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Risk Management
Designers create learning environments that respond to the threats of a warming planet.
BY JOANN GONCHAR, FAIA
IF SIMPLE observation hasn’t made it clear, As the planet continues to warm, the report pacts of global warming that will come or are
the report released by the Intergovernmental says, changes that are already happening to already here.
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) this past our climate—from more intense rainfall in
August left little doubt: the earth is warming some regions, to drought in others, to extreme Arguably, no typology is more important
at an alarming rate. Even if mankind sharply heat in many—will escalate, further endan- in this regard than schools, since they safe-
cuts greenhouse emissions immediately—and gering ecosystems and human health. guard society’s most vulnerable. And when
quick action seems unlikely, given the out- schools aren’t up to the climate and severe
come of the international climate summit in The takeaway for architects is that they weather challenge, the continuity of educa-
Glasgow in November—a hotter future is must do more than design buildings that tion suffers—as it did after the 2017 hurri-
essentially assured, says the IPCC’s panel of mitigate climate change through measures to canes Irma and Maria, when some K-12
scientists, convened by the United Nations. reduce the greenhouse-gas emissions—they schools in Puerto Rico were closed for up to
need to create buildings adapted to the im- 70 days. Then there is California, where
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PHOTOGRAPHY: © LOGAN HALL (2) A HILLTOP VILLAGE of simple volumes (above) (OVS), in Ventura County, California. One ing with OVS on a master plan for the Upper
replaces buildings on the Ojai Valley School’s night in early December 2017, a blaze sparked Campus, the school could move immediately
Upper Campus, in Ventura County, California, by a fallen power line a day earlier ripped into schematic design for permanent struc-
destroyed in 2017 by the Thomas Fire (right). through the private K-12 school’s 195-acre tures, finishing construction in time for the
Upper Campus, which is dramatically placed 2021–22 school year. The new $16.5 million
school closures affected nearly 1.3 million on a hillside, about seven miles away from the complex includes a combined library and
students due to wildfires during the 2018–19 original, Lower Campus in the valley below. dining commons that had emerged as a prior-
academic year. The conflagration would eventually spread to ity during the planning process, as well as the
neighboring Santa Barbara County and replacements for the dormitory and the sci-
Architects might not be able to anticipate scorch 280,000 acres before being contained ence center. The 37,000-square-foot assem-
exactly how a particular climate event or several weeks later, making it then the largest blage reimagines the upper campus as a hill-
weather disaster might unfold, but they can wildfire in the state’s history. (Soberingly, a top village, with clustered white boxes around
design so that the impact is minimized and mere four years later, the fire has fallen to courtyards and a central plaza, which in turn
the likelihood that their buildings bounce No. 8.) In just a few hours, it reduced two frame views of the valley and the mountains.
back quickly is improved. Here, record looks OVS midcentury timber structures—the girls’
at three educational environments—a private dorm and a science center—to charred rubble. Notably, OVS never considered rebuilding
school campus near the Southern California Luckily no one was injured. elsewhere, even though the Upper Campus
coast, a public high school in the Pacific sits in the wildland-urban interface (WUI)—
Northwest, and a series of schoolyards in The boarding school was able to get back the zone where wilderness and human devel-
Paris. All are designed not only with resil- up and running for the start of the January opment meet and there is plentiful vegetation
ience in mind, but also to enhance students’ term with trailers on a soccer field. And that could serve as fuel for wildfires. “Nature
everyday experience. because Los Angeles–based Frederick Fisher is part of the school’s ethos and is central to
and Partners (FF&P) had already been work- the curriculum,” explains FF&P founder
The threat of wildfire is more than aca-
demic for students at the Ojai Valley School
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4 5 Frederick Fisher, whose son is a student at Burton & Company in Santa Monica, the
3 OVS. “Staying in that location was never in project’s landscape architect. Farther from
2 question.” the structures, shade is provided with coast
1 live oaks, which have small waxy leaves and
65 2 The new campus, however, takes the risks thick trunks, making them naturally resis-
7 into account. The outdoor plaza, for instance, tant to fire, says McFadden. Even so, the
8 1 SCHOOL BUILDING is designed to double as fire-fighting access. oaks have been placed so that at maturity
2 GARAGE ACCESS The new structures, framed in wood and steel their canopies will be 10 feet apart and 10
SITE PLAN 3 FOOTBALL FIELD (materials chosen for their construction speed feet from the buildings.
4 TRACK and flexibility), are finished in stucco. And
5 PARKING they are protected with an enhanced sprinkler Also augmenting the complex’s resilience
6 BUS PARKING system. But, most significantly, the buildings’ is a pre-existing photovoltaic (PV) array,
7 BASEBALL FIELD roofs have only small parapets, without attics, which now includes battery storage. This
8 SOFTBALL FIELD overhangs, or eaves, while their ground floors system should allow the campus to operate
are built as slabs on grade. “There are no without power from the grid about 90 per-
0 60 FT. cavities or crawl spaces for embers to hide,” cent of the year, and provides a backup
18 M. says FF&P partner Takashige Ikawa, noting should wildfire, extreme weather, or some
that the old science center was at first thought other event, cause a grid failure. The genera-
to have been spared, but windborne embers tion and storage capabilities are two of sev-
had penetrated the attic and smoldered undis- eral features that have put the buildings on
covered for several hours before igniting the track for LEED Gold.
entire building.
In the case of Snoqualmie, Washington’s
The architectural fire-resistive strategies new Mount Si High School, which opened in
work hand in hand with the landscape de- 2019, water, not fire, was the chief concern.
sign, which combines native species, includ- The residents of this small city, about 30
ing yarrows, heuchera, and sedges, with miles east of Seattle, have been living with
other low-growing but non-native plants to seasonal flooding for generations. So when it
create defensible space in the first 20 feet came time to replace its aging and too-small
closest to the structures. “The resinous high school on the same flood-prone river-
nature and high oil content of many native valley site, its designers, NAC Architecture,
chaparral plants make them too flammable elevated the 350,000-square-foot building
for areas near buildings,” explains Mary above about half of the suburban school’s 700
Sager McFadden, a principal at Pamela parking spaces.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: © BENJAMIN BENSCHNEIDER (3) Stacking the school over parking estab- ELEVATING the Mount Si High School in Washington State over a garage (opposite) protects it from
lishes what Matt Rumbaugh, NAC principal, floods (rendering, top). Outdoor (middle) and indoor (bottom) social spaces are interspersed
refers to as a “new ground plane”—one that is throughout the 350,000-square-foot school, creating human-scaled environments.
5 feet above the 100-year-flood level and 2
feet above what code requires. On top of this
plinth, the 2,300-student school—one of the
largest high schools in the state—has been
organized as small learning academies in
seven interconnected three-story buildings.
Social and informal learning spaces, both
indoors and out, are woven among them to
create human-scaled environments.
The obvious advantage of this configura-
tion is improved flood resilience. But there
are others as well. By placing the building on
top of parking, more of the 32-acre site is left
available for uses such as sports and recre-
ation. Another benefit, notes Boris Srdar,
NAC design principal, is that, by lifting the
school up one story, the views of the nearby
mountains are “amplified and made more
powerful.”
Floods and wildfires present obvious dan-
gers. A more insidious hazard is extreme heat,
no less disruptive or potentially deadly. Cities
are especially vulnerable, due to the concen-
tration of impervious materials and surfaces
that absorb and retain heat. Paris has a par-
ticular problem: despite its capacious tree-
lined boulevards, it has only 62 square feet of
green space per person, well below the World
Health Organization’s recommendation of 97.
Western Europe’s scorching temperatures in
July and August 2003 killed more than 1,000
Parisians. A heatwave in early summer 2017
prompted a three-day closure of the city’s
schools. And prolonged periods of sweltering
temperatures are expected to become more
common: according to Météo-France, the
country’s meteorological service, by the end of
the century, Paris will experience heatwaves
10 to 25 days a year, compared to one day on
average currently.
One effort that aims to provide some relief
is the OASIS Schools initiative. Supported by
Urban Innovative Actions (UIA), a program
of the European Union, and begun in 2017,
OASIS has transformed 10 of Paris’s typical
schoolyards from areas that are almost en-
tirely paved and nearly devoid of anything
that grows, into green open spaces. The pilot
is part of an ongoing and larger undertaking,
with the goal of revamping all of the city’s
760 schoolyards by 2040 to create “cool is-
lands,” says Raphaëlle Thiollier, OASIS
schoolyards project manager for the city’s
department of education.
In addition to climate adaptation, OASIS
has other objectives, including teaching chil-
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ENCOURAGING adventurous and imaginative
play is one of the goals of the Parisian
schoolyards revamped as part of the OASIS
program (left and below).
children can scamper over, a small amphithe-
ater where they can gather, wickerwork huts
for hide-and-seek, and a vegetable garden
where they can grow their own food. In place
of the fence that previously divided the
younger students from the older ones, a
stream fed with rainwater collected from the
roof creates an implied boundary.
Academic partners of OASIS are currently
evaluating Maryse Hilsz and the other com-
pleted schoolyard projects for both their social
and climatological aspects, using such tools as
sensors, observation, and interviews, with the
first results expected later this year, says Thi-
ollier. But whatever the data indicate, it is
clear that the program has brought nature to
places where previously there was next to
none. Despite their very different settings, the
approach is not dissimilar to that at OVS and
Mount Si—to bring students into closer touch
with nature, thereby enriching the learning
environment and better preparing them for
the climate challenges ahead. n
dren about the environment, explains Maria The 350-student Écoles Maternelle et CONTINUING EDUCATION PHOTOGRAPHY: © THÉO MÉNIVARD/CAUE DE PARIS (2)
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2 Discuss changing weather patterns linked to global
warming.
3 Describe construction and landscape strategies
for making buildings more resistive to wildfires.
4 Discuss the social and climate-adaptation goals of
greening Parisian schoolyards.
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Hospitality and retail settings
are seeking a return of business
following the pandemic, and
architects are designing spaces
now to help with ongoing public
health, safety, and welfare.
Health and Safety in CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Designing public places in a post-pandemic world
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By Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP 1. Identify systems that help architects
T he events of 2020 have brought a possible through designs that incorporate create outdoor spaces that are safe
new focus on health and safety to products, systems, or other components for restaurants, hospitality venues,
many building types but especially with proven capabilities. and retail areas.
hospitality and retail settings. The ability 2. Assess some of the common options
of hospitality venues to rise to public Relatedly, The American Institute of available to provide enhanced HVAC
health challenges quickly and provide Architects (AIA) quickly recognized that systems that protect human health
customers with assurances of cleanliness, there are changing needs not only in the while addressing energy concerns.
controlled exposure to others, and open, ways that retail and hospitality buildings 3. Explain the importance of selecting
well-ventilated spaces has become para- are operated but also how they are designed products for interior surfaces that are
mount. Retail establishments have many or renovated. As a result, during 2020, hygienic, easy to clean, and durable
of the same concerns but have also become the AIA established a team of architects, for the safety and health of occupants.
more aware of the need for safety and public health experts, engineers, and 4. Determine ways to incorporate
protection in the event of unlawful entry facility managers to assess and prepare the rolling overhead doors and grilles
or looting. This course looks at some of built environment for reopening during that improve safety and security in
the ways that addressing these concerns is outbreak cycles of the COVID-19 pandemic. retail and hospitality buildings.
Ultimately, a report was issued titled
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“Reopening America: Strategies for Safer zones (i.e., parking spaces or extra traf- Deck Supports CONTINUING EDUCATION
Buildings” (available for free on the AIA fic lanes) for pedestrian use. Pop-up parks Adjustable-height pedestals are the fun-
website). This AIA report, as we will refer vary in size and could encompass a one-car damental support system for the deck and
to it throughout this course, identifies some parking space, many spaces linked together, have become recognized as one of the most
basic health issues and operational actions for a reclaimed portion of a lot, a whole block, labor- and cost-efficient methods of creat-
consideration in retail and hospitality settings. or a full lane. Many parks offer seating areas, ing a level deck over a moderately sloped
gardens, bike parking, exercise, and other surface. High-density polypropylene plastic
CREATING USABLE OUTDOOR SPACES amenities. They were first recognized in that is 100 percent recyclable is a common
While retail and hospitality buildings are San Francisco and New York in programs material used to manufacture the supports.
often focused on the interior spaces, the like Pavement to Parks. In some cases, This makes them impervious to water,
pandemic created an immediate and growing these parks were defined as “removable” mold, and freeze-thaw cycles. Their adjust-
desire to find outdoor spaces for people to to expedite design review, permitting, and ability offers tremendous design flexibility
safely use, particularly in hotels and res- construction. compared to traditional deck-building
taurants. The Centers for Disease Control materials and methods. Using a gravity
and Prevention (CDC) and the AIA report To create pop-up parks, level platforms, system, the supports do not penetrate but
indicate that people are less likely to spread such as modular pedestal decks, are built on rather protect roofing and waterproofing
disease in outdoor settings than inside build- top of existing pavement and populated with membranes thus, causing no damage or
ings. Rooftop decks, terraces, and patios are a planters, railing, benches, furniture, and harm to the surface below.
way for hospitality and retail spaces to create other accessories. This allows for low instal-
such outdoor eating, lounging, or bar areas. lation costs since they can be installed in a The location of the pedestals is typically
Similarly, parklets, or pop-up parks, can help way that does not require reconfiguring the based on a modular layout that follows
restaurants and other businesses by offering streetscape, doing much if any demolition, the size of the material used on the deck
outdoor sidewalk café settings to accommo- or altering utilities. They are typically paired surface. Commonly, this is a 2-foot x 2-foot
date more patrons. The challenge architects with nearby businesses to help with their use square grid, although many other sizes are
face when designing these spaces is finding and upkeep. Sometimes, parks can be hosted possible as well. Adjustable pedestals are
a suitable system of materials that is both or sponsored by local groups and organiza- available in a range of heights and weight-
durable and aesthetically pleasing while also tions that pay to design and build them and bearing capacities to suit a variety of
being able to accommodate sloped substrates, agree to keep them maintained. They are conditions or needs. Those decks carrying
delicate waterproofing membranes, and other usually small scale, affordable, flexible, and more weight or requiring more height
common structural elements. often temporary or mobile. to achieve a level condition will need a
higher grade of pedestal. Adjustable-height
Modular Deck Systems Regardless of where or how they are used, pedestal systems can support decks over
The answer to this design challenge is often adjustable-height deck systems commonly occupied spaces, allowing space for electri-
found in modular and versatile deck systems incorporate three types of components as cal systems, duct work, and irrigation.
that are supported by either fixed- and/or described in the following sections.
adjustable-height pedestals. Such pedestal Photos courtesy of Bison Innovative Products
deck systems can commonly be used over any
structural surface: on bare structural decks, Outdoor spaces such as roof terraces have become prized for their ability to provide
rooftop decks, roof membranes, green roofs, appealing, safe spaces for retail and hospitality buildings.
plazas/terraces, compacted grade, pavement,
or pool surrounds. These systems typically Photos: John Mannillo; courtesy of Bison Innovative Products
allow architects to use a variety of deck surface
materials, including wood, stone, structural
porcelain, crushed rock, grating, artificial turf,
and even concrete to create unique custom
looks that are consistent with the design intent
of the surrounding spaces. An adjustable-
height pedestal system is also an ideal solution
for water-feature applications. The system con-
ceals the water supply between the pedestals
and beneath the surface materials, allowing
water to drain to the surface below for recy-
cling. Additionally, these supports are imper-
vious to water, mold, and most chemicals.
Pop-Up Parks Pop-up parks reclaim outdoor spaces for pedestrian use, including seating and dining, making
An emerging trend is to create an outdoor them ideal for restaurants and other establishments to provide options for their customers.
space in the form of a “pop-up park.” These
are commonly used to reclaim car-designated
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The versatility of adjustable pedestal deck ALUMINUM TRIM
supports means that they can be used to el- Increased concern for cleanliness has become Extruded aluminum trim can be used on
evate a variety of decking surface materials. a focus of many retail and hospitality settings interior wall surfaces to provide custom
The common options include pavers made as owners and managers seek to comply with looks, durable protection, and easy-to-
from concrete or stone, such as granite or health regulations and curtail the spread of clean surfaces.
travertine. Similarly, structural porcelain disease. As a result, walls and other surfaces
tiles, fiberglass grating, composite materi- have been subjected to more frequent clean- use plus a ½ inch where applicable. Similarly,
als, or conventional wood decking systems ings and sometimes with more powerful aluminum trim can be used in conjunction
can be used in a grid pattern to meet differ- cleaning agents. That is all good if the materi- with wrapped surface finishes, such as fabric
ent design requirements. Typically, a galva- als on those surfaces are durable enough and or vinyl wall coverings. Such trim pieces
nized steel paver tray is installed on top of easily cleaned. This is true not only for the are available in a variety of traditional,
the pedestals to support structural porcelain basic surface material but also the trim that is contemporary, and modern looks to create
pavers or others. Surface materials can be usually required along all the edges. subdued, elegant aesthetic or emphatic three-
removed for routine maintenance, repairs to dimensional appearances. Since aluminum
the roof, or to gain access to other systems. Considering the need for greater durabil- is highly durable, recyclable, lightweight, and
ity and cleanability, as well as the need to noncombustible, it is a popular and logical
If a lighter-weight surface material is protect edges and base conditions from choice for hospitality and retail interior trim.
preferred or needed, wood tiles are a good damage, a trim material of choice is extruded
alternative, weighing only one-third as aluminum. Manufacturers offer numerous Of course, the color of the trim is an
much as concrete tiles. Typically made from standard and custom trim profiles that allow important design consideration, regardless
hardwoods in a variety of species, wood tiles architects to create cohesive details using a of the location. Fortunately, there are many
are commercial grade, responsibly harvested, product that offers greater durability and options beyond the standard mill-finish
and available in standard and FSC-certified protection of the surface materials. There is aluminum. Extruded aluminum trim can be
hardwood options for sustainability. If even the ability to create details specific to a specified to be finished with a paint primer
maintaining the wood color is desired, wood particular hospitality or retail brand where only, ready to receive final finish coats in
tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed. desired, and numerous finishes to fit the the field of virtually any color. Alternatively,
Left to weather naturally, the wood tiles will brand as well. it can be specified as prefinished in the
develop a silvery-gray patina. factory, reducing the on-site labor needs.
Extruded Aluminum Trim for The standard prefinished choices vary by
Site Furnishings Interior Walls manufacturer but typically include durable
Manufacturers of pedestal deck systems Extruded aluminum trim is being success- powder-coat paint, conventional wet paint
also offer coordinated, modular elements fully used on drywall, millwork, acoustic coatings, or anodized aluminum in standard
that are designed to integrate with their ceilings, and even composite panels. This colors, such as clear, champagne, bronzes and
deck systems while giving the architect is good for the protection of the edges of all black. At least one manufacturer can provide
complete design flexibility. Modular wood those materials and makes them easier to custom pattern matching on the aluminum
cubes are available with an array of design clean. In addition, the design options, vari- to include logos, match wood panels, match
options to incorporate seating, storage, and ability, and cost-effectiveness of this trim stone walls, or even create a wood-grain
planters. Such cubes are available with a make it very well-suited for hospitality and look. With this variety of choices, the trim
polyurethane lining and drainage holes to retail settings. can appear to blend in with the adjacent wall
host plant life. At other times of the year, panels, or it can be used to highlight all or
the cubes can be repurposed for seating and The trend in modern designs for retail some of the visual lines it creates. This flex-
storage of seasonal items (i.e., cushions and and hospitality settings includes minimalist ibility using familiar and long-lasting finish
pillows) by placing a manufactured hard- lines and the intentional absence of tradi- options means that both the design and the
wood top on the cube. tional wood moldings for doors, windows, performance level can be controlled.
ceilings, and base conditions. Many interior
If a different look is desired, aluminum designs therefore lean toward a simpler, more
cubes are also an option. Designed to elegant wall solution with a clean, modern
withstand temperature extremes, these look. Others may be focused on a more
low-maintenance, durable planters are traditional or three-dimensional appearance
constructed of lightweight, partially recycled for wall corners, base, and ceiling condi-
aluminum. Some use an industrial strength tions. Still others may select certain walls
powder-coated finishing process that is to feature with added detailing and trim to
applied electrostatically and cured under create a total design appearance. All these
heat, creating a more resilient finish than different styles or looks are readily achievable
conventional paint. There are a variety of size using manufactured trim pieces made from
and color choices available. aluminum extrusions.
Overall, complete, coordinated modular Extruded aluminum products are
deck systems as described here can be readily available and designed to be used
designed and specified to create attractive, with 5⁄8-inch-thick drywall to provide
durable, and sustainable outdoor spaces. continuous edge protection for commercial
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Photo courtesy of Tamlyn The use of extruded aluminum in buildings board to create defining lines along a wall CONTINUING EDUCATION
in general is common due to the versatile surface or at the intersection of wall ele-
Extruded aluminum trim can be effectively nature of the material and its durability. ments. Reveals are particularly popular in
used for smooth transitions between dif- When used to hold the edges of exterior that regard and can be provided in a thin,
ferent cladding panel types at inside and wall panels, it provides architects with a minimalistic manner to simply reinforce
outside corners, edges, and other locations. unique means to detail corners, vertical and vertical or horizontal lines, or to create
horizontal joints, and material transitions. an artistic accent on a wall. For a bolder,
Exterior Panel Trim It can be specified in common thicknesses more three-dimensional profile, two-
Building exteriors can benefit from the and profiles to suit any of the lightweight piece assemblies are available that allow a
use of extruded aluminum trim too. Many cladding materials already mentioned. squared, rounded, or oblong shape to be
retail and hospitality facilities use panelized Extruded aluminum trim can even be inserted into a reveal that protrudes past
cladding or rainscreen systems. Commonly, provided in sizes and styles that work with the wall surface and creates a different
this cladding is incorporated from standard multiple panels, enabling architects to vary shadow line and overall look.
size panels or lapped siding made from fiber the material choices within their facade
cement, composite material, engineered designs while still keeping details that will Bailee Hoelzer, interior specification
wood, or even thin composite aluminum have a similar language. The variety of specialist with Tamlyn, provides some
panels. Designing with such materials is available extrusion profiles can create a insight into the products and their makeup.
straightforward, but attention needs to recessed reveal between cladding panels or She points out that “6063 is the ‘architec-
be paid to the way the panels are secured project outward to accentuate the lines of tural alloy’ for aluminum extrusions and
to the building and how the edges, joints, the design. Used in any of these ways, it has has a very smooth surface, allowing for
transitions, and other details of the panels typically been shown to be less expensive varied finishes, such as anodized, powder
or siding are addressed. Typically, some sort with a more elegant look of clean lines than coating, and others, that give the architect
of trim has been applied to accomplish this with other options. and owners the ability to choose a finish
using wood, composite, or plastic-based that fits their desired look on the proper-
materials. While those are effective and can Trim for Retail and ties. Further, the flexibility of this mate-
be good for some buildings, their width, Hospitality Buildings rial allows for a partnership between the
bulk, and ongoing maintenance can make Places that need to achieve good interior manufacturer and the designer or owner to
them less desirable for use and detract from looks with a lot of durability, like retail promptly create custom profiles or detail
the overall facade design. and hospitality settings, quickly see the as needed with only small minimum-sized
benefit of using extruded aluminum trim orders needed for production.”
As an alternative to traditional exterior in conjunction with prefinished wall pan-
trim, many architects are turning to the use els or site-finished gypsum board. For ex- IMPROVED HVAC SYSTEMS
of thin, extruded aluminum trim systems. ample, many fast-food restaurants often go All discussions of wellness in today’s
through cycles of renovating and updating buildings usually include a focus on HVAC
their locations to remain appealing to cus- systems. In fact, the AIA report identifies
tomers and competitive in the marketplace. one of the commonly recognized risks as
The current trend among many of them, “aerosolized transmission of droplets.”
such as McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Hence, the report goes on to recommend
Burger King, and others, is to move to a “recommissioning and enhancing ventila-
sleeker and more modern motif, replacing tion systems.” Attention to these systems
some prior looks that are more visually should include the ways that the building
cluttered and outdated in appearance. In is heated and cooled as well as how it is
the process, many are using prefinished ventilated. Further, the energy-use impacts
wall panels with a selected wood grain or of these systems are always critical in retail
color as their primary wall surface. Then and hospitality buildings.
they are incorporating aluminum trim in
coordinated finishes to provide durable Variable Refrigerant Flow
corner and wall base conditions. They may (VRF) Systems
also use aluminum trim pieces to create While retail and hospitality buildings can
intentional reveals in the walls between incorporate many different types of heating
the panels or at interior corners. Along the and cooling systems, considerable success
ceiling line, some incorporate an extruded has been found in recent years by using
aluminum trim piece that acts as a ceiling variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems.
molding to complete the overall look and VRF systems move conditioned refrigerant
design intent. directly to the zone requiring heating or
cooling, allowing the temperature of that
Hospitality settings similarly require area to be more precisely controlled. They
durability but may have a different can simultaneously cool some zones while
aesthetic in mind. In these cases, extruded heating others or just provide conditioning
aluminum trim may be used with gypsum to zones that are in use.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems move conditioned refrigerant within facilities and Compared to traditional HVAC options,
can be either air based (left) or water-source heat-pump based. compact VRF systems are space saving and
quiet. These features allows designers to
VRF systems are considered a superior to ensure that the proper temperature and/ retain room for other design features or
heating and cooling option for building or humidity level is met. As such, with high amenities nearby the equipment. This could
owners who are looking for energy efficiency, volumes of air brought in for conditioning, it include an outdoor rooftop space where
guest comfort, streamlined maintenance, and is critical that ventilation equipment operates mechanical equipment might otherwise have
management. From a design standpoint, they in an energy-efficient manner. been installed.
offer discreet aesthetics, operational savings,
and sound control. All of these attributes Part of the key to the energy efficiency Inside the building, VRF systems utilize
make energy-efficient VRF systems an ideal of VRF systems coupled with appropriate small-diameter piping to move conditioned
HVAC option for retail, mixed-use, hotel, ventilation systems is their ability to be refrigerant. This allows for smaller plenums
lodge, and other hospitality applications. readily designed and installed to operate with a reduction of space required between
Further, VRF systems can be designed for in zones, thus providing improved comfort floors. As such, ceilings can be higher and
small- or large-scale applications in both new control to different indoor environments. rooms can appear more spacious within
construction and retrofit/renovation projects. Zones can be defined as single- or multiple- standard floor-to-floor heights. Taller spaces
room spaces that are conditioned to a set may also provide opportunities to increase
VRF systems should be paired with temperature and operated independently window sizes for increased natural lighting.
compatible ventilation systems to address all from other rooms within the same struc- Alternatively, architects can demonstrate
health and comfort needs. While ventilation ture. This allows facility managers to con- how to reduce construction costs by design-
systems are commonly installed separate trol each guest room in a hotel, for example, ing shorter buildings with the same amount
from heating and cooling systems, some independently from other guest rooms. Or of usable floor space. In some cases, smaller
manufacturers may provide both types of it can allow retail spaces to be controlled plenums may allow the floor-to-floor heights
equipment, which is preferable for initial de- separately from hospitality spaces and com- to be reduced enough that an additional
sign, pricing, and installation. Using a single mon areas in mixed-use buildings. By using floor may be possible, thus increasing the
manufacturer for all equipment streamlines integrated, streamlined controls, hotels and overall square footage or usable space.
ongoing service and maintenance as well. lodges have a comprehensive HVAC solution
Ventilation systems need to be ducted to that promotes wellness, efficiency, and VRF equipment throughout the building
move air and are designed to exhaust air operational savings. is also compact compared to conventional
from inside the building and replace it HVAC units and is distributed rather than
with fresh air from the outside. Removing Space-Saving Design Potential centralized. This reduces space require-
the conditioned air and replacing it with The space required for mechanical equip- ments for mechanical rooms inside the
unconditioned outside air requires energy ment is often a concern in many buildings. buildings, which may help to decrease the
building footprint or simply allow more
Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) space for other building uses.
Ryan Bean is the director of development
for the Sydell Group and has direct experi-
ence in this aspect of hospitality buildings.
He notes, “Space constraints are a major
factor for us. Many of the existing city
properties we develop are built lot line to lot
line. There is no space to build a centralized
plant that has cooling towers, boilers, and
chillers. VRF is ideal for us because we
can put units on the roof that have a small
footprint.” For example, in the NoMad LA
Hotel, the use of VRF systems allowed space
for a rooftop pool, a bar, restrooms, and
a restaurant. Having revenue-producing
outlets there is an obvious benefit to hotel
developers and operators.
VRF systems can be combined with ventilation systems and controlled for separate zones to PROVIDING GREATER SECURITY
provide a complete, coordinated, energy-efficient HVAC system. The recent pandemic year has been a chal-
lenging one for many, leading to people
feeling the strain of COVID-19 impacts, job
losses, and social unrest. This has left many
retail and hospitality owners and operators
asking whether a standard security design
is really enough to protect their buildings,
inventory, customers, and employees.
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• Curtain: An appropriately heavy-duty CONTINUING EDUCATION
curtain is at least 18-gauge galvanized
Retail security doors can be specified to provide the appropriate level of protection while steel with interlocking roll-formed slats.
rolling up out of sight when not needed or in use. It is also desirable to have continuous end
locks riveted to the ends of the slats. It can
Architects and other design professionals spot of a heavy-duty rolling door without also be specified to come with a screw kit
commonly understand that it is important going to the unnecessary extreme. that allows the top slats to be attached to
to design retail, hospitality, and parking the barrel to prevent lifting attempts.
facilities for life safety and loss prevention, When specifying roll-up steel doors
but in the minds of many, this has become for protecting retail stores, some of the • Guides: The side guides for the curtain
the number-one priority. Of course, it is features to review and consider include the should be structural steel, specifically
important to communicate with owners following: angle assemblies that bolt to the wall and
and others that having the proper security • Certifications: If doors are specifically support the weight of the door.
measures does not mean that aesthetics need
to be sacrificed. Few people find a building designed for security in retail applica- • Brackets: The side brackets should also be
to be welcoming or inviting if it appears to tions, they should be tested for specific made from steel and bolted to the guide
be unduly fortified. Since the whole goal of performance characteristics. In the case assembly to stabilize the counterbalance
retail and hospitality buildings is to attract of one manufacturer, a 14-foot x 10-foot shaft and the curtain.
guests or customers to them, it is contradic- door required more than 4,500 pounds
tory to design a building that looks like it is of effort to lift the door 3 inches up- • Bottom bar: Heavy-duty bottom bars up
trying to keep people out. Instead, designers ward. Similarly, the door withstood up to 6 inches tall can secure the bottom of
should focus on incorporating available to 2,500 pounds of push effort without the curtain and resist damage.
security options that are visually undetect- the curtain leaving the guides. If even
able or blend seamlessly into the building or further enhanced protection is desired, • Operation: Some manufacturers will
its surroundings when the building is open some roll-up doors are also certified provide a standard motor operation that
and operating. When needed or after hours, by third-party agencies to perform to can be upgraded to allow for automated
a security system can be deployed that closes the Department of State standards for operation, plus a hand chain and battery
off the access to the establishment to provide forced entry. backup in the case of a power outage.
the needed degree of safety and separation. • Hood: The hood enclosure that contains
the rolled-up door should be galvanized • Locking: Consider locking that is tamper
In light of the above, we consider three steel and can be ordered in a color to proof and more heavy duty with slide
specific strategies that are useful in retail and match the curtain or the building. bolts thrown via a thumb turn versus
hospitality settings. standard cylinder locking.
• Specialized end locks: Continuous cast
end locks should be used to keep the cur-
tain in the guides during violent impacts
or crowd pressures.
• Fasteners: Only tamper-resistant fasten-
ers should be used.
All these features together allow the door
to withstand moderate risk with three or
more attackers and a few hand tools. Doors
like these are extremely versatile, making
them well-suited for any storefront or back-
of-house application. They are available as a
standard service metal door or an insulated
door. They can typically be installed on inte-
rior or exterior openings and are available in
a range of standard finishes and colors.
Photos courtesy of CornellCookson
Retail Security Doors High-performance roll-up grilles can be used for parking garage entrances and other
Retail store owners are looking for ways to locations to help keep control of vehicular and pedestrian exit and entry.
secure their businesses and strengthen protec-
tion for buildings and employees. Roll-up steel
doors that have always been available to cover
windows, glass doors, and other fenestration
are a logical choice. However, some of these
products are either meant for only standard-
level protection or offer too many extra
features that may not be needed or affordable.
Manufacturers have responded by offering
new product choices that provide the sweet
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CONTINUING EDUCATION High-Performance Roll-Up Grilles
Hospitality and retail facilities increasingly
include parking areas, such as garages or Electronic automatic locks can be incorporated into the guides of select high-performance
underground parking levels. The entrances to grilles to provide additional security and safety.
that parking can be a security issue or other
problem if not controlled. Hence, the use of From an appearance standpoint, note high-performance grilles with electronic locks.
roll-up metal grilles has become a means to that both high-performance grilles and retail She notes, “The locks were able to withstand
address these concerns with some of the fol- security roll-up doors can be installed with the up to 1,200 pounds of force on grilles with
lowing characteristics: guides buried into the structure, providing a aluminum guides and up to 940 pounds of
• Cleanliness: Parking garage doors limit seamless look within the building. This allows force on stainless steel guides without the
for a more aesthetically pleasing look when the bottom bar lifting over the lock.” This degree
access by uninvited guests, preventing un- closure is opened or closed. In this manner, of performance offers considerable safety and
necessary foot traffic and tailgaters. it is nearly undetectable when in the open posi- security for the buildings where they are used.
• Security: Sealing a parking garage with a tion, yet it can be deployed to close at any time.
durable closure deters criminal activity, CONCLUSION
thus increasing safety and security. Electronic Automatic Locking Hospitality and retail buildings have been
• Comfort level: When visitors park in the In some cases, there is a concern for grilles to the focus of a lot of design and planning
garage, having a closure in place helps be locked and secured automatically without efforts to make them safer and healthier
reassure their sense of safety. needing an employee to physically access the both during and after the recent pandemic.
Custom security grilles are manufactured grille. For these situations, an electronic lock Outdoor spaces have become more prized
to fit both new buildings and existing can provide automatic locking protection, and made possible with modular, pedestal
structures. In particular, grille patterns can which is a particularly unique feature in high- deck systems. HVAC systems have been
be designed to be smaller in size and roll up performance grille products. Such locks are upgraded using VRF technology coupled
into a more compact area to fit into lower seamlessly mounted to the guides so they au- with high-performance ventilation. Durable,
overhead spaces. This is specifically useful tomatically engage the cylinder lock each time cleanable surfaces have become the norm
for parking garages and other low-clearance the grille closes. This arrangement provides for interior and exterior surfaces and trim.
openings where the space above an entrance additional lift resistance without compromis- Security has been enhanced using updated
may be limited due to mechanical, electrical, ing aesthetics, headroom, or performance. designs for overhead doors and grilles.
and plumbing systems (MEP). These durable Altogether, these and other design strategies
closures achieve a compact size with smaller Electronic automatic locking is available are helping architects to meet the challenges
vertical links and horizontal coils without on some high-performance grilles. The locks of a post-pandemic world.
sacrificing security. This results in nearly 50 can be a standard or tapering locking option,
percent more space when coiled, allowing both with less than a 1-inch projection past the Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP,
more room for ADA vans and taller vehicles. guide. If electrical power is lost or compro- is a nationally known architect, consultant, con-
At least one manufacturer provides a very mised, these locks will stay locked when the tinuing education presenter, and prolific author
quiet operation, makes them available in grille is in the closed position. Whenever advancing better building performance by design.
straight or brick patterns, and offers several needed, they can also be overridden with a key. www.pjaarch.com, www.linkedin.com/in/pjaarch
finishes, including stainless steel, aluminum
mill, and clear anodized. In addition to being Heather Bender is the strategic market-
compact, high-performance security grilles ing manager with CornellCookson and
like this are engineered and tested to operate has observed the lift-resistance testing on
smoothly for 500,000 open/close cycles at
speeds of up to 24 inches per second.
High-performance compact parking
grilles can be readily paired with a separate
control panel so programming and setting
limits for a parking entrance is simple. Safety
is addressed with light curtains plus photo
eyes to prevent potential harm or injury
from the parking security grille. It is also
possible to specify a direct drive operator
that eliminates sprockets and chains, lessen-
ing wear and tear and frequent replacements.
Further, perimeter parts can be customized,
allowing a grille to be manufactured to exact
specifications.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION Communicating innovative
solutions to contractors and
producers in regard to carbon-
reduction goals during the
design process is critical.
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The Top 10 Ways to Reduce CONTINUING EDUCATION
Concrete's Carbon Footprint
1 AIA LU/HSW
Sponsored by Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed
Concrete Association Learning Objectives
After viewing this multimedia
D esign and construction teams even weaker depending on the perfor- presentation, you should be able to:
can implement 10 simple strate- mance needs. All of these formulations 1. Explain the basics of the embodied
gies in order to reduce concrete’s can be made at the same factory within
carbon footprint. The strategies are meant minutes of one another. No other build- carbon of concrete.
to achieve a lower carbon footprint without ing material is that versatile. 2. Evaluate the immediate steps that
impacting the other traditional perfor-
mance criteria for concrete. Concrete does not rot, rust, or burn. It can be taken to reduce the carbon
can be exposed to the elements or for archi- footprint when specifying concrete.
Concrete is unique among building tectural reasons. Concrete is economical, 3. Prioritize design strategies to get
materials. Its formulation is highly influ- available nearly everywhere, and made from the greatest reductions in carbon
enced by its application. Design profes- the most abundant materials on the planet, footprint using current technologies
sionals and contractors have a greater usually from local sources. This course pro- and design tools.
influence on concrete formulation than vides the top 10 ways to get all the benefits 4. Explore how innovative technologies
they do with other building products. of concrete at a lower carbon footprint. will result in zero carbon concrete in
Concrete can be made stronger, lighter, the future.
more f lowable, stiffer, less permeable, and
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communities and policymakers on the benefits of ready-mixed concrete and encourages its use as the building material
of choice. No other building material can replicate concrete’s advantages in terms of strength, durability, safety, and
ease of use. www.buildwithstrength.com
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Residential glass doors are used in many Photo courtesy of Marvin
different designs to create vibrant, open,
healthy housing options.
Beyond Function: Designing CONTINUING EDUCATION
with Exterior Glass Doors
to Improve Well-Being 1 AIA LU/HSW
Current products offer exciting choices in design, style, Learning Objectives
and performance After reading this article, you should
be able to:
Sponsored by Marvin 1. Identify some of the current trends
Fenestration in single family residences incorporated into a wide range of architectur- influencing the use of swinging and
can come in different forms. Instead of al design aesthetics. To be successful, however, sliding glass doors in single family
relying only on windows, a common they need to perform as intended for thermal residential design.
alternative is the use of different types of characteristics and air sealing as well as for 2. Investigate the design options and
exterior doors that are predominantly made security and weatherability. innovative opportunities to create
from glass in frames (i.e., side stiles, top and residences that allow for flexibility,
bottom rails) instead of solid, opaque mate- Continues at ce.architecturalrecord.com openness, and wellness.
rial. The appeal of such glass doors, as we will 3. Recognize the aspects of manufactured
refer to them in this course, comes from their Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP swinging and sliding glass doors that
ability to provide daylight, views, and general is a nationally known architect and a prolific influence their performance and how to
connectivity between indoors and outdoors. author advancing sustainable residences select options to suit performance needs.
Furthermore, with different options available through better design. www.pjaarch.com 4. Assess the functional contributions of
for sizes and materials, they can be readily www.linkedin.com/in/pjaarch large swinging and sliding glass doors
as they contribute to healthy living and
wellness.
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The metal composite cladding on the
BNW Pavilion, located adjacent to the
Emily Carr University of Art + Design in
Vancouver, helped the structure meet
updated fire propagation test protocols.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Photo courtesy of Robert Stefanowicz Photography/3A Composites
Cladding Safety with Metal CONTINUING EDUCATION
Composite Material (MCM)
and the NFPA 285-19 1 AIA LU/HSW
Faced with an updated test protocol for fire propagation, Learning Objectives
metal composite material cladding is passing the test After reading this article, you should be
able to:
Sponsored by Metal Construction Association's Metal Composite Material 1. Differentiate between metal
(MCM) Alliance
composite materials made with a
T he demand for high-performance, specific materials or methods of construction. flame-retardant (FR) core and MCMs
durable, aesthetically pleasing, and A large portion of the code deals with fire with a standard core (typically
energy-efficient buildings has led to prevention and mitigating fire risk. polyethylene (PE)), and how the two
building envelope designs that incorporate products respond to fire.
combustible materials such as cladding, For wall assemblies in particular, systems 2. Review the history and details of the
insulation, and weather-resistant barriers. containing combustible materials must be NFPA 285 test for flame propagation
tested and demonstrate a certain level of in wall assemblies, and the new
Charged with protecting the public resistance to fire spreading. An intermediate- sample construction requirements
health and safety of building occupants and scale fire test, National Fire Protection added to the 2019 version.
providing safeguards from hazards associated Association (NFPA) 285 is the Standard Fire 3. Evaluate the circumstances under
with the built environment, the International Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation which an exterior wall assembly is
Building Code (IBC) mandates all build- Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing subjected to the NFPA 285 testing
ing systems and materials meet prescribed Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible requirement.
requirements and undergo relevant testing. Components. NFPA 285 is a code-required 4. Compare different kinds of weather-
The IBC outlines the minimum requirements standard and a key component of exterior resistive barriers and insulation, and
to protect the public health and safety of wall design testing. how they impact the full assemblies’
building occupants, while avoiding both un- ability to pass the NFPA 285 test.
necessary costs and preferential treatment of In order to help eliminate some of the 5. See how Engineering Judgements can
complexity and confusion surrounding be an acceptable alternative to NFPA
285 testing.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
In the London Grenfell Tower fire, the fire
spread approximately 200 feet within 30
minutes. To pass the NFPA 285 test, a fire
cannot spread more than 10 feet from the
window opening within the same period of
time.
The flame-retardant core in a metal composite material panel incorporates alumina tri- air space in the building enclosure resulted in
hyrdrate or magnesium oxide, which breaks down when exposed to extreme heat. This the chimney effect accelerating flame spread.
releases water vapor and helps suppress the fire. To make matters worse, residents had propped
open the stairwells, further accelerating flame
these designs, in addition to knowing when metal. The main options are a fire-retardant spread.
an NFPA 285 test is required, it is helpful for (FR) core and “standard” polyethylene (PE),
architects and specifiers to better understand which is a thermoplastic product. As related by Daniel A. Martin,
the impact of material choices in the metal P.E., CFEI, CVFI, a fire protection
composite material (MCM) wall assembly. The FR core utilizes the addition of engineer with Jensen Hughes, in a recent
minerals, such as alumina trihyrdrate or METALCONLive! webinar entitled
For starters, the IBC does not define non- magnesium oxide, that effectively break “Cladding Safety in Light of Global Fires,”
combustible or combustible. This terminology down when subjected to extreme heat. This construction details that contributed to
is defined by the NFPA in the Life Safety Code as releases water vapor, helps suppress the fire, the Grenfell fire included multiple types
follows: noncombustible is a material that can- and causes the material to self-extinguish of exterior insulation such as polyiso and
not ignite or burn, cannot support combustion, once the flame source is removed. phenolic, MCM sheets with a PE core
and cannot release flammable vapors. Examples containing no FR additives, cavity barriers
include brick, stone, steel, and mineral wool. On the contrary, PE’s solid plastic core not in place or continuous around window
All other materials are considered combustible. serves as a continuous fuel source enabling openings where required by code, and
Product examples include phenolic panels, flames to spread vertically up the wall exterior wall geometrics creating large air
HPL, MCM , foam plastic insulation, and assembly. Standard core MCM (PE) does gaps behind the MCM panels.
fiberglass insulation, and are tested per the not pass NFPA requirements and has been
American Society for Testing and Materials identified as a significant source in multiple This tragic perfect storm enabled the
ASTM E136 standard test method. building fires. fire to spread significantly in a short
period of time. According to the NFPA
It’s important to understand that many HIGH-RISE FIRE EVENTS 285, an acceptable wall assembly requires
common products—e.g., desks, blinds, wood, In 2017, the tragic London Grenfell Tower fire the fire to spread less than 10 feet from the
plastic, most furniture, and flooring are ultimately took the lives of 72 people, with window opening within 30 minutes.
combustible—but not all combustible items more than 70 others injured. Exacerbated by
have the same burning characteristics. the absence of sprinkler systems and fire egress Becauses MCMs with a PE core are
routes, what started as a malfunctioning fridge- unable to pass the NFPA 285 test, this had
For example, when evaluating the freezer on the building’s fourth floor was fueled effectively banned their use in the U.S. for
combustible characteristics of MCM, it’s im- by plastic insulation and aluminum composite high-rise construction, or on panel installa-
portant to differentiate between the different rainscreen cladding with a PE core. Unbroken tions higher than 40 feet.
types of materials sandwiched in between the
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and suppliers who are dedicated to growing the use of MCMs. www.metalconstruction.org
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Photo courtesy of Watts Snow-melting systems provide a
low-maintenance solution to create
safe walkways and entrances that
help with risk management for all
types of buildings and facilities.
Optimizing Snow- CONTINUING EDUCATION
Melting Systems
1 AIA LU/HSW
Specifying system types, components, and controls to meet
project-specific performance Learning Objectives
After reading this article, you should
Sponsored by Watts | By Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP be able to:
1. Identify the primary characteristics of
P roviding safe pedestrian or vehicular that pedestrians, and vehicles are protected
access in cold weather to a building from the hazards of snow and ice accumula- snow-melting systems, including the
entrance, walkway, or critical opera- tion. This course looks at the ways that design ways that they help protect building
tion area means minimizing or eliminating professionals can investigate, design, and users, owners, and the public.
the presence of snow and ice in those areas. optimize a snow-melting system suited to the 2. Assess the design and performance
In some facilities, this is done manually by specific requirements of a particular project. considerations of both the buildings
maintenance staff who clear snow, spread This approach helps ensure control of the and their surroundings on successful
ice-melt chemicals, and work to maintain initial and ongoing costs as well the proper, snow-melting systems.
clear and safe passage. The expense, impact long-term performance of these systems 3. Recognize the primary parameters
of chemicals, and difficulty in creating a con- that create safe, clear passage in what could for the design of functional hydronic
sistently safe condition pushes many building otherwise be a hazardous condition. and electric snow-melting systems.
owners and operators to look for other 4. Investigate the range of options
solutions. As such, mechanical or electrical SNOW-MELTING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW that are available for the control of
snow-melting systems are often designed The basic function of a snow-melting system snow-melting systems that help
and constructed to be placed below concrete, is to warm an outdoor surface to a tempera- ensure the safety and well-being of
asphalt, or other paved areas to help ensure ture above freezing, allowing snow and ice people using the building or facility.
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to melt and drain away safely. That surface Environmental Impacts System Costs CONTINUING EDUCATION
might be a walkway into or out of a building Many people are concerned about the The discussion of any building system cost
that sees many people walking there daily, environmental impacts associated with any should always include a review of not only
such as a retail, hospitality, health-care, building system. These concerns are fully first costs but also ongoing operating costs
educational, governmental, or other type justified, although snow-melting systems and the residual costs of an alternative. Of-
of building. Keeping such walkways clear have been shown to be part of the solution, ten, building owners, especially residential
of snow and ice reduces the likelihood that not part of the problem. The truth is that ones, only take into consideration the initial
someone walking there will slip, fall, and they are one of the eco-friendlier options cost of the system. In doing so, they fail to
become injured. The surface might also serve available since they can reduce or eliminate see the intrinsic benefits of a system that
vehicles, not just pedestrians. These vehicles use of salt or chemicals being introduced can prove to be much less costly over the
could be large, such as cars, trucks, or buses, into the environment. Snow-melting chemi- life of the building. The cost of installation
or small, such as forklifts, dollies, or robotic cals are commonly used by maintenance can be allowed for in the project budget and
carts. They could also be specialty areas, staff, but they too melt and run into drains may in fact be a very small percentage of the
such as a heliport on a building, an emer- and sewers, where they can do damage to total project cost. Similarly, the operating
gency room entrance, or a critical operations vegetation and aquatic life. Snow-melting cost of a snow-melting system can be man-
facility. Regardless of the type of traffic, the chemicals are also well-known for the dam- aged and accounted for so that it becomes
goal is usually the same: keep the area clear age they can cause to concrete and other an anticipated and controlled expense. All
and safe for usage when snow and ice would paved surfaces, causing shorter service lives of these costs, although they may seem
be otherwise present. and the need for replacement. This replace- expensive at first blush, can be significantly
ment then adds more environmental burden outweighed by the benefits of less labor, less
System Need compared to a longer-lasting solution for maintenance, less chemicals, less risk of
Snow-melting systems are sometimes viewed concrete and other paved surfaces. liability, and less potential damage to build-
as a luxury item or as an extravagance. This ing surfaces. By doing this type of review,
would only be true if safety is not a concern By using heat in selected locations in a some building owners ultimately conclude
or if there is no cost to maintain and clear snow-melting system, the need for chemi- that they cannot afford the alternatives
areas of snow and ice. The reality is that cals is eliminated, thus eliminating their after all—it makes better economic sense to
all buildings need to protect the safety and impact on the environment and the build- include a snow-melting system.
welfare of the people using them, and there ings. Also eliminated are the labor and time
is always a cost of labor and/or materials to needed to spread these chemicals. The heat System Types
keep a building safely maintained. The risks aspect of a snow-melting system is also very There are two basic types of snow-melting
and costs are higher, of course, in geographic manageable based on proper efficiencies systems available: electrical systems and
locations where snow is more common or and controls, just like any other mechanical hydronic systems. Electrical systems use elec-
frequent, or where the number of people system. Designed, installed, and operated tric current run through specially designed
or vehicles is high. Hence, snow-melting properly, snow-melting systems can be heat-generating resistance wires to create the
systems should be appropriately looked at very energy efficient, so the energy use and needed heat for the snow-melting function.
and evaluated for each project as an option cost impacts can be properly accounted for Hydronic systems use a water-glycol fluid
that meets the needs of building owners and and controlled. If the energy comes from circulated through tubing (piping) and boil-
regulatory agencies for safety and mainte- a renewable, non-polluting source (i.e., ers to generate heat. Many aspects of these
nance in climates that receive snow or ice solar electric, hydroelectric, wind, etc.), the two systems are similar in terms of the prin-
storms. environmental impact of the energy used is ciples behind their design, installation, and
drastically diminished. operation—it is just some of the components
and system parts that are different.
REASONS TO INCORPORATE A SNOW-MELTING SYSTEM
The type of system selected for a particu-
While different buildings and owners may have different motivations, there are a lar project will often be predicated on the
number of common reasons that the decision is wisely made to include a snow-melting size of the area to be heated. An installation
system in a project including: less than 1,500 square feet usually means
• Reduction in salt or chemical use, thus reducing damage to the environment, that electrical is more economical since a
boiler is not required. For example, most
including aquatic life. residential systems are smaller and tend to
• Reduction in accidents due to personal injury from slips, falls, and manual snow use an electric rather than hydronic system.
Nonetheless, any size system where a boiler
shoveling. or hydronic system is not desired or practical
• Reduction in liability and insurance claims from accidents and injuries to building will tend to be electric.
occupants, users, and staff. Larger installations often benefit from
• Reduction in damage to architectural concrete and paving surfaces, such as paving hydronic systems. This is particularly true
if they can be linked to an existing boiler
bricks or stones, curbs, etc., thus improving longevity of those surfaces. and can gain some overall boiler efficien-
• Improved safety on critical areas, such as inclined parking ramps, loading docks, cies. However, there are many cases where
it makes more sense to use an appropriately
outdoor stairs, rotating equipment (gondolas), emergency care areas, and helipads.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION Images courtesy of Watts also the need to establish proper expectations from areas that are protected. Wind can
and quality assurance standards for a system cause drifting and accumulation of snow
Hydronic snow-melting systems (left) and ahead of time. These considerations are re- onto a surface, requiring more attention
electrical systems (right) work on the same viewed further in the following paragraphs. than those that are protected.
principles, just with different components
and design implications. Site Conditions It is important to recognize that a
The building site and the specific outdoor ar- single building can have several differ-
sized dedicated boiler. Since each building eas targeted for a snow-melting system need ent conditions in different specific areas.
is unique, a review of the applicability of to be fully assessed to design and install an One walkway may be shielded by adjacent
both system types (hydronic versus electric) effective solution. Such an assessment should buildings and another may be exposed, for
may be warranted to discern which is the consider the following: example. A driveway may get 24-hour use
best choice for a particular project. This • Surfaces to be treated: The use of the but a walkway may not. In cases like these,
review should include the practical aspects of different conditions need to be accounted
installation, costs, benefits, and differences surface(s) intended for snow-melting for—one snow-melting system approach
between the two systems. should be understood first. Is it a critical will not likely be appropriate for all of
use area in constant use or an occasional them. The usual implication is to antici-
Regardless of the type selected, all snow- use area only at certain times of day or pate the need for different operations and
melting systems operate using automatic the week? Similarly, is there anything create different snow-melting zones. This
and manual controls. These controls are about the material used or the surface way, each different area can be controlled
essentially the same from the standpoint treatment that needs to be taken into separately to respond to the different con-
of the user whether electric or hydronic account? For example, is the surface go- ditions and snow-melting needs.
systems are used. There will be some differ- ing to be smooth concrete, brick pavers, • Drainage: When a snow-melting system
ence in what is being controlled of course asphalt, or some other material? A basic is working properly, it will turn snow or
(electric current or hydronic fluids), but the understanding of the design intent and ice into water, which then needs to drain
overall concepts and principles are straight- material of the surfaces will help inform harmlessly away. Where that water drains
forward and well known. the different aspects of a site assessment. to needs to be designed into the project and
• Surrounding area: The surfaces do not will be different for each one. In some cases,
BASIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR exist independently from their surround- this drainage could be along the sides of the
DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE ings. Rather, buildings and other features snow-melting area in troughs, swales, or
Before designing a snow-melting system, around the snow-melting area can have gutters. In others, it could be picked up by
there are several site- and building-specific impacts on the snow-melting surface in trench drains and channeled into an under-
conditions that need to be addressed. There is different ways. Direct solar visibility onto ground drainage system. Other drainage
the snow-melting surface could cause options are also certainly possible.
melting independently from the system
during daylight hours. Conversely, a It is important to keep in mind that
shaded area may never receive any solar areas along the side of melted areas are
benefit and need to rely entirely on the usually covered by snow and ice, which
snow-melting system. By the same token, may interfere with drainage there, caus-
areas that are prone to wind are different ing all the melted water to move in one
direction along the pitch of the melt area.
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Every project must be assessed to determine the owner's needs, particular site conditions, and performance expectations of a system.
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Note that draining melt water commonly CONTINUING EDUCATION
moves faster than a typical rainfall. This
means drainage rate and flow needs to The edges of a snow-melting system need to be taken into account, particularly in terms of
be addressed so that one safety concern how the melt water will drain safely away from a treated area.
(snow and ice) is not replaced with
another one (excessive drain water). It is the snow-melting surface and the system, and Most controllers are set to run for 4 hours
also important to recognize the need for the flow of heated fluids (GPM). Therefore, and can be adjusted as needed.
water to drain away after the system is identifying the available options to assure these • Troubleshooting: It is very rare that a
turned off so ice does not form from the factors are achieved is clearly important. system does not work at all. It is more
meltwater. This may imply a zone that common that design assumptions vary
keeps the drainage area warmed during Performance Expectations from reality. The system could be designed
and after the operation of the snow- When planning a snow-melting system, it is for a different amount of snowfall than oc-
melting system. Finally, never drain a always helpful to have everyone on the same curs, the density of the snow can vary, etc.
system to a street or public thoroughfare page in terms of expectations about how the There may also be unintended variances
since it will then freeze and build up system will perform. Ideally, this means a between design and installation, such as
there, causing other problems. All these conversation with not only the building owner tubing depth variations or material thick-
drainage conditions need to be assessed but also the facilities manager or maintenance ness changes, which result in different
and accounted for to create a successful staff who will be using that system is warrant- supply temperatures being delivered than
snow-melting condition. ed. The objective is to overcome some misper- planned. These variances can be avoided
ceptions about how a system works and dispel through careful adherence to the design
Available Heat Sources any notion that it is an “instant” solution. and specifications of a system and imple-
Different buildings and sites may have dif- Some of the key performance expectations that mentation of quality-control measures
ferent options in terms of the heat source need to be understood include the following: during installation.
for a system. In some cases, electric may • Response time: Most systems need
be the only practical option if natural gas, Quality-Control Standards
propane, or other fuels are not available. In between 30 minutes and 1 hour before There are a number of industry standards that
these cases, the system will likely connect to results are visible on the surface. Immedi- apply to snow-melting systems that address
the building’s electrical system. The source ate melting should not be expected. both quality control and regulatory compli-
of electricity could be the local electrical • Slab and paving warming: The time ance. Some of these include:
utility, a local renewable energy system, or required before melting occurs depends • FCC: Federal Communications Commis-
a cogeneration system if that is used. The on the outdoor air temperature and the
available source should be considered for corresponding temperature of the slab sion for control systems that use wireless
capacity and economy. or pavement. Before the snow can melt, message delivery.
the system needs to overcome the slab
Hydronic heat sources can similarly vary temperature first. As would be expected, Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP,
based on the building conditions. An exist- the colder the slab is, the longer it will take is a nationally known architect, continuing
ing water or steam-based boiler may have to get it up above freezing temperatures. education presenter, and prolific author
the capacity to handle the snow-melting • Full melting: It will likely take 4–6 hours advancing high-performance buildings
needs. If not, one or more stand-alone boil- to melt snow completely in most situa- through better design. www.pjaarch.com,
ers may be appropriate. It will be important tions. This will vary, of course, based on www.linkedin.com/in/pjaarch
to know the type of fuel that is available the amount of snow present, the tempera-
to power these boilers either way and plan ture, and the weather conditions.
accordingly. Alternatively, energy-recovery
or energy-capture systems can be used as
a heat source. This is common in locations
where there is a large refrigeration load
(e.g., supermarkets, food storage, etc.). In
these cases, the extracted heat is captured
and channeled into useful energy for the
building systems.
Regardless of the heat source, in all cases,
the critical factors for the success of a snow-
melting system are the British thermal units
(BTUs) of heat provided, the temperature of
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