Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Green roofs have become increasingly popular thanks to their benefits related to climate adaptation, mitigation, and urban biodiversity management. These vegetated surfaces on the rooftops of ...

A Tongji University research project has provided evidence that green roofs can remove microplastics from rainwater, according to Anthropocene. The vegetative building toppers have long been used to ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world. This week’s question comes from Collin in Brandon, Manitoba, in Canada. A green roof is a roof that’s ...

When her two children were young, Barb Bryant wanted to get them interested in gardening. They couldn’t have cared less, but the endeavor was an inspiration. In 2023, Bryant turned the rooftop of her ...

LRI Kate Blatt Ancaya dives into the world of on‑structure landscapes & the role they play in creating a more resilient future.

Nestled in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Public School 41 differs from its neighboring buildings in a way that’s both profound and only visible from above. Unlike the flat, gray roofs adorning ...

Lately, it seems all we can talk about is the weather, and with good reason. The Met Office recently announced that 2025 is on track to be one of the hottest UK summers on record. All season long, ...

Throughout New York City, studies are underway to see if green roof adoption should take root. Supporters say putting vegetation on the roofs of city buildings may reduce global warming -- and save ...