When you picture a green roof, you probably see a perfectly manicured space, like a skyscraper got a flat top and dyed it green. No doubt, such green roofs are beautiful, and they’re also superb for ...

The first study to compare the performance of different types of green roofs has been completed by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and suggests that buyers ...

As the popularity of vegetated roofs grows in the U.S., Building Teams are finding new methods for greening rooftops. A recent trend is to adapt green roof technology for low- and steep-slope ...

The United States Postal Service uses sustainable building practices to help protect the environment. One example of this is the USPS’ first vegetated green roof, which was installed on the Morgan ...

DECATUR — Visitors planning a trip to Scovill Zoo after its April 6 reopening might consider checking out its new green roof building, which officials say is an educational experience that also ...

Perched on the edge of the Hudson river, this is the largest green roof in New York City, spanning 89,001 square metres. Developed by London-based material manufacturer Low and Bonar, the roof’s huge ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. The movement toward green building and sustainability-minded ...

The complex is slated to bring 63 new apartments — 49 one-bedroom units and 14 two-bedroom units — to the city’s rental ...

Atop the National Aquarium in Baltimore, away from the crowds, is a hidden oasis where the turtles and lizards sometimes come to bask in the sun. Their caretaker says it's also a nice spot for wild ...

In cities throughout the world, non-permeable surfaces have created stormwater management problems. Buildings and streets create an almost completely impervious surface, so rainwater causes flooding, ...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2007--UMB Bank Colorado, n.a., a chartered bank of UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UMBF), and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper today are dedicating Denver's second ...