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UK ‘Can Adapt Buildings to Warming with Shutters, Insulation and Green Roofs’
Experts have said Britain must proactively respond to the changing climate.
Commissioner Randy Hayman, Philadelphia Water Department to Keynote at the Grey to Green Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities North America (GRHC) is thrilled to announce that Commissioner Randy Hayman of the Philadelphia Water Department will deliver the keynote address at the Grand Rapids Grey to Green Conference on August 10
First Person Completes the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Certification developed by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Andrey Lykov Becomes the First Recipient of the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Certification
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Unveils New Policy Guide for Green Roofs and Walls
This highly anticipated guide aims to provide essential information to establish or update green roof and wall policies and programs across North America.
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.
Almost 1,100 participants from 41 countries at the World Green Infrastructure Congress 2023
After six years, the World Green Infrastructure Congress finally took place in Germany again and became the world's largest event on the subject of greening buildings to date!
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!
Indoor Plants Can Quickly Remove Dangerous Toxins From Air
New research has found that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air.
Are New Brunswickers Ready for Nature-Based Climate Solutions?
Natural elements are used to respond to the impacts of climate change
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.
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.