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Green Roofs: Everything You Need to Know

From the simplest cave-like structures and sod roofs of ancient times to the expansive rooftop gardens seen today, green roofs have played a significant role in shaping architectural history. In essence, green roofs consist of layers of vegetation and waterproofing membranes installed on top of a building. Through this blog, we’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of green roof systems.

Briya School, D.C.

One of our most impressive projects is the extensive green roof installed on the steeply sloped roof of The Briya School. This project demonstrates the limitless potential for integrating green infrastructure into challenging roof spaces. Awarded for the redevelopment of the Mamie D. Lee Campus—an underutilized public school building in Washington, D.C., originally built in […]

Baltimore Green Infrastructure Development: York, Nelson Kohl, and Flats at Eutaw

his initiative was one of the first projects awarded Baltimore’s Green Infrastructure Bond development credits, a program designed to incentivize sustainable urban development by providing financial support for projects that incorporate green infrastructure to manage stormwater, reduce pollution, and enhance community resilience. Through our collaboration with Kinsley Construction, Adaptive Green implemented nearly an acre of […]