Discover how green roofs and roofing overburden protect buildings from hail, fire, and extreme wind while extending roof lifespan. This article highlights how vegetated systems reduce maintenance costs, improve durability, and offer long-term value for building owners and potential benefits for insurers.

Soprema has been a pioneer in green roof innovation for over 30 years, shaping the North American industry through research, demonstration projects, and policy advocacy. From launching SOPRANATURE in France to developing cold-climate green roofs in Quebec, Soprema’s work has won award-winning projects.

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.

The Regional Academic Centers of Excellence are initiating a study on green roof growing media microbes to improve our understanding of their many roles and you are invited to participate.  

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.

Urban agriculture offices promote local produce in cities, like rooftop farms in New York and San Francisco. Washington D.C.'s Office of Urban Agriculture aims to expand food production, integrate landscapes, and educate communities, aligning with sustainability goals and fostering economic activity.