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A Higher Standard: The Christman Building
Architect: Brooke Smith, SmithGroup
ED+C, June 2010
Moving through the building, Smith cited other instances where the decision to use an access floor system proved beneficial. "Anytime you deal with a building that is roughly 100 years old, there are discovery issues during construction that are hard to anticipate," Smith says. "In this case, there were some structural challenges within the building that the raised access floor system helped to address."
Architect: Brooke Smith, SmithGroup
ED+C, June 2010
Moving through the building, Smith cited other instances where the decision to use an access floor system proved beneficial. "Anytime you deal with a building that is roughly 100 years old, there are discovery issues during construction that are hard to anticipate," Smith says. "In this case, there were some structural challenges within the building that the raised access floor system helped to address."
Web Exclusive: Generating Enthusiasm for Green
Architect: Russell Philstrom, Perkins + Will
ED+C, July 2009
The efficiency of the geothermal system is compounded by raised floors that allow air to be delivered by in-floor diffusers located throughout the building rather than through a traditional overhead forced-air system, which requires significantly more energy to operate. "We recommended underfloor displacement because it’s a very efficient way to get clean, cool air to people. It has huge energy savings because you’re not pulling air down to the user from an overhead system."
"The use of large format terrazzo tiles on the Tate raised floor system was a unique application," Philstrom added. "So, extra coordination was needed to be sure the height of the raised floor was the right height to accept both the substrate and the tile. We did a mock-up of the system, and everything worked out beautifully thanks, in large part, to the flexibility of the Tate system."
Architect: Russell Philstrom, Perkins + Will
ED+C, July 2009
The efficiency of the geothermal system is compounded by raised floors that allow air to be delivered by in-floor diffusers located throughout the building rather than through a traditional overhead forced-air system, which requires significantly more energy to operate. "We recommended underfloor displacement because it’s a very efficient way to get clean, cool air to people. It has huge energy savings because you’re not pulling air down to the user from an overhead system."
"The use of large format terrazzo tiles on the Tate raised floor system was a unique application," Philstrom added. "So, extra coordination was needed to be sure the height of the raised floor was the right height to accept both the substrate and the tile. We did a mock-up of the system, and everything worked out beautifully thanks, in large part, to the flexibility of the Tate system."
Arquitectonica takes a fresh approach to new headquarters
Architect: Alfonso Jurado, Arquitectonica
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, June 2008
"The air-handling unit pipes the air under the floor at a slightly lower temperature than it would if it were being distributed overhead, and equates to a savings in energy costs because you don't have to cool the air as much," explains Jurado
Architect: Alfonso Jurado, Arquitectonica
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, June 2008
"The air-handling unit pipes the air under the floor at a slightly lower temperature than it would if it were being distributed overhead, and equates to a savings in energy costs because you don't have to cool the air as much," explains Jurado
Designing Light and Air
Architect: Rick Cook, Cook+Fox
Newsweek, March 2008
"What makes the Bank of America Tower sustainable? It will save about half the energy that most buildings its size would use. We've created naturally lit environments, and fresh air of as high a quality as possible, with underfloor air-delivery systems so people can control the air at their workstations."
Architect: Rick Cook, Cook+Fox
Newsweek, March 2008
"What makes the Bank of America Tower sustainable? It will save about half the energy that most buildings its size would use. We've created naturally lit environments, and fresh air of as high a quality as possible, with underfloor air-delivery systems so people can control the air at their workstations."
Good Sense: Underfloor air distribution is gaining popularity in today's built environment
Architect: R. Stephen Spinazzola, P.E., Vice President, Applied Technology Group, RTKL
Consulting-Specifying Engineer, January 2007
This article covers many aspects of UFAD: comfort, cost, IAQ, flexibility, etc. Please see full article for testimonials on the benefits of UFAD.
Architect: R. Stephen Spinazzola, P.E., Vice President, Applied Technology Group, RTKL
Consulting-Specifying Engineer, January 2007
This article covers many aspects of UFAD: comfort, cost, IAQ, flexibility, etc. Please see full article for testimonials on the benefits of UFAD.
Feature on William McDonough
Architect: William McDonough + Partners
Today's Facility Manager Magazine June 2003
“Our use of raised floors on a large scale is a real serious idea. We’re seeing raised flooring as the standard in Silicon Valley. It allows us to use nighttime air, so everybody has fresh air. It’s a marvelous thing.”
Architect: William McDonough + Partners
Today's Facility Manager Magazine June 2003
“Our use of raised floors on a large scale is a real serious idea. We’re seeing raised flooring as the standard in Silicon Valley. It allows us to use nighttime air, so everybody has fresh air. It’s a marvelous thing.”
3 Case Studies for Improved IAQ
Architect: The Design Alliance
Environmental Design + Construction Magazine January 2001 - Martin Powell, Principal
“Not only did the system allow the designers to go with an 11’ 6” ceiling for improved day-lighting…but it also reduced ductwork, and most importantly for Powell, reduced the amount of money spent on office reorganization.”
Architect: The Design Alliance
Environmental Design + Construction Magazine January 2001 - Martin Powell, Principal
“Not only did the system allow the designers to go with an 11’ 6” ceiling for improved day-lighting…but it also reduced ductwork, and most importantly for Powell, reduced the amount of money spent on office reorganization.”
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