Items Tagged with 'resilient'

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USGBC Announces 2020 European Leadership Award Recipients

July 10, 2020

Watch and see how five companies are advancing sustainable, healthy and resilient buildings, cities and communities.

Resilient Engineering Against Natural Disasters

Annie Kao

December 14, 2018

Structures just beyond local code requirements are surviving major disasters at manageable costs

USGBC Announces Speakers for Greenbuild Summit

October 26, 2017

Communities and affordable homes summit prompts action on city resiliency, equity.

Is Resiliency a Threat to Sustainability?

Michael Berning

December 23, 2014

As the topic of resiliency grows, is it taking away from the conversations about a healthy environment?

Resilient Roofing Takes Center Stage

Jim Hoff

August 5, 2014

Reducing risk is a key theme in the “Designing for Disaster” exhibit at the National Building Museum.

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.

HD EPS Composite Insulation Panel

Carlisle SynTec

September 27, 2012

Carlisle SynTec Systems announced the development of SecurShield HD EPS Composite, a composite insulation panel that combines resilient and lightweight expanded polystyrene (EPS) with a half-inch high-density polyiso cover board. SecurShield HD EPS Composite features Carlisle's traditional EPS roofing insulation and SecurShield^® HD polyiso cover board.

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

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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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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