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The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Resilient infrastructure must not only withstand climate impacts, but also be able to recover quickly after disruptions.
Canada’s Only Rooftop Garden on Top of a Supermarket Keeps on Producing
From the parking lot, you might not know that atop of the IGA Extra Famille Duchemin, in Ville-Saint-Laurent, sits a 29,000-square-foot garden.
CitiesAlive 2024: 20th Anniversary Conference Unveils Six Exclusive Masterclasses on Green Infrastructure
This year’s conference features an exciting lineup of six new masterclasses.
Positive Changes to New York Tax Abatement Program Finally Pass New York State Legislature
The Tax Abatement provides existing and new building owners with the opportunity to reduce property taxes in exchange for implementing a green roof.
The 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive returns to Toronto with the City of Toronto as the Co-Host
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities the North American Industry Association for the green roof and wall industry is pleased to announce the City of Toronto as co-host of the 20th Anniversary CitiesAlive conference November 6 - 9, 2024. Register by July 31, 2024 to take advantage of the early bird rate.
The Green Wall Revolution: How Vertical Gardens are Purifying Urban Air
As cities grapple with increasing air pollution, these innovative gardens offer a promising solution.
Sara Hagos | Green Roof Professional (GRP)
Sara Hagos is an architectural representative at IKO Industries Ltd., holding a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Haromaya University and a MASc. with distinction from Building Science Graduate Program at British Columbia Institutes of Technology (BCIT). Her MASc. project studied various extensive green roof systems and the findings were published in the Building and Environment Journal and the 2022 Buildings XV International Conference organized by ASHRAE and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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