Multiple problems, including an aging structure and a failing asphalt roof, led Bibb County, Ga. Schools to recover the roof of historic Alexander II Magnet School with a symmetrical standing seam metal roof. The original building that housed the Alexander II Magnet School in Macon, Ga., was completed in 1902. Several significant additions through the years have brought the entire facility up to 41,650 sq. ft. In June 2000, Alexander II was named to the list of 11 Most Endangered Historic places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.“During an assessment, we discovered that the asphalt shingles were installed with no ventilation and heavy insulation,” says Jody Usry of

Signage & Wayfinding

Subtle Prompt

A great exit sign solution for outdoor or indoor applications where wall or ceiling mounted options are not possible or desired, the Portal Exit bollard is made from extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of just 0.187 inches. Available with green or red lettering, the sign is ideal for courtyards, atria, arboretums, roof-top gardens and outdoor swimming pool decks. Refined styling details include a beveled machined aluminum top, minimized visible hardware and flangeless mounting.

Case Study

Windows/Skylights

Hotel Windows 'Quiet' Airport Noise

Fairfield Inn & Suites at Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is a 123-room, Marriott-branded property located directly adjacent to Pennsylvania’s third largest airport. With gate areas only a short walk away, the hotel is a welcome addition to the airport, which serves more than 1.2 million travelers each year. With the hotel being built in close proximity to the runway, noise infiltration was one of the biggest concerns. “We had to be absolutely certain the rooms would be quiet enough for guests to get a good night’s sleep,” said Bill Hoy, vice president of design and construction at owner/operator Shaner Hotels. As an architect, Hoy was already fam

Advances

Roofing Systems

Metal Makeover

The stainless-steel roof topping historic Austin Hall on the campus of Sam Houston University in Huntsville, Texas, was only 10 years old when it began to fail, due to a seaming plan not appropriate to its low-slope design. So, though it was less than a decade old, it was recently replaced with a more appropriately engineered standing seam copper roof. The 238T and 138T symmetrical standing seam panels enable watertight performance because there is now interruption of sealant in the seam at clip locations.

Case Study

Decorative Metal

French Race Track Redesign

Redesign challenges at France’s scenic Paris Longchamp Racecourse included adjusting the facility to better match the size of crowds at different times of the year. It can be a balancing act to make something cost effective, practical, yet appealing and comfortable. This was one of the challenges in the redesign of Paris’ Longchamp Racecourse, a scenic horse-racing venue in France. However, hosting Europe’s most important horse race, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, means accommodating 60,000 fans—a number that hardly resembles the track’s typical attendance. A smaller, more comfortable, complex was preferred by the owners, one that could take advantage

Case Study

Exterior Panels/Cladding

Customization and Cost Savings

Metal wall panels save money and add interest at the University of Texas. The University of Texas at Tyler created plans to add a STEM and business building to its expanding campus to attract students from across the country. The original specification called for aluminum composite material (ACM) to match metal wall panels on the College of Pharmacy Building. However, the construction team was looking for an alternative to save money and speed up installation. Additionally, the design team was not willing to compromise on design, so they wanted a system which could expand their creative possibilities. The team was also looking for alternatives for the wood soffit. They needed something

AP ProductWire

October 14, 2020 by Jim Crockett

It’s in the Details

Due to the extraordinary circumstances of COVID-19, we at Construction Business Media—like everyone else—have found ourselves having to be extraordinary. This has manifested itself, in part, in an increased appearance of lighting coverage within Architectural Products as we’ve had to adjust the frequency of our publications across the board. That said, I rather enjoyed the spotlight a recent such illumination nod created within the latest New and Improved section in the magazine, as it opened a door to talk about retail—specifically, how lighting often serves as just the right accent to make something pop—in this instance, eye glasses at London’s Selfridges—check out the Sept-Oct issue. In the interim, following are some other “pop”-worthy products. And if you like lighting, keep an eye out for the October issue of Architectural SSL, which will feature our annual Product Innovation Awards (PIA’20).

Advances

Alternative Materials

Rapid Prototyping: No Drop in the Bucket

A winner of a Beazley Design of the Year award, Rapid Liquid Printing (RLP), invented by members of the MIT Self-Assembly Lab and Steelcase, was recognized for its ability to manufacture 3D parts within a gel suspension. RLP physically draws in a 3D space within a gel suspension, and enables the creation of large scale, customized products made of real-world materials.It can produce structures in a matter of minutes and is designed for large-scale products, such as the ability to print an entire piece of furniture using real-world, industrial-grade materials. The annual prize and exhibition curated and hosted by the Design Museum in London has included previous winners such as IKEA and UNHCR

Case Study

Flooring

Senior Living Community Helps Residents Feel Closer to Home

The Mooring on Foreside trades the bland, institutional décor of traditional senior living facilities for a calming New England cape aesthetic. The Mooring on Foreside prides itself in providing responsive, specialized care for individuals living with progressive memory loss. In order to offer residents suffering from these conditions effective care in a familiar environment, The Mooring’s owner enlisted Gawron Turgeon Architects of Scarborough, Maine to design the ideal facility.“The overall challenge for The Mooring project was to create a functional, residential scale, small house community with a New England cottage style aesthetic. We also had to offer the safety and durabil

Advances

Green Roofs

Stormwater Assembly

American Hydrotech has developed a wide variety of solutions that manage stormwater runoff. Among the solutions are the company’s Garden Roof Assemblies. Varying depths of LiteTop growing media are integrated with Gardendrain, which addresses water retention and drainage. For projects with higher water holding capacity needs, Hydrotech offers its Garden Roof Rock Mineral Wool Assembly. This hybrid assembly combines the high water-holding capacity of LiteTop media with the exceptional water-holding features of needled rock mineral wool. In addition, American Hydrotech’s Protected Membrane Roof (PMR) Blue Roof Assemblies enable large quantities of water to be te

Architectural Products

Metal Roof Helps Preserve Historic School

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Sep/Oct ’20

Subtle Prompt

Hotel Windows 'Quiet' Airport Noise

Metal Makeover

French Race Track Redesign

Customization and Cost Savings

AP ProductWire

It’s in the Details

Rapid Prototyping: No Drop in the Bucket

Senior Living Community Helps Residents Feel Closer to Home

Stormwater Assembly