
Life-cycle assessment has emerged as an important tool in the debate of white versus dark-colored roofs.
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s Molina Animal Care Center exemplifies the union of energy efficiency, modern veterinary medicine, interactive learning and sustainable design — while significantly reducing electricity costs.
Rooftops can be an excellent place to install photovoltaics (PV) because the space is often unused and unobstructed. One risk of doing this is the potential to compromise the integrity of the roofing system.
Read MoreThere is a growing awareness that durability and energy efficiency are key factors in the sustainability of a roofing system. This webinar will take a look at two state-of-the art measures of sustainability, as applied to EPDM roofing. The first, Life-Cycle Assessment, or LCA, measures the environmental impact of the installation of the product. Read More
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In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems.
ED+C's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.
Welcome to ED+C's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer, you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.