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Exterior Products
Green exteriors
Having started in the green building movement nearly 15 years ago I have witnessed an incredible explosion of products and services available to those looking to create environmentally advanced buildings. Earlier this year Building Strategies & Sustainability published a review of interior products aimed at improving indoor air quality and reducing ecological impacts. This article is intended as a complement, looking at innovative products for the exterior.
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Green Roofing
Few would argue these days that it just makes good sense to consider energy loss, the environment, the carbon footprint, and long term building sustainability when looking at various roofing systems for re-roofing projects. With some of the new roofing technology now available it is possible to spend a little more now to save a lot more later and at the same time dramatically reduce the negative impact of a significant carbon footprint on the environment.
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What’s Green on the Outside…?
Green building owners hoping to make a strong first impression are taking advantage of their exteriors to show that they are walking the green walk and talking the green talk.
These building owners are using the exteriors of their buildings to not only attract like minded tenants, but also to showcase that they truly have embraced the sustainability movement.
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Native plant research breathes new life into green roof planning across Canada
New research sponsored by the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) and Nova Scotia Agricultural College will assess plant diversity and survival issues for green roofs.
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Vegetated Roofs
When designing green roofs three elements have to be optimized: drainage, growing media and plants. Good drainage and proper growing media together create a healthy environment for site appropriate plants. Poor drainage can be a death sentence for the plants.nce of capital planning is increasing due to several market forces.
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Paperless Gypsum Firewalls
Gypsum panel firewalls meet NBC’s fire and acoustic requirements and can be used as an alternative to concrete or masonry construction for party wall installations in Canada. When properly specified they can be both cost-effective and labour-saving in comparison to traditional materials.
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