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Associates Enjoy New Office Green Roof

July 30, 2014

A Xero Flor Green Roof System has been installed at MetroTop Plaza.

Vegetative Roofs iPad App

July 25, 2014

American Hydrotech Inc. has released a free, interactive digital version of the company’s Garden Roof Planning Guide.

New Construction

Parking, Athletics and Water Conservation

A Tennessee college preparatory school parks a soccer field on a garage to aid in capturing stormwater.

Derrick Teal

March 25, 2013

Most, if not all, of us have experienced the woes of trying to find a parking space at an event.

Content is King: Free Webinar Feb. 19 on Vegetated Roofs

Chris King

February 18, 2013

Join us on Feb. 19 for our free webinar titled “Vegetated Roofs: Sustainable Strategy Designs.”

AEC/O+M

Critical Issues for Green Roof Design

Careful consideration of all factors is necessary to ensure you don’t blow your top.

David Voorhies AIA, LEED

November 5, 2012

It’s three o’clock in the morning, and after tossing and turning through a stormy night, Mr. Bright, the director of facilities for the headquarters of a high profile federal agency, had finally passed into deep sleep.

For The Digital Tool Belt

The Hydrotech Hydrology Tool Helps Architects and Engineers Discover How a Garden Roof Will Help Meet a Facility’s Needs by Compiling an Extensive Amount of Relevant Data

Derrick Teal

February 17, 2012

Whether it’s auto repair, homebuilding or designing a green roof, having the right tool for the job makes the process go much more smoothly.

Environmentally Responsible Design Is Walk in the Park

November 8, 2011

Environmental responsibility is a primary value for the Bend Park & Recreation District, and it was a critical element in the design of the LEED Gold-certified administration building by Opsis Architecture.

Rooftop Patio Tops Off Green Roof at EPA Building

August 23, 2010

The original roof on Building 1 at the EPA's Atlantic Ecology Division was replaced with a greener option.

On Target

Jayendran Srinivasan

June 10, 2010

The Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team, is now also home to the largest vegetated roof in the state.

Reducing the Carbon Footprint

Michael Furbish

February 4, 2010

Dansko, the West Grove, Pa., clog maker, was building a new, environmentally friendly corporate facility and wanted to meet the highest green standards.

Sustainable Roofing Made Simple

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

During this presentation, you will learn how the roof assembly can help meet various sustainability goals. Case studies and specific examples will highlight ways to incorporate circularity, solar reflectivity, durability, energy efficiency and overburden roof assemblies into your design.

This webinar will provide an introductory-level overview of how building design teams can optimize their enclosures for high-performance outcomes. The session will articulate the importance of setting clear, measurable performance objectives at pre-design.

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Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

This is a comprehensive manual that goes beyond codes and standards, providing expert guidance in design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster and drywall.

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