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Thomas M. Hanzély

Thomas M. Hanzély is national sales manager for Indianapolis-based Firestone Building Products' SkyScape™ Vegetative Roof System. He holds a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, and a master's degree from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Schaumburg, Ill. Hanzély has 16 years' experience designing, selling and installing vegetative roof systems throughout North America and is an accredited Green Roof Professional and a LEED professional.

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It's good to be green

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Sustainable design has gained popularity in the commercial building sector because of its lower environmental impact and favorable long-term operating costs. One way to incorporate sustainability into a commercial building envelope is to install a vegetative roof system. Vegetative roof systems serve as accessible green environments, provide habitats for birds and insects, and mitigate the urban heat island effect, among other benefits.

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