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RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material now made with 50% less CO2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The natural metal is fabricated and installed as façade and wall cladding systems, zinc roofs, roof drainage and gutters, and architectural details on commercial, institutional and residential projects across North America. and Canada Green Building Councils’ LEED® criteria.

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High-performance roofing strategies

Construction Specifier

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. Designing beyond code minimums could help a roof stay intact with minimal damage during a storm. There are several reasons for using a high-performance roof.

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Chicago LiUNA Center: Echelon’s Trendstone Plus® Showcase

CCR Magazine

The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Training Center has provided instruction for Chicagoland Laborers’ Union members since 2009. The lead architect added, “With training bays that accommodate 2,000 students per year, there are a lot of people and heavy equipment constantly going through this building.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: New National.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Super-Insulated.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Frequently asked questions about liquid applied waterproofing

GCP Applied Technologies

Liquid applied waterproofing is often used on terraces, podium decks and green roofs. Vegetative roofing systems. ASTM D8014-17: Standard Guide for Selection of Membranes Used in Vegetative Roofing Systems. for podiums, balconies, roof decks and plant rooms). BS 8102-2009. Commercial buildings.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: An Alternative.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.