This feature explores rooftop agrivoltaics, combining food-producing green roofs and solar panels, highlighting research advancements at Colorado State University and their potential to address urban food, energy, and water challenges efficiently.

Plants have long supported human health, with modern medicine using them in over half of pharmaceuticals. Recently, their biophilic benefits, like reducing stress and lowering blood pressure, have gained recognition in hospitals. This article explores a case study of an outdated medical center transformed with plants, including rooftop greenery, for therapeutic effects.

Green roofs and photovoltaic arrays can coexist, enhancing biodiversity and solar energy generation. In a simulated study, pollinator plants thrived better under PV arrays due to favorable microclimate conditions, suggesting benefits for urban habitat diversity and plant establishment.