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Toronto Fire Services Officially Opens New Fire Station in Downsview Park
The new station allows for natural light, uses robust materials for longer service life and includes a green roof.
GRHC Launches Summer 2022 Biodiversity Issue of the Living Architecture Monitor
The Summer Issue explores the various aspects of biodiversity including design principles, case studies and new policy developments.
Maryland Communities To Receive Majority Of Chesapeake Bay Trust Funding For Green Infrastructure Projects
The Chesapeake Bay Trust will be steering over $1 million toward 13 environmental projects in Maryland and its surrounding states, according to trust staff.
Pitt’s Green Stormwater Projects Get a Moment to Shine
Sustainability and facilities officials recently got to show off the University’s green stormwater infrastructure to a group of mostly non-Pitt-affiliated professionals.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Debuts Edible Garden
The garden includes a “living wall” that will grow herbs, berries and more for the hospital kitchen.
New Bird Species Flock to Javits Center’s Green Roof
Two new wild bird species were recently identified at the Javits Center’s nearly seven-acre green roof, which has evolved into a unique wildlife sanctuary since its genesis in 2014.
Cities Mandate Green Roofs to Capture Stormwater, Cool Environment and Support Biodiversity
Green roofs are vegetated spaces on top of buildings. They offer many benefits like capturing stormwater, cooling the environment, and supporting biodiversity.
Ohio Students Educate the Community About Green Roofs
Ohio University students are taking their voices, their models and even coloring books into the local community to demonstrate the benefits of green roofs to area children and families.
Inside Rotterdam’s Quest to Green 10 Million Square Feet of Rooftops
The Rooftop Days festival is part of a campaign to use more of Rotterdam’s flat roofs to add greenery, harvest solar power, and collect rainwater.
As Heat Waves Increase, Green Roofs Could Help Cool Texas Cities
Vegetation-covered roofs may be challenging to create and maintain, but they can be up to 40 degrees cooler than conventional roofs. They can also reduce flash flooding and provide islands of habitat for pollinators.
How Green Walls Make Air More Breathable
In addition to their aesthetic appeal, many enthusiasts and designers install green walls for their air-purifying ability.
Green Roofs are Worth the Cost for Urban Residents
A new study explores how much Portland residents are willing to pay to increase the number of green roofs across the city.
NASA Explores Potential for Green Roofs to Lower Temperatures in Cities
Research undertaken by NASA has found that rooftop gardens can offer substantial temperature reductions in cities during summer months.
Green Walls in Offices Have a Positive Impact on Skin and Immune Health
Study showed air-circulating green walls modified microbiota affecting skin health and enhanced immune regulation.
Omni Ecosystems® Releases Omni Meadow™ - The Next Logical Step and Proven Future of Green Roofs
Created in the true spirit of green infrastructure and customized by geographical region, Omni Meadow reintroduces nature into the built environment.
Novel PV System Design for Green Rooftops from France
French startup Ecovégétal has developed a PV system configuration that uses vegetation to reduce the operating temperature of the modules.
Green Infrastructure Ontario Releases Follow-Up to State of Large Parks in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe
Improving Access to Large Parks in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe: Policy, Planning, and Funding Strategies Report now available
Job Opportunity with Brooklyn Grange
Brooklyn Grange seeking applicant to fill full time Design/Build Operations Manager vacancy
Grey to Green Virtual Conference: Designing Future Proof Cities With Green Infrastructure, June 22-23 2022
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is excited to announce the Grey to Green Conference, to be held virtually on June 22 from 10am - 4:30pm and June 23 from 10am - 6pm est.
Green Roofs Benefits Heavily Outweigh the Costs for Urban Residents
Study also finds Portland's residents are willing to pay for the benefits of green roofs.