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<\/a>The double-sided green wall surrounds guests with nature and provides fresh ingredients for the food they enjoy.<\/p><\/div>The B.O.B.\u2019s 900-square-foot Sky Patio was completed in August 2015 when its signature green wall was installed. The distinctive double-sided green wall surrounds guests with nature and provides fresh ingredients for the food they enjoy. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur living wall on the Sky Patio is a vivid symbol of our commitment to sustainability and support of the local environments where our restaurants are located,\u201d says Alice Jasper, director of sustainability, the Gilmore Collection. \u201cIt greens up the exterior and interior of the rooftop patio, contributing to the beautification of downtown, making the patio more inviting from the street below and enhancing the dining experience of our guests.\u201d <\/p>\n
The two-sided green wall totals 608 square feet. Three exterior sections (48 inches in height) are attached to the outside of the fencing that surrounds the patio. Facing out to the street, these sections frame the Sky Patio on three sides with flowering annuals and perennials. There are five interior sections (45 1\/2 inches in height), three on the inside of the perimeter fence, two on the back wall of the building. In addition to flowers, the interior sections include vegetables and herbs used in the kitchen.
<\/a>The two-sided green wall totals 608 square feet.<\/p><\/div> <\/p>\n
\u201cLocal sourcing of ingredients is one of our main sustainable hospitality practices,\u201d says Barbie Smith, the Gilmore Collection\u2019s gardener. \u201cWith the green wall at the B.O.B., we grow ingredients right near the tables where our guests dine. You cannot get more local than that.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat chef wouldn\u2019t want a garden with fresh herbs and produce right in their restaurant? A green wall makes it practical,\u201d adds Mick Rickerd, chef at Bobarino\u2019s. \u201cWe utilize the herbs in all our everyday dishes and the vegetables, like Swiss chard and rainbow carrots, in daily features. Our mixology team incorporates fresh basil, mint, lemongrass and thyme into special summer cocktails.\u201d <\/p>\n
Green Wall Manufacturer:<\/strong> LiveWall<\/a><\/p>\n The B.O.B. is the Gilmore Collection\u2019s most ambitious project, and it exemplifies the company\u2019s commitment to sustainability. The B.O.B. is an acronym for Big Old Building; the 70,000-square-foot, 4-story, red brick building was constructed in 1903 as a grocery warehouse. It stood vacant for decades before the Gilmore Collection saved it from demolition and began its transformation into a landmark hospitality destination in downtown Grand Rapids. The B.O.B. offers multiple venues, including bars, restaurants, comedy and nightclubs, as well as the rooftop Sky Patio, which is accessible through Bobarino\u2019s restaurant on the second floor. <\/p>\n Photos:<\/strong> LiveWall<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal is tasked with the complete reroof of this car museum.<\/p><\/div>\n Roofing Contractor: Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal<\/a>, Tualatin, Ore.<\/p>\n Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal was tasked with the complete reroof of this car museum. The crew installed temporary safety anchors for the workers on the roof and yellow markings on the walk pads to provide other trades with clearly marked safe areas. <\/p>\n A 60-mil Everguard TPO was installed by five crew members over a full insulation package on the 77,800-square-foot roof. The project features new sheet-metal coping, which was fabricated and installed by two of Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal\u2019s craftsmen. The crew added skylights to the facility and completed seismic upgrades. The roof system has a 20-year No Dollar Limit Warranty.<\/p><\/div> TPO Manufacturer:<\/strong> GAF<\/a><\/p>\n The roofing crew also installed a metal canopy over the museum\u2019s entrance. The project was completed on time and within budget.<\/p>\n Photos:<\/strong> Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Roofing Installer:<\/strong> The Steel Building Guys, Santa Rosa, (707)321-8510 To achieve the traditional barn aesthetic, the wall panels are coated in a Rustic Red color of Fluropon while the metal roof panels are finished in Polar White.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n Spanning 40 acres, the vineyard has been a staple in the Sonoma Valley for decades and it recently embarked on a mission to replace the 70-year-old wooden barn used for its grapevine storage. With a desire to maintain the look of an authentic barn, but the need to incorporate modern functionality, owners of the vineyard decided to explore building with metal.<\/p>\n Metal paneling was used for the walls and roof of the 2,100-square-foot barn. To achieve the traditional barn aesthetic, the wall panels were coated in a Rustic Red color of Fluropon while the metal roof panels were finished in Polar White. In addition to achieving the desired authentic barn look, the coatings also add to the durability of the structure. <\/p>\n Fluropon\u2019s adhesion properties were helpful when coating the roof, which features fully functional louvered cupolas. The Polar White coating on the roof also will help reflect ultraviolet rays, reducing the heat in the building and providing a cool space to store the grapevines. Additionally, Fluropon protects the building\u2019s exterior; it is formulated to resist chalking and fading. The coating also offers color retention, which will help the Bastoni Vineyards barn sparkle in the valley. <\/p>\n Coatings Provider:<\/strong> Valspar Corp.<\/a> In addition to acting as the main grapevine storage barn, the new building provides space for Bastoni Vineyards to host vineyard tours, as well as serves as a scenic location for a variety of events.<\/p>\n Photo:<\/strong> MBCI<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 238T symmetrical panel system installed on the club house offers wind-uplift resistance and strength characteristics.<\/p><\/div>\n Roofing Contractor:<\/strong> Rua and Son Mechanical<\/a>, Lincoln, Calif. Rua and Son Mechanical took a little extra care with the installation of the 238T Plank and Pencil Rib standing-seam metal roof to solve ongoing leaks at the club house. <\/p>\n \u201cWe installed a system with better lapping and counterflashing,\u201d explains Louie Rua, president of Rua and Son Mechanical. \u201cAt the transition, we installed a 1\/2-inch aluminum welded saddle.\u201d <\/p>\n The roofing manufacturer brought a rollformer and curver to the job site, located on Air Combat Command at Beale Air Force Base. Approximately 30,800 square feet of the 238T panel in Surrey Beige was formed and installed. The longest panels were almost 70-feet long. Five areas required curved panels: the four entrances and a large vented area for the HVAC equipment in the attic.<\/p>\n The 238T symmetrical panel system offers wind-uplift resistance and strength characteristics, individual panel replacement capability and job-site rollforming for long-length panels. <\/p>\n Working at Beale Air Force Base requires crew members to obtain government clearance. \u201cAnd there are high safety requirements on the base,\u201d Rua adds. \u201cThat\u2019s nothing new for our crews; we work hard to follow safety regulations on every job.\u201d Approximately 30,800 square feet of the 238T panel in Surrey Beige was formed and installed.<\/p><\/div> 238T Panel Manufacturer:<\/strong> McElroy Metal<\/a><\/p>\n For more than a decade, the patrons of the Recce Point Club House at Coyote Run Golf Course were forced to put up with a leaky roof at the entrances. The problem areas were the valleys between the roofing and the curved roofing over the entrances. \u201c … They were dealing with leaks from day one,\u201d Rua notes. <\/p>\n The reroof was completed in November 2014 and is performing well. <\/p>\n Photos:<\/strong> McElroy Metal<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wolfrum Roofing and Exteriors incorporate EcoStar\u2019s total range of capabilities, including a wide coloring range and multiwidth, high-definition tiles that are Class A fire rated.<\/p><\/div>\nRoof Report<\/h4>\n
World of Speed, Wilsonville, Ore.<\/h3>\n
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\nThe roof system has a 20-year No Dollar Limit Warranty but with proper care should last 30 years. <\/p>\nRoof Report<\/h4>\n
Bastoni Vineyards, Santa Rosa, Calif.<\/h3>\n
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Recce Point Club House, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, Calif.<\/h3>\n
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\nGeneral Contractor:<\/strong> North Star Construction and Engineering Inc.<\/a>, Yuba City, Calif. Architect:<\/strong> Gary W. Madjedi<\/a>, Arroyo Grande, Calif. <\/p>\nRoof Materials<\/h4>\n
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\nAndrew Drumheller of North Star Construction and Engineering oversaw the reroofing project. \u201cThere is a lot of security protocol in place on this military base,\u201d Drumheller notes. \u201cSecurity is very tight, and the building was in use the whole time, so our challenge was coordinating the job with the occupants. Our installer did a great job.\u201d<\/p>\nRoof Report<\/h4>\n
Mohican Lodge and Conference Center, Perrysville, Ohio<\/h3>\n
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