April 2012 - Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada

OXNARD COLLEGE STUDENT SERVICES CENTEROXNARD, CALIFORNIAARCHITECT:Nadel, Inc.1990 S. Bundy Drive, 4th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90025Greg Serrao, AIAPrincipalSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER:BP Consulting, Inc.GENERAL CONTRACTOR:Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc.MASONRY CONTRACTOR:Frazier Masonry CorporationBLOCK PRODUCER:Angelus Block Company, Inc.OWNER:Ventura County Community College DistrictArchitect’s Commentary: The Student Services Centeris located on the Oxnard College campus in Oxnard,California. The 32,600 square-foot Student ServicesBuilding consolidates the student administrative functionsand the college administrative offices into one convenientlocation. The 7,900 square-foot food services facility housesindoor dining, servery and kitchen, and is surrounded by acanopied Outdoor Dining area.dominant building materials, including concrete masonry.The contrast of the colored concrete masonry units with theglass and corrugated metal panels also provides interest tothe material composition.The running bond block pattern is delineated by 4” high,precision-cool gray accent bands, with a field of burnishedwarm grey block along the first story, with precision auburn andcinder white at the surfaces above the first floor window level.Full block concrete masonry veneer cavity wall constructionwith 4”x8”x16” units is used throughout the project. Thesystem consists of a 1” air gap between wall membranecovered gypsum sheathing and the masonry units, allowingany water penetrating through the masonry to travel throughthe air gap and escape through weep holes at motar joints.The masonry units are supported by releaving anglesconnected to tube steel supports, and are tied back withFleming anchors to 16-gauge metal stud framing for lateralstability. A slip joint along the window head level allowsfor lateral seismic movement.The end result is a successful concrete masonry buildingthat expresses a timeless quality, evocative of strength,permanence, stability and warmth.Why Masonry? The architectural design gives a“forward-looking” and positive image for the heart of thecampus quadrangle. Designed as a “Foreground Building”,the Student Services Center utilizes materials and elementsthat are compatible and in harmony with the surroundingstructures in both coloration and texture, fully utilizing the4.©Photography: Y.K. Cheung, Y.K. Cheung PhotographerCMACN 2012 April Issue of “CMU Profiles in Architecture”

• .BURTON MESA PUBLIC SAFETY CENTERLOMPOC, CALIFORNIAARCHITECT:RRM Design Group3765 South Higuera StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401Jim Duffy, AIA, LEED ® APProject ManagerMargaret Ambrosavage, LEED ® APProject ArchitectSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER:TMAD Taylor & GainesGENERAL CONTRACTOR:Maino Construction Company, Inc.MASONRY CONTRACTOR:Curt J. Bailey Masonry, Inc.BLOCK PRODUCER:Air Vol Block, Inc.OWNER:County of Santa BarbaraArchitect’s Commentary: The County of Santa Barbarahired RRM Design Group to provide design andconstruction administration services for a new joint usefire/sheriff station for the Santa Barbara County Fire andSheriff Departments. The new 12,500 square-foot facilityreplaced an aging and inadequate Fire Station 51 and Sheriffsubstation buildings located near the project site. RRM wentthrough an extensive programming phase with the Countyto ensure the new facility would meet the space needs foreach department, while staying within the County’s budget.The result is a building design that efficiently integratesthe different space, technology and operational needs ofeach department, while providing opportunities for sharedspaces such as the workout room and conference room.Situated adjacent to the Burton Mesa Nature Preserve, theproject was designed to respect the surrounding terrain in itsmassing, materials and landscape. A Burton Mesa PreserveInterpretive Center is located in the lobby. This is the firstcombined fire/sheriff station in Santa Barbara County andis the prototype for future projects.Why Masonry? Concrete masonry was chosen toprovide a durable material that has an attractive finishwhich reflects the strong presence of the Fire and SheriffDepartments. An exposed, split-faced block was usedin the apparatus bay for its durability, resistance and lowmaintenance. Split-faced block was also used at the sitewall and sign pilasters, as well as at wall base and awningbases to provide the building a solid anchor to the site. Alight sandy tone was selected for the masonry to reflect thecolors of the local natural stone and to blend in with thesurrounding area.Energy efficiency and sustainable design measures wereincorporated into the project through elements such asstrategically located overhangs and trellises that providesolar protection. The thermal mass of the masonry assistedin reducing the heating and cooling requirements. Waterefficientplumbing fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, andmaterials with low VOC and high recycled content werealso used.©Photography: Nick Hoover6.CMACN 2012 April Issue of “CMU Profiles in Architecture”

HIGH TECH HIGH NORTH COUNTYSAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIAARCHITECT:Studio E Architects2258 First AvenueSan Diego, CA 92101John Sheehan, AIAPrincipalMaxine Ward, LEED ® APProject ArchitectSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER:Davido Consulting GroupGENERAL CONTRACTOR:Bycor General ContractorsMASONRY CONTRACTOR:Modern MasonryBLOCK PRODUCER:RCP Block & Brick, Inc.OWNER:High Tech High Learningcommunity, the building carefully attends to its setting bycapturing prevailing breezes and daylight while limitingdirect solar gain.Why Masonry? Masonry was the ideal materialchoice for several reasons. For an organization concernedabout sustainability – masonry offered the school a locallyproduced, high quality, “pre-finished”, low-maintenancematerial capable of holding-up to the wear and tear ofstudents. Masonry was intentionally left exposed in manyareas of the building to make visual links between indoorand outdoor. Further, the earthy color and texture of the unitsadded a welcome warmth and contrast to the interiors.The approximately 45,000 square-foot building was builtfor just under $12 million.Architect’s Commentary: Opened in 2009, High TechHigh’s San Marcos campus serves 550 North San DiegoCounty students. The High School’s five-acre master planincludes a future middle school and a recreational openspace embraced by these two schools as the campus’ frontdoor.The architect’s plan organizes school activities around anactive “Main Street” gallery—the school’s primary socialspace and display area for student work—that links aseries of educational neighborhoods of classrooms, labs,and studios. Designed to emphasize sustainability and©Photography: Jim Brady, Brady Architectural PhotographyCMACN 2012 April Issue of “CMU Profiles in Architecture”7.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICESCENTRAL UTILITY PLANTSACRAMENTO CALIFORNIAARCHITECT:Nacht & Lewis Architects600 Q Street, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95811Michael Parrott, AIA LEED APSenior Project ManagerSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER:CYS Structural Engineers, Inc.GENERAL CONTRACTOR:Skanska USA BuildingMASONRY CONTRACTOR:SW Mertz Masonry SpecialistsBLOCK PRODUCER:Basalite Concrete Products, LLCOWNER:State of California, Department of General ServicesArchitect’s Commentary: The State of California central utilityplant is sited in the downtown Sacramento area. The primedirectives were to provide safe, reliable and efficient heatingand cooling systems, a progressive design aesthetic, minimizethe schedule and maximize value. Adjacent functions includelow, mid and high-rise residential, office, commercial andgovernment buildings. The appearance was mandated to becivic in nature. Other goals were for functional anonymitywhile respecting the neighborhood. Performance was to besilent, non-obtrusive and the TES tank was to be screened.Why Masonry? A monolithic block was chosen as thecladding material as it effectively met all the above requirements.At 16”x24” it gives the plant an appearance that is civic in statureand highly textured, which relates to adjacent residential. At 4”thick it contributed significantly to the required STC56 rating.The block was produced 20 miles away and finished in the shopof the masonry contractor 25 miles away. The client is pleasedwith the low maintenance-high durability of the product.The new facility is built on the existing site. The existingplant was not to be interrupted. The strategy was to buildall the new facilities and then switch over the operation,demolish the existing plant, and finally construct the fourmillion gallon Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tank.An operational initiative taken by the team was to providean array of smaller chillers with variable frequency drives(VFD’s) and sophisticated controls to bring each smallchiller on-line as the load demanded for maximizingefficiency. Producing .45kW per ton of chilling, this plantis one of the most efficient in the country. The TES givesthe flexibility to chill water at night and to store the chilledwater for use during the day.An occupancy and demand ventilation control HVAC systemwas installed, which uses 70 percent less energy than the currentASHRAE standard. External shading avoids overheating insummer and high performance low-E glazing helps to insulatethe buildings. The use of natural day lighting reduces the needfor artificial lighting. When needed, efficient lighting withoccupancy sensors are used. Reduced energy consumption ofthe plant annually saves over 4,300 tons of CO 2.The plant uses 90 percent less water than the old plant, whichmakes daily savings of over 14,000 m 3 . Water from the coolingtower is reclaimed for toilet flushing and landscape irrigation.No potable water is used for site landscape irrigation. Thefacility is equipped with solar water heaters providing 90percent of the domestic hot water for the office. The plant isalso equipped with an 11 kW photovoltaic array that generatespower for the facility’s office and support areas.The project has been certified LEED Platinum.©Photography: Ed Asmus, Ed Asmus PhotographyCMACN 2012 April Issue of “CMU Profiles in Architecture”9.

UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY PARK CENTERIRVINE, CALIFORNIAARCHITECT:Kishimoto Architects, Inc.3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 106Tustin, CA 92780Kaz Kishimoto, AIA, LEED ® AP, NCARBPrincipal-in-ChargeJoe Arias, LEED ® APProject Architect, Project ManagerBen Kawachi, LEED ® APManager, LEED ® SpecialistSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER:Integrated Design ServicesGENERAL CONTRACTOR:RC Construction Services, Inc.MASONRY CONTRACTOR:The Masonry Group (Ginger Masonry)BLOCK PRODUCER:RCP Block & Brick, Inc.OWNERS:City of IrvineArchitect’s Commentary: University Community ParkCenter (UCP), which opened on July 31, 2010, is the Cityof Irvine’s first LEED ® project. The new 10,000 square footcomplex was awarded LEED ® Gold Certification from theU.S. Green Building Council.The Community Center consists of a new 6,062 square footbuilding featuring a multi-purpose room, commercial kitchen,exercise room and restrooms. The project also includesmodernization of the original 3,823 square foot communitycenter to match the materials and features of the new building.Why Masonry? The team of designers created a projectfulfilling the City’s requirements of a high performing, energyefficient facility that is aesthetically warm and inviting. TheCommunity Center was built primarily with burnishedconcrete masonry units (CMUs) and a galvalum standingseam roof, which adds to the natural appearance of the facility.By using the CMUs, the exterior will not require refinishingfor more than 50 years; a significant savings to the City.The project team selected the building materials for theirenvironmental attributes, such as being manufactured/harvested within 500 miles, leading to significant fuel,time, and cost savings. Virtually all of the materials used inthe buildings have recycled content, including the CMUs.These healthier construction materials equate to betterindoor air quality for all who use the UCP facilities.As utility costs rise, UCP facilities are able to reduce energyneeds by up to 50% for the entire life of the buildings throughthe use of large windows and skylights, which allow daylightharvesting; and solar panels, which are used to generaterenewable energy. Additionally, the CMU exterior walls andfurred insulation absorb heat during the day and allow theabsorbed daytime heat to be released in the evening.Additional sustainable features:• Reuse of existing materials (concrete block walls, planterwalls, playground rubber m at surface) – 95% of waste was diverted• 20% recycled content for new materials and 30% regionalmaterials like CMU• Energy efficient restrooms with automatic flushing andhigh efficiency plumbing fixtures – 52% water reduction,kitchen with energy efficient appliances• Rapidly renewable bamboo wood flooring• Photo voltaic panels & monitoring system for public viewing• Energy efficient HVAC equipment & lighting with naturallighting – 38% energy reduction• Rainwater catchment with dry well system for rain waterinfiltration from rain garden©Photography: Ben Kawachi, Kishimoto Architects, Inc.CMACN 2012 April Issue of “CMU Profiles in Architecture” 11.