Roofing Project Profiles - Articles - Page 25

American Forest Foundation Headquarters Awarded Three Green Globes for Sustainable Design

February 25, 2014

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) has awarded its second-highest rating of three Green Globes to the new Washington, DC, headquarters of the American Forest Foundation (AFF) for its environmentally focused design and construction.

Flush Metal Panels Highlight Entrance of Las Vegas Casino Hotel

February 20, 2014

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The new D Casino Hotel in downtown Las Vegas is the result of a major renovation and renaming of the old Fitzgeralds Casino at the eastern end of the Freemont Street Experience.

Classic Style Meets Modern Sustainability: Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home Embraces New Roof

Paul Nutcher

February 7, 2014

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When a Canadian real estate developer left his country to retire, he wanted his new waterfront home to resemble the one he had left behind.

Iconic Restoration: Famous Convention Center Undergoes Not-So-Conventional Re-Roof

Samantha Meux

February 7, 2014

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The iconic Cobo Center, home of the North American International Auto Show, underwent a roof replacement as part of a $229 million renovation.

Volkswagen Rethinks What It Means to Be Green

Austin Weber

January 30, 2014

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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.