Category Archives: ecospaces

What Is A Green Roof?

A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproof membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. There are many benefits of installing a green roof. A… Read More »

Green Roofs in DC

Walk around DC on a clear, sunny day when the cherry blossoms are in peak bloom and it doesn’t take long to realize what a beautiful city we have. Looking at it from a satellite image on the other hand – not so attractive. What do you see? Mounds of concrete, tangles of asphalt, tar… Read More »