Green roofs: $100M+ annual investment, 300% energy savings, 200% property value boost. Most analysts overlook $500M in climate damages. EU's new green building code makes this a must.

Did you know that Saturday was World Green Roof Day? Green roofs can help bring back nature to the urban context by replacing the footprint that was lost to development. They introduce needed greenery over unused or underused surfaces, reducing the imperiousness of our urban developments. #WGRD

“Urban Green” refers to the integration of green spaces into urban environments. Parks, green roofs, green facades and vertical gardens help to reduce urban heat islands. They become key building blocks for the sustainable climate adaptation of our cities. www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/w...

Pollinators, such as butterflies and bees, do more than just help pretty flowering plants flourish. They benefit us humans, too!

I had no idea @toronto.ca has a program to subsidize installing green roofs and cool roofs on residential and commercial buildings. Makes me even more surprised that in a recent video of downtown Toronto, I saw not a single green roof. Things I learn writing an essay. #ClimateAction #Writing

Urban Green Roofs vs Traditional Coatings - Climate Resilience Revealed https://climateresilient.online/urban-green-roofs-vs-traditional-coatings-climate/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social #urbangreenroofs #droughtmitigation #stormwatercapture

How nice it would be to have urban gardens on rooftops.

We are looking for high-energy individuals to join our team. Full-time positions preferred and some part-time positions are available. Candidates should have an understanding of horticultural practices regarding planting and plant care including pruning, deadheading, and integrated pest management.

This new modern Calgary home has three green roofs: over the main entry, 3-car garage and children’s playhouse.

Bricault Design references mountains for Whistler Hideaway https://www.europesays.com/canada/43477/ Canadian studio Bricault Design has created a cabin informed by adjacent mountain peaks, featuring green roofs and slate cladding,…

And here's the law requiring roofs of commercial buildings in France to be at least 50% solar or green roofs awesomestuff365.com/france-green...

“”Also initiatives like mandatory green roofs on new commercial buildings are reducing the urban heat island effect, providing forage for pollinators, and producing, in Paris, roughly 50/60 kg of honey per hive, thriving in pesticide-free, elevated areas.”” #BeLikeFrance

There are so many fantastic plants to choose from for gardens and balconies. It would be great to see examples for green roofs and living walls. Every space now is vital for pollinators. Did you know Kew of all places, still has plastic grass and rubber surfaces for kids play areas?

Next weekend is the May long weekend here in Canada. For a lot of people in Zone 4a, the May long weekend is a traditional time to plant their vegetable garden. Did you know that gardening can increase your serotonin levels?

"what I think is most impressive is the fact that countries worldwide collaborate, exchange climate action ideas, and help one another find solutions." We talk green roofs and alleviating climate anxiety with Victoria Tentler-Kryov today. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/05/07/g...

We're gearing up for Futurebuild next week, on 12-14th May. We'll be at the GRO Pavilion, Stand J92. Come and say hello, catch up with us and all things green roofs! Registration is free and super easy: register.visitcloud.com/survey/00jck... #futurebuild2026 #innovation #sustainability

There’s been some CTA facility buildings with green roofs, but shelters with green tops would be good for heat islanding.

There is a huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in cities. To adapt to a rapidly warming world, metropolises are looking to green roofs, which boost #biodiversity and reduce temperatures and flooding. #Environment #ClimateCrisis grist.org/cities/the-h...

Was sorting through images saved on my old network drive. Found some of when a group of us were given a tour of green roofs in Canary Wharf. Was amazing to see London from up there.

Blending urban conservation with artistic expressions allows us here at Green T Design to create living roofs and walls that are exciting and well suited to the prairie eco-zone.

Green T Design and Studio T Design worked with a residential owner who wanted to maximize space on an inner city lot. To add a small garage without losing green space, we elected to raise the back lawn onto the roof, providing the master bedroom with its own private garden space.

Greener houses are good for your wallet, for your health & for nature! A new study shows that green roofs & green walls can help provide: ⛈️ stormwater retention 🌡️ less urban heat 💡 better building energy performance 🌳 more habitat for biodiversity More 👉 bioagora.eu/news/new-kno...

The University of Saskatchewan's Multi-purpose Soil Testing (MOST) Facility, part of the GWFO observatory network, is testing the performance of green roofs in cold climates water.usask.ca/news-items/2...

Happy Earth Day, friends. Take care of our world; it’s the only one we have.

This could be done everywhere. Solar panels and green roofs over car parks. Easy.

Or all supermarkets (most have flat roofs) combine with some green sedum garden to reduce rain run-off and help the bees #WinWinWin 😎

The London Plan currently prioritises passive cooling measures like trees for shade and green roofs

The Emerald Isle is going green! Why isn't every parking lot, everywhere, covered in solar roofs? Think of a) all the local jobs b) all the shade on hot days c) all the power to the grid d) all the EV charging, and e) all the #climateaction? Seriously!

Grey roofs trap heat. Green roofs fight it. Less tar, more turf - that’s the future of UK cities. (Pictures from Gran Melia Arusha, Tanzania)

Imagine the impact of adding living green roofs on large buildings.

Tomorrow is National Gardening Day! Who’s excited about gardening season being around the corner? Has anyone already started seedlings? Maybe in greenhouses or in your own home?

Did you know that April is Native Plant Appreciation Month? Ask us about incorporating native plants into your living roof or sustainable landscape. Green T Design uses native and adaptive “tough” species to ensure consistent vegetative cover on green roofs.

Report provides introductory guide on green roofs and walls phys.org/news/2026-03...

Green roofs don't just look beautiful. They reduce urban heat islands, absorb stormwater and bring biodiversity back to cities. 🌍 #GreenRoof #UrbanHeat #Biodiversity

Although often undertaken for aesthetic reasons only, living walls and living facades can provide many benefits. They introduce greenery over unused or underused wall surfaces, contribute to energy efficiency of buildings, improve air quality, and provide urban wildlife habitat and biodiversity.

Sunday was World Water Day! Did you know that green roofs help improve water systems?

Green roofs can absorb up to 95% of rainfall! Extensive systems are perfect for large-scale projects, while intensive roofs offer luxurious garden spaces. Which one is right for you? #GreenBuilding #EcoFriendly

#GoodNews! France mandates that all new commercial buildings to partially cover their roofs with either green roofs (vegetation) or solar panels to combat urban heat islands and increase renewable energy. Brilliant! spectrum.ieee.org/all-new-comm...

Bolzano, Italy is using service design to make green roofs more accessible and effective as climate solutions. New research shows how thoughtful planning can turn nature-based infrastructure into practical tools for… https://canadapt.network/canadapt-news/p/post/d39f229c-f42f-40a0-84ed-752073767874

Cities worldwide are embracing green roofs, cutting energy consumption by up to 75% and supporting urban biodiversity! #GreenBuilding #EnergySaving

green beer is fine. green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavement are even better

These photos illustrate the 3rd floor, 1500 ft² roof (one of five on the multi-storey condo building,) which was a pre-cultivated extensive green roof with a mixture of sedums. Due to years of neglect, the roof became over-taken by invasive plant species and needed rehabilitation.

There are many features throughout towns & cities that you may not realise are #SuDS! ☔️ Green roofs 🏡 green walls 🌱 tree pits 🌳 & micro gardens 🌼 all look great but also help with #rainwater storage & attenuation as well as capturing #carbon & increasing #biodiversty! ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/

shorturl.at/Up6LU 40% of city’s flat roofs now support plants w more suitable. Green roofs cool the air, improve insulation, capture rainfall and filter pollutants. They reduce heat gain on the building below, lowering energy demand for cooling in summer and heating in winter.

Green roofs can help bring back nature to the urban context by replacing the footprint that was lost to development. They introduce needed greenery over unused or underused surfaces, reducing the imperiousness of our urban developments.

This week is Invasive Species Awareness Week, which occurs every year during last week of February. The goal of this week is to increase awareness about the impacts of invasive species and how we can protect natural spaces.

Did you know that pollinators are responsible for 1 out of every 3 bites of the food we eat? Pollinators ensure the reproductive success of plants and the survival of the animals that depend on those plants for food and shelter, including people.