We were able to completely seal the roof during week sixteen. The epdm was cut at the edge of the roof and held to the building by a metal termination bar. Every seam and roof penetration was made watertight by applying a bead of lap sealant. All that remains to complete the roof is the placement of our nine skylights, green roof beds, and eight 175-watt photovoltaic panels. The PV panels from BP and sedums from Green Grid were received this week, but will be placed on the roof once the skylights are installed. We also received a speedy delivery from Mohawk, containing our basement carpet tiles and their adhesives. These tiles have an easy install and are simple to replace, if needed. They follow CRI’s Green Label Plus standards, meaning that they follow the proper fabrication procedures and their adhesive has a low VOC content. Using this product will gain us 1 LEED point.

In reference to the site, concrete work continued, as we dug and poured the footings for 3 wind turbines and 6 exterior light poles. Once the light footings were secure, we set circular forms around a set of anchor bolts. These bolts were placed in relation to a template that will be able to receive the poles of our Bega light fixtures. The same process was followed for the wind turbines, but we used larger circular forms and anchor bolts. The turbines will be 30 feet tall compared to the 12 foot tall light poles.

Ex-L Tube out of Kansas City is working in conjunction with Doherty Steel out of Paola to ensure our steel order is accurate and ready to be put in place next week. We received the galvanized steel columns, beams, and louvers, and are anxious to connect them to the building. North American Galvanizing out of Kansas City did the galvanizing. These steel elements will be used for our south façade, providing structural support for the HydroSwing door. Steel tube louvers are located on and above the HydroSwing, spanning 36 feet, or over the three window bays. These louvers are an example of one of the building’s passive solar design strategies. By tilting these louvers at a precise angle, the sun will be blocked in the summer and allowed in during the winter, keeping the inside temperature manageable without having to use heating or cooling devices.