One way to do this is to remove the buildings and pavement that cause the problem. This is not always practical, so the alternative is to generate green space on the roof tops by installing Green ...

Nestled in the heart of Dumbo, Brooklyn Bridge Park has become a destination green space for ... that designed the new space. “With the opening of the new Pier 1 Pavilion and Entryway, we ...

The green roof of the space was designed to appear as an extension of the landscape, with the presence of underground areas hinted at by a projecting entrance tunnel and funnel-shaped skylights.

That’s because the northern edge of Central Park, long bypassed by visitors drawn to the green space’s ... its low-profile pavilion crowned by a sod roof that doubles as a scenic overlook.