Whenever students at School 12 return to in-person classes, they will receive a unique welcome: Frederick Douglass Community Library's old roof has been replaced with a green roof. There are two types ...

Green roofs (or living roofs) are becoming a growing trend in North America – and have been long established in Europe – for their value in conserving energy, improving air quality, managing storm ...

Think of it as a toupee for your home: the green roof. Instead of shingles, metal or tile, a green roof is covered with soil and low-growing plants, such as flowers and drought-resistant grassesor for ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has been monitoring the global green-roofs market and the market is poised to grow by USD 10.31 billion during 2018-2022 at a CAGR of more than 19% during the ...

As Alice Walton worked with architects on the design of her medical school in Bentonville, she had an unusual request. She wanted a green roof. No, we're not talking about a roof painted green. We're ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Green roofs turn an outdoor space into a sustainable environmental solution that’s practical and ...

Benefit without worry is the point. The stubby, evergreen juniper needles shade the roof, while a layer of carefully chosen soil mixture insulates the building, trimming cooling costs. It's the result ...