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Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Apprentice Training Facility - LEED GoldBay Area Industrial Fund (BATF)Fairfield, CA

heet Metal Workers Local 104 and Bay Area Industrial Training Fund operate a joint labor-management trust that Sprovides skills training and knowledge to sheet metal apprentices. Originally constructed in 1983 as a camping andRV center, this 44,000 square- foot wood framed and concrete tilt-up structure was purchased by the BAITF in 2010.

The BAITF’s vision for this multi-million dollar contemporary apprentice training facility centered on two major objec-tives: First, to create a facility that would effectively serve the apprentice program well into the future; and, second, todesign the facility to a LEED Gold(pending certification) as an example of industry excellence. A 45kw PV system wasa key element of this remodel: this strategy pushed the project into the LEED Gold level.

The building was completely remodeled and major improvements were also made to the site including: storm water fil-tration, LED lighting and drought tolerant landscaping. A seismic retrofit was also designed for the ‘high-bay’ tilt-upportion of the building.

Major spaces include administrative spaces, conference room, classrooms, architectural sheet metal shop, HV&AC sheetmetal shop, welding lab, testing and air balancing (TAB) lab, instructor prep spaces, assembly hall, prep kitchen andunion offices.

Upon completion of the programming phase, the owner, CM and architect interviewed contractors and selectedHathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company as the builder. The project delivery method was Design-Assist, and theMEP was Design-Build. Weekly design meetings took place at the site through schematic and design development phas-es and were attended by the owner, CM, architect, GC, key subs and building users. This collaborative process success-fully allowed the team to identify cost, scope and schedule control measures and created an environment of accounta-bility and clear communications. ■

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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE EAST BAY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

C o n t e n t sPresidents Letter 2

Chapter Awards 3

Codes 4

Green 5

CoolTechStuff 6

In the News 7

Profiles 8

Architecture at Zero 11

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Project Profile: Henley Architects& Assoc.

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Are You Not Dazzled?

he monthly chapter program is important. It is the regularly Tscheduled event for the whole chapter that gives us an opportunity tomeet, learn, share and catch up. We’ve been trying to up our game with themonthly programs as to reach not just the members of the chapters butalso serve as a vehicle for outreach.

During the board retreat earlier this year, we discussed thinking about the programs in one of three buck-ets; one for our members, another for the AEC industry and another for the general public. And followingup with the idea of going to the customers to understand what is valued, we gathered a panel of 15 or sohave a lively brain storming session on how to improve our programs and to generate ideas on areas ofinterest for the programs.

We agreed that the monthly programs should serve our members. We discussed many different ways wecan use the programs to engage with members. The spectrum of interests matched the wide diversity ofpractices in our chapter ranging from large firms focused on institutional work to sole, residential practi-

tioners that make up our chapter. There were lots of great ideas for topicsthat ranged from technical to legal/business and sustainable programs. Theidea that impressed me the most that evening was the idea of sharing whatinspires us as architects.

Thanks Doug. It’s been a week and I’m still thinking about this.

I appreciate the learning opportunities the monthly programs represent andpast programs have been interesting on many levels. But like good architec-

ture, simple is powerful. Within the diversity of practices and interests, what binds us together is the pur-suit of elegant solutions to the problems presented to us by our clients. Instead of trying to serve the manydifferent, and sometimes divergent needs, let’s focus on the common thread we all share in our practices.And like other good ideas, this one is going to require some ruminating, some massaging, and a lot of workto execute.

Another bucket of programs was to serve as outreach and networking opportunities within the AEC sand-box we all play in. There are lots of reasons we need to connect with our industry partners. With alterna-tive project delivery methods on the rise and opportunities abound, architects need good contractors, butmore importantly, contractors need good architects. This isn’t simply an opportunity for us to meet them,it’s an opportunity for them to meet us. We want to highlight the value architects bring to the industry andcreate ways for architects to engage with the partners in a meaningful way. Again, more ruminating, mas-saging and work.

Lastly, we talked about programs as a way to engage with the public. This is not entirely just an altruisticendeavor to increase the awareness of good design but to also an attempt to increase awareness of our pro-fession and the value we bring in our work. Where do good clients come from? How can the Institute plantthe seeds and grow good clients? Great clients collaborate with us to bring to fruition designs that wecouldn’t have produced on our own. They help us see their world through their eyes and we, in turn, helpthem see their world through ours. Work, work and more work.

Those are the three buckets for our programs and the ways we hope to get there this year. We’re going totry new things, try old things, and just try different things to improve the programs until we get them right.Then, we’ll do it again. ■

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Arch News Committee/Edi torsHarry Jacobs, AIA, ChairDevi Dutta-Choudhury, AIALaile Giansetto, AIALarry Mortimer, AIASidney Sweeney

DesignDean Hunsaker

PRESIDENT’S LETTER Malvin Whang, AIAChapter President

Hafsa Burt, AIA Wins the AIAYoung Architects Award

“ he brings the combined qualities of a successful business owner and a very involved community Sleader focused on making positive collaborative changes. Hafsa wears the multiple hats of business-woman, project manager, green building advocate/consultant, indoor air-quality specialist, and architect.She has been practicing for 16 years and has devoted most of that time to larger issues concerning thehealth of the planet and its inhabitants. She pursues her personal passion of environmental sustainabilityin her business and everyday life by advocating on behalf of others.” ■

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2015 Officers and Boardof Directors

PresidentMalvin Whang, AIA

President ElectSusi Marzuola, AIA

Secretary/TreasurerDouglas Frazier, AIA

DirectorsRobert Murelli, Assoc. AIAMark Steppan, AIAJeremiah I. Tolbert, AIAWinston Win, AIAPhoebe Wong-Oliveros, AIAPeter Wolfe, Allied Member

Associate DirectorDerrick Porter, Assoc. AIA

Student DirectorRaphael Wade, Student Member

Executive DirectorSidney Sweeney

2015 Committees+Forums +Chairs

Communication CommitteeHarry Jacobs, AIA

Design AwardsDavid Arkin, AIA

Emerging Professionals CommitteeDerrick Porter, Assoc. AIARaphael Wade, Student Member

Monthly Design ToursWinston Win, AIA

FellowsCo-chairsBonnie Blake-Drucker, FAIARosemary Muller, FAIABen Fisher, FAIA

Annual Home ToursRudi Widmann, AIA

Joint LectureSusi Marzuola, AIA

Office Improvement Task ForceRebecca Schnier, AIA

Professional Practice ForumStephen Hovland, AIAMark Steppen, AIA

Regional and Urban DesignMatt Taecker, AIA

Small Firm ForumMaggie Maiers, AIADonald Wardlaw, AIALinda Randolph, AIA

SponsorshipJeremiah Tolbert, AIA

3AIA Award Winner

et’s see a show of hands from newsletter readers: How many of you have all of the buff (Errata) and Lblue (Supplements) code update pages inserted in your code books? There are regular and irregularupdates published for “errata” and for interim code changes. Each you who have purchased a hard copy ofthe code or an electronic pdf copy should have gotten a contact form to inform the publisher of your pur-chase so ICC can send you building code updates. If you have a pdf file, or are missing updates, you cango onto the California Building Standards Commission website: http://www.bsc.ca.gov/ and there you canfind on the “Codes” tab a menu for the current 2013 California Building Code (CBC) triennial edition.Under that tab you will find a set of downloadable pdf files for errata and updates. Be sure you keep yourcodes up to date. The latest file for the July 1, 2015 supplement was published on 12/15/14.

Another important thing to understand is when these code changes go into effect. At the bottom of thelatest set of blue pages is the following information: “July 1, 2015 SUPPLEMENT, BLUE”. This is the datewhen the changes become effective. The cover pages for the supplement advise keeping old code sheetalong with the new pages “Due to the fact that the application <None>date for a building permit estab-lishes the California Building Standards Code provisions that are effective at the local level, which applyto the plans, specifications, and construction for that permit, it is strongly recommended that the removedpages be retained for historical reference.” The application date is the controlling cut-off for which codeedition is to be applied.

An example of an important change in the new supplement is one dealing with counters in privately fund-ed multifamily housing addressed by CBC Chapter 11A. The change is to CBC Section 1138A and correctsa provision left out the 2013 code by mistake. Without the change kitchen counters must be a nonstan-dard height of 34 inches to make reach ranges work per other code provisions. The new change allows 36”counters once again. The old code and the new code sections are shown below for comparison. Note thatSan Francisco has been allowing application of the new provisions prior to 7/1/15 with an Alternate MeansRequest. If you are doing privately funded multifamily housing that will be submitted for a permit priorto 7/1/15 you should discuss with the authorities having jurisdiction over your project about allowing theuse of the updated 36” counter provisions in your project.

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Building Code Issues

Steven R Winkel, FAIA, CASpThe PREVIEW Group, Inc.Architects providing regulatory solutions

Kerwin Lee, AIA, CASpI CC - Certified Accessibility Inspector

and Plan ExaminerICC - Certified Building Plan Examiner

[email protected]

Keeping Up With the Codec

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Allied Members

Randy BordenBorden LightingAnthony BoutteAB PlansJohn ChryslerMasonry Institute of AmericaKers ClausenW.B.Clausen Structural EngineersTony DamianoABET Inc.Pablo A. DarouxWilson, Ihrig & Associates, Inc.Tony DeJohnJeld-Wen Windows & DoorsJoe DilbertoSandler SalesDerrick DinneliSimpson Strong-TieCraig H. DodgeIdeate Inc.Benjamin R. DuterteWall and Ceiling BureauSally FreedmanSally Freedman DesignsEspree Gonzales AerotekShane GrossDegenkolb EngineersJorn HalleDegenkolb EngineersRobert W HemphillDivision 7 RepsCarolyn Isseks, Hon. AIAEBDealey, Renton & AssociatesTreve JohnsonTreve Johnson PhotographyJoshua B. KardonJoshua B. Kardon + Co. StructuralEngineersJohn KarnayThe Grubb Co.John KerrMoen, Inc.Shae KnightRiggs DistributingJanelle Leafblad, P.E.WoodWorksScott P. LearyBuilders Exchange of Alameda CountyAlice Ross LeonCreativemark / Richard Leon PhotographyMike McCutchenMcCutchen ConstructionMark E. MeredithRobles, Castles & MeredithJohn MikkelsenABS - American Building Supply-DoormericaDavid MonkArcsource Consulting Inc.Jeff MooreGreenwood & MooreGarret D. MuraiWendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLPJames Murphy Dealey, Renton & Associates Darlene PetersonPeterson Sheetmetal Inc.Phyllis PiephoPiepho DesignHolly J. RazzanoDegenkolb EngineersGina M. SandovalDegenkolb EngineersDaniel Ray SchackSchack & Company, IncThomas M. SimmonsArchvista

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ver 90% of air pollution in cities in developing countries is attributedOto vehicle emissions brought about by high number of older vehiclescoupled with poor vehicle maintenance, inadequate infrastructure and low fuelquality. But what if we could “Build a building and save the world” by cleaningpolluted air?

Building material researchers have found that a Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) coat-ing on a building roof tile can remove about 90% of the nitrogen oxide (NO)

pollution from the air. In 2013, one city street in Netherlands outfitted with TiO2 paving blocks reducedNO air pollution by 45%.

Nitrogen oxide and gases generated from vehicle exhaust pipes, industrial stacks and power plants reactwith sunlight to produce ozone, the main ingredient of smog. Titanium dioxide, a chalky white com-pound, breaks down the smog into less harmful nitrates, carbon dioxide and water.

Research has found that if all of the three million houses in Los Angeles County were to be sprayed withTiO2, they could remove about 70 tons of NO, which is about 14% of the roughly 500 tons of NO emit-ted daily in the South Coast Air Basin, the smoggiest region in the United States. And it is very inexpen-sive. On an average sized home, it would take only $5 worth of the compound (TiO2) to treat existingroofs.

Titanium dioxide coating can also be applied to aluminum panels on the vertical surfaces of buildingsthereby making the full use of the building façade.

Perhaps the best architectural expression of Titanium dioxide application can be found at the exterior lat-ticework of this building. The latticework, which is spread over 27,000 square feet, can neutralize theimpact of roughly 1,000 vehicles that pass by it daily. Furthermore, it also helps with climate control andcontrolled daylight penetration thereby keeping the hospital expenses down.

Widespread use of this compound still needs to be tested but as for now, it is showing great promise as acompound that can be used in various ways to curb atmospheric pollution. ■

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Green

Judhajit Chakraborty.Assoc. AIA, LEED® APWSP Built Ecology

Jeff SochetConous ConstructionChad St.ClairSumMizer Solar Roofing SystemsChrist SurunisCreston ElectronicsLisa Thorburn, LEED APThorburn AssociatesScott A. ThurberAssociated Building SupplyPeter WolfePeter Wolfe Landscape Architect

Allied Members(continued)

New, Transfers in, & ReturningMembers — through Feb. 2015

Michael SobreroAerotekLisa Thorburn, Leed APThornburn AssociatesScott A ThurberAssociated Building SupplyJoani WoefelTile & Stone Council of Northern CaliforniaPeter WolfePeter Wolfe, Landscape Architect

Daniel Christman, Student Member

Ian Erickson, Student Member

Bennett Hart, Assoc. AIAAnne Phillips Architecture

Suzanne M. Hearn Meyer, Assoc. AIAHearn Meyer Design

India Jenkins, Student Member

Amber Melano, Student Member

Mr. Timothy R. Nystrom, AIADahlin Group Architecture Planning

Ms. Kristen Sidell, AIASidell Pakravan Architects

5New Building Material that Eats Smog

Torre de Especialidades building at the Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González

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ere is good news for Google Earth users who would like to Hhave the additional tools and resolution that the Pro versionoffers, but can not justify the $400 price tag. As of January 20,2015 Google Earth Pro is free!

What It Does: You probably already know that with Google Earth you can view/capture images and datafrom virtually any place on earth. Google Earth Pro makes this even easier to do.

System Requirements: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.6.0 or later

What it costs: Previously $400, now free.

Why the “Pro” version:: With Google Earth Pro the print resolution increases from 1000x1000 pixels to4800x3200 pixels. Pro also comes with additional tools for measuring distances, heights, and areas (par-ticularly useful in preliminary design work). You can import large numbers of addresses as pins in GoogleEarth Pro, so you can easily return to locations you want to visit later. In addition to static images, withPro your digital travels can be recorded as HD video and shared with others.

Key Features: ■ Print high resolution screenshots■ Map large GIS datasets■ Quickly map thousands of addresses■ Create custom movies to share with others■ Measure areas with a polygon or circle■ Calculate distance in feet, miles, kilome-

ters, or acres■ Measure heights of 3D objects■ View demographic, parcel and traffic data

and display in colorful layers

Pros: Free (it can’t get much better than that!). Easy to use with lots of online tutorials. Google EarthPro images, video, and data can be used for commercial purposes

Cons: Acquiring the Pro version is a little morecomplicated than the regular version. First youdownload the app and, after that, you need to geta free Pro key by signing up with Google.

Conclusion: Google Earth has been a huge timesaver for me in many ways. I’ve used it for verify-ing existing site conditions, a contoured site basein Sketchup models, a quick site plan by annotat-ing a Google Earth image, and more. If you’veused or haven’t used Google Earth, you shouldtake a look at the Pro version.

More Information at: http://www.google.com/earth

Download at: http://www.google.com/earth/download/gep/agree.html ■

Larry Mortimer, [email protected]

CoolTechStuff 6

OHASHI Design Studio Receives Best of Houzz 2015 AwardOhashi Design Studio of Emeryville has been awarded “Best of Houzz” for Design by Houzz.com, the lead-ing resource for home remodeling and design. Specializing in high-end custom residential, commercial, andretail spaces the firm was chosen for this honor by the more than 25 million monthly unique users thatcomprise the Houzz community.

The Best of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award win-ners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz. CustomerSatisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of clientreviews a professional received in 2014.

Rob Williamson, AIA Goes to Taylor DesignTaylor Design has added Project Director Robert Williamson, AIA to its SanFrancisco office. Rob brings more than 14 years of professional experience leadingpublic and private education projects through design and construction with ahigh degree of technical competence. As a LEED-accredited professional, he iscommitted to delivering sustainable solutions that mitigate the impact of build-ings on the environment while improving educational outcomes and facility oper-ational costs. Rob will further build on the expertise of Taylor Design’s SanFrancisco office, leveraging his business background and education portfolio tocontinue to grow Taylor Design’s education practice.

Faulkner Project Published

The “Martis Camp House” by GregFaulkner, AIA of Faulkner Architects wasfeatured in 'Architectural Record'.

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Members in the News7

enzi Architecture, anMaward winningpractice, specializes indesigning custom singlefamily residences, additions& remodels, and smallcommercial projects. Wework closely and collabora-tively on all aspects of thedesign process with owners,builders, design profession-als and city governmentsfrom initial conversation toconstruction completion.

Our design practice is guid-ed by fundamental archi-tectural principles, aided bythorough knowledge ofmaterials & constructionmethods, and informedfrom input by a rich com-munity of builders and arti-sans. We create spaces that visu-ally and functionally enhancetheir inhabitants’ experience,capture daylight and views,seamlessly weave together oldand new, open interiors to theoutdoors, and maintain a closerelationship with the site andsurrounding neighbors.

Our design philosophy leanstowards modern architectureyet is coupled with an under-standing and respect for local,traditional styles and con-texts. We focus on careful useof materials, innovativedetailing, and strive for energyefficiency & sustainability. Weoffer related services andexpertise including masterplanning, community designworkshops, rehabilitation ofhistoric structures and con-sulting on a variety of projecttypes for institutional, com-mercial and multi-family res-idential clients.

Stefan Menzi, AIA, after graduating from UC Berkeley in 1989, gained experience with local firms workingon large multi-family residential, public & institutional projects before starting his own practice. He lives withhis partner and young daughter in Oakland. ■

Menzi Architecture.

ArchNews8Firm Profile:

A IA Eas t Bay MembersIn Pub l i c Se r v i c e

f you are, or know of a member who volunteersservice to their or share efforts or expertisebeyond their employment demands, please con-tact ArchNews c/o AIAEB via e-mail, fax, or mail.

CALIFORNIANancy Anderson, AIACommissioner, Architectural Board ofExaminersTom Butt, FAIAChair, Local Government CommissionMember of the League of California CitiesEnvironmental Quality Policy CommitteeAlan Dreyfuss, AIAChair, State Historic Building Safety BoardRobert Duncan Nicol, FAIAMember, Universal DesignAdvisory Board, OSATian Feng, FAIA California Architects BoardEric Mikiten, AIA CommissionerCalifornia Building StandardsCommissionSteven Winkel, FAIAArchitect Commissioner Member, California Building Standards Commission

Contra Costa CountyGene Metz, AIA John Marsh Historic Trust, President, Boardof Directors

Alameda CountyJeff Moore Allied MemberPlanning Commission

AlamedaDennis Owens, AIAChair, Alameda Historical Advisory BoardMaggie Maiers, AIAHarbor Bay Isle Owner's Association

AlbanyDavid Arkin, AIA Planning & Zoning Commission

American CanyonElizabeth Anne Putnam, AIAPlanning Commission

BerkeleyBurton P. Edwards, AIADesign Review CommitteeCaitlin Lempres Bostrom, AIAParks & Waterfront CommissionGene Metz, AIAU.C.B. College of Environmental Design, Mentor Program (Arch)Reeve Gould, AIA Board, I House, UCBFounding Trustee, Cal PerformancesBerkeley Symphony Advisory Board

BeniciaRae Lynn Fiscalini, AIASustainability Commission

ConcordPeter B. Harmon, AIADesign Review Board

DanvilleNewell Americh, AIACity CouncilCarl Groch, AIACity CouncilChristophe S. Laverne, AIACity CouncilDouglas A. McQuillan, AIADesign Review BoardHeritage Resource CommissionDavid Banducci, AIADesign Review Board

El CerritoGlen Wood AIADesign Review Board John Thompson, AIADesign Review Board

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Frediani Residence, Oakland CA

Li Residence Addition, Piedmont, CA

Nelson Residence, Oakland, CA

ow does one get from the small town of Farnham, Virginia to the Bay HArea? Well, by driving (obviously) but also with curiosity, a map, agood navigator, and with architecture.

Growing up in a small town, I took interest in the larger world around me. Iexplored a lot and could go on walks or bike rides for hours. I learned howto tinker (read: break things) but also had the time and space to draw, think,and create. Those early experiences generated a curiosity that pushed me out

of Virginia to visit Haiti as a teen, where I played with kids and worked with people who had a complete-ly different life experience. This prompted me to explore more as I went off to college.

College grew my curiosity and love of people and cultures. I went to Cincinnati for an undergraduatedegree in urban and intercultural studies. There was a drastic difference between my hometown, the innercity of Cincinnati, the summer spent in Japan, and seven months I studied in China. But, I loved all of myexperiences and took them with me, after college, to study architecture in Boston.

I was able to explore architecture in Boston and test what I was learning. I attended Boston-ArchitecturalCollege for its concurrent learning model. I worked full time for Safdie Architects, a design build compa-ny, Watermark Environmental Inc., and Bergmeyer Associates while going to school at night. I was able towork on high profile projects like the United Institute of Peace in DC, a small arms range for the US Navy,school renovations, and commercial bank renovations. I loved drafting under the architects and puttingconstruction sets together and seeing buildings as they were constructed. The work was varied and I got agood taste of what the profession is like before graduating.

In 2013, I received an M. Arch from Boston Architectural College and relocated to the West Coast, withthe help of a lovely navigator (my wife Jenn), and a map. We moved to the Bay Area when I was offered ajob with Zak Architecture in San Francisco in August of that year. Zak Architecture has been a wonderfulplace to explore architecture. We work on residential projects in California and Hawaii and the team takesgreat care to delve into the design with curiosity and with attention to the client’s needs.

I have always wanted to explore cultures, people, and architecture and see how I could fit the three togeth-er creatively. Amazingly, I get to explore all three in the Bay Area. ■

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9Members in Public Service — continued

FremontTheresa Ballard Dias, AIAVice-President of the Board of Directors, AlliedHousing, IncVice-President of the Board of Directors, AbodeService

KensingtonDon Dommer, AIABoard Member, Fire Protection District

LafayetteAndre Ptaszynski, AIAMember Design Review Commission

MartinezTimon Phillips, Assoc. AIADesign Review BoardPaul Brendon Kelly, AIAPlanning Commission

OAKLANDDave Byrens, AIAChair: Shoreline Cleanup - Kiwanis Michael Coleman, AIAMember Planning CommissionMember, Board of DirectorsMuseum of Children's Art (MOCHA)Claudia Falconer, AIAPresident, Montclair Village Business AssnReeve Gould, AIABoard, Piedmont Montclair Rotary ClubHarley Jensen, AIAMember of the Council on ArchitectureOakland MuseumDong Kim, AIAOakland Kiwanis Foundation BoardJohn Nelson, AIABoard Chair, Oakland Chamber of CommerceAndre Ptaszynski, AIAPresident of the Council on Architecture,Oakland MuseumGary Struthers, AIA Board of Directors for East Bay Habitat forHumanityHelene Vilett, AIACouncil on ArchitectureOakland Museum of California

OrindaRich Bartlett, AIAPublic Works Aesthetic Review Committee

PinoleTimothy Banuelos, AIAMayor

Pleasant HillRichard C. Stanton, AIAArchitectural Review Board

RichmondAndrew Butt, AIAPlanning CommissionTom Butt, FAIAMayorRepresentative of Richmond on the West

Contra Costa Transportation Advisory CommitteeRepresentative of Richmond on the Water

Emergency Transit Authority Citizens AdvisoryCommittee

Kimberly Butt, AIAHistoric Preservation CommitteeJoseph Gorny, AIAPlanning Commission

Raymond D. Welter, AIADesign Review Board

San RamonJudy Hemmingway, AIAArchitecture Review Board

Walnut CreekPhillip Volkmann, AIADesign Review Commission (Chair)

Member Profile: Darian G. Mason, Assoc. AIAA

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echlinea is a TECHNICAL DESIGN firm, specializing in providing comprehensive solutions inT lighting and technology for those involved in today’s sophisticated construction industry.

Our core strengths are DESIGN, SPECIFICATION ENGINEERING, and PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

OUR CORE COMPETENCIES include architectural lighting design, lighting control systems, integratedsystems (entertainment A/V, communications, comfort systems, safety/security, energy management) andLEED/green design.

Since 1985, Techlinea has exhibited artistry, creativity, and technical integrity in the realm of lightingdesign, electronic architecture and project management. Inspired by the desire to provide the highestquality design services, we have worked with many of the top-rated architecture, design, and constructionindustry firms in the country. In addition, our clients have included executives, entrepreneurs, leaders, andinnovators from some of the top companies and industries in the world.

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OUR APPROACH is to provide an “integrated project design”, providing excellent service during everyphase of the project. We strive to go above and beyond what typical “design firms” provide by providingdesign, specification, system engineering, AND project management services. We are dedicated to tech-nology coordination across all trades in the project.

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Allied Member Profile TechlineaMark Hernbroth

APPRENTTICE TRAINING FACILITY(see cover)

Project Team:Owner: Keith Dais – Training Coordinator,

Sheet Metal WorkersLocal 104CM: Phil Warnes – SigmatechA2R Architects - Rob Henley AIA Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Co.

Green Build Energy Group – LEED consultantZFA Structural EngineersFoulk Gomez Civil EngineersJames F. Clabaugh, ASLACapital Engineering – Food ServicePeterson Mechanical – HVACBell Products – PlumbingRed Top Electric – Electrical Sprig Electric – PV System

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SECTION 1138A

SPACE ALLOWANCES AND REACH RANGES

1138A.3.2 Side reach.

2. Obstructed high reach.When a clear floorspaceallows a parallel approach to an element andthehigh side reach is over an obstruction, theheightof the obstruction shall be 34 inches (864mm)maximum and the depth of the obstructionshallbe 24 inches (610 mm) maximum.

The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1219mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches(254 mm) maximum. When the reach depthexceeds 10 inches (254 mm), but no more than24inches (610 mm), the high side reach shall be46inches

7/1/15 Blue Page Supplement

SECTION 1138A

SPACE ALLOWANCES AND REACH RANGES

1138A.3.2 Side reach.

2. Obstructed high reach.When a clear floor spaceallows a parallel approach to an element and thehigh side reach is over an obstruction, the height ofthe obstruction shall be 34 inches (864 mm) max-imum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24inches (610 mm) maximum.

The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1219mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches(254 mm) maximum. When the reach depthexceeds 10 inches (254 mm), but no more than 24inches (610 mm), the high side reach shall be 46inches

Exception: The top of washing machinesandclothes dryers shall be permitted to be36inches (914 mm) maximum above thefinish floor.

Exception: Kitchen countertops indwelling units, and the top of washingmachines and clothes dryers shall be per-mitted to be 36 inches (914 mm) maxi-mum above the finish floor.

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This is an example of how complex it is in applying the California Codes, one is the number of amend-ments and changes, and second the applicable dates. Another example of this is the locations of waterclosets. Everybody remembers the old code where the centerline of the water closet was an absolute 18inches. Then there was a short time, via an Emergency Supplement, that the dimension was changed to16-18 inches to align with the 2010 Standards for the ADA. What is now in the code is 17 to 18 inches,Section 11B-604.2. This comes from what was approved by the Code Advisory Committee for the State.So depending upon when the installation was made, there could be a lot of dimensional variation. Stayon top of the code changes and good luck.

Kerwin says:

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MetaAIA EAST BAY a chapter of

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