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Firm Strategies
In Search of
Leadership
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. Characters are inspired
in part by Gary Larsons Far Side.
Altogether now, one, two, three keep
your mind on your driving
Your Majesty, I have a problem, said Slide
Rule, the No. 1 architect of the Castle, interrupt-
ing the Kings presentation.
The King was at the front of the small group
of Knights and business owners that worked the
marketplace and other gathering areas to sell
their wares. The King had been leading them in
a management exercise. What is that Slide?
asked the King.
Everyone stood as if they were a frozen
statue, as someone had dared to address the
King. Well, said Slide, I was talking with Igor
and he said he doesnt get what youre doing.
Hey, dont bring me into this, said Igor, the
Kings No. 1 contractor.
Okay. Lets take a break. The King slapped
his hands together, almost expecting the lights
to go out.
Everyone sort of disbanded and they went
to sit in the shade. Watered down wine was im-
mediately served to the King. He glanced at the
group and waved his hand. Magically, wine was
served to everyone.
What part dont you get? asked the King.
I dont get any of it, answered Igor. I have
no idea whats going on.
So the situation is status quo, said Slide in
a mocking voice.
Everyone in the room turned and looked at
Slide in fear, including the King. There were no
sounds to be heard.
Thats a good one, said the King in a laugh-
ing voice. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
What we have been talking about is leader-
ship. A business person must have leadership in
their company just like a Knight needs to have
leadership on the battlefield.
Your Honor, tell us more about leadership.
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It is my pleasure. First
of all, what Im worried about
is the lack of leadership in
todays modern society. The
gossip and rumor mills are
filled with many stories where
managers are letting down their em-
ployees, even small companies of around 25
employees. Its unbelievable that so many man-
agers dont have a clue what leadership means.
The King continued, There are three main
considerations concerning leadership: What is it,
where did it go, and how do we get it back?
Igor raised his hand out of politeness. Ill
get things started. What is leadership?
Very good Igor. Leadership is the ability to
manage the big picture, such as future mar-
ket positioning, all the way down to the small
picture. Its the ability to relate to their largest
customers, as well as to the janitor that sweeps
the floor. Its the ability to set in place processes
that provide a structure for multiple employees
to do their job. Quite frankly, leadership is all
about respect in all areas of the business. Its
also about reacting to new threats. Its lacking in
most companies.
Respect? said Slide.
Yes, respect. So often the leaders of a com-
pany cannot identify with the challenges of their
employees, both on a business and a personal
level. Being a leader and demonstrating leader-
ship means you understand and have empathy,
and you, the leader, are there to help them. Say-
ing things like, this is not working to someone
means that you have failed to lead. Leadership is
about people.
Wow, said Slide. I had no idea that lead- than the best job possible. You are a leader of
ership was about people. But, where did it go?
Leadership has given way to the financial
report. Its often said there are two ways to
manage a company. One way is from a market-
ing aspect, which is more closely aligned with
people. The second way is from a financial over-
view. While financials are absolutely necessary
in making decisions, its not a substitute for tak-
ing people out of the equation. True leaders lead
people, not numbers. The numbers are simply a
score card. Leadership is absent in most compa-
nies and the score card is in its place.
In good times companies are led from a
marketing perspective, in bad times they are led
from a financial perspective. The real dirty little
secret of business is that it always should be
led from a marketing perspective. Thats what a
leader does.
So, how do we get it back? asked Igor.
You must fight for it. You must be a Knight
in shining armor. You must manage from the bot-
tom.
Slide raised his hand. Your Honor, what
does manage from the bottom mean?
It means you must always lead even if
those above you are a confused tangled web
of decision making with no direction or even a
concept of leadership. You must never become
a roadblock when others depend upon you.
You must set an example. You must train those
around you even though they have no idea you
are training them.
But, whats the point?
The point is, you know you have done the
right thing. You have leadership with what you
have responsibility for, and you try and mange
those above you trying to point out the right
direction. Even if you fail, you have won.
How is that? asked Slide.
Its all about respect for yourself and going
home at night knowing that you are doing more
leadership.
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 mar-
keting company specializing in developing busi-
ness 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.com
pass@gmail.com.
LEEDing the Way
Contractual
Considerations
of LEED
By Thomas Taylor
Recently, I was asked by a general contractor to
review proposed contract language for a project in
which LEED certification was to be pursued. The pur-
pose of the review was to provide comment on any
items that could increase the contractors liability and
identify areas of assigned responsibility that might
add cost to the General Conditions portion of the
contractors bid. My firm has performed this activity
many times over the past six years, and this task gives
us the opportunity to see firsthand how owners are
responding to the evolving legalities of LEED. true that the contractor must take an active role in the
Roles and Responsibilities
Each member of the team, including the owner, ar-
chitect, engineer, contractor and end user, has a part
in the delivery of a project that will one day receive
LEED certification. Because of this, it is vitally impor-
tant that those involved in the delivery of LEED proj-
ects understand their roles and responsibilities. The
project I recently reviewed was a lump sum general
contract in which the contractor had no responsibility
for the design of the project. In the terms and condi-
tions section of the contract, the language related to
LEED certification led the reader to believe that the
owner may not have been fully aware of which mem-
bers of the delivery team were responsible for the rating system and provides information regarding
various activities required on a LEED project. The first
indication of this came with the following statement: the specific project. A checklist may also indicate
Contractor shall have on staff a LEED
Accredited Professional who has experience
in constructing LEED certified projects and
shall, as requested by the owner, administer
the LEED certification process using its best
efforts to cooperate with architect and assist
the owner to achieve the desired LEED
certification for the project.
When we see proposed contractual language such
as this, several questions must be asked, including:
What is the owners definition of cooperation?
How much effort will it take to assist the owner
in achieving the desired level of LEED certification?
The terms cooperate and assist can take on a
variety of different meanings depending on whom you
ask. These terms can also take on a different meaning
depending on the phase of the project. At the start of
most projects, there is generally an optimistic feeling
among the entire team that everything related to the
project is going to work out as exactly planned. As the
project moves from design to construction, budgets
are tested, value-engineering exercises are required,
schedules are sometimes disrupted and the drivers of
the project shift. How an owner defines cooperation
and assistance at the beginning of a project can change
drastically when faced with the extreme stressors that
often occur at the end of a project. A practical approach
to alleviate potential problems that could arise with the
use of vague terms such as cooperate and assist is to
specify the exact activities required by the contractor or
to provide an allowance of hours that may be expended
to assist the owner with LEED-related tasks.
LEED and Contract Documents
During our recent review of contract language, the
second red flag went up when we read the following:
Contractor shall perform the work in
accordance with the LEED checklist to the
extent that such checklist and criteria therein
are consistent with the requirements of the
contract documents, including but not limited
to, LEED criteria which relate to procurement
of materials, on-site installation practices and
construction waste management.
This type of proposed contract language is
problematic for a variety of reasons. One of the
main issues involves using a LEED checklist as
a contract document. A LEED checklist should
be used as a tracking tool, not a basis of contrac-
tor performance. A LEED checklist indicates the
prerequisites and credits contained in the LEED
the credits that are anticipated to be achieved by
whether the prerequisite or credit is defined as a
Design or Construction phase submittal by US-
GBC. This last piece of information, if included on
the checklist, can create challenges for project
teams. USGBC designates prerequisites and cred-
its as either Design or Construction phase.
These designations provide a guide as to who may
be responsible for the documentation of those
corresponding prerequisites and credits. While
the designations generally provide an accurate
depiction of when the prerequisite or credit can
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be documented, assigning full responsibility of a
prerequisite or credit based on this designation is
not always a perfect fit. Therefore, it is critical for
contractors preparing lump sum cost proposals for
projects seeking LEED certification to understand
all of the requirements of the LEED rating system.
The following example illustrates the potential
issues which can arise from assigning sole responsi-
bility for a LEED prerequisite or credit to one project
team member. Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 1
delineates specific requirements for fundamental com-
missioning of the building energy systems. USGBC
designates this prerequisite as a Construction phase
submittal. The inference from this designation is that
the contractor is responsible for commissioning the
building energy systems. However, further examina-
tion of the LEED Reference Guide reveals that the
first of 12 individual steps required to comply with this
prerequisite is that the Commissioning Authority (the
person responsible for the commissioning activities)
be designated during the design phase of the project.
In all, six of the 12 required steps for compliance with
the commissioning prerequisite must take place be-
fore the start of the construction phase of the project.
USGBC provides further guidance that if a project
is larger than 50,000 square feet, a member of the
contractors team cannot carry out the commissioning
activities. While the checklist may indicate that this
prerequisite is a Construction phase submittal, and it is
commissioning process, it is clear that the responsibil-
ity starts with the design team.
Read the Contractand the LEED Requirements!
The proposed contract language I recently reviewed
went on to include many other examples of these
types of issuesmany more than I am able to cover
here. The point is that when it comes to providing
lump sum bids for projects that are pursuing LEED
certification, proposing contractors would be wise to
understand the extent of the responsibilities to which
they are obligating themselves. Contractors are often
reminded to RTCRead the Contract! In the case
of a LEED project, it is equally important to read the
LEED requirements and understand how they may
become a part of your contract documents, unless
you take steps to make sure your scope of work care-
fully and explicitly defines your LEED role.
Thomas Taylor, a 29-year veteran of the construc-
tion 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 step-by-step
information about the LEED 2009 for New Construc-
tion process. To learn more about Vertegy or Taylors
new book, visit www.vertegyconsultants.com for
more information.
September 2011 METAL ARCHITECTURE 9
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Industry News
Acralight International Skylights
announces acquisition/geographic
expansion
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Acralight International Sky-
lights announces the completion of a significant ac-
quisition thereby adding a major, new manufacturing
facility in Dallas to the companys California opera-
tions. Operating as Acralight International Skylights,
Texas Division, the acquisition of these assets estab-
lishes Acralight as the only full line manufacturer of
skylights in the U.S. with manufacturing and shipping
locations east and west of the Rocky Mountains.
Tecta Solar expands East Coast presence
Tecta Solar, a division of Skokie, Ill.-based Tecta
America Corp., has opened a new office just
outside of Philadelphia in Fort Washington, Pa., to
provide its expanding team a sustainable, local of-
fice for its solar development, finance and engineer-
ing operations. Increasing demand for solar tech-
nology from East Coast clients has also prompted
three new hires in the region for Tecta America. The
expanded team will provide regional and national
clients with a center of expertise for solar solutions
based on clients unique goals and full capture of
local and federal incentives.
Tubelite expands into South Carolina
and Texas
As part of its planned market expansion, Tubelite
Inc. has opened two offices in South Carolina and
Texas and added six experienced employees to its
team. Both locations are fully operational to support
clients needs for storefront, curtainwall, entrance
and daylight control systems. These offices also ex-
tend support for the markets Tubelite already serves
through increased sales representation in Virginia,
the Carolinas and Georgia, as well as south Texas.
Events
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Innovative structural steel building projects earn national awards
Fourteen structural steel building projects have
earned national recognition in the 2011 Innovative De-
sign in Engineering and Architecture with Structural
Steel awards program (IDEAS2). Conducted annually
by the American Institute of Steel Construction, the
IDEAS2 awards recognize outstanding achievements
in engineering and architecture on steel-framed build-
ing projects throughout the U.S. The award is the
highest honor bestowed on building projects by the
structural steel industry in the U.S.
A panel of design and construction industry
professionals identified National and Merit winners
in three categories, based on constructed value:
projects less than $15 million; projects $15 million
to $75 million; and projects greater than $75 mil-
lion. In addition, the panel awarded a Presidential
Award of Excellence to one project for structural
engineering accomplishment.
Each project was judged on its use of structural
steel, with an emphasis on creative solutions to
project requirements; design innovation; aesthetic
and visual impact of the project; innovative use of
architecturally exposed structural steel; technical or
architectural advances in the use of the steel; the use
of innovative design and construction methods; and
sustainable design and construction.
Projects Less than $15 Million
National Award: Rio Roca on the Brazos religious
facility, Palo Pinto, Texas
Decline in nonresidential construction spending expected in 2011 with
modest growth projected for 2012
A multitude of factors are preventing a recovery for
the beleaguered design and construction industry.
Lenders that have been extremely reticent to finance
construction projects, budget shortfalls at all levels
of government, the ripple effect of overbuilding, a
depressed housing market and rising costs of key
construction commodities are all contributing to what
projects to be a decline of 5.6 percent in spending this
year for nonresidential construction projects.
Consumer and business confidence is poor
and the overall economy has yet to pull out of the
downturn that began in 2008, which both add to the
general sense of anxiety and uncertainty in the real
estate market says AIA Chief Economist, Kermit
Baker, Ph.D., Hon. AIA. Spending on renovations
of existing buildings has remained strong, but the
depressed demand for new construction isnt likely
to improve until next year, led by the commercial
sector: offices, retail and hotels.
National Award: Buckner Companies Home Of-
fice, Graham, N.C.
National Award: Cutting Horse Ranch facility,
North Texas
Merit Award: The Power Plant at Rocketts Landing
commercial adaptive reuse, Richmond, Va.
Merit Award: Montecito Residence, Montecito, Calif.
Merit Award: House of Air commercial adaptive
reuse, Presidio Building 926, San Francisco
Merit Award: Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
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Presidential Award of Excellence in Engineering
Ottawa Street Power Station commercial adaptive
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The American Institute of Architects semi-annual
Consensus Construction Forecast survey of the na-
tions leading construction forecasters, also projects a
6.4 percent increase of spending in 2012.
Market Segment Consensus Growth Forecasts the June ABI score was 46.3, almost a full point
2011 2012
Overall nonresidential -5.6% 6.4%
Commercial/industrial -6.5% 11.8%
Hotels -17.9% 18.0%
Industrial -15.8 8.4%
Office buildings -6.1% 9.8%
Retail -3.1% 11.8%
Institutional -3.4% 4.4%
Religious -10% 6.3%
Education -5.2% 2.6%
Public safety -2.5% 0.9%
Amusement/recreation -0.3% 5.9%
Health care facilities 1.8% 7.1%
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Architect compensation stagnant as recession lingers Maroon 5 to headline opening celebration 3A Composites USA names senior sales engineer. Sexton will oversee the de-
velopment of Firestone Energy Solutions in-house
Prior to joining Englert, Meeker practiced patent
law for 11 years at two Washington, D.C.-based
As the construction industry continues
at Greenbuild 2011 marketing manager for architectural, operations and services, PV product selection and law firms. Meeker is a member of various law

corporate business segments

to suffer the effects of a prolonged
economic downturn, the architecture
profession has been hit especially hard.
Consequently, the declining demand
for design services has resulted in an
average increase in total compensation
of only $1,600 between 2008-2011 for
staff architecture positions, according to
the 2011 American Institute of Architects
Compensation Survey.
In addition to reducing benefits
offered to employees, architecture firms
have been faced with devastating condi-
tions and had to make difficult reductions
in expenses, says AIA Chief Economist,
Kermit Baker, Ph.D., Hon. AIA. Salary
freezes or reductions, scaled back hours,
the conversion of full-time to part-time
or contract positions, and mandatory
furloughs have all taken a toll on the
compensation of architects.
Average compensation
Senior design/
project management staff
2011 $94,900
2008 98,800
2005 85,800
Architects/designers
2011 $71,600
2008 71,600
2005 57,700
Interns
2011 $47,300
2008 45,400
2005 38,800
Grammy award-winning band, Maroon 5, will perform for more
than 25,000 members of the green building community at the
upcoming Greenbuild International Conference Expo, hosted by
the U.S. Green Building Council. Greenbuild, the worlds largest
conference and expo dedicated to green building, will take place
Oct. 4-7 in Toronto.
Were thrilled to host one of musics biggest bands, Maroon 5,
for what will be an unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebra-
tion, says Kimberly Lewis, vice president, conferences events, US-
GBC. The green building community has so much to celebrate, and
there is no better place to let loose then at this cant-miss event!
The band and I are looking forward to heading to Toronto for
Greenbuild 2011, says Maroon 5s Adam Levine. The environ-
ment is a cause that the entire band deeply cares about and we are
excited to help kick off the 10th anniversary of this important event.
The concert, taking place the evening of Oct. 5 at the Air Canada
Center, will follow an inspiring keynote by Pulitzer-Prize winner
Thomas Friedman, and a panel on USGBCs Resiliency Agenda,
featuring medical anthropologist and physician Paul Farmer, and ABC
News political commentator Cokie Roberts.
Moorseville, N.C.-based 3A Composites USA
Inc. announces the appointment of Douglas A.
Twitchell as marketing manager for the companys
Architectural/CID (Corporate Identity) business
segments. Twitchell will be responsible for adver-
tising, public relations, sales tools and electronic
media content for these business segments.
Twitchell has worked for 3A Composites (formerly
Alcan Composites) since 1999 and most recently
served as business development manager, corporate
identity, for Alucobond ACM in the architectural mar-
ket. Previously, he served as northwest district sales
manager for the graphic display market.
Firestone Energy Solutions
welcomes new senior sales engineer
Indianapolis-based Firestone Building Solutions
welcomes Michael Sexton as the companys new
roofing system design for PV applications. Sexton
will also provide field support for the Firestone sales
organization and roofing contractors installing PV on
Firestone roofs.
Previously, Sexton served as the single ply
systems/accessories engineer for Firestone Building
Products roofing division. Prior to joining Firestone,
Sexton held a variety of technical and engineering po-
sitions involving roofing product and system research
for multiple companies and government organizations
including the National Research Council Canada.
Meeker joins Englert as
corporation counsel
Courtney Meeker has been named corporation
counsel for Perth Amboy, N.J.-based Englert Inc. As
corporation council, Meeker will be responsible for
a wide range of legal matters for Englert including
contracts, employment issues, patents and trade-
marks and other business matters.
associations including the National Association of
Women Lawyers.
Varco Pruden names western
region district manager
Ronnie Schmitz, who has been involved in the con-
struction industry for more than 18 years, has been
named a western region district manager by Mem-
phis, Tenn.-based Varco Pruden Buildings, a division
of BlueScope Buildings North America Inc. Schmitz
will be responsible for the sales and marketing of
Varco Pruden products in Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
He will be based in Phoenix.
Schmitz comes to Varco Pruden from a large
metal building contractor in Phoenix where he
served as an operations manager. He also worked
for six years as a district manager of a major pre-
engineered metal manufacturer and six years as
partner, vice president and managing partner of op-
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Green
Construction
Trends
The desire for energy-efficient buildings drives
design and construction
By Marcy Marro, Managing Editor
The construction and design industries are still
dealing with the effects of the nations economic
situation, and according to the most recent Con-
sensus Construction Forecast by the American
Institute of Architects, spending for nonresiden-
tial buildings will have a modest recovery in 2012
of 6.4 percent. While overall business has been
down for many architectural and construction
firms recently, the number of LEED and sustain-
able projects continue to grow.
I think its a testament to the perception that
green buildings are better buildings. And in times of
scarcity, when you have limited resources, those firms
that were able to build during the economic downturn
obviously wanted the most bang for their buck and
recognized the relative value of green buildings. Our
observation was anybody that was building during
[2007 to 2009], was continuing to build green because
it was a better product, says Michael Deane, LEED
AP BD+C, vice president, chief sustainability officer at
Turner Construction Co., New York City.
The Push for High Performing Buildings
With green building on the rise, clients are not only
looking for LEED certified projects, but are pushing
sustainability boundaries by aiming for buildings
that are net-zero energy and water, and are even
carbon neutral.
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Mark Kranz, AIA,
NCARB, LEED AP, design
principal at Phoenix-based
SmithGroup, notes that its
firm is seeing more RFPs
for zero-energy buildings
popping up in the market-
place and that some of its
clients are even writing
performance criteria for energy and daylighting into
their contracts. Were seeing our most sophisticated
clients expecting higher and higher levels of sustain-
ability on all aspects of their projects, he says. The
fiscal side of sustainability continues to steer the boat,
but clients have started to get the fact that its about
energy consumption, and thats what impacts their
bottom line. More energy-efficient buildings cost less
in the long run and were being asked to prove that
our buildings are doing what we say theyre doing.
Tony Cosentino, project design coordinator at
Perini Building Co., Henderson, Nev., agrees, saying:
Most clients want buildings that are less expen-
sive to build and operate. To achieve that we look to
the design professionals to design structures that
use less materials and will consume less energy.
Sometimes its a matter of in-depth design exer-
cises to determine how to frame a structure using
fewer connections, less parts and less labor. These
become leaner buildings than their cousins.
One of the things that weve noticed over the
years is that when people set out to meet some
sustainable benchmarkwhether its LEED certified
or LEED Gold or net-zero energythe people who
are leading the marketthe early adapters and the
high achieversare going for higher achievement,
and today those things are carbon-neutral, net-zero
for energy and net-zero for water, explains Deane.
As those benchmarks are achieved by the early
adapters and the benefits become manifest, then
more people in the mid-range of the building market
will begin to adapt those higher standards. And
thats how we evolve a better building over time.
Looking Beyond LEED
The U.S. Green Building Councils LEED certifica-
tion program is the most common performance
benchmark for energy efficiency. However, through-
out the recent years of the recession, many archi-
tects and builders have noted that while energy
efficiency is still at the top of the list for client
wants, many are opting not to go through the LEED
certification process.
Most clients today arent interested in the
plaque on the wall, but they are interested in reduc-
the reduction of energy produced by fossil fuels and
it goes beyond the financial aspects to owners and
towards creating buildings that have a positive con-
tribution to society and the environment in terms of
climate change and the health of our planet.
When you say that youre goal is to achieve
net-zero energy, you dont abandon LEED and then
suddenly do something else, you try to achieve
that level of energy efficiency within the context
Images on this page courtesy of SmithGroup.
of LEED, and in fact, I think LEED is a good way
to keep track of how youre doing because in the
energy and atmosphere category there are specific
strategies and then specific benchmarks that you
must demonstrate and document for increasing
levels of energy efficiency as you approach net
zero, Deane says. I think theyre sort of synergis-
tic. Net zero is a goal that can lead you to a high
level of achievement within the LEED system.
Performance Benchmarks
While LEED is currently the largest green building
certification system available, the USGBC also
stands behind the Living Building Challenge and
Architecture 2030s 2030 Challenge.
Comprised of seven performance areas that
address development at all scales, the Living Build-
ing Challenge is a performance-based standard
that requires buildings to be net-zero energy and
net-zero water, amongst other advanced standards
for materials for a goal of lasting sustainability. Cer-
tification is achieved after a building has performed
as modeled for one year. (To learn more about the
ing energy use and ongoing expenses, Cosentino Living Building Challenge, see the sidebar.)
explains. Clients recognize the need to reduce One of our clients is pursuing [LBC], and
operational costs, and to some extent provide for a has asked that all of their new facilities subscribe
better living and working environment, but they are to that set of guidelines, says Mark Dewalt, AIA,
not interested in the certification. principal at Valerio Dewalt Train Associates Inc.,
I think that the main thing that LEED has Chicago. LBC goes even further than just energy
done is that it has developed a key awareness efficiency, because it talks about not just build-
of everybodyfrom the people that use build- ings, but the site that they sit on, the landscaping,
ings to rent building to the landlords, owners and the communities that these buildings are in. How
developersthat energy efficiency and sustain- do we design buildings to be more in harmony
ability are important things that should be done in with their site? Its a more holistic approach.
buildings, explains Ron McKenzie, president of Also adopted by the American Institute of
COMPASS Consultants Corp., Bloomingdale, Ill. Architects and the U.S. Conference of Mayors,
LEED attempts to take a holistic approach to the 2030 Challenge looks to dramatically reduce
sustainability that goes beyond energy efficiency, the climate-change-causing greenhouse gas emis-
says Kranz. Energy conservation has become sions of the building sector by changing the way
the single most critical aspect of sustainability buildings and developments are planned, de-
because of its impact to affect climate change signed and constructed. This is accomplished by
and one where there can be tremendous financial meeting energy reduction targets through 2030
benefits to an owner to pursue. We should never and beyond. (For more information on the 2030
ignore the holistic approach but put a greater em- Challenge, see the sidebar.)
phasis on the energy side because that is where Since energy and building performance can
we can affect the greatest change. have such a critical impact on climate change
Working toward designing net-zero energy and the fact that buildings are the major source
buildings or even energy positive buildings is about for contributing to that picture through energy
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The Living Building Challenge
Launched in 2006 by the Cascadia Green Building
Council, the Living Building Challenge goes beyond
LEED and other programs by providing a strict stan-
dard for creating buildings that are restorative and
balanced. In May 2009, Cascadia created the Interna-
tional Living Building Institute to oversee the Living
Building Challenge and its auxiliary programs. The
International Living Building Institute was renamed
the International Living Future Institute in April 2011,
and became the umbrella organization for both the
Living Building Challenge and the Cascadia Green
Building Council.
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, ad-
vocacy tool and certification program that addresses
development at all scales. It is comprised of seven
performance areassite, water, energy, health, ma-
terials, equity and beautythat are subdivided into a
total of 20 imperatives, each of which focuses on a
specific sphere of influence.
Viewed as the most rigorous green building
standard in the world, the Living Building Challenge
brings together the most progressive thinking from
architecture, engineering, planning, landscape design
and policy. The program defines the most advanced
measure of sustainability in the built environment
possible today and acts to diminish the gap between
current limits and ideal solutions.
The program features a red list of chemicals and
materials that cannot be used in any LBC building.
The list include products such as mercury, asbestos,
PVC, formaldehyde and lead that through studies
have been linked to unhealthy indoor air quality.
To be recognized as a Living Building, a project
must be self-sufficient for energy and water, in addi-
tion to meeting advanced standards for material use
and indoor environment quality. Before becoming
certified, a building must perform as modeled for one
year and have requirements proven through a third-
party audit.
The program is fully recognized and endorsed
by the U.S. Green Building Council as a national pro-
gram and is not viewed to be a competitor with the
LEED Green Building Rating System.
Learn more about the Living Building Challenge
at www.ilbi.org/lbc.
PHOTOS: Top: The Energy Systems Integration
Facility (EFIS) at the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory in Golden, Colo., utilizes Galvalume and Zinc
panels to create a highly articulated energy-efficient
rain screen system. Left: The project at Central Arizona
College-Maricopa Camps, Maricopa, Ariz., utilizes
Corten steel plate panels and perforated Corten panels.
Right: The Integrated Education Building at GateWay
Community College in Phoenix features Copper and
Red ACM panels.
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generation and the fact that we as a firm are part of

the global community, we cannot sit back and not be
REIMAGINE METAL
engaged in that effort, Kranz explains. This is why
we have committed to the [2030] Challenge and why
we are involved in organizations such as the AIA and
their commitment to the challenge, working side by
side with other firms to find solutions to the chal-
lenge and the future. We are attempting to under-
stand how every design decision we make affects
Photo courtesy of Turner Construction Co.

energy consumption and starting to inform those

early decisions more and more through modeling.

Energy Conservation
While net-zero and carbon-neutral are becoming
goals for more and more buildings nowadays, archi-
tects and builders are striving to make decisions to
design the most energy-efficient buildings they can.
Whether the client wants to pursue [LEED]
or not, we use our best thinking and our best
strategies to make the buildings as efficient as
possible, Dewalt says. Kranz agrees, saying, We
strive to approach all of our projects from a sus-
Barbara Karant/Karant + Associates Inc. Photo courtesy of

tainability mindset whether or not there are any

project related requirements.
This isnt just about changing criteria, or
new and innovative technologies, or new materi-
als, notes Dewalt. Its about changing the way
Photo courtesy of Turner Construction Co.

Valerio Dewalt Train Associates Inc.

that fundamentally people think about the uses of

energy as they relate to buildings, and the use of
water as it relates to buildings.
Building energy efficiency is not a new un-
explored territory, says Kranz. Energy efficiency
has always been a design driver. What is new to
the arena is that owners and the building com-
munity are becoming more aware of how their
buildings are performing.
PHOTOS: Top: Erich Kunzel Center for Arts and Education at
the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinatti. Left:
Columbia University Northwest Corner Science Building in New

2030 Building Challenge

York City. Right: Kresge Foundation Headquarters in Troy, Mich.

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Edward Mazria in 2002, the mission of the 2030 mance standard of 60 percent below the re- COMMAND PERFORMANCE
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Feature: Natural Metals
Awarding
Sustainability
2011 North American Copper
in Architecture Awards focus
on sustainability
The copper industry has selected the recipients of the
2011 North American Copper in Architecture Awards.
This years entries include educational facilities,
houses of worship, private residences, performing
arts and recreational centers among other commend-
able architectural applications of copper. In addition
to showcasing the beauty, longevity and workability
offered by mankinds oldest metal, sustainability was
a running theme among the project submissions,
proving that now more than ever, sustainability is a
focal point when choosing copper for a commercial or
residential project. The projects were judged by a panel
of architectural and copper industry experts. Entries
were evaluated based upon overall building design,
integration of copper, craft of copper installation and
excellence in innovation or historic restoration.
Once again, we are encouraged by the number of
architects using architectural copper for both new and
existing residential and commercial projects, says Andy
Kireta Jr., CDA vice president of building & construction.
This year we wanted to focus on the sustainable side of
copper and all of the projects do a great job in showcasing
why copper is one of the greenest metals.
For more information, visit www.copper.org.
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New Construction:
Arizona State University of
Nursing and Health Innovation
Phase 2, Phoenix
Application: The copper panels on the outside
of the building utilize three different profiles in a
randomly repeating pattern to create texture and
unique shadowing.
Architect: SmithGroup, Phoenix
General contractor: DPR Construction, Phoenix
Copper fabricator/installer: Kovach Inc., Chan-
dler, Ariz.
Copper wall panels: Firestone Metal Products,
Anoka, Minn., www.unaclad.com
1
3 4
Bill Timmerman
2
Michael Elkan
5 6
Mike Vujosevic,
Conway and
Michael JW
Architects
OMNI
Apollo Development Corporation
Riverpoint Center, Phoenix
Application: Three types of copper panels
vertical standing seam, vertical flat seam and
horizontal flat seamwere used to accentuate
the verticality of the building faades.
Owner: Apollo Group Inc., Phoenix
Architect: SmithGroup and Carpenter Sellers
Del Gatto Architects, Phoenix
General contractor: Sundt, Tempe, Ariz.
Sheet metal contractor: Kovach Inc., Chandler, Ariz.
Copper: Revere Copper Products Inc., Rome,
N.Y., www.reverecopper.com
Hylton Performing Arts Center at
George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.
Application: The copper work involved a
unique architectural design consisting of curved
and angled walls while the roof is fully cladded
in copper.
Sheet metal contractor: The James Myers Co.
Inc., Beltsville, Md.
Principal engineer: Restoration Engineering
Inc., Fairfax, Va.
Copper: Revere Copper Products Inc., Rome,
N.Y., www.reverecopper.com
Laird Norton Addition at the Winona
County History Center, Winona, Minn.
Application: The exterior copper cladding is a
series of custom panels having an exposed mill
finish that allows the copper to weather gradu-
ally for its natural patina.
Architect: HGA, Minneapolis
General contractor: Alvin E. Benike Inc., Roch-
ester, Minn.
Sheet metal contractor: M.G. McGrath Inc.,
Maplewood, Minn.
Copper: Alcoa Architectural Products, Eastman,
Ga., www.alcoa.com
Liam Frederick, Bill Timmerman
Allen Architectural
Metals
Massachusetts House, Lenox, Mass.
Application: Copper is featured both on
the projects interior and exterior, with copper
clad roof, dormers and chimney. Copper is
also used for the fireplace and box bays
containing bookshelves in the living room.
Architect: McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.
General contractor: Quadresign, Chatham, N.Y.
Sheet metal contractor: D.J. Wooliver & Sons
Inc., Lanesborough, Mass.
Copper: Revere Copper Products Inc., Rome,
N.Y., www.reverecopper.com
Ornamental Applications:
Beaty Lundin Visitor Centre, Britannia H.S. 615 Chelsea Vocational High
Beach, British Columbia, Canada School, New York City
Application: The new Centre is clad in a combina- Application: The detailed copper work includes
tion of dark-stained horizontal wood cladding and 14,000 square feet of 20-ounce copper in the cor-
pre-patinated copper panels. nices, integrated gutters and downspouts, vertical Loeb Visitors Center, Newport, R.I.
Architect: TRB Architecture Inc., Vancouver, standing seam panels on the interior face of the Application: The railing of the grand stairs is made
British Columbia parapets, flashing and snow guards. of nickel silver (a copper alloy, white in color) tubing,
General contractor: Parkwood Construction Ltd., Project manager: OMNI Architects P.C., New York bent to a graceful curve.
Burnaby, British Columbia City Architect: Northeast Collaborative Architects LLC,
Copper fabricators: KPS-Keith Panel Systems, General contractor: Technico Construction Services Newport
North Vancouver, British Columbia Inc., Long Island City, N.Y. General contractor: H.V. Collins Co., Providence, R.I.
Design artists: Felt Studio, Toronto, British Columbia Sheet metal contractor: B&B Sheet Metal Inc., Fabricator: South Side Design & Building,
Copper: KME America Inc., Oak Brook, Ill., Long Island City Brooklyn, N.Y.
www.kme.com/en/kme_america Copper: Luvata Buffalo Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., www.
luvata.com; Hussey Copper Ltd., Leetsdale, Pa.,
Copper: Julius Blum & Co. Inc., Carlstadt, N.J.,
www.juliusblum.com
Trent Community Sport & Recreation
Centre, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
www.husseycopper.com
Hawaiian Temple Remodel, Honolulu
Application: This LEED Silver building used copper
to define a large folded roof element, as well as for 10
Application: For a recreation of the baptismal
font for the temple, the entire platform was
re-cladding parts of the building, enabling the bound- created from a combination of fully machined
ary between new and old to be further blurred. bronze components, cast bronze components
Architect: Shore Tilbe Perkins + Will, Toronto, Ontario and glass.
General contractor: Graham Construction and Architect: Allen Architectural Inc., Talladega, Ala.
Engineering Inc., Alberta, Ontario Copper: Julius Blum & Co. Inc., Carlstadt, N.J.,
Sheet metal contractor: Commercial Sheet Metal www.juliusblum.com; Lewis Brass & Copper Co.
Kevin Weber
Inc., Mississauga, Ontario Inc., Middle Village, N.Y., www.lewisbrass.com
Copper: Canadian Brass & Copper, Concord,
Ontario, www.canadianbrass.ca
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Paul Crosby Photography
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and HGA Architects and
Engineers
Northeast Collaborative
Architects LLC
8 9
DFS Inc. Architecture & Design
Tom Arban Photography
Christopher Boyd,
12
Julia Heine and
Mark McInturff
of McInturff
Architects
Restoration/Renovation:
Boulder House, Boulder, Colo. Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul,
Application: The residential project includes copper Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1: Apollo Development Corporation Riverpoint Center
half round gutters with hidden brass hangers, solid Application: The 77-year-old copper roof was re- 2: Beaty Lundin Visitor Centre 3: Arizona State University of
copper entry doors, copper garage doors, as well as placed with a 17,500-square-foot copper batten seam Nursing and Health Innovation Phase 2 4: Boulder House
copper trim around all windows. roof with notable custom detail. 5: H.S. 615 Chelsea Vocational High School 6: Hawaiian Temple
Architect: Steven Dodd Architect Inc., Boulder Architect: DFS Inc. Architecture & Design, Montreal Remodel 7: Laird Norton Addition at the Winona Community
House 8: Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul 9: Trent Commu-
Contractor/installer: Trimac West LLC, Sheet metal contractor: Couverture Montreal Nord
nity Sport & Recreation Centre 10: Hylton Performing Arts
Longmont, Colo. Ltee., Saint-Leonard, Quebec
Center at George Mason University 11: Loeb Visitors Center
Copper: Englert Inc., Perth Amboy, N.J., Copper: Revere Copper Products Inc., Rome, N.Y., 12: Massachusetts House
www.englertinc.com www.reverecopper.com
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Feature: energy-efficient design
Sunshades and
South-facing Walls
A solar strategy with sustainability and savings
By Mark Robins, Senior Editor
A sunshade is a metal louver installed horizon-
tally over a window and/or vertically in front of a
window to prevent the infiltration of solar heat or
glare while allowing daylight views. Initially met-
al sunshades were called eyebrows and simply
added an additional dimension to a relatively flat
surface. They were seen as more of a buildings
aesthetic feature than a functional feature. They
were also one of the first products pulled off of
the building to reduce cost to the owner.
Since 2007 the terminology associated with
sunshades has changed, now they are being re-
ferred to more often as sun control devices, letting
the owner know that there are benefits other than
aesthetics associated with the product, says Brian
Clifford, director of business development architec-
tural metals division, C.R. Laurence Co. Inc., Los An-
geles. On south-facing walls they will block sunlight
in summer months, when the sun is higher in the
sky reducing heat gain into the building, while allow-
ing sunlight to enter the building in winter months,
when the sun follows a lower path in the sky, thus
allowing heat gain into the building.
Over the past several years, metal sunshades
have expanded to be a design and functional ele-
ment for natural daylighting in modern medical,
government, university and school building enve-
lopes. In addition to standard horizontal sunshades,
new styles integrate into the design of the build-
ing, focusing on temperature management, solar
energy collection and lighting functionality, says
Tom OMalley, vice president of Doralco Architec-
tural Metals, Alsip, Ill. Sunshades can be used to
mitigate temperature spikes during the day, to regu-
late spatial lighting for intense daylight scenarios or
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reflect indirect daylight further into rooms.
Sunshades can shield not only windows, but
also walls, air intakes and air conditioning units from
solar gain. Sunshades produce blockage of the
sun rays that reduces the solar gain to the building,
lowers cost of window glazing, reduces peak electri-
cal demand, improves light quality through glare
reduction, and increases the visibility in and out of
the building without using dark tint window glazing,
says Curtis Yancey, national sales manager, United
Enertech, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Sunshades can either be attached directly to the
building structure or to the faade. Single blade and
outrigger-type sunshades are more prevalent, but
there are other varieties available, says Jot Chahal,
product manager, Kawneer Co. Inc., Norcross, Ga.
Most sunshades are passive in naturethat is they
do not change orientation based on environmental
factorsbut active sunshades hold promise for
the future. To provide additional shading, creative
designers have even developed interior light shelves
that direct natural light further into occupied spaces,
enhancing the occupants connection with the out-
side environment.
Material choices
Extruded aluminum is the material choice for louver
sunshades. It is an extremely versatile material for
engineering and constructing building products. It
has a smooth surface and superior resistance to
corrosion.
Aluminum is 23.2 times stiffer than vinyl and
7.2 times stiffer than wood, says Steve Fronek, P.E.,
LEED Green Associate and vice president of techni-
cal services, Wausau Window and Wall Systems,
Wausau, Wis. It is not susceptible to the instability
and deterioration caused by shrinking and swelling.
A workable rule-of-thumb for aluminum is its thermal
expansion will equal 1/8-inch in 10 feet for a 100-de-
gree temperature range. This exceptional material is
extremely lightweight, and is quick and simple to ex-
trude, machine and fabricate into virtually any form.
These characteristics contribute to lower costs of
finished aluminum parts, as well as lower shipping
and handling expenses.
Custom-extruded cross-sectional profiles give
designers the ability to economically add an excit-
ing bespoke element to their building envelope. It
makes an excellent base for high-quality coatings
that ensure a long-lasting, easy-to-maintain appear-
ance. Aluminum accepts a wide range of surface
finishes and protective coatings. It is recyclable and
environmentally safe.
Besides aluminum, many other materials have
been used for sunshade devices, including stainless
steel, galvanized steel, corrugated steel and pre-cast
concrete. All can be used to block the sun and an
architect may choose a particular building material
based on its aesthetic appeal. Your design is never
limited and with all of these options you can put a
unique and distinguished flair on your building
really make it stand out while also being efficient,
says OMalley.
The use of and installation of each material
type will affect the overall project cost, says Richard
Braunstein, director of product development, YKK
AP America Inc., Austell, Ga. There is no singular
correct choice with respect to material specification.
Depending on the method in which sunshades are
attached to a building, the thermal efficiency of dif-
fering materials could influence the overall buildings
thermal performance. For that reason it is important
for the design team to review the impact of their ma-
terial choice. This can be significant if the sunshades
are directly attached to the fenestration system.
Savings and south-facing walls
South-facing walls impact energy efficiency because
heat gain from solar radiation is greatest from south-
ern elevations. Because of this, architects must
design sunshades specific to a buildings orientation,
latitude, glazing size and purpose.
A lot of this solar control is an effort to reduce
the peak electrical demands on a building and the
electrical infrastructure in general, says Eric Wied-
man, LEED Green Associate and R&D manager
of architectural louvers, grilles and sunshades,
Construction Specialties Inc., Cranford, N.J. Heat
is gained and lost through all the elevations of a
building during the course of the year. Three sides of
the building will contribute more to the energy cost
of running a building than the south side by itself.
The problem is the peak cost of electricity during
the summer cooling months. Utilities actually have a
huge overcapacity of electrical generating stations,
but most are kept in reserve for the spike in demand
during the summer months. That wasted capacity is
reflected in the cost of summer peak pricing
that all utilities charge between May and Sep-
tember. You see it on your residential bills just
like commercial buildings do on a much greater
scale. Controlling glare and the heat spike that
comes with it is frankly harder to control on the
east and west elevations than the south, but
the south gets the attention since the heat gain
can be so fast.
With energy costs increasing for North
America, many building owners are learning the
value of sunshades. Lighting accounts for 40
percent of the energy used in a typical com-
mercial building. A complete daylighting system
including metal sunshades on south-facing
walls can reduce HVAC peak loads with corre-
sponding reductions in mechanical equipment
capacity and carbon footprint.
Costs of exterior sunshades are offset
over the life of the building by savings in several
Image courtesy of Doralco Architectural Metals.
areas [like] HVAC first cost savings from
reductions in peak load capacity and HVAC
operating cost reductions from lower solar heat
gain. Both are supplemented by reductions
in heat generated by artificial lighting, says
Fronek. Energy modeling tools, such as COM-
FEN by the Department of Energys Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory, can help design-
ers quantify savings and explore alternatives for
Vertical Sunshades at Tarrant
perimeter zones of office buildings in several
County College, Fort Worth, Texas.
U.S. climate zones.
AMCA publication 530, a study by the
University of Minnesota, shows south-facing
The 1600 Wall System1 with 1600
walls energy savings have been calculated to
SunShade and custom vertical
be as high as 22 percent in Chicago, 25 percent sunshades are installed on the Hot
in Houston, and 27 percent in Los Angeles and Springs Intermediate School, Hot
Washington, D.C. These comparison values Springs, Ark.
will vary depending on the size of windows,
overhang distance and window glazing, says
Dane Carey, director of engineering at United
Enertech. These numbers are comparing two
pane clear windows without any overhangs.
To further boost energy efficiency, new
technologies and improvements are being
integrated into sunshades, including photovol-
taic panels and automation to better track the
sun. This allows the sunshade to open and
close as needed, says Brett Reinhardt, market-
ing manager, Industrial Louvers Inc., Delano,
Image courtesy of Kawneer Co. Inc.
Minn. These technologies are more prevalent
in European countries but are gaining some
traction here in the U.S. There are thousands
of configurations that can be used to provide
energy-saving solutions. I believe that we have
only begun to scratch the surface and as more
information becomes available the use of sun-
shades will become a necessity rather than an
option for building owners.
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Feature
At ODUs Engineering Science building, Moseley
Architects attached C/S custom cantilevered airfoil
sunshades to the buildings curtainwall to reduce
glare on the south and east elevations.
Ask the Architects
Metal Architecture magazine asked three archi-
tects to describe in their own words their criteria
for designing with sunshades and optimizing
south-facing
walls.
We typically begin by computer modeling the
buildings faades to simulate the suns seasonal
angles for our latitude, and adjust the depth or shape
of the shading device to allow some direct sunlight to
penetrate during the cooler winter months but limit
its penetration during the hotter summer months. This
is then verified using energy software for calculat-
ing heat gain and loss through the particular glazing
system with shading. Daylight modeling is then used
to confirm sun penetration into the space to identify
any issues with glare or over illumination.
Because glass is so desirable in current design
trends, the need to control heat gain is paramount
in maximizing energy efficiency. This is especially
critical in commercial buildings where the greatest
amount of energy is used cooling the building for
its occupants. The introduction of sunshades and
high-efficiency glass coatings has allowed architects
the flexibility to bring daylight into the building to
lessen the need for artificial light which also results in
tremendous energy and cost savings. Proper daylight-
ing is used in conjunction with lighting controls to
maximize energy efficiency. Obviously, south-facing
walls are the concern in the northern hemisphere
whereas the north facing faade would be critical in
the southern hemisphere.
Matthew Wells, AIA, principal, ARCHITECTS hanna
gabriel wells, San Diego
Critical factors include orientation and transparency.
Since the angle of the sun varies throughout the
day, the position of the sunshade must account
for that. The south faade is the easiest to shade
(in the northern hemisphere) because the angle
of the sun is so high relative to the building. Here
louvers can run horizontal, creating a minimum
interruption in views. The east and west facades,
however, require shading that is nearly in front of
the window, creating a challenge for allowing light
and views while minimizing the incidence of sun
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on the window/wall surface. Here angled
vertical fins are much more effective.
It is the overall design concept that
most influences the selection. What is the
building trying to relate to its occupants?
What is the connection to its context and
surroundings? These questions are critical
in determining the method of shading. The
fact is that shading is necessaryits a
matter of how to accomplish it.
Proper building orientation is fun-
damental to energy efficiency. South-facing walls,
especially here in Arizona, are preferred because the
sun can be easily mitigated and taken advantage of
throughout the year. Shading is easily accomplished by
horizontal projections, while in the winter months, sun
can be easily allowed to enter the building. By contrast,
large exposures to the east and west are inherently
more difficult to shade, so it fundamentally makes
sense to minimize these facades.
Jeff Kershaw, associate, Orcutt | Winslow, Phoenix
The most critical considerations are the effectiveness
of the design in terms of energy savings and aesthet-
ic improvement of the interior environment (pleasant
natural light) and the cost of the solar louver/sunshade
device. There is a quantifiable savings in lighting and
cooling lighting that can be modeled by computer
programs evaluating these devices; this can be used
to compare the first cost of the solar louver/sunshade
with the value of energy savings over a given period
of time. That payback period, or return on investment,
is the critical point of consideration for most owners.
Other incentives can be achievement of LEED goals
undertaken by owners and their architects, and a
desire to be environmentally responsible; to design a
building that saves resources and still provides an ex-
cellent architectural interior (as opposed, for instance,
to just making windows smaller or darker). The more
pleasant, naturally illuminated space has been shown
to be a more productive, healthier, happier environ-
ment for human activity, including work.
The term south-facing walls is commonly used
today. Most likely because a south-facing wall will
always have sun exposed to it. Why is this so impor-
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RIGHT: Image courtesy of YKK AP America Inc.
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Special Report: Greenbuild Preview
2011 Greenbuild International
Conference & Expo Preview
Greenbuildthe largest expo dedicated to
green buildingwill be held Oct. 4-7 in To-
ronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.
Toronto is the perfect location to celebrate
Greenbuild. Why?
This year is the 10-year anniversary of
Greenbuild, so this year Greenbuild goes
international.
Toronto boasts more commercial construction
projects than any other city in North America
other than New York City.
More than 20,000 attendees will meet with
more than 1,000 exhibitors from the green
building industry to discuss and do business.
Retired Gen. Colin Powell addressed Greenbuild 2010 attendees at the
opening plenary session Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, in Chicago.
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Greenbuild Highlights
This years Greenbuild theme is NEXT which
means looking beyond the marketplace and
asking, Whats next for the industry?
Attendees will have the chance to explore
Toronto, including the citys historic buildings
to the sustainable wineries in nearby Niagara.
To find out more about the city such as the
location of green restaurants, housing and
transportation go to www.greenexpo.org.
Greenbuilds Opening Keynote & Celebration,
The USGBCs Resiliency Agenda, will feature
a panel of experts who will discuss resiliency
and demonstrate how all industries can play
a role in community rebuilding efforts in Haiti
and around the globe.
R E S T O R I N G A N I C O N
In the evening, entertainment will be provided
by internationally-known recording artist,
Maroon 5.
Learn more about LEED with the Greenbuild
Master Series where attendees hear the
latest straight from the USGBC, as well as
find out whats next and new in the industry
from innovators such as author Frans
Johannson and MIT Media Lab Director
Neri Oxman.
Have a need to ask the experts? Greenbuilds
Knowledge Bar puts attendees face to face
with USGBC and GBCI experts.
Educational Series
Apart from the Masters Series, Greenbuilds
Educational Programs will provide workshops on
14 key items including:
Technology
Corporate social responsibility
Performance/energy/benchmarking
Communities
Revitalization
Infrastructure
High-performance projects
and more
U.S. Green Building Council Duke University
President, CEO and Founding Durham, NC
Chair Rick Fedrizzi addressed Few Quad Restoration
Greenbuild 2010 attendees at Custom Copper Leaderheads
the opening plenary session.
Summits
Greenbuild offers a number of interesting and educational summits on a
diverse array of topics including:
Affordable Housing: This summit will focus on innovative policy
efforts as well as design and construction to create better living
conditions for low-income families across the nation.
Green Jobs: Industry leaders and innovators will gather to discuss
creating a shared plan of action to promote and increase the
creation of green jobs in a sustainable, energy efficient economy.
The summit will also address the challenges and solutions in driving
demand for green jobs.
International: Hear what industry experts from around the world
have to say on major topics such as climate change, infrastructure,
regionally informed design and natural resources.
Residential: Explore all the possibilities found in green-built
residential design from architects, contractors, designers and
manufacturers. Discover everything you can about creating EuroGutterUSA | Historic Restorations | Ornaments
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Special Section: Metalcon Preview
METALCON 2011
Show Highlights
METALCON is in constant evolution, reinventing
itself every year to accommodate the metal
construction industrys fast-paced growth. In
encompasses sustainable, eco-friendly, energy
efficient, solar and green technology products
and education.
At METALCON youll find answers to ques-
tions, solutions to problems and the newest
technology to hit the market. Its the place to
learn, network and establish relationships you
wouldnt otherwise, because as tradeshows go,
METALCON is recognized worldwide for metal
construction professionals as the place to meet!
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October 11-13, Atlanta
New Product Harbor
Maximize your time at METALCON and head for
the New Product Harbor, the one place on the
exhibit floor where youll see the newest technology
hitting the metal construction and roofing
markets. Be it solar, green, energy efficient or
retrofit technology, youll find innovations that help
you build or roof smarter by using the newest
products available.
Green Island
Keep current with rapid advancements in green
technology, products and tax incentives for your
projects at METALCONs Green Island. Youll learn
retrofit techniques and see insulation, cool roofing,
coatings, photovoltaic technology, process controls
and software products designed to conserve energy.
Navigate your way through the challenging aspects
of integrating green technology into the metal build-
ing envelope and find products that qualify buildings
for LEED certification.
Solar Bay Pavilion
Solar Bay Pavilion is where solar technology meets
metal roofing and wall systems. Youll see the
newest solar products on display and learn that
metal roofing and solar technologies are the perfect
energy-efficient solution given that a metal roof will
outlast a traditional asphalt roof. The unique inherent
properties of metal make metal wall systems
an excellent platform for solar technologies due to
effective energy cost reduction. Solar Bay Pavilion is
the only place where experts and product engineers
from both industries show you the best methodolo-
gies to integrate solar technology into your metal
roofing and construction projects.
Solar Bay Live
See just how compatible metal and solar technology
really are at Solar Bay Live. Complete with full-scale
solar roof mock-ups, this show floor learning center
is where youll find the newest solar integration
technologies for the metal roofing and building en-
velope. See rooftop-mounted solar power systems,
solar heat recovery systems on roof and walls,
solar-thermal water heating technologies and learn
about federal, state and local solar energy funding
incentives. Solar Bay Live is where world renowned
experts from two emerging industries give you the
tips, tools and trade secrets on metal and solar
technology.
MCA Demos at METALCON 2011
Be sure to visit the Metal Construction Association
Demos for up close and detailed demonstrations
of residential roof, commercial roof and wall panel
systems along with commercial grade tools. Like last
year, the entire demonstration area will be open for
attendees to walk through during all exhibit hall hours.
New for this year
Separate tool demonstration sessions added
to the schedule.
A larger seating area that is centrally located
so you can easily watch and listen to the
outstanding contributors.
Some shorter demonstration sessions were
added to accommodate your busy agenda.
Youll be able to ask questions and have
one-on-one discussions with experts to learn more
about each application. These detailed demonstra-
tions of the metal panel installation in both roof and
wall applications are designed to give you more use-
ful information to take back and use in the field.
Residential Roofing
MCAs residential roofing member companies will
focus on the basics of roofing with metal. Emphasis
will be placed on proper deck preparation prior to
installation and how to waterproof roof penetrations
such as ventilation pipes, skylights and chimney Tools
openings. Learn the differences of detailing with Come see the latest in tool technology used for
vertically applied panels versus horizontally applied both metal wall and roof systems. You will be able
shingle products. to see and actually work with the latest in commer-
cial grade tools for bending, cutting and fastening.
Commercial Roofing Safety devices used with metal roof systems will
Commercial roof member companies of the MCA will also be displayed.
focus on retrofit opportunities with metal. Come see
how an existing flat roof can be converted to a sloped
metal roof system, how to properly address re-roof- Live-Action Demo Schedule
ing of aged metal roof systems, as well as integration
October 11
of new energy-efficient technologies such as cool
12:15-1:15 p.m. Commercial Roofing
roofing, above sheathing ventilation and photovoltaic
1:30-2:30 p.m. Residential Roofing
systems. Also learn about the detailing used with
2:45-3:45 p.m. Wall Panels
natural metal materials such as copper and zinc.
4-4:45 p.m. Tools
October 12
Metal Wall Panels
12:15-1 p.m. Tools
One of the fastest growing market segments is
1:15-2:15 p.m. Residential Roofing
metal wall panels. Member companies will present
2:30-3:30 p.m. Commercial Roofing
the latest in wall panel designs and systems. Prod-
3:45-4:45 p.m. Wall Panels
ucts such as Metal Composite Materials (MCM),
October 13
Insulated Metal Panels (IMP), Single Skin Systems,
10:15-11 a.m. Commercial Roofing
natural metals such as zinc and Sun Shading Sys-
11:15 a.m.-Noon Wall Panel
tems will be shown. Learn the latest in waterproof-
12:15-1 p.m. Residential Roofing
ing techniques and obtain a better understanding of
1:15-2 p.m. Tools
rain screen principles.
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Curve Appeal
By Patricia Brehm, Associate Editor
When Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospi-
tal near St. Louis added a three-story,
66,000-square-foot expansion to its main
Sunscreen adds curve to hospitals new wing
exterior, says Meyer, while the curves and slats
add a nice level of detail at night.
Together with McNICHOLS design team and
CAD operator, the team laid out the panels on
the aluminum channel grid. There were a lot of

Jay Ryherd Photography

hospital, the designers envisioned an attrac-
details to consider, including connecting the dif-
tive link to its new addition. ferent metals, recalls Curt Allen, project manager
for St. Charles, Mo.-based Industrial Sheet Metal
According to Robert Meyer, project architect
Erectors, who worked in association with Image
for Pratt Design Studio of Chicago and St. Louis,
Building Products, St. Charles, to fabricate the
creating a high impact, yet contextual transition
sunscreen. The general contractor was Tarlton
between the two brick structures was vital to the
Corp., St. Louis.
overall design.
During the six weeks from design to installa-
Because the connector, a glass-enclosed
tion, Allen and his fabrication team, using exact
elliptical structure, would be adjacent to the hos-
field dimensions, devised a system for attaching
pitals main entry and used as public waiting and
the aluminum channels to the structural steel to
circulation, it is an important element to how the
avoid metal contact corrosion.
building functions, he says.
We used stainless steel bolts with a rubber
Such prominence, combined with its curved
membrane to separate the two metals, notes
glass design and south-facing orientation, required
Allen. Then we prepared the structural steel
an aesthetically pleasing, yet functional buffer to
members to receive the bolts.
reduce the heat and mechanical load created by
Because of the size and positioning of the
the solar influence on the glass. We wanted a
panels along the vertical channels, the perforated
simple but strong modern statement to accentu-
metal needed no bending to create the curve, ac-
ate the building, notes Meyer.
cording to Allen, whose team installed the panels
Pratt Design Studios solution was to design
in the field.
a dramatic and contemporary sunscreen created
A catwalk was built between the glass curve
with perforated metal panels from Tampa, Fla.-
and the sunscreen using structural plates secured
based McNICHOLS Co. The panels are designed in
to the channels, creating a 3-foot access for clean-
0.125-gauge aluminum with 1/2-inch holes in a 1.9-
ing and maintaining the glass located behind the
inch straight row pattern with a solid metal border.
metal screen.
Covering a 20- by 30-foot section of the
The completed expansion is home to new
glass area, the curved sunscreen is comprised of
inpatient beds, medical offices and a pharmacy.
112 anodized perforated aluminum panels, each
The attractive 2,400-square-foot multi-story glass
measuring 12 inches by 5 1/2 feet. The structure
connector houses public waiting rooms on the
is built on a 40-degree curve that matches the
second and third floors, with a pedestrian corridor
radius of the glass.
on the first floor. The sunscreen, built for function
Four-inch horizontal gaps separate the panels,
and aesthetics, has become the memorable im-
which are embellished with three horizontal alumi-
age associated with the hospital campus.
num bands that transition to horizontal sunshades
The simplicity of the design belies its intricacy,
that accentuate the curve of the connector. The
says Meyer. Part of the success of this installation
same louvered sunshades are also used at the
is the attention to detail in which a complex assem-
windows on the south faade of the new building.
bly of pieces creates a simple, yet powerful element
The panels are secured to intricately designed
that relates well with the whole design.
vertical aluminum channels by stainless steel
screws which are placed in decoratively strategic
spots. The channels were buttressed and bolted
to the buildings structural columns. At the base
are lights that illuminate the metal after dark. McNICHOLS Co.,
The perforation limits the direct sunlight into www.mcnichols.com, Circle #40
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Market Feature: Health Care
Colorful metal panels
play key role in design
of new childrens hospital
The Kosair Childrens Medical Center in Browns-
boro, Ky., is designed to bring a specialized level of
care to children in the Louisville, Ky., metropolitan
area and surrounding region. Building elements such
as appropriately sized doors for children, vibrant
colors and playful interiors are designed to bring
a sense of calming to the young patients that the
facility serves.
Approximately 7,500 square feet of 0.80-alumi-
num panels in Berkshire Blue from Holland, Mich.-
based Dri-Design, clad the new building.
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Design for the project was provided by Laughlin
Millea Hillman Architecture, Louisville. According
to Ray Winter, project architect, the facility was
designed to be playful, yet energy conscious with
elements such as insulated concrete form walls,
a fully integrated geothermal mechanical system,
and fenestration specifically located to bring natural
light into public spaces and a TPO roof system for
increased solar reflectance.
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The construction manager on the project was
Messer Construction Co., Louisville, in partnership
with The Mardrian Group, Louisville. Spohn Associ-
ates, Indianapolis, was the Dri-Design distributor.
Dri-Design,
www.dri-design.com, Circle #41
Building up a blood bank
The three-building Christiana Center in Newark, Del., owned by the Blood
Bank of Delmarva, is an addition to a complex of three existing buildings from
Star Building Systems, Oklahoma City. The project was designed by ABHA
Architects, Wilmington, Del., and built by Nowland Associates Inc., Newark,
who also built the existing buildings. The 8,370-square-foot addition rounds out
the 60,000-square-foot complex. The project was started in March 2009 and
completed in November 2010. The exterior of your building is just as vital as a humans skin.
Star provided design and materials for all primary and secondary framing Choose ATAS metal panels for your roof or walls to help protect
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the coverings. The project also features a 24-gauge, 18-inch-wide structural
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look to a specific height at the sidewalls. The roof panels transitioned to the and solar thermal systems to increase sustainability. Visit
insulated wall panels along the sidewalls and the gabled ends were full height
insulated wall panels.
www.atas.com to see healthy options for your next project.
The new buildings were attached to various end walls of the existing
Star buildings. The entire project has some unique geometric shapes with a
J-shaped building included in the new portion utilizing the design of valley beams.
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Market Feature: Health Care

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Construction helps
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Completed in December 2011, the Slidell Cancer
Center in Slidell, La., was developed as an offshoot
of the Slidell Memorial Hospital. Providing citizens The west wing of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, MO, is wrapped in bands of
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with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment protocols
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Meeting historic
America Inc., Chesapeake, Va. Altech Panel Systems
LLC, Cartersville, Ga., was the fabricator; Applicated
Images, Brandon, Miss., was the installer; and GM-
Horne, Jackson, Miss., was the dealer.

requirements
As part of the Samaritan Regional Health System,
Mitsubishi Plastics Composites
America Inc.,
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several doctors work from the Miller Building in

Ashland, Ohio. The historic site was renovated in
2010 with a new roof from ATAS International Inc.,
Allentown, Pa. The 12,409-square-foot roof is covered
in 0.032-inch aluminum Techo Tile in Mission Red.
The roofing contractor was Raber Construction, New VISIT US AT
Lexington, Ohio, and the distributor was Keim Lumber,
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Techo Tile is selected for many historic renovations
because the metal tiles mimic the look of Spanish clay
tiles, with a deep S configuration. The metal tiles are
installed vertically up the slope of a roof, with exposed
fasteners on either an open frame or solid substrate
underlayment.
The building owner selected these tiles because
they are lightweight, running eave to ridge with a real-
istic tile look and shadow lines, notes Jim Bush, vice
president of sales for ATAS.

ATAS International Inc.,

www.atas.com, Circle #43
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Market Feature: Health Care
Multiple profiles
selected for
surgery center
St. Joseph Mercy Health Center
in Canton, Mich. has opened the
Center for Advanced Medicine &
Surgery. The 53,000-square-foot
outpatient facility offers a variety of
advanced services.
Several profiles from Elk Grove
Village, Ill.-based Petersen Aluminum
Corp. were selected to meet the
design objectives for the $20 million
project. Approximately 13,200 square
feet of 24-gauge, 18-inch Snap-Clad
panels were utilized on the main por-
tion of the roof, in addition to 3,800
square feet of 24-gauge, 16-inch Tite-Loc panels
utilized to clad the barrel roof and entrance canopy.
Additionally, approximately 2,800 square feet of
12-inch Flush panels were used for soffit and trim
applications; while Composite wall panels were used
in fascia and column cover applications. All panels
were finished in Hemlock Green. architect, and George W. Auch Co., Pontiac, Mich.,
Installation of the Petersen panels was done by
Aviation Building Systems
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Lutz Roofing Co., Shelby Township, Mich. The ra-
dius panels were long60 feet. The challenge was
getting them up to the roof, remarks Jim Borgiel,
project manager. And, of course, we had a tight
timeframe but were accustomed to that. The job
turned out great.
HKS Architects, Farmington Hills, Mich., was the
was the general contractor.
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V.A. hospital garage
adds windows faade
Project leaders for the new Veterans Development
LLC Parking Garage in Cleveland, selected Mentor,
Ohio-based W.S. Tylers Stainless Steel Doka-Mono
Woven Wire Mesh for use on the building faade
because it was affordable, functional and offered
aesthetic value. W.S. Tyler offered its services, from
development through installation, and supported all
involved.
Architect David A. Kaplan of Kaczmar Architects
Inc., Cleveland, notes, With open parking struc-
ture design, ventilation is important, so we needed
something that would provide air infiltration. However,
we also wanted a panelized look on the building that
would provide more interest on the faade. The mesh
panels were located within a framework of steel, and
the intent was to have these look as abstract win-
dows on the building. Also of importance is that when
spanning panels from tier to tier on a parking structure,
one has to accommodate for the movement of the
building. The mesh proved to be the ideal solution to
achieve all of these goals.
The panels also pick up the sunlight. The stain-
less steel fabric of the mesh provides some light re-
flectivity which I think creates a very interesting effect
as one travels past the building, Kaplan says. This is
particularly noticeable on the south faade, where we
have a very large mesh panel centered on the faade.
The general contractor was Donleys Inc., Cleve-
land, and the subcontractor was Burghardt Metal
Fabricating, Akron, Ohio.
W.S. Tyler,
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Patchwork of metal fabric adorns hospital parking garage
The recently completed parking garage for Yale-
New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Conn.,
boasts an exterior beautifully wrapped in a variety of
versatile stainless steel metal fabrics from Cam-
bridge, Md.-based Cambridge Architectural.
Yale-New Haven Hospital regularly ranks among
the best hospitals in the U.S. and is nationally rec-
ognized for its commitment to teaching and clinical
research. With a rich history and a robust offering
of care in more than 100 medical specialty areas,
Yale-New Haven Hospital is a leading institution
with high standards. When building a new parking
garage for the hospital, the project team turned to
Cambridge for an exterior faade reflecting both the
tradition and innovation of the facility it would serve.
A Cambridge Architectural Parkade system en-
hances the garages aesthetic appeal, using texture
and color to create an innovative exterior design.
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Three different stainless steel mesh patterns com-
bine to create a unique faade emphasizing innova-
tion and strength.
The inherent nature of the mesh panels also
allows them to endure Connecticut winters and to
facilitate ventilation. The meshs open-yet-closed
nature shields occupants from the elements while
providing a panoramic view of New Haven.
Weve come to expect a solution that both is
appealing aesthetically as well as functional from
Cambridge mesh products, which is why we utilized
their material for our project, says Peter Darby, as-
sociate and project manager with Boston-based ar-
chitectural firm Spagnolo, Gisness & Associates Inc.
Functionally, the mesh facilitates natural ventilation
while wrapping the structure to satisfy the City of
New Havens request to provide an aesthetically
appealing building wrap to the garage structure.
Cambridge also worked with the architect to
implement linear LED lighting into several vertical
structural channels alongside the mesh panels. At
night, the mesh is splashed in warm, colored lights
to create a sophisticated and engaging aesthetic.
The Parkade system was engineered with mesh
in Cambridges modified Cubist, Mid-Balance and
Scale patterns and installed using Cambridges J-
hook tension attachment hardware.
Construction was completed in October 2009.
Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, Boston, was
the general contractor, and General Welding & Fabrica-
tion, Watertown, Conn., was the steel subcontractor.
Cambridge Architectural,
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Hospital projects an
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The new hospital is a pronounced improvement
Expanded Metal is also green-friendly, since
over its 79,000-square-foot predecessor built in the
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1940s. The 107,000-square-foot, acute-care facility
equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies
offers 25 private patient rooms, overnight sleeping
accommodations for family members, four ICU rooms,
surgery, lab, numerous specialty outpatient clinics, re-
hab, 24-hour emergency department, a heliport and a
contiguous medical office building. The new facility is
located on a 22-acre site and functions more efficiently
in serving the more than 44,000 patients a year.
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Kansas City, Mo. The architectural floor layout required
significant non-modular, nonaligned steel framing,
with chevron type bracing. The skewed linear footprint
instilled architectural definition across the frontage
and was a response in part to the site usage. The
entry, framed to support the spaces elevated arched
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Joseph P. Pyatek, AIA, Ballwin, Mo., served as the
hospitals planning and design consultant; Oculus Inc., St.
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 Market Feature: Health Care

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New facility promotes family-friendly environment
The new Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital by
Spectrum Health has dramatically altered the sky-
line on Michigan Streets Medical Mile in Grand
Rapids, Mich., and announced its intention to trans-
form health care for children. Sharing this vision, the
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equipment below your roof. ronment highlights natural elements such as land, sky,
sun and water. Colored in blue and silver, the exteriors
metal panels interweave to give the space the aesthet-
ic of ocean waves. Architectural Metals Inc., Portland,
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Mich., manufactured the custom-fabricated panel stalled approximately 50,000 square feet of finished
system and Wausau, Wis.-based Linetec finished the panels and integrated aluminum louvers as part of
material in large, continuous sections at its factory. the hospitals overall, high-performance, unitized,
There were 746 individual wave panels on the aluminum curtainwall system.
project ranging from 5 to 10 feet long and 6 inches The project architects included John Bailey
to 6 feet tall, recalls Chad Comps, vice president Design LLC, Dallas, and the Rockwell Group, New
of Architectural Metals Inc. The waves were made York City, with consulting architect/MEP engineer
from 3/8-inch-thick aluminum plate. of record URS Corp., New York City. The general
Linetecs finishing facility safely and efficiently contractor was Turner Construction Co., Detroit,
captures and destroys the volatile organic com- and Wolverine Building Group, Grand Rapids, Mich.,
pounds present in liquid solvent-based paints. Fin- served as the projects construction manager.
ishing the material in our shop allows us to ensure
consistent color, optimal performance and environ-
mentally-responsible application, explains Tammy
Schroeder, Linetecs senior marketing specialist and
LEED Green Associate.
Linetec finished and shipped the aluminum pan-
els in scheduled phases to Architectural Glass and
Metals Inc., Byron Center, Mich. The field team in-

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Market Feature: Health Care
LEED-certified hospital expansions curtainwall matches
reliability of existing facilitys glazing system
A decade after Bethel Park, Pa.-based D-M Prod-
ucts Inc. installed Wausau, Wis.-based Wausau
Window and Wall Systems curtainwall on the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Centers Pas-
savant Hospital in McCandless, Pa., DM-Prod-
ucts returned to deliver the same performance and
familiar aesthetic for the hospitals new seven-story
tower. The new UPMC Passavant Pavilion is certi-
fied to meet LEED standards and includes features
such as natural lighting and outdoor views.
UPMC Passavant Pavilion provides increased
capacity for advanced tertiary cancer care, ad-
vanced cardiovascular and neurosurgical treat-
ments, and emergency medical care. The hospitals
inpatient volume has grown more than 30 percent
over the past six years. The number of inpatients
and outpatients who come to UPMC Passavant
from outside of Allegheny County and outside of the
state has doubled during this time period.
Specifically addressing the communitys needs,
the new facility adds capacity for 88 new hospital
beds, bringing the total beds to 399; adds 27,000
square feet to the Cancer Center, tripling the current
size; and adds 21,000 square feet to the emergency
department, doubling treatment capacity. Officials
project that 300 health care jobs will be created by
the expansion of UPMC Passavant, for a total of
2,500 employees hospital-wide.
The $100 million Passavant Pavilion project
followed a strict, four-year design and construction
timeline. Pittsburgh-based P.J. Dick Inc. served
as the projects general contractor, bringing to life
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Photos this page 2010 Ed Massery.
UPMCs vision as designed by the Butler, Pa.-based
architectural firm, Burt Hill. The project is part of a
master plan to develop a more functional, sustain-
able and efficient future for UPMCs McCandless
campus and community.
UPMC Passavant Pavilion relied on building
information modeling tools to preview the project in
three dimensions, while it was still on the draw-
ing board. The BIM tools and early discussions are
credited by building team members as contributing
to the successful coordination between the archi-
tectural design and the complex engineering.
The 220,000-square-foot expansion was final-
ized in February and the 30,000-square-foot renova-
tion is expected to be completed in September.
The resulting efforts reconfigure the hospitals main
entrance around its key architectural features: the
glass rotunda and naturally lit interiors. Utilizing the
airport concept of separating arrivals and depar-
tures, Passavants entrances are positioned to natu-
rally funnel visitors into the main registration area
where they will be greeted by customer service
representatives and directed to their destination.
D-M Products installed 37,565 square feet of
Wausau Window and Wall Systems 8250 Series
aluminum-framed curtainwall featuring a 2.5-Inch
narrow sightline and 8.25-inch depth to clad the
UPMC Passavant Pavilion. Fabricated by Santa
Monica, Calif.-based Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope,
a clear anodize finish by Wausau-based Linetec
highlights the metallic tones and low-maintenance
durability of the system.
On the buildings interior, the curtainwall maxi-
mizes daylighting with staff lounges situated by the
outside walls for infusion of natural light. Within the
enhanced and expanded Cancer Center, windows
also are installed in all chemo profusion rooms to
allow improved access, visibility and natural lighting.
Daylight and outdoor views have proven
benefits to health care facilities, notes Lisa May,
Wausaus health care market manager. In addition
to the improved sense of wellbeing and improved
morale, studies report patients heal more quickly
and use less pain medication when they have
access to window views, daylight and maintain a
sense of control over such comforts as lighting,
ventilation and indoor temperature.
As a leading health care facility north of the
city, UPMC Passavants vision is to build the hospi-
tal of the future for residents living in the communi-
ties north of Pittsburgh and beyond, says Teresa G.
Petrick, president, UPMC Passavant.
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In addition, the membranes can be installed using Garlands Green-Lock The RoofClamp RC works on most snap-lock and seamed-
Membrane Adhesive for 100 percent VOC-free, odor-free application. As the together roofs while the RoofClamp RCT works on bulb-shaped
robust weathering membrane in a multi-ply system, StressPly E membranes and T-shaped panels. The clamps are made up of durable 6061-
provide the security and longevity of multi-ply construction with the flexibility and T6 aluminum and incorporate three 1 1/4- by 3/8-inch cupped
elongation of an elastomeric system. StressPly membranes, which can be hot nose set screws that clamp onto the standing-seam metal roof.
or cold applied, are designed as the top component in built-up roof applications www.snojax.com | Circle #59
demanding superior strength. They may also be used to add extra durability in a
two-ply flashing system or to repair splits, cracks and other deteriorated areas in
existing asphalt-based roofing systems.
Simpson Strong-Tie launches new
www.garlandco.com | Circle #56 product line for cold-formed steel
Simpson Strong-Tie has developed a new
line of connectors for use with curtainwall
Powers Fasteners introduces the steel-stud framing. The new line of slide and
new Smart DI+ Drop-in Anchor fixed-clip connectors has been engineered
The Smart DI+ is an all-steel internally
and tested to eliminate time-consuming
threaded anchor specifically designed calculations required of designers. The Simp-
with safety, reliability and speed in mind
son Strong-Tie pre-engineered connectors
from Powers Fasteners. The Smart DI+
accommodate many different bypass framing
design reduces the force required to set
applications in stand-offs as large as 11 1/4
the anchor. What used to take approxi-
inches. For deflections greater than one inch,
mately 20 hammer blows on a typical
or stand-offs greater than 11 1/4 inches,
3/8-inch diameter part can now be accomplished in approximately five blows,
Simpson Strong-Tie can provide custom clips
reducing overall labor costs by approximately 50 percent.
to suit most framing needs.
www.powers.com | Circle #57
www.strongtie.com | Circle #60
Crystal Windows & Door Systems Atlas Roofing Corp.
announces Pristine
offers broad aluminum color palette
Shingles featuring
Crystal Window & Door Systems now
Scotchgard Protector
offers a broad selection of popular architec- from 3M
tural colors for its aluminum window and Atlas Roofing Corp. announces
door products. The companys Architec- Pristine Shingles featuring
tural Colors guide chart highlights 20 of Scotchgard Protector from 3M.
the most frequently ordered stock, standard The Pristine Shingles line in-
and special colors. All of Crystals powder cludes Pinnacle, StormMaster Slate, and StormMaster Shake.
coat paint finishes meet the rigorous AAMA Pristine Shingles, featuring Scotchgard Protector, eliminate
2604 durability standard. Upgrading to the black stains and streaks caused by algae on roofing installed
AAMA 2605 standard is also an option. in high humidity areas. Atlas Pristine Shingles come with a
Beyond the 20 most popular colors, limited lifetime warranty for all colors and styles. By featuring
Crystals capabilities for custom colors are limitless. All stock and standard Scotchgard Protector, Atlas now guarantees the shingles life-
colors, in large orders, come without any additional charges. For smaller or- time appearance as well as its structural integrity. Atlas Roof-
ders, the basic bronze and white colors are no charge, while for other palette ing Pristine Shingles Lifetime Limited Warranty is transferrable
selections a very modest upcharge applies. and contains certain system and coverage requirements.
www.crystalwindows.com | Circle #58
www.atlasroofing.com | Circle #61
Expanded
and
Perforated
Metals
Direct Metals Co. LLC
Direct Metals Co. LLC carries a complete line
of perforated metal and expanded metal archi-
tectural products that can be used in a variety
of end applications. Direct Metals can perforate
most any metal, plastic or rubber material with
round, square, slotted, decorative or architectural
holes. Furthermore, Direct Metals provides a
protective U-edging for both its perforated and
expanded metal lines. Its line of expanded metal
products can be adapted for use in just about any
project, including guards, fencing, panels, grating,
stairs, grills and screens. It is a multipurpose and
economical product made from a sheet of metal
that has been uniformly die cut and stretched.
Expanded metal comes in raised or flattened
diamond patterns with a large selection of
gauges, opening sizes, materials and sheet sizes.
The company stocks expanded metal in various
patterns and can custom fabricate the material to
unique shapes such as circle, rectangle or oblong.
www.directmetals.com | Circle #62
Thermal System installed under the standing-seam roof absorbs energy from the roof into a con-
Solar
Roofing
Solutions
GAF Materials Corp.
Solar panels are dark objects that can
reach temperatures as high as 200 F, lead-
AMICO ing to the risk that the roofing membrane
AMICOs Expanded APEX Mesh is an could fail prematurely. GAF addresses this
ideal material for facades. Both the New issue by developing EverGuard Extreme
Museum of Contemporary Art in New York TPO single-ply roofing. This new grade of
and the Young Vic Theatre in London used EverGuard TPO membrane is designed
APEX Mesh for their external cladding. with higher reflectivity and heat resistance
Expanded metals, perforated metals and and can withstand conditions that far
gratings manufactured by AMICO are ex- exceed even the most rigorous proposed
ceptional products to help reduce the solar ASTM standards. EverGuard Extreme
gain into buildings, reducing the amount of TPO can survive more than 180 days at
energy required to run HVAC systems. 280 F before failure occurs.
www.amicoarch.com | Circle #63 www.gaf.com | Circle #64
Solar
Roofing
Solutions
ATAS International Inc.
ATA-Solar from ATAS International
Inc. is a factory-applied system that
consists of three partsthe metal
roof panels, thin-film amorphous
silicon laminates and appropri-
ate electrical components. When
selecting an ATA-Solar roof, panel
options include ATAS Field-Lok
FLM165 and FLS180 and Dutch
Seam MRD194, available in steel or
aluminum. The laminates are avail-
able in 18- or 9 1/3-foot lengths,
and are 15 1/2 inches wide. Unlike
crystalline panels, the flexible laminates are hail and damage resistant, can be walked on, are
shade tolerant and can be fitted to curved roofs. The kilowatt capacity of ATA-Solar depends on
the roof layout and panel type, but a range from 1 to 120 kW or a customized system is available.
www.atas.com | Circle #65
Englert Inc.
The Solar Sandwich uses a top layer of thin film photovoltaic laminates to generate electricity from
dawn to dusk. Englert Inc.s standing-seam metal roof system reflects heat away from the building
and extends the life expectancy of the roof due to less expansion and contraction. Finally, a Solar
cealed collection system through a glycol, protected, closed loop recirculating system to a conven-
tional heat and distribution system where it is transferred to provide energy for the buildings heat
and hot water. The system also automatically cools the roof making the BIPV more effective.
www.englertinc.com | Circle #66

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New & Featured Products
LMCurbs
LMCurbs has been a leading supplier of S-5! Snow Retention
Systems for more than 17 years. S-5! Systems utilize patented S-5!
clamps that do not penetrate your standing-seam roof. The SnoRail
and SnoFence are offered in mill finished aluminum and brass. Also
offered is the ColorGard system that allows you to color match your
roof panels.
www.lmcurbs.com | Circle #67
Polar Blox
Polar Blox Inc. offers an extensive selection of
snow guards for any type of roof system includ-
ing metal, slate and shingle roofs. They are avail-
able in an array of colors and can be customized
to match roof panels. Polar Bloxs snow guards TRA-MAGEs C-2-1-Z Clamp-ons are cus-
can be used for retrofit or new construction. All
snow guards are independently tested and in
house testing is completed on every product.
The Original Standing Seam Model is manu- make the clamp fit the profile. The clamps
factured from clear polycarbonate plastic and
mounts to the standing seam with no panel
penetration or adhesives.
www.polarblox.com | Circle #69
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Snow
Guards
SnoJax
The low-profile HotSeam roof ice prevention system attaches to
existing standing-seam metal roofs to create an effective melt path
for snow. The system employs UL-Listed self-regulating commer-
cial grade heat tape contained beneath a specially-designed metal
raceway, firmly pressing the heat tape against the existing metal roof
panel along each standing seam.
www.snojax.com | Circle #68
TRA-MAGE
are stamped from prime quality G-90
tom designed to work with virtually any
standing-seam metal roof. Give them your
standing seam dimensions and they will
adding an aesthetically pleasing touch
firmly attach under the hem to provide
superior strength while not penetrating
the panel.
www.tra-mage.com | Circle #70
Ad Index
Company Page Phone Website Circle # Volume 27 Number 9
Accurate Perforating 32 (866)260-9116 www.greenperf.com 15
Airolite Co. LLC 13 (715)841-8757 www.airolite.com 8
Modern Trade Communications Inc.
ATAS International 33 (800)468-1441 www.atas.com 16 7450 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
Aviation Building Systems 36 (866)454-1800 www.aviationbuildingsystem.com 21 Phone: (847) 674-2200 Fax: (847) 674-3676
www.moderntrade.com
CENTRIA 19, 36 (800)229-5427 www.centria.com 11, 22 www.metalarchitecture.com
Doralco 29 (888)44-DORALCO www.doralco.com 14
Paul Deffenbaugh, Editorial Director
Dri-Design 11 (616)355-2970 www.dri-design.com 7 pdeffenbaugh@moderntrade.com
East Coast Lightning 39 (888)680-9462 www.icebrakes.com 26 Marcy Marro, Managing Editor
mmarro@moderntrade.com
Erdle Perforating 37 (800)627-4700 www.erdle.com 24
Mark Robins, Senior Editor
Flex-Ability Concepts 41 (866)443-3539 www.flexabilityconcepts.com 29 mrobins@moderntrade.com
Hendrick Architectural Products 15 (877)840-0881 www.hendrickarchproducts.com 10
Patricia Brehm, Associate Editor
pbrehm@moderntrade.com
Lamtec Corp. 6 (800)852-6832 www.lamtec.com 5 Quentin Brown, Production Manager
LiteSteel Beam 25 (877)285-2607 www.litesteelbeam.com 12 qbrown@moderntrade.com
Stefanie Gehrig, Art Director
LMCurbs 35 (800)284-1412 www.lmcurbs.com 20
McNichols Co. 35 (866)754-5144 www.mcnichols.com/ma 19 John S. Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer
johnlawrence@moderntrade.com
Metl-Span IFC (877)585-9969 www.metlspan.com 1
John Paul Lawrence, President
NAAMM 39 (630)942-6591 www.emma-assoc.org 25 jplawrence@moderntrade.com
Tina Lawrence, Treasurer
New Metals Inc. 34 (888)639-6382 www.newmetals.com 17
tinalawrence@moderntrade.com
Ornametals Manufacturing 27 (256)255-0190 www.ornametals.com 13 Bob Higgins, Regional Sales Manager
Owens Corning 1 (800)GET-PINK www.bandedliner.com 2 bobhiggins@moderntrade.com
Art Mazzone, Regional Sales Manager
Petersen Aluminum Corp. BC (800)PAC-CLAD www.pac-clad.com 32
artmazzone@moderntrade.com
R & M Steel Co. 40 (866)454-1800 www.rmsteel.com 28 Jim Morrissey, Regional Sales Manager
jmorrissey@moderntrade.com
Roof Hugger Inc. 34 (800)771-1711 www.roofhugger.com 18
S-5! 37 (800)825-3432 www.s-5.com 23 Editorial Advisory Board
Tony Cosentino, AIA, project design coordinator
Sheffield Metals 2 (800)283-5262 www.sheffieldmetals.com 3
for Perini Building Co., Las Vegas
Sno-Gem 40 (888)766-4367 www.snogem.com 27 Mark Dewalt, AIA, principal
SnoBlox/SnoJax 7 (800)SNOJAX1 www.snoblox-snojax.com 6 with Valerio Dewalt Train Associates, Chicago
Lyon Metal Mark Kranz, AIA, principal and design leader for
Roofing The Metal Initiative 43 (847)375-4718 www.themetalinitiative.com 30
the Phoenix office of SmithGroups Higher Education
Lyon Metal Thermal Design 4 (800)255-0776 www.thermaldesign.com 4 and Science and Technology Design Studios
Roofing an- Ronald McKenzie, president of COMPASS
U.S. Green Building Council IBC (800)795-1747 www.usgbc.org 31
nounces its Consultants Corp., and monthly Metal
Vicwest 14 (905)825-2252 www.vicwest.com 9 Architecture columnist
new snow
James Edward Ed Ablard, attorney and
guard prod-
public policy consultant
uct line.
Lyon Metal For subscription inquiries or change of address, go to
www.metalarchitecture.com or contact Blanca Arteaga
Roofing is
now manufacturing and powder coating
Classified Advertising Rates at barteaga@moderntrade.com or (847) 674-2200.
snow guards in 22 popular colors. They Classified advertising rates are $110 per column inch for black and
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Top Honors
Constructing for the
community
By Patricia Brehm, Associate Editor
Old gym is transformed into communal facility
When the Irish McNeil Gym in Shreveport, La.,
burned to the ground the community lost not
only an athletic facility, but also the home of the
local Boys and Girls Club program. The city of
Shreveport took the first steps in creating a new
facility in 2009 by granting the Salvation Army a
40-year lease and construction began on what
would become the Salvation Army Boys and
Girls Club complex.
The $3.1 million, 20,000-square-foot complex
features a number of facilities that serve the Boys
and Girls club, as well as the greater Shreveport
community. The facility includes a basketball
48 METAL ARCHITECTURE September 2011 www.metalarchitecture.com
court, teen center, computer lab, staff offices,
as well as craft and music rooms. The brick and
concrete facility features a standing-seam roof
comprised of Bossier City, La.-based McElroy
Metals 24-gauge 2:14 Striated in Evergreen
Kynar 500. The walls, fascia and soffit also fea-
ture McElroy Metals Marquee-Lok Double Pencil
Rib in Evergreen Kynar 500. The use of brick,
concrete and metal creates a facility that consists
of low-maintenance, yet durable materials.
As a community meeting place, the SABGC
is warm and open thanks to the north clerestory
windows by Shreveport-based Allen Millwork and
glazing by Architectural Glass Erectors, Shreve-
port. The northern orientation of the windows
floods the facility in daylight shining on the struc-
tural features of the building and its great contribu-
tion to the Shreveport community.
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, Shreveport, La.
Architect: SGB Architects LLC, Bossier City, La.
General contractor: Bonomo Builders Inc., Bossier City
Structural engineer: Smith Engineering Co. Inc., Bossier City
Mechanical engineer: Fred Newton and Co. Inc., Shreveport
Installer: Oliphint Enterprises, Bossier City
Glazing: Architectural Glass Erectors, Shreveport,
(318) 458-3833, Circle #72
Windows: Allen Millwork Inc., Shreveport, (318) 868-6541,
Circle #73
Metal roof panels: McElroy Metal, Bossier City,
www.mcelroymetal.com, Circle #74
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