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A Golden Opportunity For Platinum

July 1, 2014

A grant from the Department of Energy pushes a sustainable building at a Michigan university from LEED Gold to LEED Platinum.

BSD Updates Master Specifications, Supporting Multiple Green Initiatives

June 13, 2014

Building Systems Design Inc. (BSD) has announced publication of revisions to 116 specification sections related to sustainable design for architects and engineers.

Northern Arizona UniversityÃ?Â¢??s Student Union Building Updated Metal Wall Panels

Northern Arizona University’s Student Union Building Updated With Metal Panels

March 27, 2014

The project is a 10,000-square-foot addition and 2,000-square-foot renovation to the existing Student Union building at Northern Arizona University.

Metal Panels Clad Roofs of Six New Nashville Fire Stations

March 25, 2014

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County undertook an aggressive plan to replace six aging fire stations and provide more functional and energy-efficient buildings to better serve the community.

Disclosure: The Newest Dimension in Green Building

New Tools Like EPDs and HPDs Add Opportunities as Well as Challenges for Building Designers

Jim Hoff

February 21, 2014

Whether you’re perusing the latest edition of an architectural magazine or viewing an online green building blog, the word disclosure is certain to catch your eye.

Classic Style Meets Modern Sustainability: Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home Gets New Roof

Paul Nutcher CSI CDT, L

February 5, 2014

When a Canadian real estate developer left his country to retire, he wanted his new waterfront home to resemble the one he had left behind.

Volkswagen Rethinks What It Means to Be Green

Austin Weber

January 30, 2014

Volkswagen AG’s three-year-old Chattanooga, Tenn., facility is out of the ordinary when it comes to being environmentally friendly.

A 105-Year-Old Building Becomes a Top Performer

A Nashville building is a historic icon for the city while also attaining the highest-rated LEED Core & Shell certification in the world.

Mike Leonard

January 27, 2014

The Bridge Building was built on the east bank of downtown Nashville’s Cumberland River in 1908. Today, it is the world’s highest-rated LEED Platinum Core & Shell building.

First Net-Zero Public Safety Building in U.S.

Kevin B. Miller

January 23, 2014

The net-zero Public Safety Building in Salt Lake City is home to the fire and police departments, and functions as the nerve center for addressing all city-wide emergencies.

High-Performance High

Dr. Demba Ndiaye Raj Setty

January 16, 2014

America's first predominantly African-American public high school reopened its doors after it underwent a $122 million complete re-engineer and redesign, and earned a LEED for Schools Platinum certification.

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

Central Pennsylvania Health Clinic in Belleville, PA shows off its metal roof

How Tariffs on Aluminum & Steel Will Impact Architects & Specifiers

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

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March 20, 2025

Pitfalls and Challenges of NFPA 285 Engineering Analysis

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU: 1 IIBEC CEH

On-Demand This presentation will discuss the opportunity, challenges and limitation present when considering acceptance of test data extended to support substitution or modification to an assembly.

March 20, 2025

The Critical Aspect of Air and Water-Resistant Barriers Within the Building Envelope

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH

On-Demand This course explores the critical nature of the air barrier with an emphasis on how a structure interacts with the environment around it. Gain knowledge on the trends in the marketplace, advancements in technology, and the importance of specifying the correct air and water resistive barrier for your project.

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