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A Building Envelope Consultant’s Approach to Ecological Sustainable Design

Andrea B. Bono

February 3, 2015

The implementation of ecological sustainable design strategies benefits from a building envelope consultant.

Northeast Kingdom Human Services Achieves Efficiency

February 2, 2015

The Northeast Kingdom is the name given to the northeast corner of the state of Vermont.

Skylights Contribute To Home Energy Savings

January 22, 2015

A VELUX America commissioned study documents that adding venting skylights will result in energy cost savings when compared to a home without skylights.

Long-Term Greening

Christopher Gray

January 1, 2015

New LEED pilot credits aim to help architects and builders think beyond certification.

Sustainable Roofing

Are You Ready for the Newest Benefit in Cool Roofing?

Jim Hoff

December 15, 2014

Analyzing peak energy costs can create new opportunities involving cool roofs and energy savings.

Honolulu Roofing Company Turtle Bay Resort green roof

Serene Sustainability: Hawaii Resort Incorporates Native Elements into Unique Green Roof

December 9, 2014

Honolulu Roofing Company recently completed the installation of a sustainable green roof at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore.

ATI Decorative Laminates solar installation

A Sunny Outlook: Large-Scale Solar Installation Produces Clean Energy for ATI Decorative Laminates

December 5, 2014

As of October, ATI Decorative Laminates is offsetting half of its power consumption with renewable energy.

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.

Blue Ridge Fiberboard Inc. won Virginia NASCAR Green E3 Challenge

Blue Ridge Fiberboard Wins Virginia NASCAR Green E3 Challenge

October 17, 2014

Blue Ridge Fiberboard Inc. won the Virginia NASCAR Green E3 Challenge at Martinsville Speedway on Oct. 1.

Sustainable Roofing

New Brochure Promotes Energy-Efficient, Code-Compliant Re-Roofing

James R. Kirby AIA

October 8, 2014

The Center has collaborated with another nonprofit to develop a new energy code brochure.

Los Angeles Office Tower Wrapped in Glass

Historic Primary School Building Converted into Iconic Coworking Space in New Orleans

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