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GRHC Living Architecture Monitor Magazine- Fall 2024 Health Issue Now Available
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce the release of its Fall 2024 edition, The Health Issue of the online Living Architecture Monitor magazine.
As Heat Waves Increase, Green Roofs Could Help Cool Texas Cities
Vegetation-covered roofs may be challenging to create and maintain, but they can be up to 40 degrees cooler than conventional roofs. They can also reduce flash flooding and provide islands of habitat for pollinators.
Green Walls in Offices Have a Positive Impact on Skin and Immune Health
Study showed air-circulating green walls modified microbiota affecting skin health and enhanced immune regulation.
A Biophilic Home in Vietnam Impresses With a Hollow-Brick “Breathing Wall”
Abundant greenery, ample skylights, and a partial glass roof round out a multigenerational home by CTA | Creative Architects.
The Nature of Soundscaping
Habitat Soundscaping’s Evan Benway reveals how nature-inspired audio and visuals are increasing productivity and decreasing stress levels in the physical workplace.
Rethinking Our Roofs, Parking Lots, and Sidewalks Could Save Money and Lives
The benefits of so-called ‘smart surfaces.’