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Green Roofs Lower City Temperatures, Boost Energy Savings: Study
New research shows rooftop greenery coverage can help cool down a major city while reducing energy demand.
Victoria Getting the Green Light for Fewer Barriers to Green Roofs
Council voted in favour of making easier to explore use of green roofs
A Green Roof or Rooftop Solar?
You Can Combine Them in a Biosolar Roof, Boosting Both Biodiversity and Power Output
Urban Oases Combine Roof Gardens and Solar Panels
I'm on a rooftop in Vienna. It's a warm day but around me students work and chat in comfort, shaded by solar panels amid lots of plants.
Well-Irrigated Roofs with Vegetation Have Cooling Effect on PV systems
Scientists in the Netherlands have assessed how the so-called blue-green roofs can help reduce the operating temperature of rooftop PV panels and have found they provide a significant cooling effect.
Vertical Green-Living Walls Save up to 20% of Energy Used in Closed Spaces
Researchers found that vertical green-living walls can save up to 20 per cent of the energy used for air circulation in closed offices and spaces.
Vertical Green Wall Divides Angular Tower’s Solar-Harvesting Facade
UNStudio has revealed plans for a new office tower in Germany that will reduce energy use with an ambitious approach to sustainable design, including a solar facade.
Living Walls Can Reduce Heat Lost From Buildings by Over 30%, Study Shows
Researchers from the University believe the findings could be a game-changer in helping the UK achieve its net-zero commitments
How Basel started a green-roof revolution in Europe
One way to lower energy costs, reduce flooding AND improve biodiversity? Cover every new building in plants
New Report Details and Summarizes Energy and Climate Benefits of Green Roofs
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the Green Infrastructure Foundation have released a new report, Green Roofs, Energy, and Climate
Could Green Roofs on Schools Be a Climate Solution?
Inside the Public School Green Rooftop Program Act—and green roofs themselves
Green roof on Saanich’s Vancity Helps Reduce energy costs
Developer encourages District of Saanich to advocate for similar commercial treatments
Green Roofs May Improve PV System Performance By 8%
German solar company Polarstern sees many performance-enhancing effects when photovoltaic systems are combined with green roofs.
Green Roofs Can Lower Your Energy Bill
Researchers at the University of Guam found sustainable solutions in green roof infrastructure.