Guided by its Quaker values, the prestigious Sidwell Friends School is committed to practicing responsible environmental stewardship. Sidwell’s Middle School Building is the first K-12 school in the United States to earn a LEED Platinum rating and the first-ever LEED Platinum building in Washington, D.C.
Energy-efficient, cool roofing systems can significantly reduce roof temperature during the summer, and thereby reduce the building’s energy requirements for air conditioning. This helps to cut energy costs by keeping
Maximizing the Value of Solar-Reflective Roof MembranesRoof systems are an important element in green, sustainable architectural solutions. One of the more interesting concepts in energy-efficiency is the “cool roof,” also
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and SPRI's study show that vegetative roofs can help reduce heat gain and losses, resulting in significant energy savings in mixed climates.
As homeowners, commercial entities and other organizations look to “go green” to reduce their energy consumption, costs and overall carbon footprint, solar power has emerged as an attractive form of alterative energy.
It is not uncommon for a commercial roofing contractor, designer or consultant to have the “what to do after we leave” discussion with his building-owner client.
Liberty Lines Inc. is one of the largest privately owned transportation companies in New York. Headquartered in Yonkers, the company has 750 employees and operates a fleet of 350 vehicles.
Successful green roofs can be considered “low maintenance.” However, they should never be viewed as “no maintenance.” Not having a maintenance program in place will reduce the overall effectiveness of the initial investment made during installation.
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