This fact makes green roofs more practical for new development rather than retrofitting. There are a number of design considerations that will affect the efficiency of green roofs. Some of these ...

The 9,400-square-foot green roof sits atop a LEED Platinum certified building and serves both research and demonstration purposes. Its unique design provides architects and ecologists with knowledge ...

Classically, there are two types of green roofs: intensive and extensive. The extensive roof design has a thin depth of soil with few layers, while the intensive one has multiple deep layers of ...

Discover the art of building a mud house with a rice-growing roof—a unique survival shelter designed for sustainability and forest living. Watch as we use traditional methods and natural materials to ...

This week, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to require that certain new buildings be built with a green roof—an eco-friendly design technique that sows plants above a roofline.

It’s now a mixed-use office hub with a stunning green roof design that echoes the building’s Art Deco style. Green roofs help manage stormwater runoff so it’s absorbed instead of spilling ...

For example, a green roof or a landscaped terrace are not only camouflaging, organic elements—they're brilliant design tools, too. Not only do they help lower the heat gain of a building's ...

3andwich Design added a green roof to the building Alongside storage, administration and toilet areas, a multipurpose events space and gallery overlook the sea to the east through a fully-glazed wall.

Throughout 2025: New Asbury Woods exhibit explores wildlife variety at Nature Center property Depending on the design, a green roof can help cool a building in summer and insulate it in winter.