Strategies for More Sustainable Exterior Solutions
From growing walls to glowing glass, professionals can choose sustainability through the use of exterior building products that will help conserve water resources, manage living systems and daylgiht.
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This article will review a number of strategies for more sustainable exteriors. The featured exterior products are highlighted with five of the "Ten measures of Sustainable Design" developed by the AIA Committee on the Environment. In general, many of these products meet more of these measures than are listed.1
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Structural glass flooring can be used to bridge across nature, allowing natural light to spill into spaces below. Photo courtesy of Jockimo Inc. |
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The cementitious finish allows the wall to breathe and increases its performance in wall systems. Image courtesy of Formulated Solutions LLC |
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Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in November 2009
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