Medical Research Facility Showcases Eco-Social Construction
The Belfer Medical Research Building on the campus of New York’s Weill Cornell Medical College was designed to be a 19-story model of eco-social construction….
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Roofs Are a Potential Solution for Urban Stormwater-management Issues
Can stormwater management using rooftops in urban areas be the financial solution to our growing urban stormwater problem? Will public-private partnerships with building owners help…
From Green to Blue: Making Roof Systems Sustainable in Urban Environments
Municipal storm-water managers historically have focused on controlling runoff from ground-level impervious surfaces, such as roadways, sidewalks and parking areas. However, the next frontier in…