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Why Green Roofs May Be Answer to Tamil Nadu’s Tomato Blues
A tomato crop is not a long range prospect, raising the promise of adding to Chennai’s supply through gardens and rooftop producers.
Virginia Zoo Unveils Innovative Green Roof
Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke, Va., pioneers conservation with green roof that doubles as an educational exhibit
Corporate Landscaping Lets Its Hair Down
More companies are eschewing manicured grass in favor of native plants, a shift driven by the environmental costs of installing and maintaining lawns.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Presents the Grand Rapids Grey to Green Conference, Fostering Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Discover the processes for creating a sustainable and resilient community in Grand Rapids on August 9-10, 2023!
Green Roofs Deliver Badly-Needed Cooling in Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas
Scientific research suggests green infrastructure can offer urban residents a wide range of benefits.
Solar Power and Green Roofs: A Symbiosis for Sustainability
In the quest for a greener future, two technologies have emerged as key players in the fight against environmental degradation: solar power and green roofs.
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.
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.
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.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Grey to Green Boston Conference: April 23-24 2023
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is excited to announce the Boston Grey to Green Conference, to be held in person on April 23-24
Report: Green Buildings Carry Lower Life Cycle Cost
With the rise in concern on the issue of climate change, there is increasing pressure on industries, such as construction to minimise its environmental impacts for a more sustainable future.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches the Spring 2023 Urban Agriculture Issue of Living Architecture Monitor Magazine
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to launch the Spring 2023 digital edition of the free Living Architecture Monitor (LAM) magazine.
Coralville Wants Fewer Barriers to Installing Green Infrastructure
New program is focused on low-income and minority residents living south of Interstate 80
How Can You Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly During Construction
When constructing a new home, one must ensure that the structure will help save money in the future while also preserving the environment.
City Hall Passes Urban Agriculture Plan
Dallas City Council has passed a new plan for increasing food production in Dallas in a bid to increase sustainable and local agriculture.