One way to do this is to remove the buildings and pavement that cause the problem. This is not always practical, so the alternative is to generate green space on the roof tops by installing Green ...

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

Blue and green roofs can help combat urban challenges such as stormwater runoff and heat islands and are a small but growing ...

It features an entirely flat roof that is not visible from the ground. Among its benefits are ease of construction and affordability. As the name suggests, the green hidden roof features soil and ...

Below, we dive into the intricacies of commercial roofing, covering types, maintenance, energy efficiency, and the importance of professional installation.

Both flat roofs are planted with vegetation, so-called green roofs. The installations were installed by Solenergi Fusen, an 11-year-old Norwegian project company specializing in commercial rooftop ...

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 ...

Cassiano is the founder of Teto Verde Favela, a nonprofit that teaches favela residents how to build their own green roofs as a way to beat the heat without overloading electrical grids or ...

It was a sunny September morning in Rio de Janeiro's Parque Arará favela and volunteers were preparing plants to be placed on Reginaldo Gomes da Silva's roof. Students from both the neighborhood ...