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NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY As a Senior Designer and Manger of Sustainable Design at Two Twelve Associates, sustainability was addressed while the lead designer on a campus wide wayfinding signage program for NAU. The bases of the primary building Identities were designed using natural Northern Arizona sandstone. The stone was transported from a local stone quarry, minimizing the energy used for transportation. Porcelain sign panels were chosen for their longevity, preventing the need for frequent material and finish repairs. The panels were fabricated by Winsor Fireform, using a closed loop process. Winsor's process circulates all effluents, ensuring that no waste water enters the sewage system. The porcelain fabrication process does not release noxious VOC's (volatile organic compounds) into the air. Harmful, airborne heavy metals become inert once fired into the glass. |
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Exposed metal hardware reflects
NAU's industrial local history and
facilitates replacement of individual
sign components, if need be.
Modular sign components decrease
the materials required for repairs
or modifications over time.
A solar powered campus directory
was recommended for night time
drivers on campus. The solar
panel was designed to also serve
as a canopy, shielding users
approaching the campus map from
rain and snow.
Existing street sign posts were
outfitted with new street signs
consistent with the sign program.
The re-use of sign posts cut
down on the amount of materials
used for the project, and saved
NAU money.
Photography by Jerry Foreman |
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