Sustainability - Articles - Page 43

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.

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.

RoofPoint Continues to Grow and Impress

Jim Hoff

January 1, 2014

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Launched just three years ago, the RoofPoint sustainable rating system continues to gain market recognition.

Proper Installation of Spray Foam

Optimizing The Efficacy And Energy Efficiency Of SPF In Roofing Applications

Rick Duncan

January 1, 2014

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Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is widely recognized as a highly effective building envelope material.

Simple Solutions to Complex Roofing Problems: Taking a Second Look

Roof systems depend on the effective interrelationship of all of their components.

Louisa Hart

January 1, 2014

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There’s no doubt that simple solutions to complex problems can be very appealing.

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.

An Efficient Endeavor: Shell Roofing Solutions Succeeds by Delivering Sustainability

Contractor Profile

Samantha Meux

December 4, 2013

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Rudy Gutierrez knew he was taking a risk when he founded a family-owned roofing company in the midst of an economic recession, but he was confident that his business model would prevail.