Instead of tar or asphalt, an eco-roof has a thin layer of soil and plants, says Greg Haines of Portland, Ore., who has been installing eco-roofs for several years. With a traditional roofing system, ...

A collaboration between RMIT University and Bristile Roofing has produced sustainable roof tiles made from coal ash and ...

Carpets of green have topped dwellings since ancient times. If you believe the legend, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon blanketed an entire palace in exotic greenery. And during the Viking days, sod ...

We're all looking for a water-tight roof, but the methods of doing so can come at a cost to the environment. Asphalt is a popular product when it comes to roofing materials, but it can take hundreds ...

The Portland mayor's office may soon get a garden on top. Portland officials are considering replacing City Hall's outdated roof with an eco-roof. City of Portland's senior management analyst Jen ...

MANILA, Philippines - The Linear, a residential condominium development of Filinvest Land in Makati City, has embraced the move for urban green living with its eco-roof. The roofs of The Linear’s two ...

TORONTO , Feb. 8 /CNW/ - Partners in Project Green today announced the launch of Cool Rexdale, a new program that will help to improve the economic, social and environmental vitality of Rexdale, one ...

A much sought after way to add space and light to your home, conservatories are also seen as a great investment. However, like everything, they do not last forever, so it is important to look after ...

Solecco Solar•Tiles have added a host of new colour shades to their roof tile collection. The natural blend-in tile colours include Smooth Grey, Slate Grey, Anthracite, Black, Terracotta, Flame Red, ...