Few people view a home’s roof as anything more than a necessary structural element. But Kate Ancaya, a landscape architect based in Asheville, North Carolina, is in the business of noticing spaces ...

In the not-too-near-future, your next home or office lobby may not be painted, or even decorated with wall paper. It could be alive. Alive with plants, of course. But before we go planting gardens ...

You may be wondering: are green roofs worth it? Build your own residential green roof system today to turn your roof into a canopy of lovely plants that will keep your house comfortable year-round I ...

This story was produced by Billie Pollisotto and distributed by Next Net. Picture a sweltering Florida afternoon where the sun blazes one minute and a sudden downpour hits the next. In the past, that ...

Solarlux's Wintergarden roof systems are a high-quality, energy-efficient solution for those looking to bring natural light and warmth into their living spaces. The roofs are designed to withstand ...

Wildfires are sadly becoming a regular occurrence, particularly in the sun-soaked southwestern US states. As homeowners and construction experts look at ways of increasing property protection, the ...

Ford Motor Co. last month unveiled the roof of its new truck plant in Dearborn, Mich. Color it green. The roof is covered with 10.4 acres of sedum, a genus of perennial plants that tops a 3-in. thick, ...

A pioneering new green 'Living Roof' has been installed on the top of one of the most iconic World War One memorials. The Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, has stood in tribute to British soldiers killed ...