Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre vegetated roof at the ...
Many products that aim to make the construction of green roofs simpler and more efficient are now available, including pre-seeded blankets, planted modules and drainage layers A standard construction ...
Many cities have created goals to reduce their carbon footprint over the next couple of years. One way they have found to do this is through the roofs of buildings, i.e. "green" and "cool" roofs. You ...
Rooftops covered with grass, vegetable gardens, and lush foliage are now a common sight in many cities around the world. More and more private companies and city authorities are investing in green ...
The Kennedy Union Green Roof provides stormwater runoff management by absorbing large amounts of rainfall and filtering pollutants from water as it drains through the vegetation. It helps regulate ...
If you want to boost your home's eco credentials and increase the biodiversity of your garden, then a green roof could be a good choice. Whether you are planning on a replacing your roof, or looking ...
Napa-based architect Chris D. Craiker, AIA, NCARB, has been designing affordable and sustainable housing for almost 50 years. Reach him at 707-224-5060 or [email protected]. Read his previous columns.
The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board’s headquarters near Lee Circle will soon be sprouting grass from its roof as one of three demonstration projects the agency hopes will encourage new ways of ...
[Sustainable products] Easy to install and delivering real benefits, green roofs are more popular than ever, says Sandy Patience Cynics point to the proliferation of green roofs and claim that, like ...
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