This summer marks the 10-year anniversary of the Cool Roof Rating Council, Oakland, Calif., which was established in 1998 for the purpose of creating a fair, accurate and credible rating system for the radiative properties of roofi ng products (solar reflectance and thermal emittance). This year marks several other accomplishments for the council, including reaching 1,000 products in its Rated Products Directory and the launch of a 10-year planning process and accreditation by the American National Standards Institute, Washington, D.C. as an “Accredited Standards Developer.” The council was founded with 25 members, and today it has 176 members.
CRRC Celebrates Anniversary
This Month’s Features
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.
Daylighting for Safer, Healthier, and More Resilient Schools
Today’s educational facilities must support cognitive performance, mental health, and physical safety, while operating under increasingly stringent codes and budget constraints. Natural daylight sits...
Building for the Future with Insulated Metal Panels
The quality of the materials used, their eco-responsible manufacturing process, and the panels’ superior insulating properties make them a greener solution that considerably reduces...
Architectural Expanded Metals
Ultimately, expanded metal offers a rare combination of design flexibility, robust performance, and environmental responsibility.