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Classic Style Meets Modern Sustainability: Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home Gets New Roof

February 5, 2014

When a Canadian real estate developer left his country to retire, he wanted his new waterfront home to resemble the one he had left behind.

RoofPoint Continues to Grow and Impress

Jim Hoff

January 1, 2014

Launched just three years ago, the RoofPoint sustainable rating system continues to gain market recognition.

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.

Insulation Design for Roofs: A System Perspective

James R. Kirby AIA

December 6, 2013

A holistic approach to building design puts focus on the thermal resistance of the roof.

Sustainable Roofing

What Is a Resilient Roof System?

The roofing industry can play a key role in helping buildings withstand severe weather events.

James R. Kirby AIA

December 1, 2013

Maybe you’ve heard the term “resilient” or “resiliency” used for buildings recently.

Chicago’s North Shore Boasts First LEED Platinum Residence

November 14, 2013

The 4,800-square-foot residence in Glencoe, Ill., is the first new home in Chicago’s North Shore area to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

Empire State Building Flaunts Four New Green Roofs

November 11, 2013

Xero Flor America (XFA), the official and exclusive distributor in the United States for the Xero Flor Green Roof System, announced that the system has been installed on the Empire State Building.

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.

Targeting Sustainability: Contractor and Manufacturer Collaborate to Recycle

Imperial Roof Systems Receives Recycling Project of the Year Award From Sika Sarnafil

Samantha Meux

October 29, 2013

Sika Sarnafil has long been committed to environmentally friendly building construction and practices.

Stadiums Compete for Sustainability

Derrick Teal

October 21, 2013

Every building, even stadiums, can be made more environmentally friendly; sometimes all it takes is a little bit of inspiration.

Waterproofing Penetrations 101

State-by-State Energy Codes in Context

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Noise Mitigation for Residential Sites Near Transit

Events

June 13, 2023

Roofing Cents: Energy-Efficient Roofing Solutions for Education Facilities

Topics covered will include reflective roofing and rooftop overburden, such as solar and amenity spaces, that can provide additional energy generation, learning spaces for students, and how to design and build resilient and durable roofing solutions.

June 22, 2023

Successful Mass Timber Moisture Management

This presentation will explain moisture protection strategies by providing in-depth test results on mass timber wetting and drying studies, methods to protect during each construction phase, and the vapor-permeable protection technology available to address wood’s unique moisture characteristics.

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