Articles
The Biophilic Amazon Spheres Project in Seattle
Explore the innovative interior greening and biophilic design of the Amazon Spheres in Seattle. This article highlights cutting-edge green walls, plant conservatory design, sustainable horticulture practices, and living architecture that redefines the modern workplace.
Preliminary Assessment of Saffron Production in Different Growing Systems in Kentucky, USA
This research explores saffron’s potential as a high-value, sustainable crop for Kentucky by comparing multiple growing systems and biofungicide treatments. By examining how different environments influence yield and plant health, the study offers new insights into optimizing saffron production and expanding its viability in regional agriculture.
What Blackwood’s Skyfarm at POST HTX is Teaching us About Urban Agriculture
This article explores the farm’s regenerative vision, hands-on education programs, real-world research, and the lessons it offers architects, and planners who wish to reimagine how food systems can be integrated into the built environment.
Proposed Federal Legislation Targets Urban Heat Crisis with $100 Million in Community Solutions
This proposed federal legislation could direct $100 million to combat extreme heat with community projects like green roofs, cool pavements, and shade structures, prioritizing vulnerable communities and advancing climate resilience across the U.S.
It’s Time for Major Innovation For Market Transformation
This article explores how cities like Portland can achieve Project Drawdown’s 9% green roof coverage target by 2050 through innovative economic strategies, public-private partnerships, and workforce development. Scaling green roofs transforms urban infrastructure, delivers climate benefits, and generates local jobs while addressing market limitations and the climate crisis.
Extensive Green Roof Installation at Parks at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C.
Discover how extensive green roofs at The Parks at Walter Reed in Washington, D.C., mitigate stormwater runoff, enhance urban sustainability, and provide aesthetic and environmental benefits. Featuring LEED® Gold-certified designs and advanced roofing technologies, this project sets a benchmark for green infrastructure in urban redevelopment.
Revitalizing a Landmark: How Adaptive Reuse Created A Sustainable Community Hub In Texas
Revitalizing Houston's Barbara Jordan Post Office, the award-winning Skylawn by Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects transforms a historic site into a vibrant, sustainable rooftop park. This five-acre green roof integrates native ecosystems, stormwater management, urban farming, and community spaces, creating a dynamic hub for recreation, education, and biodiversity.