Bison Innovative Products offer the design flexibility to create versatile, unique outdoor spaces. Since 1994, Bison has led the industry in the design and manufacture of Pedestals and hardwood Deck Tiles that create beautiful rooftop environments. This independently tested, modular Deck System allows rooftop decks to be installed quickly and easily without damaging expensive roofing systems. Explore the features, surface materials, and design options for rooftop deck systems. Bison Innovative Products is honored to be presenting our Redefining Rooftops course with AEC Daily. Redefining R ..read more

High Line Redux, Part 2 All Photos by and ©Steven L. Cantor, ASLA Except as Noted From High Line Redux, Part 1: I previously presented a series of photographic essays on the High Line in 2013-2015, A Comparison of the 3 Phases of the High Line 14-Part Series. It’s stimulating to revisit this now much more well-established park, although a work in progress because major construction is still occurring adjacent to it. Even though the High Line was at first completely closed during the COVID-19 lockdown, park management has found effective ways of opening it during the pandemic, and the public ha ..read more

The study, “Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report”, released following a week-long IPCC session in Interlaken, brings into sharp focus the losses and damages experienced now, and expected to continue into the future, which are hitting the most vulnerable people and ecosystems especially hard. Green/natural and blue infrastructure such as urban forestry, green roofs, ponds and lakes, and river restoration can mitigate climate change through carbon uptake and storage, avoided emissions, and reduced energy use while reducing risk from extreme events such as heatwaves, heavy precipitat ..read more

ATTENTION ARCHITECTS: LU Accredited Learning Sessions on Green Roof, Green Walls & Living Architecture as well as Stainless Steel Cable For Architecture available now. Session 1: Living Architecture and Biophilic Design for Urban Cities Green roofs can contribute positively to urban pollinator and beneficial insect biodiversity. Including the Architek Group early in the design phase will help ensure the most biodiverse results! Session 2: Stainless Steel Design in Architecture – Endless Possibilities The Architek Group is pleased to provide design ideas using stainless steel cable solution ..read more

The Evolution of LiveRoof: Dave MacKenzie To start off our theme, Doni Burton went straight to the source of it all, Dave Mackenzie – founder and owner of LiveRoof. She wanted to find out more about what makes LiveRoof stand head and shoulders above the rest, and to hear LiveRoof’s origin story. Here is what he had to say… “LiveRoof evolved from Hortech, our parent company, which is a grower of perennial plants, that has specialized in ground cover plants for most of our 39-year history. Somewhere around 2005, we began to see some of our Sedum ground cover plants being used on rooftops, mostly ..read more

Plainville, NY. – (March 17, 2023) – Naturcycle is pleased to announce that specifications and drawings for our standard green roof media products are now available on CADdetails.com. This important resource provides architects and landscape architects with detailed specifications and CAD compliant drawings for no charge. “Founded in 1997, CADdetails is the leading provider of manufacturer-specific building product information, delivering high-quality planning documents to architects, engineers, contractors, and other design industry professionals throughout North America.” Having a presence o ..read more

Wait, what’s a green roof? A green roof is a roof that’s covered with plants instead of your typical asphalt or rubber. It could be sedum, a bunch of trees, even an urban farm. The concept is at least as old as the Vikings, perhaps dating as far back as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in 600 B.C., one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. “Green roofs help to cool and reduce air conditioning costs. They help increase biodiversity, and they reduce urban heat island effect.” Kate England, Director of Green Infrastructure for the city of Boston. Climate experts say green roofs are a key c ..read more

High Line Redux, Part 1 All Photos by and ©Steven L. Cantor, ASLA Except as Noted I previously presented a series of photographic essays on the High Line in 2013-2015, A Comparison of the 3 Phases of the High Line 14-Part Series. It’s stimulating to revisit this now much more well-established park, although a work in progress because major construction is still occurring adjacent to it. Even though the High Line was at first completely closed during the COVID-19 lockdown, park management has found effective ways of opening it during the pandemic, and the public has clearly relished it as an op ..read more

According to the Climate Reality Project, in 2022 extreme weather exacerbated by climate change resulted in more than $165 BILLION in damages in the US alone. We all know that green roofs offer a wide range of benefits, including reducing urban heat island effects, improving air quality, and providing habitat for wildlife – not to mention all of the other environmental and economic advantages. Despite these, many city buildings do not (yet) have green roofs. We have work to do and believe that partnerships are the key. Certain cities and our living architecture community continue to lead the w ..read more

WORK IN THE TOP LEAGUE Position: Various Company: SOPREMA Location: Canada At the core of our message, our committed employees; through their dedication, they make a difference every day. With their convictions, they contribute to the growth and excellent name of the company, and with skills, they constantly innovate. Discover our unique vision and values, and experience the powerful sense of belonging within the big SOPREMA family. SOPREMA is an international manufacturer specializing in the production of innovative products for waterproofing, insulation, soundproofing and vegetated solutions ..read more