Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a typical design that's too heavy for ...

In today world where sustainability and eco-friendly solutions are gaining momentum green roofs have become one of the most innovative environmentally-conscious ways to enhance urban spaces With their ...

Many African nations provide financial incentives in the form of grants, subsidies, or tax credits for sustainable building ...

For the first time since the early 2000s, the AJ has brought back Working Details, featuring a round-up of details published ...

But there is a ray of hope: “green infrastructure,” which mimics nature by retaining or slowing down the flow of rainwater ...

But the several layers required for traditional green roofs — each with its own purpose, like insulation or drainage — can make them quite heavy. For favelas like Parque Arará, that can be a ...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Roberson Museum was awarded $595,477 to renovate its roof and water drainage system. This ...

US studio Schwartz and Architecture has completed a sensitive renovation and expansion of the Green House, which was built in ...

Spring cleaning is both psychologically satisfying and necessary to keep your property in good condition. But it isn’t just ...

Green Roofs Can Reduce Urban Temperatures by Up to 5°C Green roofs are more than just eye candy for urban landscapes. These ...