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The Green Wall Revolution: How Vertical Gardens are Purifying Urban Air
As cities grapple with increasing air pollution, these innovative gardens offer a promising solution.
CitiesAlive 2024 20th Anniversary Celebration: Call For Proposals & Research Papers Now Open!
We are now accepting powerpoint presentations and research paper proposals for the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive held in the City of Toronto from November 6-9, 2024
Researchers Reveal the Best Living Wall Plants to Reduce Air Pollution
A study has named three plants the most effective to use on a living wall to clean up the air in your home and yard
Save the Date: CitiesAlive 20th Anniversary Conference in Toronto - November 6-9, 2024
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is thrilled to announce that the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive will be held in the City of Toronto from November 6-9, 2024. Session and paper proposal submission are open now!
How to Use Vertical Farming for Sustainable Living
Viewed by many as the solution, vertical farming is the practice of stacking layers of crops atop each other, using humanity’s latest design and engineering tech to grow more with less space.
Indoor Plants Can Quickly Remove Dangerous Toxins From Air
New research has found that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Releases Biodiversity Issue of the Living Architecture Monitor Magazine in Celebration of the Summer Solstice
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to announce that a new issue of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine is now available which celebrates and promotes biodiversity.
New Living Architecture Academy Virtual Course on Green Wall Design: Installation and Maintenance
The Green Walls Committee of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is thrilled to launch Green Wall Design: Installation and Maintenance
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Lily Turner as New Board Member and Green Walls Committee Chair
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is proud to announce its latest board member and Green Walls Committee Chair, Lily Turner.
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.
Discovering Boston's Green Infrastructure: Tours of Innovative Award Winning Green Roofs to be Held During 2023 Boston Grey to Green Conference
The 2023 Boston Grey to Green Conference will be providing a series of unique tours to help explore green infrastructure in the Boston area.
How Living Walls Can Transform Terminals From ‘Non-Places’ to Natural Space
There is now overwhelming evidence of the value of adding plants and living walls to our indoor spaces, from offices and hospitals to shopping malls and airports.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces The Green Pages: Green Roof & Wall Industry Directory 2023
The Green Pages directory includes a wide range of manufacturers, suppliers of accessories, green walls, nurseries, and green roof professionals.
Can a living wall deliver real environmental benefits?
Living walls are springing up in our cities, often on luxury hotels, office blocks, and major stores.
How This Engineer Is Bringing Biodiversity Back Into Our Cities
Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate, with the built environment acknowledged as a significant contributor to the decline of biodiversity
Indoor Living Walls Can Boost The Health Of Workers, Study Finds
Air-circulating indoor green or living walls can improve the skin quality and immune system of office workers in less than a month, according to a new study
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.
The Approachable Green: Integrating Living Walls in Biophilic Interior Spaces
While incorporating a courtyard could be constrained by spatial programming or financial limitations, a vertical greening system could be a great substitute
12 Outstanding Reasons to Attend CitiesAlive 2022 This Fall
After two years of virtual meetings, we are finally getting together in person to network, learn and celebrate. Here are twelve great reasons why you should attend CitiesAlive this year:
University of Virginia 3D-Prints Living Soil Walls that Sprout Greenery
University of Virginia researchers have invented a method of 3D printing with seed-impregnated soil, which could be used to create walls and roofs teeming with plant life.