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Sustainable Fun with a Spray Playground

October 18, 2013

As part of a $500 million public/private effort to sustainably revitalize one of the most economically and socially depressed communities in the Greater New York area, sustainability shares the stage with fun at a new park.

Cooler Than You Think: Ballasted Roofing Systems

Ballast Assemblies Are a Cool Roof Alternative

Annie McCarren

October 18, 2013

Many words are used to describe ballasted roofing systems — economical, basic and durable being some of the most common. The word cool, by any definition, doesn’t usually come to mind when one thinks of ballasted EPDM roofs.

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.

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?

A Word From the Associate Editor

The Sustainability Movement

Samantha Meux

September 26, 2013

Our industry has recently seen a major push nationwide for more sustainable building design and construction, and Boston has jumped aboard the green train with its creation of the Allston Green District.

Sangren Hall - Western Michigan University

A Center for the West

Chris Mackey

September 19, 2013

A university in Michigan transformed its campus core into a sustainable haven to accommodate a variety of learning styles.

Students Cultivating Sun-Powered Living

Chandra Slaven

September 17, 2013

Twenty teams from universities across the world will compete to design solar-powered homes that are attractive to your wallet and environment.

Sustainable Roofing

Shining a Light on Daylighting

If you’re not sure daylighting is important for roofing contractors, try this quick test.

Jim Hoff

August 12, 2013

Does your company’s website include a section on daylighting? If not, you may be missing out on one of the fastest-growing trends in both commercial and residential roofing.

Boston Goes Green

The Element Combines Sustainability and Luxury in Allston’s Green District

Samantha Meux

August 7, 2013

The Element is one of a series of sustainable retrofits in the Allston Green District to meet Boston's 2007 Green Building Zoning motion.

Restructuring the Sunny Day: Solar Meets Design

Mark Cerasuolo

August 6, 2013

Innovative commercial and residential examples can provide builders, buyers and homeowners with lessons in aesthetically pleasing solar design.

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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