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How Living Walls Can Transform Terminals From ‘Non-Places’ to Natural Space
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.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Grey to Green Boston Conference: April 23-24 2023
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is excited to announce the Boston Grey to Green Conference, to be held in person on April 23-24
Report: Green Buildings Carry Lower Life Cycle Cost
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.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches the Spring 2023 Urban Agriculture Issue of Living Architecture Monitor Magazine
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to launch the Spring 2023 digital edition of the free Living Architecture Monitor (LAM) magazine.
Coralville Wants Fewer Barriers to Installing Green Infrastructure
New program is focused on low-income and minority residents living south of Interstate 80
How Can You Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly During Construction
When constructing a new home, one must ensure that the structure will help save money in the future while also preserving the environment.
City Hall Passes Urban Agriculture Plan
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, These Places Are Pioneering Solutions
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 Receives $1m To Advance Equitable Green Infrastructure Projects Across Canada
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.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces The Green Pages: Green Roof & Wall Industry Directory 2023
The Green Pages directory includes a wide range of manufacturers, suppliers of accessories, green walls, nurseries, and green roof professionals.
Planting More Trees Could Reduce Premature Heat-Related Deaths in European Cities by a Third – New Research
One-third of UHI deaths in Europe could be prevented by increasing tree canopy cover to 30% in every urban neighbourhood.
Rooftop Gardens Can Help Cut Heat in Cities, Shows Study
Researchers have been encouraging the replacement of tar and other dark-coloured materials used in roofing for several decades.
Can a living wall deliver real environmental benefits?
Living walls are springing up in our cities, often on luxury hotels, office blocks, and major stores.
How This Engineer Is Bringing Biodiversity Back Into Our Cities
Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate, with the built environment acknowledged as a significant contributor to the decline of biodiversity
Green Roof Delivers Sustainability Benefits for Javits Center
Javits Center’s $1.5 billion expansion features a farm and orchard that raise green roof to new heights
Blue-Green Roof Virtual Symposium Feb 23, 2023 To Present New Technologies For Managing More Stormwater on Roofs
Blue-Green Roofs hold the promise of greatly improving the stormwater management performance of roofs.
As Heat Waves and Floods Hit Cities Worldwide, These Places are Pioneering Solutions
Around the world we are seeing effective retrofitting of cities to adapt to more extreme weather.
Amsterdam’s RESILIO Blue Green Roofs Offer Solution to Urban Flooding, Heat Island Effect
In order to combat the consequences of climate change such as urban flooding and heat island effects, sustainable measures needed to be adopted.
Indoor Living Walls Can Boost The Health Of Workers, Study Finds
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
WPAFB Reduces Stormwater Flow Through Low-Impact Development Strategies
Stormwater management on a large installation requires a multifaceted approach.