Sedum roofs can be afflicted by weeds in wet weather, but only buddleia can survive heatwave In theory green roofs that are planted with sedums require no maintenance. The growing medium, described as ...

Green roofs, living roofs, vegetated roofs, ecoroofs — whatever you want to call them, they are sprouting up everywhere lately, including atop residential homes. And with that increase in popularity ...

GRAND RAPIDS -- The company whose "green roof" dried up atop The Rapid bus station blames the transit system for the $220,000 mistake, saying it failed to care for it. The transit system allowed the ...

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PLANTED ROOFS, despite their casual country air, are going uptown. And where else but in the heart of the city is their green relief more welcome? We now have three seriously large green roofs in ...

A few weeks ago we needed to put a roof on an old outbuilding in the woods and, as usual, we decided to do it the hard way. Instead of a simple corrugated iron or felt roof, we wanted to do a living, ...

This 'garden with a house' was built on a budget and designed in a butterfly shape with sedum roof to encourage wildlife. The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase ...

If you want to boost your home's eco credentials and increase the biodiversity of your garden, then a green roof could be a good choice. Whether you are planning on a replacing your roof, or looking ...

Nestled within mature woodlands on the grounds of Benenden School in Kent, this new environmental education facility raises the bar for self-sufficient buildings in the UK. The designers claim it’s ...

The new Bulhomen cabin is split into two main structures that separate day and nighttime activities. Both the southernmost part, where the sleeping cabins are held, and the split-level eastern flank ...