As the vibrant colors of spring begin to emerge, gardening enthusiasts eagerly prepare to revitalize their living walls. Spring is a critical time for maintaining the health and vibrancy of living walls, as plants awaken from winter dormancy. Therefore, your living wall demands special attention in spring that is unique from winter care. Here are …
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As more people move to urban areas and the effects of climate change increase steadily, it is not surprising that global warming is expected to worsen in the future. Translation: Urban Heat Island Effect is just going to get worse. As living wall installers in New York, our main interest is in how living living …
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Green roofs and living walls were developed by modern architecture to find sustainable solutions for modern construction. We know green roofs and living walls have many economic, ecological and social benefits. So we thought we’d compare the two using data from green roof studies. As New York living wall installers, our primary interest is in …
Installing Living Walls and Green Roofs not only provide a refreshing natural aesthetic in a concrete jungle, they also reduce electrical costs and help combat the heat island effect. The heat island effect is an urban phenomenon in which a bubble of heat surrounds a city. The bubble is caused by the development of urban populations …
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Windsor Terrace Library is seeking city funding to install a green roof and you can help get them the money. You just need to vote for them to get the money. It’s that simple. Scroll down for details of where and when to vote. Their hope is to use the green roof to reduce their …
Summer might not be just around the corner, but once gardens are in full bloom safe insect and pest control will become a necessity. As a NY green contractor that specializes in green roofs and gardens it’s part of our job to ensure that the spaces we create can be enjoyed to their fullest potential. …
By now you’ve probably heard extensive details about the EcoBrooklyn show house including our rooftop garden, bee colony, and the natural pool. Visitors are always welcome to come and check it out, but if you can’t make it to the neighborhood, check out this mini-documentary we made about the house. It has information and clips …
MotherPlants is a nursery in Ithaca, NY that specializes in growing plants for green roofs. MotherPlants is a women-owned company, committed to environmental sustainability. They use renewable energy, healthy growing practices, and dedicate a large portion of their land for wildlife. These woman do green roofs right. They focus on plants that are drought resistant, …
Reading through the March-April 2012 issue of Green Source Magazine I came across their products section, which featured some very interesting new green roof and living wall items and exciting companies. By now most people are aware of and understand the benefits of living/ green walls and roofs; -Health and wellness -Urban wildlife -Aesthetics -Building …
This October, hundreds of builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs will descend on Chicago for the 10th Annual Cities Alive Green Roof and Wall Conference. The conference will be a showcase for leaders in the green roof and wall industry to display their leading-edge design, policy, and research. It will be an opportunity for individuals to come together …
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