Green roofing transforms ordinary rooftops into living ecosystems that benefit buildings, people, and the environment.

p>Green roofs consist of soil and plant layers placed over the roofing, usually a mastic or rubber layer, of a –generally—flat roof. Calvin College is one of the few academic institutions ...

LONDON, England (CNN)-- If your neighbor mentions their green roof you might think they have a moss problem. Maybe they are simply referring to the color. But you're unlikely to think that they ...

Green roofs are designed to allow plants to grow on their surface. They need to be strong enough to hold not only plants but also a layer of substrate for them to grow in, such as soil, sand or rocks.

Hear from three Ohio University students who received prestigious fellowships to complete the Green Roof Professional ...

A green roof is made up of several different layers. The first is a primary waterproofing layer. This membrane sits on the roof letting plants thrive, without causing any structural damage to the ...

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 ...