Big Green: Interior fabric light shelfs

[Kristian Kicinski]

We have used painted plywood on one project and translucent
polycarbonate on another.  The translucent worked best, as the solid
plywood created a noticeable shaded area underneath, whereas the
translucent material provided a more even light level/ less contrast in
the room.  I am still on the lookout for a greener, cost-competitive
alternative to polycarbonate (PolyGal type).  Our projects are mostly
schools so we have not used fabric out of durability concerns.
 

Kristian Kicinski AIA
LEED Accredited Professional

Bassetti Architects
71 Columbia St. #500 | Seattle, WA 98104
P (206)340-9500 | F (206)340-9519

kkicinski at bassettiarch.com <mailto:kkicinski at bassettiarch.com> 

 


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From: biggreen-bounces at lists.biggreen.org
[mailto:biggreen-bounces at lists.biggreen.org] On Behalf Of Muscoe
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 11:52 AM
To: 'Ron Finney'; biggreen at lists.biggreen.org
Subject: RE: Big Green: Interior fabric light shelfs


for the LEED-CI certified offices of Wallace Roberts & Todd, we used
painted hollow core doors.  David Nelson, the lighting designer,
determined that they should be slightly angled up in this case, to
provide more complete shading of direct sun.  I'll send you an image off
line since big green doesn't accept attachments.
 

Muscoe Martin, AIA, LEED
M2 architecture

111 w. moreland avenue

philadelphia, pa 19118

215.668.0502

muscoe at m2-arch.com <mailto:muscoe at m2-arch.com>  

 


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	From: biggreen-bounces at lists.biggreen.org
[mailto:biggreen-bounces at lists.biggreen.org] On Behalf Of Ron Finney
	Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 4:57 PM
	To: biggreen at lists.biggreen.org
	Subject: Big Green: Interior fabric light shelfs
	
	

	Hello,

	 

	My firm is in the process of moving into a new office and we are
trying to incorporate our green design philosophy into this new space.
We are looking into adding interior light shelfs to our south facing
store front windows. I am however having a very hard time finding any
information on any systems or fabrics specifically designed for this
use. If anyone has had prior experience with this and could maybe point
me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.

	 

	Thanks,

	 

	Ron Finney

	Intern Architect

	hellmuth + bicknese architects

	4112 west pine blvd.

	st. louis, mo 63108

	t:  314.531.9901

	f:  314.531.9902

	c: 314.229.7416

	rfinney at hellmuth-bicknese.com

	www.hellmuth-bicknese.com

	 

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