A Gold Medal in Sustainability
Long after the 2012 Summer Olympics have ended, the buildings constructed for the event will still be in use.
View ArticleCritical Issues for Green Roof Design
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...
View ArticleHigh-Tech Tech Center
When Bridgestone Americas, Inc., designed its new tech center in Akron, Ohio, the company had a lot to live up to. After all, the site has been a center of innovation for more than a century, ever...
View ArticleA Green Space for Patients at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital
The new Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, which was dedicated on Nov. 13, 2012, includes three green roofs.
View ArticleAnother Nashville Star Is Born
One of the most innovative — and largest — sustainable roofing projects currently under construction is the Music City Center, a massive, 1.2 million-square-foot conference and convention center...
View ArticleParking, Athletics and Water Conservation
Most, if not all, of us have experienced the woes of trying to find a parking space at an event.
View ArticleSika Sarnafil Secures FM Approval for Vegetated Roofing System
Some say the grass is greener on the other side. Siki Sarnafil says the grass is greener on the roof.
View ArticleGreen, Greener, Greenest: Implications for Green Roof Design
Four similar buildings at a correction facility presented a perfect opportunity to compare roof performance.
View ArticleSeattle’s First Hill Streetcar Building to Feature New Green Roof
Seattle’s new streetcar line, First Hill, is expected to be completed in early 2014 and will boast a green roof atop its newly constructed maintenance facility.
View ArticleEmpire State Building Flaunts Four New Green Roofs
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.
View ArticleCritical Success Factors for Green Roof Projects
A green roof is a supplemental system that covers a conventional roof with a layer of vegetation.
View ArticleIs Your Building Conducive to the Installation of a Green Roof?
The usage of green roofs has grown throughout 2012, but this sustainable choice has its pros and cons.
View ArticleCalifornia Energy Code Regulation Spurs New Roofing Trends
New changes in the state's energy code will affect residential builders and developers.
View ArticleCooling Off
Known for mitigating the urban heat island effect, cool roofing and green, planted roofs can deliver significant energy-saving benefits as well.
View ArticleAffordable Housing Topped With a Green Roof
A $7.5 million low-income housing tax credit equity helps provide Orange County with its first green roof.
View ArticleNet-Zero Energy Home Marries Style with Sustainability
Constructing its first ever net-zero energy house was not without challenges for Marc Rutenberg Homes, as the Florida-based luxury builder was intent on using sustainable materials that could garner...
View ArticleArena Districts Develop with Garden Roofing and Assembly Technology
Professional sports teams across the nation are continuing to establish arena districts for the convenience of athletes and fans, complete with restaurants and bars to provide a destination for an...
View ArticleLife on Roofs in the United States
Green Roofs can be installed on roofs of many different shapes and slopes, but flat roofs lend themselves most readily.
View ArticleCEU: Emerging Building Envelope Solutions
Innovative trends in building envelope design, construction and commissioning are helping teams deliver high-performance enclosures to meet challenging project requirements
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