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Learning From Disaster: Devastating Events Play Key Role in Developing Roofing Standards

Jim Hoff

April 7, 2014

Devastating fires and severe weather events have played a key role in the development of roofing standards.

The Top Five Questions About ‘Greening the Roof’

Dr. Hoff Answers Readers’ Queries About Sustainable Products and Systems

March 17, 2014

Dr. Hoff responded to readers’ most common questions about environmentally friendly, green and sustainable roof systems.

Sustainable Roofing

Roofing Plays a Leading Role in Energy Codes

Jim Hoff

March 11, 2014

New code requirements reflect the growing importance of the roofing industry.

Disclosure: The Newest Dimension in Green Building

New Tools Like EPDs and HPDs Add Opportunities as Well as Challenges for Building Designers

Jim Hoff

February 21, 2014

Whether you’re perusing the latest edition of an architectural magazine or viewing an online green building blog, the word disclosure is certain to catch your eye.

The Drawing Board: Cool Reflective Roofs are Energy Smart in All Geographies

Stanley P. Graveline

February 21, 2014

In 2012, the eighth consensus-based sustainability standard developed through NSF for building products went into effect.

Classic Style Meets Modern Sustainability: Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home Gets New Roof

Paul Nutcher CSI CDT, L

February 5, 2014

When a Canadian real estate developer left his country to retire, he wanted his new waterfront home to resemble the one he had left behind.

RoofPoint Continues to Grow and Impress

Jim Hoff

January 1, 2014

Launched just three years ago, the RoofPoint sustainable rating system continues to gain market recognition.

Unconventional Design: Insulated Metal Panels Provide Aesthetics and Sustainability

December 11, 2013

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) proved to be an ideal component for the renovation and conversion of a 1940s masonry warehouse to an energy-efficient office facility.

Insulation Design for Roofs: A System Perspective

James R. Kirby AIA

December 6, 2013

A holistic approach to building design puts focus on the thermal resistance of the roof.

Sustainable Roofing

What Is a Resilient Roof System?

The roofing industry can play a key role in helping buildings withstand severe weather events.

James R. Kirby AIA

December 1, 2013

Maybe you’ve heard the term “resilient” or “resiliency” used for buildings recently.

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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