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Chip Halderman Joins Turf & Soil Diagnostics
Turf & Soil Diagnostics is excited to announce the addition of Chip Halderman to our staff as a Consultant.
Rooftop Gardens Can Be Magical. But They Must be Carefully Planned
For the past 15 years, Rayner and other researchers at the University of Melbourne have been working to resolve how to make successful green roofs in Australia
Why This Couple Went All-In On A Show-Stopping ‘Green Roof’
When they needed to replace their roof, Lucia advocated for a green roof instead of a traditional asphalt or metal surface.
A Green Roof or Rooftop Solar?
You Can Combine Them in a Biosolar Roof, Boosting Both Biodiversity and Power Output
Urban Oases Combine Roof Gardens and Solar Panels
I'm on a rooftop in Vienna. It's a warm day but around me students work and chat in comfort, shaded by solar panels amid lots of plants.
Rooftop Gardens Could Create 'Huge Green Spaces' in Australia's Biggest Cities. So Why Are There So Few?
Despite their long list of possible benefits, experts acknowledge their take-up in Australia has generally been slow, and much slower than many comparable cities around the world.
Four Ways to Build Heat-Resilient Cities
As cities prepare for the effects of extreme heat as a result of climate change, experts recommend focusing on greener cities and paying greater attention to vulnerable populations.
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?
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
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
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.
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
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