Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 2
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Architects play a unique role in shaping our world: Each
design decision influences how people perceive where
they live, work and play. But steel, stone, brick and
wood aren't the only materials in an architect's toolkit.
Intangibles, such as light, air and temperature, also
affect the way people feel in a space.
Electric lighting in buildings consumes 17 percent of all
electricity generated in the United States, according to
the U.S. Department of Energy. Research into worker
comfort and productivity shows glare reduction and
automated systems that optimize shade and natural
light can contribute to improved worker productivity and
reduced energy costs.
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Shaping light through the use of shading devices should
be central to the design process because without shade,
life can quickly become unbearable. Think of the worker
whose office suffers from overheating and glare. Or
the retailer whose customers don't linger because the
pedestrian-oriented shopping district is too hot. Or the
restauranteur who can't fill her patio seating because it's
totally exposed to the sun.
Shade can boost commerce and improve worker
productivity, not to mention it can protect people from
health risks related to UV exposure. Shade design
should be a priority whether the project is a streetscape,
shopping area or high-rise office building.
L I G HT CON T R OL = C O S T S AV IN GS
Building energy efficiency and worker productivity can
be tied directly to effective shading systems in office
structures. People need natural light for emotional
and physical health, but researchers are finding that
control of these daylighting features is a key element
in the performance of buildings and the people who
work in them.
DRESS U P TH E SKYL IN E
Two architects recognized for innovative building shade
designs in the Sunbrella Future of Shade competition
conceived of fabric shade systems as a way to upgrade
building performance, improve occupant comfort and
give buildings a distinctive presence in a city's skyline.
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Puerto Rico-based architect and industrial designer
Doel Fresse saw a need for automated shade in glass
façade high-rise buildings, especially those located in the
Caribbean. His conceptual design, "Helicon," is inspired
by the shape of heliconia flowers ubiquitous to the
island nation. Helicon's fabric panels create an intriguing
geometric pattern on the building's exterior. The panels
can be adjusted to create interior shade, reduce glare or
allow more light into the building when desired.
Helicon, which is designed as a retrofit shade solution
for existing glass façade buildings, improves the
building's overall energy performance by blocking light
before it enters the building. The system can also be
flattened to the building's exterior to prevent damage
during hurricanes or tropical storms.
ADVER TISEMENT
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture October 2017
The Architects
Shaping Neighborhoods
Local Atmosphere
Concrete Tile Roof Caps Renovation
Decking Provides Venue Views
Exteriors Products
After The Storm
Lofty Windows
Glass Spans Mixed-Use Development
Smart Glass Delivers Airport Comfort
Windows & Doors Products
Solar-Thermal/Tankless Water Heating Is LEED Platinum
UV Technology Fights Infection
Co-Gen Delivers Comfort At Ronald McDonald House
HVAC & Plumbing Products
Contemporary Lighting, Outdoor Dining
Low Voltage, LEDs Meet Sustainable Goals
Lighting & Electrical Products
Polished-Concrete Floor Reveals Natural Beauty
Interiors Products
Building Technology Products
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Cover1
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Cover2
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 1
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 2
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 3
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 4
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 5
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 6
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 7
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - The Architects
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 9
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Shaping Neighborhoods
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 11
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 12
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 13
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 14
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 15
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 16
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 17
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Local Atmosphere
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 19
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 20
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 21
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 22
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 23
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Concrete Tile Roof Caps Renovation
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 25
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 26
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Decking Provides Venue Views
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Exteriors Products
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 29
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - After The Storm
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 31
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Lofty Windows
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Glass Spans Mixed-Use Development
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Smart Glass Delivers Airport Comfort
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 37
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Windows & Doors Products
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 39
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Solar-Thermal/Tankless Water Heating Is LEED Platinum
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 41
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 42
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - UV Technology Fights Infection
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 44
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Co-Gen Delivers Comfort At Ronald McDonald House
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 46
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 47
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 48
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 49
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - HVAC & Plumbing Products
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 51
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 52
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Contemporary Lighting, Outdoor Dining
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Low Voltage, LEDs Meet Sustainable Goals
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Lighting & Electrical Products
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 56
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Polished-Concrete Floor Reveals Natural Beauty
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 58
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 59
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Interiors Products
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 61
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Building Technology Products
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - 63
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Showcase
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Index
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Portfolio
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Cover3
Commercial Architecture October 2017 - Cover4
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