Sustainability - Articles - Page 44

Disclosure: The Newest Dimension in Green Building

New Tools Like EPDs and HPDs Add Opportunities as Well as Challenges for Building Designers

February 21, 2014

Whether you’re perusing the latest edition of an architectural magazine or viewing an online green building blog, the word disclosure is certain to catch your eye.

The Drawing Board: Cool Reflective Roofs are Energy Smart in All Geographies

Stanley P. Graveline

February 21, 2014

In 2012, the eighth consensus-based sustainability standard developed through NSF for building products went into effect.

Classic Style Meets Modern Sustainability: Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home Gets New Roof

Paul Nutcher CSI CDT, L

February 5, 2014

When a Canadian real estate developer left his country to retire, he wanted his new waterfront home to resemble the one he had left behind.

RoofPoint Continues to Grow and Impress

Jim Hoff

January 1, 2014

Launched just three years ago, the RoofPoint sustainable rating system continues to gain market recognition.

Unconventional Design: Insulated Metal Panels Provide Aesthetics and Sustainability

December 11, 2013

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) proved to be an ideal component for the renovation and conversion of a 1940s masonry warehouse to an energy-efficient office facility.

Insulation Design for Roofs: A System Perspective

James R. Kirby AIA

December 6, 2013

A holistic approach to building design puts focus on the thermal resistance of the roof.

Sustainable Roofing

What Is a Resilient Roof System?

The roofing industry can play a key role in helping buildings withstand severe weather events.

James R. Kirby AIA

December 1, 2013

Maybe you’ve heard the term “resilient” or “resiliency” used for buildings recently.

Chicago’s North Shore Boasts First LEED Platinum Residence

November 14, 2013

The 4,800-square-foot residence in Glencoe, Ill., is the first new home in Chicago’s North Shore area to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

Empire State Building Flaunts Four New Green Roofs

November 11, 2013

Xero Flor America (XFA), the official and exclusive distributor in the United States for the Xero Flor Green Roof System, announced that the system has been installed on the Empire State Building.