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 | Prescription for Solar
With their
enormous energy consumption and abundant rooftop space, hospitals are strong
candidates for distributed power generation and solar electricity. Two projects
for the Department of Veterans Affairs typify the challenges and benefits of
retrofitting hospitals for solar energy while minimizing disruption to 24/7,
life-critical operations.
by David Kaltsas
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 | The Jewel of Akron
Until
very recently, the historic Richard Howe House in Akron, Ohio,
was an eyesore. Thanks to a painstaking renovation, including composite slate
tiles featuring a sustainable blend of limestone and virgin resins, the house
is now the jewel of Akron.
by Jonathan Wierengo
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 | A Monumental Feat
Inspired by traditional Bedouin tents andmashrabiya latticework, HOK creates amonumental “cool” roof in the desert.
by Colin Rohlfing, LEED AP
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 | Sealing the Deal
The application and benefits of using SPF roofing to regulate air and thermal conditions.
by Tim Callahan
Al Kennedy
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 | A Team Effort
Vegetated, white and photovoltaic roof systems work together for roofing manufacturer.
by Craig Nelson
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 | Teachable Moments
Lessons gleaned from the re-planting of a
school’s failed green roof.
by Michael Furbish, LEED AP
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 | Metal Roofs
Retrofitting flat roofs with sloped metal roofs is a concept that is tailor-made for these declining economic times. Interestingly, of the 40 billion square feet of roofing annually installed in the United States, only a fraction of that amount entails retrofitting roofs with sloped metal systems.
by Chuck Howard
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 | On Target
The Target Center in downtown Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team, is now also home to the largest vegetated roof in the state. ...
by Jayendran Srinivasan
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 | Staying Green
Successful green roofs can be considered “low maintenance.” However, they should never be viewed as “no maintenance.” Not having a maintenance program in place will reduce the overall effectiveness of the initial investment made during installation. ...
by Nathan D. Griswold
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leadin.jpg) | Seizing Sustainability
When embarking on a sustainable plan that has the potential to transform a campus, why not start with a highly visible bang? Providence College in Providence, R.I., recently seized such an opportunity by installing thin-film building integrated photovoltaics on the roof of the Slavin Center, the college’s student center.
by Kate Gawlik
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