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The legislation would get rid of Biden-era federal tax incentives that made solar and wind projects more affordable, and kills residential tax incentives for homeowners making energy efficiency ...
BIG's Mark Whiteley sees promise in green insurance – but says time will decide whether the market hardens or softens ...
Green roofs are a growing trend in urban cities, and researchers in Shanghai are making a strong case for why we need them.
Microplastics are everywhere and unavoidable. They’re in the water we drink, the food we eat, and the air we breathe. But if you’re a city slicker looking to reduce the impact of airborne plastic ...
It included a green roof sample measuring 0.71 m on 0.71 m, consisting of sedum vegetation blanket with up to 2 cm of organic matter, 2 cm of mineral substrate mix (lava, pumice, zeolite), and 4 ...
Hidden above the stone vaults of Notre-Dame de Paris, the 13th-century timber structure that once supported the cathedral’s steep lead roof was so extensive it was known as “the forest”.
Extensive green roofs have a thin layer of growth and host low-maintenance plants adapted to roof conditions. "Green roofs with more than six inches of growth are considered intensive.
According to Green Roofs NYC, the average maintenance cost for extensive green roofs ranges from $0.75 to $2.00 per square foot, while that of an intensive green roof ranges from $1.25 to $2.00 ...
NEW YORK—Every Friday afternoon, the Kingsland Wildflower Green Roof opens its doors to the local community. Tall grass and brightly-colored flowers greet visitors after their four-floor trek to ...
The extensive green roof consists of a variety of plants from natives to succulents to herbs managing over 15,000 gallons of rain per storm while the smart drain component of the blue roof closes ...