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Breaking Ground on the Olympic Games Legacy

Ryoko Morita Hirokazu Shibata

August 28, 2020

Materials science paired with courageous collaborations help define Tokyo 2020

Glass Helps Charlotte’s Capitol Towers Earn LEED Gold

August 12, 2020

Classically designed Roman façade enables modern daylighting, energy efficiency

CASE STUDY: Atlas Roofing and University of Kansas Students Create Sustainable Homes

June 23, 2020

Atlas partnered with the KU School of Architecture & Design and the nonprofit Studio 804 to help graduate students design and build a sustainable home for a final project.

Design of Innovation Campus Centers on Sustainability

June 22, 2020

The first academic building for Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus in Alexandria features a design centered on the principles of sustainability, health and wellness, green and social spaces, accessibility, connectivity, flexibility and integrated technology

Verdict of Not Guilty for Salzburg Courthouse When It Comes to Sustainability

June 11, 2020

The building type of the law courts dates from the second half of the 19th century. At the time, such buildings were supposed to reflect the state's power.

Unirac Earns Miami-Dade Product Approval for SOLARMOUNT PV Mounting System

June 10, 2020

Unirac's SOLARMOUNT PV Mounting system is the first solar racking product to receive a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for construction in Miami-Dade County, Fla.

Project Profile: McElroy Metal, Borkholder Builders Team Up for Net Zero Home

May 27, 2020

McElroy Metal and Indiana-based Borkholder Buildings built an award-winning net-zero home that utilizes a metal roofing profile to host solar laminate panels.

Expanded Size and Configurations for Roof-Integrated Solar System

May 14, 2020

GAF Energy's new Flex option allows for increased solar capacity, configurations, and solar roof value.

Medical Building Achieves LEED Certification

April 13, 2020

The 28,000-square foot building in La Habra, Calif. features 25 exam rooms and 16 physician offices.

CEU: The Architect’s Guide to Specifying Sustainable Single-Ply Roofing Membranes: NSF/ANSI 347

The first sustainable certification for single-ply roofing membrane materials includes points for design, recycling, durability, and more

Kathy Price-Robinson

March 25, 2020

The purpose of this article is to explain the significance of the first sustainable certification assessment for single-ply roofing membrane materials, and discuss how a manufacturer earns a certification for a Compliant, Silver, Gold, or Platinum rating.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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Breaking Ground on the Olympic Games Legacy

Glass Helps Charlotte’s Capitol Towers Earn LEED Gold

CASE STUDY: Atlas Roofing and University of Kansas Students Create Sustainable Homes

Design of Innovation Campus Centers on Sustainability

Verdict of Not Guilty for Salzburg Courthouse When It Comes to Sustainability

Unirac Earns Miami-Dade Product Approval for SOLARMOUNT PV Mounting System

Project Profile: McElroy Metal, Borkholder Builders Team Up for Net Zero Home

Expanded Size and Configurations for Roof-Integrated Solar System

Medical Building Achieves LEED Certification

CEU: The Architect’s Guide to Specifying Sustainable Single-Ply Roofing Membranes: NSF/ANSI 347

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