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windows

recognized, environmentally responsible

jambs without affecting the overall

finisher. It captures the liquid paints' vola-

window sightline.

tile organic compounds (VOCs) content

"The advanced research, partner-

using a 100% air-capture system and de-

ship, design, and testing allowed a

stroys the VOCs with a regenerative ther-

final installation that was able to re-

mal oxidizer, so there is no adverse envi-

store the building to its original glo-

ronmental impact. Linetec then re-uses its

ry and design, while meeting the

heat-energy byproduct to improve process

current high-performance window

energy efficiency. This process of re-use is

and hurricane codes," said Winco's

completed before the material exits the

technical sales and business devel-

paint line at the factory.

opment manager, Kurtis Suellen-

Beyond the behind-the-scenes environ-

trop, EIT.

mental advantages, the windows protect

Ace Hotel's welcome message ex-

against extreme temperatures to help keep

presses a similar sentiment, "Work

guests comfortable in the hot Louisiana

can be a beautiful thing when done

climate. Thermal performance also con-

beautifully, and it's a lot more fun

tributes to energy efficiency and helps re-

done together than apart." Arriving

duce associated heating and cooling costs.

at the New Orleans location, guests

In addition to thermal performance,

and their pets are greeted in a lobby

the windows needed to meet the area's

that feels more like a living room

hurricane codes. To help the existing

filled with curios, mementos, and a

structure handle the fastener loads of

well-stocked bar. They are offered a

these heavy-duty units, additional metal
framing was required to reinforce the

The 1928 Art Deco, nine-story Barnett's Furniture building has become a 234-room boutique hotel.

choice of restaurants with menus by
James Beard Award-winning chefs,
near-nightly entertainment, and a

gallery that displays original artwork by local artists
and friends of the hotel. The hotel is described as "...a
Conventional wisdom says that the maximum
life of CRAC units is about 15 years. That's
often a fair statement - although Data Aire
is proud to have a large base of installed
equipment well over 15 years old.

Celebrating 30 Years
of Continuous Service

That said, sometimes there are standouts
among the standouts.
The same Data Temp equipment has been
cooling the data center in the John Duncan
Federal Building in Knoxville, TN - since 1987 -
with barely a hiccup. The building is home to the
Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation - with
the FBI, AFT and IRS as prior tenants over the years.

collection of individuals-multiple and inclusive, held
together by an affinity for the soulful. ...We believe
that hospitality is compassion, that it is not servility
but genuine concern for others' well-being and the
ability to live with empathy." These words strike a
chord resonating with the people and places they represent and convey an organization with deep consideration for each element-and every window-that creates its guests' experiences. CA

For 30 years, Data Aire has been protecting
data vital to the United States.

Scott Hawkins
Building Project
Manager

How is this possible? The right
equipment maintained by the
right team. As Building Project
Manager Scott Hawkins puts it:
"With Data Aire, you have less
cost, less grief, less downtime.
As long as the maintenance is
done, it's a top-notch unit. It's
built like a Sherman tank."

Read the entire story - including interviews with key
personnel - at DataAire.com/30yearDataGov

Want more information? To download
the information listed below, visit
commercialarchitecturemagazine.
com/1706linetec.

Circle 4 on the Reader Service Card.
Download a metal-coatings guide.
Maintaining aluminum finishes guide
Correct finishes for Coastal projects
Information on Winco windows

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