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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.
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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.
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Sustainable Fun with a Spray Playground

Joseph Serpe
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.


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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.
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