“Today, I came across maybe the best example I have seen. It is certainly the best I have seen integrated into a vertical wall; this is key in downtown districts, where green space on the ground can be hard to come by,” writes Kaid Benfield. Read More
“The information we are collecting from Con Edison’s roofs is invaluable in helping us determine the costs and benefits of green infrastructure projects,” Stuart Gaffin said. “Without solid data from experiments like this, it is impossible for us to know which projects are the best options for protecting the environment.” Read More
The Columbia University Green Roof Consortium releases research results for an experimental modular green roof system. Read More
Quezon City, Philippines
The city government is a pioneer among local government units in the country in the adoption and implementation of green building infrastructure. Read More
UBC Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability
University is uniquely positioned to develop and test system-wide energy solutions. Read More
CRD Headquarters Building
In the Autumn of 2007, the CRD Headquarters Building Phase Two was awarded the Canadian Green Building Council’s prestigious LEED®: Gold designation. Read More
NYC Green Infrastructure Plan – cover (360p) – October 2010
Rooftop solutions are a major feature of the plan. The plan promotes both blue roofs, which divert rainwater by mechanical means, and green roofs, a layer of vegetation that can be installed on flat surfaces. Read More
The green roofs at Millennium Water provide multiple benefits, including: mitigating the heat island effect, reducing rainwater peak flows, insulating the building from heat gain/loss, providing forage and habitat for wildlife. Read More
Maureen Connelly (120p) – BCIT Centre for Architectural Ecology
“We’ve had green roofs for thousands of years, going back to the ziggurats or Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In Germany now, one in four roofs are vegetated.” Read More
Singapore scene (330p)
Singapore is among the top four in a new study ranking Asia-Pacific cities in terms of their 'greenness'. But it lags behind in renewable energy usage and waste management: Study Read More
A scenario comparison tool to assess green infrastructure effectiveness, achieve a lighter 'water footprint' and protect stream health. Learn More
The Water Conservation Calculator illustrates how specific water conservation measures can yield both fiscal and physical water savings for communities. Learn More
This Landscape Irrigation Scheduling Calculator uses real-time daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates determined from climate stations located within British Columbia. Learn More
This Agricultural Irrigation Scheduling Calculator uses real-time daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates determined from climate stations located within British Columbia. Learn More
