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DART’s Historic Structural Renovation

July 1, 2013

Structural solutions help an early 20th century maintenance facility in Dallas become a LEED Platinum police headquarters.

Bringing New Light to School

Rachel French

July 1, 2013

When a middle school in Kentucky opens in the fall, green products and design techniques intend to revolutionize the new environment for the expected 610 new students.

CEU

Taking Stormwater By Storm

Rainwater harvesting and green roofs not only capture stormwater for reuse, but they also help relieve the burden on municipal sewer systems.

June 20, 2013

Sponsored by Hydrotech, this CEU details how to optimize stormwater management.

Green, Greener, Greenest: Implications for Green Roof Design

James R. Kirby AIA

June 3, 2013

Four similar buildings at a correction facility presented a perfect opportunity to compare roof performance.

First Things First: Energy Efficiency Starts With Roof Insulation

Sustainable Roofing

James R. Kirby AIA

June 1, 2013

There are many ways to achieve energy efficiency, but insulation is the place to start.

Putting Membranes to the Test

A Comparison of Methods for Predicting Long-Term Performance of Commercial Roofing Membranes

Kim Deaton Nate Martin

June 1, 2013

The artificial weathering performance of commercial roofing membranes has been a vital characteristic to measure and evaluate in regard to predicting long-term field performance.

Turning Green into the Black

Jim Hoff

May 13, 2013

Learn how to turn green practice into green profit for your business.

Parking Structures: A Forgotten Sustainable Haven

April 23, 2013

Implementing design elements like electric lighting, equipment and daylighting provides for immense potential energy savings.

AEC/O+M

LEED Pilot Credits: Creating Opportunities for Energy Efficiency & Savings

Energy Jumpstart and Demand Response move LEED’s attention to energy forward.

Brendan Owens

April 15, 2013

Buildings continue to be the largest consumers of energy, by sector, in the U.S. The USGBC is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to address this.

Collaborative Design Transforms The Commons

Vegetative Roof Tops Landmark Venue in Columbus, Indiana

April 11, 2013

CSO Architects leads the green reinvention of The Commons in Columbus, Indiana.

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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