Ask the Expert: If Green Roofs Are so Great, Why Aren’t They Everywhere? (Part 2)
If green roofs are so great, why aren’t they everywhere? And what industry trends may lead to the widespread adoption of the technology?
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Ask the Expert: What Is a Green Roof (Part 1)
In this two-part series, Zondits will explore green roofs as an emerging technology that can be a component of utility efficiency programs. Part 1 will focus on exploring the numerous benefits of green roofs.
A Roof that’s Good Enough to Eat
Lisa Markowski, ERS, for Zondits. Image credit: Lisa Markowski Green roofs – also known as living roofs – are great enough when “all” they do is beautify and insulate buildings and provide clean oxygen. The ultimate benefit, though, comes when they produce food. The Boston area has several exceptional food-producing green roofs to speak of, … Read more