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 Architects can help create healthy communities. When people think of health, often the first thing that comes to mind is the medical industry, doctors, nurses and those who make us healthy when we are unwell.  

2012 has ushered in a new era of building code changes, with the enhancements focused primarily on higher levels of energy efficiency. 

Roofing contractors know what a magnet roofs can be for the random debris of society — and it often gets to ferment for several months before anyone notices.  

A zero-year payback for a building-integrated thin film solar project was achieved in part through utility rebates.

 Meg Needle is a green roof expert who loves to talk about sustainability.  

Whether it’s auto repair, homebuilding or designing a green roof, having the right tool for the job makes the process go much more smoothly. 

 Sustainable roofing systems can be many things, but primarily they are assemblies that provide a covering protecting a building from the elements (i.e., water, sun, cold, and heat) while minimizing their burden on the environment and conserving energy.  

Maybe we’ve hit bottom and things are on the upswing after all.