Many Denverties may be concerned that more green roofs could have a negative impact because too much water is needed and we live in an area prone to drought. We want to explain how green roofs impact water quality, and best practice irrigation methods to efficiently use water. Although it Read more…
In the US, all roofs must meet fire resistance requirements in order to comply with International Building Code. But do green roofs pose a greater fire threat than a traditional one? Historically, roof fires have primarily been a result of negligence of the end user. But in most cases, green Read more…
Last week we wrote an article about how the healthcare industry is integrating green spaces into the design of their facilities to improve patient recovery and save on operational costs. It makes sense since the industry accounts for over 17% of the U.S. GDP. But there are other places that Read more…
Do you enjoy being in a hospital? Many people would say, no. If you find yourself in a hospital you are most likely (with the exception of a child’s birth) not there for a good reason. It doesn’t help that many hospitals are drab, sterile, and colorless environments. But many Read more…