When constructing a new home, one must ensure that the structure will help save money in the future while also preserving the environment.

Dallas City Council has passed a new plan for increasing food production in Dallas in a bid to increase sustainable and local agriculture.

As heatwaves and floods hit cities worldwide, Thami Croeser, RMIT University finds some inspiring examples of cities embracing pioneering solutions to mitigate the impacts.

Green Communities Canada is proud to announce the launch of the “Transform Stream” of the Living Cities Fund, made possible by a significant funding commitment through the TD Ready Challenge.

One-third of UHI deaths in Europe could be prevented by increasing tree canopy cover to 30% in every urban neighbourhood.

Researchers have been encouraging the replacement of tar and other dark-coloured materials used in roofing for several decades.

Living walls are springing up in our cities, often on luxury hotels, office blocks, and major stores.

Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate, with the built environment acknowledged as a significant contributor to the decline of biodiversity

Javits Center’s $1.5 billion expansion features a farm and orchard that raise green roof to new heights

Around the world we are seeing effective retrofitting of cities to adapt to more extreme weather.

In order to combat the consequences of climate change such as urban flooding and heat island effects, sustainable measures needed to be adopted.

Air-circulating indoor green or living walls can improve the skin quality and immune system of office workers in less than a month, according to a new study

Stormwater management on a large installation requires a multifaceted approach.

With Australians facing skyrocketing energy bills, and a long hot summer ahead, many households are turning their attention to a range of passive cooling measures.

Although the terms 'green roof' and 'rooftop landscaping' sound similar, architects draw a difference.

A classic urban trade-off might not be our destiny. That’s great news for the climate.

While incorporating a courtyard could be constrained by spatial programming or financial limitations, a vertical greening system could be a great substitute

Green roofs cover less than 0.1% of New York City’s buildings, according to a new study, and more than half of them are concentrated in wealthier areas like midtown and downtown Manhattan.

Our cities can help protect bees and offer pollinators a safe haven through green infrastructure projects.

The expansive green space on the fourth-floor exterior deck nods to the beauty of Colorado’s native plants and the University’s sustainability goals.