Commercial Construction & Renovation

MAR-APR 2016

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73 MARCH : APRIL 2016 — COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION CIRCLE NO. 29 Energy Effcient Spend less while getting up to 130 lumens per watt Short ROI Maintenance Free Quickly recoup investment with large utility rebates and incentives No bulbs or ballasts to replace, reducing maintenance time & cost LED Panel Lights High-Effciency Lighting Solutions for Fluorescent Troffers Replace traditional commercial/residential drop- ceiling troffers with LED Panel Lights to eliminate hazardous waste from fuorescent bulbs and achieve unmatched energy savings. Equipped with Even- Glow technology, these LED panels offer smooth, long-lasting illumination. Perfect for Commercial, Offce, and Medical Lighting Brightness up to 7,600 Lumens in White or RGB Colors Lightweight LED Panels Weigh 20 Pounds or Less Dimensions Include: 6in. x 6in. to 2ft. x 4ft. Adjustable Hanging Kit Available Designed to Last 3x Longer Than Fluorescent Panels One source for offce, commercial, and industrial interior and exterior LED lighting solutions. Linear Bay LED Lights Flush Mount Lights LED Down Lights Module Sign Lighting Starting At: $109.95 ea. commercial-sales@superbrightleds.com 866-590-3533 For commercial pricing call or email Open to tenants and the commu- nity alike, the outdoor space is meant to encourage education, collaboration and engagement with the larger neighborhood through organized programs and events. The importance of collaboration among tenants and neighbors is placed so high in fact that commitment to acting on these core values was written into lease agreements. For the emerging North Portland neighborhood, the project will breathe economic life into the area and offer a place for the community to come together, and continue to evolve. A unique vision One North, the product of a multi-year col- laborative process, is the brainchild of Karu- na Properties II owner Eric Lemelson, who has been a leader in Oregon's sustainability movement for several decades. Lemelson envisioned a different kind of project in One North, and his passion for sustainability coupled with a rich history in innovation po- sitioned him with the necessary knowledge to make it a reality. R&H; Construction – alongside Holst Architecture, Froelich Engineers and McK- instry – helped realize the developer's goals and vision through innovative solutions, and brought many of the more challenging elements of the project to life. The goal was to employ ethical, sus- tainable and effciency standards far above industry standards, while simultaneously using systems and approaches that could serve as a model and inspiration for future projects – and were able to be replicated. Certain sustainable processes actually can be barriers to success, and defning and implementing the most appropriate options for One North required different thinking and a creative approach to commercial building. Implementing the right tools One North is meant to serve as an example of the approach to commercial buildings in the future, and the use of prefabricated materials and other features helped improve effciencies and cut costs. The buildings feature unique curves and apertures that provide eye-catching curb appeal and also enhance natural shading and daylighting of the interior spaces. Initially, the apertures were to be constructed of red iron steel cages, but that posed diffculties with constructability and schedule, and necessitated materials with huge amounts of embodied energy that conficted with the sustainable building goals of the project. Drawing from previous experiences with curvilinear structures, R&H; elected to bring on Radius Track Corporation of Minneapolis to help facilitate the design and engineering of the aperture structural components. Prefabricated cold-formed decks and trusses replaced the red iron cages and were shipped cross country and installed on the One North Site, decreas- ing the overall weight by nearly 60 percent and cutting weeks out of the installation schedule. The team used building information modeling (BIM) and Revit software to coordinate de- tails with Radius Track, create exact 3D digital models of the aperture components, sequence the installation, and schedule just-in-time deliveries. This ensured precise construction of the structural elements to within an impressive 1/8-inch of the design, and resulted in an overall reduction in the construction timeline of more than 10 percent due to the effciency of these critical components. Pioneering new standards Fueled by a vision to create the best development possible without sacrifcing quality and ethical standards, the project team ensured that goal was met in every aspect of the project. The unique curves of the East and West buildings are complemented by their equally striking cedar siding – a feature that's also refective of the project team's commitment to exceeding industry standards.

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