Historic motorcycle factory converted into affordable housing features high-performance windows with insulating spacers. Originally built in 1890, the building is famously known as the Indian Motorcycle’s former manufacturing mill facility. The company is credited with producing one of the first motorized bikes, and is considered to be the premier manufacturer of motorcycles in the racing industry. The vehicles also provided agile transportation to U.S. troops in World Wars I and II. They were distributed nationwide until the 1950s, and in 2011, the brand was reintroduced.The Mason Square Apartments II at Indian Motorcycle project, located in the McKnight National Historic District of

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Windows/Skylights

New Historic Window on the Block

Combining the best of two worlds with historically inspired profiles, narrow sightlines, enhanced energy-efficiency and performance, EFCO introduces the 590X Steel Replica Window. Imitating the look of a classic, industrial steel window in a choice of three standard profiles—bevel, cove and T-grid—or in made-to-order options, project teams can also customize muntins to easily and economically match existing sightlines. The operable window delivers a thermal U-factor as low as 0.42 with a standard low-E product and a condensation resistance factor as high as 71. The window meets AAMA 513 standards for accessibility, and the inclusion of thicker glass enhances acoustic performance

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Doors/Entry Systems

Roof Hatches Integral to Seattle Hotel Design

The $470 million, LEED Gold Hyatt Regency Seattle is the new crown jewel for the Emerald City. The Hyatt Regency Seattle soars more than 500 ft. and is the largest in the Pacific Northwest. One key component in the construction process—often overlooked in luxury hotels—was in the installation of roof hatches to provide rooftop access to mechanical equipment. Four roof hatches manufactured by bilco provided an important component in the construction of the hotel. lmn Architects included two hatches that are 3-ft., 2-in. × 12 ft. and two more that are 3-ft., 2-in. × 14 ft. They provide rooftop access to mechanical equipment. “BILCO’s reputation as an in

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Plumbing Fixtures

Minimalist Faucet

Featuring an ultra-slim profile of just 7-mm thick, Franz Viegener’s Seven is a sleek, minimalist faucet. With its curvilinear contours, the faucet is available in a number of finishes, including polished chrome, polished and brushed nickel, polished and brushed gold, polished rose gold, satin black and polished and brushed unlacquered brass.Judge’s Comment: “Style and the ability to conserve water is a winning combination.”

American Airlines Hangar 2 O’Hare Intl. Airport, Chicago

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Exterior Panels/Cladding

O’Hare Airport Expands Service at New Hangar

As American Airlines sought to improve operations and service its fleet efficiently, it embarked on the task of buildinga new double wide-body aircraft maintenance hangar at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Dubbed Hangar 2, the 194,000-sq.-ft. facility became the largest on the airfield at O’Hare, which is also the airline’s third-largest hub. The longest-span structure for a maintenance hangar, Hangar 2 features dual entries and allows for more overnight workload capacity and daylight harvesting to reduce overhead lighting throughout the day. It also provides ancillary support functions, including a general back shop, component staging area and storage areas. Designer

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Windows/Skylights

No Windows? No Problem with LED Windowlights

LED-powered windowlights bring the experience of daylight into a windowless hospital observation unit. One of Philadelphia's busiest hospitals was running out of patient rooms, and needed to quickly create more space to accommodate the growing patient population. Unfortunately, space is not easy to come by in an urban hospital setting, especially in one of the most densely populated cities in the country. An administrative office in the core of the building was selected to be converted into sixteen new patient observation rooms. However, due to its location in the building, this office space had no windows, and no daylight. The hospital holds itself to the highest standards of

AP ProductWire

January 13, 2022 by Jeanie Fitzgerald-Pitts

Stay Out After Dark

The shortest day of the year is December 21st. A day where the Northern Hemisphere receives a scant 8 hours and 46 minutes of daylight. While the winter solstice promises to add a little more daylight to our life with every new day, the winter months can feel dark and dreary. They also remind us of the importance of well-placed exterior lighting—which allows us to extend our productive days beyond the ever-changing availability of daylight. This issue of AP ProductWire shares a few of the exterior lighting products that won our 2022 Product Innovation Awards (PIAs) and offers architects and lighting designers beautiful and high-performance solutions to keep people in the outside world after dark.

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HVAC

Personalized Comfort Control

Available in configurations from 6 tons to 36 tons, the new CITY MULTI N-Generation high-performance outdoor unit delivers better energy efficiency. The N-Generation features a footprint up to 30% smaller than previous models and offers more design flexibility thanks to improvements in vertical piping limits—expanded from 164 ft. to 295 ft.

Case Study

Landscape Products

Park Transformation Creates Sense of Discovery

From a public landfill in the mid-1800s to a world-class public park in a Midwestern city of 100,000, South Bend, Indiana’s Howard Park has become the city’s marquee park. The park has undergone several iterations since its opening in 1899, but over the decades had fallen into disrepair. The park grounds and community center were aging and underused, and the ice rink no longer operational. That all changed in November 2019 when the community celebrated Howard Park’s transformation. Alliance Architects was selected to design the 13-acre park. Alliance Architects’ Bill Lamie, AIA, the principal leading the project, tapped Landscape Architect Kevin Clark, from The Lakota

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Windows/Skylights

Large Expanses of Glass Offer Indoor-Outdoor Connection

Midcentury lakeside renovation creates a glass box to take advantage of southern views and the beachfront. Northern Michigan—with its blue skies and distinct seasons—is wonderful year round. The climate of Michigan is largely affected by the surrounding five Great Lakes—including Lake Michigan—the largest freshwater lake (by area in one country) which lines the west coast of Michigan. Glen Lake is just a few miles from Lake Michigan, connected via the meandering Crystal River, where several hamlets and villages lie along or near its shores. Located on Glen Lake in a setting of wooded rolling sand hills just east of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is a midc

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Minimalist Faucet

O’Hare Airport Expands Service at New Hangar

No Windows? No Problem with LED Windowlights

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Stay Out After Dark

Personalized Comfort Control

Park Transformation Creates Sense of Discovery

Large Expanses of Glass Offer Indoor-Outdoor Connection