiator from their competition. The numbers were submitted and interviews were conducted. At the end of the process, the difference between the high and the low fee structure was negligible. The contractor that was awarded the project did not win based on experience with LEED; he had a very limited number of LEED projects under his belt. He won by demonstrating he could do what he was told, acting as a contractor and nothing more. Unfortunately, it appears the moral of the story is that just because you have a willing, knowledgeable owner and architects that say they value an integrated approach, it does not always mean people will do what they say. Like the majority of projects, this one will be built, but it could have possibly been much better if everyone on the team was selected for the strength of their brains in addition to their brawn. Thomas Taylor, a 29-year veteran of the construction industry and noted expert on sustainability, is the general manager of St. Louis-based Vertegy. His recent book, Guide to LEED 2009: Estimating and Preconstruction Strategies, provides stepby-step information about the LEED 2009 for New Construction process. To learn more about Vertegy or Taylors new book, visit www.vertegyconsultants. com for more information. November 2011 METAL ARCHITECTURE 9
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By Ronald A. McKenzie
This is an ongoing story of encounters between the King, everyones favorite owner; his architect, Slide Rule; and his contractor, Igor. Slide Rule, of Building Blocks Inc., the lead architect for the castle, and Igor, the owner of Moat Designs Inc., anxiously awaited their King to enter his chambers. The King entered, and they bowed and waited to be acknowledged. The King nodded his head at his two friends. Your Majesty, if we may, Igor and I have come up with several creative marketing tactics. We would like to indulge you for a few minutes and run them past you. Were excited about marketing and are eager to launch our plans. Very well. Im interested. Please, proceed. Slide took center stage. First, we have decided that social media marketing is not going away, and were proposing a multi-level attack. We want to take whatever news item we have and first put it on LinkedIn, and then on Facebook and then Tweet it. At the same time an electronic press release is sent to our clients, prospects and our industry news sources. Our website will be simultaneously updated, but even more important, the website will refer to our blog that will have white papers for downloading. We want to get people talking. What do you think? What good would that do? said the King. Igor and Slide looked at each other somewhat baffled by the Kings sarcastic response. Well, said Igor, Lets try another one. Very well, proceed, said the King. This tactic has to do with developing a business letter campaign. Now this sounds old fashioned, but consider this: since there is all of this 8 METAL ARCHITECTURE November 2011
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An Influential Team Member
In previous columns, I described the importance of the integrated process and outlined the differences between integrated design and integrated delivery. Integrated design typically concludes with the production of a set of tender documents with which an owner initiates a bidding process for contractors and suppliers. Introducing the concept of integration into this process may result in a good design, but often positions the contractor to compete on the lowest common denominator: cost. Integration in the design phase only fails to recognize or reward contractors for their problem-solving abilities or their experiences. The typical bidding process looks for a strong back and not much elseas long as the price is cheap. This is unfortunate because contractors are providers of solutions, and solving problems is what they do every day. When you add the LEED process into the mix, the contractors work can have a direct effect on the success of a project. Under the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system, 54 of the 100 available core points and two of the eight required prerequisites are defined as Construction phase, requiring documentation during or at the end of construction. These point totals do not reflect the Innovation in Design or Regional Priority sections of the rating system, which can be either Design or Construction phase, depending on the credits selected in these categories. When the contractor has so much influence over the outcome of a LEED project, using cost as the most important element on which to base selection just doesnt make sense. It would be more beneficial to use a different process that allows the contractor to become an active team member before the design is complete. Early inclusion of contractors allows teams to benefit from their knowledge, not just their backs.
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Contractors can be compared with the historical concept of the master builder. At some point in time, our industry evolved from the concept of the master buildera person responsible for assembling a team that would carry a project from concept to completionto a delivery method that is now viewed as an assembly of commodity-type purchases in which the lowest price takes the job. Master builders worked with owners to understand their needs and translated those needs into a design, seeking consultation and guidance from their assembled team. They took an active role in selecting each material and took the time to understand the interconnectivity of each system. Their work was not complete until they oversaw and built the structure. Those master builders knew every inch of the buildings they were responsible for delivering. In essence, these master builders utilized an integrated delivery methodology for their projects. Integrated delivery goes beyond integrated design and includes everyone who has responsibility for any
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Architectural Billings Index turns positive

On the heels of a period of weakness in design activity, the Architecture Billings Index took a sudden upturn in August. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to 12 month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects reported the August ABI score was 51.4, following a very weak score of 45.1 in July. This score reflects an increase in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 56.9, up sharply from a reading of 53.7 the previous month.
AIA sends experts to aid tornado ravaged community

A team of national experts assembled by the American Institute of Architects went to Alabama to assist storm damaged communities and residents in the development of a long-term recovery strategy. The team, which was in Alabama from October 7-10, served at the invitation of the city of Birmingham, will be conducting a participatory planning process with the entire community. The four-day community process included physical tours of the neighborhood and surrounding area, public workshops and focus groups to solicit the input of citizens and stakeholders, and a series of design studios that culminated in a public presentation to the community highlighting key strategies moving forward. The team also issued a formal report that captures its recommendations. The Regional and Urban Design Assistance Team project is a public service of the AIA. The team consists of nine national experts who are volunteering their services on a pro bono basis.
LEED professional credentials achieve ANSI accreditation

The Green Building Certification Institute announced that three of its LEED Professional Credentials have earned accreditation under the American National Standards Institute. With the announcement, the LEED AP Building Design + Construction, LEED AP Interior Design + Construction and LEED AP Neighborhood DevelGauge Rack
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the basic mCm sheet produced by the mCm manufacturers arrives flat and like a blank canvas for mCm Fabricators. that blank canvas can turn into a marginal covering that lasts for a season or into a masterpiece that lasts for the ages. the attachment systems, and their performance, determine to a large extent whether the air and water will be kept out of the building. the systems ability to distribute the applied wind and thermal expansion will determine whether the panels will remain on the building and provide assured performance. That is why tested systems are an important part of the Premium Certified Fabricator program. In order for a system to qualify for this section, it must be owned by the applicant and meet each requirement listed below. MCM System Requirement 1. ASTM E 283: Static Air InfiltrationNo more than 0.06 CFM per SF at 6.24 loading. 2. ASTM E 330: Structural Design LoadDeflection of framing members shall not exceed L/60 of the clear span or shall anchor deflection exceed 1/16-inch at + or 30 PSF. 3. ASTM E 331: Static Water InfiltrationNo uncontrolled water passing from the panel system onto the substrate at 12.0 PSF Loading. The test reports for each system should be from a laboratory accredited by the International Accreditation Service Inc. or equivalent accreditation organization.
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opment credentials join LEED AP Operations + Maintenance, LEED AP Homes and LEED Green Associate in this prestigious category. The latter LEED Professional Credentials earned ANSI accreditation in March 2011. GBCI stands among an elite group of 34 personnel certification bodies in a range of industry sectors that have achieved ANSI accreditation since the programs inception in 2003. ANSI accreditation is designed to increase the integrity, confidence and mobility of certified professionals and is based on the American National Standard and international standard ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024, Conformity assessmentGeneral requirements for bodies operating certification of persons. ANSI is the only personnel certification accreditation body in the U.S. to fulfill the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011:2004, Conformity assessmentGeneral requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies, which represents the
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DECRA Roofing offers GBCI certified CEU course

DECRA Roofing Systems Inc. announces new professional training course for architects, certified by the Green Building Certification Institute. Available on AEC Daily, this one-hour course titled, Stone Coated Steel: Stepping out of the Ordinary, will cover the stone coated steel industry. Key topics will focus on giving attendees an understanding of how metal roofing can contribute to LEED points earned on a project. Other discussions include metal roofing installation methods, testing and standards for stone coated steel roofing, and sustainable attributes of stone coated steel versus traditional roofing materials. Upon completion of this course, students will have learned how to evaluate roofing materials, based on performance and sustainability, and have a greater understanding of the characteristics and benefits of metal roofing systems. This course is approved for one GBCI CE hour for LEED professionals; it also qualifies for one hour Sustainable Design credit with the AIA.
The Bradbury Group and New Tech Machinery announce partnership

New Tech Machinery will distribute Bradbury Group Australias Half Round Gutter Machine, as well as Bradbury Long Bed Folders and other related metal working and handling products. Bradbury will distribute New Techs entire line of portable rollforming equipment and accessories both internationally and in the U.S. New Tech offers world class technology which complements our product lines and their distribution network gives us an immediate go to market channel for our rainwater goods for Bradbury Group Australia.
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We are excited about working with NTM as we continue to broaden our global footprint, says David Cox, president and COO of The Bradbury Group. The strategic partnership with New Tech allows us to offer our worldwide customer base a comprehensive package of equipment for users at every level, comments Ryan Durst, senior manager-sales and marketing of The Bradbury Group.
CPI Daylighting introduces its Direct2Fab program

CPI Daylighting introduces its new Direct2FAB Program that delivers translucent skylight, wall light and canopy products in custom sizes to the construction site in half the lead timeas short as three to seven weeks. Exclusive software developed by CPI for the Direct2FAB Program automates the engineering and fabrication instructions for each order, working hand-in-hand with Computer Numerical Control equipment to fabricate each custom product. This process has cut manufacturing time by an average of 50 percent, resulting in a more cost competitive product for specifiers. Specifiers can name their desired CPI product and custom size within the following Direct2Fab guidelines: Translucent Skylights that are rectangular and less than 18 feet wide. Translucent Wall Lights (Flush look and panelized translucent Quadwall systems) that are rectangular and less than 12 feet tall. TopLite pre-assembled unit skylights in any rectangular size under 7 feet wide and 14 feet long (Quadwall vault, pyramid, ridge, and single slope skylights). TopLite pre-assembled Pentaglas single panel vault and ridge skylights. Megasky high performance oversized unit skylights that are 4 or 5 feet wide and 10, 12 or 14 feet long, tested for 90 PSF live load and 200 PSF wind uplift.
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Required documentation: The applicant must provide copies of test reports for each company owned system with corresponding accreditation from the testing laboratory. The test reports must be in the name of the applicant. Bottom line: A MCA Premium Certified Fabricator has had its systems proven by an accredited independent third party in a laboratory. Use them with confidence. Ted S. Miller is the CEO of The Miller Clapperton Partnership Inc., Austell, Ga. For more information, visit www.millerclapperton.com. 10 METAL ARCHITECTURE November 2011 www.metalarchitecture.com
MG McGrath announces new distribution partnerships

MG McGrath is now the CENTRIA dealer for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the western counties in Wisconsin. MG McGrath is committed to a partnership with DriDesign in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. For projects within this primary market, McGrath will be the only distributor of Dri-Design products.
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GAF introduces new green web tool

GAF announces an update of its GAF Green Central micrositethe destination for sustainability information on all the companys product lines, including roofing and roofing accessories, ventilation products and siding. The microsite is designed around the full lifespan of a structure, detailing the many ways that a roofing product can contribute to greening that structure throughout its service life from production to recycling. In order to be most useful to design professionals, www.gaf.com/green, includes submittal info for property owners and project teams, including the GAF LEED Playbook and ecoScorecard submittal tool. The site also has resources for those preparing for the next generation of green building codes, such as a template Construction Waste Management Plan, information on membrane and asphalt shingle recycling, and links to a number of helpful roofing industry resources, as well as listings of GAF products that meet CRRC, Energy Star and Title 24 requirements. Additionally, free access to the Green Building Certification Institute accredited course Asphalt Shingles and the Green Home is provided.
CENTRIA welcomes new design and development leader

Moon Township, Pa.-based CENTRIA is pleased to announce the addition of Tom White to the CENTRIA Architectural Systems team as the design and development leader. White comes to CENTRIA with an extensive professional background in building design and technology. White replaces Keith Boyer as the leader of design and development. Boyer recently accepted a new role at CENTRIA as director of architectural wall technology, a position that focuses on foam core development, large scale building envelope performance and fire code issues. Boyer will work closely with sales and marketing to grow CENTRIAs foam product line. Most recently, White served as the corporate director for business development at the architectural firm Burt Hill, where he developed and implemented strategic marketing plans for the architectural and engineering firm. White also gained industry experience as the marketing director for the Foreman Group, as well as working in the engineering departments of H.H. Robertson, E.G. Smith and Bally Engineered Structures.
Butler Manufacturing names new marketing communications manager

Kansas City, Mo.-based Butler Manufacturing Co. names Lesli Crawford marketing communications manager. She succeeds Leslie Clark who was recently promoted to marketing director. Crawford most recently worked as proposal manager and as business development manager for BlueScope Construction, the corporate construction services subsidiary of BlueScope Steel North America. Crawford joined the former Butler Manufacturing in 1985 as an engineering technician in the custom buildings group. The Butler Manufacturing brand of metal building systems was acquired in 2004 by BlueScope Steel. Crawford worked thereafter in diverse roles as a CADD training team coordinator, Southwest region dealer support coordinator, area sales manager, programmer analyst, and as corporate accounts sales and services manager before joining BlueScope Construction.
SAF-West to expand aluminum extrusions and sheet facility

Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. announces that Huber Street Properties LLC, a closely related entity to SAF, has purchased the facility in which SAF-West currently operates. SAF-West serves the western U.S., Canada, and Pacific Rim markets with architectural aluminum distribution, fabrication and finishing services. The 13-acre property includes approximately 230,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. The purchase helps cement SAF plans for expanded capabilities and services, including a new anodizing facility scheduled for next year. HSP is also developing plans to upgrade the building to attract new tenants for the facilities not operated by SAF.
Sno Gem announces promotion

McHenry, Ill.-based Sno Gem Inc. announces the promotion of James T. Carpenter to vice president of operations. Carpenter has been instrumental in the growth and development of Sno Gem. Upon joining the company, Carpenters job functions included marketing, attending industry tradeshows and developing product sales. For the last 10 years, he has served as the director of sales and marketing, while managing a staff dedicated to the sales of the entire Sno Gem product line. Carpenter has been with Sno Gem for 15 years.
Simpson Manufacturing announces new chairman

Pleasanton, Calif.-based Simpson Manufacturing Co. announces Tom Fitzmyers as its new chairman. Fitzmyers has been with the company since 1978 and has led the company in the role of CEO since the company went public in 1994. Fitzmyers will be moving into the role of chairman as Barclay Simpson, who founded the company more than 50 years ago, moves to the position of chairman emeritus.
Tubelite hires new client development manager

Walker, Mich.-based Tubelite Inc. names Wayne Storie, CSI-CCPR, as Tubelites client development manager serving Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. He works closely with glazing contractors and architects in this region to provide information on the companys storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. Storie draws from nearly three decades of industry experience working for contract glaziers in the Baltimore area as a project manager and estimator. He was employed with AGC Flat Glass North America Inc. for more than a decade. Most recently, he worked for as an outside sales representative for Vitro America Inc. Developing strong client relations, Storie shares his industry knowledge through architectural consulting and the American Institute of Architects continuing education series presentations. He also participates as a member of the Mid-Atlantic Glass Association and the Baltimore chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute.
Sheffield Metals hires new technical director

Sheffield Village, Ohio-based Sheffield Metals International announces the appointment of Jim Mitchell as technical director. Mitchell began his career as an installer and completed a 10-year apprenticeship under the guidance of an esteemed German master metal mechanic. From there, his training continued as a subcontractor completing large-scale metal projects nationwide, before becoming an independent consultant for the insurance industry, as well as providing testing and installation details for Miami Dade County and various manufacturers. Prior to joining Sheffield, Mitchell was the technical director for Drexel Metals Inc. In addition to his vast experience and expertise within the metal roofing industry, Mitchell holds a patent for a proprietary clip design which has been used extensively, including projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mitchell will be based out of Sheffields Florida office in Jacksonville.
GreenWizard, USGBC partner to deliver LEED automation with LEED Online

GreenWizard, a web-based solution designed to simplify building material selection and management, announces a technology partnership with U.S. Green Building Council, creators of the LEED green building program and LEED Online. This partnership enables users of GreenWizard and their LEED Assessment tools to easily sync up data and information with LEED Online, the software platform that manages the LEED green building certification process. Using the LEED Automation API, GreenWizard is the first product management solution to integrate with LEED Online, and this integration is the first step toward a fully automated process, LEED Automation, for obtaining LEED certification. With GreenWizards capabilities, users can: Optimize LEED points by connecting GreenWizard LEED projects with their LEED Online projects in real-time. Review LEED Online project credit information side-by-side with their LEED Credit Checklist. Use GreenWizards integrated LEED assessment tools to measure progress against the LEED Online project goals. Update their LEED Online project credit Scorecard from their GreenWizard project. LEED Automation is a program developed by USGBC to streamline and create increased capacity for the LEED building certification process by collaborating with leading technology companies, like GreenWizard, that offer supporting functionality. LEED Automation is intended to enable automated access to data and capabilities of USGBC systems, including LEED Online, the certification platform for LEED. 12 METAL ARCHITECTURE November 2011 www.metalarchitecture.com
PFERD announces new director of sales

Leominster, Mass.-based PFERD Inc. announces the appointment of Mark Noe to the newly created position, director of sales. Noe will report directly to PFERD president, Gene Huegin, and will have responsibility for all U.S. sales operations, including directing area sales managers and market specialists. Noes most recent position was director of sales for the Apex products division of the Apex Tool Group, which is the recently formed joint venture of the Cooper tools division of Cooper Industries and Danaher Corp.s tool division. His previous experience also includes work at Hilti Fastening Systems, Ingersoll-Rand Corp.s industrial division, R&B Inc., and Larson-Juhl, a Berkshire-Hathaway Co.
Roland Tang appointed director of business development

Boston-based Shawmut Design and Construction has appointed Roland Tang to director of business development. In his new role, Tang will be tasked with establishing new relationships and reinforcing Shawmuts current partnerships in the academic sector. Tang joined Shawmut in September of this year. Prior to that, he served as the director of business development at Erland Construction. He has also served as director of business development at ADD Inc., and as marketing director at Ann Beha Architects.
Cover Story
Green Education
Sustainable Building Becomes More than a Trend for Higher Education Facilities
By Janice Citeroni
Current college and university students are already conquering mid-term exams and perhaps even scheduling next semesters classes. along with the pressure mounting for high school seniors to decide where theyre going to launch their academic careers, campus tours are in full swing. From classrooms to extracurricular meet-
Administrator Concerns
From an ongoing operating perspective, buildings use more energy than any other human activity. According to a Touchstone Energy report, a typical 50,000-square-foot higher education building in the U.S. uses more than $100,000 worth of energy every year. Green building can reduce this energy use by 30 to 50 percent, dramatically reducing energy costs. Tight budgets arent the only reason administrators are going green. The environmental effect of an energy efficient campus is a contributing factor. LEED buildings save approximately 8 million tons of CO2 emissions due to their high energy efficiency. In 2010, 33 billion gallons of water were saved by LEED facilities.
University of Nebraska at Omaha, College of Business AdministrationMammel Hall, Omaha, Neb. Chemeketa Community College Salem Campus Health Science Complex, Salem, Ore.
ing spaces to athletic and wellness facilities, the buildings housing campus activities have taken on increased importanceboth from a student recruiting and retention standpoint as well as an overall budget perspective. in todays higher edu-
Building Envelope Solutions

The critical aspect to an energy-efficient building is the largest and most visible partthe building envelope. Thats why colleges and universities are looking to architects, designers, and engineers to find the highest value building materials that combine easy installation with performance that will hold up over time. Finding such materials eliminates costly building repairs and high long-term maintenance expenses while gaining savings through energy-efficient materials and design. Often composed of recyclable materials, metal building envelopes are quickly becoming a preferred solution to these multiple and varied concerns. Until now, panelized design has been considered both expensive and challenging to install, says Taylor Cupp, an Associate AIA at Holland Bashem Architects, based in Omaha, Neb., who helped design the University of Nebraskas LEEDGold Mammel Hall College of Business. Mammel Hall is a testimony that architects can achieve a look that is affordable and ready-to-use for institutional building design. For example, Moon Township, Pa.-based CENTRIAs Formawall Series PE wall system, used to construct the exterior of Mammel Hall, provides both advanced thermal and moisture control in a single panelized component. Unlike traditional wall constructiontypically requiring up to seven separate components such as a rainscreen, an air barrier, exterior gypsum sheathing, fiberglass insulation and a vapor barrierthis panelized design simplifies rather than complicates installation, resulting in quicker completion time and advanced performance. November 2011 METAL ARCHITECTURE 15
Bunker Hill Community College Health and Wellness Center, Boston Chemeketa Community College Salem Campus Health Science Complex, Salem, Ore.
cation market, universities are under increased pressure to keep overall operating costs manageable and remain competitive. this is a key reason why green building projects have taken a prominent role on campuses across the country. According to the 2010 Green Building Market and Impact Report by Rob Watson, executive editor of GreenerBuildings.com, LEED-certified building projects experienced a growth rate of 14 percent, or one billion square feet, in 2010. While this growth was evident across nearly every market, institutions of higher education were at the forefront by far, expanding their LEED facilities 377 percent from the previous year and emerging as national leaders in sustainable building practices. In fact, according to the most recent Yudelson Associates Green Building Trends in Higher Education white paper, 571 buildings on college campuses were LEED certified at the end of 2009, accounting for 15 percent of total LEED registrations. As the battle rages between shrinking funds and amplified student demands, sustainable buildings are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity when designing new higher education facilities. And while there is no doubt that buildings with efficient HVAC and lighting technologies preserve both budgets and the environment, the real dollar-saving solution occurs by designing energyefficient buildingsfrom the outside in.
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Student Concerns
Todays prospective college students have grown up green, surrounded by people and programs sup porting sustainable lifestyles. According to USA Today, 69 percent of prospective students now desire an eco-friendly campus, a 5 percent increase from last year. In fact, The Princeton Review has even developed a campus sustainability rating system and now includes a Green Honor Roll. The popular college guide also teamed up with the U.S. Green Building Council to produce The Princeton Reviews Guide to 311 Green Colleges, proving just how important this factor is to prospective students. attract a whole new set of funders from foundations and other organizations committed to green building. really helped the construction move more quickly and more efficiently. CENTRIA has invested a tremendous amount of resources in design and development to achieve this level of efficiency, particularly in insulated metal panel systems utilizing its proprietary Advanced Thermal and Moisture Protection technology. Maintaining true high insulation values with minimal thermal short circuits, these products help buildings reduce HVAC system load while providing 95 percent insulation efficiency. Its all-weather installation capability permits fast-track scheduling, potentially reducing the building time by up to four months. This translates to energy savings for building owners and fossil fuel preservation for the health of the environment, all while providing decreased maintenance and replacement demands due the high life cycle of the recyclable exterior metal envelope. The Overarching Solution The first step toward saving energy is to create a high performance enclosure system, says Richard Keleher, AIA, CSI, LEED AP in his article Creating , Higher Performance Buildings. And for colleges and universities, saving energy transcends a mere budget saving device. By implementing cutting-edge green features and technologies, higher education institutions can influence current and prospective student behavior, promote sustainable practices and enhance their curriculum. LEED certification is a primary indicator of green building growth on campus, and that is why it is becoming such an important consideration for both schools and architectural firms during such a tumultuous economic period. Janice Citeroni is a marketing specialist at Moon Township, Pa.-based CENTRIA, where she plays an instrumental role in marketing the companys extensive line of sustainable metal building products. For more information, visit www.centria.com.
Sustainability without Sacrificing Performance

Sustainability was an important goal when Bunker Hill Community College decided to build a new Health and Wellness Center, but the Boston school couldnt ignore the need for a high-performance building enclosure when considering unpredictable New England weather. Again, metal panels were employed to satisfy the goals of performance, aesthetics and sustainability. Due to their ability to maintain high insulation values, metal panels are more energy efficient than other exterior building products. Boston-based DiNisco Design Partnership Ltd., the architectural firm that designed Bunker Hill, chose CENTRIAs Profile Series because, depending upon configuration, these panels can offer high R-values, helping buffer the interior of the building from temperature swings. This performance was not achieved at the expense of aesthetic, though. CENTRIAs Concept Series Concealed Fastener Profiles provided a dynamic asymmetrical form to bring the schools innovative design to life. The panels were installed horizontally and the common lock joint allowed the panels to be mixed in an alternating color pattern for a custom, mosaic-like look. Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore., had similar concerns when commissioning its Health Science Complex. Overall, our project goal was to establish a very well insulated wall, says Bjorn Clouten, SRG Partnership, Portland, Ore. I think we ended up at an effective R-24 or 25, which is pretty phenomenal. On paper were at R-30, R-31. Then overlaying that criteria with simplified construction opportunities, like the manageable size of the metal panels, it just
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Sustainability without Sacrificing Aesthetics

Campus facilities have become important recruiting tools. Attractive, efficient facilities are the visual representation of the programs housed within. Students will often chose a school based on the feeling they are left with after a campus visit. Campus and facility aesthetics are an essential piece of this sentiment. Perhaps this is why, even amidst budget cuts, colleges and universities continue to construct new state-of-the-art facilities to attract students. When the University of Nebraska at Omaha commissioned the Mammel Hall College of Business Administration to accommodate increasing enrollment numbers, they wanted a building that would support the schools sustainable operating practices taking place within, but they also wanted a dramatic aesthetic staple that would support connectivity between UNO and the adjacent Aksarben Village mixed-use shopping and residential development. Mammel Hall not only serves as an iconic gateway to UNOs Pacific Street campus, but also demonstrates a leadership attitude of doing the right thing in terms of sustainability and positioning itself as a leader among peer institutions, says Curt Witzenburg of Holland Basham Architects. The exterior of Mammel Hall was constructed using CENTRIAs Formawall Dimension Series panels and contributed significantly, not only to the desired sustainability, but also to the dramatic aesthetic. CENTRIA understands the challenges architects and builders face in designing structures that can weather the elements while retaining the beauty and style they aspire to create, says Joe Foral of Omaha-based SHG Inc., a member of CENTRIAs dealer network. Unlike other wall systems that rely on face applied sealants to prevent water penetration, Formawall provides a high performance insulated panelized exterior metal wall system using pressure equalized joinery thats suited for an endless array of design options. We knew we wanted to use CENTRIA. We liked the aesthetics, performance and the longevity. Using metal panels offer colleges and universities the ability to maintain sustainability goals without sacrificing the aesthetic qualities that draw prospective students to campus. They also attract investors to these projects, and, in some cases,
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2011 Chairmans Awards

the metal Construction association recognized its 2011 Chairmans award recipients at metalCon international. Previously named the mCa Presidents awards, the Chairmans awards are an annual designation given to outstanding building projects involving mCa member companies. the awards honor innovation and creativity while showcasing how metal products help achieve exceptional building designs. MCA presented a short video at METALCON honoring the 10 projects. MCA member company representatives accepted award plaques afterward. Recipients for these awards are selected each year from projects submitted by MCA members to Metal Architecture magazines annual Design Awards Program. This year, the honorees were chosen by a panel of experienced industry professionals. The panel consisted of: Michael Breclaw, AIA, LEED AP principal and , director of design for OKW Architects, Chicago. Elaine Fitzgerald, CSI, CDT, CCS, a registered architect with experience in commercial, higher education and high-rise building design. Andy Hylton, LEED AP health care services , manager for The Walsh Groups Building Division, Chicago. The MCA Chairmans Awards were given in seven categories: Metal Roofing, Commercial/Industrial, Municipal, Institutional, Educational, Residential and Overall Excellence. MCA also honored three projects with an Honorable Mention Award for a unique or exceptional application.
PHOTOS, FROm LEFT: GE Advanced Technology Research Centre; Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Value; Duke Energy Center; Nebraska Public Power District: Norfolk Operations Center; Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture; Westchester Community College; Greenville House.
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commitment to the holistic development of its students, the projects program and architecture support fosters awareness and respect for the worlds many religions and spiritual practices while serving the overall campus student population and the local Tampa/Hillsborough County community. With design sensitivity to special volume, human scale, daylight, selection of warm and durable materials, the building evokes the same positive emotions experienced in the beauty of nature. The 15,000-square-foot chapel/center accommodates programmed needs in carefully designed spaces that can flexibly serve multiple uses. Doublelock standing seam panels, vertical reveal panels and zinc composite material from RHEINZINK America Inc., Woburn, Mass., were selected by Atlanta-based architect tvsdesign for long-term durability for the life of the structure. According to the MCA judges, the project was chosen as the metal roofing recipient because the roof design is the defining feature of the architecture; it serves as the identity of the building. Peter R. Brown Construction Inc., Tampa, is the general contractor and the fabricator is MetalTechUSA, Peachtree City, Ga. General Works of Tampa and Morrell Architectural Systems, both based in Tampa, are the installers.
Austell, Ga.-based Miller Clappertons System 500, a back-ventilated rainscreen system, up the sides of the building. The MCA judges took note of the innovative use of metal for the rainscreen and guttering system at the building top. Miller Clapperton remarked that the most challenging aspect of the project from a metal perspective was designing the panels at the buildings crown in a bond pattern while they also tapered and sloped downward towards a rainwater collection point. Effective 3-D modeling by the architect, and the cooperation and involvement of the construction team was the key. Batson-Cook Co., West Point, Ga., is the general contractor and Juba Aluminum Co., Concord, N.C., is the metal installer on the project.
Institutional
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture, Charlotte, N.C. The new Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture is built on a narrow plot of land in an urban renewal area in Charlotte. The design reflects the centers mission: to present, preserve and promote African American art, culture and history for the education and enlightenment of all. The structure has two design elementsJacobs Ladder and quilting. The fabric of the quilt is the perforated metal panels. Hefti-Rib horizontal exposedfastener panels from Lancaster, Pa.-based Fabral give the building depth, character and dimension. The MCA judging panel recognized this project because of the interesting exploration that used a combination of metal techniques to create a unique visual character to the skin. The project uses a unique double screen wall to clad the buildingperforated panels on top of solid panels. The architect for this project is The Freelon Group, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Contractors are BatsonCook Co., West Point, Ga.; H.J. Russell & Co., Atlanta; and R.J. Leeper Construction LLC, Charlotte. The metal installer is CR Installations Inc., Denver, N.C.
The contractor for the project is Worth Construction Co. Inc., Bethel, Conn., and the metal installer is Barrett Roofing, Millington, N.J.
Residential
Greenville House, Greenville, N.C. The clients and design team envisioned this private residence as a model of environmental sensitivity. Material selection for the exterior was critical to the project success. Zinc was used on the double height volume of the residence as a key element of the composition of exterior materials. The project team wanted to use materials that would make a statement about sustainability. Raleigh, N.C.-based Umicore Building Products USA Inc. supplied 1,500 square feet of VMZINC flat lock panel, which were selected because of its lower embodied energy than other metals and it is a naturally occurring element. It is now a LEED for Homes Silver certified and Energy Star-rated home. For this project, the MCA judges applauded the choice to use zinc, given the sustainable characteristics the builder was going for. The palette of wood was a nice counterpoint to the other materials used and the use of metal panels was ideal to creating the focal point of the home. The architect and contractor for this project is Raleigh-based Tonic Design/Tonic Construction and the metal installer is Metalworx Inc., Summerville, S.C.
Overall Excellence
GE Advanced Technology Research Centre, Dohar, Qatar The General Electric Advanced Technology and Research Centre is a state-of-the-art, 145,000-squarefoot facility used for design, development and training for GEs range of international businesses. Several diverse GE businesses with special requirements are located in the facility. GE Aviation has training bays holding full-size aircraft engines, high-tech classrooms configured for distance learning and an aircraft engine test cell simulation room. Shared services include the completely equipped 150-seat lecture hall, food service facilities, and an area to display GE products and technology. The MCA judging panel was impressed with the architects understanding of how metal can be used in various forms. They felt using metal was significant not only in the cladding but in the structure. Mooresville, N.C.-based 3A Composites USA Inc.s Alucobond smooth metal wall panels were used in the design, which embodies collaboration and understanding at the crossroads of two cultures: high-tech industrial advancement imbued with Qatari heritage and tradition. Inspired from Qatars legacy of pearl diving, the facilitys focal point is the glowing sphere of the auditorium. An undulating, perforated, stainless steel canopy reflects the gentle slopes of the desert landscape while shielding the approach and entry from the desert heat. Clean industrial glass materials, metal panels and stainless steel embody the facilitys high-tech nature. The architect for the project is Kansas City, Mo.based Burns & McDonnell and the general contractor is Geosan/Construction Dynamics, Qatar.
Municipal
Nebraska Public Power District: Norfolk Operations Center, Norfolk, Neb. Nebraska Public Power Districts Norfolk Operations Facility houses working crews, materials storage, and a customer service center. Its a model of sustainable energy and environmental commitment, and includes public exhibits describing the latest technologies and efficiency strategies. But when the Omaha, Neb.-based architect HDR Inc. designed the building, they wanted to highlight the simplest elements of electricity. The copper clerestory rises and curves away from the charcoal zinc walls, evoking electrical wire itself: copper stands within an insulating black sheath. The building incorporates real world sustainable features that result in a LEED Gold certification and estimated 35 percent reduction in energy use annuallythe metal panels with recycled content and their post consumer recycled content can be used forever. Umicore Building Products USA Inc., Raleigh, N.C., provided VMZINCs Anthra Zinc material. For this project, the MCA judging panel admired that the material choices for the building were meant to echo the purpose of the building. Copper was used to give an ode to copper wiring used with electricity. The general contractor is JE Dunn Construction Co., Kansas City, Mo., and the metal installer is SGH Inc., Omaha.
Educational
Westchester Community College, Valhalla, N.Y . Designed by New York City-based ENNEAD Architects LLP the Gateway Center is a 70,000-square, foot academic building at the Valhalla campus. The LEED certified three-story building houses a welcome center and classrooms. The team pursued a modular design, using prefabricated elements in a kit-of-parts approach. The team settled on a customized approach: 233 architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) boxes were assembled to create a light, transparent volume. The boxes, based on eight basic templates to maximize repetition and efficiency in the shop, were fabricated from channels and plates. The MCA judging panel admired the elegant and lightweight design, and the use of metal above the ordinary application. Umicore Building Products USA Inc., Raleigh, N.C., supplied 30,000 square feet of VMZINC flat lock panels for the project, including a 60-foot-tall tower built of steel.
Honorable Mention Awards

LearningSpring Elementary School, New York City, for its use of sunscreens. The MCA member manufacturer and exterior building enclosure contractor, respectfully, are Alsip, Ill.-based Doralco Architectural Metals and Jordan Panel Systems Corp., East Northport, N.Y. GSA Sault Ste. Marie Canadian Bridge PlazaInternational Bridge Crossing, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, for most unique project element. The member manufacturer is Alcoa Architectural Products, Eastman, Ga. Larimer Corporate Plaza, Denver, for retrofit. CENTRIA, Moon Township, Pa., is the member manufacturer. For more information on the MCA Chairmans Awards, visit www.metalconstruction.org. www.metalarchitecture.com November 2011 METAL ARCHITECTURE 19
Commercial/Industrial
Duke Energy Center, Charlotte, N.C. The Duke Energy Center is a 786-foot-tall, 48-floor skyscraper. When completed in 2010, it was the largest building in Charlotte in square footage. Atlanta-based architect tvsdesign noted that the building was designed to have a bright, light feel that culminated in a unique sculptural piece. Metal was the only way to accomplish this and the panels allowed for playing with the geometry and achieve the desired effect. The project features 127 ,400 square feet of Eastman, Ga.-based Alcoa Architectural Products
Metal Roofing
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Value, Tampa, Fla. Conceived in response to the University of Tampas
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A New Statement Area

By Paul Deffenbaugh, Editorial Director
the metal ceiling market is a bright spot in the construction industry these days. the reason can be attributed to a wide variety of factors, including strong activity in the kinds of projects for which metal ceilings are particularly suited, transportation, health care, university work and other public spending projects. But, according to Edward Williams, business unit manager of metal ceilings for Chicago Metallic, based in Chicago, the growth can also be put down to increased market share. Why is the industry Statement spaces and customization This versatility and strong design strength make metal ceilings a great product for architects looking to add drama and excitement to interior and exterior spaces. In the past, the ceiling was just to cover improving its position? Metal ceilings have a great story to tell about functionality and design. Williams says, People like metal ceilings because of the decorative nature. You can get a lot more finishes with a metal ceiling than you can with any other ceiling. With a metal panel, you can have it painted. You can have bright, shiny brass and chrome. You can have wood finish that can take the form of a laminate or an actual wood veneer.
Using both custom and standardized products, architects are using ceilings to make strong design statements
the plenum, says Nick Taraborelli, product manager for the architectural specialties division at Armstrong Ceilings and Wall Systems in Lancaster, Pa. To cover up all the pipes and electrical thats up there in that plenum. Today, the trend is moving toward making the ceiling the focal point. Designers now use a variety of materials in different shapes and sizes, employ curves and unique angles to draw the eye upward and define a space. Often, it is a certain part of the building that gets the most attentiona statement area. We do a lot of curved ceilings in elevator lobbies, cafeterias and public spaces, says Williams. When you walk into a space, there are statement areas, says Taraborelli. In those statement
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LEFT: Custom shapes and patterns show the flexibility of metal panels at Carroll hall, winthrop university, rock hill, S.C. RIGHT: Club nokia at la live!, los angeles, dramatizes the connection between wall and ceiling with armstrong metalworks Custom Faceted Ceilings.
areas, a great ceiling can make it look great. In the past, you might have done it with some artwork or a light fixture or different things like that. ... Not every project has the budget to do the entire project in a metal ceiling. But they probably have the budget to do a metal ceiling in the statement areas. Budget is a consideration that can decide whether the project is customized or standardized. Williams sees a lot of custom projects coming through Chicago Metallic and identifies this as one of the stronger trends in the industry. Architects are looking for more design elements. Custom colors. Custom finishes. Custom shapes, such as triangular panels, trapezoidal panels. We just had a couple of jobs with radial panels. A starburst kind of thing with random perforations. People are asking for more customization. Customization for perforation patterns, the size of the panels. People like large format panels, he says. Taraborelli also sees the same desire to create customized spaces. We use a standard product to portray a custom look. ... When the ceiling becomes the focal point, theres a lot more thought in what kind of one-off, project-specific look it should have. They dont always have the time and money to go with something that is 100 percent custom and made for them. What were really seeing is standard products used in unique ways. Using standardized products for custom solutions has three defining reasons, according to Taraborelli. First is lead time. Youre going to get a standard project faster. With jobs today, everything is fast track, he says. Second is cost. When youre talking about cost, you talking about product cost and labor cost. Theres a good chance with a standard system the contractor has installed it before, so theres not a big learning curve, which translates into less time on the job and less labor costs, he says. The third reason is also on the labor end. All of our standard systems have installation instructions. When you need to meet certain codes and different compliance regulations, weve pretested most of our systems to meet those needs, he says. When talking about using standard products to answer some custom solutions, customers are looking for installation instructions. Theyre looking for details. How do you this? Give me information to put into my set of drawings, says Taraborelli. Controlling costs is a significant issue in the industry today. Metal ceilings cost more than acoustic and other options, which is one reason why they appear more in statement areas than throughout a project. But to control costs even more, architects are specifying mockups for custom solutions. Williams explains. Where the architect has done something unusual, well do a mockup. Well take an area 20 by 20 and do a mockup. It makes sure everyone is on the same sheet of paper. The projects can be so big and there are no small problems on a job like that.
Ceilings to walls and wood on metal One of the most prominent methods for making statement spaces is to readdress the connection between the wall and the ceiling. Architects are adding in curves, placing gaps or making the transition completely seamless. In the transition from ceiling down to the wall, designers are looking for solutions on how you do this, says Taraborelli. Weve really spent a lot of time over the last year working on that, and we see it out in the marketplace today. ... Were taking that product that has been in the ceiling for many years and figuring out what you need to do to attach it to the wall. What challenges is that product going to run into now that its on the wall as opposed to the ceiling? A durable solution While metal ceilings may be more costly in some instances, it is primarily an upfront cost. In many projects, metal may be the more economical solution and that is primarily due to its durability and ease of accessibility. The metal panels are hard, says Williams. Theyre very cleanable and theyre long lasting. In something like an airport, where the ceiling is 40 feet up in the air, you dont have to be up there replacing panels. People also like the accessibility. If you have to get in and out of that ceiling it wont show wear and tear very quickly.
For that reason, Williams stresses involving the maintenance people in the design process. Theyre the ones that have to live with it after the building is turned over, he says. Were very involved in that. A successful ceiling project is going to incorporate the design elements that the architect wants but also accommodate the needs of the maintenance people.
Quiet Metal
If you think of a metal ceiling, the first thing that pops into your mind is not necessarily acoustics, says Nick Taraborelli, product manager for the architectural specialties division at Armstrong Ceilings and Wall Systems in Lancaster, Pa. The acoustics are very good with metal panels, adds Edward Williams, business unit manager of metal ceilings for Chicago-based Chicago Metallic. When you perforate a metal panel and you put a little non-woven backer on it, you absorb about 65 percent of the sound that strikes it. Or we can perforate it and put on a more conventional kind of insulation and it will absorb about 95 percent of the sound. Perforating metal ceiling panels to add acoustic value has had an additional effect. Architects and designers now use the perforation patterns as strong design elements, giving depth and texture to the ceiling. Combining dynamic lighting designs, metal ceilings now provide greater intrigue and engagement in what previously would have been mundane spaces.
the metalwood finish on Chicago metallics Planostile Snap-in Panels provide a durable and easy to access ceiling solution for benefis healthcare heart institute Patient tower in Great Falls, mont.
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November 2011
Roundtable
LEED and Metal Architecture

Metal Architecture asked several industry experts about LEED and its impact on the metal architecture industry. MA: For companies working in the metal architecture industry, is LEED certification still worth pursuing and similarly, what is LEED certifications value to companies and the industry? Charles Hendricks: LEED certification is of value for companies that want to set themselves apart from the competition. It is a way to show that you are a good steward of your resources, your clients resources and you are dedicated to the health of your local community. LEED certification leads to many design strategies that save the client money, produces healthy indoor air quality for workers and encourages local material purchases to the benefit of the community. These are all things that benefit your companys reputation as a community leader, pay dividends to the community at large and build a brighter future. LEED certification is a good way to verify that you are getting the building you asked to receive. The verifications and third-party inspections force communication into the process. This review process brings conversations to the table that might not otherwise take place. The process also documents the performance criteria of materials and systems that might not otherwise be reviewed. All of these issues benefit the building owner in energy efficiency, durability and healthier buildings. Matt Dumich: LEED, itself, is just a rating system, but it has helped to formalize good, sustainable
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prehensive program where certification is based on actual, measured performance. One of the most significant imperatives calls for the elimination of all
would be to model early and often to make sure they maximize the number points that may be accredited to the Energy Performance credit (which offers up to 19+ points), and then focus on other credits that may not offer as many points. The envelope, HVAC and lighting strategies should be as energy efficient as possible. As it relates to a project utilizing a metal building system, seek the manufacturers input early in the process to see what they have to offer in order to achieve the project goals and how their product might integrate with other credits. For example, a standing seam metal roof offers a great platform for securing on-site renewable energy. In other words, the LEED AP charged with managing the project should not focus on one or two areas that metal construction may help achieve points, but look at how metal might achieve points and value globally on the project. Taylor: Do not be afraid to tell an owner that achieving certification will take a lot of effort. The effort is in both time but also in commitment from the team. It benefits no one in the industry or in the delivery team of a project to tell an owner that pursuit of LEED is a non-event. There is an extra measure of effort and with that, a cost. When you do not value something and are willing to give it away for free, the owner will not value what they receive. Yes, there are many firms that make statements that sustainability is a way of life and it is just what they do, but to say LEED certification is free is a mistake. There are costs associated with the certification of a building, and hiding the costs and trying to conceal the true costs from an owner does not do the industry any favors. I am not suggesting that anyone use a decision to LEED certify a project as a means to overcharge for services. What I do suggest is to be honest. LEED certification should not be a task but a process. Too often, a team looks at LEED certification as a task or a validation of work at the completion of a project. The LEED process should start by an informed decision from an owner. Once the decision is made, the team should use the information provided in the reference manual to assist and guide the development and design. Eventual certification of a project is always easier if the delivery team folTaylor: I think the answer to this question really comes down to the architect. There are some designers who have embraced the LEED rating sysMA: Since its inception, how has LEED influenced architects designs? Hendricks: Architects are focused on energy efficiency, healthy and durable design strategies that benefit the owners bottom line now more than ever. The LEED rating system has provided a conversation point that has pushed sound design practices into the mainstream that used to primarily focus on aesthetics alone. We are now talking about the impacts tems as a tool and their work reflects a movement towards more sustainable designs. There are other designers that choose to use the LEED rating systems as a validation tool at the end of the process and those individuals designs have not changed all that much. I think that our industry still has a long way to go before what we find in high-performing LEED buildings becomes the norm. This is especially true when you consider the enhancements that are being made to the LEED rating systems. November 2011 METAL ARCHITECTURE 23 lows an integrated process. Johnson: LEED has helped architects think in terms of the whole building more than ever before. LEED is a system that addresses the entire building and to some degree, its operations, so focusing on a few performance metrics and letting everything else work itself out no longer works. Innovative architects have embraced asking manufacturers for help and guidance, in order to make their LEED project achieve the goals of improved energy performance, water efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and their impacts on the environment. Dumich: Architects have always promoted a holistic approach to design. LEED has contributed to the tipping point for a more broad awareness of sustainability throughout the building industry. This has led to many more options, increasing availability, and, in some cases, decreasing the cost of sustainable products and systems. I believe our continued advocacy will lead to more transformational changes in products, materials and manufacturing processes.
The LEED certified Jeffrey W. Barry Center at Walsh College is in Troy, Mich.
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Red List Materials: pollutants, toxins and carcinogens in the building industry. Taylor: The process of LEED certification is not per-
client. LEED certification is really a process. It starts with a decision and does not end until the building is occupied and reporting data to the Green Building Certification Institute. The USGBCs LEED rating system still holds an important place in the industry and a growing number of municipalities and organizations are mandating the use of the LEED rating system. For these reasons, it remains important for firms and individuals to understand the requirements of the various LEED rating systems. I think there is a value in the market for those buildings that receive a LEED certification. They may not receive higher rents as once predicted, but they are still considered better buildings. Are LEED buildings really better than non-LEED buildings? The answer to that question depends on the dedication of the team and the deliverables required for that specific project. There are many high-performing buildings that never pursue a LEED certification and there are buildings that receive LEED certification that do not perform that well. It all comes down to what an owner wants out of their building. MA: In regards to metal architecture, is there anything that you would like to see changed in the LEED certification process and ratings system?
fect. I am not sure anyone could develop a system that is so widely used that could be a perfect fit for every building. Could changes to the rating system and the process be made that would make things easier? Yes, and I believe that USGBC and GBCI have been working to make improvements in the areas they can. Some major advances were made when the LEED Online system was revamped in 2009. At the same time great strides were made with the process, in my opinion, the LEED Reference Guide was made much more cumbersome by adding several rating systems into one guide. The consolidation makes sense on some levels but made the manual difficult to use and understand. The manual was particularly daunting for first time users of the system. I am sure anyone who has put the LEED rating systems into practice could suggest changes that would have made their projects easier, and it is easier to complain than it is to take action to effect change. I think it is important to remember that USGBC has been open to comments and suggestions from the public. If LEED practitioners are dissatisfied with the process or the rating system itself, they must get involved. MA: Are there any tips, suggestions or advice
of certain materials or practices on the health of those doing the construction and those working and living in the buildings after construction. The conversation about chemical compounds, VOCs, light and views is largely a result of having a rating system that is nationally recognized and in the mainstream. Finding innovative ways to design systems into buildings that save clients money starting on day one is often the goal for projects.
building practices. The real value is in the efficient buildings and well-designed spaces that are created through these practices. Jay D. Johnson: There are many benefits for building owners to choose to have their buildings certified by way of the various LEED Rating Systems offered
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Hendricks: I think the LEED process is evolving as we move through project types and building systems that have a hard time fitting into the existing rating systems. To that end, I believe the next version of LEED will better address some of the industrial type buildings that have a strange fit into the current system. As for other issues that we face, more of a focus should be put on life cycle analysis and in particular, embedded energy costs for materials. It is also important for us to look at materials that can be reused in the future, materials that have long lives and materials that do not contribute to indoor air quality issues. Clients want to be able to adapt their buildings over time as their needs change. Buildings need to accommodate manipulation and building materials need to be sent back into the resource stream rather than to a landfill. Dumich: We need to aim even higher than the current LEED targets by using more recycled materials,
you can give companies to help them obtain LEED certification? Hendricks: You have to have the whole team on board with the goal and start early in the process. If you have a plan in place and everyone is working together to achieve the goal, the process is fairly easy. If you start late in the design process and try to catch up or you are working with someone with limited experience, it will hurt you in the amount of time it takes and the points available. Dumich: There are many false perceptions about LEED and the process to obtaining certification. Assemble an experienced team including a collaborative-minded contractor early in the design process. Take time to understand and evaluate potential credits and their associated costs. Johnson: A product or products offered by a company may help a project obtain LEED certification, but a company cannot be LEED certified or offer products that are LEED certified. In terms of achieving a project LEED rating, the best advice
by the USGBC. Metal building manufacturers understand that certification adds value to the overall project, which include enhanced occupant comfort and well-being, increased retail sales, reduced operating costs, reduced environmental impact, increased return on investment and increased value of square footage, to name a few. Often, the building owner or the designated LEED Accredited Professional would seek products and services to help achieve the desired LEED goal. Many companies working in the metal building systems industry, and metal architecture industry as a whole, understand the benefits of LEED and often times have LEED APs on staff to answer questions about their products and to provide information on how their products might
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help achieve a number of LEED credits. Thomas Taylor: I think that the pursuit of LEED certification should be something driven by an owners decision. A firm that hard sells or closes a deal based on LEED will find themselves with a dissatisfied
eliminating waste from the manufacturing and construction process and more significantly increasing energy efficiency. Our office has been researching and testing the Living Building Challenge, a com-
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Green Scene
Innovative Irrigation
Rainware systems provide a reliable and renewable resource
By Patricia Brehm, Associate Editor
the use of rainwater and rain catchment systems is increasing throughout the united States. the type and purpose of a rain catchment system varies depending on what an individual wishes to use the rainwater for, potable or non-potable use. The adoption of rainwater catchment as an alternative source of fresh water is a rapidly developing topic, notes Bob Boulware, P president of .E., Indianapolis-based Design-Aire Engineering Inc. and president of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association. [Recently] Atlanta became the first city to have a code that allows rainwater to be used for potable water. To date there are about 10 states that have proceeded to write regulations on the books permitting RWH because of the absence of national codes. Unsurprisingly, these states include hot climates and areas that receive little rainfall, including Texas, Hawaii and Georgia. Codification is not exclusive to rainwater harvesting for potable water usage. In fact, the codification and official documentation of rainwater catchment rules and regulations has seen an upturn. Boulware recalls, Up to this point rainwater catchment was not approved for public use By the end of this year rainwater catchment will be approved to be part of the 2012 Uniform and International Plumbing codes for the first time. These codes determine the standards for non-potable use, which would include toilet flushing, landscape irrigation, process makeup and the like. Catchment Considerations There are three reasons to consider rainwater harvesting: lack of water, poor water quality and concern for combined sewer overflows, re marks Boulware. In addition, to Boulwares noted
considerations, homeowners may be attracted to rainware systems thanks to the many benefits rainwater provides. For example, the owners of a residence in Weir, Texas took the irrigation benefits of non-potable rainwater into consideration when they brought in Mark Leatherman, owner and designer, Rain Harvest Resources, Libertyville, Texas, to design and install a rain catchment system. In an area that receives an average rainfall of 32 inches and had experienced a significant drought, a rain catchment system was a wise choice. Installation began and finished quickly in mid-March with a total installation time of five days. The catchment system itself uses simple forces such as gravity to propel the system. Water is collected off of a 1,702-square-foot galvanized metal roof. Rainwater is collected from the roof through gutters and downspouts in a collection line, which is buried and sends the water to the 10,000-gallon tank via gravity, explains Leatherman. The water is collected as needed through a centrifugal pump and pressure tank system to the garden and landscape. The end result is an energy-efficient system that uses a renewable resource to irrigate surrounding landscape beds. Rainware meets metal Apart from the simplicity of Leathermans design, a key feature in the system is the PIONEER GALAXY XL08 tank produced by BlueScope Water USA, Austin, Texas, which can hold more than 9,000 gallons of rainwater. Metal tanks are longer lasting and more durable than some other options, Leatherman notes. The metal tanks have a heavy liner in them and the liner combined with the reflectivity of the metal exterior effectively keeps the water temperature lower and more stable in our hot Texas sun.
In addition to metals durability, Leatherman also cites metals fireproof properties and unique assembly features as benefits. Most metal tanks are delivered to the site unassembled and put together on location which allows us to get larger tanks in more remote locations, expounds Leatherman. Rainware and Retrofit Most of the systems we install are retrofits simply because rainwater collection has not been designed into new construction for the past 50 years, explains Leatherman. From the turn of the century until the mid-1960s or so, everyone in rural Texas had a cistern of some sort because their water was collected from barn roofs, came from hand-dug wells, or came from a windmill and was stored in an above-ground tank. Beyond the arid Texas landscape, rainware retrofit is alive and well at a number of sites, including the famous Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. In fall 2009, the historic gardens of the island needed restoration. Previously water for the gardens was imported directly from San Francisco. To remedy the situation, John Russell of Oakland, Calif.-based design and landscape firm, WaterSprout, was called in to design a more sustainable solution. Before installing his design on a site like Alcatraz, Russell recalls a number of design factors.
One of the challenges was the historic preservation of Alcatraz Island where they dont want to impact any of the existing structures. [In addition], Alcatraz Island is a nesting habitat for a wide variety of birds, so we had to make sure that when we were putting in cisterns or any equipment that we werent affecting any of the nesting grounds. After considering the environmental factors and scheduling the installation time around nesting season, the system was installed so rainwater falling off of the historic cellblock building flows down through existing downspouts within the buildings interior. Russell and his team connected PVC schedule 80 piping to the main base of the building where the rainwater flows into a first flush diverter that diverts about 30 to 40 gallons of water into sand filters. Russell explains, The sand filter is a biological filterbacteria living in the sand removes all of the pathogens from the water. The water then goes into one of two storage tanks, the first being the historic grey water cisterns where we installed rainwater tanks. The overflow goes to a secondary storage system with a total combined storage of 15,000 gallons. Half of the rainwater cisterns are recycled polyethylene plastic tanks manufactured by Sher-
man Oaks, Calif.-based EcoRain, with the cisterns attached to hoses used by garden maintenance volunteers. The hoses disperse the rainwater through gravity allowing volunteers to maintain the historic integrity of the sites gardens. Looking to the Future Increasing freshwater demands are driving the industry demand for potable rain catchment solutions. As Boulware observes, For about one-third of the country, water shortages are becoming reality and require rainwater harvesting designs to go beyond the novelty stage to be essential parts of the facility plumbing system. However, while interest is high, the manifestation of potable water harvesting systems remains low. About 50 percent of the people I speak with are interested in potable systems, but only 10 to 25 percent actually install them because of cost, remarks Leatherman. The extra expense is usually due to the need for a larger storage vessel as well as the expense of filtration equipment. For the rain catchment industry, the future looks hopeful as Russell explains, Twenty years ago you were sort of hobbling to get parts from other industries to make catchment systems. Now manufacturers see this as an emerging market.
Photo courtesy of Mark Leatherman.
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a 1960s-vintage grocery store that in later years became a flea market gained a new mission after undergoing an extensive reconstruction program recently that provided a needed venue for a growing, religious-based organization known as The ROC. in the process, the bornagain building could become the cornerstone in revitalization efforts for an inner-city neighborhood in Richmond, Va. The non-traditional congregation drawn from multiple ministries initially met in a warehouse before acquiring a vacant church building that soon became too small to accommodate ROC services. Richmond-based architect Eric Hepler worked with Century Construction Co., a Richmond-based Butler Builder, and church leaders to develop the value-based conversion of the 121,000-square-foot building into the needed focal point for The ROC. Heplers plan produced a multiuse facility that can support religious services, as well as recreational basketball, auditorium, fitness center with a jogging track, caf, offices, classrooms, bookstore and even a laundromat. The components are intended to serve a diverse congregation with youth outreach programs operating seven days a week and the twice-weekly services that attract approximately 2,900 in attendance.
Adaptive reuse project serves dual missions
To meet the mix of uses the original infrastructure underwent a significant facelift and expansion. To work as a basketball venue required raising the original 16-foot height of the roof to 24 feet and removing interior columns to produce enough unobstructed clear span space for three courts. Century Construction removed an 80-foot-wide section of the original roof and frontage to create a 39,600-square-foot L-shaped building within the wall lines of the existing structures footprint. The new construction created an inviting 81- by 83-foot foyer leading into what is now the 130- by 248-foot auditorium/sanctuary/gym. The basketball courts are lined with a Butler factory-insulated metal wall panels system that delivered an R-32 rating while enhancing the buildings professional concert-grade sound system. Salvaging 91,000 square feet of the original building achieved significant cost savings for the eventual $13.5-million adaptive reuse project. Kansas City, Mo.-based Butler Manufacturing supplied a metal building system applied to the project that included a Widespan structural system and VSR II architectural standing seam metal roof system with a Red Butler-Cote Cool Roof coating.
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Chapel blends traditional with contemporary

The Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Fla., allows students the opportunity to balance their educational and intellectual development with their personal and spiritual growth relative to life values and goals. Funding for the project was provided in part by a lead gift from the buildings namesakes John and Susan Sykeswho embraced the vision of strengthening student development through depth of character, strong values and an individual sense of spirituality. The unique structure is one of the most architecturally significant buildings at the University of Tampa. Located in the geological center of campus, the chapel/center serves student organizations with religious and/or spiritual affiliations, the overall student population and the local Tampa community. An adjacent planned quadrangle plaza will be utilized for a wide range of campus events and student gatherings. The 15,000-square-foot structure includes a main hall with seating for 260 people for lectures, ceremonies, discussions and musical performances including those with its 55-foot tall custom-built organ. In addition, the facility offers meeting rooms, two meditation rooms and a gallery. Brick, high-performance glass, granite and RHEINZINK comprise the primary materials of the buildings exterior palette. Design for the project was provided by tvsdesign, Atlanta. The chapel/center was designed to elicit spiritual, sensory and emotional responses by the building users, says Robert Balke, principal. The building interior is shaped by light and sound. Like two cupped hands held slightly apart, light enters from above and from the east. Daylight and music are reflected and diffused by the warm, curving interior forms of the undulating wooden walls. The project demonstrates the highest attention to design and the discerning use of quality materials in order to give form to the Universitys vision, Balke adds. Woburn, Mass.-based RHEINZINK supplied three different products for the project. Approximately 17,500 square feet of 22-gauge, 0.8-mm RHEINZINK Double Lock standing seam panels clad the roof; approximately 6,500 square feet of 18-gauge, 1.2-mm RHEINZINK Vertical Reveal Panels clad the faade and soffits; and 3,000 square feet of zinc composite material was used on the 28 METAL ARCHITECTURE November 2011
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fascia and canopies. All RHEINZINK material was finished in Pre-weathered Blue Gray. Early in the design process, stainless steel was considered for the roof as a reference to the stainless steel minarets that grace the historic Plant Hall that symbolizes the University. RHEINZINK was selected for its visual softness and ability to diffuse light as required by the design. The durability and sustainability of RHEINZINK was also an important factor. We see this as an enduring, 100-year building, Balke says. The selfhealing nature of zinc and the fact that it will patina over time was important to us. The building will look even better as it ages. The standing seam profile was also a key factor in the design, according to David Fulmer, senior associate and member of the tvsdesign team. The scale of the material, the rhythm and the texture help reinforce the shape of the curve, Fulmer says. The form is delineated by the ribs of the standing seam profile. The University has many traditional elements and the RHEINZINK helps bridge the contemporary with the traditional, according to Fulmer. The RHEINZINK applications were fabricated by MetalTech-USA, Peachtree City, Ga., and installed by General Works of Tampa and Morrell Architectural Systems Inc., both based in Tampa. Peter R. Brown Construction Inc., Tampa, was the construction manager for the project. Other design team members included Walter P. Moore and Associates Inc., Atlanta; Anston-Greenlees Inc., Tampa; and Kirkegaard Associates, Chicago.
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Metal shingles accommodate curvature of churchs signature domes

When the board of directors of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Spokane, Wash., realized they had to replace the foam roof on their church, they knew that they had to find a roof that would not only look good but would also be permanent. In addition, they were faced with the challenge of finding a roofing product that would accommodate the curvature of their signature double domes. To their surprise, they found the ideal product and manufacturer, Zappone Manufacturing, right in their hometown. Joe Zappone, owner of Spokane-based Zappone Manufacturing, was up to the challenge. He knew that a combination of Zappones full-size Copper Shingles, along with the half-size Zappone Accent Copper Shingle, could easily accommodate the curvature of the dome. Unique to most metal roofing products, the Zappone Copper Shingle is designed with a four-way interlocking system that provides for expansion and contraction and is nailed directly to the roof deck. In addition, with the life span of copper, the roof would last for hundreds of years. Zappone supplied 5,234 square feet of 12-ounce copper for the project. Zappone worked closely with the installation team at BJ Roofing, Spokane, to fabricate custom copper flashings for the project. The finished result is a roof that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but will last for lifetimes to come. Toribara Arhitects, Spokane, was the architect.
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Nevadas only Jewish educational center offering classes from 18 months through 12th grade, The Dr. Miriam & Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Campus in Las Vegas, was founded with the generous support of Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson. The school has thrived, after opening in 2006 with 145 students. A 146,000-square-foot addition designed by DLR Group, Las Vegas, allowed the facility to accommodate an enrollment of 500. Today, student and visitors enter The Adelson middle and upper schools through a grand, glass dome. This free-standing, circular glass rotunda measures 30 feet in diameter by 32 feet in height with a free spanning multi-sloping glass dome structure on top, explains Ryan Navis, Super Skys project manager. Mequon, Wis.-based Super Sky Products Enterprises LLC was the manufacturer and installer for the glazing system. Helping to protect the dome from Nevadas harsh climate, Wausau, Wis.-based Linetec finished the aluminum framing in a 70 percent Kynar PVDF two-coat finish in Bone White. Enduring, carefully selected materials and finishes were a key aspect of the campus construction. According to the rotundas general contractor, Las Vegas-based Crisci Builders, the floor features the school logo inlaid with granite, marble and lapis lazuli. To build the schools walls, 160 tons of Jerusalem stone was imported from Israel. The campus also provides a Beit Midrash, which is directly translated to house of learning. Originally, a Beit Midrash was intended for its occupants to study the Torah. While used for the same purpose today, the idea has since evolved to include a study hall for the students of all faiths. Illuminating their learning space, the building is crowned with a skylight shaped as a Star of David that shines with natural light. Husker Glass Inc., Omaha, Neb., installed the Beit Midrashs 15-foot-wide by 10-foot-tall skylight. Similar to the rotundas skylight, Linetec finished the aluminum framing in the same durable 70 percent PVDF coating. For both skylights, Viracon Inc., Owatonna, Minn., fabricated the insulated, low-E laminated glass units with white silkscreen, maximizing thermal performance under the desert sun. The $65 million project and its two signature skylights were completed in 2009, following two years of construction.
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Metal building right fit for church

The St. Joseph Church in Scott City, Kan., features a metal building and ADP-1 metal roof system from Behlen Building Systems, Columbus, Neb. The 18,400-square-foot building is 115 feet wide and 160 feet long. The exterior walls are brick. Terry and Joel Chapman, Prairie Village, Kan., was the architect; Mid American Millwright Service Inc., Garden City, Kan., was the builder and steel erector.
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Completed in September 2011, the new 36,000-square-foot building for the St. Andrew Dung-Lac Church in Oklahoma City has a standing seam metal roof system from Houston-based MBCI to enhance the building aesthetics. The project required 36,000 square feet of MBCIs LokSeam roof in Signature 300 Colonial Red. The church, office building and rectory were all done at the same time. Krittenbring Architecture LLC, Norman, Okla., was the architect; Landmark Construction Group, Oklahoma City, was the general contractor; and Dubs Sheet Metal, Oklahoma City, was the roofing contractor.
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New church offers inviting gathering spaces

The new 28,200-square-foot Living Word Family Church in Naples, Fla., houses a 580-seat sanctuary, childrens classrooms, nursery, youth sanctuary, coffee caf and an extensive lobby. The builder, Daniels & Daniels Construction, Broken Arrow, Okla., began work on the project in November 2008 and completed the project during spring 2010. Crafton Tull Sparks, Tulsa, Okla., was the architect. The main framing structure is a Rigid Frame system from Varco Pruden Buildings, Memphis, Tenn. A combination of two Varco Pruden roof profiles, SSR and SLR, both in Cool Colonial Red, were selected for various portions of the building. The Panel Rib walls are covered with EIFS. The sanctuaries have stadium seating, stateof-the-art sound, video and lighting. The exterior has three large towers, one of which has a steeple and cross in the center. A trellis that runs the entire length of the front of the church, as well as portions of the sides, offer an inviting gathering space.
Modern church reflects rural roots

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gluckstadt, Miss., had its beginnings more than a century ago as a rural parish church serving a handful of parishioners in rural Mississippi. Today, the church is a growing congregation whose needs have outstripped the old parish church that had served it for more than half a century. Parishioners recently completed construction on a new church complex designed by the late Michael Barranco and his colleague, Scott Carpenter, that reflects the functional elements of a modern urban church design but hints at its roots with its board and batten exterior and its new standing seam metal roof. We tried to nail together a church layout with all the characteristics of modern day worship but still reflect its origins as a rural type of church, notes Carpenter. The result is a traditional look that pays homage to its origins but also incorporates elements of modern worship including lots of green space and courtyards and a large gathering space within the building. Today the complex houses a sanctuary, a family life facility and classrooms. Sustainability was also an issue, notes Carpenter, pointing to the use of Hardyboard for the walls and standing seam metal panels for the roof. The architects chose 21,500 square feet of Perth Amboy, N.J.-based Englert Inc.s 18-inchwide 2000 Series profile in Slate Grey for the roof. Malouf Construction, Greenwood, Miss., was the general contractor and Mid-State Roofing Co., Pearl, Miss., was the installer.
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The First United Methodist Church in Claremore, Okla., features a 116-square-foot Super Lumideck Hanger rod canopy from Lincoln, Neb.-based Mapes Canopies LLC. Completed in June 2009, the canopy has a 4-foot projection by 15 1/2 feet with 14 1/3foot legs and 2 3/4-inch extruded decking. The canopy is coated with a two-coat Kynar Colonial Red finish. PSA Dewberry Inc., Tulsa, Okla., was the architect, and Vanguard Builders Inc., Broken Arrow, Okla., was the general contractor.
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Installation of panels from Metl-Span, Lewisville, Texas, highlight the repair and major refurbishment of the 110-foot Bald Knob Cross of Peace in the scenic Ozark Mountains of Union County, Ill. The Cross historical roots date back to 1937 when worshippers gathered at Bald Knob, a site 1,000 feet above sea level, for Easter sunrise services. The original cross was completed in 1963 and clad with white porcelain veneer steel panels, and became a major tourist attraction. However, as interest waned, the structure began deteriorating. Following a reorganization of the board of directors in 2009, a major renovation project was undertaken. The original cladding was removed and structural repairs made. The cladding was replaced with approximately 10,500 square feet of Metl-Span 4-inch CF36 Architectural Flat insulated metal panels finished in Polar White. JMS Metals, Sparta, Ill., was the construction manager.
Metal building key to churchs new addition

The 15,000-square-foot addition to the Cary Church of Christ in Cary, N.C., was started in May 2009 and completed in June 2010. The addition includes a formal sanctuary with seating for more than 600, a new main entrance with spacious foyer and a large unfinished basement for future fellowship space with commercial kitchen facilities. Design Development, Raleigh, N.C., was the architect, and Dillon Construction Group Inc., Raleigh, was the contractor and installer. Eufaula, Ala.-based American Buildings Co., supplied a Rigid Frame building for the project, along with its Loc-Seam metal roof system in Dark Bronze SmartKote finish. The walls were stucco choice panels in Taupe Sand. The metal building and roof were chosen for durability, cost, ease of installation and appearance.
Growing church plans for future building

The members of Cherokee Presbyterian Church in Canton, Ga., were meeting in a sister church building and needed a building of their own before they could attract enough members to build what they really wanted. Every detail of the original building is based on what the future building will be, with additions to the front and back (left and right end walls) of the church, as well as four phases total. Classrooms are currently on the second floor mezzanine, which will eventually be opened up to include a balcony, as the classrooms move to a new phase of construction. A warming kitchen will eventually give way to a major commercial kitchen. The structure is beefed-up to eventually carry stained wood trimmed cathedral arches. The podium platform expands to become a choir loft with orchestra platforms. Started in September 2009, the 11,424-square-foot building was completed in October 2010. Eufaula, Ala.-based American Buildings Co., supplied a metal building, Loc Seam metal roof panels in Dark Bronze SmartKote finish and Architectural III wall panels in Warm White SmartKote finish. Lusk Construction Inc., Canton, was the architect, contractor and installer.
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Zappone manufacturing Florida metal Roofing Products Inc. FMRP meets the design challenge for higher perimeter and corner Dominion Building Products introduces its Select Series knock down door system Dominion Building Products announces the first premium frame system in the Select Series. A unique jamb retainer system eliminates the need for side jamb trim while adding additional structural support. The sill plate integrates with the bottom of the frame to tie the entire frame system together into one solid unit. Standard features include ball bearing hinges, adjustable girt clip, kerf weather seal, touch-up paint and a complete line of hardware options. Door choices include 18- and 20-gauge doors, polyurethane or polystyrene cores, and 3070, 4070 and 6070 opening sizes. www.dominionproducts.com | Circle #39 pressures with testing up to 312 mph. Miami-Dade County Approved (NOA 11-0309.03) with a field design criteria of -204.25 PSF allows FMRP to go where other metal tile systems cannot. The Barrel Style Metal Tile panel replicates the design of classic clay tile while offering the strength and durability of a 24-gauge Galvanized (G-90) panel. Manufactured with a Kynar 500 full-strength 70 percent Fluropon paint finish that offers a 35-year paint finish warranty, 17 of FMRPs 31 colors are Energy Star compliant. www.fmrp.net | Circle #40 The Zappone Copper Shingle is available in either high tensile strength Tough 12- or 16-oz. copper. The four-way interlock provides the industrys best protection against wind, wind-driven rain and prevents problems associated with expansion and contraction. www.zappone.com | Circle #42
Fi-Foil Co. Fi-Foils RetroShield System was developed primarily for the metal building industry. It provides superior thermal performance and is an ideal solution for retrofitting and upgrading insulation systems in existing metal buildings. The system incorporates Fi-Foils RBI Shield, featuring the companys specially designed reflective technology and Clip & Pin components. RetroShield provides unmatched energy performance and ease of installation for reduced construction and operating costs. www.fi-foil.com | Circle #43
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