A study of decades-old German green roofs found that they don’t support a wide range of animal and plant life. But researchers and designers are trying to change that.

Perhaps you've noticed it atop homes and businesses: copper details like trims, chimney caps, finials and awnings gleaming in the sun. Besides adding an impressive visual component, roof details made ...

A copper roof is like a Rolls-Royce. If you have to ask what one costs, you probably can’t afford it. But if your wallet can withstand the jolt, you are getting the best roof money can buy. “A ...

Green roofs can sponge up carbon dioxide. Skip to main content. ... some 12 percent of all flat roofs are green, with the German green roof industry growing 10 to 15 percent annually.