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Boston Goes Green

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

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

August 6, 2013

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

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

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

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.

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