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Collaborative Design
The architecture profession is a collaborative one. Not often do you ind an architect who designs
a building all on his or her own anymore. From the owner to the structural engineer, the landscape
designer to the lighting designer, everyone has a role they play in the creation of a building or project.
Collaboration is evident in every project featured on the pages of this magazine. It’s also evident in
the articles that highlight a part of the building and designing process.
In this month’s Constructive Insights, on page 8, Alan Scott of YR&G Sustainability in Portland, Ore.,
discusses building envelope commissioning. Part of designing high-performance building envelopes is
working with the Building Envelope Commissioning Authority (BECxA) to help with the design, detail-
ing, installation and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The BECxA is
involved in a project as early as the design phase, and helps to ensure all of the building systems are
installed and working properly. To achieve this, the BECxA must work closely with the architect and
other contractors involved in a project.
This month’s Special Feature, starting on page 12, takes a look at controlling sounds and noises in
metal buildings. I spoke at length with Benjamin Markham, LEED AP, director, architectural acoustics at
Acentech, an acoustical consulting irm in Cambridge, Mass., who works with owners and architects to
ensure the correct design choices are made during the building design and construction to achieve the
proper sound isolation and noise control in a building.
Collaboration was also very important to the design of the new world headquarters in Kansas City,
Mo., for architecture, engineering and construction irm Burns & McDonnell. The new building consoli-
dates all employees from several remote sites into a single, centralized location, and has many ameni-
ties for its employees to enjoy and use. Being an employee-owned company, all design and budget
decisions were made with the company’s best interest in mind. This led to the inclusion of a café,
barista bar, outdoor terrace, health and itness centers, and even a fully licensed childcare facility that
offers a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-based curriculum for employees’ children.
Turn to page 14 to learn more.
Starting on page 22, we take a look at the new Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., and we see
how the collaboration between the owner, architect, structural engineer and other team members, led
to the selection of materials that gives the project its high level of sustainability. This collaboration and
effort has led to the irst indoor sports arena to achieve LEED Platinum certiication, and ranks in the
top 3 percent of all LEED-certiied building with the highest LEED score achieved by a sports venue.
Collaboration is all around us. The beneits of working with other people and getting other’s opinions
is shown in all that we create. Working together provides immense beneits to stretching one’s imagi-
nation and coming up with the best solutions to a problem. I, for one, am looking forward to see what
else comes out of working together and collaborating on a common issue.

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Editor

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Features
12 SPECIAL FEATURE: SOUND ISOLATION AND NOISE CONTROL
In metal buildings, controlling the way sound waves travel is an issue
architects need to take into consideration. Read on for tips from the experts
on how to isolate sound from one space to another.

14 BUILDING PROFILE: A SINGULAR DESIGN VISION

Last May, architecture, engineering and construction irm Burns &
McDonnell opened up a new world headquarters building in Kansas City,
Mo. The four-story, 310,000-square-foot building consolidates employees
from several remote locations, increasing the size of the company’s world
14 headquarters by 74 percent.
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CASE STUDIES: ORNAMENTAL ARCHITECTURAL METALS

18 A Brave New Home: Atlanta’s SunTrust Park has 41,000 seats and 41,000 feet of railing
19 A Decorative Restoration: Renewing over a century of history
20 Outdoor Oasis: Ornamental steel sculpture stands test of time
21 DIY Locks Fit Gates: Locking mechanism plays key role in inishing project

22 GREEN SCENE: SACRAMENTO’S GREEN ARENA

The new Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., is the world’s only indoor
arena to earn LEED Platinum certiication. It earned the highest LEED
score for a sports venue, and is in the top 3 percent of all LEED-certiied
buildings.
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6 Online Contents and Events
8 Constructive Insights
9 Industry News

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 CONSTRUCTIVE INSIGHTS
By Alan Scott
When LEED was
first released
in 2000, most building owners, developers, and
design and construction teams were unfamiliar
with commissioning. The Fundamental Commis-
sioning (FCx) prerequisite and Enhanced Com-
missioning (ECx) credit in LEED introduced a new
best practice to many project teams, demonstrat-
ing that HVAC and lighting systems benefited
from a little extra attention to ensure they were
installed and operating as intended to save en-
ergy and improve indoor environmental quality.
Commissioning acknowledges that even with
the most professional and attentive design, con-
struction and facility management teams, critical
details can fall through the gaps left between the
various specialists who design, install and oper-
ate modern building systems. As with the original,
LEED v4 has introduced us to the established,
but still uncommon, practice of Building Envelope
Commissioning (BECx). While it is not a prerequi-
site, architects should become familiar with BECx
and learn how they, their clients and the general
contractor can beneit from the practice.
Why is BECx important?
Advances in material technology have helped
unleash the creative freedom of architects while
also supporting enhanced thermal performance
and moisture management in building envelopes.
However, these high-tech envelope systems are still
composed of multiple components made by differ-
ent manufacturers and installed by different trades
that all must come together to form a cohesive
enclosure. Also, as we work toward zero net energy
buildings, we are reminded that envelope perfor-
mance (and the resulting passive effect on heating
and cooling loads and thermal comfort) becomes
increasingly important.
We are now familiar with the role of the Com-
missioning Authority (CxA) for FCx and ECx serving
as a building system performance facilitator, inter-
facing with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing
(MEP) design engineers, general contractors, MEP
subcontractors, and the operators who will inherit
8 METAL ARCHITECTURE May 2017 www.metalarchitecture.com
Building Envelope
Commissioning
the completed building. Similarly, the Building Enve-
lope Commissioning Authority (BECxA) helps guide
the design, detailing, installation and maintenance
of high-performance building envelope systems.
In both cases, the CxA leads a process to deine
performance expectations, review the execution in
design and construction, validate that the desired
performance was achieved, and ensure the build-
ing operations team is prepared to maintain that
performance over time. Architects are skilled at
material selection, speciication and detailing. But,
sometimes it helps to have an expert on the team
to supplement your own knowledge. The BECxA
understands design, material properties, building
science, and the realities of construction and main-
tenance.
What is BECx?
The BECx process begins as early as pre-design,
with the development of the Owner’s Project
Requirements (OPR), which spells out the owner’s
expectations for appearance, thermal performance,
durability and maintenance for the building shell.
Based on those requirements, the architect will cre-
ate the Basis of Design (BOD) document that will
inform the BECxA in developing a commissioning
plan that deines the quality assurance process to
verify that all requirements will be met.
During the design phase, the BECxA will review
the architect’s details and speciications, identify-
ing potential risks and making recommendations to
mitigate or eliminate them. One common source of
problems is the incompatibility of proposed materi-
als in enclosure systems, such a vapor permeable
sheathing combined with a polyethylene vapor bar-
rier that could trap moisture in the wall during hot
and humid conditions.
During construction, the BECxA will review
submittals, and inspect mock-ups and initial
installations to identify potential issues before all
installation is complete (and costly corrections are
required). They will also develop and witness tests
of mock-ups and completed installations to ensure
that the systems are functioning as designed.
Testing is performed using infrared cameras,
tracer smoke, calibrated water hoses, moisture me-
ters and blower door assemblies. This testing can
reveal both design laws and construction deicien-
cies, especially in critical areas (like the exterior wall
enclosing a negatively pressurized ceiling plenum
of a positively pressurized under-loor air delivery
system, where the consequences of iniltration
or exiltration are magniied). After construction is
complete, the BECxA will ensure that the facility
manager or building engineer has all the information
on the building enclosure materials and systems
and is fully trained on required maintenance.
One Size Does Not Fit All
An important role of the BECxA is to understand the
unique circumstances of each building project and
to propose the best approach to meet the owner’s
requirements. Some testing procedures can be
complicated or costly to execute, depending on the
size of building and type of enclosure system. The
BECxA must evaluate and inform the owner and
architect about potential risks and balance those
against the costs of addressing them in the com-
missioning process.
The Enhanced Commissioning credit in LEED v4
now includes options for monitoring-based com-
missioning (1 point) and envelope commissioning (2
points). This credit option requires that commission-
ing process activities be included in the develop-
ment and execution of the commissioning plan. This
must be carried out in accordance with ASHRAE
Guideline 0–2005 and the National Institute of
Building Sciences (NIBS) Guideline 3–2012, Exterior
Enclosure Technical Requirements for the Com-
missioning Process, considering energy, moisture,
indoor environmental quality and durability. These
publications are valuable guides to the best prac-
tices and procedures necessary to successfully
complete a BECx process, regardless of project’s
LEED aspirations.
The proper construction and maintenance of a
high-performance building enclosure ensures that
the building will maintain its aesthetic appeal, dura-
bility, energy performance and indoor environmental
quality while reducing the long-term maintenance
and replacement costs. Implementing a building
envelope commissioning process can create real
value for the building owner and occupants, while
helping to protect the architect and general contrac-
tor from the costly consequences of design errors
and construction deiciencies.
Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C,
O+M, WELL AP, CEM, is an architect with nearly 30
years of experience in sustainable building design.
He is a director with YR&G Sustainability in Port-
land, Ore. To learn more, visit www.yrgxyz.com and
follow Alan on Twitter @alanscott_faia.
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AAMA announces board, CRL-U.S. Aluminum’s glass

retirement guardrail receives evaluation
The American Architectural Manufacturers Asso-
ciation's (AAMA) membership ratiied its board of
directors for 2017. Mike DeSoto, of Gratz, Pa.-based
MI Windows and Doors, is the new chairman of the
board, and Donnie Hunter, of Norcross, Ga.-based
Kawneer Co. Inc., took on the role of vice chair-
man. Carl Troiano, of Bay Shore, N.Y.-based Trojan
Powder Coatings, accepted Hunter's previous board
position as an architectural representative.
“As chairman of the AAMA board of directors, Mike DeSoto
I will focus on three key areas to better serve our
Additionally, AAMA announced Dean Lewis,
members,” DeSoto said. “First, reining the national
technical manager, training and education at AAMA,
conference schedule to guarantee a balance of pro-
retired from the association at the end of 2016.
fessional education, networking and maintenance
Lewis was a long-time staff member of AAMA.
of the consensus-based standards and certiication
Rich Walker, president and CEO at AAMA, said,
programs. Second, further development of the In-
“AAMA membership and staff alike will miss the Los Angeles-based C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. (CRL-
stallationMasters and FenestrationMasters courses, wealth of knowledge and history that [Lewis] pro- U.S. Aluminum) received an ICC-ES Evaluation Re-
which help our member companies capitalize on a vided during his long tenure at AAMA. We'll miss port (ESR-3842) for its GRS TAPER-LOC Laminated
growing market. Third, building alliances with other [Lewis], the answer man, and his voice moderating Glass Guardrail System. It is base shoe system for
industry organizations to ensure we are always com- the webinar series–two of [Lewis’] favorite respon- laminated glass guardrails with ICC-ES approval.
municating with a science-based message.” sibilities. [Lewis] has been an integral part of the To issue Evaluation Reports for glass railing and
In addition to DeSoto and Hunter, other oficers association for 18 years, and his years of service balustrade systems, the ICC-ES tests products in
include Steve Strawn, treasurer, of Klamath Falls, led, in large part, to the value that AAMA offers to accordance with Acceptance Criteria 439 (AC439).
Ore.-based JELD-WEN, and Georges Thiret, imme- its members. On behalf of everyone at AAMA, we Additionally, GRS TAPER-LOC Laminated Glass
diate past chairman of the board, of York, Pa.-based wish [Lewis] a much-deserved slower pace and lots Guardrail System exceeds the 200-pound design
Graham Architectural Products. of time and joy with his grandchildren.” load minimum with a 4x safety factor (IBC Section
2407).
Chris Hanstad, vice president of architectural
SAF completes Texas product evaluation sales at CRL-U.S. Aluminum, said, “With our GRS
Atlanta-based Southern Aluminum TAPER-LOC Laminated Glass Guardrail System,
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the Texas Department of Insur- novative products that not only push the envelope in
ance's product evaluation of SAF terms of function and aesthetics, but also eliminate
Series 4000 aluminum composite the guesswork involved with code interpretation
material (ACM) panel system, and compliance.”
a drained and back-ventilated
rainscreen. The review and evalu-
ation followed the Florida Building
Code approval of the Series 4000,
including meeting the standards
of the High Velocity Hurricane
Zone (HVHZ) required for Florida
construction.
Architects and design-builders
can specify and install the Se-
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projects in Texas using the production evaluation. To view the Texas Department of Insurance's report, visit
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SAF 4000 ACM panel system passes the TAS301 Test Protocol established for Miami-Dade HVHZ,
which includes TAS 201 (large missile), TAS 202 (air, water and structure) and TAS 203 (pressure cycling).
Eliza Evans, fabrication sales manager at SAF Metal Fabrication, a division of SAF, said, “Having our Se-
ries 4000 rainscreen panel system evaluated by the Texas Department of Insurance makes its use appropri-
ate in the Texas market. Architects and design-build contractors throughout the country can be assured our
Series 4000 building panels have been designed and rigorously tested to hold up in hurricane conditions.”

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Input prices increase in March March February March 1-Month 12-Month

2017 2017 2016 % Change % Change
Construction input prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in March, in- Inputs to Construction 213.5 212.9 204.5 0.3% 4.4%
creasing by 0.3 percent on a monthly basis and 4.4 percent on a yearly basis, Inputs to Nonresidential Construction 107.1 106.7 102.6 0.4% 4.4%
Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings 259.5 259.7 256.9 -0.1% 1.0%
according to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Associated Fabricated Structural Metal Products 217.6 216.1 212.2 0.7% 2.5%
Iron and Steel 213.7 206.8 175.4 3.3% 21.8%
Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC). Nonresidential construction input prices Steel Mill Products 186.7 181.1 157.2 3.1% 18.8%
performed similarly, increasing by 0.4 percent for the month and 4.4 percent Nonferrous Wire and Cable 230.8 231.0 226.8 -0.1% 1.8%
Softwood Lumber 217.6 212.7 192.8 2.3% 12.9%
for the year. Energy-related inputs experienced a sharp decline in prices for Concrete Products 251.9 251.1 245.5 0.3% 2.6%
the month, with natural gas prices decreasing by 30 percent and crude pe- Prepared Asphalt, Tar Roofing & Siding Products 220.3 218.5 222.6 0.8% -1.0%
Crude Petroleum 128.4 143.9 91.5 -10.8% 40.3%
troleum prices falling by 10.8 percent. The two inputs have increased by 51.7 Natural Gas 97.7 139.6 64.4 -30.0% 51.7%
Unprocessed Energy Materials 138.3 161.9 106.4 -14.6% 30.0%
percent and 40.3 percent on a year-over-year basis. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Anirban Basu, chief economist at ABC, said, “The pace of construction
material price increases slowed in March. After beginning the year with
impressive increases, a number of factors contributed to produce less aggres- Producer Price Index Percent Change
12-month % Change
Inputs to Construction Industries
sive price expansion, including perhaps declining estimates of U.S. economic 6% March 2015 through March 2017 1-month % Change

growth in 2017. Available data suggests that irst-quarter U.S. GDP will ex-
4%
pand at around 1 percent. Earlier this year, there were expectations that GDP

Percent Change
would expand well above 2 percent during the year’s initial three months.” 2%

Basu said with energy prices moderating, it is possible that cost increases 0%
will remain moderate. “In fact, it is conceivable that oil prices and other
energy prices will decline from current levels,” he said. Additionally, specu- -2%

lation that a large-scale infrastructure package may be placed on the back -4%
burner has also diminished predicted demand for construction materials in
-6%
the near term. The upshot is that contractors should remain focused on rising

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labor compensation costs. At this time material prices do not appear to be
susceptible to large scale increases. This of course could change with a major
geopolitical event, but for now the expectations are benign.” Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Steelscape ofers brochure VMZINC announces product certiication,

Kamala, Wash.-based personnel change
Steelscape LLC re- VMZINC, a division of Raleigh, N.C.-based Umi-
leased its Design Solu- core Building Products Inc., announced the Inter-
tions brochure featuring national Code Counsel Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)
its portfolio of metal approved a report for VMZ Flat lock and VMZ
coil prints, coatings and Interlocking panels. The report evaluated wind
custom solutions. Scott resistance and physical properties; it conirms
Cooley, vice president compliance with the 2015 International Building
of sales and customer Code and the 2015 International Residential Code.
service at Steelscape, To view the ICC evaluation report ESR-1733, visit
said, “Steelscape un- www.iss-es.org.
derstands that inspira- Daniel Nicely, managing director at VMZINC, Maria Jose-Iorio
tion for construction said, “VMZ Interlocking and VMZ Flat lock panels
projects can come from provide architects and designers with unlimited design options for the most
many places. The pos- sophisticated applications. Façades created with these products offer a sleek,
sibilities are endless. modern appearance that will last for decades. This ICC certiication offers archi-
No longer are architects tects, designers, speciiers and installers the continued peace of mind to use
limited by color or pat- these VMZINC products knowing they are fully compliant to the latest codes and
terns. We have honed standards.”
the art of combining Additionally, VMZINC announced Maria Jose-Iorio transferred from the
colors, patterns and VMZINC’s ofice in Sydney to its North American headquarters in Raleigh, where
metal to help architects achieve their vision.” PHOTO: GILBERTSON PHOTOGRAPHY
she will be national sales manager.
The brochure highlights the company’s inishes including Vintage, Aged Jose-Iorio has more than 25 years
Metallics prints, Classic Brushed prints, Rustic prints, NSF-certiied DAZZLE of experience in architecture and man-
antimicrobial coating and Grafiti Resistant Coating System. Design Solutions agement. She has been at VMZINC
metal coil prints are used for metal roof, siding and interior wall applications. since 2005 as regional sales manager
To download the Design Solutions brochure, visit in Sydney. She was general manager
www.steelscapedesignsolutions.com. in Australia and New Zealand.

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Kloeckner Metals ofers stainless
steel in colors
PHOTO COURTESY OF KOVACH INC.
Roswell, Ga.-based Kloeckner Metals Corp. in-
stalled Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processing
equipment to color stainless steel and aluminum
materials. The company added capacities at its
facility in Cincinnati including stainless sheets to 60
inches wide and 144 inches long, parts and proiles
to 144 inches long and anti ingerprint PVD, not
spray coating. Later in the year, Kloeckner Metals
plans to add fabrication in similar conigurations
subject to weight limitations. The company can
toll color (post part coloring for complex shapes).
Through its fabrication network, Kloeckner Met-
als provides turnkey solutions for colored stainless
steel requirements.
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CALIFORNIA PANEL SYSTEMS LLC
RIMA International releases
white paper
Relective Insulation Manufacturers Association
International Inc. (RIMA International) published a
white paper, “Does the presence of a radiant barrier
system (including a radiant barrier with metallic
materials) increase the risk of a lightning strike to
a structure?” It answers the question, are there
increased risks associated with the use of radi-
ant barrier systems, including those installed in/on
structures above roof trusses or attached to roof
sheathing, during lightning activity, such as during
thunderstorms. The white paper concludes the
installation and/or presence of a radiant barrier sys-
tems in the manner described in the study does not
affect the likelihood of lightning striking a structure.
The study was conducted by Engenamic Innopro in
Centurion, Gauteng Province, South Africa. To pur-
chase the white paper, contact RIMA International
at rima@rima.net or (800) 279-4123.
Momentum Index increases
Dodge Data and Analytics’ Momentum
Index increased by 0.9 percent in March
to 144.4 (2000=100) from its revised
February reading of 143.2. The index is
a monthly measure of the irst report for
nonresidential building projects in planning,
which have been shown to lead construc-
tion spending for nonresidential buildings
by a full year.
The Momentum Index rose for six
consecutive months with much of the gain driven by institutional projects entering planning. Commercial
projects slightly receded this year. The institutional portion of the index rose 3.7 percent in March and is 23
percent higher than the end of 2016. Commercial planning fell 1.2 percent in March and is down 2.9 percent
from December. The overall Momentum Index, as well as the commercial and institutional components, are
above their year-ago levels.
Rigid Global Buildings opens structural steel shop
Rigid Global Buildings opened a structural steel shop at its headquarters in Houston. The company hired
Myles Millard to run its structural steel division. He has more than 36 years experience in the structural and
metal building industry.
The 125,000-square-foot manufacturing facility has a capacity over 10,500 tons. It houses two beam
lines, angle line, plate maker, plasma cutter, camber machine, anchor bolt machine, stud welder, 20-ton
cranes and auto welding line.
McNICHOLS opens Chicago facility
Tampa, Fla.-based McNICHOLS Co. opened its Chi-
cago Metals Service Center in Elk Grove Village, Ill. The
company will produce its line of Hole Products at the
112,000-square-foot warehouse and ofice facility includ-
ing perforated and expanded metals, wire mesh, De-
signer Metals and a complete line of metal and iberglass
grating and looring products.
Scott McNichols, president at McNICHOLS, said,
“Forty-two years ago, my grandfather and father put
down stakes in Elk Grove Village. We have seen tremendous growth over that period of time and are ex-
tremely blessed to be back in the Village serving customers.”
McNichols said the company is grateful to the community for the welcome home after a successful 10-
year run in Des Plaines, Ill. “This new facility will help us serve customers like never before,” he said. “It is
dificult to describe how encouraged we are about the future.”
McNICHOLS has had a presence in the Chicago region since 1975, when it opened its third Metals Ser-
vice Center in Elk Grove Village. The company expanded the ofice and warehouse multiple times before
relocating to a 78,000-square-foot space in Des Plaines in 2006, then returned to Elk Grove Village in 2016.
CENTRIA manager receives awards
Brandon Kinsey, district sales manager, greater Detroit area at Moon Township,
Pa.-based CENTRIA received two awards in 2016: the Honorary Afiliate award
by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan and the Chairman’s An-
nual Sales Award from CENTRIA’s parent company, NCI Building Systems Inc.
in Houston. Kinsey serves on the Public Awareness and Mid-Summer Confer-
ence committees with AIA Michigan. The Honorary Afiliate award recognizes
distinguished service to the profession or to the architectural arts and sciences.
The Chairman’s Annual Sales Award recognizes an individual in each of NCI
Building Systems’ brands and companies for outstanding sales efforts and
growth within the iscal year of 2016. Brandon Kinsey
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 SPECIAL FEATURE
Sound Isolation and
Noise Control
Tips on controlling sounds and noise in metal buildings
By Marcy Marro, Editor
Whether you’re in an office building or a hospital
room, a classroom or your home, acoustics play
a major role in how a building or space functions.
When designing rooms or buildings, it’s impor-
tant to take into consideration how sound waves
act in a space. Depending on the type of surface
it strikes, sound waves are absorbed, reflected
or transmitted. Sound waves reflect off of hard
surfaces, such as walls, roofs and floors, which
can cause an interior that echoes. To create a
space that doesn’t echo, you want to absorb the
sound waves that bounce around a room, using
materials that are light and fluffy. To block sound
from travelling to other rooms, a heavier, dense
material is required. Often, this means adding
additional layers of drywall to make the walls or
ceilings thicker.
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Benjamin Markham, LEED AP, director, architec-
tural acoustics at Cambridge, Mass.-based Acen-
tech, an acoustical consulting irm, says the nature
of the required communication within a space is
what dictates the requirements for noise control and
sound isolation. “The starting point is what kind of
goals are there in terms of communication, on the
one hand, and privacy or conidentiality, on the other
hand,” he explains. “Once we have an understand-
ing of the building program, we set goals for noise
control and sound isolation.”
For metal buildings, Markham says there are
speciic constructions that help achieve those goals,
starting with the walls and loor/ceiling assemblies.
And within those assemblies, there are three tools
designers can use to isolate sound from one space
to another: mass, separation and insulation.
MASS AND SEPARATION
Metal buildings, which are lighter in weight than a
concrete building, for example, have to use different
strategies to control sound than mass alone. “Unlike
a really heavy mass building, you don’t have the
beneit of having an exterior which is not going to
COURTESY OF ACENTECH
PHOTO: EMILY O'BRIEN;
be as willing to conduct sound as a metal building
is,” explains Lucas Hamilton, manager of building
science applications at CertainTeed, Malvern, Pa.
One way to help with sound and noise in a metal
building, he says, is by putting insulation between
the surface of the building and the occupied space
inside.
“In a metal building, we can design buildings
that are more structurally eficient: the walls don’t
weight as much, and we get the sound isolation
beneit from the fact that we have two masses
rather than one,” Markham explains. “You build a
stud and there’s drywall on either side of that stud.
There’s a mass, and then there’s a separation—an
insulated separation ideally—and then another
mass on the other side. And that separation is what
allows us to design constructions that block just as
much sound as other constructions that are much,
much heavier. And we’re able to do it at a lighter
weight.”
The same is true in loors and ceilings. “If you
have a concrete slab, the sound isolation that
you get is from the mass of that concrete slab,”
Markham explains. “With a steel building, most
of the time, there is a ceiling. So when you have
a steel building, you have a lighter weight build-
ing; it doesn’t weigh as much as that cast-in-place
concrete slab. But, with one mass at the loor and
a second mass at the ceiling, we can, with a lighter
structure, block just as much sound.”
SEPARATION STRATEGIES
In most projects, the type of structure and how
much it weighs is determined before noise control
and sound isolation are considered. “The mass of

those assemblies, in terms of the basic structure,
is usually set and established by other priorities,”
Markham says. “And that’s OK, because we have
other tools that we can use by taking advantage of
the separation strategy.”
If a loor assembly, such as lightweight con-
crete on a metal deck, is a given in the structure,
Markham says that still leaves the ceiling as an
option. Things to look at include how heavy the ceil-
ing is, how it is suspended from the deck, and how
deep the ceiling plenum is. “Those tools have an
enormous impact on how much sound is isolated
by the loor/ceiling assembly,” he says.
Markham explains that the irst thing you want
to set is how heavy the ceiling needs to be. How
many layers of drywall does it have on it? Is it sus-
pended concrete panels or a lightweight acoustical
ceiling tile?
Second, how is the ceiling suspended? If it’s
furred down with something rigid, such as a ceiling
furred down with studs, it doesn’t offer much true
separation since there is a rigid connection that
ties one mass to the next. Instead, if the ceiling is
suspended with a wire hanger, it provides better
separation. Better yet, Markham says the ceiling
can be isolated with a resilient isolator that works a
bit like a shock absorber, such as a resilient hanger.
Third, how deep is the ceiling? “The more space
there is between those two masses—between the
deck and the ceiling—the better the sound isola-
tion is likely to be,” Markham explains. “Especially
in low frequencies. That depth needs to be coordi-
nated with the rest of the design – HVAC, plumbing,
and all sorts of things. But the depth is an important
factor in how much sound gets isolated as well.”
And, once the depth of the ceiling is set, insulation
should be added between the deck and the ceiling.
For wall assemblies, Markham says having a
stud wall with drywall on either side of it provides
some separation. The irst upgrade is to add insula-
INSULATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
In general, energy-eficient metal buildings tend to
be very quiet metal buildings, since sound and heat
low are closely tied together in regards to what
types of materials they are conducted by. “Thermal
insulation plays this dual role of reducing the acous-
tic energy as well as the thermal energy low,”
Hamilton says. “Because it’s playing both of these
roles simultaneously, that’s why you get this quiet
and comfortable building.”
“Insulation is useful because it absorbs sound
between those two masses,” Markham says. “It
can also provide some structural damping of the
skins, such as drywall. But what it’s mostly useful
for is absorbing the sound that’s inside that cavity,
and that boosts the sound isolation performance of
the overall wall.”
There are many types of insulation available—
mineral wool, iberglass, cellulose, open-cell foam,
Icynene, etc.—and there are minor differences be-
tween them and how they absorb sound. Note that
closed-cell foam is not acoustically absorptive.
For thermal control, Hamilton says you also want
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CERTAINTEED
get the most beneit. “Providing acoustical sealants
at the penetrations and at the perimeter of these
assemblies, is a way of preventing leaks and gaps
that would undermine the performance of the as-
sembly,” Markham explains.
Different kinds of structures provide different
degrees of damping on the skins that are applied to
them. Markham says this is true of drywall and win-
dows, and as such drywall that is not well damped
will not provide as much sound isolation beneit at
certain frequencies. “There are products out there
that introduce damping to the mass layers,” he
explains. “There are windows that have internal
lamination, for example, and that internal lamination
introduces damping to that glass, and that means
that at the frequencies where this particular issue is
relevant, the introduction of that damping improves
the sound isolation.”
Markham goes on to say that there is drywall
with a viscoelastic damping layer inside, which
provides more damping than traditional drywall. This
provides better performance at the frequencies that
are most effected by damping.

tion to the cavity, which provides additional ben-
eits. To improve the separation further, he suggests
adding mass (e.g., two layers of drywall on each
side instead of one). For the best acoustical im-
provement, introduce separation by creating either a
COURTESY OF ACENTECH
PHOTO: EMILY O'BRIEN;
an insulation that is appropriate for sound absorp-
tion. “The ones that absorb sound best are soft and
luffy, rather than rigid board insulations, which may
be good thermal insulations but are not good at con-
trolling sound,” he explains. “You want something

double-stud or staggered-stud wall. Another option that absorbs sounds, similar to if you were to stick

for providing separation is a resilient channel or clip,
similar to ceiling assemblies.
Once the ceiling and wall assemblies are in
place, Markham says it’s important to maintain their
integrity. For walls, that means not having outlets
back to back. For ceilings, it’s not putting in a bunch
of recessed lights and HVAC connections that poke
a lot of holes in it. “Coordinating ceilings in a way
that is in balance with your acoustical goals with the
other building systems, building needs—lighting,
HVAC, sprinklers, and so forth—is quite an impor-
tant step, to make sure you are getting the most
sound isolation beneit out of the ceiling that you’ve
designed.”
your head under a pillow. That’s why luffy insula-
tions work better than rigid insulations.”
“What’s key is that the building insulation itself
have a high noise reduction coeficient (NRC),” adds
Hamilton. “You want this material to be one that
absorbs sound as opposed to conduct sound.” NRC
expresses the ability of materials to absorb sound
at multiple frequencies, with the higher the number,
the better the performance.
FINAL TOUCHES
Once the loor, ceiling and wall assemblies are set
up for sound absorption and blocking, it’s important
to avoid penetrations and use acoustical sealants to

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 BUILDING PROFILE
A Singular
Design Vision
Employee-owners design Burns & McDonnell’s new headquarters
By Marcy Marro, Editor
Anticipating its current needs and future
growth, architecture, engineering and
construction firm Burns & McDonnell
opened its new world headquarters build-
ing in Kansas City, Mo., in May 2016. The
four-story, 310,000-square-foot Class A
office building consolidates all employees
from several remote sites into a single,
centralized location.
Designed in an L-shaped coniguration,
the new building increased the size of Burns
& McDonnell’s world headquarters by 74
percent, and has space for 1,400 employee-
owners. It is located on a 17.5-acre site
previously occupied by Beth Shalom syna-
gogue. It anchors the famed Ward Parkway
corridor, and is the third building on the
company’s 37-acre campus.
According to Clint Blew, associate
architect, and project design team member
for the headquarters expansion, the project
scope also included an 880-space parking
garage adjacent to the new facility, which is
physically connected to the existing head-
quarters by an elevated indoor bridge. A
series of outdoor walking trails enable all
global practices to share common ameni-
ties, such as a large café, a barista bar,
outdoor terraces, health and itness centers,
a credit union and training facilities. The
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PHOTOS: ALISTAIR TUTTON PHOTOGRAPHY
expansion also includes a 20,000-square-
foot, fully licensed childcare facility offering
a science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM)-based curriculum for 144 preschool-
aged Burns & McDonnell children.
“Together, the new and existing build-
ings are conigured to form a single campus
with a large outdoor green space and a vari-
ety of indoor and outdoor amenities shared
by all employee-owners,” says Blew.
AN INTEGRATED DESIGN APPROACH
An employee-owned, fully integrated
design-build company, Burns & McDonnell
offers its clients all key disciplines for any
size project in-house, including surveying,
permitting and stakeholder management to
architectural and engineering design, con-
struction and program management, com-
missioning and even technology consulting.
Employee ownership played a key role
in how the new building was designed.
“During the entire design process, design
and budgetary decisions were balanced
with the company’s best interest in mind,”
Blew says. “Because the goal was never
to do the least expensive nor most expen-
sive space possible, the team approached
each design decision as a cost verses value
proposition.”
This is evident in many of the inishes
that were chosen for the project. As Blew
explains, high-end inish materials such as
aluminum composite material (ACM) panels
and limestone panels were selected over
less expensive skin alternatives because the overall
value to the design merited the higher cost. On the
lip side, there were times when the initial material
selections were changed for less expensive alterna-
tives when it was found the new offerings didn’t
diminish the quality of the workspace, while offering
savings back to the company.

BUILDING CONNECTIONS
Next to the new building, an older, preexisting
Burns & McDonnell headquarter building bends in
arcs forming a horseshoe-shaped edge around a
common outdoor space. “This simple parti helped
guide the design concepts for the new buildings,”
Blew says.
The master plan for the new site connects struc-
tures together in a U-shape coniguration that forms The customized ACM rainscreen system helped SMART DESIGN
a central outdoor green space, which brings the achieve crisp solid reveal lines, while an accelerated The design team employed a wide range of smart,
large company together. The amount of green space schedule was achieved by using a complete panel energy and resource-eficient design practices
doubled, allowing the company to use it for com- system on the exterior. that make the building signiicantly outperform the
pany, client and civic events, in addition to unifying The design team chose Reynobond ACM panels
ASHRAE 90.1 baseline building for energy perfor-
the campus with a walking trail, serpentine stream for its durability, latness and potential for precise
mance. “The project was designed with a sustain-
and outdoor seating. detailing. “These are essential qualities for a design
Instead of mimicking the headquarters 1980s able lens in all aspects including exceptional energy
aesthetic predicated on a strong formal clarity and
architecture with its use of heavy, dark stone and performance that exceeds 2012 IECC commercial
progressive, machine-like eficiency,” Blew adds.
glass ribbons, Blew says Burns & McDonnell envelope and energy use standards by 40 percent,”
“The resulting metal facades enjoy a luid continuity,
wanted to make a statement by employing a lighter, Blew says. “In addition, the site features a near-ze-
especially at corners, where panels crisply bend 90
more dynamic architecture that’s emblematic of its degrees as one unit without the use of clunky metal ro-discharge stormwater management system and
engineering culture and identity for the 21st century. a high volume of reclaimed and recycled materials.”
caps and transition pieces.”
“The new buildings are more extroverted than Sustainable features include an energy recov-
“This formal clarity is counter-balanced and ener-
the existing structures in their use of clear glass
gized by the use of completely random patterns for ery system integrated with state-of-the-art HVAC;
to showcase Burns & McDonnell’s thriving work-
each façade which are composed of four different reclaimed white marble that had been a distinctive
force,” Blew explains. “The resulting visual contrast
panel types each inished with one of four different feature of the synagogue that previously occupied
is intentional but complimentary and clearly articu-
paint colors,” Blew explains. “Because the Phase I the site; 7,500 board-feet of Hackberry wood, an
lates Burns & McDonnell’s distinctive qualities and
building sits in a very large, linear, L-shaped conigu- under-utilized hardwood that is common to the local
commitment to excellence in the work place.”
ration, the panel patterns were designed to soften area; under-slab hydronic heating system in the
excessive horizontality with vertically oriented
DYNAMIC DETAILS main lobby and auditorium; high-performance, low-
planks arranged in clusters of variegated gray tones
Early in the design process, the design team identi- E insulated glazing; continuous R-21 wall and sofit
that change in appearance depending on the paint
ied several key words that best express the Burns insulation; 100 percent LED interior and exterior
inish and viewing angle.”
& McDonnell’s character as a company. “Words like lighting with occupancy sensors and energy-saving
And, Blew says, the design team and leadership
“strong, nimble, progressive, integrated and stable,” settings; fully automated window shade system
group favored this ever-changing tapestry of metal-
among others, informed the façade designs and the
lic coatings over more regular patterns with little based on solar position and brightness. Addition-
selection of architectural inishes that best express
or no color variation for its dynamic and somewhat ally, the site includes increased and enhanced green
ideas rooted in the company’s own DNA,” Blew
unexpected visual qualities for an engineering spaces including walking trails and bike storage, and
says.
company. numerous electric vehicle-charging stations.
The exterior building skin is made up of an ACM
panel system, a composite stone panel rainscreen
system and an aluminum storefront glazing system.
The project uses Moon Township, Pa.-based CEN-
TRIA’s MetalWrap Series MR-300 System behind
two rainscreen systems that makes up 60 percent
of the exterior skin area.
Arconic Architectural Products USA Inc., East-
man, Ga., supplied 60,000 square feet of its Reyno-
bond ACM, which was formed into 4-mm FR panels
in three custom colors of Colorweld 500, Colorweld
500 Mica and Colorweld 500 XL Metallic. The
panels are four different widths—12, 18, 24 and 30
inches wide—and are placed in a random pattern.

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 BUILDING PROFILE

AWARD WINNING
The new Burns & McDonnell world headquarters was
named Project of the Year in the Mid-America Region by
the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), along with
ON TIME AND UNDER BUDGET
receiving top honors in the Commercial Buildings category.
The $75 million project was completed in 17 months
from the construction start date and nearly $5 million
under the original budget. The project required 345,000
man-hours for completion and had zero safety incidents.

A SINGLE CAMPUS
The third building on the company’s 37-acre
campus, the new facility has space for 1,400
employee-owners, consolidating several remote
sites into a single, centralized location.
RANDOM PATTERN
Four different widths of Reynobond ACM in three
colors were placed in a random pattern on the façade.

Burns & McDonnell World Headquarters Building, Kansas City, Mo.

Developer: VanTrust Real Estate LLC, Kansas City, www.vantrustrealestate.com
Design-builder: Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City, www.burnsmcd.com
Fabricator/installer: Flynn Companies, Kansas City, lynncompanies.com
Steel frame fabricator/installer: Kansas City Structural Steel, Kansas City, www.kcstructural.com
Aluminum composite material panels: Reynobond aluminum composite material by Arconic Architectural Products USA
Inc., Eastman, Ga., www.arconic.com, Circle #20
Insulated metal wall panels: CENTRIA, Moon Township, Pa., www.centriaperformance.com, Circle #21

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 VISUAL VARIATION
The panel patterns were designed to soften excessive
horizontality with vertically oriented planks arranged in
clusters of variegated gray tones.

DESIGN STATEMENT
Burns & McDonnell wanted to make a statement by using
a lighter, more dynamic architecture that’s emblematic of
its engineering culture and identity for the 21st century.

BUILDING CONNECTIONS
The new, 310,000-square-foot, four-
story building is connected to the
existing headquarters by an elevated
indoor bridge.

SMART WINDOWS
Advanced smart window shading systems control heat
gain and sunlight by automatically raising or lowering
shades based on signals from rooftop sensors that
track the movement and cloud cover of thesun.

DAYLIGHTING
A key goal was to achieve maximum daylighting while
controlling thermal heat gain from sunlight pouring
through large exterior windows around the perimeter of
the entire building.

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 CASE STUDY ORNAMENTAL ARCHITECTURAL METALS
A Brave New Home
Atlanta’s SunTrust Park has 41,000 seats and 41,000 feet of railing
By Tessa Miller of the Chop) and beneath (Below the Chop), all fea-
ture decorative and practical railings that maintain
the proper mix of décor and safety.
When the Atlanta Braves' players swing for the
“Providing practical, yet aesthetically pleasing
fences this year, they'll be aiming at some brand
railing is essential,” notes Dan Stachel, vice presi-
new fences ... and some state-of-the-art railings dent of SC Railing Co. “Because safety and stability
as well. That's because the team's new SunTrust are crucial properties of the railings at facilities like
Park stadium features more than 7 miles of deco- SunTrust, every single railing and mounting through-

rative railing provided by Minneapolis-based SC
Railing Co.
The new stadium, located less than 20 miles
from the team’s prior home, the renowned Turner
Field in downtown Atlanta, has as many linear feet
of railings as it does seats for its fans (41,000).
Designed with Southern hospitality in mind, the
facility has plenty of space for social interaction,
offering approximately 3,300 feet of drink rail that
enables patrons to securely store their ballpark con-
cessions while congregating in full view of the ield.
Additionally, its dining facilities, including the Delta
Club Bar and Chop House, as well areas above (Top
out the facility needs to be strategically designed,
developed and deployed with form and function in
mind.”
For example, Stachel pointed out that SunTrust
features roughly 5,500 linear feet of 1/2-inch clear
tempered laminated glass with SentryGlasPlus
(SGP) Interlayer from DuPont, Wilmington, Del.,
which was selected for its unique combination of
brilliance and stability.
Inside the Delta Club Bar and Home Plate Pub,
visitors are treated to a more delicate railing com-
prised of a blackened steel frame with decorative
bronze cable inill. Additional touches of class can
be found throughout the stadium’s railing systems,
such as the LED-lit handrails on the Chop House
bridge and mezzanine.
In the upper and lower bowl seating areas, box
suites and upper-level vomitories, nearly 20,000
linear feet of aluminum vertical picket and track
railing affords patrons a view of the ield without
compromising safety. With few exceptions, railings
are attached securely to the stadium walls or loors
using Hilti Hit-Z Rods with HY-200 epoxy or weld
studs to embeds or metal pans.
SC Railing was proud to work with Kansas City,
Mo.-based Populous and American Builders 2017,
a joint venture between Birmingham, Ala.-based
Brasield & Gorrie; Minneapolis-based Morten-
son Construction; Southield, Mich.-based Barton
Malow Co.; and Atlanta-based New South Construc-
tion to provide railing for SunTrust Park. Glass panels
were provided by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Santa
Monica, Calif.
Tessa Miller is the marketing specialist of Minne-
apolis-based SC Railing Co., a leader in architectural
railings for commercial applications. The company
engineers and markets pre-engineered railing sys-
tems, aluminum systems, and custom railing solu-
tions. For more information, visit sc-railing.com.

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A Decorative Restoration
Renewing over a century of history
By Brittany Wyatt
Known as the skyscraper of McHenry County, St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg,
Ill., has been a Catholic gathering place for more
than 100 years.
The St. John the Baptist Catholic Church was
founded in 1859 but was one of the irst Catholic
parishes to be formed in Illinois. Immigrant families
from Germany traveled here in 1841 in hopes of
escaping religious persecution and oppressive social
conditions and were ultimately successful in their
ventures. Although the church that is currently erect
is not the original, it does indeed sit where the origi-
nal log cabin for it once was and where the second
church in the gothic style after that sat, before burn-
ing down in a terrible ire.
Rev. Jacek Junak was completing his irst sanc-
tioned day as pastor at the church when a piece of
plaster fell from the ceiling onto the confessional
that he was sitting in. It was then that the com-
munity came together to help raise $1.2 million to
repair not only the interior, but the exterior of the
church as well, which had not had any repairs in
more than 30 years. An additional $450,000 was
raised to complete the second phase of restoration,
which included all the decorative elements like ini-
als, cupolas, cornice, etc.
The problem of this site was one not of design,
but of application. The St. John the Baptist Church
committee decided that they needed to restore the
church, but in a manner that would preserve the an-
tiquity of the church’s immigrant families. Chicago-
based Chicago Metal Supply was asked to fabricate
the entire exterior renovation that the church re-
quired and provide more than 15,000 square feet of
copper just in roof paneling. The church committee
chose a copper standing seam roof with 1 1/2-inch
double lock panels to give the church a “more Euro-
pean style,” according to Junak, who originally hails
from Poland. These panels reached a run length of
about 30 to 40 feet in some spots on the roof.
Chicago Metal Supply helped cut down on
shipping costs by employing their service of on-site
portable standing seam roll formers. This allows for
panels to be made right in front of the customer to
ensure quality and accuracy, while also not costing
near as much as shipping would if the panels were
previously fabricated beforehand.
After viewing designs of a copper roof, it was
decided that Chicago Metal Supply would also repli-
cate the historical decorative inials, spires, cupolas
and cornice on the roof of the cathedral. Chicago
Metal Supply used cold-mold technology with
20-ounce copper to achieve these fabricated pieces.
Chicago Metal Supply also designed a cornice to
encase the building but also house built-in gutters to
not obstruct the view of the decorative work on the
Junak says the he cannot wait for the copper to
cornice itself.
start its natural patina because “after several years,
the copper will turn green … it will be beautiful.”
This patina will further relect the gothic architecture
so common to European countries that the original
immigrant families traveled from.
Since the building’s exterior renovation comple-
tion in 2014, the copper has in fact started its natu-
ral aging process. The building’s roof now appears
a dark bronze color that will eventually age its way
into the mint green that is desired by Junak.
Not only has it proved beautiful and success-
ful for the people and committee of St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church, it will provide shelter and
beauty for the next generations because copper
roofs last around 60 to 100 years.
Brittany Wyatt is an architectural intern for
Chicago-based Chicago Metal Supply. She is
currently pursuing her Master’s in Architecture
at University of Illinois at Chicago while learning
the importance of roof design. To learn more, visit
www.chicagometalsupply.com.
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 CASE STUDY ORNAMENTAL ARCHITECTURAL METALS
Outdoor Oasis
Ornamental steel sculpture stands test of time
By Tim Trotter
When the beautiful and lively Discovery Green
Park opened to the public in 2008, it gave down-
town Houston a much needed outdoor oasis.
Discovery Green includes a playground, pristine
green lawns, a splash pad and a restaurant, plus
it hosts a lot of free and family-friendly program-
ing. Designers of the park wanted to incorporate
art installations throughout, including interac-
tive pieces that would be visually prominent, yet
nestled within the park’s natural environment.
One of the more prominent installations of the
12-acre park is the Mist Tree sculpture designed by
Douglas Hollis, an American artist who works with
wind- and water-activated sound sculptures and
natural phenomena. Standing at 15 feet, 8 inches
high by 28 feet in diameter, the Mist Tree is visible
beyond the boundaries of the park and features 80
nozzles that form a mist cloud in the bowl of the
stainless-steel sculpture, while a circular pan cre-
ates a rain curtain around the perimeter.
Envisioning a large-scale, ornamental installation
that grasps the natural phenomena of water and
mist, Hollis turned to TROCO Custom Fabricators
in St. Louis, to help bring his vision of the Mist Tree
to life.
“The scope for the Mist Tree sculpture project
was to work closely with the artist on iguring out
the most economical route to fabricate, ship and
install the piece,” says Tim Trotter, president of
TROCO Custom Fabricators. “A primary challenge
would be the ability to break down the sculpture in
our St. Louis shop and then assemble the piece in
place (Houston) with a minimal crew.”
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An extreme amount of planning and CAD work
enabled TROCO to take the schematic drawing
from Hollis and fabricate the structure in a three-di-
mensional space. Ensuring that all 96 of the pieces
could be made in a pattern that could be precisely
cut using a waterjet was a challenge during this
project. The addition of a hidden, or slightly notice-
able, ring at the center of the sculpture was a critical
step to stabilize the installation for hurricane season.
“Utilizing the waterjet helps reassure that every-
thing would it as drawn and would go together
easily,” says Trotter.
In determining the most suitable and cost-effec-
tive material for the sculpture, TROCO selected 304
stainless steel for its excellent corrosion resistance
and value. When handled properly during fabrica-
tion, 304 is an economical and practical choice for
most environments. It can withstand corrosion from
most oxidizing acids, and that durability makes 304
PHOTOS: TIM TROTTER OF TROCO CUSTOM FABRICATORS
easy to sanitize, which makes it a good it for site
furnishings.
A sculpture of its size would require plumbing,
which would be costly. “During the engineering pro-
cess, we made a request to the engineer, asking if it
would be possible to take out all the interior plumb-
ing for a cost savings,” says Trotter. “After doing
some calculations, the engineer approved eliminat-
ing the interior plumbing which helped cut the costs
by about 12 percent.” With plumbing eliminated, the
water is re-circulated and iltered, and it automati-
cally shuts off if the wind threatens to scatter too
much water.
It took TROCO two months to fabricate the Mist
Tree design. Setting the sculpture up in TROCO’s
30,000-square-foot facility space allowed Hollis to
come in for an inspection before it was dismantled
and shipped to Houston. The installation on-site
took a total of four days with a crew of ive.
The innovative fabrication of the sculpture
satisies the engineering requirements for seismic
constraints. The Mist Tree has been a focal point of
the Discovery Green Park for nearly a decade, as it
continues to drive over 1 million visitors annually as
a Houston destination for families and professionals
alike.
Tim Trotter is the president of St. Louis-based
Troco Custom Fabricators, a metal fabrication
company specializing in architectural and sculptural
metal fabrication. Established in June 2002, Troco
services the construction industry, both regionally
and nationally. To learn more, visit trocofab.com.
DIY Locks Fit Gates
Locking mechanism plays key role in finishing project
By Larry Robertson

If customer service is any part of your business

or operational plan, you know how important it
is to engage in personal relationships rather than
just seller/buyer-based ones. The former has an
end goal of doing business for years (even de-
cades) with someone. The latter simply doesn’t.

At Dallas-based King Architectural Metals, our

customers have come to rely on us for not only the
best quality merchandise and selection, but also a
commitment to customer service that can best any-
one around. And part of that service comes with a
level of expertise in understanding construction and
fabricating projects so potential problems can result
in reassuring solutions.
Few things are as frustrating in the construc-
tion process as unmet expectations. Input is given,
styles are selected, items are purchased and at
the end of the planning, we create a picture in our
minds of how our vision will look in the end when
it’s brought to life.
Not long ago, a customer was visiting our Dallas
showroom. He was arrived quite frustrated as he
and his wife had spent many weeks designing an
ornate sliding gate for their property only to ind
they’d been let down by their fabricator.
They had budgeted a great deal of money on
this particular part of their construction project. It
was to be a showpiece and certainly the talk of their
community. However, when they received word the
gate had been completed and installed, both hurried
over to see the inal product. Expectations were
high for a beautiful end-result and they were looking
forward to seeing their new gate. have to have it welded again.” The customer soon ally well and looked much more pleasing to the eye
But when they arrived, the couple was met with found out that this solution was one that he could than the previous lock. In fact, we he picked up
disappointment as they noticed the welder had take on himself. another two for other gates. He and his wife were
simply afixed a simple hook bolt to the gate as the “I quickly told him the beauty of this lock was very happy.”
locking mechanism. Moreover, the hook bolt wasn’t that it was something he could handle alone and be Situations like are far from rare and meeting
the same size as the gate frame, which made the done in less than half an hour,” Martinez says. expectations on every design project can be chal-
thinner gate components look out of place. Martinez requested a sample of the lock be lenging at times for all parties. But when these
As our customer recalled the disappointing delivered to the showroom and after a few minutes instances arise, don’t panic. There’s hardly an issue
events to our sales associate, Ehan Martinez, he of instruction, his customer “had a complete 360” that can’t be easily resolved from over 10,000 items
would soon ind out his unfortunate circumstance in his demeanor and outlook and left much more in our inventories.
would only be temporary. “I offered him our optimistic than he did on arrival.
22-LK50-SBL lock and opened our catalog so he “I saw the customer a few days later and my Larry Robertson is the director of marketing and
could see more,” Martinez explains. “He took one irst thought was, ‘Oh no … he’s returning the advertising at King Architectural Metals, with loca-
look and said it looked like something he would have lock,’” Martinez recalls. “But actually he had come tions in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and Baltimore.
loved from the very beginning, but didn’t want to back to let me know the lock performed exception- For more information, visit www.kingmetals.com.

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 GREEN SCENE
Sacramento’s Green Arena
Arena is first indoor sports venue to earn LEED Platinum
By Mark Robins, Senior Editor
The Sacramento Kings have a new basketball
arena. The new Golden 1 Center in Sacramento,
Calif., is the world’s only indoor arena to claim
LEED Platinum certification. It has earned the
highest score for a sports venue in the LEED pro-
gram and has placed in the top 3 percent of all
LEED-certified buildings. It has also received the
prestigious 2017 American Architecture Award
from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Archi-
tecture and Design and The European Centre for
Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies for
the best new buildings designed and constructed
by American architects.
Hosting concerts, conventions and other sport-
ing and entertainment events, it can accommodate
17,608 spectators for NBA games and is expand-
able to 19,000 for select events. It’s the irst arena
in the world to be completely solar powered, mak-
ing it one of the greenest of its kind in the country.
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PHOTOS: PAUL CROSBY ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Metal helps this highest-tech stadium score.
“California has more green buildings than any
other state in the nation and Sacramento's new
arena is an example of the elegant design and
construction we need to meet our ambitious climate
goals,” says California Governor Jerry Brown.
UNIQUELY SACRAMENTO
Arena owners wanted something uniquely Sac-
ramento. The city was replacing a failing mall and
needed to renew a failing district for rejuvenation
of the area. It involved working with the wonder-
ful temperature, being able to have indoor-outdoor
expression and it needed to meet the stringent
California Title 24 Energy standards.
The arena’s architect, AECOM, Los Angeles,
studied the low of people and activity through
downtown, analyzed microclimates, engaged with
the community to understand the city’s passions
and ambitions, and took inspiration from the re-
gion’s granite geology. Five massive aircraft-hangar
doors, from Schweiss Doors, Hector, Minn., above
the grand entrance open and allow the arena to use
a natural cooling phenomenon in Sacramento, the
Delta Breeze, to control the building’s climate ef-

iciently. Visitors to the stadium on the bridge level
can look through the bi-fold glass doors to the city
outside.
The arena doors are glazed with small-fritted
glass. Approximately a quarter of the arena’s
exterior is glass, also dotted with frits. Frits are tiny
ceramic dots, invisible from a distance, that serve to
partially block heat from the sun. The doors’ low-E
safety, laminated, gray glass non-relective panels
prevent birds from lying into them. A public plaza
with water-saving gardens welcomes the commu-
nity year-round.
According to the arena’s structural engineer,
Thornton Tomasetti Inc., New York City, the
780,000-square-foot arena features high roof
trusses that measure 394 feet by 342 feet, includ-
ing two primary queen-post box trusses that have a
total truss depth of 55 feet at mid-span. A repetitive,
bent ladder-type framing system was used for the
façade. Because the loors of the arena are set back
from the façade, the ladders are supported from a
ring beam bracketed outside the building columns at
the loft level and clear-span to the roof.
BILLOWING FAÇADE
The arena’s façade of silvery-white aluminum panels
from ducts hung at the high roof level.
According to a 13-month environmental impact
analysis, moving the arena downtown will reduce
average miles traveled per attendee by 20 percent,
cut overall air emissions by 24 percent, and reduce
travel-related greenhouse gas emissions per at-
tendee by 36 percent by 2020. In total, the arena is
estimated to keep nearly 2,000 tons of greenhouse
gas emissions annually out of the atmosphere. This
is equivalent to emissions from approximately 4 mil-
lion vehicle miles.
Nearly 3 miles of sturdy, decorative railing snake
throughout the arena. Crafted by Minneapolis-based
SC Railing Co., a half-dozen styles of railing com-
posed of mainly recyclable aluminum and glass can
be found at the north bridges, grand stairs, players
practice facility, concourse areas, and the upper and
lower bowls, suites and lofts.
A rooftop solar array, installed by Solar Power
Inc. (now SPI Energy Co.), Roseville, Calif., gener-
ates up to 1.2 megawatts, augmented by a 11
megawatt solar ield in nearby Rancho Seco, oper-
ated by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.
Installing solar power is part of the Sacramento
Kings ownership’s goal to have its new sports and
Golden 1 Center Key
Sustainability Metrics
• First 100 percent solar-powered
professional sports venue
• 45 percent reduction in water use over
stringent California code
• 30 percent reduction in energy use over
stringent California Title 24 code
• 2,000 fewer tons of annual carbon
emissions
• 99 percent of demolition materials
recycled
• 95 percent of construction waste diverted
• 36 percent of construction materials from
recycled sources
• 30 percent of construction materials from
regional sources
• 90 percent of food and beverage
concessions sourced from within 150
miles
• First venue to solicit crowd-sourced
feedback to maximize fan comfort and
minimize energy consumption

from Kovach Building Enclosures, Chandler, Ariz., entertainment center be eficient and use renew-
draws on the Sierra Nevada mountains, particularly able energy. says Bill Hanway, AECOM’s global sports leader.
Yosemite’s Half Dome, for inspiration. The panels jut Nearly all of the construction materials from the “Our architects, sports designers, sustainability
in and out to give the building a sense of movement. former Downtown Plaza were recycled when an experts, engineers, urban planners and landscape
The general contractor was New York City-based existing mall was demolished, and more than a third architects worked together from the beginning to
Turner Construction Co. of the materials used to build the arena were from shape an indoor-outdoor arena that is revitalizing
The façade’s aluminum panels are embossed recycled sources. “We worked with the Kings to de- downtown Sacramento and setting a new global
with thousands of leaf designs, mimicking the live sign Golden 1 Center for the fans, city and planet,” standard for sustainability.”
oak leafs in East Sacramento. The leaves merge to
form billowing oak canopies on the building’s face.
The perforated/relective metal panels constantly
change appearance as the light changes. The
façade’s installation of metal and glass panels onto
a ladder-like framework proved to be a challenge
technically because it involved connecting materials
that have different expansion and contraction rates.
Crews made minute on-site adjustments of the
framework using lasers before welding the panels
into place.

FIT FOR A KING

The arena has sophisticated heating and cooling
systems. “Early collaboration in our integrated
design approach led to important innovations,” says
Alastair MacGregor, AECOM’s vice president of
high-performance buildings. “For example, a irst-
of-its-kind displacement ventilation system saves
energy and improves fan comfort by delivering con-
ditioned air directly beneath the seats and allowing
people to inluence the temperature through an app
on their phones.” This is more energy eficient than
the conventional approach of blowing cool air down
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, Calif.
Owner: Sacramento Kings Basketball Holdings
Architect: AECOM, Los Angeles, www.aecom.com
General contractor: Turner Construction Co., New York City, www.turnerconstruction.com
Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti Inc., New York City, www.thorntontomasetti.com
Hangar doors: Schweiss Doors, Hector, Minn., www.bifold.com, Circle #22
Metal wall panels: Kovach Building Enclosures, Chandler, Ariz., www.kovach.net, Circle #23
Metal railings: SC Railing Co., Minneapolis, www.sc-railing.com, Circle #24
Photovoltaics: SPI Energy Co., Roseville, Calif., www.spisolar.com, Circle #25

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PHOTOS: MAGDA BIERNAT

Metal panels
renovate store

MG McGrath Inc. (MG McGrath Architectural Surfaces) fabricated and installed a custom D-set panel sys-
tem and aluminum plate material with a custom inish to renovate an existing façade for the Under Armour
Brand House in Chicago. The curved panels and column wraps were installed without exposed caulk and
created clean lines.
MG McGrath Architectural Surfaces installed 4,000 square feet of Pure and FreeForm LLC’s 0.125-inch
aluminum plate panels pre-inished in a custom Lumilon paint for the two-story, 30,000-square-foot store,
completed in March 2015.

Retail Market Activity

In February, commercial construction rose 12.2 percent from the period the year before. It decreased
slightly (0.9 percent) from January. The total construction market was up 3 percent for the year and
0.8 percent since January. Annually and for the month, nonresidential construction was lat.
Value of construction put in place in the U.S.
Percent change
Feb. 2017 from
Feb. 2017 Jan. 2017 Feb. 2016
Commercial construction 80,479 -0.9 12.2
Total nonresidential construction 701,853 0 1
Total public and private construction 1,192,822 0.8 3
Note: in millions of dollars, seasonally adjusted annual rate, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau on April 3.

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 WANT TO SEE MORE PROJECTS?
For more projects, visit www.metalarchitecture.com/articles/projects/retail.aspx

Owner: Under Armour Inc., Baltimore

Architect of record: Wallin Gomez Architects Ltd., Chicago, www.wallingomez.com
Design architect: FRCH Design Worldwide, Cincinnati, frch.com
General contractor: Pepper Construction Group LLC, Chicago, www.pepperconstruction.com
Fabricator/installer: MG McGrath Inc. (MG McGrath Architectural Surfaces), Maplewood, Minn., mgmcgrath.com, Circle #26
Metal wall panels: Pure and FreeForm LLC, Elmo, Minn., purefreeform.com, Circle #27

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Metal building PHOTO: JOHN SOLBERG, SUN MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

houses brewery
Pardi Partnership Architects utilized a framework of a
typical industrial metal building system and created cus-
tom design elements with brick, metal, wood paneling
and glazing on the exterior for Three Heads Brewing in
Rochester, N.Y. The design elements relect the charac-
teristics of the brewery inside.
The clear spans associated with a metal building sys-
tem were well-suited for the brewing process, storage
and distribution. It provided a consistent framework at
the exterior for customization. Tall loor-to-ceiling clear-
ances were required for the brewing tanks, and an open
loor plan optimized tank layout and capacity. Addition-
ally, integral, insulated wall and roof panels conserved
interior space and the panels’ industrial-grade inishes
withstand brewery conditions including moisture, tem-
perature swings and chemicals.

PHOTO: PARDI PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECTS

PHOTO: JOHN SOLBERG, SUN MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Owner: Atlantic Avenue Capital Partners LLC, Rochester

Architect: Pardi Partnership Architects, Rochester, pardiarchs.com
General contractor: FSI General Contractors, Rochester, www.teamfsi.com
Installer: Building Innovation Group Inc., East Rochester, N.Y., www.buildinginnovationgroup.net
Metal building system: Ceco Building Systems, Columbus, Miss., www.cecobuildings.com, Circle #28
Metal roof/wall panels: Metl-Span, Lewisville, Texas, www.metlspan.com, Circle #29

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 PHOTO: PARDI PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECTS
PHOTO: PARDI PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECTS
Building Innovation Group Inc. installed Ceco
Building Systems’ framing system, 1,300 square
feet of 26-gauge PBC metal wall panels in Brite Red
to screen mechanical equipment and 500 square
feet of 26-gauge PBC metal wall panels in Black on
a façade with brick for the 20,000-square-foot proj-
ect, which was completed in December 2015. Ad-
ditionally, Building Innovation Group installed 20,000
square feet of Metl-Span’s 24-gauge, 4-inch-thick
by 42-inch-wide CFR Insulated Roof Panels in Tun-
dra and 5,700 square feet of 24-gauge, 2 1/2-inch-
thick by 42-inch-wide Striated Insulated Wall Panels
in Slate Gray for the $2.5 million project.
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Architect: Creal Clark and Seifert Architects/Engineers Inc., St. Joseph, Mo., ccsae.com
Builder: Al J Mueller Construction Co., St. Joseph, aljmueller.com
Metal building system: American Buildings Co., Eufaula, Ala., www.americanbuildings.com, Circle #30

Metal clads dealership

Creal Clark and Seifert Architects/Engineers Inc. speciied a variety of metal building
products for Tri-State Ford in Maryville, Mo. Clear span truss frame supports the
main structure, showroom and entrance. The showroom’s exterior walls are alumi-
num-and-glass framed.
The entrance was built with a 30-foot-tall, curved metal composite material
(MCM) panel-sail framed with steel. Additionally, MCM panels were used to con-
struct a 210-foot-long, curved exterior brand wall in the front of the building
American Buildings Co. supplied a metal building system, rooing and wall panels
for the project. Galvalume Standing Seam 360 metal roof panels and Architectural III
metal wall panels in Slate Gray were installed. The 29,470-square-foot project began
in July 2015 and was completed in March 2016.

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 University of Hawaii at Hilo –
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island, and specifically the home of Princess Ruth Ke‘eliko–lani. Building that
Hawaii’s 37,000 sq. ft.
language arts center curve was far more challenging in metal than it was with thatch. Special
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panels and batten caps and corresponding soffit panels and siding panels.
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FOR A 3-D panels cover

retail store
BRIGHTER Elkus Manfredi Architects designed Neiman Marcus at Roosevelt Field mall
in Garden City, N.Y., with 3-D metal panels in multiple colors. One project

FUTURE
challenge was to develop an attachment system for the metal panels. Kenneth
J. Herman Inc. fabricated and installed a set of aluminum extrusions to attach
the panels. It programmed and cut the shapes on a CNC router.
Kenneth J. Herman installed approximately 45,000 square feet in 2,300
panels of Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America Inc.’s 4-mm ALPOLIC FR
metal composite material in six colors with a Vallon high-gloss (70 percent)
coil-coated paint inish. The $200 million, 105,000-square-foot project was
completed in August 2015.

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TAKING COATINGS TO
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kennethjhermaninc.com, Circle #31
Metal wall panels: ALPOLIC by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America Inc.,
Chesapeake, Va., www.alpolic-americas.com, Circle #32

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For Kit and Ace’s façade renovation project in
Venice Beach, Calif., Gensler needed a design
solution that would work on an existing storefront of
unreinforced masonry, which could not support any
structural weight. Gensler speciied Móz Designs’
aluminum panel and fence post system, in part,
because the weight could be primarily supported by
the cement ground.
Móz Designs supplied its Tides Ocean Waves
Wall in Champagne, Shimmer Grain and a protective
inish for the project, which was completed in 2015.
Additionally, Móz Designs supplied similar panels
for Kit and Ace’s store in Walnut Creek, Calif.

Architect: Gensler, San Francisco, www.gensler.com

Metal wall panels: Móz Designs, Oakland, Calif.,
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IMPs adorn
retail building
Star Building Systems provided three metal build-
ing systems to construct The Gathering shopping
center in Port Arthur, Texas. The 14,004-square-
foot project includes an entryway, main shopping
building and coffee shop.
The walls were built with insulated metal panels
and, at two corners, horizontal, aluminum accent
panels that look like wood. Ron Cleveland Construc-
tion Co. LLC installed 8,022 square feet of Mel-
Span’s 2-inch-thick Tuff Wall insulated metal panels
(IMP) for the walls. The IMPs have a 24-gauge exte-
rior in Textured White and 26-gauge interior in Igloo
White. Ron Cleveland Construction installed 8 inches
of additional, un-faced insulation in the walls to make
them R-40.3. Additionally, 1-inch-thick, high-impact
windows and wind-rated doors were utilized.
Ron Cleveland Construction constructed the
single-slope roof with 11,857 square feet of MBCI’s
24-gauge Galvalume Plus Double-Lok standing seam
roof system. The roof was insulated to R-32.
The shopping center’s entryway to the main
shopping building features a 1-foot, 4-inch slim-line
canopy at the high and low sides, and at the end-
Owner: SGU Properties LLC, Beaumont, Texas
walls. The entrance canopy has MBCI’s Artisan L12
Architect: Architectural Alliance Inc., Beaumont, architectall.com
metal sofit panels in Snow White. A second canopy,
General contractor/builder: Ron Cleveland Construction Co. LLC, Beaumont, www.roncleveland.com
below-eave, was constructed with 24-gauge steel,
Metal building systems: Star Building Systems, Oklahoma City, www.starbuildings.com, Circle #35
support beams and decorative columns to cover a
Metal roof/sofit panels: MBCI, Houston, www.mbci.com, Circle #36
walkway that wraps around the main shopping build-
Metal wall panels: Metl-Span, Lewisville, Texas, www.metlspan.com, Circle #37
ing. The project was completed in November 2015.

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 PHOTOS: GKD-USA

LEDs light up mesh

NBBJ Design LLP incorporated two Mediamesh
screens at entrances into Pavilion mall at Eton
Place Dalian tower complex in Dalian, Liaoning
Province, China. The advertising screens wrap
around two corners of the mall 40 feet from ground
level.
GKD-USA Inc. (GKD Metal Fabrics) supplied
4,800 square feet Mediamesh in 11 panels for the
project, which was completed in 2016. The larger of
the two screens is 34 feet tall by 78 feet wide.
The mall features irregularly arranged window
openings and a polygonal façade partially sus-
pended from the third loor, which was designed to
look like a diamond contoured by delicate bands of
light. One project challenge was to allow suficient
distance for a walkway between the façade and the
Mediamesh’s substructure, which was adapted to
the form of the building.

Architect: NBBJ Design LLP, Beijing, www.nbbj.com

Metal fabric: GKD-USA Inc. (GKD Metal Fabrics), Cambridge, Md., www.gkdmetalfabrics.com, Circle #38

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tower complex, a multifunctional development with
ive mixed-use towers, 41 stories to 81 stories tall Wind Uplift Tested Factory-Notched Sub-framing
on a 6.23-hectare site.
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 PRODUCT CATALOG
METAL ROOFING

All Weather Insulated Panels Drexel Metals Inc.

All Weather Insulated Panels’ SR-2 Standing Seam panels have concealed
fastener tongue-and-groove joinery that enables alignment and sealant
application. Their thickness starts at LEED-compliant 3.25 inches and goes
to 6 inches; corresponding R-values are R-26 to R-49. SR-2 Standing Seam
panels are available 8 feet to 50 feet long and are assembled in one step.
www.awipanels.com |
Circle #39
Drexel Metals’ 1 1/2-inch Snap Lock proile and DMC 150SL Clip creates a
continuous, interlocking system that allows thermal expansion and contrac-
tion movement. The 1 1/2-inch Snap Lock proile is one of 12 proiles avail-
able that can be run as a continuous panel to 250 feet.
www.drexelmetals.com |
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American Buildings Co. Gerard Roof Products LLC

American Buildings’ Standing Seam 360 (SS360) panels loat on a system
Gerard Roof Products offers three of its stone-coated metal roof tiles in Bar-
of sliding clips that prevent damage from thermal expansion and contraction.
celona: Classic Tile, Barrel Vault and Canyon Shake. The metal roof tiles are
The metal roof panels are 24 inches wide and 3 inches tall. SS360 panels’
walkable and provide high-wind protection. They have a Class A ire rating
side-laps have factory-applied mastic as standard, and are joined by an elec-
and Class 4 hail rating.
tric seaming machine, developing a full 360-degree rolled seam. They have
a Class 90 Wind Uplift rating by Underwriters Laboratories when tested in
www.gerardusa.com |
accordance with test procedure UL 580.
Circle #43

www.americanbuildings.com |
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Chicago Metal Supply Inc. he Garland Co. Inc.

Chicago Metal Supply’s standing Garland’s R-Mer Shield stand-
seam roof systems are avail- ing seam roof system has a 2
able in six proiles and three 1/16-inch vertical seam with an
pan variations. Proiles include extruded aluminum clip and top
single lock, SL100, SL150 and rail system for wind uplift per-
SL175, and double lock, DL100 formance. The metal roof panels
and DL150. The pan variations have heavy-duty, one-piece
are smooth, partial striated and clips to accommodate thermal
fully striated. Panels may be factory curved or roll formed on job sites. They movement and factory-applied
are offered in a variety of materials and colors including 24-gauge Galvalume hot melt sealant that is isolated from the clips. There is a 1/2-inch clearance
Plus, 24-gauge and 26-gauge steel inished in Kynar 500 in 45 colors and between R-Mer Shield panels and substrates for ventilation and to reduce
0.032-inch pre-inished aluminum in Kynar 500. The standing seam roof the possibility of condensation. The standing seam roof system’s symmetri-
systems are also produced in 16-ounce and 20-ounce copper, lead-coated cally designed panel-and-cap coniguration contains four layers of steel.
copper and Freedom Gray Copper. For panels 10 feet or shorter, colors also R-Mer Shield panels include mesas and pencil lines to reduce oil canning.
include Samsung Light Brown and Dark Brown Copper.
www.garlandco.com/products/metal/standing-seam/r-mer-shield.
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 CURTAINWALLS

McElroy Metal C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. (CRL-U.S.

McElroy Metal’s 138T Shingle Recover System recovers asphalt shingles with Aluminum)
a symmetrical standing seam metal rooing system. With the 138T Shingle CRL-U.S. Aluminum’s StormWall XL Hurricane-Resistant Curtain
Recover System, tear-off and dumping costs are eliminated. It can be installed Wall is front set/exterior glazed, dry or wet glazed. It has twin-span
without an underlayment. capability and shear block assembly with unexposed fasteners. The
curtainwall includes a 2 1/2-inch face, 7 1/2-inch depth and 1 5/16-inch
www.mcelroymetal.com | insulating laminated glass.
Circle #45 It is designed for large- and
small-missile impact and
cycling, design pressures
to +100/-100 pounds per
square foot and 15 pounds
per square foot static water
resistance. A two-sided
structural silicone glazed op-
tion is offered.

www.crl-arch.com |
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MBCI
MBCI’s 7.2 symmetrical rib,
exposed fastener metal panels for
roofs and walls have spanning and
cantilever capabilities that are well-
suited for commercial or industrial
buildings, including carports and
walkway canopies. The 36-inch-
wide panels are offered in standard
24 gauge, and optional 29, 26 and 22 gauges. They have 1 1/2-inch-tall ribs, rib
YKK AP America Inc.
spacing 7.2 inches on-center and 1/2:12 minimum slopes. When used for walls,
7.2 panels may be ordered reverse rolled and installed vertically or horizontally. YKK AP America’s YCW 750 XT IG Curtain Wall is an inside-glazed

The metal roof and wall panels are produced with a standard smooth inish and system that can integrate with an air-vapor barrier. Its inside glazing

optional embossed inish. Additionally, 7.2 panels are available with Galvalume is designed to improve installation. A two-piece glass stop provides

Plus, Signature 200, Signature 300 and Signature 300 Metallic coatings. sealing. YCW 750 XT IG Curtain Wall has an open back head and sill
members designed to ease installation. A variety of face covers are

www.mbci.com | Circle #46 offered and an optional dual inish for interior and exterior applications
is available. Low-proile door sub-frames work with YKK AP America’s
entrances.
Metl-Span
www.ykkap.com | Circle #49
Metl-Span’s CFR standing seam roof panels are well-suited for cold storage,
commercial, industrial and institutional projects. The panels have stucco-
embossed exterior faces produced in G-90 galvanized steel, AZ-50 aluminum-
zinc coated steel in 24 gauge and 22 gauge, or AZ-55 aluminum-zinc coated
steel with a clear acrylic coating in 24 gauge. The interior faces are stucco-
embossed, and produced in G-90 galvanized steel and AZ-50 aluminum-zinc
coated steel in 26, 24 and 22 gauge. CFR standing
seam roof panels have mechanically seamed
single-lock standing seams at the exterior
side joints and single tongue-and-groove
interlock interior side joints.

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NEW PRODUCTS

Polymer matrix forms insulation Wall panels feature shadow lines

ACH Foam Technologies Inc.’s Foam-Control MAX graphite polystyrene (GPS) in- Petersen Aluminum Corp.’s sev-
sulation is comprised of many small pockets of air within a polymer matrix contain- en new Precision Series Highline
ing graphite. It works with metal, wood, steel and masonry. The graphite relects metal wall panels have varying rib
radiant heat energy like a mirror, increasing the material’s resistance to heat low. patterns and widths. They are 1
Foam-Control MAX achieves an R-5 at 1 1/16 inches. Building envelope vertical 3/8 inches deep and create deep
applications include cavity walls, shadow lines. Options include
wall sheathing, crawl space 12-inch-wide, 16-inch-wide, no-
insulation and more. clip and clip-fastened panels to
accommodate thermal expansion
www.achfoam.com | Circle #50 and contraction. Highline panels
can be speciied with perforations for bold aesthetics or application as
equipment screens, and can be installed horizontally or vertically. Highline
metal wall panels are produced in 0.032-inch, 0.04-inch and 0.05-inch
Coatings are luminous aluminum. Additionally, they are available in 24-gauge and 22-gauge steel.
CENTRIA’s Celestial Effects coating Maximum length is 30 feet for steel and 22 feet for aluminum.
system offers a range of luminous color
options and weather performance. It www.pac-clad.com | Circle #54
resists fading, chalking, dirt and stains,
and provides gloss retention on a variety
of metal substrates including aluminum,
hot-dip galvanized and Galvalume.
Roof patch prevents inspection problems
Celestial Effects is available for coil and extrusion applications and is a part of CEN- Verscene Inc.’s Quarrix Smart
TRIA’s line of PVDF coating systems. Plug Roof Patch covers roof holes
when converting from static vents
www.centriaperformance.com/products/coating/celestial.aspx | Circle #51 to ridge ventilation and metal
rooing systems. It may be used
to cover old venting holes and
Underlayments create secondary help minimize the potential for call
backs and roof inspection issues.
water barriers Smart Plug Roof Patch is available
DuPont Building Innovations’ Tyvek Protec roof in 8-inch and 12-inch square sizes
underlayments are used as secondary water barriers to it standard-sized holes left by
on steep-sloped roofs (2:12 or higher) under asphalt box, slant-back and turbine static
shingle, tile, metal, cedar or slate. Tyvek Protec vents. It is made of 24-gauge galvanized steel and OSB sheeting, and is
underlayments include Tyvek Protec 120, Tyvek installed with a nail gun. Smart Plug Roof Patch has a 700-pound weight
Protec 160 and Tyvek Protec 200, each with increas- limit rating for overall roof integrity.
ing durability, strength, warranty protection and UV
resistance. www.quarrix.com/products/smart-plug | Circle #55

www.tyvek.com/protec | Circle #52

Plug-in has VR tools
MCM has aluminum core Chaos Group’s V-Ray 3 rendering
plug-in for SketchUp has new tools
Fairview Architectural North
for virtual reality (VR), cutaways and
America’s Vitrabond G2 is
de-noising. It includes a suite of tools
a noncombustible metal
for lighting, materials and rendering.
composite material (MCM)
Users can render VR-ready content for
manufactured in a continu-
headsets, create cutaways and sec-
ous coil process. Its core
tion renders with V-Ray Clipper and
is constructed from 100
aerial perspectives. Additionally, V-Ray
percent aluminum. Vitrabond G2 MCM is lightweight, rigid, and is available in a
Fur creates realistic grass, fabrics and
wide range of surfaces and inishes.
carpet.

www.fairview-na.com | Circle #53

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 TOP HONORS
Apartment Accents
Aluminum composite material panels create a strikingly bold exterior
By Marcy Marro, Editor
Located in downtown Redwood City, Calif.,
Indigo is a newly built development of rental
apartments consisting of 470 apartments in three,
10-story high-rise towers. The $137 million proj-
ect is a total of 723,636 square feet and includes
an approximately 210,000-square-foot garage
with electric car charging stations and basement
level that sits completely below grade. Sitting
atop the third level of the parking structure is a
34,200-square-foot landscaped outdoor podium
surrounded by the three high-rise towers.
Indigo Apartments stands out from the rest
with its striking and bold exterior. Designed by San
Francisco-based BDE Architecture, the majority
of the project’s exterior is clad with Omega-Lite
aluminum composite material (ACM) panels from
Laminators Inc., Hatield, Pa. The ACM panels are
installed in Laminators’ 1-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding
installation system.
Shawn Crouthamel, national sales manager
at Laminators, says for a project this size, it was
imperative that the installer had signiicant lexibility
throughout the entire panel installation process.
Indigo apartment complex, Redwood City, Calif.
Award: Silicon Valley’s 2016 Market-Rate Residential Project award
Owner: Apartment Investment and Management Co. (AIMCO), Denver
Developer: The PAULS Corp., Denver, www.thepaulscorporation.com
Architect: BDE Architecture, San Francisco, bdearch.com
General contractor: Cahill Contractors, San Francisco, cahill-sf.com
Construction manager: ECR Construction, Redwood City
Distributer: Architectural Building Products, West Seneca, N.Y., abp-distributors.com
Metal wall panels: Laminators Inc., Hatield, Pa., www.laminatorsinc.com, Circle #57
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“Laminators helped to solve this issue by proposing
a proprietary ield-fabricated system that afforded
the required lexibility while still delivering the look
that the design professional desired,” he adds.
Architectural Building Products, West Seneca,
N.Y., distributed more than 160,000 square feet of
Laminator’s Omega-Lite ACM panels in a variety of
colors, including classic Bone White. A selection of
custom colors in Mediterranean Blue, Great Grey
and Granite Grey, were chosen to accent the build-
ings. The ACM panels provided a traditional, yet
high-tech appearance at an affordable cost.
“On a project of this scale, in regards to the
manufacturing process and job-site logistics, the
combined coordination and communication be-
tween all parties were essential to make Indigo
a success on all levels,” says Mike Mantione, re-
gional sales and operations at Architectural Building
Products. “In addition, having direct and unlimited
access to Laminators Inc. technical engineers and
support staff in relation to conference calls, detail-
ing, testing and constructability were critical to this
success, as well as the efforts and input with our
construction and architectural partners.”
Opened in July 2016, the 2.44-acre project
also features several two- and three-story podium one-site bike maintenance and repair shop.
buildings that span an entire city block. Located The building’s ground loor features commercial
with easy access to nearby freeways and public spaces and lobbies, while amenities include a third-
transportation, Indigo also has 120 bike racks and an loor courtyard, recreational room, gymnasium and
outdoor pool. Indigo features studio, one-, two- or
three-bedroom apartments with a modern chef’s
kitchen, high ceilings, wood plank looring through-
out, and a bathroom mirror with HDTV. Residents
also have access to Indigo’s full concierge service,
a saltwater swimming pool with open-air cabana
lounge, outdoor theater and ireplace, deluxe spa/
hot tub, fully equipped itness center with yoga
studio, spin studio, and outdoor workout area. The
pet-friendly apartment complex also offers a pet
park with dog exercise area.
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