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Defeating the ‘Heat Island Effect’

Mar 13

“Rooftop gardens not only benefit building owners, but also society at large.” Eco-friendly building practices are no longer a gratuitous extra on a building plan. Many countries now see sustainable building as a responsibility, not a choice. For example, France recently passed laws to ensure all new commercial buildings have solar panels or green roofs…. Read more