We often treat flat rooftops as “dead space.” But in reality, they’re one of the most underutilized climate tools in our ...

New green roof technology, called the Advanced Vegetative Roof System, utilizes patented, cornstarch-based granules that work like a sponge, holding and releasing water as the plant roots need it.

The “green” is a layer of vegetation planted on top of a building, incorporated into the roof structure. The resulting roof-plant concoction has been hailed as a significant step toward an ...

Plant-filled rooftops, or green roofs, aren’t just pretty. They have been shown to reduce urban “heat island” effects, reduce energy costs in buildings, curb stormwater runoff, and provide safe havens ...

Ava Marie and Carrie Engel from Valley View Farms visited the community garden at CCBC to discuss green roof technology and how it can help make architecture sustainable. Ava Marie and Carrie Engel ...

If you walk up to the roof of a social-housing apartment building in Amsterdam, you’ll see a sprawling garden covered in plants. Hidden under the flowers and grass is an extra layer: a thin reservoir ...

The Gewandhaus in Leipzig is partially replacing the gravel areas on its flat roof with green roofing in order to contribute to a more climate-resilient city. A wide range of measures are necessary to ...

The Central Intelligence Agency said it is making its new campus buildings energy-efficient and pleasant places to work, with offices that have outdoor views, lots of fresh air and preferred parking ...