This article explores the many benefits of using Carlisle SynTec Systems’ new 16 Foot TPO rolls, resulting in fewer seams to have to weld together resulting in greater application efficiency. 

Learn about the unique approach to green infrastructure development through Mini Forests, also known as Miyawaki Forests, and the many social and ecological benefits they bring to urban areas.

Civil Engineer Nicole Holmes reveals the unspoken challenges hindering the widespread adoption of green roofs. Dive into the secrets behind their underutilization and how to unlock their full potential in building resilient cities.

GRHC's upcoming events promise a thrilling journey towards sustainable urban living. From a cutting-edge Virtual Research Symposium to the bustling Grey to Green Conferences, discover the secrets to transforming concrete jungles into vibrant green oases.

This article explores some of the trends in the uptick of residential green roof construction, such as stormwater management, aesthetics and the need for insulation. Explore innovative projects, including a remarkable example in Hood River, Oregon, and the University of Miami's high-wind-resistant green roofs, revolutionizing modern residential construction.

As our world continues to urbanize with the use of hard building materials we jeopardize the ecosystems which put our natural resources and food systems at risk. The very real consequences of modern urbanization have a great impact on our local ecology, specifically our diminishing pollinator populations. Learn how to design exterior living walls so they can provide support for pollinators. 

Learn the details about how the John Ball Zoo’s new meerkat habitat exhibit earned Platinum Certification under the Living Architecture Performance Tool rating system.  

Discover the best apps and software revolutionizing biodiversity monitoring and climate advocacy. From iNaturalist to Google Lens, these tools help you to identify species, track bird activities, and even monitor coral reef health. Contribute to conservation efforts and connect with nature using these innovative technologies.

Discover how green roofs are becoming vital havens for migratory birds in urban environments, offering habitat and protection from deadly collisions with glass. Learn how these innovative rooftops are transforming cities into crucial refueling stations for bird species

Discover the regional conferences as Grey to Green explores green infrastructure in Toronto and Boston, fostering knowledge and showcasing remarkable tours, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities

Learn about six different scenarios for biodiverse cities which reflect the complexity and dynamism of urban systems and ecosystems and represent more positive futures for the world’s megacities. 

Pocket Forest Projects based on Miyawaki principles are springing up across North America as a way for communities to engage in biodiversity restoration and climate resilience. The Town of Ayer, Massachusetts provides an outstanding example of the multiple benefits of these projects. 

Biodiverse green roofs require specialized bio-regional maintenance planning and knowledge on the part of the maintenance teams, says Cynthia Pohl who shares details of her maintenance practices in Alberta, Canada.

In this feature, an area in southern Ontario is reviewed to illustrate the important collaboration between ecologists and landscape architects to produce ecologically-informed landscape plans that can increase the biodiversity of the site, among other benefits. The project priorities are to retain ecology, restore habitats, replace habitats, and to recover species at risk.

Learn about GRHC's new Installation and Maintenance training and certification, developed over 3 years by an expert committee.

The Landscape Architecture Foundation has released IGNITE, a scholarship-internship-mentorship program for Black, Indigenous and people of color to increase their participation as Landscape Architecture professionals.  

The performance requirements of the soil/growing medium on rooftop farms are complex. Learn more about the different requirements from the experts at rooflite.  

Here is the most comprehensive list of rooftop and urban farms in North America ever assembled.

This article describes the detailed methods used to conduct a Green Infrastructure Charrette at CitiesAlive in Philadelphia in order to create a vision of a healthier, more sustainable community using Green Infrastructure and conduct a cost/benefit analysis of the proposals.

Come up to speed on the literature surrounding mycorrhizae and green roof plants and learn about their performance enhancing mutualistic relationships and what you can do to encourage them.