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.

Since 2001 the Scandinavian Green Roof Institute has worked to advance blue-green infrastructure, with an integrated approach to stormwater management protecting the eco-city of Augustenborg from a 4.75 inch rainfall in six hours. Learn more about the Institute’s services and accomplishments. 

Discover cutting-edge green roof training, policy guides, and water-focused courses at the Living Architecture Academy. Get 20% off water-related content until October 31st. Explore upcoming conferences and meet emerging professionals in green roof research.

Discover the importance of biodiversity and how to reconnect with it in your living architecture projects. Learn practical steps to incorporate biodiversity and enhance the value of your designs for a sustainable future.

Discover how to design biodiverse green roofs that attract and support dragonflies. Learn about the importance of water, stones, and flowering plants in creating dragonfly habitats on green roofs. Explore case studies and expert insights.

This episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with noted ecologist Dusty Gedge, president of the European Federation of Green Roof and Wall Associations, to discuss fostering biodiversity through urban naturalization, developments in bio-solar technologies, and his background as a lifelong birder. Join us for a conversation on his life as a passionate bird watcher, his career advocating for biodiverse green infrastructure, and the imperative of addressing the climate crisis for future generations.

Discover the Center for Sustainable Landscapes, a remarkable ecological masterpiece in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park. Learn about its green certifications, net-zero energy, and water goals. Explore the collaborative creation, ecosystem enhancement, and context incorporation that make it a sustainable marvel.

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

Cities have important roles to play in protecting and developing biodiversity. Read about Toronto’s innovative PollinateTO Grant Program and how the latest Toronto Green Standard incorporates biodiversity. 

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. 

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with Assistant Professor Scott Macivor of the University of Toronto to discuss the critical role of insects in the natural world, how climate change affects insect communities and populations, and the ways in which green roofs and green infrastructure can support and enhance those communities in our urban environments. Join us for a conversation on biodiversity and its role in our society, how insects support and influence the natural environment, and how we can develop comprehensive ecosystems.

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.

Discover the latest developments in green roof training with new in-person and online programs, along with a comprehensive policy resource manual. Learn how to create sustainable green spaces for a greener future.

Discover how lettuce cultivation thrived on a shallow substrate, overcoming temperature extremes and low fertility. Learn about the impact of fertilizers and weather conditions on crop productivity.

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.