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Plant Diversity in Urban Green Spaces Led to Sevenfold Increase in Insect Species, Study Finds
Scientists find ‘substantial ecological changes’ after greening initiative by major road in Melbourne, Australia
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Grey to Green Cascadia Conference
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) announces the Cascadia Grey to Green Conference, to be held in person on November 2-3, 2023
Secret Gardens: The Plants and Insects That Inhabit NYC's Green Roofs
The city might look like a concrete labyrinth from the ground, but its skies are teeming with life.
Discover How To Implement Green Roofs in New York City at the Grey to Green Conference
New York Region Grey to Green Conference takes place October 23-24, delving into the latest advancements in green infrastructure and sustainable urban development
When Storm Sewers Can’t Cope, ‘Sponge Cities’ Help Absorb the Overflow
Cities are still catching up with the natural protection systems that can make a difference when engineered infrastructure is overwhelmed by severe weather.
Biodiversity Flourishes in Historic Lawn Turned Wildflower Meadow
An experiment at the University of Cambridge highlights the environmental cost of a well-manicured lawn
Sunderland’s Blossoming Transformation: The Rise of Living Roof Bus Shelters
Sunderland’s vibrant living roof bus shelters are now gracing the cityscape, bringing a splash of colour and contributing to a cleaner, greener urban environment.
Well-Irrigated Roofs with Vegetation Have Cooling Effect on PV systems
Scientists in the Netherlands have assessed how the so-called blue-green roofs can help reduce the operating temperature of rooftop PV panels and have found they provide a significant cooling effect.
UK ‘Can Adapt Buildings to Warming with Shutters, Insulation and Green Roofs’
Experts have said Britain must proactively respond to the changing climate.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.