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Parks, Urban Greenery Can Reduce Urban Heat Islands
Parks and urban greenery can help reduce the impact of extreme heat waves
American Society of Landscape Architects, New York Announces 2023 ASLA Fellow and Medal Recipients
Annual Program Recognizes Excellence in the Practice of Landscape Architecture
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Releases Biodiversity Issue of the Living Architecture Monitor Magazine in Celebration of the Summer Solstice
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to announce that a new issue of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine is now available which celebrates and promotes biodiversity.
Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has reintroduced the Public School Green Rooftop Program Act.
Don’t Miss Out on Resilient City Building: Join us at the Grey to Green Toronto Conference on June 11-12, 2023
The upcoming Grey to Green Toronto Conference is scheduled to take place in person on June 11-12, 2023 at the Centre for Social Innovation, Suite 101 on Spadina.
New Living Architecture Academy Virtual Course on Green Wall Design: Installation and Maintenance
The Green Walls Committee of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is thrilled to launch Green Wall Design: Installation and Maintenance
Green Roof Installation And Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training at Toronto Grey to Green: Register Now!
The GRIMP Certification is a brand-new program introducing professionals to the fundamental techniques and information necessary for successful green roof installation and maintenance.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Presents Rooftop Farm Reception at Toronto Metropolitan University as part of Grey to Green Toronto Conference
The Rooftop Farm Reception promises to be an extraordinary networking opportunity, offering attendees a chance to connect with industry professionals and like-minded individuals.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Free Green Infrastructure Virtual Policy Symposium on May 25, 2023
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce the Free Green Infrastructure Virtual Policy Symposium on May 25 from 12pm - 3pm EST
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Grey to Green Toronto Conference
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is excited to announce the Toronto Grey to Green Conference, to be held in person on June 11-12.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Lily Turner as New Board Member and Green Walls Committee Chair
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is proud to announce its latest board member and Green Walls Committee Chair, Lily Turner.
Vertical Green-Living Walls Save up to 20% of Energy Used in Closed Spaces
Researchers found that vertical green-living walls can save up to 20 per cent of the energy used for air circulation in closed offices and spaces.
Rooftop Gardens Pitched for Bus Stops as Cheap Remedy to NYC’s Flood Problems
As New York City spends billions preparing for its next flood, new research suggests a cheaper resource may already be scattered across the five boroughs
Craiker’s Corner: Green roofs could be a boon to wine industry construction
Could environmentally friendly designs be an asset to viticulture?
Greening Roofs to Boost Climate Resilience
Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris, to decrease temperatures while improving quality of life.
Discovering Boston's Green Infrastructure: Tours of Innovative Award Winning Green Roofs to be Held During 2023 Boston Grey to Green Conference
The 2023 Boston Grey to Green Conference will be providing a series of unique tours to help explore green infrastructure in the Boston area.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces New Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training and Certification
After three years GRHC is pleased to announce the new certification program combining hands-on training with online instruction.
American Society of Landscape Architects, New York (ASLA-NY) Announces 2023 Design Awards Recipients
Annual Program Recognizes Excellence in the Practice of Landscape Architecture
Planting Trees in Cities Could Reduce Deaths from Extreme Heat
One-third of heat deaths in Europe could be prevented by increasing tree canopy cover to 30%.