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Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

American Forest Foundation Headquarters Awarded Three Green Globes for Sustainable Design

February 25, 2014

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) has awarded its second-highest rating of three Green Globes to the new Washington, DC, headquarters of the American Forest Foundation (AFF) for its environmentally focused design and construction.


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Editor's Note: Low-Slope Roofing Has a Steeper Learning Curve

Chris King
February 21, 2014
Changing codes and regulations have converged to make commercial roofing projects more complicated than ever.
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The Drawing Board: Cool Reflective Roofs are Energy Smart in All Geographies

Stanley P. Graveline
February 21, 2014
In 2012, the eighth consensus-based sustainability standard developed through NSF for building products went into effect.
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High-Performance High

Dr. Demba Ndiaye Raj Setty
January 16, 2014

America's first predominantly African-American public high school reopened its doors after it underwent a $122 million complete re-engineer and redesign, and earned a LEED for Schools Platinum certification.


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Airport Terminal Recognized for Going Green

Nancy Egan
January 13, 2014

New 11-gate, 45,000-square-foot concourse creates community identity with energy-efficient, up-to-date additions.


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Simple Solutions to Complex Roofing Problems: Taking a Second Look

Roof systems depend on the effective interrelationship of all of their components.
Louisa Hart
January 1, 2014
There’s no doubt that simple solutions to complex problems can be very appealing.
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Unconventional Design: Insulated Metal Panels Provide Aesthetics and Sustainability

December 11, 2013

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) proved to be an ideal component for the renovation and conversion of a 1940s masonry warehouse to an energy-efficient office facility.


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Apartment Complex Enjoys Benefits of Commercial Solar Installation

November 7, 2013

Together, Kingspan Environmental and Amidus are helping area clients reap the financial and environmental benefits of going solar.


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Higher Education Design: Implementing Zero-Plus Energy Strategies

James Matson Patrick Thibaudeau
October 2, 2013
When conserving energy becomes a thing of the past, the newest approach is finding ways to create it.
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Answering a Sustainable Home Question

A developer/consultant firm learns what it takes to achieve affordable, replicable results in its aim to create a LEED for Homes Platinum project.
Derrick Teal
September 30, 2013
How difficult is it to economically create a sustainable, LEED-H Platinum house that doesn’t skimp on the amenities but also doesn’t go overboard?
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