A green roof full of plants can be an effective way to keep your home cooler. However, considering the costs and maintenance, this alternative might be better.

Green roofed structures date back thousands of years, even before the concept of housing as it is known today was birthed. The earliest green roofs came in the form of sod roofs above caves. Plants ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

A large percentage of urban land is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, parking lots, and rooftops. These surfaces prevent rainwater from infiltrating into the ground, causing it to ...

The rubber roof is visible as is the copper trim piece that adds a decorative edge to the green roof installation. (Kristen Oberholtzer) Mike Stoner, a partner at Longview Structures uses a saw to ...

Rooftops covered with grass, vegetable gardens, and lush foliage are now a common sight in many cities around the world. More and more private companies and city authorities are investing in green ...

Located next to historical Boston landmarks, The Monty Boston features a meadowlike greenroof installed & maintained by ...