After a rainy winter in 2009, and after waiting for the site to dry, construction finally got underway on the Upper Cumberland Regional Health Facility (UCRHF) in Cookeville, Tenn. Owned by the State of Tennessee, the new construction of this 50,000-square-foot facility building was essential for compensating for the recent and expected growth of the regional health department.

 In 2004, Master Sgt. Mark Rizzo’s U.S. Army convoy was traveling north on a route in Baghdad, Iraq. 

 Architects can help create healthy communities. When people think of health, often the first thing that comes to mind is the medical industry, doctors, nurses and those who make us healthy when we are unwell.  

2012 has ushered in a new era of building code changes, with the enhancements focused primarily on higher levels of energy efficiency. 

Roofing contractors know what a magnet roofs can be for the random debris of society — and it often gets to ferment for several months before anyone notices.  

A zero-year payback for a building-integrated thin film solar project was achieved in part through utility rebates.

 Meg Needle is a green roof expert who loves to talk about sustainability.  

ON DEMAND:Register for this webinar and hear from Thomas J Taylor, PhD of GAF as he examines some of the key issues facing owners and developers when considering installation of solar systems on single ply roofs.

ON DEMAND:Attend this webinar to hear from Brad Johnson of MBCI and discover business development opportunities available with insulated metal panels, better understand IMPs, review policies and codes surrounding IMPs and so much more.

ON DEMAND: Attend this webinar to hear from Eric Olson of Simpon Gumpertz & Heger Inc. and discover how to create awareness as to how current trends in sustainable design can be weak with respect to design of roofing systems.

ON DEMAND: Register for this webinar and hear from James Arnold of Polyglass as he examines four major categories of roofing cements and coatings.

ON DEMAND: Register for this webinar and hear from John D'Annunizo of Paragon Inc. as he examines the latest sustainable code requirements and how LEED points can be obtained in roof design.

ON DEMAND: Register for this webinar and hear from Med Needle of Lord, Aeck and Sargent Architecture as she explains descriptions of the benefits of ‘green’ roofs over conventional roofing systems, participants will gain an understanding of how these systems contribute to sustainable building practices.

ON DEMAND: Attend this webinar to hear from Rob Roche of United Solar Ovnic and discover a understanding of photovoltaic principles and the differences between available technologies.

ON DEMAND: Attend this webinar to hear from John D'Annunzio of Paragon Inc. and learn how to define roofing and waterproofing codes listed in the International Building Code.

ON DEMAND: Stephen Foster discusses the benefits of Green Building along with giving Architects an understanding of what Green Building is and who is involved among many other things.

On Demand: John D' Annunzio talks about examining the criteria for choosing green and sustainable products along with evaluating roof reflectiviity and energy star rated standard tint colors!