Articles Tagged with ''sustainable design ''

Healthy Building Insulation

Havelock Wool Insulation

November 9, 2018

CaraGreen has recently added an ideal insulating material for both new construction and remodels. Havelock Wool Insulation allows some 10,000 years of evolution as an insulator to protect your live/work space from the elements.

How Global Gatherings are Changing the Built Environment

Innovation is a Sport

Lindsay Lewis

October 31, 2018

Events that draw in thousands of people from around the globe can be seen as significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions

CaraGreen Selected As Finalist For Sustainable Award

October 30, 2018

The Community Change Agent category recognizes those who demonstrate leadership in the sustainability field.

Panels Highlight Contemporary Art Institute

September 12, 2018

In keeping with the center's sustainability plan, the building has state-of-the-art technologies and environmentally conscious design elements

U.S. Organizations Launch Smart Surfaces Coalition

September 4, 2018

U.S. cities can cut excess heat days by half, save $700 billion, and create 270,000 new jobs by deploying smart surfaces that reflect away heat and help prevent flooding.

The Future of Airport Architecture

Curtis W. Fentress

September 3, 2018

Increasing demand for travel and global commerce has stimulated the need for airport facilities around the world

Architects Complete Robert Redford Conservancy at Pitzer College

Designed to integrate instruction, research, and outreach on green practices, the Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability is built from a historic landmark.

July 6, 2018

Global architecture, design and branding firm Carrier Johnson + Culture, has announced the completion of a sustainability designed renovation and adaptation of a 1931 former infirmary building on the campus of Pitzer College in Claremont, California.

Arena Meets Aesthetic, Sustainability Goals with Curtainwall

June 25, 2018

The arena's "deconstructed" design features numerous buildings composing the whole sports and entertainment destination, and anchoring a 50-block area

Center Sets High Bar for Sustainability

June 8, 2018

The $162 million building earned LEED Platinum certification and is considered one of the most sustainable hotels in the U.S.

HDR Taps Josh Greenfield to Lead High Performance Design

May 23, 2018

Greenfield will apply his experience in energy consulting and sustainable design to spearhead the firm’s 100 percent energy modeling initiative.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.