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On UMass Lowell roof, a garden grows
The mezzanine roof at a University of Massachusetts Lowell library is now the site of a garden that will help provide fresh food to city residents in need and other community members.
New Power Plant Turns Waste into Energy—and Doubles as a Ski Slope and Climbing Wall
Denmark, with a landscape as flat as a pancake, might be a new whimsical destination for skiing, thanks to Copenhagen’s new power plant.
Early Engagement During Blue and Green Roof Construction Essential
Following Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's pledge to increase the number of green roofs specifiers are being urged to ensure designs meet both performance needs and British standards.
Rare Orchids Found in City of London Bank's Rooftop Garden
A colony of rare orchids has been discovered growing on the rooftop of an office building in the City of London.
Eco-Roofs Growing Into Urban Role in Portland
As green roofs proliferate atop new buildings in Portland, landscape architects are learning lessons about what works and what doesn’t.
Target Center a Home for Minnesota Sports, Entertainment, and the Bees
The first arena in North America to build a "green" roof to provide food and homes for native bees is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Green Roofs
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were constructed 500 BC. Stone arches were covered in layers of tar and reeds before trees and plants were added. Some of the most famous of the Green Roofs.
From Vision to Reality: Green Roofs in Cambridge
With the passage of its revised green roofs ordinance, Cambridge joins a growing list of cities across North America to have required green roofs in recent years
Green Roofs Can Lower Your Energy Bill
Researchers at the University of Guam found sustainable solutions in green roof infrastructure.
Green Roofs For Healthy Cities Launches Advocacy Campaign in Support of Bill H.R. 1863 - The Public School Rooftop Program
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), the industry association for professionals in the green roof and wall industry, has launched a federal advocacy campaign to support the passage of H.R. 1863
Why Green Roofs Have the Power to Reduce Flooding in Cities
If more Canadians commit to green roofs, we could collectively reduce the harm caused by catastrophic flooding.
Proposed Bill to Place Green Roofs on Public Schools Would Create 29,000 Jobs and Generate Millions in Benefits, Analysis Finds
An analysis of Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez’s proposed Public School Green Rooftop Program Bill found that the legislation would support 29,000 job-years of employment, illustrating the potential of green roofs as part of a green recovery.
Green Roof Atop the S&WB Building Helps Handle Stormwater Runoff Through the Beauty of Flowers
A blue roof, which also sits atop the building, temporarily holds stormwater to slow its runoff into the drainage system.
Move Over Farm To Table: Rooftop-to-table Is The Latest Word In Eating Local
Avling’s garden is part of the new rooftop-to-table movement taking root in innovative restaurants around the world.
How Denver Can Combat Its High Temperature Problem
The city’s heat-trapping materials have been increasing the mercury, but there are ways to combat the warmth.
Biophilic Design Shines at Omni HQ
Biophilic design has become a popular topic in the design industry over the last several years, especially as of late with many organizations considering the form and function of the post-Covid workplace.
The Ultimate Guide For Creating A Rooftop Oasis
If you live in a busy urban setting, having easy access to gardens and green space can be lacking.