6 December 2006: Conference to end conflict between architects and engineers Building a green roof, or rooftop garden, has sometimes been fraught with difficulty in Australia.

9 November 2006: A roofing answer to climate change With green roofs, developers can have their cake and eat it, too.

23 Oct 2006: Opportunities for scholarships as green roofs for fresh foods from urban wastes is off the ground Queensland's future green roof industry can expect to produce healthy fresh food from recycled organic wastes.

21 Oct 2006: A convenient truth: green rooftops are great for the environment, and for local business

Green roofs represent a goldmine business opportunity for Australian architects, urban planners, developers, builders, horticulturalists and building owners. But it will require some quick local footwork.

 

10 Oct 2006: Toronto study shows big cost savings
A study released early this year in Toronto, Canada, has shown that green roof technology can reap huge cost savings for building owners and the community.