News
How Beekeeping can Boost Rooftop Gardening
Maintaining bee colonies in man-made beehives is an awe-inspiring idea, but is it worth the time and effort?
How to Design Across Species to Increase Biodiversity
The work at Terreform ONE is defined as multispecies design. Their clients range from the businesses that commission the work to species that are on the edge of extinction such as the monarch butterfly.
Green roofs make a difference; what are you waiting for?
More green space is a common response to heat stress in cities. But how do we get started? Entrepreneurs discuss their journey towards creating greener cities.
Why Green Roofs Haven't Taken Root in Saskatchewan
Experts say incentives to incorporate green roofs in building design are key
Innovations in Green Roof Technology: Combining Insulation and Aesthetics
From residential homes to large commercial development projects, green roofs are popular these days due to their incredible benefits for insulation and aesthetics.
Green Roof for Healthy Cities Announces Green Infrastructure Research Symposium: Unveiling Urban Sustainability Solutions
Exploration of the latest trends and developments in green infrastructure research and sustainable urban solutions takes place virtually on October 25th
Urban Planning and Green Spaces: Balancing Development and Nature in Cities
Green spaces in cities are beneficial to human health, providing areas where people can partake in exercise and relaxation while also promoting benefits related to dissipated noise and chemical pollution.
Urban Heat Dilemma: Why Birds Abandon Cities and How To Attract Them Back
A new study by researchers from Zhejiang University and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology wed that urban heat reduces bird diversity by up to 15%, depending on the city and season.
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.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Shayna Stott as New Board Member and Policy Chair
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Shayna Stott as the new Policy Chair
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' Grand Rapids Grey to Green Conference to Feature Exclusive Reception and Tour at John Ball Zoo
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is excited to announce a reception and tour of the John Ball Zoo as part of the Grand Rapids Grey to Green Conference
Sustainability Success at Cleveland State with Green Roof Project
A piece of cutting-edge technology called FarmBot is ushering in a new era of sustainability and healthy living at Cleveland State University’s (CSU) Rec Center.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces The Summer Sale of Professional Development on the Living Architecture Academy
During the entire month of August 2023, all biodiversity and urban agriculture content is available for 20 percent off