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Geotimes
April 2006
Megan Sever |
Feeling the Heat Wave New research on ways to mitigate the urban heat island effect is showing that simple techniques show promise in at least partially reversing the urban warming.   |
National Gardening
Kathy Bond Borie |
Greenroofs Beautiful as they may be, greenroofs are designed to solve environmental problems |
National Real Estate Investor
July 1, 2006
Toccoa Switzer |
Altruistic or Opportunistic? Commercial real estate professionals used to perceive "green" buildings as high-cost projects reserved only for altruistic tree huggers. Today, green buildings are sprouting up across the country, leaving hard-core investors asking, "How do green buildings really pencil out?" |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Some Commonsense Rules for Maintaining a Flat Roof Flat roofs demand more attention than pitched roofs, but as long as you don't damage the roofing material as you work, it's easy to keep them functional. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
The 4 Kinds of Flat Roofs New materials are appearing. They wear better than older material, but the cost more, too. |
Investment Advisor
September 2008
Robert F. Keane |
The Greening of Urban America In much of the country construction continues unabated, despite the troubles in the housing market, and an increasing number of those projects are green, at least to some degree. |
This Old House
Thomas Baker |
How to Size Gutters and Downspouts Helpful information about the specifics of gutters and downspouts for your home. |
Food Processing
August 2013 |
MRO Q&A: Maintenance Cost Documentation Is Key to Infrastructure Projects When roof areas need to be replaced, everyone, especially the accounting folks, wants to postpone the work and just keep patching them. How do I convince colleagues when it needs to be replaced? |
This Old House
Stephen Milioti |
Green Roofing Just Got Easier GreenGrid lets you grow your own roof. |
Bank Technology News
October 2006
Karen Krebsbach |
Facilities: Building 'Green' Saves Banks Green Using environmentally friendly building materials saves money and builds goodwill. PNC, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo are taking notice of the trend. |
This Old House
Katherine Moloney |
How to Choose a Pitched Roof If it's been a while since you had a home reroofed, you'll find some new products on the market, including many that suggest the look of costlier materials without the high price. |
National Real Estate Investor
December 1, 2006 |
In Progress: Park Michigan Park Michigan will be an 855-foot tall skyscraper and rank as one of Chicago's 10 tallest buildings south of Van Buren Street. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Building a Flat Roof Right Here's how the pros construct a flat roof. |
Wall Street & Technology
May 20, 2009
Penny Crosman |
Citi's Green Data Centers Provide Environmental and Business Benefits Citi has completed three LEED-certified, energy-efficient data centers and is sticking to its $50 billion commitment to environmental efforts, which it says make good business sense. |
Chemistry World
September 10, 2012
Andy Extance |
Sweaty Buildings Cool Themselves Covering the roofs of buildings with a hydrogel could help them keep cool by sweating. |
This Old House
Steve Thomas |
Materials: Roofing For most of us the roof is an afterthought -- at least until it starts to leak. Then we realize how critical that surface of our house's exterior really is... |
National Real Estate Investor
June 6, 2003
Parke Chapman |
Hines Plans New 40-story Chicago Tower Hines will begin construction this fall on a 40-story office tower in Chicago at One Dearborn Street. The 820,000 sq. ft. tower is expected to be finished during the fourth quarter of 2004. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
Will Collecting Rainwater Save You Money? DIY Home Does it pay? Yes, in terms of environmental stewardship. No, on purely economic grounds. |
Inc.
June 2005
Dimitra Kessenides |
Green is the New Black Tax breaks, lower electric bills, impressed customers -- companies are finding plenty of benefits in greening up their buildings. |
The Motley Fool
June 6, 2007
Toby Shute |
Pope Seeks a Higher Power Pope Benedict XVI is going green with plans to outfit the roofs of several of the Vatican's more modern buildings with solar panels. Which companies should investors be watching for above-average growth? |
Fast Company
December 1, 2006
Josie Swindler |
A Different Shade of Green Can a green building be green without LEED certification? |
Popular Mechanics
March 3, 2009 |
Roof Repair: How to Fix Leaks and Broken Shingles It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you into your own home, or the cracked window that won't keep the cold out, small household problems can have a big effect. |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
Great Slate A synthetic slate roof shingle looks real but is lighter, easier to install and less expensive. |
This Old House
November 6, 2000
Scott Gibson |
How Long Stuff Lasts How long materials, systems and appliances will last--and how much it will cost to replace them... |
This Old House
Jefferson Kolle |
Raising an Eyebrow A curved window can add elegance to a roofline |
IEEE Spectrum
August 2010
Ellen Kathrine Hansen |
Denmark's Net-Zero-Energy Home With Home for Life, VKR Holding aims to bring carbon-neutral houses to the masses |
This Old House
Jeannie Ralston |
Harvesting the Water With Rain Barrels Catching and using rainwater can be a simple single plastic barrel with a gravity feed to a flower bed or a sophisticated system that supply all your water needs. Here's how each is built. |
