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 ...

On the other hand, green roofs can have some drawbacks to consider when thinking about installing one. “Building a rooftop garden can be difficult (think carrying bags of soil upstairs),” says ...

A living roof is heavy; managing the extra weight requires careful consideration in its design. To pull off a sculptural ...

Bees, rare orchids and hoverflies are just some of the wildlife that can live on urban green roofs. Green roofs are designed to allow plants to grow on their surface. They need to be strong enough to ...

A wall sign provides details about the “Green Roof” garden and other urban agriculture sites around campus. Producing fresh, leafy vegetables for the university community is an added bonus.

The Denver Green Buildings Ordinance is a building code that requires buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to dedicate a section of their roofs to solar or rooftop gardens, with portions ranging ...