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From improving air quality to increasing real estate value: incorporating greenery into bustling cities offers numerous benefits.

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How to Avoid Heat Islands with Greenery

Metka Novak -
Have you noticed the extremely high temperatures this summer? Especially when walking around a larger city? That is because city concrete and rooftop tar contribute to temperature increase and creating what is today known as the Heat Island Effect....
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How to Green and Maintain Your Sustainable Roof

Metka Novak -
Wouldn’t it be nice to go on your roof on a hot summer’s day, bringing a book and fresh lemonade with you, lying back in a deckchair and enjoying the sunny day – without actually burning to death? From...

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