"We were surprised." Scientists make remarkable discovery after studying 'green roofs' on buildings: 'Can offer unexpected co ...

Although “green roofing” sounds like a recent innovation (given the rising popularity of the green movement), the concept has ...

Green roofs are part of a contemporary design movement to integrate nature into cities. This kind of biophilic urban design has varying terminology attached to it, but the principles underscoring ...

Most green roofs are concentrated in the city center, covering 1.4 million square feet. Survey respondents indicated how much they would pay for a green roof to result in a scale of benefits.

Green roofs have become increasingly popular thanks to their benefits related to climate adaptation, mitigation, and urban biodiversity management. But, in the U.S., green roofs are typically ...

This rooftop farm is more than just a pretty space. Explore the unique features of this five-acre rooftop park and its impact ...

Green roofs provide urban habitats for wildlife as well as benefits for humans, including protection against floods, heat and cold. But less than 1% of New York City's potential building top ...

For instance, Cuthbert explains, green roofs in certain rainy climates might corrupt water supplies if their materials (specifically phosphorus) leach into the environment.

This green roof is a symbol of ESF culture, demonstrating how the College implements what it teaches in its programs. Green roofs provide many benefits including storm water runoff control, mitigation ...

Unusual soil depth for the green roof at Norfolk Botanical Garden will foster more plants, birds and insects — and food for the new bistro. It also will cut runoff and energy use.

The green roofs collectively cover over 125,000 square feet of space, each playing a vital role in reducing energy consumption, managing stormwater and providing habitats for urban wildlife.