Benefits of Reflective Roofs in Northern Areas of the U.S. March 27, 2001 Benefits of Reflective Roofs in Northern Areas of the U.S. By by Thomas Lee Smith, AIA, RRC T.L. Smith Consulting Inc., Rockton, IL Abstract In the past few years, highly reflective roofs have been promoted to reduce the sum¬ mer heat excursions associated with urban areas, and to reduce energy consumption associated with air conditioning. […] Read More
Green Roofs: Infrastructure for the 21st Century Exploiting the Last Urban Frontier February 27, 2001 Green Roofs: Infrastructure for the 21st Century Exploiting the Last Urban Frontier By Steven W. Peck The Cardinal Group Inc. Abstract Rooftops are largely wasted spaces in our urban centers. They have been called “the last urban frontier!” Green roof infrastructure is a proven technology that is becoming widespread in Europe where millions of […] Read More
Reducing Condensation in the Roof Space February 27, 2001 Reducing Condensation in the Roof Space By Iain Fairnington, BSc The A. Proctor Group Perthshire, Scotland Abstract With increasing pressures on governments to save energy, the construction industry has been looking at the design of buildings and designing them to become more energy efficient. This has led to increased air tightness and greater thermal insulation […] Read More
The Energy Management Benefits of Reflective Roofing February 27, 2001 The Energy Management Benefits of Reflective Roofing By David R. Hawn, RRC, CEM and Ron Abremski Abstract Energy Star™-labeled reflective roof materials and coatings were introduced to the industry in 1999. Energy Star™ partners, qualified products, and curiosities concern¬ ing benefits have substantially increased since that time. Reflective roof surfaces can, from an energy […] Read More
Roofing with Sustainable Building Products September 12, 2000 Recycling, Energy Star®, green roofs—all buzzwords in an industry that is making a transition into the world of sustainable building products. The roofing industry is on the environmental fast track. We are experiencing everything from shingle wraps that read “please recycle” to asphalt roofing recycling centers to a commitment to the new Energy Star® program. […] Read More
Consultant/Contractor Advocacy for Energy and Environmental Conservation September 12, 2000 C ONSULTANT/ADVOCACYFORENERGYANDENVIRONMENTALCONSERVATIONENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTALCONSERVATIONCONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR ADVOCACYFOR BY THOMAS L. SMITH, AIA, RRC AND DREW GAGLIANO Introduction The dramatic increase in the cost of gasoline in the first half of this year brings back painful memories of the 1973 Energy Crisis. Before the oil embargo, petroleum products were plentiful and cheap, and nuclear power plants were favorably […] Read More
Energy Efficient Roof Design August 12, 2000 Energy Efficient RROOOOF F DDEESSIIGGN N N TThhiis s WWaallggrreeeenns s iin n MMaarraatthhoonn, , FFlloorriidda a hhaas s a ccooool l rroooof f ssuupppplliieed d bby y SStteevveenns s RRooooffiinng g SSyysstteemmss. . Successful roof asset management relies on disciplined preventative maintenance to maximize the service life and, ultimately, a well thought out replacement […] Read More
Sunset Gardens – A Project Profile: Success in Energy Efficiency and Low-Income Housing November 10, 1999 Sunset Gardens – A Project Profile: Success in Energy Efficiency and Low-Income Housing Rafters and insulation with notches for free flow of air through attic. R oofing solutions, low-income housing, and energy efficiency came together at the Sunset Gardens Apartments in Hillsboro, Oregon. Columbia Housing Corp., a sponsor of institutional investments in multi-family housing, […] Read More
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