Abstract: An example method is performed at a device with a display and a biometric sensor. While the device is in a locked state, the method includes displaying a log-in user interface that is associated with logging in to a first and second user account. While displaying the log-in user interface, the method includes, receiving biometric information, and in response to receiving the biometric information: when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the first user account and the first user account does not have an active session, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the first user account; and when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the second user account and the second user account does not have an active session on the device, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the second user account.

Abstract: An example method is performed at a device with a display and a biometric sensor. While the device is in a locked state, the method includes displaying a log-in user interface that is associated with logging in to a first and second user account. While displaying the log-in user interface, the method includes, receiving biometric information, and in response to receiving the biometric information: when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the first user account and the first user account does not have an active session, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the first user account; and when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the second user account and the second user account does not have an active session on the device, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the second user account.

Abstract: Granules include a blend of porous, mineral-based granules and additional granules having a hydrophobic polymeric coating. Use of the granules as roofing granules is also disclosed. A construction article includes a substrate, an organic coating, and the roofing granules at least partially embedded in the organic coating. Methods of making and using the construction article are also disclosed.

Abstract: Granules include a hydrophobic surface treatment. The hydrophobic surface treatment may include a hydrocarbon oil and a silicon-containing polymer, in which the hydrocarbon oil is present in an amount of at least 0.025 percent by weight, and the silicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of greater than 0.05 percent by weight of the roofing granules. The hydrophobic surface treatment may include silicon-containing polymer present in an amount of greater than 0.05, greater than 0.25 percent, or greater than 0.5 percent by weight of the roofing granules. Use of the granules as roofing granules is also disclosed. A construction article includes a substrate, an organic coating, and the roofing granules at least partially embedded in the organic coating. Methods of making the granules and the construction article are also disclosed.

Abstract: Roofing granules include heat-treated, porous, mineral-based granules having a moisture absorption of at least seven percent by weight and a blend of such heat-treated, porous, mineral-based granules and additional granules having a moisture absorption of less than five percent by weight. Use of the granules as roofing granules is also disclosed. A construction article includes a substrate, an organic coating, and heat-treated, porous, mineral-based aggregate having a moisture absorption of at least seven percent by weight at least partially embedded in the organic coating. A method of making the construction article is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane includes a first thermoplastic elastomer layer. The thermoplastic elastomer is a styrenic thermoplastic. The polymeric membrane can further include an optional second thermoplastic elastomer layer in contact with the first polyolefin layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane includes a first thermoplastic elastomer layer that comprises a styrenic thermoplastic. The thermoplastic elastomer layer has a foam structure. The polymeric membrane can further include an optional second thermoplastic elastomer layer in contact with the first polyolefin layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane includes a first thermoplastic elastomer layer. The thermoplastic elastomer layer includes a filler component that is at least about 30 wt % of the thermoplastic elastomer layer. The polymeric membrane can further include an optional second thermoplastic elastomer layer in contact with the first polyolefin layer.

Abstract: A roofing article having a body, a first channel defined within an upper portion of said body having an inlet through which outside air can enter the first channel, and a second channel defined in a lower portion of said body. A sheet separates the second channel from the first channel. The second channel is operably connected to the first channel through an orifice in the sheet such that the outside air can enter the second channel through the orifice.

Abstract: A roofing system and article for installation on a roof deck. The roofing article includes a body having an upper portion and an underside. A first channel is defined within the upper portion. The first channel includes an inlet. A second channel is defined intermediate the underside of the body and the roof deck. The second channel is operably connected to the first channel through an orifice, such that the outside air can enter the second channel through the orifice.

Abstract: A roofing system and article for installation on a roof deck. The roofing article includes a body having an upper portion and an underside. A first channel is defined within the upper portion. The first channel includes an inlet. A second channel is defined intermediate the underside of the body and the roof deck. The second channel is operably connected to the first channel through an orifice, such that the outside air can enter the second channel through the orifice.

Abstract: Building materials, such as roofing granules, including greater than 50% volume of glass are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more additives including colored pigments, infrared-reflective particles, infrared-absorbing particles, algicidal particles, photocatalytic particles, thermally conductive particles, or electrically conductive particles are incorporated at least partially throughout or onto the granule.

Abstract: A system for management of a roof having first and second decks covering an unconditioned space in a building and a peak, the system having a first channel extending from proximate a lower end of the first deck towards the peak and a second channel extending from proximate a lower end of the second deck towards the peak. The system further includes a router positioned proximate the peak, the router enabling air flowing to the peak from the first channel to be selectively routed to one of a plurality of directions.

Abstract: A roofing system and article for installation on a roof deck. The roofing article includes a body having an upper portion and an underside. A first channel is defined within the upper portion. The first channel includes an inlet. A second channel is defined intermediate the underside of the body and the roof deck. The second channel is operably connected to the first channel through an orifice, such that the outside air can enter the second channel through the orifice.

Abstract: A system for management of a roof having first and second decks covering an unconditioned space in a building and a peak, the system having a first channel extending from proximate a lower end of the first deck towards the peak and a second channel extending from proximate a lower end of the second deck towards the peak. The system further includes a router positioned proximate the peak, the router enabling air flowing to the peak from the first channel to be selectively routed to one of a plurality of directions.

Abstract: A roofing article having a body, a first channel defined within an upper portion of said body having an inlet through which outside air can enter the first channel, and a second channel defined in a lower portion of said body. A sheet separates the second channel from the first channel. The second channel is operably connected to the first channel through an orifice in the sheet such that the outside air can enter the second channel through the orifice.

Abstract: A cast wall system comprising at least two modular units, each having a front surface, a back surface, and opposing edge surfaces. A first edge surface (e.g., an upper edge surface) of one modular unit is positioned adjacent to a second edge surface (e.g., a lower edge surface) of another modular unit. A compression system (e.g., a threaded rod under tension) and coupled to elongated beams) provides a force to compress the first edge surface of the one modular unit toward the second edge surface of the other modular unit, and a hardened backing (e.g., concrete) is positioned on the back surface of the at least two modular units. Preferably, the first and second edge surfaces are ground in order to improve the surface contact between those two edge surfaces. When producing the cast wall, the hardened backing is preferably poured onto the back of the modular units.