Sika is a full building envelope company, helping you live your everyday life from below-grade waterproofing all the way up to the roof. From the Staples Center to the Lincoln Memorial to the Empire ...

One innovative solution gaining traction is the implementation of green roofs. These eco-friendly installations not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings but also offer substantial benefits ...

Use slatted or mesh screens where possible, as they filter the wind before it hits the garden Green roofs can be intensive, with gardens on rooftops, with shrubs, climbers, perennials, bedding and ...

As cities grapple with record-breaking heat waves and intense storms driven by climate change, green roofs present a small part of the potential solution. These vegetative layers planted on rooftops ...

A green or living roof is a flat or low pitched roof with a layer of planting over the waterproofing membrane. The layers of soil and planting provide insulation to the roof along with protection to ...

The green roofs, Mayor Wu said, are meant to help provide shade, improve air quality, add new green space, and increase stormwater retention. (Courtesy City of Boston) The green roofs, Mayor Wu ...

Implementing small-scale distributed measures such as rainwater harvesting, rain gardens and green roofs that help reduce flood volume and control runoffs closer to their source, the study noted.

From private residences to cultural institutions, “green” roofs are cropping up on more buildings — including the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher Building in downtown Bellingham. Olson Kundig architects ...

Mumbai: With floods in big and densely populated cities becoming more frequent, the need for implementing sustainable, small-scale measures such as ‘green roofs’ that help control runoffs ...

Green and black tea have similar health benefits, such as boosting alertness and protecting heart and brain health. Both are high in antioxidants but differ in their components. One isn’t necess ...