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Chicago’s North Shore Boasts First LEED Platinum Residence

November 14, 2013

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.

Sustainable Roofing

What Is a Resilient Roof System?

The roofing industry can play a key role in helping buildings withstand severe weather events.

James R. Kirby AIA

November 12, 2013

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Maybe you’ve heard the term “resilient” or “resiliency” used for buildings recently.

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.

Apartment Complex Enjoys Benefits of Commercial Solar Installation

November 7, 2013

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Together, Kingspan Environmental and Amidus are helping area clients reap the financial and environmental benefits of going solar.

Seattle’s First Hill Streetcar Building to Feature New Green Roof

November 4, 2013

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Seattle’s new streetcar line, First Hill, is expected to be completed in early 2014 and will boast a green roof atop its newly constructed maintenance facility.

Sustainable Roofing

Seeing Is Believing: A New Level of Roofing Professionalism

The roofing crew was professional and courteous — typical of an industry that continues to grow and improve.

Jim Hoff

October 4, 2013

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Thanks to a severe hailstorm this spring, almost every house in my neighborhood was re-roofed this summer.

Targeting Sustainability: Contractor and Manufacturer Collaborate to Recycle

Imperial Roof Systems Receives Recycling Project of the Year Award From Sika Sarnafil

Samantha Meux

October 4, 2013

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Sika Sarnafil has long been committed to environmentally friendly building construction and practices.

Product Focus: Roof Coatings

October 4, 2013

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A product focus on various roof coatings.

Cooler Than You Think: Ballasted Roofing Systems

Ballast Assemblies Are a Cool Roof Alternative

Annie McCarren

October 4, 2013

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Many words are used to describe ballasted roofing systems — economical, basic and durable being some of the most common. The word cool, by any definition, doesn’t usually come to mind when one thinks of ballasted EPDM roofs.