References
Coleman, Gabrial S., and Joseph W. Jun. "Interoperability and the Construction Process."
American Institute of Steel Construction Inc. AISC. 8 Apr. 2008
<http://www.aisc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Steel_Solutions_Center/My_Project/Ut
ilizing_CIS2_Interoperability/Interoperability_white_paper11_29.pdf>.
This pdf file contains the bulk of my research on the CIS/2 software and its advantages that it has in steel construction.
"Duracast." Centria.Com. 2006. CENTRIA. 8 Apr. 2008
<http://www.centria.com/C1/Duracast/default.aspx>.
This was the website containing my proposed new building façade.
"FAQ About Green Roofs." Life on Roofs. 8 Apr. 2008 <http://www.zincousa.
com/faq/faq4.html>.
This site contained common questions and answers on green roofs.
Faulkner, Luke. "Interoperability for the Steel Industry." Structuremag.Org. Feb. 2006.
Structural Magazine. 8 Apr. 2008
<http://www.structuremag.org/archives/2006/February‐2006/C‐Technology‐Feb‐
06.pdf>.
This pdf site also contained some information on CIS/2 and its advantages in steel construction.
Fowler, Joele. "Building Better." Modern Steel Construction. June 2003. 8 Apr. 2008
<http://www.modernsteel.com/Uploads/Issues/June_2003/30718_hospital.pdf>.
This pdf site was one of the three case studies that proves the advantages of the CIS/2 software.
"Green Roof Benefits." Greengridroofs.Com. 2008. GreenGrid. 8 Apr. 2008
<http://www.greengridroofs.com/advantages/greenroofben/redenergycosts.htm>.
This site was used to help me go into further detail about the advantages of green roofs.
"Heat Island Effect." www.epa.gov. 12 Oct. 2007. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 8 Apr.
2008 <http://www.epa.gov/hiri/strategies/greenroofs.html>.
This site helped me further explain the Heat Island Effect that is caused by buildings.
"Metal Wall Panels." Arcat.Com. 2006. CENTRIA. 8 Apr. 2008
<http://www.arcat.com/sdspecs/htm/07412cas.htm>.
This site contained the specs for the CENTRIA building envelopes I researched.
"Structural Steel: the Material of Choice." American Institute of Steel Construction Inc. 2002.
AISC. 8 Apr. 2008
<http://www.aisc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Steel_Solutions_Center/Time,_Money_
and_Management/Electronic_Data_Interchange/CIS_2_Case_Studies/CIS_2_Case_Studi
es.htm>.
This site contained all the links to research information on CIS/2 and case studies that it has worked well for.
Software
Energy 10 - This software was used to check my mechanical loads and see if the green roof and new building facade saved money on annual energy savings.
