Join Sustainable Futures as we speak with Gail Vittori, Co-Director of the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, about sustainable healthcare, resilient building, and the transformative role of the natural world in enhancing our well-being.

We analyzed landcover change in Porto, Portugal, using satellite imagery from 2017 and 2022. K-Nearest Neighbor classification revealed increases in impervious surfaces and decreases in vegetation, highlighting opportunities for green roof interventions and the importance of climate justice considerations.

Founded in 2005, Skyland USA pioneered green roof soil products, adapting to industry demands over 20 years. With innovative blends and strategic partnerships, they've installed 30 million square feet nationwide, catalyzing the growth of green infrastructure in the US.

A unique application of green facade technology creates impressive structures which conserve water over parking structures at the Bluffs at Playa Vista in Los Angeles. 

Rain gardens offer multifunctional stormwater management, integrating native plants to mitigate urban runoff. By mimicking natural water cycles, they complement traditional infrastructure, fostering resilience and biodiversity in urban landscapes.

The Auckland Botanic Gardens transformed water challenges into ecological opportunities, showcasing innovative water-sensitive design and native plant integration. This case study previews the World Green Infrastructure Congress in Auckland, promoting sustainable urban development.

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with climate science pioneer Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig to discuss the impacts and opportunities of climate change on our urban environments and how we can create more resilient communities.

An exploration of the benefits of a green infrastructure asset management system and its potential benefits for contractors, clients and the industry. 

Learn about the unique approach to green infrastructure development through Mini Forests, also known as Miyawaki Forests, and the many social and ecological benefits they bring to urban areas.

This episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with noted ecologist Dusty Gedge, president of the European Federation of Green Roof and Wall Associations, to discuss fostering biodiversity through urban naturalization, developments in bio-solar technologies, and his background as a lifelong birder. Join us for a conversation on his life as a passionate bird watcher, his career advocating for biodiverse green infrastructure, and the imperative of addressing the climate crisis for future generations.

This episode, Sustainable Futures is joined by Dr. Mike Dixon, PhD to discuss his futuristic work in developing a biological life support system based on plants for the International Space program through the Space and Advanced Life Support Agriculture (SALSA) program at the University of Guelph.