Roofing Project Profiles

Volkswagen Rethinks What It Means to Be Green

January 30, 2014

Volkswagen AG’s three-year-old Chattanooga, Tenn., facility is out of the ordinary when it comes to being environmentally friendly.

A 105-Year-Old Building Becomes a Top Performer

A Nashville building is a historic icon for the city while also attaining the highest-rated LEED Core & Shell certification in the world.

Mike Leonard

January 27, 2014

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The Bridge Building was built on the east bank of downtown Nashville’s Cumberland River in 1908. Today, it is the world’s highest-rated LEED Platinum Core & Shell building.

Setting an Example: Metal Roofing Manufacturer Re-Roofs Own Facility and Incorporates Solar Panels

January 24, 2014

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It’s one thing to talk about the benefits of your metal roofing products and how those products can serve as a host for photovoltaic panels.

First Net-Zero Public Safety Building in U.S.

Kevin B. Miller

January 23, 2014

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The net-zero Public Safety Building in Salt Lake City is home to the fire and police departments, and functions as the nerve center for addressing all city-wide emergencies.

High-Performance High

Dr. Demba Ndiaye Raj Setty

January 16, 2014

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America's first predominantly African-American public high school reopened its doors after it underwent a $122 million complete re-engineer and redesign, and earned a LEED for Schools Platinum certification.

Asphalt Roof Protects Family From The Elements With Style and Consistency

The Apex of Funtion & Design

Daniel Fernandez

January 1, 2014

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While four out of five homeowners choose asphalt roofing over other materials, there are many factors that contribute to this important investment decision.

City Center DC: Tying Together the Roof and Building Envelope

Todd C. Skopic

January 1, 2014

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CityCenterDC is a behemoth of a project.

Unconventional Design: Insulated Metal Panels Provide Aesthetics and Sustainability

December 11, 2013

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Insulated metal panels (IMPs) proved to be an ideal component for the renovation and conversion of a 1940s masonry warehouse to an energy-efficient office facility.

Chicago’s North Shore Boasts First LEED Platinum Residence

November 14, 2013

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The 4,800-square-foot residence in Glencoe, Ill., is the first new home in Chicago’s North Shore area to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

Empire State Building Flaunts Four New Green Roofs

November 11, 2013

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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.