Robert Scichili is president of Robert Scichili Associates Inc.,

摘要

With the price of oil expected to rise and the recent institution of a national U.S. energy policy...energy-efficient design and construction is a must. This forum initiative is designed to tell the best story on factual energy savings to those on the front lines, to those who have to meet cool roofing codes and regulations. The information presented in this Forum is a fresh and different look at how the subject matter affects you and your market share. The national energy laboratories-Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)-have tested all types of roofing systems now for several years. Cool metal is the one system that has proven best for sustainability in durability, lower life-cycle cost and energy saving capabilities.