Sustainability - Articles - Page 46

Collaborative Design Transforms The Commons

Vegetative Roof Tops Landmark Venue in Columbus, Indiana

April 11, 2013

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CSO Architects leads the green reinvention of The Commons in Columbus, Indiana.

Rooftops: White or Black?

James R. Kirby AIA

April 10, 2013

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Stephen Chu stated that all rooftops should be painted white. Is he right?

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

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

Full-Service Contractor: Marshall Roofing & Sheet Metal

Chris King

March 6, 2013

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According to Robert Marshall, president of Marshall Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Inc. in Peabody, Mass., ensuring top-notch work comes down to communication.

An ‘All-Of-The-Above’ Strategy for Rooftop Solar

Jim Hoff

March 6, 2013

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In an effort to improve the coordination of roofing systems and PV solar installations, we have established an ongoing Rooftop PV Task Force that is developing useful guidelines for the mounting and anchorage of PV systems to both low-slope and steep-slope roofs.

Green Is in His DNA

Wisconsin Contractor Finds Niche for Solar, Converts Fleet to Run on CNG

Stephanie Fujiwara

February 8, 2013

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Bob Kulp grew up on a farm in Wisconsin, and he credits his early experience with shaping his views on recycling and sustainability.

Another Nashville Star Is Born

Massive Green Roof Tops Music City Center

January 8, 2013

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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 taking shape in the heart of downtown Nashville.

A Green Space for Patients at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital

Dave MacKenzie

December 5, 2012

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The new Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, which was dedicated on Nov. 13, 2012, includes three green roofs.

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 29, 2012

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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.

Roof Recycling

Asphalt Shingle Recycling Programs Offer Multiple Benefits

November 13, 2012

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Growing homeowner interest in sustainable building solutions — including products and their afterlife — presents a number of business opportunities for contractors.