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A new model of “urban forestation” to reduce energy costs
At EIMA, the international agricultural machinery exhibition in Bologna (Italy), the World Green Infrastructure Network presented proposals for new standards on green areas in rural, commercial and public building renovations and new construction.The association's...
Renaturing our cities for climate action and citizens’ wellbeing – Open letter to the EU Commission
Boosting the uptake of green infrastructure through new EU rules on buildings’ energy performance can lead the way for decarbonised, healthier and more biodiverse buildings and cities, 36 organisations representing industry associations, companies, universities, think...
Why greening cities should be a pillar of climate action
By interweaving green infrastructure with the built environment, we can tackle some of the effects of human-induced warming locally, writes Luigi Petito, Head of WGIN EU Chapter, in the Autumn...
WGIN members to implement Blue-Green infrastructure projects in Poland
Photo “PIASTÓW”: © psdzThe Polish Green Roof Association (PSDZ) together with the Norwegian Association for Green Infrastructure (NFGI), both WGIN members, will implement Blue-Green Infrastructure...
Projects
McDonald’s created a green flagship restaurant in Orlando, Florida
Images first and last: ©Sempergreen Services LLC. Images others: ©Kate Joyce/Ross Barney ArchitectsMcDonald’s has opened a sustainable flagship restaurant at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. With this pilot project, they’re aiming to have the first...
Boathouse Trboje – Catering facility next to the river
The Boathouse Trboje is simple structure build to provide catering to all those who spend time doing sports on the Sava River (kayaking, supping,…) as well as for those who like countryside cycling and stop here to relax for a while in the cool shadows on the...
Green island in the city with building greening
All pictures © Optigrün international AGGreen island in the centre of Düsseldorf instead of a city motorway – building greening makes it possible.Location: Kö-Bogen IICity: Düsseldorf / GermanyDate: 2020 Designer/Project owner: Ingenhoven architects, Jointventure...
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...
There are a lot of green organizations in Brazil, and more that are developing. Focusing on nature based trends, it's exciting to see the application of green roofs around the world.
So far, green infrastructure and their benefits are mentioned in the following EU policies and initiatives: Biodiversity Strategy for 2021, Renovation Wave, Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, Cliamte Adaptation Strategy, and many more.
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