Green Gains a Foothold in the Motor City 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.
Web Exclusive: Green Focus Turns to Energy-Saving Garden Roofs Garden roofs are a scenic application that is swiftly gaining popularity globally for commercial buildings in metropolitan areas. They are found on convention centers, college campuses, airports and medical facilities, just to name a few.
by Susan Strong
Web Exclusive: Just What the Doctor Ordered Selecting green products for new hospital construction can have a positive impact on patient outcomes and the productivity of its medical staff. Therefore, the owners of the 12,000-square-foot LEED-certified hospital within Washington state's Gateway Medical Center specified the hospital's building envelope with great care, including a durable ENERGY STAR single-ply roofing system from IB Roof Systems.
Eco-Friendly Air Barrier Stops Water AIR-SHIELD LMP from W.R. Meadows is a water-based air/liquid moisture barrier that cures to form a tough, seamless, elastomeric membrane.
Protecto Liner Liquid Coatings Protecto Wrap Company, manufacturer of premium waterproofing and energy saving products, has introduced Protecto Liner liquid coatings to their line of quality products.
Sealer Weatherproofs Pool Areas DECK-O-SHIELD is a ready-to-use sealer/water repellant for natural stone, concrete and masonry surfaces.
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The Krauss Haus: Gearing Up for RecoveryThere are many things about this year that I won’t look back on fondly. But, this year has surely taught us a few lessons about being smart with finances and always having a “prudent reserve” on hand.
by RobKrauss | May 11, 2009 |
ARW Techspec: Educational OpportunitiesIf there is any advantage to the current economic recession it is that it gives us the time and opportunity to reinvest in ourselves. In today’s fast-paced business cycle, we often lack the sufficient time for training in new materials and methods. Now is the perfect time to devote to continuing education.
Katrina RevisitedIn September 2005, the world was mesmerized by the greatest natural disaster in the history of the U.S. Most of us were glued to our favorite cable channel or Web site, watching hurricane Katrina pound the Gulf Coast without mercy.
Watts Up: Kynar Aquatec Emulsions DeliverThere’s a new water-based coating on the market that is taking roofs and building envelopes by storm. It’s called Kynar Aquatec, a platform of emulsions developed by Philadelphia-based Arkema Inc. What this new coating is doing is raising industry standards for durability and performance of water-based roof coatings.
