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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.
Boston Struggles to Find Takers for Green Roof Grants
City water and sewer commission: ‘We would love to see more applicants’
Green Roofs Help Ease Daytime Temperatures for Londoners
Already this summer, London has experienced three heatwaves with temperatures regularly climbing above 30 degrees Celsius.
Toronto Couple Turns to Green Roof as City Faces Climate-Driven Flooding
While no single solution can stop these impacts, experts say infrastructure like green roofs plays a valuable role in helping cities adapt.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches Summer 2025 Climate Crisis Issue of the Living Architecture Monitor
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is proud to announce the free publication of the Summer Climate Crisis Issue of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine.
Solar Green Roofs Resource Guide Launched in Basel, Switzerland
June 5th, World Environment Day, was celebrated by the World Green Infrastructure Network, together with Solar Power Europe and the European Federation of Green Roof and Wall Associations by launching the Solar Green Roofs Resource Guide.
CALL TO ACTION - Why We Need to Oppose the Government of Ontario’s Bill 17 - Now
A new Bill from the Ontario Government poses a threat to the Ontario green building and sustainability markets
In-Person Green Roof Professional Training Returns to Vancouver Ahead of Grey to Green 2025 Conference
The training takes place on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Creekside Community Centre in Vancouver
2025 Grey to Green Conference Plans Announced
Designers, Building Owners - Learn About Green Roofs & Other Green Infrastructure From Local Experts
Plant-Covered Walls Can Combat Urban Heat and Help Biodiversity
Plant-covered facades help cool urban areas and provide habitats for plants, birds, insects and other organisms.
ZinCo Canada Revolutionizes Sustainable Energy with Vertical Solar Arrays
ZinCo Canada, a pioneer in green roofing technology, proudly announces the launch of its innovative Vertical Solar Array system.
Over Easy Solar and Sempergreen cooperate for combined green and solar roofs
Over Easy Solar, a Norwegian manufacturer of vertical bifacial PV modules, has entered into a European distribution partnership with the Dutch Sempergreen Group, a supplier of green roofs and green facades.
Upcoming Webinar - Growing the Mini Forest Movement in Canada
Growing the Mini Forest Movement in Canada focuses on the critical role of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions in mitigating and adapting to climate change in Canada
With More Heat Waves in Our Future, Researchers Say We Need to Look at Clean Cooling
Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense
Celebrate Nature in the City Week: A Unique Opportunity to Explore Toronto’s Green Spaces on November 3 - 9, 2024
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the City of Toronto are thrilled to announce Nature in the City Week, running from November 3-9, 2024.
Rasmus Astrup, Partner, SLA Announced as Keynote Speaker Nov. 6 CitiesAlive 2024 in Toronto
World Renown Landscape Architect To Speak About Bringing Nature Back to Cities
Green Stormwater Facilities Result in Improved Water Quality and a Decreased Carbon Footprint
Rain gardens, green roofs, and bioretention cells can be beneficial alternatives to stormwater ponds
Enhancing Urban Development
Bauder explains how green roofs can help meet biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements, ensuring habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably enhanced condition compared to their state before development.
Evergreen Infrastructure Leads the Way in Urban Revitalisation with Visionary Green Roof Installation at Federation Square
Evergreen Infrastructure has collaborated with Modscape and The Greenwall Company to install an innovative green roof at the Greenline Project Hub located at Federation Square.
The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Resilient infrastructure must not only withstand climate impacts, but also be able to recover quickly after disruptions.