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Is Your Building Conducive to the Installation of a Green Roof?

Any reason for installing green roofs on a building—whether it’s to save money or the environment—is a good reason.

Chris Psencik Richard Heller

April 10, 2014

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The usage of green roofs has grown throughout 2012, but this sustainable choice has its pros and cons.

The New Faces of Recycling: Contractors Share Their Asphalt Shingle Recycling Success Stories

Chris King

April 7, 2014

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Recycling has become an integral part of construction, but recycling asphalt shingles can be more difficult than recycling metal, wood or even concrete.

Solar Racking: Ballasted or Mechanically Attached?

Jeff Spies

April 7, 2014

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For years the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and many top solar roofing professionals have discouraged solar contractors from using ballasted racking systems.

California Energy Code Regulation Spurs New Roofing Trends

Kayla Kratz

April 7, 2014

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New changes in the state's energy code will affect residential builders and developers.

Critical Success Factors for Green Roof Projects

Here are some important architectural considerations to ensure the success of a green roof installation.

Clayton Rugh, Ph.D.

April 3, 2014

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A green roof is a supplemental system that covers a conventional roof with a layer of vegetation.

The Top Five Questions About ‘Greening the Roof’

Dr. Hoff Answers Readers’ Queries About Sustainable Products and Systems

March 17, 2014

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Dr. Hoff responded to readers’ most common questions about environmentally friendly, green and sustainable roof systems.

Sustainable Roofing

Roofing Plays a Leading Role in Energy Codes

Jim Hoff

March 11, 2014

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New code requirements reflect the growing importance of the roofing industry.

Disclosure: The Newest Dimension in Green Building

New Tools Like EPDs and HPDs Add Opportunities as Well as Challenges for Building Designers

Jim Hoff

March 7, 2014

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Whether you’re perusing the latest edition of an architectural magazine or viewing an online green building blog, the word disclosure is certain to catch your eye.

American Forest Foundation Headquarters Awarded Three Green Globes for Sustainable Design

February 25, 2014

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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.