Metalmag: Green Building and Design

Zinc Rainscreen Clads Fort Belvoir Community Hospital

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 05:30:31 EST

The military hospital's rainscreen system provides many benefits.

City of Tucson Warehouse, Tucson, Ariz.

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:45:13 EST

Energy efficiency and materials high in recycled content helped earn LEED Silver.

American High-Performance Buildings Coalition Calls for Consensus-Based Green-Building Standards

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:48:10 EST

Under a new coalition, 27 industry groups raise issue with USGBC’s LEED development procedures and call for more consensus-based approaches and transparency in green-building standard development.

Pacific Plaza, Tacoma, Wash.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:17:58 EST

Metal injects new life to an outdated parking garage and a city center.

GSA Approves Three Green-Building Certification Systems for Use

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:18:42 EST

Green Globes and the Living Building Challenge join LEED in passing the GSA’s review for use in federal projects, an increase from just LEED in 2007.

Kriner Earns LEED AP O&M Designation

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:43:45 EST

Kriner has completed USGB's requirements to earn the LEED AP for Operations and Management specialty title.

Plan Outlines Greening of Schools

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:42:27 EST

The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council and American Institute of Architects, Washington, have unveiled “Local Leaders in Sustainability: A Special Report from Sundance."

Animal Appeal

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:30:07 EST

The Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services Facility lies in a prominent intersection of Jacksonville’s two main interstates and gives area animals a comfortable, sustainable residence.

Center for Green Schools Founded

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:27:32 EST

USGBC announced the foundation of a new green schools initiative.

Companies Strengthen Green Building Ties

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:26:28 EST

American Buildings Co., Eufaula, Ala., and building partner Atlantic Contract Systems, Newbury, Mass., have provided an engineered steel building exhibit to be displayed for one year in Boston.

Machine Shop Uses Metal Transpired Solar Wall

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:28:42 EST

Cigas Machine Shop turns a heavy industrial shed into a quality workplace.

Canopy Weaves Through Trees

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:26:43 EST

A metal exhibit structure takes visitors at the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, up into the trees for an experience intended to root them in nature.

Green Mesa

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:26:41 EST

Weathered Corten Steel Creates an Iconic Look for Mesa Community College.

Building After the Recovery

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:30:00 EST

In what ways will the steel design and construction market be different after the recovery?

Don't Forget About the Roof!

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:29:58 EST

It's easy to lose sight of why we install roof systems. They are used to protect buildings from the environment and resist fire, wind and impact.

Metal Roofs Ideal for Rainwater Capture

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:27:07 EST

The roof surface is the foundation of a rainwater catchment system and metal roofs offer many advantages.

Metal Roofs Beagle Brigade

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:26:52 EST

Metal roof helps USDA dog training facility earn LEED Gold

Roof Retrofit

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:26:48 EST

Retrofitting flat roofs with sloped metal roofs is a concept that is very appropriate for these declining economic times.

Testing Facility Receives Green Recognition

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 03:28:03 EST

Big Ass Fans, Lexington, Ky., recently received LEED Gold certification from the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council.

Incentives For Sustainable Construction

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:26:47 EST

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has appropriated billions of dollars to support green-building projects.