A modular green roof system costs between $10 and $30 per square foot, as compared to a built-in green roof, which averages between $20 and $35 per square foot.

You may be wondering: are green roofs worth it? Build your own residential green roof system today to turn your roof into a canopy of lovely plants that will keep your house comfortable year-round.

A green roof can be part of a greater patchwork of habitat, food and shelter for wildlife. This is particularly important in cities where green spaces may be fragmented from each other. ‘It’s really ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A green roof atop a substation in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: K. Y. Cheng. How a trend to put vegetation on Hong Kong’s roofs ended in a tangled mess. There have been many studies around the world, ...

Every single roof in Milton Keynes should be covered in green roofs. "Think about how much CO2 you'd be absorbing, how different our city would from anybody else's," she said. Image source, Steve ...