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 conventional green roof can cost as much as 53 Brazilian reais, or $11, for the same amount of space. “It’s about making something that has such important health and social benefits possible ...

Scorched by the Sun in summer and beaten by the wind and rain in winter, the roof of a ... in cities where green spaces may be fragmented from each other. ‘It’s really important that we provide these ...

P1 Contractors and Johnsons Nurseries are proud to have played a key role in the successful delivery of the landscaping and planting for the new Parkhead Health and Social Care Hub in Glasgow.

New residents can bring diversity and contribute to the social fabric ... appealing green space for residents and visitors alike”. Developers said the green roof would help absorb rainwater, ...

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 ...

Temps soar in Brazil's summer (from December to March). Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a... Cooling green roofs seemed like an impossible ...