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“Focus On Zinc” Spotlights Residential Applications Around The Globe

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The 12^th edition of VMZinc’s international magazine is now available.

April 17, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – VMZINC® has published the twelfth edition of “Focus On Zinc,” its international architecture magazine that showcases examples of zinc wall and roof applications around the globe, including modern, innovative private homes in the United States, Australia, Belgium, Poland, and Denmark.

VMZINC is the brand name for the architectural zinc manufactured by Umicore BuildingProducts USA.

“A brief journey through the pages of this issue of ‘Focus on Zinc’ confirms a trend that has been established over a number of years,” notes Senior Vice President Pierre Van de Bruaene in the magazine’s introduction: “Applications of our material to the facades of buildings are becoming increasingly predominant.”

Building types featured in this edition range from large cultural arts centers and educational facilities to office buildings, private homes, and even Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The latter, designed by Jag/RoTo Architecture, features exterior walls of VMZ Flatlock panels in red PIGMENTO®.

Zinc-clad home in Cincinnatti, designed by Jose Garcia.

The private home in Cincinnati that’s featured in this edition demonstrates architect Jose Garcia’s style of combining raw materials with experimental installation and modern architectural expression. He specified QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC® in Dri-Design cassettes for the exterior, which define the house’s volumes and provides the homeowner with a surface cladding that requires little to no maintenance.

The design of a private home in Silkeborg, Denmark, was inspired by Japanese Origami and expressed through the use of VMZ standing seam panels in ANTHRA-ZINC for the roof. The façade is composed of black-stained wood strips. This atypical contemporary house was designed by architects 3xN & M2.

The most ambitious project in this edition, however, is an office building in France that uses VMZ standing seam and flatlock panels in QUARTZ-ZINC to contribute to architect Cabinet Jourda’s zero-energy-use target. Chosen for its durability and recyclability, VMZINC is a key element of this building sustainability.

“Focus On Zinc” is published in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish. To request a copy call VMZINC’s USA headquarters at 919.874.7173 or email a request to: Info@vmzinc-us.com.

About VMZINC / Umicore Building Products USA:

Umicore is a world-leading producer of VMZINC® architectural zinc. For over 160 years UBP has been providing innovative solutions for building owners, architects, and contractors. Umicore has offices and representatives all over the world. In the United States, Umicore Building Products USA, Inc., is based in Raleigh, NC. For additional information, visit www.vmzinc-us.com.

RHA Howell Hosts Annual Clear Creek Center Golf Classic

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A fundraiser for children and adults with disabilities.

April 16, 2012 (Albemarle, NC) – RHA Howell Inc., a statewide non-profit organization serving adults and children with disabilities, will host the Annual Clear Creek Center Golf Classic at the Tillery Tradition Country Club in Mt Gilead, NC, on Friday, May 4th. All proceeds will benefit children and adults with disabilities in the Charlotte area.

The third annual Classic will be a Captain’s Choice style of play with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $100 per player and includes: greens fees, use of a golf cart, lunch, the awards reception after the tournament, and one entry into the Putting Contest. Each player will be eligible to win hole-in-one and tee gifts.

“We are excited to have our families, friends, and neighbors in the surrounding communities show their support for people with disabilities,” said Clear Creek Center administrator Melissa Rivera. “We expect everyone who participates to have a fun filled day with us!”

The Vulcan Materials Company is the organizing sponsor for the event. Other sponsorship levels available are:

Golfer Participant – $100
Memorial or Honorarium – $25 (name displayed at tournament and recognized on RHA website)
Platinum Sponsor – $1000 (four playing positions, advertisement at club house before and after tournament and on RHA website
Gold Sponsor – $500 (four playing positions, advertisement on golf course and on RHA website)
Silver Sponsor – $300 (two playing positions, advertisement on golf course and on RHA website)
Tee Sponsor – $150 (advertisement on golf course and link on RHA website)

RHA Howell operates Clear Creek, a large residential center in the Charlotte area. Money raised through the golf tournament will directly benefit the children and adults with disabilities in this facility.

“We would like to thank everyone for their generosity and participation in making this a successful event,” Rivera said.

To sign up for the Clear Creek Golf Classic or for more information, call Teresa Bishop at 704-545-7200, ext. 1164, or email her at tbishop@rhanet.org.

For more information on RHA Howell, Inc., visit www.rhahowell.org.

About RHA Howell, Inc.:

RHA Howell is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that has been helping people with disabilities and special needs, and their families, make choices to live more independently for more than 35 years. Integrity, high standards for quality, and hard work are at the core of every RHA Howell disability assistance program. Proven leaders in caring for people, RHA Howell, Inc. is a pioneering force in the field of human services, particularly supporting infants and children. For more information, please go to www.rhahowell.org.

TMH’s Thirst4Architecture Opens at the Contemporary Art Museum

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Kick-off networking happy hour includes food, music, games and exhibition.

April 10, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH), the award-wining non-profit organization dedicated documenting, preserving and promoting Modernist residential design, will kick off its 2012 Thirst4Architecture (T4A) happy hour networking events this month on Thursday, April 26, from 6-8:30 pm. at the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) in downtown Raleigh.

This season’s first T4A takes place concurrent with CAM’s exhibition, “Born Digital.” Along with catering from Moe’s, T4A will offer a cash bar and entertainment by “Eyes Go Lightning,” an all-architect band.

Nowell’s Contemporary Furniture, one of the evening’s sponsors, will stage a game of “Musical Modernist Chairs” with designer chairs from the 1960’s through today.

TMH’s informal happy hours are open to the public.

“We welcome architects, artists, designers, interior designers, realtors, engineers, contractors, property investors, building managers, Modernist homeowners, materials and furniture dealers – or anyone with a huge crush on great architecture,” says TMH founder and board chair George Smart. “T4A focuses on building relationships, generating passion about good design, creating strategic alliances, and connecting people to each other. There are no presentations or PowerPoint slides. Come join the fun and make new friends and contacts!”

Admission to the April 26 T4A, which is also sponsored by Modern Home Auction.com, is free and open to the public, but capacity is limited to the first 225 people who show up.

For more information on Triangle Modernist Houses, visit www.trianglemodernisthouses.com. For more information on this and future T4A events, visit www.trianglemodernisthouses.com/t4a.htm.

About Triangle Modernist Houses:

Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH) is an award-winning 501C3 nonprofit established in 2007 dedicated to documenting, preserving, and promoting Modernist residential design. The award-winning website is now the largest educational and historical archive for Modernist residential design in America. TMH also hosts popular Modernist house tours several times a year, giving the public access to the Triangle’s most exciting residential architecture, past and present. These tours raise awareness and help preserve these “livable works of art” for future generations. Visit www.trianglemodernisthouses.com. TMH also has an active community on Facebook.

Plans Are Underway For RHA Howell’s 2012 Epicurious Vino Challenge

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The popular culinary event is now accepting chefs, sponsors.

April 5, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – RHA Howell, Inc., the statewide non-profit organization that serves people with disabilities and their families, has announced the 2012 Epicurious Vino Challenge, which will be held this year on Saturday, June 2, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the 80-acre Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level, NC.

All proceeds benefit a child or an adult with a medical, physical, or mental disability.

The Epicurious Vino Challenge is RHA Howell’s most popular annual fundraiser, which includes live entertainment, The “challenge” is that participating chefs must randomly select one of Hinnant Family Vineyard’s award-winning wines, then create a signature dish using that wine as an ingredient.

On the night of the event, the chefs prepare small plates for the judges and the guests to sample as the chefs compete for The Chefs Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award. The samples are presented in the vineyard’s spacious wine tank room.

A panel of professional chefs from U.S. Food Service selects the Chef’s Choice award through a blind tasting. Those who attend the event vote for the People’s Choice award winner.

Last year’s top winner, Chef Tom Armstrong of Vinnie’s Steakhouse & Tavern in Raleigh (www.vinniessteakhouse.com), has already signed on to compete again this year, along with the 2010 Chef’s Choice winner, Brian Battistella of Battistella’s in Raleigh (battistellas.com), and Chef Jeremy Law of SoCo Farm & Food in Wilson (www.soconc.com).

Chefs who would like to participate, and businesses or individuals who would like to serve as sponsors (four levels of sponsorship are available), should contact event coordinator Debbie Valentine by either calling her at 919.803.2960 or emailing dvalentine@rhanet.org.

Along with the opportunity to sample original dishes by some of North Carolina’s finest professional chefs, this year’s event will include entertainment by nationally known comic Derrick Tennant, free wine tastings and specialty martinis, music, and a live auction.

Ticket information will be available soon on RHA Howell’s website, www.rhahowell.org, and on the Epicurious Vino Challenge Facebook page.

Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery is the largest muscadine vineyard in North Carolina sprawling over 80 acres. Its international, award winning wines range from dry white and reds to the traditional sweet scuppernongs. The vineyard is located in Pine Level, NC between Raleigh and Kinston. For more information: www.hinnantvineyards.com.

About RHA Howell, Inc.:

RHA Howell is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that has been helping people with disabilities and special needs, and their families, make choices to live more independently for nearly 40 years. Integrity and high standards of quality and hard work are at the core of every RHA Howell program. RHA Howell is a pioneering force in the field of human services for children and adults across North Carolina with the mission “Opening the world for people with disabilities and in turn, enriching the lives of everyone they touch.” For more information, visit www.rhahowell.org.

Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee Completes Asheville Civic Center Renovations

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Entertainment center gets much-needed updates, reconfiguration.

April 3, 2012 (Asheville, NC) — Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee’s Asheville Studio in association with BetschAssociates of Greenville, SC, has completed renovations of the former Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, NC, now the U.S. Cellular Center.

The heart of downtown Asheville’s arts and entertainment scene, the 60,000-square-foot Asheville Civic Center has been a regional destination for over 35 years, hosting diverse entertainment, trade shows, and events.

To accommodate the Civic Center’s on-going schedule, renovations had to be completed in phases, beginning with movable seating replacement. Lighting and electronics replacement came next, followed by the renovation of concession and concourse areas. The final phase involved the addition of events support areas: large meeting rooms, locker rooms, media areas, and talent green rooms.

According to the architects, the arena seating was reconfigured into a bowl shape to provide a more intimate arrangement and improve accessibility.

“Growing up in the Asheville area the civic center has always been a part of my entertainment,” said Chad Roberson, AIA, director of the PBC+L Asheville studio. “We enjoyed the challenges posed by updating this community icon. Fortunately, the facility has great bones and we were able to capitalize on this aspect and give the building a renewed life.”

The concession areas were redesigned to focus on local foods and craft beers. Outdoor areas will continue the new concession theme and include covered seating areas.

Meeting areas also have been updated to provide the Asheville community with new, large rooms for civic meetings. All public areas have been refinished and updated.

The $7.5 million renovation was completed in time for the 2012 Southern Conference Basketball League Tournament in March. Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center also has been chosen to host the league’s men’s and women’s basketball tournaments in 2013 and 2014.

The Asheville Civic Center’s renovation follows Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee’s long track record of designing new and/or renovating cultural arts centers. Other projects of this type include: the 12,000-square-foot Barton College Theater in Wilson, NC; Fayetteville Festival Park Performance Pavilion, a 6000-square-foot outdoor multi-use center in Fayetteville NC; Imperial Center Theater for the City of Rocky Mount’s active community theatre program and other uses; Seabrook Auditorium renovations at Fayetteville State University; and Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh (Memorial Auditorium’s original lobby renovation and expansion and subsequent additions for the Fletcher Opera Theater and Meymandi Concert Hall)

For more information on Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee, visit www.pbclarchitecure.com.

About Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee:

Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee (PBC+L) is an award-winning, full-service architectural firm specializing in academic and cultural arts projects. PBC+L has offices in Raleigh and Asheville, North Carolina. The firm’s work has been published in numerous professional journals and the firm was ranked 23^rd in Architecture magazine’s Top 50 Firms in the nation. For more information, visit www.pbclarchitecture.com or find the firm on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.

RHA Behavioral Health Opens High Point Walk-In Crisis Center in Guilford County

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April 2, 2012 (High Point, NC) – RHA Behavioral Health announces the opening of the High Point Walk-In Crisis Center at 211 S. Centennial Street.

The High Point Walk-In Crisis Center will offer assessment, triage, and intervention services to individuals of all ages in Guilford County and surrounding areas. The goal of the center is to evaluate and stabilize individuals experiencing a mental health, substance use, or developmental disability crisis as well as to provide ongoing comprehensive support for their recovery and wellness needs.

The High Point Walk-In Crisis Center offers the following services: Crisis Stabilization; Outpatient Services such as Individual, Group & Family Therapy; Medication Management; Services for Developmental Disabilities; Recovery Education Center; Referrals & Coordination of Services with Primary Care Physicians and other Clinical Providers; Coordination of Care with Law Enforcement, Insurance Providers, Hospitals/Emergency Rooms, Detox Centers, Social Services, Schools, Juvenile Justice, and Support Groups.

For more information about the High Point Walk-In Crisis Center, contact Mike Rhoades at 910-332-5734 or 910-431-8047, (email mtrhoade@rhanet.org) or visit the website: www.rhabehavioralhealth.org

About RHA Behavioral Health:

RHA Behavioral Health, an affiliate of RHA Health Services Inc., helps over 12,000 people across North Carolina lead healthier lives. With passion and integrity, RHA Behavioral Health creates opportunities for people and communities through innovation and leadership. For more information: www.rhabehavioralhealth.org.

ARCHITECT CLYMER CEASE NAMED BOARD CHAIR OF DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ALLIANCE

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Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee principal heads DRA’s 2012 board of directors.

Clymer Cease, AIA

March 27, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – Clymer Cease, AIA, a principal at the architecture firm Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee Architects, has been named board chair of The Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), an organization dedicated to improving and supporting downtown Raleigh’s central business district.

Founded in 1996, DRA focuses on the development of five community services: Clean & Safe Ambassadors, Marketing & Events, Economic Development, Public Space Management, and Membership & Advocacy. The organization is non-profit and is run by community advocates, local business leaders, and government officials.

Cease, an architect with over 35 years of practice, brings years of leadership experience and a broad understanding of city development issues to his new position. As board chair, Cease will work closely with CEO David Diaz and be responsible for leading the board in its agenda, evaluating its performance, and adjusting its priorities to suit its memberships’ needs. Cease will be a chief volunteer of the organization, mediating between noted concerns and executed plans of action.

“Downtown Raleigh is poised for an acceleration of the development that we have seen over the past several years,” Cease said. “Working with David Diaz, the staff, the board, the membership of DRA, and many community partners to create an even more vibrant and diverse downtown is a unique and exciting opportunity.”

Cease is a consistently active member of the downtown Raleigh community. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Carolina Ballet, the board of directors of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, and he serves as vice chair of the City of Raleigh’s Public Art and Design Board. He is also chair of the board of Triangle Family Services and of the Regional Transportation Alliance. Cease’s experience, providing leadership for complex projects, has pushed him to work within multiple facets of the city community.

“Raleigh and our region have long been identified as among the best places in the world to live and work,” Cease said. “The decisions that yielded that recognition go back decades and were expanded by successive generations of leaders. We have a responsibility to maintain the momentum of downtown Raleigh and to drive the progress of the globally competitive city that is emerging.”

Clymer Cease graduated with a Master of Architecture degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and with a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from North Carolina State University’s College of Design. He has designed an array of buildings including facilities for colleges and universities, corporations, museums, schools, and other public institutions.

For more information on Cease or Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee, visit www.pbclarchitecture.com.

For more information on the Downtown Raleigh Alliance visit www.godowntownraleigh.com.

About Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee:

Paul Hobgood To Co-Conduct Architecture Skills Workshop at Contemporary Art Museum

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Raleigh architect to help introduce drawing and modeling techniques to

Paul Hobgood, design architect

high school students.

March 22, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – Paul Hobgood, a design architect at the award-winning firm Kenneth E. Hobgood Architects in Raleigh, will help teach high school students the basics behind architectural drawing and model building during a special workshop to be held at the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hobgood, a graduate of the N.C. State University College of Design with a Master of Architecture degree, will co-teach the Architecture Skills Workshop with Rebecca Necessary, a project designer at Vines Architecture and an undergraduate studio instructor at the College of Design

Hobgood and Necessary will first teach the students, grades nine through 12, the fundamentals of architecture drawing and modeling. Then the students will utilize the tools and techniques they’ve learned to complete two skills-based projects.
“It’s a great opportunity for high school students to challenge themselves creatively and hopefully gain the confidence to pursue a career in design,” Hobgood said. “I think it’s an ideal first step and I hope people will take advantage of it.
Advance registration is required to attend the workshop, which will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration fee is $50. For more information and to download the registration form, go to camraleigh.org and click on “programs,” then “high school,” then “workshops and open studios.”

Paul Hobgood was a finalist for the Kamphoefner Honor Fellowship, an annual award that recognizes the College’s outstanding Master of Architecture student. He has worked at Kenneth E. Hobgood Architects since 2004, serving as a design architect on a number of the firm’s innovative, modern, award-winning projects, including the Beanie + Cecil retail store, the Lee Jones house, and the Aldridge house. He was also one of the lead designers on the firm’s submission to the NC AIA headquarters building design competition. For more information on Kenneth Hobgood Architects, visit www.kennethhobgood.com.

About Kenneth E. Hobgood, Architects:

Kenneth Hobgood, FAIA, founded Kenneth E Hobgood, Architects in Raleigh, NC, in 1992. Since then, the firm has received 39 design awards from the American Institute of Architects North Carolina chapter and its work has been published and exhibited in the United States, Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, England and Germany. In 1997, Kenneth Hobgood as awarded the Kamphoefner Prize from North Carolina State University’s College of Design for “consistent integrity and devotion to the development of modern architecture” in North Carolina. He has served as a visiting critic at Auburn University, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, and the University of Kentucky, and as an adjunct professor at North Carolina State University since 1988. For more information visit www.kennethhobgood.com.

WCU Health & Human Sciences Building Goes For The Silver

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The new building should be the university’s first LEED-certified

The Health & Human Services building nearing completion.

structure.

March 16, 2012 (Asheville, NC) — Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee’s Asheville architecture studio is currently submitting documentation to prove that Western Carolina University’s new Health & Human Sciences building complies with LEED Silver standards.

The $46 million, four-level, 160,000-square-foot building will be WCU’s first LEED-rated structure.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a points-based certification program administered by the United States Green Building Council that recognizes buildings’ environmental conservation and sustainability on four levels: basic certification 40 – 49 points; Silver, 50 – 59 points; Gold, 60 – 79 points; and Platinum, 80 points and above.

The university, located in Cullowhee, NC, asked architects Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee (PBC+L) to aim for LEED Silver with the design and construction of the building, which is currently completing construction on WCU’s West Campus. It’s expected to open for classes this fall.

“The new Health and Human Sciences Building is another great example of our commitment to systematically integrating sustainability at WCU,” Lauren Bishop, the university’s energy manager, told The Reporter, WCU’s faculty and staff news.

The building’s array of energy conserving and sustainability features includes:

Reflective roof and usable rooftop garden to alleviate heat gain and the “heat island” effect, and to filter rain water.
A series of sand filters and bio-retention ponds near the building to minimize polluting storm water runoff.
Orientation of windows and sunscreens to maximize natural lighting and natural ventilation.
Carefully managed construction process to recycle over 50 percent of waste and scraps.
Interior materials that are comprised of recycled content and/or available regionally.
A hydroelectric power and electric heat system to reduce the amount of copper piping needed compared to a typical building of the same size.
Occupancy sensors for the lighting system to reduce energy use.
Low-flow toilets and other plumbing fixtures that use 41 percent less water than would a typical building that size.
A mechanical system with an individualized temperature control to use 20 percent less energy.
All-native plants and trees in the landscaping.
Windows are placed to maximize natural lighting and ventilation.

“The natural light systems designed not only reduce energy consumption and costs but also improve human performance,” said Linda Seestedt-Stanford, dean of the College of Health and Human Services. “The rooftop garden provides a green space for gathering while also contributing to better air quality, storm water management and absorption of solar radiation. By protecting the environment, we benefit the health and wellness of the individuals who use it and also support the health of our community.”

Chad Roberson, principal in charge of the project, and Sara Melanson, project architect, expect the building to receive LEED Silver certification by the end of the year. For more information on PBC+L, visit www.pbclarchitecture.com

For more information on the WCU College of Health & Human Services, go to http://www.wcu.edu/2215.asp.

About Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee:

Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee (PBC+L) is an award-winning, full-service architectural firm specializing in academic and cultural arts projects. PBC+L has offices in Raleigh and Asheville, North Carolina. The firm’s work has been published in numerous professional journals and the firm was ranked 23^rd in Architecture magazine’s Top 50 Firms in the nation. For more information, visit www.pbclarchitecture.com or find the firm on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.

New Video Highlights Zinc and Silver Wall in Dallas Arts District

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The Annette Strauss Artist Square stage house glistens with metal cladding.

March 15, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – VMZINC® recently completed a new video on the Annette Strauss Artist Square in the Dallas Arts District. The video spotlights the dramatic zinc and silver paneled wall on the facility’s stage house.

Artist Square is named in honor of the city’s former mayor and arts champion, Annette Strauss.

Designed by Good Fulton & Farrell Architects of Dallas, Texas, Artist Square’s stage house features VMZINC’s four millimeter QUARTZ-ZINC® and Mitsubishi Chemical’s four millimeter silver metallic panels, all cut in the same diamond shape to form a Harlequin pattern.

The camera pans around and through the facility, showing the open-air ambience, then focuses on the glistening metal wall.

Thom Powell, AIA, Director of Sustainable Design at Good Fulton & Farrell notes that his firm wanted to create a facility with the same sense of openness as the original Artist Square, which was just an open space for community gatherings. He also comments on the changing visual nature of the stage house’s walls:

“The zinc panels next to the silver metal give the illusion of glistening leaves.”

VMZINC’s Director of Market Development, Dan Nicely, adds, “The unique thing about Artists Square is that they’re using zinc with another composite material…It’s really a nice play and a nice dichotomy of materials that’s working together to create interest on that wall.”

Since the facility was intended to be environmentally sustainable, Nicely also notes that zinc is a very “green” cladding material since the run-off is non-bioavailable and clear so it won’t affect other materials. It also has a life span of 80 to 100 years.

Sam Latona, Preconstruction Services Manager for the contractor, Turner Construction Company of Dallas, notes that the wall’s rain screen construction guarantees that it “will last the life of the facility without any repair cost.”

The Dallas Arts District includes 13 facilities and organizations, brought together largely through Annette Strauss’ tireless efforts when she served as mayor from 1987-1991. Strauss succumbed to brain cancer shortly after the facility was named in her honor. In its eulogy, the Dallas Morning News stressed her “enduring passion for both the arts and the city.”

VMZINC is the brand name for Umicore Building Products’ architectural zinc. NOW Specialties Inc. served as panel fabricator and installer for metal wall.

The video was created by 214 Media of Dallas with Fred Nolan of NOW Specialties as executive producer. To view the entire video on YouTube, go to http://bit.ly/xgEZo5.

About VMZINC and Umicore Building Products:

VMZINC is a leading specialist in innovative zinc solutions for building envelopes and the international brand name of rolled zinc products manufactured and sold by the Building Products Unit of the Umicore Group, which specializes in materials technology. Umicore is a world-leading producer of architectural zinc. For over 160 years, Umicore has been providing innovative solutions for building owners, architects and contractors. Umicore has offices and representatives all over the world. In the United States, Umicore Building Products USA, Inc., is based in Raleigh, NC. For additional information, visit www.vmzinc-us.com and find the company on Facebook.

“Focus On Zinc” Spotlights Residential Applications Around The Globe

RHA Howell Hosts Annual Clear Creek Center Golf Classic

TMH’s Thirst4Architecture Opens at the Contemporary Art Museum

Plans Are Underway For RHA Howell’s 2012 Epicurious Vino Challenge

Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee Completes Asheville Civic Center Renovations

RHA Behavioral Health Opens High Point Walk-In Crisis Center in Guilford County

ARCHITECT CLYMER CEASE NAMED BOARD CHAIR OF DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ALLIANCE

Paul Hobgood To Co-Conduct Architecture Skills Workshop at Contemporary Art Museum

WCU Health & Human Sciences Building Goes For The Silver

New Video Highlights Zinc and Silver Wall in Dallas Arts District

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