Items Tagged with 'Green Roofs'

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CEU: Green Roofs: Integrating Blue and Gray

May 30, 2018

Vegetation is only part of an ideal green roof system. Learn to maximize rainwater retention while maintaining a functional space.

CEU: Emerging Building Envelope Solutions

Daniel Overbey

January 31, 2018

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Innovative trends in building envelope design, construction and commissioning are helping teams deliver high-performance enclosures to meet challenging project requirements

Chicago Blackhawks Community Training Center

Chicago Garden Roof Sits atop Metal Roof Deck

October 26, 2017

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The Chicago Blackhawks Community Training Center is set to open November 2017

New ASTM International Standard Supports Green Roofs

August 31, 2017

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This standard offers various options for reviewing the membrane installation before and after the vegetative components are put in place.

America’s First CLT Academic Building

May 12, 2017

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New design building unites the architecture and building technology departments under one sustainable roof

CEU: Vegetated Roof Systems

Greg Raymond

April 21, 2017

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Vegetated or green roofs are not a new concept in the roofing industry, but it is only recently that they have started to gain popularity

Bade Roofing Nominated for USGBC Award

April 11, 2016

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Bade Roofing also honored with two prestigious industry awards - the Firestone Inner Circle of Quality Award and Versico's Excalibur Award.

An Innovative Green Roof

January 21, 2016

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Historic downtown St. Louis building gets a green update.

Lightening the Load

Tom Savoy

November 24, 2015

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Using engineered geofoam for green/planted roofs.

Life on Roofs in the United States

ZinCo Green Roofing With System

Nicolas Smith

February 26, 2015

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Green Roofs can be installed on roofs of many different shapes and slopes, but flat roofs lend themselves most readily.

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This webinar will evaluate the performance and ability to repair field-aged TPO roof membranes, review in-service performance of TPO roof membranes in various climates throughout the U.S., and assess tools to determine when it is appropriate to specify TPO roof membranes.

Don't Let an Outdated Cold-Formed Steel Specification Kill a Good Project

Incorrect specifications can lead to massive cost overruns, change orders, schedule delays and even legal exposure. On the other hand, when done correctly, specifications can reduce risks to project success. This webinar will review the evolution that has recently occurred in the building codes and standards, specifically those that affect cold-formed steel framing.

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Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

This is a comprehensive manual that goes beyond codes and standards, providing expert guidance in design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster and drywall.

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Building Enclosure

Winter 2021

The Winter 2021 edition of Building Enclosure features a look at some new climate regulations included in the 2021 energy codes and what those regulations could mean for building products. We also discuss other aspects of commercial buildings such as resiliency and electronic leak detection.

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