Some of the hard lessons of the pandemic hold promise for the green roof and wall industry, and for society as a whole, and may help designers respond to the new wave and waves to come.

The Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards of Excellence winning Powderhouse intensive green roof in Somerville, MA illustrates the function and beauty of integrating nature and built form into design. The former elementary school - vacant for 15 years - was brought back to life by a team featuring Recover Green Roofs.

There is a growing demand for planting exterior green walls in cold climates, but freezing temperatures can take a toll on plants in these systems. Three experts weigh in to share their winter survival secrets: Joep van Vilsteren of Sempergreen; award-winning green roof and wall designer Randy Sharp; and Lucas Moran of green wall manufacturer New Earth Solutions.

Green roofs can recover space for pollinators in dense urban environments, where native ecosystems once persisted. This article is the first of several that will focus on the unique role of living roofs made for the preservation of native pollinators - looking at Sedums in particular.

The European Union’s new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive falls short when it comes to the integration of living architecture, despite widespread public support for having more nature in cities and more government action on climate change.

How much water can a green roof retain? The rate at which the roof regains retention capacity is determined by the combined processes of evaporation and transpiration – the evapotranspiration process. This is the driving factor that should be considered for green roof design.

How green roof plants can survive the freezing, thawing and warming of our winters is a mystery to many, and it has become more complicated due to climate change. Find out how they survive and what you can do to help them adapt to these changes.

Smart cities are anything but smart, if they don’t develop the capacity to feed their residents sustainably. Urban agriculture technology consists of a variety of solutions that can help turn cities smart.

Selecting the proper edging technology for your green roof project takes more thought than you think, with a wide range of materials and functions available to choose from. Proper edging selection involves matching edging material and functionality with the design goals of your project.

CitiesAlive 2022 in Philadelphia in November affords us an opportunity to get together, in a homecoming after two years away. We will explore the many facets of living architecture and water management in our changing climate.

Find out about our Winter Holiday Sale which runs until January 15, 2022. You can earn CEUs and take the latest courses, including our GRP bundle at 25% off our regular prices. Find out about our new corporate members and new GRPs. Thanks for your support.