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New Green Roof Options

“Summer Plains” System Build-Up With Aquatec.

April 1, 2015

While not all green roof concepts are suitable for all types of roof, the limits of feasibility are now being redefined by ZinCo thanks to new technical development combining the “Summer Plains” system with Aquatec.

Life on Roofs in the United States

ZinCo Green Roofing With System

Nicolas Smith

February 26, 2015

Green Roofs can be installed on roofs of many different shapes and slopes, but flat roofs lend themselves most readily.

Arena Districts Develop with Garden Roofing and Assembly Technology

February 12, 2015

Professional sports teams across the nation are continuing to establish arena districts for the convenience of athletes and fans, complete with restaurants and bars to provide a destination for an enhanced entertainment experience.

Affordable Housing Topped With a Green Roof

January 20, 2015

A $7.5 million low-income housing tax credit equity helps provide Orange County with its first green roof.

Minnesota Green Roofs Council Elects New Member to Board of Directors

January 12, 2015

The Minnesota Green Roofs Council (MGRC) has announced the election of John Hink to its board of directors.

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.

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Cooling Off

November 25, 2014

Known for mitigating the urban heat island effect, cool roofing and green, planted roofs can deliver significant energy-saving benefits as well.

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.

Operations/Management

Is Your Building Conducive to the Installation of a Green Roof?

Any reason for installing green roofs on a building—whether it’s to save money or the environment—is a good reason.

Richard Heller Chris Psencik

April 10, 2014

The usage of green roofs has grown throughout 2012, but this sustainable choice has its pros and cons.

Green Solutions

Show Clients How You Can Save Them Money and Set Yourself Apart

Melissa Mulligan

April 9, 2014

Take advantage of the many resources available through your local utility companies and government agencies.

Homeworks Trenton Breaks Ground on New Residence, Designed by JZA+D

Convention Center Opens Up Brutalist Arena Facade with Curtain Wall

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December 4, 2024

Benefits of Today’s High-Performance Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) with Drainage

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

This course will explore many performance and benefits of modern EIFS with drainage systems, which are used on all types of construction and as part of high-performance building enclosures.

December 4, 2024

Stucco: Beyond the Basics

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

This course will cover lath, flashing and cement plaster (stucco) with a focus on successful designs as well as failures from field investigations

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