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Acoustic Ceiling Panels with 0.95 NRC

February 20, 2015

Helping improve acoustics in open-plan offices and other commercial interiors, ROCKFON enhances the high sound absorbing performance of Rockfon Sonar stone wool ceiling panels to achieve Noise Reduction Coefficients (NRC) as high as 0.95.

Vinyl Roofing Industry Meets Sustainability Objectives

Footprint detailed in industry-wide environmental product declaration.

February 5, 2015

The Vinyl Roofing Division of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association (CFFA) has completed an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) detailing the vinyl roofing industry’s environmental footprint based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

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.

Hawaii’s Largest Craft Brewery Keeps Cool

January 23, 2015

Touted as “Hawaii’s number one craft beer,” the award winning Maui Brewing Company expanded to a brand new 42,000-square-foot facility in order to meet its overwhelming demand.

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.

Kingspan Wins Green Product Award

January 15, 2015

Kingspan was honored with the 2014 Green Product Award at the 34th annual Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) awards.

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.

Leveraging Generational Differences for Sustainability Success

Julie Honeywell Brad Pease

January 7, 2015

Successfully implementing sustainability practices in a corporate environment begins with appealing to the generational characteristics dominant in today’s workplace.

Solatube International Receives Most Innovative New Product Award from CONNECT

December 24, 2014

Solatube International has announced that its SkyVault Series received the Most Innovative New Product Award at the 2014 CONNECT MIP Awards.

Students and Sustainability

The new Benevolence Farm Barn was designed and built entirely by the students at North Carolina State University.

September 30, 2014

Working with Durham-based architecture firm, BuildSense, the students focused on sustainability and functionality.

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

How 2025's Trends Will Shape the AEC Landscape

Carroll Daniel Construction Co. Acquires O’Neal Inc. Engineering

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