The minimalist-three bedroom home is made of brick, timber, and brushed steel—and it sports an especially striking stair.

One way to do this is to remove the buildings and pavement that cause the problem. This is not always practical, so the alternative is to generate green space on the roof tops by installing Green ...

In general, green roofs with a mosaic of habitats are great for invertebrates. These include open grassland, wildflowers and areas of bare ground. The open areas warm up in the sunlight, making them ...

Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a typical design that's too heavy for a favela home.

Blue and green roofs can help combat urban challenges such as stormwater runoff and heat islands and are a small but growing ...

Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems ... "But even with that and all the doors and windows open I still need to keep my fan on nonstop." ...