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Designed to operate as a net-zero energy facility, the revitalized complex integrates significant enclosure improvements and comprehensive mechanical system upgrades, informed by a data-driven process that employed advanced diagnostic tools, material analysis, and energy and daylight modeling.

Jennifer Keegan (Sr. Director, Building Science) and Kristina Sigmund (Specified Solutions Advisor) from GAF | Siplast break down why coverboards have become essential in high-performance low-slope roofing systems. Get a preview of what to expect in the upcoming free webinar, “The Basics of Coverboards,” airing April 15.

Green Ideas® Building Science Consultants has announced that The Pomeroy, a 293,346-square-foot multifamily development in Mesa, Ariz., has achieved LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council on March 5, 2026.

Baselines and benchmarks are both valuable. A project's performance narrative should use both deliberately. The baseline grounds the conversation in the specifics of the project. The benchmark situates the project in the larger context.

Within the masonry industry specifically, there are several tools available today that assist designers and crews of all sizes and abilities.

Modeling and evaluating envelope performance during the design phase can help identify potential issues early, while thoughtful material selection allows designers to balance performance, aesthetics, and long-term value.

Hear from three women leaders at USGBC California and why they and women generally are the movers and shakers.