Parks and urban greenery can help reduce the impact of extreme heat waves

Researchers found that vertical green-living walls can save up to 20 per cent of the energy used for air circulation in closed offices and spaces.

As New York City spends billions preparing for its next flood, new research suggests a cheaper resource may already be scattered across the five boroughs

Could environmentally friendly designs be an asset to viticulture?

Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris, to decrease temperatures while improving quality of life.

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.

With the rise in concern on the issue of climate change, there is increasing pressure on industries, such as construction to minimise its environmental impacts for a more sustainable future.

New program is focused on low-income and minority residents living south of Interstate 80

When constructing a new home, one must ensure that the structure will help save money in the future while also preserving the environment.

Dallas City Council has passed a new plan for increasing food production in Dallas in a bid to increase sustainable and local agriculture.

As heatwaves and floods hit cities worldwide, Thami Croeser, RMIT University finds some inspiring examples of cities embracing pioneering solutions to mitigate the impacts.

Green Communities Canada is proud to announce the launch of the “Transform Stream” of the Living Cities Fund, made possible by a significant funding commitment through the TD Ready Challenge.

One-third of UHI deaths in Europe could be prevented by increasing tree canopy cover to 30% in every urban neighbourhood.

Researchers have been encouraging the replacement of tar and other dark-coloured materials used in roofing for several decades.

Living walls are springing up in our cities, often on luxury hotels, office blocks, and major stores.

Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate, with the built environment acknowledged as a significant contributor to the decline of biodiversity

Javits Center’s $1.5 billion expansion features a farm and orchard that raise green roof to new heights

Around the world we are seeing effective retrofitting of cities to adapt to more extreme weather.

In order to combat the consequences of climate change such as urban flooding and heat island effects, sustainable measures needed to be adopted.

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