The U.S. Green Build Council has unveiled LEED Positive, a strategy that will help roofing contractors and others in the construction industry to create buildings that can regenerate the environment.
Changes related to sustainability have been substantial over the past decade. In less than ten years, we’ve witnessed the introduction of many new products and technologies.
When the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) made plans to replace an old amphitheater, sustainable, eco-conscious design and construction practices were a high priority.
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.
Imagine a shopping mall that doesn’t need air conditioning, even in the height of summer; a restaurant patio that can stay open year-round; or a beautiful office atrium that’s open to sunny skies with a soaring glazed roof that opens when the weather’s nice - but closes up at the first sign of rain.