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Flood Mitigation in Museum Design

Making the Proper Precautions

December 22, 2017

The location of the new Whitney Museum of American Art adjacent to the Hudson River is particularly sensitive to water level rise and storm surge

Advanced Green Architecture and Michigan State University Partner to Raise Awareness of Green Roof Technology

October 20, 2014

Advanced Green Architecture was born out of Michigan State University’s Green Roof Research Program and now has teamed up with the university to install the latest green roof on campus.

Sustainable Roofing

Roofs and Water Conservation

James R. Kirby AIA

July 14, 2014

Sustainability is about more than energy efficiency. Storm water retention can be crucial.

CEU

Taking Stormwater By Storm

Rainwater harvesting and green roofs not only capture stormwater for reuse, but they also help relieve the burden on municipal sewer systems.

June 20, 2013

Sponsored by Hydrotech, this CEU details how to optimize stormwater management.

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

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

Applications and Requirements for Roofing Adhesives in Membrane and Insulation Attachments

This webinar will offer a look at how architects, contractors, and other specifiers can better understand the application and adhesive requirements for roller and spray application of bonding adhesives and primers for a variety of membrane attachment systems. In particular, it will look at the rising trend of PVC attachment membranes that reflect the larger needs of the built environment, which is now so focused on healthy and sustainable living.

Electronic Leak Detection Testing, Standards, Science, and Practical Application

This course will cover Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify which assemblies are compatible with electronic testing and active monitoring.

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