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Embracing the venue's original architecture, the team methodically removed layers of paint and materials to reveal the space's authentic features.

Once the roofing system was completed, a roof garden system was installed on the building, allowing for a community roof deck.

Shadow Series from Dri-Design was used to achieve that goal and mimic the look of bamboo on the building’s exterior.

As the recent observance of Earth Day put sustainability even more in the spotlight, Owens Corning is sharing some of their efforts to accelerate its sustainability progress. 

Occasionally, I hear contrasting—at times, even incompatible—notions about the United State's energy consumption. Word-of-mouth can allow talking points to take on lives of their own and data trends change over time. What does current data offer in terms of the U.S. energy sector?

The scope of the project was to remove all fiberglass and metal strapping, steam clean all surfaces, insulate with closed cell spray foam, then cover the foam with intumescent coating on all vertical surfaces.

Due to the ranch’s remote location, the owner wished to build an off-the-grid building featuring a 3.84kW rooftop solar array together with a battery storage system to power the building. 

Committed to the careful stewardship of its resources, the college recently reached a significant milestone for “To Zero By Thirty-Five”, its ambitious energy plan which charts a transformative path to efficient, combustion-free energy on campus.

Understanding your project’s carbon footprint, which measures the total greenhouse gas emissions from construction activities, is crucial. This calculation impacts the environment and the project’s long-term viability and compliance with increasingly stringent global regulations.