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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.
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).
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.
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.
Why A Green Roof Could Protect You Against Microplastics From The Atmosphere
Green roofs removed over 97.5 percent of deposited microplastics from the surrounding air.
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
Columbia Green Technologies Unveils New Digital Product Catalog Featuring Cutting-Edge Green Infrastructure Solutions
Columbia Green Technologies proudly announces launch of its new Digital Product Catalog
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches the Spring 2025 Urban Agriculture Issue of Living Architecture Monitor Magazine
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to launch the free Spring urban agriculture edition of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine.
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.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Joins 50 + Organizations in Supporting Federal Policy Agenda for Tackling Extreme Heat
Announcement Comes as 2024 is Officially Declared Hottest Year on Record
How Green Buildings can Reduce Retail Companies’ Emissions
Green buildings are designed to minimise environmental impact throughout their lifecycle, from construction to demolition.