Interesting Articles...
Design Technology and Nature as a Team- An article written decades ago by By Mr. David S. Miller; Founder and inventor of the Rollamatic Roof.
Electrocromatics- LC' "Smart Glass" technology eliminates problems that come with the overheating and glare of the sun through conventional skylight systems.
Biophilia-
Harvard biologist Edward O. Wilson, Ph.D., coined
the term biophilia in his book by the same name (Harvard University
Press, 1984), arguing that human beings have an innate and evolutionarily
based affinity for nature. He defined the term as “the connections
that human beings subconsciously seek with the rest of life.”
Daylighting- Solar Gains - Reaping the energy-saving and productivity-boosting benefits of daylighting. Artical by: Regina Raiford
LEED Credits:
The following are just some of the possible LEED credit areas that can be acquired through glazing and other options:
• EA Prerequisite 2- Minimum Energy Performance
• EA Credit 1- Optimize Energy Performance
• EA Credit 2- Renewable Energy (with photovoltaic glazing by Open Energy™)
• IEQ Credit 2- Increase Ventilation Effectiveness
• IEQ Credit 6- Controllability of Systems (with electrochromic glazing; Smart Glass™ by Sage)
• IEQ Credit 7- Thermal Comfort
• IEQ Credit 8- Daylighting and Views
Energy Credits:
The following describes energy credits currently available with the application of a Rollamatic:
As of the 2007 Tax year, the IRS has limited Energy
Credits to "carry overs" from previous years. Please
check with your local state and federal governments to see what
credits you may qualify for.
Please visit the following websites for more up to date information regarding LEED and Energy credits: