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Sky High Sustainability: NASA Johnson’s Pocket Prairie Flourishes Atop Building 12
Buzzing with bees, baby birds, and wildflowers, the rooftop garden atop building 12 at Johnson Space Center in Houston reflects NASA’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Group Vows to Turn Downtown Rooftops Into Vibrant Green Spaces
Downtown Neighbors Alliance to take the lead in green economy in Pittsburgh
Etera Hosts Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training During the Cascadia Grey to Green Conference
Etera will host the upcoming GRIMP Training at their nursery in Forest Grove, OR.
Chatfield Green Roofing Now an Approved NYC Accelerator Service Provider
Chatfield joins a program focused on decarbonizing the city's buildings and promoting healthier, safer communities.
11 Acres of Plant-infused Green Roofs Go ‘Blue’–Capturing Rainwater in Flood-Prone Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s roofs have just been converted into a giant sponge that will make the city more climate resilient.
The Green Roof at AHWC: A Hidden Campus Gem, Reimagined
Nestled just outside the third floor of the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) lies a hidden gem that adds a special touch to our campus environment—The Green Roof at AHWC
Norwegian firm unveils vertical solar panels boosting green rooftops
The Norwegian company Over Easy Solar proposes a new approach to installing photovoltaic panels on roofs.
How Cities Around the World are Finding Ways to Beat Extreme Heat
With heatwaves breaking records around the world, urban planners and local officials are coming up with solutions to keep sweltering cities cooler, and save lives.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is Pleased to Release the Free Water Issue of the Summer Living Architecture Monitor Magazine
The Water issue underscores the complex relationship between water and living architecture in the face of a changing climate.
Join Us At the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive Green Roof and Green Infrastructure Conference in Toronto from November 6 to 9, 2024!
CitiesAlive 2024 marks its twentieth anniversary with a grand celebration in the vibrant City of Toronto!
Cascadia Grey To Green Conference Takes Place at Portland State University On July 25 & 26
The conference focuses on promoting the investment and implementation of green infrastructure to support healthy communities.
Brooklyn Grange Hiring a New Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Brooklyn Grange is seeking an entrepreneurial, experienced, hands-on, inspirational, growth-focused, and metrics-driven Chief Executive Officer
Last Call - Explore Green Infrastructure Opportunities for Environmental and Economic Justice in Chicago
The Regional Grey to Green Conference: Exploring Green Infrastructure and Economic and Environmental Justice is set to take place in Chicago, IL, this week on June 6 -7, 2024
Grey to Green Chicago Multi-Stop Tour: Exploring the City's Green Infrastructure
Grey to Green Chicago is excited to announce its Multi-Stop Tour, offering participants an immersive exploration of the city's green infrastructure
Chicago Hosts Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training During the Grey to Green Conference
As part of the upcoming Grey to Green Chicago conference, the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training is set to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills in green roof installation and maintenance
Grey To Green Chicago Unveils Speaker Lineup for 2024 Conference
The Regional Grey to Green Conference: Exploring Green Infrastructure and Economic and Environmental Justice is set to take place in Chicago, IL, on June 6 -7, 2024
Green Roofs Deliver Critical Protection From ‘Severe Urban Heating’
A Seoul case study underscores the positive social and environmental outcomes of such policy changes.
‘On Every Roof Something is Possible’: How Sponge Cities Could Change the Way We Handle Rain
Amsterdam is home to 45,000 sq metres of ‘blue-green’ roofs, which absorb rainwater and allow it to be used by building residents to water plants and flush toilets
Living Roofs are a Gateway to More Holistic Green Cities
Advocates for the roofs say that they can mitigate air pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lessen a building’s demand for air-conditioning by up to 75 percent.
Explore Green Infrastructure Opportunities for Environmental and Economic Justice in Chicago
The Regional Grey to Green Conference: Exploring Green Infrastructure and Economic and Environmental Justice is set to take place June 6 -7, 2024.