cbc.ca ‘Blue roof’ technology helps buildings go green Posted: May 13, 2024 | Last updated: May 13, 2024 As communities seek new ways to adapt to climate change, 'blue roof' technology ...
It's part of a new climate-resiliency trend in architecture and civic planning known as the 'sponge city concept,' to reduce ...
A green roof cost averages $22,000, though some homeowners spend between $12,000 and $40,000. The main cost factors for installing a green roof include the roof type and size, the roof pitch, the ...
The Building Green global dataset collects data on building energy codes and standards applicable to new and existing buildings, as well as their enforcement mechanisms and levels of compliance. The ...
Meeting sustainability targets while being cost effective – two focus areas for businesses worldwide. With buildings playing a crucial role in meeting these objectives, open digital platforms ...
“With our new solar module ‘Terracotta,’ which is produced in Austria, we would like to make a contribution to ensuring that monument protection and sustainable energy production go hand in ...
The Libby, McNeill and Libby Building in Blue Island has been named one of 2024’s Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois by Landmarks Illinois, a nonprofit group that advocates for the ...
Choosing a new roofing material can be tough. It’s an expensive home update, and the variety of residential options for asphalt and metal can be a challenge to navigate. Since there are about 5 ...
As communities seek new ways to adapt to climate change, 'blue roof' technology — which involves storing thousands of gallons of rainwater on the roof — is emerging as one way to help reduce ...
The UNEP estimates that by 2030 the energy intensity per square meter of the global building sector needs to improve on average by 35 percent to meet global climate goals set forth in the Paris ...
As communities seek new ways to adapt to climate change, 'blue roof' technology — which involves storing thousands of gallons of rainwater on the roof — is emerging as one way to help reduce flood ...