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The main venue for Tokyo 1964 has been retrofitted with several Dow technologies in paints, coatings, insulation and wiring for Tokyo 2021

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.

Within many commonly used exterior opaque wall assemblies, the air and water control layers are provided by a single material with a combined function, indicated as an air and water barrier

The Alliance to Save Energy joined with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy to release the Energy Efficiency Impact Report—a first-of-its-kind publication that uses reams of data and intuitive graphics to tell the comprehensive story of energy efficiency’s impact on the U.S. economy, environment and society

Renovations completed last year at Kinnick Stadium will increase comfort for fans with a new hawk-wing-inspired glass façade, concourse, concessions, videoboard and more than 1,600 premium seats

Through rigorous study, advancements in education and neuroscience are guiding design strategies and revealing exactly how and why certain pedagogical and environmental factors benefit the learning process

With many commercial buildings aiming to reduce their energy footprint, retrofitting a building enclosure can deliver energy savings, as well as an improvement on the building’s appearance

The movement toward environmentally friendly construction is less a trend and more of a tectonic shift

Responsive façade coatings technology boosts performance, sustainability and long-term value of building assemblies

Cellular glass insulation is getting renewed attention from many architects and designers, particularly for mission critical buildings