Articles

Spring 2026, Feature, Elizabeth Hart Morris Elizabeth Morris Spring 2026, Feature, Elizabeth Hart Morris Elizabeth Morris

Roofing with Overburden as Protection from Hail, Fire, and Wind

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.

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Spring 2026, Feature, Michele Pitale Michele Pitale Spring 2026, Feature, Michele Pitale Michele Pitale

Financing Green Roofs with C-PACE: Unlocking the Economic Value of Green Infrastructure

Learn how C-PACE financing is transforming green roof adoption by enabling 100% project funding with long-term repayment through property taxes. Discover how this financing model reduces upfront costs, supports climate mandates, and helps developers integrate green roofs and stormwater management into commercial real estate projects.

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Spring 2026, Feature, Eleanor Chong, Madison Munro, Ann-Sophie Raedler, & Steven W. Peck Eleanor Chong, Madison Munro, Ann-Sophie Raedler, and Steven W. Peck Spring 2026, Feature, Eleanor Chong, Madison Munro, Ann-Sophie Raedler, & Steven W. Peck Eleanor Chong, Madison Munro, Ann-Sophie Raedler, and Steven W. Peck

A Summary of Green Roof Cost Benefit Analyses From Around the World

Explore global green roof cost-benefit studies. Learn how factors like lifecycle costs, public benefits, and policy incentives shape the true economic value of green roofs.

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Spring 2026, Feature, Andrea Saven & Richard Hayden Andrea Saven & Richard Hayden Spring 2026, Feature, Andrea Saven & Richard Hayden Andrea Saven & Richard Hayden

Fixing The Problems Caused by Not Specifying Properly Designed Growing Media

Learn why properly engineered growing media - not topsoil - is essential for successful green roofs. This article explains how media composition affects drainage, plant health, structural safety, and stormwater performance, and why incorrect specifications can lead to costly failures in rooftop, podium, and amenity deck landscapes.

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Spring 2026, International, Nicolas Jeanmart Nicolas Jeanmart Spring 2026, International, Nicolas Jeanmart Nicolas Jeanmart

Why Insurers Have a Critical Stake in Greener Buildings and Landscapes

As climate-driven flooding and heat intensify, insurers are increasingly focused on prevention. This article explores how green roofs, living architecture, and nature-based solutions can reduce risk, improve urban resilience, and help maintain affordable insurance by lowering exposure and vulnerability across communities.

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Spring 2026, International, Policy, Luigi Petito Living Architecture Monitor Spring 2026, International, Policy, Luigi Petito Living Architecture Monitor

Regulatory Certainty is a Catalyst for Investments in Urban Green infrastructure

The European Union has recently adopted a legislative framework capable of driving the transformation of its cities through widespread green infrastructure adoption. The challenge now lies in providing the regulatory certainty needed to scale up nature-based solutions and investments.  

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Spring 2026, Research, Reece L. Bailey, GRP & Jennifer Bousselot, Ph.D. Reece L. Bailey, GRP & Jennifer Bousselot, Ph.D. Spring 2026, Research, Reece L. Bailey, GRP & Jennifer Bousselot, Ph.D. Reece L. Bailey, GRP & Jennifer Bousselot, Ph.D.

Red Gold on the Rooftops: Saffron Production on Green Roofs, an Emerging Economic Opportunity

Discover how rooftop agrivoltaics can turn green roofs into profitable spaces by combining solar energy with high-value saffron production. This article explores research from Colorado State University showing how saffron grown on rooftops could create new revenue streams for rooftop farmers.

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Spring 2026, Feature, Grace Wickerson Grace Wickerson Spring 2026, Feature, Grace Wickerson Grace Wickerson

Addressing the Costs of Extreme Heat Through Policy Entrepreneurship

Explore the rising economic and public health costs of extreme heat in the United States and the policy solutions being developed to address it by the Federation of American Scientists. Learn how integrated planning, resilient infrastructure, and innovative policies can reduce risks, protect communities, and lower long-term climate-related costs.

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Spring 2026, Maintenance, Katina Bentley Katina Bentley Spring 2026, Maintenance, Katina Bentley Katina Bentley

Five Reasons Proactive Green Roof Maintenance Saves Time, Reduces Costs, and Delivers Long-Term Value

Proactive green roof maintenance protects roof systems, reduces long-term costs, and improves performance. Through five case studies, this article shows how regular inspections, healthy plant systems, and consistent documentation help preserve stormwater management, biodiversity, and long-term return on investment.

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Spring 2026, Case Study, Pete Ellis & Brendan Shea Pete Ellis & Brendan Shea Spring 2026, Case Study, Pete Ellis & Brendan Shea Pete Ellis & Brendan Shea

Soak It Up: Building Value With Stormwater Infrastructure on a Historical Boston Rooftop

Discover how a historic Boston building used a green roof to meet stormwater regulations cost-effectively. This case study explores how rooftop green infrastructure can manage runoff, support biodiversity, create resident amenities, and deliver climate resilience in dense urban environments.

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