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White Single-Ply Roofing Membrane? Not So Fast!

November 17, 2014

Consider how night-time radiant cooling environments can cause detrimental moisture conditions affecting white single-ply roofing systems.

Cool Roofs in Northern Climates

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Michael Fenner Michael DiPietro Stanley P. Graveline

October 1, 2014

The following summarizes Target’s experience with these roof systems.

Content Is King: Separating Facts From Myths When it Comes to Cool Roofing

Chris King

July 9, 2014

There’s an old saying that goes something like, “People are entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts.”

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Key Energy Factors in Evaluating Cool Roofing

Martin Grohman

June 24, 2014

Installing a cool roof can help buildings reduce their energy consumption, and choosing the right roof depends on knowing what to look for.

California Energy Code Regulation Spurs New Roofing Trends

Kayla Kratz

May 6, 2014

New changes in the state's energy code will affect residential builders and developers.

Critical Success Factors for Green Roof Projects

Here are some important architectural considerations to ensure the success of a green roof installation.

April 3, 2014

A green roof is a supplemental system that covers a conventional roof with a layer of vegetation.

Additives for Reflective Roof Coatings

March 19, 2014

BASF’s Brilliance™ is a collection of acrylics and additives specifically designed for use in sustainable reflective roof solutions.

The Drawing Board: Cool Reflective Roofs are Energy Smart in All Geographies

Stanley P. Graveline

February 21, 2014

In 2012, the eighth consensus-based sustainability standard developed through NSF for building products went into effect.

Cool Roof Colors

February 5, 2014

Boral Roofing is unveiling two new Cool Roof colors: Saxony 900 Slate Charcoal Blend and the Madera 900 Tahoe Blend, both of which are included in the Boral Concrete Roof Tile product line.

Cooler Than You Think: Ballasted Roofing Systems

Ballast Assemblies Are a Cool Roof Alternative

Annie McCarren

October 18, 2013

Many words are used to describe ballasted roofing systems — economical, basic and durable being some of the most common. The word cool, by any definition, doesn’t usually come to mind when one thinks of ballasted EPDM roofs.

Modular Construction Accelerates Community Hospital Project

Transforming Historic Mass. Landmark into New Mixed-Use Hub

Convention Center Opens Up Brutalist Arena Facade with Curtain Wall

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December 3, 2024

The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 PDH, LA CES/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course equips owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of commercial energy efficiency codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance

December 3, 2024

Next Level Cladding with Resin Cast Shapes

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

This course examines wood and brick resin cast shapes' and demonstrates their sustainability and performance qualities. They are durable, lightweight, and easy to install. Case studies of noteworthy projects illustrate the superior form and function of this next-level cladding alternative.

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