Cool vs. Green Roofs: How They Top Out Cool metal roofs are seeing increased competition from green roofs as proponents tout the value of adding vegetation to reduce heat gain and help the environment. We look at the pros and cons of one versus the other.
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Selling Green Everybody is familiar with green, but some misperceptions persist. Selling a green building to a client often means a combination of education and advocacy.
Is Your Roof Solar Ready? Metal roofi ng systems are ideal carriers for solar panels, but a careful examination of the roof structure is essential before installation.
Success Story: Taking on the Tough Projects Downey Metal Products prides itself on taking on tough projects that others don’t want. It does it with an expert staff and craftsmanship. Just look at the shutters they fabricated and installed for the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum.
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Daylighting Opportunities: There’s nothing greener than off
Specialty Skylights: Finding the right fi t
Return on Investment: Go green by implementing natural daylighting
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Departments: Editor’s Comments
Profi t Building
Retrofi t Business: Fit-for-Use Applications Industry News and Events
Project Focus: Hotels and Resorts
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Editor’s Pick: A Perfect Match: Architect and contractor work together to showcase abilities
Green roofs at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., have produced lower energy costs. (Photo courtesy of credit McElroy Metal)
Product Catalogs: Perforated and Expanded Metals, Snow Guards, Solar and Photovoltaics