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10 Tu e sd a y, Fe b ru a ry 4 , 2 0 1 4 NANAWALL CASE STUDY: PARK CITY RESIDENCE Among the best-known architects for miles around Salt Lake City is Otto/Walker Architects, based in the scenic resort town of Park City. The firm is led by a Utah native, Mark Walker, as well as Rick Otto, who moved to Park City in 1979. Since then, the firm has earned awards and wide recognition for their majestic yet naturally inspired private residences, including homes of 10,000 square feet and larger, as well as high-end multifamily and commercial works. Opening Up to Beautiful Mountain Views One of their recent houses presented Otto with dramatic views and a choice site. Using a mix of raw timbers and chunky, native stones, Otto developed a concept that responded to the client's specific wishes. "The materials are intrinsic to the area, and it's still a bit of an alpine feel that just seems to make sense there," said Otto. "The client wanted lots of views, and indoor/outdoor living was also a component. Everybody wants to do some cooking outdoors." In this case, the use of an opening glass wall was "kind of a program requirement," said the architect. "The owners definitely wanted a large opening in that location – it was a deck." Otto/Walker specified the highly weather-resistant NanaWall SL60, a thermally DECKRITE SERVICES MULTI-FAMILY INDUSTRY Originally identified as a product for single-family residences, DeckRite easily crosses over to the multi-family industry to address decking challenges faced by apartment owners and developers, as well as condominium associations. Developed nearly 40 years ago, DeckRite is a rugged, yet lightweight vinyl covering that permanently adheres to wood or concrete decks, patio, balconies and exte- rior walkways. It is slip-resistant, mildew-resistant and waterproof. DeckRite is available in a variety of colors to complement most exterior finishes. It is engineered to withstand the most aggressive environments in North America, yet will certainly add a touch of elegance to any deck or patio. Application is relatively simple, requiring only fundamental basic construction knowledge. VIRIBRIGHT LIGHTING INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS AT IBS Viribright Lighting is pleased to be introducing for the first time at the International Builders show its new LED Chandelier bulb and new Viridim™ universal LED in-wall slider dimmer. Now in stock! Viribright Benchmark 3.8W LED Chandelier bulb is a direct replacement for 25-30W incandescent and 7W CFL chandelier bulbs and provides up to 80+ percent in energy savings and a 25,000hour life rating. Engineered with a 3D internal isolated phosphor flame-tip emitter for a realistic omnidirectional glow, dimmable, the Viribright LED chandelier bulb comes in all of the popular base types such as E12, E14, E26 and E27, with either a clear or a frosted cover. By incorporating the latest technology in ceramic thermal management, Viribright has effectively produced an authenticlooking decorative bulb that gives off an attractive omnidirectional light output without using bulky heat sinks. The key to an "attractive" LED chandelier bulb is as much about esthetics as it is quality of light and light distribution. Chandelier bulbs by name indicate that CANADA GAINING ATTENTION IN GREEN BUILDING SECTOR By Maricela Macias, Trade Commissioner of Sustainable Technologies, Consulate General of Canada, Los Angeles Canadian building products and services offer unique innovations in technology and architectural savvy. Whether your project needs a style fit for your addition, a complementary outdoor fitting or you're being guided by imagination from the basement to the structures highest point, Canada has businesses and tradesmen who can make it all possible. With the use of the Great North's sustainable forestry wood, your product will shine in natural beauty. To purchase from any of Canada's exhibitors is an investment financially and for the future. The reputation which Canada has earned internationally is one of good graces and better planning. The companies designing, developing and manufacturing, along with the people who imagine, innovate and create have lifted each other to the highest in the worldwide standards of green building. Canada is globally recognized for its engineering services, and is the fourthlargest exporter of engineering services in the world, with 30 percent of its work performed at the international level. The con- C o n stru c tio n Ma rke tp la c e broken, aluminum folding panel system, in part because it was the right door for the application, but in part because the client knew the NanaWall name. The lifestyle choice behind NanaWall was a familiar one for the Otto/Walker design team. "There's often been interest to varying degrees in indoor/outdoor spaces in every house we've worked on, such as a deck or patio," said Otto. "Sometimes we only do what the law allows us to do. Everybody wants to do some cooking outside, from barbecue areas to more elaborate outdoor kitchens, but we haven't worked on anything huge like that." Cold Weather Performance The SL60 is highly suitable for residential applications where higher levels of Most installations are accomplished through professional roofing and waterproofing contractors or flooring installers. However, anyone with common sense and general construction knowledge can install the DeckRite product. DIYers have installed this product very successfully for many years. Multi-family professionals are recognizing the tremendous value of choosing DeckRite for their new and existing decking projects. They are experiencing lower maintenance costs, longer structural life of the decks and they are used in open chandelier applications and as such should enhance the look of the fixture and not detract from it. Most chandelier fixtures are classical and refined, and if you put in a bulb that looks like something from a science fiction movie, it just won't work for designers, architects and specifiers. Viribright's lamp, however, was developed to bridge the classical and future tech lines and has been hailed as "brilliant" by world-renowned lighting designers such as Mark Raissen, Prezident of Lightraze, who said, "the Viribright candelabra bulb is not just an amazing LED bulb; it's a light source that will set new standards and raise the bar for warm white LED technology." struction sector contributed approximately six percent to Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2009, and 2010 employment figures are more than 1.2 million. In a March 2009 study undertaken by Engineers Canada and the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists, Canadian firms were recognized for their globally competitive expertise in four key areas: high-level project management; specialized technical skills, including design; advanced levels of experience; and familiarity with, and access to, proprietary technologies. Canada's capabilities in design, engineering and construction have garnered worldwide attention in the green building sector in such areas as sustainable urban planning and integrated design in Olympic venues, such as the Olympic Oval and Olympic Village, and resistance to air and water infiltration are desired, so it is ideal for a cozy yet spacious mountain house in a cold-weather resort town. With the firm's unique yet straightshooting philosophy – "designing structures which fulfill the aesthetic as well as practical desires of its clients while utilizing all the attributes a building site has to offer" – a NanaWall system is the perfect way to harvest such "natural gifts" as "expansive views, generous solar exposure, mature vegetation and topography which can help to enhance a design." "To be successful in a mountain environment such as Park City, Utah," the firm wrote, "these two key goals must be achieved while also providing a beautiful project which endures the test of time." For more information, booth #C3843. stop by happier residents. "Every year more and more builders and developers make the decision to try our products," said Jim Newman, President of DeckRite LLC. "Once they see what DeckRite products can do to help them, we have a customer for life." DeckRite is headquartered in North Little Rock, Ark. For more information, visit www.deck rite.com, call 888-450-DECK or stop by booth #S2247. ViriDim is a universal LED dimmer that can be used in a variety of applications. It's a true 0–100 percent dimmer for LED and incandescent bulbs and has recently been QAI safety listed and is now ready for retail placement. You can reduce LED light bulb returns and promote new LED bulb sales by offering this affordable ViriDim LED dimming solution that will work in a wide variety of residential and commercial lighting applications. For more information, visit #C9116 and the NAHB International Builders Show to see these and other energy-saving high-quality LED light bulbs that are the builder and remodeler's choice for the past five years. in designing sustainable communities, such as Dockside Green and the Toronto waterfront; advanced building systems and technologies, including leadership in life cycle assessments; and specialized expertise in design and construction for extreme climates. The International Builders' Show is a strategically important event for Canadian businesses in forestry (wood products), engineering services, green building products and advanced and composite materials. There are over one hundred Canadian companies present at IBS 2014. For more information, visit www .losangeles.gc.ca, follow @CanCGLA (Eng) and @CGCanLA (Fr) on Twitter, email maricela.macias@international .gc.ca or stop by booth #C7022.