Cool Roofs and Photovoltaics Boost System Performance
Combining solar panels with a cool roof is a natural integration of sustainable technologies that can increase the output of a photovoltaic system by as much as 10 percent.
October 3, 2012
New York City Bus Serves as Home to Green Roof Design
NEW YORK — By now most people have seen or at least heard of a green roof. The sustainable installation’s popularity is increasing throughout the country, especially in heavily populated cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Non-profit Launches Commercial Certification Program
PORTLAND, Ore. — Earth Advantage Institute (EAI) recently launched a new version of its commercial green building certification program, Earth Advantage Commercial (EAC). The new program will offer certification for commercial buildings smaller than 100,000 square feet, which accounts for 95 percent of all commercial structures. EAI is a nonprofit organization that offers educational resources such as certification programs and professional training in the green building sector. It also runs several certification programs for sustainable homes, communities and commercial offices.
Pamela House
A 30-year veteran of the company, Pamela House, senior accountant at Gilbane Building Company, received the Crystal Achievement Award from the National Association of Women in Construction in recognition of her work to enhance the success of women in the construction industry.