The Living Architecture Monitor Launches: Fall 2021, The Social Issue

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Written By Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

The Living Architecture Monitor, published quarterly by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, increases awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls and other forms of living architecture. We are excited to launch the Fall 2021 digital edition of the Living Architecture Monitor: The Social Issue. 

The Fall Social Issue is focused on the many intersections between living architecture, community, and sustainability. This edition focuses on the social benefits of the green roof and wall industry. The industry is well known for its environmental benefits, but it also has the capacity to drastically improve the wellbeing and health of people in their communities. These benefits are critical as people have become accustomed to remaining indoors due to COVID-19. As communities work to go “back to normal”, this research is more important than ever for the mental and physical well-being of everyone. Green buildings can promote better sleep, improved performance, community and neighbourhood restoration, and overall better health. This issue’s articles discuss a variety of topics, from air cleansing green walls and trending agrihoods to performance standards and rooftop parks - please take some time to check out these articles! 

Featured Articles in this Issue Include:

  • Dr. Nadina Galle on the 'Internet of Nature', read here

  • A community-driven, volunteer built and maintained, air cleansing green wall in Georgetown, Seattle, read here

  • Case studies of green roofs that use native plants and an ecosystem approach, read here

  • An in-depth review and summary of the energy and climate benefits of green roofs, read here

  • The growth of “agrihoods” - neighborhoods with a farm as the central focus, read here

To read the full issue, visit the Living Architecture Monitor website, livingarchitecturemonitor.com. For more information on upcoming events visit: greenroofs.org/events. For information on professional training online please visit: livingarchitectureacademy.com

From the Living Architecture Monitor

Featured
Why the Climate Crisis Requires 21st Century-Like Victory Gardens and High Tech Solutions 
Why the Climate Crisis Requires 21st Century-Like Victory Gardens and High Tech Solutions 

This article begins to make the case for increased public policy and private investment on a wide range of approaches to producing food in our urban environments in the face of climate change threats to food security. 

Sustainable Future Podcast:</a> Seeing the Future of Agriculture
Sustainable Future Podcast: Seeing the Future of Agriculture

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with microbiologist and Columbia University Professor Emeritus Dr. Dickson Despommier to discuss his pioneering work and thought leadership on vertical farming.

Recovering Green Roofs to Feed Native Birds
Recovering Green Roofs to Feed Native Birds

Bird populations are an indicator of ecosystem health. Birds are in decline worldwide primarily due to the destruction and degradation of their habitat by humans. By design, green roofs can be planted to feed and shelter birds. This article reviews how green roofs have been planted to recover habitats for feeding birds.

A Closer Look at Offices of Urban Agriculture
A Closer Look at Offices of Urban Agriculture

Urban agriculture offices promote local produce in cities, like rooftop farms in New York and San Francisco. Washington D.C.'s Office of Urban Agriculture aims to expand food production, integrate landscapes, and educate communities, aligning with sustainability goals and fostering economic activity.

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