Composite Image | Solar Panel & Engineered Thatch In recent years, the world has experienced a growing concern for the environment and the need to reduce our carbon footprint. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by harnessing the power of the sun...
Sitting in the office of Rick Schwartz, President of the Nashville Zoo, one begins to understand his passion for his work. Hundreds of books and journals line the shelves and describe thousands of animal species, chronicle their behaviors and explore the survival...
As you caravan through grazing giraffes, splashing hippos and quaint African huts, you engage in the safari experience of a lifetime. However, you are not in sub-Saharan Africa on this journey—you are at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. A recent project at the San Diego...
People too regularly think that natural palm thatch is environmentally friendly, just because it’s compostable. The truth is, by the time it’s sprayed with layers of pesticide and flame retardant chemicals every couple of years, it’s not even a...
Designers of commercial buildings are choosing Endureed Regions Series synthetic thatch to appeal to the growing pool of eco-conscious consumers. The beauty and natural feel of our products is far from the only reason to choose these roofing products though....
When designers integrate green building strategies into their projects, they maximize environmental performance. Plus, they maximize economic performance. Plenty of other benefits also exist. For example, green building protects biodiversity and ecosystems. It...