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Renaturing Cities and Restoring the Natural Water Cycle Through Green Infrastructure
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, June 3, 2018: close-up of some of the shops and the public park on top of them at DakparkInvestments in urban green infrastructure is the solution to extreme weather events, writes Luigi Petito for Living Architecture Monitor. According to...
European Union relies on green roofs in cities and towns to help reach new biodiversity targets
Macro of a honey bee (apis mellifera) on a mint (menta piperita) blossom with blurred bokeh background; pesticide free environmental protection save the bees biodiversity concept;Green and blue infrastructure give an essential contribution to urban biodiversity,...
WGIN’s participation at New European Bauhaus Festival 2022
Jure Šumi speaking at New European Bauhuas Festival Municipalities need to act as 'moderators' and involve the local community in urban planning, suggests WGIN board member Jure Šumi. This is the...
Different green roofs for different local needs and environment
Knauf Insulation project, Dubai UAE We have already been talking about the real performance of green roofs, in terms of improved energy efficiency, better storm-water management, lower heat-island...
Projects
“A building as a powerhouse of creativity”- Axel Springer’s new building in Berlin
© Optigrün international AGWith the new Axel Springer building in Berlin, Axel Springer SE is following the current paradigm shift in the world of work.With the new Axel Springer building in Berlin, Axel Springer SE is following the current paradigm shift in the world...
Living Building Envelop in the North of Italy
© Partner und Partner Architekten New office building built as solid timber construction following the cradle to cradle principles in the North of Italy. The façade is designed with continuous planters on each level, providing a habitat for various climbing/trailing...
Green Roof Maia Forum
Images: © NeoturfThe potential to promote biodiversity in cities is one of the great advantages of green roofs. These can be designed as connecting points of green infrastructure and habitats for species existing in other areas of cities or as habitats for species...
Publications
Key Definition: Living Wall
Living wall: A living wall is a vertical vegetated wall system with irrigation. A living wall system is variable depending on the climatic conditions and there is no proven formula for plant specification, even the most successful walls have evolved from the time of...
Key Definition: Green Roof
Green roof: (Also referred to as living roofs; eco roofs; ecotecture; roofscapes.) Their usage dates back to 10thC BC throughout Persia with particular reference to Babylon, as green roofs were used as a storm-water management system irrigating a stepped series of...
Key Definition: Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure: There is an international movement towards the regeneration of urban landscapes due to an increased awareness about human impact on the environment. As urban development and populations increase there is a greater demand to improve upon the...
World Congress of Building Greening 2020
Weltkongress Gebäudegrün - World Congress of Building Greening. The event has been postponed to 2022. The new date is:World Congress of Building Greening 2022May 10 - 12, 2022Mercure Hotel Moa Berlin. Please find more information...
Did you know the temperatures in a building under a #greenroof are around 3 – 4°C lower in summer than with a non-green and uninsulated roof
En @Planeta_Futuro, sección de @el_pais 🗞️👇
La #India Green Infrastructure Network es parte de @WGINetwork. Así trabaja en modelos urbanos enfocados a la #sostenibilidad en 🇮🇳
https://elpais.com/planeta-futuro/seres-urbanos/2022-07-11/la-nueva-revolucion-verde-urbana-en-la-india.html #IGIN
Increasing the amount of green areas and the interconnectedness of nature with green roofs and living walls can contribute to bringing back more flora and fauna in our cities 🐞🐝The GIA's new paper on #biodiversity gives more background to the why & how: https://www.greeninfrastructurealliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220613_GIA-biodiversity.pdf
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