ROOFTOP LANDSCAPING

Summer in the city means a rise in pollution from the 'urban heat island'. Cities remain warmer than suburbs from the lack of evaporation and vegetation but implementing landscaping on roof tops is providing relief. By building green roofs, landscaping the roof tops with sedum and other vegetation, negative environmental impacts from the urban heat island are greatly reduced-- see more here

Energy savings on the operation of power generating plants show a reduction of carbon dioxide. More days at the beach also result from the reduction in storm water runoff. Less pollution, less erosion and reduction of green house gasses, all from combined efforts of landscaped rooftops. Green roofs also provide opportunities for local food production. These landscaped roof tops are beautiful and practical, lasting up to twice as long as regular roofs. Urban ecology has far ranging consequences and green roofs are providing a new eco-friendly direction.