In February 2008, a group of industry leaders established the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, a 501(c)(6) organization designed to promote the knowledge base, development, and use of environmentally responsible, high-performance roof systems.
Much like the LEED building rating system does for the overall environmental impact of buildings, Roof Point offers a way to evaluate roof system environmental performance throughout a building's life cycle, providing a useful measure for what constitutes a sustainable roof in design, construction, operation, and decommissioning.
The Center named Nation's Roof, Lithia Springs, Georgia, the overall winner of its Excellence in Design Award competition during the International Roofing Expo 2009.
The best vegetated roof was awarded to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library, built by Tremco, Inc.[2] The best solar roof was awarded to the Fresh & Easy Warehouse in Riverside, California, built by Sika Sarnafil.
The best roof recycling was awarded to Duke University Hospital.