Green Roof maintenance is crucial for a green roof’s longevity and cost-effectiveness, but it can be challenging, especially for first-time owners and/or managers. Green Roofs (also known as “Living Roofs”) are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas for many good reasons. They offer a range of benefits, including increased energy efficiency, improved air quality, reduced […]
How To, Living Roofs, Maintenance
What is Biophilic Design Biophilic design is the art of integrating nature into the built environment in order to improve human well-being and yield environmental benefits. Employees spend at least 8 hours a day in an office or other confined workspace. Working in a biophilic office environment nourishes employees’ physical and mental health in many […]
Biophilic Design
Ginkgo Sustainability is proud to announce its collaboration efforts with two of this year’s winners of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture 2022. The Governor General’s Medals in Architecture is a prestigious celebration and recognition of outstanding design in new projects built by Canadian Architects every second year. Initially, this started in 1950 with […]
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One of the most important environmental events globally is Earth Day, annually celebrated on April 22. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day is now active in more than 193 countries and is coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. The organization’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. It is the […]
Living Roofs