January 22, 2013
Conventional ‘roll out’ green roof systems are not feasible for certain roof conditions. Some systems are bulky, built like mattresses, require specialized teams to measure and survey the site, can be difficult to retrofit, and require at least two experienced … Read More...
Category: Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Reclaimed & Recycled
Tags: biodiversity, green rooftops, Greening, lightweight green roof, modular green roof, seed germination, stormwater runnoff, sustainable rooftops. green roof systems, urban biodiversity, urban gardens, urban heat effect
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March 26, 2010
With 110 transparent plastic food containers filled with leaves, branches, and a lighting source, “Packaged Vertical Gardens” climb the walls in Madrid, an urban vertical garden installation as commentary on the scarcity of available public green space.
In seeking to … Read More...
Category: Experiencing, Green & Sustainable, Green Walls, Uncategorized, Vertical Gardens
Tags: green, Greening, urban green, vertical garden
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February 11, 2010
Here’s an idea that’s really down to earth. My good friend, interior designer Victoria Lyon, told me about Luvmud, by super-interesting!–a heart-shaped gift item that doubles as an educational tool, communication strategy, and community builder. Luvmud is made … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Finding, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, No-Dig Gardening, Urban Agriculture
Tags: environment, Greening, greening urban spaces, Guerilla Gardening!, seed balls, seed bombs, seeds, Valentine's Day green gifts
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September 27, 2009
Get some green by going green. The United States government is offering tax incentives and credits to people who renovate their homes with energy-saving technologies and/or buy hybrid vehicles. These technologies usually save money, and with an added tax … Read More...
Category: Green & Sustainable, Greening, Solar Energy
Tags: energy efficiency, green tax credits, Greening, rebates
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