Building Focus: Public Libraries
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CONTENTS
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March 2016 Vol. 14 No. 2
DEPARTMENTS
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About The Cover
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Thriving On Change
Libraries remain portals of knowledge
and learning along with offering new
ways of accessing information.
Building Technology
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15 Facial Recognition Enhances Museum Experience
Taking a biometric access-control system beyond its normal use helps museum
personnel and architects create more effective designs.
Lighting & Electrical
The Architects
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
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Interior and exterior terminal upgrades are part of a multi-phase plan
at Lambert St. Louis International Airport. The design team used
energy- and cost-saving materials while paying tribute to the original
design intent. Read more on page 44.
Exteriors
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20 LEDs Brighten Facility From Front To Back
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25 ACM Panels, Prismatic Finish Focus Community's Attention
Comprehensive lighting upgrade to LEDs simplifies complex lighting.
Alpolic materials clad a library exterior in dramatic form.
26 Pine Workshop Boosts Fence Building
Main Line Fence replaced a metal warehouse with an eastern white pine
workshop that provides more space, better working conditions.
HVAC & Plumbing
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Interiors
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Windows & Doors
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31 Water Gets A Boost
36 Polished Concrete Provides Solid Footing
A Grundfos integrated pressure-boosting system makes the difference for
several Seattle buildings.
QuestMark polished-concrete flooring brings sustainability, low maintenance,
and colorful designs to tornado-damaged school.
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41 Franklin's Kite Reimagined As Glazed Facade
38 Feature Wall Welcomes Travelers
Dri-Design panels provide aesthetic upgrade and continuity to baggage claim.
A Philadelphia innovation center enlivens its city block.
44 Recapturing The Golden Age Of Aviation
Design team upgrades terminal with energy- and cost-saving materials while
paying tribute to the original design intent.
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