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 ...
Before sketching out your design, assess the roof you're planning ... Using the L-brackets, join together the outer sides of the green roof structure. Measure carefully and use the L-brackets ...
Recover Green Roofs is hosting a Contractor Open House designed for general contractors interested in green roof installation ...
Bees, rare orchids and hoverflies are just some of the wildlife that can live on urban green roofs. Green roofs are designed to allow plants to grow on their surface. They need to be strong enough to ...
High above Calgary’s streets, patches of vibrant greenery continue to replace dull, gray rooftops. Plants sway in the breeze, absorbing rainwater, reducing heat, and providing a habitat for ...
The Denver Green Buildings Ordinance is a building code that requires buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to dedicate a section of their roofs to solar or rooftop gardens, with portions ranging ...