Masonry Magazine November 2006 Page. 39
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GOES LEED GOLD
THE LEADER IN MASONRY AND FLASHING SYSTEMS GOES LEED GOLD
HOHMANN AND BARNARD, INC
GREEN PRODUCTS
OF THE SOLAIRE
Hohmann and Barnard, Inc. is proud to have been a part of the first green residential high-rise in the nation. These Hohmann and Barnard featured products were specified for the construction of The Solaire and contributed toward requirements for LEED certification.
LOX ALL®
ADJUSTABLE
EYE-WIRE SYSTEM
New TRU-Joint feature was developed for masons to easily maintain a standard 3/8" joint thickness, without concern for excessive wire buildup when eyes are welded onto backup joint reinforcement.
Standard 3/16" diameter eyelets are flush-welded to reduce the total thickness where converging with side rods and cross rods. This provides deeper embedment of the eyes into the mortar joint than Catagory: Materials & Resources
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butt-welded systems. Allows full 5/8" mortar coverage from face of block to the longitudinal rods and the adjustable anchors.
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LOCAL/REGIONAL
MATERIALS
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MORTAR NET
MOISTURE DRAINAGE SYSTEM
TM
Mortar Net™ is manufactured of high density Polyethylene (HDPE) or nylon strands woven into a 90%, open mesh. Mortar Net's™ unique patent- ed dovetail shape collects mortar droppings on two levels allowing wind driven rain and moisture to migrate out of the building thru the weeps. The Mortar Net™ System is specifically designed to work in conjunction with standard flashing/weep hole drainage systems in masonry cavity walls.
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THE SOLAIRE
LEED
GOLD 20 RIVER TERRACE
NEW YORK, NY
THE SOLAIRE, LOCATED IN LOWER MANHATTAN, IS THE FIRST GREEN RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE IN THE NATION. IT IS 27 STORIES HIGH AND SITS RIGHT ON THE HUDSON RIVER WITH PERFECT VIEWS OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY. THE STRUCTURE RECEIVED GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL'S GOLD RATING UNDER LEED (LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN) STANDARDS.
Architect: Pell Clarke Peli Architects
Associate Architect: SLCE
Construction Manager: Tumer Construction
Structural Engineers: Cantor Seinuk Group, P.C.
MEP Engineers Cosentin Associates
Landscape Architects: Balmori Associates
Environmental Building Consultant Green October
Energy Consultant: Steven Winter Associates
Water Re-Use Consultant: Applied Water Mgmt.
Commissioning Agent: Horizon Engineering
Lighting Designers: Ann Kale Associates
Building
Green
For A Suttain
HB
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