As global interest has increased in passive, energy-saving technologies, cool roofs have received a significant boost in awareness and research over the past year. In both commercial and residential applications, people are discovering the comfort, energy efficiency and climate change mitigation benefits of cool roofs.
George School in Bucks County, Pa., hadn’t constructed a new freestanding academic facility in 33 years. So when the time came to construct a new facility, the goal was to do it right for the students, faculty, community and environment.
The Arlington Grove neighborhood in north St. Louis has seen its share of hard times in recent years, but through the efforts of the community’s dedicated church officials, residents and aldermen, plus developer McCormack Baron Salazar, KAI Design & Build, the City of St. Louis and the St. Louis Housing Authority, its future is looking brighter and greener.
Most people have heard the terms acrylic, polymer, elastomeric and reflective. Some terms may seem obvious while others may or may not be understood at all. All polymers are not acrylic, and all acrylics are not appropriate for all applications.
The new FedEx Cargo Facility at O’Hare Airport in Chicago is an impressive design response to the sustainable vision promoted by the City of Chicago’s O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP).
As the demand for locally grown produce increases, urban communities are becoming more and more creative in finding ways to meet that demand. Urban agriculture can be as simple as windowsill herb gardens or as vast and vibrant as large community gardens that encompass entire city blocks.
Dow's Solar Shingles Top Energy-Efficient Residential ProjectThe rising cost monthly energy bills might be a thing of the past thanks to a home that essentially sustains itself. Vision Zero -
Energy-efficient, cool roofing systems can significantly reduce roof temperature during the summer, and thereby reduce the building’s energy requirements for air conditioning. This helps to cut energy costs by keeping
Maximizing the Value of Solar-Reflective Roof MembranesRoof systems are an important element in green, sustainable architectural solutions. One of the more interesting concepts in energy-efficiency is the “cool roof,” also
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