Experts Raise the Roof Technology

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014

Cool roofs, green materials and power pigments top a new series of expert presentations now available for free viewing from Durability + Design.

Six sessions recently presented at D+D 2014 join a growing list that brings the top sessions of the first annual conference and exhibition to D+D readers.

The show, held May 20-22 in Cincinnati, drew many of the nation’s thought leaders in building technology.

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Dr. Hashem Akbari's talk on "

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Dr. Hashem Akbari's talk on "Advances in Development of Cool Roof Coatings" is among those now available free.

The show, held May 20-22 in Cincinnati, drew many of the nation’s thought leaders in building technology.

New Presentations

Four of the new presentations are from the conference session on "Reflective Roof Coatings and Systems." They are:

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• "Black vs. White ... and Everything in Between," by Jarrett B. Davis and Joe Mellott, The Garland Company Inc.;
• "Advances in Development of Cool Roof Coatings," by Dr. Hashem Akbari, of Concordia University;
• "Design and Characteristics of a Novel Lightweight Insulating Concrete (LWIC) for Low Slope Roof Decks, Floor Leveling and Acoustical Insulation," by William A. Kirn, Quest Construction Products; and David W. Yarbrough, PhD, R&D Services, Inc.; and
• Expanding the Durable Color Envelope," by Mark Ryan, of Shepherd Color.

Also available are two presentations from the session on "Assuring the Performance of Restoration Materials and Techniques":

• "Asphalt Green's Fresh Face," by Elizabeth Moss, Swanke Hayden Connell; and
• "Sustainable Alternatives to Replacing Industrial and Commercial Metal Roofs," by Joe Marzahl, Firestone Building Products.

Other Recent Releases

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Eight presentations and the conference keynote address were released recently and are also available for free viewing.

"Don’t Do Stupid Things," the D+D 2014 keynote address by Dr. Joseph Lstiburek of Building Science Corp., is now available for viewing free. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

Those titles are:

• "Don’t Do Stupid Things" (keynote address), by Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, Building Science Corp.;
• "Decorative Interiors: The More Things Change...," by Gunar Gruenke, Conrad Schmitt Studios;
• "The Power of Paint and Art in Architecture," by Jeff Greene, Evergreene Architectural Arts;
• "Color Matters," by Jill Pilaroscia, Colour Studio;
• "Trompe L’oeil: Bridging the Gap Between Art and Architecture," by John Pugh, Los Gatos Studio;
• "Preparation of Concrete for Rapid Coating Application," by Fred Goodwin, BASF Construction Chemicals;
• "Durability of Paint/Coatings on the Exterior of Building Enclosures," by Kevin Knight, Retro-Specs Ltd.;
• "Building Wall and Coating Condition Evaluation," by Ken Trimber and Kevin Brown, KTA-Tator Inc.; and
• "Building a Case for Commercial Contractor and Applicator Certifications," by Jeff Theo, Vulcan Painters.

Once edited, the remaining video proceedings from the conference will also be posted to the site.

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D+D 2015 is scheduled for June 8-10, 2015, in Miami Beach, FL. Registration is now open.