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14 Great Solutions
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A digital wayfinding system for a hospital. Micro-unit modular housing for dot.com
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are among this year’s ‘Great Solutions.’ And don’t miss the cardboard bicycle. Huh?

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of development. DeMaria Building Company, for the Henry
Ford Health System’s innovation center,
48 BUILDING FOR BREAKTHROUGH in Detroit. The trick was the choice of the
46 BIM BECOMES VDC: A CASE SCIENCE: OPTIMIZING ROI IN right material for the suspension sys-
STUDY IN DISRUPTION R&D FACILITIES tem. See 13 more of this year’s Building
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09 EDITORIAL
It’s nice to talk about customer service,
but what are you doing about it?
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Exclusive survey: AEC professionals
cautiously optimistic about commercial
construction in 2013; D’Ambrosio
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IT’S NICE TO TALK ABOUT SERVICE,
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but what are you doing about it?
STAFF
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Robert Cassidy
847.391.1040; rcassidy@sgcmail.com Who’s the most important person in your firm? The
SENIOR EDITOR
Tim Gregorski biggest stockholder? The tree-shaker who brings in
847.954.7941; tgregorski@sgcmail.com
the biggest contracts? The top designer, engineer,
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Amy McIntosh or construction professional? Answer: None of the
Raissa Rocha
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS above. The most important person in your firm isn’t in
Susan Bady your firm. It’s your client.
Peter Fabris
Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
Pamela Dittmer McKuen
C.C. Sullivan

H
Jerry Yudelson, PE, LEED Fellow ow well does your firm treat its clients? what they want to hear” (emphasis added).
DESIGNER How do you measure client satisfac- Give your project managers sufficient training
Elena Mengarelli
WEB DESIGNER
tion? How often do you assess it? The and administrative and technical support, say
Agnes Smolen management consulting firm Morrissey Goodale Morrissey Goodale. One reason respondents may
EDITORIAL ADVISERS
(www.morrisseygoodale.com) has been ask- have given such high marks to project manag-
David P. Callan, PE, CEM, LEED AP, HBDP
SVP, Environmental Systems Design ing clients of architecture and engineering firms ers is that they were seeing more experienced,
Vincent J. D’Ambrosio
SVP, Hill International, Inc. questions like these every two years since 2008. capable professionals due to layoffs at A/E firms.
Peter Davoren The 2102 Morrissey Goodale A/E Industry They caution firms that are currently hiring to be
CEO, Turner Construction Company
John E. Kemper Customer Service Report Card offers this stern careful about thrusting inexperienced, junior-level
Chairman and CEO, KLMK Group
Laurin McCracken, AIA warning: “Firms that sit idly by without reas- staff into project manager roles too quickly.
Marketing Consultant, Jacobs
sessing the way they do business will likely face Several “takeaways” reinforce points we’ve
Philip Tobey, FAIA, FACHA
Senior Vice President, SmithGroup declining revenue and backlog, eroding profits, been writing about in these pages. Morrissey
Randolph Tucker, PE
Associate Principal, ccrd
and potentially, the loss of their businesses.” Goodale advise A/E firms to “stay on top of own-
Peter Weingarten, AIA, LEED AP According to the report, A/E firms actually are ers’ industries.” In other words, get to know your
Director of the Architectural Practice, Gensler
GROUP DIRECTOR - PRINCIPAL doing quite well on client service. (The report clients’ businesses. As the report notes, “Owners
Tony Mancini did not study construction companies, but its repeatedly emphasized they are looking for A/E
610.688.5553; tmancini@sgcmail.com
EVENTS MANAGER findings should be of value to contractors.) Sixty- firms to understand the challenges they face and
Judy Brociek two percent of client/owners rated their overall the trends that are driving their industries.” They
847.954.7943; jbrociek@sgcmail.com
DIRECTOR OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT satisfaction with A/E industry customer services note that firms that are organized around market
Doug Riemer as “excellent,” up from 56% in 2010 and way, sectors have an advantage here.
For list rental information, contact Geffrey Gardner at
845.201.5331; geffrey.gardner@reachmarketing.com way up from an abysmal 16% in 2008. The report recommends being mindful of the
DIRECTOR, CREATIVE SERVICES & PROMOTION A couple of key findings: needs of all your clients, including end-users—of-
Sandi Stevenson
• The most important aspects of customer ser- fice tenants, shoppers, hospital patients, school
SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES
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• Client/owners rated A/E firms highest for “in- ommendation. Help your clients find the money
CORPORATE
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H.S. Gillette managers (89). The lowest mark was given for clients’ “pain points,” they counsel, and find the
Chairperson
K.A. Gillette “budgetary capabilities” (85). salve to soothe them.
President/CEO With regard to “integrity,” the Morrissey Goo- Finally, some sage advice that applies to
E.S. Gillette
Senior Vice Presidents dale study advises firms not to overpromise; to every business, not just AEC firms: “Never take
Ann O’Neill stay on top of change orders, project budgets, clients for granted, particularly long-term clients,”
Rick Schwer
Senior Vice President/CFO and schedules; to eliminate surprises by “com- Morrissey Goodale advise. “Provide high-quality
David Shreiner municating frequently and honestly” with clients; service on each and every job, no matter the
Vice President of Custom Media
and Content Management and to manage client expectations from the out- size”—wise words, but too often ignored in the
Diane Vojcanin
Vice President of Events
set by “telling them what they need to hear, not helter-skelter of day-to-day operations.
Harry Urban
For advertising contacts, see page 63.
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AEC PROFESSIONALS CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC

ABOUT COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION IN ’13

M
ost economists say the U.S. is
slowly emerging from the Great
Recession, a view that was con-
firmed to some extent by an exclusive sur-
vey of 498 BD+C subscribers whose views
we sought on the commercial construction
industry’s outlook on business prospects
for 2013.
The majority (52.2%) of respondents—ar-
chitects, engineers, contractors, buildings
owners, and others in the commercial,
industrial, and institutional field—said
their firms were in at least “good” financial
health, compared to 49.7% last year.
But a markedly strong showing (86.4%)
said their firms would be up in revenues or
would at least hold steady in 2013, versus
80.2% last year—an increase that may be
not only statistically significant but also most
certainly welcome for an industry that could
use a bit of cheering.
As was the case last year, more than three-
fourths of respondents (75.7%) rated “general
economic conditions (i.e., recession)” as the
most important concern their firms will face in
2013—roughly comparable to the 78.4% who
responded that way last year.
Other factors were largely within the same
range as last year, given the margin of error
(about 3.5-4%). Competition from other
firms (44.9%) went up slightly (from 40.1% in
2011), while having insufficient capital funding
for projects declined a bit, to 29.7%, from
34.5% the year before. For both years, nearly
three in four (73.4% this year, 74.8% in 2011)
described the current business situation for
their firms as “very” to “intensely” competi-
tive—further evidence that AEC firms are still
struggling for every dollar.
HEALTHCARE, DATA CENTERS
LOOK PROMISING FOR ’13
Respondents were asked to rate their firms’
prospects in specific construction sectors
on a five-point scale from “excellent” to “very
weak.” (Respondents who checked “Not
applicable/No opinion/Don’t know” are not
counted here.) Among the findings:
• Healthcare continued to be the most
highly rated sector, with nearly three-fifths of
respondents (58.8%, vs. 54.6% last year) giv-
ing it a “good” to “excellent” rating.
• Data centers and mission-critical facilities
were also up, with the majority of respon-
dents (52.1%) in the good/excellent category,
compared to 45.2% last year
• Senior and assisted-living facilities made
a big jump, from last year’s 37.8% of respon-
dents in the good/excellent category, to a
majority this year, at 50.5%.
• Government and military work was rated
good to excellent by 36.1% of respondents,
down slightly from last year’s 41.1%.
• University/college facilities were rated
good to excellent by 37.8% of respondents,
versus 32.3% in 2011.

RSMEANS COSTS COMPARISONS: Auditoriums, fire stations, gymnasiums, libraries

AUDITORIUM FIRE STATION GYMNASIUM LIBRARY
’11 ’10 % chg. ’11 ’10 % chg. ’11 ’10 % chg. ’11 ’10 % chg.
Atlanta 166.86 162.67 2.6 150.78 145.26 3.8 139.84 139.41 0.3 142.21 139.72 1.8
Baltimore 176.76 172.36 2.6 159.73 153.90 3.8 148.14 147.71 0.3 150.65 148.04 1.8
Boston 224.03 216.12 3.7 202.45 192.98 4.9 187.76 185.21 1.4 190.94 185.63 2.9
Chicago 221.04 214.50 3.0 199.75 191.54 4.3 185.26 183.83 0.8 188.39 184.24 2.3
Cleveland 187.04 181.68 2.9 169.02 162.23 4.2 156.76 155.70 0.7 159.41 156.05 2.2
Dallas 161.44 156.75 3.0 145.89 139.97 4.2 135.30 134.33 0.7 137.59 134.64 2.2
Denver 178.07 173.07 2.9 160.91 154.54 4.1 149.24 148.32 0.6 151.77 148.66 2.1
Detroit 195.63 189.21 3.4 176.79 168.96 4.6 163.96 162.15 1.1 166.73 162.52 2.6
Houston 164.05 159.08 3.1 148.25 142.05 4.4 137.49 136.33 0.9 139.82 136.64 2.3
Kansas City, Mo. 196.19 190.47 3.0 177.29 170.08 4.2 164.43 163.23 0.7 167.21 163.60 2.2
Los Angeles 202.36 197.11 2.7 182.86 176.00 3.9 169.60 168.92 0.4 172.47 169.30 1.9
Miami 169.66 165.18 2.7 153.32 147.50 3.9 142.19 141.56 0.4 144.60 141.88 1.9
Minneapolis 209.83 205.71 2.0 189.62 183.69 3.2 176.47 176.29 0.1 178.84 176.70 1.2
New Orleans 167.79 160.88 4.3 151.63 143.65 5.5 140.63 137.87 2.0 143.01 138.18 3.5
New York City 250.38 242.30 3.3 226.26 216.36 4.6 209.84 207.65 1.1 213.40 208.12 2.5
Philadelphia 216.75 210.38 3.0 195.87 187.86 4.3 181.66 180.29 0.8 184.73 180.70 2.2
Phoenix 168.17 161.77 4.0 151.97 144.46 5.2 140.94 138.64 1.7 143.33 138.95 3.1
Pittsburgh 192.27 185.45 3.7 173.75 165.60 4.9 161.14 158.93 1.4 163.87 159.29 2.9
Portland, Ore. 187.41 184.01 1.8 169.36 164.31 3.1 157.86 157.70 0.1 159.73 158.06 1.1
St. Louis 193.39 188.86 2.4 174.76 168.64 3.6 162.08 161.85 0.1 164.82 162.21 1.6
San Diego 194.32 189.39 2.6 175.60 169.12 3.8 162.86 162.31 0.3 165.62 162.68 1.8
San Francisco 232.07 225.26 3.0 209.71 201.15 4.3 194.50 193.05 0.8 197.79 193.49 2.2
Seattle 197.31 192.26 2.6 178.31 171.68 3.9 165.37 164.77 0.4 168.17 165.14 1.8
Washington, D.C. 185.17 180.43 2.6 167.33 161.11 3.9 155.19 154.62 0.4 157.82 154.97 1.8
Winston-Salem, N.C. 147.61 140.07 5.4 133.39 125.08 6.6 123.71 120.04 3.1 125.81 120.31 4.6
COSTS IN DOLLARS PER SQUARE FOOT FOR MORE DATA, VISIT RSMEANS AT WWW.RSMEANS.COM, OR CALL (800) 448-8182.

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ECONOMY REMAINS TOP CONCERN FOR ’13

2013 2012 • Retail commercial construction got a slight vote of
General economic conditions 75.7% 78.4% confidence, with nearly one-fifth of respondents (19.9%)
Competition from other firms 44.9% 40.1% stating they thought their firms would have a good to
Managing cash flow 37.6% 33.7% excellent year, nearly double last year’s 11.1%.
Insufficient capital funding for projects 29.7% 34.5% • Industrial and warehouse facilities might be staging
Softness in fees/bids 29.7% 28.0% a comeback: One-fourth (25.5%) of respondents whose
Government regulations/restrictions 26.6% 23.0% firms engaged in that sector said they expect a good to
Price increases (e.g., materials, services) 15.7% 18.1% excellent year in 2013; on the other hand, 35.8% said it
Avoiding layoffs 16.4% 14.3% would be weak or very weak.
Keeping staff motivated 14.3% 14.3% Reconstruction—including historic preservation and
Avoiding benefit reductions 11.9% 12.5% renovations—accounted for at least 25% of work for
more than a third (34.6%) of respondents’ firms, roughly
the same as last year (36.3%). Office interiors and fitouts
BUSINESS YEAR RATINGS (% RESPONDING) were down, with only 35.7% of this year’s respondents
saying this sector would be good to excellent, compared
40 to 42.7% last year.
n=425 The prospects for office buildings looked bleak, howev-
35 er, with only 15.6% saying that market would be good to
30 n=414 excellent. The majority (55.2%) predicted office buildings
would be “weak” or “very weak,” but that’s an improve-
25 ment from 2011’s 67.3%.
The K-12 sector looked basically flat, with good/ex-
20
cellent responses from 22.9% of respondents this year,
15 compared to 23.2% last year.
As for the use of building information modeling, one-fifth
10
(20.2%) said their firm did not use BIM, about the same as
5 in 2011 (20.6%). Of those who said their firms used BIM,

0
REVENUE RATINGS (% RESPONDING)
Respondents were slightly more optimistic about their firm’s business pros-
pects, with 26.8% seeing “very good” to “excellent” prospects for 2013, versus 60
17.4% in 2011. Most (86.4%) said revenues would be up or hold steady in ’13. n=425
SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT/CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 50
ANNUAL REPORT & FORECAST SURVEY
n=413

40
BUSINESS HEALTH (% RESPONDING)
40 30

35 20
n=423

30
Respondents viewed 10
25 the relative health
of their firms pretty
20 much as they did in 0
2011, with only those
15 reporting “weak”
health (13.9%)
showing a possibly A strong majority (56.4%) of respondents see their
10 significant drop from firms’ revenues increasing in the coming year, a sig-
2011 (18.4%). nificant leap from last year, when only 34.8% foresaw
5 increased revenue on the horizon.
SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION
0 EQUIPMENT/CASE CON- SOURCE: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT/CASE CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTION EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT & FORECAST SURVEY
ANNUAL REPORT & FORE- 2012 N=425 2013 N=413
CAST SURVEY

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a healthy 26.8% said BIM was used in the
majority of projects, based on dollar value—
precisely the same as last year. Only a few
saw the use of BIM declining in the coming
year. Nearly two-fifths (39.0%) of respondents
said their companies would be beefing up
their investments in technology.
On the communications front, nearly a
third of respondents (32.9%) said they did
not use social media. Of those who said they
did, LinkedIn was the clear choice, at 85.1%,
with Facebook in second place (49.5%) and
Twitter bringing up the rear (21.1%).
Note: Of the 428 who gave their profession-
al description, 42.1% were architects; 18.7%,
engineers; 23.8%, contractors; 5.6% building
owners, developers, or facility/property man-
agers; and 9.8%, consultants or “other.”

D’AMBROSIO JOINS BD+C’S

EDITORIAL BOARD
Vincent J. D’Ambrosio, Senior Vice Presi-
dent in charge of business development at
construction management giant Hill Inter-
national, has been appointed to the BD+C
Editorial Board.
D’Ambrosio, a
2009 selection to
the magazine’s “40
Under 40” galaxy
of AEC superstars,
holds a bachelor’s
Whoa. Exactly.
in architectural
engineering from the
Pennsylvania State
University. He joined
Hill International in 2007 as Vice President and
was promoted to SVP in 2009. Previously, he
was Senior Manager of Business Develop-
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CORRECTIONS
BD+C’s Greenbuild 2012 Report
(November 2012) incorrectly stated that,
for the Federal Center South project, near
Seattle, Heery International was the gen-
eral contractor. In fact, Heery served as
construction manager. Sellen Construc-
tion was the contractor, under contract to
the U.S. General Services Administration.
The PGAL-designed Bachelor Enlisted
Quarters at the Marine Corps Air Ground
Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.,
firestonebpco.com
should have been listed as net-zero ready
(800) 428-4442
and seeking LEED Platinum. The Georgia
Tech Engineered Biosystems Building was
designed by Lake|Flato Architects in col-
laboration with Cooper Carry Architects
(AOR). Finally, we regret the misspelling of
“sustainability” in the headline on page 32.

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BY AMY MCINTOSH, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
1 HEADQUARTERS WILL HOUSE OFFICE,
PUBLIC SPACES FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION
COMPANY IN MASSACHUSETTS
2 MULTI-PHASE PROJECT WILL LEAD TO
Phase one of the 10-story, 300,000-sf headquarters for EF
Education First, a Cambridge, Mass.-based private education
company, is under way. Designed by Wingardh Arkitektkontor AB
of Sweden and Wilson Architects, the facility will provide 230,000
sf of office and educational space, a 65,000-sf parking garage, a
14,000-sf restaurant, and 31,000 sf of ground- and mezzanine-
level public space. In a design-build partnership, Skanska USA
Building will serve as contractor, while TG Gallagher will provide
HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection services.
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NEW MSU DENVER ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Six men’s and women’s sports teams at the Metropolitan State
University of Denver will soon have a new $12 million athletic
complex to call home. The three-phase project will span 12.5
acres. Saunders Construction will lead construction, breaking
ground on eight tennis courts in January, with expected
completion by April. Phase two will include construction of
baseball and soccer fields; phase three will complete a new
softball field and locker rooms. The Building Team also includes
Davis (design), CTL Thompson (engineering), and the Farnsworth
Group (environmental).
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3 NATURE PRESERVE CENTER SEEKS TO

PROTECT RESOURCES, EDUCATE COMMUNITY
Orlando-based design team leader Bellomo-Herbert, a GAI
4 TUCSON HIGH-RISE TARGETS U OF ARIZONA
LUXURY STUDENT HOUSING MARKET
Construction is set to begin in early 2013 on Park Avenue, a new
Company, hired VOA Associates to provide architectural services student housing project located next to the University of Arizona,
for the Long Creek Nature Preserve Center educational facility in Tucson. Campus Acquisitions is the developer of the 166-
in Palm Coast, Fla. Located on a 9.3-acre site, this 7,000- unit building designed by Shepley Bulfinch that will house 386
sf education center is part of a larger project that includes students. Beal|Derkenne Construction expects to complete the
boardwalks, crushed shell nature trails, pavilions, a fishing pier, project by July 2014.
public restrooms, and parking. Signage along the trails will
provide information about plant species and environmental topics.
The project is part of an initiative to protect natural resources and
provide recreational opportunities along the waterway.

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14 great
solutions
BY RAISSA ROCHA AND AMY MCINTOSH, ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Welcome to the third installment of Building Design+Construction’s “Great

Solutions,” highlighting 14 innovative technologies and products that you can
put to work in your next project. Readers are encouraged to submit entries
for future Great Solutions; if we use yours, you’ll earn a $25 gift certificate, as
Corky Bradley, AIA, LEED AP, did for his contribution (see page 26).

1 NET-ZERO ENERGY BRANCH BANK

Prototype cashes in on energy-neutral trend
PNC Bank has 118 LEED-certified buildings,
more than other any company in the world.
In a few months, the bank will open its first
net-zero branch, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The
4,900-sf building will be powered by solar PVs,
with daylight harvesting linked to solar shading
and dimmable light fixtures. Recycled structural
and shell materials are locally sourced. The
facility will have a quarter-mile garden walking
path for use by customers and local residents.
Designed by Gensler, the building will use 50%
less energy than a typical PNC branch and is
expected to produce enough energy to power
a 1,600-sf house for a year. The prototype will
serve as a model for future PNC branch instal-
lations in the U.S.

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2 HIGH-EFFICIENCY
CEILING FANS
Big you-know-what fan
goes small this time
Touted as “the first small fan that
deserves to be called a Big Ass Fan,”

COURTESY POOLE ASSOCIATES

Haiku is a 60-inch commercial ceil-
ing fan from the maker of industrial
large-diameter, low-speed fans. Unlike
most ceiling fans that use low-cost
AC motors and require 100 or more
watts at top speed, Haiku fans use
concealed, cool-running motors for in-
creased energy efficiency. They come
in advanced composite materials or
hand-finished, laminated bamboo.
The fan won a Red Dot Product
Design Award for Interior Design and
an Australian International Design
Award. It was named a BuildingGreen
Top 10 green product for 2013 and
was featured in BD+C’s “GreenZone”
at Greenbuild in San Francisco.
COURTESY FORCADE ASSOCIATES

3 DIGITAL WAYFINDING
iPad-like touch screen signage
serves as guide for hospital guests
COURTESY HONEYWELL BUILDING SOLUTIONS

State-of-the-art technology has turned key public areas of St. Luke’s

Hospital of Kansas City, Mo., into a virtual iPad-like touch screen experi-
ence for patients and visitors. At the center of the signage and wayfind-
ing program is a wall that incorporates photos and video clips that nar-
rate the facility’s nearly 124-year history. Directional kiosks provide visual
instructions on how to get from Point A to Point B within the hospital;
guests can also print out detailed directions to any part of the hospital.
Design firm Forcade Associates, Evanston, Ill., combined the pioneering
technology with traditional interior and exterior signage to help patients
and visitors navigate through the 1.2 million-sf hospital.

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WITH RECYCLED CONTENT

COURTESY MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES INC.

Building’s LEED Platinum journey starts
with green building mockups
The J. Craig Venter Institute in La Jolla, Calif., is currently under construction,
aiming for LEED Platinum certification. McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
has assisted in this endeavor by completing construction and testing of the
concrete, wood window, and wood siding building enclosure mockups. The
mockups used locally sourced wood and poured-in-place concrete con-
taining 30% fly ash. The high fly ash content contributes two points to the
recycled content category for LEED certification.

REPURPOSING MATERIALS
5
COURTESY REPURPOSED MATERIALS INC.

FOR USE IN BUILDINGS

By-products are given a
new life through recycling
Whether using advertising billboards as tarps on construction sites or
crafting a banister from a ski lift cable (as shown at left), Colorado-based
Repurposed Materials Inc. finds creative ways to reuse waste materials.
Conveyer belts, pool covers, wine barrels, and snow fences can all be
given a second chance with this economical, eco-friendly solution that
gives a second life to by-products and waste materials.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS BUILD GOODWILL

FOR MANUFACTURERS, CONTRACTOR
Wind energy, LEED, and BIM are grist for the scholarly mill
Honeywell Building Solutions and Lake Region State
College, Devils Lake, N.D., have broken ground on an
on-campus 6 MW wind turbine (like the one shown here)
that will also act as a teaching tool for the school’s wind
energy technician program. LRSC will sell excess power
to the local utility, thus enabling the college to cover
turbine construction costs within 15 years. When the
turbine is ready, students will no longer have to go off
campus to get hands-on wind energy training.
InPro Corporation has developed a program to bring
sustainable design into the classroom. The School
of Green is a one-day education session designed to
teach middle and high school students in its home town
of Muskego, Wis., about green initiatives that benefit
new building construction. Students take a quiz at the
beginning of the class to gauge their prior knowledge of
green standards and LEED ratings, then take the same
quiz at the end to measure what they’ve learned.
In the Boston area, construction manager Tocci
Building Companies held a free one-day BIM training
symposium for project management, procurement, and
facilities staff at Tufts University, in Waltham.
Education programs like these can bind your com-
pany more firmly to the communities you serve.

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7 PATIENT LIFT PENDANT

New lift system saves money,
backaches for care providers
The Patient Lift Pendant (PLP) is a new combination
boom and lift developed by Amico Corp. that increas-
es real estate in the ceiling to allow for installation of
additional medical equipment and lighting in patient
rooms. The PLP assists with repositioning, turning,
and transferring immobilized patients without any lift-
ing by nurses or other hospital staff. It also eliminates
the need to install tracks in the ceiling by integrating
the patient lift track into the pendant arm. The PLP is
capable of utilizing a patient lift motor rated to lift up
to 1,000 pounds. A direct power source ensures the
lift is always charged and ready for use.

COURTESY AMICO CORP.

MICHAEL THOMAS / WHEELHOUSE INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

QUICK-PACED MICRO-UNIT PREFAB

Apartment building stacks up four stories in four days
The SoMa Studios is a 23-unit apartment building in San Francisco’s trendy SoMa
(South of Market) district, built at a Sacramento factory in just three months and
assembled on site in four days—a fraction of the estimated 13 months to build the
same project using traditional construction. Developer Panoramic Interests, Berke-
ley, Calif., partnered with green modular builder ZETA to create the urban infill com-
plex, which the Modular Building Institute says is the first of its kind in the U.S. The
LEED Platinum building offers 300-sf “micro-unit” studios to overcome the housing
crunch for Bay Area urban singles, such as those who work at Twitter’s nearby HQ;
typical studio units run 450-500 sf. Green features include solar hot water heating,
recycled materials, natural light, and high-performance windows.

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what’s inside.

Security threats are real and architects need products that will shape the lives of occupants and
deliver added defense. We stand ready to protect what’s inside. Kawneer’s comprehensive blast
mitigation portfolio – now with a range of ultra thermal products – provides occupants ultimate
protection against external forces. From curtain walls and windows to entrances and framing systems,
Kawneer offers a single source solution that is tested to meet stringent federal requirements.
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After all, it’s what’s on the inside that matters most.

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9 FILTERED WATER DRINKING FOUNTAIN

AND BOTTLE REFILL UNIT
Public water bottle refill stations encourage
residents to ditch disposable bottles
Manly, N.S.W., a northern suburb of Sydney, wanted to reduce the amount
of waste from plastic water bottles by encouraging residents to reuse water
bottles. The Manly Council Filtered Water Sustainability Initiative led to the
installation of Aquafil filtered water refill stations with Culligan water filtration
systems in public places. The refill stations can display advertisements and
feature an optional drinking fountain attachment. The idea is spreading: Corky
Bradley, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Associate with RB+B Architects, Fort Collins,
Colo., photographed this unit on a beach in Tauranga, New Zealand.
CORKY BRADLEY

USING RESEARCH TO DEMONSTRATE

KNOWLEDGE LEADERSHIP
Innovative consumer research
spans time and technology
Technology, social media, and the passing
of time all influence the ways in which con-
sumers interact with retail brands. In the
latest research from WD Partners, Dublin,
Ohio, the buying trends of Millennials and
Boomers were analyzed to determine what
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brands can do to retain customer loyalty in

the digital age and across generations. The
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reports also address specific demographic

groups, such as the Hispanic Millennial.
From clothing and entertainment brands
to grocery stores, WD Partners’ studies
establish the architecture firm as a thought
leader in retail design. Is there such a study
in your firm’s future?

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11 TIGHT SEAL FOR BUILDING ENVELOPE

Window assembly units can weather the storm
Proglaze ETA from Tremco is a pre-engineered transition assembly for
windows and walls, designed to absorb thermal movement and wind
loading stresses. It is composed of aluminum and silicone materials that
are mechanically attached to windows to ensure a tight, secure seal.
The Camp Pendleton Replacement Naval Hospital at Marine Corps
Base Camp Pendleton, in San Diego, chose Proglaze ETA, as the facility
required a window system that was energy efficient, while in compliance
with California’s seismic safety standards. It also had to control air and
moisture infiltration to protect patients from mold and mildew. Proglaze
ETA was named one of BuildingGreen’s Top 10 green products for 2013.

12
FREE-FORM FLOATING CEILING
Suspension technology uses aluminum
to add drama to healthcare think tank
In 2011, the Building Team of SmithGroupJJR and DeMaria
Building Company set out to recreate an old structure on
Henry Ford Health System’s main hospital campus, in Detroit,
into an innovation center, with the aim of integrating the
building’s architectural heritage with the new innovation zone.
The result: a new free-form, floating ceiling system, designed
in partnership with Armstrong World Industries. A Revit 3D
model was utilized to develop the suspension system, which
is shaped into a folded plane and formed using articulated
pieces. Aluminum extrusions replaced wood when the latter
proved too heavy for use in the ceiling installation.

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13 ENHANCING BIM WORKFLOWS

VIA ARCHITECTURAL METROLOGY
New firm practices the art and science
of architectural measurement
“We measure difficult subjects” is the tagline of architectural
metrology business Glapin Milphrey LLC, a startup com-
pany that provides architectural measurement services to
AEC professionals looking to improve their BIM workflows.

COURTESY GLAPIN MILPHREY

Formed earlier this year, Glapin Milphrey is the brainchild
of architect Doug Brinley, who has developed workflow
processes for digitally measuring 3D spaces and converting
the spatial information for direct transfer to modeling applica-
tions. Based in Seattle, Glapin Milphrey’s spatial datasets are
purely electronic and are collected using reflectorless, robotic
electronic distance measuring technology.

CARDBOARD (YES, CARDBOARD) BICYCLE

Israeli inventor gears up to introduce world to cardboard bikes
14
OK, we’ll admit it, this one looks a bit
off target in a building-oriented maga-
zine. But consider what Izhar Gafni, an
amateur cycling enthusiast from Israel,
has accomplished: the development
of a prototype bicycle made almost
entirely of cardboard. Using folding
principles similar to origami, Gafni spent
years developing a bicycle formed with
specially cut and treated cardboard that
could support the weight of a rider. After
the shape is formed, a proprietary blend
of materials is applied to strengthen
the cardboard and make it waterproof
and fireproof before being painted. The
brake mechanism and wheel and pedal
bearings are made from recycled parts
that are free of metal. The tires come
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from reconstituted rubber. The bicycle

weighs 20 pounds and uses about $9
worth of materials.
What’s next, an office tower made
from paper towels? You tell us.

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SAGE modular classroom opens eyes, minds at Greenbuild 2012
A
t Greenbuild 2012, education and sustainability took center
stage with the arrival of the SAGE modular classroom, de-
signed and built by a team from Oregon. The demonstration
facility, which was on display November 13-15 at the Moscone
Center in San Francisco, was conceived and co-sponsored by Building
Design+Construction and its parent organization, SGC Horizon LLC.
The genesis of the project came from the Department of Archi-
tecture at Portland (Ore.) State University, in particular Assistant
Professor Margarette Leite. In examining the role of architecture in
education spaces, she and her students recognized a growing need for
sustainably designed classrooms nationwide.
While modular classrooms—or “portables,” as they’re commonly
known—have been around for decades, some practitioners in the modu-
lar building industry feel they have not been used to their full potential.
“School district administrators typically look at this kind of space as a
temporary fix,” says Garth Haakenson, President/CEO of Pacific Mobile
Structures, Chehalis, Wash. “But the reality is that these buildings stay
up for 20 to 30 years. When they’re built to a minimum standard and not
maintained over that time period, the quality of the classroom deterio-
rates and you have kids learning in a substandard environment.”
Greenbuild attendees confer in the SAGE green classroom, which was designed to bring
affordability and sustainability to the changing environment faced by school districts.
32 DECEMBER 2012 BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION
SETTING OUT ON A MISSION
With that historical background in mind, Leite and her students set
about changing the design of modular classrooms—to create sustain-
ably designed, factory-built classrooms that were good for children’s
health and well-being, but also practical. “The only way to do that is to
find a way to keep it affordable for school districts,” she said.
As the project began to pick up steam, the staff of Oregon Governor
John Kitzhaber stepped in. The modular classroom was named an
official “Oregon Solutions” project. This program, established in 2011,
promotes “sustainable solutions to community-based problems that
support economic, environmental, and community objectives, and
are built through the collaborative efforts of businesses, government,
and nonprofit organizations.”
With the governor’s backing secured and the project becoming more
and more of a reality, the team grew to include Portland State’s College
of Engineering, and Institute for Sustainable Solutions, in conjunction
with AIA Portland. There was just one problem—the team didn’t have
a buyer for the proposed classroom. “We were going to try and raise
money for it if we had to,” said Leite. “Luckily a buyer stepped in and
made it happen pretty quickly.”
That buyer was Haakenson and Pacific Mobile Structures, which
has a branch in Oregon City, near Portland. With funding secured,
modular builder Blazer Industries, Aumsville, Ore., got to work. “I
think it was October 5 or so that we actually started construction,”
said Kendra Cox, Blazer Industries’ Project Manager. “The building
shipped [to San Francisco] November 9. We were working on the
design, working on the pricing, every single last-minute item. It was
pretty hectic.”
They called it SAGE, for Smart Academic Green Environment. The
SAGE modular classroom came in at $77 a square foot in construc-
tion costs, about half that for conventionally designed and con-
structed “portables,” proving that sustainability and affordability
were not incompatible.
THE CLASSROOM AS TEACHING TOOL
The shortage of high-quality classrooms is a national problem, said
Sergio Palleroni, Professor of Architecture at Portland State and chief
designer of the SAGE classroom. “Coming to the Greenbuild confer-
ence, everybody was feeling, ‘OK, we’re having this national crisis,
what do we do about it?’” said Palleroni, a Senior Fellow at PSU’s
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Center for Sustainable Solutions and a founder and faculty member
of the federally funded Green Building Research Lab.
While the entire Building Team was excited about the generous
feedback they received from Greenbuild attendees while the classroom
was on display at Moscone, they were equally interested in the goal of
opening people’s eyes to the potential of mobile classrooms.
Haakenson said it was important to get AEC professionals and
the public to see that mobile structures could be more than portable
classrooms. “There are a lot of interesting features about this struc-
ture that are completely different than anyone’s previous expectations
of a portable classroom,” he says. Changing the stereotype of the
modular classroom was a key component of the SAGE team’s strategy.
34 DECEMBER 2012 BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION
TAKING THE CONCEPT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
With a strong first showing at Greenbuild behind them, the team
now hopes that this is just the start of a revolution in the creation of
sustainably designed and constructed modular classrooms.
“There’s a lot of interest nationwide, so the next step is to start address-
ing requests from other states and figure out how to find manufacturers
and contractors that believe in the project,” said Blazer Industries’ Cox.
Portland State’s Leite recommends that future modular classroom
Building Teams collaborate early and often. “A lot of projects don’t
make it because they’re not efficient to build, so they become too ex-
pensive,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to start working together
right from the beginning.”
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 Visitors to the Moscone Center’s North Hall were greeted by the SAGE modular
classroom, left, and a modular home project. The home was built by Method
Homes and co-sponsored by Professional Builder, BD+C’s sister publication.

Positioned directly outside

the main registration hall, the
modular classroom received 900
visitors during the three-day expo.

The classroom’s exterior cladding

consisted of fiber cement boards
of varying colors and textures from
Nichiha. An abundance of windows,
provided by Guardian, allows natural
daylighting to limit energy usage.

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Greenbuild attendees share their thoughts
with BD+C on the SAGE modular classroom

At Greenbuild 2012, Building Design+Construction sponsored the fabrication of a modular,

energy-efficient classroom, which was displayed outside the North Hall of the Moscone Center
in San Francisco. BD+C talked to several people as they left the SAGE classroom to see what
they thought and what caught their eye. Here’s what they had to say:

Joy Bennett, Market Development

Manager, Ashland Inc. –
“I think there were a lot of interest-
ing products featured. There seemed
to be a fair amount of space. I’m
guessing it goes up pretty fast,
which is a huge benefit, and that
with all the windows and lighting
that it’s a much better temporary so-
lution than many of the things that
have been used in the past.” Amelia Feichtner, Principal, Cuningham
Group Architecture Inc. – “One of the
major takeaways for me was the amount of
Anthony Garrison, Installed Business Consultant, Ashland Inc. – “I could see it being used natural daylight they got into the space,
in a place like Haiti where they want to bring normalcy back to the children. Obviously you and not just with the windows but also the
want to put them back in a situation where they’re more familiar. Something like this could be controllability of them. What we face a lot
shipped in and would go up pretty quick. The insulation was pretty amazing; I’ve never seen is that we get all this natural daylight in,
anything like that. It’s nothing like the classrooms I was used to.” but if you need a blackout situation to do
presentations or something, it gets diffi-
cult. So that was definitely something that
left an impression. Overall, as someone
Francis Gichuhi, Habitech Consultants, Nairobi, Kenya – who’s looked into this for a while, it was a
“This project offered a lot of interesting insights that I will really beautiful space.”
consider for a similar project that I will be working on in
Kenya. I hope this will lead to more contacts and greater
information on the subject.”

Annie Argento, Assoc. Principal, Gaia Development –

“The modular classroom is very inviting and just the kind of
space one wants for a child to learn and grow. The natural
daylight penetration, healthy and vibrant materials,
and the obvious adaptability are all best practices for healthy
schools, and it’s wonderful to see these principles and strate-
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HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS

Douglas Durst on the

practicalities of development
‘YOU MUST THINK ABOUT A
BUILDING FROM THE INSIDE OUT’
Nina Rappaport: How is your company best one we can, rather than making it the circles. Jody and I had gone through that,
organized, and what is your philosophy same as the last. We spend a tremendous and we just weren’t going to allow that to
about development? Do you have a man- amount of time studying materials and sys- happen on our projects.
tra or some basic guiding principles? tems. Most people think, well, you are going
Douglas Durst: We do have a protocol to to build a residential or commercial building, NR: When do you bring an architect into
follow. When we have issues or problems so you hire the builder and the architect, a project discussion?
with any development project, the first stir, and two years later you have a building. DD: Almost immediately. A lot of my peers
response is to not panic. We analyze every- And there are some people who do that. don’t bring the architect in until later on and
thing very carefully, and if we can’t come then have the architect work on spec. We
up with a solution, then we go to stage NR: How do you organize your teams and don’t believe in having an architect spec his
two: we lower our standards. If that doesn’t build collaborations with each project? time because we want to get the very best
solve our problem, we go to stage three: DD: We have retreats out of the office to results for the building. The idea for 4 Times
we have a scapegoat for each project— discuss potential problems. After dinner we Square was born sometime in fall 1995,
usually our attorney whom we blame for the continue the discussions over drinks so that and as soon as it occurred to me that we
problem and move on. As one reporter said, people are a little more relaxed. When I start- could build a building there, I brought in
we have strong but flexible standards. ed in the business, the purpose of meetings Bob Fox and Bruce Fowle. We talked not
Our philosophy is that each building has was often to find somebody to blame for just about the site but what would happen if
different goals and requirements. So as the what was going on and why things weren’t we developed the entire block.
leaders, my cousin Jody and I learn from happening. For the first project I really
what we did in the past to see if we can im- worked on, 1155 Sixth Avenue, there were NR: How was this a fruitful and dynamic
prove the next time. In our parents’ genera- weekly meetings. About three-quarters of collaboration?
tion they tended to construct each building each meeting was spent with people point- DD: It was the first time Jody and I had real
in the same way as the previous one. That’s ing fingers as to why things weren’t getting oversight on a project, and it was Bob Fox
the easiest way to build because you know approved. The architect would blame the who suggested the idea of retreats. Since
your mistakes and you learn to live with contractor, and the contractor would blame we are very private and don’t like getting up
them. We try to make new mistakes. the engineer, and the engineer would blame in front of a lot of people, it was not some-
We also try to make each building the the owner, and it would just go around in thing we were interested in doing. It is still
something we don’t like to do, but we have
found it to be so helpful in getting people to
Douglas Durst is Chairman and Co-president (he shares the latter title with his cousin, Jody work together.
Durst) of the Durst Organization, a New York City building owner and developer since
1915. He recently co-taught a course at the Yale School of Architecture with Bjarke Ingels
NR: How does your experience with 4
and Thomas Christoffersen of the Bjarke Ingels Group.
Times Square compare to that with 1 Bry-
Nina Rappaport, an architectural critic, curator, and educator, is publications director at the ant Park in terms of sustainability?
Yale School of Architecture and editor of the biannual publication Constructs, the exhibi- DD: 4 Times Square was the first large-
tion catalogs, and the school’s book series. This interview first appeared in the Spring 2012 scale office high-rise to be constructed as
issue of Constructs. an environmentally responsible building.

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the owner’s perspective
HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
So we were creating a new type of building.
It was very exciting, but naturally some
things did not work out, such as fuel cells,
and others we did not consider, such as
capturing rainwater, which we are doing
here at Bryant Park.
NR: Is the photovoltaic system at 4 Times
Square functioning and economical?
DD: That was a real experiment. They have
a payback of about 25 years and a life ex-
pectancy of about 20, so it wasn’t really an
economic decision. We wanted to further
the industry. The man who made the panels
produced them in his garage, so we had
to buy all the equipment in order to ensure
delivery. We actually had to buy two sets
of panels because it was not clear whether
he was going to make them in time to fin-
ish the building. But he did. They produce
power, but it is a fight with Con Edison to
get them turned on.
NR: What were the lessons learned?
DD: Our main focus at 4 Times Square was
energy. We now realize that while energy
is important, the real issue is making the
building as healthy and efficient as possible
for the occupants. To bring in more outside
air, it takes more energy to turn the fans
and to temper and clean the air. If you are
just looking at energy efficiency, you are not
getting the effect that we think you should.
At Bryant Park we paid more attention to
water savings and preventing sewage-sys-
tem overflow by capturing all the rainwater
and reusing the groundwater. There is a lot
of groundwater coming into the building,
and the typical response used to be just to
dump it into the sewer. We use it for flush-
ing the toilets and in the cooling tower. At 4
Times Square we had a fuel cell, which has
many applications, but it is not applicable
to an office building. Here we have a 5 MW
cogeneration plant that produces about
80% of the power used in the building, and
the waste heat is used to heat and cool the
building. At night, when the building has
low demand, the power is used to make
ice, which cools the building during the day.
44 DECEMBER 2012 BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION
NR: How has your perspective changed
about buildings as living systems?
DD: I see them as being more efficient and
able to make better use of available re-
sources, such as groundwater, natural gas
to generate electricity, and natural light.
These fixtures shut down during daylight
hours. At 4 Times Square we looked at
using fewer natural resources. We insisted
that contractors recycle their own material,
and they complained because of cost but
actually found out that there were savings.
Now people don’t even question it.
NR: How are you involved in reevalua-
tions and potential improvements to the
LEED regulations?
DD: I have been very vocal in complain-
ing about LEED, but it has gotten people
to think and is a valuable resource, even
though it is very expensive to adhere to. It
is also somewhat subjective, but we don’t
have a better standard. I think at some
point they are going to have to reevaluate
the whole system, but that’s a way off.
NR: Have you taken different kinds of
risk in light of the financial downturn?
How has your business changed?
DD: You have to take bigger risks because
the banks require more equity. We haven’t
seen the decrease in land costs that would
enable more projects to go forward. So al-
though construction costs have decreased
considerably, New York is still not competi-
tive with other markets. And it costs three
times more to build in Manhattan than it
does [to build] across the river or in other
parts of the city.
NR: How is your firm involved in the
World Trade Center site?
DD: We are an adviser to the Port Authority
on finishing and tenanting the building.
I was not in favor of all the office space
being built down there—and I still think it
could have been approached differently and
completed over a longer time period—but
that is behind us now. We have commit-
ments from tenants for more than half the
building taking us to 2015. So we believe it
is going to be extremely successful.
NR: Your next risk is with BIG Architects
on the residential project at 57th Street
and the Westside Highway in New York
City. I heard that you met Bjarke Ingels at
a conference, and it was love at first sight.
DD: My wife is Danish. Six years ago I was
invited to give a talk about green buildings
to the Copenhagen City Council. Europe
has been way ahead of us in terms of
energy efficiency—but not in terms of total
building efficiency. Bjarke is young and was
of course even younger then. Toward the
end of my talk he asked, “Why do your
buildings look like buildings?” (Although he
now says he never asked that.) The ques-
tion intrigued me, so I got to know him. For
our 40th anniversary [my wife and I] went
to Denmark and visited his office, and I was
overwhelmed by the projects he was doing,
so I talked to him about ours.
NR: Is your working relationship different
than it has been with other architects?
DD: It has been a terrific collaboration.
When we have to make changes for codes
or economic reasons, we don’t get a big
pushback. Bjarke sees a problem and is
very quick to find solutions. I have been
very impressed with their grasp of the zon-
ing here. They build all over the world, so I
know they are very good at understanding
different zoning and construction require-
ments in all the cities they work in.
NR: Did the building’s triangular shape
around an open courtyard evolve from
zoning, light, and air requirements, or
pure design concerns?
DD: We knew we wanted to have an
interior courtyard on the European model,
but the zoning made the building too tall—it
would have been dark all the time. When
we first started, the design had two high
corners, like two towers, which didn’t feel
right. The site is zoned as commercial now,
so we have to get that changed. We were
going to show Amanda Burden, head of
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 city planning, what we were going to do.
Bjarke and I decided that we would need
to move the bulk to the east side in such a
way as to not impact the residential build-
ing that we developed, the Helena. One
problem was that 40% of the apartments
were on the highway. Bjarke thought about
it over the weekend and came up with the
design. One of the amazing things about
Bjarke is that he is willing to take a com-
pletely fresh look after he has finished with
a design. Most architects on his level would
say: I have given you the design, and this is
what it is. I am sure he wasn’t thrilled about
changing it, but I think he is very happy with
the result.
NR: What [did] you and Bjarke hope to
teach architecture students at Yale?
DD: Just what we have been discussing:
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that it is a collaborative effort. There is no
one person who takes the lead. You can
design as nice a building as you want,
but unless the structure holds it up, the
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NR: What about the financial side of de-
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BIM becomes VDC
A CASE STUDY IN DISRUPTION
BY JOHN TOBIN, LEED AP
F
or many of us who have participated in the rapid growth
of BIM, It is tempting to see it as just one more technology
development in the project delivery process, but its real im-
pact is quickly accelerating beyond that. More accurately,
the growth of BIM is heralding a true disruption in the construction
industry. It is transforming markets, and revolutionizing expectations.
In fact, it is increasingly apparent that BIM fits a well-known pattern
familiar to business scholars, a pattern known as disruptive innova-
tion and made famous by Harvard Business School professor Clay-
ton Christensen in his best-selling book The Innovator’s Dilemma.
In innovation theory, a disruptive technology is one that creates
entirely new “value networks”––a combination of capabilities and
expectations––for a given process or technology.
For example, 2D CAD simply computerized the production of
drawings. Before CAD, designers produced drawings; after CAD, we
still produced drawings, just differently and with more flexibility. CAD
BIM models (as in the above project) have evolved to a level of informa-
tion beyond that required for production of 2D documents. The high level
of detail creates a digital virtual building that can be used to determine
logistical planning and quantities, as well as for 3D coordination. In es-
sence, the 3D model has disrupted the designer’s traditional deliverables,
becoming more valuable than the 2D documents during construction.
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was a “sustaining technology”––something that simply improved an
existing market proposition.
BIM also started out as a sustaining technology, as many disrup-
tions do. The notion was that 3D models would be an efficient way
to produce 2D documents, the next evolution of CAD enhancement.
But it quickly morphed to a point where the model created brand
new value networks: clash detection, quantity takeoffs, field BIM,
direct fabrication, energy analysis––and, ultimately, BIM models as a
store of myriad facility information.
ENTER THE CONTRACTOR:
BIM BECOMES VDC
The disruptive growth of BIM has been largely due to the unantici-
pated interest contractors would take in the technology, and in this
respect it is clearly a “new market disruption” in the terminology of
disruption. By any measure, contractors have grasped the power
of BIM with far more vigor than design professionals, who tend
to see it as sustaining, and have failed to perceive its disruptive
trajectory. Contractors looked at BIM models and immediately un-
derstood how they could be used for virtual design and construc-
tion (VDC) tasks.
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 Many leading design firms have come In a subsequent develop-
to realize that BIM’s disruption means ment, our firm has begun “Contractors have grasped the
developing new ways to work with savvy to experience owners now power of BIM with far more vigor than
contractors and owners. At our firm, design sitting in on the fast-track
teams now routinely exchange BIM files design for a large high-tech
design professionals, who tend to
with contractors during and after design for facility and expecting to see it as sustaining, and have failed
purposes that are entirely unprecedented in see 3D models they can
to perceive its disruptive trajectory.”
our previous experience. query at any point. Our
Further fueling the disruption, many savvy design team sits with the —John Tobin
clients now contractually require that we owner, contractor, and
work closely with the contractor and owner facility personnel to review
on BIM development and file exchange. BIM models in real time as they develop. BIM shows all the signs of a classic mar-
Penn State University, for example, has This is a huge departure from our previous ket disruption, and like other disruptions
some of the most detailed and well-devel- workflow, where owners received progress its ultimate destination is not yet clear,
oped processes for designers and contrac- paper sets, carefully controlled for output. except that it will certainly change markets
tors in BIM implementation. Now the process is open, active, and raw. and expectations.
The rumblings of disruption were becom- Our best strategy is to embrace the full
ing apparent to our firm almost as soon as EMBRACE THE STRANGE power of BIM, to recognize its disruptive
contractors first learned we were creating For those of us using BIM, it’s important to potential, and to explore its power to ad-
BIM files. One of our first structural BIM fully understand BIM as a disruption and dress many of the issues we currently face
projects was (somewhat hesitantly) trans- avoid getting caught up comparing CAD as we attempt to reImagine design and
ferred to the contractors so they could use and BIM software as two different, but construction.+
it to quantify the lengths of steel members comparable, approaches. Such a perspec-
for a mill order. It proved useful, but it was tive would focus on BIM’s sustaining effects John Tobin is Director of Architecture at EYP
unfamiliar to us, and a first brush with the and totally miss its disruptive potential. Architecture & Engineering, Albany, N.Y.
emerging uses of BIM.
Since then we have become accustomed
to our clients (both private and governmen-
tal) making BIM submission a requirement.
Somewhere along the way, we began to
realize that expectations were changing
dramatically. It is now relatively routine for
the BIM files to get substituted or supple-
mented with subcontractor 3D fabrication
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files for on-site, real-time coordination.

ENTER THE OWNER:

BIM IN REAL TIME
More recently, another development has
increased the pace of disruption-––the addi-
tion of the owner to the BIM design process.
Smart owners quickly began to realize how
these information-rich 3D models could be
useful as an active decision-making tool dur-
ing construction, and then used as stores of
information for facility operations purposes.
Many adopted detailed protocols for how An EYP team works with owners and contractors on a high-tech academic project. BIM modeling
BIM should be used on their projects. allows stakeholders to meet during design and resolve design questions in live 3D models.

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building for breakthrough science
OPTIMIZING ROI IN R&D FACILITIES
OLSON PHOTOGRAPHIC
The Yale School of Medicine West Campus, WB-24 Laboratory, New Haven, Conn., a renovation project that resulted in the delivery of a "prestige lab,"
especially notable for attractive and welcoming interior spaces. Such amenities are vital to the recruitment of top research and academic talent.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this article, you should be able to:
+ DISCUSS the lab project planning phase, including
inputs related to site selection, occupancy, and codes
and standards as they related to sustainable design.
+ EXPLAIN the requirements for green building and LEED
as they apply to laboratory and research facilities.
+ LIST approaches to improve energy efficiency,
daylighting, and the use of sustainable building
products in labs.
+ DESCRIBE ways to make laboratory indoor
environmental quality comfortable, healthful, productive,
and inspiring, with positive effects on occupant health.
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BY JAY M. BROTMAN, AIA, AND
ROBERT SKOLOZDRA, AIA, LEED AP
Jay M. Brotman is a Partner and Laboratory Studio Director and
Robert Skolozdra is a Partner at Svigals + Partners, New Haven, Conn.
W
hether in the corporate sector or in the academic realm,
scientific research is a complex and highly competi-
tive field. Because decisions of where and how to direct
research funding can be decided at the margins, even small factors
can make the difference, and the built space within which research is
conducted is, in fact, no small factor at all.
Laboratory facilities and associated support spaces that are
built to best practices have a significant impact on the return on
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 research-related investment. Yet traditional, one-size-fits-all modes
of design and construction are still frequently employed for both cor-
porate and institutional end-users, to the detriment of their research
and of scientific advancement more broadly.
The reason given for operating within a traditional and arguably
outmoded framework of research facility design is usually related to
initial cost. Without factoring ROI into facility-related decision-mak-
ing, however, the research team and its benefactors risk realizing
less than desired, or even zero, results.
More and more, stakeholders in the research science sector are
moving toward a more holistic approach to the built space. The rea-
sons for this trend are manifold, but all relate to the notion that every
aspect of the facility can impact the occupants, who are performing
or supporting research. A holistic approach to designing the space
can leverage improvements in occupant health, morale, and produc-
tivity in a way that positively impacts research outcomes; moreover,
such an approach will avoid the negative impacts of one-size-fits-all
laboratory designs on highly specialized research.
This holistic approach will also frequently include attention to the
laboratory and its support spaces as a “home for research” and,
equally, a home for researchers. De-industrializing the research facil-
ity and making the space agreeable to the human occupants to the
greatest extent possible should have a positive impact on research-
ers and their work.
Properly planned and designed facilities can foster a productive
collaboration within and among various research teams and cultivate
a sense of community. What’s more, they can also realize cost
savings and cost-effectiveness by effectively managing operations,
maintenance, and energy use. Finally, the highly effective research
facility contributes to the advancement of science itself, providing a
space wherein the research team can work optimally and produce
breakthrough results.
EARLY CONSIDERATIONS IN LAB DESIGN
Stakeholders engaged in the design of research facilities already
face a specialized task, since the considerations involved are highly
specific compared to those of most commercial project types.
In some cases, particularly unusual areas of research can further
complicate this task with narrow parameters and atypical equip-
ment types.
Consider a facility that houses transgenic butterflies for study.
Unlike many other vivaria, this facility will require secure ventila-
tion and points of entry to prevent specimens from escaping and
contaminating the outside environment; it will also need a daylight-
ing strategy that supports the natural procreative activities of the
mutated butterflies. Or consider what might be required to produce
an anechoic chamber for audiological studies, or a noncorrosive
environment for delicate geological research. Whatever the case,
the solution is to begin anticipating and resolving the design issues
as early as possible.
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The Pre-Planning/Visioning Phase. Because of the array of
highly specialized lab typologies, few design firms are likely to have
experience with a particular uncommon lab type. But AEC firms that
specializes in laboratory design and construction should employ a
course of action that begins with “visioning”—to establish a descrip-
tion of the desired outcome—followed by a careful and thorough
cataloging of the requirements for achieving the outcome.
Such a process will engage stakeholders who might otherwise be
disinterested or separated from the design process, including the
research staff themselves, human resources staff, and the marketing
team (for corporate clients). While the research staff will obviously
flesh out project prerequisites, the marketing professionals can
propose branding elements, while human resources can bring the
design team’s attention to wellness issues and collaborative work-
space. One design methodology, Phusion, which was developed
by our firm, addresses this process. Some important aspects of the
methodology for include:
• Checking project alignment. Elucidation of immediate and
long-term goals will impact site selection and develop the lab
program by adding detail. Addressing core assumptions, the re-
search organization avoids the risks of an inappropriately sized and
outfitted facility, such as making it too large to be cost-effective,
too small to house the research, or lacking basic or specialized
infrastructure, etc.
• Documenting the required R&D program. The lab design
team must guide the research organization in comprehensively
recording all program requirements and goals, whether pre-existing
or realized through visioning.
Organizing and benchmarking. Attention to organizing the facil-
ity properly forms a crucial pillar of the planning phase. Doing so will
CHART 1. ALLOCATION OF SPACE
IN A TYPICAL R&D FACILITY
Laboratory functions take up the majority of space (53%) in the typical
R&D facility, but support functions and administrative, office, and ancil-
lary space have to be accounted for in the design process.
Source: NIH Office of Research Facilities, “Biomedical and
Animal Research Facilities Design Policies and Guidelines”
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require creativity within the parameters of industry standards, some

of which are flexible, some quite rigid. There are many applicable
standards deriving from a number of sources, notably the National
Institutes of Health, Office of Research Facilities; the Centers for
Disease Control; the Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
ASHRAE; and the National Fire Protection Association.
State and local building codes must be taken into consideration as
well. The NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF) document Biomedi-
cal and Animal Research Facilities Design Policies and Guidelines is a
useful reference tool, although it is important to understand which of
its components are policies and which are merely guidelines or sug-
gestions. For instance, ORF’s guidelines for space utilization—33.67
sm, or 362.4 sf for a single module—is suggestive, not required.
However, ORF’s allotments for support, administrative, and office

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spaces (as opposed to laboratory space) may not apply in the case
of a highest-ROI facility. In fact, the accepted definitions of support
or administrative space may not apply as Building Teams strive to
build research facilities that optimize collaboration and occupant
health and morale.
On the other hand, ORF guidelines for lab modules and spacing
will apply more frequently. Equipment and casework manufacturers
build to these specifications; without a budget for custom furnishings,
the design team will have to adhere somewhat to these constraints.
Building Teams will find that significant lab design experience, com-
bined with thorough visioning and planning that includes the future
occupants, is crucial to managing the many codes and standards in
play. For instance, the points of intersection and overlap between oc-
cupant safety and energy management present enormous challenges.
For example, control systems for HVAC equipment must be cho-
sen to serve the needs of the expected research program, striking
a balance between safety and efficiency. Strategically grouping the
spaces with the heaviest ventilation load into a single, concentrated
zone, perhaps away from the core and closer to the building exterior,
offers the opportunity to manage HVAC energy consumption based
on the needs of specific user types while delivering draw and ex-
haust rapidly and efficiently. This strategy tackles one of the largest
energy concerns for a research facility, by combining what is gleaned
from visioning with creative solutions for organizing spaces.
The importance of the visioning and pre-planning phases cannot
be overstressed. Opportunities for problem solving and achieving
best practices, plus future ROI, increase by an order of magnitude
when early planning is thorough. The process cannot begin with just
a floor plan.
Green certification and LEED. The client organization may or
may not be interested in the goal of achieving green building certifica-
tion, but the design team must be aware of the possibilities and the
pitfalls. The first and most important consideration is the fact that
there is no “LEED for Labs.” The proposed “LEED Application Guide
for Labs” (LEED-AGL), is not yet a formal alternative to LEED-NC
and LEED-CI standards for research facilities, but it does serve well
as a general guide for the design team aiming for certification. Lab
environments and equipment, being so specialized, will often strain to
Caption
The renovation of Yale's Sterling Hall of Medicine featured aggressive
energy-efficiency measures. A related project, the School's Department of
Neurobiology, was the first lab in the U.S. to earn LEED-CI certification.
fit within the parameters for commercial green certification standards.
Here are some examples of how the specifics of lab design make
qualifying for specific green-building certifications much more difficult:
• Ventilation requirements for safety make energy-reduction
targets harder to reach.
• Water for cooling equipment may not be used “once-through,”
and process water requirements may be significant, making water-
efficiency goals more difficult to achieve.
• IEQ and IAQ requirements present would-be LEED labs with
onerous challenges, especially since finishes and materials must be
chosen or compatibility with the research, not just occupant health.
LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, or Greenguard certification may
not always be a good fit for research facilities. Stakeholders must
agree early as to whether such certification is essential or, alterna-
tively, whether such green-building standards could be surpassed.
Should the stakeholders opt out of certification, they should not
throw in the towel on green design. Because sustainable design
principles so often dovetail with other goals, such as occupant
health and energy efficiency, the Building Team and the client must
build according to best practices for sustainability. In fact, eschewing
certification can free the stakeholders to experiment with new green
building techniques not yet recognized under accepted standards.
Collaboration and creativity. Optimal ROI will not be achieved
without incorporating humanistic considerations into the design
strategy. These considerations must not be limited to providing for

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 occupant health and safety; achieving best-case research outcomes
requires that, at the least, the research team and support staff find
the facility an enjoyable place to occupy.
There is evidence that creating a “home for research” opens
a project to dramatically improved outcomes, not least because
researchers generally spend long hours in the labs or offices, so they
must be comfortable and supportive of the mission. Research has
shown that workplace design elements such as natural illumination,
exterior views, natural (read: biophilic) materials and finishes, and even
artwork contribute to reduced absenteeism and improved productiv-
ity. These principles apply should be leveraged in the research lab.
Stakeholders should consider this a baseline as they move
through the early planning phase. Beyond making the work envi-
ronment pleasant, the client and Building Team should also look
for opportunities to foster interaction and collaborative discussion.
Workplace design has moved toward open office plans and other
configurations engineered to increase interaction and potential for
collaboration. The underlying notion of this new paradigm is group-
think, the principle that the value of collective endeavor is greater
than the sum of the individual efforts.
From this perspective, stakeholders must assign a greater value,
on a per-square-foot basis and on the basis of percent of usable
area, to what had been considered support space. A break room
is no longer merely a place to take a break; it is a valuable space in
which interaction can take place that could lead to important new
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Artwork, as in this common area at New Haven's Albertus Magnus Col-
lege, can inspire breakthrough science and, combined with exterior views
and natural daylight, also increase researchers' productivity.
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ideas and even scientific breakthroughs. While a lab is not a typi-
cal workplace, what happens in the in-between spaces can push
boundaries and generate a competitive edge.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SITE
Having engaged all stakeholders in a comprehensive pre-planning
dialogue, the Building Team is now ready to move ahead to site
selection. The chief considerations for selecting the most appropri-
ate site, whether for new construction, renovations, or long-term
tenancy, should be relatively easy to determine in light of what has
been uncovered through the visioning process.
Renting vs. owning. This decision, while usually budget-driven,
may not be as it appears on the surface. To maximize ROI, con-
sideration must be given not only to cost, but to cost-effectiveness
as well. Leasing space for research usually means a lower upfront
investment and the possibility of reduced time required for start-up.
In some markets, the supply of available space is increasing, making
rents more affordable and even encouraging landlords to add ameni-
ties that make their properties more competitive.
Caution: Lease agreements must be carefully crafted to address
the special demands of research science, including provisions for
ongoing changes in funding, activities, and program footprint.
In purchasing a site for new construction or an existing facility
to build out, stakeholders must consider any financial incentives,
environmental concerns, or sustainability issues and whether the
existing infrastructure is adequate to support the range of desired
goals for the program. As a rule of thumb, the cost of constructing
research space construction may be double or triple that for retail or
other more common commercial typologies. That’s why proper site
selection must be the first, most important step toward minimiz-
ing costly mistakes. Correct site selection—one that meets the
research organization’s culture perfectly—will not only motivate the
existing staff, but may attract talented scientists looking for a home
for their research.
Location. Research organizations with existing locations may do
well to seek a site for new facilities in close proximity to their current
operations, possibly even within a driving distance of 15 minutes
or less. Proximity to research facilities conducting similar activities
may offer synergy through opportunities for shared services and a
potential source of research and technical staff for future expansion
or replacement needs. Facility size is also an important factor, and
determining whether the selected site is of an appropriate, manage-
able size for the functional program should follow from criteria as
defined in the pre-planning phase.
Infrastructure. Depending on the type of research, power, data,
waste disposal, and related utilities must be at a level that serves
the lab facility’s specialized demands. Roads, traffic and parking
considerations, and access to transportation hubs and quality-of-life
amenities may not bear directly on facility operations or the research
program, but indirectly may affect the research team and support
staff, either creating or eliminating worries and distractions that
could interfere with performing breakthrough-level science.
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Support. Access to support organizations CASE STUDY 1

in business and government can be crucial for
success. Site selection should incorporate an
Site Selection: Transgenic Butterfly Lab
appropriate measure of attention to the location In need of a lepidopteran lab for study of a mutated butterfly group, Yale’s Department of
of economic development companies and state Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology could not afford to drift far afield from the exist-
departments of commerce. These organizations ing campus. In consultation with our firm, the university decided to convert an old carriage
are instrumental in navigating legal and regulatory house into a secure lab for sensitive research.
requirements, and can offer help in identifying avail- This choice of site carried with it the requirements to meet the stringent USDA guidelines
able financial incentives. for the containment of transgenic species. To prevent an escaped specimen from contaminat-
Sustainability. On the subject of incentives, ing the environment, the facility would have to support security redundancies, air curtains, and
brownfield redevelopment, as well as land and water vestibules. Penetrations of walls for light fixtures, MEP equipment, and the like required gas-
use strategies such as stormwater retention/reuse, kets and other sealing details, both to control moisture and prevent specimens from escaping.
can contribute to LEED certification. If the site under Incorporation natural daylighting into the illumination scheme provided natural environmental
consideration is not in a research complex or indus- cues for the butterfly breeding cycle while promoting researcher health and work satisfaction.
trial park developed and zoned for research use, Utilizing the basic structural elements of the carriage house saved the project the cost of
consideration should be given to an environmentally acquiring a site and building new—and important environmental benefit—while making sure
and locally friendly plan for waste removal, HVAC that the research would be conducted in an appropriate space.
exhaust, exterior lighting, and other elements that
could impact commercial or residential neighbors’
quality of life. more monitoring—the likely user-occupants can be instructed as
to how technicians and staff members should function in the space
LAB INTERIORS: BEST PRACTICES and how to operate the equipment, such as water supply shut-offs
Floor plans, furnishings, and other elements of interiors for research and fume hood closures, to ensure that all systems are working at
space were once rather predictable and drab. More recent attention optimal efficiency levels.
to sustainable design and energy efficiency has led some lab design This type of discussion should, in fact, continue throughout all
projects to shoehorn various strategies, techniques, and products project phases and into occupancy. The workshop process also
into traditional configurations and approaches, with mixed results. presents an opportunity for the owner-stakeholder to become ac-
Again, for optimal ROI, a holistic approach that begins with a quainted with the benefits of a potentially greater upfront investment;
workshop/visioning phase involving all of the stakeholders’ input knowing that ROI will come at a desirable speed can make the client
yields the best results for medium and long-term occupancies. more amenable to aggressive approaches to efficiency and sustain-
Whether for new construction or a complete shell rehab, the interior able design. The payoffs during occupancy benefit all stakeholders:
design and architecture should be planned accordingly to lever- owners enjoy long-term cost savings; researchers and support staff
age opportunities for sustainability, energy efficiency, and occupant have a healthier, more comfortable workplace; and facility managers
comfort and enjoyment. have fewer callbacks.
Energy-efficiency demands. Research science is energy- An efficient lab design may require commissioning, although the
intensive. According to Daniel Watch of Perkins + Will, writing for the visioning and workshop processes may suffice. Where the interiors
Whole Building Design Guide, “A typical laboratory currently uses five are concerned, certain computer modeling technologies should be
times as much energy and water per square foot as a typical office considered carefully, as the findings may radically alter the design
building.” This vast difference in energy use is due to several factors: approach. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), for example, cre-
• The many required containment and exhaust devices ates a digital model that tracks airflow from supply through the built
• Abundant heat-generating equipment space to the exhaust points.
• The need for researchers to have 24-hour access Accurate CFD modeling locates areas where air will pocket and
• Rigorous ventilation requirements identifies tendencies toward stratifying, information the engineering
Finally, says Watch, “Irreplaceable experiments require fail-safe team can use to recommend arrangements and supply diffusers
redundant backup systems and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) that make the lab not only more efficient to heat and cool, but safer
or emergency power.” as well, since airborne toxins and contaminants will be directed
One important consideration with respect to energy use is user successfully to exhaust. Targets suggested by CFD can be accom-
habit. The best energy-saving equipment and design are meaning- plished with lower air exchange rates, another energy-saver.
less if the occupants are unfamiliar with their proper operation. Perhaps the last thing to consider in the pursuit of efficiency is
The best time to address this problem is during the workshop installing the latest high-tech equipment. Sometimes traditional
phase. If the facilities department finds, for example, that build- equipment will be the best choice, when measured against the
ing to green specifications requires more controls—and therefore criteria set forth in the planning phase; this will be determined by

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 the projected needs of the research team weighed carefully against
the specifications of the equipment under consideration. In the
case of fume hoods, for example, low-flow technology may seem
appealing, and it certainly can outperform conventional constant-
or variable-volume hoods in terms of energy savings. But safety,
being paramount, should trump efficiency in this instance. Careful
specification coordinated with data from the proposed ductwork
and HVAC may suggest:
1. Low-flow hoods will underperform (compromising safety)
2. Low-flow fume hoods will be sufficient, or
3. The ROI does not merit the expenditure because the tradi-
tional system performs equally well (or well enough) with a smaller
upfront investment.
Research goals, likely user behavior, and interaction with systems
and controls must all be considered, not only for fume hoods but for
any element that impacts initial investment and ROI: lighting, electri-
cal, water fixtures, security systems, etc. The latest and greatest
technology may serve a project poorly if it is not measured against
interacting elements.
Sustainable building products. Specifying sustainable materials
and systems for the lab interior not only accrues to the facility the
primary benefits to the “triple-bottom line”––reduced impact on the
environment, a healthier workplace for occupants, and increased
cost-effectiveness for the owner––but secondary benefits as well.
Recruiting top talent is easier for research organizations with pres-
tige labs; for members of the scientific community, a fully realized
green-built lab is uniquely prestigious.
But achieving that prestige is accomplished by focusing on
the primary benefits, continuing the holistic approach in order to
balance green goals and certification with those of safety and oc-
cupant comfort.
Finish materials need to be low-VOC emitting. Rubber flooring is
a common choice; often containing recycled/recyclable materials,
sheet rubber and tiles are low-VOC, minimize static electricity (which
can contaminate some research), prevent slipping and absorb shock.
Where possible, floors should be composed of renewable wood
or other biophilic materials that contribute to occupant enjoyment
and relaxation, especially in offices, support spaces, and corridors
and rooms intended to promote collaboration and interaction. Bam-
boo may be an option, though there may be maintenance needs
and performance needs.
Ceiling systems must be specified to achieve acoustic goals.
Dampening can offer some privacy while creating a more pleasant
environment free of harsh echoes or ambient chatter from neigh-
boring researchers; this is especially important in open-plan labs.
Coatings and other finish materials (such as adhesives for floor-
ing) should be low-VOC for occupant health and for conducting
contaminant-free research science.
Lighting and daylighting. The importance of maximizing natural
illumination cannot be overstated. The two most frequently refer-
enced studies, by the consulting firm Heschong-Mahone, found
that natural daylighting increased productivity, reduced absenteeism
and positively impacted occupant health and satisfaction one in the
workplace and in schools.
When properly balanced to mitigate solar heat gain, using daylight
for illumination can dramatically reduce the amount of energy con-
sumed in operation. Though it will not always be possible, research
space should incorporate daylighting and exterior views; support
space, offices, and interaction/collaborative areas should all be placed
where they can enjoy the full benefit of available daylight. By combin-
ing large windows with partial dividing walls, or reflective materials and
coatings in conjunction with clerestory windows, it is possible to bring
natural daylight into 90% or more of a facility’s discrete spaces, as
was accomplished in the Yale Medical School interior renovation.
The visioning and workshop processes should indicate what

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when it is used as high-traffic flooring or for high-use casework.
Casework and other furnishings should also be composed from
renewable and recyclable materials, especially those that tend to-
ward the biophilic. Casework is a major portion of the investment in
a lab interior and will have the greatest impact on the overall sustain-
ability of the interior design. If metal casework is to be specified, the
design team should consider casework with recycled content.
Wood casework can be sourced locally, at a cost similar to metal;
the materials are more rapidly renewable, not to mention biophilic.
Several Yale Medical School projects use casework made from a The renovation of the Yale School of Medicine included outfitting much
composite derived of wheat, and panels of FSC-certified maple of the august Sterling Hall of Medicine with state-of-the-art equipment
and furnishings, while delivering a healthy, sustainable workplace for re-
veneer. Bamboo or eucalyptus may be an option, depending on use searchers that incorporates natural illumination and natural wood finishes.

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lighting fixtures and techniques will serve CASE STUDY 2 — Interiors: WB-24 Labs
best: where task lighting will be needed,
what spaces have strict requirements for In 2007, Yale University acquired the former Bayer outfitted the space to maximize adaptability. Flex-
safety lighting, where low-wattage LED and Pharmaceutical complex to add to its growing ible casework, plug-and-play MEP access, and
CF lamps will satisfy, etc. If the floor plan- West Campus, with an eye toward creating a rolling cabinets make the facility responsive to the
ning allowed for a zone-by-zone strategy research hub for leading scientists, PhDs, and changing needs of research science. As a uniquely
(as discussed earlier in reference to ventila- principal investigators. As a prestige project, the sustainable solution, existing fixed benches are
tion), controls for lighting can be linked by selected site would have to accommodate cutting- used as counters and lab benches where possible,
zone to further save energy and reduce edge DNA-sequencing technology, microscopy and existing fume hoods have been refurbished.
responsibilities for facility management. suites, and cold rooms. The project would also The results reduced costs by as much as 50%,
Other interior considerations. Work- have to make an outmoded facility into a high- yet this frugal, three-story, 60,000-sf facility has
shopping, at its best, should reveal profile, world-class research center. been vital to recruitment of institute directors and
research needs and work habits that influ- With a laboratory infrastructure already in place, principal investigators. Brightly colored walls, light-
ence specification of workstations, seating, the Building Team must focus on delivering a weight furnishings, ample wood and wood-grain
storage, and more. Clients may reveal fresh, sunny look that would feel inviting to future surfaces, and glass partitions and doors––many
that they will need to optimize the facility occupants. In addition to bringing natural daylight- with fritted patterns suggesting cellular or molecu-
for flexibility, while research organizations ing as far into the core as possible, designers lar patterns––contribute to the “prestige project.”
may have goals, techniques, or even an
institutional or corporate culture that translated into demands on the producing successful research, but the synergy also allowed for
space and its components. some cost cutting in construction and operations.
Where possible, consider cost-effective ergonomic systems, but The same process led to the development of a solution for a
make sure the research team is on board. Adjusting to a radically geological lab. This particular facility needed to be built entirely
new environment, even a strange chair, can hamper an individual’s from nonferrous materials, to avoid corrosion and contamination of
research efforts, so specify seating, workstations, benches, and stor- samples from metal particulates. In the end, the non-ferrous environ-
age in close consultation with the client. ment, being generally less caustic, also avoided corroding standard
Computer workstations have become an integral component of systems and equipment, which would have brought research to a
laboratory design, of course, and manufacturers have responded with standstill. This synergy of goals was the direct result of a thorough
an array of choices. Make certain the infrastructure is in place and then dialogue among the Building Team, the researchers, and facility
consult with the clients through workshopping to determine the best management stakeholders.
furnishings and arrangements for digital workstations. Amenities and aesthetics. In our second case study, the client
(Yale University) clearly wished to invest not just in a functional lab,
THE BREAKTHROUGH LAB: but also in a world-class molecular biology research facility that
LEVERAGING THE INTANGIBLES would project an image of prestige. One of the goals for many such
This course has stressed the early-planning phase for a number of facilities is generating interest among potential PIs and research
reasons, all of which bear on the bottom line: what is best for the directors, so as to be able to recruit top-tier talent: prestige begets
research, and the researchers, will translate into a better return on prestige. But efforts to create the image of prestige align and syn-
investment. Taking this thinking to its logical conclusion, it becomes ergize with other goals, such as sustainability and employee health
the task of the Building Team to seek out the qualities of the client and satisfaction; such elements will fall into one of two categories,
and research stakeholders that are not easily translatable into design amenities or aesthetics.
elements. It is the integration of these intangibles into the design that Amenities include prime location, interior spaces for interaction
set apart the high-ROI “breakthrough” lab from the typical one. and relaxation, flexible lab arrangements, ergonomic furnishings, etc.
Unique research challenges. Designing for unusual fields of re- But the visioning phase may reveal other amenities that could be in-
search can further complicate an already highly specialized task. The cluded to further boost the facility profile. Some may opt for workout
most cost-effective approach to solving for these challenges is the facilities and showers, or even sleeping space sleep for those who
one that delivers optimal research results––and therefore, best ROI–– spend long hours in research. Larger facilities will probably support
and that begins with thorough visioning and workshop programs. a cafeteria. Corporate or high-profile institutional clients may want
As noted in the first case study, the workshop process opens such amenities as a lecture hall, a boardroom, and high-tech smart-
the door to synergy among various project goals: only with a suf- boards and videoconferencing.
ficient understanding the behavior of butterflies, as detailed by the Even if the client and occupant stakeholders do not mention it in
researchers themselves, could the design team realize a natural workshop, the Building Team should raise the issue of aesthetics.
daylighting strategy that serves both the researchers and their study Recall that WB-24, in our second case study, enjoys an image of
specimens. As a result, the transgenic lepidopteran lab is not only prestige in no small part due to abundant natural daylight and exterior

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 views; the same can also be said of that facility’s furnishings, which
tend toward wood and natural finishes as much as possible, so as to
elicit a subtle biophilic response in the occupants. For this reason the
stakeholders would do well to consider whether exterior areas could
be cultivated and landscaped to augment this choice, such as garden
areas, water features, and green roofing solutions that incorporate
vegetation or walkable decks.
For corporate projects, the preference may be to brand the space
with elements and color choices drawn from associated logos and
iconography. Elements such as these can even be used in artwork
for exteriors and occupied interior spaces. Image crafting and brand-
ing will be especially important for clients who plan to offer tours,
conferences, and the like to shareholders or potential investors.
Home for Research. There are clients who may resist the notion
of artwork in the facility, deeming it a low priority. But artwork can
contribute greatly to the overall success of a new or renovated facil-
ity, improving ROI at a relatively low cost. The “home for research” is
not itself an intangible quality; researchers and support staff in suc-
cessful and attractive research facilities themselves report higher job
satisfaction and better ability to focus on work. And pride in one’s
workplace, while not measurable, is nevertheless quite real.
Even on the institutional level, where it might seem less important
to direct resources toward image, the effect of an art installation can
be powerful; the butterfly-wing evoked by the artfully designed front
doors of the lepidopteran lab makes it impression upon passersby,
CASE STUDY 3 —
Intangibles: PepsiCo Nutrition Lab
One of PepsiCo's newest R&D labs opened recently in New Haven, Conn.,
with the goal of developing healthier, more nutritious products through
advanced biological research. The design team's mission was to design a
premium research facility that reflects the beverage-and-snack company's
culture and focus on health, while incorporating high-performing sustain-
able design and providing optimal working conditions that support the
research scientists, thereby boosting their productivity and effectiveness.
The construction had to be done on an accelerated timetable, as Pep-
sico had recently hired a raft of new researchers who would need new
workspaces as quickly as possible. The project team was given loose
requirements for the various departments, and a goal of providing wet labs
(with filtered water piped in), dry benches, and office space for 80 employ-
ees. The new research facility, a complete renovation of an entire research
floor, went from documents to occupancy in roughly eight months, thanks
in part to the design team's familiarity with more obscure aspects of the
type of research in question, such as specific equipment needs ranging
from specialized mixers to industrial bottle crushers.
PepsiCo also entrusted the team with the task of branding the interior,
in particular, the common area and break space. Located at the joint of
the L-shaped floor plan, the space integrates reception and security with a
lounge and small bar. Product-related artwork and decor contribute to the
sense of mission and corporate culture while creating an oasis of relaxation
for employees and visitors alike.
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upon potential benefactors, and most assuredly upon the building’s
regular occupants, especially the researchers. If the researchers
enjoy the facility, they will be there more often, and studies show
that their work likely will improve, too.
FLEXIBLE LABS: PLANNING FOR CHANGE
Traditional floor plans for laboratory interiors can create problems for
research organizations and facility owners alike, notably when a new
tenant moves in or when the needs or goals of an occupant group’s
research change. Built-in-place fixed systems require a construc-
tion crew to replace or exchange modules, since the module cores
themselves must be excised. Happily, there is a “flexibility spectrum”
with varying degrees of adaptability that can be incorporated into
research facilities using currently available technology.
The most flexible options eliminate the fixed core in favor of, for
example, plug-and-play pods installed in the ceiling or floor. The
adapted infrastructure may have a higher upfront cost and will re-
quire freely accessed floor and ceiling systems. But no construction
crew is needed should the room requirements change; occupancy
and project start-up can begin sooner, at a minimal cost.
If properly designed, the flexible lab can provide a highly adapt-
able space without the casework and furnishings feeling flimsy or
underperforming. Not every interior needs to be extraordinarily flex-
ible: wasted flexibility is wasted effort and cost, but an appropriately
flexible lab benefits all stakeholders. Some strategies to consider:
• Benches and equipment still tend to fit a 10-foot module stan-
dard; using this as a guideline assists in design for flexibility.
• Not all core elements will be needed at every station; at this
time, casework systems with flexible water and drain connections
are not widely available. Keep most benches dry and on the perim-
eter, with sinks and wet benches inboard near support areas.
• Limit the supply of vacuum and gases to save on construction
and operating costs.
• Establish benchmarks. This means revisiting projects and ten-
ancies from time to time, to discover how many hoods, benches, or
sinks went unused, for example. The data can help establish points
of reference for future lab design projects.
• Consider the durability of casework and furnishings. Certain
products may seem ideal for the goal of flexibility, but may need to
be replaced all too soon. As an example, ceramic or state-of-the-
art epoxy/glass countertops may be preferable to traditional epoxy.
Also, open shelving may be preferable to cabinet doors that can
slow down researchers, or break.
• Adjustable height countertops may assist with projects using
bigger-than-normal equipment.
> EDITOR’S NOTE
This completes the reading for this course!
To earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units, study the article
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new projects PORTFOLIO

BY RAISSA ROCHA, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

1 NEW L.A. FIRE STATION MAKE SPARKS

ALONG HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD
The new Regional Fire Station No. 82 in Los Angeles was
2 SENIOR MEMORY CARE CENTER OPENS
designed by RRM Design Group to complement the eclectic
blend of architecture found along Hollywood Boulevard. The
three-story, 32,000-sf station contains three heavy-apparatus
bays, three paramedic bays, administrative offices, living quarters,
and underground parking. A vegetated roofing system captures
and treats on-site rainwater before it flows into the storm
drainage system. The Building Team also includes Cornerstone
Structural Engineering; Brummel, Myrick and Associates
(mechanical); Thoma Electric (electrical); KOA Corp. (civil
engineering); and Morillo Construction.
ITS DOORS TO WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES
After eight months of construction, the new 29,500-sf Waterford
(Wis.) Memory Care facility opened its doors to surrounding
communities in July. Planned, designed, and built by PDC
Midwest, the 31-bed center is situated adjacent to the existing
Waterford Senior Living facility. An open dining room and activity
spaces take advantage of natural daylight from large skylights.
The center also features a large parlor with a stone fireplace, hair
salon, and spa. A secured outdoor space allows residents to
enjoy the natural beauty of the property.

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3 EXPANSION ADDS 760,000-SF FACILITY
TO CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
The Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children is a 12-story,
4 NEW LOCATION IN LOWER MANHATTAN
760,000-sf, $400 million expansion at Children’s of Alabama, the
state’s only freestanding pediatric hospital. Located one block
north of the existing facility, the new hospital increases Children’s
licensed beds from 275 to 332, with an additional 48 bassinets
for neonatal intensive care. KLMK Group served as project
manager. Other Building Team members included partnerships
between HKS Inc. and Giattina Aycock Studio (architect) and
Hoar Construction and KBR (construction manager).
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ARUP/ANTHONY CORTEZ
EARNS LEED GOLD FOR ARUP’S OFFICE
After relocating to a larger space in January 2012, the New
York City office of engineering and consulting firm Arup received
LEED Gold certification in October. The 100,000-sf space in
Lower Manhattan consists of four floors connected by an internal
stairway. Extensive use of LED lighting and daylighting cuts
energy consumption, and low-flow toilets contribute to the office’s
water efficiency. The project also received points for responsible
materials procurement, such as a timber wall in the reception
area that was repurposed from the Coney Island boardwalk.
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CURVED COLUMNS ROUND OUT DESIGN

OF NATIONAL INSURANCE HEADQUARTERS
The major multi-phase renovation of the headquarters of a Fortune 500 insurance
carrier in the northern suburbs of Chicago included the addition of several radius
columns supplied by Fulcrum Composites and installed by Thorne Associates.
Used in conjunction with drywall, the pre-made, lightweight curved panels allowed
Thorne to save on labor costs, thanks to the simplified installation process.
Fulcrum Composites Inc.
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METAL PANELS CAP NEW

ADMIN BUILDING FOR WINERY
IN SONOMA COUNTY
Williams Selyem is the first new winery
constructed from the ground up in Sonoma
County, Calif., in nearly 10 years. Designed by
D.arc Group and Patrick Mervin Associates, the
administration building for the winery is topped
with about 7,700 Rheinzink stepped panels,
fabricated by MetalTech USA, and installed by
Architectural Metal Inc. In addition to the flying
barrel-vaulted structure that forms the roof,
Rheinzink also provided fascia soffit and gutter
trim for the facility.
Rheinzink
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RUBBER FLOORING STANDS UP TO NEEDS

OF STUDENTS, STAFF AT CAREER CENTER
The 132,000-sf Hollenstein Career and Technology Center, Fort Worth,
Texas, houses 10 different specialized career training academies. Cosme-
tology is among the available applied learning paths for students. Designers
turned to nora rubber flooring for a flooring option that could withstand hair
dye, bleach, nail polish remover, and other chemicals and salon products
used in the facility. According to the flooring maker, the noraplan environ-
care option was chosen because it is easy to clean and maintain and is a
comfortable option for students and staff who are on their feet all day.
nora systems Inc.
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 COLORED GLASS PARTITIONS TRANSMIT
LIGHT, PROMOTE CORPORATE IDENTITY
A prominent feature of the interior of Wascosa’s headquarters in Lucerne,
Switzerland, is a glass partition system in the rail transport company’s orange
and gray corporate colors. Architect Lussi+Halter Partner AG chose the 452-
sf Swissdivide system from Glas Trösch, which features a Sefar Architecture
Vision interlayer in four different metal-coated fabrics and reaches from floor
to ceiling. The vertically striped pattern inside the glass partitions allows for
separate workspaces and privacy, while permitting light transmission to main-
tain a bright, open office environment.
Sefar Architecture
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LOCALLY SOURCED CYPRESS

OFFERS DURABILITY FOR DESIGN
CENTER AT AIA NORTH CAROLINA
Construction on the North Carolina Chapter of
the American Institute of Architects’ Center for
Architecture and Design was recently competed
in Raleigh. The southern and northern façades of
the building are clad in locally sourced cypress,
which was chosen by Frank Harmon Architect
PA for its sustainability benefits as well as its
durability. Cypressene, a preservative oil produced
naturally in the wood, makes the material resistant
to decay, insects, and other harmful elements.
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MAKE WAVES AT ALASKAN AQUATIC FACILITY
The Dimond Park Aquatic Center in Juneau, Alaska, has strict tem-
perature requirements. The lap pool is maintained at 82°F, the leisure
pool at 89°F, and the 20-person sauna at 170°F. McGraw Custom
Construction Inc. installed the accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel
wall system by Syntheon, which envelops the center in nearly
20,000 sf of paneling and keeps energy costs at a manageable level.
The system is a combination of cold-formed steel framing, cavity
SYNTHEON INC.

insulation, and continuous rigid-foam insulation, and was installed

using a one-step process.
Syntheon Inc.
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 CAL POLY RECREATION CENTER SHINES
UNDER STEEL ROOFING PANELS
The 165,700-sf Cal Poly University Recreation Center
at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo, Calif., opened in June to students, faculty, and
the community. The curved roof of the facility is made of
Kalzip 65/400 steel materials. The facility uses 39,000 sf
of straight materials, 26,000 sf of convex and concave
product, and 2,000 sf of perforated materials, all with a
bright silver PVDF surface. The perforated steel wraps
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reduces the need for interior lighting during the day by
allowing soft light to enter the building, while also shield-
ing occupants from direct sunlight.
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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE CHOOSES ONE

WINDOW BRAND FOR THREE NEW PROJECTS
Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. was chosen for three new proj-
ects on the University of Delaware’s campus, in Newark, each
featuring Wausau window systems as part of the university’s sus-
tainability plan. The 54,000-sf expansion of the Bob Carpenter
Convocation/Sports Center (left) includes 8,000 sf of curtain wall
and ClearStory sunshades to complement the original building.
The East Campus Utility Plant uses 4250 Series projected win-
dows and HP-Wall for noise reduction and to reduce demand on
the HVAC system. The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering
Laboratory, which is scheduled for completion next fall, will have
20,000 sf of curtain wall in the lab’s entrance and 345 3250iV
and 4250iV fixed casement windows throughout the building.
Wausau Window and Wall Systems
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FLEXIBLE MATERIALS MAKE A SPLASH

AT MULTI-LOCATION CHURCH
Life Church, the second largest church in the U.S.,
has 15 locations throughout five states. A “wave wall”
is included in the design of every new building and is
retrofitted into existing locations. The latest installation at
Life Church’s Oklahoma City location used approximate-
ly 470 linear feet of 20-gauge Flex-C Arch materials,
manufactured by Flex-Ability Concepts and distributed
by Building Specialties. Installers Mitchell Acoustics and
Drywall Inc. outlined the wave lines in conduit, and then
framed them with the flexible track.
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