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Greenroofs.com
Information about green roof architecture including history, advantages and issues, plant lists, markets in North America and Europe, case studies, events, and links. (infos)Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce : Green Building Starts at the Top
Article by Elizabeth Daniel about the architecture and its application in Seattle. (infos)
Center for Green Roof Research at Penn State University
To demonstrate and promote green roof research, education, and technology in the Northeastern United States. Includes news, research, faculty profiles, and links. (infos)
Green Roofs Cool City Rooftop Gardens in Chicago to Fight Smog, Heat
Why city officials are encouraging green roofs. (infos)
CMHC: Greenbacks from Green Roofs: Forging a New Industry in Canada
Report on the feasibility of green roofs in Canada. Includes a chart comparing intensive and extensive systems. (infos)
National Geographic News: Plant-Covered Roofs Ease Urban Heat
The promotion of green roofs by city governments in Canada, Japan, and the United States. (infos)
Earth Pledge Green Roofs Initiative
Supporting the creation of green roofs upon New York City's flat rooftops. Includes rationale, research, projects, workshops, and resources. (infos)
LIDC: Green Roofs
Includes design plans, specifications, costs, and maintenance. (infos)
Applying Green Roofs to Schools
Article by Katrin Scholz-Barth from HOK on the benefits of green roofs on schools. (infos)
D.C. Greenworks
Nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. providing job training and design, consulting, and installation services relating to rainwater management. (infos)