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Environmental Issues in Construction Green design is not merely the use of energy-efficient materials. It also involves the creation of […]

Safe-Room Construction Depicted in the film The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy’s family runs into the cellar to escape the

Life Cycle Assessment A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides a comprehensive, balanced, quantified look at significant product environmental impacts. An

Building for the Future by Barb McHatton When a tornado ripped through their Greensburg, Kansas, home on May 4, 2007,

Forms and Function By Brian Haefs No matter the region of the United States, inclement weather and extreme temperatures can

Vinyl Roofing Systems: Questions Answered Questions Answered Vinyl roofing systems possess sustainability characteristics that should not be ignored Walter Scarborough:

Harvesting Potential Has soybean oil come of age as a fossil fuel alternative in SPF?By Les Shaver As the new

Composites as High Performance Building Solutions In both new construction projects and renovation work, design professionals are continuing to discover

SIPS and Residential Applications Although often overlooked, U.S. homes account for 15 percent of the nation’s energy use. As such,

Plastic Building Materials: A Real Solution For Today’s Building Market A Real Solution For Today’s Building Market By Patty Fleider