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Combining Timber Framing with High-Performance Building Envelopes

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Amanda Gibney Weko
June 24, 2015
One of the oldest wood crafts in the world, timber framing involves connecting heavy wood timbers with mortise and tenon joinery
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Green Buildings That Make Sense

Richard Stever
June 3, 2015
The USGBC’s LEED program became a prominent and widely used green standard when the federal government mandated its use on their buildings.
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Sustainable Roofing

Marketing Sustainable Roofing Options on Websites

Jim Hoff
May 29, 2015
Contractors have made progress but have far to go to capture the opportunity presented by sustainable construction.
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Sanctuary Brings New Life to East Valley Church

May 1, 2015
For a great part of the country, when winter arrives it usually results in fluffy white snow, sledding, and snowmen.
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LAX’s New International Terminal Achieves LEED Gold

April 13, 2015
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Pacific gateway to the United States, has achieved LEED Gold certification for its new Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), the crown jewel of the Bradley West renovation.
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Reporting Product Contents with HPDs

Working Towards a Healthier Building Materials Ecosystem
Eden Brukman
March 30, 2015
The HPD collaborative created and supports the HPD, a tool for the accurate reporting of product contents and each ingredient’s relationship in regards to health.
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The Sustainable Roof Cover Board

Jim Hoff
March 30, 2015
Next time you bid a flat roof job, make sure your customer understands the many benefits of roof cover boards.
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Installing Environmental Mindfulness with Sustainable Roofing

Paul Casseri
March 25, 2015
In a world increasingly aware of its impact on the environment, leaders in the architectural, building, and construction industries are embracing the idea of sustainability with regards to product development, design and construction techniques, building performance and maintenance, and adherence to nationally recognized programs and rating systems.
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International Airport Clad with Stainless Steel

March 19, 2015
In 2009, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority broke ground on The Green Build terminal expansion, the largest project in the history of San Diego International Airport.
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Renovating for Sustainability

The Federal Center South project in Seattle Achieves LEED Gold Certification
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 17, 2015
In July 2010, Anning-Johnson was commissioned to complete a renovation for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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