Area lighting KicK from Architectural Area Lighting features a reliable, uniform, low glare illumination with Type II, III and IV distributions, 3000K, 4000K, 5000K CCT, and integral surge and thermal protection.

The Rockstar Energy Bike Park is the latest feature project at the North Houston Sports Complex and is one of the largest and most unique BMX parks in the United States. Rockstar bike park is open and operational day and night, so lighting is a key component to the ambiance and functionality of the facility and the safety of the guests. Superior lighting products were required to perform as advertised and provide precise IES patterns with unparalleled uniformity and low glare optics, ensuring harsh glare would not disrupt the riders’ line of sight and cause accidents. In the special bowls and street feature areas of the park, the lighting design called for a luminaire that would comple

Advances

Thermal & Moisture Control

Pink is the New Pink

The advanced fiber technology of PINK Next Gen Fiberglas creates a tightly woven network of soft, fine fibers that form a super-resilient blanket of insulating micro-pockets. Leveraging several new technology innovations, the new product is safe for installers and residents and faster to install than competitive insulation products and spray foam insulation. Because no hazardous chemicals are required to be mixed on the install site, there is less potential for human error, increasing peace of mind for contractors and residents. The product is designed to meet building codes and help professionals manage tight labor timelines and budgets.Judge’s Comment: “From its renewable energ

Case Study

Decking Products

Rhode Island Hotel Waterfront Deck on Schedule with Decking Installation Innovation

Behan Bros. completes Newport’s Hammetts Wharf Hotel Property and massive waterfront deck on schedule. Located along the district’s historic America’s Cup Ave., Hammetts Wharf Hotel, a three-story boutique hotel, will serve as the focal point for this ambitious mixed-use expansion. The $29 million endeavor includes 84 guest rooms, a 4000-sq.-ft. restaurant, 3000 sq. ft. of dedicated retail space and 1000 sq. ft. of office space. Behan Bros. coordinated multiple aspects of the Newport Wharf expansion, including construction of a 20,000-sq.-ft. tropical hardwood “Ipe” horseshoe-shaped deck connected to the hotel, which will provide guests and pedestrians with swee

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Lighting & Controls

Sensible Sensing

Perfect for both new construction and retrofit applications, Enlighted One ships integrated into lighting fixtures or is easily installed in the field. Programming only takes seconds with an Enlighted wireless wall switch and off-the-shelf laser pointer. The system is out-of-the box building code compliant with features such as daylight harvesting, task tuning and vacancy detection. The solution yields energy savings up to 65% with an LED retrofit. It features the same Generation 5 hardware as the Enlighted IoT Platform. When building occupants are ready to upgrade to IoT capabilities, no modifications to the lighting fixtures are required—the sensor is already installed in the buildin

Case Study

HVAC

Colorado Delivers for COVID-19

Providing more than 200 beds in less than a month’s time, the two design-build projects involved the renovation of two floors at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo for non-acute patients and a three-story tower for acute and non-acute patients at St. Anthony’s North in Westminster.“Both projects required a highly responsive, collaborative approach and the commitment of all stakeholders, and design and trade partners to successfully execute in a condensed time frame,” reports Keegan Snow, design phase manager, Mortenson, Denver.To keep pace, the project teams worked to quickly disseminate information to enable efficient design making and worked around the clock w

The renovation included three new classrooms, an activated common area and other support spaces totaling 6,000 sq. ft. seen above.

Case Study

Flooring

“The Soldiers Home” to Charter School

The south wing of an Armed Forces Retirement Home Building, now home to K-8 public charter school, needed resilient and flexible flooring. The Sherman Building has been a part of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) campus since its original opening in 1857. Known for many years as “the soldiers home,” this building is located on the 272-acre AFRH campus in Washington, D.C. The south wing of the Sherman Building is now the home of Creative Minds International (CMI), a k-8 public charter school. When selecting flooring for this renovation, it was important that the material offered resilience and flexibility as 25% of their student body included those with extra needs. Because

AP ProductWire

June 22, 2022 by Jeanie Fitzgerald-Pitts

Materials Making the Latest in Sculptural Lighting

Sculptural lighting is functional art that is both attention-grabbing and room-brightening—and it is increasingly being incorporated into commercial and residential spaces to add a finishing touch or focal point. Many designers see sculptural light as a time to play with opposing materials—like bamboo and brass or blown glass and rough cargo belts. This issue of AP ProductWire profiles a few sculptural luminaires that capture the variation in what artists are using to create these pieces. From delicate bone china to artificial flowers, the materials making the latest in sculptural lighting create full and distinct experiences that can bring a new life to an interior.

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Flowers & Muranese Glass Pipes

Bone China Ginkgo Biloba Tree

Colorful Cast Glass

Bamboo & Brass Chandelier

East Side Access Project In New York City

Advances

Lighting & Controls

A New Perspective

Scope is a series of contemporary point source pendants from Insight Lighting that utilize state-of-the-art LED technology to deliver a narrow spot of focused illumination. Scope can be configured as a single stem mounting or in linear arrays or clustered configurations. The aluminum housing measures only 1.25 in. in diameter and is available in standard powder paint finishes with different trim pieces that offer accents of brass, brushed aluminum or luminous crystal.

Case Study

Lighting & Controls

Getting in Tune

When it made the decision to relocate its Washington D.C. office, Michael Best LLC mapped out a laundry list of both critical and aspirational items it wanted to incorporate into the design of its new space. Being a firm that was growing its intellectual property book of business, it had first-hand knowledge of new and emerging technologies that could make the new space one of the most innovative, comfortable and appealing in the entire city.LED lighting controlled by color temperature tuning capabilities was at the top of the list. What began as an item on the wish list is now one of the first commercial office environments where SpectraSync Color Tuning Technology from Hubbell Control Solu

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Stone/Masonry

Natural Limestone in Versatile Formats

Quarried in Ontario, Canada, natural Adair limestone features extraordinary beauty and durability. Arriscraft’s unique finishing capabilities provide an impressive product selection, including anchored dimension stone, diverse building stone styles, large thin panels (up to 60 inches), and outdoor hardscape options, including pavers. Available in Blue-Grey and Sepia tones, Adair is available in two patterns and in a range of finishes, from smooth, Glacial to rugged, split face. Used for decades as high-end stone for institutional buildings, Adair is now available in standard building stone and thin formats making it accessible for a wider range of projects, including high-end resi

Architectural Products

Bike Park Open Day and Night

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May/Jun ’22

Pink is the New Pink

Rhode Island Hotel Waterfront Deck on Schedule with Decking Installation Innovation

Sensible Sensing

Colorado Delivers for COVID-19

“The Soldiers Home” to Charter School

AP ProductWire

Materials Making the Latest in Sculptural Lighting

A New Perspective

Getting in Tune

Natural Limestone in Versatile Formats