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Rooftop Gardens Can Be Magical. But They Must be Carefully Planned
For the past 15 years, Rayner and other researchers at the University of Melbourne have been working to resolve how to make successful green roofs in Australia
Plant Diversity in Urban Green Spaces Led to Sevenfold Increase in Insect Species, Study Finds
Scientists find ‘substantial ecological changes’ after greening initiative by major road in Melbourne, Australia
Indoor Plants Can Quickly Remove Dangerous Toxins From Air
New research has found that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air.
As Heat Waves and Floods Hit Cities Worldwide, These Places are Pioneering Solutions
Around the world we are seeing effective retrofitting of cities to adapt to more extreme weather.
Keep Your Cool This Summer with a Vertical Garden
With Australians facing skyrocketing energy bills, and a long hot summer ahead, many households are turning their attention to a range of passive cooling measures.
Why Green Offices Boost Productivity
More than a breath of fresh air, green offices can boost workspace productivity and save organisations thousands of dollars by dramatically reducing illness and absenteeism.
Sydney To Plant 700 New Street Trees Annually To Green The City
The City of Sydney has announced plans to plant 700 new street trees annually and aims to cover two-fifths of the city in greenery by 2050.
Koichi Takada On Designing Buildings That Are Alive
Architect Koichi Takada, the founder of the practice behind a 30-storey “urban forest” in Brisbane, started out drawing inspiration from nature and is now also on a mission to save it.