Developed from the 2019 Green Roofs, Walls and Facades Summits led by Leisa Sargent (UNSW Sydney), Kate Lee (University of Melbourne) and Nick Williams (University of Melbourne) as part of Hort Innovation project GC 16002. Junglefy’s Jock Gammon, contributed to the research and appreciative inquiry.

Council has developed the Green Roofs, Walls and Facades Technical Guidelines for the Inner West.

The guidelines provide technical advice to support the installation of green roofs, walls and facades. It gives an overview of how to plan, design, build and maintain green roofs, walls and facades. Learn more on the council website

Developed by Hort Innovation Australia and Edge Environment, the report collates research and case studies to substantiate the benefits of urban greening and its contribution to a more sustainable built environment.

One of the most important things that any of us can do for ourselves, those we love, people throughout the world, and the living systems that support us all is to connect with nature. Connecting with nature helps to bring us all peace and good health, and provides the foundation for resilient, healthy ecosystems, communities, and economies to thrive and remain for generations and generations to come.

Green building envelopes can help reduce the urban heat island effect, filter fine dust on the streets and reduce noise levels. Arup’s research report considers whether green building envelopes can improve our cities for their inhabitants.