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Interior
Enlightenment
Special Section:
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Introducing
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Eco-lasting.
EcoVeil
, the original, truly eco-effective

solar shadecloth, is a Cradle to Cradle
Certified
CM
product, 100% recyclable,
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MechoShadeSystems.com
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All rights reserved.
Cradle to Cradle Certified
CM
is a certification
mark of MBDC. The GREENGUARD INDOOR
AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED Mark is a registered
certification mark used under license through
the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
www.templeinland.com 800-231-6060
Meet the GreenGlass
family. The rst line of berglass-faced gypsum board products thats as

green as it is tough. Developed for commercial, multi-family and residential applications, GreenGlass

sheathing, interior board and liner panels deliver the proven performance you expect from glass-mat
facers plus an unprecedented level of recycled contentat least 90%. Thats a whole new industry
standard. GreenGlass also scored a perfect 10 in the standard test for mold resistance. GreenGlass
meets the most demanding design requirements, sets the greenest construction standards and can
help you earn more credits in the most respected green building rating systems. Put down roots
with GreenGlass and well help keep your design solutions green and growing.
INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Before installing GreenGlass gyp-
sum sheathing, read page 3 of this
document regarding handling
Framing members shall
more than 1/8" from the plane of
the faces of adjacent framing.
Fasteners:
Drive fasteners ush with the
surface of the panel. Do not coun-
tersink fasteners. All fasteners
must penetrate into the framing
member. Locate fasteners a
minimum of 3/8" from the edges
and ends of the sheathing. Use
either nails or screws to attach
GreenGlass gypsum sheathing to
framing members. Please consult
Temple-Inland for specic shear
resistance data.
Joints:
Install GreenGlass gypsum
sheathing so that end joints
are staggered on horizontal
applications. Ends and edges of
GreenGlass gypsum sheathing
should t tightly against one
another. Refer to the project
specications for control joint
recommendations.
Fire-Rated Assemblies:
GreenGlass gypsum sheathing
Apply all exterior sidi
and weather-resistive barriers
GreenGlass gypsum sheathing features a mold- and moisture-resistant gypsum
core sandwiched between naturally mold- and moisture-resistant berglass-mat
facers, and incorporates the TemShield mold-protection system in the core.
This provides excellent exposure durability for up to 12 months (see warranty
details on our website). In addition, the high recycled content of GreenGlass
gypsum sheathing can contribute greatly toward valuable credits in green-building
rating systems.
Technical Summary
1
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should t tightly
another. Refer
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COMPARE FOR YOURSEL SETS THE STANDARD FOR GREEN CONSTRUCTION CONTRIBUTIONS AND MORE.
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AINST DEFECTS For a period of 5 years from the date
of purchase for installation purposes,
GreenGlass will remain free of any
manufacturing defects which would
make the GreenGlass unsuitable for
its intended use (as described on
www.templeinland.com).
10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ER ARCHITECTURALLY- ED EIFS In the case where GreenGlass is
installed as a su
CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS The foregoing limited warranties are personal to the persons above named and
shall not be transferred or assigned. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; ANYWHERE THAT APPLICABLE
LAW MAY NOT PERMIT DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, ALL
OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO 30 DAYS OR ANY
SHORTER PERIOD WHICH MAY BE PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. IN
NO CASE SHALL TEMPLE-INLAND BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, PUNITIVE,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING
LABOR COSTS), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF
WARRANTY, STRI

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cture, misuse or abuse before
ct of falling objects, vandalism, earthquakes, hurricanes,
es, hailstorms, high winds, or other natural disasters or acts
ined cascading or pooling of water, or immersion in water; (C) Mold,
, insects or other similar organic conditions; (D) Erroneous
or installation of any portion or component of the structure, or
of the walls, foundation, or any other portion or component of
not limited to settling of the building or movement of
(E) Suitability, tness or performance of any cladding, coating,
other material(s) connected, applied or attached to, on, over
le-Inland has authority to amend, restate, supplement,
ke any additional warranty, representation, guarantee or promise with
d warranties. These limited warranties apply exclu-
GreenGlass sold on or after July 1, 2008, in the United State
Temple-Inland warrants to (i) each contractor who installs GreenGlass pur-
chased from Temple-Inland or from a Temple-Inland dealer; and (ii) the initial
owner of any structure following installation of GreenGlass by any such contrac-
tor, that, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below, all Temple-
Inland GreenGlass shall be as follows:
GreenGlass Limited Warranties
INSTALLA
OMMENDATIONS:
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New GreenGlass berglass-
faced gypsum sheathing
provides the mold and
moisture resistance to both
protect your next project from the elements
and provide the high recycled content to con-
tribute to LEED points as well. Developed for
use in commercial and residential applica-
tions under a broad range of exterior veneers
including brick, stone, metal, wood and vinyl
as well as EIFS and curtainwall systems,
GreenGlass also adds struct
resistance and a warranty for up to 1
of exposure in normal weather con
is available in " and
width and lengths of 8,' 9,' 10,' and 12'. Plus,
its lighter and easier to handle than o
glass-faced gypsum sheathings. GreenGlass
is the glass mat-faced gypsum that offe
most benets in your projects construc
process and contributes the most value toward
environmental certication.
Strong glass-faced
gypsum performance
and valuable LEED
system contributions
in one sheathing.
Introducing the berglass-faced sheathing
that can make any project a little greener.
Equal to the Highest Expectations
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owner of any structure following installation
tor, that, subject to the conditions and limitat s follows:
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On the Cover
The ENVIRON team worked with H. Hendy Associates to implement many simple and
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Tenant Improvement
Implementing various shades of green in a
corporate interior.
By Heidi Hendy, CID, LEED AP, and Denise Irvine Simmons,
Assoc. IIDA, LEED AP.
Cool Roofs
Codes and programs
are a piece of the
green puzzle.
By Julie Guyenet, CRRC.
A Recycled Masterpiece
Old cans, worn-out carpets and borer-ravaged
ash trees combine to create a green showplace
for the Mechanical Contractors Association.
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Perspectives: Green Schools
For Every Child The green school
building movement continues to accelerate
with supportive legislation.
By Ashley Katz, USGBC.
Inside and Out
Building renovation
project features a variety
of roofng systems.
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Testing at the Top
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Honoring the Balance
By David Miller, Tom Carroll and Julie Walleisa
When the founder of Thornburg Invest-
ment Management decided his growing
company needed a new building, he
directed the design team to meet three ambi-
tious goals: provide a healthy, comfortable and
exciting environment for employees; honor
the beauty of Santa Fes natural environment;
and provide an example to the community of
an energy-ef cient design that balances local
traditions with new technology.
Green Law: How It Impacts Your Development
By Joey Vossen
While a newcomer to the sustainable discussion, green development law is not a new type of
law. Rather, it comprises the established principals of real estate, municipal and environmental
law focused through the lens of todays sustainable development issues. Three key areas where
the law is adjusting to green buildings and the impacts of the building industry are leasing, munici-
pal zoning, and future greenhouse gas regulation.
Breaking Down the Box
By Brigholme Interiors Group
Refning the image of a pre-engineered
warehouse from a standard white box to
an aesthetic that works in architectural
harmony with the custom part of a corporate
of ce is challenging. For HD Supply Utilitys
new of ce, the answer was to break it down
with colorful elements, systems furniture
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NOTE
While President Obamas American Recovery and Reinvest-
ment Act includes more than $60 billion in clean-energy
investments intended to jump-start our economy and
result in more clean-energy jobs, todays outlook is less than
encouraging. Much of the news is focused on the down
economy, often-grim construction statistics, job loss and
downright bad news. So today, I thought Id ofer a glimmer
of hope, a reminder of some of the positive strides in our in-
dustry and a sampling of good green stories thatve recently
made headlines.
Many green building groups around the country are
moving in the right direction, emphasizing growth and
continued success of green building.
To start, the City of Las Vegas recently announced the ex-
pansion of its Green Building Program to include incentives
through a rebate program to stimulate new green building
construction and provide energy-ef ciency retrofts to exist-
ing buildings.
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced the avail-
ability of two new personnel certifcation programs for
green building practitioners: Green Globes Professional
(GGP) and Green Globes Assessor (GGA).
NSF International announced a new eco-ef ciency
protocol, NSF Protocol 352 (NSF P352), for the validation and
verifcation of eco-ef ciency analyses.
More than 1,600 green building professionals signed
up to participate in the LEED Credentialing Maintenance
Program (CMP) in the frst three weeks of its August launch,
according to the Green Building Certifcation Institute
(GBCI). In case you missed it, ED+Cs LEED Guide ofers more
information on this program at www.EDCmag.com.
The USGBC, whose own headquarters recently earned a
LEED Platinum certifcation, announced that it has fnally
stepped up its commitment to improved building per-
formance with the launch of the Building Performance
Initiative, designed to put in place a comprehensive data
collection efort from all buildings that have achieved LEED
certifcation and implement an appropriate analysis meth-
odology of that data.
So, there is good news to be had, especially in the green
industry. Stay positive, and stay focused on green.
Gearing Up for Greenbuild
The 2009 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is
just around the corner, scheduled for Nov. 11 - 13 in Phoe-
nix, Ariz. And its gonna be hot! Former Vice President Al
Gore is this years keynote speaker, and nine-time Grammy
winner Sheryl Crow will be performing at Chase Field as part
of the Greenbuild Opening Keynote & Celebration!
The Greenbuild lineup also includes standout speakers,
a residential summit, green building tours, more than 100
educational sessions, additional workshops and events, and
1,800 exhibit booths.
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for more information), or searching out the latest and great-
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Look for more information on Greenbuild in the Novem-
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greenbuildexpo.org.
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High-Performance Flooring Adhesive
FloorSecure, a wood and tile fooring adhesive, is a one-part, high-
performance moisture cure adhesive that uses a polyether technology
to deliver fast setting performance without shrinkage or out gassing, the
company reports. It is designed for installing wood and bamboo fooring,
parquet fooring, slate and ceramic foor tile, and several kinds of athletic
fooring systems. According to the company, FloorSecure complies with
all air quality regulations, OSHA requirements and California Proposi-
tion 65. It is non-fammable, solvent free and reportedly safe to use in
confned spaces. www.chemlinkinc.com.
Chem Link | Reader Service No. 20
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Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective Solution to Hard Water
HydroCare is a water treatment system designed to reduce energy costs
by preventing mineral buildup and by dissolving existing buildup of
limescale in pipes and appliances by transmitting an electrical signal
through the water. When the water is heated, this signal suspends miner-
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elements in appliances. HydroCare technology utilizes a patented radio
wave technology that propagates throughout the entire plumbing sys-
tem, requiring no maintenance and using less than 2 watts of electricity,
the company reports. www.hydrocareusa.com.
H Q Hometek Inc. | Reader Service No. 21
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Modular Green Roof Technology
The GreenShield Module system uses specially designed industrial-grade
46-inch by 46-inch (1.17m1.17m) modules that are molded with pallet
channels (for fork-lifting) and drainage perforations. The pallet channels
also serve as port ways for drainage and/or irrigation and provide airfow
to the root systems. According to the company, when the GreenShield
vegetative systems are paired with a waterproofng membrane from
Garlands premium StressPly modifed bitumen family of roofng systems,
no additional drainage is needed. GreenShield modules can be cut and
shaped to landscape settings. www.garlandco.com.
The Garland Company, Inc. | Reader Service No. 22
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Pre-Engineered Insulated Standing Seam Roof Panels
KingZip Insulated Standing Seam Roof System, from Kingspan Insulated
Panels, is a pre-engineered, zip-up roofng system created for enhanced
performance, design fexibility, aesthetic appeal and fast-track construc-
tion. According to the company, KingZip Insulated Standing Seam Roof
is an alternative to traditional through-fastened metals roofs. Featuring a
thermally broken hidden clip design, KingZip comes pre-engineered as a
single component with the insulation already foamed in place, allowing
for single-step installation. The panels come in a 42-inch width and are
available in lengths up to 48 feet. www.kingspanpanels.us.
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Rubber Flooring Adhesive
GreenFusion is a single-component, urethane adhesive
formulated for indoor and outdoor rubber fooring in-
stallation. According to the company, GreenFusion ofers
a fast initial grab/tack, is easy to trowel, simple to clean
up, and once cured is not adversely afected by exposure
to moisture or water. Available in four-gallon pails,
GreenFusion adheres to most rubber fooring, tile, stair treads and nosing. It
can reportedly be used over the full gamut of substrates common to rubber
fooring installations properly prepared concrete, plywood, cementitious-
based patch/underlayments and terrazzo. www.bostik-us.com.
Bostik Inc. | Reader Service No. 24
Ground Mount for Solar System
Ready Solars ground mount accessory, for
its pre-assembled Solar in a Box photovoltaic
systems, bolts onto the standard Solar in
a Box frame without factory modifcation,
the company reports. By making use of the
strength of the frame, the company minimizes
additional materials for a cost-efective solar
solution. The ground mount follows on Ready Solars development of
mounting systems for composition shingle, tile and metal roofs for its
pre-assembled, all AC Solar in a Box system. Ready Solar estimates that
Solar in a Box installs in 1/3 to 1/2 the time of traditional solar installa-
tions. www.readysolar.com.
Ready Solar | Reader Service No. 25
ENERGY STAR-Rated CFL Downlights
The Halo Eco-Twist 5-inch and 6-inch aperture
multi-wattage compact fuorescent (CFL)
downlights are IC-rated and feature AIR-
TITE housings that utilize a new spiral twist
compact fuorescent lamp and multi-wattage
ballast system from Osram Sylvania allow-
ing interchangeability of 16W, 21W or 28W
lamps in a single housing. According to the company, the Eco-Twist line
incorporates new compact fuorescent technology in insulated ceiling (IC)
housings rated for direct contact with ceiling insulation. The housings are
also AIR-TITE to minimize air transfer and save on both heating and air-
conditioning costs. www.cooperlighting.com.
Cooper Lighting | Reader Service No. 26
Electronic Replacement of the Architectural Binder
The Smart E-Binder is an interactive electronic version of the traditional
construction industrys architectural binder delivered in a CD/DVD format
or on a memory stick, the company reports. It is designed to ofer archi-
tects, designers and specifers features such as automatic updates, instant
sample requests and downloadable specifcations, CAD drawings and other
submittal documentation. The Smart E-Binder may save money by reducing
or eliminated printing costs while also lessening the companys environ-
mental impact of doing business. Clients can retrieve the binder from the
company website and avoid shipping impacts. www.smartebinder.com.
Smart E-Binder | Reader Service No. 27
Expanded Central Inverter Line
The next generation utility-scale Sunny Central
500U PV central inverter is a 500-kilowatt solar
inverter that reportedly delivers 97 percent
ef ciency (by CEC-weighting standards) along
with an integrated isolation transformer and an
updated user interface with an intuitive graphic
LCD display. According to the company, the new
Sunny Central 500U is now compatible with industry-standard building
management and energy service software protocols, and integrates eas-
ily into energy-aware infrastructures. A vast array of communication op-
tions allows users to monitor energy production, system and grid status,
and weather data. www.sma-america.com.
SMA America, Inc. | Reader Service No. 28
New Active Solar Water-Heating System
Rheems SolPak is an active solar water-heating system
that uses roof-mounted Solar Rating and Certifcation
Committee-certifed collection panels designed for
aesthetic design conformity, the company reports. SolPak
comes equipped with all the components needed to
complete the installation, including a heat exchanger
tank, collector panels, a controller, multispeed pump,
thermal expansion tank and other essential items. Rheem
SolPak is covered by a six-year limited tank warranty, 10-
year limited collector warranty and a two-year limited pump and control
warranty. www.rheem.com.
Rheem Manufacturing Company | Reader Service No. 29
Multiple Pole Mount for PV Solar Electric Systems
The Multi-Pole Mount (MPM) system is an
easy-to-assemble pipe structure designed to
mount on a single row of 3-inch or 4-inch SCH
40/80 galvanized steel pipes, the company
reports. The unique design ofers unlimited
horizontal expansion and supports up to four
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PV solar modules in a column formation with
landscape orientation. The MPM incorpo-
rates heavy-duty stainless steel hardware,
high-strength welded steel fttings, and is en-
gineered to specifc site requirements. Fewer
ground penetrations are created than tradi-
tional ground mounts by utilizing a single
row of pipes, which requires less excavation,
materials and labor. www.directpower.com.
DPW Solar | Reader Service No. 35
Recycled Polyester-Bamboo
Seating Fabrics
PolyBamboo seating fabric is unique in that it
incorporates the rapidly renewable attributes
of the bamboo plant with the recycled content
and durability features of polyester, according to
the company. The recycled polyester-bamboo
fabrics come in three patterns: Water, Rain and
Wind. Water is a classic solid pattern using the
bamboo yarn as an accent. The small-scale Rain
pattern uses bamboo yarn as a dot/color ac-
cent. Wind is a large-scale graphic pattern with
contrasting colors in the recycled polyester and
viscose from bamboo. www.teknion.com.
Teknion Corporation | Reader Service No. 36
Sustainable Carpet Tack Strip
Gripper Edge tack strip has received an E1
formaldehyde rating, the best possible rating,
from the International Laboratory Accredita-
tion Cooperation (ILAC), the company reports.
In addition,
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Additionally,
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tack strip has re-
ceived third-party verifcation that all plywood
used in the manufacture of the product comes
from sustainably farmed plantations. A dona-
tion to the Save a Forest nonproft corporation
is made with each box of Gripper Edge sold.
www.southerncrossbp.com.
Southern Cross Building Products, LLC | Reader Service No. 37
ENERGY STAR-Rated Cool Roof
Cool roof metal tile ofers the look of tile and
energy savings with a cool architectural coat-
ing system in 10 designer colors. According to
the company, the coatings have solar refectiv-
ity values ranging from 26 percent up to 67+
percent, meeting, and in some cases exceed-
ing, ENERGY STAR requirements while ofering
a 230+ mph wind rating. In addition to its wind
resistance, Met-Tile ofers a weather-tight,
moisture-resistant design and lightweight
yet strong steel construction. It carries a Class
4 rating for impact resistance, and its light
weight enables its use in reportedly all types of
new construction, remodeling and re-roofng
projects, including those that cant bear the
weight of tile. www.met-tile.com.
Met-Tile | Reader Service No. 38
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Tenant
Improvement
IMPLEMENTING A SHADE OF GREEN IN A CORPORATE INTERIOR.
By Heidi Hendy, CID, LEED AP, and Denise Irvine Simmons, Assoc. IIDA, LEED AP
Architecture and design frms assist-
ing tenant improvement (TI) clients
in todays green culture frequently
encounter what is becoming an
all-too-familiar dilemma: dealing
with a clients misperception and as-
sumption that their of ce space can
earn LEED certifcation by simply
requesting it.
While tenants who lease of ce
space are eligible for LEED certifca-
tion, LEED for Commercial Interiors
(CI) was designed to work hand-
in-hand with LEED for Core and
Shell (CS) certifcation. Though the
newest LEED system (3.0) launched
in 2009 incorporates signifcant
changes, this fact remains. Still,
pervasive misconceptions exist,
particularly when it comes to how
and when to go about achieving
LEED CI certifcation.
Following the site selection and
lease negotiation process, it is not
uncommon for clients to mention
their desire for LEED certifcation as
an afterthought. Oh, and we want
it all LEED certifed, too,theyll say
at the end of the programming
phase or, worse, when construction
documentation has already begun.
Although well intentioned, clients
are typically not well versed in the
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importance of site selection, the energy system
commissioning process, or the prerequisites and re-
quirements necessary to achieve LEED certifcation.
Clients interested in occupying a green space
have more options to consider if the TI project
involves new construction or the leasing of entire
buildings. Consider a company that just took over
two foors of a multistory brownbuilding with
outdated energy systems: Is the option for green
still on the table? Is greenonly one color, or are
there actually shades of green?
ENVIRONs Commitment
This was the case with ENVIRON, an Irvine, Calif.-
based global environmental consulting frm
that has had a long-standing commitment to
environmental sustainability. This commitment is
more than just a line item in the company mission
statement; it is a refection of the companys core
values. When ENVIRON learned that the cost to
upgrade the outdated building systems was an
extra $150,000, the company decided to forego
formal LEED certifcation and, instead, develop
its own green scorecard for its newly leased
21,785-square-foot of ce space. With a budget
of just $35,000, ENVIRON worked with H. Hendy
Associates to identify afordable green products
and vendors and implement simple cost-efective
green strategies (i.e., the low-hanging fruit) to help
the company achieve its goals for sustainability.
The best part was that ENVIRON didnt have to
use any of the $35,000 it had budgeted to imple-
ment green features. The chart to the top right
explains some of the sustainable designs and
cost-saving measures implemented in the interior.
Successful Tenant Improvements
In an ideal world, the decision to implement
sustainability in an of ce design would always be
addressed in the early stages of a project. If your
design team is fortunate enough to be involved
in the site selection or lease negotiation process,
it is much easier to educate a client upfront about
green leases and the many LEED certifed or certi-
fable building options that exist in todays market.
Green of ce leases, for instance, protect the
fnancial interests of both the owner and tenant
of a high-performing building and ensure that
the building is properly maintained and operated
ef ciently over time. Green building owners know
that efective operations not only deliver signif-
cant cost savings but also an even more valuable
social currency in an increasingly environmentally
conscious business environment.
At a time when demand for green real estate
has reached an all-time high and the economic
recession has afected building occupancy rates
in every market, owners of brownbuildings are
struggling to remain competitive. As a result,
these owners are becoming more open to the
idea of honoring client requests for green retrofts
and other green amenities.
Negotiable lease terms might include replac-
ing standard building fnishes with sustainable,
renewable or low-VOC-emitting fnishes and
carpeting; providing storage and collection of
recyclables and e-waste such as computers and
monitors; installing high-ef ciency plumbing
equipment, valves and fxtures in common rest-
rooms; replacing of ce lighting with energy-ef -
cient systems; installing non-toxic, low-mercury
lamping in fxtures, and installing submetering for
each tenants energy systems. Other simple green
measures might include having the building
owner contract with a green cleaning company,
establish a no-smoking policy and install perma-
nent entry mats to reduce indoor pollution.
Of course, not all building owners are in a posi-
tion to upgrade major systems to ones that are
more energy ef cient. However, the smaller green
amenities the shades of greenoptions are
often a smart way to help clients achieve their
goals for sustainability.
The success of a tenant improvement project
with LEED intent is entirely dependent on a
designers ability to clearly educate the client
upfront about the process and requirements
necessary to obtain certifcation. New require-
ments under LEED 2009, for example, may
drastically afect a clients site selection process
and project timetable. A new category called Re-
gional Priority, for instance, provides incentives
to address geographically specifc environmen-
tal issues. Other prerequisites like the Minimum
Program Requirements category may afect the
site, building or city in which the client chooses
to relocate. In order to apply for LEED certifca-
tion, a building:
Must comply with environmental laws;
Must be a permanent building;
Must be a reasonable site boundary;
Must comply with minimum FTE and foor
area requirements;
Must comply with minimum occupancy rates;
Registration and certifcation activity must
comply with reasonable timetables and rating
system sunset dates;
Must allow USGBC access to whole-building
energy- and water-usage data;
Must comply with minimum building-area to
site-area ratio.
Other aspects of LEED 2009 that will change
include creating a unifed and consistent point
scale across all rating systems of 1-100, with
identical points needed to earn the various
levels of LEED (certifed, silver, gold, platinum).
Additionally, the new requirements change the
allocation of points between credits. The new
distribution is based upon potential environ-
mental impacts, human benefts of each credit,
and it considers such global issues as the overall
reduction of CO
2
emissions.
As interest in sustainable corporate interior de-
sign increases, it has become more important than
ever for designers to familiarize themselves with the
LEED rating system and requirements. Regardless of
whether your client opts for formal LEED certifca-
tion or for shades of green,there are always ways
to help your client come to a viable solution.
HEIDI HENDY, CID, LEEDAP, IS PRESIDENT ANDFOUNDINGPRINCIPAL OF
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF.-BASEDH. HENDY ASSOCIATES, ACORPORATE INTE-
RIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNFIRMTHAT HAS PROVIDEDSMART INTERIOR
SOLUTIONS, INCLUDINGECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN, TOCOMPANIESTHROUGHOUT
SOUTHERNCALIFORNIAFORTHE PAST 29YEARS. CO-AUTHOR DENISE IRVINE
SIMMONS, ASSOC. IIDA, LEEDAP, IS ADESIGNASSOCIATE AT H. HENDY ASSOCI-
ATES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISITWWW.HHENDY.COM.
ENVIRON DEVELOPED ITS OWN GREEN SCORECARD FOR ITS
NEWLY LEASED 21,785-SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE SPACE. PHOTO
LAWRENCE ANDERSON/ESTO.
FURNITURE SELECTION
ENVIRON opted to purchase and reuse of ce furnishings and artwork from a previous ten-
ants space. Furnishing the of ce with repurposed furniture helped the company cut costs,
conserve energy, and reduce waste and pollution.
FLOOR PLAN
The company chose an open space plan that allowed for natural daylight to penetrate deeper
into the of ce space.
CONSTRUCTION
ENVIRON incorporated ways to recycle construction waste in order to minimize disposal in
landflls or other waste disposal facilities. Storage and collection spaces were also provided
onsite for the collection of future recyclables.
MATERIALS
Material specifcations included FSC-certifed wood and low-VOC (volatile organic com-
pound) emitting carpets, wall and ceiling insulation, paints, adhesives and sealants.
LIGHTING SCHEME
ENVIRON installed energy-ef cient lighting, including dimmers and automated occupant sensors, in
every room. Individual workstations were lit using direct task lighting, not costly overhead lighting.
FINISHES
Sustainability eforts were supported by the use of renewable surface fnishes such as
bamboo and cork fooring.
EXTRA FEATURES To encourage employees to ride bicycles to work, the company installed showers in the restrooms.
Tenant
Improvement
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By Mark McLaughlin
VISITORS TO THE MCA OF GREATER CHICAGOS NEW GREEN HEADQUARTERS ENTER THROUGH VESTIBULE DOORS MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL AND WALK OVER ENTRYWAY MATS DESIGNED TO ATTRACT
AND HOLD DUST AND DIRT. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MCA OF GREATER CHICAGO.
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hat do you get when you combine an estimated
9,372 used aluminum cans, seven rolls of worn-out
carpet, 23 trees killed by emerald ash borers, some
used furniture and various other discarded items?
In the case of the new headquarters of the Me-
chanical Contractors Association (MCA) of Greater
Chicago, located in the suburb of Burr Ridge, Ill.,
you get a recycled masterpiece of a green building. Not only does the
building employ a wide array of sustainable technologies but it also
serves as a green showplace, illustrating that a building that saves energy
and protects the environment can also be pleasing to the eye.
The building did not start out as green. Once association of cials selected
a building for their new headquarters, work began to integrate sustainable
technology into the structure. The building was built out from an existing
unoccupied shell, and recycled content was used whenever possible during
construction, furnishing and decoration. The new headquarters is registered
as a LEED CI building, and the certifcation process is now under way with a
gold rating expected. When the new MCA of Greater Chicago headquarters is
certifed, it will be the frst LEED-rated building in Burr Ridge. For years, the as-
sociation had been based in a downtown suite,said Stephen Lamb, executive
vice president of MCA of Greater Chicago, and we would hold educational
programs for our member contractors in convenient locales throughout the
metro area. But it soon became clear that we needed to centralize our eforts.
THE KITCHEN AREA FEATURES THE BUILDINGS RECYCLING CENTER, AND THE KITCHEN COUNTERS ARE COMPOSED OF RECYCLED ALUMINUM.
THE MEETING ROOM FEATURES ERGONOMIC CHAIRS AND HIGH-EFFICIENCY LIGHTING.
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and the direction our industry is taking, he said.
The teaching area in the facility is state-of-the-
art and an excellent learning environment,said
Keith Rahn, faculty advisor for MCA of Greater
Chicagos student chapter at Illinois State Univer-
sity. Rahn is also an instructor with the associa-
tion and taught the frst class, Understanding
Mechanical Systems, in the green headquarters. I
see the trend in green building continuing to in-
crease,he added. A lot of architects and owners
are looking to head in the green direction.
Member contractors of MCA of Greater
Chicago work with the pipe ftters and service
technicians of United Association Local Union
(LU) 597 to build powerhouses that generate
electricity; install and service heating and air-
conditioning systems in homes and commercial
buildings; and install piping wherever it is
needed, from oil refneries to food-processing
plants. LU 597 and the Green Construction Insti-
tute provide classes in sustainable technology
for the unions apprentices and journeymen.
Welcome In
In the new MCA of Greater Chicago head-
quarters, green building features can be
found throughout the structure. Not only
does the building work in harmony with
nature, Bulley said, but the people working
and training inside enjoy the comfort of a
healthy indoor environment.
Visitors to the new green headquarters enter
through vestibule doors made from recycled
material and walk over entryway mats designed
to attract and hold dust and dirt. The double set
of doors also helps to save energy.
The wallpaper, ceiling tiles and kitchen foor
tiles are some of the major items made from
recycled material,Bulley said. The carpets are
composed of many smaller sections, so if a high-
traf c area wears out, sections can be removed
and replaced with minimal efort and waste.
The counters in the kitchen area are
composed of shredded, recycled aluminum
encased in a tinted clear low-VOC coating.
Even the furniture is reused and restored. The
millwork in the main serving area is made from
wood salvaged from ash trees that had to be
cut down because they were infested with
emerald ash borers. Typically, the trees are cut
down and burned. But since the infestation is
Plus, wed started the Green Construction
Institute, which has been a great success,
added Dan Bulley, senior vice president of MCA
of Greater Chicago and a Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited
Professional. Bulley is also executive director
of the Green Construction Institute. Because
of our strong commitment to sustainable
technology, it was absolutely essential that our
new headquarters had to be green.
John Stern, president of the board of MCA of
Greater Chicago, believes the associations facil-
ity is a direct refection of the MCA of Greater
Chicagos leadership role in the green building
movement. This state-of-the-art building rep-
resents our commitment to future technologies
BECAUSE OF OUR STRONG COMMI TMENT TO
SUSTAI NABLE TECHNOLOGY, I T WAS ABSOLUTELY
ESSENTI AL THAT OUR NEW HEADQUARTERS HAD
TO BE GREEN. DAN BULLEY, LEED AP, SENI OR
VI CE PRESI DENT OF MCA OF GREATER CHI CAGO
AND EXECUTI VE DI RECTOR OF THE GREEN
CONSTRUCTI ON I NSTI TUTE.
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Location: Burr Ridge, Ill.
Size: 8,800 square feet
Opened: 2008
The MCA of Greater Chicago headquarters
includes a state-of-the-art training facility
as well as an innovative array of green
building features and products, including:
A reective white roof
Permanent walls lled with Icynene, an energy-
saving foam insulation
Gypsum Board Assemblies (Dens Armor Plus) with
recycled content: Georgia Pacic
Acoustical ceiling grid and tile (recycled content): USG
Movable walls (recycled content and GREEN-
GUARD certied): Haworth
FSC-certied ush wood doors: Marsheld
Hollow metal door frames with recycled content
(steel): Ceco
Carpets, made with no PVC, composed of smaller
sections which can be removed and replaced
and are 100 percent recyclable
Entryway mats designed to attract and hold dust
and dirt
Resilient ooring (recycled content): Mohawk
Tile carpeting (recycled content): Mohawk/Durkan
Commercial
Kitchen counters composed of recycled alumi-
num: Alkemi
Wall coverings (recycled content and low VOC):
Haworth
Casework and furniture: existing furniture was reused
Wood salvaged from ash trees that had to be cut down
because they were infested with emerald ash borers
Custom cabinetry from reclaimed urban timber
supplier: Horigan Urban Forest Products
Plastic panels with recycled content: 3form
An HVAC system designed to optimize indoor
air quality
Low-emitting paints, sealants and epoxies
Low-ush toilets: Sloan Valve
Automatic faucets, urinals and water closets with so-
lar panels to recharge their batteries: Sloan Valve
Toilet compartments: Accurate
Toilet accessories: Bobrick
Electric hand dryers: Sloan Valve
Appliances: ENERGY STAR
High-efciency LED lighting
Room occupancy sensors
A facility recycling center
94 percent of debris from remodeling was recycled
Dedicated exhaust in copy room to reduce air
particulates
Ductwork sealed during construction to protect
air quality after construction
Project Team:
LTLB Envirotecture, Laureen T. Blissard: Architect
and interior designer, as well as LEED consultant.
Berg Engineering, Brian Berg: Electrical and
plumbing design, including lighting analysis.
McCauley Mechanical Construction, Kathy Mc-
Cauley: Mechanical design and installation.
Custom Contracting, Leon LaJeunesse: General
contractor.
Hill Mechanical: Fundamental commissioning.
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its own recycling center, and 94 percent of the
debris from the build-out was recycled.
The buildings HVAC system was designed to
optimize indoor air quality. Paints, sealants and
epoxies used throughout the building were se-
lected because they are low-emitting products,
which contribute to better indoor air quality by
releasing minimal or no toxins over time.
In the restrooms, lights go on automatically
when visitors enter. The low-fush urinals use
only one pint instead of one gallon, and the wa-
ter closets use only 1.28 gallons. Motion-sensitive
faucets turn on when visitors are ready to wash
their hands, and high-fow dryers eliminate the
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serving plumbing was donated by Sloan Valve.
The permanent walls of the building have been
flled with Icynene, an energy-saving foam insula-
tion that was sprayed into place once electrical and
plumbing services were installed. The foam then
expanded to fll all gaps in the walls, sealing the
building envelope and providing a superior level of
thermal, draft, moisture and sound insulation.
The building uses high-ef ciency light-emitting
diode (LED) lighting with a system that measures
the light currently available and then self-adjusts.
The use of glass in the buildings design allows for
ef cient use of natural light. Occupancy sensors
turn of lights after visitors leave. These measures
save 30 percent over traditional lighting.
In the buildings workspaces, 85 percent of
the interior walls are modular. These movable
walls can be produced and installed with less
impact on the environment and then either
reconfgured or moved with little waste.
And to Top It All Off
What does it take to top of an innovative green
building? Nothing less than a white roof, which
refects sunlight so it does not warm the building
or the surrounding area. This decreases the need
for air conditioning. Traditional dark surfaces con-
tribute to an unwanted urban heat island efect.
The green headquarters of MCA of Greater
Chicago is complete for now. It would be a
mistake to say the building is fnished,Bulley
said, because, really, it will never be fnished.
Sustainability is an ongoing process, and we will
continue to improve upon the building as green
technology progresses. With each passing year,
it will keep on getting better and better.
MARK MCLAUGHLIN OF NEHLSEN COMMUNICATIONS WRITES ABOUT
GREEN BUILDING, LABOR ISSUES, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, WORKER
SAFETY, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION AND WORKPLACE ISSUES.
To fnd out more about MCA of Greater Chicago and
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As a 25-year construction
management frm committed to
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Chapman Construction/Design
believes education is key to helping
building owners become better
informed, environmentally respon-
sible decision makers. That thinking
was part of the strategy behind a
full-scale green renovation project
at the companys headquarters
in Newtown, Mass. Chapmans
internal staf served as construction
manager, green consultant and de-
signer for the multi-phased, interior
and exterior renovation project.
Following the rigorous technical
standards of the Leadership in Ener-
gy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Green Building Rating System, the
frm set out to achieve LEED Plati-
num certifcation (making it just one
of three projects in Massachusetts
to earn the LEED for commercial
interior designation). The ambitious
renovation project included:
Installing high-ef ciency light
fxtures and re-lamping exist-
ing fxtures to reduce electrical
consumption;
Replacing standard plumbing
fxtures with dual-fush toilets,
waterless urinals and ultra low-
fow faucets that the company
estimates have reduced water
consumption by at least 50
percent;
Installing sunlight tubes and
enlarging windows to increase
daylighting and reduce artif-
cial lighting; with the addition
of daylight and occupancy
sensors, Chapman slashed its
lighting power density by
40 percent;
Salvaging and re-using doors,
lighting, metal studs and ma-
sonry whenever possible; and
Using sustainable products,
such as recyclable carpet tiles,
low-VOC paints, bamboo, cork
and Forest Stewardship Council
certifed lumber.
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BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT TRAINS EMPLOYEES AND EDUCATES CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF ROOFING SYSTEMS AND GREEN BUILDING PRODUCTS.
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However, the centerpiece of Chapmans
green renovation initiative was a new 47- kW
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installed on its rooftop. Comprised of 208
panels, the SunPower SPR-225 system is
designed to produce 55,000 kWh of clean
power per year. In the 11 months since its in-
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power consumption of 55,000-60,000 kWh,
the new system is currently supplying nearly
all of the companys electrical power needs.
The PV system is grid-connected and
sends excess power back to the utility dur-
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estimates its electricity cost savings in the
first four to five years will approach $50,000,
or $10,000 per year.
Based on the grant it received from the
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative as
well as federal/state tax credits and incentives
combined with its reduced electrical load,
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Roberto Bros. Roofing, Wakefield, Mass.
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years ago and it was still in good shape,
so a reflective acrylic coating was added
to help block out UV rays and reduce
cooling loads.
The high solids, acrylic-based coating
provides roof membrane protection to pro-
long roof life cycles and reflect solar radia-
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a dark-colored roof also can help reduce the
thermal shock stress associated with large
temperature variations on rooftops.
The roofng system on the other sections
consisted of 60-mil Firestone UltraPly TPO
membrane fully adhered over two layers of
two-inch-thick Firestone ISO 95+ GL polyiso
insulation. Although the roof decks are adja-
cent to each other, the project involved two
separate installations.
On one portion, Roberto Bros. recovered
an existing built-up roofing system with the
TPO system. On the other area, Chapman
reframed the deck to enclose the structural
steel that carries the PV array, and Roberto
Bros. then installed new polyiso insulation
and the fully adhered TPO membrane.
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of the commercial roofing industry. TPO
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industry acceptance for their many envi-
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Products that carry the ENERGY STAR label
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both a white acrylic coating and the white
TPO roofing systems into the project, the in-
creased reflectivity lowers the roof tempera-
ture during air conditioning and reduces the
amount of heat conducted into the building,
thereby reducing cooling costs.
The roof improvements were included in
Chapmans LEED application and directly
contributed to the success of the project,
specifically earning half a point for Sustain-
able Sites, Credit 1 Option E: Heat Island
Reduction, Roof.
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WHAT MAKES ONE ROOFING MATERIAL COOLER THAN ANOTHER?
High solar reectance + High thermal emittance = Lower energy demand
CHAPMANS EXECUTIVE OFFICE FEATURES A FULL
CURTAIN WALL OF HIGH-EFFICIENCY OPERABLE GLASS
WHICH PROVIDES DAYLIGHT, VIEWS AND NATURAL
VENTILATION FOR THE ADJACENT WORK STATIONS.
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Hands-on Approach
Once the EPDM and TPO roofing systems
were complete, Chapman staffers both
field and office personnel volunteered
to participate in a modern day barn raising
to gain practical training in PV installation.
Chapman used the PV roofing installation
as an opportunity to help its employees, as
well as the local community, better under-
stand sustainable construction.
A rooftop observation deck enables
Chapman to give visitors an up-close look
at the new green roofing systems. Similarly,
Chapmans new first-floor lobby includes
a digital display highlighting the electrical
generation and the many cost-effective
sustainable materials used to help meet the
LEED Platinum status.
The project has been the perfect train-
ing ground for employees and has become
a learning lab that deepens everyones
understanding of LEED requirements and
sustainable construction. It encourages all
employees, including the companys 24 LEED
Accredited Professionals (AP), to put into
practice what they learned in company-spon-
sored seminars, LEED AP exam study groups
and on the jobsite. Similarly, it is a huge ben-
eft to clients because Chapman can better
illustrate the advantages of looking beyond
initial costs and, instead, consider the impact
of a building throughout its life cycle.
Recently, the company added a Sustain-
able Product Resource Center, open to the
public and industry, where it installs and
evaluates numerous green product offer-
ings before making any recommendations
to clients or architects. Chapman also plans
to add a small garden roof area on the
eastern edge of the building. The landscap-
ing will provide areas of sedum and native
planting in both sun and shade conditions.
While Chapmans LEED Platinum reno-
vation project was no small undertaking,
it squarely demonstrates the companys
philosophy and commitment to sustainable
construction practices. More important, it
validates a desire to inform and educate em-
ployees as well as other building profession-
als about the benefits of going green.
GUY COMPAGNONE, LEED AP, IS CHAPMANS DIRECTOR OF SUSTAIN-
ABLE PRACTICES. VISIT WWW.CHAP-CON.COM.
A ROOFTOP OBSERVATI ON DECK ENABLES
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Completed in the spring of 2008, the cool and green roof demonstration/
research project of Ann Arbor, Mich.-based architecture and design frm
A3C took place atop its UrbEn Retreat. The project was implemented
with the assistance of Firestone Building Products and in collaboration
with Prof. Moji Nawab of the University of Michigans Sustainable Design
Research Lab. The planting of 2,500 plugs in the loose-laid portion of the
green roof was completed in May 2008, with the assistance of a dozen
local master gardeners.
Testing at the Top
A3C PUTS A VARIETY OF ROOFING TYPES TO THE TEST ATOP ITS URBEN RETREAT.
By Daniel H. Jacobs, AIA, LEED AP
A3CS LEED-CI GOLD SUSTAINABLE SHOWCASE AND URBEN RETREAT HAS WON NEARLY A DOZEN
DIFFERENT LOCAL AND REGIONAL AWARDS FOR ITS SUSTAINABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. SHOWN IS
THE BEFORE (BOTTOM RIGHT) AND AFTER. PHOTOS BY CHARLES TUROK OF A3C.
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THE ROOF PLANTING INCLUDES 25-PLUS PLANT VARIETIES AND 2,500-PLUS PLUGS AND PLANTS THAT WERE HAND PLANTED. THE THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF THESE GREEN ROOFS AND OF THE DIFFERENT
COLOR-COATED MEMBRANE ROOFS WILL BE RECORDED AND ANALYZED.
The Subjects
The roof consists of three diferent types of membrane roofng. The south end and
northwest corner of the roof are 60-mil black EPDM. The northeast corner of the roof is
a specially coated TPO, and the center section of the roof is a green roof with a 60-mil
white TPO roof membrane and a 45-mil slip sheet/root barrier. Four-and-a-half inches
of closed-cell polyurethane was installed on top of the wood decking with a top layer
of a 1/2-inch paperless gypsum product on the insulation. The combined R-value
of the roof is R-30, which is 50 percent more than the current ASHRAE prescriptive
requirement for the state of Michigan.
The EPDM in the northwest corner was divided into four strips. The northernmost sec-
tion was left black, while the next section to the south was coated grey. The next southern
section was then colored buf, while the southernmost section was coated white. The roof
coating material is designed to absorb less invisible near-infraredradiation (NIR), creating
a cooler roof with a higher solar refectance. These cool coatings lower roof surface tem-
peratures, reducing the need for cooling energy, as evidenced in the graphs.
While research studies on the thermal performance of cool roofs have been done
for Minnesota and Maryland, we are not aware of any done in Southeast Michigan
that take into consideration the local lake-efect weather which results in only 2.5 days
of clear sky per month during a typical winter. The 2007-2008 winter was colder and
snowier than our typical winters, but it also had a few more clear-sky days. It was also
our intent to study the diferences between cool roofs, and between cool roofs and
green roofs of varying depths during a full year.
Live Roof/Hortech provided a 4-inch pre-vegetated tray system, and Xero Flu pro-
vided a 2.5-inch matt system. We worked with Jorg Breuning of Green Roof Services in
the design of the extensive and semi-intensive loose-laid systems. Atwell Hicks William
Knighton assisted with plant selection.
Data Collection
A total of 18 sensors were installed so each area could be monitored, and each area
has a primary and backup sensor. Sensors are installed just under the membrane,
just above the deck and just below the roof structure within the conditioned space.
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What is green roofing? Green is what we do everyday, one roof at a time. Since
1993 ERSystems has restored over 500 million ft
2
of roofs. What does this mean?
Over 12,500 tons of roof waste was kept out of landfills and 23,000 tons of
carbon emissions were avoided.
Almost 400 million ft
2
of Cool Roofing was installed, reducing energy consumption
and the Urban Heat Island Effect.
We have led the reflective Cool Roofing movement by focusing on what is best
for our customer, the building owner. The best means extending their roof life well
beyond industry standards. We do this by protecting the existing roofing system
with coatings that keep the roof cool with high reflectivity and emissivity.
Our systems have been installed across the country over the complete variety of
roofing systems including: metal roofing, EPDM membrane, PVC membrane, CSPE
(hypalon) membrane, asphalt cap sheets, spray polyurethane foam, and BUR.
HOT ROOFS. COOL SOLUTIONS.
OVER 500 MILLION FT
2
OF RESTORED ROOFS
OVER 500 MILLION FT
2
OF RESTORED ROOFS
WWW.ERSYSTEMS.COM 800.403.7747
Data is collected at 4-minute intervals. This
data is regularly downloaded and converted
to spreadsheets to allow both numerical and
graphical comparison. (Data from the start of
the four seasons has been provided.)
Data from the frst day of summer 2008
showed the outdoor temperature went from
60 degrees in the early morning to 75 degrees
during the afternoon. It was a partly cloudy day,
as evidenced by the spikes in the temperature.
During that time, the temperature under the
black roof membrane added 23 degrees of ad-
ditional heat versus the outdoor temperature,
going from 60 degrees to 98 degrees. The grey
and buf roofs had temperature highs of 85 and
80 degrees. The white roof reduced the thermal
Spring - March 20, 2009
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load to basically the outdoor temperature,
resulting in only a 5-degree rise in temperature.
Under the shallow green roof adjacent to
the cool roof strips, the temperature went
from 60 to 68 degrees never adding a
thermal load at all. It actually helped keep
the building cool. Similar results were seen
in spring and fall as well. The winter chart
shows that the green roof did help keep the
roof warmer than the cool roof. This is prob-
ably in part due to the snow, which accumu-
lates on the roof and the green roof acts as
a thermal mass between the snow and the
roof membrane.
Results
After a full year of recording the performances
of the diferent cool roofs and diferent-depth
green roofs, we found that the green roofs
performed better than the white cool roof with
regard to cooling. But because of the amount
of insulation, the thermal load due to the roof
was negligible between the cool white roof
and the green roof. That said, we would always
recommend a green roof if budget or structure
allowed. Green roofs provide a wider range of
benefts beyond thermal performance includ-
ing stormwater runof quality and quantity, and
extending the life expectancy of the membrane
roof as well as intangibles like aesthetics.
Green roofs can also act as a desirable gathering
spot, especially if you have a gathering/meeting
spot overlooking the park-like green roof as we
do in the UrbEn Retreat.
DANIEL H. JACOBS, AIA, LEED AP, IS SENIOR
PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
OF A3C. ALSO THE FOUNDING PRINCIPAL OF A3C,
HE LEADS THE FIRMS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS. HE TEAMS WITH THE
PROJECT MANGERS TO FACILITATE PLANNING, PRO-
GRAMMING AND DESIGN THROUGH AN INTEGRATED DESIGN APPROACH.
HIS BACKGROUND IN ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE RESULTS IN
FACILITIES THAT INTEGRATE BUILDING SYSTEMS IN AN EFFICIENT AND
EFFECTIVE WAY WHILE CREATING INVITING ENVIRONMENTS.
Mule-Hide is your brand for a broad line of low-slope,
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tomorrows needs. Backed by system warranties and
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Mule-Hide has it all . . . and its all best in class.
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As green building strategies evolve to keep
up with increasingly stringent building en-
ergy codes and standards, so do cool roofs.
A roof, as any other building component,
can be selected to best serve a particular
purpose, such as weather resistance or
thermal regulation. Cool roofs are optimally
designed to minimize the transfer of heat
from the sun to the interior of a building.
A cool roof is defined by the radiative
properties of the roof s outer layer, or more
specifically, by its solar reflectance and ther-
mal emittance properties. Solar reflectance
is a measure of the portion of initial solar
radiation that is immediately reflected off
the roof surface back in the atmosphere
without heating the roof itself. Thermal
emittance is a measure of the solar energy
that the roof re-emits, or re-releases into
the atmosphere as infrared light, after being
initially absorbed. The remainder of the solar
energy, that which is neither reflected nor
re-emitted, is transferred to the building
as heat or is convected by ambient breezes
into the surrounding atmosphere, heating
the surrounding air. The amount of solar
energy transferred to a building can there-
fore be influenced by the roof design and
construction. (See Figure 1.)
Thanks to advances in materials technol-
ogy, white roofs are no longer the only type of
cool roof available. Cool color pigments have
been developed to ef ciently refect solar
energy (light) in the Near Infrared (NIR) spec-
trum, whereas standard colors tend to absorb
NIR energy. The NIR spectrum is invisible to
the human eye, so two seemingly identical
colors in the visible spectrum can perform dif-
ferently in the NIR spectrum. With vast color
and material choices, selecting an aestheti-
cally pleasing roof design while maintaining
cool roof performance is now possible.
Beyond Energy Bills
In addition to reduced building energy
consumption from diminished air condition-
ing requirements, cool roofs have numerous
indirect benefits, including cutting green-
house gas emissions, alleviating the urban
heat island effect, reducing smog, as well as
various public health benefits.
Cool roofs reduce greenhouse gas emis-
sions by conserving electricity and reducing
power plant production demand incurred
from air conditioning use. Creating electricity
not only wastes a great deal of energy in the
conversion process, but also produces CO
2
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particulate matter and other air pollutants.
Cities can be 2 degrees to 8 degrees
warmer than surrounding environments due
to the large areas of dark surfaces, consisting
mainly of roads, parking lots and dark-col-
ored roofs. The extra heat absorbed through
dark surfaces during the day is convected
away by ambient breezes, raising air temper-
ature averages; this phenomenon is referred
to as the urban heat island effect. Cool roofs
help mitigate the intensity of the urban heat
island effect by reducing heat absorption
and transfer to the surrounding air.
Cool Roofs
A PIECE OF THE GREEN PUZZLE.
By Julie Guyenet
FIGURE 1. RADIATIVE PROPERTIES OF ROOFS. (IMAGE COURTESY
OF THE COOL ROOF RATING COUNCIL.)
ABOVE: THE TOP ROW OF COLORS DISPLAYS ADVANCES IN PIGMENT TECHNOLOGY SHOWN BY THE HIGHER R-VALUES, A MEASURE OF THERMAL
RESISTANCE. (PHOTO COURTESY OF AMERICAN ROOFTILE COATINGS.) UPPER RIGHT: THIS THERMAL IMAGE ILLUSTRATES THE REFLECTED SOLAR RADIATION
OF VARYING ROOF SURFACES. THE BRIGHT ORANGE AREAS CORRESPOND TO HIGHLY REFLECTIVE SURFACES, THE YELLOW TO MODERATELY REFLECTIVE
SURFACES, AND THE DARK AREAS TO LOW OR NON-REFLECTIVE SURFACES. (IMAGE COURTESY OF A3C COLLABORATIVE ARCHITECTURE AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SUSTAINABLE RESEARCH LABORATORY.)
From concept to completion
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FIGURE 2. THIS CHART OUTLINES OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIAS TITLE 24. SRI IS A
MEASURE OF A ROOFS ABILITY TO REJECT SOLAR HEAT, AS SHOWN BY TEMPERATURE RISE, AND IS
CALCULATED BASED ON THE ROOFS RADIATIVE PROPERTIES.
FIGURE 3. ENERGY STARS MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS.
Minimum Three Minimum Minimum Solar
Slope Type Year Aged Solar Thermal Reflectance Index
Reflectance Emittance (SRI)
Low Slope 0.55 0.75 64
Steep Slope
< 5 pounds/ft 0.2 0.75 16
Steep Slope
5 pounds/ft 0.15 0.75 10
Roof Initial Solar Three Year
Type Reectance Solar Reectance
Low slope roofs 0.65 0.50
Steep slope roofs 0.25 0.15
Lower ambient air temperatures resulting from cool roof appli-
cations also reduce the production of smog, a process accelerated
by warmer temperatures. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and
smog production benefit public health by reducing the prevalence
of asthma and other respiratory health conditions aggravated by
air pollution.
Codes and Programs
As building technologies improve, building codes and programs have
evolved to enforce strategic green building design and construction
practices. The following section provides an overview of some cool
roofing codes, green building programs, rebate programs and tax
credits. For more information, please visit www.coolroofs.org.
Two primary organizations, the International Code Council (ICC)
and the American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), have developed National Model Energy Codes. These
codes are not mandatory or enforceable until a jurisdiction adopts
the documents as part of regulation or law.
In the United States, many states and jurisdictions have adopted
these codes, while others like California have developed their own.
Cool Roofs in Energy Codes: Californias Title 24, The California
Energy Commissions Building Energy Efficiency Standard, includes
a cool roof prescriptive requirement. A new version goes into effect
on Jan. 1, 2010. It includes prescriptive requirements for low-slope
and steep-slope roofs and for residential and non-residential building
applications. The table in Figure 2 provides a brief overview of Title
24 requirements, but please note that there are many exceptions. For
more information, please visit www.coolroofs.org or the California
Energy Commissions Title 24 website, www.energy.ca.gov/title24/.
Green Building Programs: In 2009, the U.S. Green Building Council
updated its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
program. LEED 2009 includes several structural changes to the rating
program as well as changes to individual credits. LEED 2009 includes
new point allocations for the various credits. There are now a total of
100 possible points for a given project (as opposed to the 69 points
possible in previous versions). The cool roofing credit is still worth a
single point and is available for every LEED program offered, includ-
ing LEED for Schools, LEED for Existing Buildings, LEED for Core and
Shell, and LEED for Homes.
Rebate Programs: As the green building movement sweeps
the country, more utilities across the United States are providing
incentives for cool roofs. States with current utility rebate programs
include Arizona, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Colorado,
Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York and Texas. Please check with
your local utility company to find out if it has a cool roof rebate pro-
gram in your area.
Rating Programs: The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), an inde-
pendent nonprofit organization that has developed and administers
a third-party rating system for the radiative properties of roofing
materials, provides unbiased and credible ratings that are available
online in the Rated Products Directory (www.coolroofs.org/products/
search.php).
The CRRC does not set minimum requirements for solar reflectance
and thermal emittance. It is up to the code bodies, green building
programs, and utilities to set and define cool roof minimum radia-
tive property requirements. The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agencys ENERGY STAR hosts a Reflective Roof Program that provides
an ENERGY STAR label recognized by consumers as an indication of
energy efficiency. Manufacturers can choose to rate their products
with ENERGY STAR as long as they meet ENERGY STARs minimum
specifications. (See Figure 3.)
Tax Credits: Through Dec. 31, 2010, the IRS will provide a tax
credit for ENERGY STAR metal and asphalt roofing products. The tax
credit is for 30 percent of the cost of the roof, up to $1,500. Please
visit the ENERGY STAR website (www.energystar.gov) for details on
how to receive a rebate.
CRRC as a Resource
CRRC ratings include both initial and three-year aged ratings for
solar reflectance and thermal emittance. For three years, the roofing
material is exposed to natural weathering conditions on three test
farms representing three key climate zones (hot/dry, hot/humid, and
cold/temperate) to determine aged product performance. The CRRC
also has a mandatory random testing program for all rated products
in the directory to ensure accurately reported ratings. Currently,
there are more than 1,390 rated products in the directory.
Nationally recognized, CRRC ratings are often either required or
recommended to meet cool roofing standards for building codes
and programs.
Californias Title 24 requires CRRC ratings, while other jurisdictions
including Austin, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and the state of Florida
have cool roof building codes with minimum radiative properties
that reference the CRRC. Both draft ASHRAE Standard 189.1 and LEED
2009 now reference the CRRC.
Advances in technology now allow cool roofs to come in a variety
of colors and materials, no longer limiting aesthetic and architec-
tural design preferences. Suppliers, manufacturers and architects
using the CRRC directory and educational resources now have ac-
cess to a wealth of product information that can make cool roofs a
viable option for achieving a green building vision. Therefore, when
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Momentum is continuing to drive
the green school building move-
ment further and further, and the
recent passage of some transfor-
mational and much-needed federal
legislation is continuing its accelera-
tion. The latest success of the 21st
Century Green High-Performing
Public Schools Facilities Act, funding
for green school construction and
renovation as part of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act
and the Making Green Schools
a Realityresolution, will trigger
a revolution of the school facility
landscape and bring the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) closer
to its mission of green schools for
every child within a generation.
At the beginning of the year,
the U.S. House of Representatives
passed the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act, allocating
$14 billion for energy-ef cient
modernization and renovation
of K-12 schools throughout the
country. This funding will go miles
toward improving the thousands
of unhealthy and unsafe school
buildings that are sufering from the
efects of age and lack of resources
for renovation.
The 21st Century Green High-
Performing Public Schools Facili-
ties Act, passed in May, provides
school districts with funds for
modernization, renovation and
repair projects. The bill allocates
$6.4 billion toward green proj-
ects and requires the majority of
the funds for school districts to
be used for projects consistent
with identified green building
systems, including the USGBCs
LEED green building certifica-
tion system.
This past month, the U.S. Con-
gress of Mayors (USCM) passed
the Making Green Schools a Real-
ity resolution, which supports
building, repairing and making
operations and maintenance
improvements to school facilities
through the country, using tools
like the LEED green building certi-
fcation system. USCM also urged
Congress to commit additional
funds towards research exploring
the economic, health and environ-
mental benefts of green schools.
Green schools come with many
benefts, and in addition to creat-
ing healthy spaces for Americas
students, teachers and administra-
tors that go to school every day,
a number of recently released
reports peg green building as a
key solution to many of the chal-
lenges America faces today, from a
faltering economy to rising unem-
ployment. A Greener World Media
study found that LEED-certifed
projects are directly tied to more
than $10 billion of green materials,
which could easily reach more
than $100 billion by 2020. And the
Center for American Progress and
the Political Economy Research
Institute at the University of Mas-
sachusetts Amherst found that a
national green economic recovery
program investing $100 billion
over 10 years in six infrastructure
areas would create two million
new jobs. A major component of
the program would include ret-
roftting existing publicly owned
buildings, including schools.
Besides helping to tackle some
of our countrys most press-
ing issues, green schools ofer
signifcant economic benefts. With
rising energy costs and economic
hard times burdening school facili-
ties now more than ever, green
schools use less energy and water
resulting in direct operational
savings, typically around $100,000
annually, which can be invested in
improved education.
USGBC has been working
toward the greening of Americas
schools through the development
of the National Green Schools
Campaign, which is committed
to promoting and supporting
federal, state and local initiatives
that accelerate the green school
building movement, including the
support of Congressional Green
School Caucus, USGBCs 50 For 50
Green Schools Caucus Initiative
and Mayors Alliance for Green
Schools. USGBC also supports the
creation of a White House Green
Schools Taskforce to promote
green schools as a component of
national education, energy and
environmental policy.
Since the USGBC launched its
LEED for Schools green building
certifcation program in April 2007,
the green schools stock has grown
dramatically. As of July 2009, more
than 169 schools had been award-
ed LEED certifcation, and nearly
1,502 more had registered their
intent to seek certifcation. On av-
erage, more than one school a day
registers with LEED and with the
recent leadership shown by policy
makers throughout the country,
the number is bound to grow even
more. For more information about
LEED for Schools and the National
Green Schools Campaign, visit
www.buildgreenschools.org.
ASHLEY KATZ IS MANAGER OF
COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE
U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
AND CAN BE REACHED AT
AKATZ@USGBC.ORG.
Green Schools For Every Child
THE GREEN SCHOOL BUILDING MOVEMENT CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE WITH SUPPORTIVE LEGISLATION.
By Ashley Katz
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PARTING
The South Terminus of TriMets Portland
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