The Fresno, Calif., laboratory facility of Architectural Testing Inc., a complete testing center for solar performance of the entire building envelope, has been accredited by the Cool Roof Rating Council as an Accredited Independent Testing Laboratory—one of seven nationwide. The laboratory is authorized to test roofing materials of all types for key properties of solar reflectance (the ability to reflect the visible, infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun) and thermal emittance (the ability to radiate absorbed, or non-reflected, solar energy).
Architectural Testing Inc. receives Cool Roof accreditation
This Month’s Features
Bringing Design Synergy Home
with Vertically Stacking Doors
with Vertically Stacking Doors
Offering striking aesthetics and practical considerations for space, these aluminum and glass artworks are anything but standard garage doors.
Top 5 Factors when Considering Insulated Metal Panels vs. Metal Building Insulation
As insulated metal panels are widely available, is it still a best practice to rely on a “legacy” insulating material like fiberglass-based metal building...
Transformative Metal Roofing Design:
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
For architects, designers, and building owners, metal roofing no longer represents a tradeoff between performance and aesthetics; it has become a catalyst for design...
Thinking Beyond “Bigger is Better”:
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow retention systems are among the most visible functional components of a metal roof, making aesthetic integration an important consideration in resort architecture.
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