Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce the release of its Fall 2024 edition, The Health Issue of the online Living Architecture Monitor magazine.

One innovative solution to this problem is the integration of green spaces into urban landscapes, with green roofs emerging as a particularly promising option.

The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.

This nature-loving aesthetic meets the moment but embraces the future

Bill Browning has published a book arguing that the cost of bringing nature into building projects isn’t prohibitive, but additive

Incorporating nature-inspired building elements boosts occupant productivity, says an architecture expert

New research has found that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air.

There is now overwhelming evidence of the value of adding plants and living walls to our indoor spaces, from offices and hospitals to shopping malls and airports.

Air-circulating indoor green or living walls can improve the skin quality and immune system of office workers in less than a month, according to a new study

While incorporating a courtyard could be constrained by spatial programming or financial limitations, a vertical greening system could be a great substitute

Green roofs provide climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits that can protect human health, especially for children.

Have you ever dreamed of having a sanctuary where you could focus on your work and embrace your inner creativity? If your answer is “yes,” you may want to look into biophilic design.

As workers opt to stay home, developers are packing commercial buildings with amenities that mix private and public spaces.

Genesis East Medical Center wants to expand its green roof

In addition to their aesthetic appeal, many enthusiasts and designers install green walls for their air-purifying ability.

Understand the Evolution of Biophilic Design

A recent University of Colorado Boulder research has found some positive impacts of green surroundings on people’s health mental health.

A Green Building is an environmentally-conscious and environmentally sustainable structure throughout its life cycle.

In this course Dr. Jana Soderlund walks through strategies for implementing biophilic design in schools, and explores the impacts on students

Habitat Soundscaping’s Evan Benway reveals how nature-inspired audio and visuals are increasing productivity and decreasing stress levels in the physical workplace.