The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is pleased to collaborate with Roofing Contractor to provide a monthly perspective about roofing and the environment. Sustainable Roofing is a monthly column written by Dr. Jim Hoff, who serves as Research Director for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Washington, D.C. (www.roofingcenter.org). The column examines many aspects of roofing and sustainability, with a focus on how roofing contractors can become better equipped to participate and profit in the new green building market.
Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox, opened in 1912 and is known for its iconic "Green Monster" outfield wall; a section of its roof was transformed into an urban farm in 2015, and Fenway Farms produces nearly three tons of produce annually.
Ingenhoven Architects of Düsseldorf, Germany has designed a health resort on the German island Sylt in the North Sea with the largest thatched roof in Europe, covering more than 75,000 square feet.
Louisiana is boosting its 'Fortified' home roof program with $10,000 grants, with first dibs going to those policyholders of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state's insurer of last resort.
The Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke, Va., has introduced a new living exhibit — a lush rooftop gardenscape — that serves as an educational tool for conservation.
Goats on a Roof? It doesn’t sound ridiculous if you’ve ever visited Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, Wis. On Sat., June 10, the 9th annual Roofing of the Goats parade took place.
Before joining GAF Energy, Robinett held senior leadership positions in global operations, manufacturing, engineering, and quality in the solar, electronics and semiconductor industries.