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Since 1988

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Organizations we are affiliated with or members of:

Roofing Industry  Educational Institute

[Faculty]

National Roofing Contractor's Association

[Member]

Roof Consultant's Institute

[Member]

Construction Specifications Institute

[Member]

ASTM International

[Member]

• Meets the needs of the present without compromising the quality of life of future generations.
• Maintains economic growth while producing an absolute minimum of pollution, repairing environmental damages of the past, producing less waste, and extending opportunities to life in a pleasant and healthy environment.
• Meets human needs by maintaining a balance between development, social equality, ecology, and economics
• Demands systematic considerations of environmental impact, energy use, natural resources, economy, and quality of life.
• Has optimal benefit only when addressed at the inception of a project, and throughout the entire life cycle of a project -- from concept to planning, to programming, design, construction, and ownership.

Why is Sustainable Design & Development Important?

It is our firmly held opinion that there is too much waste in the roofing and construction industry. Whether it be in replacing roofs that have not reached their life expectancy or in a lack of maintaining those roofs being replaced. These links provide thought provoking comments and principles which, if applied, can improve tomorrow's world for all of us--NOT least our kids.

• The Hannover Principles: Design for Sustainability by William McDonough, Architect (University of Virginia)

• Sustainable Design and Development: A Guide for Garrison Commanders (.pdf), by ACSIM.

• American Institute of Architects COTE

• Green Building Design and Construction

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Last Updated 05.01.2002