Green roofs

A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. [wikipedia]
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a collage of photos with the words celebrating 10 years of storm water awareness week
Celebrating 10 Years of #StormwaterAwarenessWeek!
#greenroofs are a tested & U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endorsed, and approved Best Management Practice (BMP) for inclusion in a project’s #stormwater management plan.
the world green roof day sign is surrounded by purple flowers and tall buildings in the background
World Green Roof Day!
Celebrate World Green Roof Day #WGRD2020 on June 6th! #greenroofs #biodiversity #biophilia #climatechange #greeninfrastructure #solar #stormwater #sustainability #urbanag
an aerial view of the roof garden in new york city's upper east side
Architect Visit: Green Roof Design by Goode Green in New York - Remodelista
Manhattan-based designers Chris and Lisa Goode of Goode Green are pioneers in the green roof movement in New York.
the walkway is lined with plants and flowers
Greenroofs.com - Connecting the Planet + Living Architecture
Urban Landscape Designers are Busier Than Ever
an outdoor garden with flowers and plants in the foreground, near a large building
Greenroofs.com - Connecting the Planet + Living Architecture
One-of-a-kind Stormwater Park protects Mississippi Watershed
an aerial view of a city with tall buildings and green roofs
Greenroofs.com - Connecting the Planet + Living Architecture
A Value Proposition for Living Architecture
an artist's rendering of a large building in the middle of a city with lots of green roofing
Greenroofs.com - Connecting the Planet + Living Architecture
Foulger-Pratt pitches 'cutting edge' office tower for major Tysons corner