Around the Globe with Green Infrastructure
Across continents, cities are intentionally weaving nature into their urban fabric. From powerful regulatory frameworks to technical innovation, green infrastructure is being embraced beyond its aesthetic. It’s being recognized for delivering ecosystem servi...
Designing Green Homes
“The most expensive house is the one that has to be built twice.” The phrase, attributed to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) emphasizes building homes for todays’ climate. A balanced approach that prioritizes adaptive infrastructure and mitigation...
Biophilia. Seeking connection with nature.
Before the term had a name it was a guiding principle for many ancient cultures, especially Indigenous communities who inherently understood and respected the balance achieved when we coexist with nature. Early humans were closely intertwined with the envir...
Spring Cleaning for Green Roofs
Pro tips to reawaken plants When you start to hear the birds chirping again it’s a clear sign that Spring has arrived. It’s also a signal that your green roof is coming out of its winter hibernation and will require a return to maintenance. What it will ne...
A Growing Green Workforce
Environmental Employment is on the Rise Across various industries, workforce shifts are driven by the growing need for sustainable infrastructure and the broader adoption of low-carbon development – both powerful motivators. Our post-industrialization er...
New Year. Same Resolutions
Why do we make New Year’s resolutions? Making resolutions isn’t a new trend. Historians say that the origins of New Year celebrations and personal pledges, to be and do better, were made by the ancient Babylonians some 4,000 years ago. Today worldwide cele...
