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PVC roofing: A case study in sustainability

Hilma Catherin

Photos courtesy Cunningham Baron The construction industry is equipped with many tools to further its mission of fostering sustainable building practices. Assessing a building’s carbon footprint is a crucial tool for addressing concerns about climate change. Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration in measuring the carbon footprint of building materials. However, this is…

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Igniting change: Sustainable fire-resistive glazing

Hilma Catherin

By Michael Miller, assoc. AIA Photos courtesy Vetrotech The growing focus on climate change is prompting architects and their partners to re-evaluate traditional strategies and materials in search of opportunities to mitigate the environmental impact of buildings. While glass has proven instrumental in reducing facilities’ electrical demand and mechanical loads, it remains an energy-intensive material…