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Sustainability

3 sustainable design decisions to make early

In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY has found three impactful sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.



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Feb 26, 2013

Tax incentive database for reflective roofs available

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) and the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) created a database of current information on rebates and tax credits for installing reflective roofs.

Feb 25, 2013

GAF launches roofing industry’s first self-service roof energy calculator and rebate finder

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, is pleased to announce CREST, the Cool Roof Energy and Sustainability Tool. Available at cool.gaf.com, CREST is a unique tool designed to help contractors, consultants and building owners compare the energy cost savings of different roofing systems options.

Feb 14, 2013

Firestone projects recognized for roofing excellence

Firestone Building Products has been awarded the 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award in two categories: Global Leadership and Advancing Sustainable Roofing.

Feb 6, 2013

George W. Bush Presidential Center among award-winning roofing projects honored by Sika Sarnafil

Winners of the 2012 Contractor Project of the Year Competition were announced this week by Sika Sarnafil. The annual competition highlights excellence in roofing installation. Roofing contractors are judged based on project complexity, design uniqueness, craftsmanship, and creative problem solving.

Jan 30, 2013

Firestone Building Products wins 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award for 'global leadership' and 'advancing sustainable roofing'

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, announced today it has been awarded the 2012 RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award in two categories: Global Leadership and Advancing Sustainable Roofing.

Jan 14, 2013

RAM Commercial Trucks named official truck of 2013 International Roofing Expo (IRE)

Covering all segments of the roofing industry, attendees are made up of commercial and residential contractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers, manufacturers, architects, engineers and other ancillary industry professionals.

Rob Cassidy | Dec 3, 2012

Doing net-zero? You gotta get this book

We don't push books much in BD+C, but I just received one that I do want to recommend to any…
Nov 16, 2012

Sika Sarnafil Honored for Excellence in Green Roofing

Company receives Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities for commitment to green roof architecture.

Sep 7, 2012

7 Do's and Don'ts for PV roof rack installation

As PVs grow in popularity, nearly half of all installations require roof rack systems. Our expert tells how to do the job right and protect your client’s roof.

Aug 2, 2012

BD+C University: PVC Single-Plies as Sustainable Roofing Systems

You can earn 1.0 AIA credit + HSW + SD by taking this course.

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