After 90 yrs in the Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences demolished most of its eleven buildings to clear the site for a new home. As one of the nation’s leading natural history museums and research centers, the academy...
The article was adapted from "Balancing Waterproofing and Thermal Performance for Vegetative Roof Assemblies," which was presented at the International Symposium 2011: Emerging Technologies and Roof System Performance.
Abstract: Current trends of sustainability regarding the design and construction of low-slope roofs emphasize use of materials with recycled product, reduction of construction material waste, energy conservation through reduction of building...
