Green roofs provide many benefits including storm water runoff control, mitigation of urban heat-island effects, building energy conservation, and provides habitat for wildlife and pollinators. The ...

In the two decades since it was installed, the green roof at Asbury Woods has helped reduce runoff and carbon dioxide, contributed to the cooling of the building beneath it and offered a home to ...

A biodiverse green roof may be designed to replicate habitats similar to those found ona brownfield site - a place such as a wasteland or post-industrial area. Rubble, sand, concrete and crushed ...

When it comes to green penetration—the share of green-certified buildings within the overall Grade A office stock—Hyderabad topped the list with a penetration rate of 75%, closely followed by ...

LONDON, England (CNN)-- If your neighbor mentions their green roof you might think they have ... and add an extra layer of insulation to buildings. That's why they are increasingly being used ...

Production processes for plastic roofing typically consume less energy than those required for metal or tile, which further supports eco-conscious building practices. For projects targeting green ...