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

However, if fertilizers are used to keep the plants healthy, then the green roof could serve to increase organic nutrient concentration in the storm water. Benefits to the property owner include the ...

One of the major drivers of monthly utility bills is the cost of heating and cooling your ... reflective finish to make it cooler. Green roofs can reduce the interior temperature of your home ...

Temps soar in Brazil's summer (from December to March). Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a... It was a sunny September morning in Rio de ...

they make homes more energy-efficient — the American Society of Landscape Architects reported that homeowners could save ...