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PROJECT windows master plan. Along with the window replacement, the building renovation includes a new mechanical and electrical system, code-required structural upgrades, a new roof, structural openings to tie the building into the neighboring Cherry Parkes building, and a renovation of approximately 30,000 sq. ft. on floors one through three with faculty offices and seminar space. Regarding the windows, Bassetti's associate principal, Jordan Kiel, AIA, LEED AP, explained, "The single-pane wood windows were original to the building and were in poor shape, especially on the west side of the building. As the building owner, UW Tacoma wanted something with more modern performance that met the historic requirements, but wasn't an operable window. The Landmarks Commission was particularly concerned that the profiles of the new window frames matched the historic windows as closely as possible." LANDMARK STATUS The Landmarks Preservation Commission uses the Union Station Design Guidelines to evaluate the appropriateness of proposed alterations. To meet the guide- A variety of window trims and moldings had to match existing conditions. Photo: Jeff Amram Photography lines and address the commission's concerns, several options were researched. Bassetti; general contractor M. considering the custom radiuses on the project. Their ft.·F with Frame Condensation Resistance Factor (CRFf ) A. Mortenson, Kirkland, WA; and UW Tacoma's Milt product is first rate, and so was the service. Their product of 61 and higher. Tremblay, director of physical planning and sustainabil- was fantastic in terms of quality and lead time." Wausau's INvent Retro series windows are AAMA ity; and Jeannie Natta, project manager of major capital Wausau's product-pricing specialist, Kyle Wilkowski AW-100 Architectural Performance Class rated. These projects, presented their recommendations to the com- said, "If it wasn't for the help of Mission Glass and products are tested to meet or exceed AAMA 910-10 life- mission. Mortenson Construction, we would have not had this cycle testing to 4,000 operating cycles and stringent re- Natta said, "This was the first project using extrud- great opportunity to display a beautiful product that can quirements for air infiltration, water resistance, life cycle ed-aluminum framed windows that had been approved present a pleasing historical look inside and outside of the testing, and structural integrity. They also offer acoustic by the commission. In past campus renovations of similar building. The cove profile and black color finish also performance with Sound Transmission Class (STC) rat- heritage buildings, UW Tacoma used an aluminum-clad played a factor in creating the historical look. When we ings of 31 to 42, further improving the university students' wood window. In this case, given the unique arch of the can do windows in these larger sizes, correct profiles, and interior comfort and concentration. McDonald-Smith windows and that 17 different custom use a finish from Linetec [Wausau, WI] to keep the look, arched window openings exist on the building, the team it will impress many along the way." Part of the Advantage by Wausau standard product offering, INvent series windows are competitively priced was challenged to find the best product to use. We pur- Nickel added, "Wausau had a variety of trims and and available on an accelerated delivery schedule to meet sued approval to use the Wausau aluminum window for moldings to match existing conditions, and its insulated schools' value-focused budgets and condensed construc- the advantages identified." thermal products offer significant savings in all areas." tion schedules. All of Wausau's INvent windows are backed with a warranty of as much as 10 yr. Those advantages included: "superior craftsmanship, To fabricate the windows' arched tops, Linetec han- similar sightlines, closer brickmold profiles," and "fewer dled the stretch forming to curve the 4 7/8-in.-deep alu- Reconstruction of the McDonald-Smith building at long-term warranty issues." Natta emphasized that the minum frames. It painted the frames and trim in a Black UW Tacoma follows a master plan established for campus "continuous clean edge" of Wausau's extruded-aluminum Panther color. Using a two-coat, 70% PVDF resin-based in 1997. It has earned nationwide recognition for architec- windows was especially appealing in matching the histor- coating, Linetec helped extend the window-systems' lifes- tural excellence and historic preservation. The campus ic look. pan and reduce maintenance costs. It also provided the received the 1999 Honor Award for Regional and Urban Kiel continued, "Wausau's simulated double-hung extra-wide polyamide thermal barriers. Combined with Design from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), fixed windows were able to meet all of these needs and high-performing glass, this helps Wausau's INvent win- Washington, and an award from the National Trust for match the arched openings. They have offset glass planes dows achieve NFRC U-Factors as low as 0.35 BTU/hr.·sq. Historic Preservation, Washington. CA to give the appearance of historic double-hungs. You wouldn't know it without studying the building, but each of those arched tops is slightly different, including some very complex curved radius designs. Wausau rose to the occasion." Jeff Nickel, Mission Glass' president, agreed and added, "I am highly impressed with Wausau's historical windows. Wausau's ability to take a .dwg file of the shop draw- Want more information? The resources below are linked on our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com and our digital magazine at commercialarchitecturemagazine. com/digital/sep2016. 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