2017 Year in Review
Well folks 2017 has been a tumultuous year here on planet earth, with abundant disasters both natural and human. However, for EQR 2017...
The Benefits of Green Roofs Part 5: Plants
The sky is the limit when selecting plants for a green roof. Knowing the type of system and the soil depth is vital. Extensive systems...
The Benefits of Green Roofs Part 4: The Building’s Energy Savings
To start, the jury is still deliberating as claims are quite different from well-respected green roof professionals and universities as...
The Benefits of Green Roofs Part 3: Habitat Creation
Another sometimes underappreciated benefit of green roofs is habitat creation and increased biodiversity. Rooftops can serve as refuge...
The Benefits of Green Roofs Part 2: Urban Heat Island Effect
Green Roofs Improve Human Health: Blog #2 Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) When urban areas lose natural vegetation, heat can no longer...
The Benefits of Green Roofs: Part One
Green Roofs Improve Human Health: Blog #1 Storm Water Management In highly urbanized areas, green or living roofs have many benefits to...
