Tag: Green Roofs

From the green roof down to the electric boat, there are so many interesting aspects of sustainable design.

There is not much that can go wrong in such a simple concept. That's really smart.

But really, they should be dealing with the source of the problem.

A tropical skyscraper by WOHA and Patricia Urquiola is wrapped in a vine-covered sunscreen.

This reconstruction scheme in China encourages resilience and self-sufficiency.

It looks a lot better than the usual kind, cleans the air and absorbs noise.

Really, this trend should be nipped in the bud.

Located in Rotterdam, this Concept House features a huge rooftop garden, and uses natural heating and cooling techniques to keep maintenance costs down.

Irish architects Heneghan Peng win the competition to house world's largest canoe collection

An architectural tradition dating to the 9th century, Iceland's turf houses are an enduring inspiration.

And I am going to be positive, upbeat and happy about it, really.

Hawaiian engineers think that it can address many of the world's problems. Are they too ambitious?

Designer Matt Kovaleski integrates a solar power system into a picnic table setup for workers at Vice

It may be the most expensive and useless green roof ever built

A new study shows that a quick look at a green roof perks you right up.

The new interpretive center has earned certification from the Sustainable Sites Initiative, and features a green roof planted with native prairie grasses.

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.

"Less is more" is so over; These days the mantra is "too much is never enough."