On a grander scale, it could be a park complete with trees. One amazing example of a large green roof project is the ...

And with that increase in popularity comes general assumptions and misconceptions. For example, that green roofs are only for ecobuffs, they're high maintenance and they're experimental and risky.

A study by the University of Michigan found that a 21,000-square-foot green roof, for example, cost about $100,000 more to install than a conventional roof. Of course, the same study found that ...

"Typically when someone thinks of a green roof, examples from wetter areas are often brought to mind," Bartholomaei said. "Our climate is very different. The growing environment was not only hot ...

As the plants take root and the ecosystem matures, the green roof will be a living example of sustainability in action — we hope inspiring visitors to rethink the relationship between nature and ...

Green roofs can diffuse heat that would otherwise be absorbed through your roof in warmer months and act as an added layer of insulation when it’s chilly outside. Often considered to be one of ...

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 ...

Meeting the challenge to gently place a home into a valley below the access road and adjacent to a scenic river, Weston Residence is both a primary residence and an award-winning example of ...

Asbury Woods' Nature Center, for the past two decades, has utilized a green roof, also known as a vegetative roof, made of living plants. Green roofs offer environmental benefits such as reducing ...

"Kaupapa like this green roof are examples of cultural infrastructure, they integrate nature into our cities and allow us to actively elevate the mauri of our taiao," said Etienne Neho of Ngāti ...

The pair are architects who try to incorporate eco-friendly features whenever possible, so when they needed to replace their roof, Lucia advocated for a green roof instead of a traditional asphalt ...

Those working on the Living Roof Monitoring project atop of Auckland's Central Library say the benefits could be wide ranging.