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Chemeketa Health Sciences Complex Addition: Salem, OR

Taking a chance on an unconventional design reaped dividends for Chemeketa Community College. The result is a sustainable building that uses ...

Silicone Air Barrier

The silicone air barrier system from Dow Corning is a water-based air barrier for building envelope applications. The product is liquid-applied (rolled or sprayed on), features long-term UV resistance, is vapor permeable and breathable, and elastomeric to accommodate building movement.…

25 York Street: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In the competitive world of commercial real estate, why would an owner pursue sustainable design and its increased initial costs?

EcoCommercial Building: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

An estimated 70% of India's building stock required for 2030 has not yet been built. Reducing the energy demands of this future growth can help reduce strain on the country's fossil fuel-reliant infrastructure ...

Temperature Control Faucet

Sloan introduces the Senso electronic hand washing faucet with an illuminated rainfall pattern of water. Users may set the water temperature by adjusting the faucet's feather-light touch sensors, which are lit with red or blue LEDs to indicate temperature. The…

Rice Fergus Miller Office and Studio: Bremerton, WA

Instead of choosing new construction, Rice Fergus Miller's owners decided to completely renovate an abandoned Sears Automotive Center for the architecture firm's new office and studio space.

Green Roof

The Green Roof System from Xero Flor consists of pre-vegetated sedum and moss mats grown with XeroTerr growing medium on a flexible textile carrier. A root barrier prevents root encroachment into building components, while the retention fleece is used to…

Roof Boards

DEXcell from National Gypsum is a line of lightweight, mold- and moisture-resistant roofing boards designed for use as a cover board and/or thermal barrier ...