In addition to thermal performance, the windows needed to meet the area's hurricane codes. To help the existing structure handle the fastener loads of these heavy-duty units, additional metal framing was required to reinforce the jambs without affecting the overall window sightline.

Hurricane Katrina hit Biloxi, Mississippi in the summer of 2005, destroying nearly all the infrastructure on the coast, including the Palace Casino Resort. Ten years later, investments in the area have revitalized the shoreline and brought the city back to life.

With 14 volunteers and 128 hours, USGBS Minnesota devoted their own energy to partner with Carbon Zero Home, a nonprofit that transforms dysfunctional, energy-wasting homes into smart, efficient solutions to the climate problem. Volunteers from BASF Corp. assisted USGBC Minnesota with waterproofing and sealing a home to make it more energy-efficient.

Dryvit Systems, Inc., the manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems in North America, announced the launch of its ReVyvit by Dryvit program to help building owners, architects and engineers harness energy savings and revitalize buildings through renovation with Dryvit’s Outsulation Systems and other energy saving retrofits.

ROCKFON explores the newest global trends in ceiling designs inInspired By You: Revealing the Beauty Inside Renovations and New Builds.