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Tournesol Siteworks introduces living wall module
FREEMONT, Calif.—Tournesol Siteworks introduces an innovation in commercial trellising. By integrating a living wall module into the VertiGreen 3-D trellis, Tournesol Siteworks combines the full coverage of a living wall with the low cost of a trellis.
The VertiGreen Hybrid uses a vertical plant growth module made of recycled plastic set into our 3-D trellis, made of recycled wire. The resulting trellis hybrid typically costs $20-25 per square foot (commercial list). Vines and climbing plants grow quickly in the soil-filled VGM module because there are no internal separations to restrict root growth. Although the module makes up 20% of the trellis area, it is positioned so plants only need to grow 12" to achieve full coverage.
For more information, see www.tournesolsiteworks.com
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Resource handbook available for free
CHICAGO—American Hydrotech is offering a free waterproofing and roofing resource handbook for all architects and design community professionals.
Topics include sustainable design, waterproof product specification, and proper installation techniques for use by building professionals in designing and waterproofing roof decks, plazas, vertical foundations, reflecting pools, and green roof applications.
American Hydrotech Architectural Binder literature is available free of charge in both print and electronic versions. For more information, see www.hydrotechusa.com |
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All Treat Farms to sell green roof media
TORONTO, Ont.—All Treat Farms Limited is now licensed to manufacture and sell rooflite® certified green roof growth media. Skyland USA is North America’s #1 supplier for vegetated roof growth media and the creators of rooflite®.
By joining the rooflite® Authorized Blender Network, All Treat Farms can use their natural components to blend new lightweight growing products for the green roof market in Toronto and other Ontario cities.
For more information, see www.rooflite.us
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Study says green roofs combat urbanism
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Vegetated green roofs have the potential to remediate deteriorating urban environments across the United States and improve cities’ sustainability, according to a study by D.C. Greenworks.
This study provides an overview of green roofs, the public and private benefits they embody and evaluates existing national and international green roof incentives to make recommendations for green roof incentive implementation and policy formation. It looks at direct financial, indirect financial, and intangible incentives offered.
The report is available at www.dcgreenworks.org
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Roofing resource available
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition in Miami.
- 355 11th Street – Matarozzi/Pelsinger Building, San Francisco—Aidlin Darling Design
- City of Watsonville Water Resources Center, Watsonville, Calif.—WRNS Studio
- KAUST, Thuwal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—HOK
- Kroon Hall - Yale University, New Haven, Conn.—Hopkins Architects and Centerbrook Architects & Planners
- Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K, Manassas Park, Va.—VMDO Architects, P.C.
- Manitoba Hydro Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba—Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects and Smith Carter Architects and Engineers
- Michael J. Homer Science & Student Life Center, Atherton, Calif.—Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
- Omega Center for Sustainable Living, Rhinebeck, N.Y.—BNIM Architects
- Special No. 9 House, New Orleans, La.—Kieran Timberlake
- Twelve|West, Portland, Ore.—Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP
AIA architects walk the walk on sustainable design. Visit www.aia.org
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Shopping green is easier
SALEM, N.J.—Mannington Mills’ website aids in research, education, and shopping for corporate and residential consumers. Geared to ease the process, the website offers flooring info.
For more information, see, www.mannington.com
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