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Colorado’s Largest Rooftop Greenhouse Will Grow Nearly Two Tons of Leafy Greens a Day
City council next month will consider a zoning change to allow agriculture in a mixed-use district
Soil Breakthrough Plants Hope in City Rooftops
Researchers have found a new way to boost plant growth that could make it easier to cool buildings with rooftop gardens.
Four Innovations Preparing Cities For Climate Change
In the fight against climate change, cities matter. So what can be done to prepare cities for climate change?
Weather to the Extreme: Can You Survive it?
Prepare in advance for hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and severe electrical storms to keep your operation up and running with minimal downtime.
Baseline Analysis of Green Roof Distribution in New York City Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal, Ecology & Society
Green Roofs Cover Less Than 0.1% of New York City’s 1 Million+ Rooftops as of 2016.
Buzz Stops: Bus Shelter Roofs Turned Into Gardens for Bees and Butterflies
Bee bus stops first appeared in the Dutch city of Utrecht. Now the UK is planning for more than 1,000 and there is growing interest across Europe and in Canada and Australia
Vertical Green Wall Divides Angular Tower’s Solar-Harvesting Facade
UNStudio has revealed plans for a new office tower in Germany that will reduce energy use with an ambitious approach to sustainable design, including a solar facade.
It’s Time to Make Cities More Rural
Enough with the urban vs. rural binary. When rurbanization brings agriculture into cities, everyone benefits
The Inflation Reduction Act Prioritizes Landscape Architecture Solutions to the Climate Crisis
The legislation makes an historic investment of $369 billion to improve energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help communities adapt to climate impacts.
University of Virginia 3D-Prints Living Soil Walls that Sprout Greenery
University of Virginia researchers have invented a method of 3D printing with seed-impregnated soil, which could be used to create walls and roofs teeming with plant life.
What Is the Urban Heat Island Effect?
Man-made surfaces and urban density contribute to higher temperatures, intensifying heat waves and posing a growing danger to public health.
Laying the Groundwork for a Better, Cleaner Public School System With Green Roofs
Green roofs provide climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits that can protect human health, especially for children.
Connect With Nature Through Your Decor With Biophilic Design
Have you ever dreamed of having a sanctuary where you could focus on your work and embrace your inner creativity? If your answer is “yes,” you may want to look into biophilic design.
Research Green Roof Thriving at CSU Spur Campus
In all, the research green roof at the CSU System Spur campus has now produced 204.5 pounds of produce in its initial growing season at the recently opened Terra building.
New Living Wall Uses Recycled Materials for Better Growing Conditions
Designed by Texas A&M University's associate professors Bruce Dvorak and Ahmed K. Ali, the wall is located between the institution's Langford Architecture Center
The Rooftop Beekeeping Buzz: Why Buildings Are Using Bees To Go Greener
Rooftop beehives can be a simple and tangible way to demonstrate commitment to environmental action, social justice, and good governance.
If Heatwaves Are The New Normal, How Can We Cool Our Cities Down?
Extreme heat has been the greatest weather-related cause of death in the U.S. for the past 30 years — killing over 700 people per year.
New Distillery’s Green Roof Creates a Buzz
The ‘green’ sedum roof at The Cairn Distillery near Grantown on Spey has reportedly become a haven for bees since being installed in April.
Green Infrastructure: How to Manage Water in a Sustainable Way
By relying on plants, soil, and natural systems to manage rainfall runoff, green infrastructure tackles urban water woes and boosts climate resilience. Here’s how.
Rain City Strategy: A Green Approach to the Future on the Wet Coast
How rain defines, and, in the future, will continue to shape our city