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BAAB Architecture and Buildings has completed the Inside-Out Bath in Kerhonkson, New York, which aims to provide a seamless and accessible space for aging residents. The bathroom features a central "totem" that consolidates the sink, medicine cabinet, shower, and toilet, freeing up space and creating a barrier-free environment. The design also incorporates lifestyle details from the old bathroom, such as a magazine rack and night-light, while iridescent tile and a clerestory window bring natural light into the previously dark space. The project was completed in December 2023 by BAAB Architecture and Buildings, with Feinberg Construction as the general contractor. [Extracted from the article]

The stainless-steel cabinet houses a hands-free automatic soap dispenser, and choice of a paper towel dispenser or high-speed hand dryer with a HEPA filter. The cavities created by its deep-ribbed design facilitate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) integration or can accommodate options for acoustic control. www.newmill.com PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) The mirrored door featuring ¼-inch-thick tempered glass is supported by twin damped gas springs when opened, and etched backlit icons that direct users to their choice of soap and hand-drying option. [Extracted from the article]

Continues at ce.architecturalrecord.com An integrated system with a touchless faucet and hand dryer in one assembly produces no paper waste and minimizes movement around the restroom in a post-pandemic world. This commercial restroom conveys cleanliness and safety with a row of touchless sink faucets and high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers. The Covid-19 pandemic thrust the safety of restrooms into sharper focus. [Extracted from the article]

Features the redesigned structure of Thaw Conservation Center in New York City. Construction of the project by Samuel Anderson Architect; Sources; Preservation of historic flavor of the space.

Cutting-Edge Content and Extreme Locales Le Corbusier Paper Models: 10 Kirigami Buildings to Cut and Fold, by Marc Hagan-Guirey. HONE YOUR knife skills, and you can recreate semblances of 10 works of the Modernist master with this challenging collection of model templates devised by British paper artist Marc Hagan-Guirey. [Extracted from the article]

Acoustical | Tile | Panels Cursive Wall Tile Collection This ceramic-tile series from Crossville is an eclectic mix geometric shapes and modern hues, with a handcrafted Architects can mix and match selections from among the offerings of sizes, shapes, and colors using the manufacturer's online "pattern visualizer" to create custom installations. WAFL BAFL This waffle-like ceiling treatment was designed to dampen sound in spaces with exposed industrial or gypsum ceilings - or just to break up the monotony of a ceiling grid. Vanessa Kassabian, principal and lead designer, DLR Group Cubism This acoustical wall and ceiling collection consists of four distinct shapes that can transform flat surfaces into dimensional topographies. [Extracted from the article]

Highlights the design of the National Studio for Contemporary Arts in Tourcoing, France. Who designed the building; Physical description of the structure; Details on renovation efforts.

Examines the Los Angeles offices of Altoon & Porter Architects which feature a ceiling integral to a custom indirect-lighting system. Ceiling panels are both flat and curved to make an aesthetic statement while providing a functional lighting system, designed by Wheel Gersztoff Friedman Shankar (WGFS).

The article reports that Litecontrol has published a series of educational white papers known as Illuminations. The first paper in the series, entitled Illuminations for the 21st Century, describes the growth and "coming of age" of suspended indirect and indirect/direct lighting systems.

Discusses the modification of traditional automatic samplers and sampling techniques to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Cluster Rules, a set of regulations for the pulp and paper industry. Impact of the Cluster Rule on the way pulp and paper mills operate; Cluster Rule benefits; Compliance monitoring changes. INSET: Understanding VATIP..

The article provides information on All Paper Recycling's Shetkastone, which is made from 100 percent pre- and postconsumer wastepaper and formed into a hardened product for use as table- or countertops.

The article discusses the release of the book "Norman Foster: Complete Works 1965-Today" by Norman Foster. The book, published by Taschen, is a comprehensive retrospective of Foster's life, work, and personal interests. It is a two-volume edition, with one volume focusing on his works and the other on his networks. The book is described as a heavyweight, weighing 26 pounds, and is packaged in a large cardboard carton. It includes writings by Philip Jodidio and Foster himself. The article also mentions that there are other notable books available for those interested in architecture. [Extracted from the article]

Upcoming Exhibitions MVRDVHNI: The Living Archive of a Studio Rotterdam November 6, 2021-September 4, 2022 For nearly all of the coming year, Het Nieuwe Instituut (HNI) is offering an exhibit on its sixth floor showcasing the archive of 1993-founded architecture firm MVRDV. The exhibition will examine over 100 pieces of the artist's works, from both public and private collections, in various materials and forms comprising, in addition to samples of the above, works on paper and "sounding" sculpture from Bertoia's Sonambient Barn. Chicago Works: Caroline Kent Chicago Through April 3, 2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) is hosting Chicago-based artist Caroline Kent's first solo museum exhibition. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses the impact of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation designed to control the release of pollutants from pulp and paper mills in the United States. Changes in the way the industry operates; Environmental benefits from the EPA rule; Pulp and paper mills' need to follow best management practices; Key component of the rule's water effluent guidelines and standards. INSET: And look who's next....

The article offers updates on developments related to energy efficiency. Predictions show that by 2024, the world's electricity will come from renewables, including solar photovoltaic, hydropower and bioenergy. Production of high-global warming potential refrigerants are being phased down by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the American Innovation in Manufacturing Act. The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act provides climate-based investment to achieve climate change mitigation.

Learning Objectives 1 Explain factors that influence how much carbon is stored in wood building products. The carbon in wood, paper, grass trimmings, and other organic matter removed from the atmosphere by photosynthesis, which will ultimately be returned to the atmosphere through burning or decay. cross-laminated timber (CLT) An engineered-wood panel consisting of layers of lumber stacked with the grain at 90-degree angles and glued together with structural adhesives. Applications include floor slabs, walls, and roofs (A, right). dowel-laminated timber (DLT) A mass-timber product made of dimensional softwood lumber stacked and friction-fit together with hardwood dowels. [Extracted from the article]

Examines some of the most salient problems associated with cooking wood pulp and analyzes the multimedia implications of the pollution produced by such operations. Trends that have increased paper manufacturing processes' environmental impacts; Strategies used to reduce pollution by wastewater effluents in the pulp and paper industry.

Available in pendant, ceiling flush-mount, and wall-sconce formats, the cylinders are customizable in several ways: 2", 3", and 5" lengths; matte black, semi-gloss white, or custom colors; and in square or round profiles. csllighting.com AYNO Wall Lamp After its successful launch of the whimsical AYNO floor and table lamps, Midgard is following up with a wall model available in 85" or 154" lengths. Composed of a blend of cement and FSC- and PEFC-certified wood - a common construction material - this charming sconce is available in 12" or 8½" diameters, with or without dimming capability. rbw.com PLI Foscarini elevates the humble paper shade with this pendant series by Danish designer Felicia Arvid. LIGHTING Modula Suspension Powered on or off, this linear pendant from Slamp engages visually, with a sculptural lens offered in two different textures: Plissé, which sports wavy ridges, and Crystal (below), with the appearance of knurls. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses the architectural design of Bizaare boutique made by architect Randy Brown in Omaha, Nebraska. Use of a sheet of white paper to model the place; Transformation of structural column of the center of the shop into a platform for displaying shoes; Remarks of Brown on the boutique.

Features the wastewater treatment of The Rand-Whitney Group Inc. paper mill in Montville, Connecticut. Inadequacy of water supply of nearby localities; Processing of effluent in a sequence batch reactor; Supply of nonpotable process requirements.

The article profiles Weitzner Limited, a wall coverings company owned by Lori Weitzner, who has her products distributed in the U.S. by Bergamo Fabrics and distributed worldwide by Sacho Hesslein. A discussion of the features of Weitzner's wall coverings, which utilize custom gilding, printing and papermaking methods, is presented.

The article offers news briefs related to the construction industry in Southeast U.S. as of September 3, 2018. Topics include the plans of International Paper Co. to convert its paper machine at its Riverdale Mill in Selma, the plans of NextEra Energy Inc. to construct the Westlake Solar Energy Center, and the plans of the North Carolina Dept. of Transportation to improve the U.S. Route 17 Hampstead Bypass.

Reports on the environmental protection of the paper mills in the United States. Requirement of a minimal periodic maintenance; Performance of trial on the aerator system; Criticisms against conventional propeller mixing and aeration technologies.

The 9mm-thick material is utilized for products that include wall tiles and ceiling baffles, among others. turf.design Levelline Outside 90 This outer 90° corner bead from CertainTeed is composed of an impact-resistant plastic core that, when applied properly with joint tape and surface paper, is lighter and more flexible and forgiving than conventional metal corners. PRODUCTS Tulsi Collection Working with Nepalese craftspeople (an ongoing collaboration since 2012), 3form unveiled a new interlayer made of lokta paper (indigenous to Nepal) encased in the company's Varia resin. A version with integrated LED lighting is also available. unikavaev.com Hues Acoustic-component manufacturer Turf Design has launched this aptly named palette of 32 colors, of which 23 are new, to its PET-felt offerings. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the American Society of Heating Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has encouraged paper submissions for its 2015 Annual Conference to be held in Atlanta, Georgia from June 27 to July 1.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has chosen 33 projects to receive up to $6 billion in funding to address carbon emissions in "difficult-to-decarbonize" sectors such as cement, concrete, iron, and steel. This program, announced by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, is the largest investment in industrial decarbonization in U.S. history and aims to reduce over 14 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year. The funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with additional private sector financing bringing the total project funding to over $20 billion. The selected projects cover a range of industries, including chemicals, refining, cement, concrete, iron, steel, aluminum, metals, food and beverage, glass, projectheat, and pulp and paper. Five projects received the largest allocation of $500 million, including a cement plant decarbonization project by Heidelberg Materials U.S. Inc. and a hydrogen-fueled, zero-emissions steel-making project by SSAB Americas. Another recipient, Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corp., plans to build a hydrogen-ready, direct reduced iron plant and electric melting furnace installation. Denmark-based Orsted will receive $100 million for a project in Texas Gulf Coast to produce "e-methanol" using green hydrogen and captured CO2. [Extracted from the article]

DESIGN VANGUARD 2022 As China's economy shifts, the built environment is evolving to match a slower pace of life, and a growing middle class is searching for roots, serenity, and calm. Prior to cofounding Line+, Meng worked in a small design-oriented practice as well as at a big commercial firm, and saw the same trends, explaining that "the fast urbanization process has halted, and large-scale urban construction has been reduced." Meng, 42, and Zhu Peidong, 38, his partner, had both been working architects for nearly a decade, with Zhu going from "paper architect to practicing architect" on 2012's Zhejiang Conservatory of Music while at another firm. [Extracted from the article]

Reports on the plan to build a paper recycling plant in Staten Island, New York City. Economic and environmental benefits of the paper plant; Site-specific labor agreements with the unions; No strike pledge with Building & Construction Trades Council of Colorado on other sites.

The Paper Collection is one of the newest chair designs resulting from the collaboration between the family-owned Northern Italian manufacturer Plank and designers Raul Barbieri and Anna Giuffrida of the Taftville, Connecticut-based furniture manufacturer ICF Group. The Paper Collection is available in side, arm, and swivel options and at bar and kitchen heights. Featuring a tubular, steel-polished chrome frame, the molded seat and back are available in colored laminate, aluminum laminate, and veneer.

The article presents abstracts of online white papers concerning several research on pollution engineering which includes "How to Select a Total Hydrocarbon Analyzer for use in an Industrial Application" from Control Instruments Corp., "The Capabilities of Biooxidation" from Bio·Reaction Inc. LLC, and "The CIO's Guide to Global Climate Change," from the Environmental Support Solutions Inc. (ESS).

Upcoming Exhibitions American Framing Chicago May 6-July 16, 2022 Wrightwood 659, a 1920s building transformed by architect Tadao Ando into a new exhibition space in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, presents a reinstallation of the U.S. pavilion for the 2021 International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Currently on view is an exhibition by artists Ben Langlands and Niki Bell consisting of 11 artworks that explore the role of architecture and design in imagining utopian futures. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is displaying a collection of the avant-garde British architect's futuristic drawings; known as a "paper architect", his importance lies primarily in his shaping of architecture as a theoretical field. [Extracted from the article]

The United States-based paper manufacturer and supplier, Office Depot reported that sales of recycled paper are increasing indicating corporate commitment to promoting environmentally-sensitive products and a testament to the growing public and corporate adoption of their quality recycled paper. The company also reported that nearly two of every three sheets of paper sold in the United States by Office Depot in 2004 contained recycled content. The company also provided statistics on the number of trees conserved, reduction in energy consumption, emission reductions, elimination of solid wastes and wastewater.

This article informs that G-P Gypsum has introduced the next generation of DensArmor Plus, the company's paperless, moisture and mold-resistant interior wallboard. Enhanced DensArmor Plus panels feature a new glass-mat facing that finishes like paper-faced wallboard--resulting in the first completely paperless interior wallboard that offers moisture and mold resistance and finishes easily.

The article offers news briefs related to construction. Topics mentioned include the plan of privately-owned Chinese papermaking company Sun Paper to build a paper mill, the planned construction of a milk dehydrating plant of nutrition firm Progressive Dairy Solution Inc. and the renovation of the ADP Call Center in Norfolk headed by construction company Hourigan Construction Corp.

The article offers information about contract textiles, lighting, and furnishings, including the Squiggle Stripe railroaded upholstery fabric from HBF Textiles, the Addison 5 freestanding tub from bathroom supply store MTI Baths, and the Wild Thing Indochine-style wallpapers from wallpaper store Flavor Paper.

McCarthy Building Cos. has chosen to standardize its subcontractor payments on the Oracle Textura Payment Management system. The company made this decision due to Textura's ability to handle large volumes of payments and manage lien waivers and compliance. McCarthy's previous system relied on paper checks and Excel, which proved to be time-consuming. While some subcontractors have expressed concerns about the switch, the majority have found the new system to be beneficial. This move towards cloud-based construction payments reflects a broader trend among prime contractors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Extracted from the article]

The article cites the case of a pulp and paper company whose own effluent flowmeter consistently measured lower than the district's magnetic flowmeter. A local representative of Controlotron was engaged to provide meter verification services on the mill's open channel Parshall Flume flowmeter. An investigation of effluent quality indicated that significant foaming was taking place which created errors both in the Parshall Flume as well as the district's magnetic flowmeter. As a result of the investigation, Controlotron's System 1010N Transit-Time Flowmeter was installed, with the meter's flowrate and aeration outputs connected to an anti-foam control system. The paper company realized savings of $83,000 per month, with a return on investment in two weeks.

High pressure laminate (HPL) covers horizontal and vertical surfaces in many different types of commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. HPL CHARACTERISTICS HPL has a number of distinct design and performance characteristics that make it appealing not only for design, construction, and long-term use but also sustainability. AIA COURSE #K2110B DIAGRAM: Sustainable HPL begins with raw materials being processed into decorative, overlay, and core papers that are assembled ready to create specific products. [Extracted from the article]

The article features architects Monica Ponce de Leon and Nader Tehrani, founders of the Office dA. Their firm, known for its precision of presentation and methods of design and construction, employs digital modeling and computer numerical control (CNC) milling, together with hand drawing. According to Tehrani, he and Ponce de Leon used to draw everything before discussing with their team.

Focuses on the construction of a $1.8 billion pulp and paper plant expansion job in Indonesia, owned by Raja Garuda Mas International company (MGMI). Estimated amount of pulp the facility is expected to produce; Information on companies which will provide services to the construction of the facility.

The article provides information on Softseating, a collection of stools, benches, low tables and loungers from Molo Design.

The article offers information on the PaperStone composite surface material from KlipTech Composites.

Parent only cursorily used hard-edged tools like the triangle or ruler to outline a drawing, but otherwise built his oblique visions in textures penciled without lifting the pencil tip from the paper. Against this fortress of rationalism, the oblique had an uphill battle, which Parent waged, counterintuitively, with a pencil trained in traditional drawing techniques. BACK IN 1963, French cultural theorist Paul Virilio called Parisian architect Claude Parent's attention to a vertiginous spatial experience he had encountered in a World War II German bunker that had surfed down an embankment onto a beach in France. [Extracted from the article]

Reports that the National Labor Relations board in the United States has ruled that the International Paper Company was wrong to lawfully lock out its striking workers. Expiration of the joint collective-bargaining contract between International Paper Company and the paperworkers' and electrical workers' unions; Staging of the lock by National Paper to pressure the unions and avoid a coordinated strike at the mill in Mobile, Alabama; Views of the Labor Relations board.

Evaluates the Argos for Windows software from Sepialine in San Francisco, California.

Announces Hartman-Cox Architects' plan to begin construction of the Jefferson Library at Kenwood, outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2000. Scheduled completion date; Highlights of the multimillion-dollar architectural project.

Reports on the American Forest and Paper Associations' campaign against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed air and water rules for the industry. Claims by Josephine Cooper, AFPA's vice president of environment and health; Extention date of the public comment period; Number of specific requests for comments in the proposal; Agreement on the substantial cost estimate discrepancy.

REVIEWED BY WENDY MOONAN JAPAN, unbelievably, does not yet have a national design museum, which makes American architect and record special international correspondent Naomi Pollock's comprehensive overview of postwar design, Japanese Design Since 1945: A Complete Sourcebook, the next-best thing. After 28 years in Japan covering architecture and design, and producing eight books, Pollock knows the country's design history well and the key role that design has in Japanese society. "In Japan, good design is everywhere", Pollock says. [Extracted from the article]

Looks at the plans for the presentation of documents pertaining regarding the work of 20th century architects to the Library of Congress by I.M. Pei. Information on the presentation; Information on Pei; Details on some of Pei's designs.