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Learning From Disaster: Devastating Events Play Key Role in Developing Roofing Standards

Jim Hoff
April 7, 2014
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Devastating fires and severe weather events have played a key role in the development of roofing standards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.


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How to Become a RoofPoint Registered Professional

Jim Hoff
February 7, 2014
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Industry professionals can now be certified as a RoofPoint Registered Professional (RRP).
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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.
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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.
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