July 2, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Because green roofs reduce the surface temperature of a roof by minimizing heat-absorbing surfaces, a green roof helps to reduce energy costs inside the building as well, for businesses in South Florida. For example, on a 90-degree day, while a blacktop roof surface can be as hot as 160 degrees, a typical green roof temperature will only be 95 degrees. A green roof helps to protect roof membranes from extreme temperature fluctuations and the negative impact of ultraviolet radiation. A TectaGreen™ green roof can double the life span of a conventional roof. With proper... [Read the full story]
June 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
We’re not talking hunter green, sea-foam green or Wint-o-Green Lifesavers, just to be perfectly clear. This green is gray, black, charcoal, red and any other color found in the rainbow. It’s all about sustainability, LEED certification, environmental honors, structures under construction and a little dreaming for the future. And though the title of “Greenest Building of the World,” is based somewhat on a subjective notion, there is much to be said about the following group of buildings. Some for living,... [Read the full story]
June 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
With global warming and pollution being ever-present topics on the news, it is important for everyone to contribute to making the world a cleaner place. One way to do this is to use ecologically friendly materials when building your home. The wave of the future is green roofing. A green roof is a roof that is covered with vegetation. Essentially a rooftop garden, green roofs were developed in the 1960s in Germany, and have become quite popular in many European countries. It is only recently however, that green roof technology... [Read the full story]
Eagle Solar Roof U.S. Green Building Council LEED Rating System The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green building Rating System TM is the nationally... [Read more]
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