Items Tagged with 'Garden Roof'

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Associates Enjoy New Office Green Roof

July 30, 2014

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A Xero Flor Green Roof System has been installed at MetroTop Plaza.

Vegetative Roofs iPad App

July 25, 2014

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American Hydrotech Inc. has released a free, interactive digital version of the company’s Garden Roof Planning Guide.

New Construction

Parking, Athletics and Water Conservation

A Tennessee college preparatory school parks a soccer field on a garage to aid in capturing stormwater.

Derrick Teal

March 25, 2013

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Most, if not all, of us have experienced the woes of trying to find a parking space at an event.

Content is King: Free Webinar Feb. 19 on Vegetated Roofs

Chris King

February 18, 2013

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Join us on Feb. 19 for our free webinar titled “Vegetated Roofs: Sustainable Strategy Designs.”

AEC/O+M

Critical Issues for Green Roof Design

Careful consideration of all factors is necessary to ensure you don’t blow your top.

David Voorhies AIA, LEED

November 5, 2012

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It’s three o’clock in the morning, and after tossing and turning through a stormy night, Mr. Bright, the director of facilities for the headquarters of a high profile federal agency, had finally passed into deep sleep.

For The Digital Tool Belt

The Hydrotech Hydrology Tool Helps Architects and Engineers Discover How a Garden Roof Will Help Meet a Facility’s Needs by Compiling an Extensive Amount of Relevant Data

Derrick Teal

February 17, 2012

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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.

Environmentally Responsible Design Is Walk in the Park

November 8, 2011

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Environmental responsibility is a primary value for the Bend Park & Recreation District, and it was a critical element in the design of the LEED Gold-certified administration building by Opsis Architecture.

Rooftop Patio Tops Off Green Roof at EPA Building

August 23, 2010

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The original roof on Building 1 at the EPA's Atlantic Ecology Division was replaced with a greener option.

On Target

Jayendran Srinivasan

June 10, 2010

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The Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team, is now also home to the largest vegetated roof in the state.

Reducing the Carbon Footprint

Michael Furbish

February 4, 2010

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Dansko, the West Grove, Pa., clog maker, was building a new, environmentally friendly corporate facility and wanted to meet the highest green standards.

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

Fall 2020

The Fall 2020 edition of Building Enclosure features a look at how COVID-19 has affected the architecture industry and continuing education units covering TPO roofs and cold storage roofing solutions.

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