Ways to Optimize Rooftop Safety
Whether you are a roofing contractor, architect, roof consultant, building owner or facility manager, the importance of rooftop safety to both reputation and success cannot…
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Metal Panels Highlight Rooftop Area of Washington Apartment Building
Reed Row apartments in Washington features a rooftop common area that provides residents with social space and great views of the city. Photos: Rheinzink The brand-new…
At the Ace Hotel, Versatile Rooftop Terraces Capture the Imagination
Located in Chicago’s Fulton Market Historic District, the Ace Hotel features several vegetative roofs and a rooftop bar. Photos: Scott Shigley for site design group…
Molded Rubber Tile Features Turf Surface
PlayGuard Safety Surfacing, which is manufactured by Ecore and is designed to reduce the risk of injury associated with falls from playground equipment, is proud…
Porous Pave Refines Texture and Appearance of Permeable Paving Product
In response to customer preferences, Porous Pave Inc. has changed the standard size range of the recycled rubber chips in its surfacing material from 1/4-3/8…
A Dynamic Rooftop Renovation Lures a New Type of Workforce
Commercial office properties have always had to contend for tenants as a part of doing business and, increasingly, existing buildings are facing stiffer competition from…
Today’s Roofs Provide Additional Square Footage for Developers and Owners
How much traffic can a roof system bear? The fact is, live loads on roofs are getting much bigger as building developers and owners seek…
Porous Pave Wins Gold-level Innovation Award
Porous Pave was judged a Gold-level winner for product design in the 2015 IIDEXCanada Innovation Awards competition. An eco-friendly green building product, Porous Pave is…
A Permeable Pavement Patio Outside a Performance Space Features a Distinctive Musical Note Pattern
Since performing its first concert in 1939, the West Michigan Symphony, a professional orchestra in Muskegon, Mich., has been a vital part of the region’s…