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Chicago’s North Shore Boasts First LEED Platinum Residence

November 14, 2013

The 4,800-square-foot residence in Glencoe, Ill., is the first new home in Chicago’s North Shore area to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

Empire State Building Flaunts Four New Green Roofs

November 11, 2013

Xero Flor America (XFA), the official and exclusive distributor in the United States for the Xero Flor Green Roof System, announced that the system has been installed on the Empire State Building.

Apartment Complex Enjoys Benefits of Commercial Solar Installation

November 7, 2013

Together, Kingspan Environmental and Amidus are helping area clients reap the financial and environmental benefits of going solar.

Targeting Sustainability: Contractor and Manufacturer Collaborate to Recycle

Imperial Roof Systems Receives Recycling Project of the Year Award From Sika Sarnafil

Samantha Meux

October 29, 2013

Sika Sarnafil has long been committed to environmentally friendly building construction and practices.

Stadiums Compete for Sustainability

Derrick Teal

October 21, 2013

Every building, even stadiums, can be made more environmentally friendly; sometimes all it takes is a little bit of inspiration.

Sustainable Fun with a Spray Playground

Joseph Serpe

October 18, 2013

As part of a $500 million public/private effort to sustainably revitalize one of the most economically and socially depressed communities in the Greater New York area, sustainability shares the stage with fun at a new park.

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.

Higher Education Design: Implementing Zero-Plus Energy Strategies

James Matson Patrick Thibaudeau

October 2, 2013

When conserving energy becomes a thing of the past, the newest approach is finding ways to create it.

Answering a Sustainable Home Question

A developer/consultant firm learns what it takes to achieve affordable, replicable results in its aim to create a LEED for Homes Platinum project.

Derrick Teal

September 30, 2013

How difficult is it to economically create a sustainable, LEED-H Platinum house that doesn’t skimp on the amenities but also doesn’t go overboard?

A Word From the Associate Editor

The Sustainability Movement

Samantha Meux

September 26, 2013

Our industry has recently seen a major push nationwide for more sustainable building design and construction, and Boston has jumped aboard the green train with its creation of the Allston Green District.

Modular Construction Accelerates Community Hospital Project

Convention Center Opens Up Brutalist Arena Facade with Curtain Wall

LEED Professional Credentials by the Numbers

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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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