Living Roof Helps Orcas Island Home Blend into the Landscape
This residence on Orcas Island is crowned with an extensive green roof from XeroFlor. Photos: Terra Firma NW LLC Orcas Island is a horseshoe-shaped island…
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Green and Sustainable Roof Systems Highlight Durham Custom Home
When Alison Trott purchased a vacant corner lot in the historic Cleveland-Holloway neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, she wanted to use the space to construct…
MBMA Releases EPDs for Primary Rigid Framing, Secondary Framing and Metal Cladding
In order to meet the increasing demand for unbiased data about the environmental impacts of commercial construction, the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released…
MiaSolé Solar Modules Are IEC and UL Certified and Class A Fire Rated
MiaSolé announces that its CIGS-based, thin-film FLEX-02 solar modules are IEC 61646, IEC 61730, UL 1703 certified and UL 790 Class A fire rated. The…
Ygrene Energy Fund and Solar Roof Dynamics Offer Affordable Financing Options for Rooftop Solar
Ygrene Energy Fund Inc., a multi-state provider of residential and commercial PACE financing, announced a strategic partnership with Solar Roof Dynamics LLC, a premier distributor…
LG Electronics Selected as Official Solar Partner at Greenbuild
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), presenter of Greenbuild, the world’s premier sustainability and green building conference, selected LG Electronics USA as official solar partner…
A Florida Home Educates Homeowners and Building Professionals and Green Building and Energy Efficiency
Many people visiting Shalimar, Fla., don’t want to miss one of the town’s attractions: a sprawling European-style waterfront estate on Lorraine Bayou. Featuring a 4,000-square-foot…
ICC and ASHRAE Outline Roles for Development of International Green Construction Code
In a deal nearly two years in the making, the International Code Council (ICC) and ASHRAE have signed the final agreement that outlines each organization’s…
Dura Coat Products Completes Expansion of Manufacturing Facility
Mike Hong, president and CEO of Dura Coat Products Inc., announced that the expansion of the Huntsville, Ala., manufacturing plant is now complete. The factory…
GAF Offers Products That Meet Green Building Code and Title 24 Guidelines
In response to recent changes in local code and increased demands for asphalt shingles featuring higher reflectivity levels, GAF offers several products and colors that…