A university has added a green roof on its campus so scientists can study the impact of growing plants on top of buildings.

NCASLA is spotlighting Kate Ancaya, Founding Partner & Design Principal at Living Roofs, Inc. located in Asheville, NC.

An curved arrow pointing right. "Living Roofs" are a unique way to protect and cool buildings. Ford has one of the more impressive ones atop its Dearborn, MI truck assembly plant spanning 10.4 acres.