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Publication Topics: Sustainability

Daylighting: Thermal Loss vs. Electrical Savings

May 15, 2012

2 6 • I n t e r f a c e J u l y 2 0 1 2 Daylighting is the use of natural light as a main illumination source from a myriad of glazing devices in both vertical and horizontal positions within a building. The use of daylighting stems from the beginning […]

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Ice Sphere Impact Testing of Photovoltaic Solar Panels

May 15, 2012

ICE SPHERE IMPACT TESTING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANELS JIM D. KOONTZ, RRC, PE JIM D. KOONTZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. 3120 N. Grimes St., Hobbs, NM 88240 Phone: 575-392-7676 • Fax: 575-392-7602 • E-mail: jim@jdkoontz.com 2 7 T H RC I I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O […]

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A Robust Recycling Program for Roofing Systems in North America

May 15, 2012

A ROBUST RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR ROOFING SYSTEMS IN NORTH AMERICA ROD A. PFANNENSTIEL AND RICHARD GARRISON NATIONWIDE FOAM RECYCLING INC. 703 Waverly Street, Framingham, MA, 01532 Phone: 888-820-2760 • Fax: 508-879-9760 • E-mail: tpfannenstiel@nationiwdefoam.com 2 7 T H RC I I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O […]

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Job-Site Recycling: Asphalt Roofing Shingles

May 15, 2012

J A N U A RY 2012 I N T E R FA C E • 2 5 Asphalt shingles are the roofing of choice for a majority of U.S. homes. And each year, in the process of manufacturing, installing, and eventually re – placing them, the construction industry produces an estimated 11 million tons […]

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