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Plans $7 million renovation in Washington, DC Uip & Ire Partnership acquires apartment building for $26m
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ashington, DC — Urban Inve s t - ment Partners (UIP)
members. “Timing was of the essence in this particular deal, and we’re delighted with the outcome,” Saffer said. “When SSO hired us in the fall of 2009, our direc- tion was clear: ‘Save us money now, not in early 2014 when our lease expires.’ We immedi- ately went to work to analyze SSO’s real estate needs and evaluated all viable alterna- tives. Ultimately, we were able to restructure its current and projected occupancies and expenses such that we reduced costs immediately and, more importantly, positioned SSO well over the long term.” Mebar Realty Holding Trust owns the 550,000 s/f property at 400-444 N. Capi- tol St. NW, which is a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol and Union Station. Besides SSO, these two interconnect- ed buildings feature tenants like C-SPAN, CNBC and Fox News Corporation. n retail storefront replacement, a new environmentally friendly water-sourced heating and cool- ing system, redesigned common areas, and a rooftop terrace certain to be one of the larg- est and most exciting resident amenities in the District. UIP General Contracting, Inc., a subsidiary of UIP, is performing the renovation work, which is expected to be completed by December 2012. UIP subsidiary UIP Property Management, Inc. will assume the property management of the building immediately. “As with many of our oth- er multifamily properties in Washington, D.C., we have reached a win/win agreement with the tenants’ association, allowing UIP to make much- needed improvements to the property to extend its useful life for another century,” said UIP principal Steve Schwat. n
in partnership with Infinity Real Estate (IRE) of NYC has acquired a 114-unit apartment building at 1841 Columbia Rd., NW in Washington, DC, formerly known as TheAlcazar, for $26 million. The seller was Fairfield Residential Company. Arbor Commercial Mortgage of NewYork provided the acquisi- tion and project debt financing for the venture. 1841 Columbia Rd. is a pre-war mixed-use building conveniently located in the heart of Adams Morgan. The property features 20,000 s/f of prime neighborhood retail space. Current retail tenants include Napoleon Bistro, Bed- rock Billiards, Gary Taylor Framing, Bank of America, World Cleaners, and Fleet Feet, which specializes in running,
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The partners plan to invest more than $7 million on a com- prehensive building renovation and modernization program to include a complete window and
bicycling, and swimming gear and is owned by local resident Shawn Fenty, brother of former Washington, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty.
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Saffer, Lane, West and Siegel represented the State Services Organization West, Lane & Schlager Realty Advisors negotiates 237,848 s/f lease in Washington, DC
Washington,DC—West, Lane & Schlager Realty Advi- sors, LLC (“WLS”) has negoti- ated the largest private-sector lease transaction in Washing- ton, DC this year. WLS negotiated on behalf of the State Services Organiza-
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tion, Inc. (“SSO”) a 237,848 s/f, 15-year lease at 400-444 N. Capitol St. NW, also known as the Hall of the States Build- ing. Mindy Saffer, LEED AP, Richard Lane, Eric West, LEED AP, and Richard Siegel, all WLS principals represented SSO. SSO manages the office
space that comprises the Hall of the States, offering a range of services to its 92 subtenants, which include the Washington offices of U.S. states, U.S. territories, and associations of state officials. The signing of this new lease will further advance SSO’s mission to pro- vide cost-effective leasing and operational alternatives to its
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Physical Characteristics •Size:
120 Acres (sub-dividable)
•Location: In Lebanon County, PA •Topography: Generally flat with elevation between 450.0-510.0 ft. •Zoning: Industrial and Office
Utilities •Water: •Sewage:
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By Paul P. Braungart Build To Suit And Sale Leaseback Funding
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oday’s lending envi- ronment requires a higher level of capital
investment from investors and developers looking to develop, acquire, sell and/or joint venture projects across a broad spectrum of real estate assets. As a result of the changing dynamics in the real estate industry, Regional Capital Group (RCG), who is a real estate fund manager and advisory firm, is acquir- ing commercial real estate assets utilizing two options which are viable alternatives to traditional financing. AConstruction Build-to-Suit platform, which is typically geared toward single tenants, provides the ability to create new opportunities without committing capital. Specifi- cally, 100% of the capital will be made available in certain situations. The current envi- ronment has made it challeng- ing to fund ground up projects. This platform allows for the elimination of market risk and the need to secure equity and debt funding, thus allowing
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the reception of development fee income, conservation of capital for future projects, the ability to receive a flip profit, preserve a balance sheet and maintenance of strong ten- ant relationships. Assets that qualify under such a program can range from standard office, industrial, and retail to spe- cialized medical, automotive, and convenience stores. Another option available for existing single tenant assets is a Sale-Leaseback structure. Through the Sale- Leaseback structure, clients have access to long-term capital to deploy back into higher margin programs and
assets, or pay down debt. Un- der both structures, tenants retain full control through- out the process and there is a certainty of execution to tenants. There is a wide range of as- set classes eligible for these funding options, includ- ing Corporate offices; data centers; call centers; ware- house/distribution facilities; governmental or state-run facilities; truck terminals; manufacturing; all retail in- cluding big box; drug stores; restaurants; auto service centers/dealerships; national furniture stores; convenience continued on page 3A
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M id A tlantic R eal E state J ournal For Fairmount Place II in Towson, MD NorthMarq’s Ferrell arranges $13.6 million in financing T OWSON, MD — Nancy R. Ferrell, senior vice president andmanaging
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director in NorthMarq’s Balti- more Regional office, arranged first mortgage refinancing of $13.6 million for Fairmount Place II, a 123,400 s/f multiple- story office building located at 515 Fairmount Avenue in Towson, Maryland. Financing was based on a 10-year term and a 25-year amortization schedule and was arranged for the borrower by NorthMarq through its cor- respondent relationship with UNUM. Fairmount II was developed by, and is managed by, Heritage Properties, Inc. Heritage is a full-service property manage- ment and development com- pany located in Baltimore. Wonona, WI — North- Marq Capital’s New Jersey office closed a $5 million ac- quisition interest-only loan for the University of Wisconsin Medical Center. The institu- tional borrower, a healthcare REIT client, worked with Greg
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A — April 27 - May 10, 2012 — Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal www.marejournal.com M id A tlantic R eal E state J ournal A uctions 331-acre Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA Motley’s Auction & Realty Group to conduct foreclosure auction
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oswell, VA—Fore- closure auction of Meadow Event Park
Group, has high hopes of finding a buyer who will re- open the State Fair and con- tinue a tradition that dates back to 1854. “The owners did an ex- traordinary job developing this property into a terrific multi-use facility,” said Mot- ley. “The State Fair has a long history and holds lots of memories for so many Vir- ginians. Many organizations have recently been through difficult times and the Fair is no exception, our job is to make those transitions easi- er. Although I am a business- man and auctioneer, I am a Virginian first and am proud to be part of the process of finding a new owner who will keep this tradition alive” Meadow Event Park, pur- chased in 2003, was reno- vated and developed to be the new home of the State Fair after its move from the RIR complex in the City of Rich- mond. The nonprofit’s well- publicized financial struggles led to the group’s bankruptcy protection filing in December 2011. The 331-acre complex in- cludes a 76,130 s/f exhibit hall, a 9,700 s/f Expo Cen- ter. Within the complex are three residences including the Chenery Manor home, a renovated 12,85 s/f special event hall sitting on the foot- prints of the original manor house. In a nod to the property’s history as the former home of world-famous, Triple Crown winning racehorse Secretar- iat, the sale will also include an extensive equine facility, with a barn and stables com- prising 24,000 s/f. In conjunction with the real estate sale are numerous in- tellectual properties includ- ing name and websites for State Fair of Virginia, SFVA, Strawberry Hill Races (with design), Richmond Highland Games &Celtic Festival, and Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival. An online only auction of numerous support equipment begins May 15, 2012, and concludes May 24, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. The equipment includes trac- tors, industrial lawn equip- ment, animal pens, and shop equipment. n
in Doswell has been ordered by the secured creditor, end- ing a lengthy struggle by the State Fair of Virginia, LLC. to hold onto the home of the State Fair since 2009. The auction, to be held May 22, 2012 at the Park, will be con- ducted by Richmond based Motley’s Auction & Realty Group. Fortis Foreclosure Services will be coordinating the foreclosure process. Mark Motley, president of Motley’s Auction & Realty
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331±ACMeAdowevent PArk Real Estate, Intellectual & Personal Property of the State Fair of Virginia 76,000± SF Exhibit Hall, 12,850± SF Manor House, 24,000± SF Barn/Stables, 4 Riding Rings, 9,700± SF Expo Center, 3 Residential Structures ON-sITe sAle: with Live & OnLine Bidding 13111 DAwN BlvD., DOswell, vA 23047
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M id A tlantic R eal E state J ournal A uctions 2 industrial real estate auctions INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION IN LUNENBURG COUNTy, VA FRIDAy, MAy 18, 2012 AT 12:00 PM EASTERN THE PINES 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS ON 4.66 & 8.77 ACRE TRACTS FRIDAy, MAy 18, 2012 AT 10:00 AM EASTERN CAMP KENBRIDGE 215 HICKORy ROAD KENBRIDGE, VA 23944
231 HICKORy ROAD KENBRIDGE, VA 23944 STATE OF THE ART 32,000 SF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON 9.7 ACRES
15,000 SF & 14,400 SF OFFERED INDIVIDUALLy OR TOGETHER
ONLy $50,000 STARTING BID PER BUILDING!!!
ONLy $100,000 STARTING BID!!!
· Former "Camp Kenbridge " (a youth behavior center or Boot Camp) · 2 Large well built low maintenance buildings Approx. 15,000 sf each · Built in 2000, on 13.5 acres (4.6 and 8.7 acre tracts) · Some of the features: full kitchen & dining facility, offices, classrooms, barracks, bathrooms, sprinkler systems, camera monitoring, fenced, lockdown capability
· Possible use for youth correctional facility, drug treatment, or training camp, group meeting/instructional facility · City water & sewer; electric forced air/heat pump/central AC · Centrally located only 1 hour from Richmond, VA, and 75 miles from Raleigh, NC
· 32,000 sf building on 9.69 acres built in 1998 with renovations and additions in 2000. Excellent condition!! · 52 bed facility with four residential wings · Fully equipped kitchen and gymnasium. · Full lock down capability. · Possible uses include: Mental health facility, Detention facility, Religious facility,Training center, Retirement center · Numerous features like Kitchens &
Gymnasium and Generators · Security system; security lighting; sprinkler; fenced storage · Electric forced air, heat pump, central AC · Located on SR 697 just of Hwy 40 West in the Town of Kenbridge. 12 miles from HWY. 460 in Blackstone and 18 miles from I85 in South Hill. 60 miles from Richmond and 75 miles from Raleigh, NC.
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E-Z Clean Car Wash 3 Bay Car Wash 305 S. Harding Highway, Landisville, NJ One (1) Self-Serve Automatic Wash Two (2) Self-Service Wand-Bays Four (4) Stainless Steel Adams Vacuums Ten (10) Stainless Steel Vendors Two (2) Rowe Bill Changers Building recently upgraded, 0.25 Acre Lot Public Water/Sewer, Natural Gas Heat
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Magic Glow Car Wash 6 Bay Car Wash 351 E. Wheat Road, Minotola, NJ One (1) Self-Serve Automatic Wash Five (5) Self-Service Wand-Bays Seven (7) Stainless Steel Doyle Vacuums Seven (7) Stainless Steel Vendors Two (2) Rowe Bill Changers One (1) Dual-Fragrance Spray-Scent Machine Built 1989, 9.5 Acres, Zoned Commercial
www.GeyerAuctions.com • 1-800-554-5005 Both Car Washes are Modern and in Excellent Working Condition. Owner Is Retiring After 20 Years. Terms: 6% Buyer’s Premium, 15% Down, Settlement within 45 days. Car Washes Sold Individually or in Combination. Visit our website for more information, photos, and plot plans.
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www.marejournal.com M id A tlantic R eal E state J ournal Held an open house at Springside Plaza The Emory Hill Companies to partner with Springside
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ing with Springside LLC as an investor and will handle the office complex’s real estate needs including leasing and development. NAI Emory Hill held an open house at Springside Plaza to reveal its plans for the office complex which is approved for up to 400,000 s/f of professional and medi- cal office space located on a 42-acre site on Rte. 40 just west of Rte. 896 and two miles from I-95. Springside Plaza currently has three buildings
Springside Plaza
with spaces for lease and two pad sites for the construc- tion of two 50,000 s/f build- ings that are ready to break ground. Major tenants at the site include Christiana Care Health Systems and Bifferato Gentilotti, P.A. “We are looking forward
to welcoming new tenants to add to the great mix of busi- ness clients that already call Springside Plaza home,” said Dr. Joseph Rule, chairman of the board of managers, “and we are pleased that Emory Hill is partnering with us to further develop the com- plex.” We selected them because of their regional expertise and local connections. They are the perfect partner to help us fill the needs of our existing and prospective tenants.” n High Associates’ Cass brokers 26,990 s/f lease Harrisburg, PA — FEI Cold Storage of Harrisburg has leased 26,990 s/f of freezer date expansion. Denise Cass of High Associates Ltd. repre- sented FEI Cold Storage. Vince Rinalli and Joe McDermott of CBRE represented KTR. n Hudson Realty Capital funds $4.36 million bridge loan SANTA MONICA, CA — Hudson Realty Capital LLC has funded a $4.36 mil- lion bridge loan involving a 14,612 s/f office building in the downtown district. “This transaction is a good example of a very experi- enced developer utilizing bridge capital to effectuate a business plan. Hudson was able to close with speed, surety of execution and pre- payment flexibility that is not available from conven- tional debt sources,” said Spencer Garfield, managing director. n Denise Cass war ehous e space at 3700 I ndu s t r i a l Road in the city of Har- risburg from KTR Ha r - risburg LLC of Delaware to accommo-
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mately 85 percent of the elec- tricity consumed at the facility, equating to about $25,000 in savings on electricity costs an- nually. GeoGenix is an industry leader with a proven track record in residential and com- mercial solar installations. It has been installing solar since 2001 and has the experience and expertise that have made it one of the region’s most trusted solar installers. Starfire funded the system through the New Jersey utility Public Service Electric & Gas’ (PSE&G) solar loan program. The loan is being repaid with the Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) that the system generates. SRECS are a performance- based financial incentive rep- resenting the environmental benefits of solar, each of which is the equivalent of 1,000 kilo- watt-hours of electricity. SRECs are financial instruments that are purchased by utilities from solar producers such as home- owners and businesses in order to meet a state-mandated re- COLTS NECK, NJ — Saint Mary’s Parish of Colts Neck, N.J., in conjunction with Solis Partners, a leading provider of commercial solar power systems, announced that it hosted a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the commissioning of its solar power system on Saturday, April 21. The event was held at Saint Mary’s, located at 1 Phalanx Road in the Monmouth County Township of Colts Neck, NJ The event followed a 5 PM Mass and took place outside at the solar power generation system, where representatives from Saint Mary’s and the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, of which Saint Mary’s is a part, addressed the audience, along with local politicians and dignitaries. Solis Partners designed, in- stalled, operates and owns the 155-kilowatt ground-mounted system, which offsets approxi-
quirement for the generation of electricity from solar sources. The company was one of the last to take advantage of PSE&G’s solar loan program, which expired at the end of 2011. Starfire’s loan covered about 60 percent of the cost of the PV system, with the remainder of the system being financed independently. “The federal mandate to phase out incandescent bulbs has created an extremely com- petitive environment in the lighting industry,” said Craig Newman, co-owner and prin- cipal of Starfire. “By bringing down our operating costs and providing protection against the inevitable rising cost of electricity, our solar system gives us a competitive edge.” The power generated by Starfire’s solar PV system equates to the reduction of about 205,000 pounds of CO2 emissions per year, which is the equivalent of offsetting the power demand of 23 homes for one year, planting 6,600 trees or removing 17 cars from the road every year. n mately 90 percent of the par- ish’s annual electricity usage, including that of the church, the spiritual center, the fam- ily life center and the rectory - all located on Saint Mary’s property. The system was installed under a third-party financing structure called a Power Pur- chase Agreement (PPA) that allows the church to receive all the benefits of solar without any upfront cost. “We’re thrilled to support Saint Mary’s with this project and are excited to celebrate the ribbon-cutting event with them,” said Jamie Hahn, co- founder and managing director of Solis Partners. “The PPA was a smart choice for Saint Mary’s to realize maximum benefits from solar power, a truly renewable source of funding that will continue to support their mission for years to come.” n
leader in residential and com- mercial solar installations in the mid-Atlantic region, announced that it recently completed the installation of a 133-kilowatt rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system for Wood-Ridge, NJ- based Starfire Lighting, a lead- ing provider of energy-efficient lighting products. “It’s great to see a company in the energy efficiency space practicing what they preach,” said Gaurav Naik, principal at Old Bridge, N.J.-based GeoGe- nix. “A lighting provider who designs and manufactures en- ergy efficient lighting products with renewable energy -- it doesn’t get any greener than that.” GeoGenix designed, engi- neered and installed the PV system on the roof of Starfire’s one-story, 50,000-s/f manufac- turing and design facility at 7 Donna Drive. The system consists of 585 SunPower solar panels, which offset approxi- BARNEGAT/STAFFORDTWP, NJ — Stafford Park, a LEED- certified redevelopment, was selected as a winner of the 2012 New Good Neighbor Award by the New Jersey Business & IndustryAssociation (NJBIA). Ed Walters, Jr., partner and founder of Walters Group, will accept the award at a luncheon at the Pines Manor in Edison on Friday, June 1, 2012. The 52nd annual New Good Neighbor Awards recognize the best and most exciting commercial and industrial de- velopment projects in New Jer- sey. Winners are chosen based on economic benefit and job creation, architectural merit, and community involvement. Twelve winners were selected by a panel of judges represent- ing a wide variety of statewide organizations that share an in- terest in New Jersey’s growth
Pictured left to right: Craig Newman, co-owner and principal of energy-efficient lighting products company, Starfire Lighting, and Zack Gomes, president of Starfire Lighting, with the 133-kilowatt rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system at Starfire’s manufacturing and design facility at 7 Donna Drive in Wood-Ridge, NJ.
Walters Group to be honored Stafford Park named 2012 New Good Neighbor Award by NJBIA
Saint Mary’s Parish in conjunction with Solis Partners celebrate solar power system
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and development. Walters Group’s redevelop- ment of the former brownfield site involved the capping and closing of a 55-acre licensed landfill, eliminating a smaller 25-acre landfill with zero tax- payer dollars, demolishing and relocating dilapidated facilities constructed on top of waste, protecting rare plants and animal species, preserving 1,070 acres of additional land, utilizing sustainable, green building practices, and pursu- ing all available renewable energy opportunities. Walters’
efforts have improved the water quality, air quality, and directly addressed the impacts of climate change. Rick Reynolds, executive di- rector of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Com- merce, nominated the project for the award. Herschman Architects served as the architect for the com- mercial buildings; land plan- ning services were provided by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners; and Speitel & Speitel provided the engineer- ing services. n
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ECAUCUS, NJ—Hartz Mountain Industries’ efforts to reduce their Rooftop and ground-based solar arrays in 2011 Nearly 4% of solar power in NJ constructed by HartzMountain S carbon foot- print don’t j u s t k e e p them ahead of the indus- trial curve, they make the Secau- c u s - b a s e d d e v e l o p e r the leading solar power pro- ducer in New Jersey. Hartz constructed 11.87 MW of rooftop and ground- based solar arrays in 2011, representing 0.6 percent of the national total and 3.8 per- cent of New Jersey’s total. In December 2011, Hartz Mountain began operation Emanuel Stern NEW YORK CITY, NY — EWMA is pleased to an- nounce the arrival of the newest member of our team. George Crimmins joined us on March 26, 2012 as Associate General Counsel and Business Development Executive. George serves as EWMA’s legal counsel to as- sist in contract negotiations and streamline the sales process and also is respon- sible for client development, Hamilton Solar Farm of its largest installation and first ground-based array, an 8.5 Megawatt (MW) field in Hamilton, NJ, comprised customer quality assurance and marketing activities. George is an experienced environmental attorney who has practiced in state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York, with exten- sive experience in interpret- ing CERCLA, New Jersey’s Spill Act and Brownfields Act and the New York State Navigation Law. He has negotiated with federal, state and local agencies and private parties regarding environmental liability, natural resource damages and compliance penalties. George has led teams con- ducting regulatory audits to determine compliance with environmental laws and per- mits and is skilled in all as- pects of environmental due diligence, including estab- lishing innocent purchaser protections under state and federal law. n Experienced Environmental Attorney Crimmins joins EWMA of over 30,000 solar mod- ules. Hartz also installed six rooftop solar panel systems bringing the total number of buildings providing solar power to the company and its tenants through solar panel- ing to 13. “Solar power is not a trend, it’s a business model that we take very seriously as one of many elements in our sustainability efforts,” said Emanuel Stern, president and chief operating officer for Hartz Mountain Industries. “We are not only being re- spectful to the environment, we are saving money for our- selves and tenants through the solar roofs and providing power to the state through the Hamilton farm.” n
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trend in lighting, which is to use task lighting to supple- ment ambient lighting, thus reducing wasteful, glaring overhead light. The overhead light is supplemented by un- dershelf LED task lighting and vertical lighting on the walls. The design allows work- ers to control the appropriate amount of lighting, while de- creasing the amount electric- ity consumed. Through this energy efficient lighting approach, SHI saved $450,000 by not having to purchase as many fixtures and anticipates saving $500,000 on
energy costs over the next 10 years. The reduced number of lighting fixtures also saved on labor costs for both installa- tion and replacement. For this project, Corner- stone partnered with Becht Engineering BT (Building Technologies), an engineer- ing company in Point Pleas- ant Beach, The Reynolds Grp., McQuilkin Associ- ates, Carroll Engineering, Jones Lang LaSalle, Unity Construction Svcs., Turner Construction, Corporate Environmental Services and Harrison-Hamnett. n
pleted a $20 million corporate fit-out project for SHI Inter- national, a global provider of technology products and ser- vices, at its 440,000 s/f global headquarters in the Somerset section of Franklin Twp. “This project, one of the largest in the tri-state area, embodies SHI’s core values of innovation, early adoption and pioneering on the cutting edge,” said Robert Barranger, AIA, co-founder and partner at Cornerstone Architectural Grp. The nearly yearlong, multi- phased fit-out entailed a ma- jor energy efficient lighting retrofit on which Cornerstone worked closely with Finelite, a manufacturer of high per- formance lighting systems, and independent lighting manufacturer representative, Jeffrey Maglietta of Liberty Lighting Group, to design a system that provided a higher- quality light while realizing a 50% reduction in energy con- sumption for lighting and the number of lighting fixtures. “The role of design in in- creasing lighting efficiency and improving the quality of light has never been so important,” said Tom Ward, associate VP of training and development at Finelite. “Through partici- pation in numerous research studies, we’ve learned to light from the task up, instead of lighting from the ceiling down. This project will serve as a model on how to successfully integrate lighting into office design to bring construction and operating costs down.” The lighting system is a unique combination of task and ambient lighting, which involves overhead linear fluo- rescent pendant lighting that aligns with the splines of the office cubicles versus the standard alignment with the aisles. The pendant lighting is also spaced at 18 ft apart -- versus the typical 12 ft. The design approach yields bet- ter -- glare free -- lighting at workstations, where lighting is most needed. The design also creates less of a need for lighting fixtures since the lights are placed further apart, which is a tremendous energy saving feature. The SHI project is the largest private project in the country to reflect a new energy-saving
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long-running cable TV series “Flip This House.” While “Flip This House” followed real es- tate investor teams around the country as they transformed eyesores into profit-making beauties over the course of several episodes, “Flipping Boston” centers on Eastern Massachusetts and rapid real estate makeovers in single epi- sodes. “Crystal windows were an excellent choice for the show since they offer incred- ible energy efficiency, great style and tremendous value – all critical factors for the project’s success,” noted John Kane, regional sales executive for Crystal Windows. “This is the second time Crystal Win- dow products have ‘starred’ in an A&E ‘Flip’ Show. In 2008, the company’s vinyl windows were included in a Connecticut NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Bob Nyman, Livingston Marketing 201-342-2401/ren@LivingstonA.com
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award winning national man- ufacturer, has completed the initial phase of supplying new energy efficient products for the Towers of Windsor Park, located at 3005 Chapel Ave. in Cherry Hill. Window and glass balcony door replace- ments at The Toledo apart- ment building in the complex have recently been completed. Work on the second apartment building at The Towers of Windsor Park, The Kyoto, for which Crystal will also be sup- plying products, is beginning. In total Crystal will provide more than 1,300 windows and almost 500 sliding and swing glass balcony doors for the residential complex. The high-rise Windsor Park residential property consists of two 13-story buildings with 525 rental apartments and many amenities. National property management firm Morgan Properties, head- quartered in King of Prussia, PA, manages The Towers of Windsor Park. Therm-All Window & Door Company of Horsham, PA provided the window replacement installa- tion services for the project. “Morgan Properties invited Crystal to bid on this replace- ment project after seeing Crystal’s products firsthand at a regional trade exhibition,” noted Steven Yu, Crystal’s regional sales manager. “They were impressed with the en- ergy efficient performance and durable construction of our products and selected one of our most popular commercial windows, the Series CTS 2300 sliding aluminumwindow, for Windsor Park.” The Crystal Series CTS 2300 two- and three-lite slid- ing windows feature 3-¼” frame depth with 7/8” dual glazed insulating glass units and an AAMA performance rating of HS-C50. Full height pull handles and corrosion- resistant two-wheel brass rollers on the new window sashes assure the Windsor Park tenants of easy, trouble free operation. The new large sliding windows replace the building’s existing multiple double-hung windows, im- proving views and admitting more daylight. The aluminum frame glass doors used on the Cherry Hill project balconies are the
Crystal Products Featured On A&E’s “Flipping Boston” TV Show
FLUSHING, NY, March 5, 2012 – Crystal Window & Door Systems vinyl window products were rec ntly featured in an episode of A& E Network’s “Flipping Boston” TV Show. Twenty-five (25) of Crystal’s popular Series 200 double-hung vinyl windows were installed for the cable TV show as part of a house renovation in Lowell, MA. The renovation work took place last fall and the episode aired on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The recent episode showed the Crystal vinyl windows being installed and demonstrated their operation. The show’s real estate and renovation expert host went further and highlighted some of the Crystal Series 200 window features such as improved energy efficiency over the house’s original windows , qualification for energy tax credits, and a deep pocket sill for improved water penetration resistance.
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The Lowell, MA “Flipping Boston” renovation project (left) includes replacement of old, drafty windows with
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house renovation for the ‘Flip This House’ show,” said Yu. The Crystal Series 200 vinyl windows used on the “Flip- ping Boston” project feature strong, multi-chambered ex- trusions, 3-¼” jamb depth and full-welded sash and frame corners. The double-hung windows boast a distinctive and stylish curved exterior profile and clean, modern inte- rior lines. The Series 200 fea- tures a ⅞” insulating glass unit (IGU) with dual-glazing, and optional between-the-glass colonial grids. For this TV network project, an advanced PPG Solarban 70 low-E coat- ing and argon gas filling were specified for superior energy performance. Crystal’s stan- dard Series 200 double-hung windows are Energy Star® qualified, and as specified for this project, the windows are certified by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as a “GreenApproved Product.” n
Crystal Series 1240 Sliding Patio Door and Series 1400 Swing Terrace Door. The Series 1240 Sliding Door has a 4-½” frame depth and 1” tempered insulating glass unit. The door’s heavy-duty adjustable dual tandem ball bearing rollers, strong latch handle, fibermesh screen and AAMA SGD-C40 rating provide comfort, convenience and performance. The 3-¼” jamb depth Crystal Series 1400 Swing Door boasts extra strong 0.125” thick alumi- num extrusion profiles, a 1” tempered insulating glass unit and a heavy-commercial AAMA performance rating of HGC-HC50. A polyamide “I-Bar” thermal break frame, an opening limit bar, and a multi-point handle oper- ated lock provide excellent safety, energy performance and sound reduction for the terrace door. “In addition to strength
and beauty, the Crystal prod- ucts used for The Towers at Windsor Park project brought environmental responsibil- ity to the forefront,” said Bill Rennar, Crystal’s account ex- ecutive for the project. “Every window and door was finished with Crystal’s standard high- performance, environmen- tally sustainable AAMA 2604 powder coat paint and each insulating glass unit incor- porated energy performance enhancing low-E coatings and argon gas filling. The building owner will definitely see en- ergy savings and enjoy many maintenance-free years with the new Crystal windows and doors.” Optional face flange frames were used for all the products to speed installation, minimizing inconvenience for residents of the building. In other news, Crystal Win- dow&Door Systems vinyl win- dow products were featured in
an episode of A&E Network’s “Flipping Boston” TV Show. Twenty-five of Crystal’s popu- lar Series 200 double-hung vi- nyl windows were installed for the cable TV show as part of a house renovation in Lowell, MA. The renovation work took place last fall and the episode aired on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The recent episode showed the Crystal vinyl windows being installed and demon- strated their operation. The show’s real estate and renova- tion expert host went further and highlighted some of the Crystal Series 200 window features such as improved energy efficiency over the house’s original windows, qualification for energy tax credits, and a deep pocket sill for improved water penetra- tion resistance. New this season, “Flipping Boston” is one of the regional variations of the popular
New this season, “Flip ping Boston ” is one of the regional variations of t e popular long-running cable TV eries “Flip This House.” While “Flip This House” follow d real estate i vestor teams around the ountry as they transformed eyesores into profit-making beauties over the course of several episodes, “Flipping Boston” centers n Eastern Massachusetts and rapid real estate makeovers in si gle episodes. “Crystal windows were an excellent choice for the show since they offer incredible energy efficiency, great style and tremendous value – all critical factors for the project ’ s su cess ,” not d John Kane, regional sales executive for Crystal Windows. “This is the second time Crystal Window pro ucts have ‘starred’ in a n A&E ‘ Flip ’ Show. In 2008, the company’s vinyl windows were included in a Connecticut house renovation for the ‘Flip This House’ show, ” said Steven Yu, Crystal’s Mark ting Manager.
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