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Disentangling Dynamics of Green Roof Vegetation Analogue to Dry Grassland Over 3 Years: Plant and Substrate Response to Microenvironmental Variations

The abiotic conditions of the ExGR substrate are analogous to those of native dry grasslands (poor, shallow and highly drained soil), providing opportunities for diversifying ExGR with native flora. This study characterized vegetation and substrate dynamics of a sown native dry grassland community on a 254 m² ExGR in relation to microenvironmental conditions.

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Research, Summer 2022 Michael Guidi Research, Summer 2022 Michael Guidi

Designing Green Roofs for Biodiversity

Thoughtful green infrastructure projects, including green roofs and living walls, are one important strategy to provide crucial habitat in cities. Although many specifics vary by region and climate, there are several basic things to consider when designing for biodiversity on green roofs and other green infrastructure. 

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Design, Summer 2022 David Yocca Design, Summer 2022 David Yocca

Community-Scale Green Infrastructure Generates Optimal Performance

As climate adaptation policies and programs become an increasingly more significant driver of community infrastructure investment and practice, the Green Infrastructure Charrette Program can be adapted to help communities build upon latest best practices and align staff, elected officials, and the public towards holistic solutions that create long-term value.

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Improving Stormwater Retention on Green Roofs

In this study, 21 green roof tables were constructed and utilized to compare nine green roof treatments including a roof water reservoir designed to provide temporary water storage (blue roof), two commercially available module systems, these module systems combined with a blue roof underneath (blue-green roof), rockwool, pavers, gravel, and the roofing membrane alone.

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From the Founder, Spring 2022 Steven Peck From the Founder, Spring 2022 Steven Peck

Eight Reasons to Include Food Production in Your Next Building for Project Designers and Developers

Over the past 20 years, a wide range of economic, social and ecological benefits have resulted from integrating agriculture and architecture into new and existing building projects. This is a quick review of eight main benefits of these projects with examples from North America and around the world.

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