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PROJECT

fenestration

defined with floor-to-ceiling glass walls

outdoor spaces designed specifically for

with uninterrupted sightlines.

learning," he said.

R.W. Kern Center Specifics

To achieve the benefits of daylighting
while maintaining energy-efficiency goals,
high-performance glass with advanced coat-

T

ing technology was used, which included
Energy Select 28 on the number 2 surface.
AP BD+C, NCARB, principal at Stantec

daylight, celebrate views of the surrounding
landscape, and create connections in the

of certification under the Living Building Challenge. Installation configured as specified

learning environment. Windows are located

*	 Winter U-factor/U-value: 0.13
*	 Visible light transmittance: 61%
*	 Summer U-factor/U-value: 0.13
*	 UV-transmittance: 10%
*	 Solar heat gain coefficient: 0.34
*	 Solar energy-transmittance: 28%

Architecture, "Glazing was a critical component of a high-performance building envelope. Glazing properties including U-value,
SHGC, and VLT were carefully considered
during the design, specification, and submittal process. External shading devices are

porated into the design of FCMS to harvest

he R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, was designed with the goal

resulted in the following performance characteristics for the facility:

According to Rob Winstead, AIA, LEED

Winstead continued, "Glass was incor-

*	 Shading coefficient: 0.39 	
*	 Visible reflectance out: 14%
*	 Relative heat gain (Btu/hr.-ft.2): 80
*	 Visible reflectance in: 16%
*	 Light to solar gain: 1.78 	
*	 Reflectance solar energy out: 32%.

and sized to harvest daylight for 100% of
the instructional spaces that make up the
Small Learning Communities. Large areas
of glass bring light and views into the Learning Commons, a grand central space that is
the heart of the school."
With informed glass selection, designers
were able to deliver a desirable neutral glass

tuned to the specific solar orientation. Inte-

aesthetic to complement the stone and brick

rior light-shelves and advanced lighting con-

exterior of the school. Winstead described

trols maximize available daylight. A green light indicator communicates when tempera-

the integration of glass and natural materials. "As a design element, the glazing at FCMS

ture and humidity are such that operable units allow natural ventilation of all primary

was intended to 'disappear'-a transparent thermal membrane spanning between mason-

instructional spaces. These strategies contribute to a building that is designed to use 70%

ry elements of stone and brick and the hovering wood ceiling floating above major public

less energy than a typical school in the region."

spaces. In this way, the beauty of the site is integral to the experience of the building and

Winstead noted the value of daylight in educational spaces. "Research has demon-

becomes a natural extension of the learning environment. The blue-green tint and the

strated that daylight and views directly affect learning outcomes and improve health and

precise, cool, and reflective properties of the glazing systems are an effective counterpoint

wellness. Dramatic views of the site are a major part of the experience of the building,

to the warm and rough qualities of the masonry and wood. Daylight and the ever-chang-

connecting students to nature and inviting them to make use of a variety of landscaped

ing qualities of the site animate the interior space and the building glows like a lantern at
night-a beacon in an underserved part of the community."
A successful combination of beauty and energy efficiency, Frederick County Middle
School has been designated a Platinum Level Green School by the Virginia School Boards
Association, the highest level of achievement in the Green School Challenge.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture March 2017

The Architects
Envisioning Learning
Flooring Colors The Experience
Interiors Products
There's Nothing Fishy About Saving Energy
Building Technology Products
Origami-Like Cladding Modernizes Former Switch Stations
Green Walls Enliven Exterior
Exteriors Products
Healthy Food Tastefully Illuminated
Lighting & Electrical Products
Windows Key To Scenic Delights
Beyond Glass — Transforming Learning Environments
Windows & Doors Products
Consistent Heating And Cooling Down By The River
HVAC & Plumbing Products
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Cover1
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Cover2
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 1
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Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 3
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Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 5
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - The Architects
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 7
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Envisioning Learning
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Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Flooring Colors The Experience
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Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Interiors Products
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 21
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Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 23
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - There's Nothing Fishy About Saving Energy
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 25
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Building Technology Products
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 27
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Origami-Like Cladding Modernizes Former Switch Stations
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 29
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 30
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 31
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Green Walls Enliven Exterior
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 35
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Exteriors Products
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 37
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Healthy Food Tastefully Illuminated
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 39
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Lighting & Electrical Products
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 41
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Windows Key To Scenic Delights
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 43
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 44
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 45
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Beyond Glass — Transforming Learning Environments
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 47
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Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Windows & Doors Products
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Consistent Heating And Cooling Down By The River
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 51
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 52
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - HVAC & Plumbing Products
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - 54
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Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Showcase
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Index
Commercial Architecture March 2017 - Portfolio
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