Integrating Water with the Urban Fabric: Focus on Eco-roofs
Most cities develop in very similar ways, regardless of climate. Vegetation and soil are removed and covered with impervious surfaces in the form of rooftops and pavement. These surfaces then facilitate the undesirable effect of storm water runoff, which carries urban pollutants swiftly to receiving waters and infrastructure systems.
How to Maximize for Sustainability
Dennis Wilde - Gerding Edlen, Ralph DiNola - Green Building Services, Gene Sandoval and Dave Gonrowski - ZGF will conduct a panel discussion about the current state of sustainable design in regional, national and international Architecture.
Sealant Adhesion and Compatibility with Peel and Stick Membranes
Ken Roko, a consultant for The Facade Group, Inc., will discuss the preliminary results of an ongoing BEC study. The main goal of this study is to shed light on current issues regarding sealant adhesion and compatibility with peel and stick membranes.