“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” Thomas Edison, 1931 New York City is following Edison’s lead and putting its money on the sun and solar energy. One City Built to Last is a plan
Today’s vegetated roof systems are not the old log cabin with a sod roof. They include a waterproofing layer, drainage, growing media, and plants. Today’s vegetated roof system, or green roof, offers many benefits. A concentration of vegetated roof systems in an urban area can reduce a city’s average temperature during the summer. A vegetated roof system can lower heating and cooling costs,
When you live in New York City, every little bit of space you can use is important. This includes rooftop spaces, and when you entertain frequently on your roof you need to be mindful of what could go wrong. So if you are in need of roof repairs in New York City, you should contact the professionals. Understand Your Roof’s History It’s important
The purpose of sustainable architecture is to: “eliminate negative environmental impact completely through skillful, sensitive design.” Considerable thought about how the project will affect the environment begins the sustainable design process. Beyond eliminating adverse environmental impact, any sustainable design must create projects that are meaningful innovations that can shift behavior; a dynamic balance between economy and society, generating long-term relationships between user and building,
