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Emory Knoll Farms, Inc./Green Roof Plants Announces Sale
Arden Pontasch and Ryan Butcher are to Succeed Edmund Snodgrass of Emory Knoll Inc., as new majority owners.
CitiesAlive 2026 Call for Proposals and Research Papers Are Now Open
The Call for Proposals and Research Papers for CitiesAlive 2026 is now officially open. CitiesAlive 2026 takes place November 11 - 13, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. It will feature a dynamic program of presentations, research, and dialogue shaping the future of green infrastructure.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches Its Annual Holiday Sale on Courses at the Living Architecture Academy
Give the gift of learning! From December 1, 2024, through to January 15, 2025, professional designers, manufacturers, policy makers and researchers can take advantage of this opportunity to advance their knowledge, save 30 per cent on fees and earn continuing education units from ASLA, GRHC, AIA.
Save the Date: CitiesAlive 2026 Returns to New York City After Seven Long Years - November 11 - 13, 2026
CitiesAlive 2026 will bring together developers, building owners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, designers and researchers for fantastic networking and knowledge-sharing in one of the world’s most influential cities.
New Podcast on Sustainable Futures: Exploring the Healing Power of Nature with Clare Cooper Marcus
The latest episode features the powerful impact the natural world can have on our physical and mental wellbeing, and how design can affect and influence how we live, work, play, and grow.
SOPREMA US Announces Transition of Tropical Roofing Products to SOPREMA Brand
SOPREMA US is announcing the full transition of Tropical Roofing Products (TRP) to the SOPREMA brand
New Podcast on Sustainable Futures: Connecting Children With Nature With Laura Mylan
The latest episode of its podcast series Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings, featuring award-winning communicator and seasoned nonprofit executive Laura Mylan, Chief Strategy Officer of the Children & Nature Network (C&NN).
Raleigh Grey to Green 2025 Conference to Explore Green Infrastructure Strategies for Climate Resilient Cities
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is hosting the Raleigh Grey to Green Conference, taking place on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the JC Raulston Arboretum.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Releases the Health Issue of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine in Celebration of the Fall Equinox
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, the North America green roof and wall association is pleased to announce the new Health issue of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine is now available.
Houston Grey to Green 2025 Conference Showcases Innovative Green Infrastructure Solutions
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is co-hosting the Houston Grey to Green Conference on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at SkyFarm at POST Houston
The Multifaceted Benefits of Green Roofing: A Smart Investment in Sustainability
Green roofing transforms ordinary rooftops into living ecosystems that benefit buildings, people, and the environment.
GRIN Launches Green Roof Courses in BC
The Green Roof Infrastructure Network of BC (GRIN) is pleased to collaborate with Van Dusen Botanical Garden to launch its first green roof education course in September 2025.
Houston Grey to Green 2025 Conference to Highlight Green Roof and Infrastructure Innovation
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is co-hosting the Houston Grey to Green Conference, taking place on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at SkyFarm at POST Houston.
New Podcast on Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings With Dr. Karen Liu
This new episode of Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Building features a conversation on water management, extreme heat, and the importance of connecting with natural spaces through green infrastructure.
Learn Green Infrastructure Skills This Summer - 20% Off Introductory Living Architecture Academy Courses
All introductory online courses and the complete Green Roof Professional (GRP) training series are 20% off through the Living Architecture Academy.
From Tree Cover to Green Roofs, How are Cities Fighting Extreme Heat?
A Statistics Canada study last year showed there were roughly 670 deaths between 2000 and 2020 attributable to extreme heat events in 12 Canadian cities.
Boston Struggles to Find Takers for Green Roof Grants
City water and sewer commission: ‘We would love to see more applicants’
Researchers Develop a ‘Green’ Office to Understand How Nature Improves Workers’ Health
A team of biophilia experts at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed a ‘green’ office with more than 20 plants and a green wall in order to monitor whether, and in what ways, people working among greenery develop improved health.
Green Roofs Help Ease Daytime Temperatures for Londoners
Already this summer, London has experienced three heatwaves with temperatures regularly climbing above 30 degrees Celsius.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches 2025 Summer Sale on the Living Architecture Academy
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce its annual Summer Sale, offering 20% off all introductory online courses and the full Green Roof Professional (GRP) training series