Cities Alive and Biomimcry

In honor of the CitiesAlive World Green Roof Infrastructure Network Congress, happening in Toronto October 19-21, I'd like to slide in this article detailing how architects are turning to nature, more and more, as inspiration for design, that's right folks..biomimicry...in action.

Urban Farms Sprouting in NYC

I'm sure many people have heard about this farm, but just in case you haven't, take a look at the video of the
rooftop urban farmwhich is turning heads.

Vancouver and Chicago inspiring us all

Short film about a HUGE Vancouver green roof,
6 acres in fact. More like this around the world, please.
And North America's (they just claim "the nation", but I'm pretty sure they've got one up on Canada as well, anyone, please correct me if I'm wrong) organic rooftop farm.

Green Work and Wealth

Last week I dropped in on my friend Nathan who did a presentation on Green Roof in a class called Green Work and Wealth, wonderful stuff.
My son piped up at the end of the presentation to extol the virtues of rainforests and green roofs. What can you say about the kid? Always working!

Green roof...done!

The team finished a green roof last week, it went well and they have such an incredible view! Thanks to Rachel and Lisa for the pictures!!!