An eco-roof can keep up to 50 percent of the rainfall that lands on it from ever touching the ground. Eco-roofs also absorb carbon dioxide, give off oxygen and reduce the burden on local ...

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, ...

Scientists at MIT have invented a smart roofing material that takes a new thermal-management approach to eco-design. It’s a different approach to previous efforts, of which there are many. We’ve ...

The roofing industry continues to change with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Homeowners are increasingly seeking eco-friendly roofing solutions that not only ...

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Roof, a leading provider of sustainable roofing solutions in the Southeastern United States, announced the substantial environmental impact of ...

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 Portland officials are considering replacing City Hall's outdated roof with an eco-roof.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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Roofing and construction projects have still continued during the COVID-19 pandemic. So much so that one company says they have dozens of jobs available for people across the ...