This article first appeared in the RAIA Architectural Bulletin for September and October, 2009
Effective green building means wringing multiple benefits from building elements and products. Green roofs – with their ability to affect stormwater run-off, in-house energy use and even city pollution levels, and their range of relevance from single dwelling houses to suburbs and [...]

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