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Summer 2024, Case Study, Bec Stanley, Zoë Avery, Emma Bodley, Dr Robyn Simcock Bec Stanley, Zoë Avery, Emma Bodley, Dr Robyn Simcock Summer 2024, Case Study, Bec Stanley, Zoë Avery, Emma Bodley, Dr Robyn Simcock Bec Stanley, Zoë Avery, Emma Bodley, Dr Robyn Simcock

Water Issues to Ecological Opportunities at Auckland Botanic Gardens

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.

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Unveiling A Breathtaking Green Roof First Conceived By Hundertwasser

In 1993, Whangārei’s Mayor, Stan Semenoff, invited Hundertwasser to design an art centre, a project that finally came to life in 2022. Learn about this magnificent biodiverse and biophilic building and its living and edible afforested roof in Whangārei, New Zealand.

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Case Study, Fall 2023, Prasannamurti Desai Prasannamurti Desai Case Study, Fall 2023, Prasannamurti Desai Prasannamurti Desai

A Terminal In a Garden: Exploring Bangalore’s New Airport

The new international airport terminal in Bangaluru is an outstanding example of how to combine multiple biophilic elements on a massive scale to create an entirely new airport experience. It raises the bar on designing healthier, more biodiverse, culturally relevant and relaxing airports for weary travellers and nature.

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Case Study, Fall 2023, Richard Hayden Richard Hayden Case Study, Fall 2023, Richard Hayden Richard Hayden

Unlocking Stormwater Solutions: Case Study on Chicago Blue-Green Roofs

Discover how this Blue-Green Roof project combines detention and retention for superior results. Explore a real-world case study at Northwestern University, showcasing innovative solutions for water challenges while ensuring sustainability and building integrity. A must-read for urban planning enthusiasts and environmental advocates.

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Summer 2023, Case Study, Phipps Conservatory and Blaine Stand Phipps Conservatory & Blaine Stand Summer 2023, Case Study, Phipps Conservatory and Blaine Stand Phipps Conservatory & Blaine Stand

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes – An Ecological Showpiece in Pittsburgh

Discover the Center for Sustainable Landscapes, a remarkable ecological masterpiece in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park. Learn about its green certifications, net-zero energy, and water goals. Explore the collaborative creation, ecosystem enhancement, and context incorporation that make it a sustainable marvel.

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Case Study, Fall 2021 Reuben Freed Case Study, Fall 2021 Reuben Freed

“My Neighborhood Is Killing Me” – A Seattle Green Wall is Raised in Hope

In Georgetown, the largest freestanding Green Wall in the Seattle area stands as a banner to community health in action, hiding an ugly concrete barrier. The Green Wall is not only a successful, sustainable structured landscape ‘intervention’ in its inherent functionality, but delivers benefits that satisfy the goals articulated in the participatory design process.

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Case Study, Fall 2021 Joyce McLean Case Study, Fall 2021 Joyce McLean

The Growing Attraction of Agrihoods

A growing number of urban/rural communities are developing this kind of co-operative, food-friendly approach. Instead of building a residential development around a swimming pool, a tennis court or some kind of hard landscaping, more innovative developers are creating “agrihoods” - neighborhoods with a farm as the central focus.

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Case Study, Fall 2021 Fiona Wolff Case Study, Fall 2021 Fiona Wolff

Insight Into Germany’s Green Roof and Wall Market, Trends, and Policy

Green roof pioneer Germany has a green roof market that continues to grow. The building greening sector already provides thousands of jobs - and this employment trend is increasing in line with the growth. Supportive policy and new trends featuring integrated water management and solar PV integration continue to drive the industry.

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Case Study, Summer 2021 Paolo Palha, Jéssica Fogeiro Case Study, Summer 2021 Paolo Palha, Jéssica Fogeiro

A Historic Square Revitalized with an Olive Grove Green Roof in Porto, Portugal - A Country Embracing Green Roof Policy

With 4,500 square meters (over 48,000 square feet) of grass and 50 olive trees planted above commercial space, the urban rehabilitation of this square has completely transformed this important public space, creating an attraction for both tourists and residents.

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