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How Green Roofs Could Help California Wine Industry
Rather than spending over $1,000 a square foot to bore a cave for wine storage, the cost could be one-third if a practical warehouse is built with a living, breathing green roof.
NYC High Schoolers to Build Green Roofs in New Parks Dept. Program
The newly-created Youth Sustainability Corps will expand the 200,000 square feet of green roofs overseen by the Parks Dept. — rooftops outfitted with features like native plants, hydroponic towers and bee hives — by 50,000 square feet.
Environmental Sustainability Gains Ground in Nashville Redevelopment
Historic Second Avenue bomb site gives opportunities to test new measures
Green Roof Construction Progresses At 341 Ninth Avenue In West Chelsea, Manhattan
Construction is progressing on Manhattan’s largest outdoor roof deck atop the ten-story 341 Ninth Avenue in West Chelsea.
How Basel Started a Green-Roof Revolution in Europe
A new scientific field proposes an idea that could help generate food and energy while reducing a building's cooling costs.
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.
Living Walls Can Reduce Heat Lost From Buildings by Over 30%, Study Shows
Researchers from the University believe the findings could be a game-changer in helping the UK achieve its net-zero commitments
With More Than 700 Green Roofs, Toronto is Missing an Opportunity to Grow its Own Food
A group of University of Toronto researchers are looking at ways to convert Toronto’s numerous green roofs into places where people can grow food.
Why Green Rooftops are Sprouting Around the World
Roofs are increasingly becoming green spaces as part of a drive towards cleaner cities
How Basel started a green-roof revolution in Europe
One way to lower energy costs, reduce flooding AND improve biodiversity? Cover every new building in plants
Columbia Green Technologies selects DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Insulation Aligned with Sustainability Vision
Columbia Green Technologies announces selection of DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation for green infrastructure solutions aimed to help mitigate the effects of climate change around flooding, rising heat island effect and reducing carbon emissions.
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.
Prague’s First Blue-Green District Combines Modern Design, Sustainability, and Community
With the Modřanský Cukrovar development, Skanska is creating a unique city district focused on sustainability, innovation and a neighborly vibe.
What Goes on Inside Leeds’ Vertical Garden and the Tallest 'Living Wall'
The Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery facility (RERF) is the flagship development at the heart of Leeds’ integrated waste strategy for the next two decades
LAF Accepting Applications for the 2022 CSI Program
The Case Study Investigation (CSI) program is a unique research collaboration and training program for faculty, students, and practitioners.
It’s a Jungle in Here: the Rise of the ‘Biophilic’ Home
Green walls, indoor plants and natural materials are all part of the plan for greener living
Iconic Biowall Installation Reconfigured for Optimal Sustainability and Maintenance
The Biowall — that 22-foot- wide, 80-foot-tall functional wall of air-purifying plants that proudly stands in the building’s lobby— has been undergoing renovations since August.
Green Roofs Installed on Admiral’s Row Buildings at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection on Monday joined with Steiner NYC, developer of Steiner Studios, to announce the addition of three green roofs at Admiral’s Row in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Amid Climate Change and Inequality, ‘Heat Islands’ Pose a Threat
Urban areas with plenty of pavement and few trees are trapping heat, making things hard on residents with health conditions
CitiesAlive 2021: Designing for Multi-functionality Launches
CitiesAlive goes global and virtual during the ongoing pandemic.