|
|
| |
 | | | | | |
Welcome to Sustainable Facility's Cool Roofing Targeted eNews
There's an episode of Seinfeld where George forgoes a winter coat because all of his
 body's warmth is preserved by a Russian hat. While the show probably takes it to an extreme, there is a lot of truth to the notion that a quality cap can prevent heat from escaping. That's why the cool roofing industry abounds with sustainable options.
Twice per year, Sustainable Facility joins forces with sister publications ED+C and Roofing Contractor magazines to create a special section dedicated to the sustainable roofing industry, Cool Roofing Plus.
This eNews highlights cool roofing, hopefully whetting your appetite for the April issue of Sustainable Facility and the Cool Roofing Plus special section. The April issue will also include a 16-page supplement on sustainable design with high-performance protective coatings, which is a partnership between Arkema Inc. and BNP Media. This supplement will provide useful information to readers on the latest developments and technological advancements in green building systems.
Cheers,
Derrick Teal
Sustainable Facility Managing Editor |
|
BP Solar to develop 37 MW in projects for Long Island Power Authority
Frederick, Md. -- BP Solar confirmed that the company has been selected to enter into negotiations with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to provide nearly 37 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar power on the grounds of the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). more
Sustainable Roof Index Created
Oak Park, Mich. -- Bruttell Roofing, a nationally known commercial roofing company, announced the introduction of the Bruttell "Sustainable Roof Index." The Bruttell "Sustainable Roof Index" is based on eleven major viability factors that are configured in a mathematical matrix that provides an accurate measurement of the life-cycle condition of a roof. more
Tremco Awarded for Best Vegetated Roof
Beachwood, Ohio -- Tremco Incorporated has received national recognition for environmental stewardship and design excellence for the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. The Washington, D.C.-based Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) presented Tremco the Excellence in Design for Best Vegetated Roof award during the 2009 International Roofing Expo held in Las Vegas February 3-5, 2009. more
SMA America Employs the Sun at Corporate Headquarters
Rocklim, Calif. -- SMA America, Inc. has installed a carport solar power system at its U.S. headquarters in Rocklin, Calif. The new array is designed to serve as a demonstration system for SMA's popular Solar Academy while off-setting a portion of the facility's energy usage. The Solar Academy provides training regarding SMA products, code compliance and installation best practices. more |
|
| | |
Calendar of Events
Green Intelligent Buildings Conference 2009
Mar 25, 2009 - Mar 26, 2009
Arlington, Va.
Green East Expo/Conference
Mar 26, 2009 - Mar 28, 2009
New York
ASHRAE Hosts Conference on Net-Zero Buildings
Mar 29, 2009 - Mar 31, 2009
San Francisco
Green$ense 2009 Conference
Mar 30, 2009 - Mar 31, 2009
Pittsburgh
Globalcon 2009
Apr 1, 2009 - Apr 2, 2009
Atlantic City, N.J.
Lightfair 2009
May 5, 2009 - May 7, 2009
New York
Alternative Energy & Building Efficiency Conference & Exhibition
May 18, 2009 - May 20, 2009
Boston
National Disaster Reconstruction Expo and Conference
Jun 17, 2009 - Jun 18, 2009
New Orleans
BOMA Annual Conference
Jun 28, 2009 - Jun 30, 2009
Philadelphia
Click here for even more events. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Green Gains a Foothold in the Motor City
by Chris King, editor of Roofing Contractor magazine
At the corner of Woodward and Jefferson in downtown Detroit, the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center houses courtrooms, city offices and the mayor's office. It's also famous for the statue that abuts it-Marshall Fredericks' bronze statue "the Spirit of Detroit"-or, as it's also known, the Jolly Green Giant. Recently, at the same time the statue was being refurbished, a splash of green was added to the building's rooftop in the form of a garden roof.
The story of how the green roof took root there illustrates the ingenuity of a contractor, manufacturers and city officials who found a way to include a garden roof without incurring additional costs or additional weight.
Click here for the full article. Be sure to check out all of our Cool Roofing content here. |
|
| |
| |
|
ENERGY STAR-Rated Metal Tile Roofing Line
Ontario, Canada -- "Cool roof" metal tile roofing from Met-Tile, Inc. (
www.met-tile.com) combines the popular look of tile and energy savings with weather performance. It offers a 230-plus mph wind rating and complies with stringent building codes, the company reports. Met-Tile features a "cool" architectural coating system in 10 designer colors. The coatings have solar reflectivity values ranging from 26 percent up to 67-plus percent, meeting and in some cases exceeding ENERGY STAR requirements. Met-Tile is designed for all types of new construction, remodeling or re-roofing projects, including those that can't bear the weight of tile. |
|
New Underlayment Ideal Metal Roof Systems
Fernley, Nev. -- Polyglass USA's (
www.polyglass.com
) Polystick MTS High Temperature is a self-adhesive underlayment developed specifically for use under metal roof systems, as well as other heat-intensive roofing products such as clay and concrete tiles and dark-colored shingles. According to the company, Polystick MTS is able to withstand temperatures up to 265 degrees Fahrenheit. This product is designed to extend roof life, as well as reduce roof maintenance costs. Also, because of its self-adhesive application, no VOCs are emitted when used. |
|
| |
| |
|
|
The Product Focus section of Sustainable Facility's June print issue will feature:
-
Solar
-
Third-Party Certified products
(i.e., ENERGY STAR, C2C, SCS, etc.)
-
Furniture and Office Systems
Send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Derrick Teal.
Future product focuses are found in Sustainable Facility's Editorial Calendar, which is available online. |
|
| |
|
| BNP Media
2401 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. 700
Troy, Michigan 48084-3333
U.S.A. | | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
