Green Roofs
Spotlights
Environmental AdvantagesEuropean Federation of Green Roof Associations.
Presents nine benefits of green roofs, including energy conservation and provision of green space.
Guide to DYI Green Roofs
The Green Roof Centre.
Presents guidelines and directions for small green roofs, such as installations on garages and sheds.
How to Build a Cooler CityPBS NewsHour.
Reports on how Chicago is tackling global warming with a green design makeover. Includes slide show.
Global Networking for Green RoofsInternational Green Roof Association.
Offers a platform for the worldwide promotion and dissemination of ecological green roof ideas. Presents information and images from around the world.
NASA and Green Roof Research
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA researchers examine green roofs to address the impacts of climate change and its effect on urban environments. Presents information to promote a cleaner environment, energy savings, insulation, and reduction of urban temperature.
Green Roof Research ProgramMichigan State University.
Describes extensive work on green roofs. Includes list of research articles and list of useful links.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities North America Inc.
Presents trade organization dedicated to creating a green roof marketplace in North America. Includes news, upcoming events, FAQ, projects, public policies, and research. Includes a searchable literature database.
Heat Island Effect: Green Roofs
Environmental Protection Agency.
Outlines costs and benefits of green roofs, and gives references and links to more information.
Green Roofs - Photo GalleryNational Geographic Magazine.
Displays photos from around the world. See also the accompanying feature article.
U.S. Green Building CouncilU.S. Green Building Council.
Presents this non-profit organization aimed at making green buildings available to everyone within a generation. Provides documents on their green building certification system.
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs in the United States (PDF | 1.76 MB)Michigan State University.
Lists species and these parameters: scientifically tested; stated tested; media depth tested; whether grower recommended; recommended region; notes; references.
Native Green Roofs
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Includes a list of native species, with photos, for green roofs.
Introduction to Types of Green Roofs
Livingroots.org Ltd.
Includes a table on extensive, semi-extensive, and intensive green roofs.
Extensive Green RoofsWhole Building Design Guide. National Institute of Building Sciences.
Information from the engineer's viewpoint.
References on Green RoofsUSDA. National Agricultural Library.
Displays list of research articles on green roofs from the NAL catalog (AGRICOLA). A list of books is also available.