The new Animal Care and Protective Services building in Jacksonville, FL is the city’s first LEED-certified project.  The 41,000 sq. ft. facility is situated on a reclaimed brownfield site and has received LEED Gold Certification.

The design-build project was a collaboration of Ebert Norman Brady Architects and Auld & White Constructors.  Both firms are located in Jacksonville.  The new facility, which replaced an aging and overcrowded shelter, offers increased capacity and quality of care, adoption areas, medical treatment areas and public education space.

“We wanted the building to be modern and eye-catching since it’s very visible from the intersection of I-95 and I-10,” said Tom Norman, project manager and designer with Ebert Norman Brady.

Approximately 12,500 sq. ft. of 24 gauge PAC-CLAD 7.2” Rib and Perforated 7.2” Rib panels helped to accomplish the design objectives.  The panels were finished in Cardinal Red, Weathered Zinc and Interstate Blue.

“There were stringent budget parameters that required very careful selection of all materials,” according to Norman.  “The majority of the building where the animals are housed utilized single block concrete to stand up to the daily maintenance of washing down the floor and walls.  But in the administrative and public areas, we rejected stucco which is commonly used in this part of the country.  We selected metal panels to give us the contemporary, state-of-the-art look we wanted for the high profile site.  We’re hopeful that having a great looking building will provide a reminder for people to visit the shelter and consider adopting an animal.”

The 7.2 panels offer heavy horizontal shadow lines that were appealing for the low-slung building.  “We also punched the panels through to the interior reception area,” Norman said.  “The colors and materials give a nice definition to the various function areas.”

The PAC-CLAD 7.2 panels also provide a rainscreen barrier.  “The use of the metal panels provides both practicality and image,” reports Norman.  “When the project manager for the City of Jacksonville first toured the completed job, he said ‘man, this looks fantastic’.”

Installation of the Petersen panels was done by Thorne Metal Systems, Orange Park, FL.

Long-recognized as an industry leader in metal standing seam roofing products, Petersen also offers exposed fastener panels, flush panels, composite wall panels and column covers.  All provide the well-known Petersen quality and are available in PAC-CLAD® Kynar 500® finish in 38 standard colors on steel and aluminum.  Most colors meet LEED®, ENERGY STAR® and cool roof certification requirements.

For more information on the complete line of Petersen metal products, call 800-PAC-CLAD or visit www.pac-clad.com.

Approximately 11,500 sq. ft. of Petersen Snap-Clad metal roofing panels were used on the clubhouse.  An additional 3,500 sq. ft. of Snap-Clad panels were used on the tennis pavilion and postal facility.  The .032 aluminum panels were finished in Silver.

Natelli had used PAC-CLAD on a previous development, according to Dave Dombert, vice president of Natelli and general manager of Main Street Commercial, a Natelli company and the general contractor on the project.  “We knew we wanted Petersen for all of the community buildings at Bay Forest.  We like the aesthetics and the longevity.”

But metal almost didn’t make the cut when the market crashed.  “We considered using less expensive, typical asphalt shingles instead but that would not have done justice to the building,” Dombert said.  “The architect really fought to keep the metal.”

Design for the 12,000 sq. ft. facility was provided by Kishimoto, Gordon, Dalaya PC, Rosslyn, VA.  “The clubhouse is the focal element of the community,” said architect Henry Mahns, project manager.  “As such, the developer wanted this to be the signature building that would set the tone for the entire development.”

“We like the standing seam metal roof for projects that have a harsh environment like this one that’s in a coastal area,” according to Mahns.  “The strength, durability and longevity is just something we rely on with this type of project.  We want it to be there for a long time.”

The roof is accented with deep overhangs, cupolas, dormers and a featured tower element clad with engineered stone.  “We try to use traditional forms with contemporary detailing and we really believe the metal roof enhances the overall look and feel,” reports Mahns.  “The metal has a very clean, tech look to it that we find really works with a lot of jobs.”

Long-recognized as an industry leader in metal standing seam roofing products, Petersen also offers exposed fastener panels, flush panels, composite wall panels and column covers.  All provide the well-known Petersen quality and are available in PAC-CLAD® Kynar 500® finish in 37 standard colors on steel and aluminum.  Most colors meet LEED®, ENERGY STAR® and cool roof certification requirements.

For more information on the complete line of Petersen metal products, call 800-PAC-CLAD or visit www.pac-clad.com.

Editorial contact:
Larry McLane
314-994-3490
larry@mclaneandcompany.com

The metal construction industry is as flexible and resilient as the broad range of products it offers. I expect that we’ll continue to see opportunities in the health care industry. Likewise, educational markets show great promise for metal roofing, wall and framing products.

As I heard repeatedly during the recent METALCON International trade show in Tampa (October 6-8, 2009), nearly everyone in the metal construction industry feels that the construction market has seen the bottom and is now on an upward track.

The real question in construction right now seems to be whether there will be steady, month by month gains in activity, or if we’ll continue to see the bumpy ride that’s been experience by many companies this summer. A common report during METALCON was that a slight gain in one month during the late spring and summer of 2009 was usually followed by a drop the following month. The result is a market that’s difficult to project as we start 2010.

Solar collection, coupled with metal roof and wall systems, continues to be a great opportunity for growth as well as other “green” construction products that emphasize sustainability. Again, demonstrating the versatility of metal products, these systems can be used in both new and retrofit applications.

Shawn Zuver
editorial/content director
shawnz@designandbuildwithmetal.com
DesignandBuildwithMetal.com

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