Hamilton Ink Spot announces its calendar of special events, featured guests and thematic exhibitions presented in Saint Paul’s premier printmaking resource and gallery at 375 N. Wabasha Street.

These activities and themes will change monthly, in addition to Ink Spot’s classes, a drop-in studio for families and individuals, a print cooperative for mid-career artists, internships, a mentorship program for high school-age artists, and exhibitions of local, regional and national printmaking artists.

Hosts and master printers, Bill Moran and Monica Edwards Larson, oversee Ink Spot’s initiatives and its 2,200-square-foot location. “These special events, guests and exhibitions present more opportunities to share this treasure of American printing with Twin Cities’ design and letterpress lovers,” says Moran.

Making printmaking an accessible art form, Hamilton Ink Spot creates access for artists and others of all skill levels and backgrounds, enriches the public’s connection with direct arts experiences, and contributes to the community’s cultural vitality. The Saint Paul storefront offers Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum’s merchandise for sale, as well as a co-op space for Twin Cities’ artists to create and exhibit their original posters, cards, and other printed works.

Hamilton Ink Spot is the first venture to which Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum lends its name. Based in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Hamilton is the only museum dedicated to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type. With 1.5 million pieces of wood type and more than 1,000 styles and sizes of patterns, Hamilton’s collection is one of the premier wood type collections in the world.

March, “For the Love of Letters”
March 5, exhibition opening celebration,
in conjunction with AIGA Minnesota’s Cocktails with Creatives

April, “Music and Lyrics”
April 18, 6-10 p.m., National Record Store Day and exhibition opening celebration,
in conjunction with Eclipse Records

May, “VOICE: words for those who are silenced”
May 7, 6 p.m., exhibition opening celebration and live music,
benefit for MN Girls Are Not For Sale, bringing awareness to sex trafficking in Minnesota,
in conjunction with House of Mercy Recordings’ CD release
and concert at Bedlam Theatre, May 10, 6 p.m.

June, “Hybrids,” recent work by Pseudo Manitou, Miss Amy Jo and Erik Johnson
June 5, exhibition opening celebration

July, Hamilton Ink Spot co-op members show
July 16, 6-10 p.m., exhibition opening celebration

Aug., Recent prints by Jim Sherraden of Hatch Show Print
Date to be determined, artist’s talk and exhibition opening celebration

Sept., Recent work by Mary Bruno, Jenni Undis and Monica Edwards Larson
Sept. 10, 6-10 p.m., exhibition opening celebration

Oct., “Dark Art,” Halloween movie-themed invitational poster show
Oct. 1, 6-10 p.m., exhibition opening celebration

Nov., “Letterbugs” by Bill Moran
Nov. 19, 6-10 p.m., artist’s talk and exhibition opening celebration

Dec., Holiday-themed show
Date to be determined, exhibition opening celebration

To learn more about Hamilton Ink Spot’s special events, featured guests, co-op memberships, workshops, internships, merchandise and exhibition gallery, please visit online at http://www.hamiltoninkspot.org, https://www.facebook.com/hamiltoninkspot, http://instagram.com/hamiltonwoodtype; or in person Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at 375 N. Wabasha Street, Saint Paul, MN  55102.

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Experts spoke about Life Cycle Assessments and the intricacies that go into them at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 78th Annual Conference held Feb. 15-18 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Those at the conference also heard updates during the Regulatory Affairs Committee, including developments with ENERGY STAR® and California building codes.

Life Cycle Assessments Addressed

Vik Ahuja, LEED® AP and sales executive for the building and construction sector at PE International, and Kerry Haglund, executive director of the Efficient Windows Collaborative, gave those at the Annual Conference a refresher on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). The participants were provided with an update on the Windows Product Category Rules (PCR), which has now been split into two documents for use in business-to-business and business-to-consumer LCA and EPD development.

Additionally, participants were guided through the creation of both LCAs and EPDs and provided with information on obtaining critical data needed to complete this process.

“The players involved in developing an Environmental Product Declaration are the Product Category Rules program operator, an LCA consultant and an EPD program operator,” said Ahuja.

Ahuja also described the current demand for EPDs, driven by, among other factors, the global construction market. Global construction is expected to grow by almost 70 percent by 2020, he said. Other factors include established and emerging Global Green Building Councils, LEED v4, building owners and more.

Maureen Knight Provides Update on Regulatory Affairs Committee

AAMA’s government affairs/product stewardship manager, Maureen Knight, gave attendees an update during the Regulatory Affairs Committee meeting on industry developments, including ENERGY STAR and ongoing revisions to jurisdictional California building codes. She reviewed the ENERGY STAR specification process and discussed opportunities to make this process clearer and more predictable. During a Dec. 2014 meeting, stakeholders including AAMA, encouraged the EPA to collaborate with other federal agencies to address and replace the multitude of underperforming and inefficient single pane windows that remain in use in homes across the country.

In terms of the California codes, she spoke about individual county building codes being amended to address Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Knight stressed that familiarity with these varying amendments is crucial when selling into these markets.

Knight added that in California, the Air Resources Board (ARB) has placed updates to the formaldehyde emissions measure on hold pending the release of EPA guidance on a national formaldehyde emissions rule. In 2014, Prop 65 identified 12 chemicals, substances and mixtures that may be disclosed in future warnings. Final revisions to Prop 65 are expected in early summer 2015, said Knight.

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Echoing the grand apartment towers that made Manhattan’s affluent Upper East Side famous, William Sofield served as the design architect for the historically inspired 135 East 79th Street. Enhancing the high-profile project’s homage to pre-World War II architecture, Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ INvent Retro™ windows and terrace doors feature a narrow, beveled exterior face that replicates the look of classic steel and wood windows, while offering modern, high performance.

Along with Studio Sofield, Wausau worked closely on this property with developer The Brodsky Organization, architect-of-record SLCE Architects, general contractor Lend Lease, glazing contractor American Industries Corp. (AIC), building envelope and curtainwall consultants R.A. Heintges and numerous other key contributors. AIC, SLCE and Wausau previously teamed up on several other New York high-rise residences and were comfortably collaborating to achieve the intended vision for 135 East 79th Street.

The 19-story, 32-unit residential tower opened in mid-2014 and essentially sold out before winter. “Given the prestige of this property, the windows were an important contributor to its exterior appearance,” said Thomas Brodsky of The Brodsky Organization. “Wausau’s team helped us to achieve the style we sought and the performance specification we required. The new residents wanted the best and we’re pleased that these windows met their expectations.”

“For many living here, the large, historically styled, French casements and terrace doors — and their associated daylight, fresh air and expansive views — were key selling features,” added Keith Lindberg, regional sales manager for Wausau, “We engineered these project-in French window configuration without a center post, so the residents can enjoy larger, less obstructed views. Some of the openings on 135 East 79th Street are more than 7 feet high and 8½ feet wide. The doors are up to 8 feet tall.”

In total, AIC installed 370 of Wausau’s INvent Retro-XLT 2250i Series windows and 48 matching 4250i Series Terrace Doors. All of the windows and doors use VE24-2M low-e, insulated glass fabricated by Viracon. Wausau’s products also are manufactured using recycled aluminum that contains at least 70 percent total recycled content. The exposed aluminum framing was finished in a historically appropriate bronze color by Linetec using two-coat 70 percent PVDF resin-based paint on the exterior and one-coat baked enamel paint on the interior.

Although the bronze color is the same, the different finish types were selected to meet the distinctive durability needs of their environments on the indoors and outdoors. Baked enamel coatings do not need to meet the weather-resistant criteria that exterior PVDF coatings must provide. “This dual finishing would be impractical and very expensive if Linetec wasn’t the finisher,” explains Lindberg. “Because our INvent Retro-XLT products rely on polyamide thermal barriers, also provided by Linetec, our customers have a relatively simple, affordable way to get two different types of finishes, while optimizing thermal performance.”

Exemplifying this high performance, Wausau’s INvent Retro-XLT products can achieve U-Factors as low as 0.39 BTU/hr.sqft.ºF and a Condensation Resistant Factor (CRF) as high as CRF Frame 60/Glass 70. The windows and terrace doors on 135 East 79th Street also meet AAMA AW-100 Architectural Performance Class rating, including AAMA 910-10 lifecycle testing to 4000 operating cycles and stringent requirements for air infiltration, water resistance and structural integrity.

As part of the Advantage by Wausau® standard product offering, INvent Retro’s windows are pre-engineered and factory-glazed to ensure the intended performance. Available on an accelerated delivery schedule, these competitively priced windows are backed with an industry-leading warranty of up to 10 years.

“135 East 79th Street is an excellent example of how the right windows can complement a neighborhood’s existing aesthetic appeal, while delivering superior performance, comfort and views. Inarguably, it one of the most attractive historically inspired, newly constructed buildings in the city,” praised Wausau’s Lindberg.

Accentuating the windows and doors’ classic appearance are articulated lintels and the window grilles at street level are antique – one bears a peacock and one bears an owl. “They’re by the same firm that did the gates at Buckingham Palace,” noted Sofield. “Really everywhere is a sense of craft. And I think from the moment that you pass the building you get a sense of that craft.”

The stone and brick was hand-laid by masons. The door hardware comes from a West Village foundry, and flanking the main entrance, the pear tree sculptures carved from limestone were designed by Sofield. He continued, “There is a romance in the detailing of the building. …I think there’s something about coming back to a building again and again and again and discovering something different.”

“This building is very different from anything I’ve designed in that I’m really quite the Modernist and this is my first foray into the antique,” shared Sofield. “Really, I start every project as a behaviorist. So, I sat on the street and watched what happened in this neighborhood for hours and hours, and day upon day. And the buildings surrounding it are really quite beautiful.”

Sofield concluded, “I felt that I should fade away and let the neighborhood dictate what this building should be. I always kind of say if I do a really good job, nobody will ever know I existed. And I think this building is very much a testament to that because I think in a few years, everybody will think that this building had been there as part of the neighborhood for quite a long time.”

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135 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075; http://www.135east79.com
* Developer: The Brodsky Organization; New York; http://www.brodskyorg.com
* Design architect: Studio Sofield; New York; http://www.studiosofield.com
* Architect of record: SLCE Architects; New York; http://www.slcearch.com
* General contractor: Lend Lease (US) Construction LMB Inc.; New York; http://www.lendlease.com
* Building envelope and curtainwall consultants: R.A. Heintges & Associates; New York; http://www.heintges.com
* Glazing systems – installer: American Industries Corp.; Westbury, New York
* Glazing systems – manufacturer: Wausau Window and Wall Systems; Wausau, Wisconsin; http://www.wausauwindow.com
* Glazing systems – glass assemblies: Viracon, Inc.; Owatonna, Minnesota; http://www.viracon.com
* Glazing systems – finisher: Linetec; Wausau, Wisconsin; http://www.linetec.com
* Photos: project images by Jake Ryan; product images by Wausau Window and Wall Systems
* Videos: http://www.135east79.com/the-story.html

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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) heard speakers on a range of topics at the 78th Annual Conference held Feb. 15-18 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Subjects discussed included next-generation replacement of windows, standardization for fenestration products in the European Union, the basics of color measurement and more.

Jim Snyder talks next-generation replacement

Jim Snyder, owner of the company WindowJim, spoke to conference attendees about the paradox of next-generation window replacement – a complex problem that will take time to resolve. While the industry relies on replacement, Snyder said, window manufacturers are saddled with the blame of installation failures. However, this is not to say the matter is hopeless.

Snyder urged attendees to think about prevention, and also involving others who do not have a vested interest, such as builders and architects. Enforcing proper installation in new construction is also key.

“Replacement can no longer be an afterthought,” said Snyder. “It’s a second opportunity to sell a window package to the same house. If replacement isn’t doable, we’re losing that opportunity.”

Frank Koos explains European legislation, standardization for fenestration products

Frank Koos, general secretary of EuroWindoor, discussed the construction sector in Europe, the legislation that governs it, the European window markets and other areas of international interest. He gave an outlook to the next challenges for construction projects in the EU, including stronger requirements for energy efficiency, restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances and the concept of Sustainability Assessment for Building Certification.

Different national standards cause barriers to trade and create the necessity for multiple testing requirements and thus fees, Koos said.

“What the customer expects is not always what he gets,” said Koos, adding that product characteristics must be suitable. “Different projects require different product performance.”

Greg Shrider discusses the basics of color measurement

BYK-Gardner’s global business manager, Greg Shrider, covered the basics of color measurement including a discussion of color spaces and the methods of evaluating changes or differences in color. He offered attendees a better understanding of the Hunter and CIELAB color space systems and of color difference equations including the use of ellipsoid values to set pass/fail color tolerances.

“Although we think we see color well, we really don’t,” said Shrider, adding that color perception is subjective depending upon age, gender and mood. “The eye is a wonderful tool, adaptive and creative; however, it has a flaw: We have two different types of sensors – cones and rods.” The Wright/Guild Experiment focused red/blue energy on one screen and a variable input on the other. Smaller area of view did not respond well to color viewing.

“We see differences in hue (color) first, then chroma (saturation) and last, we see lightness or darkness,” said Shrider

For fenestration manufacturers, it is important to visually evaluate color matches to align with customer acceptability. Shrider recommended using the instrument geometry that aligns with goals and materials being used. Color tolerances that align with visual assessment are elliptical and vary in size and shape depending upon location in color space. The higher the chroma or more saturated color, the larger the ellipse. He stressed that elliptical color tolerances have weighted deltas.

Keeping in mind all of these factors will better enable manufacturers to meet customer expectations according to Shrider.

Additional speakers

Mary Garcia, corporate relations director at World Vision, also spoke at the Annual Conference and thanked AAMA for its ongoing support and partnership. World Vision is a humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities to help them reach their full potential. World Vision does this by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. AAMA has partnered with World Vision for several events since Feb. 2012.

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Helping improve acoustics in open-plan offices and other commercial interiors, ROCKFON enhances the high sound absorbing performance of Rockfon® Sonar™ stone wool ceiling panels to achieve Noise Reduction Coefficients (NRC) as high as 0.95. Now available in a wider range of standard sizes, styles and formats, Rockfon Sonar ceiling panels contribute to commercial projects’ creative designs, industry-leading performance and sustainability goals.

ROCKFON’s acoustics specialist, Gary Madaras, Ph.D., ASA, INCE, Assoc. AIA, explains, “High sound absorption helps control the ambient noise levels and prevents excessive reverberance. This increases speech intelligibility, improves concentration and mitigates the ‘Lombard effect,’ where people talk louder and louder to make themselves heard when trying to talk in noisy environments.”

High-performing absorptive ceiling panels of NRC 0.95 can improve the acoustic experience in open-plan offices, classrooms, retail shops, health care patient recovery areas, as well as in multifunctional rooms, corridors, meeting rooms, lobbies and reception areas. In addition to the benefits associated with 0.95 NRC, Rockfon Sonar’s Articulation Class (AC) rating of 190 supports speech privacy, such as for conversations in human resource departments and medical clinics with partial height walls.

Along with high acoustic performance, the panels’ lightly textured white surface delivers high light reflectance (0.85 LR) to maximize daylighting and dimensional stability at up to 100 percent relative humidity. Contributing to buildings’ environmental goals, ROCKFON’s extensive portfolio of stone wool acoustic ceiling solutions has earned UL® Environment’s GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low-emitting products.

Easily installed in standard 9/16-inch and 15/16-inch ceiling suspension systems or directly applied to a sound-reflecting surface, Rockfon Sonar 1-inch-thick stone wool panels are available in 2-foot to 8-foot lengths and up to 4-foot widths, including plank sizes. These panels’ edge designations include: square lay-in, square tegular narrow, angled tegular, direct mount, shiplap, semi-concealed and fully concealed options. Providing low maintenance and long-term durability, ROCKFON products supplied in North America are supported with a 30-year warranty.

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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the 78th Annual Conference Awards Banquet held Monday night in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions as they serve to further the industry as a whole.

Outstanding Member Award – Kim Flanary (Milgard)

Kim Flanary, engineering director for Milgard (Tacoma, Washington), was named Outstanding Member, as presented by the previous year’s award winner, Steve Fronek (Apogee Enterprises/Wausau Window and Wall Systems; Wausau, Wisconsin).

The Outstanding Member Award is given to an individual who has distinguished themselves in their work and dedication to the advancement of AAMA and the industry as a whole.

Flanary, a current chairman of the AAMA Board of Directors (2013-2014), maintains 49 active committee and task group memberships, bringing the total to 83 over the course of his many years of service.

“He deserves it!” said Rod Hershberger (PGT Industries, N. Venice, Florida). “He is involved and has his fingerprints everywhere at AAMA.”

Chairman’s Award – Kawneer

Kawneer was given the 2015 Chairman’s Award, which is given to an AAMA member company by the current or outgoing AAMA chairman of the board. Kawneer (Norcross, Georgia) was selected for distinguishing itself to AAMA over the past two years, with outstanding commitment and dedicated support to the association and the fenestration industry.

“They emphasize the next generation of sustainable buildings by focusing on innovative market solutions like high-thermal performance, hurricane resistance and blast mitigation,” said Flanary.

Architectural Products Group Distinguished Service Award – Doug Holmberg (Apogee Enterprises/Wausau Window and Wall Systems)

The Distinguished Service Award for the Architectural Products Group was presented to Doug Holmberg, quality manager for Apogee Enterprises/Wausau Window and Wall Systems, by former recipient Mark Silverberg (Technoform; Twinsburg, Ohio).

This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Architectural Products Group.

Holmberg currently is involved in the work of 37 AAMA committees and task groups spanning subject matter ranging from security hazard mitigation to technical matters.

Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award – Joe Hayden (Pella)

The Distinguished Service Award for the Residential Products Group was presented to Joe Hayden, senior engineer for Pella (Pella, Iowa), by former winner Dean Ruark (PGT Industries).

This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Residential Products Group.

“Joe truly cares for the fenestration industry. It shows in his dedication to AAMA, the National Fenestration Rating Council and his work at Pella,” said Ruark.

Hayden currently serves on 52 committees and task groups.

“I am lucky to have him on my team,” said Kevin Gaul, director of industry and regulatory affairs (Pella). “He is very deserving of this award.”

Marketing Distinguished Service Award – Terry Abels (Chelsea Building Products)

The Marketing Distinguished Service Award was presented to Gary Hartman, national accounts manager at Chelsea Building Products (Oakmont, Pennsylvania), on behalf of Terry Abels, vice president of sales and marketing. The award was presented by Scott Condreay, senior manufacturing engineer for Sapa Extrusions, Inc. (Moon Township, Pennsylvania), recipient of last year’s award.

This award is presented to acknowledge a single individual who has exhibited leadership and outstanding service in marketing activities for the association.

Abels has been active in 33 committees, councils and task groups. He facilitates the Marketing Forum and is co-chair of the Tactical Marketing Plan Task Group and also serves as the Southeast Region representative to the Marketing Steering Committee.

“Terry has been a tireless champion on behalf of marketing interests and AAMA,” said Condreay. “He has been a good mentor in welcoming newcomers to the organization. He stimulates new ideas and new ways of thinking and doing business. We appreciate his contributions.”

Additional Recognition

Also during the Awards Banquet, AAMA’s meetings manager Florence Nicolici was recognized for her years of service. She will mark 30 years at AAMA this fall.

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Motivational speaker and comedian, Kenn Kington, encouraged participants of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA‘s) 78th Annual Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to increase the success of their businesses. Through humorous stories from his family and sport figures, Kington of Comedy Central and Blue Collar Radio fame relayed “The Truth about Success and How to Get It.”

The acronym for his keynote address outlined key tips for playing FAIR, meaning:
Focus
Anticipate
Initiate and [be]
Responsible.

The first step is staying focused. “Get rid of distractions,” Kington stated. “Use filters to focus.” Pick top three to five tasks for the day or week and steer work toward those areas. Other items that fall outside that list should be the lowest priority.

“Address the core issue and not the circumstances,” Kington warned. “The further I anticipate, the more successful I will be. Anticipating what’s ahead is the key to being successful.”

Those who take initiative get the most done, he said. “The smallest action is greater than the biggest intention.” However, he warned, authenticity is key and a lack thereof is always evident. “Being genuine changes everything,” he said.

Kington emplored participants to delegate tasks, and in doing so, take time to plan what’s to come: Trust your colleagues and direct reports and give them the opportunity to be responsible. Mistakes will be made, but encourage them to learn from those mistakes. Take responsibility for their actions and yours.

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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated document laying out the anodizing process with reference to architectural work. According to AAMA, this standard describes the anodizing process, which produces a coating that is thicker than nature’s version, harder and very durable. The AAMA Anodic Finishes/Painted Aluminum (AFPA) document has been updated to reflect newer technologies now available for the process involved.

The appearance and physical properties of anodic finishes are discussed as governed by three factors, which are aluminum alloy and temper, surface treatment prior to anodizing and the type of electrolyte and operating techniques used in the anodizing process.

“AAMA AFPA-1 was a retired AAMA document,” says Andy Joswiak (Apogee Enterprises/Linetec), chair of the AMC Anodic Finishes/Painted Aluminum Task Group. “When the AAMA document CW-10 [Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum from Shop to Site] was recently updated, it was decided to be streamlined by removing information that was not relevant to that specification. That information was important and was only available in the CW-10 specification.”

Joswiak says it was then decided to bring the AAMA AFPA reference document out of retirement and update it to include the important information removed from AAMA CW-10.

“It took a lot of hard work by many, but ultimately, AAMA has provided an excellent reference document that gives users and specifiers expert information on paint and anodized finishes for aluminum building components,” says Joswiak.

Carl Troiano (Trojan Powder Coatings), vice chair of the AMC Anodic Finishes/Painted Aluminum Task Group, adds that the document also was updated based upon current technology and processes. “There were certain finishes that were outdated and not used in the current architectural specifications,” says Troiano. “There were tests and procedures that needed to be verified or modified along with clarifying and identifying the specifications. This revision streamlined the current specification.”

AAMA AFPA 1-15, along with other AAMA documents, may be purchased from AAMA’s Publication Store.

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Soho House Chicago opened in August 2014 as a 40-room hotel and private members club for the creative community. The transformation of a 107-year-old industrial building lasted 14 months. Soho House’s in-house design team and founder Nick Jones led the design, with additional support from the joint venture development team of Shapack Partners and AJ Capital Partners.

Soho House saved as much original material as they could — including the brick, the columns and even the lettering above the front door. Working with the Apogee Building Retrofit Team, it was determined the existing steel windows were beyond repair and nearly 500 new units from Apogee’s Wausau Window and Wall Systems would be installed to help maintain the historical detailing, while delivering modern-day performance.

As the window erection contractor, Auburn Corporation worked closely with Wausau Window and Wall Systems. Wausau’s team also was supported by the building retrofit strategy leaders at its parent company, Apogee Enterprises, Inc. “Improving the appearance of the building is the number one reason owners decide to upgrade their window systems. This is even more critical for historic buildings,” emphasized John Bendt, vice president at Apogee Enterprises. “It doesn’t need to be a 100-year-old building to understand that carefully selecting the right window system will lead to other benefits. Most of our commercial buildings in the U.S. are at least 40 years old, and all can benefit from saving energy, reducing maintenance, lowering vacancy rates, increasing rents and increasing the value of the building.”

Jeffrey Shapack, president of Shapack Partners, agreed, “The historic window replacement was essential to maintaining the authentic appearance of our 1900’s warehouse building — both on the exterior and on the interior. Apogee’s Building Retrofit Strategy Team and Wausau helped us select a window that would match the large scale and fine detail of this type of vintage property.”

“There was a certain, distinctive design they were looking for in maintaining this old factory look. The large openings and replicating the classic steel windows were an important part of this,” noted Auburn’s manager of business development, Jim Price. “Wausau’s windows were selected to retain the look of a vintage building, while providing the latest innovations in window technology. This would have been extremely difficult for any other manufacturer to achieve.”

Customized for Soho House Chicago, Wausau’s 3250i INvent Retro™ XLT Series historical windows simulate the look of original, turn-of-the-century steel windows’ true divided lites with a narrow, exterior face in cove profiles. The 3-7/8-inch aluminum frame pairs with custom panning and muntins applied to both interior and exterior to complete the historic aesthetic.

“The owner was meticulous about ensuring these windows mimicked the authenticity of the old steel windows,” noted Terry Iczkowski, Wausau’s local representative. “Beyond the narrow profiles and muntins, they wanted the finish to communicate a sense of established longevity and timelessness. Apogee’s Linetec helped achieve the slightly distressed appearance that the owner desired by applying a matte Statuary Bronze finish.”

Linetec blended the 70 percent PVDF, two-coat painted finish at its in-house laboratory and applied it within its factory-controlled environment to the windows’ aluminum framing, panning and muntins. Linetec also finished the aluminum framing for the glazing systems on Soho House Chicago’s 144-foot perimeter rooftop pool. Provided by Wausau and installed by Auburn, the transparent pool enclosure presents unobstructed views of Chicago’s skyline.

Working from the ground floor upward for more than a year, Auburn’s team synchronized their work with the general contractor and other specialty contractors. Floor-by-floor, the large openings were prepared for hundreds of new windows. There are multiple windows per opening, with some individual window dimensions larger than 4.5-by-9.5 feet, grouped to up to five per bay. On average, six people were on site to assist with the installation of these sizeable units.

Along with providing large views and daylight, Wausau’s windows also meet Chicago’s stringent energy codes. INvent Retro XLT windows feature double insulating glass and an extra-wide polyamide thermal barrier to achieve a U-Factor as low as 0.39 BTU/hr.sqft.ºF and a Condensation Resistance Factor (CRF) as high as CRF Frame 60/CRF Glass 70.

These windows also are tested to meet AAMA AW-100 Architectural Performance Class ratings, including AAMA 910-10 lifecycle testing to 4,000 operating cycles and stringent requirements for air infiltration, water resistance, life cycle testing and structural integrity. INvent Retro Series’ high-performance windows are part of the pre-engineered, factory-glazed Advantage by Wausau® standard product offering. Available on an accelerated delivery schedule, these competitively priced windows are backed with an industry-leading warranty of up to 10 years.

“Wausau’s windows worked so well and look so good that we’ve received several calls for other potential renovation projects,” added Price. Across the city on Polk Street, Auburn’s team is replacing the windows at the University of Illinois’ College of Medicine’s West Tower with Wausau’s INvent Retro Series. “Wausau’s windows are a great match for the historic appearance and high thermal performance required by these buildings.”

Shapack summarized, “The INvent Retro-XLT windows provide the daylight, engineered performance and attention to detail that we needed. And Apogee, Wausau and Auburn met our schedule to ensure an on-time opening.”

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Soho House Chicago; 113-125 N. Green St., Chicago, IL 60607; http://www.sohohouse.com/venues/hotels/soho-house-chicago
* Owner: Soho House UK Limited; London; http://www.sohohouse.com
* Developers:
Shapack Partners, Chicago; http://www.shapack.com
AJ Capital Partners; Chicago; http://www.ajcapitalpartners.com
* Project architect: Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture (HPA); Chicago; http://www.hparchitecture.com
* General contractor: Power Construction Company, LLC; Chicago; http://www.powerconstruction.net
* Window erection contractor: Auburn Corporation, Orland Park, Illinois; http://www.auburncorp.com
* Window systems – manufacturer: Wausau Window and Wall Systems, an Apogee Enterprises Company; Wausau, Wisconsin; http://www.wausauwindow.com
* Window systems – finisher: Linetec, an Apogee Enterprises Company; Wausau, Wisconsin; http://www.linetec.com
* Project photos courtesy of Soho House

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.’s Building Retrofit Strategy Team assists building owners and property managers evaluate the benefits of window renovation and upgrades, such as improving the appearance of the building, saving energy, downsizing HVAC loading, reducing maintenance, lowering vacancy rates, increasing rental rates and enhancing the value of the building. The team offers free energy modeling, product selection and design assistance, and a network of installers covering North America. To learn more, please contact John Bendt at jbendt@apog.com, 715-846-3355; or Kevin Robbins at krobbins@apog.com, 715-846-3343.

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Wausau Window and Wall Systems has hired Ryan Noble as its regional sales manager serving the Eastern states from Maine to Florida. He works closely with his colleagues Lisa May who covers the Central region, Keith Lindberg managing the Western territory and a network of local sales representatives across the country.

With more than a decade of sales experience in the building products industry, Noble will focus on supporting local sales representatives in meeting architectural and construction teams’ needs for new construction and renovation of health care, education and government facilities, and high-rise residential and office towers.

Noble most recently worked as a Southeastern regional sales manager at AGC Glass Company. Prior to AGC, he worked in business development for James Hardie Building Products. Helping launch his career, Noble earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Continuing his professional development, Noble is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). He will represent Wausau at upcoming industry association meetings for the CSI, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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