Fresh air is good for us so ‘fresh air green roofs’ should be part of...
Fresh air is important for all of us but when we think of clean air, we don’t think of cities. Most urban citizens, if they can, tend to flee the metropolis for the country to get a breath of it. But...
View ArticleProtected: Greenwich, London | a green roof with a difference | for people...
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View ArticleBringing life and energy to the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice | Work commences
A green roof will soon be gracing the new building at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Barnet, London. And it will be a green roof with a difference. With solar panels and native wildflower vegetation,...
View ArticleParis | What is the impact of green roofs in the city and the Île de France
What is the real impact of green roofing in Paris? To answer this question, the Regional Agency for Biodiversity (ARB), with the Ile-de-France Institute of Planning and Development, launched a study in...
View ArticleGreen Roof Shelters installs bike sheds at IKEA Greenwich
The new IKEA store in Greenwich opened its doors on 7 February to much fanfare about its green credentials. It has certainly delivered in terms of its green roof provision, with a 4,000m2 green roof...
View ArticleBrno provides €780,000 for green roofs
Brno in the Czech Republic has revealed that it has set aside €780,000 in funding for green roofs. The programme, which was announced on 24th April, is the first of its kind in the country. Many cities...
View ArticleThe Rotterdam green roof weekend commences 31st May – op het dak!
The Rotterdam green roof weekend is an annual event in the city. The weekend features tours, rooftop concerts and a knowledge exchange day. Held on 1st and 2nd June 2019. It is a chance to get up above...
View ArticleNew a green roof bus acts as a research station too – Singapore
A new green roof bus plying passengers in Singapore also acts as a research station. Touted as the first such bus in Asia hit the road today. Called appropriately ‘Garden on the move‘, the vehicle is...
View ArticleIvy against air pollution aims to help school – Blackwall Tunnel Approach Road
Ivy against air pollution has recently been planted at a school besides the Blackwall Tunnel Approach Road. The Invicta school project, driven by parents and part funded by the Mayor of London, is...
View ArticleMay is the time when small green roofs bloom
Small green roofs bloom in May and they sure do bring a touch of colour to a roof. If you agree, why not green up the grey of your shed, a garage or an extension and enjoy the sight of wildflowers...
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