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First Dutch Detention Roof for soft drink supplier Vrumona
Picture: © Ritchie DamwijkThe very first Detention Roof in the Netherlands was recently installed on the Vrumona business premises in the municipality of Bunnik. On November 8, 2021, the 588 m2 green roof was officially opened by local alderman Jocko Rensen. Thanks to...
The EU proposal for new rules on energy performance of buildings is a missed opportunity for nature and well-being
While encouraging for energy renovations and decarbonisation, the proposal for the revision of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted by the European Commission felt half-hearted, writes Luigi Petito, Head of WGIN EU Chapter, in the Winter issue of...
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 edition of Living Architecture MonitorThis summer’s extreme weather...
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As part of its renovation, the 1333 New Hampshire Avenue office building in #WashingtonDC was finished off with a beautiful rooftop terrace, adding a touch of green with Sempergreen USA Sedum-mix blankets.
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Roof greening is a component of sustainable building. Accessible roofs can serve as additional living spaces, playgrounds, sports areas and communal meeting points. #greenroof #urbangreening #greeninfrastructure