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 ...

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 ...

HADDON HEIGHTS - A "green" roof with a view, and an elevator to speed ... The hope is that the pair of ground-floor commercial spaces get taken by businesses that would be a special draw to ...

The roof’s design is more than just functional ... beech trees and other vegetation native to the region. These green spaces provide shade during warmer months while adding seasonal variety ...

Have you ever considered making a green rooftop? photo by Tom Fisk Plants add aesthetic value to spaces, creating a more ...

Using the L-brackets, join together the outer sides of the green roof structure. Measure carefully and use the L-brackets to attach a 2m (6ft 6in) length of wood as a central support through the ...

It's not just parks and gardens that could help. Green spaces on roofs could reduce surface temperature, act as natural insulation and filter out pollutants from rainwater, for example.