The University of Pittsburgh has unveiled a "green roof" patio, promoting relaxation alongside stormwater retention, less ...

Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik, photo Luanne Lozier Green roofs are wonderful things; like a thick blanket, they keep roofs cool in summer and warm in winter. They have been around for ...

After years of helping customers make their buildings green, Jacksonville contractor Mary Tappouni is showing how to top that work. She's building a green roof. The roof of her construction ...

Green roofs, living roofs, vegetated roofs, ecoroofs — whatever you want to call them, they are sprouting up everywhere lately, including atop residential homes. And with that increase in ...

The green roof, which will help Rockford Construction achieve a LEED Gold certification, will place plantings around the building's rooftop patio and outside of its corporate boardroom.

Together, these features create a space that’s not only comfortable and inviting but also healthier for you and the planet.

Green Infrastructure Resources and Runoff CalculatorGreen Roofs, also known as "vegetated roofs" or "ecoroofs," reduce the effects of urban stormwater by turning impervious rooftops into ...

Green roofs can make buildings, including our homes, more energy and enjoyable. Learn how green roofs work, what they cost, and how to adapt one for your home.

Green roofs are part of a design movement to integrate nature into cities. The principles underscoring the movement are clear: Nature benefits human health and well-being.

Green roofs are taking off in Australia, and many architect designed projects are demonstrating the benefits.

3andwich Design has completed the Blue Insight Cave Space, a coastal viewing platform and events space in China that features cave-like interiors.

Having green plants around offers numerous benefits. They improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, which is essential for human health. Plants also filter out pollutants ...