Halifax Waterfront's Queen’s Marque, a 41,800-m2 (449,931-sf) mixed-use complex, has been unveiled as a significant Canadian landmark shaped by Nova Scotians and for Nova Scotians, designed to serve as the city’s “living room,” according...
Tag: Green Roofing
Seneca Polytechnic is embarking on a multimillion-dollar capital project to develop a health and wellness complex that is infused with Indigenous design, sustainability, and inclusion on its Newnham campus in Toronto.
Growing green roof research in Toronto
(11/16/2017)
Urban flooding is a multibillion-dollar challenge for Canadians. Since the 1970s, approximately half of all natural disasters in the country have been caused by floods.
Designing a low-maintenance vegetated roof
(08/14/2015)
Throughout Canada, there are many beautiful, living vegetated roofs dotting urban landscapes that require care. Creating these green roofs is not only an esthetic choice, but also a major maintenance commitment. Some municipalities and...
Designing green roofs for stormwater management
(04/10/2015)
The number of vegetated roofs has consistently experienced double-digit growth over the past decade. An annual market survey conducted by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) shows the North American industry grew by 10...
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