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This article addresses ten common questions specific to LEED recertification, which may not be so clearly or pointedly addressed in the officially published material.

Discover how modern advancements meet proven performance in modified bitumen roof assemblies.

For builders looking for a modern, durable solution outside of traditional building components, textile modular construction materials have grown in popularity due to their adaptable nature and versatility for potential uses.

The project’s architect, R2L Architects, required an exterior cladding material that would create a visually captivating façade while also delivering design flexibility and an expedited construction schedule.

With the latest developments in thermal analysis, carbon emission reductions are possible. Other innovative techniques are also essential for developing sustainable roofs and improving the building envelope efficiency against the worst thermal flux and bridging.

Latex binders are central to the effectiveness of LAMs for roof coatings, which can be formulated to enhance performance and allow for improved sustainability.

LEED v5 maintains the same familiar structure of prerequisites and credits, cataloged into broad-based categories. The four certification levels remain. However, one major structural change in LEED v5 is that every prerequisite and credit has been harmonized around three impact categories: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration.

As you design open, collaborative spaces that require privacy and concentration, you can leverage materials that absorb sound and create smart facades that optimize acoustics.

Here are some key trends shaping the future of design and construction, focusing on improving productivity, sustainability, and client satisfaction.